MST3K Season 14 Crowdfunding Has Begun!

[Variety of Cells]

Little worried. I'm guessing they will pull in a decent amount on Turkey Day, but they're only sitting at 36% at the moment.

[ihavemyreasons]

Went in for the all digital. But with 7 days left, not looking good
Maybe the move from Kickstarter wasn't the best idea?

[LucasM]

Went in for the all digital. But with 7 days left, not looking good
Maybe the move from Kickstarter wasn't the best idea?

Agreed, it seems that there isn't remotely the visibility on the public funding platform they chose.  [Though the digital tier likely would've been more versatile, I went with the Blu-rays with my pledge.]

[Cyrusso]

It's times like this I wish I was a billionaire... because I would donate a billion dollars, so that MST3K would run until the Sun becomes a red giant.

It would be the best funded puppet show... of all time, and have plenty left over for ladies of the night, and blow.

Is it possible that they'll just make a shorter season or something?

[Edward J Grug III]

I'm curious what happens if they don't make the threshold. Regroup and take another run later?

Is there an amount that SHOUT can contribute to make up a shortfall, if it's not too great - they do own MST3K now, so it might be worth their while...

[The Lurker]

The minimum they're aiming for is six episodes.

[ihavemyreasons]

I'm curious what happens if they don't make the threshold. Regroup and take another run later?

Is there an amount that SHOUT can contribute to make up a shortfall, if it's not too great - they do own MST3K now, so it might be worth their while...

Current campaign states if they don't hit minimum goal then nothing will be collected ' just like Kickstarter campaigns. Would like to think if the don't hit minimum goal they'd regroup and try something else if this campaign falls short. Joel's current vision of the show doesn't seem to allow for big prouction cost cuts and bringing in amatuers who are willing to try and do it all on a shoestring. Maybe another try at one of the streaming services or networks?

[Cyrusso]

Just out of curiosity, is the most expensive aspect of production licensing the movies for use on the show?

[The Lurker]

Three more movie announcements

Ballistica

Abraxas: Guardian of the Universe

Battletruck

[MrTorso]

Just out of curiosity, is the most expensive aspect of production licensing the movies for use on the show?

I would say yes, but all the movies listed so far (save 1 PD title and 1 Asylum title) have already been released by Shout Factory and Shout Factory owns MST so I would wager they don't have to pay (if anything) that much to use those titles.

[ihavemyreasons]

Announced today that they've cut the goal by $800k for 6 episodes. That takes it down to $4 million from $4.8 million for 6 episodes. Still just below $2 million pledged as of now.

[The Lurker]

The Turkey Day schedule...
Thursday 11/23

9AM ET/6AM PT: Bride Of The Monster

11AM ET/8AM PT: The Pumaman (Surgically Enhanced)

1PM ET/10AM PT: Escape 2000

3PM ET/12PM PT: Beyond Atlantis

5PM ET/2PM PT: The Beatniks

7PM ET/4PM PT: Viking Women and the Sea Serpent

9PM ET/6PM PT: The Giant Gila Monster

11PM ET/8PM PT: The Starfighters (Surgically Enhanced)

Friday 11/24

1AM ET/10PM PT: Munchie

3AM ET/12AM PT: Master Ninja II

5AM ET/2AM PT: Catalina Caper (Surgically Enhanced)

7AM ET/4AM PT: Operation Kid Brother

9AM ET/6AM PT: The Bubble

11AM ET/8AM PT: Time Chasers

1PM ET/10AM PT: Horror Of Party Beach (Surgically Enhanced)

3PM ET/12PM PT: Prince Of Space

5PM ET/2PM PT: Dr. Mordrid

7PM ET/4PM PT: Girl In Gold Boots

9PM ET/6PM PT: Stranded In Space

11PM ET/8PM PT: Gorgo

Saturday 11/25

1AM ET/10PM PT: Santo in the Treasure of Dracula

3AM ET/12AM PT: Santa Claus Conquers The Martians

5AM ET/2AM PT: Santa Claus

7AM ET/4AM PT: The Christmas Dragon

[Edward J Grug III]

Just out of curiosity, is the most expensive aspect of production licensing the movies for use on the show?

I would say yes, but all the movies listed so far (save 1 PD title and 1 Asylum title) have already been released by Shout Factory and Shout Factory owns MST so I would wager they don't have to pay (if anything) that much to use those titles.

I don't believe any of the announced films are public domain - I assume you refer to Plan 9, but that is a common misconception. Unless I have missed something and it's one of the other films?

[MrTorso]

Just out of curiosity, is the most expensive aspect of production licensing the movies for use on the show?

I would say yes, but all the movies listed so far (save 1 PD title and 1 Asylum title) have already been released by Shout Factory and Shout Factory owns MST so I would wager they don't have to pay (if anything) that much to use those titles.

I don't believe any of the announced films are public domain - I assume you refer to Plan 9, but that is a common misconception. Unless I have missed something and it's one of the other films?

No that was my assumption. I thought it was. Still they probably aren't paying a full price for all the shout titles.

[Edward J Grug III]

Just out of curiosity, is the most expensive aspect of production licensing the movies for use on the show?

I would say yes, but all the movies listed so far (save 1 PD title and 1 Asylum title) have already been released by Shout Factory and Shout Factory owns MST so I would wager they don't have to pay (if anything) that much to use those titles.

I don't believe any of the announced films are public domain - I assume you refer to Plan 9, but that is a common misconception. Unless I have missed something and it's one of the other films?

No that was my assumption. I thought it was. Still they probably aren't paying a full price for all the shout titles.

Not sure - I would think different licensing would apply - but it's probably much easier to negotiate those rights with their existing relationships.