Spaceballs sequel gets a green light
In a moment of pure bliss, Mel Brooks announced that he is actually making the long-awaited sequel to his masterpiece "Spaceballs." If you'll remember, in the movie, Yogurt, the lovable spoof of Yoda, played by Brooks himself explained to Lonestar, the hero played by Bill Pullman, that "Spaceballs" was all about "moychendising."
"Spaceballs the lunchbox, Spaceballs the t-shirt, Spaceballs the flame thrower -- the kids love this one."
He also announced "Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money," and that's exactly what the movie will be called.
The announcement was made on the Adam Carolla podcast by the 89-year-old director, actor, producer, etc. He says filming is set to begin later this year.
While this is a great announcement, a few concerns do rise.
With the passing of Joan Rivers, Dot Matrix will need some explaining. Also, we lost John Candy more than a few years ago, so there can be no Barf, because, let's be honest, you can't recast a Candy character.
The other biggest question is Dark Helmet, played amazingly by Rick Moranis. Moranis has long since retired from acting, even passing up a role in the next "Ghostbusters" movie being made. I know there have been four new "Star Wars" movies since "Spaceballs" to spoof, but Moranis made that movie what it is. Here's to hoping.
This also got us thinking what other classic movies need a sequel, so listen to the Top 5.
Deadpool promotional team STILL deserves an award for best promotional team ever
They've done an amazing job promoting the "Merc with a Mouth" thus far, and they continue to get better and better.
After the Deadpool Santa chair, Deadpool Valentines, they issued Deadpool cancer awareness promos. The amazing thing is, it actually contains the clinical examination videos in it. It also contains hilarious intros and outros by Deadpool.
So they are promoting cancer exams and making you laugh hysterically in the act.
Speaking of Deadpool, there will most likely be a more violent, more debauched version of the movie to be released, most likely just on video. I'm assuming you have to have voted in the Bush/Gore election in order to purchase this.
We have an Iron Fist
Luke Cage actor Mike Colter announced to Collider that Marvel has cast an Iron Fist.
Great news, right?
Well, almost. The issue is, they aren't telling anyone.
The theory is he's probably going to show up in the Netflix series "Luke Cage," but we might not know he's Iron Fist until after the series; we will just get a glimpse.
I don't know and I don't care. I'm just excited to hear the wonderful news.
Colter went on to joke that they have an Iron Fist, they're just keeping him locked in a basement somewhere.
Thor 3 and Infinity Wars will feel like Hulk standalone movies
According to Mark Ruffalo, who plays the giant hulking rage monster, the upcoming Thor sequel will feel like a standalone Hulk movie.
I know that sounds kind of ridiculous, but it actually makes sense.
For a long time, Hulk fans have been screaming for a "Planet Hulk" movie. Sadly, Universal still technically owns the rights to the Hulk, but that doesn't mean you can't make it under a Thor title.
In World War Hulk, Hulk has been sent into space by a bunch of heroes named the Illuminati because they fear he will always be more of a threat than a hero. He lands on a planet enslaved by evil warlords, becomes a gladiator fighter, leads a rebellion, saves the day, and he and Bruce Banner come to terms with each other and learn to co-exist.
How does Thor come in to play? In the "Planet Hulk" story, one of the many Thor Corps members, Beta Ray Bill, is the ultimate gladiator champ. He and Hulk fight brutally, and eventually work together.
So, scrap Beta Ray Bill, insert Hulk.
How "Infinity Wars" would factor in as a Hulk standalone I am not sure, but I guess Thanos could send Hulk back to Earth and give us a bit of a "World War Hulk" story.
It's the sequel to "Planet Hulk" when Hulk goes back to Earth looking for revenge. Technically he sent himself into space, so there's no real revenge to have, but there doesn't really need to be a legit reason for Hulk to go berserk.
We cover all of this plus we talk "X-Files," episode nine and how Colin Trevorrow wants to film...in space...? And a few more goodies.Enjoy!
