The Commodore Story - Changing the world 8-bits at a time
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The Commodore Story of the PET Vic20 C64 & Amiga from engineers, games developers & how CBM influenced the first 8-bit generation users
Backers: 1230
Average Pledge Per Backer: £40
Funded: £48,990 of £17,500
Dates: Feb 18th -> Apr 19th (60 days)
Project By: WavemStudios
Backers: 1230
Average Pledge Per Backer: £40
Funded: £48,990 of £17,500
Dates: Feb 18th -> Apr 19th (60 days)
Project By: WavemStudios
£48,990
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 19 @ 20:30 -0400 GMT
279%
of goal
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Latest News
Amiga Legend RJ Mical is now onboard - 30 hours to go... 
April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We have less that 30 hours left on The Commodore Story campaign and we have been absolutely blown away by the support of every single one of you wonderful backers. We continue to get more Legends of Commodore involved and will continue during the... (Read More)
UNLOCKED £40,000 GOAL - David Pleasance Audio Book
April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
UNLOCKED £40,000 GOAL - Every single backer will get...David Pleasance Commodore: The Inside Story Audio Book download - The whole story chapter by chapter read out by Dan from The Retro Hour Podcast. Audio book - David Pleasance Commodore: The... (Read More)
BUMPER COMMODORE TREASURE CHEST GOES LIVE TONIGHT
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
A new reward has just got LIVE starting price £1,450 then will drop by £50 every 8-12 hours - first person to claim will get everything in the list below WOW!!!Here is the list of whats in the reward. ° An A3 print of artwork by Oliver Frey, it's... (Read More)
Stretch goal FREE AUDIO BOOK and FILM PREMIER announced
April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We are very very exited to announce this awesome fantastic stretch goal. At £40,000 EVERY single backer will get...David Pleasance Commodore: The Inside Story Audio Book download - The whole story chapter by chapter read out by Dan from The Retro... (Read More)
Commodore Legend Bil Herd is on board
April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We will continue to get fantastic Commodore legends on board during the course of the documentary shoot and are very happy to announce we have confirmation from Bil Herd that he will be featured in The Commodore Story. Bil Herd Bil Herd is a computer... (Read More)
UNLOCKED £35,000 - Double Blu-ray extra documentary The Chiptune Story - Creating retro music 8-bits & 16-bits at a time
April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
No way.... the £35,000 stretch goal has been smashed which means we have now unlocked the double disc special edition of the blu-ray. UPGRADED to Double disc special edition blu-ray The Commodore Story - Changing the world 8-bits at a time Blu-ray... (Read More)
Drum roll - £32,500 smashed next is the big one £35,000 to release the double disc extra documentary
April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all you awesome Commodore/Amiga backers well we have lots to tell you... At the time of writing we are over £33,000 so stretch goal £32,500 has been smashed - this is next on the list to aim for... Next to unlock when we hit £35,000 - Blu-ray... (Read More)
Unlocked £30,000 Goal - Limited Edition AMIGA vs Space Invaders T-Shirt design + Stickers of both T-Shirt designs
March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We have unlocked the Limited Edition AMIGA vs Space Invaders T-Shirt design plus we will send stickers of both T-Shirt designs to all physical deliveries and download version for download only orders. Limited AMIGA vs Space Invaders T-Shirt The... (Read More)
We are on our way to unlock the next stretch goal - Limited Edition AMIGA T-Shirt design
March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a reminder of the Special Backer Only DOUBLE UP Offer...As a special backer only offer and to help unlock extra goals we will double up the Blu-ray Disc and/or the Book an additional £10 or £20 for both. Get an additional Blu-ray by adding... (Read More)
Unlocked £27.500 Documentary will now be shot in 4k with all downloads available in 4k
March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Firstly again I have to say you guys are awesome for backing and for sharing the love getting the word out. The Commodore Story will be shot with multiple 4k cameras and will be available as a 4k download to you wonderful backers. Documentary... (Read More)
Special thanks for the support of Ama's Lullaby
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
During the campaign it is always great to get the support from fellow Kickstarter fundraisers, as well as backing The Commodore Story they are helping spread the love so it is only right we do the same in return... Special thanks for the support... (Read More)
Free Commodore T-Shirt added to your awesome pledge of Executive Producer
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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Add £15 to pledge to get the Commodore T-Shirt
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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UNLOCKED £25,000 Stretch Goal - Limited edition custom Commodore T-Shirt
March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Limited edition custom Commodore T-Shirt Reward is now LIVELimited edition (max 100) this T-Shirt design is released for £15 to existing backers. Limited Edition Commodore T-Shirt Only 100 available - size will be taken before delivery. Thanks... (Read More)
ALL Stretch Goals Announced
March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
£25,000 Stretch Goal - Limited edition custom Commodore T-ShirtLimited edition (max 100) this T-Shirt design will be released for £15 to existing backers. Limited Edition Commodore T-Shirt £27.500 Documentary will now be shot in 4k with all... (Read More)
Commodore Legend Leonard Tramiel is on board
