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9-year-old girl raises $15,000 to make a video game

The third grader hopes to build an RPG that's free of inappropriate language and violence.

On Mar 22, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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How Kickstarter is rebooting the graphic novel

Three successful graphic novelists share their tips and best practices for Kickstarter success.   

On Mar 20, 2013 by Mike Fenn

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5 amazing ways “Veronica Mars” moved us last week

"Undiluted bliss of this kind is exactly one of the biggest perks of being a fan." It's been an emotional week for fans of Veronica Mars.

On Mar 18, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Why Kickstarter really needed “Veronica Mars” this month

The crowdfunding site has been in decline, and a high-profile new project may be just what the doctor ordered.

On Mar 14, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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“Veronica Mars” Kickstarter hits $2 million goal on first day

You did it, Marshmallows! Veronica Mars just broke all kinds of Kickstarter funding records.

On Mar 13, 2013 by Kris Holt

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5 shows Kickstarter or Netflix should bring back from the dead

The Internet is about to bring back Veronica Mars but where do we go from here? These 5 other shows also deserve to be saved.

On Mar 13, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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“Veronica Mars” movie Kickstarter is the fastest ever to reach $1 million

Earlier today, screenwriter Rob Thomas launched one of the most ambitious Kickstarter projects in history.

On Mar 13, 2013 by Aja Romano

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“Veronica Mars” movie resurrected on Kickstarter

Series creator Rob Thomas and star Kristen Bell have turned to fans to fund a movie version of the cult-classic teen detective series.

On Mar 13, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Kickstarter-funded film takes top documentary honors at SXSW

William and the Windmill joins Inocente in the ranks of award-winning films that got their start through crowdfunding.

On Mar 13, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Can crowdfunding kickstart struggling cities?

A new generation of crowdfunding sites could help build civi projects even as city budgets get tighter.

On Mar 12, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Anita Sarkeesian faces backlash for disabling YouTube comments

The gaming commentator released the first official video from her Feminist Frequency Kickstarter project this week, and it was received with the same type of online harassment she's faced all along.

On Mar 8, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Not even Kickstarter can help this “Jersey Shore” castaway

 For $500, Angelina Pivarnick will have Skype session with you, she'll call you, tweet at you, and even send you a signed photo of her.

On Mar 8, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Rifftrax kickstarts a live spoof of “Twilight”

The Rifftrax folks, famous for making fun of bad movies since they starred on Mystery Science Theatre 3000 in the '90s, are raising money for the rights to perform a live mocking of Twilight.

On Mar 1, 2013 by Aja Romano

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This woman on Kickstarter is raising funds to insult you

Dorlene B wants to be the world's first Professional Insultress. All she needs to raise is $3,000. 

On Feb 26, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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“Inocente”: A big Oscars win for Kickstarter

For the first time in the history of the Internet, a Kickstarter campaign has gone on to win an Academy Award.

On Feb 25, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger