{
  "id": 3036062,
  "title": "'The Guild' movie revival becomes highest-funded Kickstarter film ever, filling me with millennial nostalgia and making me very nervous",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/the-guild-movie-revival-becomes-highest-funded-kickstarter-film-ever",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T13:52:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/movies-tv/the-guild-movie-revival-becomes-highest-funded-kickstarter-film-ever-filling-me-with-millennial-nostalgia-and-making-me-very-nervous/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Guild, a beloved YouTube series about dysfunctional MMO players, has become the highest-funded Kickstarter movie of all time. With over $6.8 million raised, the film outshone Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina's animated special, which has since become a successful series. Originally seeking $1.5 million, The Guild: Ren Faire surpassed expectations, raising more than the record holder, David, which raised around $52 million through investor crowdfunding.\n\nCreator Felicia Day expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and excitement to deliver a movie and more for the fans. The community's creativity and passion for the series contribute to the film's success. However, nostalgia for the 2007-2013 era of World of Warcraft and online gaming may make the movie feel dated for some audiences.\n\nWhile the funding demonstrates the enduring appeal of the series, there is a risk of pandering to the nostalgic crowd or not appealing to a broader audience. Regardless of the outcome, 45,500 backers with $6.8 million to spare show that the Guild's legacy continues to captivate and inspire. The Guild: Ren Faire is set to release in 2027.",
  "summary": "Massively multi-funded online roleplaying movie.",
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        "published": "2026-08-23T15:41:54.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/spider-man-tops-box-office-in-fourth-weekend-the-odyssey-becomes",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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