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08-07-2007, 08:31 PM
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G4 Network announces that starting in Fall 2007, a brand new animated series based on Mel Brooks' classic comedy "Spaceballs" will be available on G4.
G4 is the fastest growing network on television for 2006, and was launched in April 2002.
The network is now in 62 million cable and satellite homes nationwide. G4 is also the #1 podcasted cable network in America and a leader in VOD, their target audience is the Comic-Con demo: males 18-34, fascinated with video games, the Internet, broadband, technology, comics and animation.
The iconic Brooks co-wrote the "Spaceballs: The Animated Series" pilot with his frequent collaborator Thomas Meehan according to G4, who will oversee all writing for the first 13 episodes. Brooks will also lend his voice to President Skroob and Yogurt.
"Spaceballs" was a classic 1987 Mel Brooks parody of the sci-fi blockbusters like "Star Wars" that combined schtick and inside humor with hilarious visuals. Rick Moranis played "Dark Helmet" in a cheeky tip of the hat to Darth Vader.
Now, if you were unaware of Brooks and "Spaceballs," someone should smack you with a shoe.
The cartoon promises the same brand of comedy. Look for the legendary Brooks satirical eye spoofing the biggest blockbusters of today as well as every genre of entertainment from movies and reality TV to culture and politics.
Neal Tiles, President of G4, said “As the go-to network for men 18-34, irreverent humor is one of the benchmarks of our programming philosophy, as is animation. Mel Brooks’ classic movies Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles are just as relevant to our young male audience today as they were when they were first released. His brand of humor will resonate well with our viewers.”
Additionally, G4 provides breaking news and insider opinions on these topics as well as the broader culture young men are interested in. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles and is owned by Comcast Corporation.
G4 Network announces that starting in Fall 2007, a brand new animated series based on Mel Brooks' classic comedy "Spaceballs" will be available on G4.
G4 is the fastest growing network on television for 2006, and was launched in April 2002.
The network is now in 62 million cable and satellite homes nationwide. G4 is also the #1 podcasted cable network in America and a leader in VOD, their target audience is the Comic-Con demo: males 18-34, fascinated with video games, the Internet, broadband, technology, comics and animation.
The iconic Brooks co-wrote the "Spaceballs: The Animated Series" pilot with his frequent collaborator Thomas Meehan according to G4, who will oversee all writing for the first 13 episodes. Brooks will also lend his voice to President Skroob and Yogurt.
"Spaceballs" was a classic 1987 Mel Brooks parody of the sci-fi blockbusters like "Star Wars" that combined schtick and inside humor with hilarious visuals. Rick Moranis played "Dark Helmet" in a cheeky tip of the hat to Darth Vader.
Now, if you were unaware of Brooks and "Spaceballs," someone should smack you with a shoe.
The cartoon promises the same brand of comedy. Look for the legendary Brooks satirical eye spoofing the biggest blockbusters of today as well as every genre of entertainment from movies and reality TV to culture and politics.
Neal Tiles, President of G4, said “As the go-to network for men 18-34, irreverent humor is one of the benchmarks of our programming philosophy, as is animation. Mel Brooks’ classic movies Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles are just as relevant to our young male audience today as they were when they were first released. His brand of humor will resonate well with our viewers.”
Additionally, G4 provides breaking news and insider opinions on these topics as well as the broader culture young men are interested in. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles and is owned by Comcast Corporation.