The Hollywood sign is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, symbolizing the glamour and excitement of the entertainment industry. Erected in 1923, it has become an iconic symbol of Hollywood, attracting millions of visitors each year. As the sign celebrates its 100th year anniversary, it is worth looking back at the history of this famous landmark.
In the early 1920s, the film industry was just starting to take off in Hollywood. The area was still mostly undeveloped, with a few small towns and ranches scattered around. At that time, a real estate developer named Harry Chandler had bought up a large parcel of land in the Hollywood Hills with the intention of building a luxury housing development.
Chandler knew that he needed a way to attract buyers to his development, and he hit on the idea of building a giant sign on the hillside above Hollywood. The sign would spell out the name of the new development, Hollywoodland, and would be visible from all over the Los Angeles basin.
The Sign Takes Shape
The sign was designed by the artist and illustrator, John Roche, and constructed by the Crescent Sign Company. It was originally intended to be a temporary structure, and was built from wood and sheet metal.
The sign was erected in 1923 and stood 50 feet tall and 30 feet wide. Each letter was 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide, and was made up of thousands of light bulbs. The sign was lit up at night, and could be seen from miles around.
The sign was an instant success, and became a symbol of the glamour and excitement of Hollywood. It was used in movies and television shows, and was a popular tourist attraction.
The Decline and Restoration
As time went on, the sign started to fall into disrepair. By the 1940s, the sign was in a state of disrepair, and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which had taken over ownership of the sign, decided to remove the last four letters and restore the remaining ones.
In 1949, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce contracted the Los Angeles Parks Department to rebuild the sign using concrete and steel. The new sign was 45 feet tall and 350 feet wide, and was supported by a steel frame. The new letters were made of metal and covered with sheet metal.
The new sign was unveiled on November 11, 1978, and quickly became an iconic symbol of Hollywood once again. Over the years, the sign has been modified several times, with changes to the letters, the lighting, and the surrounding area.
Preservation and Security
The sign has been the target of numerous pranks and vandalism over the years. In 1976, the sign was altered to read “Hollyweed” as a prank by a group of college students. In 2017, the sign was altered again to read “Hollyboob,” in support of breast cancer awareness.
To protect the sign, security measures have been put in place, including surveillance cameras and fencing around the perimeter. The sign is also regularly maintained by a team of volunteers who repaint and repair the letters as needed.
As the Hollywood sign celebrates its 100th year anniversary, it remains a beloved landmark and a symbol of the entertainment industry. From its humble beginnings as a real estate marketing tool, to its status as an iconic symbol of Hollywood, the Hollywood sign has come to represent the glamour, excitement, and allure of show business.
As we look back on the history of the Hollywood sign, we are reminded of the importance of preserving our cultural landmarks and symbols. The Hollywood sign is not just a sign, but a piece of history and a part of our collective memory. As we celebrate its 100th year anniversary, we should take a look and pay homage to the characters and personalities who brought us to where we are today.
Mogul Presents: Mogies. Celebrating 100 years of the Hollywood sign.
Mogies public sale goes live on the Mogul platform on October 21st
Brought to you by the animators of the Simpsons, the Mogies public sale will start next week! With loads of perks and bonuses in store we are over the moon with excitement for this monumental moment in Mogul history.
This process has been a whole year in the making. Last October we partnered with the animators of the Simpsons at Chavvo Studios to bring Mogies to life. One year later, we’ve released the trailer, created the NFTs, sold out the pre-sale, developed the animatic for the pilot episode, and now we’re releasing the creative to the public. What a ride!
Sale Details
There are only 1923 Mogies that exist – all of which play a key role in the animated series.
250 Mogies are SOLD OUT from the pre-sale.
Starting October 21st, only 600 Mogies will be sold via a dutch auction starting at 1 ETH. The price decreases by 0.2 ETH every 24 hrs to 0.2 ETH if they’re not sold out
Buyers above 0.2 ETH are eligible for a rebate in ERC20 $STARS up to 1.5x the premium paid. That means if you purchase at 1 ETH and the auction ends at 0.2 ETH, you will not only get all of the perks slated for DA purchasers (bonus Access Pass, Mogieland plot, golden & silver embossed Mogies & more), but you will also receive 1.6 ETH worth of STARS tokens after the sale ends!!
All Mogies buyers who purchase in $STARS get 10% off as well!
Benefits for buying on Oct 21:
A bonus collectors’ edition gold or silver embossed Mogie
Up to 1.5x rebate on your purchase in $STARS tokens
Bonus Mogieland Metaverse plot of land
Bonus Access Pass NFT
Bonus mint (if unsold, the remaining Mogies will be distributed to those who buy in the dutch auction)
Dates to bookmark in your calendar:
Aug 8-10 Pre Sale: SOLD OUT Oct 21-25: Public Sale via Dutch Auction Oct 26-Nov 2: Whitelist Sale Nov 2 onwards: Public sale, rebates, bonus mint & art reveal
Please practice best security practices during your purchasing process and make sure you are only following official links. Mogies are only purchasable directly from the Mogul platform. No Mogul email addresses other than [email protected] will email you.
