RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop recently premiered on SCREAMBOX. The original four-part docuseries features interviews and exclusive insights from RoboCop 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.
After the August 29 premiere episode, we can look forward to new hour-long episodes following weekly through September 19 on SCREAMBOX. “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 series co-director Eastwood Allen.
“As a fan of RoboCop for the past thirty 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 co-director Christopher Griffiths.
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.
Now that you’ve got an idea of what this docuseries is all about, let’s give you an exclusive sneak peek at this clip from th upcoming Episode 2, featuring Ray Wise, Kurtwood Smith, and more discussing the “Can you fly, Bobby?” scene. This episode drops on September 5, but you can take a look at this bit right now.
Smith’s got a point! When you toss a guy out of a moving vehicle, you want to punctuate it with an added little oomph. A nasty little line as a cherry on top. Nailed it! Here’s a full episode-by-episode breakdown of what’s in store.
Episode One, “Destination Delta City,” now available. 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.
RoboDoc joins SCREAMBOX’s 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.
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