Telegram: u/brenodiassn1

Question 1: What was it like to shoot a mockumentary taking into account the balance between the script and the improvising scenes, and what were the other challenges you faced when shooting a film like this?

Answer: Ivo Raza – I’ll take this one. It’s a wonderful way of working. The whole film was scripted to ensure that there’s a solid structure in the story. But then both Dave and I are big fans of improv and we have many scenes we decided to play around with after we shot the script materials and just roof on the topic, especially doing the exercises. And then on top of it with a variety of the campers who came in and didn’t have written rules such as Ja Rule and David Koechner and Eric Roberts and his wife we came up with specific exercises for them for the camp and just improved all of it.

David Lipper – Yeah, the real challenge is in trying to figure out where the scene is going. Our DP – Derrick Cohan was brilliant in instinctively knowing when to zoom in on someone and when to zoom out.

Telegram: u/jbarcel
Question 2: How did this partnership start and can we expect more from it (like future films collaboration) going forward?

David Lipper – So, I first learned about Mogul from Rob Prior.

Ivo Raza – Who was also in Reboot Camp

David Lipper – Who (was) not only is in Reboot Camp but also directed me in a film called Painted Beauty.

And then Isabella Blake Thomas, who’s in my Death Link film, recently became a creative executive there – so it was almost family from the beginning.

But as far as entering the world of NFTs, that was actually spearheaded by our executive Producer Tim Alek Mulley who is a big part of the crypto community and works with Ja Rule in this and other things. He’s really taught us to this whole world that we’re still learning about eagerly.

He’s great and he’s been educating us a lot for the past year on this. That’s why we want the sequel to take place in this world.

Ivo Raza – Tim was telling us about NFTs for a while and it’s such an interesting microcosm.

David Lipper – Not just about raising funds through NFTs but actually giving the community a voice.

Telegram: u/jbarcel

Question 3: How did the cast members react about creating NFTs with deleted scenes, were they already aware of the Nfts market or was it something totally new?

Ivo Raza – Everyone was intrigued

David Lipper – So, it depends on which one. Ja Rule is well versed in this space and you’ll be hearing from him soon about this drop

Most of the others have been approached by companies looking to use their brand and they haven’t had the right people to trust on this until now and have been learning as well

David Koechner has been approached non-stop for memes on The Office and Anchorman but has held off until now.

Because it’s such a new space working with us and mogul …there’s a trust level which is very important

Telegram: u/solmoss

Question 4: what current or past movie NFT do you wish existed?

Ivo Raza – Big Lebowski

David Lipper – I’ll have to say the Hellraiser box

Telegram: u/brenodiassn1

Question 5: How do you see the possibility that your partnership is opening the way for an unprecedented form of increased film revenue, monetizing through scenes that would not be used?

David Lipper – Let’s see how it does. To be honest, we’re less concerned about how much money we make and more about connecting with this community and hopefully find an audience here that loves the movie as much as we do. It will be nice to put funds in the actors’ pockets on this, but at the end of the day, I want you all to see the movie and get pumped for the sequel.

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Question 6

Could you tell us about some of the other projects you guys are working on at the moment? Anything that could make a great NFT?

David Lipper – Well, first and foremost for Ivo and I is this sequel, but we also are developing other films together.

As for me, my film Death Link releases on Nov. 30 by gravitas, and my Christmas film, A Christmas Letter, releases Christmas. Just Swipe reunites me with Full House Jodie Sweetin and out Valentine’s day

Ivo Raza – We have a couple of stories in development besides the Reboot Camp sequel.

Telegram: u/solmoss

Question 7: What has been the reaction and uptake of mogul NFT and crypto association for different staff associated with this movie?

David Lipper – Everyone has been excited for this new world we’re being exposed to.

Ivo Raza – Most have heard about NFTs but are not intimately familiar. however, because we have jumped on this there is a genuine enthusiasm

David Lipper – You have to understand that brands like Nicole Aniston, Ja Rule, and Koechner are pitched a million things with people who want to take advantage of their status. Ja Rule has been in this space, but the others have been very cautious about entering with the right people. Now they’re here and they want to really dive into this now that they have some people they can trust

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Question 8: If you could work with any actor on your next project (unlimited budget, they can’t turn you down), who would it be, and why?

David Lipper – Well, Ed Begley Jr.. I can’t say enough about him.

Working with him on Reboot Camp was a thrill. He’s just the sensei master of the mockumentary.

I want to make sure he’s back for the sequel, along with Ja Rule and Koechner.

Ivo Raza – To me, Reboot was already a dream cast. For Part 2 it’d be fun to add some new characters and cast Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray…

Telegram: u/defiapez

Question 9: To you, what makes an NFT special versus other pieces of content?

David Lipper – Well the blockchain is what makes it special and to know it’s a one of a kind that can’t be copied – that’s the coolest part to me.

That’s what got me excited about the deleted scenes cause no one else in the world will have it.

Telegram: u/defiapez

Question 10: As soon as it’s released as an NFT, everyone can see it. Why are ownership and the sale of it special to you?

David Lipper – As filmmakers, our main focus is on getting our work seen, and this is a new avenue for that, both raising awareness for the film as well as the NFTs themselves. That’s why I dig it

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Question 11: What’s the best lesson the movie can impart to its viewers?

