Tenacious D in Post-Apocalypto

Tenacious D in Post-Apocalypto is an American animatic episode series by Jack Black and Kyle Gass as Tenacious D, released independently through the band's YouTube channel. In late November 2018, all of the episodes would be uploaded as one video branded as a "full movie".[1]

This article is about the animatic series itself. For the soundtrack, see Post-Apocalypto.
Tenacious D in Post-Apocalypto
Created byJack Black
Kyle Gass
Directed byJack Black
Kyle Gass
StarringJack Black
Kyle Gass
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersJack Black
Kyle Gass
Release
Original networkYouTube
Original releaseSeptember 28 (2018-09-28) –
November 2, 2018 (2018-11-02)
Chronology
Preceded byTenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
External links
Website

The soundtrack for the series was released as the band's fourth studio album, Post-Apocalypto by Columbia Records. The stills from the series were used to create a graphic novel released by Fantagraphics Books in September 2020.

Production

In June 2012 when asked about a sequel to Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, Black stated that the band had "found a loophole with the internet and animated shorts. That’s the world we’re looking to dive into, and not just for money, mainly for art."[2] The band would mention later on in that year that they may make an Internet series "exclusive to YouTube."[3] The project was a fantasy for Black and Gass for a few years, until the Donald Trump presidential campaign inspired them to start writing a post-apocalyptic comedy in 2016.[4]

The project was assembled by Black physically drawing each frame with markers and notepads, with longtime Tenacious D bassist and producer John Spiker scanning and digitalizing the images. Michael Molina would add color later on in the progress.[5]

In December 2017, whilst on Kerrang Radio promoting Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Black stated that the title of the animated series would be called Tenacious D in Post-Apocalypto.[6]

Black and Gass pitched the series to Netflix, HBO Go and Amazon Prime Video for distribution, but it was rejected. The series was ultimately released on YouTube, and revenue came mainly from the accompanying album.[7]

Release

On May 6, 2018, during Tenacious D's performance at the Shaky Knees Music Festival, Black asked the audience if anyone had seen The Pick of Destiny, and that "part two is coming out in October. I don't know where you'll be able to see it, but we've decided it's happening and it's coming out. Rocktober".[8]

On May 15, 2018, the band updated their website and social media platforms with drawings from the series, as well as announcing a 2018 fall US tour through a tour trailer, and releasing new merchandise.[9] On September 4, it was announced that the series would be released on YouTube, with the first episode coming out on September 28. A new episode was released every Friday from then until November 2, to mark the release of the Post-Apocalypto album and the subsequent tour.[10]

The series was screened at the LA Film Festival on September 24, the Fantastic Fest on September 25th, the L.A. Comic Con on October 26, across the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain on November 2 and at the Prince Charles Cinema in London on May 31, 2019. It was praised for its commentary on toxic-masculinity & toxic-feminism, comedy, & music.[11]

The second episode was removed from YouTube shortly after being uploaded on October 5 for its sexual content. It was unblocked and had an age-restriction placed on it shortly after.[12]

The series was partially screened as part of the band's Post-Apocalypto Tour, which commenced on November 3, 2018 at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, and finished on February 26, 2020 at the Zénith Paris.

All the episodes were edited into one video title "Post-Apocalypto: The Movie." It was uploaded on November 8, 2018.[13]

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byOriginal air date
1"Hope"Black and GassSeptember 28, 2018 (2018-09-28)

Black and Gass are living life normally until a hydrogen bomb is dropped from an airplane. The duo manage to survive the blast, and meet a two-headed dog, who Black names "Hope".[14]

Songs played:

  • "Post-Apocalypto Theme"
  • "Hope"
  • "Post-Apocalypto Theme (Reprise)"
No.TitleDirected byOriginal air date
2"Cave"Black and GassOctober 5, 2018 (2018-10-05)

Black and Gass explore the new world, and are saved from thirst by cave women.[15]

Songs played:

  • "Post-Apocalypto Theme"
  • "Making Love"
  • "Post-Apocalypto Theme (Reprise)"
No.TitleDirected byOriginal air date
3"Space"Black and GassOctober 12, 2018 (2018-10-12)

Black and Gass continue to venture into the desert on their motorcycle, when they come across scientists who have taken some other survivors into space.

