‘Corner Gas: The Movie’ Kickstarter campaign nails initial goal in one day

TORONTO – The Kickstarter campaign behind Corner Gas: The Movie reached its initial $100,000 goal less than 24 hours after its debut.Launched Tuesday, the 30-day campaign to promote fan engagement and raise funds earmarked for exclusive fan rewards surpassed its goal at 9:26 AM ET Wednesday, with 723 fans world-wide pledging $100,000 to be part of movie-making history. Support came from dozens of countries in all, including Canada, the U.S., UK, Europe, Australia and as far afield as Oman, India, China, and Kyrgyzstan.Some of the rewards purchased include:- For $6000, one backer purchased a brief speaking role in the movie;-...