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Monty Python members to re-unite for new film

Entertainment Jan. 27, 2012 - 12:45PM JST ( 37 )

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paulinusaJan. 27, 2012 - 01:08PM JST

Most wrinkle faced rock bands seem to go on and on, so why can't a classic comedy troupe like Python reunite? Maybe even good for a laugh.
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LagunaJan. 27, 2012 - 01:33PM JST

And now for something completely different.
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MaboDofuIsSpicyJan. 27, 2012 - 02:11PM JST

Until I saw the name Robin Williams, I was looking forward to it. That guy is a loser and hates people. I met him in NY once when he was drunk and he called me, my friends and others a bunch of little losers an peons. His friend tried to apologize, and use the drunk excuse.
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pamelotJan. 27, 2012 - 02:32PM JST

Zeh-hee.
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HategoboJan. 27, 2012 - 02:39PM JST

Great news for us Monty Python fans, all we have to do now is persuade AKB 48 to do the advertisement for the film in Japan dressed as aliens and it will be a runaway success. @MaboDofuisSpicy That was a nasty thing for Williams to say to you. I would feel the same way. Being a loser is OK, but calling us underlings Peons going too far.
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SushiSake3Jan. 27, 2012 - 03:01PM JST

Wow, that's a bit of history!

Talent, in every sense of the word. :-)
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NessieJan. 27, 2012 - 03:07PM JST

It will be a miracle if they can rekindle the old magic, but I hope they can.
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RushO'HannityJan. 27, 2012 - 03:10PM JST

i remember john cleese commenting that london, because of its large immigrant populace and changing attitudes, was no longer a british city. i feared for his life. but in the end the p.c. police did not jail him or have him hanged. good to see that monty python is back.
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RogerrabbittJan. 27, 2012 - 03:22PM JST

The world needs more Monty Python teams...Long live Monty Python
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nec123aJan. 27, 2012 - 04:32PM JST

this is scary...like the Beatles reforming ...will they still be funny? - Python, NOT the Beatles..nudge, nudge, wink, wink say no more....say no more!
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Sarcasm321Jan. 27, 2012 - 05:18PM JST

They may be pension age now, but class is permanent as they say. Just hope they don't duck any of the taboo subjects and bow down to the PC police who run Britain these days. Cough, cough, yeah, you know which groups I'm talkin' 'bout...
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JannettoJan. 27, 2012 - 08:08PM JST

Good to see the parrot's not dead yet. I hardly think all that talent needs Robin Williams hanging around though.
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HitsujiJan. 27, 2012 - 08:31PM JST

@RushO'Hannity I agree with John Cleese's comment! London bears little resemblance to any other English city. It is easy to believe that the majority of people one meets there were not born in the UK and have never travelled anywhere else in the UK.
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lucabrasiJan. 27, 2012 - 08:44PM JST

i remember john cleese commenting that london, because of its large immigrant populace and changing attitudes, was no longer a british city. i feared for his life. but in the end the p.c. police did not jail him or have him hanged.

Hmmm.... Spoken like a true conservative. Your concern for the guy is very touching but I wonder if you know quite how much he donated to Mr Obama's election campaign. Judging from your comments elsewhere it'd seem that John Cleese and yourself have pretty different political views.
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johninnahaJan. 27, 2012 - 08:55PM JST

lucabrasi - you're totally off topic. This is nothing to do with Obama or his election.

As for the movie - I can't wait. These guys are incredible!
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lucabrasiJan. 27, 2012 - 09:08PM JST

@John

You're absolutely right. I was following old RushO' down his off-topic anti-PC rant. Someone's got to.

Looking forward to the film too.
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SerranoJan. 27, 2012 - 09:14PM JST

I bet the movie will be hilarious.

