One cannot understate the strange cultural dominance Hugh Wilson's 1984 comedy "Police Academy" held over the pop zeitgeist throughout the 1980s. Clearly a child of "Animal House," "Police Academy" was a traditional snobs-vs.-slobs comedy that pitted winking wiseacres against their stern commanding officers at a police school in an unnamed city. I've long had a theory that the "Police Academy" movies take place in Metropolis, the city where Superman lives. With Superman taking care of major crimes, the local police force would likely become complacent, unused to enforcing the law.
None of the "Police Academy" movies were well-reviewed, recognized by critics as crass, dumb, and low-brow. This is a series that banks on misogyny, offensive stereotypes, and a lot of crotch/sex humor. There is no wit to the "Police Academy" movies. Roger Ebert famously gave the first film zero stars, citing merely how dreadfully unfunny and uninspired it is.
None of the "Police Academy" movies were well-reviewed, recognized by critics as crass, dumb, and low-brow. This is a series that banks on misogyny, offensive stereotypes, and a lot of crotch/sex humor. There is no wit to the "Police Academy" movies. Roger Ebert famously gave the first film zero stars, citing merely how dreadfully unfunny and uninspired it is.
- 2/10/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Shout Factory announced today that they will be releasing The Police Academy Collection, a Blu-ray set that will feature all seven movies in the comedy series. The set will be available on November 21st.
The first movie in the Police Academy franchise kicked off the premise when a newly elected mayor announced a policy that required the police department to accept all willing recruits. This leads to a group of misfits attempting to prove themselves as police officers, and naturally, hilarity ensues. Steve Guttenberg starred as Carey Mahoney in the first four movies.
Here’s the list of Police Academy movies included in Shout Factory’s Blu-ray collection:
Police Academy (1984) Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988) Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989) Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994)
The only actors who...
The first movie in the Police Academy franchise kicked off the premise when a newly elected mayor announced a policy that required the police department to accept all willing recruits. This leads to a group of misfits attempting to prove themselves as police officers, and naturally, hilarity ensues. Steve Guttenberg starred as Carey Mahoney in the first four movies.
Here’s the list of Police Academy movies included in Shout Factory’s Blu-ray collection:
Police Academy (1984) Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988) Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989) Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994)
The only actors who...
- 9/5/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Some folks might feel as though 2020 never really ended since as of now we’ve lost at least a few notable celebrities to date, while the previous year appeared to be taking people at an alarming rate. The truth of it is that like many other stars that were enjoyed back in their day, Marion Ramsey and several others have been getting steadily older as the years go by, and the downside of this is that eventually, everyone will have their time to go. It feels like not too long ago people were wondering what had become of her, and
Remembering Marion Ramsey: Policy Academy Actress Died at 73...
Remembering Marion Ramsey: Policy Academy Actress Died at 73...
- 1/12/2021
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
Marion Ramsey, best known for her role as the soft-spoken, demure Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy franchise, died on Thursday at her home in Los Angeles, as Variety reports. She was 73. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed, but a rep from Ramsey’s management agency said that the actress had recently been ill.
Ramsey launched her professional career in the theater. She appeared in the 1964 Broadway production of Hello, Dolly! and its touring versions, and in 1974 she co-starred alongside Bette Davis in Miss Moffat. In...
Ramsey launched her professional career in the theater. She appeared in the 1964 Broadway production of Hello, Dolly! and its touring versions, and in 1974 she co-starred alongside Bette Davis in Miss Moffat. In...
- 1/8/2021
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Sad news to report today as it has been announced that Marion Ramsey, best known for playing Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy franchise, has died at the age of 73. [Seemore] Before transitioning to the big-screen, Marion Ramsey appeared on stage in productions such as Hello, Dolly!, Miss Moffat, and Eubie!, as well as TV shows such as The Jeffersons, Keep on Truckin', and Bill Cosby's…...
- 1/7/2021
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Marion Ramsey, known for acting in the “Police Academy” films and gracing the Broadway stage in 1978’s “Eubie!,” died Thursday at her home in Los Angeles. She was 73.
Roger Paul of Roger Paul Inc., the agency that managed Ramsey, confirmed the news to Variety. Ramsey had recently fallen ill, but her exact cause of death is currently undetermined.
