Mel Brooks
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‘Leap!’ Review: French Animated Tale of a Wannabe Ballerina Is Harmless Family Fare
This unassuming, occasionally heartwarming piece of uplift set in 1880s Paris puts an orphan girl’s dance ambitions front and center
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The Weinstein Co.’s ‘Leap!’ Jumps Back to Labor Day Release
Animated comedy stars Elle Fanning, Kate McKinnon and Mel Brooks
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Edward Norton, Bella Thorne Join Meryl Streep in Animated Film ‘The Guardian Brothers’
Movie also stars Mel Brooks and Nicole Kidman
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Hollywood Democrats ‘Terrified’ as Polls Show Clinton-Trump Race Tightening
“I still have a couple of fingernails left,” one prominent Hillary Clinton fundraiser tells TheWrap
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Watch Mel Brooks Heartbreakingly Remember Gene Wilder on ‘The Tonight Show’ (Video)
The comedy legend reminisces about his old friend and writing partner, including the origins of “Young Frankenstein”
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Remembering Gene Wilder’s Best Performance: The Delightful, Devilish Willy Wonka
The actor’s mesmerizing turn as Roald Dahl’s confectioner — like the movie that contains it — operates on a completely different level for children than for adults
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Mel Brooks Remembers Gene Wilder: ‘One of the Truly Great Talents of Our Time’
“Young Frankenstein” star died at age 83 of complications from Alzheimer’s
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Gene Wilder, ‘Willy Wonka’ and ‘Blazing Saddles’ Star, Dies at 83
Actor also appeared in films like “Young Frankenstein” and “The Producers”
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Happy 90th Birthday, Mel Brooks! 10 Funniest Lines From His AFI Tribute
At 2013 event Robert De Niro asked: “Who do I have to f— to get into a Mel Brooks movie?”
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Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Zendaya to Voice Animated Film ‘The Guardian Brothers’
Mel Brooks will also lend his voice to the Chinese film that The Weinstein Company acquired the worldwide rights to on Friday
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Why ‘Hamilton’ Won’t Top ‘The Producers’ for Tony Awards Record
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical hit scored a record 16 nominations — but winning all those awards just isn’t possible
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Mel Brooks to Guest on David Steinberg’s Podcast (Exclusive)
Comedian will appear on March 22 episode of “The David Steinberg Podcast”
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Does ‘Fifty Shades of Black’ Signal the Death of Parody Movies?
In 2002, “Austin Powers in Goldmember” made $73 million its opening weekend. This weekend, the Marlon Wayans comedy is looking to make $6 million
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‘Tangerine’ Director on Why the Movie’s Transgender Stars Deserve Recognition
Sean Baker and his two leading ladies Mya Taylor and Kitana ‘Kiki’ Rodriguez have been nominated for Independent Spirit Awards — are the Oscars next?
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Composer John Williams to Receive AFI Life Achievement Award
This marks the first time a composer has been honored by the American Film Institute