Editing Mystery Science Theater 3000 (section)

===Gizmoplex era (2022) {{anchor|Gizmoplex}}===
On April 7, 2021, Hodgson launched a second Kickstarter campaign to continue production of more ''MST3K'' episodes. Given the difficulties with Netflix, Hodgson envisioned a sustainable production approach based on the support of fans and backers who wanted more episodes but without having to worry about the financial support of a broadcast or cable network. In this project, Hodgson set out to produce more episodes and the creation of "The Gizmoplex", an online platform designed to showcase these new episodes as well as reruns of past episodes and live events, presented as another experiment by the Mads.<ref name="avclub 2021ks"/> Hodgson said that while the Netflix support was helpful for the prior two seasons, the streamer had required the production team to produce all their episodes at once, which did not work well and resulted in creative burn-out. By using the Gizmoplex approach, the production team would be able to produce new content at their own pace.<ref name="io9 2021ks">{{cite web | url = https://gizmodo.com/mystery-science-theater-3000s-joel-hodgson-on-season-13-1846768146 | title = Mystery Science Theater 3000's Joel Hodgson on Season 13, the Gizmoplex, and Leaving the Show in Good Hands | first = Rob | last = Bricken | date = April 27, 2021 | accessdate = November 27, 2021 | work = [[Gizmodo]] | archive-date = November 27, 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211127045251/https://gizmodo.com/mystery-science-theater-3000s-joel-hodgson-on-season-13-1846768146 | url-status = live }}</ref> Further, by establishing the continuation of the show in the Gizmoplex format, ''MST3K'' could continue even without Hodgson's involvement, so long as the demand from fans of the show remained.<ref name="io9 2021ks"/>

During the Kickstarter, Hodgson confirmed that due to the name being seen by some as an [[ethnic slur]] against [[Romani people|Romani]] and other [[Nomad|itinerant peoples]], Gypsy was renamed to GPC around 2019.<ref name="Joel_Namechange_MainSeries">{{citation | title=Update #2 Joel Takes Some Questions, Part I | date=9 April 2021 | work=kickstarter | author=Hodgson, Joel}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|user=JoelGHodgson|number=1175785593181224960|title=The new Gypsy (GPC) was inspired here in New Haven last year by a fan who made a Gypsy hand puppet. #MST3KLive pic.twitter.com/KEaF8FLxEB|first=Joel|last=Hodgson|date=September 22, 2019}}</ref>

The Kickstarter surpassed its minimum funding goal of {{USD|2 million|long=no}} within 25 hours of launch,<ref name="io9 2021ks"/> and ended with over {{USD|6.5 million|long=no}} raised, assuring that thirteen regular episodes would be produced, including the series' first [[Anaglyph 3D|3D episode]] as well as special Halloween and Christmas episodes.<ref name="avclub ks2 success"/> Most of the Netflix series cast{{snd}}including Ray, Vaughn, Yount, Hanson, Day, and Oswalt{{snd}}return to their roles. A new hosting cast features Emily Marsh, who had participated in the live tours during the Netflix years, portraying Emily Connor as the test subject, along with other live show performers Conor McGiffin, Kelsey Ann Brady, and Yvonne Freese voicing Tom, Crow, and GPC 2, respectively; Freese would also play Mega Synthia.<ref name="variety ks2 success"/> The last name Connor was in reference to [[Sarah Connor (Terminator)|Sarah Connor]] from the ''[[Terminator (franchise)|Terminator]]'' franchise.<ref name="paste emily">{{cite web | url = https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/mst3k/mst3k-emily-marsh-connor-interview-name-episodes-tom-crow-voices/ | title = Meet Emily Marsh, MST3K's Newest Human Stranded in Space | first = Jim | last = Vorel | date = May 10, 2022 | accessdate = May 10, 2022 | work = [[Paste (magazine)|Paste]] | archive-date = May 10, 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220510170633/https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/mst3k/mst3k-emily-marsh-connor-interview-name-episodes-tom-crow-voices/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Hodgson reprised his Joel Robinson character for three episodes.<ref name="avclub 2021ks">{{cite web | url = https://www.avclub.com/exclusive-joel-hodgson-says-it-s-time-to-makemoremst3-1846634073 | title = Exclusive: Joel Hodgson says it's time to #MakeMoreMST3K | first = Erik | last = Adams | date = April 7, 2021 | accessdate = November 27, 2021 | work = [[The A.V. Club]] | archive-date = November 27, 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211127045252/https://www.avclub.com/exclusive-joel-hodgson-says-it-s-time-to-makemoremst3-1846634073 | url-status = live }}</ref><ref name="avclub ks2 success">{{cite web | last = Hughes | first = William | url = https://www.avclub.com/joel-and-the-bots-have-successfully-funded-a-full-new-s-1846852472 | title = Joel and the Bots have successfully funded a full new season of MST3K | website = [[The A.V. Club]] | date = May 8, 2021 | accessdate = November 27, 2021 | archive-date = November 27, 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211127045252/https://www.avclub.com/joel-and-the-bots-have-successfully-funded-a-full-new-s-1846852472 | url-status = live }}</ref> Pehl and Weinstein reprised their roles as Pearl Forrester and Dr. Laurence Erhardt, respectively, within this block of episodes.<ref name="variety ks2 success">{{cite web | url = https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/mystery-science-theater-3000-kickstarter-season-13-1234969824/ | title = 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' Raises Over $6.5 Million for Season 13, Online Theater | first = Joe | last = Otterson | date = May 10, 2021 | accessdate = May 10, 2021 | work = [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | archive-date = May 15, 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210515233841/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/mystery-science-theater-3000-kickstarter-season-13-1234969824/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Further, Nelson, Murphy, and Corbett of [[RiffTrax]] will offer some of their material to be included among the Gizmoplex' archives.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://gizmodo.com/its-official-mystery-science-theater-3000-lives-again-1846860410 | title = It's Official: Mystery Science Theater 3000 Lives Again | first = Rob | last = Bricken | date = May 10, 2021 | accessdate = May 10, 2021 | work = [[Gizmodo]] | archive-date = May 30, 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210530225514/https://gizmodo.com/its-official-mystery-science-theater-3000-lives-again-1846860410 | url-status = live }}</ref>