Transcript of the Mogies AMA in Discord with the Mogul team. The Mogies sale will start on October 21st and will happen exclusively on the Mogul platform
Q: are Mogies available for purchase in STARS tokens? A: yes, Mogies are available for purchase in STARS tokens and ETH. If you purchase in STARS, you will receive a 10% discount
Q: I have STARS on the BSC network. Can I buy Mogies with them? A: The short answer is yes, but Mogies are on the ETH network, so the STARS you use to purchase them will have to be on the ETH network as well. If your STARS are on the Binance Chain, you will need to bridge them over. You can do so through the MultiChain bridge or by depositing and withdrawing from the Ascendex exchange. Our team can help and guide you if you require assistance
Q: I won a contest whitelist spot. How do I claim and verify my whitelist role? A: If you won a whitelist spot, you need to let our admins know and show proof. Once you do that, you will receive the Contest WL role on Discord. You will also be required to fill out the premint form at this link: https://www.premint.xyz/mogies/ Once you fill out the premint form, we will have your Discord username and be able to make sure that you are given whitelist
Q: How many STARS tokens do I need to purchase a Mogie? A: at the current price of ETH and STARS a Mogie on the first day of the sale will cost approximately 240k STARS tokens Of course, this will go down by 0.2 ETH per day
Q: What benefit does the whitelist get me? A: The whitelist gives you the opportunity to purchase at the lowest price of the dutch auction AFTER the dutch auction sale. There are unique perks for purchasing in the dutch auction that you will not qualify for, but the benefit is that you can buy at the price the auction ends at. So if the auction ends at 0.6 ETH, you will be able to purchase for that price
Q: What are the perks on buying on the first day of the dutch auction on Oct 21? A: – 1.5x rebate on your purchase in STARS – Free bonus Mogies at the end of the sale (if there are any unsold, these will be redeemable for the people who buy FIRST in the dutch auction. So if there are 50 Mogies remaining after the sale, then the first 50 buyers in the dutch auction will be able to claim these for free. They will also receive their rebate, so they will be getting a 2 for 1 discount) – Gold and silver embossed Mogies – Free bonus access pass
Q: I own an access pass. How do I make sure that I get whitelist? A: There will be a snapshot the Tuesday before the sale. So if you buy before then, you will get your wallet address automatically put onto the whitelist
Q: I am new to Mogul and see that there is a STARS reward for the rebate system. What are STARS tokens and what are they used for? A: Mogul is the future of film & $STARS power the platform $STARS are used to: Purchase movie NFTs Vote on movies to launch on Mogul Claim exclusive movie rewards Stake & more STARS tokens have been live for nearly 2 years and are listed on many decentralized and centralized exchanges
Q: Many NFT collections are scams that are made very quickly and then the team rugs the project. How long have Mogies been worked on and what can we expect? A: This year has been amazing for Mogies! Can’t believe we have been working on this for nearly a year Timeline Oct ’21: Mogul partners with the animators of the Simpsons @chavvostudios Jan ’22: Trailer released Aug ’22: Pre Sale SOLD OUT at Futurist Conference Oct 21 2022: Public Sale ⌛️
Q: Do Mogies have different traits on the NFTs like Bored Apes? A: Yes. There are 5 tiers of Mogies and each also has what is called a STAR Meter which is a score from 1-100 that each Mogie has. In addition, Mogies have 7 different facial expressions based on the 7 universal emotions These expressions will play a key role in their character development in the animated series Anger Fear Disgust Happy Sad Surprise Contempt
Q: what are the 5 tiers of Mogies? A: 5 tiers of Mogies with distinct backgrounds: Gold: Mogieland Legends Red Carpet: Industry Icons Backstage: Fan Favorites Studio: Main Characters Flat: Supporting Cast
Q: what is the Mogies supply? A: there are only 1923 Mogies. This was chosen because next year is the 100th year anniversary of the Hollywood sign being erected in LA (1923 was the year it was erected) and there is so much detail that go into the artwork of Mogies that each one took nearly a day to make!!
Q: Who is the artist? A: Erick Tran is the Mogies artist. He was the lead artist for the Simpsons and King of the Hill and is working with us to make Mogies into an animated series
Q: How will the reveal go? A: the reveal will happen after the sale. Each Mogie is randomly assigned to the owners in a fair manner. The Mogie number will not match the token ID
Q: I didn’t make the whitelist. Can I still purchase a Mogie? A: Yes! You can still purchase in the dutch auction, or you can wait until after the whitelist sale for the public sale if there are any remaining. The best way to guarantee you can get a Mogie is to purchase through the dutch auction on Oct 21
Here are the phases of the sale: – Pre Sale (SOLD OUT) – Dutch Auction (only 600 Mogies) – Whitelist Sale – Public Sale – Redeem Mogies (if any unsold for the dutch auction purchasers to redeem for free) – STARS rebate – Reveal
Q: Should I buy in STARS tokens or ETH? A: This is up to you as a buyer, but the benefit of buying in STARS is that you get a 10% discount on your purchase. STARS buyers, however, will get a 1x rebate no matter where they buy in the dutch auction, but ETH buyers can get a rebate up to 1.5x
Q: How can I get a FREE Mogie toy? A: We have partnered with Ism Toys for our holders to order real life representations of their NFTs. We have already made 2 of them. If you mint one of these two toys, we will send you them for free!
Q: How does the rebate work in the dutch auction? A: In short, if you buy above the floor price, you will get the difference in price sent back to you. 600 Mogies are sold via dutch auction starting at 1 ETH. The price decreases by 0.2 ETH every 24 hrs to 0.2 ETH if they’re not sold out Buyers above 0.2 ETH are eligible for a rebate in ERC20 $STARS up to 1.5x the premium paid Full details of the rebate are on the Mogul platform under the Mogies section
Q: When will I be able to see the Mogies animated series? A: We have finished the animatic for the pilot episode for Mogies Episode 1 and we are hoping to do a viewing and give that animatic to the Mogies buyers so they can watch it and be part of the creative process
Q: I heard that Mogul will be building a Hollywood Metaverse. Can I own land there? A: All mogies buyers will get a free plot of land in Mogieland when it launches. Mogieland is a Hollywood metaverse for film premieres, games, shopping, and more.
That is all for our AMA today! We hope that this was helpful for everyone. If anyone has any additional questions please post them and our team will help answer them all and educate our community prior to the sale
Experience the world of entertainment like never before. Mogieland is Hollywood reimagined.
