Comedy legend Gene Wilder passes at age 83
Jerome Silberman, better known as Gene Wilder has passed away at the age of 83 from complications with Alzheimer’s. He was a screenwriter, author, and a comedic actor of both stage and screen. Best known for his roles in The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, and Young Frankenstein, Wilder was a […]
“Blazing Saddles” and “Willy Wonka” heading back to theaters in tribute to Gene Wilder
This weekend you’ll have the opportunity to relive two of Gene Wilder’s most classic films, or experience them for the first time in a theater! With the recent news of his passing, AMC will be bringing back two of the most iconic films in movie history, one of which is arguably the greatest comedy ever […]
Exclusive: Mel Brooks Talks “Blazing Saddles” & Wanting To Satirize AI Ahead Of LA Event
Courtesy of Mel Brooks. Lots of different terms get thrown around for people who achieved a certain amount of success in their field: Legend, Icon, Superstar, and so forth. In terms of comedy, films, and quite frankly pop culture in general, Mel Brooks is all of these things and so much more. At 98 years-old, […]
Mel Brooks To Host A 50th Anniversary Screening Of “Blazing Saddles”
Comedian & icon Mel Brooks is one of the most legendary & storied entertainers of our time, who’s enjoying quite a massive year so far. First, he won an honorary Oscar at this year’s Governor’s Awards (good news, he hasn’t sold it yet) and just this past week, it was announced that he’ll be producing […]
Mel Brooks is still searching for the ultimate joke
The quest continues. Even after over 70 years in the business of show, the 95 year old comedy giant – standing at 5 foot 5 – named Mel Brooks is on the front lines, searching far and wide for one thing and one thing only: The ultimate joke. “Something that is very important to comedy […]