Help Restore the 1977 Martial-Arts Classic DYNASTY in 3-D!
A project in New York, NY by Bob Furmanek, 3-D Film Archive000days
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This stereoscopic gem will fly off the screen in Super 3-D and Quadrophonic Sound!
Backers: 494
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47
Funded: $23,387 of $10,000
Dates: Jul 1st -> Jul 31st (30 days)
Project By: Bob Furmanek, 3-D Film Archive
Backers: 494
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47
Funded: $23,387 of $10,000
Dates: Jul 1st -> Jul 31st (30 days)
Project By: Bob Furmanek, 3-D Film Archive
$23,387
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 31 @ 12:09 -0400 GMT
233%
of goal
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Latest News
Congratulations! 
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you SO much for your support on this campaign. Thanks to your incredible generosity, the amazing Flying Guillotine will be flying off the screen and into your homes in the very near future! I'll be sending a survey next week to get your mailing... (Read More)
Final Reminder for Shipping Upgrade
July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 20 hours remain on the campaign so I'll remind backers of the opportunity to ensure speedy delivery. When I launched this campaign, the Africa Screams discs had just been shipped a week earlier. We charged our domestic backers $3.00 for... (Read More)
Restoration Credits
July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We may not have a marquee like the 1,500 seat Roosevelt Theatre in Chicago but all backers to this campaign will have their names appear on-screen during the post-feature Restoration credits. September 2, 1977 photo courtesy of Allan Zirlin (Read More)
Polarized and Anaglyphic 3-D
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dynasty was photographed with Michael Findlay's Super Touch lens attachment that placed both the left and right eye images on a single frame of standard 35mm film. They were stacked horizontally onto a single 4-perf frame with the left image placed... (Read More)
Closed Captioning
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I’ve had a number of inquiries and just to confirm; our compatible 3-D Blu-ray release of Dynasty will definitely have optional English language Closed Captioning. Thank you! (Read More)
Bonus Extras
July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
With less than one week to go on the campaign, I thought I'd make a handy list of the Bonus Extra's on this Compatible 3-D Blu-ray release of Dynasty. For easy reference, the announcement date listing detailed information on each extra follows the... (Read More)
LA Premiere in 1979
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Dynasty finally opened in Los Angeles at the 400 seat Tiffany Theatre on April 18, 1979, twenty months after the World Premiere in Philadelphia on August 2, 1977. The TIffany Theatre was located in West Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. next to the... (Read More)
Joe Tiberio Joins the Team
July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
I am delighted to announce that Joe Tiberio will be producing the supplemental featurette with 3-D expert Mike Ballew. You can read more about this ten minute bonus segment in the July 19 update. Joe Tiberio is a multimedia editor, filmmaker, and... (Read More)
Dynasty in Relief!
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Here's some wonderful artwork from the 1977 Dynasty 3-D (Relief) release in France. (Read More)
Dynasty is DEATH!