It’s the metaverse primed for changing in the world of entertainment including film, music, art and fashion.
Get ready for fun and adventure. From the animators that brought The Simpsons series, The Simpsons Movie and VR attractions at Universal Studios Japan, comes the first ever NFT animated series. The Mogies is a collection of 1,923 NFTs inspired by the last 100 years of Hollywood characters and personalities, leading into the upcoming animated series and Mogieland metaverse.
Why so serious? The animated series and metaverse is going to be filled with fun adventures and surprises.
Superheroes, sidekicks, mutants,inventors and supervillains are engaged in epic adventures while interacting with children’s characters, talk show hosts and various other famous Hollywood-inspired characters inside Mogieland.
Mogies are citizens of Mogieland.
In actuality, they are aliens from an advanced race that use “lasers” to transform the landscape in the blink of an eye.
Amidst scrub brush and desert dunes, a UFO has landed and then obscured itself. It’s a shrouded forcefield that has taken the shape of an old tube television laid on its back. What goes on behind its opaque borders has remained a mystery…until now.
Mogies feed off entertainment as energy, and travel across the Universe absorbing this vital resource, sucking intelligent worlds dry and moving along to the next. Earth stands to be the biggest source of entertainment and salvation because when our little Mogies get bored, they die.
Ultimately, Mogies are passionate cosplayers and the biggest fans in the galaxy. Mogieland is their Comic-Con and they have every intention to ensure it lasts forever.
Mogies look and act like all our favorite characters and Hollywood icons from the past 100 years, even ones that can control the weather inside the metaverse.
Selected characters from amongst the NFT collection have already been chosen as characters of the Mogies animated series. As more scripts are written, characters are animated, and episodes produced, certain Mogies will be joining the cast.
Which ones are already STARS, that we can’t tell you. You’re gonna need to watch to find out.
Mogies Reward redemption
The Mogiescollection of NFTs support the creation of the new animated series. To ensure that the Mogieland and Mogies ecosystem is healthy and continually adding more utility, 50% of all 7.5% secondary market royalties will go directly towards growing the project. Also 10% of all future rewards from the Mogies animated series, wearables, collectibles, or line of figurines will be distributed to Mogie NFT holders as rewards quarterly.
Mogie NFT owners will get the ability to participate in the animation series development. In the private Discord channel, Mogie owners can be part of the animated filmmaking process in partnership with the animators of the Simpsons. They can make suggestions about the series and have direct input to the creators.
Once the animated series airs, the studio version of the Pilot will be transformed into an exclusive NFT and be sent out to all Mogie holders. As part of the Mogies derivative collection, users will own a piece of a TV series. In addition a special thank you will be shown in the credits at the end of episodes to select holders.
Mogieland breaks geographical barriers to access exclusive events and brings them into a universe where brands, fans, movies, and celebrities can interact. It’s where movies meet blockchain.
When humans enter Mogieland they become Mogies too!
Mogieland visitors will be able to visit the walkaround environment and enjoy the festivities
Watch movies with tickets paid for in STARS tokens
Attend concerts
Attend fashion shows
Buy NFT’s from virtual stores
Enjoy hangout areas with other cinema lovers in VR environments to discuss all things entertainment and Mogul
Play to earn in Studio City
Hollywood is one of the most highly trafficked tourist destinations in the world. Soon Mogieland will be too. All powered by STARS tokens.
Only exclusive Mogie NFT holders will have the privilege of walking around as one of the STARS of cinema and entertainment plus enjoy exclusive perks.
Within the Mogieland metaverse Mogies NFT holders will be able to:
Own land. All Mogie holders will receive a piece of land in Mogieland
Take their Mogies to movie premieres and red carpet events
Mingle with film and entertainment creators plus get behind-the-scenes looks
Attend first screening viewings of films partnered with Mogul Productions
Attend meet and greets with the stars
Build your own place in Mogieland and show off all your NFT’s
Own iconic pieces of Hollywood transformed in Mogieland
Show off your virtual style by wearing your own NFT fashions
Much more utility and many more features are being added in Mogieland over time as Mogul expands its rapidly growing list of partners.
All Mogie holders will receive a piece of land in Mogieland. If a purchaser owns a Mogie and an Access Pass they will receive two plots of land in Mogieland. If a purchaser owns a Mogie, Access Pass, and a certain threshold of STARS tokens to be announced at a later date, they will receive 3 plots of land in Mogieland. These plots of land are randomly distributed according to the type of Mogie and Access Pass.
Rarer Mogies and Access Passes will have a higher weighting to receive more coveted locations of land.
Mogul Productions is the DeFI and NFT Marketplace for the entertainment industry. We partner with some of the biggest names, helping artists connect with their most loyal fans on different levels. Mogul makes the process of connecting artists with fans more exciting, by equipping these fans with innovative ways to co-create with them.
Mogies were designed by CHAVVO Studios. The award-winning, transmedia production team has worked with major Hollywood studios including Disney, Universal, Marvel Entertainment, Sony Animation, Cartoon Network, Fox, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, and EA.
The team has been involved in the production of major box office hits including The Simpsons Movie and series, Kung Fu Panda, The Avengers and many more.
CHAVVO is committed to the Mogieland NFT community and new animated series.
“Mogieland is a homage to Hollywood, to our favorite characters, actors, and movies that have made us. Mogul is set out to make this the very first NFT animated series and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with them. Mogul has given us creative freedom to develop something original and special in this space. It’s great to see Mogul supporting creators and the animation community like very few others have. We are committed to this project and the NFT community. As a NFT producer we want to be a major player in the NFT space. Working with Mogul, I can see that really coming to fruition.” says Erick Tran, Chavvo founder and producer.
