“So here I am, doing everything I can. Holding on to what I am, pretending I’m a superman.” If those Goldfinger lyrics conjure very specific memories for you, you likely had a videogame console in the late 1990s or early 2000s and were addicted to the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games. The phenomenon of the videogame and its impact on the world of skateboarding at large is now the subject of a new documentary.
Pretending I’m a Superman – The Tony Hawk Video Game Story is set to arrive in mid-August, well-timed to land just before new ports arrive on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PCs a few weeks later. Directed by Ludvig Gür, the first trailer has now landed, which specifically explores the angle of how the game changed the global interest in the sport. Backed by Tony Hawk himself, he said, “Pretending I’m a Superman is a robust,...
Pretending I’m a Superman – The Tony Hawk Video Game Story is set to arrive in mid-August, well-timed to land just before new ports arrive on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PCs a few weeks later. Directed by Ludvig Gür, the first trailer has now landed, which specifically explores the angle of how the game changed the global interest in the sport. Backed by Tony Hawk himself, he said, “Pretending I’m a Superman is a robust,...
- 7/13/2020
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
The news that the first two “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” video games were getting HD remasters has been one of the year’s best surprises. Now, fans of the franchise have more to look forward to. Upcoming documentary “Pretending I’m a Superman” chronicles the lasting influence of the classic skating game and how it affected Hawk’s career.
Here’s the documentary’s synopsis, per distributor Wood Entertainment: In 1999, the video game “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” shook the world when it sold 9 million copies upon release and forever changed the skateboarding scene. “Pretending I’m a Superman” tells the story behind the game that changed lives and shaped a generation.
“In the ‘90s everything about skateboarding was an ‘us versus them’ mentality,” Hawk says in the documentary’s trailer. “I was a fading vert skater, my income was getting cut in half every month, and so...
Here’s the documentary’s synopsis, per distributor Wood Entertainment: In 1999, the video game “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” shook the world when it sold 9 million copies upon release and forever changed the skateboarding scene. “Pretending I’m a Superman” tells the story behind the game that changed lives and shaped a generation.
“In the ‘90s everything about skateboarding was an ‘us versus them’ mentality,” Hawk says in the documentary’s trailer. “I was a fading vert skater, my income was getting cut in half every month, and so...
- 7/10/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
Pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, the most recognized name in the sport, is the subject of upcoming feature-length documentary Pretending I'm a Superman, and The Hollywood Reporter has the exclusive first trailer. Directed by Ludvig Gür, the doc tells the story of how Hawk's skateboarding video games went on to influence the evolution of the sport.
Exploring the skateboarding scene from the early 1980s onward, the trailer features archival footage and a slew of skateboarding athletes including Christian Hosoi, Steve Caballero, Chad Muska, Rodney Mullen and more, who give a raw picture of what the community was like back then: ...
Exploring the skateboarding scene from the early 1980s onward, the trailer features archival footage and a slew of skateboarding athletes including Christian Hosoi, Steve Caballero, Chad Muska, Rodney Mullen and more, who give a raw picture of what the community was like back then: ...
Pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, the most recognized name in the sport, is the subject of upcoming feature-length documentary Pretending I'm a Superman, and The Hollywood Reporter has the exclusive first trailer. Directed by Ludvig Gür, the doc tells the story of how Hawk's skateboarding video games went on to influence the evolution of the sport.
Exploring the skateboarding scene from the early 1980s onward, the trailer features archival footage and a slew of skateboarding athletes including Christian Hosoi, Steve Caballero, Chad Muska, Rodney Mullen and more, who give a raw picture of what the community was like back then: ...
Exploring the skateboarding scene from the early 1980s onward, the trailer features archival footage and a slew of skateboarding athletes including Christian Hosoi, Steve Caballero, Chad Muska, Rodney Mullen and more, who give a raw picture of what the community was like back then: ...
The upcoming remaster of “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2” managed to nab the entire original roster for what’s being touted a very “faithful” new look at the classic skateboarding games — but it’s also getting some new additions.
