It got weird.
So, let's start with the background.
A long time ago the original creator of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" bought back the rights and launched a kickstarter to produce a new season (11). That kickstarter was successful, set a record for Kickstarter and led to more Kickstarters for Seasons 12, 13 and 14.
A Kickstarter was created for Season 15 and reaction was lackluster - it failed to reach its goal and the series was once again on hiatus. Recently, it was revealed that Joel Hodgson sold the rights to the show to Radial Entertainment.
Now, the new owners have apparently struck a deal with Rifftrax to bring back a version of the show with the classic cast - Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy and Mary Joe Pehl - and that is a Kickstarter.
My initial reaction: I'm tired, boss.
We're funding all new sets, props, writing, actors... we already funded all new sets, props, writing, actors. We funded sets, props, writing, actors several times. Where did all the money go to? Can anything be reused?
Well, I have no insight into the behind-the-scenes but it's possible that something is being reused. While past Kickstarters brought in millions of dollars, this one has a goal of only $20,000 and it has already far exceeded that goal. Kudos to the fans who are not as fatigued as I. Eh, I might back it too.
And I'm excited to see the shows, although it's only 4 episodes. Should be fun.