Though many may know Ramsey for her role as Officer Laverne Hooks in the “Police Academy” films, her career began much early. In 1964, she appeared in “Hello, Dolly!,” and in the 1970s she established herself as a theater, film and television talent. On stage, she acted in “Miss Moffat,” and on screen she took part in the variety show “Keep On Truckin'” on ABC and held a regular role on “Cos.”
But 1984 brought about the role that would mark Ramsey’s career success. With the first “Police Academy,” Ramsey found a film...
Roger Paul of Roger Paul Inc., the agency that managed Ramsey, confirmed the news to Variety. Ramsey had recently fallen ill, but her exact cause of death is currently undetermined.
Though many may know Ramsey for her role as Officer Laverne Hooks in the “Police Academy” films, her career began much early. In 1964, she appeared in “Hello, Dolly!,” and in the 1970s she established herself as a theater, film and television talent. On stage, she acted in “Miss Moffat,” and on screen she took part in the variety show “Keep On Truckin'” on ABC and held a regular role on “Cos.”
But 1984 brought about the role that would mark Ramsey’s career success. With the first “Police Academy,” Ramsey found a film...
- 1/7/2021
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
Marion Ramsey, best known for playing soft-spoken Officer Laverne Hooks in the “Police Academy” franchise, died on Thursday in her Los Angeles home, according to her management company at Roger Paul Inc.
Ramsey was 73. Her cause of death was unknown.
Ramsey was also a singer and Broadway veteran who appeared in the hit 1978 Broadway show “Eubie!”
Marion Ramsey was born in 1947 in Philadelphia and launched her stage career performing in both the original Broadway production of “Hello, Dolly!” and ensuing tour productions.
Ramsey would go on to star opposite Bette Davis in the 1974 musical “Miss Moffat,” which flopped at the box office. But Ramsey bounced back in “Ebie!” a biographical musical that centered on jazz pianist Eubie Blake and starred Gregory and Maurice Hines.
Ramsey would venture into television and film and made a 1976 guest appearance on sitcom “The Jeffersons,” and became a series regular that same year on the...
Ramsey was 73. Her cause of death was unknown.
Ramsey was also a singer and Broadway veteran who appeared in the hit 1978 Broadway show “Eubie!”
Marion Ramsey was born in 1947 in Philadelphia and launched her stage career performing in both the original Broadway production of “Hello, Dolly!” and ensuing tour productions.
Ramsey would go on to star opposite Bette Davis in the 1974 musical “Miss Moffat,” which flopped at the box office. But Ramsey bounced back in “Ebie!” a biographical musical that centered on jazz pianist Eubie Blake and starred Gregory and Maurice Hines.
Ramsey would venture into television and film and made a 1976 guest appearance on sitcom “The Jeffersons,” and became a series regular that same year on the...
- 1/7/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Marion Ramsey, an actress and singer who appeared in the 1978 hit Broadway show Eubie! but is best known for her portrayal of the sweet, squeaky-voiced Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy franchise, died today in her Los Angeles home. She was 73.
Her death was announced by her management team at Roger Paul Inc. A cause has not been determined, though the actress had been ill in recent days.
Born in Philadelphia, Ramsey began her show business career on the stage, appearing in both the original Broadway and subsequent touring productions of Hello, Dolly! In 1974, she starred opposite Bette Davis in the legendary flop musical Miss Moffat, an adaption of Davis’ classic 1945 film The Corn Is Green. Directed by Josh Logan, the Broadway-bound musical closed during out-of-town tryouts.
Ramsey’s stage career rebounded four years later with Eubie!, the lauded biographical musical about jazz pianist Eubie Blake starring Gregory and Maurice Hines.
Her death was announced by her management team at Roger Paul Inc. A cause has not been determined, though the actress had been ill in recent days.
Born in Philadelphia, Ramsey began her show business career on the stage, appearing in both the original Broadway and subsequent touring productions of Hello, Dolly! In 1974, she starred opposite Bette Davis in the legendary flop musical Miss Moffat, an adaption of Davis’ classic 1945 film The Corn Is Green. Directed by Josh Logan, the Broadway-bound musical closed during out-of-town tryouts.
Ramsey’s stage career rebounded four years later with Eubie!, the lauded biographical musical about jazz pianist Eubie Blake starring Gregory and Maurice Hines.
- 1/7/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Marion Ramsey, an actress best known for her portrayal of Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy franchise, has died. She was 73.
Ramsey died early Thursday morning in her Los Angeles home, her management team at Roger Paul Inc. confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. A cause of death was not provided.
