Involving a number of Lucasfilm legends, John Carter of Mars: The Audio Series.
John Carter of Mars is back in a huge way as a Kickstarter to fund not only a full cast audio drama starring Sean Patrick Flanery (Young Indiana Jones), Wasé Chief (Kevin Costner's Horizon) Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager), Bruce Boxleitner (Babylon 5, TRON), and Tom Baker (Doctor Who) but also an RPG supplement, a plush toy and much, much more. Star Wars author Michael Kogge is part of the team behind this new adaptation, and here's all the information you need before you pledge to a project that involves so many Star Wars and sci-fi greats. “A warrior may change his metal, but not his heart.” — saying on Barsoom (Mars) John Carter, science fiction’s original and greatest hero, returns in a multi-cast audio drama starring Sean Patrick Flanery of Young Indiana Jones and The Boondock Saints in the title role, and co-starring Wasé Chief (Kevin Costner's Horizon) Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager), Bruce Boxleitner (Babylon 5, TRON), and Tom Baker (Doctor Who). We're also offering a role-playing game supplement compatible with both the Fifth Edition of the world's most popular RPG, OSR ("Old School Revival"), and Pathfinder Second Edition rules, a digital download of the audio drama, a double CD set with Frank Frazetta art, a foldable map of Barsoom, limited-edition novels published in English and native Barsoomian (Martian), and the first-ever plush of John Carter’s loyal companion, Woola™! https://youtu.be/KMG07Rm4Hgs A MOVIE FOR THE MIND'S EYE Produced by Pocket Universe Productions and authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., John Carter of Mars®: The Audio Series is the first multi-cast dramatic audio adaptation of the science fiction novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the creator of Tarzan®. The series will commence with the classic tale that started it all, A Princess of Mars®, which Disney adapted into their 2012 feature film, John Carter. It tells of John Carter’s arrival on Mars (Barsoom®) and his adventure with the strong, resourceful, and beautiful Martian princess, Dejah Thoris®. This is the John Carter you’ve been waiting for — a cinematic experience told in audio, with a cast of top-tier talent and lush soundscapes that will whisk you away to the red planet where you will be immersed in John Carter’s legendary adventures. It’s a movie for your ears — and your imagination. “We couldn't be more pleased to be working with Pocket Universe Productions to create a John Carter of Mars audio dramatic series,” says Jim Sullos, President of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. “Edgar Rice Burroughs' immortal hero has never before been adapted to this medium, and an incredibly talented team will be producing it.” They've absolutely smashed the stretch goals, and this is what backers can look forward to: Stretch Goal #1 - $12,500: Midnight Matinees MP3: "Masque of the Red Death" – REACHED! Stretch Goal #2 - $15,000: Midnight Matinees MP3: "Draculer RFD" – REACHED! Stretch Goal #3 - $18,500: 15 more minutes of additional content – REACHED! Stretch Goal #4 - $20,000: Martian Helium font – REACHED! Stretch Goal #5 - $22,500: 15 more minutes of additional content – REACHED! Stretch Goal #6 - $25,000: One-hour online audio drama masterclass - REACHED! Stretch Goal #7 - $27,500: Dejah Thoris portrait by Daren Bader* - REACHED! Stretch Goal #8 - $30,000: An original Tars Tarkas audio story by Matthew Stover (Revenge of the Sith novelization) read by Lance Roger Axt - REACHED! Stretch Goal #9 - $35,000: Tars Tarkas portrait by Daren Bader* – REACHED! Stretch Goal #10 - $40,000: Behind-the-scenes documentary – REACHED! Stretch Goal #11 - $42,500: Midnight Matinees MP3: “The Horror of Walker Point” – REACHED! Stretch Goal #12 - $45,000: John Carter portrait by Daren Bader* – REACHED! Stretch Goal #13 - $47,500: Midnight Matinees MP3: "The Statement of Randolph Carter" – REACHED! Stretch Goal #14 - $50,000: Michael Whelan bookmark for physical backers – REACHED! Stretch Goal #15 - $55,000: "Edgar Rice Burroughs Speaks" audio piece, performed by Lance Roger Axt – REACHED! Stretch Goal #16 - $60,000: Edgar Rice Burroughs autobiographical audio article, performed by Lance Roger Axt – REACHED! Stretch Goal #17 - $65,000: Audio short story that expands world – REACHED! Stretch Goal #18 - $70,000: Interview with Llana Jane Burroughs, ERB's great granddaughter, about her family's legacy – REACHED! Stretch Goal #19 - $75,000: Edgar Rice Burroughs on how he became a writer, read by Lance Roger Axt – REACHED! Stretch Goal #20 - $80,000: Michael Whelan A Princess of Mars art print for physical backers – REACHED! [amazon box="1907960023"]
