From Showbiz 411:

Rob Thomas–not the one from matchbox twenty– really wanted to make a movie of his long-cancelled TV series “Veronica Mars.” So he launched a Kickstarter campaign with Kristen Bell and other stars of the show that left the air 8 years ago.

Thomas writes on the Kickstarter site:  “Warner Bros. wasn’t convinced there was enough interest to warrant a major studio-sized movie about Veronica and the project never got off the ground. After that, I tried to tamp down expectations. I didn’t want to be guilty — at least not twice — of building up hope when the odds seemed so long. Still, without fail, in every interview I do or every place I speak, I get the “will there be a Veronica Mars movie?” question. Even after a couple of years of downplaying the chances, I’d still run across blog postings headlined, “will Rob Thomas shut up about the Veronica Mars movie, already!” I was trying to. I promise.”

As Bell says in the video below, if they get $2 mil, they’re on to shoot this summer. It’s great pr, a fun video, and it builds on viewer loyalty. So I guess by summer 2014 we will have “Veronica Mars: The Movie.” Why not?

As of this morning, they’ve raised $2.5 million– a record for an indie film on Kickstarter–and it keeps climbing.

Buzz Track: Want It All Tonight

News Update: Kings favorite Irene & The Sleepers just released a new EP and have been making a name for themselves across the south for their energetic live show. For fans of Tom Petty and Gaslight Anthem.
3/13 – Stellar Beans, Lake Charles, LA
3/14 – King’s Cue Stick, Port Arthur, TX
3/15 – Turtle Bayou Landing, Anahuac, TX
3/16 – Super Happy Fun Land, Houston, TX
3/18 – The Raven, San Antonio, TX
3/19 – Flipnotics, Austin, TX
3/20 – Head Hunters, Austin, TX
Contact:  imchrisrimmer@gmail.com

Buzz Track: Serfdom (Official Music Video)

The Cheap Thrills are a garage flavoured rock n’ roll band. The band set off to Kendal Calling where the band played the Calling Out Stage performing with the likes of Tribes, Little Comets and King Charles just months after winning the Liverpool sound City Youth award in the Epstein Theatre. ‘We’ve been played on a number of radio stations throughout the northwest including BBC Introducing Merseyside, including a live interview with Billy Butler on BBC Radio Merseyside.
Contact: thecheapthrillsuk@gmail.com

Buzz Track: Push Through It

Kali is a 17 year old singer- songwriter who hails from NJ and just completed tracks in Nashville. She cites Kate Voegele, Marina and the Diamonds, and Ed Sheeran as influences.  She is currently booking living performances. A born singer and entertainer, Kali will convert fans with her track Push Through It.
Contact: kali.damato@gmail.com

Kings favorite Modoc has signed with Zavitson Music Group (ZMG). The Nashville band who worked with Rich Robinson from The Black Crowes released their album Fortune & Fame last year winning fans and critics alike earning them a comparison to notable acts such as The Black Keys, Alabama Shakes & Kings Of Leon. Be sure to check them out at SXSW on March 14th and March 15th.
Contact: eric@zmgllc.com