Shout! Factory Acquires 'MST3K,' Plans New Episodes

[Omaha Steve]

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10 Nov, 2015 (How did I miss this?)
By: John Latchem

Indie distributor Shout! Factory has acquired proprietary rights to the cult-classic comedy series “Mystery Science Theater 3000” and is working with creator Joel Hodgson to create new episodes.

The series, which aired for 11 seasons on Comedy Central and the Sci-Fi Channel from 1988 to 1999 (after a year on KTMA in Minneapolis), is known for its presentation of bad movies with silhouetted figures making fun of them. Hodgson, who also served as the show’s host for its first five years, Nov. 10 unveiled a Kickstarter campaign at BringBackMST3K.com to raise $2 million to fund a new season.

Shout! Factory announced further plans to support the “MST3K” brand with a long-term growth strategy that entails digital media initiatives, live events, merchandise licensing programs and content syndication to international territories.

Shout! Factory has been releasing “MST3K” episodes on DVD since 2008, in addition to digital and VOD distribution.

FULL story at link. Over $3 million on kickstart already: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mst3k/bringbackmst3k

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[onehandle]

1. I donated to the Kickstarter. nt

[NobodyHere]

2. Ditto

$35 for me so far and I plan to up it sometime.

[NobodyHere]

3. They're up to 6 new episodes so far

1.05 million more for the next 3.

[niyad]

4. yayyyyyyy

[jeff47]

5. MST3K fans should check out Riff Trax

http://www.rifftrax.com/

Started by some of MST3K's other cast members. The difference is their commentary is not distributed as part of the movie, so they can do their thing to blockbusters normally out of their price range.

Like Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Twilight and Harry Potter.

[el_bryanto]

8. They also do some b-movies as well

For a surreal experience check out Frankensteins Island. And they are doing a live riff of Santa Claus Vs the Ice Cream Bunny on Thursday.

Bryant

[NobodyHere]

12. They should also check out hulu

which has free episodes of MST3k, Cinematic Titanic, Rifftrax, and even The Film Crew.

[MindPilot]

17. Star Trek was excellent!

Rocks, rocks, rocks, rocks....while the crew was rock climbing with Spock's rocket boots.

[yuiyoshida]

6. Yes!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

7. Their stuff was brilliant....

I remember and old b/w sci-fi/horror movie where a young boy says, "Dad!" and they point out three guys looked his way.

When the house blows up in "This Island Earth" they say, "That's what happens when you put a potato in the microwave."

[randome]

9. "Shep! You killed Jonathon!" My favorite line of them all.

[hr][font color="blue"][center]“If you're not committed to anything, you're just taking up space.”
Gregory Peck, Mirage (1965)[/center][/font][hr]

[MindPilot]

16. "You are not here to admire the airplane!"

From I think it was "Starfighters".

Also really enjoyed their treatment of shorts; educational films, company promos, etc!

[randome]

20. Those shorts are some of their best material, no doubt!

Mr. B Natural! Who wasn't even a 'mister'!


[hr][font color="blue"][center]"There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in."
Leonard Cohen, Anthem (1992)[/center][/font][hr]

[2naSalit]

10. Coooooooooooooooooooool!!!! nt

[greytdemocrat]

11. Excellent!!!

I loved that show!!!

[Number9Dream]

13. Have any of the original members returned?

Would Mike, Kevin, Trace, Frank, Bill, Mary Jo, Bridget, be on the writing team and / or do voices?

[NobodyHere]

14. Joel said he'd invite them

But that's still up in the air.

Bill did make an appearance on Turkey Day 15 though.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

15. "We're gonna have leadership the way my old man taught me!"

"You! Put a handkerchief on your head! You swat at imaginary elves! You rock on the porch all night!"

So glad they're coming back.

[Ichingcarpenter]

18. quotes

Its the 80s, do a lot of coke and vote for Ronald Regan.
-Mike Nelson-


Joel: "What do you want for Christmas, Crow?"

Crow T. Robot: "I wanna decide who lives and who dies!"


Crow T. Robot: How are we supposed to do a sketch when we have to watch... Manos: the Hands of Fate!



Always* get a contract when working with a dark, omnipotent power." -

[Bluenorthwest]

19. They were hilarious and new episodes would be a public service in these stressful times!!!!

Bring Back Everything!!!!!

[lame54]

21. I heard the new voice of Tom Servo...

Very disappointed

[CatWoman]

22. I'M SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THRILLED

[NobodyHere]

23. Bob Johnson!

[NobodyHere]

24. Last week of the kickstarter

Joel is hosting 2 movies everynight this week starting at 7 and 10 pm