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Awesome news Commodore Legend Leonard Tramiel is on board. Leonard Tramiel Leonard Tramiel is son of Jack Tramiel founder of Commodore and worked at Commodore during the early years helping with the development of the PET with Chuck Peddle and will... (Read More)
T-Shirt Update / The 8-Bit Man on board / Last shout out to Hyper Sentinel
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
119% funded, 565 backers, 36 days to go...Limited edition custom Commodore T-Shirts - design in action.Here are the t-shirt designs in action hot off the press. Remember these are not final designs - we are looking for feedback. Which design should... (Read More)
Lets Mix it up... New Reward Created - 2xBlu-ray, 2xBook, Tickets, Prints, Downloads
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your ongoing support... We are mixing it up to keep momentum going and also give you a great upgrade that will give you an extra Blu-ray and Book (in time for a Christmas present) plus 2 artwork prints and free premier tickets. £55 -... (Read More)
Unlocked £20,000 Stretch Goal - Book upgrade to 100 pages full colour
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys smashed through the £20,000 Goal - awesome... Unlocked £20,000 Stretch Goal - Book upgrade to 100 pages full colour Book will be 100 page full colour Book will be 100 page full colour The book will be upgraded from 50 page to 100 page full... (Read More)
Commodore Legend David John Pleasance is on board
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Commodore Legend David John Pleasance is on boardWe are very happy to announce Commodore Legend David John Pleasance will be featured in The Commodore Story. David John Pleasance MD Commodore UK Ltd David became Managing Director of CBM UK Ltd but... (Read More)
£19,000 Stretch Goal Unlocked - £20,000 Stretch Goal Announced
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
You are all Awesome we are currently £19,256 pledged, 110% funded, 512 backers with 38 days to go - now its time to make things even better.Unlocked - £19,000 Stretch Goal - Multi language CC and Subtitle support ANNOUNCED...£20,000 Stretch... (Read More)
Unlocked - First Stretch Goal - Second Stretch Goal Announced
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Great new the first stretch goal is unlocked - we will send links to the 9 FREE C64 Video Lessons from 64Bytes.com at the end of the campaign Stretch Goal £19,000 - Multi language CC and Subtitle support CC & Subtitles We want The Commodore... (Read More)
Video Diary Unlocked - First stretch Goal Announced
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Video Diary UnlockedWe hit 100% before the deadline of the 9th March and so we will upload regular Video Diary updates of interviews, Behind the scenes and progress to ALL current and FUTURE BACKERS. Behind The Scenes Video Diary Updates Whilst we... (Read More)
100% Funded within 19 days - Fantastic!!!!!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
100% FundedWe would like to say a big thank you to every single early backer that have put your trust into me and the WavemStudios team, we give you guys a round of applause and hope to make you proud of being part of The Commodore Story. The... (Read More)
95% funded - Lets get over the line in the next 24 hours to release the Video Diaries
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
95% funded we are blown away - Lets get over the line in the next 24 hours to release the Video Diaries As a thank you and incentive to achieve 100% funding we are going to release Video Diary updates during the project for ALL backers. Get the word... (Read More)
91% funded - Lets get over the line in the next 48 hours to release the Video Diaries
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
As a thank you and incentive to achieve 100% funding we are going to release Video Diary updates during the project for ALL backers. All we need you to do is give one more shout out on FaceBook, Twitter and other social networks to say The Commodore... (Read More)
Commodore Legend Ron Nicholson (Amiga Hardware Lead Designer) on board
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
85% fundedWe are very happy to announce Ron Nicholson (Amiga Hardware Lead Designer) is now on board. Ron was Amiga employee #11 and listed as inventor on the original Amiga 1000 system architecture patents. Ron also one of the engineers that... (Read More)
New reward added - Blu-ray, Printed Book & All Downloads
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
82% fundedIf you want all download and can't get to the premier here is a new reward for you. Pledge £40 or more Blu-ray, Printed Book & All Downloads Blu-ray disc of The Commodore Story Film including behind the scenes and extra footage ... (Read More)
Special Backer only offer - Double Up For Only £10 or £20
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Nearly 80% funded all down to you fantastic, wonderful awesome backers and supporters of The Commodore Story.As a special backer only offer we will double up the Blu-ray Disc and/or the Book an additional £10 or £20 for both. SO... If you pledged... (Read More)
NEW REWARD UPDATE - Limited Large A1 The Commodore Story Film Poster Signed by Commodore Legends
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are now 72% funded - awesome. The posters are limited to 20, (18 left at the time of writing).In answer to some feedback have separated the posters out into two rewards listed below, one with downloads and the other with BluRay and the Printed... (Read More)
NEW REWARD - Limited Large A1 The Commodore Story Film Poster Signed by Commodore Legends and Director
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
What can I say we are 70% funded with is great. To celebrate and give an additional push have created a new limited to 20 reward. Limited Large A1 The Commodore Story Film Poster Signed by Commodore Legends and Director A1 Poster Limited Large A1... (Read More)
68% funded - Thanks for your support.
