Ever since the show was cancelled back in 2007, Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas and star Kristen Bell have talked about reviving the characters for a movie.  It always seemed like a pipe dream, until yesterday morning, when the pair launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the film.  The goal: raise $2,000,000 in 30 days.  Judging by the response so far, Mars Investigations will be back in business next year.

The project has broken a Kickstarter record by passing the $1 million mark in under 5 hours.  The official goal of $2 million was surpassed at 7:55 PM.  Of course, the more money they raise, the more that can be spent on the movie.

I ended up contributing $100, which entitles me to email updates about the project, a PDF of the shooting script, a limited edition t-shirt, a digital version of the movie at the time of the theatrical release, the official movie poster, and the Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack.  I had considered splurging a bit and contributing $1000, which included all of the swag I’m already getting, plus a signed poster and tickets to the premiere and the after party.  Luckily, those sold out before I pulled the trigger, but I have certainly spent more on less.