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‘Blazing Saddles’ to Re-Release In Theaters to Celebrate 50th Anniversary!!

Just in time for its 50th anniversary, Blazing Saddles is riding out of the sunset and back to the big screen. Fathom Events is bringing the raucous Western comedy to theaters for two days only later this month. The Mel Brooks film will screen in select theaters on Sunday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 18. All screenings will be preceded by an introduction from film … Continue reading ‘Blazing Saddles’ to Re-Release In Theaters to Celebrate 50th Anniversary!!

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White Horse Pictures Are Working on a Gene Wilder Documentary!!

The life of the late iconic Gene Wilder is finally getting proper celebration in documentary form. Variety reports that top of the genre team White Horse Pictures will be backing the production with Library Films‘ Chris Smith helming as director. Smith will work alongside Wilder’s nephew Jordan Walker-Pearlman, who will take viewers through his relationship with his uncle and pull back the curtain on the … Continue reading White Horse Pictures Are Working on a Gene Wilder Documentary!!

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‘Willy Wonka’ Reboot in the Works at Warner Bros. with ‘Harry Potter’ Producer!!

Gene Wilder’s recent passing led many to revisit one of the legendary performer’s most iconic roles in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and now it appears the eccentric character is getting a new life on the big screen. Per Variety, Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to the Willy Wonka IP from the Roald Dahl estate, and the studio is moving forward on a planned feature film reboot to … Continue reading ‘Willy Wonka’ Reboot in the Works at Warner Bros. with ‘Harry Potter’ Producer!!

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R.I.P. Gene Wilder: The Legendary Comedian & ‘Willy Wonka’ Star Has Passed Away!!

Multiple outlets report today that Gene Wilder, the legendary comedian and movie star, passed away yesterday at his home in Stamford, Connecticut at the age of 83. The AP confirms, through Wilder’s nephew, that the iconic performer died from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. To say that Wilder will be deeply missed would be accurate but a tremendous understatement. A regular colleague of Mel Brooks, Wilder was … Continue reading R.I.P. Gene Wilder: The Legendary Comedian & ‘Willy Wonka’ Star Has Passed Away!!

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