For contemporary audiences, Mel Brooks shares a lot in common with filmmakers like the Zucker brothers: he's a guy who pioneered a lot of the conventions of modern parody who may or may not quite still be relevant. In other words, his influence is undeniable; but the longevity of his body of work?
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Josh Gad is working hard to bring us a Spaceballs 2 , a follow-up to the 1987 classic, Spaceballs . Gad is attached to write, produce, and star in the film. He worked on the script with Benji Samit ...
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When your comedy legend boss hasn’t kept up with the franchise you’re trying to parody, sometimes you have to give a 40-minute presentation. Josh Gad recently revealed the unique challenge he faced ...
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Mel Brooks, who helmed the classic “Star Wars” parody “Spaceballs,” has not returned to the franchise since his 1987 feature. And at a pitch meeting for the “Spaceballs” sequel, it was up to producer ...
01/4/2025 - 9:14 am | View Link - Josh Gad Had To Catch Mel Brooks Up On ‘Star Wars’ Franchise During ‘Spaceballs’ Sequel Pitch
Josh Gad is developing a sequel to Mel Brooks' 'Spaceballs' (1987), which was a parody of George Lucas' original 'Star Wars' trilogy.
01/4/2025 - 5:19 am | View Link - Josh Gad had to explain new “Star Wars” movies to Mel Brooks while pitching “Spaceballs” sequel
It's been a long time since Spaceballs first parodied Star Wars, but a sequel to Mel Brooks ' sci-fi satire has plenty of new material to work with. In a rereleased episode of Let's Talk Off Camera ...
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