Mogies will be sold in a Dutch Auction process, which means that Mogies will start at 1 ETH and the price will slowly decrease at a rate of 0.2 ETH every 24 hours
Phase 2: Whitelist Sale for Access Pass holders (NFTs reserved for them)
The 1,073 Mogies will be available to those on the whitelist and will be sold at the last price of the Dutch Auction.
Phase 3: Public Sale
Any remaining Mogies will be available for 72 hours and will be sold at the last price of the Dutch Auction.
Phase 3.5: Bonus Mint
Any unsold NFTs will be allocated to the first purchasers from the dutch auction. This phase will only occur in the unlikely event that the Mogies allocated for public sale do not sell out within a 72 hour period.
Phase 4: Reveal
Once all the Mogies have been distributed, we will commence with the reveal, and everyone will be able to see which of their Mogies they received.
Mogies pays homage to the top entertainers and creators that helped make Hollywood what it is today, and create a standard for the next 100 years of filmmaking that will occur within Film3.
Film3 is a movement spearheaded by Mogul Productions and our community to empower film and content creators to create movies and content in better fan exclusive ways using blockchain technology.
Mogul is where movies meet blockchain through DeFi and NFTs, and now, the Metaverse through Mogies and their new home, Mogieland.
The journey of the animators that brought The Simpsons series, The Simpsons Movie and VR attractions at Universal Studios Japan, to its first ever NFT animated series and metaverse is filled with adventure and curiosity.
CHAVVO Animation Studios is a tight-knit international family of creative storytellers, animators, and artists based in five countries. They embrace new challenges and use their collective experience to create meaningful and compelling content.
That collective experience harnessed a passion for TV and film production as well as merchandising spanning two decades. These years of experience, which also includes video game and theme park design, has prepared the team for the NFT and metaverse revolution.
Erick Tran who founded CHAVVO, with the animation team, put their collective experiences together with Mogul Productions to create the Mogies animated series, featuring 1,923 unique Hollywood inspired NFT characters that interact inside the Mogieland metaverse.
Erick played a key role in building the digital pipeline for The Simpsons. In the process he also created and developed the training program for artists migrating from traditional paper animation to newer technology.
That process helped start his collaboration with Toon Boom, the software company known for creating award-winning software for animation and story boarding to bring TV series and feature films from ideation to screen. This collaboration was pivotal because it allowed him to participate in various venues in the US and Canada where he was able to expand the CHAVVO brand. It was the opportunity for CHAVVO to scale as a “100% digital pipeline studio”.
Erick shared his thoughts and journey from the success of Simpsons to the Mogies, the first real NFT animated series.
“I’m an 80’s kid and grew up with new emerging technology and the start of the video gaming revolution. I was instantly hooked and knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. I started programming in high school and learned Photoshop quite early. As I started my career on The Simpsons I didn’t realize that having technological knowledge would give me an edge. I remember giving Final Cut Pro classes to staff members as well as developing a training program for The Simpsons Movie to help artists transition from traditional to digital workflow. When I founded CHAVVO we were already ahead of the game with the pandemic because our team had been working remotely since 2015. So when artists were figuring out how to be at home and work remotely, we had already mastered our pipeline and workflow. We were essentially pandemic ready. 2020 ended up being a very good year (workwise) despite unfortunate events happening around the world.”
Towards final delivery of the Simpsons Movie, Erick worked with Universal Creative and Fox to co-design the Simpsons Ride attraction which developed his relationship with Universal. Additionally, he worked on video gaming projects for The Simpsons available on major consoles such as PlayStation, XBox, and Nintendo Wii.
Artists from CHAVVO have worked on projects such as the Batman series, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Kung Fu Panda, Frozen and other feature films. “We are bringing our decades worth of experience from working on hit shows and award winning films to the Mogies NFT animation project. We’re so thankful that the Mogul team recognizes the need for high quality content in this space. Together we are stepping into new territory and it’s very exciting for what’s in the works.” said Tran.
One of Erick’s personal career high points was winning a Peabody Award. Peabody Awards honor excellence in storytelling that reflect the social issues and the emerging voices of our day.
Erick Tran: “Never in my life did I ever think I’d win a Peabody Award.”
“To me it’s kind of like winning a Nobel Prize. It’s the combination of what the Simpsons has signified in the entertainment industry and the decades of hard work we put into the show that makes this recognition a big deal for us all. It’s a great thing to have received awards through the work I’ve done thru FOX but it’s more special to me when we win thru CHAVVO. To say we are an award winning studio is a dream come true”
Erick Tran: “The Simpsons really helped me understand how to build the multi-billion dollar franchise.
“From development to the big screen, from licensing to merchandising, theme park and video games, Fox has given me the opportunity to understand so many aspects of the animation business. With that knowledge I was ready to build CHAVVO into the studio it has become now. We have been able to recruit top talented artists in the industry, many who are close friends of mine.”
“We have a special working relationship with Universal Studios Japan. It’s a treat to be able to work on big anime titles which fans can experience while being on a physical roller coaster, with VR headsets! When you put on the VR headset, you’re basically in this whole new world with awesome anime characters. We believe that VR, metaverse and NFTs are the future and so important to understand, and be a part of history.”
The Mogies NFT Animated Series
“We are committed to the NFT community. As an NFT producer we want to be a major player in the NFT space. Working with Mogul, I can see that really coming to fruition.”
“It’s the first ever NFT Animated series that’s a real legit series. It’s a homage to Hollywood, to our favorite characters, actors, and movies that have made us. Mogul has given us creative freedom to develop something original and special in this space. It’s great to see Mogul supporting creators and the animation community like very few others have.”
Erick Tran: “Mogieland is a play on reality which is what the metaverse is. It’s a place where we can interact, connect and roleplay. We wanted to create a show that eventually could intertwine, or have the ability to intertwine every single character at one moment in time.”
“Probably the one exciting thing that everyone is expecting out of The Mogies is cross mixing characters from other universes and becoming a melting pot of unlimited possibilities.”
