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Comic-Con 2026: Marvel returns to Hall H and 'Spaceballs' sequel hype begins

The Avengers appear set to return to Hall H as Marvel Studios uses Comic-Con International to build hype for the December release of “Avengers: Doomsday” — and chart a path forward as audience interest in superhero films has waned

The Independent UK

Here Comes J Edgar! A Musical Comedy review – show tunes, Mel Brooks zing and real human anguish

Camp comedy from The Simpsons’ Harry Shearer and Seinfeld writer Tom Leopold explores the relationship between FBI boss Hoover and protege Clyde Tolson

The Guardian - UK

The Spaceballs 2 Synopsis And Poster Are Giving Me Everything I Need From This Movie

The marketing team hasn't missed a beat thus far.

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The Guide #250: All the US/UK cultural crossovers you may have missed but need to read about

A tour through the moments when American celebrities crossed the ocean and landed somewhere entirely unexpected

The Guardian - UK

‘Blazing Saddles’ named funniest film of all time by AFI as Mel Brooks turns 100

Mel Brooks, who turned 100 on Sunday 28 June, has been honoured by the American Film Institute, which named his 1974 Western satire the "funniest film of all time" - knocking 'Some Like It Hot' off the top spot.

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Still blazing after all these years: Mel Brooks at 100

The director of The Producers hits his century as a uniquely beloved entertainer who embodies his conviction that ‘comedy is the opposite of death’

The Guardian - UK

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100

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A Mel Brooks Classic Is Getting a “Very Young” Reimagining

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The Mary Sue

52 Years Later, An Iconic Sci-Fi Horror Monster Is Getting The Perfect Reboot

52 years after Mel Brooks' celebrated comedy classic 'Young Frankenstein' first hit theaters, a reboot, 'Very Young Frankenstein,' is coming to FX.

Inverse

What did Lewis Pullman find 'mind-boggling' about Spaceballs: The New One?

Spaceballs: The New One star Lewis Pullman had a remarkable experience during the making of the space parody sequel.

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The One Thing That Made Spaceballs 2 Different From The Original, According To Rick Moranis: ‘Other Than That…’

That doesn’t sound ludicrous to me.

Cinemablend

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.

Inverse

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

Tom’s Guide

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.

The Independent UK

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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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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

Evening Standard

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.

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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.

Cinemablend

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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