A group of diversely talented, multicultural youths create a powerful independent underground record label, challenging the corrupt monopoly of a sinister major record company – Music Authority Corporation – The MAC
Talentzville Synopsis
The year is 2040 and the future for independent music is dark. Treacherous corporate music overlords plot to clone the entire record industry in a twisted scheme for music domination. Fueled by the Truth of Music, Urban Nation, a sophisticated underground record label, and its clan of independents are thrust into an intense battle of corporate corruption and conspiracy. The fate of music liberation and freedom weighs in the balance.
The Story
It is the year 2040 where in the high-rise City of Conglomerates, devious music, corporate overlords scheme for total domination of the music industry by converting it into a cyber-world of technology, digital software and governmental rule. Motivated by treachery and greed these sinister corporate executives create ominous plots against all independents invoking the ‘Intellectual Piracy Act' to gain control of the industry and all intellectual property commonly known as “INTELdna”.
Creating a crippling chaotic atmosphere, these dictators of evil form a master label conglomerate called... The M.A.C. (Music Authority Corporation) led by Fostec, an anti-independent and the most powerful executive overlord, who unleashes a plan to clone all recording artists and eliminate all independent companies and networks predicated under government code: “MTA696” better known as the “Music Terrorist Act.”
Under the ‘MTA696 the M.A.C. masks it's powers by seizing control of all content and personnel and by deploying its ruthless military army of humanoid replicated robots called ‘Reproduction Agents –aka- RA's.
However, the Music Authority Corporation has one BIG problem! ‘Urban Nation!' A band of tech savvy, super-talents who's highly decorated independent label thrives in the gifted underground community of Talentzville.
Unwilling to accept these false leaders and their viral government, Urban Nation and its Rebels of the Streets forge a masterful rebellion against the M.A.C. and its mighty empire of tyrants utilizing the greatest technological musical creation the industry has ever seen…a hybrid musical device called: “The Book of Music.”
“Some are Rebels! Others Are Heroes! They Are Legends!”
Your gifts will help us reach our goal to have the Talentzville comic finished and produced.
Gift of $5 or more
1 free download of ‘Issue #1'of the graphic novel in PDF form, plus the iconic banners of the Talentzville, Urban Nation and M.A.C. logos
Gift of $15 or more
1 paperback copy and 1 free download of Issue #1 of the graphic novel in PDF form, and the iconic banners of the Talentzville, Urban Nation and M.A.C. logos.
Gift of $30 or more
Same as $15 level plus you will receive copy of the finished graphic novel, with sketch inside and original signature by the authors/creators.
Gift of $45 or more
Same as $30 level plus: An 11" x 17" poster featuring the main characters and 1 free downloadable version of the Talentzville Soundtrack.
Gift of $60 or more
Same as $30 level plus: a copy of the script of Issue #1, the graphic novel, along with the handwritten creative remarks and notes of this issue of the Talentzville graphic novel.
Gift of $75 or more
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Receive 2 original signed paperback copies of Issue #1 (with a full color drawing inside), 2 CDs of the Talentzville Soundtrack, 2 weeks prior to the graphic novel's release date (TBA) a Pencil drawing of yourself (or person of your choosing) and your name listed in the book's Special Thanks acknowledgments.
Gift of $100 or more
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Same as $75 level plus: 1 signed copy of the Editor’s Print limited edition version of Issue #1 of the graphic novel, featuring 2 pages of extended comic panels, inclusive of an Alternate comic book cover page.
Gift of $150 or more
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Same as $100 level plus: A handwritten copy of the original script and trading cards featuring the iconic artwork and characters from the Issue #1 graphic novel as well as the main characters profile bios.
Gift of $300 or more
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All of the rewards from the $150 level plus: A full color drawing of your own Talentzville character in your likeness (or the likeness of someone of your choosing) with character profile bio created, written and drawn into the “Editor’s Print” version and Issue #2 of the graphic novel! And one 11" x 17" poster of your character!!
Gift of $500 or more
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All of the rewards from the $300 level plus: Receive a copyright credit for the Talentzville character that we create for you!
The Creators
Delain Roberts
Delain Roberts, a former music industry manager and major record label consultant, is the founder and creator of the cleverly conceived futuristic original graphic novel Talentzville, a story about the music industry, and the myriad levels of this sexy business and the manipulation for success and control of all intellectual property by corporate executives. Roberts, combines his vision, experience, skills and talents in creating this uniquely explosive animated novel. Realizing the dynamics of this project, Roberts connected with two very talented friends of very talented skills as collaborators...
LJay
Larry (LJay) Johnson, a multi-talented music producer and recording artist who has worked with numerous credited recording artists, lends an array of creative input and knowledge in the writing of this musical drama. He also provides his skills and talents in the music production of the Talentzville score, themes, jingles and soundtracks.
The Professor
Dominic (The Professor) Greenman, an instructor at one of the country's leading colleges of art and design, staples the signature of this graphic novel by providing his incredible talents, skills and knowledge of the graphics, arts and designs needed to create a unique and vibrant look and appeal. And he does that with one-of-a-kind artistsmenship.
Join the cause
Funding is needed for the final production and assembly costs of this five year in the making original graphic novel, that has been self funded to this point but now requires the assistance of your help and support as we have reached our financial resource limits. All pre-production artwork, graphics and designs are complete. Scripts for the first two issues (of a six issue comic book) are in the can. Music themes, scores, voiceovers and EP soundtrack are recorded. We have secured a reputable comic book and graphic novel publisher which distributes its comic books to over 4,500 specialty retailer shops across the United States and graphic novels to several major retail chains such as Barnes and Noble, Borders, Books A Million, Amazon.com, Walmart.com and etc. Also, their products can be found throughout the United States, Canada, UK, Spain, Australia, Italy and Germany, with these titles translated into several languages.
Your Gift
This website has provided us with a platform to network with you to help raise the necessary funds to complete this masterpiece! And with your participation and generous gifts, this long awaited graphic novel can reach fruition with a late 2012 release date. We believe you will find this body of work to be a compelling read. One that we sincerely want to share with you and the world. So no matter what the amount of the pledge may be, please know that it will be put to great use.
We look forward to sharing the Talentzville comic book experience with you and want to pay it forward by thanking you in advance for your help. Please spread the word... Thank You again.