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‘Shrek 5’ has been pushed back to December 2026, and ‘Minions 3’ is moving up
‘Shrek 5’ has been pushed back to December 2026, and ‘Minions 3’ is moving up
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Which version of Nosferatu is the best? The answer may surprise you
Which version of Nosferatu is the best? The answer may surprise you
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Jurassic Park Fans Are Still Confused by This Line Over 30 Years Later
Jurassic Park Fans Are Still Confused by This Line Over 30 Years Later
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Jennifer Garner Says She ‘Lost a Friend’ in the Los Angeles Wildfires
Jennifer Garner Says She ‘Lost a Friend’ in the Los Angeles Wildfires
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Every Time The Oscars Ended In A Tie
Every Time The Oscars Ended In A Tie
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20 Years Ago, A Misguided Marvel Spin-Off Tanked At The Box Office
20 Years Ago, A Misguided Marvel Spin-Off Tanked At The Box Office
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India Box Office Down 3% In 2024; South Indian Films Remain Steady While Bollywood Declines
India Box Office Down 3% In 2024; South Indian Films Remain Steady While Bollywood Declines
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Sebastian Harrison Confronts LA Fire, Narrowly Escapes Death
Sebastian Harrison Confronts LA Fire, Narrowly Escapes Death
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Why 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' Isn't Drawing Interest
Why 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' Isn't Drawing Interest
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Universal Releasing 'Minions 3' a Year Early, 'Shrek 5' Delayed to December 2026
Universal Releasing 'Minions 3' a Year Early, 'Shrek 5' Delayed to December 2026
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Shrek Fans Get Some Bad News About Upcoming Sequel (But It’s Good for Minions 3)
Shrek Fans Get Some Bad News About Upcoming Sequel (But It’s Good for Minions 3)
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Miles Teller’s Wife Keleigh Shares Last Photo of Home Before It Was Destroyed in Palisades Fire
Miles Teller’s Wife Keleigh Shares Last Photo of Home Before It Was Destroyed in Palisades Fire
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How to Watch ‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’: Is Gerard Butler’s Heist Movie Streaming or in Theaters?
How to Watch ‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’: Is Gerard Butler’s Heist Movie Streaming or in Theaters?
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‘Shrek 5’ Pushed to Christmas 2026, ‘Minions 3’ Moved Up to July 2026 in Universal Release Shake-Up
‘Shrek 5’ Pushed to Christmas 2026, ‘Minions 3’ Moved Up to July 2026 in Universal Release Shake-Up
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Wicked Digital Sales Numbers Revealed, Sets Record for Universal
Wicked Digital Sales Numbers Revealed, Sets Record for Universal
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Kevin Smith Thanks ‘Firefighters From Heaven’ for Saving His Home During LA Fires
Kevin Smith Thanks ‘Firefighters From Heaven’ for Saving His Home During LA Fires
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Den of Thieves 2: Sequel Plans Explained, Stunts Broken Down
Den of Thieves 2: Sequel Plans Explained, Stunts Broken Down
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Edward Norton Hails ‘The Apprentice’ and Its Two “Off the Hook” Performances (Exclusive)
Edward Norton Hails ‘The Apprentice’ and Its Two “Off the Hook” Performances (Exclusive)
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New Trailer for Chantal Akerman's 'Jeanne Dielman' 50th Anniversary
New Trailer for Chantal Akerman's 'Jeanne Dielman' 50th Anniversary
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Guillermo del Toro Says Bleak House Spared by L.A. Fires
Guillermo del Toro Says Bleak House Spared by L.A. Fires
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'Argylle' Remains a Streaming Hit Despite Poor Rotten Tomatoes Score
'Argylle' Remains a Streaming Hit Despite Poor Rotten Tomatoes Score
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Miles Teller & Bryan Greenberg Lose Home In L.A. Fires & Share Devastating Video Of Aftermath
Miles Teller & Bryan Greenberg Lose Home In L.A. Fires & Share Devastating Video Of Aftermath
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The L.A. Fires Have Clarified The True Villain Of A 2024 Disaster Movie
The L.A. Fires Have Clarified The True Villain Of A 2024 Disaster Movie
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Adam Driver's '65' is Roaring on Hulu Despite a Terrible 36% on Rotten Tomatoes
Adam Driver's '65' is Roaring on Hulu Despite a Terrible 36% on Rotten Tomatoes
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This Year’s International Oscar Dark Horses, From ‘Kneecap’ to ‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’
This Year’s International Oscar Dark Horses, From ‘Kneecap’ to ‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’
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Private Firefighters for Hollywood's Richest Start Debate During Fires
Private Firefighters for Hollywood's Richest Start Debate During Fires
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Wicked breaks records in first week of digital release
Wicked breaks records in first week of digital release
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Mel Gibson Loses Malibu Home To Fire: “Devastating, It’s Emotional”, But His Chickens Survived
Mel Gibson Loses Malibu Home To Fire: “Devastating, It’s Emotional”, But His Chickens Survived
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‘Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera’ Begins Weekend Heist With $1.35M – Box Office
‘Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera’ Begins Weekend Heist With $1.35M – Box Office
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The Last Showgirl Is ‘Payback’ for Hulu’s Pam & Tommy Show, Says Pamela Anderson
The Last Showgirl Is ‘Payback’ for Hulu’s Pam & Tommy Show, Says Pamela Anderson
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Blazing Saddles at 50: 12 Behind the Scenes Stories of a Comedy-Western Masterpiece

MovieMaker Magazine

Story by Tim Molloy

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Blazing Saddles, the iconic comedy masterpiece, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a behind-the-scenes look at the writers, stars, and studio battles that brought this legendary Western satire to life.

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Mel Brooks assembled a team of 'untested or on the skids' writers, including the legendary Richard Pryor, to craft the irreverent script, which they initially envisioned as an 'esoteric little picture' for a niche audience.
Pryor's demands, including train fare and a bottle of brandy, as well as his 'blessing' of the controversial N-word, were crucial in shaping the film's boundary-pushing comedy, which sparked debates within the studio.

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Mel Brooks, Andrew Bergman, Alan Arkin, James Earl Jones, Norman Steinberg, Alan Uger, Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little, Alex Karras, Madeline Kahn, Warner Bros., Blazing Saddles

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