I recently did an interview for Poker Curious about FROM BUSTO TO ROBUSTO. If you’re interested in learning more about the project, check it out here: http://www.pokercurious.com/articles/view/spotlight-on-from-busto-to-robusto-directors/
Yesterday we launched the official site for FROM BUSTO TO ROBUSTO. We’re very pleased to hear so much positive feedback from the poker community and want to continue to bring you new and exciting episodes in the future, but we need your help! Our episodes don’t costs any money to watch, but they do cost money to create. If you’re a fan, help the project continue by purchasing the official FBTR DVD which is loaded with exclusive bonus features such as:
Each purchase will directly contribute to the production of Episode Three and beyond. Our ultimate goal is to make the definitive feature length documentary about online poker and you, the online poker community, can help us get there. In addition to owning a fantastic, one-of-a-kind DVD, you’ll also be automatically entered into the Golden Chip Giveway, our limited time promotional opportunity that offers you the chance to win the FROM BUSTO TO ROBUSTO prize package — every thing you need to go from busto to robusto, including:
We placed three Golden Poker Chips inside three random DVD cases. If you’re lucky enough to find one, you win!
In addition to buying the DVD, or as an alternative, there’s the option to donate. You can donate as much or as little as you want. Every dollar helps. Remember, this is a grassroots film project born directly out of the online poker community. We’re not NBC or Paramount Studios — we need your support! Aside from financial contributions, you can help by spreading the word. Post our official site link in your blogs, on the forums, anywhere you like. The more views our little project receives, the better our chances of continuing. Thanks everyone for all your support!
With 16.1K views in 24 hours, the FBTR Episode Two Sneak Preview has far exceeded our expectations. The reviews are mixed, but for the most part fair and balanced. The most important thing we take away from this is people are starting to see the potential for a bigger project. All the feedback, good and bad, only encourages us to continue towards our original goal of a feature-length online poker documentary. Thanks to everyone in the poker community for all the guidance and support. Speaking of the community, I was recently invited as a guest on the ever popular Two Plus Two Pokercast. The interview went well. We talked about the buildup to Episode Two, it’s subsequent reception and much more. Mike and Adam, thanks for the opportunity. Give it a listen below:
From Robusto LLC: We’re surprised and thrilled at how well Episode One was received by the poker community and, as a result, our little project has grown tremendously over this past year. We want to build a website that reflects that, but we’re a small company with limited resources and many obstacles. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen technical complications we weren’t able to launch the new website on 3/14/10 as originally planned. Stay tuned for the official full release date for Episode Two and the new FBTR project website. We apologize about this. To make it up to you, our loyal fans, we’re showing Episode Two here on this temporary page for exactly one day — from midnight 3/14/10 to midnight 3/15/10 Pacific Time. It will then be removed until we launch. So watch it while you can, and help spread the good word. If you like what you see then stay tuned for a brand new home for Zeebo and good2cu: packed with more information, more content and exciting promotional opportunities for our FBTR fans.
Watch it here: www.robustothemovie.com
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