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‘Spaceballs: The New One’: New Video Sees Mel Brooks Announce the Title of ‘Spaceballs 2’!! Check It Out!!

Mel Brooks unveiled the official title for Spaceballs 2 in a teaser trailer for the highly anticipated sequel. The original movie debuted in 1987, and while it wasn’t initially a critical and commercial success, it has since gained cult classic status. Conversations about a potential sequel had been around for years until Amazon MGM Studios announced that a second movie was in the works in … Continue reading ‘Spaceballs: The New One’: New Video Sees Mel Brooks Announce the Title of ‘Spaceballs 2’!! Check It Out!!

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‘Very Young Frankenstein’: Kumail Nanjiani & Zach Galifianakis Join Pilot of Comedy Reboot Series!!

The much-anticipated Very Young Frankenstein TV series has finally announced the cast of its pilot episode. FX recently gave the pilot order for the show while also confirming the series’s star-studded lineup, including an MCU star and an actor from the Hangover franchise, who will feature in the series’s first episode. Kumail Nanjiani, Zach Galifianakis, and four others to feature in Very Young Frankenstein pilot … Continue reading ‘Very Young Frankenstein’: Kumail Nanjiani & Zach Galifianakis Join Pilot of Comedy Reboot Series!!

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‘Spaceballs 2’ Has Officially Begun Production!!

Spaceballs 2 has received a huge filming update. It was announced a little over a year ago that Spaceballs 2 was officially happening at Amazon MGM Studios. A sequel to 1987’s Spaceballs, the new movie is being directed by Josh Greenbaum, while the script comes from Josh Gad, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez. What is the new Spaceballs 2 update? Production on Spaceballs 2 has … Continue reading ‘Spaceballs 2’ Has Officially Begun Production!!

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‘Very Young Frankenstein’: Cary Elwes to Reunite with Mel Brooks for New Comedy Reboot Series!!

Mel Brooks is reuniting with an old friend for his new TV series Very Young Frankenstein. Cary Elwes, who starred in Brooks‘ 1993 spoof Robin Hood: Men in Tights, will appear in the TV spin-off of Brooks‘ horror comedy classic Young Frankenstein. No plot details about the new FX TV series have yet been revealed. According to reports, Elwes will play the President of the … Continue reading ‘Very Young Frankenstein’: Cary Elwes to Reunite with Mel Brooks for New Comedy Reboot Series!!

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‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Creators to Reimagine Mel Brooks Comedy Classic ‘Young Frankenstein’ for FX!!

It’s alive! According to Deadline, another of Mel Brooks‘s comedy classics is being zapped back to life in a way nobody saw coming. FX is nearing a pilot order for a new series based on 1974’s Young Frankenstein, which will come from a trio behind another macabre satire series — What We Do in the Shadows. If the deal is finalized and a series is … Continue reading ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Creators to Reimagine Mel Brooks Comedy Classic ‘Young Frankenstein’ for FX!!

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‘Spaceballs 2’: Lewis Pullman in Talks to Join Father in Upcoming Sequel!!

The cast of Spaceballs 2 continues to round out. With Bill Pullman set to return as galactic rogue Lone Starr, his son, Thunderbolts* standout Lewis Pullman, is in talks to join him. The Hollywood Reporter has the news that Pullman will play Starburst, the son of Lone Starr and Queen Vespa (Daphne Zuniga); Zuniga, who starred in the 1987 original, is also set to return. … Continue reading ‘Spaceballs 2’: Lewis Pullman in Talks to Join Father in Upcoming Sequel!!

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‘Spaceballs 2’: Rick Moranis, Mel Brooks & Bill Pullman Confirmed to Return!!

Spaceballs 2 officially has a release date window, with Amazon MGM Studios announcing that Rick Moranis, Mel Brooks, and more will return for the sequel to the cult classic comedy movie. Who is currently a part of the Spaceballs 2 cast? According to a new report from Variety, Amazon MGM Studios has scheduled Spaceballs 2 for a theatrical release sometime in 2027. Alongside that news, … Continue reading ‘Spaceballs 2’: Rick Moranis, Mel Brooks & Bill Pullman Confirmed to Return!!