Activision Blizzard announced on Tuesday the full roster of new skaters joining the lineup: Nyjah Huston, Leo Baker, Leticia Bufoni, Aori Nishimura, Lizzie Armanto, Shane O’Neill, Riley Hawk and Tyshawn Jones. They join the previously announced lineup of skaters returning from the original game, including Steve Caballero, Geoff Rowley, Bucky Lasek, Elissa Steamer, Kareem Campbell, Andrew Reynolds, Bob Burnquist, Eric Koston, Rodney Mullen, Jamie Thomas, Rune Glifberg, Chad Muska and, of course, Tony Hawk.
“Modern-day skateboarding originated from a generation of skaters who grew up playing the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games,” said Michelle Bresaw, VP of product management and marketing at Activision, in a statement. “The world-class pro...
Activision Blizzard announced on Tuesday the full roster of new skaters joining the lineup: Nyjah Huston, Leo Baker, Leticia Bufoni, Aori Nishimura, Lizzie Armanto, Shane O’Neill, Riley Hawk and Tyshawn Jones. They join the previously announced lineup of skaters returning from the original game, including Steve Caballero, Geoff Rowley, Bucky Lasek, Elissa Steamer, Kareem Campbell, Andrew Reynolds, Bob Burnquist, Eric Koston, Rodney Mullen, Jamie Thomas, Rune Glifberg, Chad Muska and, of course, Tony Hawk.
“Modern-day skateboarding originated from a generation of skaters who grew up playing the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games,” said Michelle Bresaw, VP of product management and marketing at Activision, in a statement. “The world-class pro...
- 6/23/2020
- by Alex Stedman
- Variety Film + TV
Several months ago, we began to hear rumors that the first two Tony Hawk games would be getting the remaster treatment, and fans were incredibly excited with the idea of playing through some of the best skateboarding titles ever. Unfortunately, Activision has remained silent on the topic of re-releases… until now.
Earlier today, the publishing giant finally pulled back the curtain, revealing a remastered collection that packages Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2 into one bundle. This is great news for fans of the franchise, which, if we’re being frank, has kind of fallen by the wayside over the past decade.
For those wondering what these re-releases will include, here’s a bit of a rundown. The collection will include completely overhauled visuals, online play (which was never implemented in the original games), and a more robust course creation system, for those who like to show off their creative talents.
Earlier today, the publishing giant finally pulled back the curtain, revealing a remastered collection that packages Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2 into one bundle. This is great news for fans of the franchise, which, if we’re being frank, has kind of fallen by the wayside over the past decade.
For those wondering what these re-releases will include, here’s a bit of a rundown. The collection will include completely overhauled visuals, online play (which was never implemented in the original games), and a more robust course creation system, for those who like to show off their creative talents.
- 5/12/2020
- by Shaan Joshi
- We Got This Covered
Professional skater Tony Hawk’s documentary, “Pretending I’m a Superman,” has found a home, Variety has learned exclusively.
Wood Entertainment has bought worldwide rights to “Pretending I’m a Superman – The Tony Hawk Video Game Story.”
Hawk and Activision launched the initial “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” series in 1999, selling 9 million copies and spawning a total of 17 versions of the game by 2015. The film, directed by Ludvig Gür, tells the story of how Hawk evolved from a skater to a video game mogul, and the near extinction of skateboarding culture before exploding into the mainstream in the early 2000s.
Wood Entertainment CEO Tara Wood negotiated the deal with producer Ralph D’Amato, a producer on the “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” franchise, on behalf of D’Amato Productions.
“‘Pretending I’m a Superman’ is a robust, real-life story of our successful video game series as told by those who created it,...
Wood Entertainment has bought worldwide rights to “Pretending I’m a Superman – The Tony Hawk Video Game Story.”
Hawk and Activision launched the initial “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” series in 1999, selling 9 million copies and spawning a total of 17 versions of the game by 2015. The film, directed by Ludvig Gür, tells the story of how Hawk evolved from a skater to a video game mogul, and the near extinction of skateboarding culture before exploding into the mainstream in the early 2000s.
Wood Entertainment CEO Tara Wood negotiated the deal with producer Ralph D’Amato, a producer on the “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” franchise, on behalf of D’Amato Productions.