Born in Philadelphia on May 10, 1947, Ramsey appeared on The Jeffersons in 1976 and later was a regular on Bill Cosby’s sketch show, Cos. She played Hooks in the Police Academy franchise through Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989). Her other screen work includes a role on SyFy’s ...
Ramsey died early Thursday morning in her Los Angeles home, her management team at Roger Paul Inc. confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. A cause of death was not provided.
Born in Philadelphia on May 10, 1947, Ramsey appeared on The Jeffersons in 1976 and later was a regular on Bill Cosby’s sketch show, Cos. She played Hooks in the Police Academy franchise through Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989). Her other screen work includes a role on SyFy’s ...
Marion Ramsey, an actress best known for her portrayal of Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy franchise, has died. She was 73.
Ramsey died early Thursday morning in her Los Angeles home, her management team at Roger Paul Inc. confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. A cause of death was not provided.
Born in Philadelphia on May 10, 1947, Ramsey appeared on The Jeffersons in 1976 and later was a regular on Bill Cosby’s sketch show, Cos. She played Hooks in the Police Academy franchise through Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989). Her other screen work includes a role on SyFy’s ...
Ramsey died early Thursday morning in her Los Angeles home, her management team at Roger Paul Inc. confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. A cause of death was not provided.
Born in Philadelphia on May 10, 1947, Ramsey appeared on The Jeffersons in 1976 and later was a regular on Bill Cosby’s sketch show, Cos. She played Hooks in the Police Academy franchise through Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989). Her other screen work includes a role on SyFy’s ...
It’s easy to think that you might forget about Marion Ramsey unless you were to hear her reenact her most iconic role of Hooks from Police Academy since her career didn’t really turn up after the popular series came to an end. Still, it’s fun to remember her soft-spoken manner right up until she had to bust out with “Don’t move, dirtbag!”. If you remember Police Academy then you remember her classic performance since she was the kind and very easily looked-over individual that didn’t have much to say until someone really got under her skin. Back in those days
Whatever Happened to Marion Ramsey?...
Whatever Happened to Marion Ramsey?...
- 2/21/2020
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
Stars: Steve Guttenberg, Nia Peeples, Patrick Renna, Carlos Bernard, Michael Winslow, Marion Ramsey, Leslie Easterbrook, Ralph Garman, Danny Woodburn, Noah Hunt, Diana Hopper | Written by Neil Elman, Mike Mendez, Ashley O’Neil | Directed by Mike Mendez
Back in 2012 I reviewed a Syfy channel monster movie called Arachnoquake, which saw an earthquake in New Orleans unleash fire-breathing giant spiders. Flash forward to today and we have a Syfy channel monster movie called Lavalantula which… features giant fire-breathing spiders unleashed by an earthquake And erupting volcano in Los Angeles! Retreading old ground? Technically yes. But given that this is a movie by Mike Mendez, there’s guaranteed to be some air of originality about it.
As the cover art states, Lavalantula is something of a Police Academy reunion. Not only does the film star Steve Guttenberg, but also featuress Michael Winslow, Marion Ramsay and Leslie Easterbrook – who buys the farm in truly spectacular fashion,...
Back in 2012 I reviewed a Syfy channel monster movie called Arachnoquake, which saw an earthquake in New Orleans unleash fire-breathing giant spiders. Flash forward to today and we have a Syfy channel monster movie called Lavalantula which… features giant fire-breathing spiders unleashed by an earthquake And erupting volcano in Los Angeles! Retreading old ground? Technically yes. But given that this is a movie by Mike Mendez, there’s guaranteed to be some air of originality about it.
As the cover art states, Lavalantula is something of a Police Academy reunion. Not only does the film star Steve Guttenberg, but also featuress Michael Winslow, Marion Ramsay and Leslie Easterbrook – who buys the farm in truly spectacular fashion,...
- 5/5/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The official trailer has been released for Mike Lombardo’s I’m Dreaming of a White Doomsday, giving fans who have been dreaming of the film’s upcoming release an atmospheric tease of what’s to come. Also in this morning’s Horror Highlights: a trailer / release details for Syfy’s Lavalantula sequel 2Lava 2Lantula and a look at Dark Horse’s Harrow County #15.