Ivo Raza – Don’t believe everything some supposed guru says…

David Lipper – The road to hell was paved with good intentions… Power corrupts.

Telegram: u/Oatmilk1

Question 12: How was it hard or easy to learn about Blockchain?

David Lipper – Still learning! But I bought my first Bitcoin and etherium about 5 years ago

Ivo Raza – I’m still learning

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This post will recap the Showcase AMA with Isabella Blake-Thomas, Mogul’s Creative Executive, that took place on the Mogul Telegram channel on Friday, July 30th.

Question 1 (@MarkFacebook) – What does your role as Creative Executive at Mogul entail?

Answer: Mogul hired me to be the bridge between the film industry and the crypto community. Based on my experience as a producer and actress and having been in the industry for 14+ years, I’m able to use that knowledge to help connect the two sides. On a task basis, I read incoming scripts (helping to decide what gets sent to Paul, Gorav, Cindy etc), I’ll be working with and liaising with each of the different groups involved with each film on the showcase and help to bring the immersive experience from the film industry to the Mogul community and Access Pass holders through all sorts of different engagement activities.

Question 2 (@defiapez) – The showcase is starting in a week today. When can we expect more details to cast our votes? 

Answer: We have a full marketing calendar with exciting things for you all that we are following in order to keep everything moving. With Mogul we’re trying to standardize a process of bringing community to filmmaking and it’s something that hasn’t, up until this point, played a role in Hollywood; which is what Mogul is trying to change and put everyone in the director’s chair! There’s a lot of coaching and working with the filmmakers to teach them and help them take part in activities that help build community. Many of the filmmakers are unfamiliar with Telegram or even how to engage with the crypto community so we are helping to educate them and bridge that gap. 

Question 3 (@defiapez) – In weighing the movies that got into the showcase, it sounds like many factors were looked at. How heavily was the production team’s willingness to engage with the community weighed in the decision making process of who gets into the showcase? 

Answer: You’re right! A lot of factors were considered for this round of the Showcase. The coverage requirements we were looking for were to have 50% of their total equity financing in place, A-List on-screen talent, experienced directors and producers, distribution deals imminent, and a commercially appealing storyline. There were a lot of projects that we reviewed and we wanted our “coming out party” in Hollywood to be with a movie that was incredibly well-respected and had a very very good chance at succeeding on a global level. We also wanted films that were ready to shoot so that the community wasn’t waiting years to see the results of their vote come to life! Part of the contractual agreement to work with Mogul and be financed through the Mogul platform is to engage and work with STARS holders, Mogul users, and Access Pass NFT holders to provide an engaging experience for everyone involved, so yes! This was certainly considered and will be happening!

Question 4 (@jbarcel) – What is the main audience that the three movies are targeting? And what will be the age restriction that may be tied to the movies?

Answer: The main genres being horror and action; the primary audiences will be the groups linked to those genres. If you look at comparable films to ours; James Bond, It, John Wick, Jason Bourne etc the audiences for those movies became a global cult following as is the hope for our projects. As for the ratings, it’s hard to say this early on because it all comes down to the final edit. What language was used, what visuals are portrayed. My guess is PG-13 or R. Mogul is a global project so it was very important to choose films that would have commercial appeal globally. 

Question 5 (@defiapez) – Why is Bungalow Media the company on every movie in the showcase? Who is Bungalow Media?

Answer: Bungalow Media is the rebranding of Phillip Goldfine’s company Hollywood Media Bridge. Collectively, the producers have made over 200 films so far. Mogul read many incoming projects for the showcase and it just so happened to be that Bungalow had the best 3 projects. They were not the only production company that sought to be included in the Mogul Showcase. A production company is the group that hires the Director, screenwriter (if not already on board), casting director to find cast etc. We think that, as a side effect, Bungalow should be able to provide a long term partnership with Mogul to ensure we have a very strong pipeline of movies available to us through their network, but of course we are (and have been) building relationships beyond just one production company. 

Question 6 (@MarkFacebook) – Is it possible for independent films to be profitable if they are solely distributed through streamers? And how do the streaming companies pay for an independent movie that they want to add to their catalogue – do they make a one-off payment upfront, or do filmmakers get paid per stream, like how Spotify pays musicians?

Answer: Yes, it is definitely more than “possible” –  in fact you do make profit from films being released on streaming platforms regardless of the movie’s size. It’s all dependent on what the contract is. In some cases, the streamer will purchase the film for a flat fee, in others, the streamer would pay for the film as it’s being watched. If the contract states that the production company will earn as it’s being watched, then the streamers tend to pay on a monthly/bi annually basis. It’s all dependent on the contract. At a time when there are so many streamers competing for eyeballs, independent films can often have an even better chance at profitability by selling to a streamer. Streamers really want to have more titles on their platform that are appealing to a global audience; especially a film that is generating buzz even well before being sold commercially, which is certainly one of the goals with Mogul’s process!

Question 7 (@jbarcel) – What are the steps today that a film director (or other position more appropriate for that role) should take to finance their film in the traditional market and what would be the steps today with mogul ? How could Mogul bring gains for both sides ?

Answer: On a standard film where the director is not a producer, the producers are the ones looking for financing. The steps change depending on the project. It can be different each time. Generally there are specific companies that make money in order to finance films. In other cases, it might be one singular person who just happens to have that money. As for Mogul we are another form of financing that is available to projects. We can work with other financiers as long as the productions meet our criteria (previously mentioned), but also for community engagement for STARS holders and Mogul users. Equally important to us are the benefits that a film can have for our community.