“That’s one of the scenes from our trailer where we had Mogie characters from a classic novel and movie series fighting an evil wizard from another series.
Another is when we crossed one superhero with the alien in the trailer. The idea is that we are mixing different characters into different universes. That will be pretty interesting. I think that’s where the fun starts.”
“The thing that is really cool about the Mogies concept are the NFT characters themselves. If you happen to own a special character, let’ssay the white wizard. If and when he appears in an episode and plays a pivotal role, it has the ability to gain rank and increase in value over time.
The derivatives market is an opportunity we cannot ignore and have to hit out of the park.”
“We are currently developing ideas that have never been done before in the entertainment world with direct-to-consumer applications. We can’t get into details at the moment but we know these concepts haven’t been done before and Mogul’s platform is fully capable to execute.”
Animating The Mogie NFTs
Erick explained parts of how CHAVVO designed the Mogie NFTs using CG (Computer Graphics).
“The design team researched, created and designed the NFT characters based off of Mogul’s original concept ideas. Our 2D design team would digitally hand sketch each drawing. That goes through an approval process through one of our supervisors.
Afterwards, our supervisor would send designs for me to review. I only see things that are filtered through her. Afterwards, I make my own final notes before it goes on to the CG design team. The CG design team would go ahead and build based off that design and would start basically CG sculpting the characters.
Once it goes to the design process we start rigging characters for the animation. With a rigged character it allows animators to move them around and add the proper acting for each scene.
The decision between 2D or CG was more for visual aesthetics for the brand. If we were to have designed the Mogies in 2D, it would be difficult to exist in a 3D metaverse space.
That is why going CG was more visually appealing and practical. It looks more polished. Our goal is that owners can actually walk in a 3D Mogieland metaverse space that’s functional and interactive. I’m excited to see the characters move through the streets of Mogieland.”
“This is a fun and great opportunity for everyone who hasn’t had the chance to visit Hollywood to explore it through Mogieland. Things like going to a nightclub, visiting a recording studio, gift shops and buying digital memorabilia. How about winning a Mogie award for your short film that users can watch at the Mogie theater!
I think there’s huge potential for that in the marketplace.”
“There’s so much potential for creating more Mogies. I think it’s great to think about other celebrities from other countries with a fanbase. That becomes a whole other drop to represent other celebrities around the world, like having Latin Grammys after having the Grammys. And we haven’t tapped into the sports world. Yes, the potential is endless.”
“The future of Mogieland is about bringing the most entertaining experience to our community and creating monetary value. Mogieland becomes this fantasy place where our community can plug in and play.”
And then lastly, I’m excited about digital real estate within Mogieland.
“I think anybody and everybody here who appreciates real estate can understand the value of digital real estate. We have plans to have the ability to put your own star on the Mogie Walk of Fame. Also, buying digital storefronts, restaurants, museums are just a few things that will be available for purchase.”
Mogies pays homage to the top entertainers and creators that helped make Hollywood what it is today, and create a standard for the next 100 years of filmmaking that will occur within Film3.
Film3 is a movement spearheaded by Mogul Productions and our community to empower film and content creators to create movies and content in better fan exclusive ways using blockchain technology.
Mogul is where movies meet blockchain through DeFi and NFTs, and now, the Metaverse through Mogies and their new home, Mogieland.
The Summer projects and partnerships in Film3 spaces are heating up.
Mogies! just announced the first ever fully legit NFT Animated Series in partnership with the animators that brought The Simpsons series, The Simpsons Movie and VR attractions at Universal Studios Japan.
Deadline broke the story in an exclusive that focusses on Erick Tran and his animation team at Chavvo plus Mogieland, the new Hollywood metaverse.
Trace Network Labs enables the creation of lifestyle products for any multichain metaverse. Their innovative technology has the ability for users to create real lookalike “BUDDY” avatars for individuals that are represented in the form of a NFT. In addition to the “BUDDY” avatars, there is also the option to elevate your character’s style via digital wearables such as jackets and accessories.
The Mogul community will soon be able to mint their own NFT and bring that avatar into a variety of virtual experiences such as film premieres and events in Mogul’s Metaverse cinemas. There will also be the opportunity for users to obtain Mogul branded wearables that will unlock certain utility aspects and special “Behind The Scenes” experiences.
Actor/filmmaker, David Bianchi has over 100 professional credits and can be seen in studio films and major network TV. His work in front of the camera has earned him membership into the very prestigious Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
First dropped in 2021, the Arabian Camels collection helped lay the foundation for IP from the upcoming feature film Antara.
NFT holders can get acting parts in the film, access to the film’s premiere, and part-ownership of the movie. The community is also eligible to earn a yield on their NFTs during production.
The vision behind Arabian Camels is to create a whole new platform and ecosystem where creators, producers, digital artists, and communities can collaborate to create something special for movie lovers.
NEARVERSE.org is focused on empowering artists, and provides the ability for every player to earn through exploration, by giving options to create epic lands and interactions thus enabling users to embark on a new journey within a thriving metacommunity. It is built on Eco friendly NEAR Protocol, and is empowered by human guild, the video game development arm of near foundation.
There will be events such as film premieres, shows, meet ups and users will be able to play to interact with the wider NEARVERSE ecosystem. Partnering with NEARVERSE allows both communities together to scale Metaverse development and user engagement.
MoonPay is the leading global crypto payments infrastructure provider. The company was created with the mission of onboarding the world to Web3 by creating tools that make it easy to buy cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
Mogul partnered with Bubble Maps, a crypto data company. To help the DeFi ecosystem become a safer place for token holders.
By listing STARS on Bubble Maps, Mogul is becoming more transparent and helping users access deeper information on the health and security of the ecosystem.
