Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsAwards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guidemessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsmemorable quotesDid You Know?
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
box office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsNews for
Spaceballs (1987) More at IMDbPro »
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2006
1-20 of 28 items from 2011 « Prev | Next »
Thanksgiving Top 5: Memorable Movie Food Scenes
24 November 2011 8:24 AM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Let’s be honest, Thanksgiving is 99% about the food; the rest is just icing on the cake, so to speak. Sure the family gathers around and distant cousins whose name you barely remember drive from hundreds of miles away to join in the festivities. But what really brings us all together? The food. In honor of America’s most gluttonous of holidays, we’re bringing you our Top 5 favorite movie moments involving food. We tried to cover every course, except for salad (you don’t win friends with salad). So feast your eyes upon the Collider Thanksgiving Top 5 Memorable Movie Food Scenes after the jump. If you missed any of our "Thanksgiving Top 5" articles, click here. *The following article and clips contain spoilers.* Soylent Green is what now? In one of the most iconic (and surprising) scenes in movie history, Charlton Heston discovers the main ingredient in the title food, »
- Dave Trumbore
New Poster & Sneak Peek Video for Gingerclown 3D
3 November 2011 1:36 PM, PDT | Best-Horror-Movies.com | See recent Best-Horror-Movies.com news »
Today we have a brand new poster for Gingerclown 3D along with a special sneak peek video and two cast interviews with Sean Yong and Lance Henriksen. Gingerclown is directed by Balázs Hatvani and stars Tim Curry (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Sean Young (Blade Runner), Brad Dourif (Dune), Lance Henriksen (Aliens) , Michael Winslow (Spaceballs) and Ashley Lloyd. Gingerclown 3D the first English language horror movie to be produced in Hungary. Gingerclown 3D is a horror comedy that is scheduled to be released sometime in the Fall 2012. »
'Sons of Anarchy' - 'Kiss': Crazy stupid love
1 November 2011 8:00 PM, PDT | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
My review of tonight's "Sons of Anarchy" coming up just as soon as it's a little late for Legos... "Clay cannot be saved." -Unser Watching "Kiss," I was reminded of a line from, of all things, Mel Brooks' "Spaceballs," in which Darth Helmet explains that "evil will always triumph because good is dumb." In the course of this episode, a lot of characters - Gemma, Unser and Juice, primarily - either make or are on the verge of making incredibly dumb or naive decisions that will enormously benefit Clay or Lincoln Potter. Roger Ebert likes to talk about The Idiot Plot, »
- Alan Sepinwall
Fox May Move Forward On Independence Day Sequels With or Without WIll Smith
31 October 2011 8:00 AM, PDT | ScifiMafia | See recent ScifiMafia news »
Over the last few years, director Roland Emmerich has spoke a lot about a potential sequel (or two) to his 1996 box office hit, Independence Day. Back in early 2010 it was reported that Emmerich had signed on for two back-to-back sequels, and in late 2010 he was even dropping hints about the possible storyline saying, Will Smith‘s character may be the President of the United States in the sequels.
Emmerich said at the time,
“It’s an alternate reality kind of movie. We pick up the story, what would have happened after this kind of attack? Naturally, the alien technology has changed everything.”
Did they rebuild the White House? Who will be president?
“Or, who will be president? Who Will be president? See?”
Now it seems Will may not even be a part of the sequels. NYMag reports that Will Smith has reportedly asked 20th Century Fox for $50 million to star in the sequels, »
- Jason Moore
[Now Streaming] Your ‘Footloose,’ ‘The Skin I Live In,’ & ‘Texas Killing Fields’ Alternatives
13 October 2011 5:20 AM, PDT | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »
Each week within this column we strive to pair the latest in theatrical releases to the worthwhile titles now streaming on Netflix Instant Watch. This week we look at alternatives to Footloose, The Skin I Live In and Texas Killing Fields .
This weekend music , murder and madness collide in theaters, where small-town teens discover the joys of choreography, a devastated widower delves into madness, and Texan detectives track a sadistic killer. But if these features won’t sate your cravings for badass dance moves, Spanish flavored drama, and true to life crime tales, we got you covered with a list of hot titles that are currently available online.
