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Chris Gore was succeeded as editor of the website by Ron Wells (1997–2003), who was then followed by Eric Campos (2003–6) and then Mark Bell (2006–8). Over the course of 2009, the site was edited by Don R. Lewis and
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accepts money from filmmakers who are looking for a way to promote their films. Since 2011, those seeking a review from the site can pay between $ 50 and $ 400 for varying levels of service, ranging from a "guaranteed review within 7–10 days" to a package that includes a guarantee of "100K minimum
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to print raised only $ 5,111 of its $ 60,000 crowd-funding goal (based on two coinciding $ 30000 campaigns, one of which was cancelled on June 11), and were unsuccessful in its attempt to raise the necessary monies by the conclusion of the crowdfunding campaign.
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