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Liam Neeson’s Naked Gun reboot slammed by creator for ‘ruining’ series

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The Independent UK

Naked Gun creator David Zucker slams ‘moronic’ reboot: ‘Paramount ruined the franchise’

Exclusive: David Zucker, also known as one of the co-creators of comedy classic ‘Airplane!’, says producer Seth MacFarlane took the wrong approach to last year’s revival

The Independent UK

David Zucker renews attack on new Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson

The director has taken fresh aim at the new film, saying that producer Seth MacFarlane ‘totally missed’ the spoof-comedy style that defined the original Naked Gun franchise

The Guardian - UK

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David Zucker thinks new Naked Gun 'missed it'

The Naked Gun creator David Zucker thinks this year's remake "totally missed it" because there was too much "technical pizazz".

BANG Premier

Naked Gun’s Co-Creator Made It Clear He Did Not Like The Liam Neeson-Led Reboot

One co-creator of The Naked Gun has harsh words for the reboot.

Cinemablend

David Zucker Explains Why The Director’s Cut Of Airplane! Is Actually Shorter Than The Original

Longer isn't always better.

Cinemablend

5 of the best free movies to stream on Tubi, Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV, and more this week (August 18)

From influential heist thrillers to iconic comedies, there’s plenty to watch on the best free streaming services this week.

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Spoof Legend David Zucker Reflects On His Idea For Airplane 2 Getting Shot Down By Francis Ford Coppola

What could have been.

Cinemablend

Alien: Earth creator Noah Hawley hopes the show’s new earth-bound backstory is adopted by other Alien projects going forward: "There's a surprising paucity of mythology in the seven films"

Exclusive | Alien: Earth creator Noah Hawley thinks his show's new mythology should be canon in future movies

Total Film

‘I can’t get mad at anyone who tells me I’m a genius’: original Naked Gun director softens response to reboot

David Zucker, who co-created the franchise, was initially sceptical about the new Liam Neeson instalment, but now says he’s ‘excited’ amid positive reviews and strong takings

The Guardian - UK

‘Isn’t what I would have done’: The Naked Gun co-creator David Zucker reacts to Liam Neeson’s reboot

Although he has no plans to catch it in cinemas, the original The Naked Gun director David Zucker is glad to see the reboot is performing well at the box office.

BANG Premier

Original Naked Gun Director Shares Support For Liam Neeson’s Sequel After Solid Opening Weekend, But Explains Why He Still Has ‘No Intention’ To See It

He has an understandable reason.

Cinemablend

Liam Neeson's Naked Gun Did Something I Think Was Really Smart, And It's Why The Reboot Is Great

Absurd action? Crude Jokes? Yep. And time to breathe.

Cinemablend

The Naked Gun Is Stupid in the Best Possible Way

A fitting follow up to the classic spoofs of Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker

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The Guardian - US

The return of the spoof: can comedy’s silliest subgenre make a comeback?

The Naked Gun returns this weekend hoping to relaunch a long-dormant subgenre with Scary Movie, Spinal Tap and Spaceballs sequels to follow

The Guardian - UK

The Naked Gun review – Liam Neeson deadpans impeccably in outrageously amusing spoof reboot

Neeson plays the son of Leslie Nielsen’s Lt Frank Drebin, appearing opposite Pamela Anderson in this enjoyable, at times very bizarre, spoof of 80s LA action movies

Cinemablend

Seth MacFarlane Explains Why Liam Neeson Was 'Probably The Only Actor Alive' Who Could Lead The New Naked Gun

It's not because his name is so similar to Leslie Nielsen's.

The Guardian - UK

Jim Abrahams obituary

Writer and director who was part of the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker team behind the classic film spoofs Airplane! and The Naked Gun

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The Guardian - US

Jim Abrahams, co-creator of Airplane! and The Naked Gun, dies aged 80

Famed comedy writer and director, who was also involved in Ruthless People and Hot Shots!, died of natural causes

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: the Taskmaster spin-off that fans have been waiting for

Rose Matafeo and Mike Wozniak put canny kids to the test. Plus, Greg Davies cleans up for the last time. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - US

OJ Simpson: the complicated cultural legacy of a fallen star

The death of the once-loved NFL star and actor leaves a trail of wreckage from his tabloid notoriety as double murder suspect

Cinemablend

The Story Behind The Rejected Airplane Sequel That Could Have Been

Though Airplane II: The Sequel does indeed exist, there was a very different concept that could have made for a more beautiful continuation.

Salon

Airplane!: "When stupidity is elevated"

The writers-directors of the 1980 comedy discuss their new book, smart casting and jokes that might not play today

WEKU

Looks like we picked the wrong week to quit quoting 'Airplane!'

A new book about the 1980's film "Airplane!" from David Zucker, Jim Abrahams & Jerry Zucker, the writing and directing team responsible for one of the most transformative film comedies in history.

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