A town where dancing is illegal is turned upside down by a teen-aged rebel (Kenny Wormald) with the deep desire to cut loose…footloose. Craig Brewer, the subversive director behind Hustle & Flow and Black Snake Moan, helms this sassy remake of the »
- jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
Five more directors who should act more
7 October 2011 9:10 AM, PDT | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »
We were delighted to hear the news that Werner Herzog is going to appear as the villain in Tom Cruise's next movie, "One Shot." Herzog's a great director, but he's an equally great screen presence. We've dug his serious movies with Harmony Korine and his silly movies with Zak Penn. We have no doubt he will prove a magnificent onscreen adversary (or topless beach volleyball teammate) for Maverick.
And while there are some directors who could stand to do more directing and less acting -- M. Night Shyamalan, Oliver Stone, Quentin Tarantino between the years 1994-1996 -- Herzog is not the only auteur with as many gifts in front of the camera as behind it. Here are our picks for the five (living and working) directors ready to take the leap from occasional cameos to working thespians. In no particular order they are:
Director of: "Mean Streets »
- Matt Singer
Alamo Drafthouse Guide (10/6-10/12): The Drafthouse Invites You To Sing Along to John Lennon and Michael Jackson
6 October 2011 12:43 PM, PDT | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
The Alamo Drafthouse has quickly garnered a reputation as one of the greatest movie theaters in the history of mankind…or at least the history of movie theaters. With their signature events, ample food and drink selection, and strict no-talking policy, they make obsolete all tawdry multiplexes and completely redefine the movie-going experience. Here’s what they’re up to this week! Thursday October 6th Spaceballs Quote-Along Alamo Ritz 7:00pm Continuing its tribute to the greatness that is Mel Brooks, the Alamo brings us Mel’s phenomenal send-up of Star Wars. Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Joan Rivers, and good ol’ Mel himself all turn in fantastic performances in one of the universe’s greatest spoofs. The Alamo is...
Read More
Read Comments »
- affiliates@fandango.com
Alamo Drafthouse Guide (10/6-10/12): The Drafthouse Invites You To Sing Along to John Lennon and Michael Jackson
6 October 2011 12:43 PM, PDT | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
The Alamo Drafthouse has quickly garnered a reputation as one of the greatest movie theaters in the history of mankind…or at least the history of movie theaters. With their signature events, ample food and drink selection, and strict no-talking policy, they make obsolete all tawdry multiplexes and completely redefine the movie-going experience. Here’s what they’re up to this week! Thursday October 6th Spaceballs Quote-Along Alamo Ritz 7:00pm Continuing its tribute to the greatness that is Mel Brooks, the Alamo brings us Mel’s phenomenal send-up of Star Wars. Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Joan Rivers, and good ol’ Mel himself all turn in fantastic performances in one of the universe’s greatest spoofs. The Alamo is...
Read More
Read Comments »
- affiliates@fandango.com
Gingerclown 3D Trailer Amusement Park Gone Wrong
3 October 2011 4:01 PM, PDT | Best-Horror-Movies.com | See recent Best-Horror-Movies.com news »
Gingerclown is directed by Balázs Hatvani and stars Tim Curry (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Sean Young (Blade Runner), Brad Dourif (Dune), Lance Henriksen (Aliens) , Michael Winslow (Spaceballs) and Ashley Lloyd. Gingerclown 3D the first English language horror movie to be produced in Hungary. Gingerclown 3D is a horror comedy that is scheduled to be released sometime in the Fall 2012. The official trailer for Gingerclown was released today and we are yet to see the face of the clown it's self. The teaser trailer for the movie and the poster made the movie seem promising, but the official trailer leaves much to be desired. Maybe they decided to keep all the good parts for the film. »
Alamo Drafthouse Guide (9/30-10/5): This Week, The Drafthouse Invites You to Enjoy a Heaping Bowl Chocolate Pudding and 'Human Centipede'
29 September 2011 11:11 AM, PDT | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
The Alamo Drafthouse has quickly garnered a reputation as one of the greatest movie theaters in the history of mankind…or at least the history of movie theaters. With their signature events, ample food and drink selection, and strict no-talking policy, they make obsolete all tawdry multiplexes and completely redefine the movie-going experience. Here’s what they’re up to this week! Thursday September 29th Spaceballs Quote-Along Alamo Ritz 7:00pm Continuing its tribute to the greatness that is Mel Brooks, the Alamo brings us Mel’s phenomenal send-up of Star Wars. Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Joan Rivers, and good ol’ Mel himself all turn in fantastic performances in one of the universe’s greatest spoofs. The Alamo is...
