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Brian · 09-30-2004, 09:50 PM

http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/55...html?fromint=1

September 30, 2004 - The Schwartz is still with comedic filmmaker Mel Brooks, who is reportedly considering a sequel to his hit Star Wars parody, Spaceballs. Brooks told Playbill magazine that he was currently writing a screenplay for a Spaceballs II.

"Why another Spaceballs? ...the first one was the best experience I've had making a movie since Blazing Saddles," said Brooks, whose more recent parody films include Robin Hood: Men in Tights and Dracula: Dead and Loving It.

The original Spaceballs, which came out in 1987, starred Canadian comedian Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet, Bill Pullman as the Han Solo-type Lone Starr, the late John Candy as Barf the Mawg, and Brooks himself as both President Skroob and Yogurt. Brooks intends to play Yogurt in the new film; perhaps it will be a prequel to the original Spaceballs.

Brooks intends to capitalize on the release of Lucas's third Star Wars prequel by getting his parody out at about the same time – a deadline that could be tough to make. "Best-case scenario: [Spaceballs II opens] a week before the new Star Wars opens. Worst-case scenario: a year after the new Star Wars opens."

The title is not set in stone either. Brooks has mentioned in the past that he'd like make a sequel called Spaceballs III: The Search for Spaceballs II. One pithy fan suggested the new movie be called "Spaceballs I", and the original one renamed Spaceballs It-Was-Always-Episode-IV. We'll let you know what Brooks decides on.

Cactus Jack · 10-01-2004, 08:03 AM

LOL awesome news!

But whos gonna play Barf since John Candy died?

barwars · 10-01-2004, 11:05 PM

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Originally posted by "Weird" Jack Wilso-vic
LOL awesome news!

But whos gonna play Barf since John Candy died?

NOBODY
Just like they wouldnt get a new actor to play Han Solo if Harrison Ford had died.

This could be a lot of fun. Mel Brooks is a genuis, and Spaceballs has always been one of my favorite movies. If they just stray away from Barf.... it could be perfect.

webuster · 10-02-2004, 06:52 AM

I really hope this happens- Mel Brooks is great and Spaceballs is really really funny! It would be great if it came out to coincide with the new Star Wars film, but I doubt it will. Hopefully it'll be a prequel to spoof the other prequel movies hollywood is obsessed with making prequels- even funnier if they use the same, much older actors playing the same characters in a prequel. They should have Rik Moranis back to do the origin of Dark Helmet. But, if it's a sequel- then they can follow up on how well Yogurts merchandising went!

Moondance · 10-03-2004, 04:22 PM

This sounds exciting! I can't wait - I hope the movie gets the green light and comes to theatres in the future!

09-30-2004, 09:50 PM	#1
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	A new Spaceballs movie? http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/55...html?fromint=1 September 30, 2004 - The Schwartz is still with comedic filmmaker Mel Brooks, who is reportedly considering a sequel to his hit Star Wars parody, Spaceballs. Brooks told Playbill magazine that he was currently writing a screenplay for a Spaceballs II. "Why another Spaceballs? ...the first one was the best experience I've had making a movie since Blazing Saddles," said Brooks, whose more recent parody films include Robin Hood: Men in Tights and Dracula: Dead and Loving It. The original Spaceballs, which came out in 1987, starred Canadian comedian Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet, Bill Pullman as the Han Solo-type Lone Starr, the late John Candy as Barf the Mawg, and Brooks himself as both President Skroob and Yogurt. Brooks intends to play Yogurt in the new film; perhaps it will be a prequel to the original Spaceballs. Brooks intends to capitalize on the release of Lucas's third Star Wars prequel by getting his parody out at about the same time – a deadline that could be tough to make. "Best-case scenario: [Spaceballs II opens] a week before the new Star Wars opens. Worst-case scenario: a year after the new Star Wars opens." The title is not set in stone either. Brooks has mentioned in the past that he'd like make a sequel called Spaceballs III: The Search for Spaceballs II. One pithy fan suggested the new movie be called "Spaceballs I", and the original one renamed Spaceballs It-Was-Always-Episode-IV. We'll let you know what Brooks decides on.

10-01-2004, 08:03 AM	#2
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	LOL awesome news! But whos gonna play Barf since John Candy died?
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10-02-2004, 06:52 AM	#4
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	I really hope this happens- Mel Brooks is great and Spaceballs is really really funny! It would be great if it came out to coincide with the new Star Wars film, but I doubt it will. Hopefully it'll be a prequel to spoof the other prequel movies hollywood is obsessed with making prequels- even funnier if they use the same, much older actors playing the same characters in a prequel. They should have Rik Moranis back to do the origin of Dark Helmet. But, if it's a sequel- then they can follow up on how well Yogurts merchandising went!

10-03-2004, 04:22 PM	#5
Moondance MCR Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Posts: 4,008	This sounds exciting! I can't wait - I hope the movie gets the green light and comes to theatres in the future!