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‘Spaceballs 2’: Josh Gad Provides New Update!!

Fans were overjoyed with the announcement of a sequel to the cult classic Spaceballs. The original movie is one of its kind and is widely admired by comedy as well as Star Wars fans. The new feature, which was announced in August, earlier this year will see Josh Gad writing as well as starring in it. While not many details are available in a new … Continue reading ‘Spaceballs 2’: Josh Gad Provides New Update!!

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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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‘The Land of Sometimes’: Mel Brooks, Asa Butterfield Join Upcoming Animated Feature!!

As per an exclusive via Variety, the exciting upcoming animated project, The Land of Sometimes, has added two major stars to its already impressive ensemble. Hollywood icon Mel Brooks, the 98-year-old EGOT winner, and Sex Education‘s Asa Butterfield will join the likes of Star Wars‘ Ewan McGregor, The Crown and Harry Potter‘s Helena Bonham Carter, Matilda: The Musical‘s Alisha Weir, and Glass Onion‘s Jessica Henwick … Continue reading ‘The Land of Sometimes’: Mel Brooks, Asa Butterfield Join Upcoming Animated Feature!!

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‘Spaceballs’ Sequel is in the Works with Josh Gad Starring, Mel Brooks Producing!!

Get ready to return to the planet Druidia. A sequel to Spaceballs, the 1987 classic Star Wars sci-fi parody film from director Mel Brooks, is in development at Amazon MGM Studios, according to Variety. The sequel, which for now just has the working title Spaceballs 2, will count Star Wars megafan Josh Gad in the lead role, with Josh Greenbaum directing. Plot details on the … Continue reading ‘Spaceballs’ Sequel is in the Works with Josh Gad Starring, Mel Brooks Producing!!

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‘History of the World Part II’ Trailer Rewrites History!! Check It Out!!

With each passing day, we draw closer to seeing Mel Brooks‘s seminal work History of the World, Part I return to our screen in form of the sequel, History of the World, Part II. It’s been one helluva wait, and with only one month to wait, Hulu is continuing to tease audiences on what to expect from the sequel, which is set up as a … Continue reading ‘History of the World Part II’ Trailer Rewrites History!! Check It Out!!

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‘History of the World Part II’ Teaser Teases the Return of Mel Brooks!! Check It Out!!

Hulu has dropped the teaser trailer for the long anticipated sequel to Mel Brooks’ History of the World Part I. Titled History of the World, Part II, the 8-episode comedy series will premiere as part of a four-night event, with two episodes dropping daily. The first two episodes will premiere on Hulu on March 6, and will continue to release two a night until the … Continue reading ‘History of the World Part II’ Teaser Teases the Return of Mel Brooks!! Check It Out!!

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‘History of the World Part II’: First Images Tease the Long Awaited Mel Brooks Sequel!! Check It Out!!

It’s taken over 40 years to get a sequel but, hey, when you’re covering the history of the world it takes some time. That’s right, 42 years after Mel Brooks‘ hilarious film History of the World, Part I hit theaters in 1981, its sequel, the aptly named History of the World Part II is finally set for release. To get the excitement rolling, Hulu has … Continue reading ‘History of the World Part II’: First Images Tease the Long Awaited Mel Brooks Sequel!! Check It Out!!

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Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022) Review!!

Synopsis – Hank, a loveable dog with a head full of dreams about becoming a samurai, sets off in search of his destiny. My Take – While the animated world continues to be dominated by Minions and everything Disney, at first glance this new Nickelodeon-branded animated film looked like a direct-to-video rip-off of Zootopia (2016) and Kung Fu Panda (2008). It was surprising that the film … Continue reading Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022) Review!!

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‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’: New Featurette Looks at the Voice Talents!! Check It Out!!

With its release just around the corner, a new featurette for the upcoming animated comedy, Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank, has been released which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the voice talents behind the film. The featurette includes Hank, voiced by Michael Cera, as he introduces himself as a samurai and is greeted with laughter by the village. Cera describes Hank as a … Continue reading ‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’: New Featurette Looks at the Voice Talents!! Check It Out!!