About Mogul Productions
Mogul Productions is revolutionizing film financing, allowing a global audience of fans to participate in the financing of movies and other forms of entertainment through NFT sales. Mogul’s NFT marketplace serves as a bridge between the NFT arena and the world of entertainment financing. It’s a platform for film fans, by film fans, empowering users to take an active role in the script-to-screen process. Access Pass holders get even more insider benefits and perks, including access to exclusive events held around Mogul-produced film releases.
More Film3 announcements and updates are coming soon. Stay tuned.
From the animators that brought The Simpsons series, The Simpsons Movie and VR attractions at Universal Studios Japan, comes the first ever NFT animated series.
The Mogies is a collection of 1,923 NFTs inspired by the last 100 years of Hollywood characters and personalities leading into the upcoming animated series and Mogieland metaverse.
Also included are Mogies from a galaxy far, far away.
UFO Sighting: Mojave Desert
Population: 1,923
Amidst scrub brush and desert dunes, a UFO has landed and then obscured itself. It’s a shrouded forcefield that has taken the shape of an old tube television laid on its back. What goes on behind its opaque borders has remained a mystery…until now
Mogies are aliens that feed on entertainment.
They’ve come to Earth because it’s the biggest entertainment source.
Mogies look and act like all our favorite characters and Hollywood icons from the past 100 years. Yes, even ones from the dark side of the metaverse.
Rebels, bounty hunters, princesses, are engaged in epic adventures and mysteries while interacting with children’s characters, talk show hosts and various other famous Hollywood-inspired characters.
Mogies live in Mogieland.
1,923 original, handcrafted CGI NFTs were made in partnership with the animators of the Simpsons and are part of the upcoming, first ever NFT animated series, Mogies. They were designed as a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Hollywood sign being erected.
Mogieland is where where movies meet blockchain. It a metaverse inspired by the traditional landmarks of Hollywood Boulevard and the Hollywood Hills. The metaverse breaks geographical barriers to access exclusive events and brings them global, into a universe where brands, fans, movies, and celebrities can interact.
When humans enter Mogieland they become Mogies too!
Within the Mogieland metaverse Mogies NFT holders will be able to:
Own land. All Mogie holders will receive a piece of land in Mogieland
Take their Mogies to movie premieres and red carpet events
Mingle with film and entertainment creators plus get behind-the-scenes looks
Attend first screening viewings of films partnered with Mogul Productions
Watch movies with tickets paid for in STARS tokens
Enjoy hangout areas with other cinema lovers in VR environments to discuss all things entertainment and Mogul
Attend meet and greets with the stars
Attend concerts
Attend fashion shows
Buy NFT’s from virtual stores
Build your own place in Mogieland and show off all your NFT’s
Own iconic pieces of Hollywood transformed in Mogieland
Show off your virtual style by wearing your own NFT fashions
Play to earn in Studio City
Much more utility and many more features are being added in Mogieland over time as Mogul expands its rapidly growing list of partners.
All Mogie holders will receive a piece of land in Mogieland. If a purchaser owns a Mogie and an Access Pass they will receive two plots of land in Mogieland. If a purchaser owns a Mogie, Access Pass, and a certain threshold of STARS tokens to be announced at a later date, they will receive 3 plots of land in Mogieland. These plots of land are randomly distributed according to the type of Mogie and Access Pass. Rarer Mogies and Access Passes will have a higher weighting to receive more coveted locations of land.
Selected characters from amongst the NFT collection have already been chosen as characters of the Mogies animated series. As more scripts are written, characters are animated, and episodes produced, certain Mogies will be joining the cast.
Which ones are already stars, that we can’t tell you. You’re gonna need to watch to find out.
Mogies Reward redemption
The Mogiescollection of NFTs support the creation of the new animated series. To ensure that the Mogieland and Mogies ecosystem is healthy and continually adding more utility, 50% of all 7.5% secondary market royalties will go directly towards growing the project. Also 10% of all future rewards from the Mogies animated series, wearables, collectibles, or line of figurines will be distributed to Mogie NFT holders as rewards quarterly.
Mogie NFT owners will get the ability to participate in the animation series development. In the private Discord channel, Mogie owners can be part of the animated filmmaking process in partnership with the animators of the Simpsons. They can make suggestions about the series and have direct input to the creators.
Once the Mogies animated series airs, the studio version of the Pilot will be transformed into an exclusive NFT and be sent out to all Mogie holders. As part of the Mogies derivative collection, users will own a piece of a TV series. In addition a special thank you will be shown in the credits at the end of episodes to select holders.
The owners of the Hollywood-inspired characters NFTs will also have the IP rights to these characters forever. All of which come with valuable smart contract benefits.
Mogieland visitors will be able to visit the walkaround environment and partake in the festivities. Hollywood is one of the most highly trafficked tourist destinations in the world. Soon Mogieland will be too. All powered by STARS tokens.
Only exclusive Mogie NFT holders will have the privilege of walking around as one of the STARS of cinema and entertainment plus enjoy exclusive perks.
Once all 1923 Mogies have been distributed, we will commence with the reveal, and everyone will be able to see which of their Mogies they received.
Mogies will be sold in a Dutch Auction process, which means that Mogies will start at 1 ETH and the price will slowly decrease at a rate of 0.2 ETH every 24 hours
Phase 2: Whitelist Sale for Access Pass holders (NFTs reserved for them)
The 1,073 Mogies will be available to those on the whitelist and will be sold at the last price of the Dutch Auction.
Phase 3: Public Sale
Any remaining Mogies will be available for 72 hours and will be sold at the last price of the Dutch Auction.
Phase 3.5: Bonus Mint
Any unsold NFTs will be allocated to the first purchasers from the dutch auction. This phase will only occur in the unlikely event that the Mogies allocated for public sale do not sell out within a 72 hour period.
