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The Ultimate Guide for First-Time NFT Buyers

NFTs have been dominating the news lately. Recent articles have talked about digital art being sold for millions of dollars, and sportsmen selling unique digital versions of their best plays. For the uninitiated, all of this sounds quite confusing. Before starting to browse through the NFT market, though, it’s important to review the basics especially if you’re new to this strangely, engaging marketplace.

November 27th Newsletter

Dear Mogul Community,We are delighted to announce the latest NFT offering from Mogul Productions. This community-driven NFT features Vitalik Buterin, CZ from Binance, and Elon Musk holding a Mogul STARS token on the moon...

AMA with Mary Spio of Ceek Recap

This post recaps the AMA with CEEK CEO, Mary Spio that took place on the Mogul Official Discord Server on Monday, November 22nd.

November 19th Newsletter

INTRODUCING MOGIES: THE WORLD’S FIRST CHARACTER-DRIVEN NFT SERIES

November 12th Newsletter

Latest announcements and what we've done the past week

AMA with Blackdove CEO Marc Billings Recap

This post will recap the AMA with Blackdove CEO Marc Billings that took place on the Mogul Official Discord Server on Monday, November 8th.

AMA with Comics and Crypto Recap

This post will recap the AMA with Crypto and Comics Founders Spencer Vogel and Sean O’Hare that took place on the Mogul Official Discord Server on Monday, October 18th.

November 5th Newsletter

We're proud to partner with Blackdove to create physical displays of NFT artwork. NFT holders will be able to display their collections anywhere through the digital canvas displays created by Blackdove. Also, the Mogul platform now supports WalletConnect and users can use our platform with all participating wallets.

October 29th Newsletter

BIDDING ENDED OCTOBER 29 @ 5:00 PM PST

The Rise of Comics in Crypto

What defines the true worth of a comic book? To some, a comic book is worth nothing more than its ink and bound pieces of paper. But comic lovers, just like cryptocurrency enthusiasts, understand that the value of something isn’t derived from what can be touched and held, but rather, what brings joy.

The Legacy Collection: Portraits of Stan Lee by Rob Prior

Every great superhero has a great backstory. So too does this collection, the result of years of collaboration between artist Rob Prior and his friend Stan Lee.

Mogul Forms Strategic Partnership with Blocksync Ventures

Mogul partners with Blocksync Ventures to open more doors in the blockchain industry. Blocksync's mission is to accelerate the development of Web3 networks and their industry knowledge will propel new users from the film industry into the blockchain.

October 22nd Newsletter

It’s with great enthusiasm that we introduce to you our rarest NFT collection to date: The Legacy Collection: Portraits of Stan Lee from Marvel & DC Comics artist Rob Prior. Here’s a quick overview...

Discord AMA with NFTY Labs Recap

This post will recap the AMA with NFTY Labs CEO ​​James Lawrence and NFTY Labs COO, Ty Blackard, that took place on the Mogul Official Discord Server on Monday, October 12th.

Telegram AMA with David Lipper and Ivo Raza of Reboot Camp

"To be honest, we're less concerned about how much money we make and more about connecting with this community and hopefully find an audience here that loves the movie as much as we do" [...]

Mogul To Create NFT Series for Reboot Camp Movie

Mogul has partnered with the award-winning movie, Reboot Camp, to create an NFT collection of deleted scenes from the movie for collectors. The drop, which celebrates the launch of Mogul’s NFT Marketplace, will be the first in a series of NFT partnerships to come [...]

Miami Crypto Group x Mogul Productions AMA Recap

Movies and blockchain are my passions. I've been investing in indie scripts since 2015 and around the same time, I got into blockchain and went down the rabbit hole. I believed, very early on, that Ethereum and Cardano were (are) generational opportunities to be a part of. 

July 2021 Newsletter

Monthly newsletter summarizing what we've been up to in the month of July

CryptoTitans x Mogul Productions AMA Recap

Recap of August 5th's external AMA with Gorav Seth

Showcase AMA with Isabella Blake-Thomas Recap

This post will recap the Showcase AMA with Isabella Blake-Thomas, Mogul’s Creative Executive, that took place on the Mogul Telegram channel on Friday, July 30th.