Question 8 (@defiapez) – When the showcase ends, what is the next step for each of the films? What is the plan to bring access pass holders into an immersive experience? Will there be unique NFTs? How do NFTs play into the strategy of choosing the films that will come into the showcase?

Answer: After the showcase we will be going into production. This includes finalizing locations, cast, final script changes etc. Throughout the process we will be getting content to bring to you all so you can stay up to date with everything. The NFTs from production have yet to be finalized, but the expectation is that movies we are in production with will be working with us to launch exclusive NFTs. Each movie we work with knows about the core values of Mogul and they’re all aware that NFTs play an important part in the Mogul ecosystem. NFTs are an important part of these conversations with filmmakers coming to Mogul! We’ll soon be announcing more

Question 9 (Niche) – Hi Isabella. Just out of curiosity. What do you think will be the biggest challenge in your career being Mogul’s Creative Director?

Answer: I’m all for challenges, but the biggest one I’d say will be helping to decide which scripts get sent on to Gorav, Paul, Cindy etc. I have to take into consideration all of the requirements from Mogul but also the ability and knowledge of the writer

Question 10 (@jbarcel)- Hi Isabella, with your experience in the film industry and also having been an actress, what could Mogul do or improve to awaken the interest of famous directors and actors to be part of it ? And would that be something you intend to do?

Answer: ​​​​One of my goals at Mogul is to help establish more relationships with film industry professionals, therefore bridging the gap between film and crypto. As I work more with Gorav and Paul, we’ll be diving deep into ways we can strengthen the bond between both sides

Question 11 (@AbiWimalaweera) – Do you tell us more about the film that received the most votes on Blockchain? How can we get ahold of a copy of the movie? What made you decide to invest in a project like this? What kind of preparation is the Mogul team putting in to ensure the success of this film? What other film genres can we expect from Mogul productions aside than this one?

Answer: As for watching the movie, once it has been completed and the distribution deals have been done, we will be announcing to the community where they can be watched. Mogul takes into consideration a lot of factors when choosing the projects for the showcase, as previously mentioned. We are not pigeonholed into one genre so you can expect to see a variety of genres in the future

Question 12 (@Shabbir30260554) – What are the ways in which MOGUL ensures project transparency? Will it be made public, and will a third-party audit of the project’s progress be conducted? So, how far has the group progressed? Could you tell the rest of us a little about yourself?

Answer: To answer the second half of your question, I’ve been in the film industry for over 14 years. I started as an actress and added in producing shortly after. I’ve worked with companies like Disney, Nickelodeon, Showtime etc and have knowledge from both sides of the camera

Question 13 (@Safalkhan11) – Apart from the movie industry, any plan to go for the music industry and video?

Answer: ​​That’s a great question! I don’t know as of right now about the exact plans for music but it’s something the team and I will be talking about as another way to bring the entertainment industry closer to the crypto community

Rob Prior’s first-ever NFT sets art world on fire

When Mogul Productions and Rob Prior first met to discuss a potential project together, neither knew at the time that it would end this way. And by “this way” we mean with Rob burning his original painting live on camera, unveiling a unique NFT based on the painting, and then watching that NFT sell for 5,500,000 STARS tokens on the Mogul platform.

That’s ~$182,050 USD for those keeping score at home. 

Yes, May 27, 2021 marked an historic day not just for blockchain and cryptocurrencies, but for the art world as a whole. 

At around 4:30pm PDT, live on Mogul Productions’ YouTube channel, famed Marvel & DC Comics artist Rob Prior unveiled and then burned an original painting of his, so that it could live on forever as a single ERC-1155 NFT (Non-Fungible Token). Mogul calls this the Proof of Origin.

The painting, titled “Reign of Money…. what the f$ck,” was inspired by Wolf of Wall Street.

The event began with the audience watching Prior do what he does best, paint. Known for his live painting shows, he and his brushes (multiple) moved seamlessly to the sounds of classic rock, which grew heavier and louder as he found his groove throughout the night.

Host James Pratt, a globally recognized voice best known for his work in the Australian luxury home auction scene, flawlessly led the audience between several speaker panels and quick updates from Rob.

The esteemed panel of special guest speakers included popular YouTuber Jesse Wellens, Ted Farnsworth of ZASH Global and ex of MoviePass, Jon Karas of Akoin, Joel Comm of Bad Crypto Podcast, and many more. You can read about all the speakers here.

When he wasn’t painting a Deadpool piece for the camera, Rob was unveiling even more of his creations. First up was a Star Wars piece, during which he name-dropped his friend Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker, the subject of the painting.

Next came a special painting depicting Elon Musk, CZ from Binance, and Vitalik Buterin of Ethereum. Why these three specifically? The subject matter of the painting was voted on by holders of Mogul’s STARS token.

Deadpool, Skywalker, and the community-voted painting will all be turned into NFTs and auctioned in the near future. Whether or not the original is burnt to a crisp will be up to the purchaser next time!

On May 28, 2021, just before the clock hit 5:00pm PDT, the final bid came through for 5,500,000 STARS tokens, or ~$182,050 USD. The final selling price for the first ever NFT sold on Mogul’s platform

Immediately after completing the auction, Mogul burned 50% of the total STARS tokens that the NFT sold for. That’s 2,750,000 STARS tokens burned. You can view the transaction here. 

