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39 Years Later, A Highly Anticipated Sci-Fi Sequel Is Breaking Its Promise

One of the most beloved sci-fi parodies ever, ‘Spaceballs,’is getting a sequel decades later, but it's not called what you think.

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Amazon's new sci-fi announcement is one I never expected, but definitely welcome

Spaceballs is back!

Comedy legend unveils ‘Spaceballs: The New One’ sequel release date at Cinemacon

Comedy legend Mel Brooks, appearing via video message, unveiled the sequel’s title and humorously added, ‘It's just like the old one, but it's newer’

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Olivier awards 2026: full list of winners

Paddington: The Musical, Evita, All My Sons and Punch were among the winners at the Royal Albert Hall ceremony – find out who won what

The Guardian - UK

3 meta comedies like 'Anaconda' to watch next

From fourth wall-breaking flicks to silly satires, here are 3 meta comedies like 'Anaconda' to watch next

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Spaceballs sequel set for April 2027 release

Spaceballs 2 has been given a release date of April 23, 2027 by Amazon MGM Studios.

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Richard Kind: ‘People don’t understand – TV shows are just bookends for advertisements’

INTERVIEW: The inimitable American character actor speaks to Louis Chilton about returning to ‘The Producers’ on the West End, the cancelled TV show that could have reached greatness, and realising late in life he wants ‘respect’

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Judd Apatow claims Trump has made it ‘harder to do comedy’

Director behind some of the biggest comedies of the 21st Century says ‘the Trump administration is hard to be exaggerated in a sketch’

The Independent UK

Olivier awards 2026: full list of nominations

Into the Woods and Paddington: The Musical are this year’s most-nominated shows with 11 nods each. See who else is in the running at this year’s awards

The Guardian - UK

Olivier Awards 2026: Full list of nominations as Paddington and Into the Woods dominate

Nick Mohammed will host the Olivier Awards at The Royal Albert Hall in April

The Independent UK

Beloved Hollywood star set for seven-week West End run this summer

‘When I learned we needed an actor to briefly fill Andy’s nearly unfillable shoes, only one name came to mind,’ says ‘Producers’ creator Mel Brooks

The Independent UK

Richard Kind reprises role in West End musical The Producers for seven-week run

The 69-year-old will join the production at London’s Garrick Theatre.

Evening Standard

Mel Brooks reveals how he convinced Rick Moranis to return for Spaceballs 2

Mel Brooks has explained how he convinced Rick Moranis to come out of retirement for Spaceballs 2.

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Steven Spielberg Is Now An EGOT Winner, Joining The List Of Celebrities To Earn An Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, And Tony Award

There are currently 18 EGOT winners. Learn them all and what performances got them some of these awards.

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The Brutally Honest Question Mel Brooks Asked Rick Moranis That Convinced Him To Return For Spaceballs 2

Are we on the cusp of a Moranissance?

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Judd Apatow says Mel Brooks has found Rob Reiner's death 'really tough'

Judd Apatow has revealed how Mel Brooks is dealing with the death of Rob Reiner.

The Independent UK

Mel Brooks says he’s ‘glad’ best friend Carl Reiner died before murder of his son Rob

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found murdered in December

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New On Netflix, HBO Max, And More: 6 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (January 19- 25)

Dwayne Johnson's Golden Globe-nominated role, and more, are streaming this week.

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Lewis Pullman reflects on ‘dream come true’ working with father Bill Pullman on Spaceballs 2

As filming for the sci-fi sequel wraps, Lewis Pullman has said it was "a dream come true" to get the chance to work with his father Bill Pullman on Spaceballs 2.

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’So much of Mel’s DNA in it’: Lewis Pullman teases Spaceballs 2

As the sci-fi parody moves to post production, Lewis Pullman has promised Spaceballs 2 has "so much of Mel [Brooks'] DNA in it".

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Lewis Pullman Didn’t Meet Mel Brooks While Filming Spaceballs 2, But He Did Receive An Amazing Gift From The Comedy Icon

It wasn't Spaceballs the flamethrower.

The Guardian - UK

Young Frankenstein review – Mel Brooks’s Transylvanian tomfoolery will have you in stitches

The story becomes less and less relevant as this slapstick monster pastiche leads to an irresistible sense of chaos

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'It Really Was At Ludicrous Speed.' Josh Gad's Spaceballs 2 Wrap Post Should Have Us Excited For Whatever Happens Now

Whatever happens now is happening now.

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Spaceballs 2 gets major update from Josh Gad

Having only entered principal photography in September, Josh Gad has revealed Spaceballs 2 has finished shooting.

Evening Standard

Backstage chat: Andy Nyman on The Producers musical – 'Mel Brooks' kindness makes it okay'

Andy Nyman is currently having a blast as Max Bialystock in The Producers musical at the Garrick but admits, ‘We have to lock away the swastika flags at night’

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