Mogul Production x BSCDaily AMA Recap

Recap of AMA held on a popular external Telegram channel

Mogul Pioneers Blockchain Voting with Quadratic Voting for Hollywood Movies

Mogul is blazing a trail for the new way to finance and greenlight Hollywood movies - by putting the fans into the director’s chair to choose which movies make it to the big screen (or the streaming service!)

Beefy Finance, Fastest-Growing Yield Optimization Platform, Integrates Mogul STARS

Mogul Productions, a decentralized film financing and movie-based NFT platform has integrated with Beefy Finance, the fastest-growing decentralized, multi-chain yield optimization platform. 

Devilreaux - Reasons you May Want to Consider Voting for a Tale of Vengance and Forbidden Voodoo

Here’s why you should consider using your STARS tokens to vote and choose Devilreaux as the film worthy of receiving financing from the Mogul community.

Movie Spotlight: MR-9 Highlights

On the red carpet, today is MR-9. MR-9 features a spy with a mysterious past who joins forces with an elite group of international agents. He races against the clock to stop a terrorist attack set to happen during the World Peace Summit in Bangladesh [...]

Movie Spotlight: Terminal Station Highlights

In the spotlight today is an exciting action-thriller, Terminal Station. From producers Phillip B. Goldfine and Keoni Waxman, the story compares most closely to hits like The Hard Way and Point Blank, two films that have grossed over $10 million and $15 million at the box office respectively

Mogul Live Interview with Mo Ramchandi, Director of Bonded; the first-ever Movie Financed by Mogul

Mohit Ramchandi tells the story that inspired the film Bonded in this in-depth Mogul Live interview with James Pratt.

Blockchain Interoperability: What is it and Why Is It Important?

Mogul's STARS token is now on three different blockchains thanks to a little concept called blockchain interoperability. Learn what it is and why it's so vital to the success of the STARS token.

AMA with Cindy Cowan

Mogul's Cindy Cowan sits down for an Ask Me Anything session.

Mogul’s Film Financing Platform Announces First Ever Movie Vote

Three competing projects will vie for funding based on token holder vote; success shared with STARS holders [...]

What is ApeSwap?; the latest STARS token integration

We’re excited to announce that STARS tokens are officially usable on Binance Smart Chain (BSC). The launch means that movie fans, financiers and creators are going to be able to use STARS tokens on ApeSwap, the fastest-growing decentralized exchange living within the BSC ecosystem.

Mogul Goes BANANAs

Mogul and ApeSwap are giving away $10,000 in BANANA tokens to numbered Access Pass Holders to celebrate the launch of our partnership and the addition of the STARS token to the Binance Smart Chain. Learn more...

ApeSwap AMA Recap

Julian from AwpeSwap answer's burning questions from Mogul users in this AMA.

DeFi Movie Project Mogul Partners with AnySwap – Crypto’s Leading Cross-Chain Swap Protocol

Mogul and AnySwap are officially partners! STARS token holders can now bridge between different blockchains. Learn more...

How to Buy Stars on Binance Smart Chain (BSC)

Mogul's STARS token is officially on Binance Smart Chain. Learn how to buy STARS.

What Is Blockchain Technology and How Can It Help Finance Movies?

Blockchain has the power to revolutionize the way big budget movies get financed. Learn more...

How to Bridge Your STARS Tokens to Binance Smart Chain (BSC)

Want to know how to bridge your STARS tokens over to Binance Smart Chain? Read this...

Mogul Partners with ApeSwap

Mogul is partnering with ApeSwap to add even more value to the STARS token and the Mogul community at large. Check out the details.

4 Reasons To Get Excited To See STARS On Binance Smart Chain

STARS tokens are going to be on Binance Smart Chain starting July 15, 2021. Here's why it's BIG news.

