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Boston Globe coverage of Fierro/Begy MST3K event

Joel Hodgson, Jason Begy, Generoso Fierro and Trace Beaulieu
Joel Hodgson, Jason Begy, Generoso Fierro, and Trace Beaulieu
Joel Hodgson, Jason Begy, Generoso Fierro, and Trace Beaulieu

From the Boston Globe article “‘MST3K’ crew is back for more movie mocking,” describing the Mystery Science Theater 3000 event put on by CMS’s Generoso Fierro and Jason Begy:

Three and a half hours into their appearance at MIT last month, Joel Hodgson and Trace Beaulieu were determined to match their fans’ dedication. They had given a nearly two-hour presentation on their creations – the bad-movie-bashing sci-fi comedy TV series “Mystery Science Theater 3000” and their current movie-mocking project, Cinematic Titanic – and almost all of the hundred or so fans stayed to stand in line for autographs. Hodgson and Beaulieu indulged a group that had made drawings of the “invention exchange” sketches from the show and beamed proudly at a kid, barely out of elementary school, wearing a “Mystery Science Theater” sweatshirt.

About Andrew Whitacre

Andrew directs the communications efforts for CMS/W and its research groups. A native of Washington, D.C., he holds a degree in communication from Wake Forest University, with a minor in humanities, as well as an M.F.A. in creative writing from Emerson College.

His work includes drawing up and executing strategic communications plans, with projects including website design, social media management and training, press outreach, product launches, fundraising campaign support, and event promotions.