Watch the Official Trailer for I’m Dreaming of a White Doomsday: “From Reel Splatter Productions, writer/director Mike Lombardo and Horror Grandmaster Award winning author Brian Keene (executive producer), comes a nihilistic tale of survival during the most wonderful time of the year. I’m Dreaming of a White Doomsday is the story of Kelly and her son Riley, weathering the end times in a bomb shelter amidst the ruin that once was the world. With supplies and hope steadily declining, Kelly makes a horrifying...
Watch the Official Trailer for I’m Dreaming of a White Doomsday: “From Reel Splatter Productions, writer/director Mike Lombardo and Horror Grandmaster Award winning author Brian Keene (executive producer), comes a nihilistic tale of survival during the most wonderful time of the year. I’m Dreaming of a White Doomsday is the story of Kelly and her son Riley, weathering the end times in a bomb shelter amidst the ruin that once was the world. With supplies and hope steadily declining, Kelly makes a horrifying...
- 8/6/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Reviewed by Shannon Hilson
MoreHorror.com
It’s a wonderful thing – the way horror comes in all flavors and varieties these days. Whether you’re into slashers and serial killers, ghosts and monsters, old school classics or found footage, there’s something out there that’s just right for you.
The same goes for those of us that think horror goes perfectly with a little bit of cheesy, spoofy comedy every once in a while. The Comedy/Action/Creature Feature 2 Lava 2 Lantula is exactly this type of film. Directed by Nick Simon (Removal, The Girl in The Photographs) and starring Steve Guttenberg, it’s the sequel to Syfy creature feature Lavalantula.
Simon, known more for his darker themed horror thrillers wanted to do a comedy, and told MoreHorror that "I really have a strong love for Corman and Troma films and I kind of always wanted to do one. We...
MoreHorror.com
It’s a wonderful thing – the way horror comes in all flavors and varieties these days. Whether you’re into slashers and serial killers, ghosts and monsters, old school classics or found footage, there’s something out there that’s just right for you.
The same goes for those of us that think horror goes perfectly with a little bit of cheesy, spoofy comedy every once in a while. The Comedy/Action/Creature Feature 2 Lava 2 Lantula is exactly this type of film. Directed by Nick Simon (Removal, The Girl in The Photographs) and starring Steve Guttenberg, it’s the sequel to Syfy creature feature Lavalantula.
Simon, known more for his darker themed horror thrillers wanted to do a comedy, and told MoreHorror that "I really have a strong love for Corman and Troma films and I kind of always wanted to do one. We...
- 8/2/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Reports are doing the rounds that Jeremy Garelick is on board to do the screenwriting for the reboot which is dividing alot of opinion; Police Academy. his duties will involve re writes on the majority of the scripts which have been recently drafted by David Diamond and David Weissman. Scott Zabielskii will be directing in what will be his feature film debut. The original franchise of the hit comedy starred Steve Guttenberg, G.W. Bailey, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Marion Ramsey, Michael Winslow. Along the way future stars such as Kim Cattrall and Sharon Stone featured as the love interests for Guttenberg. Don’t know about you guys but I’m not looking forward to the reboot, let us know what you think….. Via Comingsoon.net...
- 6/5/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (gercooney)
- www.themoviebit.com
The Break-Up screenwriter Jeremy Garelick has been brought aboard New Line's reboot of the Police Academy franchise, Deadline reports. He'll perform rewrites on the current script, most recently drafted by David Diamond and David Weissman. Scott Zabielski, best known for producing and directing episodes of "Tosh.0," will be making his feature film debut as the project's director. The original seven-film comedy series starred actors such Steve Guttenberg, G.W. Bailey, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Marion Ramsey, Michael Winslow, Kim Cattrall and Sharon Stone and detailed the comical misadventures of police training.
- 6/5/2012
- Comingsoon.net
New Line are pushing forward with their reboot of the Police Academy franchise with the hiring of rookie filmmaker Scott Zabielski to direct a remake. Zabielski is best known for his work producing and directing episodes of the Comedy Central show “Tosh.0,” but will be making his feature film debut with the remake.
Released by Warner Bros (who now own New Line) in 1984, Police Academy was an outrageous comedy about a bunch of well to do but incompetent and unqualified misfits who are recruited due to a police shortage in an unnamed American city. The film starred Steve Guttenberg, G.W. Bailey, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Marion Ramsey, Michael Winslow, Kim Cattrall and Sharon Stone.