Mogul Wins LATOKEN Listing Competition

Mogul's STARS Token is getting listed on LATOKEN (an exchange doing $200 million in DAILY volume) for FREE. Here's a special thanks to the Mogul community!

4 Ways That Blockchain Can Benefit the Film Industry

We believe there are four key benefits that blockchain technology offers to both Mogul and the film industry at large. The more you understand the basic principles of what a blockchain can do, the more you’ll see the value in the Mogul community.

Mogul Development AMA Recap

A recap of the weekly Mogul AMA. This time it was hosted by David Liu, the lead blockchain developer at Mogul.

Mogul Troops — Mogul Productions Ambassador Program

Mogul wants to change how movies are made and financed by connecting fans, creators, and financiers through DeFi and blockchain. It’s a big mission that is going to have a profound impact on the blockchain and film industries, and we can’t do it alone!So that’s why we are building an army and ambassadors! Just like in Braveheart, we’re looking for Troops to help Mogul!

Mogul Marketing AMA Recap (3/3)

The final of three posts recapping June 24th's Marketing AMA. This AMA consisted of a thorough breakdown of Mogul's marketing strategy, answered many of the communities common questions, and goes into great detail on what to expect.

Why You Truly Own Your Mogul NFTs Forever {and Why Other NFTs Can’t Guarantee That}

With all NFTs produced by Mogul, you are guaranteed to hold ownership forever, no matter what, unless you choose to give it away, sell it, or discard it (not that you'd ever discard a Mogul NFT!). Here's why that's the case with Mogul... but not with everyone.

Mogul Marketing AMA Recap (2/3)

The second of three posts recapping June 24th's Marketing AMA. This AMA consisted of a thorough breakdown of Mogul's marketing strategy, answered many of the communities common questions, and goes into great detail.

Mogul Marketing AMA Recap (1/3)

The first of three posts recapping June 24th's Marketing AMA. This AMA consisted of a thorough breakdown of Mogul's marketing strategy, answered many of the communities common questions, and goes into great detail.

Weekly STARS Stats Roundup

Here's a weekly summary of the latest farming and staking statistics for Mogul's STARS token.

Mogul Live Returns to Airwaves - on Instagram Live - TODAY!

Entertainment Lawyer Tifanie Jodeh Acosta Joins Mogul Productions as Head of Business Affairs

Mogul Productions is proud to introduce Tifanie Jodeh Acosta as our new Head of Business Affairs. Tifanie joins Mogul via her firm, Entertainment Law Partners, where she handles legal affairs for many of Hollywoods top players in entertainment.

Mogul May Recap

Here's everything that happened in the month of May! Mogul had another busy month, culminating the Rob Prior Proof of Origin event and infamous painting burn!

Mogul AMA Recap - Gorav Seth 06/14/2021

A recap of the Mogul AMA hosted by Gorav Seth that took place on 06/14/2021 on the IM Community Telegram channel

Mogul Strengthens Film Financing Arm with Addition of Co-Chairs

Mogul Productions announces entrepreneur & former media executive Paul Sparkes, and financier Gorav Seth, as Co-Chairs of Film Financing.

Access Pass NFTs Have Arrived!

Mogul is excited to announce the distribution of Access Pass NFTs to all users who purchased them!

Proof of Origin - Original Painting Burn and NFT Auction

Mogul Productions has completed the auction for Rob Prior's first ever NFT, based on his own original painting.

Proof of Origin NFT Auction Details

All the details you need to participate in the NFT Livestream: Proof of Origin Auction, taking place IMMEDIATELY following the event on May 27th, and concluding 24 hours later.

How Quadratic Voting & Blockchain Could Have Improved the 2020 Election

Regardless of affiliation or country, the accuracy of the voting process across the world is a question that remains on a lot of people’s mind...

Emmy-Winning and Oscar-Nominated Film Stars Pitch Blockchain to Hollywood at Futurist Conference 2020

David Cormican (Northern Rescue, Tokyo Trial) laughed when he was asked about problems that film finance faces...

