Cinematic Titanic

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Written by Joel Hodgson
Trace Beaulieu
Frank Conniff
Mary Jo Pehl
J. Elvis Weinstein
Starring Joel Hodgson
Trace Beaulieu
Frank Conniff
Mary Jo Pehl
J. Elvis Weinstein
Distributed byCinematic Titanic
Release date
December 22, 2007
Running time
Approx. 90 min.
Country United States
LanguageEnglish

Cinematic Titanic was a project by Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) creator and original host, Joel Hodgson. [1] The project involved "riffing" B-movies, in a manner similar to that of MST3K. [2] Joining Hodgson were some of the original MST3K cast, as well as some cast members who joined later in the show's run. [3] These included Trace Beaulieu, J. Elvis Weinstein, Frank Conniff and Mary Jo Pehl. [4] It was first performed live on December 7, 2007, and first aired on December 22, 2007.

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On February 16, 2013, it was announced that the touring portion of Cinematic Titanic was going on an indefinite hiatus. According to an email sent out to members of the site, due to "5 people living in 5 different cities with different lives and projects, it has become increasingly difficult to coordinate our schedules and give Cinematic Titanic the attention it requires to keep growing as a creative enterprise and a business." [5] The final tour began on September 23, 2013. [6] [7]

Description

The cast of Cinematic Titanic at a live show Cinematic-Titanic-2011-09-24-Cast.jpg
The cast of Cinematic Titanic at a live show

Like Mystery Science Theater 3000, the series used black silhouettes of the riffers placed over the films, but in the case of Cinematic Titanic they sit on both sides of the screen rather than just on the lower right. [8] Visual gags are frequent (such as Beaulieu's use of a cherry picker in The Oozing Skull), and there are two or three host segments per episode, all performed in silhouette.

Plot

The actors essentially play themselves as they participate in an experiment for some unknown (possibly shadowy) corporation or military force. The story currently provided to the cast is that there is a tear in the "electron scaffolding" that threatens all digital media in the world. [9] Their experience doing MST3K is key to the organization's plans. The riffing for each film is recorded to a "nanotated disc" and inserted into a "Time Tube" by Hodgson that descends into the frame at the end of every episode. The unknown organization is very firm on keeping the cast focused on their duties, providing no time frame for completion and requiring them to stay within the facilities at all times. They apparently have massive resources and an autonomous military force, which they use to keep the cast in line. The cast is inquisitive of the true purpose of the experiments but have no major problems as, aside from having to watch bad movies, they are well-treated.

When the cast switched to performing for live audiences, the "corporation" premise was abandoned.

Relation to RiffTrax

When asked about potential collaborations with those involved in RiffTrax , Hodgson told New York magazine, "I don't know. I think those guys—Bill, Kevin and Mike—are really talented, obviously. I think anything’s possible, but I thought it might get confusing to try to merge them together or do crossover projects. I would never rule it out because it's all kind of the same universe. But RiffTrax, the idea of riffing on topical movies, is a different thing. And I like that the movie-riffing universe got bigger when they decided to do that, but we just do weird movies you've never seen before." [10]

Studio / "Live" DVDs

The cast riff on the movie East Meets Watts at a live show in NYC Cinematic-Titanic-2011-09-24-Live.jpg
The cast riff on the movie East Meets Watts at a live show in NYC

In a question and answer session at the Tivoli Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri, it was announced that Cinematic Titanic would begin to release recordings from their live shows as "Live" DVDs in an effort to bring the energy of their on stage antics into people's living rooms and further promote the stage show. When asked if this meant the demise of the studio produced DVDs, J. Elvis Weinstein said, "No, studio releases will return at some point in the future." The first of these "Live" DVDs to be released was East Meets Watts, which was recorded in front of a live audience during one of the group's performances in Los Angeles.

Releases

Release history

The first live performance was a private show for employees of Industrial Light & Magic on December 7, 2007. [4] After the live show, the cast reworked some jokes, delaying the original December 10 release date. The first episode of Cinematic Titanic was released on DVD to the public at midnight on December 21, via the download-to-burn company EZTakes. According to the Cinematic Titanic website, due to rights issues, the episode was not available for download until April 2, 2008.

