The Little Rascals Preservation & Restoration Project
For people of a certain age (yours truly included), The Little Rascals (a.k.a. Our Gang) were a beloved part of childhood. Those films have been ill-served on home video, but that is about to change. Boutique video label, ClassicFlix, is launching an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to restore and preserve all 80 Hal Roach Our Gang shorts made from 1929 to 1938 (before the series moved to MGM and the shorts went downhill).
Backers who support the project at the $50 level and above will receive their choice of a Blu-ray or DVD of The Complete Little Rascals – The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1 (U.S. only) which will contain the first 22 sound shorts: Small Talk (1929) to Dogs Is Dogs (1931).
Go here to back this project: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/little-rascals-preservation-restoration-project#/
Here’s some more info from the Indiegogo page:
Little Rascals Preservation & Restoration Project
See the Little Rascals like never before! Remastered in HD, uncut and fully restored.
Be Part of History
Beloved by millions of film fans of all ages, and from all over the world — Our Gang (The Little Rascals) is truly special. So many of us grew up with them, we see ourselves in them and just watching them brings a smile to our face.
But as great as the Rascals are in terms of sheer entertainment, their presentations on home video or TV have always been subpar mainly due to the poor condition of the film elements, lack of access to the original film materials and primitive restoration technology. But now, that is about to change.
At ClassicFlix, we specialize in acquiring and restoring classic films and have licensed all 80 Hal Roach Little Rascal sound shorts for release on Blu-ray and DVD. When we’re done, our restorations will be the final and definitive versions of these beloved and iconic shorts.
What has changed to make this possible?
- The state of the film elements certainly hasn’t changed, in fact, they have likely gotten a lot worse and are getting worse every day.
- Unlike previous presentations (on home video or TV) we have access to the original nitrate film elements.
- Restoration technology has come a long way since the DVD restorations were done over 10 years ago
So jump on board and back this project today. Be a part of this rare and historic chance to preserve and restore these wonderful films for future generations to enjoy.
Goals and Perks
Our goal is to raise $70,000 in 30 days. Doing so, we’ll be able to digitally preserve and restore the first 22 Little Rascal sound shorts.
All donations are welcome, but only those selecting a “perk” of $50 or more will be entitled to one (1) copy on Blu-ray or DVD of The Complete Little Rascals – The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1 (U.S. only) which will contain the first 22 sound shorts: Small Talk to Dogs Is Dogs.
Donations $25 and up will have access to exclusive video sneak peeks of the preservation and restoration progress as well as additional updates and news about the campaign. Donations of $10 and under will receive updates and news via written text only.
