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Brian Damage · 09-21-2006, 06:09 PM

Thu Sep 21, 2:48 PM ET

Mel Brooks, whose comedy hits include "The Producers" and "Blazing Saddles," is bringing his sci-fi spoof "Spaceballs" to television in cartoon form.

"Spaceballs: The Animated Series" will air on the G4 television network beginning next fall, it was announced Wednesday.

The 1987 film, which starred Brooks, Rick Moranis and John Candy, parodied "Star Wars" and other sci-fi movies. The new animated version will poke fun at blockbuster movies, reality TV, politics and pop culture.

Brooks, 80, will write the pilot episode and voice two of the show's characters.

"Spaceballs: The Animated Series" is the result of a partnership among the G4 network, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Brooksfilms Ltd. and Berliner Film Companie GmbH.

tv star collector · 09-21-2006, 06:53 PM

Sounds like it's about 20 years late!

TJL · 09-21-2006, 07:46 PM

Not a bad idea. I hope they get a good group of writers together for the show.

tdf4077 · 10-01-2006, 01:24 AM

I saw this...I think I may be curious...how active in it's creation is Mel going to be?

Lamont · 10-15-2006, 09:36 PM

i do not get this g4 network
if anyone can help me out id be realll generous in trade
i think mel brooks might just be the funniest man in the last 50 years!

09-21-2006, 06:09 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Mel Brooks' `Spaceballs' Gets Animated Thu Sep 21, 2:48 PM ET Mel Brooks, whose comedy hits include "The Producers" and "Blazing Saddles," is bringing his sci-fi spoof "Spaceballs" to television in cartoon form. "Spaceballs: The Animated Series" will air on the G4 television network beginning next fall, it was announced Wednesday. The 1987 film, which starred Brooks, Rick Moranis and John Candy, parodied "Star Wars" and other sci-fi movies. The new animated version will poke fun at blockbuster movies, reality TV, politics and pop culture. Brooks, 80, will write the pilot episode and voice two of the show's characters. "Spaceballs: The Animated Series" is the result of a partnership among the G4 network, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Brooksfilms Ltd. and Berliner Film Companie GmbH.
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09-21-2006, 07:46 PM	#3
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10-15-2006, 09:36 PM	#5
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	i do not get this g4 network if anyone can help me out id be realll generous in trade i think mel brooks might just be the funniest man in the last 50 years!
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09-21-2006, 06:53 PM	#2
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	Sounds like it's about 20 years late!