Tagged: kickstarter

July 25, 2016 @ 2:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

While continuing to raise awareness for her new healthy food petition, Veronica Mars starlet Kristen Bell recently revealed to E! News her favorite pastime is looking up GoFundMe crowdfunding campaigns she can put funds towards. During her interview with the media outlet, Bell shared: “I… Read More

July 25, 2016 @ 9:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Exciting news, Mystery Science Theater 3000 fans! The hit series is officially rebooting and its coming to streaming service, Netflix. Creator of the show, Joel Hodgson, revealed details about the reboot at San Diego’s 2016 Comic Con, which was held this weekend. pic.twitter.com/qX6vtMU3nq — #MST3K… Read More

July 22, 2016 @ 1:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Despite Nintendo issuing a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) again Bitmap Books over its Kickstarter-funding NES Famicom Book, the initiative was able to relaunch and successfully secured over $265,000 USD. Earlier this month, the gaming giant announced the DMCA notice, which stated the copyrighted materials in… Read More

July 22, 2016 @ 12:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, California startup Andromium launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise $50,000 for The Superbook, which turns Android smartphones into laptops. The device is described as a smart laptop shell that consists of an 11.6″ HD screen, keyboard, and multi-touch trackpad. It offers over 8… Read More

July 21, 2016 @ 3:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

California startup Peak Design returned to crowdfunding platform Kickstarter earlier this month to raise $500,000 for four new bags of its Everyday line. Within 24 hours, the company’s initiative not only surpassed its initial goal but also went on to captured over $1 million. It is… Read More

July 21, 2016 @ 1:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With seven days until System Shock Kickstarter closes, Nightdive Studios announced the remake is on track for PlayStation 4 (PS4) video game console release. As previously reported, The studio took to the crowdfunding giant to raise funds for the video game and surpassed $450,000 in less than 24 hours. The… Read More

July 21, 2016 @ 11:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With nearly a month until De La Soul releases their highly anticipated Kickstarter album, And The Anonymous Nobody, the group has unveiled a new single track called Royalty Capes.  Back in 2015, the hip-hop group, which consists of Vincent Mason, David Jude Jolicoeur, and Kelvin “Posdnous” Mercer, took… Read More

July 20, 2016 @ 2:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one year after launching its Neil Armstrong Spacesuit Kickstarter campaign, the Smithsonian announced the unveiling of the famous astronaut’s space gloves and helmet exhibit. As previously reported, the organization announced in June 2015 it has teamed up with Kickstarter to help fund a few… Read More

July 19, 2016 @ 3:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Petcube, the company that keeps people connected with their pets, has returned to crowdfunding giant Kickstarter to raise $200,000 for its new cameras, Petcube Bites and Petcube Play. The startup previously secured $251,225 from 1,758 backers during its first crowdfunding campaign in 2013. The two interactive cameras… Read More

July 19, 2016 @ 1:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just two years after he famously launched a Kickstarter campaign to make… a potato salad… Zack “Danger” Brown has made his return to the public with his new cookbook, The Peace, Love & Potato Salad Cookbook.  The cookbook, which was co-written with Teresa Blackburn, was offered to… Read More

July 18, 2016 @ 12:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With the 2016 San Diego Comic Con set to be held this upcoming weekend, Kickstarter announced it is ready to show various projects at this year’s convention. Kickstarter shared details about the famous convention and what visitors will expect from the crowdfunding platform, including events…. Read More

July 16, 2016 @ 10:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Success! Zungle Panther sunglasses is finishing its Kickstarter run with over $1.9 million thanks to 11,000 backers. The Los Angeles startup launched a highly popular crowdfunding campaign last month to raise only $50,000 for the production of the eyewear. Zungle Panther offers users a wire free… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 4:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Over two and half weeks after launching its Kickstarter campaign, Nightdive Studios’ System Shock remake has not only achieved its initial $900,000, it has also surpassed $1 million thanks to over 16,000 backers. As previously reported, The studio took to the crowdfunding giant to raise funds for the remake of… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 1:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

In order to help organizers launch their crowdfunding campaigns, Kickstarter unveiled details about its project review process. The funding portal stated the purpose of this process to make sure each project is suitable for its community.  “We check to make sure that each project falls into one… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 12:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Kickstarter alum Lowline officially received approval from New York City’s City Hall to build an underground park. Last year, Lowline captured $223,506 from 2,564 through Kickstarter and was dubbed one of the most-funded public art projects on the crowdfunding platform. The project’s description… Read More

July 13, 2016 @ 3:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the success of its Kickstarter campaign for the Ghostbuster II board game, Cryptozoic Entertainment has returned to the crowdfunding giant to raise $250,000 for its new game, The Walking Dead: No Sanctuary.  The Walking Dead: No Sanctuary is an intense 2-4 player board game that is based on the hit… Read More

July 12, 2016 @ 4:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Evil Dead 2 fans, get ready for a game that will make you fall in love with the crazy, the bloody and sometimes super frightening film all over again. Space Goat Productions, Inc. recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter with a mission to raise only $70,000 for… Read More

July 12, 2016 @ 12:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Kickstarter announced its food projects have successfully surpassed $1 million funding milestone. The funding giant declared: “We’ve got some tasty, tasty news — this week, we’re celebrating 100 million dollars pledged to Food projects on Kickstarter. That’s $100 million from folks who’ve helped innovative cookbooks, new… Read More

July 9, 2016 @ 9:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the tragic events of Baton Rouge, Minnesota and Dallas, Kickstarter took a stand and announced its support for the Black Lives Matter Movement. The Black Lives Matter Movement, which was formed in 2013,  is described as a unique contribution that goes beyond extrajudicial killings… Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 4:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two weeks after launching a Kickstarter for System Shock, Nightdive Studios has scored over $880,000 from  14,000 backers. The studio took to the crowdfunding giant to raise funds for the remake of the 1994 sci-fi video game and surpassed $450,000 in less than 24 hours. The… Read More