"Micheal Palin"

K-K-K-Ken! K-K-K-comin' to get me! Ha ha ha ha ha ha
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TrentonGaijinJan. 27, 2012 - 10:21PM JST

"The original Python members... will voice a group of aliens...." Sounds like they're just doing voiceovers for the animated part of the film. Half the fun of the Python skits & movies was the visual antics (especially Cleese). Don't think I'll get my hopes up just yet....
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FadamorJan. 27, 2012 - 10:35PM JST

Until I saw the name Robin Williams, I was looking forward to it. That guy is a loser and hates people. I met him in NY once when he was drunk and he called me, my friends and others a bunch of little losers an peons. His friend tried to apologize, and use the drunk excuse.

Context, context, context. I doubt he just walked up to you and called you losers from out of the blue. I would guess he was drinking for a reason (maybe to drown his sorrows after another mediocre movie) and you guys were all "Gosh Mr. Williams, it's such an honor to meet you! Can I have your autograph?" Sometimes people just want to drink in silence, and the best way for a celebrity to achieve that is to dump on the people who WON'T leave him alone. As I said that's just a guess, but I've seen it before. Also, you admit he was drunk but still expect him to behave graciously? Most drunks are boorish to a fault. I'm surprised you didn't take that into account.
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FadamorJan. 27, 2012 - 10:42PM JST

Python's genius in the 70's was sublime. I personally rank "Holy Grail" as one of the top two greatest comedy movies of all time (the other being Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles".) To this day it's not unusual to have a couple of co-workers start riffing on a scene from "Holy Grail" - almost 40 years after it was made!

So the only REAL question is:

WHAT! ...is your favorite color?!
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malfupeteJan. 28, 2012 - 12:32AM JST

Will Graham Chapman's ashes have a part in the movie?
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tamanegiJan. 28, 2012 - 01:05AM JST

"It's!"
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supermonk7Jan. 28, 2012 - 02:57AM JST

Fish called Wanda, funny. Eric the Red, not so much. More of the former and less of the latter please.
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magistratusJan. 28, 2012 - 10:16AM JST

he was drunk and he called me, my friends and others a bunch of little losers an peons.

He hates you for your hairless body. You should have called him an ape, because then I bet he really would have gone ape!

while producers are attempting to sign up the other surviving Python member, Eric Idle, for the project.

I wonder what is up with that. Idle is right there in the picture. What is the problem?
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smithinjapanJan. 28, 2012 - 11:03AM JST

This hasn't been released yet and already it's a classic! Can't wait!
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Oz_MonsterJan. 28, 2012 - 01:12PM JST

Why Robin Williams? Its not like MP need his talent or jokes.
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FadamorJan. 29, 2012 - 09:49AM JST

Why Robin Williams? Its not like MP need his talent or jokes.

Even in his "Mork and Mindy" heyday, Robin Williams was known more for the wide range of voices he could present in dizzying combinations.

Williams will play a talking dog called Dennis, who seems to understand more than anyone else about what happens as a result.

They haven't decided whether to give him a live-action part, yet. Maybe Mork makes a return to Earth?
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Dennis BauerJan. 30, 2012 - 09:00AM JST

no one expects the Spanish Inquisition!
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FarmboyJan. 30, 2012 - 09:38AM JST

This sounds like it will be fun, though a bit geriatric.
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MaboDofuIsSpicyJan. 30, 2012 - 11:36AM JST

Robin is a loser.
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psychopathsareincontrolJan. 30, 2012 - 05:22PM JST

に！！！
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whiskeysourJan. 31, 2012 - 07:13AM JST

is this show funny ? I don't get it ???
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mlg4035Jan. 31, 2012 - 12:59PM JST

If it's just their voices, then I'll pass...More than half of the fun of Python is watching their crazy antics!
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Darren BrannanJan. 31, 2012 - 05:23PM JST

Oh yes. Eric Idle is greatly missed. Nobody ever took the piss out of the wonderful wierd world like Monty Python.
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dolphinberserk1Jan. 31, 2012 - 11:04PM JST

に!

エキエキエキエキエキフタン、シルッポイン!

If only they'd make stuff like that again. I demand a shrubbery!
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MrDarrylFeb. 01, 2012 - 07:20AM JST

Awesome! Can't wait.
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artemis13399Mar. 03, 2012 - 10:54AM JST

Get...THE COMFY CHAIR!!!