Tripping the Rift - starts March 4th on Sci-Fi

Keith Mickunas · 02-04-2004, 02:41 PM

I just saw a commercial for it. It's about time.

For those who don't know about it, a few years ago Sci-Fi showed a short film of Tripping the Rift and there's been talk of a series for some time now. I've really been looking forward to it because the short was great. It's a bizarre animated sci-fi comedy about a small group of traders on a space ship. Stephen Root does the voice of the main character (or at least he did in the short, the commercial didn't sound like him but IMDB lists him in it).

TheLongshot · 02-04-2004, 10:01 PM

Too bad it is on Sci-Fi. :p)

Jason

James T · 02-04-2004, 10:04 PM

I saw a ten minute movie(I guess the pre-series stuff) that had Darth Clown in it. It's pretty funny stuff. It's kinda hard to describe to friends as it's really a show you have to watch to appreciate.

DaveF · 02-05-2004, 09:14 AM

I'm intrigued by an animated sci/fi comedy, but the commercial showing currently looks pretty bad. I always assume that previews show the funniest part of a show; I hope that's not correct for this show.

Bryan Tuck · 02-06-2004, 08:22 AM

The original short was pretty funny, but I agree the commercials they've been showing are pretty bad. I hope the show is better.

Also, I wish SciFi would bring back "Exposure;" I really enjoyed seeing the short films they would present.

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BobbyPerry · 02-27-2004, 09:44 AM

I think Tripping the Rift is gonna be really good. I loved the web short, and I can't imagine thsat they would stray too far from it in making a show. I can't wait to see what they came up with.

Seth G · 02-27-2004, 01:27 PM

I don't want to ruin it for everyone, but just don't get your hopes up. Those responsible for the origial hilarious 5 minute short are not involved at all with the show on Sci-Fi. Basically, Sci-Fi just bought the rights to the show and kicked the creators to the curb. You can read about it here in a blog from one of the original creators, Chris Moeller:

*WARNING: Content on this website is not workplace appropriate. This particular link is safe, just don't go wondering too far.

http://www.darkbunny.com/2002_11_01_blogarchive.html

BobbyPerry · 03-01-2004, 09:40 AM

I still think the show looks hilarious. I just hope that they keep the original premise and keep it nasty but within the boundaries of tv. Doesn't the show premiere this week?

Seth G · 03-04-2004, 02:12 PM

Just wanted to bump this thread to remind everyone Tripping the Rift premieres tonight. I guess we'll find out soon enough how the lose of Chris and Chuck (the original TTR creators) will affect the show. But the good news is Stephen Root (the original voice of Chode) will reprise his role. I heard Stephen Root doing an interview on Bob & Tom this morning to plug the show. Although they spent more time talking about Office Space, it's still good to see some publicity going out there.

And now to reminisce with some obligatory classic TTR quotes:

"You mean to tell me with all the crap that's broken on this ship, you start with the f'ing ice machine!"

"Darph Bobo! Huh, I thought I smelled vasoline."

"Hey! Why don't you fight without using your f'ing clown powers?"

BobbyPerry · 03-04-2004, 02:18 PM

Did the creators of the show have something to do with Futurama? I heard this somewhere but don't really have a clue. I am definitely gonna be watching the show tonight. See people on here tomorrow.