'MST3K' Creator Joel Hodgson Gives Thanks In Final Update For First Season 14 Crowdfunding Campaign

Hopefully, after regrouping they can try again some next Sunday AD

The season 14 crowdfunding campaign for Mystery Science Theater 3000 came to an end early Sunday, 15 (16?) hours after the end of the Mega Turkey Day Marathon Telethon. Despite the marathon bringing a significant jump to the totals, the campaign officially failed to reach its goal. It raised $2,715,304, which was 68% of the modified $4 million goal, and about 56.57% of the original $4.8 million goal.

Creator Joel Hodgson released a final update for the campaign, expressing gratitude for the support, enthusiasm, and encouragement in regards to the campaign even with the result it had. This also extends to the input, feedback, concerns and questions given to them over the course of the campaign. He also had to reaffirm that the campaign not succeeding meant no one’s pledges would be collected and charged.

While the campaign support wasn’t enough to secure funding this time, Hodgson did say that it may have opened up some new conversations about potential partnerships and fundraising that could be key in getting the show another season. That’s a real silver lining. Combined with the suggestions and feedback, the next step is exploring that over the holidays, after which he promises to follow up with us. It’s the chance to regroup and hopefully there will be more to share then.

“Next year” always sounds daunting, but when you’re this late into a year it’s definitely meaning early enough that rebound will be timed right.

Source: Showmaker