3 Movies About Bitcoin You Should Watch This Year

People have been spending more time at home these days than ever before. If that sounds like you...

How Blockchain Will Change Film Distribution

The world has gone from the big blockbuster releases of movies like Harry Potter at midnight in theatres to families having...

Blockchain Explained: Custodial vs Non-Custodial Wallets

If you have purchased cryptocurrency in the past, chances are you’ve used a custodial wallet. Any Bitcoin exchange...

How Films “Deadpool” and “Sonic The Hedgehog” Prove That a Strong Community Can Make or Break a Movie (And How Blockchain Can Help)

One of the most underestimated and underserved parts of the film industry is the power of the crowd. A strong community behind...

Why Blockchain is Better For Customer Rewards

Loyalty reward programs have become a necessary and integral part of the shopping experience. From the arm’s length of coupons...

Garcia Bros Interview James Pratt on ‘The Garcia Brothers’ Podcast:

Drew and Nate Garcia, collectively known as the Garcia Brothers, are well known, up and coming directors in Hollywood...

Mogul soft launches our Beta platform!

We have launched the Beta of the Mogul platform. Thank you all for being early adopters and helping us to test, refine, and improve...

How To Work On Your Movies During The Coronavirus Epidemic

The total number of COVID-19 cases is rising by the day. Lockdowns have been placed all across the world to contain the spread...

Utilizing the Power of the Crowd

The “Power of the Crowd” is one of the main pillars for Mogul’s business model.

Mogul Live with Jordan Ver Hoeve

James & Jordan chatted about Jordan’s acting journey thus far, how he’s coping with COVID-19, and acting in the digital age.

Hollywood PR Queen and TV Personality Jessica Ross

Jessica Ross has formed an esteemed reputation in Hollywood for PR and being a television personality.

What a month for Mogul!

From amazing guests on Mogul Live, lots of action in the press, to one of our advisors winning an Emmy award — this month had it all!

Mogul Partners with Reelworld Film Festival, Supports BIPOC Creators

We are excited to announce our partnership with Reelworld Film Festival, a 20 year old, Canadian, independent film festival

Attaching Actors to Your Films, Mogul Live guest Justin Levine

Justin Levine joined Mogul Live last month, offering advice on how a producer can attach recognizable actors to their projects.

Casting is Becoming Global

Mogul Productions, an online platform for taking part in the financing and production of films, had Yaplat Manager, Kathryn Courtney-Prior...

David Cormican spotlights the future of television distribution

Emmy®-nominated producer David Cormican joined James Pratt on Mogul Live on June 18th to talk about his career.

MOGUL JUNE RECAP

As the summer months are flying by and COVID-19 is still impacting most of the world (and the film industry) we’re grateful here at Mogul that we’ve been able to make such great progress this month.

A Ball and a Dream

Mogul community member leverages network and social media to produce short series

Mogul Live x Cindy Cowan

Award-winning producer Cindy Cowan preaches networking and showing personality in Hollywood

MOGUL JULY RECAP

We can’t believe it’s August already! Our team has been working hard improving our beta product and we’re excited to share our progress with our loyal community soon.

Meet the Mogul Smart Wallet

Today we’d like to announce the Mogul Smart Wallet, a smart digital wallet that was engineered to provide the film industry with a digital asset storage...

Non-Fungible Tokens: An Opportunity for Movie Memorabilia

In December of 2019, Sotheby’s held an online-only auction dedicated to rare Star Wars collectables.

What is DeFi in Crypto & Why Do We Need It?

The Emergence of Fan Tokens

Celebrating Fans Around The World: Win BITCOIN! To celebrate fans all around the world Mogul Productions is hosting a contest on our Twitter to win free Bitcoin! Follow us to learn how to enter and win! We appreciate our fans!

Mogul Access Passes Information

Mogul is selling Access Passes through the Mogul platform that includes STARS tokens, Access Pass NFTs, and physical merchandise from March 25-April 8th 2021. The STARS token is required to access the Mogul platform and the Access Pass NFT represents your level of access within the platform. STARS tokens are also used as an in-app currency and for voting and governance.