Phase 4: Reveal
Once all the Mogies have been distributed, we will commence with the reveal, and everyone will be able to see which of their Mogies they received.
Mogies pays homage to the top entertainers and creators that helped make Hollywood what it is today, and create a standard for the next 100 years of filmmaking that will occur within Film3.
Film3 is a movement spearheaded by Mogul Productions and our community to empower film and content creators to create movies and content in better fan exclusive ways using blockchain technology.
Mogul is where movies meet blockchain through DeFi and NFTs, and now, the Metaverse through Mogies and their new home, Mogieland.
Mogies were designed by Erick Tran and his team at CHAVVO Studios. The award-winning, transmedia production team has worked with major Hollywood studios including Disney, Universal, Marvel Entertainment, Sony Animation, Cartoon Network, Fox, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, and EA.
The team has been involved in the production of major box office hits including The Simpsons Movie and series, Kung Fu Panda, The Avengers and many more.
“Mogieland is a homage to Hollywood, to our favorite characters, actors, and movies that have made us. Mogul is set out to make this the very first NFT animated series and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with them. Mogul has given us creative freedom to develop something original and special in this space. It’s great to see Mogul supporting creators and the animation community like very few others have. We are committed to this project and the NFT community. As a NFT producer we want to be a major player in the NFT space. Working with Mogul, I can see that really coming to fruition.” says Erick Tran, founder and producer.
From the animators that brought The Simpsons series, The Simpsons Movie and VR attractions at Universal Studios Japan, comes the first ever NFT animated series.
The Mogies animated series is a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Hollywood sign being erected. Mogul Productions is bringing the fun to the 1923 milestone.
The Mogies is a collection of 1,923 NFTs, inspired by the last 100 years of Hollywood characters and personalities in celebration of the centennial anniversary. All of which leads into the upcoming animated series, and the new expanding Mogieland metaverse.
UFO Sighting: Mojave Desert
Amidst scrub brush and desert dunes, a UFO has landed and then obscured itself. It’s a shrouded forcefield that has taken the shape of an old tube television laid on its back. What goes on behind its opaque borders has remained a mystery…until now
Mogies are aliens that feed on entertainment. They’ve come to Earth because it’s the biggest entertainment source. Mogies look and act like all our favorite characters and Hollywood icons from the past 100 years. They interact inside Mogieland through different adventures.
Ultimately, Mogies are passionate cosplayers and the biggest fans in the galaxy. Mogieland is their Comic-Con and they have every intention to ensure it lasts forever.
Action heroes, villains, aliens, princesses, heart throbs, children’s characters, talk show hosts and various other famous Hollywood-inspired characters are inside Mogieland engaged in epic adventures and mysteries.
Humans are humans until they enter Mogieland. Then they become Mogies too!
Mogies have different tiers of rarity. All 23 NFT characters in Tier 1 have a STAR on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
A number of Mogies have angel wings representing they have passed away.
Selected characters from amongst the NFT collection have already been chosen as characters for the Mogies Animated series. As more scripts are written, characters are animated, and episodes produced, certain Mogies will be joining the cast. Which ones are already STARS, that we can’t tell you. You’re gonna need to watch to find out.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eg2QWFbe9hI
Metaverse Population: 1,923
Mogies were made in partnership and designed by Erick Tran and his team at CHAVVO Studios. The award-winning, transmedia production team has worked with major Hollywood studios including Disney, Universal, Marvel Entertainment, Sony Animation, Cartoon Network, Fox, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, and EA.
The team has been involved in the production of major box office hits including The Simpsons Movie and series, Kung Fu Panda, The Avengers and many more.
CHAVVO is committed to the Mogieland NFT community and new animated series.
“Mogieland is a homage to Hollywood, to our favorite characters, actors, and movies that have made us. Mogul is set out to make this the very first NFT animated series and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with them. Mogul has given us creative freedom to develop something original and special in this space. It’s great to see Mogul supporting creators and the animation community like very few others have. We are committed to this project and the NFT community. As a NFT producer we want to be a major player in the NFT space. Working with Mogul, I can see that really coming to fruition.” says Erick Tran.
Mogieland will be a Metaverse inspired by the traditional landmarks of Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard and the Hollywood Hills.
Within the Mogieland metaverse Mogie NFT holders will be able to:
Own land. All Mogie holders will receive a piece of land in Mogieland
Take their Mogies to movie premieres and red carpet events
Mingle with film and entertainment creators plus get behind-the-scenes looks
Attend first screening viewings of films partnered with Mogul Productions
Watch movies with tickets paid for in STARS tokens
Enjoy hangout areas with other cinema lovers in VR environments to discuss all things entertainment and Mogul
Attend meet and greets with the stars
Attend concerts
Attend fashion shows
Buy NFT’s from virtual stores
Build your own place in Mogieland and show off all your NFT’s
Own iconic pieces of Hollywood transformed in Mogieland
Show off your virtual style by wearing your own NFT fashions
Play to earn in Studio City
Much more utility and many more features are being added in Mogieland over time as Mogul expands its rapidly growing list of partners.
All Mogie holders will receive a piece of land in Mogieland. If a purchaser owns a Mogie and an Access Pass they will receive two plots of land in Mogieland. If a purchaser owns a Mogie, Access Pass, and a certain threshold of STARS tokens to be announced at a later date, they will receive 3 plots of land in Mogieland. These plots of land are randomly distributed according to the type of Mogie and Access Pass.
Rarer Mogies and Access Passes will have a higher weighting to receive more coveted locations of land.
Mogieland is open to all. Mogieland visitors will be able to visit the walkaround environment and partake in the festivities. Hollywood is one of the most highly trafficked tourist destinations in the world. Soon Mogieland will be too. All powered by STARS tokens.
Only exclusive Mogie NFT holders will have the privilege of walking around as one of the stars of cinema and entertainment plus enjoy exclusive perks.