Speaking of “burned,” at the beginning of the event Prior appeared both nervous and excited about what he was going to do. So, how did the world-famous artist feel after destroying one of his paintings for the first time in his life?

“It was kind of cathartic,” he said.

Important Details

• The auction will start on the 27th of May at 8pm EDT
• The auction is conducted only with STARS tokens
• Starting price is 100,000 STARS tokens
• If your bid is beaten or unsuccessful you will receive the bid amount back to the wallet it was sent from, minus the gas fee

The NFT

Rob Prior’s Wolf of Wall Street NFT is titled “Reign of Money…. what the f$ck”. The NFT is an ERC1155 token built on the Ethereum blockchain. The token can be viewed on OpenSea here.

Paintings are difficult to make into NFTs. An artist can digitize a painting, but it’s nearly impossible to prove that the NFT will be the only instance of that painting. There’s always the question – “but what about the original?”

For the first time in history, Rob Prior and Mogul Productions will be converting a one-of-a-kind painting into a provably verifiable NFT, where it will only live as an ERC1155 token.

Inside the metadata of the token, the purchaser will be able to access the following items:

1. A full rendering of the painting

2. A video of Rob painting the original painting 

3. The animated version of the painting

So, the purchaser will be able to see the creation of the painting within the token itself! Plus, all viewers at the Proof of Origin event will see Rob burn the original painting live on camera. 

The Basics

Mogul is excited to be holding an auction for an NFT based on an original painting depicting the Wolf of Wall Street. Produced by the talented artist Rob Prior (of Marvel & DC Comics), the entire process will be livestreamed on your Mogul Dashboard after logging in. If you are unable to access Mogul for whatever reason, you can watch the full livestream on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/C-4Efre015Y. 

Once the painting has been completed and the work memorialized in NFT format, the original work will be burned to ensure the NFT is the only remaining version of this piece! 

The auction will take place on the Mogul Productions Dashboard shortly after the Rob Prior Proof of Origin event concludes (5pm EDT – 8pm EDT). You will need to be logged into your account, and you will need a MetaMask wallet containing enough STARS to cover your bid, and enough ETH to cover the required gas fees.

You can purchase the STARS token on our website here. Or alternatively you can go ahead and use a service like Uniswap. You will likely get a better price with the second option, as STARS are sold at a fixed price on Mogul. Here’s a guide on Uniswap and how to use it.

Please be aware that due to the length of time it can take for transactions to be processed on the ETH network, any bids submitted shortly before the cutoff time may not be received in time. In this case, your funds will be returned to you minus the gas fee. To avoid this, we’d recommend you increase the gas fee to the highest level you’re comfortable with (10-20% above the current gas price potentially) as this will dramatically reduce the amount of time it takes for your bid to process.

Schedule / Process

Before the Auction, you will be able to watch the livestreamed Proof of Origin event (5pm – 8pm EDT) on your Mogul dashboard (you can also watch it here: https://youtu.be/C-4Efre015Y). Below the video player you’ll find the auction section. This will display the starting price we have set.

Once the livestream has ended, the auction will begin and run for 24 hours. As you can see in the screenshot below, you will be able to see the current bid, whether or not you are the highest bidder, and your current STARS balance.

If you decide to place a bid, a window will open where you can enter the amount you would like to bid. This must be greater than the current highest bid. The page will refresh when a new bid is entered, so you won’t need to constantly refresh the page.

Once you’ve submitted your bid, MetaMask will open for a two stage process. First, you will be asked to approve the transaction, this will incur a small gas fee.

Once that has processed, you will be asked to submit the bid itself, which again will incur a one-off gas fee. You may want to opt for a higher gas fee if it is close to the auction’s end and you’re trying to squeeze in a last minute bid.

Once the auction is over and the final bid has been accepted, the winner will be automatically announced on the Mogul Dashboard. 

More Information

You can find information about how you can view and interact with your Mogul NFTs here.

In December of 2019, Sotheby’s held an online-only auction dedicated to rare Star Wars collectables. The auction came just days ahead of the premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. It was the second online-only auction that Sotheby’s held for the Star Wars franchise (the first auction garnered over $77K). This second auction was anticipated to be even stronger. It was.

Some pieces of film memorabilia in the second auction went for well over $100K (like the rocket-firing Boba Fett that went for just shy of $190K after buyer premiums). Obviously, this auction brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars for the franchise as well as sizable premiums for Sotheby’s. The film and auction were widely successful.

Despite the success, however, the film collectible experience stopped just shy of a massive, unexplored opportunity. An opportunity so massive, but one that Star Wars, Sotheby’s, and nearly every other filmmaker on the planet is still overlooking.

Film collectibles can be tokenized using Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).

At Mogul, we understand that people love film collectables but we also understand the potential of how NFTs can improve the film collectible market. Mogul will work together with our showcased films to distribute rare NFTs on our platform. Our users will also be able to earn STARS tokens and spend those on one-of-a-kind NFT collectibles in the Mogul Rewards Marketplace.

What exactly is an NFT? Visit our website to learn more about cryptocurrency.

