Awesome, my dad is going to be visiting a few days later for a few nights. MST3K was one of the shows we loved together. We will have to watch a few episodes.Looks like April 14th is the big day. Saw the tweet from Netflix, and then checked my email to see a hurried (and appreciated) email from Joel.
https://twitter.com/netflix/status/834279202589323265
Mystery Science Theater 3000: On April 14th, We've Got Movie Sign
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The way Joel announced it at the screening was cute too (a last-minute telegram bit)
Looks like April 14th is the big day. Saw the tweet from Netflix, and then checked my email to see a hurried (and appreciated) email from Joel.
https://twitter.com/netflix/status/834279202589323265
Nice! That's one day after Rifftrax Live's Samurai Cop!
Also interesting that the Mads are wearing all white.
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Ha! That's perfect. Wonder if any of these events have been documented for behind the scenes stuff on the DVD/BR releases? That kind of a moment would be cool to see.
Cross-Section
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Oh, there were cameras everywhere; they even had a bit going on in the line outside with one of the new Bots talking to people in cosplay.
Would heavily bet on that being a backer extra.
Would heavily bet on that being a backer extra.
boredJonathan
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First thought I had was of the goggles they were in that scene in Willy Wonka with the television cameras.
The other interesting thing I noticed was Gypsy is coming from the ceiling this time around.
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They did release an alternate The Room audio track with the script from the live show for the real completionists.
Is there no funding bracket that includes a VOD of the Special Secret Show?
Not at the moment.
I have two ideas what the movie is. First, they already have somewhat of a relationship with Sony after getting Mothra last year. Maybe Godzilla is next.
Or the longshot is maybe Star Wars. I remember a magazine interview from way back in the '90s where the MST3K guys said that was the dream movie. Maybe, Rifftrax is big enough now to make that happen.
What's the current legal status of the Holiday Special? Is that Disney's or Lucas's or whose? Possibly redoing that as a live event might be something plausible. And with the mention of guests, it does strike me as something Hamill might play along with!
Edit: Oh, in the comments they explicitly say that it's a title they've never riffed before. That excludes an awful lot of suggestions around here. It's also PG-13.
crackhead_bob
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Mac & Me. They need to make it happen. Aside from the product placement on every known flat surface in that film, I don't see what other barrier could exist for this film being riffed on. Hell, there's so much insane shit that goes on in the film, they wouldn't even have to worry about making any consideration as to if the episode would bomb if they were to sidestep the issue of the boy's real life disability because of all the other comedy gold opportunities.
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They talk about it being legally complicated, so it's probably one of the big movies they won't have the ability to sell (as a complete package) afterward, like 90s Godzilla or Starship Troopers.
Disregarding that as you already said it won't be this--I am pretty curious how they got proper rights for that as a VOD, especially reusing Internet-found footage with the old commercials.mclem said:
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I was so disappointed with the Rifftrax Live of Time Chasers. There were so many gaps where riffs from the original episode used to live. It was almost as if they left room for a fan-edit to meld the best jokes from the two versions or something.
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Switch, MST3K, Twin Peaks, Stranger Things...
2017 has all of my favorite things!
2017 has all of my favorite things!
I don't have an answer, I just want to say that the old commercials are absolutely the best part of the SW Holiday Special Riff. I would watch a show of just them riffing commercials from the 70s and 80s.
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When is season 2 of Stranger Things dropping?
Fall or Winter, I believe.
All Hallows' Eve.
Looks like April 14th is the big day. Saw the tweet from Netflix, and then checked my email to see a hurried (and appreciated) email from Joel.
https://twitter.com/netflix/status/834279202589323265
Did I mention that I cried?
ElectricBlanketFire
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Halloween.
I love it!Looks like April 14th is the big day. Saw the tweet from Netflix, and then checked my email to see a hurried (and appreciated) email from Joel.
https://twitter.com/netflix/status/834279202589323265
Still holding out hope for Howard the Duck... the Marvel/Lucasfilm/Disney angle would definitely make it one of the more complicated ones they've tackled.
rootbeerafloat
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Looks like April 14th is the big day. Saw the tweet from Netflix, and then checked my email to see a hurried (and appreciated) email from Joel.
https://twitter.com/netflix/status/834279202589323265
No more hexfield?
