Save Abbott and Costello’s AFRICA SCREAMS!
A project in New York, NY by Bob Furmanek, 3-D Film Archive000days
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This 1949 film is on flammable 35mm nitrate stock and deteriorating.
Please help us preserve this classic comedy for Blu-ray release!
Backers: 627
Average Pledge Per Backer: $52
Funded: $32,807 of $7,500
Dates: Dec 1st -> Dec 30th (30 days)
Project By: Bob Furmanek, 3-D Film Archive
Backers: 627
Average Pledge Per Backer: $52
Funded: $32,807 of $7,500
Dates: Dec 1st -> Dec 30th (30 days)
Project By: Bob Furmanek, 3-D Film Archive
$32,807
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 30 @ 21:01 -0500 GMT
437%
of goal
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Latest News
THANK YOU!!! 
December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
The response to this campaign to save and restore AFRICA SCREAMS has been simply overwhelming. I've drafted a dozen different replies for this update and none of them truly convey the feeling of gratitude and appreciation that I am experiencing right... (Read More)
TV Exposure
December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
As we enter the final six hours of the campaign, I've noticed that we have a lot of backers from the New York area and I wanted to share a personal remembrance with you. Bud and Lou were the original Jersey Boys. Bud hailed from Asbury Park and Lou... (Read More)
The Final Bonus Extras - Revised
December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Please remember that you only have until 9:00 PM EST on December 30, 2019 to pledge for this campaign and have your name appear on-screen in the restoration credits. Don't miss this unique opportunity to be a part of this exciting project and help... (Read More)
The Final Bonus Extras
December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Please remember that you only have until 9:00 PM EST on December 30, 2019 to pledge for this campaign and have your name appear on-screen in the restoration credits. Don't miss this unique opportunity to be a part of this exciting project and help us... (Read More)
A Truly Amazing Disc-overy!
December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
When I entered the mastering studio yesterday, there were multiple records without labels in the envelope and I thought the extra discs were simply a duplicate copy of the Abbott and Costello Show as broadcast on May 5, 1948. I was absolutely... (Read More)
Incredible News!
December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I am currently in the studio transferring the 1948 Abbott and Costello radio show and have made a most remarkable discovery! I'll post more information tomorrow once all the 16-inch transcription discs have been digitally mastered but I can say this... (Read More)
A Colorful Update
December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Abbott and Costello were consistent top moneymakers for Universal Pictures in the 1940's but the studio kept their budgets low and never gave their films sufficient funds for Technicolor. This bothered Bud and Lou and they were quite vocal about it... (Read More)
The Home Stretch
December 24th - via: kickstarter.com
As we enter the final stretch of the campaign, I wanted to let you know what to expect for the next six days. I won't be posting any updates on Christmas Day. On Thursday, I'll share the news of a VERY colorful bonus extra that I've been working to... (Read More)
The Radio Show is Confirmed!
December 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Oh, my goodness, stretch goal #3 is now locked-in thanks to your kindness and generosity. The 1948 radio show with Bela Lugosi recorded during filming of ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN will now be an audio bonus extra on the AFRICA SCREAMS... (Read More)
For the Record: Stretch Goal #3
December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
As we enter the final week of the campaign, I am thrilled to announce our final stretch goal. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 This classic 1948 Abbott and Costello radio... (Read More)
Cover Art!
December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Within the past few days, the five surviving reels of 35mm nitrate picture negative and nine reels of 35mm fine grain master positive have been received by the scanning facility. As soon as I receive the funds from Kickstarter at the end of the... (Read More)
The Lenticular 3-D Card is Sold Out!
December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The limited edition Lenticular 3-D card is now sold out! The next (and final) stretch goal will be announced this Sunday, December 22. Thank you very much to all the wonderful backers for your support. We cannot do it without you! (Read More)
Limited Edition 3-D Lenticular Card Now Available!
December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
To the wonderful backers of this campaign; you have spoken and I have just added a Special Edition AFRICA SCREAMS lenticular 3-D insert card! Created especially for this campaign by our good friend Eric Kurland at 3-D SPACE, this unique collectible... (Read More)
3-D Comic Book
December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We are delighted to welcome Carl Scheckel from Carl's Comix to our team! Carl has done an amazing job with his charitable work in donating tens of thousands of comic books to deployed troops in bases, ships, and veterans’ hospitals around the... (Read More)
Do you Want a Lenticular 3-D Card?