Non-Fungible Tokens: Major Potential For Film Merchandise

NFTs have exploded onto the scene as one of the most exciting and promising utilizations of blockchain technology. NFT technology has the potential to grow the community around our films even larger, and offer film fans a one-of-a-kind collectible that will be special to them.

In this article, we will introduce you to:

• The world of NFTs
• Discuss the variety of applications
• Explain how Mogul can help you earn rewards with NFTs.

If you want to learn more about how blockchain can be used for film, visit our website.

Fungible vs Non-Fungible Tokens

To understand the difference between tokens that are fungible and non-fungible, it is critical to first understand the meaning of the terms ‘fungible’ and ‘non-fungible.’

Fungibility Described

Fungibility is an economic concept that describes two items that are mutually interchangeable. Two of the same items. When something can be exchanged equally for another of the same type, it is considered fungible. For example, one dollar bill is the exact same as another dollar bill. These are considered fungible. A fungible token, therefore, is a token that is interchangeable with another token. One bitcoin is the same as another bitcoin.

Non-Fungibility Described

Non-fungible means the opposite; nonfungibility is a true one-off, anything unique and truly one-of-a-kind is considered to be non-fungible. Think about a priceless work of art, such as a Picasso or Warhol. Each of these paintings is unique to itself. There will only ever be one Mona Lisa. A non-fungible token is one that has unique properties that make it different from every other token.

Different Types of Assets That Can Become NFTs

Any type of asset that is unique can be digitally represented with a non-fungible token. This unlocks an entire universe of possibilities for NFTs for film collectibles. The following are examples of different types of NFTs:

CryptoKitties

One of the best-known uses of NFTs to date is CryptoKitties. Launched in 2017, CryptoKitties is a digital trading card game. Users breed and raise virtual cats with 12 unique attributes, called “cattributes,” such as shape and fur pattern. These unique CryptoKitties are actually wildly popular NFTs running on the Ethereum network. Each kitty is 100% unique.

The virtual market for these NFTs has transacted mind-boggling amounts of money. As of January 2020, the total amount of money spent on CryptoKitties is just shy of $28 million. The most expensive CryptoKitty ever sold is worth around $282,000 today.

Rariable

Digital art has seen a revolution this year through NFTs and Rarible, a platform that rewards users for buying and selling digital collectibles. The platform’s native token RARI is one of the top-performing NFTs in the world. According to Cointelegraph, nearly $1 million of NFTs are sold per week on Rarible!

Splinterlands

A competitive crypto card game called Splinterlands is one of the most popular blockchain games. In September 2020, Splinterlands was the number one decentralized application on the State of dApp website with 100,000 daily games played. In total, there have been over 3.5 million transactions made to the Splinterlands smart contracts. Recently, the game launched a Booster Series featuring exclusive in-game add-ons. It has a total in-game valuation of over $5-million dollars.

Potential Use for Film Posters and other Film Merchandise

It is a well-known fact that film posters are highly collectible. The current record for a movie poster is $690,000 which was paid at a London auction for a 1927 poster of Fritz Lang’s Metropolis. In many cases, film posters can be extremely valuable. In some rare instances, they can fetch prices normally reserved for works of art. However, it is not only old movie posters that have value. Even the 2003 teaser posters for Kill Bill printed on mylar foil are worth an upwards of several hundred dollars.

This collectible market for movie posters is an ideal use case for NFTs. Even further, NFTs can be used to prove the authenticity of the film poster which helps to avoid counterfeiting. The film poster could even use a QR code to send the authenticity token directly to your digital wallet.

Earn Rewards for One-of-a-Kind Film Collectables

Users can earn rewards on the Mogul platform that are redeemable for prizes, some of which include NFTs!

With the power of blockchain, Mogul has built a Monoplasma-based Rewards Program where users can earn unique film rewards, such as NFTs, on the platform.

In Conclusion

Unlike fungible tokens such as Bitcoin and Ripple, NFTs are a digital representation of one-of-a-kind items. From movie posters to works of art, the potential use cases for NFTs are endless, and now Mogul is bringing NFTs to film.

FAQ

What is a non-fungible token?

A non-fungible token is a token that represents something completely unique. These tokens have attributes that make them one-of-a-kind. NFTs use blockchain technology to verify their authenticity and digital scarcity. Mogul is very excited to bring all of the potential of NFTs to the film industry for our community.

ABOUT MOGUL PRODUCTIONS (MOGUL)
Mogul Productions, established 2019, is a blockchain-based film financier and production company with a presence in Canada, the United States of America and Europe. The Mogul platform connects contributors, film industry professionals and fans through technology that allows all users to engage and participate with each project throughout theirs entire lifecycle, from financing through to production and distribution.

Mogul Productions is proud to present our panel of speakers for the NFT Livestream: Proof of Origin event!

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Jesse Wellens is one of the most popular and influential YouTubers around, with almost 11 MILLION subscribers and well over a million followers on Twitter.

His videos routinely get hundreds of thousands of views, with his Spider-Man vid nearing 35 million!

Jesse can often be seen/heard screaming his love of blockchain and cryptocurrencies from the mountain tops!

He has become one of the most high profile influencers in the crypto space (though he is quick to say he’s not a financial advisor 😂)

Jesse’s influence can be found almost everywhere. He has a clothing line, Rose Ave., and has made a name as an actor and producer, where he’s known for BlackBoxTV Pranks, Cookie Dance, and Escape the Night.