During the annual 2021 Turkey Day Marathon, the thirteen movies to be riffed as part of the 13th season were announced. These include: ''Santo in The Treasure of Dracula'', ''[[Robot Wars (film)|Robot Wars]]'', ''[[Beyond Atlantis (film)|Beyond Atlantis]]'', ''[[Munchie]]'', ''[[Doctor Mordrid]]'', ''[[Demon Squad]]'', ''[[Gamera vs. Jiger]]'', ''The Batwoman'', ''[[The Million Eyes of Sumuru]]'', ''[[H. G. Wells' The Shape of Things to Come]]'', ''[[The Mask (1961 film)|The Mask]]'', ''[[The Bubble (1966 film)|The Bubble]]'', and ''[[The Christmas Dragon]]''.<ref name="den of geek s13"/> The first three were presented to backers as pre-release versions starting on March 4, 2022, as a means of testing the Gizmoplex.<ref name="den of geek s13">{{cite web | url = https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/mystery-science-theater-3000-mst3k-season-13-movies-details-release-date/ | title = MST3K Season 13: All The Movies, Details, and Release Date | first = Gavin | last = Jasper | date = November 28, 2021 | accessdate = November 28, 2021 | work = [[Den of Geek]] | archive-date = November 29, 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211129132813/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/mystery-science-theater-3000-mst3k-season-13-movies-details-release-date/ | url-status = live }}</ref> The public launch of the platform and the thirteenth season was released on May 6, 2022. The second and third episodes premiered in succeeding days, and with remaining episodes and shorts premiering every two weeks afterwards.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vejvoda |first1=Jim |title=Mystery Science Theater 3000: Season 13 Exclusive Trailer and Release Date Announcement |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/mystery-science-theater-3000-mst3k-season-13-trailer-date-movies-cast-how-to-watch |website=IGN |access-date=March 23, 2022 |date=March 23, 2022 |archive-date=March 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220323161652/https://www.ign.com/articles/mystery-science-theater-3000-mst3k-season-13-trailer-date-movies-cast-how-to-watch |url-status=live }}</ref> A year after the season was first shown on the Gizmoplex service, episodes were made available through the ''MST3K'' channel on [[PlutoTV]].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.avclub.com/mystery-science-theater-3000-escapes-the-gizmoplex-for-1850205459 | title = Mystery Science Theater 3000's latest season escapes the Gizmoplex for Pluto TV | first = Matt | last = Schimkowitz | date = March 8, 2023 | accessdate = March 8, 2023 | work = [[The A.V. Club]] | archive-date = March 9, 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230309005315/https://www.avclub.com/mystery-science-theater-3000-escapes-the-gizmoplex-for-1850205459 | url-status = live }}</ref>

Crowdfunding for the fourteenth season began in October 2023, with a minimum target of $4.8 million to bring six full movies and six shorts, while reaching $7.4 million would give twelve of each.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/mystery-science-theater-3000-creator-launches-latest-crowdfunding-campaign-to-make-season-14 | title = Mystery Science Theater 3000 Creator Launches Latest Crowdfunding Campaign to Make Season 14 | first = Christina | last = Alexander | date = October 24, 2023 | accessdate = October 24, 2023 | work = [[IGN]] | archive-date = October 24, 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231024212233/https://www.ign.com/articles/mystery-science-theater-3000-creator-launches-latest-crowdfunding-campaign-to-make-season-14 | url-status = live }}</ref> This goal was later adjusted to $4 million for six full movies and shorts in an attempt to complete the base goal due to slowdowns in donations. The crowdfunding failed to reach its lowered goal, with only 68% raised.<ref>{{cite web | last = Reyna | first = Leo | url = https://www.cbr.com/mst3k-creator-encouraging-update/ | title = MST3K Creator Shares Encouraging Update After Season 14 Fundraiser Fails | date = November 30, 2023 | website = [[Comic Book Resources]] | access-date = December 12, 2023 | archive-date = February 25, 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240225135538/https://www.cbr.com/mst3k-creator-encouraging-update/ | url-status = live }}</ref>

And as a result, Season 14 could not be made and the series was once again put into hiatus.