House Rulez: the Dead Gentlemen Skewer Reality TV
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House Rulez roasts your assumptions about reality TV to a charred mess. From the creators of The Gamers, JourneyQuest, & Demon Hunters.
Backers: 443
Average Pledge Per Backer: $39
Funded: $17,320 of $15,000
Dates: Jul 28th -> Aug 9th (12 days)
Project By: Dead Gentlemen Productions
Backers: 443
Average Pledge Per Backer: $39
Funded: $17,320 of $15,000
Dates: Jul 28th -> Aug 9th (12 days)
Project By: Dead Gentlemen Productions
$17,320
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 9 @ 00:01 -0400 GMT
115%
of goal
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Latest News
Home Stretch! The Last Stretch Goal! 
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Here we go, last stretch goal, if we hit $18,000 and beyond, we will offer a thank you bonus to Sarah Sanders-Ode for putting SO many hours into making this project a reality, pun intended. ACHIEVED! $16,000 - Expanded Professional Audio Library... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #2
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Holy Crap! Thank you all who just responded here to that ZOE email that just went out! Amazing. Okay for our next trick! $16,000 - Expanded Professional Sound Library - ACHIEVED! $17,000 - House Rulez Backer Patch Everyone at the $50 level and... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #1
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all once again for making this happen! We are so excited to get to complete this show finally after all these years. With less than 5 hours left, ONWARD! to Stretch Goals! $16,000 - Expanded Professional Sound Library If we hit $16,000 we... (Read More)
GOAL!!!
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for making this happen. We have made our goal at present, but it's not over until tonight. Keep sharing and liking and telling people to support! We'll have another announcement shortly! WHOO!!!! -Extremly Excited Dead Gentlepeople (Read More)
The Final Character: You!
August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Now that we've introduced the cast and the producers, it's time for one final twist: What's a reality show without a panel of judges? These are the talking heads who review the contestants' performance and make predictions about how things will turn... (Read More)
Getting so close!
August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Meet the host of "House Rulez" - Chris
August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Chris - 28 (Dixon, CA) House Rulez is Chris' return to American television following a lengthy stint in Japan as the host of "Happy Funtime Super Rad: Dance Dance Dance" and "Find the Pigeon." While financially sustainable, the projects wore on him... (Read More)
Meet the producers of "House Rulez" - Phil
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Phil - 28 (Buffalo, NY) Phil started working with JR (the executive producer of House Rulez) soon after the latter inherited what would become his media empire. Friends since they were kids, Phil quickly became JR's most trusted advisor and frequent... (Read More)
Meet the producers of "House Rulez" - Ed
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Ed - 31 (Ft. Wayne, IN) Ed is determined to be on top. Arrogant, competitive, and ruthless, he's known for destroying his subordinates while creating ratings darlings. His relationships--business or otherwise--are never smooth, but his results are... (Read More)
Meet the producers of "House Rulez" - Paula
August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Paula - 29 (Boulder, CO) The bulk of Paula's prior production experiences have been commercial-related: this is her first story- driven project. She's achieved significant respect in the industry, however, with how she handled fallout surrounding... (Read More)
Meet the producers of "House Rulez" - Matt
August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Matt - 27 (Columbus, OH) One of the producers of House Rulez, Matt got his start in the industry as a writer on the critically reviewed "Lust Vixens" series (he doesn't like to talk about it). Increasingly frustrated by a lack of creative control,... (Read More)
Meet the producers of "House Rulez" - Steve
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Steve - 34 (Vancouver, British Columbia) Steve transitioned into television production from a unique angle: he was an actuary for a production company's insurance carrier. While visiting the set of a client, he revealed an uncanny ability to size-up... (Read More)
Meet the contestants on "House Rulez" - Bob
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Bob - ?? (???, ???) Bob is on House Rulez. Wait...who IS this guy??? (Read More)
Meet the contestants on "House Rulez" - Thomas
August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thomas - 22 (Redmond, WA) Even though he's now on the show, Thomas is ambivalent about House Rulez: he doesn't watch TV, is uncomfortable around strangers, and generally prefers to keep to himself. Keeping his head low and staying out of the way is... (Read More)
Meet the contestants on "House Rulez" - Sam
August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Sam - 31 (Glasgow, Scotland) Feisty and spirited, Sam has traveled the world by bartending her way across it. Don't be fooled by her stature: she often serves as her own bouncer. She landed a spot on House Rulez when the producers held an open... (Read More)
Meet the contestants on "House Rulez" - Evey
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Evey - 27 (Portland, OR) The youngest member of the Institute for Irresponsible Science's Cold Fusion Division, Evey joined House Rulez on a lark. At lunch one day, she overheard a pair of colleagues loudly debating the merits of various upcoming... (Read More)
Meet the contestants on "House Rulez" - Wendell
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Wendell - 25 (Ann Arbor, MI) A systems analyst for Astronomyx, Wendell sees House Rulez as his chance to repay the student loans which landed him this coveted--yet overworked and underpaid--position. Acutely aware of his status as the only person of... (Read More)
Meet the contestants on "House Rulez" - Salem
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Salem - 32 (Berkeley, CA) A naturopath and personal health consultant, Salem was initially reluctant to appear on House Rulez. However, after consulting her spiritualist and realigning her aura, she determined that her participation was vital to the... (Read More)
Meet the contestants on "House Rulez" - Joe
July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Joe - 30 (Coeur d'Alene, ID) Previously an up-and-coming writer for a Seattle-based marketing company, Joe is best known for his work on "Reality Laundry Detergent." The failed campaign for that product is rumored to have sent at least 3 members of... (Read More)
Meet the contestants on "House Rulez" - Erika
July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Erika - 22 (St. Paul, MN) Nearly done with her Communication major at Pacific Midwest University, Erika works part-time in a clothing store at the local mall. She transferred to PMU from its sister school in Tacoma, WA after an undisclosed incident... (Read More)
Day 1: Looking Good
July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Great work, everyone! Day 1 comes to an end (Pacific time, at least) with over 20% of the funds already raised--well on target. Thank you for all your support! (Read More)
10% of the way there!
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for your support thus far: we're already at the 10% mark and chugging along nicely. Feel free to share/spread the word on your social media of choice -- we have some great ideas for stretch goals and bonus rewards to make it even more... (Read More)
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