Not long ago, Jesse directed a video for rap legend Snoop Dogg and his song Lavender (Nightfall Remix) which got a LOT of attention around the world. 

It was such a great experience that they have teamed up again – this time joined by fellow legend Ice Cube and others!

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Ted Farnsworth is the Co-Founder of ZASH Global Media and Entertainment. 

He was previously the former chairman of MoviePass, a groundbreaking theater subscription model and one of the biggest disruptors the film industry had ever seen!

Ted is now poised to disrupt the social media space. ZASH has taken an 80% controlling interest in a rival app to TikTok, called Lomotif. 

It’s grown 600% in the last two years, with 350 million videos created per month, and over 9 billion videos created since it launched.

An expert in strategic development, marketing, public relations, and consumer behavior, Ted has used these skills to build many successful companies throughout his long career. 

He is regularly sought for speaking engagements, feature articles, and TV & radio spots!

Jon Karas is the President and Co-Founder Akoin, along with global superstar and social impact leader Akon. 

They provide blockchain solutions for entrepreneurs in rising economies!

He also owns and operates an established talent management company, and produces feature films and television programs

Jon is a Partner and Co-Founder of Strawberry Pictures Global Media, building global branded franchises based on world class intellectual property.

He’s a Partner at U2K Entertainment, focused on building and financing multi platform branded franchises for film, television, games and publishing with Chinese context & partners.

Jon’s a finance, entertainment, and technology entrepreneur; & a seasoned capital formation leader

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Daniel Crothers is the Co-Founder & COO at ECOMI; bringing the world’s top IP brands and licenses into the NFT space with VeVe.

ECOMI is a one-stop-shop for digital collectibles through the VeVe app, ushering pop culture and entertainment into the 21st century!

Some of VeVe’s digital collectibles include Batman, Adventure Time, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, Star Trek, NFLPA… the list goes on.

VeVe’s Augmented Reality features even lets you stand side by side with your favorite characters and heroes – in the real world!

Daniel has always been an early adopter – like the web in the 90s – and now his interests lie in the truly disruptive technologies of blockchain and cryptocurrencies – the digital platform of the future!

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Joel Comm is Co-Host of the Bad Crypto Podcast, one of the top crypto-related podcasts in the world. 

He is an internet pioneer, creating profitable websites, software, products, and training, since 1995!

He is a New York Times bestselling author, focusing on cryptocurrency, marketing, social media, and online business. 

You can buy his latest book, “The Fun Formula” on Amazon now.

Joel is a blockchain enthusiast, an NFT expert, and is highly regarded for his cutting edge strategic vision, knowledge, and his ability to communicate all of it effectively.

He is a sought after professional keynote speaker, known for inspiring and entertaining crowds all around the world. 

And yes, he created the iFart app, which rocketed to #1 in the Apple App Store in 2008!

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Phil Ingram is the CMO at Lepricon.io, a community-owned and governed prediction games platform. 

He is a former VP of Remote Lands, and specializes in strategic marketing, digital & social marketing, and strategy implementation!

Joyce Chow is the Founder at iHollywood Film Fest, Co-Founder of the Palm Beach International Mini Movie & Film Festivals, and Director at The Atlas Post

MBN.media is the world’s largest producer of 3D video, and they’ve been reproduced in 50+ languages!

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James Pratt is an award winning actor, director and celebrity favorite within luxury auctioneering. He’s one of Australia’s Top 5 under 35 in Entertainment.

James is regarded as one of the most successful & youngest real estate auctioneers in the world for luxury homes!

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Cindy Cowan is the Founder of Cindy Cowan Entertainment and is an Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated producer.

Her credits include such hit films as Traffic, Very Bad Things, and Miracle on 42nd Street, and she previously co-founded Initial Entertainment Group.

David Cormican is an entrepreneur and Emmy-nominated producer, and the Co-Founder & President of Don Carmody TV.

He has produced hit shows for NHK & Netflix, Lifetime, Freeform, as well as the first Canadian Original Netflix series, Between!

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Ty Blackard is the Co-Founder & COO NFTY Labs, and CCO at FomoHunt

He built blockchain’s most innovative data curation platform, and is creating the next layer of authentication infrastructure by utilizing Web3 based tools that allow for utility management through NFTs

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Erman Tjiputra is the Founder & CEO at AIOZ Network

An architect of large-scale AI & blockchain products, he’s currently reimagining streaming from the ground up with a blockchain-based content distribution network.

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Anndy Lian, Board Member at Hyundai-DAC, is a serial blockchain entrepreneur known for his work in the government sector!

Anndy is also an author, thought leader, investor, advisor, and board member to several other companies in Asia and Europe.

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Arjun Kalsy is VP Growth at Polygon (previously Matic Network)

A business person by training, Arjun is an engineer at heart, helping blockchain developers build for scalability and great UX with the help of Polygon’s Layer-2 scaling solution.

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Jarred Winn, Founder of Winn.Solutions, is a growth hacker at heart, and founded the Bay Area’s first blockchain-centric full service digital marketing agency.

He’s also a former SVP at Binance, a blockchain philanthropist, and a strategic advisor!

5 Reasons to Vote for Terminal Station in Mogul’s First-Ever Showcase

Mogul’s first-ever blockchain-based showcase vote takes place from August 5-19, 2021. As we inch closer to the opening day of voting, we’re going to give each film its share of the red carpet right here on the Mogul blog.

