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Mel Brooks Still Moving Forward With Serious Horror ‘Pizzaman’
Announced way back in 2008 was Pizzaman, a “serious” horror film from Mel Brooks, Rudy De Luca, and Steve Haberman. In a new article on Variety, Brooks revealed that he’s still forging ahead with the project. “ ‘Pizzaman,’ ” he says, “is a flat-out horror film that I’ll keep my name away from, in case people think it’s a comedy. I’m also having a lot of fun doing ‘Spaceballs: The Animated Series,’ ” he adds. “So life’s good. I miss Anne terribly, but I have my kids and grandkids, and I still play tennis. I’ve had a blessed life.” The company produced the successful The Fly and its not-so-successful The Fly II. The film has been in development for over two years, so who knows if we’ll ever see it happen.
“Mythic Quest” actor Chase Yi has been cast in a lead role in Paramount and Blumhouse’s new Paranormal Activity movie, Deadline reports this afternoon.
Ian Tuason (Undertone) will direct the eighth installment in the Paranormal Activity film franchise, set to release in theaters May 21, 2027.
As for character details or plot, well, those remain scarce at this stage.
While we wait for further news on whether the demonic Toby will reappear, Tuason previously revealed to Bloody Disgusting that technology will play a huge role in his vision: “Technology — camera technology — has advanced to a point where it’s become a big part of the film and what I want to do there.”
It’s fitting, especially as it was the original Paranormal Activity that inspired the filmmaker’s haunting debut, undertone.
Paranormal Activity, created by Oren Peli, first hit theaters in 2007. Its groundbreaking minimalist approach to found-footage ghost stories has spawned a seven-film franchise that’s grossed nearly $900 million worldwide.
Franchise originator Oren Peli will produce for Solana Films, with James Wan and Jason Blum producing for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Michael Clear and Judson Scott will exec produce for Blumhouse Atomic, with Alayna Glasthal overseeing the project for the company. Other exec producers include Steven Schneider for Room 101, Inc., Dan Slater and Cody Calahan.
Also on the way soon is the Paranormal Activity stage play.