Read More
Read Comments »
- affiliates@fandango.com
Alamo Drafthouse Guide (9/30-10/5): This Week, The Drafthouse Invites You to Enjoy a Heaping Bowl Chocolate Pudding and 'Human Centipede'
29 September 2011 11:11 AM, PDT | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
The Alamo Drafthouse has quickly garnered a reputation as one of the greatest movie theaters in the history of mankind…or at least the history of movie theaters. With their signature events, ample food and drink selection, and strict no-talking policy, they make obsolete all tawdry multiplexes and completely redefine the movie-going experience. Here’s what they’re up to this week! Thursday September 29th Spaceballs Quote-Along Alamo Ritz 7:00pm Continuing its tribute to the greatness that is Mel Brooks, the Alamo brings us Mel’s phenomenal send-up of Star Wars. Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Joan Rivers, and good ol’ Mel himself all turn in fantastic performances in one of the universe’s greatest spoofs. The Alamo is...
Read More
Read Comments »
- affiliates@fandango.com
10 movies we actually *want* to get a 3D re-release
26 September 2011 7:50 AM, PDT | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »
"The Lion King" roared back into theaters and grossed nearly $30 million at the box office last weekend, all thanks to its new 3D treatment. That was enough dough to earn the re-release a No. 1 slot over "Contagion" and "Drive," and stun cynics who may have doubted audience interest in the 3D-ification of a 2D animated film. Whether or not the upcoming 3D re-releases of "Star Wars" and "Top Gun" will find similar success remains to be seen (although both are probably a safe bet).
As long as Hollywood is digging through their attics and retrofitting films for 3D, though, we've got a few proposals that could make for memorable multidimensional screenings.
[#10-6] [#5-1]
10. "Cool World" (1992)
If "The Lion King" can be shown in 3D, then surely someone can unearth this classic from the closet of Brad Pitt's career and show it the same level of respect. The combination of live action »
- Brian Warmoth
Alamo Drafthouse Guide (9/22-9/28): Get Cranked with Aliens, Highlanders, and B.B. King
21 September 2011 1:28 PM, PDT | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
The Alamo Drafthouse has quickly garnered a reputation as one of the greatest movie theaters in the history of mankind…or at least the history of movie theaters. With their signature events, ample food and drink selection, and strict no-talking policy, they make obsolete all tawdry multiplexes and completely redefine the movie-going experience. Here’s what they’re up to this week! Thursday September 22 Spaceballs Quote-Along Alamo Ritz 7:00pm Continuing its tribute to the greatness that is Mel Brooks, the Alamo brings us Mel’s phenomenal send-up of Star Wars. Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Joan Rivers, and good ol’ Mel himself all turn in fantastic performances in one of the universe’s greatest spoofs. The...
Read More
Read Comments »
- affiliates@fandango.com
John Hurt: 'I'd be a rubbish spy'
7 September 2011 1:14 AM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
John Hurt makes a convincingly cerebral spook in the new film of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. But in real life, if he were in charge of MI6, we'd be in trouble. He's too gregarious, too eager and far too puckish
John Hurt doesn't think he'd have made a good spy. "I'd have been terrible! Too transparent by half!" He scoffs happily, gimlet eyes a-twinkle. But surely actors and operatives share certain skills?
A big wise head waggle. "Don't forget there are two sides to performing. Finding the truth, but you also have to be transparent enough for the audience to see it. How many times have you seen a performance and thought: well, it seems to be meaning a great deal to you but it ain't coming across to me? It is to be shared. This isn't a grief for your own pleasure … Ah, coffee!"
A waiter glides into the hotel suite, »
- Catherine Shoard
Hot Rods & Droids: A George Lucas Profile (Part 6)
17 July 2011 11:20 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Trevor Hogg profiles the career of legendary filmmaker George Lucas in the sxith of a six part feature... read parts one, two, three, four and five.
“When I was working on Young Indy [ABC, 1992 to 1993] with Harrison [Ford], the obvious occurred to me,” recalled George Lucas who had a breakthrough idea for a fourth installment of the Indiana Jones franchise, “If I did it when Indy was older, I could have it be in the 1950s.” In order to tailor the action adventure to the period shift, the California filmmaker asked himself a particular question. “‘What is the equivalent of a 1930s Saturday matinee serial in the 1950s?’ Science fiction B-movies. I thought, ‘That’s the MacGuffin: aliens.’” Harrison Ford (Regarding Henry) was less enthralled with the concept. “I didn’t like it at all,” said Ford. “There’d always been a mystical element in the stories about an archeologist who wrestles with the mysterious of past cultures. »
- flickeringmyth
Geek shows and movies on UK TV in the coming week
7 July 2011 8:45 PM, PDT | Den of Geek | See recent Den of Geek news »
Torchwood: Miracle Day leads the highlights of the UK TV week. But there's room for The Big Bang Theory, and a whole lot of films, too...