Songs played:

  • "Post-Apocalypto Theme"
  • "Take Us Into Space"
  • "F**k Yo Yo Ma" (instrumental)
  • "Post-Apocalypto Theme (Reprise)"
No.TitleDirected byOriginal air date
4"Robot"Black and GassOctober 19, 2018 (2018-10-19)

Black and Gass are attacked by a huge monster and are saved by a mysterious robot sent from the future.

Songs played:

  • "Post-Apocalypto Theme"
  • "Daddy Ding Dong"
  • "Robot"
  • "Post-Apocalypto Theme (Reprise)"
No.TitleDirected byOriginal air date
5"Donald"Black and GassOctober 25, 2018 (2018-10-25)

Black and Gass travel to the White House in order to obtain the crystal of Gilgamesh.[16]

Songs played:

  • "Post-Apocalypto Theme"
  • "marCH"
  • "Colors"
  • "Post-Apocalypto Theme (Reprise)"
No.TitleDirected byOriginal air date
6"Home"Black and GassNovember 2, 2018 (2018-11-02)

Black and Gass make their way to Egypt to return the crystal of Gilgamesh.

Note: This is the final episode of the series.

Songs played:

  • "Post-Apocalypto Theme"
  • "JB Jr Rap"
  • "Woman Time"
  • "Post-Apocalypto Theme (Reprise)"

References
  1. Tenacious D - Post-Apocalypto - THE MOVIE, retrieved 2019-11-23
  2. "Interview with Jack Black and Kyle Gass from Tenacious D: Rising Like The Ashes | The Aquarian". www.theaquarian.com. Retrieved 2018-11-08.
  3. EMP Rockinvasion (2013-01-11), TENACIOUS D - Die Pioniere von Jazzetal, retrieved 2018-11-08
  4. Weingarten, Christopher R. (2018-09-28). "Tenacious D on Their Wild New Animated Series 'Post-Apocalypto'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2018-09-28.
  5. https://www.facebook.com/geoff.edgers. "Jack Black really wants you to see his new movie. He paid for it himself". Washington Post. Retrieved 2018-09-28.
  6. Kerrang! Radio (2017-12-15), Jack Black reveals new Tenacious D plans!, retrieved 2018-09-05
  7. Wampler, Scott (2018-09-26). "Fantastic Fest Review: TENACIOUS D IN POST-APOCALYPTO Is For The Children". Birth.Movies.Death. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  8. "Tenacious D announce sequel to The Pick of Destiny". Consequence of Sound. 2018-05-07. Retrieved 2018-09-28.
  9. Tenacious D (2018-05-15), Tenacious D - 2018 Tour (Trailer), retrieved 2018-09-28
  10. Tenacious D (2018-09-04), Tenacious D - Post Apocalypto Teaser #1, retrieved 2018-09-28
  11. Ethan Anderton (2018-09-13). "Tenacious D Animated Series is Premiering at Fantastic Fest". /Film. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
  12. Tenacious D - Post-Apocalypto - Chapter 2 (Cave), retrieved 2018-10-05
  13. "Tenacious D - Post-Apocalypto - THE MOVIE". 2018-11-08.
  14. Tenacious D (2018-09-27), Tenacious D - Post-Apocalypto - Chapter 1 (Hope), retrieved 2018-09-28
  15. Tenacious D (2018-09-27), Tenacious D - Post-Apocalypto - Chapter 2 (Cave), retrieved 2018-09-28
  16. Tenacious D (2018-10-25), Tenacious D - Post-Apocalypto - Chapter 5 (Donald), retrieved 2018-10-27
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