Grossing $146 million worldwide, the success of the film spawned a seven film franchise. Warner Bros have been looking at cheap to produce films that can ignite franchises in the wake of the highly lucrative...
Released by Warner Bros (who now own New Line) in 1984, Police Academy was an outrageous comedy about a bunch of well to do but incompetent and unqualified misfits who are recruited due to a police shortage in an unnamed American city. The film starred Steve Guttenberg, G.W. Bailey, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Marion Ramsey, Michael Winslow, Kim Cattrall and Sharon Stone.
Grossing $146 million worldwide, the success of the film spawned a seven film franchise. Warner Bros have been looking at cheap to produce films that can ignite franchises in the wake of the highly lucrative...
- 1/10/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
New Line is moving forward with their planned remake of Police Academy and have placed Scott Zabielski at the helm. Known for producing and directing episodes of "Tosh.0," Zabielski will be making his feature film debut. The original seven-film comedy series starred actors such Steve Guttenberg, G.W. Bailey, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Marion Ramsey, Michael Winslow, Kim Cattrall and Sharon Stone and detailed the comical misadventures of police training. Bizarrely, one bit of Zabielski's resume that seems to have helped him get the gig is the fact that he has actually trained in law enforcement and works to this day as a West Hollywood reserve officer.
- 1/9/2012
- Comingsoon.net
Female stars and business leaders will unite to help build affordable housing in San Fernando Valley this weekend.
Among those taking part are T’keyah Crystal Keymah (Cosby/That’s So Raven), Alison Arngrim (Little House on the Prairie), Allison Haislip (The Voice), Anneliesse Vander Pol (That’s So Raven), Carla Ortiz (Land of the Astronauts), Dawnn Lewis (A Different World), Kristina Guerrero, (E! News), Laura Leighton (Pretty Little Liars), Margaret Laurena Kemp (Children of God), Marion Ramsey (Police Academy), Rebecca Holden (Knight Rider), Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy), as well as Days of Our Lives stars Arianne Zucker, Camila Banus, Kate Mansi, Louise Sorel, Peggy McCay and Tamara Braun. Also taking part will be Bold & the Beautiful stars Adrianne Frantz, Ashley Jones and Heather Tom, as well as Young and The Restless stars Kate Linder, Eileen Davidson, Judith Chapman and Michelle Stafford.
Habitat For Humanity are partnering with the...
Among those taking part are T’keyah Crystal Keymah (Cosby/That’s So Raven), Alison Arngrim (Little House on the Prairie), Allison Haislip (The Voice), Anneliesse Vander Pol (That’s So Raven), Carla Ortiz (Land of the Astronauts), Dawnn Lewis (A Different World), Kristina Guerrero, (E! News), Laura Leighton (Pretty Little Liars), Margaret Laurena Kemp (Children of God), Marion Ramsey (Police Academy), Rebecca Holden (Knight Rider), Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy), as well as Days of Our Lives stars Arianne Zucker, Camila Banus, Kate Mansi, Louise Sorel, Peggy McCay and Tamara Braun. Also taking part will be Bold & the Beautiful stars Adrianne Frantz, Ashley Jones and Heather Tom, as well as Young and The Restless stars Kate Linder, Eileen Davidson, Judith Chapman and Michelle Stafford.
Habitat For Humanity are partnering with the...
- 5/13/2011
- Look to the Stars
To celebrate the news of an possible eighth movie in the Police Academy franchise, Sky have announced a special Disorganised Crime season on Sky Movies Showcase and Sky Movies Showcase HD this Bank Holiday Monday with the channel dedicated to screening all seven Police Academy movies, back-to-back in HD for the first time.
Want to avoid the chaos and crowds as the nation gears up for the last weekend of summer and the mad dash to do something in the sunshine?
Well, look no further than Sky Movies this Bank Holiday for some laugh-out-loud comedy in the comfort of your own home. With rumours of a Police Academy 8 on its way, take this Bank Holiday to…
- Marvel again at the man of a thousand voices, Larvel Jones (Michael Winslow)
- Be drawn-in by charm of Office Carey Mahoney (Steve Guttenberg)
- Remind yourself that the Forces’ most famous cadet...
Want to avoid the chaos and crowds as the nation gears up for the last weekend of summer and the mad dash to do something in the sunshine?
