Shout! Factory Acquires 'MST3K,' Plans New Episodes [View all]

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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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