Tony Hawk’s Pro Skaterand itsmany sequelsamassed a passionate fanbase over the late 1990s and early 2000s, thanks to their compelling gameplay and their irreverent rendition of the skater ethos. Now, longtime series producer Ralph D’Amato is calling on fans to help fund anew documentary.
The documentaryPretending I’m a Supermanwill take viewers behind the scenes to see howTony Hawk’s Pro Skatercame about. D’Amato has already shot some interviews for the doc, which have been employed to compile a trailer that’s being used to promote a crowdfunding campaign onIndiegogo.
The trailer demonstrates the kind of insight the completed project would give into the development of the series. For instance, it reveals that an early design concept for the original game saw every level take the structure of a downhill course that led to a more traditional skate park area.
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D’Amato and his team are hoping to raise at least $75,000 over the next month to make their film a reality. The documentary will feature interviews with skaters like Tony Hawk and Rodney Mullen, as well as members of the development team who worked on the series' most memorable installments.
Perks for fans who lay down some of their hard-earned cash include t-shirts, DVD copies of the finished product signed by Tony Hawk himself, and the opportunity to be interviewed for the film. The most expensive perk — which costs a whopping $7,000 — grants the buyer the chance to head out to Hawk’s home andskate with him.
TheTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterseries still has a legion of fans, and with over $5,000 already raised at the time of writing, it seems likely that this crowdfunding campaign will be a big success. Hopefully,Pretending I’m a Supermanwill be a better way to remember the franchise than theterribleTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skatercan be played on a variety of legacy platforms, such as PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo 64.
