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"Most Wanted" #1 - we need your ideas!

We have loved the #makethisbattle process so far - its delivered so many new ideas each month. And we are gonna keep it rolling this year. But, we want to enhance the process even further in 2020. 

So, we are gonna trial a second method of finding the very best match-up ideas - which we'll call #mostwanted. Every 1-2 weeks we are gonna post up a character here on Patreon and ask you to name potential opponents to face that particular character.

After 1 or 2 d...

#MakeThisBattle Poll #14

New makethisbattle feedback means a brand new poll - yay!

In the previous round John Rambo vs John Wick smashed it's way to the win with an impressive 38% of the vote; with George Lucas vs George Orwell in 2nd place with 18% and Cruella De'Ville vs Ace Ventura in 3rd with 15%. 

You can read what Peter thought of the new selection of match-ups at the following link: 

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#MakeThisBattle Feedback - Jan 25th

Good evening and welcome to another exciting edition of #MakeThisBattle. Pete has looked through some of the submissions and here is what he had to say. [Don't forget to vote for your personal favourite in the corresponding poll]

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I’ve got a good feeling about this one, mostly because I see the first name and have no idea who it is. So, let's dive in - np

Giacomo Casanova vs Hugh Hefner [submitted by TP_Sway]

Wait a s...

Quiz Time! Win Tarantino's Directors Chair Sign!

We have a brand new quiz launching today with some very unique prizes. The overall winner will receive the 'Quentin Tarantino' sign from the directors chair featured in the Spielberg vs Hitchcock battle (pictured above) plus an autographed lyric sheet.

Plus - the highest finishing Director tier patron will receive an actual 'Streamy Award' that we received a few years ago for winning 'Best Music Series'. [If a Director tier patron wins the overall quiz they will receive...

Video Live Steam [January]

You can now watch back an archived version of this months video live stream - just click the link above to watch the replay.

Reminder: We are doing an extra live stream on Patreon this month for ALL patrons of all tiers - on Sunday 26th Jan at 1pm PT Los Angeles. Hope you can join us.

Live Video Streams! Double Trouble!

Good news to kick off a new year! We are busting out a new live stream. Yes, ALL patrons (Crew, Writer & Director) can join Pete & Lloyd for a live video stream this month, as we are trialling a second live stream on the Patreon. Here are the dates for your diary...

Sunday 12th January @ 1pm PT [Writer & Directors Only]

Sunday 26th January @ 1pm PT [All patrons - Crew, Writer & Director tiers]

On the day of the streams a link...

Vocals, Vocals, Vocals - BTS Video

Vocalization : the act or process of producing sounds with the voice. Simple to describe. Very difficult to perfect. Check out this video where Pete explains how we went about creating the distinct voices for both Thanos and Oppenheimer. Enjoy!

Video Live Stream [December]

Pete & Lloyd did a video live stream tonight. Thanks you to everyone who joined us. You can now watch an archived version of the stream for those of you who missed it. Just click the link above.

Notes:

We are again trialling a new method of streaming for this one. The new software runs in a browser window on your PC, laptop or phone. It works best in the Google Chrome browser. If using your phone it works best in vertical mode.

One thing to note: if using your mobile don...

Chat Session & Live Stream - Today!!

Quick reminder for you all today!

Discord Chat Session: Today @ 1pm PT (Los Angeles)

Video Live Stream:  Today @ 7pm PT  (Los Angeles)

So the chat session is imminent - five minutes away. Head over to #concepts-and-spoilers channel on the ERB Discord server to join the conversation. (See the pinned message to read through the chat at a later time)

The URL for the video live stream will be posted on this Patreon page shortly b...

#MakeThisBattle Feedback Poll #13

It's here folks - the final #makethisbattle poll of 2019! Thank you to everyone who submitted ideas. Plenty more to come in 2020. :)

In the previous round Benito Mussolini vs Nero ended up with the majority of the votes with 23%; with The Grinch vs John McClane in 2nd place with 16% and Emperor Hirohito vs Emperor Palpatine in 3rd with 15%.

Who will grab first place in this new poll?! Let's find out!

PS You can read what Peter thought of th...

#MakeThisBattle Feedback - Dec 27th

We've probably all had enough turkey to last a lifetime. We've pulled all the crackers. We've ate the last chocolates left in the box. And we now need new trousers to accommodate our new waistlines. But... we'll never get enough of new match-up ideas!!! :)

Let's see what Peter thought about some of your new match-up ideas... but do remember to vote on the corresponding poll: https://www.patreon.com/posts/32656091...