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a not-too-subtle newspaper advertisement from the August 1977 premiere engagement in Philadelphia: This ad - and much more - will be part of the visual presentation during 3-D expert Mike Ballew's ten minute essay on the Compatible 3-D... (Read More)
Shipping Upgrade
July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
When I launched this campaign, the Africa Screams discs had just been shipped a week earlier. We charged our domestic backers $3.00 for shipping and the packages went out from California via USPS Media Mail. With the current climate and COVID-19... (Read More)
Final Bonus Extra
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I am pleased to announce this very special bonus extra for our Comptatible 3-D Blu-ray release of Dynasty. Mike Ballew is a highly-acclaimed 3-D expert. His outstanding contributions and scholarly input have been featured on a number of our recent... (Read More)
Lobbycards
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Lobbycards were 11 x 14 promotional items that were issued in sets of eight and would usually be displayed in front of theaters playing the movie. Here is Dynasty lobbycard number three which you can see designated in the lower left-hand corner.... (Read More)
3-D Film Archive Blu-ray Releases
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Since October 2014, we have released twenty restorations on Blu-ray. What's your favorite? (Read More)
The 1977 US Premiere in Philadelphia
July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Dynasty had its US premiere on August 2, 1977 at the 600 seat Goldman Theatre in Philadelphia. The gala event included a marital arts presentation on stage hosted by Ron (Black Dragon) Van Cleef. Were you there? I first saw Dynasty in September... (Read More)
Awards for Dynasty
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Dynasty was screened in May 1977 at the Cannes Film Festival and came away with five awards: Le Prix de la Croisette The Award of Merit from Screen International Special Award from Cinema De France La Fleche d'or for technical achievement Certificate... (Read More)
Additional Reward Levels
July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I’ve gotten many requests asking if there will be a post-film credit sequence listing the backers on this campaign. I am very happy to say definitely yes; your names will be listed in the restoration credits! For all backers who have pledged... (Read More)
Announcing a New Bonus Extra
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I am delighted to announce a terrific bonus extra from incredibly talented musician/filmmaker Jeff Boller; The Simple Carnival's music video "Go Away I Like You Too Much" in 3D! Red/left, Cyan/right Jeff Boller is an award-winning independent 3D... (Read More)
The Flying Guillotine!
July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I'll be announcing a special bonus extra tomorrow which will be included on the disc and will not require an additional stretch goal. Until then, here's an original front-of-house Photobusta from Italy. These were similar to lobbycards in America... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #2 a Success
July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Congratulations, you've met the goal and Eric Drysdale's stereo slide presentation will now be part of this release! We have no other stretch goals planned but do have some REALLY cool bonus features that we'll be announcing throughout the rest of... (Read More)
Almost There for Stretch Goal #2
July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We're only $460 short from our second stretch goal. If we can sell just 14 more copies of the Dynasty Compatible 3-D Blu-ray, Eric Drysdale's fabulous stereo slide presentation will be included on the Blu-ray. Please share! (Read More)
Stereo Slide Preview
July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's another sneak preview of a wonderful mid-50's image from Eric Drysdale's incredible stereo slide collection: Parallel Viewing Cross-Eyed Viewing I am delighted to announce that Ron Labbe at Studio 3D will be helping with the image... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #2
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
You may be familiar with our 3-D RARITIES II Blu-ray release from Flicker Alley. In that set is a wonderful segment entitled "Mid-Century Memories in Kodachrome Stereo" by Hillary Hess. It's a 15 minute trip down memory lane showcasing 3-D images... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #1 is Funded!
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Fantastic, you are absolutely amazing. Our stretch goal for restoration of the 3-D comic book has been met! Please standby for an announcement in a few hours of a really awesome second stretch goal. Thank you very much for your enthusiasm and... (Read More)
Our Distributor
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I am VERY pleased to announce that our good friends at Kino Lorber Studio Classics will be distributing our 3-D Blu-ray restoration of Dynasty! We have a great relationship with Kino and they have released fourteen of our restorations since 2014. ... (Read More)
We're Getting There
July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We are only $595.00 short of meeting our first stretch goal. If we can get pledges for just 17 more copies of the Dynasty Compatible 3-D Blu-ray and get to $13,050 on the campaign, this outstanding restored Golden Age 3-D comic book will be an... (Read More)
Comic Book Update
July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Oops, I forgot to include the amount that we need to reach on the campaign in order to include the restored 3-D comic book mentioned in the last update. The goal to reach is $13,050. Please share the campaign, everyone loves a good 3-D comic... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #1
July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
You may be familiar with our highly acclaimed work in restoring vintage 3-D comic books. The original pages of these fragile 67 year old comics are now severely faded and the 3-D image is greatly diminished. With our unique proprietary techniques, we... (Read More)
We Made It!
July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, you are absolutely incredible. We’ve reached our initial goal of $10,000 and Dynasty will be restored and released in Compatible 3-D on Blu-ray! Thank you very much for your amazing enthusiasm and support for this project. You’re going... (Read More)
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