Behind the Scenes of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments
Key Takeaways
- The RiffTrax team has officially reunited with the MST3K franchise for four new episodes.
- A successful Kickstarter campaign raised $2.7 million to fund the revival.
- Production took place in Minneapolis under new ownership by Radial Entertainment.
- The series preserves the classic format of riffing on cheesy, low-budget movies.
Variety went behind the scenes of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments,' capturing the revival of the cult classic comedy show. The production brings back the original RiffTrax crew—Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbett, and Michael J. Nelson—to the franchise following a change in ownership and a successful $2.7 million Kickstarter campaign. Fans are treated to brand-new episodes featuring the iconic robot puppets and trademark movie-mocking humor.
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