Both the private show and the first release feature the B-movie Brain of Blood. [8] One of the original film's producers, concerned that creating multiple versions of the film could create marketplace confusion, requested that Cinematic Titanic's version have a different name. To alleviate his concerns, Cinematic Titanic retitled their release The Oozing Skull. [11]

It was also available on Hulu. [12]

In March 2013, Cinematic Titanic sold the last of their on-hand DVD stock and ceased pressing their own discs. From then on all releases were either in digital format, or through Amazon.com's print-on-demand service. [13]

In May 2017, Shout! Factory released a Complete Series set, featuring all twelve episodes. [14]

Release list

Releases have been available to purchase as a physical DVD, and also as a download and burned DVD version.

MovieCT ReleasedOriginal ReleaseNotes
The Oozing Skull December 21, 20071972Original release called Brain of Blood [15]
The Doomsday Machine June 19, 20081972 [16]
The Wasp Woman August 7, 2008October 30, 1959A film by the "B-Movie King" Roger Corman [17]
Legacy of Blood October 9, 2008March 17, 1971Original release called Blood Legacy.
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians November 20, 2008November 14, 1964The film had previously appeared on an episode of MST3K and was later done by Rifftrax.
Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks January 8, 2009February 19, 1974
Blood of the VampiresMarch 19, 20091966Original release called Whisper to the Wind.
East Meets Watts December 16, 2009May 1974First DVD featuring a live performance rather than a studio version. [18] The film was titled The Dynamite Brothers at the live shows.
The Alien Factor February 23, 20101976Second DVD to feature a live performance. [19]
Danger on Tiki Island June 15, 2010 [20] 1968Third live DVD; originally titled Brides of Blood.
War of the Insects December 2, 2011November 9, 1968Also known as Genocide. [21]
Rattlers July 17, 2012April 23, 1976

List of live shows

The following is an incomplete list of live performances by Cinematic Titanic.

