Our Heroes Rock!

A project in Tampa, FL by OHR Media
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A 3D animated family series that explores the Heroes of Black History through Hip-Hop and Science Fiction. (Pilot Episode)
Backers: 1440
Average Pledge Per Backer: $91

Funded: $130,945 of $75,000
Dates: Feb 22nd -> Apr 12th (49 days)
Project By: OHR Media
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Latest News

Big E Announces Premiere Date For 'Our Heroes Rock' Pilot

October 11th - via: wrestlezone.com
According to the project’s Kickstarter page, the pilot episode focuses on Ruby Bridges, “the first African-American child to integrate into an elementary school in the South on November 14, 1960, with Rapsody narrating Bridges’ phenomenal story through rhythm and rhyme.” (Read More)

We're on the home stretch!

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

The Final Stretch and New Reward Bundles!

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! We are now in the final stretch of our Kickstarter and have a few updates as we push to get to reach our stretch goal of $150k in order to add more animators and create the best quality pilot for Our Heroes Rock as possible. We thank... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL #2

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
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We've Added 50 More Limited Edition Ruby Bridges T-Shirts!

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, When we started this campaign we weren't sure what our most popular items would be for our backers. We initially limited the Ruby Bridges t-shirts to 50, but they were gone in less than a week. Then we added another 50. Guess what?... (Read More)

Time to STRETCH!

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, short and sweet update today...! We've posted our FIRST STRETCH GOAL and it's a great one! We've always had on our wish list the budget to hire a TOP LEVEL MUSIC PRODUCER to sweeten our sounds and really elevate the entire sonic... (Read More)

WWE Superstar Big E Talks About the Kickstarter for His Black History Series, 'Our Heroes Rock!'

March 4th - via: theroot.com
Like many of us, Ewen was deeply shaken after seeing the George Floyd video and had a desire to do something positive that could uplift the community. Our Heroes Rock!, an animated series about the heroes of Black history created by Ewen, Jonathan Davenport, and Andreas Hale, was born out of that desire. (Read More)

You Heroes Rock!!

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
What a week it’s been!  Thanks to your hard work and support, “Our Heroes Rock!” has officially hit its initial funding goal on DAY 8!! Which, coincidentally, is also Big E’s birthday!! (feel free to drop him a Happy Birthday tweet) ... (Read More)

What an incredible start!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Can’t thank you all enough for your support of Our Heroes Rock! We’ve already surpassed the 2/3 mark en route to our goal! We have some very cool reward tiers we’re excited to unlock for you once we reach our goal. 3D animation is expensive!... (Read More)

WWE's Big E Launches Huge New Kickstarter Exploring Black History Through Hip Hop & Sci-Fi

February 26th - via: whatculture.com
WWE's Ettore 'Big E' Ewen has teamed with celebrated New Day gear designer Jonathan Davenport and Sporting Life editor Andreas Hale to launch a Kickstarter for a new animated series. "Our Heroes Rock" will focus on Black History through the mediums of hip hop and science fiction. (Read More)

Big E Reveals Kickstarter For New Black History Project 'Our Heroes Rock'

February 22nd - via: ringsidenews.com
Big E is very busy as a WWE Superstar, and he recently revealed a special project to educate and entertain. The current WWE IC Champion was pleased to announce a new Kickstarter for a project called “Our Heroes Rock.” This will feature Grammy-nominated rapper Rapsody, and Big E will also provide a voice for the series. (Read More)

Big E And Friends Launch Kickstarter Campaign For New Project

February 22nd - via: wrestlinginc.com
WWE Intercontinental Champion Big E is partnering with friend & longtime ring gear designer Jonathan Davenport, plus journalist & author Andreas Hale, for a new animated series that will shine a light on some of the greatest black Americans from our country’s history. “Our Heroes Rock” also features Grammy-nominated rapper Rapsody. The concept was described as a “hip-hop odyssey through black history.” (Read More)

Big E launches Kickstarter for animated series "Our Heroes Rock!" to celebrate great Black Americans throughout history

February 22nd - via: wwe.com
Big E is launching a Kickstarter-backed project celebrating unsung Black heroes in a fun and engaging way for kids and adults alike. “Our Heroes Rock!” is an animated series described as a “hip-hop odyssey through Black History” with a sci-fi twist. (Read More)

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