In the spotlight today is an exciting action-thriller, Terminal Station. From producers Phillip B. Goldfine and Keoni Waxman, the story compares most closely to hits like The Hard Way and Point Blank, two films that have grossed over $10 million and $15 million at the box office respectively.

With your first opportunity to vote fast approaching, we wanted to highlight what makes Terminal Station a great candidate for your votes.

Remember, the only requirement to have a say in the showcase is to be a STARS token holder and cast your vote any time between August 5-19, 2021.

Let’s dive deep into Terminal Station.

The Terminal Station Movie Synopsis is AWESOME

In Terminal Station, a hitman retired from his days working for the Mafia waits at a train station as he prepares to leave his life behind when he unintentionally steps in to save a pregnant woman running away from her husband, an ex-Mafia boss. The Hitman must use everything in his disposal to protect both him and the woman from the people he used to work for.

If the above summary of this gun-for-hire action film doesn’t get your blood pumping enough to vote for it, perhaps the finer details of the production and its distribution will.

Terminal Station Has a Distribution Deal with a Major Streaming Service

The movie already has distribution lined up for audiences around the world via a major streaming service. The story is a mix of John Wick meets Reservoir Dogs, which will undoubtedly give it a shot at being one of the top trending films on the platform when it is released to the masses later this year.

Two Big-Time Lead Actors Set to Star

Movies fans may have already figured out who the lead actor in Terminal Station could be, but we promise you’ve never seen him in a role like this before. The mystery man’s main co-star has his own group of fans thanks to his work in other serious roles. We wish we could give you more details, but you will have to wait for the showcase to start to find that out

Director and Screenwriter Keoni Waxman Offers Previous Action-Thriller Success

Keoni Waxman is going to play a key role in helping bring Terminal Station to life, which is definitely something for voters to get excited about.

Why?

Waxman has already worked with former pro wrestler turned actor Stone Cold Steve Austin in the movie Hunt to Kill, Shooting Gallery starring Freddy Prinze Jr. and Ving Rhames and Steven Seagal’s Mercenary: Absolution.

Waxman has the action thriller experience necessary to turn Terminal Station into a resounding success, he’s shooting the movie in Romania, which means the production value is going to be Hollywood level quality, but at a fraction of the cost.

Phillip B. Goldfine Is a Household Name

Goldfine is reaching celebrity status as a Hollywood producer and executive. He is best known for his work in The Lady and Number Six, A Christmas Story 2, and Damascus Cover.

With two big-name actors leading the charge on the screen, and Keoni Waxman working alongside Goldfine, earning the votes of STARS token holders could mean Terminal Station gets the financing required to finish the film and a passionate built-in fan base that cares about giving a great action-thriller exposure to the masses.

Remember that Terminal Station is up against fellow action-thrillers MR-9 and Devilreaux for access to financing from the Mogul community.

In exchange, the winning film will share its profits with Mogul users like YOU!

Don’t forget to VOTE on our first-ever showcase with your STARS tokens right inside your Mogul account from Aug 5-19, 2021.

Three competing projects will vie for funding based on token holder vote; success shared with STARS holders

Toronto, July 22, 2021 – Mogul Productions, the decentralized film financing (DeFiFi) and movie-based NFT platform, unveils its first ever slate of films for their showcase voting.

The three movies, through a promotional campaign to Mogul’s STARS token holders, will be pitching their projects to receive votes on the Mogul platform; and be crowned the second movie to receive financing through Mogul’s DeFi platform. 

The blockchain-based vote, which will occur from August 5th to August 19th, will be the first time ever that cryptocurrency holders get to govern the financing of a Hollywood movie; decentralizing the process and giving the power to the hands of fans. To this point, blockchain-based voting, despite its clear security and transparency benefits, has not gained popularity in the offline world – making this event a monumental moment for Ethereum. 

Mogul’s platform has been in development for 2 years, and has gone through several successful audits to combine DeFi and NFTs through this unique, first-of-its-kind, movie vote.

Mogul received over 500 film submissions for consideration in the showcase – the three films chosen have all met the Mogul coverage requirements of having 50% of their total financing in place, A-List on-screen talent, experienced directors and producers, distribution deals imminent, and a commercially appealing storyline. 

As an added bonus, each of the featured films are ready to shoot immediately after the vote on the Mogul platform is decided. 

The three films, whose profiles are now viewable at my.mogulproductions.com, include:

• Terminal Station (Phillip B. Goldfine, Keoni Waxman): A retired hitman for the Mafia is waiting in a train station to leave his life behind when he unintentionally steps in to save a pregnant woman running away from her husband, an ex-Mafia boss.  The Hitman must now use all of his skills to protect the woman and himself from the group he used to work for.
• MR-9 (Asif Akbar, Binh Dang): MR9, a spy with a mysterious past, joins forces with an elite group of international Agents, racing against the clock to stop a terrorist attack set to happen during the World Peace Summit in Bangladesh.
• Devilreaux (Thomas Churchill): Devilreaux and his family were killed unjustly in the 1800s, calling on a forbidden Voodoo to avenge their murders.  The movie takes place in the present day where an unwitting group of teenagers accidentally bring Devilreaux back to life to wreak vengeance again. 

