In 1978, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes rolled into movie theaters, and Hollywood has never been the same. It was a Horror Comedy like nothing we had ever seen before.
It was just the beginning. Ten years later, we got Return of the Killer Tomatoes, which was followed up by Killer Tomatoes Strike Back, and Killer Tomatoes Eat France. Not only did we get those four movies, but we also got an animated show that lasted two seasons.
They were all released last century, and since the early 9os, the tomatoes have been quiet, waiting for someone to dig them up.
Finally, after 30 years, someone dug up the franchise, and we are getting a fifth movie! Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence stars John Astin, 95. He is back playing Professor Nicholas Mortimer Gangreen, a role he played in four movies and the animated series.
Astin will be joined by David Koechner, Dan Bakkedahl, Finletter, Daniel Roebuck, Catherine Corcoran, Paul Bates, Vernee Watson, and Eric Roberts. However, there is mention of George Cooney rejoining the franchise. That’s right, before he was an Oscar winner, he starred in Horror Comedies.
J. Stephen Peace, who wrote, produced, and acted in the past movies, is chopping things up again. Why? As he told Deadline, “We are just going to keep trying until we get it right.”
So it sounds like we will be getting another sequel after this one because they will never get it right, which is why we love the cult classic movies.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes 5 will have a limited release in movie theaters around Halloween.
Instead of the popcorn, they should serve tomatoes. How funny would that be? I mean, I didn’t eat tomatoes for a few years after my dad made me watch the first movie as a kid. Well, that and I didn’t like tomatoes back then.
Sean Astin is one of the most lovable actors in Hollywood, and he is going to play the most lovable person on Broadway this Christmas season.
The actor will star as Santa Claus in Elf: The Musical at Marquis Theatre starting November 9th, according to Broadway Direct. On January 4th, he will leave the Great White Way and return to the snow-covered streets of the North Pole.
“It has been a lifelong dream to be on Broadway and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the season than by spreading Christmas Cheer as Santa Claus,” the actor wrote. “I’ve been in deep preparation for this role since I was five years old. Now my kids can say ‘Santa, I know him!’”
Elf: The Musical is based on the 2003 holiday classic which starred Will Ferrell. Astin is playing the role that was originated by the late Ed Asner.
Here is a fun fact: Asner and Astin’s mom, Patty Duke, were both Presidents of the Screen Actors Guild. So there is that connection.
They say that Goonies never die, and neither does their friendship. Sean Astin and Jeff Cohen came out to support their friend Ke Huy Quan at the 20th annual Unforgettable Gala which celebrates the achievements of the Asian and Pacific Islander community in entertainment.
This event started 17 years after their little movie came out. So, it just goes to show you special their brotherhood, and that movie is. Even though it has been 37 years, nothing can come between them and our love for them in that whimsical film.
Next week, The Goonies turns the big 3-5. In honor of that anniversary, Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Jeff Cohen, Ke Huy Quan, Josh Brolin, Kerri Green, and Martha Plimpton reunited today to talk about the movie that still has a giant cult following.
So much so, Adam F. Goldberg dedicated two episodes from his sitcoms to it. One on his Fox show Breaking In and the other on his ABC comedy The Goldbergs. You can say he is a huge fan. How huge? He revealed, “For the last 9 years I’ve been secretly writing PART 2 for fun. It’s my masterpiece. I even had a big meeting scheduled with Richard Donner… canceled ’cause of the lockdown! THE GOONIES 2 WILL happen when life resumes. Promise!!!”
If anyone could write a sequel that is loyal to the original, it is him. I hope Donner takes that meeting as soon as he is allowed to take meetings again. Who doesn’t want a Goonies 2? And who doesn’t want it from someone who really idolized the original film?
I know it is a little premature, but let’s all do the Truffle Shuffle in honor of this most excellent news.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGP_nXJaLA0
It has been almost 23 years since Rudy scored a touchdown with audiences and now it is finally getting a sequel. This time around Sean Astin’s character’s dream is to be Colonel Sanders and his wish will come true.
While it is not the movie you were expecting, stranger things have happened. Why couldn’t he go from football player to Kentucky Fried Chicken spokesman? I would watch!
Seriously, I am so happy the Sean Astin summer of appreciation is continuing on. He is one of the good guys in Hollywood. Which is why he is always playing that type of role. Well maybe not in The Strain, but other than that he is always the guy you root for.
One little tidbit, the man who tells Astin that he cannot become the head of KFC is the real Rudy Ruettiger. Two Rudys in one shot.