Edit: Actually I guess since it's not restricted to 4:3 anymore the hexfield probably doesn't need to be as close to the door as it used to be.
Walker_Boh
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Any word on the previous seasons coming Netflix?
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Update:
Gypsy is voiced by Rebecca Hanson (twitter here).
Joel also explained that he grew uncomfortable with Gypsy being "dim" and voiced by a man. She'll be much more with it in the new season and occasionally show up to riff in the theater.
Rebecca also plays the part of one of Kinga's minions.
Joel also showed a new bot that was at the screenings (won't post it here as it was in a backer-only update that Joel has asked not to share).
Joel said:
Gypsy is voiced by Rebecca Hanson (twitter here).
Joel also explained that he grew uncomfortable with Gypsy being "dim" and voiced by a man. She'll be much more with it in the new season and occasionally show up to riff in the theater.
Rebecca also plays the part of one of Kinga's minions.
Joel also showed a new bot that was at the screenings (won't post it here as it was in a backer-only update that Joel has asked not to share).
Due to rights issues you're never going to see full seasons available in an official capacity anywhere. I do hope that Shout puts together some type of 20-30 "classic" episode package for Netflix to accompany the new episodes along the way, that's probably the best we can hope for.
I've got my personal copies of Volumes 1-38, the single Rhino volumes, KTMA episodes and all DVD extras ripped in H265 on my Plex server. It would be awesome if the more casual fanbase could have a similar experience someday but movie rights suck.
they're all up on youtube for free
ElectricBlanketFire
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What's that?
"Next season". As in the one after this one. Which we always knew was a hope (and is still just a hope, I guess), but it sounds like it's at least solidifying as an avenue they can go down.
I think the tone on that has changed to be a little more positive, is what I'm saying - as in they're pencilling in at least vague plans - but I bet nothing's set in stone as yet!
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Oh yeah. I think it's a safe bet, but I don't want to assume anything.
ElectricBlanketFire
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Yep. Especially since the set and bots have been built.
Lupin the Third
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Is "touch wood" some mclemian version of "knock on wood?"
ElectricBlanketFire
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I'm sorry for the bump with no new info, but is it typical for a Netflix show to be less than a month out with no trailer/promo material? Aside from the announcement tweet, cast photo and addition of classic episodes (which has been done before), I'm concerned about the level of promotion.
Maybe I'm worrying over nothing.
Maybe I'm worrying over nothing.
Yeah, I've seen shows promoted just the week before being released. Like the Chapelle specials, for example.
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Gotcha. Chapelle is more high profile than MST3K so that makes me feel better.
I think we consider the classic episode dump that they did to be a form of promotion.
BoJack gets a 50 second trailer on YouTube a month or so out.
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I see the lack of a trailer as a part of their stated effort to keep the season's movies under wraps; any preview would blow the surprise on at least a few of them, after all.
That said, the actual list of movies leaked months ago, and some light googling shows it still can be found easily. As someone who went to the backer premiere, I can confirm that it's at least 1/14th legit
It's possible that they'll put up a non-spoilery host segment or the show's intro - 1101's or from a episode further into the season depending on how much they want to reveal about the framing narrative.
That said, the actual list of movies leaked months ago, and some light googling shows it still can be found easily. As someone who went to the backer premiere, I can confirm that it's at least 1/14th legit
It's possible that they'll put up a non-spoilery host segment or the show's intro - 1101's or from a episode further into the season depending on how much they want to reveal about the framing narrative.
Joel is really going as far as he can to keep as much secret about season 11 as possible. People who went to the Kickstarter exclusive premiere screenings had to sign NDAs that they wouldn't reveal what movie was shown or talk about the host segments. I wouldn't be surprised if there's no trailer at all before the season goes live.
I wouldn't be surprised if it's just a day or two before the new episodes go up on Netflix.
mechashiva
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I'd say you're right. It's definitely happening they haven't let it follow off announcements that it's happening.
cj_iwakura
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Looks like "season 1" is on Netflix(it's not season 1).
It says collection 1, as far as i'm aware.
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