As part of a Mogul-led voting campaign, each of the projects, which are represented as NFTs on the Mogul platform, are soon expected to announce additional details, such as key cast members, confirmed distribution, and more for voters and token holders to evaluate the different options. STARS holders will share in the success of 50% of Mogul’s film profits from these films, so voters are sure to take careful consideration when evaluating the three projects. 

In addition, token holders, through voting, actually earn more STARS as a way to encourage the entire community to vote; blending both NFTs and DeFi together for this first-ever vote.

“We are constantly reviewing our showcase of films to ensure that STARS holders have the best possible films to vote on,” added Gorav Seth, Mogul’s Co-Chair of Film Financing. “This is determined by weighing all elements of the project, everything from star power to how close the film is to beginning principal photography.”

“We only present films with the highest commercial viability,” said Paul Sparkes, Co-Chair of Film Financing. “STARS token holders not only play a part in choosing the film through a voting round, but they also collectively decide how the 50% profits are to be spent .”

This decentralized vote will be Mogul’s second time financing a movie. Mogul previously funded the movie Bonded, written and directed by Mohit Ramchandani, as a proof of concept of their platform. That movie is currently in post-production with plans for a release later this year; users can visit my.mogulproductions.com for updates on Bonded.

About Mogul Productions (Mogul)

Mogul Productions is a decentralized film financing (DeFiFi) platform that connects creators, movie fans, and film financiers in one space to ensure the best films get made by giving everyone a voice. By leveraging blockchain technology, NFTs and a tokenized system, Mogul incentivizes participation and rewards engagement. Using the Mogul in-app payment and utility token (STARS), users can vote on, greenlight, and participate in key decision-making aspects of production.

Website: https://www.mogulproductions.com/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mogulofficial_

Why You Should Vote for MR-9 in Mogul’s First-Ever Showcase

The Mogul community is holding its first-ever blockchain-based showcase vote from August 5-19, 2021. We are getting closer to the first day of voting. There’s no better time than now to give a little bit of the spotlight to each film.

On the red carpet, today is MR-9. MR-9 features a spy with a mysterious past who joins forces with an elite group of international agents. He races against the clock to stop a terrorist attack set to happen during the World Peace Summit in Bangladesh.

Here are a few key reasons to vote for MR-9 you don’t want to overlook.

MR-9 Draws Some Uncanny Espionage Comparisons

Are you a fan of the James Bond franchise of movies? What about Chris Hemsworth’s smash hit streaming on Netflix right now, Extraction?

MR-9’s storyline is drawn comparisons to both. Vote this movie through and you’ll be undoubtedly sitting at the edge of your seat.  

MR-9 has Movie Franchise Potential

Many great films are adaptations of great stories that already exist in different formats and have their own called following. MR-9 is no exception.

The movie is based on a series of best-selling Bangladeshi books. Those books were adapted in English for a novel published in 1966 called Masud Rana: Dhonghsho Pahar.

With the books providing the backbone of the story, there is ample opportunity for MR-9 to turn into a massively successful movie franchise.

Martial Arts Films Have a History of Doing Well at the Box Office on a Reasonable Budget

Many of the most profitable martial arts films made in Hollywood are made on a budget of less than $10 million, which is nothing compared to the hundred-million-dollar budgets that comic book movies command for example.

Operating on a reasonable budget means all it takes for a martial arts film to succeed is crafting a movie that resonates with a specific and dedicated audience. Historically speaking, martial arts films do really well among men between the ages of 18-34.

MR-9 is optimized for success, especially given that funding from Mogul users like you just might give it an important boost.

MR-9 Will Feature Top-Notch Action Sequences

MR-9 features action sequences developed by Philip Tan, who is also a producer of the movie. Tan has previously developed large-scale action sequences for blockbuster movies like Inception, Pirates of the Caribbean, Transformers, and the John Wick movie franchise.

When and How You Can Vote for MR-9

Remember, the first showcase voting slate will be presented to Mogul users beginning on August 5 and it will run until August 19, 2021.

You can vote for MR-9 by logging in to your account on the Mogul platform, clicking Showcase in the left-hand navigation menu, and clicking MR-9.

Keep in mind that you need STARS tokens living on the Ethereum blockchain in order to cast your vote. You can check your holdings by logging into your MetaMask wallet connected to the Ethereum blockchain.

Happy voting!

It’s official!

Mogul’s STARS token is going to be listed on LATOKEN, a crypto exchange that regularly sees an estimated $200 million in trading volume run through its platform every 24 hours.

This is our way of sending out a special thanks to you, the members of the Mogul community. You’ve clearly proven that Mogul is one of the strongest communities in all of crypto.

Three other great projects were in the running for the opportunity to get listed, yet Mogul managed to run away with 65% of the votes, earning the opportunity to get listed on LATOKEN FREE!

What’s more exciting is that the official listing will include a competition that is going to give users the opportunity to get their hands on even more STARS tokens.

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Why Mogul Won the LA Token Listing

Numbers don’t lie.

LATOKEN ultimately gave Mogul the green light for getting listed on the exchange because of our strong community. Our user base includes more than 50,000 people dedicated to helping decentralize the financing of movies.

We currently have more than 26,000 Mogul fans subscribed to our Telegram channel and 30,000 more followers on Twitter.

Thanks again to all the moviegoers, financiers, and creators that believe in the future of film and participate passionately in the Mogul community.

Here’s to a great partnership between Mogul and LATOKEN.