Mystery Science Theater 3000 Revival Raises $6M

0:00On March 24, fans just smashed a Kickstarter goal, raising almost $6 million to revive Mystery Science Theatre 3000. The campaign funds new episodes with original hosts Michael J. Nelson, back in action, alongside Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbett, and the beloved robots Tom, Servo and Crow T. Robot. Trace Boia, Mary Jo Pell, and Frank Coniff are also returning, with Boia handling our direction like in the early days. Sheriff Tracks and Shout Studios teamed up for this fan-driven project, calling it the start of an exciting new chapter. The reunion felt surreal, yet joyful for the team, like picking up right where they left off. The show kicked off locally in St. Paul, Minnesota, back in November 1988, then hit National Airwaves on the Comedy Channel, and later Comedy Central, previous crowd funds in 2015 and 2021, delivered fresh seasons, first on Netflix, and then on Joel Hodgson's Gizmo

1:01Plex platform. Those efforts proved fans craved more of the sci-fi comedy riffs. The campaign is ended, but late pledges remain open for a short window to grab episodes and special merchandise. This revival keeps the spirit alive for a new generation of bad movie lovers. Entertainment and celebrity news, today, powered by AI, bringing you what's trending.