Reformat the Planet (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2008, Reformat the Planet is a documentary film directed by Paul Owens, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. 'Blip Festival: Reformat the Planet' is a feature length documentary which delves into the movement known as ChipTunes, a vibrant underground scene based around creating new, original music using old video game hardware. Familiar devices such as the Nintendo Game Boy and Nintendo Entertainment System are pushed in new directions with startling results. Using New York as a microcosm for a larger global movement, 'Reformat the Planet' maps out the genesis of the first annual Blip Festival, a four day celebration of over 30 international artists exploring the untapped potential of low-bit video game consoles. With floor-stomping rhythms and fist-waving melodies, trailblazers of the ChipTune idiom descend upon Manhattan to pen a new chapter in the history of electronic music.
Who’s in it. Reformat the Planet stars Joshua Davis as Himself (as Bit Shifter), Christopher Burke as Himself, Jeff Donaldson as Himself and Tristan Perich as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Reformat the Planet has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reformat the Planet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reformat the Planet tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reformat the Planet (2008)?
- In US, Reformat the Planet is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Reformat the Planet worth watching?
- Reformat the Planet holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Reformat the Planet?
- Reformat the Planet stars Joshua Davis, Christopher Burke, Jeff Donaldson, Tristan Perich and Haeyoung Kim.
- When was Reformat the Planet released?
- Reformat the Planet was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.