Rick Moranis met with standing ovation at ‘Spaceballs’ sequel Comic-Con panel
Rick Moranis made a rare public appearance at Comic-Con, receiving a standing ovation during a panel for the upcoming sequel, Spaceballs: The New One.
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Actor Rick Moranis appeared at a Comic-Con panel to promote the film Spaceballs: The New One. The event marked his return to a major industry promotional setting following a period of retirement from Hollywood.
Coverage from outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, People.com, The Independent, The Mercury News, Entertainment Weekly, Yahoo, and WRAL highlights the audience response and the involvement of Mel Brooks, who participated via video at age 100. Future updates will likely clarify the extent of Moranis's role in the production.
Information regarding his specific involvement in the film beyond this appearance has not yet been specified.
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Quick answers
What film was being promoted?
The film is titled Spaceballs: The New One.
Who else participated in the panel?
Mel Brooks appeared via video to promote the project.
Was this a standard press event?
It was a Comic-Con panel appearance, notable as a rare public outing for Moranis.
Coverage (7)
- Rick Moranis Makes Comic-Con Debut for ‘Spaceballs’ Sequel The Hollywood Reporter · 17h ago
- Mel Brooks Makes His Comic-Con Debut at 100 Via Video to Promote Spaceballs: The New One People.com · 17h ago
- Eighties comedy icon met with standing ovation after decades away from Hollywood The Independent · 17h ago
- Rick Moranis met with standing ovation at ‘Spaceballs’ sequel Comic-Con panel The Mercury News · 17h ago
- Rick Moranis walks out to standing ovation at ‘Spaceballs: The New One’ Comic-Con panel Entertainment Weekly · 17h ago
- Rick Moranis Makes Rare ‘Spaceballs’ Appearance After Retiring Yahoo · 17h ago
- Rick Moranis met with standing ovation at 'Spaceballs' sequel Comic-Con panel WRAL · 17h ago
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