New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Ever since I met the MC Bat Commander on the set of Yo Gabba Gabba, I knew we were destined to become allies. Today, I'm excited to officially join forces with The Aquabats and our Righteous Comrades around the world... This is an extremely important mission, and I hope you'll join us - Jack Black
TV's punk rock superheroes The Aquabats announce the launch of a Kickstarter campaign featuring Jack Black,
Weird Al Yankovic and others in a new video entitled "I Am The Aquabats!" The Emmy-winning collective is gathering a Legion of Righteous Comrades (fans new and old) to rally in support of new music and new episodes of The Aquabats! Super Show! The band has heeded the longtime call of its loyal following - and are working with them to bring it all back! Click here to join the Legion.
The Aquabats' leader, The MC Bat Commander, explains: "We're gathering a Legion of Righteous Comrades that believes in the importance of sharing music, adventures and pizza. Only with the help of our homies from around the world can we bring back The Aquabats! Super Show! and make awesome new music and TV for the next generation."
The Kickstarter campaign runs for one month, from July 31 at 10am PST through
September 1 at 8pm PST, featuring a new episodic adventure as The MC Bat Commander leads fans on a quest to re-assemble The Aquabats while fending off some of their oldest foes - all while releasing new rewards and special surprises! The campaign will culminate in a live, climactic concert/telethon/finale hosted by The Aquabats at The El Rey Theatre featuring special guests, last-minute surprises, and a livestream countdown for those who can't attend in person.
The campaign has two goals: To fund the full-time return of The Aquabats, leading to the first new episodes of The Aquabats! Super Show! since 2014, and the first new studio album since 2011; and to create a groundswell of support that tells the world: in an era of over-serious superheroes and hip cynicism, it's time for a change. It's time for the return of The Aquabats!
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Dynamite have also signed on to the new season in an Executive Producer capacity, should the campaign be successful and the show moves into production.
The Aquabats' comrade, Jack Black, explains: "Ever since I met the MC Bat Commander on the set of Yo Gabba Gabba, I knew we were destined to become allies. Today, I'm excited to officially join forces with The Aquabats and our Righteous Comrades around the world. Together, we can save rock and roll for the kids… and us all. This is an extremely important mission, and I hope you'll join us."
The team spearheading the campaign comes from notable crowdfunding campaigns like Veronica Mars, Reading Rainbow, Super Troopers 2, and Mystery Science Theater 3000.
To thank backers for their support, the campaign will offer a wide variety of exclusive rewards and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, for pledges ranging from $10 to $10,000,000. The more notable rewards include original accessories designed by long-time band collaborator and noted designer Paul Frank, on-set and on-screen experiences during the filming of Super Show's next season, and even the creation of a private album recorded for, and owned entirely by, the backer. At the highest tier of support, The Aquabats will buy a private island, legally rename it Aquabania, and appoint the supporter to a three-year term as the island's first "Prime Minister."
Additionally, the Legion can support The Aquabats by completing both solo and community missions that boost The Aquabats' signal, recruit more members to the Legion and unlock more awesome rewards and upgrades for all backers.
For more campaign information, to donate, and sign up for secret missions, visit https://www.wearetheaquabats.com and follow @TheAquabats on Twitter and Instagram.
About The Aquabats
TV's punk rock superheroes The Aquabats formed in 1994 in
Orange County as a way to have some harmless fun in a music scene that took itself too seriously. Their Paul Frank designed "power belts," trademark blue rash guards, black eye masks, "anti-negativity" helmets and onstage antics quickly caught on, earning the group a fiercely loyal following that spans generations. Their line-up and music is continuously evolving, including Blink 182's
Travis Barker as former drummer "Baron Von Tito." To date, The Aquabats' music library includes The Return of the Aquabats (1996), The Fury of the Aquabats! (1997), The Aquabats vs. The Floating Eye of Death (1999), Myths,
Legends and Other Amazing Adventures, Vol. 2 (2000), Yo! Check Out This Ride! (EP, 2004) Charge!! (2005),
Radio Down! (EP, 2010),
Hi-Five Soup! (2011). Current Aquabats are Christian Jacobs, "The MC Bat Commander" (lead singer), Chad Larson, "Crash McLarson" (bass, vocals), Ian Fowles, "EagleBones FalconHawk" (guitar), Richard Falomir, "Ricky Fitness" (drums), and
James Briggs, "Jimmy the Robot" (keyboards, woodwinds, vocals).
About The Aquabats! Super Show!
In 2012, the band debuted The Aquabats! Super Show!, a live-action musical action comedy television series which aired on the Hub Network. The show received eight Daytime EMMY nominations and one win. Super Show!'s run was cut short when The Hub closed in 2014, leaving fans demanding a return ever since.