DateMovieCityStateNotes
December 7, 2007 The Oozing Skull San Francisco CA Private show for Industrial Light & Magic employees. [4]
April 26, 2008 The Wasp Woman Dallas TX Public show (sold out) as part of the 2008 USA Film Festival in Dallas, Texas, at the Angelika Film Center, Dallas. The crew, sitting in the front row of the theater, with microphones and scripts, announced that the performance was being recorded for an upcoming DVD release. They signed autographs for the enthusiastic crowd after the show.
June 21, 2008 The Doomsday Machine Hollywood CAPublic show (sold out) as part of the 2008 LA Film Festival in Hollywood, California, at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre. Movie shown was scheduled to be The Wasp Woman, but changed without prior announcement to The Doomsday Machine. No screen interaction, the team sat onstage with their scripts.
October 25, 2008Blood of the Vampires Minneapolis MN Public show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The movie Blood of the Vampires was shown for the first time. Dave (Gruber) Allen was the warm-up act.
November 1, 2008 Santa Claus Conquers the Martians St. Charles MO Public show at the Family Arena in St. Charles, MO. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians was the film shown, and Dave (Gruber) Allen performed as the warm-up act.
December 18, 2008Santa Claus Conquers the Martians Chicago IL Public three-night series in Chicago, IL at the Lakeshore Theater. The December 18 show at 7:30pm featured Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, the December 19 shows at 7:30pm and 10:30pm featured Blood of the Vampires, and the December 20 shows at 7:30pm and 10:30pm featured Frankenstein’s Castle of Freaks. The latter two movies were promoted as 'Unreleased Titles' until a few days before their Chicago appearance. All five shows were reportedly sold out, according to J. Elvis Weinstein through the Cinematic Titanic email Newsletter. Dave (Gruber) Allen performed as the warm-up act. As this appearance marked the first anniversary of Cinematic Titanic, a "Best of" reel was shown after each performance.
December 19, 2008Blood of the VampiresChicagoIL7:30 pm show
December 19, 2008Blood of the VampiresChicagoIL10:30 pm show
December 20, 2008 Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks ChicagoIL7:30 pm show
December 20, 2008Frankenstein's Castle of FreaksChicagoIL10:30 pm show
February 13, 2009Blood of the VampiresSan FranciscoCAOne public show at the Marine's Memorial Auditorium in San Francisco, CA.
February 14, 2009 East Meets Watts San FranciscoCAEast Meets Watts was billed as Dynamite Brothers. Dave (Gruber) Allen performed as the warm-up act, the "Best of" reel was shown.
February 19, 2009 War of the Insects Royal Oak MI Two public shows at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI. The first show was War of The Insects, followed by Samson and The Seven Miracles of The World. 30 minutes into the first film, the screen went black. Music Theatre staff scrambled for 5 minutes or so to re-establish visuals, giving the group time to ad-lib (most commonly at Detroit's expense). Dave (Gruber) Allen performed as the warm-up act.
February 19, 2009 Samson and the Seven Miracles of the World Royal OakMI
February 20, 2009Blood of the Vampires Somerville MA Two public shows at the Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA. The February 20 show featured Blood of the Vampires. The February 21 show featured Dynamite Brothers. Both shows were sold out, according to an on-stage announcement. Dave (Gruber) Allen performed as the warm-up act, the "Best of" reel was shown.
February 21, 2009East Meets WattsSomervilleMA
February 27, 2009Blood of the VampiresClevelandOHThe Hanna Theatre
February 28, 2009 East Meets Watts ClevelandOHThe Hanna Theatre
March 7, 2009 East Meets Watts AustinTXThe Paramount
March 13, 2009Blood of the VampiresSeattleWAKing Cat Theater
March 14, 2009 East Meets Watts SeattleWAKing Cat Theater
May 22, 2009East Meets Watts Mesa AZ Two public shows at the Mesa Arts Center, Dynamite Brothers billed as East Meets Watts, and Brides of Blood billed as Danger on Tiki Island, with Dave (Gruber) Allen and the "Best of" reel.
May 23, 2009Danger on Tiki IslandMesaAZ
June 12, 2009 The Alien Factor Philadelphia PA Two public shows at the Trocadero Theater in Philadelphia, PA, with The Alien Factor and Brides of Blood billed as Danger on Tiki Island, with Dave (Gruber) Allen and the "Best of" reel.
June 13, 2009Danger on Tiki IslandPhiladelphiaPA
September 10, 2009East Meets WattsChicagoILThree public shows at the Lakeshore Theater in Chicago, IL, with East Meets Watts (movie title of Dynamite Brothers), The Alien Factor, and Brides of Blood billed as Danger on Tiki Island, with Dave (Gruber) Allen and the "Best of" reel.
September 11, 2009The Alien FactorChicagoIL
September 12, 2009Danger on Tiki IslandChicagoIL
December 31, 2009War of the Insects/Samson and the Seven Miracles of the World/Legacy of BloodGlensidePAA 3 movie marathon performed in Glenside, PA at the Keswick Theatre. Performed on New Year's Eve, the first two movies were performed before midnight, and the third after midnight. Dave (Gruber) Allen opened.
January 30, 2010Danger on Tiki IslandSan FranciscoCAOne public show at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, CA. Warm-up material provided by Dave (Gruber) Allen, Frank Coniff, and Josh Weinstein.
February 20, 2010War of the Insects Milwaukee WI Two public shows in Milwaukee, WI at Turner Hall. The 7:00pm show featured Genocide billed as War of the Insects, and was sold out, according to the Turner Hall website, and an announcement at the start of the show. This show is notable not only as a return for Joel to his home state of Wisconsin (he was born in Stevens Point, and grew up in Fort Atkinson and Green Bay,) but also because it was his 50th birthday. The enthusiastic crowd sang "Happy Birthday to You" for him. The 10:30pm show featured Samson and the 7 Miracles. Dave (Gruber) Allen performed as the warm-up act, with a special appearance at the 10:30pm show by actor/comedian Patton Oswalt, who had just finished performing in town, and was recommended to come see the performance. Oswalt gave a short opener prior to the start of the film. Cast members were on hand to sign autographs after both shows.