Mogieland is where movies meet blockchain. It’s a virtual place where Mogul will partner with movies and celebrities globally to do Metaverse movie premieres at traditionally iconic Hollywood locations, and sell tickets in STARS to premieres. Holders will be able to virtually meet movie stars. Mogieland breaks geographical barriers to access exclusive events and brings them globally in a universe where brands, fans, movies, and celebrities can interact.
Mogies Reward redemption
The Mogiescollection of NFTs support the creation of the new animated series. To ensure that the Mogieland and Mogies ecosystem is healthy and continually adding more utility, 50% of all 7.5% secondary market royalties will go directly towards growing the project. Also 10% of all future rewards from the Mogies animated series, wearables, collectibles, or line of figurines will be distributed to Mogie NFT holders as rewards quarterly.
Mogie NFT owners will get the ability to participate in the animation series development. In the private Discord channel, Mogie owners can be part of the animated filmmaking process in partnership with the animators of the Simpsons. They can make suggestions about the series and have direct input to the creators.
Once the Mogies animated series airs, the studio version of the Pilot will be transformed into an exclusive NFT and be sent out to all Mogie holders. As part of the Mogies derivative collection, users will own a piece of a TV series. In addition a special thank you will be shown in the credits at the end of episodes to select holders.
Mogie owners will enjoy more utilities when new features are added in the Mogieland metaverse as Mogul Productions expands its rapidly growing list of partners.
With the launch of the coming animated series, the owners of these Hollywood-inspired NFT characters will have the IP rights to their Mogie characters forever. All of which come with valuable benefits.
Once the Mogies animated series airs, the studio version of the Pilot will be transformed into an exclusive NFT and be sent out to all Mogie holders. As part of the Mogies collection, users will receive more rewards from the business applications of the TV series. In addition a special thank you will be shown in the credits at the end of episodes to select holders.
Mogies that are bought at the specific price cutoffs will have that Mogie embossed in gold and silver respectively. Users will be sent these exclusive pieces of art as NFTs.
Your Mogies come to life. Experience Mogies in the Digital, Metaverse, and Physical world. Holders will also have the ability to order their Mogie as a 3D figurine.
Exclusive Discord Channel.
Mogul Productions loves movies and has amazing plans. We also love the community that supports us. Mogie holders will get access to an exclusive channel where we will look towards your feedback to help us decide on all things Mogies. This could be anything from which movies will be premiered in the Mogieland theater, to figuring out which of the stars we should work with.
Mogies will be sold in a Dutch Auction process, which means that Mogies will start at 1 ETH and the price will slowly decrease at a rate of 0.2 ETH every 24 hours
Phase 2: Whitelist Sale for Access Pass holders (NFTs reserved for them)
The 1,073 Mogies will be available to those on the whitelist and will be sold at the last price of the Dutch Auction.
Phase 3: Public Sale
Any remaining Mogies will be available for 72 hours and will be sold at the last price of the Dutch Auction.
Phase 3.5: Bonus Mint
Any unsold NFTs will be allocated to the first purchasers from the dutch auction. This phase will only occur in the unlikely event that the Mogies allocated for public sale do not sell out within a 72 hour period.
Phase 4: Reveal
Once all the Mogies have been distributed, we will commence with the reveal, and everyone will be able to see which of their Mogies they received.
Film3 is a movement spearheaded by Mogul Productions and our community to empower film and content creators to create movies and content in better fan exclusive ways using blockchain technology.
Mogul is where movies meet blockchain through DeFi and NFTs, and now, the Metaverse through Mogies and their new home, Mogieland.
Mogul Productions, the leading DeFi and NFT platform for the entertainment industry, is pleased to announce a partnership with crypto payment solution with MoonPay, a world-leading digital asset infrastructure provider and exchange.
What is MoonPay?
MoonPay is the leading global crypto payments infrastructure provider. The company was created with the mission of onboarding the world to Web3 by creating tools that make it easy to buy cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
MoonPay’s partnership with Mogul Productions offers a simplified credit card payment interface and process that film fans can use to buy NFTs.
“In the same way the internet became a means to democratize information, cryptocurrency is becoming a means to democratize financial participation at scale,” said Laura Gomez Rojas, Business Development Manager at MoonPay. “We are delighted to be partnering with the team at Mogul to help onboard more people from the world of entertainment into the world of Web3.”
What is Mogul Productions?
Mogul Productions is a platform for film fans, by film fans, driven by a community that is empowered to take an active role in the script-to-screen process. Mogul Productions provides fans access to intellectual property of world-class entertainment via utility-based-NFTs and film financing.
The MoonPay partnership can help get film fans excited and more involved with digital assets. Licensing agreements allows our community of movie lovers to get access to digital memorabilia from some of their favorite motion pictures.
“As we are continually building our ecosystem at Mogul, a big part of this is strategically aligning with companies that provide value for our community. We are really excited to be partnering with the team at MoonPay to help the next wave of film and entertainment fans get involved with our suite of products and experiences,” Jake Fraser, Mogul Productions’ Head of Business Development, said.
About Mogul Productions
Mogul Productions is revolutionizing film financing, allowing a global audience of fans to participate in the financing of movies and other forms of entertainment through NFT sales. Mogul’s NFT marketplace serves as a bridge between the NFT arena and the world of entertainment financing. Access Pass holders get even more insider benefits and perks, including access to exclusive events held around Mogul-produced film releases.
MoonPay is a financial technology company that builds payments infrastructure for crypto. Leading marketplaces around the world are providing their users with a simpler way to buy and sell NFTs using MoonPay’s industry-first NFT Checkout solution, which allows the purchase of NFTs instantly with a credit or debit card. The company is active in more than 160 countries and is trusted by 450+ partners, including leading wallets, websites, and applications.
