Will Kickstarter Replace Hollywood?

The video discusses the impact of the Veronica Mars Kickstarter campaign, highlighting its unexpected success and comparing it to traditional Hollywood funding. It explores Kickstarter's role in film production, fan involvement, and the potential risks and benefits of crowdfunding in the film industry. The video also examines the dynamics between fans, Hollywood, and Kickstarter, and touches on the impact of piracy on media distribution and industry adaptation.

What was the average pledge amount for the Veronica Mars Kickstarter project?

• $100

• $25

• $40

• $65

How does the financial scale of Kickstarter compare to Hollywood?

• Kickstarter is a small fraction of Hollywood's financial scale

• Kickstarter funds more projects than Hollywood

• Kickstarter and Hollywood are financially equivalent

• Kickstarter raises more money than Hollywood

How does Kickstarter benefit from pre-existing fan communities?

• By reducing marketing costs

• By increasing production speed

• By ensuring a guaranteed audience

• By capitalizing on their support for funding

What is one way Kickstarter changes the traditional Hollywood decision-making process?

• By reducing production costs

• By increasing the number of films produced

• By letting audiences vote with their dollars

• By allowing directors to choose scripts

What is the main purpose of Hollywood according to the transcript?

• To create artistic films

• To make money through investment in media

• To support independent filmmakers

• To promote cultural diversity

What is a potential risk of Hollywood using Kickstarter?

• Flooding Kickstarter with high-budget projects

• Improving the quality of films

• Reducing the number of fan communities

• Increasing the number of independent films

What is a concern about Hollywood's potential use of Kickstarter?

• It will decrease the number of films produced

• It will increase the number of blockbuster films

• It could undermine the spirit of independent projects

• It might lead to more diverse films