My father raised me on movies that not every kid should be seeing, like the Killer Tomato franchise, which launched in 1978. So when I heard that they were finally making a fifth movie, I was so beyond excited.
And also a little nervous because you never know if they are going to screw it up. But after watching the trailer for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, I cannot wait to see it when it comes out “like really, really soon.”
And did I mention that they got the legendary John Astin to reprise his role! That is all that it took to make me want to see this film.
Now, we are getting a teaser trailer of the anticipated film, in my home at least. Why? Because Finletter Films, LLC, announced that there will be a private fundraising screening on February 20th at the USS Midway Museum, where several scenes were filmed in San Diego. The proceeds from the screening will go to support local veterans through the USS Midway Foundation.
Since I grew up on the franchise and love Hor-Coms, the teaser makes me so excited. It looks just as so bad it is awesome, like the first four movies.
Sean Astin is following in his mother’s footsteps and running for president of the Screen Actors’ Guild.
It has been 40 years since Patty Duke assumed the title for three years. Her son told The Hollywood Reporter, “It feels like this moment is a culmination of all of that work,” he said. “The time feels like it’s absolutely right and I’m excited to do it.”
And I am excited he has opted to run. I cannot think of a better person for the job. He was raised by two actors, Duke and John Astin, who spent their lives in the business. Plus, Sean is a caring man, and that is something the actors need after the current administration, which seemed more about camera time than the job.
Along with all of that, Astin has starred in several cult classics, like The Goonies, Rudy, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Stranger Things, to name a few. Therefore, he has a deep understanding of the landscape over several decades and can work with studios to secure the best deals for the actors.
If I were a SAG member, he would have my vote. But I am not one. So, I will tell my friends who are to vote for him because I know he will be there for them, and some of them really need his help.
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.
