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Naked Gun creator David Zucker slams ‘moronic’ reboot: ‘Paramount ruined the franchise’

Exclusive: David Zucker, also known as one of the co-creators of comedy classic ‘Airplane!’, says producer Seth MacFarlane took the wrong approach to last year’s revival

The Independent UK

David Zucker renews attack on new Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson

The director has taken fresh aim at the new film, saying that producer Seth MacFarlane ‘totally missed’ the spoof-comedy style that defined the original Naked Gun franchise

The Guardian - UK

David Zucker thinks new Naked Gun 'missed it'

The Naked Gun creator David Zucker thinks this year's remake "totally missed it" because there was too much "technical pizazz".

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Naked Gun’s Co-Creator Made It Clear He Did Not Like The Liam Neeson-Led Reboot

One co-creator of The Naked Gun has harsh words for the reboot.

Cinemablend

David Zucker Explains Why The Director’s Cut Of Airplane! Is Actually Shorter Than The Original

Longer isn't always better.

Cinemablend

‘I can’t get mad at anyone who tells me I’m a genius’: original Naked Gun director softens response to reboot

David Zucker, who co-created the franchise, was initially sceptical about the new Liam Neeson instalment, but now says he’s ‘excited’ amid positive reviews and strong takings

The Guardian - UK

The return of the spoof: can comedy’s silliest subgenre make a comeback?

The Naked Gun returns this weekend hoping to relaunch a long-dormant subgenre with Scary Movie, Spinal Tap and Spaceballs sequels to follow

The Guardian - US

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2025's Most Surprising Reboot Is The Smartest Dumb Comedy In Years

Akiva Schaffer's self-aware genre spoof is also the ultimate Liam Neeson movie.

Inverse

Seth MacFarlane Explains Why Liam Neeson Was 'Probably The Only Actor Alive' Who Could Lead The New Naked Gun

It's not because his name is so similar to Leslie Nielsen's.

Cinemablend

Liam Neeson wasn't sure he was funny enough for Naked Gun

Liam Neeson spent the whole time filming The Naked Gun unsure if it was "working" for him because he didn't think he was funny enough.

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Jim Abrahams obituary

Writer and director who was part of the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker team behind the classic film spoofs Airplane! and The Naked Gun

The Guardian - UK

From Airplane! to The Naked Gun, Jim Abrahams was a pioneer of spoof comedy

The writer and director, who died this week, helped to define what big screen spoofs would look like in the decades after

The Guardian - US

TV tonight: the Taskmaster spin-off that fans have been waiting for

Rose Matafeo and Mike Wozniak put canny kids to the test. Plus, Greg Davies cleans up for the last time. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

The Story Behind The Rejected Airplane Sequel That Could Have Been

Though Airplane II: The Sequel does indeed exist, there was a very different concept that could have made for a more beautiful continuation.

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Salon

Airplane!: "When stupidity is elevated"

The writers-directors of the 1980 comedy discuss their new book, smart casting and jokes that might not play today

WEKU

Looks like we picked the wrong week to quit quoting 'Airplane!'

A new book about the 1980's film "Airplane!" from David Zucker, Jim Abrahams & Jerry Zucker, the writing and directing team responsible for one of the most transformative film comedies in history.

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