Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks

Date of Birth

1926-06-28

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known for

Spaceballs, The Little Rascals, Silent Movie, The Muppet Movie, Blazing Saddles

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Mel Brooks, favourite movies

Mel Brooks, favourite movies

Movie News

From Psycho to When Harry Met Sally: Mel Brooks picks his 20 favourite movies

Posted 3 days ago

Mel Brooks is 100, which means he's been alive for more of film history than nearly anyone else, so what are some of his favourite movies?

Spaceballs 2

Spaceballs 2

Movie News

A beloved gag returns in the poster for Spaceballs: The New One, plus a new synopsis

Posted 1 month ago

Amazon MGM prepares for their big showing at Hall H at Comic-Con with a teaser poster and a new synopsis that reveals the plot.

JoBlo Originals

Poll: Mel Brooks turns 100; what’s your favorite of his movies?

Posted 2 months ago

Mel Brooks celebrates his 100th birthday today - which of his movies is your favorite? Take the poll and let us know!

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New Spaceballs movie, Lewis Pullman

Movie News

Update: Lewis Pullman in talks to join Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis & Keke Palmer in the new Spaceballs movie

Posted 1 year ago

Mel Brooks reveals release year for the new Spaceballs movie, with Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Keke Palmer & Lewis Pullman in the cast.

The WTF Happened to This Adaptation series looks at both the 1958 and 1986 adaptations of George Langelaan's The Fly

The WTF Happened to This Adaptation series looks at both the 1958 and 1986 adaptations of George Langelaan's The Fly

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The Fly – WTF Happened to This Adaptation?

Posted 1 year ago

The WTF Happened to This Adaptation series looks at both the 1958 and 1986 adaptations of George Langelaan's The Fly

young frankenstein, gene hackman, mel brooks

young frankenstein, gene hackman, mel brooks

Movie News

Mel Brooks pays tribute to Gene Hackman by remembering his performance in Young Frankenstein

Posted 1 year ago

Comedy legend Mel Brooks reflects on the time he got to work with the usually dramatic actor on one of his most popular film parodies.

Movie News

Josh Gad says Spaceballs 2 is not just a sequel, but a celebration of all things Mel Brooks

Posted 2 years ago

Mel Brooks is very much involved with the space satire, as Gad explains that a lot of his comedy language is incorporated into the sequel.

robert eggers

robert eggers

Horror Movie News

Robert Eggers took Nosferatu inspiration from Mel Brooks’ Dracula: Dead and Loving It

Posted 2 years ago

In researching his upcoming version of Nosferatu, Robert Eggers included Mel Brooks' Dracula: Dead and Loving It in the mix.

Spaceballs 2, Josh Gad

Spaceballs 2, Josh Gad

Movie News

The Schwartz is with Josh Gad as he says everyone who read his Spaceballs 2 script has been “blown away”

Posted 2 years ago

Frozen and Book of Mormon actor Josh Gad says everyone has been "blown away" by his Spaceballs 2 script as he continues developing the sequel

mel brooks dog

mel brooks dog

Pop Culture

Mel Brooks got his beloved dog, Pongo, from legendary tough guy James Caan

Posted 2 years ago

While known as a Hollywood tough guy, Mel Brooks remembers a softer side of actor James Caan, who gave him a dog he had for 15 years (and still misses).

remembering gene wilder review

remembering gene wilder review

Movie Trailers

Mel Brooks, Carol Kane, and more honor a genius and comedic force of nature in the Remembering Gene Wilder trailer

Posted 2 years ago

Kino Lorber's Remembering Gene Wilder trailer shares a heartfelt preview of Ron Frank's documentary honoring the legendary comedian.

gene wilder, documentary

gene wilder, documentary

Movie News

Gene Wilder documentary, which features Mel Brooks, Alan Alda, and Carol Kane, gets a distributor

Posted 3 years ago

The genius comedic actor of many classics, including Blazing Saddles, Silver Streak, and of course, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, is the subject of a new documentary.

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What Happened to Mel Brooks?

Posted 3 years ago

We take a look back at the legendary career of writer-director-actor Mel Brooks, the man responsible for so many comedy classics.

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Weekend Box Office

Weekend Box Office: Spider-Man Rules Again as Insidious 6 Scares Up a Strong Debut

Posted 19 hours ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day dominates again as Insidious 6 opens strong and The Odyssey hits a major milestone.

Cliffhanger reboot release date

Movie News

Lily James & Pierce Brosnan’s Cliffhanger reboot is swinging to a 2027 release date

Posted 15 hours ago

Jaume Collet-Serra's Cliffhanger reboot starring Lily James and Pierce Brosnan is moving to 2027 following complications from Row K.

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POLL: Which Fall 2026 Movie Are You Most Excited to See?

Posted 20 hours ago

There are a ton of really great-looking movies coming out from September to December. Which one are you most excited for?

Bad Day

Movie News

Netflix gives you a first look at the upcoming action comedy Bad Day, starring Cameron Diaz

Posted 3 days ago

Cameron Diaz is just a normal mom who is about to have a bad day in the upcoming Netflix action comedy from the director of Back in Action.

The Dog Stars final trailer

Movie News

The first reactions to Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars say it’s “emotional,” and one of the director’s most “human” films

Posted 2 days ago

The first reactions to Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic epic, The Dog Stars, say the sci-fi film is "surprisingly emotional" and sprawling.

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Christopher Nolan Movies Ranked: Where Does The Odyssey Land?

Posted 1 month ago

We rank all of Christopher Nolan's movies, up to and including his latest release, The Odyssey!

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Every Live-Action Spider-Man Movie Ranked: Which One Is the Best?

Posted 3 weeks ago

From 2002 to 2026, we're taking a look at every Live Action Spider-man film and ranking them. Let's see how they stack up!

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VHS Gems: The ’80s Movies We Discovered at the Video Store

Posted 2 weeks ago

We take a look back at some eighties classics that weren't huge theatrical hits but became classics on home video.

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Every Spider-Man Actor Ranked: From Nicholas Hammond to Tom Holland

Posted 2 weeks ago

From Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland, we rank every big-screen Spider-Man actor based on impact, heart, and performance. Who claims the top spot?

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Top 5 Movie Posters by the Legendary Drew Struzan

Posted 3 weeks ago

The late, great Drew Struzan has created some of the greatest movie posters in pop culture. Today, we take a look at some of them!

Desert island movies

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What Are Your Ten Desert Island Movies?

Posted 2 weeks ago

You’ve been stranded on a desert island and you can only bring ten movies to watch. I'll give you my picks, but let us know your choices!