#robodoc

[phantomoftheshoppera]

In RoboDoc they confirm that Hajime Sorayama's book Sexy Robot was one of the main inspirations for Robocop's final design and the artists brought in a copy of the book to reference

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[brokehorrorfan]

RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop will be released on Blu-ray on October 17 via Cineverse. Walmart will exclusively carry a Steelbook edition ($23.84). The 2023 docuseries premieres on SCREAMBOX today.

Directed by Chris Griffiths Christopher Griffiths (Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, Pennywise: The Story of It) and Eastwood Allen craft, the four-episode series is a comprehensive, scene-by-scene breakdown of the 1987 action classic.

Actors Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Ray Wise, and Kurtwood Smith, director Paul Verhoeven, writers Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner, and visual effects legend Phil Tippett are among the dozens of interviewees.

Special features are listed below, where you can also see the Steelbook artwork by Creepy Duck Design.

Special features:

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

Episode 1: “Destination Delta City” - Orion Pictures assembles a magnificent cast and crew who, unbeknownst to them, have signed up for a turbulent and career-defining ride. Episode 2: “Verhoeven’s Mantra” - Notoriously demanding mad-genius director Paul Verhoeven pushes the envelope and many people’s buttons with the unprecedented shooting conditions. Episode 3: “Blood, Sweat & Steel” - The resilient cast and crew relive the golden era of hands-on, practical filmmaking in the 1980s. Episode 4: “Murphy & The Machine” - A cinematic icon is unleashed to the world, creating an indelible legacy with lasting memories for those involved in its production.

Pre-order RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop.

[spiderlegsmusic]

Here’s something cool:

The nightclub I hang at on Fridays was the police station in Robocop.

Panoptikon takes place downstairs at Sons of Herman Hall in Deep Ellum where they shot the inside of the police station.

My friend from high school lived in the house that they used for Murphy’s house in the flashback scenes.

Funny world … 🫨😁

[firespirited]

RoboDoc was a very fun watch, all four hours of it. It's an extended commentary about the original film from conception to aftermath and going scene by scene. Crew by crew.

My biggest takeaway is that the sound design oscar was well deserved, the suit does not work without the clever sound effects and constant droning. The stunts and practical effects teams deserve way more credit, I really hope they were able to take that portfolio reel and demand much more money in later jobs. The dude who was animating and editing "robovision" with no computer assistance at all (the "thermal imagery" was done by painting folks in bodysuits to look like thermal imagery and compositing it onto the scene frame by frame) and the guy who made the robo-face deserve the world.

There were also so many ways it nearly went wrong:

The mime instructor was brought in when Peter Weller couldn't move in the robot suit and shut down production because he'd trained to move like a fast robot in hockey gear. The mime guy goes "Well, suit team: you need to cut articulation into this thing and Peter you need to move like a very heavy trapped animal". Saved the film with a single day on set.

Verhoeven was unknown and barely spoke english: he would act out every role, demand more gore, screamed at everyone, didn't explain his vision, told pretty much every cast and crew member they were personally responsible for messing up the film on the regular, ignored safety protocols. About 80% forgave him when they saw the film: suddenly all that made sense (and the royalty cheques started rolling in). I think the other 20% would punch him on sight. I hope one day one of them does.

Makeup had to go on strike so their demands about shooting close-up shots first, action scenes later because the appliances would get damaged were actually heard.

Peter Weller's acting is brilliant but he went full method (robo and murphy only) and he was at work getting into the suit for up to ten hours before anyone else arrived. so he'd be cranky and perfectionist once 'work' started for everyone else (and his own weirdo trumpet playing, zen but inflexible, not partying with the rest but getting lots of ladies) which alienated a bunch of the cast, at least during filming when tensions were high.

Every single actor on set gave it their best. There is so much that would not work if they weren't invested in making their own characters unique, working in teams and actually selling these absurd situations.

The editing and pacing. There is such a fine line to walk to make the cheesiness work with the ultraviolence along with the comedy. You get that wrong, you get Showgirls. (yes I like Showgirls, minus *that* scene and viewed as unintentional camp, but it is undeniably cringy because it doesn't pull away to fake adverts at just the right time). The MPAA forced them to cut OTT violence scenes - again, this makes the film much better. When you see what was cut, you understand how it could have been a stupid slasher or too silly.