“‘Pretending I’m a Superman’ is a robust, real-life story of our successful video game series as told by those who created it,...
- 5/7/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
The 16th annual Tribeca Film Festival kicks off this April in New York, and horror fans attending the cinematic gathering have plenty of titles to look forward to, including the world premiere of Mickey Keating's Psychopaths.
From the Press Release: "Tribeca’s Midnight section is the destination for late night audiences to discover the best in psychological thriller, horror, sci-fi, and cult cinema. This year’s six selections offer new genre experiences for even the most extreme viewer.
Devil's Gate, directed by Clay Staub, written by Peter Aperlo, Clay Staub. (Canada, USA) - World Premiere, Narrative. Struggling to overcome a recent professional tragedy, a tough-as-nails FBI agent (Amanda Schull) relocates to a small North Dakota town to investigate the disappearance of a local woman and her young son. The search leads to the missing woman’s husband’s (Milo Ventimiglia) secluded farm, on which answers, new mysteries, and God-fearing terrors await.
From the Press Release: "Tribeca’s Midnight section is the destination for late night audiences to discover the best in psychological thriller, horror, sci-fi, and cult cinema. This year’s six selections offer new genre experiences for even the most extreme viewer.
Devil's Gate, directed by Clay Staub, written by Peter Aperlo, Clay Staub. (Canada, USA) - World Premiere, Narrative. Struggling to overcome a recent professional tragedy, a tough-as-nails FBI agent (Amanda Schull) relocates to a small North Dakota town to investigate the disappearance of a local woman and her young son. The search leads to the missing woman’s husband’s (Milo Ventimiglia) secluded farm, on which answers, new mysteries, and God-fearing terrors await.
- 3/3/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Skateboard legend Chad Muska is having his very own art show in L.A. -- to display a bunch of never before seen paintings and sculptures ... TMZ Sports has learned. Muska -- who was a player character in the Tony Hawk video games -- has been blowin' up in the art scene for years ... and has become pretty well-respected for his graffiti art. Now, Muska will be opening up his private studio on Friday for...
- 4/22/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Famed skateboarder Chad Muska has copped a plea in his vandalism case ... a case where Muska went wild on a hotel security guard, repeatedly using the N word.Muska was at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood last July when he was detained by security after tagging the window of a nearby coffee shop. While Muska was held at bay, he screamed, "F**k all these N*ggas right here." (video below)video platform video management...
- 1/22/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Pro skater Chad Muska posted an extremely heartfelt apology video last night -- admitting he was "a complete drunk idiot" on the night he was arrested and he is "so, so sorry for offending anybody out there." As TMZ first reported, Muska was popped this week for allegedly vandalizing two buildings in Hollywood -- and dropped the N-word several times while dealing with security. Muska admitted "it's not right to use certain slang like that...
- 7/17/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Element Skateboards is taking a much more serious approach to Chad Muska 's use of the N-word during his arrest this week -- now saying they are "extremely disappointed with his behavior." As TMZ first reported, Muska was arrested vandalizing two buildings on Wednesday night -- and hurled the N-word at security guards several times during the ordeal. At the time, TMZ spoke with a marketing director who played the whole thing off, telling us...
- 7/16/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Chad Muska 's skateboard sponsor is totally cool with the fact he hurled the 'N' word during his arrest -- saying it's ok because Chad used an "a" and not an "er" ... at the end of the racial epithet. A rep for Element Skateboards -- Muska's sponsor since 2006 -- tells TMZ, "There is a major difference between n**ga and n***** and it's totally obvious he is not being racial at all." The rep goes...
- 7/14/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Pro skating legend Chad Muska was cuffed and stuffed into an Lapd cruiser last night after allegedly vandalizing two buildings on Hollywood Boulevard. Muska was first detained by security at the Roosevelt Hotel around 2Am. Law enforcement sources tell us Muska was seen spray painting his name on a nearby Coffee Bean. The security guards called Lapd officers ... who arrested and booked Muska for felony vandalism. We got shots of Muska's alleged handiwork at the...
- 7/14/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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