NFTs have long been the domain of art and PFP projects, and more recently web3 gaming. And while there are many other use cases for NFTs, many of those projects have failed to gain significant traction. That seems to be changing for two genres, music and film/television.
Two recent announcements about film and television projects using NFTs recently came to the market.
NFT proponents have long talked about the possible use cases for NFTs outside of games and PFPs, but other than a few small or very local projects, we haven’t seen much. Gala Games launched their Gala Film and Gala Music affiliates in 2022, but they are still struggling to grow their user base.
Now we have two projects that originated in mainstream media but integrate NFTs. One is a new animated series from Dan Harmon, the other is The Flash from Warner Brothers.
Krapopolis by Dan Harmon
Dan Harmon, perhaps best known for the Rick and Morty series, launched a new animated project in 2021 that involves using NFTs as special passes.
These serials, Kraptopolis, is set in ancient Greece. It follows an assortment of gods and humans as they attempt to build and run one of the first great cities.
Those interested in investing in the show can still purchase a KRAPOPOLIS Krap Chicken Fan Pass. These are available on the official coin site for 0.18 ETH. These passes unlock behind-the-scenes videos, provide opportunities to participate in IRL events, lay eggs (redeemable at the merchandise store), grant access to exclusive merchandise, and even let holders vote on elements in the show!
A dozen or more votes have already been cast, ranging from choosing a type of wheel to use in the show, to the color of a magic spell that the sailor will be hit on by the Kraken! Nothing really related to the show’s storyline or direction, but still an interesting way to interact with the community. Seeing your choices reflected in the show’s episodes must feel pretty good!
FOX originally funded the series with $100 million in 2021. They also greenlit Kraproplois for three seasons earlier this year. The series will premiere on FOX on September 24, 2023.
The flash
On the other hand, we have Warner Brothers, who instead of coming to web3 from a position of strength, are reaching out instead in an attempt to cash in some value from one of the box office flops! Especially the flash. They recently announced a sale for special The Flash NFTs. Owners of the NFT will be able to watch the movie in 4K Ultra HD, watch exclusive deleted scenes, and use some sort of augmented reality feature. They also receive collectible, digital artwork.
The Flash package comes in two editions, Premium and Mystery. Mystery Editions cost $35, while Premium Editions cost $100, with the digital collectible guaranteed to be epic or legendary. Both are limited edition.
So far, only a fraction of the available NFTs have been minted. So you still have the chance to get one! The NFTs can be purchased from the official website. They also already have the same kind of pack available for both Lord of the Rings and Superman.
