----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Fri Apr 15, 2016 6:11 pm RoboDoc - New Robo Documentary ----------------------------------- Seems we´ll be getting a brand new RoboCop Documentary. RoboDoc will be a feature length documentary from the makers of 'Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II' and 'You're so cool, Brewster! The Story of Fight Night'. Supported by a massive amount of RoboCop cast and crew, this documentary sets out to give the definitive view on the films 30 year legacy as well as the impact it has had on fans and the genre itself. Check their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RoboDoc2017/ Sounds interesting! * Post edited for News forum ----------------------------------- Edd 209 Sat Apr 16, 2016 4:44 am ----------------------------------- Wow nice find. Looks like they've got loads of interviews lined up! We will have to get these people behind it to come on here to promote it... Ah wait a minute that never happens... Though I can't see much of a call for this product a part from to a small hardcore fan base... ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:07 am ----------------------------------- Very cool! As far as I know the only documentaries produced about Robocop were for DVD's and such, so this will be the first chance to get an outside take on it, as in not designed to sell the movie... not that there is some juicy drama the studio is trying to hide or anything but it will be nice to see a fresh take on it, I just hope that this documentary is about more than just the making of the first film, because that is what all the sort of documentaries about Robocop that we have seen so far would be all about... as you guys know I would be just as interested if not way more interested to see a documentary about Robocop comics than Robocop movies, for example. Either way though it is great to see the love for Robo and I'm sure the documentary will be great no matter what because they couldn't have a better subject to work with... I could b biased about that last bit but probably not. ----------------------------------- RoboFan_93 Sat Apr 16, 2016 5:56 pm ----------------------------------- Ah, this can't come out soon enough! I love me some documentaries and I find Robo being a topic there isn't too much on (unless it's from the Archive). Looking forward to it! Love the poster they made - really reminds me of how I actually saw RoboCop when I was 3... only the picture quality wasn't nearly as good :D ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun Apr 17, 2016 1:04 pm ----------------------------------- I just hope that this documentary is about more than just the making of the first film It seems they´ll cover the sequels and, as they said "the legacy". ----------------------------------- Rick Sun Apr 17, 2016 5:02 pm ----------------------------------- This looks good. Can't wait to see it. :) ----------------------------------- NukeLord Thu May 05, 2016 12:43 am ----------------------------------- Not very hyped for this. We've already seen and heard everything there is to know about the first movie. I messaged the creator, asking if they were going to look into the sequels as there is little to no information on them - he said they were aiming to do so. ----------------------------------- POCOBOR Thu May 05, 2016 2:04 am ----------------------------------- Not very hyped for this. We've already seen and heard everything there is to know about the first movie. I messaged the creator, asking if they were going to look into the sequels as there is little to no information on them - he said they were aiming to do so. You're right. We know almost everything there is to tell about the movie and production and whatnot and you'd think those involved would get bored with telling the same stories over and over. But, personally, I can't get enough. And there are still new things I'm learning and seeing even presently. After years of really wanting to know, I found out today where they filmed the drug factory scene and that it's still standing; although now it's a concert venue. I'm still finding new metaphors within the story and junk like that too. I'm with you. I do hope they focus on the sequels and other aspects of the franchise more than those who've done retrospectives in the past. And from what I can tell from their other docs it seems they delve pretty deep into their subject matter. I think at least one of them went well over three hours. I want to see interviews with Dekker, Burke, Frank Miller, Walon Green, Noonan, ROB BOTTIN!!! My God, they have SD Nemeth booked!! Most of all I think their hearts are really in this and that makes me excited. The artist rendering for their header photo showing a different perspective of the classic Robo poster image is inspired. And the other one, with the seven year old watching the movie (probably past his bedtime) with the Robo action figures around....I got a little misty. To quote RoboHell, "That's all of us." ----------------------------------- Rick Tue May 10, 2016 8:45 am ----------------------------------- Nancy Allen now confirmed for this as well. I donated yesterday to it and hope they get their target and the project can go ahead. They also confirmed they will be covering the sequels for this documentary too, so this might be the best we get to any sort of Robo 2/3 special features. ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Mon May 23, 2016 10:25 pm ----------------------------------- They've recently added Dekker and Paul McCrane (who I think has never talked about Robo), among many other awesome folks so I think we'll definitely get if not new info, then at least good unheard stories and such. And seeing Dekker, Mark Irwin and a couple other names tells me they will put some attention to the other films, which indeed is awesome and probably the closest we'll get to special features for the other films this side of those old Cinefantasique articles. All-told, this seems pretty kickass to me. I just kicked it a few bucks myself. It's almost totally funded already so I look forward to seeing this bad boy. (Also looking forward to that bitchin' poster they got, that is a real beautiful work there.) ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue May 24, 2016 3:10 pm ----------------------------------- I still have to contribute (man, bucks are flying this month), but I agree, it´s nice to see people from the sequels there, as well as new "old" faces (McCrane talking about the flick) and some technical workers. I think it´ll be interesting enough for us. ----------------------------------- Maxlee Thu Jun 09, 2016 6:37 pm ----------------------------------- Hmmm, this might turn out more interesting for us than originally thought. Does Archive have any part in this? Maybe he can show up for camera as internet fan community manager or what have you ;) ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Thu Jun 09, 2016 6:51 pm ----------------------------------- Hmmm, this might turn out more interesting for us than originally thought. Indeed, they now are at a stretch goal and yesterday we got Angie Bolling and Belinda Bauer on-board. Like I said, if nothing else we oughta get some great reminiscence of experiences from people we're rarely if ever heard talking about Robo. :) 4-odd more hours to go - We'll be guaranteed of at least one new piece of Robo awesomeness next year! Does Archive have any part in this? Maybe he can show up for camera as internet fan community manager or what have you ;) I believe there is a degree of Archive involvement but I feel Archive himself won't make an appearance and will remain as ever an elusive shadowy bastard. :b ----------------------------------- RoboDemise Fri Jun 10, 2016 5:14 am ----------------------------------- That Archive. He's a slippery one. Like the ever elusive Catzo! ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Fri Jun 10, 2016 9:07 pm ----------------------------------- I just hope that this documentary is about more than just the making of the first film It seems they´ll cover the sequels and, as they said "the legacy". Cool, but is it going to be 15-20 thrown in at the end? Sort of like the book recently, which is a book about the first movie with a few bonus pages about the 'legacy'. To me it is not the 'legacy'. To me Robocop 2 is as much a movie as Robocop. To me it is much more interesting to learn the history of how the comic license changed hands over the past 25 years than learn, yet again, Verhoeven's cinematic history and how Weller trained with a famous mime. That should be in there too, but the Marvel comics series isn't just a footnote in the 'legacy' to me, it is another essential part of the franchise. I have been watching a lot of Star Trek recently, and that would be like seeing an advertisement for a documentary about Star Trek as a whole, then it spends an hour and a half talking about the original series and then all the other shows, comics, and movies were squeezed into the last hour. That would be a disservice to the franchise. If you want to do a documentary about the first movie, do that. But if you claim to cover the entire franchise and shoehorn all the comics, sequels, and shows into one section about the 'legacy' then I would find that to be downright disrespectful. I'm not saying this documentary is going that route, but if it does I will consider it a disrespect to this community. If you want to make a documentary for the masses who have only vaguely heard about Robocop that is fine, but if they are making something that appeals to the hardcore fans as they claimed they had better give the sequels, shows, and comics the attention they deserve. Basically, if they spend more time talking about the first movie than all the comics put together they have missed the point. ----------------------------------- chaos one Fri Jun 10, 2016 9:40 pm ----------------------------------- I agree with pimp here, there's always a disservice done to 2 and 3 and the great marvel comics which saddens me. There's a lot to talk about the sequels. ----------------------------------- POCOBOR Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:55 am ----------------------------------- Yeah I'm kinda in the same boat. As much as I love any and as much info as I can get my hands on from the first movie, it's been done to death. Don't get me wrong, I'll very happily revel in all the same stories from all the same people about R1 not to mention the new perspectives from some of the more background cast and crew. I can't wait to see if they have some footage or stills or anecdotes from R1 I haven't seen yet. I still can't believe they got S.D Nemeth!! I very much welcome all the '87 stuff they can cram in there. But the rest of the property desperately needs exploring. The series, all the comic stuff, the sequels, the cartoons, the amazing figures/statues through the years, the chicken commercials, the noodle commercials, Robo VS Pee-Wee VS ED-209. I have a sneaking feeling, like pimp said, it'll be more or less an afterthought but they got Ed Naha and some people who worked exclusively on R2 so there's a little hope I guess for some post 1987 stuff. Now they just need Burke and Dekker and Miller and Lee Sullivan and Nikko and Eden and people like that. We shall see ----------------------------------- RoboHell Sat Jun 11, 2016 2:36 am ----------------------------------- Have to jump on board and agree with pimp and the rest of y'all. Growing up there was a time I loved R2 more than the 1st, I actually saw that in the theaters several times. I've been wanting some sort of book or documentary digging deep into that film and we just haven't hadn't yet, we keep getting little bits like pimp said. Im happy that Robo is getting love and is still relevant in some eyes, but I would love to see someone take a crack at R2 like they are doing for this doc. When I become independently wealthy, I'll get y'all together and we can make it. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:36 pm ----------------------------------- Well, at least they´re trying. And have good people you never hear on a Robointerview talking here for the first time. Don´t know how they´ll deal with the sequels, but Dekker is there, Tom Noonan, Galen Gorg, Mark Irwin... I think it´ll be the closest to the sequel´s "featurettes" we will get. In more than 20 years we didn´t get an official making of of the rest of the parts from the franchise, so it´s good to see and hear people from 2 & 3 talking about it. Also, Neumeier is on board as part of the team, so who knows. I happily contributed to it, to get it on Blu Ray. Now it´s time to wait for it. ----------------------------------- Archive Sat Jun 11, 2016 3:07 pm ----------------------------------- Hmmm, this might turn out more interesting for us than originally thought. Does Archive have any part in this? Maybe he can show up for camera as internet fan community manager or what have you ;) I've been helping them out behind the scenes in some minor fashion, but I'm not gonna do an on camera appearance for various reasons. The website itself will probably get some kind of mention and the name appears on the poster etc. It's a not a contest but there are definitely bigger RoboCop fans than me, with more robo stuff, and some of those people will appear in the doc to represent us. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sat Jun 11, 2016 3:26 pm ----------------------------------- I've been helping them out behind the scenes in some minor fashion Funny, as I asked them something and told them if they knew this website :b ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Sun Jun 12, 2016 2:39 am ----------------------------------- Well, at least they´re trying. And have good people you never hear on a Robointerview talking here for the first time. Don´t know how they´ll deal with the sequels, but Dekker is there, Tom Noonan, Galen Gorg, Mark Irwin... I think it´ll be the closest to the sequel´s "featurettes" we will get. In more than 20 years we didn´t get an official making of of the rest of the parts from the franchise, so it´s good to see and hear people from 2 & 3 talking about it. Also, Neumeier is on board as part of the team, so who knows. I happily contributed to it, to get it on Blu Ray. Now it´s time to wait for it. I share the others' skepticism about the other films and parts of the franchise getting overlooked as well, but I'm with this. I'll admit a fair bit of focus will be on the original, as is expected, but even then I don't think those other parts will really be overloooked. At the very least, I truly don't think they'll be nearly as overlooked or shoved aside as they have been in the past. I like this, I feel they are making a valiant and real effort at as much as they can. I wouldn't have coughed up dough for it otherwise. I look forward to what they bring us next year. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun Jun 12, 2016 12:37 pm ----------------------------------- I asked them if they´re going to talk about the TV Series as well. They replied: "Gathering people from the sequels and tv series now. So yes we will be covering those I hope the fans are happy about that. " So, while it´s not sure how many screen time the sequels and TV shows will have, they´re working on getting people from the rest of the series. Which is not bad. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:35 am ----------------------------------- It's good to hear they are getting people from the sequels and Series. One person they should consider contacting is Lee Sullivan. I am friends with him on facebook and he is pretty active so I'm sure something could be arranged, if they want to go in depths on the Marvel comics. That's still a big if, however. ----------------------------------- Rick Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:04 am ----------------------------------- I have messaged them on Facebook to ask about the sequels and spin-offs and if everything will be getting a decent amount of screen time or if it is a mostly "RoboCop 1" documentary. I await their reply. If they went to the trouble of getting Tom Noonan, Galen Gorg, Belinda Bauer, Angie Bolling, Thomas Irvine, Mark Irwin for RoboCop 2 and Fred Dekker (so far) for 3, then hopefully they do more than just have all the other movies and sequels crammed in at the end. Fingers crossed. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:38 pm ----------------------------------- Personally I am not satisfied with just covering the sequels too. The movies are not my favorite part of the Robocop "legacy". The comics are. The most expensive Robocop item I own is the Robocop vs. Terminator gallery edition. I don't expect anyone to agree with me, but just from where I am sitting the movies are only a small part of the franchise. ----------------------------------- RoboFan_93 Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:22 pm ----------------------------------- Personally I am not satisfied with just covering the sequels too. The movies are not my favorite part of the Robocop "legacy". The comics are. The most expensive Robocop item I own is the Robocop vs. Terminator gallery edition. I don't expect anyone to agree with me, but just from where I am sitting the movies are only a small part of the franchise. I actually agree and that's why I felt the "Definitive History" book was lacking. Not only were those sections pathetically short and not really informative, they also had some mistakes in there. I'd love it if they got more people involved in this, people from beyond the movies, but it's unlikely to happen, unfortunately. ----------------------------------- Mephisto Wed Jun 15, 2016 6:27 pm ----------------------------------- but I'm not gonna do an on camera appearance for various reasons Dammit Archive, you should. You've kept the legacy of RoboCop alive on the net for years. Take a bow, you've earned it. ----------------------------------- RoboHell Wed Jun 15, 2016 6:35 pm ----------------------------------- Meph sighting!!! ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Wed Jun 15, 2016 6:47 pm ----------------------------------- Personally I am not satisfied with just covering the sequels too. The movies are not my favorite part of the Robocop "legacy". The comics are. The most expensive Robocop item I own is the Robocop vs. Terminator gallery edition. I don't expect anyone to agree with me, but just from where I am sitting the movies are only a small part of the franchise. Well I can't ever say the Robo films are a 'small' part of the whole deal - This started with the film(s); without it/them there would be no comics. That said, I understand to a degree, and agree in that I too would like to see something more in-depth in that regard as well. Of course, I want in-depth looks at all of it, myself. But yes the comics are important and worth exploring. However like 93 said, I too feel they, along with other pieces of the 'legacy' or 'franchise', may never be looked at too hard. Again though, I have hope this project will give us something more than we've gotten before, which will be much more than we'd have gotten otherwise. but I'm not gonna do an on camera appearance for various reasons Dammit Archive, you should. You've kept the legacy of RoboCop alive on the net for years. Take a bow, you've earned it. Speaking of cameo appearances! I agree, BTW. You're not far from 20 years coming on being the spot for Robo on the interwebs, J-man, quite something there, I'd say. Of course it's up to you and we love ya anyway but I think that has earned a place for you to make people see your hamburger-stealing mug. ;) ----------------------------------- Archive Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:07 pm ----------------------------------- I'm not really comfortable being on screen plus my country location makes things a bit more complicated. Sure, I could probably send in a video clip, but the whole thing would just feel really awkward. I have no "celebrity" ambitions what so ever. :) Other super-fans will no-doubt make a better job in the fan section with showing their massive collections etc. ----------------------------------- Ex-Machino Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:34 pm ----------------------------------- Is there a release date for this documentary? or is it out yet? looking forward to it... ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:37 pm ----------------------------------- I have no "celebrity" ambitions what so ever. :) It's a little bit too late for that. I mean, you are a tentpole of the Robocop community, after all. Every Robo fan worth their salt knows to pay respect to the top dog, Archive. Pictures of you sell for thousands on the deepweb. And if you thought Robocop Rule 34 was raunchy, wait till you see Archive Rule 34... ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun Jun 26, 2016 12:33 pm ----------------------------------- Is there a release date for this documentary? or is it out yet? looking forward to it... It´ll be available in 2017. I think it´ll be in April. Robert Burke is there as well, so they´re still adding people from the sequels, and I think there are many more to come. ----------------------------------- Ex-Machino Sun Jun 26, 2016 3:38 pm ----------------------------------- Is there a release date for this documentary? or is it out yet? looking forward to it... It´ll be available in 2017. I think it´ll be in April. Robert Burke is there as well, so they´re still adding people from the sequels, and I think there are many more to come. Great news, glad I joined this forum!! PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:37 pm Post subject: Archive : I have no "celebrity" ambitions what so ever. Smile It's a little bit too late for that. I mean, you are a tentpole of the Robocop community, after all. Every Robo fan worth their salt knows to pay respect to the top dog, Archive. Pictures of you sell for thousands on the deepweb. And if you thought Robocop Rule 34 was raunchy, wait till you see Archive Rule 34... So Archive the admin, has his own rule 34 as well!! I guess I am not the only pervert here!! :lol: :lol: ----------------------------------- RoboWags Fri Jul 01, 2016 4:24 am ----------------------------------- Looks pretty good! There were a lot of interviews on the DVDs so I hope this doesn't just rehash the same old questions we hear answered over and over again. ----------------------------------- RoboFan_93 Fri Jul 01, 2016 5:48 am ----------------------------------- Glad to see more people from the sequels getting involved. They announced John Castle the other day too. ----------------------------------- Rick Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:23 am ----------------------------------- I'm really glad to see they have managed to get Burke and Castle. Even though R3 is a crappy film, I still have a soft spot for it and would be great to see the actors who were in it speak candidly of their experiences. Its also a shame that some of the key cast like Daniel O'Herlihy and Robert Do'Qui have passed on. Would have been great to hear from them about what they thought of the franchise. ----------------------------------- RoboWags Fri Jul 01, 2016 2:24 pm ----------------------------------- Its also a shame that some of the key cast like Daniel O'Herlihy and Robert Do'Qui have passed on. Would have been great to hear from them about what they thought of the franchise. And Stephen Lee (Officer Duffy - Robo 2) ----------------------------------- Archive Fri Jul 01, 2016 3:24 pm ----------------------------------- They really managed to collect an amazing amount of well known and lesser known Robo cast and crew. For anything with Robo1 I absolutely assume we will get the usual but necessary recycled info. But the prospect of getting new info and some dirt on Robo2 and Robo3 is really exciting. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Sun Jul 03, 2016 12:57 am ----------------------------------- I am now wondering if this Robo documentary will be up to date. It occurs to me that the Robocop film trilogy ended over 20 years ago so just focusing on that part of the franchise doesn't really give a good sense of where Robocop is at today. Obviously Robocop's biggest ventures in the past few years have been in comics and toys/statues. OK, this is just me repeating my same point, but you can't blame me for hoping that the creators of this doc will see one of my messages and realize that the movies are only a small part of the overall Robocop experience, at least to me. ----------------------------------- RoboWags Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:40 pm ----------------------------------- I agree, Pimp. What about the original animated series? The Ultra Police toy line? Even Alpha Commando (for what it's worth...)? ----------------------------------- RoboFan_93 Mon Jul 04, 2016 6:18 am ----------------------------------- Yep, those are all things I'd be real glad if they touched upon, as even the "Definitive History" book just glanced over them in a couple of paragraphs. And frankly, Robo's spin-offs are not nearly as much as other characters', so it shouldn't be too difficult to cover. Get Lee Sulivan and Frank Miller in there, someone from Kenner maybe... ----------------------------------- Rick Mon Jul 04, 2016 9:23 am ----------------------------------- Its also a shame that some of the key cast like Daniel O'Herlihy and Robert Do'Qui have passed on. Would have been great to hear from them about what they thought of the franchise. And Stephen Lee (Officer Duffy - Robo 2)Of course, how could I have forgotten him. I actually used to get him and Stephen Root mixed up and thought the same actor played Duffy and Coontz in R2 and R3. And also Mario Machado, Casey Wong himself who passed on 3 years ago. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Tue Jul 05, 2016 12:46 pm ----------------------------------- Yep, those are all things I'd be real glad if they touched upon, as even the "Definitive History" book just glanced over them in a couple of paragraphs. And frankly, Robo's spin-offs are not nearly as much as other characters', so it shouldn't be too difficult to cover. Get Lee Sulivan and Frank Miller in there, someone from Kenner maybe... Frank Miller is probably a bit pricey, but why not Steven Grant? That dude has written more Robocop comics than anyone, and to my knowledge is the only person to work on Robocop comics for multiple companies. ----------------------------------- RoboFan_93 Tue Jul 05, 2016 8:55 pm ----------------------------------- Yep, those are all things I'd be real glad if they touched upon, as even the "Definitive History" book just glanced over them in a couple of paragraphs. And frankly, Robo's spin-offs are not nearly as much as other characters', so it shouldn't be too difficult to cover. Get Lee Sulivan and Frank Miller in there, someone from Kenner maybe... Frank Miller is probably a bit pricey, but why not Steven Grant? That dude has written more Robocop comics than anyone, and to my knowledge is the only person to work on Robocop comics for multiple companies. I'd be down for that! :) ----------------------------------- Ex-Machino Sun Jul 31, 2016 11:22 pm ----------------------------------- Yep, those are all things I'd be real glad if they touched upon, as even the "Definitive History" book just glanced over them in a couple of paragraphs. And frankly, Robo's spin-offs are not nearly as much as other characters', so it shouldn't be too difficult to cover. Get Lee Sulivan and Frank Miller in there, someone from Kenner maybe... Frank Miller is probably a bit pricey, but why not Steven Grant? That dude has written more Robocop comics than anyone, and to my knowledge is the only person to work on Robocop comics for multiple companies. I'd be down for that! :) What about Simon Furman? he also did a great job on the RoboCop Marvel comics ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Mon Aug 01, 2016 4:25 am ----------------------------------- Yep, those are all things I'd be real glad if they touched upon, as even the "Definitive History" book just glanced over them in a couple of paragraphs. And frankly, Robo's spin-offs are not nearly as much as other characters', so it shouldn't be too difficult to cover. Get Lee Sulivan and Frank Miller in there, someone from Kenner maybe... Frank Miller is probably a bit pricey, but why not Steven Grant? That dude has written more Robocop comics than anyone, and to my knowledge is the only person to work on Robocop comics for multiple companies. I'd be down for that! :) What about Simon Furman? he also did a great job on the RoboCop Marvel comics He would be great too. Aside from maybe Robocop vs. Terminator, he definitely wrote the best Robocop comics. I mentioned Steven Grant because he is the most prolific Robocop writer but there are plenty of great ones to choose from. Alan Grant, who wrote the first run on the Marvel stuff as well as the first two adaption, would be awesome too as he is probably my favorite comic writer of all time and has contributed more to Batman than just about anyone. It doesn't matter who they pick really, as long as they give Robocop comic creators some recognition in this doc! ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Aug 01, 2016 10:26 am ----------------------------------- Alan Grant, who wrote the first run on the Marvel stuff as well as the first two adaption, would be awesome too as he is probably my favorite comic writer of all time and has contributed more to Batman than just about anyone. I doubt he´d say cute things about it :lol: I interviewed him for a magazine I did some years ago, and asked him about his Robo run. He felt sad an angry because the direction of the comic, and he asked to leave the title after 10 issues. ----------------------------------- Josh Thu Aug 11, 2016 1:01 pm ----------------------------------- S.D Nemeth! On the documentary! Just let that name sink in for a moment. ----------------------------------- Archive Sun Aug 21, 2016 4:17 pm ----------------------------------- Apparently the Robodoc team has approached/spoken to Weller on numerous occasions. He unfortunately does not wish to participate in anything Robo related at this time. Such a pity if he won't be part of this. They will basically have everyone BUT the main RoboCop. ----------------------------------- RoboHell Sun Aug 21, 2016 11:14 pm ----------------------------------- Wow....what a waste. Pretty sure they would bend over backwards to his schedule just to get an hour with him. This might be last time he gets asked to do something like this, wish he would change his mind. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Aug 22, 2016 4:54 pm ----------------------------------- Apparently the Robodoc team has approached/spoken to Weller on numerous occasions. He unfortunately does not wish to participate in anything Robo related at this time. It´s kinda ironic, as he looks he was in peace with the character, as you´d see him saying how great the first film it was, and seeing him on some events or screenings. Too bad he couldn´t sit for a moment. Anyway, the RoboDoc it´s looking good. And all the people they got were in the so called "Phase 1"... ----------------------------------- Rick Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:04 am ----------------------------------- I wonder if they will end up using clips from other interviews Weller has done so that he at least appears in the documentary or if they are just gonna let it go and flash up a "Peter Weller declined to be a part of this documentary" card at some point when he gets mentioned by other cast members. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Fri Aug 26, 2016 4:48 am ----------------------------------- I respect Weller's choice. That said, I also respect the filmmakers right to explore the history of Weller's relationship with the character. I think it would be fascinating for them to comment on not just his departure from the series after Robocop 2 but also the mixed emotions he displayed in time since then. ----------------------------------- Sean_001 Thu Sep 29, 2016 3:49 pm ----------------------------------- Hmmm, I honestly couldn't tell you my true feelings about Weller staying out of this, but I can respect it as well. Here's why. -He's a professor of Roman History at Syracuse. -He's a recent father, So there's that. It takes energy. -I'm sure his schedule is full. -I'm sure he feels he's said all he can remember or cares to talk about. While I'm happy that this project is going on, I agree with all formerly listed aspects of this documentary. I'm excited to see them cover the cartoons and comics. At least in part. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:24 pm ----------------------------------- As for Peter Weller and how he´ll appear in the doc: UPDATE: As you know we've recently completed John Castle's interview. This will be followed by a further 8 USA interviews in mid-October, making the grand total 72 interviews for RoboDoc. At this stage Dr. Peter Weller has declined all invitations to participate in the documentary and we must respect his wishes. We do however, have a wealth of archive interviews. All KS T-shirts will ship by November - apologies for the delay we had some slight issues with orders , this has now been rectified. Cant wait to show you what goodies we have for all you fellow RoboGeeks. This just appear on Facebook. ----------------------------------- Archive Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:15 pm ----------------------------------- I'm thinking Weller is our version of Bill Murray. Weller is hot and cold with Robo depending on time and mood. Not having Weller in Robodoc is a huge loss, but at least he will be there in spirit via the old interview footage. ----------------------------------- POCOBOR Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:06 pm ----------------------------------- I had a dream the other night that I was watching RoboDoc and the footage I saw was Weller giving an interview on the set of R2 sorta like the one he did for Entertainment Tonight for R1. He was wearing the 3rd act makeup but no armor. It was weird. You know how pasty he looks in BTS photos in that makeup. It bordered on nightmarish. :shock: ----------------------------------- HOB888 Sat Nov 26, 2016 6:07 pm ----------------------------------- UPDATE: ROBODOC PHASE 2/3 NOW COMPLETE: 1. BRUCE LOCKE: Otomo (ROBOCOP 3) 2. DEL ZAMORA: Kaplan (ROBOCOP) 3. RANDALL TAYLOR: Starkweather (ROBOCOP 3) 4. PAUL LYNCH: Director (ROBOCOP TV SERIES) 5. ALEC CHORCHES: RoboTeam (ROBOCOP 3) 6. FELTON PERRY: Johnson (ROBOCOP 1-3) 7. FRED DEKKER: Director (ROBPCOP 3) 8. GALYN GORG: Angie (ROBOCOP 2 9. JOHN CASTLE: McDaggett (ROBOCOP 3) 10. REMY RYAN: Niko (ROBOCOP 3) 11. JOAN PIRCKLE SMITH: Barbara (ROBOCOP) 12. KURTWOOD SMITH: Boddiker (ROBOCOP) 13. J. MILES DALE: Producer (ROBOCOP TV SERIES) 14. TOM NOONAN: Cain (ROBOCOP 2) We still have a final PHASE 4 that will include about 4 interviews. Despite everyone's best efforts and with over 70 interviews now completed Dr. Peter Weller has still declined to participate in RoboDoc. Again we must respect his wishes and believe that there are no further opportunities to entice him. Many thanks RoboDoc Team ----------------------------------- RoboWags Sat Nov 26, 2016 7:57 pm ----------------------------------- Maybe I missed it somewhere but I didn't see the animated series represented anywhere in this??? ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Sat Nov 26, 2016 10:43 pm ----------------------------------- Maybe I missed it somewhere but I didn't see the animated series represented anywhere in this??? Hmm. It might not be.. :? Or maybe it is but is just rather subdued/low-level - perhaps they'll have a piece on it but no interviews with folks or anything. Bah. 10. REMY RYAN: Niko (ROBOCOP 3) 11. JOAN PIRCKLE SMITH: Barbara (ROBOCOP) 12. KURTWOOD SMITH: Boddiker (ROBOCOP) Is it just me or was it really interesting/neat/semi-weird to see these three in a photo together? :) ----------------------------------- POCOBOR Sat Nov 26, 2016 11:57 pm ----------------------------------- Maybe I missed it somewhere but I didn't see the animated series represented anywhere in this??? Hmm. It might not be.. :? Or maybe it is but is just rather subdued/low-level - perhaps they'll have a piece on it but no interviews with folks or anything. Bah. 10. REMY RYAN: Niko (ROBOCOP 3) 11. JOAN PIRCKLE SMITH: Barbara (ROBOCOP) 12. KURTWOOD SMITH: Boddiker (ROBOCOP) Is it just me or was it really interesting/neat/semi-weird to see these three in a photo together? :) It only stands to reason that Barbara did have some free time to 'fit Clarence in' and Nikko was the result. Think about it, how else would she know how to hack into an Enforcement Droid or know where to find the tracking beacon on a Crime Prevention Unit? Her mom, who was obviously corrupted by Boddicker, was no doubt in a position to obtain such information. A fitting little family reunion pic if you ask me. 😉 ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Sun Nov 27, 2016 5:06 am ----------------------------------- Maybe I missed it somewhere but I didn't see the animated series represented anywhere in this??? I would love to see some coverage but it is pretty unlikely. The cartoons are the bastard child of many franchises, Robo being no exception. I would love to see interviews with some of the creators or producers. It would be great to hear about how they came up with the concept of turning a violent R rated series into a cartoon for kids. Neither series lasted more than one season and I'd be interested to hear if they had anything else planned for future seasons. Also, I loved the toys for Alpha Commando as a kid, and since the toys seemed to be the main point of Alpha Commando It would be great to hear more about how they came to fruition. Unlikely, but I can hope. ----------------------------------- RoboWags Mon Nov 28, 2016 7:10 am ----------------------------------- I contacted them and they said they won't be going in depth on the cartoons... So it's "The most in-depth RoboCop documentary ever (but not about the cartoons)". Maybe a documentary about the Robo cartoons/toy lines is in order... ;) ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Nov 28, 2016 10:53 am ----------------------------------- I contacted them and they said they won't be going in depth on the cartoons... So it's "The most in-depth RoboCop documentary ever (but not about the cartoons)". Maybe a documentary about the Robo cartoons/toy lines is in order... ;) While I´m one of the fews that I don´t want to kill the whole cast and crew of PD, I think they didn´t cover the miniseries either, right?. Which is bad, as I´d like to know facts from every RoboIncarnation. I understand how people don´t like the 4 films, but covering the whole RoboCop story should include these as well. And the cartoons, yep. Maybe they´ll mention the cartoons at some point and include some images, but no interviews about these productions. Who knows. ----------------------------------- Archive Mon Nov 28, 2016 12:32 pm ----------------------------------- This started as a RoboCop1 documentary and then grew to include Robo2 and 3 and then even the series which is pretty amazing. Adding interviews and stuff about the comics and animated shows etc would be neat, but I think this doc is already packed full as it is. I have no idea how they will be able to edit this down into a reasonable length without cutting too much good content. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Nov 28, 2016 12:39 pm ----------------------------------- I have no idea how they will be able to edit this down into a reasonable length without cutting too much good content. I feel sorry for the editor :b On Facebook someone asked them about the lenght of the Doc, but there isn´t a running time of the documentary for the moment. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Tue Nov 29, 2016 12:51 am ----------------------------------- Maybe a documentary about the Robo cartoons/toy lines is in order... ;) And the comics while you're at it. Easy enough to hire a cameraman. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:00 am ----------------------------------- I contacted them and they said they won't be going in depth on the cartoons... So it's "The most in-depth RoboCop documentary ever (but not about the cartoons)". Maybe a documentary about the Robo cartoons/toy lines is in order... ;) While I´m one of the fews that I don´t want to kill the whole cast and crew of PD, I think they didn´t cover the miniseries either, right?. Which is bad, as I´d like to know facts from every RoboIncarnation. I understand how people don´t like the 4 films, but covering the whole RoboCop story should include these as well. I don't think they'd be able to hide their disdain for how pitiful it turned out. They'd need to subject Joseph Grant to hefty criticism to gain an understanding of why. They were looking for a Canadian cameraman, so there's a chance someone from it is in the "final Phase 4". The only person from PD I'd be interested in is Maurice Dean Wint. He played a good part and could offer a comparison between filming on the series (in one of the best eps, 'OFFICER MISSING') and the later one. But is there really much demand for it? Why waste hours shooting and editing content for an incarnation that is universally loathed by the fans? I appreciate a minority liked it, but perhaps they could pool their resources together and do an online piece on it. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue Nov 29, 2016 2:18 pm ----------------------------------- But is there really much demand for it? Why waste hours shooting and editing content for an incarnation that is universally loathed by the fans? I appreciate a minority liked it, but perhaps they could pool their resources together and do an online piece on it. While I understand the hate, it´s still RoboCop. If you´re planning to do a "classic Robo" retrospective, that was the final TV show of the character. Same if you talk about Robo-videogames: you can talk about the fun and good looking arcade games, but there´s still the shitty, hard to move RoboCop 3 for SNES or Mega Drive :b ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Wed Nov 30, 2016 1:32 am ----------------------------------- This started as a RoboCop1 documentary and then grew to include Robo2 and 3 and then even the series which is pretty amazing. Adding interviews and stuff about the comics and animated shows etc would be neat, but I think this doc is already packed full as it is. I have no idea how they will be able to edit this down into a reasonable length without cutting too much good content. There is a 4 hour long documentary about Tom Petty on Netflix. If someone took the time to make that and there are people willing to sit through it, then getting the comics and shows into a Robocop documentary should be no problem. This is the digital age, after all. Who said all movies have to be the same length? Shit, with the success of the 3 hour extended edition of Batman vs Superman its clear there is a market for longer films. Especially since no one is gonna be watching it in the theater it can be as long as they want. Who here wouldn't sit through 4 hours of Robocop documentary? Especially if that meant coverage of some of the more obscure aspects of our fandom? I imagine its gonna take at least an hour to slog though the whole 'Weller trained with a mime which helped him give a great performance' or 'Verhoeven seemed like an angry madman but it was all passion to make Robocop the best film it could be' and all those other points we've heard a million times. Imagine we could just skip past that and dig into some info we have never heard before? Sure, that is impossible because they are making a documentary for casual fans as much as us, but I can hope, right? Is it so wrong to hope they cover my favorite aspect of the Robocop franchise, comics? Sure, Robocop has appeared in 4 films which is a lot of ground to cover, but if you are counting the number of stories he has appeared in the movies are just a tiny part of the overall tapestry. There are way more comics than movies, therefore the comics should be covered. Shit, at this point I would much, much rather have a documentary solely about the Robocop comics than anything going over the first film. Is the first film the most important? Yes, but between the documentaries that are on the DVD as well as various other interviews and footage we've come across over the years is there really anything new to say? In my opinion the first movie should be just a fraction of the documentary, the familiar starting point which launches into a more in depth exploration of the whole franchise. And if it takes 4 hours to do it right, that's fine with me. 6 hours? Sure, why not? They could even split it up into episodes if they are worried about the run time. They each film could have an hour long episode devoted to it, with the comics getting an episode and the shows getting one etc. That is not an unreasonable proportion to ask for. I am not demanding that the comics be the central focus, I just don't want them ignored. Because then that is not really a comprehensive Robodoc, now is it? ----------------------------------- Edd 209 Wed Nov 30, 2016 1:55 am ----------------------------------- They each film could have an hour long episode devoted to it, with the comics getting an episode and the shows getting one etc? This ----------------------------------- RoboWags Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:23 am ----------------------------------- Sounds like a new Archive project to me... ----------------------------------- KidGoesWild Thu Dec 01, 2016 3:57 am ----------------------------------- UPDATE: ROBODOC PHASE 2/3 NOW COMPLETE: 1. BRUCE LOCKE: Otomo (ROBOCOP 3) 2. DEL ZAMORA: Kaplan (ROBOCOP) 3. RANDALL TAYLOR: Starkweather (ROBOCOP 3) 4. PAUL LYNCH: Director (ROBOCOP TV SERIES) 5. ALEC CHORCHES: RoboTeam (ROBOCOP 3) 6. FELTON PERRY: Johnson (ROBOCOP 1-3) 7. FRED DEKKER: Director (ROBPCOP 3) 8. GALYN GORG: Angie (ROBOCOP 2 9. JOHN CASTLE: McDaggett (ROBOCOP 3) 10. REMY RYAN: Niko (ROBOCOP 3) 11. JOAN PIRCKLE SMITH: Barbara (ROBOCOP) 12. KURTWOOD SMITH: Boddiker (ROBOCOP) 13. J. MILES DALE: Producer (ROBOCOP TV SERIES) 14. TOM NOONAN: Cain (ROBOCOP 2) We still have a final PHASE 4 that will include about 4 interviews. Despite everyone's best efforts and with over 70 interviews now completed Dr. Peter Weller has still declined to participate in RoboDoc. Again we must respect his wishes and believe that there are no further opportunities to entice him. Many thanks RoboDoc Team This is just...wow...what a list...what a documentary, its almost a torture we have to wait so long _____________________________ http://robocopmovies.blogspot.com/ ----------------------------------- Judge Black Sun Dec 11, 2016 2:37 pm ----------------------------------- Shit, at this point I would much, much rather have a documentary solely about the Robocop comics than anything going over the first film. Maybe you should make that doc then if you feel passionate about it? The film-makers clearly want to focus on the first film from the perspective of 30 years after it was made. That's the difference between it and the original making of docs - "A fully independent retrospective into the making of 'RoboCop' and its cultural impact over the last 30 years. Supported by dozens of the original cast and crew 'RoboDoc' is made by fans of the movie for fans of the movie." The longer you make a doc, the costlier it is and the lesser size of an audience will watch it. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Sun Dec 11, 2016 11:39 pm ----------------------------------- Maybe you should make that doc then if you feel passionate about it? Well, I could write a good treatment for it since writing is what I go to school for. I'm no documentarian though, nor do I own a camera. I don't have the time or resources to do it justice, but since there is a team of people out there who have both the time and the resources to do such a thing, and are making a documentary about Robocop right now, I'm just hoping they could touch on the topic, and maybe use some of the resources they have used to reach out to people connected with Robocop's past to get someone from the comics field. Now, I am busy with school and many other things, so I definitely can't make a full fledged documentary on Robocop comics, but this does give me a good idea for a little video or a video series. I have an almost complete Robocop comics collection, only missing the Robocop 3 series from Dark Horse. There are also a bunch of variant covers I don't have, but they are not essential and I do actually have a bunch from the Avatar series. So maybe I could make a video or series of videos going through my collection, going over the history as I do. What do you guys think? Should I pursue this project? Also, do you think it would be best to make one long video going over the whole history, or would it be better to do a separate video for each publisher? Also, should I go for a documentary approach, or would a review series be better? I kind of like the idea of reviewing each publisher's output individually though that does get away from the documentary approach. Also, I am friends with Lee Sullivan on facebook like many of you are, so there is a chance I could ask him a couple questions or such. Might be possible to get other people involved from various other publishers, but if that's the case I definitely would not be able to start this project until this summer once I have graduated college and have more free time on my hands. This is definitely something I will have to think about a lot before starting. I would basically be filming it off my phone unless I can find a friend with a camera to borrow. I would also want to fill the couple little holes in my collection, something I won't have the money to do for a while. Fortunately I already have the most expensive part, the RvT artist's edition. But let me know what you guys think. Maybe it would be best to wait until after the documentary comes out because there is a small chance they will actually go over this material. But if they don't do a good job I am definitely open to the idea of stepping in and documenting the comics in some more comprehensive way. ----------------------------------- Edd 209 Sun Dec 11, 2016 11:58 pm ----------------------------------- Put it up on Kickstarter and who knows you may even get the funds for a camera etc... ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:41 am ----------------------------------- Put it up on Kickstarter and who knows you may even get the funds for a camera etc... Not a bad idea. I have thought about using Kickstarter before but have always been hesitant. Still, it seems like a good idea for this project. I would definitely need your guys help spreading it though, because my network of friends with steady income is rather limited. But even if it was just a few bucks to get some of the rarer variant covers that could help. Also, funds were raised on an episode by episode basis there is always the chance that it catches on and gets more support as it goes along. Still, I am not too familiar with Kickstart so I am still wary, but it couldn't hurt to at least try. ----------------------------------- RoboWags Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:36 am ----------------------------------- Are you looking for physical copies of the R3 comics or digital ones? ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Mon Dec 12, 2016 7:14 am ----------------------------------- Shit man if you feel that froggy, go for it. Kickstarter might be worth considering for sure. My suggestions - I'd wait 'til after RoboDoc's release to be sure, otherwise I'd lean more to a review series unless you can get a lot of good background from folks involved to make it more a documentary, and either way I'd split it up by publisher or series/arc. If you do a doc maybe a long video but still sectioned off so. Anyway, just my thoughts there. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Mon Dec 12, 2016 11:26 am ----------------------------------- Are you looking for physical copies of the R3 comics or digital ones? Physical ones. After all, I tt wouldn't be too exciting filming my screen. :lol: I have physical copies of every other Robocop comic but this series has slipped by me. Probably because it's just an adaption and it doesn't come in a snazzy single volume like the Marvel adaptions of the first two movies. At this point its just an idea, however. If the Robodoc covers the subject I will be content and might just do a text review of the entire series or something like that. I've wanted to go through and read them all in order from Marvel to Boom but that is a time consuming effort for someone in college who also regularly reads other comics. But mark my words, if I feel the documentary doesn't give enough love to the comics I will step in at some point and make sure that the topic is covered in depth. Because, first movie aside, the comics are the best part of the Robocop franchise. ----------------------------------- RoboWags Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:20 am ----------------------------------- I went looking for my copies to send to you but all I can find is my RvsT trade paperback. I think my other comics went to storage; never to be seen again after my first marriage ended... ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:53 am ----------------------------------- I went looking for my copies to send to you but all I can find is my RvsT trade paperback. I think my other comics went to storage; never to be seen again after my first marriage ended... Thanks for the thought! Sorry to hear you lost your comics but at least I am not the only one who has lost something Robocop related lately haha. But the Robocop 3 comics are very cheap to pick up, the only reason I haven't got around to it is because every time I buy comics I wind up buying stuff I am more interested in reading. The only reason I have to get the adaptions is to have the full Robocop comics collection, which I now have more reason to pursue. I'm not really in a rush to read them but you gotta have them. ----------------------------------- KidGoesWild Thu Dec 29, 2016 4:47 am ----------------------------------- Post Production in progress https://scontent.fewr1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15741162_559363610925976_7559377581478572080_n.jpg?oh=ac6a5fb4f15f03a8ba788610a45e00c5&oe=58D8BEB4 _____________________________ http://robocopmovies.blogspot.com/ ----------------------------------- Ryou Win Thu Feb 09, 2017 12:27 pm Agreed, KidGoesWild! ----------------------------------- This is just...wow...what a list...what a documentary, its almost a torture we have to wait so long _____________________________ http://robocopmovies.blogspot.com/ . Agreed, KidGoesWild! . My curiosity is about the stuff about behind the scenes of RoboCop 2 & 3: 1) How much they will include the VHS stuff? (some have bad video quality) 2) How much new stuff they have? (Compared to RoboCop Archive stuff). Or they will only "copy and paste" some stuff of this forum, like the "rain" of videos about RoboCop in 2013 to capitalise on the comming 2014 movie? _____________________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoPJA6SuX1E ----------------------------------- Rick Tue Apr 04, 2017 7:38 pm ----------------------------------- Just announced that the guys have received 4 hours of behind the scenes content from RoboCop 2 and 2 hours of content for RoboCop 3. As a result, and not to leave any great content out, the doc will now be split into 2 releases. RoboDoc (for the first movie) is the main release and the second release will have two sections, RoboDoc 2 (covering R2 and the Series) and RoboDoc 3 (covering R3 and and the characters legacy). Anyone who pledged for a DVD/Blu Ray copy of the doc will now get both and won't have to pledge any extra. :) Will be interesting to see what content they have got for R2 and R3 and if it is the same or even more than Scream got for the release of their collectors editions of R2 and R3 recently (in Region A only). If so, I might not need to look for that multi-region blu-ray player after all! ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Tue Apr 04, 2017 8:17 pm ----------------------------------- Just announced that the guys have received 4 hours of behind the scenes content from RoboCop 2 and 2 hours of content for RoboCop 3. As a result, and not to leave any great content out, the doc will now be split into 2 releases. RoboDoc (for the first movie) is the main release and the second release will have two sections, RoboDoc 2 (covering R2 and the Series) and RoboDoc 3 (covering R3 and and the characters legacy). Wow that's great news... ...for some people. I guess. But not me. This is exactly what I feared when I heard about this Doc. What is supposed to be a comprehensive history of Robocop is going to be a lopsided mess. I'm sorry if I sound ungrateful, but having my favorite Robocop stuff smashed into the end is just disrespectful. I mean, they couldn't even give the legacy its own section? So all the comics, games, toys, and shows get lumped in with Robocop 3??? I can see it now. After watching hours of footage of people saying the same stuff about Robocop we've heard time and time again, a few images of toys and some clips from PD flash across the screen, while the narrator states that Robocop 3 sent Robo off the deep end and nobody cares about any of that stuff. Except me. The first Robodoc is of little interest to me. But the stuff I actually care about? Tossed aside, basically some bonus content tacked on the end. Want to hear more about how Weller worked with a mime and Verhoeven wasn't American and Nancy Allen didn't want to cut her hair short? Then check out Robodoc. Do you want to hear some interesting facts about the less explored sides of Robocop history, like everything that has happened over the last 20 years? Stick to the internet, nerd! When I first read that they are splitting this doc into two pieces I was thrilled. I thought to myself, finally someone is gonna take the time to talk about the movies separately from everything else. I guess I was naive for thinking all the shows, comics, games, toys, and much much more warranted their own documentary. What a chump I am. All I can say is I am glad I did not donate anything to this project, as this is not a Robodoc that represents my own interests as a fan of Robocop. It might seem a bit harsh for me to be saying all this stuff. But I also think its harsh to shoehorn Robocop's legacy into a section about Robocop 3. I have seen the Robocop films a few times over the past year. But I have read the comics way more, and played with the action figures on my Robo shrine. I've probably spent more time watching the cartoons than the movies in recent years. Simply put, there is way more to Robo than the movies. So much, in fact, that all the merchandise and 'second rate' material far engulfs the films themselves. So why try to rewrite history? Anyone wanna take bets on how much they talk about the comics? You might even make some serious cash by betting on them not mentioning them at all. I expect a minute long segment that mostly talks about Robocop vs Terminator and the Frank Miller adaptions. If the Robodoc does not mention every published that has put out Robocop comics it has failed, to me. There is just so much to talk about. Especially if this is supposed to be appealing to new fans as well as old. I'm sure anyone taking the time to watch a Robocop documentary is familiar with the trilogy. But are they familiar with the excellent Dark Horse series, Mortal Coils? Why not expose Robofans to new facets of the character instead of spending an entire film rattling on about the same stuff you can find on youtube or the Robocop DVD? I know my dedication to the comics is pretty much unmatched. I am not too into the video games but I know some of you are and would love to learn more about them. Robocop toys have been pretty much the most important and consistent part of my Robocop fandom since birth. The movies are part of it too, but just one part of it. I want to see all these parts represented if the doc is to give us a true depcition of Robocop as a whole. Any one of these parts, games, toys, shows, comics, could really have its own feature length documentary. So lumping them all into the end of this one seems like a mistake. But more than a simple error, to me this news comes across as downright disrespectful. ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Wed Apr 05, 2017 6:47 pm ----------------------------------- Bah, I've said it elsewhere, I'll say it here. Beggars can't be choosers. Especially beggars that didn't even fork over anything. Honestly Pimp aside from your own self-centered attitude and skewed expectations I don't see this as any skin off your ass. Don't wanna watch it, then don't watch it. And certainly don't even talk about it if especially that's how you truly feel. Fuck me the best thing this franchise has gotten in 30 fucking years and all you can do is mope like someone killed your best friend. I mean seriously if you've looked at all the folks listed to have been interviewed (many never before interviewed about RoboCop at all) and all what's in there and you think 95% of the shit is gonna be a re-hash of what's on our Criterion and 20th R1 releases you sir need a damn reality check. You consider the admittedly overlooked comics to be the focal point of the franchise. I, however, don't. And frankly, I'm quite sure almost no one else - casual fan or Robo-Head - does either. You talk about rewriting history but at the end of the day, this all started with a film. You would have none of this if not for a piece of cinema. I admit the comics are neat, I enjoy and appreciate them as a serious fan would and believe they are certainly worthy of some kind of discussion and note absolutely, but to mouth barf and bitch so because those few sets of comics aren't seemingly 50% of this thing - A thing that isn't even out yet to even judge with, and a thing again is a about a character and franchise based off a movie - Just makes you seem rather like a spoiled brat throwing a tantrum. Which is not harsh, just plain shitty. Really shitty. ESPECIALLY given again you haven't even put anything down on this at all. If you HAD put something down I wouldn't be saying a Goddamn thing. But as you haven't well, sounds like it comes down to put up or shut up, and since you've clearly expressed you won't do the one, only leaves the other as an option doesn't it? Bah, ok, that's harsh. You shouldn't shut up. But Jesus man you can and I feel better tone that shit down. I don't see it as disrespect. I don't think practically anyone else does either. I myself see it as a question of focus. The films were always gonna be top priority. I can't speak for you but I knew and wholly expected that going in. Shit I wasn't sure they'd even do the other films as much as they did, let alone include other things as much either. But they are. Yes I'm sure much of it will be stuff we've seen and know. But some of it simply isn't. And that alone is worth it. In some regards what we have otherwise and prior is next to nothing - About R2, R3, The Series, or indeed comics and toys and games. Don't get me wrong, I to a considerably lesser degree understand and even share your sentiment - I wish they did more about the comics, and original/major toys. And yes games, which honestly would probably be my own big secondary focus. Each having having 2 or 3 hours on? I don't know but yes they could have quite a bit to them, I'll give ya that. But I do still believe they'll be able to mention and decently note that other stuff, including the comic series'. I don't believe they'll ignore it totally or give one nice remark about RvsT as you say. I'll admit I don't ever expect much anymore but that shit is overly cynical to the point of being a total dick. And before it's even looked this way - This not like PD or R2014, this is not us getting shit for dinner and being forced to swallow it up and go for dessert. This is still arguably the best damn piece of Robo media since the original film and I'm sorry but the above's a level of contempt for that I can't let slide myself. All-told, slow your fucking roll, man. Or don't and be an asshole with frankly more unreasonable expectations than any of us on something that you contributed precisely dick to, but if so I daresay this might not be the last you'll be called out on it, if only from myself. ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Wed Apr 05, 2017 7:01 pm ----------------------------------- In other posts - I wonder why the didn't decide to do the two movies in one section and all the rest or 'legacy' in it's own section. R2 and Series and R3 and the rest just sounds funny, structure wise. But, their project, their layout I suppose. ----------------------------------- NukeLord Thu Apr 06, 2017 2:48 pm ----------------------------------- Don't see how this is a bad thing? Unless I'm misinterpreting it. I don't really have any interest in hearing the same old stories from the original film. But do have immense interest in hearing all about the sequels. I will likely get RoboDoc1 at some point, but the 2nd release will be far more interesting to me. I'd rather this than hours of footage end up on the cutting room floor because they weren't able to fit it all onto one disc. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Thu Apr 06, 2017 4:44 pm ----------------------------------- Saw the email some days ago; heard rumors on Facebook before. Almost crapped my pants. Having an in-depth documentary about the character is one of the best things that happend to good old Robo, as Stan said. The chance to see some behind the scenes from the sequels is amazing, and having a lot of people involved on them is a plus. The only complaint for me is the lack of PD material. Yes, it seems they´re focusing on live action stuff; I understand a lot of people didn´t like it, but if they included The Series, I think they should do something with the latest RoboIncarnation before the reboot. As for the comics, while I´m a comic book nerd it doesn´t bother me too much. I think they weren´t too many relevant histories behind the making of the comics, with the exception of Marvel having troubles with Orion by the time and Alan Grant quitting the job (something I covered on my magazine, by the way :b). Other than that, and maybe some technical stuff about how the comics were made or personal opinions by the people behind them, I don´t think there are a lot of stuff to put in there. Other than having a few covers and snapshots of videogames, toys and merch, can´t see a way to fit these products into the main documentary. ----------------------------------- Archive Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:29 pm ----------------------------------- I think this is some very good news. I was worried with all these interviews that they'd had to cut so much content to get it at any reasonable length. This way we'll get an amazing amount of Robo content. As for a documentary that focuses on the comics, I'm thinking that way be a good fan project. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:05 pm ----------------------------------- Stan is right. This is no skin off my ass and I did not contribute dick to this project. I thank Stan for making the very valid response that I deserved to hear. But I stand by my original point about it being disrespectful to Robocop's legacy to have it stuffed into the Robocop 3 section, and if you really think this is the "arguably the best damn piece of Robo media since the original film" it seems you don't respect the legacy enough either. It might not be as much as some franchises, but you can't just take the Series or Robocop vs. Terminator for granted! For some people's favorite movies there is just a film. They can buy the poster, some magazine interviews, but that's about it. We get fresh new Robocop products every year like clockwork! Of course the doc was never gonna focus on the outliers of the Robocop franchise. Maybe if the makers of the film had spent some time getting feedback from us here they could have sculpted it in a direction more appealing to the actual fanbase. But they didn't and went ahead making the movie they wanted to make. Nothing wrong with that, and as stated previously I didn't give them a dime to further their vision. And that is for this reason exactly, because it is their vision and not mine. I personally would skip right over the first movie, which has been talked about ad nauseam to the point of utter apathy on my part. I'd be more much interested to hear about the Series and PD, not to mention the comics, which have the best Robocop stories overall. I am a fan of Robocop so I will continue voicing my opinion. This was a misstep. You are right that no one is forcing us to eat it, but I do feel like we are getting shit for dinner and I can't just grin and bear it. Someone is finally talking about Robocop so I should just shut up and listen, right? Maybe, but I'd rather have my standpoint clearly on the record for those who might try to do a better job in the future. The filmmakers should not have ignore Robocop's legacy, nor should Robofans take it for granted. IF the movies were all that mattered we'd be discussing them on IMDB, not a dedicated Robocop forum. And you guys want some Robocop 2 trivia? Well this is not really Robocop related, but my friend's suite-mate in college is the son of Tom Noonan, and I have learned some juicy tidbits. Aside from feeling intense remorse for having played five different pedophiles on film, Tom Noonan also allegedly sits around the house smoking weed in an extremely oversized t-shirt and whimsical hat on a regular basis. Put that in your precious Robodoc! ----------------------------------- chaos one Thu Apr 06, 2017 10:47 pm ----------------------------------- I figured this was going to happen. Well at least I know what disc to buy now. Obviously the sequels are going to always be lumped together with etc. but whatever. ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Fri Apr 07, 2017 6:57 am ----------------------------------- We get fresh new Robocop products every year like clockwork! Products, yes. Most of them figures and toys and - while I'm not unhappy about them, some are fantastic - most of 'em are just as rehashed as all the info and trivia about R1. They're not really anything 'new' or different. Which was my point. This is something different. Much of it isn't, but much of it is - new talks with previously un-interviewed folks. New materials that haven't been revealed prior. This is the first taste of something different for Robo in terms of moving media post-reboot and post-PD. And in terms of video to be viewed, I do think it'll be one of the best things there since the original film. Yes I'm thinking more on visual media, tv/film/etc. Does that mean I'm discounting everything else Robo? Hardly. Perhaps I'm not as into some parts of the 'legacy' - but that's allowed. If that means I lack 'respect', makes me less a fan to you then A) that's certainly your opinion you're free to have and B) get bent. I'm not any worse a fan for not being as into one aspect or other of the franchise, you're not any better for being moreso into one aspect or the other. I don't care for pissing contests. Maybe if the makers of the film had spent some time getting feedback from us here they could have sculpted it in a direction more appealing to the actual fanbase. On this I think you do make a valid point. I wish they might have visited RA, mentioned something about this on here beforehand and gotten a 'pulse' if you will of what most of us would have wanted to check out most. Perhaps they lurked on here without ever signing up, it's possible, I hope so, but I doubt it. And this here I could see a sense of 'disrespect' perhaps, though again I don't take it nearly that far. Trust me I like the rest of us will be delighting mainly in everything outside of R1. We agree it's been pretty much as milked as it can be. That said, as Chanood noted and I agree there really isn't too much to explore on the comics or games on a reflective and trivia level, this even before you get into whether those involved are willing or able at this point anyway. I'm astounded by what these guys have managed to chalk up as it is. Anyway, while they haven't presented themselves on here I feel they are going on a decent baseline level for everything. And on that baseline level, comics are, as you yourself said Pimp, an outlier. Less focus will be there. Do I think it's right not really but that's how it is. With that, you may disagree but I don't believe they're delivering a mostly wasted product by any means. Especially with it being split up and focused slightly more as it is and keeping all the material they've amassed intact. Bottom line if you aren't satisfied and feel this isn't worth your money that's fine but much of the rest of it still sounds more like spoiled brat whining rather than expressing a legitimate grievance to me. Which you're free to do as far as I'm concerned but again perhaps not without objection. Once more, maybe slow your roll, if only 'cause you've made your feelings quite clear by this point. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Fri Apr 07, 2017 9:46 pm ----------------------------------- OK, I've said my piece, and now will slow my roll to a halt. But for my last point, let me just say that, like the Wale song, this is a LoveHate Thing. I only Hate on this doc because I Love my Robocop comics and Hate to see them ignored because I Love the Things so much. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Sun Apr 09, 2017 3:38 am ----------------------------------- Just announced that the guys have received 4 hours of behind the scenes content from RoboCop 2 and 2 hours of content for RoboCop 3. As a result, and not to leave any great content out, the doc will now be split into 2 releases. RoboDoc (for the first movie) is the main release and the second release will have two sections, RoboDoc 2 (covering R2 and the Series) and RoboDoc 3 (covering R3 and and the characters legacy). They say when, Paddy? Odd to bundle "The Series" with R2, even if Ed & Mike wrote the pilot. Glad they're not covering PD. Would only like to hear what the writers thought of the piss-poor direction. Their script with the fat trimmed, in the hands of any of the '94 directors, and with Eden in the role, would've been something to behold. ----------------------------------- Rick Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:15 am ----------------------------------- Here is a copy of the e-mail I received:- Dear all, Just a quick update - RoboDoc is now being edited. Due to the huge size of the doc we are looking at splitting it into x2 releases - RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop and RoboDoc 2 and RoboDoc 3: The Creation of RoboCop 2 and 3 (this will include the legacy and TV series) The reason for this is the sheer volume of the doc - with now over 90 interviews and our recent acquirement of over 4 hours of BTS from Robo2 and 2 hours of BTS from Robo3 it would be short-changing you to release a condensed version of the doc. Please do not worry if the above does happen ALL those who pledged for the DVD/Blu will receive both copies. Our estimated release is late 2017 and we may have previews in the Summer. For those of you who enjoyed our Fright Night Doc, you know that quality is worth the wait. Many thanks ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:46 am ----------------------------------- Here is a copy of the e-mail I received:- Dear all, Just a quick update - RoboDoc is now being edited. Due to the huge size of the doc we are looking at splitting it into x2 releases - RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop and RoboDoc 2 and RoboDoc 3: The Creation of RoboCop 2 and 3 (this will include the legacy and TV series) The reason for this is the sheer volume of the doc - with now over 90 interviews and our recent acquirement of over 4 hours of BTS from Robo2 and 2 hours of BTS from Robo3 it would be short-changing you to release a condensed version of the doc. Please do not worry if the above does happen ALL those who pledged for the DVD/Blu will receive both copies. Our estimated release is late 2017 and we may have previews in the Summer. For those of you who enjoyed our Fright Night Doc, you know that quality is worth the wait. Many thanks Yep, got the same. It´s painful to wait for it, as the previous release date was in spring, but I think it´d be worth the wait. Can´t wait to get it/them at home and watch these. ----------------------------------- POCOBOR Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:12 pm ----------------------------------- Pretty neat interview with the RoboDoc guys from a few days ago. Also the Archive gets a shoutout! http://dailygrindhouse.com/thewire/prime-directives-interview-robodoc-team-rathan-krueger/ ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Fri Apr 14, 2017 5:53 am ----------------------------------- Only part I wasn't thrilled about was Smart and Allen's response to the RvT question. That and Allen kinda going with the mouth myth. Oh well, nobody's perfect. :b Otherwise, good read! Liked the Archive mention of course. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:50 am ----------------------------------- That and Allen kinda going with the mouth myth. They forgot to say that was a R2 idea that never came to be. Can´t wait to see a preview of this. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:50 am ----------------------------------- That and Allen kinda going with the mouth myth. They forgot to say that was a R2 idea that never came to be. Can´t wait to see a preview of this. It was? In what scene? ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Sat Apr 15, 2017 8:41 am ----------------------------------- They hastily wrote off the comics to say they thought Terminator was tougher than Robocop. They should have made a documentary about Terminator instead. Throughout the interview they kept referencing the other, similar documentaries they have made. So clearly Robocop was not first, second, or even third choice, not a favorite film of any of the people documenting it. Kinda sad but I guess that's always how it goes. Documentarians make documentaries, not fans. But still, couldn't even make the link that Frank Miller wrote Robocop 2, something they are willing to spend way more time talking about than RvT, so maybe his ideas in the comics are somewhat relevant. Instead of putting down the dude they are supposed to be making a passionate project about. I don't give a hoot what metric you use to judge the battle, if you are making a documentary about Robocop and someone interviews you about it don't say that Robocop is gonna lose to his archenemy! That's like opening an IHOP and then going around saying you prefer waffles... ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Sat Apr 15, 2017 5:38 pm ----------------------------------- I don't give a hoot what metric you use to judge the battle, if you are making a documentary about Robocop and someone interviews you about it don't say that Robocop is gonna lose to his archenemy! That's like opening an IHOP and then going around saying you prefer waffles... Sadly I have to agree, they lost a couple points there. Then again I've heard a die-hard fan or two say the same about out hero not being on top in that contest too, so, bah.. Eh, like I said, nobody's perfect. That said, I don't agree they aren't fans of Robo though. They're aren't on our level that's for sure but they chose it to do despite the fact they've previously focused on horror pieces with far less of an encompassing 'franchise' to them (a point of which was made about how daunting this was by comparison) I think that still says something. ----------------------------------- NOF Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:05 am ----------------------------------- I'm certainly interested in seeing this, as it's cool to see the character being the focus of an authorative documentary but I've a feeling that I'll already know 90-95% of it already. ----------------------------------- vegasrobo Thu Apr 27, 2017 6:40 pm ----------------------------------- The guy's are really good at what they do..Their Hellraiser Documentary "Leviathan" is an amazing piece of work..That said..I don't think someone has to be a serious fan to make a great indepth documentary on the subject,They'll get that from who they have on camera.I have faith in them. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Thu Jun 29, 2017 1:02 pm ----------------------------------- I assume you already saw it, but... :) https://www.facebook.com/RoboDoc2017/videos/649804671881869/ ----------------------------------- Rick Thu Jun 29, 2017 9:57 pm ----------------------------------- I didn't strangely, and I am subscribed to their Facebook posts... But, damn, that looks cool. Can't wait to see what the announcement is on 17th July... ----------------------------------- POCOBOR Fri Jun 30, 2017 5:05 pm ----------------------------------- I didn't strangely, and I am subscribed to their Facebook posts... But, damn, that looks cool. Can't wait to see what the announcement is on 17th July... I'm stoked too! Hoping it's that they got Dr. Weller involved but more realistically they'll probably tease some footage. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:40 am ----------------------------------- Maybe they'll announce that they took fan's comments into consideration and now actually splitting it into three docs with the last one focused entirely on the comics and games! Yeah, right. More like they will cheerily announce that these things are being cut from the film entirely. Sorry to keep harping on the same exact point over and over, but someone has to be ha-satan (the doubter aka the devil's advocate even tho he is actually god's advocate) since you guys are being so downright positive about this project! ----------------------------------- RoboWags Fri Jul 14, 2017 7:26 pm ----------------------------------- 3 days to go! Probably announcing pre-orders starting on their website or something... ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Fri Jul 14, 2017 7:45 pm ----------------------------------- 3 days to go! Probably announcing pre-orders starting on their website or something... Since it was made on Kickstarter, I doubt they´d think on selling it on Robo´s birthday. I assume they´ll go with a trailer or a promo of some sort. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:01 pm ----------------------------------- Here it is! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtq00d8nz2g&feature=youtu.be ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:00 am ----------------------------------- Love the clip, they did a good job with their music and all. And seeing so many previously not-for-a-long-time seen or unseen faces and names in interviews, just looks bitchin'. Looking forward to this piece for sure. ----------------------------------- HOB888 Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:33 am ----------------------------------- This is great and the trailer was great.They even showed a bit of that deleted scene with Lewis going to OCP to visit Faxx. ----------------------------------- Rick Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:52 am ----------------------------------- Faxx went to OCP to visit herself? Wow, can't wait to see that! ;) ----------------------------------- HOB888 Tue Jul 25, 2017 12:44 pm ----------------------------------- Faxx went to OCP to visit herself? Wow, can't wait to see that! ;) :lol: It was the filming of that scene with crew visible but it's still priceless. ----------------------------------- artuditu Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:50 pm ----------------------------------- Looks amazing. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:51 pm ----------------------------------- We got another mail from RoboDoc. I wonder if they could finish it for 2018. Deadlines have been missed and in hindsight they were unrealistic for a project involving 3 films, a TV series and over 100 interviews. We can apologise for this as it was our error! Some may see this as an excuse BUT it is a genuine mammoth project. We have other teams working on Pennywise so there is no crossover work and our editors can give their all on RoboDoc. ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:03 pm ----------------------------------- Eh, I'd rather them take their time and do it as right as can be done. Honestly in retrospect once it ballooned up like it did I think it would have been rather unfeasible to have had it done that soon. That said, the waiting is still killing me of course. I do hope they don't take too long, as it's been quite a while coming already. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:40 pm ----------------------------------- Eh, I'd rather them take their time and do it as right as can be done. Honestly in retrospect once it ballooned up like it did I think it would have been rather unfeasible to have had it done that soon. I think the same. Better have a good product than a rushed one. That said, the waiting is still killing me of course. I do hope they don't take too long, as it's been quite a while coming already. But this. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Wed Jul 11, 2018 3:48 am ----------------------------------- There is really no rush to complete this, sure there are a few fans on the edge of their seat but it's not like Robo is gonna be any more or less relevant a year or two from now so I say they should take as long as they need to make a truly definitive Robo documentary. And hopefully that means they will find some time to squeeze in stuff about the comics, cartoons, and everything else besides the "3 films, a TV series". ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:14 am ----------------------------------- And hopefully that means they will find some time to squeeze in stuff about the comics, cartoons, and everything else besides the "3 films, a TV series". Not sure about that. No effort to talk about PD for the moment, and it looks they won´t focus their attention on comics (some of us gave them contacts to people who worked on comics, but no news about some comic interviews from the special). They included "Our RoboCop Remake", but as far as I know, they only approached Reiko for that part, even when they had the mails from the people behind the project. So I assume they wanted to focus the doc with Robo 1,2,3 and The Series. ----------------------------------- RoboWags Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:05 am ----------------------------------- According to their website its now listed as RoboDoc: Part 1. No mention of a Part 2 anywhere. Wonder if they are planning to cover the cartoons and comics in the second part? Meh...they'll probably cover the reboot instead... :roll: ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:31 am ----------------------------------- According to their website its now listed as RoboDoc: Part 1. No mention of a Part 2 anywhere. Wonder if they are planning to cover the cartoons and comics in the second part? They split the doc into Part 1 (RoboCop) and Part 2 (the rest). I´m not sure how they´ll manage to put the rest of the franchise in Part 2, but I assume they´ll focus on Robo 2 & 3, and then the rest (it seems they´ll talk about The Series, having actors from there, but I doubt they´ll go in deep on comics, games, PD and such). Meh...they'll probably cover the reboot instead... :roll: Not a fan of RebootCop, and I doubt they´ll take their time to cover it properly, but even with a dull movie like that it´d be interesting to hear Padilha or somewhere talking about it, specially if they´re honest and could explain their ideas and how the studios changed them. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:26 pm ----------------------------------- ...and it looks they won´t focus their attention on comics (some of us gave them contacts to people who worked on comics, but no news about some comic interviews from the special) Who were they, Chanood - the Marvel guys? Alan Grant, Simon Furman, Lee Sullivan? ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun Jul 15, 2018 2:57 pm ----------------------------------- ...and it looks they won´t focus their attention on comics (some of us gave them contacts to people who worked on comics, but no news about some comic interviews from the special) Who were they, Chanood - the Marvel guys? Alan Grant, Simon Furman, Lee Sullivan? I don´t remember (sent them a few messages when they announce the doc), but I´m sure I told them abut Lee Sullivan. Not sure about Alan Grant (could be; interviewed him in 2012). And I think I told them about Walt Simonson as well (Robo VS Terminator). I also send contacts to people on "Our RoboCop Remake", The Series and PD. Don´t know if they reached Reiko after they talked (if they did) with the maker of "Our RoboCop Remake", but they announce him as a part of the project. I also told them I could send the poster on a good resolution if they needed, but didn´t ask for it. So, I don´t know how they´ll deal with all these productions and how much time they´re going to spend talking about those. ----------------------------------- Rick Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:00 am ----------------------------------- They've said that there's a lot of work and it'll be delayed but I wonder if, due to the amount of work and content they have, if it might end up getting split into 3. Part 1 covering the first movie, Part 2 covering Robo 2 and 3 and then Part 3 covering everything else. It would certainly make sense and they can release them in stages instead of having to release them all at once so we aren't waiting potentially another year for the content, 2 years after it was due to be released. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Jul 16, 2018 11:00 am ----------------------------------- I doubt they want to delay it way more. Also, I think they´ll release the whole thing when it´s done. It´d be more expensive to send RoboDoc 1 and then part 2 some time later (unless part 2 would come as a digital download). ----------------------------------- POCOBOR Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:23 am ----------------------------------- They've said that there's a lot of work and it'll be delayed but I wonder if, due to the amount of work and content they have, if it might end up getting split into 3. Part 1 covering the first movie, Part 2 covering Robo 2 and 3 and then Part 3 covering everything else. It would certainly make sense and they can release them in stages instead of having to release them all at once so we aren't waiting potentially another year for the content, 2 years after it was due to be released. I could’ve sworn that this is what they talked about doing at one point early in the game. I could be remembering it wrong. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:06 am ----------------------------------- I would love to see that Part 3. But for now it sounds like they need to get out the stuff they have ASAP. Then, if they want, they could focus on doing a Part 3 that does justice to the franchise and explores the topics in depth. Right now it seems they are only focused on the first three movies and the Series so that still leaves a lot of room to be explored. But delaying this project more and more is not gonna help. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:15 am ----------------------------------- The people behind RoboDoc giving some hints about the project: https://www.facebook.com/RoboDoc2017/videos/406474509883183/ ----------------------------------- Rick Sun Oct 14, 2018 4:15 pm ----------------------------------- A new update has been posted and it includes the following:- And finally, our editor has managed to acquire some incredibly rare footage that I will say no more about at this stage, but can guarantee the most ardent of Robo fans have never seen before. RoboCop 2/3 deleted scenes hopefully. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun Oct 14, 2018 5:52 pm ----------------------------------- A new update has been posted and it includes the following:- And finally, our editor has managed to acquire some incredibly rare footage that I will say no more about at this stage, but can guarantee the most ardent of Robo fans have never seen before. I was going to post the same. Can´t wait to watch that thing. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Mon Oct 15, 2018 5:25 am ----------------------------------- A new update has been posted and it includes the following:- And finally, our editor has managed to acquire some incredibly rare footage that I will say no more about at this stage, but can guarantee the most ardent of Robo fans have never seen before. RoboCop 2/3 deleted scenes hopefully. Probably not if they're still working on Part 1. Remember "2" and "3" will be the focus of RoboDoc 1.5 or whatever they're calling it - but those deleted scenes will be somewhere. ----------------------------------- Archive Mon Oct 15, 2018 5:40 am ----------------------------------- It's something Robo1 related. They havn't found any deleted scenes footage from the sequels sadly. Those reels are hidden deep in the MGM vaults. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:16 pm ----------------------------------- Those reels are hidden deep in the MGM vaults. That been confirmed? They're definitely in there? ----------------------------------- Archive Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:37 pm ----------------------------------- Those reels are hidden deep in the MGM vaults. That been confirmed? They're definitely in there? No. just speculating. No one seems to know their location. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:58 pm ----------------------------------- Those reels are hidden deep in the MGM vaults. That been confirmed? They're definitely in there? No. just speculating. No one seems to know their location. You guys thinking what I'm thinking? Assemble an elite team of Robofans for the ultimate heist! ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Mon Oct 15, 2018 5:58 pm ----------------------------------- Those reels are hidden deep in the MGM vaults. That been confirmed? They're definitely in there? No. just speculating. No one seems to know their location. Eh, not to be the cynic but I'm not so sure that stuff is even still around, myself, if it ever was. After all studios and productions throw away as much as they make thinking it worthless crap at the time and assuming that it would always be so. Really if there was a time for MGM to actually make use (translation: money) out of that stuff it would have been with the Shout Factory releases and/or the Doc. In any event I agree we've gotten all we're gonna get out of the sequels and so forth and this will be something R1 related. I of course would love to see something more about the sequels or shows or any of the other secondary stuff but again, think we've gotten all we'll ever get. That said hey if it is something that were haven't seen already definitely worth it though. ----------------------------------- Rick Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:06 pm ----------------------------------- It's something Robo1 related. They havn't found any deleted scenes footage from the sequels sadly. Those reels are hidden deep in the MGM vaults.You big tease! You know what it is, don't you? Don't you? TELL US!!! :lol: :lol: ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Tue Oct 16, 2018 3:53 pm ----------------------------------- Those reels are hidden deep in the MGM vaults. That been confirmed? They're definitely in there? No. just speculating. No one seems to know their location. Eh, not to be the cynic but I'm not so sure that stuff is even still around, myself, if it ever was. After all studios and productions throw away as much as they make thinking it worthless crap at the time and assuming that it would always be so. Really if there was a time for MGM to actually make use (translation: money) out of that stuff it would have been with the Shout Factory releases and/or the Doc. In any event I agree we've gotten all we're gonna get out of the sequels and so forth and this will be something R1 related. I of course would love to see something more about the sequels or shows or any of the other secondary stuff but again, think we've gotten all we'll ever get. That said hey if it is something that were haven't seen already definitely worth it though. Ohhh-kay then. Thanks for that long-winded nugget of wisdom. :roll: ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Tue Oct 16, 2018 5:11 pm ----------------------------------- Ohhh-kay then. Thanks for that long-winded nugget of wisdom. :roll: Lol after all this time I thought it was pretty obvious that's what I'm all about! :roll: :lol: But yes I do think it's no mas on any more sequel stuff. Archive's fucking with us. Hey that's something he's been about before, the bastard. :b ----------------------------------- Archive Thu Oct 18, 2018 2:58 pm ----------------------------------- You big tease! You know what it is, don't you? Don't you? TELL US!!! I would say most on this board have probably already seen what they have found, since the video footage have been on youtube since some years ago. Can't find it now, but i saved the video. Basically it's a few short reels of alternate take footage from Robo1. Similar to the uncut footage found on the Robo1 special features. It's that guy Julien Dumont that worked with Murphy38 on Robo vs Predator that had and sent the reels to the robodoc team. Muprhy38 had the reels originally. http://robocoparchive.com/forum/robo-reels1.jpg ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Thu Oct 18, 2018 4:57 pm ----------------------------------- It's that guy Julien Dumont that worked with Murphy38 on Robo vs Predator that had and sent the reels to the robodoc team. Muprhy38 had the reels originally. Well, I´d like to see the "bright side" of this story: at least some Murphy38 stuff ended in good hands :b ----------------------------------- POCOBOR Thu Oct 18, 2018 7:33 pm ----------------------------------- You big tease! You know what it is, don't you? Don't you? TELL US!!! I would say most on this board have probably already seen what they have found, since the video footage have been on youtube since some years ago. Can't find it now, but i saved the video. Basically it's a few short reels of alternate take footage from Robo1. Similar to the uncut footage found on the Robo1 special features. It's that guy Julien Dumont that worked with Murphy38 on Robo vs Predator that had and sent the reels to the robodoc team. Muprhy38 had the reels originally. http://robocoparchive.com/forum/robo-reels1.jpg Hoping it’s more footage than what’s in that YouTube video🤞🏻 ----------------------------------- POCOBOR Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:01 pm ----------------------------------- Here’s the footage available on YouTube https://youtu.be/lCfu1nJ0c5w ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Fri Oct 19, 2018 2:20 am ----------------------------------- Why would it be that, when they've already got a snippet of it in the trailer? They know we've seen those Director's Cut takes before. Doubt they'd be so arrogant as to declare "the most ardent" fans "have never seen" what they've acquired. ----------------------------------- Archive Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:55 am ----------------------------------- It is NOT the actual directors cut footage that is already on most Robo DVDs, it's OTHER similar footage from other scenes. There's a scene of Robo in the garage and other ones. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Sat Oct 20, 2018 6:38 am ----------------------------------- It is NOT the actual directors cut footage that is already on most Robo DVDs, it's OTHER similar footage from other scenes. There's a scene of Robo in the garage and other ones. OH-KAY, Archive! TOUCHY, lol. What're the other scenes, then. Do you know? ----------------------------------- Archive Sat Oct 20, 2018 7:52 am ----------------------------------- OH-KAY, Archive! TOUCHY, lol. I'm sorry if you found my post to seem aggressive, it absolutely wasn't my intention. Just wanted to make things very clear and avoid the confusion on the scenes. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:23 am ----------------------------------- OH-KAY, Archive! TOUCHY, lol. I'm sorry if you found my post to seem aggressive, it absolutely wasn't my intention. Just wanted to make things very clear and avoid the confusion on the scenes. Fair enough. Incidentally, the first film aired on its original UK network, ITV, for the first time last night in over 25 years. The opening 15 minutes before the initial commercial break had none of the swearing and Kinney's death reduced to a single shot. His lower back, when one of the blood bags appears briefly. Even then, I think they trimmed that. The omissions of "fuck" and "fuckin'" made for some awkward edits. Was like the old TV cut. Awful. ----------------------------------- Rick Sun Oct 21, 2018 5:51 pm ----------------------------------- Wait, are you saying RoboCop was on last night on ITV? Or that it's been 25 years to the day that RoboCop first aired on ITV? Because from checking the TV guide I don't see any mention of RoboCop being on ITV last night. ----------------------------------- JudgeRic0 Sun Oct 21, 2018 8:19 pm ----------------------------------- It was on ITV4 (not ITV) and is on again right now. I imagine it won't be the last time they show it. ITV4 is always repeating the same movies. ----------------------------------- Rick Mon Oct 22, 2018 3:43 pm ----------------------------------- I can watch ITV 4 here in Ireland but didn't get to catch it. Apparently they edited it, according to some posts on Twitter and then some other posts were saying it was uncut. I'll have to watch it next time it's on to see what, if anything, was trimmed. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Tue Oct 23, 2018 1:51 am ----------------------------------- Wait, are you saying RoboCop was on last night on ITV? Or that it's been 25 years to the day that RoboCop first aired on ITV? Because from checking the TV guide I don't see any mention of RoboCop being on ITV last night. I was generalising. ITV 4, ITV - same network. Won't be long before they schedule it again as filler on a Friday or Sat. night. The amount of times that I've seen "Red Heat" on there has been high. Then again, they played that to death on the 4th channel first. Guess it's a way of determining if a 30-year-old cult classic will draw a reasonable audience on premium airtime. I didn't say it was 25 years "to the day", but with regards to what was cut from part 1, I noted that in the reply you acknowledged. When it returned for part 2, it was uncut. A strange MO. It was like anything that soon after the watershed was deemed inappropriate. Yet the nudity in the locker room with the white female officer was left in. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:10 pm ----------------------------------- The RoboDoc guys did a small clip about the videogames. Tons of pixels and synth music: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2214618198601512 ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:18 pm ----------------------------------- I´m doing a double post but don´t care :b They said they had more behind the scenes, so there´s a new clip: https://www.facebook.com/RoboCopDocumentary/videos/2597547840317662/?__xts__[0]=68.ARDgfHUhtTqfF79oaUiJeLVcM1Se5XHGjidUQAaSrV4FyBL1qINSFP14LZi2Ss1gJTIUdUD7h3YFYzWgoh0puJ8qYbjxUQK3mcRVC0ulvwx_DT3JDA-YV2JrJ_adgAKD5hkZi9_QCPYgeYpsLWRBQN3_N5k783kmQwZKTg_rH2QeWwbj_HnXrYty8rN-OAsiijq4ZxII6_ueJJKffQkSx6bvBiWxblXouxx8wk4Qg0EEah3NseTWzWgnovCw4haoy8u7uDhYPsnvN4e2saLKlB5Xr1rNj0eK_R8HAdnOrU_YTzENz5X5TdiCCyS0AklrucIU7SJ2mRmn9z9-FGxa-Ap7vVsUO6d1zmHSwKCQ4znfTHA_c4N2YaHkO6h4GmNl-BU&__tn__=-R ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Wed May 29, 2019 5:12 pm ----------------------------------- Lil update: Only in the last 2 months have we been able to gain - 100s of never before seen photos - boxes of promotional materials and production documents - hours of rare and never before seen alternative takes of the filming of RoboCop - boxes of storyboards It’s taken over a year to negotiate the licenses for the above materials and it’s well worth it. Eastwood and Chris are now in the final stages of the edit and motion graphics. This is no ordinary doc - it is a complete scene by scene dissection of RoboCop with brand-new music and art especially produced for the doc. This doesn’t even touch the work that Chris is doing on RoboCop 2, 3, TV series, comic books and games. Much more than we originally set out to make and campaigned for! ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Sat Jun 01, 2019 7:45 pm ----------------------------------- Lil update: Only in the last 2 months have we been able to gain - 100s of never before seen photos - boxes of promotional materials and production documents - hours of rare and never before seen alternative takes of the filming of RoboCop - boxes of storyboards It’s taken over a year to negotiate the licenses for the above materials and it’s well worth it. Eastwood and Chris are now in the final stages of the edit and motion graphics. This is no ordinary doc - it is a complete scene by scene dissection of RoboCop with brand-new music and art especially produced for the doc. This doesn’t even touch the work that Chris is doing on RoboCop 2, 3, TV series, comic books and games. Much more than we originally set out to make and campaigned for! Where you seeing this? ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:33 am ----------------------------------- Lil update: Only in the last 2 months have we been able to gain - 100s of never before seen photos - boxes of promotional materials and production documents - hours of rare and never before seen alternative takes of the filming of RoboCop - boxes of storyboards It’s taken over a year to negotiate the licenses for the above materials and it’s well worth it. Eastwood and Chris are now in the final stages of the edit and motion graphics. This is no ordinary doc - it is a complete scene by scene dissection of RoboCop with brand-new music and art especially produced for the doc. This doesn’t even touch the work that Chris is doing on RoboCop 2, 3, TV series, comic books and games. Much more than we originally set out to make and campaigned for! Where you seeing this? It's on their Kickstarter page. Pretty sure they made a post on FB, as well. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun Jun 02, 2019 9:05 am ----------------------------------- Where you seeing this? I had a mail from their Kickstarter campaign. I´m not checking their KS page anymore, but every update gets send via mail as well to the contributors. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Sun Jun 02, 2019 1:20 pm ----------------------------------- It's on their Kickstarter page. Pretty sure they made a post on FB, as well. They normally do, but not of that one. Probably be another clip for the next FB post. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun Jun 02, 2019 3:26 pm ----------------------------------- Sadly, still no firm release date. We should keep waiting. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Wed Jun 05, 2019 1:46 pm ----------------------------------- And another "new". They´re trying to promote a new doc, based on Robert Englund, but they started with this: With our Robo Edit Team literally in the finally stages of the edit (see numerous updates) our producers are gearing towards their next summer project... won’t worry the robo edit team aren’t involved and will be working on the edit! We know it’s been a long wait but take it from the horses mouth you will LOVE the doc - it’s visually stunning and packed full or rare info, images and footage. We really can’t wait to release this and want it out more than you lol! ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Mon Jul 15, 2019 4:17 pm ----------------------------------- The 32nd anniversary of the first film is nearly upon this. With the team's original intention to hit the 30th two years back, perhaps we'll get a release date or more footage on Wed. They got some shit recently for posting a Kickstarter link for their latest project unfortunately; the one about Robert Englund. I can understand why, but it prompted them to admit that "RD" is in final post and nearing completion. If so, may mean a finished edit. Would be great to see this over the summer...just wish we were getting the sequel and series material as well. Not to sound ungrateful, but I reckon what new information there is to digest will mostly be about the technical aspects of the production, such as the sound design, etc. There's only so many ways that a director can convey what they intended to accomplish. Weller had a point declining on those grounds. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue Jul 16, 2019 2:48 pm ----------------------------------- The 32nd anniversary of the first film is nearly upon this and with the team's original intention to hit the 30th two years back, perhaps we'll get a release date or more footage on Wednesday. They got some shit recently for posting a Kickstarter link for their latest project, about Robert Englund. I can understand why, but it prompted them to admit that "RD" is in final post and nearing completion. If so, that means a finished edit. Would be great to see this over the summer - I just wish we were getting the sequel and series material as well. I hope they´ll tell us something that would give us hope. I understand they have to keep going and make more stuff, but I can understand some fan´s frustration about not having a release date and little updates, while using the RoboDoc pages to promote their Police Academy or Englund´s docs. Also, I´m not sure how they´ll release the stuff. I mean, they´re going to split it into two documentaries: one fully dedicated to the first film, and then a second doc to the rest of the franchise. If I paid for a Blu Ray copy of the documentary, way before it´d become two, will they send a physical copy of the first one and then they´ll send the second one once it´ll be finished? UPDATE: There´s something "new": https://www.facebook.com/RoboCopDocumentary/videos/898060230549682/ ----------------------------------- Archive Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:37 pm ----------------------------------- Yeah, apparently they will reveal something tomorrow. 17 July. :) ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:44 pm ----------------------------------- I wonder if people would believe Weller will be involved at some point when you put a video like this. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:55 pm ----------------------------------- "RoboDoc...front n' centre" ? ----------------------------------- Archive Tue Jul 16, 2019 6:02 pm ----------------------------------- I wonder if people would believe Weller will be involved at some point when you put a video like this. The thought definitely crossed my mind, but at this point i dare not believe it. ----------------------------------- NukeLord Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:34 pm ----------------------------------- Aren't the RoboDoc team based in the UK? They have 90 mins of UK time on the 17th to go! :D ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Thu Jul 18, 2019 4:25 am ----------------------------------- Aren't the RoboDoc team based in the UK? They have 90 mins of UK time on the 17th to go! :D Lol we just were too busy enjoying RoboDay to post the update. Which happens to be an exclusive long clip of the piece, which I have to say is fuggen fantastic! So here it is. You might notice some familiar names in the credits at the end. ;) https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/297445/exclusive-incredibly-detailed-11-minute-clip-from-robodoc-the-creation-of-robocop/ ----------------------------------- Archive Thu Jul 18, 2019 8:02 am ----------------------------------- Extremely enjoyable stuff. The editing and the whole production value is fantastic. Nice to see the Archive love at the end of the credits. :) ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Thu Jul 18, 2019 9:13 am ----------------------------------- It was a nightmare to watch it from Dread Central. It seems it didn´t work on cellphones, but it was awful to watch it on my computer. Anyway, the clip was pretty good. I hope the "Coming Soon" is real and we´ll get it in the following months! ----------------------------------- NukeLord Thu Jul 18, 2019 10:38 am ----------------------------------- Looks to be an incredible piece of work. Really pumped for this now. Did anyone else have the issue where the video would cut out every 2 mins? ----------------------------------- HOB888 Thu Jul 18, 2019 11:45 am ----------------------------------- I was one week late to back this at the time,I just hope I can buy it when it will be released. Terrific. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Thu Jul 18, 2019 6:24 pm ----------------------------------- Never heard of Dread Central until the morning, but won't be going back there for anymore plays. Was absolutely terrible watching it on their site, seizing up every 2 minutes. The picture quality was soft and blurred, but still, was determined to see it through to the "bitter" (?) end. The team should've just uploaded it to their replacement TinyURL site. The quality is true HD with no playback glitches. With the preview itself, it was rather good! The eerie, haunting music in parts was very effective, reminiscent of horror films of that era. The archive audio interviews with Peter were fresh and compelling to hear. Many insightful thoughts from him on Murphy's death & backstory, though contradictory to what appeared on-screen. The notes that he'd supposedly written in preparation for the role (did he contribute these instead of not appearing?) were equally intriguing, but some of those intentions weren't conveyed in his final performance. Murphy had fired his gun before. He had multiple commendations and 12 years on the force. If the minute-long, original TV spot is anything to go by. Of course he was something of a "Dirty Harry" type, as Callahan himself was basically a gunslinger, dropped into an urban, decaying San Francisco. He wasn't of his time, but a distant, past time. Over the years, Peter, Ed Neumeier and Michael Miner have commented that "Robo" was, in many ways, the same. A principled, law-abiding loner rolling in to clean-up the town. Peter even incorporated the gun-twirling-into-the-holster routine (as part of the character). There was an element of cynicism in Murphy and whether Peter wanted to play it that way or not, he was directed in the end to play it. The "dead or alive, you're comin' with me" quip is practically another way of saying "do you feel lucky 2nd "RoboDoc", but a third one as well. Was that always the intention? I thought "RoboDoc 1.5" or "RoboDoc 2" (whatever they were calling it) would encompass everything, post-'87. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:29 pm ----------------------------------- We have more for KS supporters only coming soon! Just got it on a mail from the Kickstarter. Well, they showed the death of Murphy vid, but ended with that sencence. ----------------------------------- Rick Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:56 pm ----------------------------------- If you want to watch the video in proper 1080p, they have also uploaded it here - https://robodoc_.cincopa.com/?fbclid=IwAR3FlfhD3RU5T_jVVqtUoSM6OftY_SYWYzdpejK3tdswwTDDWOsajYZ6hyA Must admit, it was weird and cool to see my name in the "supporters - special thanks" credit list, and it wasn't just someone with the same name, it's actually me! I love the style they have went for with this, can't wait now to see the whole thing at some point this year... hopefully. ----------------------------------- Archive Thu Jul 18, 2019 8:42 pm ----------------------------------- it seems like they've somewhat abandoned the plan of covering just the first film in this initial instalment, and will be including the sequels, TV series and videogame material as well. No, there will still be two parts. Robo1 this year and then the rest sometime next year. However, the first part will from what i understand contain a shorter "legacy" section where they talk briefly about what came after Robo1. ----------------------------------- RoboJOF Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:15 pm ----------------------------------- Looks pretty cool. They got a lot of folks involved too! I love it when I see others as excited about something as I am! ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Sun Sep 01, 2019 2:46 am ----------------------------------- Apparently, even more interviews have been filmed recently. Russell Towery (Weller's stunt double), Sage Parker (Bob Morton's female colleague) and one of the 2 rape scene actors (the blonde guy, I think). ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun Sep 01, 2019 4:29 pm ----------------------------------- Apparently, even more interviews have been filmed recently. Russell Towery (Weller's stunt double), Sage Parker (Bob Morton's female colleague) and one of the 2 rape scene actors (the blonde guy, I think). Yep. That´s cool, but I´m afraid it´d make the whole doc release date change. Unless they´ll include the new stuff as extras. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Mon Sep 02, 2019 8:19 pm ----------------------------------- I think it will. Towery did a lot on film #1. Learning the mime, standing-in for the major gags; dealing with the suit, heat, etc. (and working closely with Weller). I don't see how much Parker and the blonde rapist actor can add to the making of their scenes - given they're self-explanatory. Paul, Ed, Mike and Jost probably will have covered those amply. Tyler was just there to service the story and wasn't a rounded character. Be great to hear her and the other fella, but this thing's going to be 6 hours long at this rate. ----------------------------------- Rick Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:31 pm ----------------------------------- The first RoboDoc gonna be around 4 hours long. RoboDoc 2 is coming in at around 90 minutes, as is RoboDoc 3. The guys have hours of behind the scenes footage from RoboCop 2 alone to put into RoboDoc 2. I'm not sure though if the games, comics, PD, TV series, cartoon etc. are being included in the Docs that are for the films they relate to or if they are part of another 4th Doc or DVD/BR extras? Either way, it's going to be a LOT of content to watch. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:17 pm ----------------------------------- I'm not sure though if the games, comics, PD, TV series, cartoon etc. are being included in the Docs that are for the films they relate to or if they are part of another 4th Doc or DVD/BR extras? Either way, it's going to be a LOT of content to watch. As far as I know, no PD in the Doc (at least, zero people interviewed for it). Yes to The Series; but not sure how they´ll handle the cartoons (I bet they won´t spend too much time talking about these). As for the comics, they only interviewed Sullivan. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:36 pm ----------------------------------- I'm not sure though if the games, comics, PD, TV series, cartoon etc. are being included in the Docs that are for the films they relate to or if they are part of another 4th Doc or DVD/BR extras? Either way, it's going to be a LOT of content to watch. As far as I know, no PD in the Doc (at least, zero people interviewed for it). Yes to The Series; but not sure how they´ll handle the cartoons (I bet they won´t spend too much time talking about these). As for the comics, they only interviewed Sullivan. :ohdear: ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:22 am ----------------------------------- :ohdear: I drop them some names from PD and comics, but it seems they only went for Sullivan (I think I told them about Simonson as well, which he kindly answered my questions about Robo Vs Terminator for my magazine). As for PD, the director only watched the first minutes to "Dark Justice" and didn´t like it. Which is fair, but when you want to talk about "all things Robo" that should be included as well. As I said before, I don´t like RebootCop, but I´d really like to know what Padilha and Kinneman think about that film now they´re free from the studio. I´d like to know more, specially from these productions that are kinda obscure, the one nobody talks about. I couldn´t reach the guy behind Fireworks for my magazine, but I think they would be able. Hell, with that dude alone you can cover both Alpha Commando and PD! ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:19 pm ----------------------------------- :ohdear: I drop them some names from PD and comics, but it seems they only went for Sullivan (I think I told them about Simonson as well, which he kindly answered my questions about Robo Vs Terminator for my magazine). As for PD, the director only watched the first minutes to "Dark Justice" and didn´t like it. Which is fair, but when you want to talk about "all things Robo" that should be included as well. As I said before, I don´t like RebootCop, but I´d really like to know what Padilha and Kinneman think about that film now they´re free from the studio. I´d like to know more, specially from these productions that are kinda obscure, the one nobody talks about. I couldn´t reach the guy behind Fireworks for my magazine, but I think they would be able. Hell, with that dude alone you can cover both Alpha Commando and PD! I couldn't agree more. I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is NOT the comprehensive Robodoc it claims to be! How could it be when the director never even saw PD? Being an expert on a subject doesn't just mean knowing about the well loved parts, it means knowing the whole picture, warts and all! And don't get me wrong, I love Lee Sullivan, have had many enlightening chats with him, and proudly display several pieces of his Roboart on my walls! But there is much, much more to the story of RoboCop in the comics! It has been disappointing to me to watch the "Legacy" of RoboCop further and further squashed into the shadows... yeah, it's cool that they expanded each film to their own documentary. But that just means the most interesting parts are further and further away, if the "Legacy" documentary will even see the light of day! Sure, most people are fans of RoboCop, the 1987 film. But I am a fan of RoboCop, the character. RoboCop: The Series or the Marvel cartoon aren't just a footnote in the "Legacy" for me, they are a major part of the story! And I know everybody does not have to agree, obviously the producers of these 'comprehensive' documentaries don't agree! Or maybe I'm wrong, they sure have added many last minute changes to the forthcoming documentary so perhaps the Legacy will be expanded and developed into the full force feature it deserves to be down the line. But coming off the back of a RoboCop 3 documentary, I think the chance of it even seeing release is low. And I know I have been the voice of negativity in regards to this documentary, but if a RoboCop fan can't be outraged on a RoboCop message board, then what place is there for a fan of RoboCop in 2019??? ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:34 pm ----------------------------------- Sure, most people are fans of RoboCop, the 1987 film. But I am a fan of RoboCop, the character. RoboCop: The Series or the Marvel cartoon aren't just a footnote in the "Legacy" for me, they are a major part of the story! Well, that happens over and over: I remember that Robo-special (I think it was made in the UK) issue from a magazine covering "EVERYTHING Robo", to find PD has a small picture and a little square with a few words about it :b Same with "The Definitive Story": That´s fine to talk about the first RoboCop (even when there´s hundreds of information on DVDs and such about it), and then the TV stuff had a brief section. PD has one page or two; same with Alpha Commando. I think they talked a lil bit more from The Series, but that´s all. Hell, I think I recall the Marvel RoboCop cartoon only had a mention somewhere! I have to check my copy, but I find it kinda frustrating. For the usual RoboFan they/we know a bunch on information about the first one; not so much about the things that came later. Fun Fact: Do you know the Robo-flu in the Marvel cartoon was something Stan Lee added to the series? I know, since I interviewed people from that show :b If I could make it for a small magazine nobody knows, imagine being on a bigger, legit project like this. I think a lot of people would be happy to share their memories on these shows. Don´t get me wrong, I think RoboDoc would be a thrill to watch, but I´m more interested on their work on Robo 2 & 3 and the "Legacy" aspects of it, since there´s little information about these ones. I wish they could add some people for these lesser known products. ----------------------------------- Archive Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:15 pm ----------------------------------- We all know most Robo "fans" think everything but the first movie is pure garbage, so that is and always will be where the focus is for any kind of magazine article or video documentary. Unfortunate, but hardly surprising. The TV shows and cartoons are so low on the interest list for most that I'm happy whenever it is even mentioned. That RoboDoc will actually do a short documentary on the series is an absolute miracle seeing as it started out as a doc for the first movie first and foremost. There is also a conflict between people that are pissed that RoboDoc isn't released NOW and people that are pissed that they don't include even more into an already delayed piece. I know, since I interviewed people from that show Still waiting to read all those interviews in English. :) ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:57 am ----------------------------------- The TV shows and cartoons are so low on the interest list for most that I'm happy whenever it is even mentioned. That RoboDoc will actually do a short documentary on the series is an absolute miracle seeing as it started out as a doc for the first movie first and foremost. Same here. Don't get me wrong I'd like to have more - much more - on the other media, especially the comics (particularly the Dark Horse run) and the '94 Series. But that being said I find it hard to be disappointed when this indeed started just being about the first flick. My thought back then was maybe it'd include some decent lip-service - perhaps a tad more - for everything else. That it has ballooned up to what it is now I consider a blessing. It's also why I ain't sweating it taking so long - The more time they take the better - and hopefully more inclusive - it can be. Yes of course I would like more, want more. And do think we deserve more, as those that have 'kept the faith' all these years. Yet at this point we've have gotten more out of the shadows and periphery of Robo than any other time in the past three decades so, I just find it difficult to complain myself. Even when there's some merit to it (I endured watching PD, but they can't? Bah! :b ). That and as time's gone on I feel - and have accepted - that we may never get enough no matter what. We've been spoiled as fuck from the get-go by getting the absolute most perfect film ever to grace any screen. Once you've gotten perfection, well what else is there? :robo2: ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Thu Sep 12, 2019 5:55 pm ----------------------------------- So, what are they saying? All 3 docs will be released as a boxset? They say "the package", so that suggests the lot. They talk about the sequel edits, which feels like a reason why the the first film's is not out yet. Looking like they won't be turning out that first one before the year's out, anyway. It's the 30th anniversary of "RoboCop 2" next year, as well. Could be that they're aiming to hit that...as a 'middle' kind of birthday of the trilogy. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:28 pm ----------------------------------- If you´re in the UK and want to see 35 minutes of RoboDoc, read this from the director of the documentary: Ecstatic to announce that myself and the team will be appearing at next month's For the Love of Sci-Fi to showcase a 35 minute preview of RoboDoc: The Creation Of Robocop Documentary along with a panel discussion, which will be attended by the likes of Ray Wise and Peter Weller!! Massive shout to organiser Andy Kleek and Ben Fenlon for making this happen! ----------------------------------- Archive Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:35 pm ----------------------------------- A little awkward that Weller will attend a panel discussion related to a documentary that he himself wants no part of. Here's hoping he gets to see some footage from the doc, gets impressed, and chooses to be involved. Either that or Ray Wise can tell Weller to stop being such a grumpy a-hole. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:39 pm ----------------------------------- A little awkward that Weller will attend a panel discussion related to a documentary that he himself wants no part of. Here's hoping he gets to see some footage from the doc, gets impressed, and chooses to be involved. Either that or Ray Wise can tell Weller to stop being such a grumpy a-hole. Yep. I can picture people getting not too comfortable knowing the dude doesn´t want to be near the Doc while attending a screening of it. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:00 pm ----------------------------------- A little awkward that Weller will attend a panel discussion related to a documentary that he himself wants no part of. Almost as awkward as showing only 35 minutes of a documentary that was supposed to be finished and released over two years ago! And while it would be cool if Weller did decide to get involved in it after seeing the snippet then it would probably add another two years onto production. Seems like another sloppy choice which is par for the course on this documentary. Sure, it is obvious why you would have Weller there, since he did play the character the entire documentary focuses around, but I can't help but feel it is just gonna make his absence more noticeable and leave a lot of people feeling burned. ----------------------------------- Rick Mon Nov 04, 2019 9:18 pm ----------------------------------- Well anyone who has backed the Doc will get a private link to the 35 min preview on 9th December so you'll get to see a preview of it, but will have to wait for who knows how long at this stage to see the rest of it. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:28 am ----------------------------------- Well anyone who has backed the Doc will get a private link to the 35 min preview on 9th December so you'll get to see a preview of it, but will have to wait for who knows how long at this stage to see the rest of it. Yep. I´m happy I´ll be able to catch that, but still no big news about how much the Doc is done. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:23 pm ----------------------------------- Almost as awkward as showing only 35 minutes of a documentary that was supposed to be finished and released over two years ago! And while it would be cool if Weller did decide to get involved in it after seeing the snippet then it would probably add another two years onto production. Seems like another sloppy choice which is par for the course on this documentary. Sure, it is obvious why you would have Weller there, since he did play the character the entire documentary focuses around, but I can't help but feel it is just gonna make his absence more noticeable and leave a lot of people feeling burned. If Weller *was* to participate, it shouldn't add another 2 years. They'd get what they need from him that hasn't been covered before. Somebody needs to get him on-camera about "RoboCop 2" and even "3". What went down on the former and what he thinks of the latter. If they can swing it, select scenes from "The Series". Exploring Murphy's humanity, etc. It'd give him an idea of what *could've* been done for him on film #2 and he's worked with Kim Coates ("Malloy" in 'THE TIN MAN'). Probably get a kick out of him playing Murphy's former partner. He'd also bust the balls, given how hilarious Coates is in the first 3 acts of the ep (unintentionally). Has anyone actually listened to the audio commentaries that the ROBODOC guys did for the sequels? Do they offer any new information from cast or crew they interviewed? ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Dec 09, 2019 8:54 pm ----------------------------------- New update: The RoboDoc crew attended the 'For the Love of Sci-Fi' convention this weekend to showcase a 20 minute preview of our documentary. We also hit the stage to interview Robo himself - Dr. Peter Weller. Peter spoke to us backstage where he expressed interest in being interviewed for RoboDoc. Unfortunately Dr. Weller’s requested appearance fee is more than we can afford with our independent production. We’re still in communication with him and he has once again wished us luck with the doc. The 20 minute PREVIEW will be sent to our KICKSTARTER BACKERS via a private link on THURSDAY 12TH DEC for early viewing. You’ll be notified via our KICKSTARTER PAGE when the link goes live. More detailed info to follow at the end of the week. ----------------------------------- Zentron Mon Dec 09, 2019 9:59 pm ----------------------------------- I could have video recorded the preview, but I decided that I would not, this is their project, I don't want to ruin anything for them! ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:26 pm ----------------------------------- I could have video recorded the preview, but I decided that I would not, this is their project, I don't want to ruin anything for them! Don't think anybody was expecting you to. How did it go? What scenes did they showcase? Was there a reason why it was 20 mins, not 35? And did you get an opp to put any questions to them? Left some for you earlier that morning over on the Weller post. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:33 pm ----------------------------------- Was there a reason why it was 20 minutes, not 35?. I was asking the same to myself. I remember reading 35; I guess they run out of time to get it done to the event so they cooked 20 instead. ----------------------------------- gez1967 Thu Dec 12, 2019 6:58 pm ----------------------------------- Zentron what day was you there... if was the sat did you come over to the suit ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Fri Dec 13, 2019 9:54 am ----------------------------------- Last night we had a link to the scene showed at the con, along these lines: The documentary is supported with over 100 interviews from the original cast and crew of the original Orion Pictures Trilogy, the Canadian TV Series, comic books and video games. PROJECT STATUS UPDATE (Dec, 2019) RELEASE DATE: TBD There is no release date at this time. The project has grown significantly since we first started and we want to give the RoboCop series the proper treatment it deserves. We’re (still) deep into editing on all of the separate documentary parts (OVER 6 hours of content) We’re trying to incorporate newly found materials whilst continuing to work on the visual effects, compositing and motion graphics - RoboDoc Team. The clip is good, it includes some interesting sound bites and it´s edited on a "The Movies That Made Us" style (quick edits, funny segments, etc). EDIT: It seems they decided to put online the clip to everyone: https://youtu.be/LCYF7eOlrJo ----------------------------------- Zentron Fri Dec 13, 2019 10:51 pm ----------------------------------- Zentron what day was you there... if was the sat did you come over to the suitThe Robo3 suit in the corner that Peter signed? Nope, never saw it....... :robo1: ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:25 am ----------------------------------- New interview with the makers of the Doc: https://movieweb.com/amp/robodoc-interview-robocop-documentary/ Maybe we´ll have a definitive release date on 2020. Maybe. "So I heard this documentary is like 80 hours?!, Well, get this shit sorted and get me on there" Maybe my English isn´t that good, but do I see an optimistic thought from Dr. Weller himself? ----------------------------------- edgeofthecosmos Sat Feb 29, 2020 2:48 am ----------------------------------- any news on when this is coming out? i literally check every other day to every week on whether this thing is coming out. i heard peter weller might have done a segment for robodoc team but that is just assumptions on my part. i just wanna see it, dont care whatever they are charging i will pay for a hardcopy. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sat Mar 07, 2020 8:03 pm ----------------------------------- The current release date is mid 2020, if I´m not mistaken. But it´d depend if they won´t have more delays or more stuff added. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sat Apr 25, 2020 5:43 pm ----------------------------------- Small update via Facebook: Whereas we are well into the final stages of post-production, we are not putting any additional pressure on our post-production team as this is classed as non-essential work. We will update you all once lockdowns are over. Thanks for your support and stay safe! ----------------------------------- Rick Sun Apr 26, 2020 10:36 am ----------------------------------- Yeah seen that, good to hear they are so far on now, it might actually get released later this year... fingers crossed! ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Mon Apr 27, 2020 1:29 am ----------------------------------- Am I missing something or does that read like the last paragraph of a longer update. Bit odd to begin such a post with the word “whereas”, but it’s something at least. Sounds like it could be out this year. Good on them. Will be one hell of a boxset. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:59 pm ----------------------------------- I can see it now. The year is 2022. The RoboDoc team gives us an update: "Hey guys, due to the delays caused by the novel coronavirus in 2020 we had to delay the doc a bit, but we are confident that the movie will be finished and released by the end of 2023. The doc is 99.9% finished but we heard there is a guy in Albania who worked for two weeks in the craft service department of the original RoboCop and has some eye-opening insight into what Verhoeven ate between takes of some of the most iconic scenes! Sadly, we have not had time to cover any RoboCop comics besides the original Marvel run." ----------------------------------- Rick Fri May 15, 2020 8:46 am ----------------------------------- In case anyone missed it:- Click for bigger size - https://i.ibb.co/TW0PX0n/robodoc.jpgHi folks, We hope everyone is well in these strange times we're living in. A little update on where things are at. Due to recent global events, we've been able to take advantage of being locked indoors to focus our efforts on these projects. As mentioned before, we’ll be covering the explosive making of RoboCop 2 in an extensive standalone 2+ HOUR feature. Complete with new BTS material and exclusive first-time interviews from the movie’s cast and crew. Not only that, but we'll also be covering the making of RoboCop 3 in an extensive standalone feature as well. Complete with exclusive first-time interviews from the movie’s cast and crew including Mr RoboCop himself RJB (such a cool cat) ⠀ Thanks to all of you for your constant support and patience. We’re continuing to work our asses off behind the scenes to bring you what promises to be the ultimate RoboCop bible. With a team of just two people handling the entire post-production process, it’s a huge feat. Especially with full-time jobs. We’re giving this project the best fan treatment we know how to and we’ll have more details and treats instore in the next few days. Release: TBC ⠀ Cheers, RoboDoc crew ----------------------------------- Rick Fri May 15, 2020 2:23 pm ----------------------------------- Oh, and also, a new video giving some more details and an interview about what's in the documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dECUJQMacQs&fbclid=IwAR05Iub5wpvdu0i-fame5_GSA_OTun-pKf5KYyOt0Lgdm6ldzD2gmfJKpTI ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Sat May 16, 2020 2:12 am ----------------------------------- This is bad news to me. The first film is the part I was least interested in, now we will probably have to wait several more years to see the followups about RoboCop 2 and 3. I saw something on facebook about how they got the RoboCop 2 graveyard scene. You would think they would want to share that with the community, not hold it back further. Additionally, the one part of this documentary that I cared about most seems to be nowhere to be found, the 'legacy' part. I wonder if the interview with lee Sullivan will make the cut of any of these documentaries, or will that all just be thrown aside? I know I may be the most vocal opponent of this documentary, but the way they have been handling it has been a joke. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun May 17, 2020 9:36 am ----------------------------------- The 'legacy' part. I wonder if the interview with lee Sullivan will make the cut of any of these documentaries, or will that all just be thrown aside? I know I may be the most vocal opponent of this documentary, but the way they have been handling it has been a joke. I guess it´d be something like RoboDoc 1, RoboDoc2 and RoboDoc 3 (plus legacy). I can picture a 30 minutes run with a bunch of "cameos" from post RoboCop 3 saying a few words. Anyway, if they´ll cover the cartoons, it won´t be with the people who made them, and zero people from PD so far as well. Lee Sullivan worked between movies, so they could put in on RoboDoc1 or 2 talking about the films. But I´m afraid they´ll do what every other Robospecial did on magazines and such: talking too much about the first one, where we almost know the kind of shorts Weller used while filming, then the sequels (which to us sounds interesting, having so little information about 2 & 3), and then, maybe, some spot for The Series. Then put everything else on a rushed, boring and non-informative mix. Take the SFX Special: PD has a little square on a TV segment. One still, a vague description. On "The Definitive Story" there´s plenty of pages to talk about The Series; PD has one page, and Alpha Commando has the same treatment. Even there isn´t a single section from the Marvel Cartoon, which is mentioned on a segment. And zero interviews with people from RebootCop. I don´t like the movie, but man, I´d love to hear Padilha taking shit about how crappy the filming was and how difficult was to deal with the studio. Not sure if that´d happen, since the RoboDoc team had to deal with studios to make this, but we could dream. At least some words from people from the Reboot trying to justify the film or saying anything about how it didn´t turn ok (hell, yesterday I was re-watching some stuff from Future Shocks and Alex Garland addressed how "Dredd" didn´t turn well). I don´t want to sound like an ungrateful fan. I can´t wait to get the docs at home, but when you´re saying it´ll be "The Definitive" when you´re omitting the parts of the franchise you don´t like, you´re not doing something that covers everything. I already put this example before: is like you´re working on a cinematic Batman doc but you don´t talk about the Schumacher films because "they´re bad". And specially because they´re bad I want to know what the makers were thinking back then :b ----------------------------------- Rick Sun May 17, 2020 11:21 am ----------------------------------- So according to the video above, RoboDoc 1 is around 4 hours, RoboDoc 2 is around 2.5 hours and RoboDoc 3 is around 2 hours and then there are features that covers the series, games, comics and other non-film specific content, but where they appear and how they fit in with everything wasn't made fully clear. It is appearing that it's gonna be around 10+ hours in total for everything. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun May 17, 2020 1:46 pm ----------------------------------- Then there are features that covers the series, games, comics and other non-film specific content, but where they appear and how they fit in with everything wasn't made fully clear. It is appearing that it's gonna be around 10+ hours in total for everything. I think they´d put these as "extras". On some documentaries they put uncut or extended interviews or topics that doesn´t make the cut in the official doc. So I can see a "Bonus feature" section on RoboDoc 3 to talk about what happened after the third film, and the other stuff between films. Anyway, I still think their main goal is to cover the films, and then drop a bunch of trivia about TV, games, and comics and make a shorter "legacy" section. Remember, they have to talk about the Canadian TV show (I´d say shows, but little effort was made to reach anyone from PD, as I gave them some mails and apparently the people from the show didn´t get anything from them), the cartoons, comics (gave them other names as well, but only Sullivan was included so far), videogames PLUS include the material fans provided (they asked for fan art, pictures from their collections, etc) to fill the "Legacy" section, which, as far as I know, won´t have it´s own documentary. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Mon May 18, 2020 12:25 am ----------------------------------- The 'legacy' part. I wonder if the interview with lee Sullivan will make the cut of any of these documentaries, or will that all just be thrown aside? I know I may be the most vocal opponent of this documentary, but the way they have been handling it has been a joke. I guess it´d be something like RoboDoc 1, RoboDoc2 and RoboDoc 3 (plus legacy). I can picture a 30 minutes run with a bunch of "cameos" from post RoboCop 3 saying a few words. Anyway, if they´ll cover the cartoons, it won´t be with the people who made them, and zero people from PD so far as well. Lee Sullivan worked between movies, so they could put in on RoboDoc1 or 2 talking about the films. But I´m afraid they´ll do what every other Robospecial did on magazines and such: talking too much about the first one, where we almost know the kind of shorts Weller used while filming, then the sequels (which to us sounds interesting, having so little information about 2 & 3), and then, maybe, some spot for The Series. Then put everything else on a rushed, boring and non-informative mix. Take the SFX Special: PD has a little square on a TV segment. One still, a vague description. On "The Definitive Story" there´s plenty of pages to talk about The Series; PD has one page, and Alpha Commando has the same treatment. Even there isn´t a single section from the Marvel Cartoon, which is mentioned on a segment. And zero interviews with people from RebootCop. I don´t like the movie, but man, I´d love to hear Padilha taking shit about how crappy the filming was and how difficult was to deal with the studio. Not sure if that´d happen, since the RoboDoc team had to deal with studios to make this, but we could dream. At least some words from people from the Reboot trying to justify the film or saying anything about how it didn´t turn ok (hell, yesterday I was re-watching some stuff from Future Shocks and Alex Garland addressed how "Dredd" didn´t turn well). I don´t want to sound like an ungrateful fan. I can´t wait to get the docs at home, but when you´re saying it´ll be "The Definitive" when you´re omitting the parts of the franchise you don´t like, you´re not doing something that covers everything. I already put this example before: is like you´re working on a cinematic Batman doc but you don´t talk about the Schumacher films because "they´re bad". And specially because they´re bad I want to know what the makers were thinking back then :b I have to agree basically 100% with everything you said here. For example, I don't love the reboot, but don't think it should be forgotten when talking about the history of RoboCop either. I too would love to see Padilha open up about his experiences making it, and I think in the context of a larger film about RoboCop as a whole it could highlight why Robo was such a compelling character worth revisiting all those years later. But alas, we won't have that chance, it would seem. Part of the problem with having fans make a documentary, rather than an objective film crew, is their fan prejudices will bleed through. We can already tell they love the first movie much more than the sequels. And that's fine, but I would rather see filmmakers that treat each part of the puzzle with equal curiosity and attention. But instead I feel the tone of the docs will be "Robo 1 is a masterpiece, Robo 2 wasn't so bad, and Robo 3 was a big mess lol" as has been the kind of standard fan position for years. But not this fan. RoboCop didn't end with the third movie, and my interest in the character goes far beyond the movies. Quite frankly, I don't really care about the original movie anymore, there are no mysteries to uncover and nothing I'm dying to know. But the same can't be said for the rest, just the doc crew's announcement that they had some behind the scenes footage of the Robo 2 graveyard scene got me super excited, but also frustrated that it will be such a long wait to get there. I understand that everyone doesn't love the Dark Horse RoboCop comics as much as me. But I think a lot of fans don't even know they exist, and this would be a perfect chance to give them the love they deserve. I can't say I'm too excited to watch 4 hours of material on the first film. But I would absolutely watch a 4 hour doc about the Dark Horse comics, or all the comics. I'd even rather watch a 4 hour doc about PD, and I think that would be genuinely fascinating. Again, I should not look a gift horse in the mouth, but I just can't help but have that feeling that these documentaries are far from 'definitive' when they overlooking some of my favorites parts of RoboCop's history. Because they aren't just forgettable parts of the 'legacy' to me, they are important to me and large parts of the reason that RoboCop is my favorite character. ----------------------------------- RoboCop Archive Mon May 18, 2020 8:55 am ----------------------------------- I saw something on facebook about how they got the RoboCop 2 graveyard scene. They don't have the actual deleted scene. It's the same footage that can also be found on the scream factory edition. Behind the scenes footage shot by Paul Sammon. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon May 18, 2020 1:40 pm ----------------------------------- I feel the tone of the docs will be "Robo 1 is a masterpiece, Robo 2 wasn't so bad, and Robo 3 was a big mess lol" as has been the kind of standard fan position for years. But not this fan. That´s the big problem with RoboCop as a franchise: everything after the first movie was considered "crap". I meant, how many releases from the first film we have in the last 20 years? And then compare the releases we had for the rest of the series: R2 & R3 had a crappy release on DVD as part of the Trilogy, with only the trailer as an extra. The upgrades they had are based on the same DVD releases: barebone editions without extras. Only Scream Factory released (only for the US) the sequels with some effort to make a "collector´s edition". The series were released on DVD, and then on Blu Ray on Germany on a suspicious way. Standard definition, a featurette stolen from this site, and a weird selection of the Japanese ads where Robo´s selling noodles. I´m surprised the Marvel Cartoon was released here in Europe on four DVDs, and PD has multiple editions along the years, but sadly, most of them without any extras. Alpha Commando didn´t have any releases on digital, and I´m not sure if it was released on VHS in the past. RebootCop was released on a standard Blu Ray with a few short extras, and then it was released on some "combos" with the first film or the trilogy. When you ask companies about a decent release of the rest of the franchise, they usually don´t say "No", but their replies are so vague that you could read between lines. A 4 hour documentary about RoboCop sounds "boring" to me. Dissecting each scene would make it hard to swallow, but they´re trying their best to make the editing look fun and appealling. I´m sure any new behind the scenes stuff would be amazing to watch, but we had a bunch of good looking, great featurettes about the first RoboCop in the past. As for Robo 2 & 3, I bet it´ll be fun to watch behind the scenes, deleted scene recreations and thoughts from the cast and crew, since we had tons of crappy releases from the films in the past. But to tell you the truth, I´d be more interested on having behind the scenes stuff from The Series, since there´s little information about the making of the show. We had some interviews with Eden and crew on specials and the book, and the VHS featurettes that this site put online, but they´re short. If someone would get access to more stuff from the TV era, the RoboDoc crew would make it possible. You can imagine having some reels from The Series or PD there; some storyboards and cells from the Cartoons, and such. And I know most of these people from the TV adaptations would be happy to talk about these projects. Same with the comics. I understand Miller would be hard to track (but with Ed Neumeier on board and the rest of the people who created this character supporting the documentary I think Miller would even think about getting on board), but there are many artists and writers who you could approach. Take Alan Grant, for example. He´d be AMAZING to hear him talk in depth about his work on the comics. He loved the character, and he hated working on it due to studio interferences. He´s a Brit, so they could handle having some hours with him to talk about him. If a dude from Spain could get a written interview from him, he could contribute to this. Kurkut Öztekin is a lovely guy; met him on a Comic Convention here and had the chance to interview him. Quite sincere about their opinion on the original script from RoboCop 3. He likes RoboCain. He isn´t too harsh on RebootCop, but understands why it doesn´t have too many fans. I meant, I´m sure he´d like to give the people behind the Doc is thoughts. Even Walter Simonson, the guy behind Robo Vs. The Terminator, is a lovely guy who can answer some questions. A legend on his own, he told me about how he could get the look of the characters buying some kits (something Sullivan did as well) and shared his thoughts about the character. I can see they want to focus the interviews on live action, but then they include on their promotional images some stuff from videogames, comics and such. It´d be impossible to get everyone on board, but I´m sure they could arrange some interviews with people who would represent these RoboRelated stuff they forgot. I mean, you can get Tom Noonan or Robert Burke and you can´t reach Julian Grant or the guy who runs Fireworks to talk about Alpha Commando or PD? You only could interview Lee Sullivan (great bloke as well) but can´t interview others, even when people gave you some contacts to reach them? At this point, we could talk about whatever we´d want, but I doubt we´d get anyone outside the films for the documentaries. ----------------------------------- RoboFan_93 Thu May 21, 2020 3:54 pm ----------------------------------- I feel the tone of the docs will be "Robo 1 is a masterpiece, Robo 2 wasn't so bad, and Robo 3 was a big mess lol" as has been the kind of standard fan position for years. But not this fan. Alpha Commando didn´t have any releases on digital, and I´m not sure if it was released on VHS in the past. I'm fairly certain the first few episodes where available on VHS and the show was available on an online streaming platform (Hulu, I believe) a couple of years ago. I agree that I'm honestly not expecting much on the sequels and spin-offs at this point, which would be sad, as that is what I too am looking forward to the most. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Thu May 21, 2020 4:20 pm ----------------------------------- I feel the tone of the docs will be "Robo 1 is a masterpiece, Robo 2 wasn't so bad, and Robo 3 was a big mess lol" as has been the kind of standard fan position for years. But not this fan. Alpha Commando didn´t have any releases on digital, and I´m not sure if it was released on VHS in the past. I'm fairly certain the first few episodes where available on VHS and the show was available on an online streaming platform (Hulu, I believe) a couple of years ago. I agree that I'm honestly not expecting much on the sequels and spin-offs at this point, which would be sad, as that is what I too am looking forward to the most. There was an Alpha Commando VHS release, but it seems there was only one which collects the first three episodes which were one story arc. I've seen this floating around on eBay and stuff for years but no others were released to my knowledge. It also used a weird image of Robo on the cover which is not nearly as blue as he appears in the actual cartoon. Want to know more about this VHS or Alpha Commando in general? Then don't watch the upcoming 'definitive' RoboDocs. :lol: Sorry, couldn't resist... https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/113737039675_/Robocop-Alpha-Commando-Justice-Reborn-VHS.jpg ----------------------------------- Zentron Fri May 22, 2020 2:32 am ----------------------------------- Hmm, I think there might have been a second VHS released, as I have this first one for sure, however I did actually watch another 3 episodes from a VHS tape! I'm going to search my crates of VHS tapes and see if I am talking shit or not! ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Fri May 22, 2020 8:45 pm ----------------------------------- New video update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTAA98pIt1A ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Sat May 23, 2020 2:53 pm ----------------------------------- Think we now know why Weller was reluctant to participate in this. The response to his "call me Robo" on-set demand by the cast & crew. Kurtwood Smith and Randy Moore really throw him under the bus here, but fair play to them for conveying how they still feel 30 years on. And yet, after listening to the RoboVision and Sound Design portions of the segment (which were interesting and nicely explained), the awkwardness between Peter and those 2 guys was the most compelling part. It tells a story of a certain amount of conflict with some 'dramatic' value. It's been edited to depict PW as an arrogant, pretentious actor with a method technique ego. That doesn't go down too well with your normal, relaxed, down-to-earth people on a film crew. They could care less and will truly "social distance". ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun May 24, 2020 10:53 am ----------------------------------- Think we now know why Weller was reluctant to participate in this. The response to his "call me Robo" on-set demand by the cast & crew. Kurtwood Smith and Randy Moore really throw him under the bus here, but fair play to them for conveying how they still feel after 30 years. And yet, after listening to the RoboVision and Sound Design portions of the segment, which were interesting and nicely explained visually, the awkwardness between Peter and those 2 guys was the most compelling part. It tells a story of a certain amount of conflict with some 'dramatic' value. It's also been edited to depict PW as an arrogant, pretentious actor with a method technique ego. That doesn't go down well with the normal, relaxed, down-to-earth people on a film production. They could care less and will truly "social distance". I´ve seen the extras a bunch of times and the way they edited the Bob Morton press conference saying if he´s there or listening to this on this makes the "silly" and "fun" promo scene a more interesting take. Not sure if the real deal involved the rest of the cast being tired to his methods to the point of thinking he was arrogant or an asshole (it seemed most of the cast had respect for Weller), and I don´t know if people would see the funny edits in here as a way to getting a "vengance" over the fact he doesn´t want to be involved on this. ----------------------------------- Rick Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:24 pm ----------------------------------- Update provided by the guys this evening. The three docs are almost fully complete and are being finalised and then legal documents will be filed for preparation for the release. By the end of this year they should have this sorted and have a better idea of a release date. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:36 pm ----------------------------------- Update provided by the guys this evening. The three docs are almost fully complete and are being finalised and then legal documents will be filed for preparation for the release. By the end of this year they should have this sorted and have a better idea of a release date. That seems like mostly good news but I guess those delays had nothing to do with getting a Weller interview after all, huh? But also didn't they say they were 'almost complete' over a year ago? I am looking forward to seeing this documentary, but I'll believe it when I see it. ----------------------------------- Rick Fri Sep 11, 2020 11:27 am ----------------------------------- I think they were "almost complete" with one documentary and then decided there was too much stuff and it needed to be split. This is the first update from them where they have actually mentioned being able to give a release indication so I'm taking that as a big positive. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Fri Sep 11, 2020 1:51 pm ----------------------------------- Didn't they say they were 'almost complete' over a year ago? As far as I recall, they almost finished Robo1 back then, and they were working on RoboDoc 2 & 3. I think they were "almost complete" with one documentary and then decided there was too much stuff That. So, knowing they´re finishing ALL sounds promising. But... I am looking forward to seeing this documentary, but I'll believe it when I see it. Let´s be cautious, then :b I agree with Pimp on this. I hope we´ll have a chance to get it during Spring 2021. I´ll like to see what they did with all of that. ----------------------------------- Helldogg Wed Dec 16, 2020 5:13 am ----------------------------------- I feel the tone of the docs will be "Robo 1 is a masterpiece, Robo 2 wasn't so bad, and Robo 3 was a big mess lol" as has been the kind of standard fan position for years. But not this fan. Alpha Commando didn´t have any releases on digital, and I´m not sure if it was released on VHS in the past. I'm fairly certain the first few episodes where available on VHS and the show was available on an online streaming platform (Hulu, I believe) a couple of years ago. I agree that I'm honestly not expecting much on the sequels and spin-offs at this point, which would be sad, as that is what I too am looking forward to the most. Someone/company did release it on DVD but it was just a recording from the tv. minus the commercial breaks. Cause at the end they talked about the show coming up during the credits and charged close to $50 for it too. I know cause I was a sucker who bought it. :ohdear: ----------------------------------- RoboFan_93 Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:07 pm ----------------------------------- I feel the tone of the docs will be "Robo 1 is a masterpiece, Robo 2 wasn't so bad, and Robo 3 was a big mess lol" as has been the kind of standard fan position for years. But not this fan. Alpha Commando didn´t have any releases on digital, and I´m not sure if it was released on VHS in the past. I'm fairly certain the first few episodes where available on VHS and the show was available on an online streaming platform (Hulu, I believe) a couple of years ago. I agree that I'm honestly not expecting much on the sequels and spin-offs at this point, which would be sad, as that is what I too am looking forward to the most. Someone/company did release it on DVD but it was just a recording from the tv. minus the commercial breaks. Cause at the end they talked about the show coming up during the credits and charged close to $50 for it too. I know cause I was a sucker who bought it. :ohdear: Well, yeah, there is the bootleg release, but that's pretty much it. I recorded the entire show about a decade ago when it first aired here, but it's dubbed in Bulgarian. There are encodes from Hulu floating around the net though (since I believe the show's not on there anymore). I'd be the first to support an official DVD release, but until then, that's all we have... ----------------------------------- Rick Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:36 pm ----------------------------------- JANUARY UPDATE: As you will be aware since our last update in September the U.K. has been in two lockdowns. The most recent national lockdown started last week. This does have an impact on our post-production including the work of our team, legal, scoring, effects, distribution and sales. The team are continuing to work on each section of the documentary and are making excellent progress. We will update as soon as the current lockdown is over and/or we have relevant updates to share. Stay safe and take care. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:55 pm ----------------------------------- I was going to post that. Well, at least we have an update. EDIT: It seems some people got upset about the last update: PLEASE NOTE: whereas we fully understand the frustration and impatience of those who supported and are looking forward to this project, we will NOT accept abuse and name-calling towards our crew! The proof is in the pudding, the clips and trailers we have published clearly show that this is not a scam. If it was, it is the worst scam in history, that has cost us a lot more than was initially raised... In fact over Ł60k more. It is evident from the commitment and enthusiasm shown by our directors that this project is a labour of love and is going to be amazing! We ask again for your patience and support. Criticism and concern is one thing BUT abuse and outright defamation will be deleted and those behind it will be banned from our page. Again HUGE THANKS to everyone who has been behind us from day one. It means a great deal! ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Fri Apr 30, 2021 1:14 pm ----------------------------------- Peter Weller joins RoboDoc: https://deadline.com/2021/04/robocop-robodoc-documentary-peter-weller-movie-paul-verhoeven-1234747420/amp/?fbclid=IwAR1QzGMK5ja1B3k128ua8lH9mhoeSeP4jkI70qs5lX-0zhQ36N4jWu5RzVU I guess it´ll be ready for 2057, then :lol: ----------------------------------- Archive Sat May 01, 2021 10:31 am ----------------------------------- I'm happy they finally managed to capture that elusive wild Weller, and from the brief footage shown he seems to be in a great mood. No grumpy Weller. I do imagine that they will have to spend a lot of time re-editing some stuff as they pretty much constructed this thing around the fact that Weller wasn't in it. The end product will of course, as always, be worth the wait. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sat May 01, 2021 11:30 am ----------------------------------- I'm happy they finally managed to capture that elusive wild Weller, and from the brief footage shown he seems to be in a great mood. No grumpy Weller. I wonder if "In Search Of Tomorrow" have anything to do with this, perhaps moneywise? Anyway, it´s nice to see Weller on this. A little bit too much goofy on these edits, but great to see the man on this. I do imagine that they will have to spend a lot of time re-editing some stuff as they pretty much constructed this thing around the fact that Weller wasn't in it. The end product will of course, as always, be worth the wait. Yes. They claimed they´re on the last steps of post-production, so I wonder how Weller´s stuff would fit on the (almost) finished documentary/ies. Re-edits or having a special segment as a bonus for him, like an "exclusive interview with Weller". ----------------------------------- edgeofthecosmos Sat May 01, 2021 1:48 pm ----------------------------------- That's great news , def worth the wait. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Sat May 01, 2021 8:54 pm ----------------------------------- Yes. They claimed they´re on the last steps of post-production, so I wonder how Weller´s stuff would fit on the (almost) finished documentary/ies. Re-edits or having a special segment as a bonus for him, like an "exclusive interview with Weller". I think it might work better as a special segment of its own, or if not entirely standalone more of a contained segment. If could be cool if they save it for the end, so you have heard everybody talking about Robo and then you are rewarded with the man himself. They could still splice relevant movie clips into his interview, but at this point in production that is probably a better approach than stuffing his answers into the movie as it already exists. Either way, this is a great addition to the film and justifies the wait to get it in there. I was honestly always more interested in the lesser know cast and crew members. We have heard Weller talk about RoboCop a lot, so I personally did not think it was essential.... however, to be a truly definitive RoboCop documentary it simply would not be complete without Weller. This would be be a fitting place for him to deliver his true last words on RoboCop. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun May 02, 2021 9:35 am ----------------------------------- I agree with you, Pimp. Plus, if they want to release it before we all die, and avoid more delays, I think having a bonus segment on Weller alone would be cool. Plus, as you say, editing could make it more appealing than seeing him sitting and giving some trivia. I hope we´ll have the finished product this year, it´d be cool to finally add it to the RoboCollection. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Sun May 02, 2021 7:59 pm ----------------------------------- I could care less about what he has to say now. He's milked the franchise for all its worth. He added to the ridicule of it with the KFC ads and doesn't care about it. He should've given the "RoboDoc" guys the interview when they actually started, rather than holding back and them in turn. I was quite happy to watch it without him. The archive recordings they had were enough. They were interesting, insightful and lent the project his presence. Made him seem more mysterious and folklore, in a way, "like a cowboy". I've only wanted to hear about the sequels and TV series. The stories about the first are nothing new. More technical and superfluous than anything; let's see the good people who worked beyond that. They were and are as important as Weller. His arrogance has delayed release further. But with a major distributor onboard, the team will be feeling the pressure to deliver by Christmas. If they don't, they run the risk of losing out on the momentum of this announcement. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Sun May 02, 2021 8:33 pm ----------------------------------- ...from the brief footage shown he seems to be in a great mood. No grumpy Weller. 50k will do that. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon May 03, 2021 9:58 am ----------------------------------- I've only ever wanted to hear about the sequels and TV series. Sadly the TV stuff is quite ignored, with the exception of "The Series", so I´m afraid little info will get on the animated stuff (PD is out the documentary on purpose). With a major distributor onboard, they'll be feeling the pressure to deliver this by Christmas. I hope it´s true, it´s been a while since it was announced to be released in 2017 :wink: ----------------------------------- RoboJOF Mon May 03, 2021 11:15 pm ----------------------------------- I think that the end Weller segment would be cool. I think he'd love getting to have his say on the topic one-on-one (even if its all been said before). It seems like he has warmed up to the idea of RoboCop stuff lately. As much as I like his work in RoboCop and in other movies, I get the impression that he values other things at this point in his life. Don't get me wrong, being known for as RoboCop in spite of all his acting roles must get annoying after a while. Imagine all the work you have done towards something and every time you go out there's some nerd like me asking him to say, "Dead or Alive, you're coming with me!" He was a serious artist and some of his other roles were gritty and interesting, but he only seems to get the nod for RoboCop from 90% of movie fans. Based on this assumption, it doesn't surprise me that he continued his education and became a PHD and got involved in another career based on something that he loved. It may have given him more purpose to do so than to go on the Convention circuit for the rest of his life talking about RoboCop. I have also heard other artists and voice actors (who are older) also react in this way when fans want to talk to them. It seems like they have a hard time understanding why we like this stuff as much as we do, or maybe even more than they did. For many of these actors, doing the voice of a cartoon character was a way to earn a living. The idea that it would lead to interviews, dvd special features and documentaries 30 to 40 years later, is not something that they probably expect. Anyway, his contribution to the role, to science fiction genre movies, and to the world of character acting, is undeniable. Whether he has the desire to participate in documentaries is up to him, but as a fan, I appreciate what he, and all these actors, do for the fans. I love hearing them talk about RoboCop, and even if the stories don't change, I like getting that inside information from the people who were there. Bravo to the RoboDoc filmmakers and big thanks to all that participated. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Tue May 04, 2021 3:20 am ----------------------------------- Sadly the TV stuff is quite ignored, with the exception of "The Series", so I´m afraid little info will get on the animated stuff (PD is out the documentary on purpose). I know. It's "The Series" I'm referring to. Didn't care for the animated run and "PD" came along some years later. I get why they left it out, focusing more on the popularity 'boom' of the character (in the early/mid 90's), but I too would've liked to have seen, at the very least, Julian Grant, the writers and the 4 other producers. Unless they didn't want to be featured...? Maybe too embarrassed by the end product? ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Tue May 04, 2021 3:40 am ----------------------------------- Don't get me wrong, being known for as RoboCop in spite of all his acting roles must get annoying after a while. Imagine all the work you have done towards something and every time you go out there's some nerd like me asking him to say, "Dead or Alive, you're coming with me!" He was a serious artist and some of his other roles were gritty and interesting, but he only seems to get the nod for RoboCop from 90% of movie fans. The problem with Weller is that, because of his style of acting and that eccentric, otherworldly voice of his, he kind of falls in-between the columns of method/character actors and stars, which is obvious he wanted to be; a 'gritty', grimy combination of both and thought of himself as such for a period of time. That, in a way, he was perhaps better than most star performers back then and had the personality traits, plus acumen, to prove it. But with him coming from the New York acting community, which has always been predominantly theatre-based (Broadway, off-Broadway), his performances in the likes of "Shakedown", "Rainbow Drive" and "Fifty/Fifty" were either too broad and 'big' or too stiff and 'phoned-in'. He never could quite strike a balance between the two and that hindered him in not being recognised. I'll be honest (it may insult the man if he ever reads this), but watching him in those films, I keep imagining Michael Douglas in those lead roles instead of him. Douglas had the charisma and wider appeal, which Weller, sadly, did not. Weller was damn near-perfect as RoboCop/Alex Murphy, but in other roles, I think even he struggled to break away from that part internally as an actor. He tried too hard to be a cool, suave detective, soldier and lawyer; and came of as more cocky, arrogant, which didn't suit him. It somehow resulted in dull performances. His work felt forced and too often lazy, which is why he'll always be remembered as "a robot". At least with "RC", he could get away with being stiff, constrained and artificial. He was playing a quadriplegic with limbs that weren't his. He could imbue a certain amount of humanity and fluidity into the movements and facial expressions, but he was, at the end of the day, a robotic, mechanised figure; restricted by the limitations of such tech. ----------------------------------- HOB888 Tue May 04, 2021 11:37 am ----------------------------------- Happy ending then, cool, take all the time you need to make the best product. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue May 04, 2021 12:54 pm ----------------------------------- Didn't care for the animated run and "PD" came along some years later. I get why they left it out, focusing more on the popularity 'boom' of the character (in the early/mid 90's), but I too would've liked to have seen, at the very least, Julian Grant, the writers and the 4 other producers. Unless they didn't want to be featured...? Maybe too embarrassed by the end product? No, they didn´t ask them in the first place. I even gave them some contacts. I love all things Robo, but I´m specially interested on these productions that didn´t have a lot of info available. I´m more interested on the RoboDoc segments after the first film. I´m sure the guys have found interesting stuff for the first film, no doubt, but there isn´t too many info about R2 and R3 (at least in Europe, where each release of these films came without any bonus content).And we had less information about the TV incarnations. So having a segment dedicated to the 94 series will be great. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Tue May 04, 2021 3:56 pm ----------------------------------- Didn't care for the animated run and "PD" came along some years later. I get why they left it out, focusing more on the popularity 'boom' of the character (in the early/mid 90's), but I too would've liked to have seen, at the very least, Julian Grant, the writers and the 4 other producers. Unless they didn't want to be featured...? Maybe too embarrassed by the end product? No, they didn´t ask them in the first place. I even gave them some contacts. I love all things Robo, but I´m specially interested on these productions that didn´t have a lot of info available. I´m more interested on the RoboDoc segments after the first film. I´m sure the guys have found interesting stuff for the first film, no doubt, but there isn´t too many info about R2 and R3 (at least in Europe, where each release of these films came without any bonus content).And we had less information about the TV incarnations. So having a segment dedicated to the 94 series will be great. Ya know this is making me think that maybe the Robodoc team should start releasing some of that 'legacy' content out of order. The Robodoc has been delayed for years, and now obviously is going to take a lot longer to finish up while they get Weller's interview incorporated. Maybe now would be the time to release the standalone minidoc about the Series? After all, it's not like there is some last minute footage that would drastically change that documentary. And it would be a nice way to finally give the kickstarted backers some small crumb of what they financially supported. But based on their track history, the team is not too concerned about satisfying their kickstarter backers. It is a shame that Weller's interview will push back the theoretically complete documentaries that we care about the most. Maybe they will release all of the documentaries at once, that would probably the fairest and most satisfying way to finally get this stuff out to the people. But if they stick with their current pace, I wonder if I will even be around to see the Series minidoc and other legacy stuff I have been most interested in the whole time. I am almost 30... ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue May 04, 2021 6:47 pm ----------------------------------- I wonder if I will even be around to see the Series minidoc and other legacy stuff I have been most interested in the whole time. I am almost 30... I´ll be 40 in some years, and I have a shitty health. I´ll loose my sight before it´ll be released. :lol: A dude I know he´s working on a RoboBook here (which is weird, as I thought I was the only RoboFan in the country) and I ever help him a little with some people. The people from some of the TV shows gave him some juicy stuff, and I hope he´ll share that on the book. Guides and such for Alpha Commando and all that. And I´m not a good AC fan, but man, watching some behind the scenes stuff from that would be a treat. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Wed May 05, 2021 2:14 am ----------------------------------- No, they didn´t ask them in the first place. I even gave them some contacts. I love all things Robo, but I´m specially interested on these productions that didn´t have a lot of info available. I´m more interested on the RoboDoc segments after the first film. I´m sure the guys have found interesting stuff for the first film, no doubt, but there isn´t too many info about R2 and R3 (at least in Europe, where each release of these films came without any bonus content).And we had less information about the TV incarnations. So having a segment dedicated to the 94 series will be great. Oh, well. Guess their interests are elsewhere. You never know with these guys and they might have a re-think some day in the future. They could end up in Toronto again or across Canada (if Julian and co. are spread out) and squeeze them in, while filming for another unrelated doc. They did that with "Pennywise"; that's how they got Blu Mankuma and James Kidnie (Sergeant Parks & Pudface Morgan). They've clearly got plans to make a career out of these and it would seem more about American productions. They're probably talking about what they're going to do next, now that they've got a heavyweight distributor behind them. Red Rock Entertainment are one of the top independent companies in the UK. They seem impressed with the approach they've taken on this. Try importing the Scream Factory releases of the Robo sequels, Chanood. Got around to watching their docs last year. They were good. Enough to go back to for repeated viewing. Some here thought that they were slapped together, but they were fine for what they were, even if the editing was slightly rough in parts. Think they were probably short on time and had to do a rush job on final changes. Your typical DVD/BluRay extras, but not concerning themselves with clips from the films. Scenes and shots that we're already too familiar, they focused on the interviews and let them do the talking, lol. Sometimes, that's better. You want to HEAR from the people and what THEY have to say. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Wed May 05, 2021 2:53 am ----------------------------------- Ya know this is making me think that maybe the Robodoc team should start releasing some of that 'legacy' content out of order. The Robodoc has been delayed for years, and now obviously is going to take a lot longer to finish up while they get Weller's interview incorporated. Maybe now would be the time to release the standalone minidoc about the Series? After all, it's not like there is some last minute footage that would drastically change that documentary. And it would be a nice way to finally give the kickstarted backers some small crumb of what they financially supported. But based on their track history, the team is not too concerned about satisfying their kickstarter backers. Why on earth would they want to do that... The whole thing rests on the cult of "R1". That's the classic. The rest are minor. We like them, but most don't. The masses don't care and that's the way it is. The guys haven't got a major distributor onboard, just to start throwing out whole segments. They've signed agreements and contracts for global release. That's what's happened here. That's how the business works. It's gone far beyond a Kickstarter venture. It got them where they wanted, but they also invested their own dollar. More than what was raised, I think; not just physically either. Time and effort, night-and-day...for however many years this has been running. That's usually forgotten about by most "fans" of these things. Tends to show their own ignorance up. That little personality trait called "ego". Only a minority are bothered about them not updating their fund page. They're on FB, Twitter and that's enough. Those are their platforms; where we can reach them. Their consumer base and most purists are across them. No one's going to KS to check for news. It's irrelevant at this stage. Maybe they will release all of the documentaries at once, that would probably the fairest and most satisfying way to finally get this stuff out to the people. But if they stick with their current pace, I wonder if I will even be around to see the Series minidoc and other legacy stuff I have been most interested in the whole time. I am almost 30... Erm...they are. They've already said that they will. You and Chanood keep making cracks at not being alive when they do. Let's see you take a crack at it. You must be still butthurt about them not covering your precious comics, Pimpy. You've criticised them at every turn and just been a bitch. You don't hide it well, boy. Not even 30? Makes sense. No wonder you're a brat. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Wed May 05, 2021 9:07 am ----------------------------------- The whole thing rests on the cult of "R1". That's the classic. The rest are minor. We like them, but most don't. I understand, yes. But that´s something I saw on other properties as well. I lend a hand on a well known property, and when they put something from the "classic" one, people react happily. When they put something new, or something obscure, they almost have zero reactions. Which I find weird, as I thought fans would like to know more something about things that aren´t covered yet. I guess it has to do with comfort and familiarity. As for R1, a lot of releases had great, in dept documentaries, that´s why I´m always interested to learn more about what came after. As we already talked in this forum, I´d like to see a segment about RebootCop with the makers talking (honestly) about the project. And I don´t like that film... Try importing the Scream Factory releases of the Robo sequels, Chanood. I´d like to, as well with some other titles from Scream Factory. I had the chance to watch a few from R2 and R3, which were posted online for a short time. Good stuff. But I´d have to get a multi-region player first to be able to watch them. You and Chanood keep making cracks at not being alive when they do. Let's see you take a crack at this. Peace, man! It´s been a while since the doc would be released, so I think it´s ok to have a laugh about the delays. To me, making a joke about delays it´s a way to fight the urge to watch these. I remember when "RoboCop Returns" was a "real" project; the director of this documentary post the news on social media, and I replied something like "Great, RoboDoc is delayed... again". Both had a good laugh, that´s all. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Wed May 05, 2021 12:34 pm ----------------------------------- That's the classic. The rest are minor. We like them, but most don't. I understand, yes. But that´s something I saw on other properties as well. I lend a hand on a well known property, and when they put something from the "classic" one, people react happily. When they put something new, or something obscure, they almost have zero reactions. Which I find weird, as I thought fans would like to know more something about things that aren´t covered yet. I guess it has to do with comfort and familiarity. As for R1, a lot of releases had great, in dept documentaries, that´s why I´m always interested to learn more about what came after. As we already talked in this forum, I´d like to see a segment about RebootCop with the makers talking (honestly) about the project. And I don´t like that film... Well, why don't you go for it, then. Genuinely, I mean it. You've talked enough about having spoken to the comic book and "PD" guys for a magazine you did. Let's see those interviews typed up and posted here...or conduct them again for this site. Setup a new topic where you add the transcripts as posts. I'd love to read those. Sure some here would, too. You and Chanood keep making cracks at not being alive when they do. Let's see you take a crack at this. Peace, man! It´s been a while since the doc would be released, so I think it´s ok to have a laugh about the delays. To me, making a joke about delays it´s a way to fight the urge to watch these. I remember when "RoboCop Returns" was a "real" project; the director of this documentary post the news on social media, and I replied something like "Great, RoboDoc is delayed... again". Both had a good laugh, that´s all. Once is fine, like Chris. More is just juvenile and witless. It starts to sound petty and bitter, but granted, you've only done it a few times. Pimpy's been doing it the whole 4-5 years this has been going on. Pathetic is an understatement. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Wed May 05, 2021 1:13 pm ----------------------------------- Well, why don't you go for it, then. Genuinely, I mean it. You've talked enough about having spoken to the comic book and "PD" guys for a magazine you did. Let's see those interviews typed up and posted here...or conduct them again for this site. Setup a new topic where you add the transcripts as posts. I'd love to read those. Sure some here would, too. It´s not a bad idea. I even thought of making an edit of the Galyn Görg interview and make a video out of it, since I have the audio somewhere. As for the written interviews, I had them translated, so I´d have to find out the original texts in English so you people would understand a word about this. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Wed May 05, 2021 10:17 pm ----------------------------------- You must be still butthurt about them not covering your precious comics, Pimpy. You've criticised them at every turn and just been a bitch. You don't hide it well, boy. Not even 30? Makes sense. No wonder you're a brat. Shit like this is why I keep coming back to the forum. That gave me a hearty chuckle, but the thing is you're not wrong. Keep that train a rollin'. Keep simping for the plebeian R1 neanderthals. ChAnOoD and I will continue looking down our greasy, crooked noses at you from the penthouse of OCP tower, doing massive mounds of cocaine with classy prostitutes while we clutch yellowed copies of Mortal Coils and watch Alpha Commando on VHS, defenders of the true faith! This is always how it was meant to be. ----------------------------------- Rick Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:34 am ----------------------------------- Another update from the team - The director’s cut of RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop in all it’s fully fleshed-out glory 🎥🚔 • 77 hours of footage shot • 3 countries visited • 26 cast members interviewed • 41 crew members interviewed • 4hr 15m run-time • 1 classic movie - RoboCop (1987) • Every scene explored The team are now focusing on final delivery and distribution. Thanks again for everyone’s continued patience. We know it’s been a long ride but we’re nearly there. Release date TBC. https://i.ibb.co/72K0KPj/robo.jpg ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:48 am ----------------------------------- The team are now focusing on final delivery and distribution. Nice to have some news about it. I hope we´ll be able to watch/own it next year. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:16 pm ----------------------------------- Damn. They're getting some serious shit off some of the people who've been following this since the Kickstarter. That's a shame. They don't really deserve it. It's not easy making a documentary like this, but to be fair, they have been working on other projects. Had a feeling they'd get a bit of crap. I just want to hear about the sequels, series and comics. The previews that were around on the first film were good, but I'm looking forward more to them. 4 and a quarter hours is a monster length of time for one movie. Does every scene need to be covered? I thought they already had a distributor signed up. I'd love to have this by Christmas, but with the rest of the franchise included. Bugging that Frank Miller, Walon Green, Tim Hunter and the editors didn't want to participate or weren't approached to be interviewed. I can't imagine the guys didn't at least try with those people, but it suggests not all of the real story behind ROBOCOP 2 will be unearthed in that doc. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Oct 11, 2021 7:39 pm ----------------------------------- I just want to hear about the sequels, series and comics. The previews that were around on the first film were good, but I'm looking forward more to them. Me too. I´m more interested on the lesser known/beloved parts of the franchise, because they usually aren´t covered a lot. Even the people behind the distribution usually don´t give a shit about these parts of the property! 4 and a quarter hours is a monster length of time for one movie. Does every scene need to be covered? Yes, that´s something that scares me. I mean, 4 hours sounds RoboHeaven, but you have to rely on fancy edits to make something that deep not boring. As we talked in this topic before, we already know a bunch of trivia about the first film, so we´ll have a bunch of the documentary with info we knew. I guess new footage would be a crucial part to keep us enjoying the same information again. But I´m curious how it´ll turn out. I thought they already had a distributor signed up. I'd love to have this by Christmas, but with the rest of the franchise included. Anyone remembers how they´ll ship the thing? Didn´t one of the updates hint that we´ll get RoboDoc 1 shipped and then the rest on a "near future"? And yup, having Miller to talk about R2 & 3 would be great. Sadly, I´m not sure he wants to talk about these... ----------------------------------- edgeofthecosmos Fri Oct 15, 2021 2:29 am ----------------------------------- Yes!!! I think i'll end up watching it as many times as ive watched 1 and 2 from the previous clips they've released in the past. ----------------------------------- Mindchamber Mon Oct 18, 2021 11:06 pm ----------------------------------- will they be adding RobertCop? ----------------------------------- edgeofthecosmos Sun May 22, 2022 3:56 am ----------------------------------- I'm dying to watch this just like you guys, any news? People are starting to ask more on their Facebook page, someone mentioned that maybe they will release or announce around the 35th Anniversary. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun May 22, 2022 8:24 am ----------------------------------- I'm dying to watch this just like you guys, any news? People are starting to ask more on their Facebook page, someone mentioned that maybe they will release or announce around the 35th Anniversary. As far as we know, they´re dealing with distribution rights at the moment. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Thu Jul 21, 2022 10:39 am ----------------------------------- I just found Brian Trainor, producer of RoboDoc, said on Twitter the documentary will be released "later this year": https://twitter.com/_BrianTrainor/status/1548696174286233600 I guess we won´t have to wait too much for it. ----------------------------------- Rick Thu Oct 20, 2022 5:44 pm ----------------------------------- Latest post from the creators of the Doc: https://i.ibb.co/4F5cCKZ/image.png[/img] It's been a few weeks since this post, so hoping to see something in the coming days and weeks. Might we actually see a release before Christmas?! ----------------------------------- edgeofthecosmos Thu Oct 20, 2022 11:30 pm ----------------------------------- I have been checking everyday and saw that update like you said few weeks ago. I hope its sooner than Christmas. It's crazy how fast October flew by. I'm dying for this to come out like I said, I feel like Robocop franchise needs something like this right now, so timing wise it's a good thing. It just needs to come out so we can see it lol. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Fri Oct 21, 2022 2:55 pm ----------------------------------- I hope its sooner than Christmas. It´d make a good X-Mas present. But I´m not sure if it´d be ready this year. I meant, they said it would be "later this year", but they´re dealing with the legal stuff and distribution. And that can take time. And would delay the whole thing. I started to forget about it, to be real :lol: . Little updates in the last years, no new info about it. So I´m not that anxious for it like I was when it started in 2017. But it´ll be cool when someday we´ll get it at home, after all these years. ----------------------------------- Robocop_Unit_1983 Thu Nov 10, 2022 2:06 am ----------------------------------- I'm just glad Mr Weller has finally embraced how Iconic his role in the Robocop franchise truly is, and how much of a mark it has left in mainstream culture, like it or lump it. ----------------------------------- Rick Tue Dec 20, 2022 9:11 pm ----------------------------------- Another post from the Doc team on Facebook, simply an emoji of an hourglass and an ellipsis. What could it mean...? Actually, this news appears to have been put out there earlier today... https://twitter.com/DEADLINE/status/1605216147518930951 "Streaming service gets all NA rights to FOUR PART documentary series releasing early 2023". ----------------------------------- HOB888 Tue Dec 20, 2022 11:41 pm ----------------------------------- https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZSx9zoo6G/ robocop_doc Finally after years of hard work and patience, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboDoc is to be released through @screamboxtv followed by a physical Blu-Ray release. We know how long you have all waited and we have always appreciated your support and patience with us. We never thought it possible to release RoboDoc Part 1 as a 4-part limited series! 4 parts just on the first movie. RoboDoc will be the FIRST ever scene-by-scene analysis of a movie and is set to breathe fresh air in the long-standing documentary format. We will be able to share more information soon, but an important thing to note is that for those who supported the project by pledging for a physical release, they will not only receive the 4-part limited series on blu-ray, they will also receive Part 2 and Part 3 upon release. Please try and refrain from sending comments and DMs asking questions as we are working closely with Screambox to get the best release possible and will share updates when we can. Finally, myself, our Directors Chris and Eastwood and our Producers Adam, Mikey, Laurence and Hank are super excited and proud to finally release RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboDoc. Gary Smart Producer More info in our @deadline article (link in bio) ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Wed Dec 21, 2022 8:04 am ----------------------------------- Saw it on different social media sites. Good to see an update. Can´t wait to get the Blu Ray. ----------------------------------- Rick Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:11 am ----------------------------------- Early 2023 they said. Since December... not a whisper... How much longer are we going to have to wait?! ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Sun Apr 23, 2023 2:18 pm ----------------------------------- Early 2023 they said. Since December... not a whisper... How much longer are we going to have to wait?! I think they are waiting for the 50th anniversary... ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:40 am ----------------------------------- Early 2023 they said. Since December... not a whisper... How much longer are we going to have to wait?! Do you think it´ll be available in 2023? At this point, I´m not sure. And I´m used to wait at this point. I´m not sure if I understood the whole situation. They´re working on the streaming plus the physical release, and if you pledged for the Blu Ray, they´re going to send you the Robo1 Doc, then the rest of the trilogy. I´m not sure if that would be viable, since you´ll have to send stuff twice (or more, we don´t know the details). I´d wait to get everything done, and I think it´d be cute to send first the Blu Rays to the people that paid for it before they stream it, because we´d get spoilers everywhere. As I said before, if they´re with the legal stuff and distribution we could wait even more. I pledged to an indie flick some years ago (almost at the same time of RoboDoc) and I still have to get my copy in Blu Ray. Funny thing, a bunch of distributors all over the World already released the movie, yet the people who put money have to wait for the one from the makers of the film. I´m not angry for that, but in both cases I think they didn´t plan what could happen. Things went big and didn´t expect that, delaying the whole thing over and over. ----------------------------------- RoboWags Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:52 pm ----------------------------------- I'll believe them when I am watching it at this point ----------------------------------- Sean_001 Thu May 18, 2023 3:25 pm ----------------------------------- I have faith they'll put it out as soon as possible. There's a whole slew of problems that can arise. I imagine the switch over to Amazon might've put a wrench in the works. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Thu May 18, 2023 3:42 pm ----------------------------------- I have faith they'll put it out as soon as possible. The main problem for me is the lack of updates. I understand things could be slow during the process, but being silent for months while other of their (more recent) projects got a bunch of updates would feel weird for some of the contributors of RoboDoc. A mere "we´re still working on the Blu Ray" and an approximate date would calm these. I´ve seen posts with hostile comments from backers, and other posts had comments shut down. Last update was in December. It´s been a while. ----------------------------------- RoboWags Thu May 18, 2023 4:42 pm ----------------------------------- I think really the backers would be the ones who have the right to be upset. They paid to have this produced and now their getting the "check's in the mail" treatment. When they have all these other projects in the works as well it doesn't look good. Hopefully they aren't using the Canon Films playbook and "robbing Peter to pay Paul" with their projects. That never works. Just look at ANOVOS costume company... ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Thu May 18, 2023 5:16 pm ----------------------------------- I think really the backers would be the ones who have the right to be upset. As a backer himself what it kinda bothers me is they´re aiming for a streaming release first, which would be difficult to avoid spoilers or leaks while waiting for the Blu Rays. It happened with another project I already mentioned here: a friend just told me that film is in Prime, and I´m still waiting for my copy to come home. In that case I´m not worried since I doubt it´ll leak, it´s a small project, but I find ironic the people who contributed to it have to wait more for it. I said it before in this topic, I think they didn´t know how to react when things got bigger, and I think RoboDoc became bigger than they thought as well, so the last stages are taking forever (legal stuff, the incorporation of Weller to the doc, and distribution). Anyway, I think they should keep the people posted. I check my mails and the last one from them is from 2019 (I could have delete some of the recent ones, can´t remember, but we haven´t got any updates in this year). The last update we had in social media involved the streaming of RoboDoc ("1", I think) with a release date on spring 2023. ----------------------------------- edgeofthecosmos Wed Jun 14, 2023 10:33 pm ----------------------------------- Any day now lol. Really hope this doesn't slip till Christmas or 2024. Anyway to add to this topic, I met Peter Weller about 2 weeks ago, he signed my screener copy and I got a picture with him. I had him sign "I'd buy that for a dollar!" , he was like "Uhh that's not my line but I'll sign it" which I replied with "I know every line in the movie" which he smiled. Seemed happy there were so many people there, place was packed to where you could not even walk or see the booths, it was a mad house. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:35 am ----------------------------------- https://www.facebook.com/FTLOHorror/videos/847400523503859 Go to 48:57 to hear what they have to say about RoboDoc. If I didn´t misunderstood the thing, they´re expecting to get RoboDoc 1 next year, following by the rest in two, three years? ----------------------------------- Rick Thu Jun 22, 2023 3:17 pm ----------------------------------- Yeah, that's what it sounds like, so... RoboDoc 1, in 4 parts, being released on a streaming service but on bluray for supporters, hopefully sometime next year RoboDoc 2 in 2/3 parts in about 12/18 months after that RoboDoc 3 in 2 parts 12/18 months after that Wow, this is going to over a decade since they announced this before it all is released. I have to admit, hearing that from them, I have moved into the "indifferent about the delays" camp to the "completely pissed off" camp. The lack of updates or anything from the team is especially annoying, nothing on the Kickstarter page and anything they put out is over Facebook. Even a few simple updates would massively help perception of this amongst the backers, but the complete radio silence is seriously annoying people and something the guys really should address. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:01 pm ----------------------------------- The lack of updates or anything from the team is especially annoying, nothing on the Kickstarter page and anything they put out is over Facebook. Even a few simple updates would massively help perception of this amongst the backers, but the complete radio silence is seriously annoying people and something the guys really should address. I agree. They take their time to show updates on other of their projects, but they´re usually quiet about this one. They should have told us even with the more boring, bureaucratic status of the project to keep the backers (and the people who wants to download/buy it now) interested with some info. It´s funny they´re claiming they´re doing it for the fans when their lack of information make them look like the hundreds of companies releasing subpar editions of the lesser known productions of the franchise. I think they kept people interested with the trailers and the Peter Weller announcement, but at this point I´m sure a bunch of guys just don´t care for it anymore. They should have release small clips, trailers, pics or anything to keep generating some buzz. ----------------------------------- RoboWags Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:41 pm ----------------------------------- It's coming next year... Yeah yeah we've heard that before... https://media.tenor.com/2nFHbJpSmCEAAAAC/theyre-on-their-way-george-rr-martin.gif ----------------------------------- edgeofthecosmos Tue Jun 27, 2023 6:44 pm ----------------------------------- I think they kept people interested with the trailers and the Peter Weller announcement, but at this point I´m sure a bunch of guys just don´t care for it anymore. They should have release small clips, trailers, pics or anything to keep generating some buzz. Agreed and they did the opposite and removed a lot of the small clips that existed. I had emailed them about a few weeks ago this is the response I got We understand that you have an inquiry regarding RoboDoc. As of now, we don't have a schedule yet. We will follow up with our acquisition team. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:22 am ----------------------------------- We understand that you have an inquiry regarding RoboDoc. As of now, we don't have a schedule yet. We will follow up with our acquisition team. Wow. I can picture them bored, not giving a crap about fan requests :lol: ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Thu Jun 29, 2023 3:34 pm ----------------------------------- They might be in the loop on the new productions from Amazon. Neumeier & Miner could be involved, which Amazon haven’t announced. One or the other is bound to come out next year, if not the following and I wouldn’t be surprised if they are timing the doc to coincide with those, making the most of global publicity. The costs of licensing material from copyrighted titles is notoriously high. Screambox may be spending a big chunk of their capital or lending finance they will need to pay back. Why else would you release a season of only 8 episodes over 3 years. It’s a very odd schedule. Maybe they will need that time to claw back that money. They don’t strike me as a major streamer. Even with the reputation it has, RoboCop is still a lucrative brand. It may be just as a cult cinema property, but it is still iconic. It has a built-in audience of 35 years worldwide and companies are still paying licenses to make figures and a game. Weller’s attending cons every month and his numbers must be enough to secure regular bookings. Rogue City is bound to have reignited interest in the franchise, so it all contributes. With that considered, the doc crew and Screambox are clearly looking to capitalise on that and exploit it for the sake of the doc. On the other hand, perhaps they have decided that they can’t cover the licensing costs and have told the crew to scale back. Not on the interviews, but content from the trilogy. They must have finished it by now with Weller’s chat and they did say they were at the point of paperwork. Who knows. It’s all speculative. Sounds like Screambox are in charge. Don’t do this, don’t do that, don’t say a word, not our problem. Maybe they were the only offer on the table and stipulated conditions. The producer sounds a little stressed, but the director doesn’t. ----------------------------------- edgeofthecosmos Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:21 am ----------------------------------- October 17 https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=32986 ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:39 am ----------------------------------- October 17 https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=32986 The directors confirmed it´s not true. They´ll give us an update "soon". An official release announcement is coming. We have been informed that there have been some articles online promoting the streaming and physical release - these have not been agreed by us and shared with us in advance! We will update with some exciting news very soon. Thank you for you cooperation… ----------------------------------- edgeofthecosmos Fri Jul 28, 2023 5:09 pm ----------------------------------- October 17 https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=32986 The directors confirmed it´s not true. They´ll give us an update "soon". An official release announcement is coming. We have been informed that there have been some articles online promoting the streaming and physical release - these have not been agreed by us and shared with us in advance! We will update with some exciting news very soon. Thank you for you cooperation… AH MAN :lol: ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:00 pm ----------------------------------- New info provided: Backers will receive the Physical Release of the 4-part Limited series (4.5 hours) with hours of Bonus Features. Season 1 is on the first RoboCop movie. Season 2 and 3 will follow from next year and original backers will receive those physical releases too. This means that original backers will receive: Season 1 Physical Release (RoboCop) Season 2 Physical Release (RoboCop 2) Season 3 Physical Release (RoboCop 3 and TV series) There will be no additional costs for backers for receiving all 3 seasons. As soon as we can update you, we will… The Four episodes will be released in ScreamBox and Video On Demand (in the US) starting at August 29th. No release date for the Blu Rays/DVDs, so as some were afraid of, I assume it´ll be streamed before the backers get it. ----------------------------------- edgeofthecosmos Wed Aug 02, 2023 5:17 pm ----------------------------------- Nice, it's finally happening, this month it is then! I'm really looking forward to watching all of them. ----------------------------------- Rick Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:24 am ----------------------------------- Sad that backers aren't getting it first. It's going on a VOD service anyone in the US can sign up for. Backers who wanted a blu-ray of it have to wait months more to see it, maybe until next year. Plus Doc 2 and Doc 3 are still years away. It's great that we're finally seeing Doc 1 get released, but the way it's being released and the timescales are still going to annoy a lot of people. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:36 am ----------------------------------- Sad that backers aren't getting it first. It's going on a VOD service anyone in the US can sign up for. Backers who wanted a blu-ray of it have to wait months more to see it, maybe until next year. Plus Doc 2 and Doc 3 are still years away. It's great that we're finally seeing Doc 1 get released, but the way it's being released and the timescales are still going to annoy a lot of people. We could speculate about how they´re going to make it in two ways: the first is they´ll give us the backers the whole package, which means we´d have to wait to next year or more (I think they said the third doc could came in two years). The second, which I´d found strange, is to give the backers "RoboDoc 1", and then shipping the rest when they´re done. In that case they´d have to pay twice for the shipping. In both cases the streaming company gets it first. I waited 6 or 7 years for it. At this point, it doesn´t matter. The problem for me is what I already said here and on social media: once RoboDoc will be available to stream, I´m sure webpages will include clips of it as promo articles, and people would upload big chunks of it on social media. It´ll be difficult to avoid getting "spoilers" (if we could call that this) for it. The best solution would be giving the backers a digital download (or a code to watch it online) the same day it goes to streaming. Plus, as I read somewhere, ScreamBox only operates in the US, so the rest of the planet couldn´t get it unless another streaming service buys it. The guys behind RoboDoc, being from UK, should´ve thought a little about how to deal with all that stuff. Anyway, I can understand some of the recent negative feedback. The lack of updates to the backers (and the rest, really) was off-putting. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Sat Aug 05, 2023 3:47 am ----------------------------------- The guys behind RoboDoc, being from UK, should´ve thought a little about how to deal with all that stuff. Why would they? This product was not not made for the fans. That has been clear nearly every step of the way. I don't understand why these people would spend so much time getting everyone who worked on RoboCop together for a 4 hour documentary but continually leave let biggest supporters down, and yet that's what they've done. It seems like maybe they couldn't get a deal for a proper streaming release in order so just gave up and gave in to whoever would give them whatever money they could get. I was blocked from their facebook page for accusing them of being disrespectful. At this point I don't have much desire to support this project, and sadly it does not seem this will be a successful product for them either. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:29 am ----------------------------------- I was blocked from their facebook page for accusing them of being disrespectful. I´ve seen a bunch of their recent posts not allowing comments, so I think you´re not the only one who´s pissed :lol: I was pretty excited for this project when it started, but I´ve been waiting for that so long and we´ve seen so little information or updates over the years that I think I don´t care too much anymore. It´s great it´s getting done and such, but each update just delays the stuff the backers should get, so we´re not in the priority list. This product was not not made for the fans. Not sure if I´d say that, but it feels we´re not treated too right. And I see what happened, the thing went bigger than they thought (bud sadly not that big to include some segments related to Alpha Commando, comics and PD) and they had to rework stuff. It´s ok, but when you see updates for other documentaries from them, or even having recent ones finished before this, it feels off. They should have found a way to get more people to help editing the thing and move things fasters. I know it´s easier to say than do it, but after 7 years it´d be good to finish this one instead of working on new ones... According to some other sources, RoboDoc (1, I assume) will be released on October 17th as a two-disc release by Screen Media. It even has a pre-order link on Amazon, but I won´t take that for sure, since some new "leaked" info has been debunked by the makers. In the UK Kaleidoscope will distribute it on December: https://deadline.com/2023/07/daliland-robodoc-robert-englund-kaleidoscope-home-entertainment-uk-1235451232/ ----------------------------------- HOB888 Fri Aug 18, 2023 4:08 pm ----------------------------------- https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3775706/robodoc-the-creation-of-robocop-four-part-docuseries-premieres-august-29-on-screambox/ SCREAMBOX Original four-part docuseries RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop will premiere on August 29, Bloody Disgusting is excited to announce this week. New hour-long episodes will follow weekly through September 19 on the BD-powered SCREAMBOX. Featuring exclusive insight from stars Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Ray Wise, and Kurtwood Smith, director Paul Verhoeven, writers Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner, special effects legend Phil Tippett, and more, RoboDoc offers an in-depth look at the making and impact of the trailblazing 1987 dystopian action classic. Part man, part machine, all cop, RoboCop burst onto the scene as the cinematic landscape began to shift and artificial intelligence was capturing the public’s imagination. The boundary-pushing film spawned an unlikely franchise that includes two sequels, an animated series, and a Hollywood remake, along with comic books, video games, toys, and merchandise galore. RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop is co-directed by Chris Griffiths and Eastwood Allen and produced by Gary Smart. The trio previously collaborated on Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, Pennywise: The Story of IT, and You’re So Cool, Brewster: The Story of Fright Night, all of which are available on SCREAMBOX. Episode one, “Destination Delta City,” streams on August 29. Orion Pictures assembles a magnificent cast and crew who, unbeknownst to them, have signed up for a turbulent and career-defining ride. Episode two, “Verhoeven’s Mantra,” streams on September 5. Notoriously demanding mad-genius director Paul Verhoeven pushes the envelope and many people’s buttons with the unprecedented shooting conditions. Episode three, “Blood, Sweat & Steel,” streams on September 12. The resilient cast and crew relive the golden era of hands-on, practical filmmaking in the 1980s. Episode four, “Murphy & The Machine,” streams on September 19. A cinematic icon is unleashed to the world, creating an indelible legacy with lasting memories for those involved in its production. “We’ve crafted something together to incorporate visuals and sound in an effort to immerse viewers into the world of ’80s filmmaking and offer something completely unique to the ‘making of’ format,” explains Allen. “As a fan of RoboCop for the past 30 years, this project has been a labor of love for me, and I can’t wait to share this unique project with the fans, especially those who have stood by us all these years,” adds Griffiths. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:31 am ----------------------------------- Well, I guess I´ll see clips on social media and then the whole thing next year :lol: ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:19 pm ----------------------------------- More technical stuff and new release date: Robodoc - The Creation of Robocop Blu-ray Street Date: 12/18/2023 Special Features and Technical Specs: Meet the Makers - Roboteam Assemble - Major Firepower - Call to Action - Robocast quotes - Art of the Steel Part Man, Part Machine, All Videogame - Gins! Guns! Guns! - Trailer English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature According to the back cover, is Region A (Locked): https://amzn.to/44kOBPw ----------------------------------- Rick Sat Aug 26, 2023 10:20 pm ----------------------------------- That link says October 17th for me, where did 18th December come from? Either way, if I can get my blu-ray of it this year that would be a nice gift for me, as October 17th is close to my birthday and 18th December is close enough to Christmas! ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sun Aug 27, 2023 1:49 pm ----------------------------------- That link says October 17th for me, where did 18th December come from? Either way, if I can get my blu-ray of it this year that would be a nice gift for me, as October 17th is close to my birthday and 18th December is close enough to Christmas! Amazon´s says October 17th, and sometimes they put estimated dates and not the final ones. The December date was on Blu Ray News/Reports websites. ----------------------------------- drsyn71 Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:27 am ----------------------------------- October 17th Walmart exclusive Steelbook RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop takes an in-depth look into the ground breaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew, including Hollywood icons such as Peter Weller, Diane Robin, Ronny Cox, Nancy Allen, Ray Wise, director Paul Verhoeven & more. Special Features and Technical Specs: Meet the Makers Roboteam Assemble Major Firepower Call to Action Robocast quotes Art of the Steel Part Man, Part Machine, All Videogame Gins! Guns! Guns! Trailer English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature https://www.walmart.com/ip/Robodoc-The-Creation-of-Robocop-Steelbook-Walmart-Exclusive-Blu-Ray-Starring-Peter-Weller/2846418384?fbclid=IwAR2GPFsOvF99WKv0JpUA6k_s2WHSqB8uTAvZlYriTReuHcRriWlkITtMT4I ----------------------------------- Rick Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:36 am ----------------------------------- Diane Robin (Cassandra, the secretary and Kurtwood Smith's wife) is a Hollywood icon and gets a mention in the blurb but her husband doesn't? Who writes these things? The one for the series was equally as bad and not fact-checked or given any quality control! ----------------------------------- Rick Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:34 pm ----------------------------------- Well for those in the US with Scream Box, you can watch part 1 right now. Anyone have it here? Aparently a deal for physical releases will be announced shortly and backers will start receiving their copies. Would be nice to get it before Christmas. ----------------------------------- edgeofthecosmos Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:47 pm ----------------------------------- Watched the first episode last night around 10AM EST. A lot of new stuff that I didn't know about. I was 8 minutes in and Im like there's another hour or so of this episode? Crazy amount of info. Also in the credits, at the very end, they thanked robocoparchive.com and all its users which was nice. I really want to see Robocop Season 2 though, that's what im really waiting on. I also preordered the steelbook from walmart with the link posted above. For screambox I used the coupon code SCREAM99 which made it only 99 cents for 3 months, for some reason I managed to get the code working when supposedly the deal ended? I guess its because I made my account earlier? There was another code called Terrifier which was 6 months for $14.95. ----------------------------------- Rick Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:19 pm ----------------------------------- I had asked the guys to update my name in the credits, they never got back to me, so not sure if they ever did. Ah well. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:26 pm ----------------------------------- Aparently a deal for physical releases will be announced shortly and backers will start receiving their copies. Would be nice to get it before Christmas. Fingers crossed! ----------------------------------- edgeofthecosmos Tue Sep 05, 2023 9:58 pm ----------------------------------- 2nd episode in and this was totally worth the wait, ive watched it like 5 times already. Subbed for a year for screambox and preordered the steelbook. I liked the storyboards and the number of guests they had. Really nice work! ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Thu Sep 07, 2023 9:22 am ----------------------------------- RoboDoc will have an UK release on December 16th. No news about the backers edition. ----------------------------------- Rick Thu Sep 07, 2023 8:58 pm ----------------------------------- Backers get their DVD/Blu-ray on the same date as it is released on Amazon to buy. You can also watch the episodes weekly in the UK starting Oct 2nd on Prime Video if you can't wait until December. As I have 2 weeks off for Christmas and usually am looking for things to do by Boxing Day, I think I'll wait for the Blu-ray and then spend an afternoon with some drinks and snacks watching it all in one go. ----------------------------------- edgeofthecosmos Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:43 am ----------------------------------- Ive had the Walmart Exclusive Robodoc preordered for a while now and it was constantly getting stuck trying to ship, the order would seem to get to a point where it was going to get shipped and then it went to delay. While that was going on, I saw it was in stock again, so I attempted to make another order on top of my first one, that one too, looked like it was going to ship and stopped updating. Now I know why, apparently the bluray release is missing disc 2. Robodoc cant catch a break lol. ----------------------------------- Rick Fri Oct 27, 2023 8:06 am ----------------------------------- Yeah the US distributors messed up and only put one disc in the packaging. It is being fixed but that means there will likely be delays. Hopefully the UK release won't be affected by this, different distributor so hopefully not. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:30 am ----------------------------------- Hopefully the UK release won't be affected by this, different distributor so hopefully not. :yessir: I hope that as well... ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:45 pm ----------------------------------- Yeah the US distributors messed up and only put one disc in the packaging. Good thing they delayed this documentary for over a year to figure out distribution. Seems like all that extra time was worth it and they totally didn't just take the easiest and cheapest option so they could move on to whatever other documentary they are currently making... ----------------------------------- edgeofthecosmos Wed Nov 08, 2023 12:13 am ----------------------------------- Apparently its going to stay as 1 disc for US, 2 for UK version. Saw some unhappy people replying on their facebook page. I got my Walmart Exclusive, its very nice, its only 1 disc, had 3 extra videos which I enjoyed. First extra was with the writers and director of robodoc, how they were introduced to robocop at a young age and then meeting paul for the interview, which was very cool. The other one was Randy Moore video discussing the gun and Paul Verhoeven, last one was the casting tapes which was also nice. Going to get the UK Version for the other disc. The more I learn about Paul Verhoeven the more he sounds a lot like me personality wise, not the loud part, but, you'll see I dont want to ruin it. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:53 am ----------------------------------- Apparently its going to stay as 1 disc for US, 2 for UK version. Well, at least being a backer in Europe had something positive :lol: ----------------------------------- artuditu Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:13 pm ----------------------------------- Apparently this bit is blowing up in social media, pure gold: https://twitter.com/MikeDrucker/status/1724550694462517438 ----------------------------------- RoboCorey Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:39 am ----------------------------------- That story alone makes me so happy they managed to get Weller on-board. Close second is how he was apparently very popular with lady crew members. It's a great doc regardless of his involvement, but he really was the cherry on top. ----------------------------------- Spectrum Scarlet Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:16 am ----------------------------------- That story alone makes me so happy they managed to get Weller on-board. Close second is how he was apparently very popular with lady crew members. It's a great doc regardless of his involvement, but he really was the cherry on top. Is there anything else besides those? Something new from the development process? Or perhaps when there was heavy automatic gunfire or special effects charges going off. Something went wrong. I won’t be able to see this until well into next year and I’m curious if there’s anything like that. The gas station and shop window explosions are already well-documented on their notoriety. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Wed Nov 29, 2023 4:15 pm ----------------------------------- New RoboDoc update about the backers: Hi all, we’ve finally received the US physical copeies to ship to pledgees. Can US and Canada customers please ensure their shipping addresses are updated as soon as possible. UK, Europe and rest of the world will ship from January. Please note that VHS clamshells will ship in January as an extra package (your blu would have already shipped in its blu-ray case) - our priority is to get blus out as soon as possible. ----------------------------------- Rick Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:09 pm ----------------------------------- January? We were told start of December, I was looking forward to getting it next week. AAGGHHHHH!! ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:43 am ----------------------------------- January? We were told start of December, I was looking forward to getting it next week. AAGGHHHHH!! I know. I was hoping the backers would get an "advanced copy" before the store ones. Anyway, with X-Mas coming soon I think it´d be better to get it after it, or I´m afraid some of us could get our copy lost between the holidays. ----------------------------------- Rick Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:56 am ----------------------------------- So according to the Doc makers, all US backer copies have shipped now, so everyone who pledged should have them. Anyone who backed and lives in the UK will start to get their copies from next week. Any other countries will have to wait longer it seems until distribution deals have been struck. ----------------------------------- RoboFan_93 Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:39 pm ----------------------------------- My UK copy arrived the other day... sadly, it was missing all the printed bonuses - poster and cards - despite being a sealed copy (if anyone can send me a scan, I'd appreciate it). Nice to own a physical version. Slowly but surely digging through the bonus segments. Unfortunately, I noticed that the discs themselves are mislabled in terms of what bonus features are on each. Minor gripe, but still... I was hoping the segment on the games would've been a bit longer (I'd have loved something akin to Oliver Harper's retrospective on them). Still, some nice tidbits there as well. ----------------------------------- Josh Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:13 am ----------------------------------- I was hoping the segment on the games would've been a bit longer (I'd have loved something akin to Oliver Harper's retrospective on them). Still, some nice tidbits there as well. Same here. The other thing I would have liked to see were some alternate takes it B Roll footage. Hearing Paul McCrane's alternate delivery, the Full "It's Not My Problem" skit and Weller's voice without modulation was gold. I get it though, most of us have seen everything there is to be seen with the first film. Now RoboDoc 2 and 3, that's what I'm excited about. ----------------------------------- Rick Fri Feb 02, 2024 5:01 pm ----------------------------------- My UK copy arrived the other day... sadly, it was missing all the printed bonuses - poster and cards - despite being a sealed copy (if anyone can send me a scan, I'd appreciate it). Nice to own a physical version. Slowly but surely digging through the bonus segments. Unfortunately, I noticed that the discs themselves are mislabled in terms of what bonus features are on each. Minor gripe, but still... I was hoping the segment on the games would've been a bit longer (I'd have loved something akin to Oliver Harper's retrospective on them). Still, some nice tidbits there as well. Did you purchase it or are you a backer? I think the main games retrospective is being kept for RoboDoc 3 as they probably have the least BTS content to fill that up so that is why the Series and games are being added into that doc? Could be wrong though. ----------------------------------- RoboFan_93 Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:13 am ----------------------------------- Did you purchase it or are you a backer? I think the main games retrospective is being kept for RoboDoc 3 as they probably have the least BTS content to fill that up so that is why the Series and games are being added into that doc? Could be wrong though. Purchase. But the Amazon listing does mention them and people have showed them off in the reviews. It's quite possible they're holding off on that stuff, yeah. I just really hope things are not simply glossed over, like they tend to be, when it comes to anything other than the first movie. Even the "Ultimate History" book had like, what... a paragraph on the cartoons and a page on the live-action series? But knowing how many people these guys tracked down and how much footage they probably have (AND actually put something out that's good), there's definitely hope for seeing something more in-depth than ever before in the upcoming docs. ----------------------------------- Rick Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:20 pm ----------------------------------- Finally got my copy in todays post. I am going to now try and find a 4 hour block where I can sit down and watch it! ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:00 am ----------------------------------- Finally got my copy in todays post. I am going to now try and find a 4 hour block where I can sit down and watch it! Backer copy? It seems they´ll start to send these (European) copies this week. I wonder how long will take to send mine here. ----------------------------------- Rick Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:13 pm ----------------------------------- Yes, mine is a backer copy. They did say that European backers would start getting their copies now as well so it could pop in through your letterbox any day now! ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:19 am ----------------------------------- Yes, mine is a backer copy. They did say that European backers would start getting their copies now as well so it could pop in through your letterbox any day now! Oh, yeah. Got it last week. It´s been forever, but it´s at home at last. :) ----------------------------------- Rick Mon Apr 01, 2024 2:57 pm ----------------------------------- I watched RoboDoc a few days ago. Quite enjoyed it, but it has made me want RoboDoc 2 and 3 even more now, as those are the films/TV series we hear so little of from a behind the scenes perspective. I hope we don't have to wait another 8 years for them to come to fruition! ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:27 am ----------------------------------- I watched RoboDoc a few days ago. Quite enjoyed it, but it has made me want RoboDoc 2 and 3 even more now, as those are the films/TV series we hear so little of from a behind the scenes perspective. I hope we don't have to wait another 8 years for them to come to fruition! Me too. While I like the work they did, we all knew a big bunch of the stuff they covered. The sequels and the TV shows didn´t have a bunch of making of, behind the scenes featurettes or even trivia, so I´m more interested on these. I´m not sure how much we´ll have to wait for the rest of the docs, but I think I saw somewhere a 2025/2026 release for RoboDoc 2. ----------------------------------- Archive Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:25 pm ----------------------------------- The date they've announced for RoboDoc2 is late 2024. ....but we all know how long the first part was delayed. ----------------------------------- Rick Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:08 pm ----------------------------------- Wait, when did they announce that? Must have missed that. If they are looking for VFX artists to help them with Doc 2 and Doc 3 then I would imagine they won't be ready for a late 2024 release. Maybe summer 2025? ----------------------------------- Archive Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:50 am ----------------------------------- Wait, when did they announce that? Must have missed that. It was posted on their facebook page October last year. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3600576440202441& I would guess that hiring extra FX people is to speed it up in hope of avoiding further delays. ----------------------------------- Rick Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:29 pm ----------------------------------- Let's hope so! ----------------------------------- Archive Sun May 12, 2024 7:45 pm ----------------------------------- Have people started to get their backer copies of RoboDoc on Blu-Ray? Nothing over here in Sweden/Europe yet. It's a very slow process. ----------------------------------- Rick Mon May 13, 2024 6:58 pm ----------------------------------- I'm in Ireland, I got mine mid-Feb. I thought the Europe backers had theirs sent out at the same time. I would have imagined they'd have made sure you got yours early enough considering. Side note, it never dawned on me that you're Swedish. Should have picked up some form of Scandinavian link! I'm actually heading to Gothenburg to visit friends next year. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon May 20, 2024 2:07 pm ----------------------------------- Have people started to get their backer copies of RoboDoc on Blu-Ray? Nothing over here in Sweden/Europe yet. It's a very slow process. Got mine back in March and I´m from Spain... ----------------------------------- Archive Mon May 20, 2024 8:45 pm ----------------------------------- Oh man. I was so used to waiting forever with RoboDoc that i didn't question why the disc never arrived. I'll ask the team to check what happened. ----------------------------------- Rick Fri Mar 14, 2025 11:03 am ----------------------------------- I'm assuming you've got your copy now Archive? We also have a new March 2025 update from the team regarding RoboDoc 2 and RoboDoc 3: OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING ROBODOC.2 & ROBODOC.3 To our amazing backers, First and foremost, thank you for your unwavering support, patience, and passion forRoboDoc. When we first set out to make this documentary, the plan was to create a single film exploring the legacy of RoboCop. However, as the project evolved, it became clear that there was so much incredible content and behind-the-scenes material that we couldn't do it justice in just one release. Instead, what began as one documentary became a four-part limited series—and that was only Series One of three! We are now in active development and post-production on RoboDoc.2 and RoboDoc.3, ensuring that we continue to deliver the most comprehensive and high-quality documentary series possible. The overwhelming critical and fan response to RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop has given us the opportunity to expand on this universe even further, and we are working hard to ensure we have more control over the distribution process this time around. This will help us bring these films to you in a way that is smoother, more efficient, and better aligned with our original vision. We also want to address the delay in delivering certain perks, particularly the VHS box perk. Since we are now delivering three documentaries instead of one, we had to rework the design and contents of the VHS box to include all three projects. This unexpected but exciting expansion meant we needed more time to finalize the packaging and ensure it reflects the full RoboDoc series. However, backers who supported the VHS box perk would have already received their Blu-ray in the meantime. We fully understand the frustration that delays can cause, and we deeply appreciate your patience. Our commitment has always been to deliver the best possible product, and rather than cutting corners or abandoning the project, we have dedicated ourselves to expanding it beyond what was originally promised. We are incredibly excited about what’s coming next and will be sharing more updates onRoboDoc.2 and RoboDoc.3 soon. Thanks to your support, we are creating something far greater than we ever imagined, and we cannot wait for you to see what we have in store. Thank you again for being part of this journey. Your belief in us has made all of this possible, and we promise it will be worth the wait! ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Fri Mar 14, 2025 11:15 am ----------------------------------- We also have a new March 2025 update from the team regarding RoboDoc 2 and RoboDoc 3: Damn you´re fast. I was going to post it right now :lol: I hope there will be new updates soon, as the mail said the previous update was one year ago in this same month. And I hope with "taking the control" they´ll remember the backers shouldn´t be the last to get the docs... ----------------------------------- Josh Fri Mar 14, 2025 3:01 pm ----------------------------------- I'd say I'm more excited for RoboDoc 2 and 3 than I was for the first, and I was damned excited. I think it's because there's not as much known about the sequels so I've, perhaps prematurely, set my expectations high for loads of new info, behind the scenes stuff, alternate takes and cast & crew interviews. Hopefully it'll be a bit easier this time around for those who had trouble. I'm hoping they release close together so I can kick my other half out, order Pizza, get some beverages in and watch the trio over the weekend. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Fri Mar 14, 2025 6:34 pm ----------------------------------- I'd say I'm more excited for RoboDoc 2 and 3 than I was for the first, and I was damned excited. I think it's because there's not as much known about the sequels so I've, perhaps prematurely, set my expectations high for loads of new info, behind the scenes stuff, alternate takes and cast & crew interviews. Hopefully it'll be a bit easier this time around for those who had trouble. I'm hoping they release close together so I can kick my other half out, order Pizza, get some beverages in and watch the trio over the weekend. 100'% with you. Always great to know more about the lesser known parts of the franchise. There´s a chance to see pics and clips from deleted scenes from Robo2 (hopefully also from the third one) and a hour documentary about The Series sounds really cool when you can´t find anything from it (except for the VHS featurette the Archive uploaded and labels borrowed for their releases). ----------------------------------- Rick Fri Mar 14, 2025 6:53 pm ----------------------------------- I'm hoping they release close together so I can kick my other half out, order Pizza, get some beverages in and watch the trio over the weekend. Can I come over? I'll bring the beers and snacks! ----------------------------------- HOB888 Sat Mar 15, 2025 12:12 pm ----------------------------------- I'd say I'm more excited for RoboDoc 2 and 3 than I was for the first, and I was damned excited. I think it's because there's not as much known about the sequels so I've, perhaps prematurely, set my expectations high for loads of new info, behind the scenes stuff, alternate takes and cast & crew interviews. Hopefully it'll be a bit easier this time around for those who had trouble. I'm hoping they release close together so I can kick my other half out, order Pizza, get some beverages in and watch the trio over the weekend. 100'% with you. Always great to know more about the lesser known parts of the franchise. There´s a chance to see pics and clips from deleted scenes from Robo2 (hopefully also from the third one) and a hour documentary about The Series sounds really cool when you can´t find anything from it (except for the VHS featurette the Archive uploaded and labels borrowed for their releases). They had a glimpse of Lewis visiting Faxx deleted scene in their teaser, that scene was not in OCP declassified, nor anywhere else, so there's hope. ----------------------------------- Rick Sat Mar 15, 2025 8:54 pm ----------------------------------- We've seen images and video of some deleted/extended scenes from RoboCop 2 so I'm not sure what more we can be shown, unless it is the Lewis/Catzo knife fight. I'm just as (if not slightly more) interested about extra content from RoboCop 3 honestly, it's the one we know very little of. ----------------------------------- Rick Mon May 05, 2025 1:52 pm ----------------------------------- The guys have updated the official social media pages for the Doc with a new profile pic of Cain's face as seen on his monitor. Hopefully that's a sign news on RoboDoc 2's release date isn't too far away... ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Mon May 05, 2025 2:07 pm ----------------------------------- The guys have updated the official social media pages for the Doc with a new profile pic of Cain's face as seen on his monitor. Hopefully that's a sign news on RoboDoc 2's release date isn't too far away... Yep. I hope we´ll get new updates soon and I hope these Cain digital faces means RoboDoc 2 is in its final stages to be finished and ready to get into BD disc(s). ----------------------------------- Josh Tue May 06, 2025 1:02 pm ----------------------------------- I hope so. I've quit all social recently so I'm well out of the loop with, well, everything so even changing a profile picture gets me excited. I'm easily more excited for RoboDoc 2 and 3 because I reckon there's so much to unearth. While there were many great moments in RoboDoc, a lot of it has been exhaustingly covered over the last 38 years, whereas the sequels feel like they've their own legend about them, with loads of untold stories. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue May 06, 2025 1:09 pm ----------------------------------- I'm easily more excited for RoboDoc 2 and 3 because I reckon there's so much to unearth. While there were many great moments in RoboDoc, a lot of it has been exhaustingly covered over the last 38 years, whereas the sequels feel like they've their own legend about them, with loads of untold stories. Yup. Anything about the rest of the franchise is more appealing than the first one. We had plenty of stuff dedicated to the first and classic film, but little about the rest. So RoboDoc 2 and 3 (including the one hour doc about Robo on TV) sounds more interesting to me. ----------------------------------- Rick Sun Feb 01, 2026 6:39 pm ----------------------------------- I guess those social media pages being updated didn't really lead to much, haven't heard a single thing in the almost 9 months since...! ----------------------------------- Archive Tue Feb 03, 2026 2:43 pm ----------------------------------- Unfortunately they still haven't found an interested distributor for the RoboDoc 2 documentary. They need one for streaming and disc production etc. Of course if it is this difficult to get interest in a doc for Robo2, the one about Robo3/series is basically an impossibility. ----------------------------------- Rick Tue Feb 03, 2026 7:24 pm ----------------------------------- I wonder why the distributor for the first RoboDoc isn't interested...? I guess if they can't get a physical release as promised, they might have to just release the remaining docs digitally, with some form of exclusivity for those that backed the project to receive it first before being released generally? Would have been nice to have RoboDoc 2 and 3 BluRays for my shelf to sit with all the others. Hopefully someone steps in. ----------------------------------- Archive Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:04 pm ----------------------------------- Screambox was distributor for the first RoboDoc. Their thing is horror movies and Robo1 kind of fits there. The over the top violence and the melting man etc. Robo2 however really isn't horror so i can understand they not being interested. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Tue Feb 03, 2026 10:14 pm ----------------------------------- Of course if it is this difficult to get interest in a doc for Robo2, the one about Robo3/series is basically an impossibility. Any chance they could all get dumped together? Like instead of making individual deals for each release they make a deal with a distributor to release them all together? I know it seems unlikely but if all that footage is just sitting around this seems like the only solution that would lead to the rest being released. But if Screambox is not interested in continuing this series I imagine it is gonna be hard to get anyone to take a documentary about 2 without also having the documentary about the first, much more beloved film alongside it. ----------------------------------- Archive Wed Feb 04, 2026 8:21 pm ----------------------------------- Any chance they could all get dumped together? Like instead of making individual deals for each release they make a deal with a distributor to release them all together? I know it seems unlikely but if all that footage is just sitting around this seems like the only solution that would lead to the rest being released. But if Screambox is not interested in continuing this series I imagine it is gonna be hard to get anyone to take a documentary about 2 without also having the documentary about the first, much more beloved film alongside it. From what i understand it, unlike RoboDoc1 that had 4 parts, RoboDoc2 is only two parts. Robo3 and the series are even shorter with only one part each. At this point that would probably be the best thing, to put it all together. But i doubt they will do that. I'm sure it must be very frustrating for the RoboDoc team. ----------------------------------- Rick Wed Feb 04, 2026 9:59 pm ----------------------------------- It is also frustrating for the backers who have waited for almost a decade at this point and only received 1/3 of what was promised. And plenty haven't even received all of the perks for the first RoboDoc. It's been a shambles. ----------------------------------- Archive Thu Feb 05, 2026 8:05 am ----------------------------------- All their previous documentaries have been horror related, they made one for IT, Fright Night, Hellraiser and more which have all been released. But when they entered non-horror territory it suddenly got much more difficult to get the product out there for whatever reason. They have a "Police Academy" doc also filmed and ready but no distributor for that either. ----------------------------------- RoboPimp Fri Feb 06, 2026 11:43 pm ----------------------------------- It is also frustrating for the backers who have waited for almost a decade at this point and only received 1/3 of what was promised. And plenty haven't even received all of the perks for the first RoboDoc. It's been a shambles. That's my take as well. Sure it's frustrating for them, but they had all the time in the world to figure this stuff. In the near decade this project was gestating there seemed to be no foresight, no structure for release, no plan besides film a ton of interviews and figure it out later. But it was also a project they charged people for in advance. So there was a big disconnect between the vision and the reality that continues to play out. But the sad thing is the great stuff they project seemingly exists, but it will not get out to the public unless they find someone else to pay them more money for the stuff they already got paid for, but not like just selling DVDs directly through the kickstarter or something like that. The distribution model is strange. This is also why I did not back the project. I was always dubious of the kickstarter concept. Since this documentary I have only bought two things from kickstarter, both from established creators, and one took so long to arrive I still don't care for the process. I prefer to buy a product when it exists. In the longrun maybe that is the only way a project like this could have happened, but its a shame it could not have been a more direct and clear route. Poor Robo, this reminds me of the situation with the statue and how long it just sat around before finally seeing the light of day. But the statue is there now, and he's not going anywhere. The first Robodoc did come out, and most people say its great. So there is still life to RoboCop, he just a little slow now... slower than usual. After all this I can't help but think of Rogue City. We got the game that was promised, and an unexpected little spinoff not too long after. A complete RoboCop project that actually went somewhere? That's got to the greatest achievements in RoboCop history since the 90s. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Tue Apr 28, 2026 6:30 pm ----------------------------------- New "update" on RoboDoc 2 via mail: We are currently in negotiations regarding RoboDoc 2, including distribution and post-production funding. This process is complex and ongoing, particularly as the original distributor holds first refusal and has since restructured their company and release strategy. These factors have inevitably slowed progress, but work is continuing behind the scenes. We understand frustrations around communication and fulfillment, and we do not take those concerns lightly. However, we have always stated that our primary channels for official updates are our website and Facebook, where we continue to share developments as they are confirmed. We remain fully committed to this project and to our supporters. This has been a challenging journey, but it has always been driven by passion, not profit — and we stand by the work we’ve created. ----------------------------------- Josh Fri May 15, 2026 7:19 am ----------------------------------- New "update" on RoboDoc 2 via mail I've been anticipating RoboDoc 2 and 3 more so than the first, so any slice of information is good. I'm confident it'll come out, I'm just not confident I'll still be alive to see it. ----------------------------------- ChAnOoD Sat May 16, 2026 11:45 am ----------------------------------- I've been anticipating RoboDoc 2 and 3 more so than the first, so any slice of information is good. Yeah, I´m more interested in everything after the first one, since we have plenty of information and featurettes from the first one, but little on sequels. I'm just not confident I'll still be alive to see it. I´m starting to worrying about that too! ----------------------------------- Stan The Man Tue Jun 09, 2026 12:04 am ----------------------------------- New "update" on RoboDoc 2 via mail I've been anticipating RoboDoc 2 and 3 more so than the first, so any slice of information is good. I'm confident it'll come out, I'm just not confident I'll still be alive to see it. Pretty much the same for me. Hope springs eternal but, still, eh. Not to be a put-down but Pimp made some good points about how the whole thing overall seemed done rather 'seat of the pants', with just an assumption if they did the legwork someone would just definitely bite on helping them distribute it. Given Robo is still an endeared property with some life and love in it I get having that assumption. But every facet of show business over the years has shown arguably much more 'sure things' never even getting off the ground - much less released, for myriad reasons. It is a shame as I know they've done gobs of work and don't want to discount that at all, and it should be showcased, not just for us fans but as a showing of a labor of love to preserving a part of what is now classic cinema. Will it be before dirty apes rule? Again, eh.