Stunt guy nearly got maimed so many times. I really hope they have better work conditions now.

They decided to shoot in Texas to sAvE MoNEy by paying people less. The heat nearly made the actors quit and people came to blows.

[thedrillerkiller]

RoboDoc is soo good

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Best Buy & Walmart Exclusive Steelbooks for November 7, 2023

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4-Part Docuseries ROBODOC: THE CREATION OF ROBOCOP Premieres August 29 on SCREAMBOX

SCREAMBOX Original four-part docuseries RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop will premiere on August 29. New hour-long episodes will follow weekly through September 19 on 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.

RoboDoc joins SCREAMBOX’s extensive library of genre documentaries, including Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, Living with Chucky, Scream, Queen: My Nightmare on Elm Street, Pennywise: The Story of IT, Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow, Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser, Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary, You're So Cool, Brewster: The Story of Fright Night, and Who Done It: The Clue Documentary.

Start screaming now with SCREAMBOX on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Prime Video, Roku, YouTube TV, Samsung, Comcast, Cox, Philo, and Screambox.com.

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SPIDER-MAN & CASETIFY

[dacraziegg]

This needs more appreciation. I love this.

getting to his head more of the 'harley turns leith into a toy' au

[scarevalue]

RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop is a stunning achievement.

A comprehensive and entertaining look at a classic film that will appeal to anyone who loves movies.

A must see.

Episode 1 streaming August 29 exclusively on Screambox

[buffskeleton]

as a behind the scenes drama enjoyer i have definitely heard worse than robocop but it is fun that everyone who worked on robocop said it was an absolute nightmare experience but at the same time are clearly still in love with the film and very proud of it

[horrororman]

☢️ Notable films that were released on November 24th...

The Innocents (1961)(London).

Of Unknown Origin (1983).

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989).

Cyborg 2 (1993)(video premiere).

Puppet Master 4 (1993)(video premiere).

National Lampoon Presents: RoboDoc (2009)(DVD premiere).

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[over100celebrities]

Happy Birthday to David Faustino (aka Bud Bundy) from MARRIED... WITH CHILDREN! 🎂

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SCREAMBOX September Streaming Line-Up Includes GAMERA Collection, ROBODOC, THE HISTORY OF HEAVY METAL & HORROR

SCREAMBOX has revealed the new films that are joining the horror streaming service in September, including the complete Gamera collection, the conclusion of RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, The History of Metal and Horror, Crabs!, and more.

A horde of cretaceous creatures attack a coastal town on prom night in Crabs! The indie horror-comedy is streaming exclusively on SCREAMBOX today.

The Gamera collection stomps onto SCREAMBOX on September 4. All 12 films in the giant monster movie franchise are included, from the classic Gamera: The Giant Monster to the influential '90s reboot, Gamera: Guardian of the Universe, and the latest installment, Gamera the Brave.

SCREAMBOX delves into The History of Metal and Horror on September 15. Explore how the two genres have intersected with horror icons like John Carpenter, Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Kane Hodder, Doug Bradley, and Tom Savini alongside such metal luminaries as Rob Zombie, Kirk Hammett, Dave Mustaine, Phil Anselmo, and Corey Taylor.

The final three episodes in the SCREAMBOX Original docuseries RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop premiere on September 5, 12, and 19. RoboCop director Paul Verhoeven, stars Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Ray Wise, and Kurtwood Smith, writers Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner, visual effects legend Phil Tippett, and dozens more cast and crew members break down the 1987 classic.

Other September highlights include: Mario Bava's giallo forebearer Blood and Black Lace; a double-dose of Lucio Fulci madness with The Psychic and Don’t Torture a Duckling; Open Windows, a found footage film starring Elijah Wood; '70s video nasty The Witch Who Came from the Sea; and more.

Start screaming now with SCREAMBOX on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Prime Video, Roku, YouTube TV, Samsung, Comcast, Cox, and Screambox.com.

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