Well, look no further than Sky Movies this Bank Holiday for some laugh-out-loud comedy in the comfort of your own home. With rumours of a Police Academy 8 on its way, take this Bank Holiday to…
- Marvel again at the man of a thousand voices, Larvel Jones (Michael Winslow)
- Be drawn-in by charm of Office Carey Mahoney (Steve Guttenberg)
- Remind yourself that the Forces’ most famous cadet...
- 8/30/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Looks like Hollywood is ready to dust off another old series and give it a fresh makeover. This time the're taking in new recruits for a reboot of Police Academy, the original 1984 comedy with Steve Guttenberg as Mahoney and a cast of other screwballs like Michael Winslow and Bubba Smith.The original Police Academy is a goofy, fun movie. I'm not sure I need to see a remake of it starring today's "hot" young talent. More from THR:New Line is looking for recruits for a relaunched "Police Academy" movie. Original producer Paul Maslansky is back for the new iteration, which has no writer or director attached. "Academy" was a seven-film lowbrow comedy series from Warner Bros. that saw a city throw open the doors of its police force to any recruit, much to the chagrin of its serious officers. The misfit officers band together and, of course, save the city.
- 3/6/2010
- LRMonline.com
New Line Cinema wants to make a new "Police Academy" movie! Like other franchises ran to the ground because of multiple sequels, the solution to reinvigorate a tired property is to make a reboot aka remake the darn thing!
The Hollywood Reporter is saying that original producer Paul Maslansky is back for the new iteration, which has no writer or director attached.
The first film released in 1984 starred Steve Guttenberg as Mahoney, a repeat offender who becomes the group's leader when he enters the academy. We also met other characters such as Moses Hightower (Bubba Smith), Tackleberry (David Graf), Hooks (Marion Ramsey), and my favorite, Larvell Jones (Michael Winslow), the sound effects, beat boxing dude.
Other notables: Bobcat Goldthwait joined for the second film released in 1985, and both hot blondes, Kim Cattrall and Sharon Stone, were recruited as romantic leads. The last "Police Academy" film was released in 1994 called "Mission to Moscow.
The Hollywood Reporter is saying that original producer Paul Maslansky is back for the new iteration, which has no writer or director attached.
The first film released in 1984 starred Steve Guttenberg as Mahoney, a repeat offender who becomes the group's leader when he enters the academy. We also met other characters such as Moses Hightower (Bubba Smith), Tackleberry (David Graf), Hooks (Marion Ramsey), and my favorite, Larvell Jones (Michael Winslow), the sound effects, beat boxing dude.
Other notables: Bobcat Goldthwait joined for the second film released in 1985, and both hot blondes, Kim Cattrall and Sharon Stone, were recruited as romantic leads. The last "Police Academy" film was released in 1994 called "Mission to Moscow.
- 3/5/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Well, whether you are or not, one is on the way…
New Line Cinema is looking for recruits for a relaunched Police Academy movie. Original producer Paul Maslansky is back for the remake, which currently has no writer or director attached.
The original movie spawned 6 sequels from Warner Bros. All told, the franchise took in about $240 million worldwide and inspired a pair of TV series. But this isn’t another sequel, it’s a brand new take on the low-brow comedy.
The series released in the 80s, and early 90s, actually had 3 African American characters in the starring ensemble cast – Bubba Smith, Larvell Jones, and Marion Ramsey.
Might the relaunch feature the same group of misfit recruits? That remains to be seen. But if it does, then who can we expect to be cast in the above 3 black roles?
Here’s a trailer for the very first movie in the...
New Line Cinema is looking for recruits for a relaunched Police Academy movie. Original producer Paul Maslansky is back for the remake, which currently has no writer or director attached.
The original movie spawned 6 sequels from Warner Bros. All told, the franchise took in about $240 million worldwide and inspired a pair of TV series. But this isn’t another sequel, it’s a brand new take on the low-brow comedy.
The series released in the 80s, and early 90s, actually had 3 African American characters in the starring ensemble cast – Bubba Smith, Larvell Jones, and Marion Ramsey.
Might the relaunch feature the same group of misfit recruits? That remains to be seen. But if it does, then who can we expect to be cast in the above 3 black roles?
Here’s a trailer for the very first movie in the...
- 3/5/2010
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
According to The Hollywood Reporter, New Line has set out to reboot the "Police Academy."
"Academy" was a seven-film lowbrow comedy series from Warner Bros. that saw a city throw open the doors of its police force to any recruit, much to the chagrin of its serious officers. The misfit officers band together and, of course, save the city.