February 20, 2010Samson and the Seven Miracles of the WorldMilwaukeeWI
April 15, 2010Danger on Tiki Island Northampton MAOne public show at the Calvin Theater in Northampton, MA with Brides of Blood billed as Danger on Tiki Island, Dave (Gruber) Allen performed as the warm-up act.
April 16, 2010War of the Insects Princeton NJ One sold-out public shows at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ, with Genocide billed as War of the Insects.
April 17, 2010Danger on Tiki Island Manhattan, New York City NY One sold out public show at the Nokia Theater in Manhattan, NY, with Brides of Blood billed as Danger on Tiki Island, with Dave (Gruber).
August 3, 2010War of the Insects San Francisco CA One public show at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, CA. Warmup material by Mary Jo Pehl & Dave Gruber, Frank Conniff, and Trace Beaulieu & J. Elvis Weinstein.
October 15, 2010War of the InsectsWashingtonDC Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University
October 29, 2010 Rattlers Boston MAOne public show at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA, where they premiered their treatment of the movie Rattlers.
November 13, 2010 Rattlers St. Charles MO One public show at the Family Arena in St. Charles, MO.
January 29, 2011The Alien Factor Concord NHTwo public shows at the Chubb Theatre in Concord, NH, where patrons could buy tickets for either an early (7:00PM) show or a late (9:30PM) show. There was a discounted "double feature" price for those wanting to see both shows. The early show was the movie The Alien Factor and the late show was the movie Genocide billed as War of the Insects. J. Elvis Weinstein, Frank Conniff, Trace Beaulieu and Mary Jo Pehl, in that order, all performed warmup material.
January 29, 2011War of the InsectsConcordNH
February 19, 2011RattlersMilwaukeeWIOne public show at the Pabst Theater
March 30, 2011Blood of the Vampires Newark NJOne public show at the Victoria Theatre.
March 31, 2011The Doomsday MachineNewarkNJTwo public shows at the Victoria Theatre.
March 31, 2011The Astral FactorNewarkNJ
April 19, 2011The Alien FactorPrincetonNJOne public show at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ with The Alien Factor and warmup material from the cast, including a live performance of the Mystery Science Theater 3000 theme song.
May 6, 2011Samson and the Seven Miracles of the WorldSan FranciscoCATwo public shows at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, CA. The early show was Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World; the late show was Rattlers. Warmup material by Mary Jo Pehl & Dave Gruber, Frank Conniff, and Trace Beaulieu & J. Elvis Weinstein, finishing up with a performance of the MST theme song by Hodgson and Weinstein.
May 6, 2011RattlersSan FranciscoCA
October 27, 2011RattlersWashingtonDCLisner Auditorium, George Washington University
November 3, 2011RattlersRenoNVNightingale Concert Hall, University of Nevada, Reno. Warmup material by Mary Jo Pehl, Frank Conniff, Trace Beaulieu, J. Elvis Weinstein and Joel Hodgson, finishing up with a performance of the MST theme song by Weinstein. A meet and greet followed the performance.
January 20, 2012RattlersYorkPAOne public show at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Theater in York, PA. Warmup material by Mary Jo Pehl, Dave Gruber, Frank Conniff, Trace Beaulieu, J. Elvis Weinstein and Joel Hodgson, finishing up with a performance of the MST theme song by Weinstein. A Meet & Greet followed the performance.
July 5, 2012RattlersAnn ArborMI
July 5, 2012 The Doll Squad Ann ArborMI100th Cinematic Titanic performance and world premiere of The Doll Squad.
August 19, 2012The Doll Squad Beverly Hills CA Part of the Everything Is Festival at the Saban Theatre.
November 17, 2012The Doll Squad St. Charles MO Public show at the Family Arena in St. Charles, MO. The Doll Squad was the film shown, and Dave (Gruber) Allen performed as the warm-up act.
May 31, 2013The Astral FactorArlingtonVA7:30 PM show at the Arlington Drafthouse
May 31, 2013The Wasp WomanArlingtonVA10:00 PM show at the Arlington Drafthouse
June 1, 2013The Doll SquadArlingtonVA7:30 PM show at the Arlington Drafthouse
June 1, 2013Danger on Tiki IslandArlingtonVA10:00 PM show at the Arlington Drafthouse
October 19, 2013The Doll SquadSan FranciscoCATwo public shows at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, CA. The early show was The Doll Squad; the late show was The Astral Factor. Joel Hodgson, Mary Jo Pehl, Dave (Gruber) Allen, Frank Conniff, and Trace Beaulieu. J. Elvis Weinstein was not present as he was suffering from cancer and had a kidney removed not long after. Dave (Gruber) Allen took over Weinstein's riffs during both performances.
October 19, 2013The Astral FactorSan FranciscoCAWarm-up material by Joel Hodgson, Mary Jo Pehl, Dave (Gruber) Allen, Frank Conniff, and Trace Beaulieu. Warm-up also included a showing of the short film The Frank, starring many Dave (Gruber) Allen and former Mystery Science Theater 3000 cast members including Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Mary Jo Pehl, Bill Corbett, and Beth "Beez" McKeever. J. Elvis Weinstein was not present as he was suffering from cancer and had a kidney removed not long after. Dave (Gruber) Allen took over Weinstein's riffs during both performances.
November 1, 2013The Wasp WomanConcordNHCapital Center For The Arts (7pm show)
November 1, 2013The Doll SquadConcordNHCapital Center For The Arts (9:30pm show)
November 2, 2013The Astral FactorNorthamptonMACalvin Theater (8pm show)
December 30, 2013The Wasp Woman and The Doll SquadGlensidePAKeswick Theatre (farewell performance)

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