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‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

Brand-new character posters for Paramount‘s upcoming computer-animated family comedy, Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank, have just been released. Loosely inspired by Mel Brooks‘ classic comedy film Blazing Saddles, this martial arts comedy follows a beagle named Hank training to become a samurai in order to protect his village from a vicious cat named Ika Chu. The film features the voice talents of Michael … Continue reading ‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

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‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’: New Trailer Further Teases the Upcoming Animated Martial Arts Comedy!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Hank, a loveable dog with a head full of dreams about becoming a samurai, sets off in search of his destiny. Directed – Mark Koetsier, Rob Minkoff Starring (voices of) – Michelle Yeoh, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Cera Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’: New Trailer Further Teases the Upcoming Animated Martial Arts Comedy!! Check It Out!!

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‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’ Trailer Teases the Upcoming Animated Martial Arts Comedy!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Hank, a loveable dog with a head full of dreams about becoming a samurai, sets off in search of his destiny. Directed – Mark Koetsier, Rob Minkoff Starring (voices of) – Michelle Yeoh, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Cera Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’ Trailer Teases the Upcoming Animated Martial Arts Comedy!! Check It Out!!

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‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’ Poster Teases the Upcoming Animated Martial Arts Comedy!! Check It Out!!

If you’re the type of person who likes to keep tabs on what animated movies are coming to theaters and streaming services near you, there’s a decent chance that you’ve been following the overlong journey to bring Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank to the silver screen. Once titled Blazing Samurai, as the film was meant to be a loose riff on Mel Brooks‘ … Continue reading ‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’ Poster Teases the Upcoming Animated Martial Arts Comedy!! Check It Out!!

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‘History of the World, Part II’: Mel Brooks Working on Sequel Series for Hulu!!

Mel Brooks is finally delivering on a long-awaited promise — one fans have been looking forward to for forty years, in fact. Variety reports that Hulu is currently developing a sequel series to History of the World, Part I, the comedian’s 1981 historical spoof starring Dom DeLuise, Gregory Hines, and Madeline Kahn (among others), parodying epic Hollywood spectaculars of old. The series, appropriately titled History … Continue reading ‘History of the World, Part II’: Mel Brooks Working on Sequel Series for Hulu!!

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‘Blazing Samurai’: First Images Reveals the Animated ‘Blazing Saddles’ Remake!! Check It Out!!

There’s a new mastiff in town in the first stills from Blazing Samurai, an upcoming reboot of Mel Brooks‘ classic Western satire, Blazing Saddles, featuring animated dogs and cats in place of live actors. Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder star in the edgy 70s meta-comedy, which Brooks directed and co-wrote with a team that included Richard Pryor. Little plays a black sheriff hired in bad faith by an attorney general who plans … Continue reading ‘Blazing Samurai’: First Images Reveals the Animated ‘Blazing Saddles’ Remake!! Check It Out!!

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Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) Review!!!

Synopsis – While on a vacation with his family, Count Dracula makes a romantic connection. My Take – Considering the market is dominated by Disney and Pixar, there are only a few animated films today that consistently maintain their quality, especially when it comes to the matter of their sequels. Released back in 2012, this Adam Sandler led Sony Pictures Animation produced animated feature stuffed … Continue reading Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) Review!!!

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‘Hotel Transylvania 3’: New Trailer Sets a Trap for the Drac Pack!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Mavis surprises Dracula with a family voyage on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship so he can take a vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel. The rest of Drac’s Pack cannot resist going along. But once they leave port, romance arises when Dracula meets the mysterious ship Captain, Ericka. Now it’s Mavis’ turn to play the overprotective parent, keeping her dad … Continue reading ‘Hotel Transylvania 3’: New Trailer Sets a Trap for the Drac Pack!! Check It Out!!

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Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel. My Take – Back in 2012, Adam Sandler‘s comic turn as Dracula in the animated Hotel Transylvania was kind of a surprise. The film was funny, cute and family friendly, qualities that are important for a successful … Continue reading Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) Review!!

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