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for the support of every backer - keep getting the word out and we will reach the goal and The Commodore Story will be reality.Steve Fletcher - DirectorHere are all the Commodore Legends we have confirmed and we have more fantastic legends in... (Read More)
Commodore Legend Robert Russell - System programmer and architect on the VIC-20, C64
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We are busy working in the background to get on board the top Commodore Legends and are happy to announce today Robert Russell will feature in The Commodore Story. Robert Russell was a system programmer and architect on the VIC-20, C64 Dave Haynie,... (Read More)
Commodore Legend Michael Tomczyk - Marketing Strategist and Assistant to the President (Commodore founder Jack Tramiel)
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We are very pleased to announce Commodore Legend Michael Tomczy is now on-board and will feature in The Commodore Story. Michael Tomczyk Michael Tomczyk was Marketing Strategist and Assistant to the President (Commodore founder Jack Tramiel) between... (Read More)
We are on our way to 60% Funded thanks to all our collaborators
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday was such a busy day. We want to thank everybody that has helped promote The Commodore Story. Thanks to everybody that has posted an update on Facebook, posted a tweet, added a post on a forum and uploaded news of the documentary to your... (Read More)
The Commodore Story features on The Retro Hour Podcast
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry for the double update today but it is going crazy and we have so much to tell you. The Retro Hour PodcastThanks to Dan and Ravi for talking about The Commodore Story documentary and yes the documentary will include the Commodore65 ! You can... (Read More)
UPDATE 50% funded - Steadicam support The Commodore Story Documentary
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
UPDATE: Awesome - We are now 50% funded thanks to every backerThanks you also to Steadicam for your support we look forward to using Steadycam Volt during our shoot. Steadicam Volt Smartphone Stabilizer | Shake-Free Videos Capture memorable moments... (Read More)
More Commodore Amiga Legends on-board...
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We are very pleased to announce there more Commodore Legends that will be sharing their journey and stories of Commodore Amiga. More names to be announced soon covering more of the 8-Bit years and management.... Watch this space. Greg Berlin -... (Read More)
Dave Haynie - Chief Engineer Commodore/Amiga is our first Legend...
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Meet the Commodore Legends taking part Dave Haynie - Chief Engineer Commodore/Amiga Dave started work for Commodore in 1983. After Commodore acquired Amiga Dave was the primary engineer working on the A2000 and with his team created the A3000 Dave... (Read More)
Shout out to Hyper Sentinel - a retro C64 inspired arcade shoot 'em up
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Check out some friends of ours Andrew Hewson & Rob Hewson's doing a shoot-em up campaign Hyper Sentinel is a love letter to old-school arcade action and the computer shoot 'em ups of the 1980s, but supercharged with beautiful 4K graphics,... (Read More)
Commodore changing the world 8-bits at a time AND 16, 32 and 64-bits at a time TODAY!!!
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are blown away 36% funded with 146 wonderful backers and we are only in the 4th day. Also we have some big names to announce soon, we are very exited. Sharing is caring, we thank you for sharing on Facebook, Twitter and on your retro websites.... (Read More)
MEGA65 - OPEN 8-BIT COMPUTER
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
NEWS UPDATE - MEGA65 are onboard MEGA65 - OPEN 8-BIT COMPUTER MEGA65 is an open-source new and open C65-like computer. Hardware designs and software are open-source (LGPL). (Read More)
The Retro Museum Leicester is onboard
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are 31% funded in less than 3 days Awesome Please keep getting the message out there... NEWS UPDATE... The Retro Museum Leicester will feature in the documentary and be used as a fantastic backdrop for some of the UK interviews. The Retro... (Read More)
Commodore attacks FB 8-Bits at a time
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
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PRESS RELEASE - If you want to help please forward to news sites, Facebook, friends etc - thanks
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
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New collaborator - Mark Knight - Games music and soundscape composer
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
17% Funded and 96 backers - we are blown away... NEWS FLASH - NEW COLLABORATORMark Knight - Games music and soundscape composer Mark was in the Amiga demoscene during his teens, and in 1992 started working at Mindscape at the age of 19 as in house... (Read More)
All systems go....
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are very exited how the first 24 hours of The Commodore Story campaign have been going and we can't thank you enough for the backing we have had so far. A message from one of our backers Jim says, 'sounds like an impossible plan I'm in' and yes... (Read More)
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