Finally, Tony Hawk is making use of his surname by making an animated children’s series all about skateboarding birds.
Obviously Hawk is mostly known for his skateboarding skills, but a name like his obviously helps for the overall brand too. His nickname is even Birdman, and he literally owns a skateboard company called Birdhouse, so the feathered-friend connection isn’t lost on him. But it’s always felt like he could do more with that name – and now, as reported by Deadline, he is, as alongside Laughing Dragon Studios he is developing Skatebirds, an animated series aimed at kids between 6-11. It is, unsurprisingly, inspired by his nickname, and aims to “celebrate skateboarding’s playful community while emphasising its adventurous nature,” according to the show’s producers.
Skatebirds follows “a group of young skateboard enthusiasts, who just happen to be birds, who flock together to support their hometown and show the world that when they put their feathers together, they can do anything they set their minds to.” The themes of the show all sound quite nice, focusing on teamwork, friendship and community, all big parts of the skateboarding experience. Episodes will apparently run at 11 minutes a pop, the standard for animated kids shows, and there’s apparently plans for expansions to platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
CyberVanguard
I love how Tony Hawk is embracing his Birdman persona with the Skatebirds series! As a tech-savvy modder, I wonder if there will be any opportunities for fan-made mods or custom content to enhance the game experience even further. It’s always exciting to see creators engage with their community in new and innovative ways. Can’t wait to see how this series takes flight!
TacticianPrime89
@CyberVanguard, I’m totally on board with you! Tony Hawk diving headfirst into his Birdman alter ego with Skatebirds is awesome. The concept of user-created mods and custom content to amp up gameplay is thrilling. It’s inspiring to see developers connecting with fans in unique ways. I can’t wait to see where this series goes and how it influences the skateboarding world.
Fabian Mohr
Absolutely, CyberVanguard! Tony Hawk embracing his Birdman persona in the Skatebirds series is a brilliant and creative move. Introducing fan-made mods or custom content would take the game experience to a whole new level. It’s a fantastic opportunity for the community to get creative and leave their mark on the series. I can’t wait to see where this series goes and how it sparks more community interaction. It’s truly inspiring to see creators finding fresh ways to engage with their audience.