Rick Moranis Met with Standing Ovation at 'Spaceballs' Sequel Comic-Con Panel
- On Friday, actor Rick Moranis made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to promote 'Spaceballs: The New One,' hiding in the crowd under his character's helmet before revealing himself to a standing ovation.
- Amazon MGM Studios presented the sequel to honor the 1987 film while parodying modern cinematic universes, with the production set for release on April 23.
- Returning star Daphne Zuniga joined writer and actor Josh Gad, alongside new cast members Keke Palmer and Lewis Pullman on stage. Gad confirmed the film honors late original cast members including Joan Rivers and Dom DeLuise.
- Creator Mel Brooks, 100 years old, appeared via video to thank fans, joking he was buying a rare Charizard card. Gad hailed Moranis as one of four comedians on his comedy Mount Rushmore, alongside late John Candy.
- More than 11 phases of 'The Almighty Schwartz Saga' appeared on Hall H's wrap-around screens in a parody of Marvel Studios' cinematic timelines. The mock sequels poked fun at the industry's trend of planning extensive narrative universes.
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Rick Moranis Gets Standing Ovation at Comic-Con, Opens Up About 'Spaceballs' Sequel Return
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Veteran actor Rick Moranis received a standing ovation during a rare appearance at San Diego Comic-Con as he promoted 'Spaceballs: The New One', marking his return to live-action films after nearly three decades, according to People. Entertainment News | Rick Moranis Gets Standing Ovation at Comic-Con, Opens Up About 'Spaceballs' Sequel Return.
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Philstar Global100-Year-Old Mel Brooks Lands At Comic-Con For 'Spaceballs' Sequel
From the far reaches of the galaxy, the team behind “Spaceballs: The New One,” the sequel to comedy master Mel Brooks’s “Star Wars” parody, landed at Comic-Con on Friday in San Diego.The legendary filmmaker, who has just turned 100, did not attend Hall H, the convention’s largest venue, but recorded a hilarious video for an enthusiastic audience.“I know you’ve been waiting in line for a long time, maybe even days, and I ask why,” Brooks joked. “…
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