Wow I had no idea he was that old. And only a few years ago he was trying to get a spaceballs sequel greenlit (and I believe he unfortunately failed). Kudos to him!
mdre · 2026-06-28 23:17:46 UTC
Well I have good news for you. It’s in production, there’s a teaser and release date.
whateveracct · 2026-06-29 00:00:58 UTC
and he's in it!
wolvoleo · 2026-06-29 01:49:22 UTC
Thanks! I didn't catch that part so I thought it didn't happen.
qohen · 2026-06-28 23:32:13 UTC
Spaceballs: The New One is scheduled to be released by Amazon MGM on April 23, 2027 [0]
Ohhh thanks I didn't realise it had succeeded. Thanks!
DamnInteresting · 2026-06-29 04:21:03 UTC
And they got Rick Moranis out of retirement to reprise his role as Dark Helmet, which is just delightful. I hope we see more of him in movies now that his children are grown.
sitkack · 2026-06-29 05:49:03 UTC
unshrunk
neonmagenta · 2026-06-29 06:17:26 UTC
its coming! josh gad pitched him an idea for it and got it up and running
CharlesW · 2026-06-29 00:09:06 UTC
I can highly recommend the documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! What a legend, what a life.
He's such an interestin guy, all his movies are extermely low budget. For example, he filmed part of The Princess Bride on a golf course, and at one point you an see the pin in the background. In the next scene, one of Humperdinck's knights is holding that very pin flag. I can't find mention of this anywhere other than my own posts about it lol but there are other easter eggs too.
lproven · 2026-06-30 15:57:58 UTC
You seem not to realise that Brooks did not write or direct The Princess Bride and as far as I know has no role connected to the film.
rglover · 2026-06-29 01:32:08 UTC
Hope for the best, expect the worst. Some drink champagne, some die of thirst. No way of knowing which ways it's going...hope for the best, expect the worst
Happy birthday, Mr. Brooks.
dkga · 2026-06-30 00:29:08 UTC
That movie is so fun and intelligent and heartfelt, pure Mel Brooks genius
"The funniest man who ever lived?" - I beg to differ.
That is Rik Mayall. Also, the sexiest.
Pity Rik didn't make it to 100 though. Would have loved to have seen another Bottom or two ..
sloped · 2026-06-29 12:40:03 UTC
We watched the Australian Episode of Everybody Feed Phil, and Mel Brooks made an appearance. He seemed a bit old but when I looked him up on Wikipedia I was shocked to learn he was 99. Still working, still funny, what a life.
kubafu · 2026-06-29 12:44:46 UTC
Growing up we watched Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Silent Movie almost every week. Happy birthday Mel, thanks for all laughs and grotesque which shaped us.
m-p-3 · 2026-06-29 13:19:09 UTC
I have to rewatch Robin Hood: Men in Tights in his honor.
tomkarho · 2026-06-30 05:48:55 UTC
Good thing Attenborough got there first so Mel can still play with lego's. I hope there is a reference in the new Space Balls for that. Such a funny little quirk.
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Happy birthday, Mr. Brooks.
That is Rik Mayall. Also, the sexiest.
Pity Rik didn't make it to 100 though. Would have loved to have seen another Bottom or two ..