BBC News: Spike Lee on Crowdfunding New Film Using Kickstarter (@Kickstarter @SpikeLee)

Oscar-winning director Spike Lee is asking fans and audiences to fund his latest project through Kickstarter - an online platform where fans can put their own money in to help bring creative projects to fruition.  It is the latest example of high-profile directors turning their backs on the traditional Hollywood studio system, which in turn is seeing some disappointing returns for its roster of summer blockbusters. -- BBC News