Thanos vs Oppenheimer - Demo

Here's a demo from the latest battle - at a stage in the writing when it is was going to have an additional third verse. In the end we decided to tighten things up and make it two verses each. But, we hope you enjoy hearing these other lyric ideas. :)

Merry Christmas from ERB

Just wanted to send you all a quick message to say we hope you are all enjoying a good Christmas and Santa brought you everything that you wanted and/or Auntie Doris brought you everything you didn't want - whether it be the ill fitting socks or that awful smelling deodorant. Much love to you all.

Next Writers Chat & Live Stream Confirmed

We can now confirm a date for your diary...

Writers Chat Session: Monday 30th December @ 1pm PT (Los Angeles)

Video Live Stream:  Monday 30th December @ 7pm PT  (Los Angeles)

Yup. it's a festive double header on the 30th! Hope you all can join us.

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Some Quick Info: (If you're a new user here on Patreon)

The 'writers chat session' will take place in the #concepts-and-spoilers channel on the ERB Disco...

Thanos Costume Video

Ever wondered what it feels like in a muscle suit? Check out this little video where Lloyd explains the pain of gaining that buff, buff, buff, buff, buff, buff body! :)

Day Of Upload Video

Pete filmed a little video for you ahead of the new video. Enjoy.

New battle will be out at 3pm PT. So you got a bit of time to watch this while you wait. ;)

New Video Update

Heads up you beautiful people! Quick message. The new ERB video is now imminent. 

It's inevitable in fact! So keep your eyes and ears peeled. :) 15+ mins away.

Thank you for all your help and support so far in Season 6. Hope you enjoy the video.

You can discuss it in the Discord server in the dedicated channel.

Muchos love. Speak soon.

Quick Update & New Merch

Today we have released the 'audio only' version of the next battle over on the ERB2 channel. We are still editing the actual video and at the moment not 100% sure when that will be finished; but expect it to be sometime next week. As soon as it's close to being ready - we will give you all a heads up.

Also we have just this second placed two brand new items on sale over on our merchandise site. We have an enamel pin badge and a silicone wristband. They both look boss! As a thank you for...

Streamy Awards

We are over at the premiere event of the Streamy Awards tonight as we're nominated in two categories - Writing and Costume Design.

Hopefully we'll be able to bring one home, but really happy just to be nominated. Should be a fun night. Probably won't be a late one as we still need to work on editing the next battle (which will be out soon!)

Special thanks to all you patrons who have been involved in our writing sessions on Discord this year. You've been a huge help. Talk soon!<...

Lost Lyrics [JvsP] & Demo #2

Firstly, here is a second demo of the "Joker vs Pennywise" battle (see above). This was the final demo Lloyd recorded prior to filming the dancing clown. Even at this late stage the guys were still developing ideas for Pennywise's final verse. 

Lloyd laid down this version in his normal voice rather than attempting Pennywise's vocal. This draft of the lyrics is what we had about 36 hours prior to filming - more tweaks and changes would obviously end up happening prior to upload. 2019-12-08 23:49:36 +0000 UTC View Post

The Joker vs Pennywise Demo

Here is a demo from the latest battle. We had already filmed Joker's part at this point; but we were still finalising Pennywise's lyrics. This demo was what we had around 3-4 days before filming the dancing clown's part. 

There are a few lyric changes you will hear, but the main difference you will notice is Pennywise's third verse which was a lot shorter at the time this demo was recorded.

#MakeThisBattle Feedback Poll #12

We have got seven brand new match-up ideas for you. So, that means - your votes are needed. Let's see what you make of this bunch of weird and wonderful ideas.

Last time out Penn & Teller vs Jay & Silent Bob stormed the voting with 42% of the overall vote! With Conor McGregor vs Rocky Balboa in 2nd place with 15%. 

But, who deserves your vote in this new poll? You can read what Peter thought about them on the MTB feedback post: 2019-12-04 18:12:41 +0000 UTC View Post

#MakeThisBattle Feedback - Dec 4th

Howdy folks! We continue to edit the upcoming December video as fast as we can (it's gonna be another banger!) But nothing gets in the way of this whole makethisbattle process. :) Peter has had a look at some of the ideas you submitted.

Remember to vote on the corresponding poll: https://www.patreon.com/posts/32091007

But first let's see what Pete thought about them all shall we...

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