December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We have a designer working on the Blu-ray and DVD cover art as we speak. It will be based on this wonderful poster artwork as displayed in movie theaters playing AFRICA SCREAMS in 1949. I'm considering the creation of a 3-D lenticular insert card... (Read More)
VIP Encore
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
By popular demand - and for backers who want the complete package of rewards - I've just added three more copies of the deluxe VIP level. This $300 pledge includes an autographed copy of "Abbott and Costello in Hollywood" and the super rare Who's on... (Read More)
Two Weeks to Go!
December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you SO much to everyone for your help and pledges on this campaign. Please share this image and let people know that only two weeks remain to help with the preservation and to get their name on the restoration credits. In the meanwhile, I'm... (Read More)
Fun on the Set
December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The behind-the-scenes joy on the AFRICA SCREAMS set was infectious. The great Bobby Barber was on hand every day with a fresh supply of pies and nobody was safe! You'll hear more about this unique method of working (including quotes from my 1990... (Read More)
Theatrical Reissue
December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
In April 1953, AFRICA SCREAMS was reissued to theaters as a supporting feature with another reissue, LOVE HAPPY; the final Marx Bros. film which had a very early appearance by Marilyn Monroe. You'll see other ads from this double feature re-release... (Read More)
Kickstarter Loves the Campaign!
December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
While I patiently wait to get one more approval to announce the next stretch goal, I was delighted to learn that Kickstarter has tagged this effort as a "Project We Love." That is such a nice surprise; we are truly humbled and grateful. Please... (Read More)
Lobbycards
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
For every pledge of $20.00 and higher, backers will receive a link to download the complete set of 8 full color lobbycards from the 1949 theatrical release. Plus, the 4 lobbycards from the 1953 re-issue when AFRICA SCREAMS was paired with the final... (Read More)
Pressbook
December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Things have happened very quickly and the overwhelming success of this campaign has been a very pleasant surprise. Thank you very much for your interest and support! I have two additional stretch goals planned and a person that needs to sign off on... (Read More)
The Laff Show of a Life Time!
December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm waiting for confirmation on one aspect of the next stretch goal and hope to have that information later today. In the meanwhile, here's a sneak peek at the terrific material I'm lining up for the Blu-ray/DVD photo gallery; a great ad from the... (Read More)
Our Distributor
December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I am delighted to announce that ClassicFlix will be handling the Blu-ray and DVD distribution of our AFRICA SCREAMS restoration! ClassicFlix started as a rental and retail site in 2007 and launched their own home video label in 2017. Their output... (Read More)
Stretch Goal 2 Is 100% Funded!
December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, once again you've come through and have successfully backed another stretch goal! The Abbott and Costello 32 page 3-D comic book from November 1953 will be restored and included as a photo gallery on the AFRICA SCREAMS Blu-ray and DVD release.... (Read More)
The Rubdown is Saved and Stretch Goal #2!
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW, once again, you've risen to the occasion and have insured preservation of another priceless Abbott and Costello film. Bud and Lou's classic "Rubdown" performance on live television in 1953 will now be saved and included on the AFRICA SCREAMS... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #1 - Save Another Deteriorating Bud and Lou Film!
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Please help me save this wonderful performance with Bud and Lou on live television in 1953. In this rare clip, they are introduced on camera by legendary comedian Eddie Cantor. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay... (Read More)
Stretch Goals are Coming!
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone for your interest and support. We've done so incredibly well! If we can get the campaign to hit $15,000.00, we'll launch our first stretch goal. There are some VERY cool extras waiting in the wings so please continue to share... (Read More)
35mm Nitrate Test Scan
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
As promised, here is a sample of the quality that we will deliver on this restoration. This footage was scanned in 4K resolution from the composite nitrate 35mm fine grain master positive. There is some baked-in jitter on the raw scan from film... (Read More)
CONGRATULATIONS!
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You've done it! Reaching our goal of $7500 in less than 29 hours is simply remarkable. On behalf of the entire 3-D Film Archive team, thank you VERY much! AFRICA SCREAMS will finally be preserved and available in outstanding quality. Every single... (Read More)
Incredible!
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are only 24 hours into the campaign and have already reached 77% of our goal. That is simply fantastic and to say that we are overwhelmed would be an understatement! To show our appreciation for your interest and support, we're going to fast track... (Read More)
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