We're almost completely dependent on the BBC for new programming heading our way this week. But Channel 4 brings us a return of a series midstream, with episode 13 of season 4 of The Big Bang Theory. Although the nasal whining can get a bit much at times, there's lots of geeky goodness to be found in the show, with guaranteed references to games, shows and films we know well and love. We have a Lazy Geek's Guide here that may help you decide if it's worth the couch commitment, and The Love Car Displacement episode airs tonight, Friday July 8th, at 11:05pm.
It looks like the popularity of X-Men: First Class and Mad Men, among others, has firmly established our recent enjoyment of period drama, »
Mel Brooks Gets DVD Box Set
7 July 2011 11:22 AM, PDT | Filmology | See recent Filmology news »
Holiday shopping for your dad got about 80% easier. Shout Factor (and generally speaking the power of the Schwartz, no doubt) is releasing a box set of the works of legendary comedy writer/director Mel Brooks that celebrates the 85-year-old's long career in the biz.
Brooks, who won an Oscar for his 1968 screenplay for The Producers starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder-- and no doubt received a noice paycheck for the remake with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick--was also responsible for Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, both of which utilized the wonderful comic actress Madeline Kahn and ranked in AFI's Top 100 Comedies. Plus History Of The World, Part 1 and Spaceballs.
read more »
- Anna Breslaw
Mel Brooks Gets a DVD Box Set Retrospective
7 July 2011 7:43 AM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Never underestimate the power of the Schwartz! So says Shout Factory, which is teaming up with legendary comedy stud Mel Brooks to produce a DVD box set celebrating the influential writer-director's lengthy career. Brooks -- who won an Oscar for his screenplay for "The Producers" and is responsible for more than a few seminal slapstick films, including "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein" and "Spaceballs" (which is where the opening quote of this article comes from) -- will be heavily involved in the retrospective. Production on "The History of Mel Brooks, Part 1" goes into »
- John Sellers
'Torchwood': Bill Pullman, 'America's sweetheart,' explains the embarrassing history of the green screen
6 July 2011 6:35 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Seeing Bill Pullman step into the shoes of convicted murderer Oswald Danes in "Torchwood: Miracle Day," you can't help but think of John Lithgow's Emmy-winning turn as the "Trinity Killer" on "Dexter." The familiar, comforting actor you've watched for decades has been hijacked by someone else.
Being on the other end of the camera, Pullman has a hard time seeing it that way.
"I don't think of myself as scary," he told Zap2it when we met with him on the set of the Starz and BBC co-production. "You're seeing a guy who has lived in a dark place, unrepentantly, expecting to die -- and he lives. And then it's a new journey that may or may not bring all that baggage with him."
Said baggage includes being the face of "Miracle Day," the premise for the new season which kicks off the moment people on earth stop dying. »
- editorial@zap2it.com
Buckle Up, "Torchwood" Fans! It's Going to Be a Bumpy Ride!
5 July 2011 9:51 AM, PDT | The Backlot | See recent The Backlot news »
On Torchwood, Gwen Cooper has faced down extraterrestrial threats to life on Earth and always survived. But Eve Myles, the actress who plays Gwen, shooting Torchwood: Miracle Day involved a terrifying new challenge: Driving on the right-hand side of the road.
Eve Myles as Gwen Cooper. Presumably Myles doesn't drive with a gun.
“I’ve been petrified for I don’t know how long,” recounts the Welsh-born actress between takes on the show’s Burbank set. “And I thought if this is going to be like the first time I rode a bike, where I went straight towards a wall, so I covered my eyes with my hands and hit the wall, please don’t do this in the car.”
Torchwood, a spin-off of the legendary Doctor Who series, has enjoyed widespread popularity in the United Kingdom and a fervent fanbase in the U.S. With the show’s fourth season, »
- Alonso Duralde
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2006
1-20 of 28 items from 2011 « Prev | Next »
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
See our NewsDesk partners
Copyright © 1990-2013
IMDb.com, Inc.
Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads
An 
company.