Mogul Partners with Chainlink

Mogul partners with Chainlink ahead of STARS token launch and Access Pass sale to provide transparent film financing and profit sharing

Mogul Partners with Polygon

Mogul partners with Polygon (formerly Matic) prior to STARS token and Access Pass sale launch to provide an enhanced user experience for Mogul users with near-stant transaction finality

Mogul Partners with Biconomy

Mogul parters with Biconomy ahead of STARS token launch and Access Pass sale to provide cutting-edge infrastructure; preparing for the mass film industry adoption of Mogul and blockchain technology

Mogul Launches Platform

Mogul launches the first version of its decentralized film financing (DeFi for movies) platform

Early Adopter Distribution Program

Mogul is excited to announce, to our early community members, a unique early-adopter distribution program of STARS tokens through the Mogul platform. To reward our early users, 200k STARS tokens will be distributed through a 6-day campaign. The tokens will be distributed to 10,000 lucky users through a raffle system.

Marvel & D.C. Comic Book Artist Rob Prior to Create Unique Film-Inspired NFTs to be Auctioned on the Mogul Productions Platform

Mogul Productions partners with famed Marvel and D.C. Comics artist Rob Prior to create film-inspired non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that will be auctioned on the decentralized film financing (DeFiFi) platform. The first three pieces will be inspired by Star Wars, the Marvel Universe, and the Wolf of Wall Street — a film that is particularly relevant today in the wake of the recent GameStop/Robinhood controversy.

Mogul Forms Strategic Partnership with Avisa Ventures

Mogul Productions, the decentralized film financing (DeFiFi) platform and Avisa Venture, the movie based NFT marketplace form a partnership that uses Avisa Ventures resources to grow the Mogul crowd in the untapped markets of India and the UAE.

Mogul Reveals Access Pass NFTs

Mogul reveals highly anticipated Access Pass NFT's

Mogul Passes Zokyo Smart Contract Audit

Mogul enters long term partnership with Zokyo, one of the worlds leading blockchain security engineering teams, conducting a security audit of Moguls smart contracts before launching their Access Pass Sale.

How to Purchase a Mogul Access Pass

A step-by-step guide to purchasing your Mogul Access Pass tier (or STARS)

Mogul to Work With CrooGloo on Productions

Croogloo becomes Moguls preferred vendor to manage production documentation to uphold the values that both companies share, security and privacy.

Early Adopter Distribution Program

Exciting News! Moguls Adopter program will be extended until April 8th, and we will also be DOUBLING the number of winners!

Mogul Partners with Gamification Specialists, Geomercury

Mogul's partnership with gamification specialists at GeoMercury supports customer acquisition and retention. Using their expertise to funnel users to the Mogul platform to join the engaged community of users who are part of creating the next blockbuster hits.

Mogul to Leverage Chainlink VRF for Movie-Inspired NFT Marketplace

Mogul partners with market- leading oracle network, Chainlink. Mogul is able to ensure the security of their upcoming movie-based NFT marketplace by integrating Chainlink VRF, a verifiable randomness solution. This guarantees that the NFT's are provably rare.

Mogul Forms Strategic Partnership with GD10 Ventures

Mogul partners with GD10 Venture, and also welcomes Dr. Deeban Ratneswaran as a strategic advisor on the Mogul team. GD10 brings creative vision, influential networking and experience in the blockchain space since 2016 and will focus on Mogul's marketing, community building and ecosystem development.

Mogul: Updated Timelines

3 Important updated timeline dates! 1) End of Access Pass Sale- April 15th. 2)Token Unpause - April 22nd. 3) Mogul Growth Farming - April 22nd.

Limited Time Offer: Physical Access Pass NFTs

Mogul is offering Access Pass purchasers the option to redeem a physical version of their NFT until April 12th. The physical NFT will be linked to the digital NFT on the blockchain.