Original producer Paul Maslansky is aboard for the reboot as well.
Maslansky said the following:
"It's going to be very worthwhile to the people who remember it and to those who saw it on TV. It's going to be a new class. We hope to discover new talent and season it with great comedians. It'll be anything but another movie with a numeral next to it. And we'll most probably retain the wonderful musical theme."
The first film, released in 1984, starred Steve Guttenberg as Mahoney, a repeat offender who is forced...
"Academy" was a seven-film lowbrow comedy series from Warner Bros. that saw a city throw open the doors of its police force to any recruit, much to the chagrin of its serious officers. The misfit officers band together and, of course, save the city.
Original producer Paul Maslansky is aboard for the reboot as well.
Maslansky said the following:
"It's going to be very worthwhile to the people who remember it and to those who saw it on TV. It's going to be a new class. We hope to discover new talent and season it with great comedians. It'll be anything but another movie with a numeral next to it. And we'll most probably retain the wonderful musical theme."
The first film, released in 1984, starred Steve Guttenberg as Mahoney, a repeat offender who is forced...
- 3/5/2010
- by amcsts@gmail.com
- AMC - Script to Screen
New Line/Warner Bros. is looking to relaunch "Police Academy" with original producer Paul Maslansky. The new film has no writer or director attached. The seven-film comedy series starred actors such as Steve Guttenberg, G.W. Bailey, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Marion Ramsey, Michael Winslow, Kim Cattrall and Sharon Stone. "It's going to be very worthwhile to the people who remember it and to those who saw it on TV," Maslansky said. "It's going to be a new class. We hope to discover new talent and season it with great comedians. It'll be anything but another movie with a numeral next to it. And we'll most probably retain the wonderful musical theme." A full rundown of the film series can be found here .
- 3/5/2010
- Comingsoon.net
New Line Cinema is looking to reboot the "Police Academy" franchise. Original producer Paul Maslansky is back for the new iteration, which has no writer or director attached. "Academy" was a seven-film lowbrow comedy series from Warner Bros that saw a city throw open the doors of its police force to any recruit, much to the chagrin of its serious officers. The misfit officers band together and, of course, save the city. The first film, released in 1984, starred Steve Guttenberg as Mahoney, a repeat offender who is forced to enter the academy and emerges as the group's leader. Other notable characters included Moses Hightower (Bubba Smith), gun-crazy Tackleberry (David Graf), mousy Hooks (Marion Ramsey) and sound effects-spewing Larvell Jones (Michael Winslow). Bobcat Goldthwait joined the cast for the second movie in 1985. The series, which included Kim Cattrall and Sharon Stone as romantic leads, ended with the 1994's "Mission to Moscow.
- 3/5/2010
- WorstPreviews.com
New Line Cinema are looking towards the boys in blue for their next hit – with Police Academy squarely in their sights and ripe for remaking. Original “Academy” producer Paul Maslansky is back once again however no writer or director are attached to the project at this point.
Police Academy was a much loved seven series string of movies, beginning with “Police Academy” in 1984, the films followed a bad of unlikely misfits who enroll with the Police force when the cities forces open their doors to virtually anybody – much to the disgust of the existing officers. Starring Steve Guttenberg as Mahoney, the original film grossed $81,198,894 on a $4,500,000 budget and was naturally considered financial a success.
Joining Mahoney in his lop-sided quest to clean up the city were Moses Hightower (Bubba Smith), mousy Hooks (Marion Ramsey), gun-crazy Tackleberry (David Graf) and of course the one everybody remembers, the human sound box Larvell...
Police Academy was a much loved seven series string of movies, beginning with “Police Academy” in 1984, the films followed a bad of unlikely misfits who enroll with the Police force when the cities forces open their doors to virtually anybody – much to the disgust of the existing officers. Starring Steve Guttenberg as Mahoney, the original film grossed $81,198,894 on a $4,500,000 budget and was naturally considered financial a success.
Joining Mahoney in his lop-sided quest to clean up the city were Moses Hightower (Bubba Smith), mousy Hooks (Marion Ramsey), gun-crazy Tackleberry (David Graf) and of course the one everybody remembers, the human sound box Larvell...
- 3/5/2010
- by Craig Sharp
- FilmShaft.com
New Line is looking for recruits for a relaunched "Police Academy" movie. Original producer Paul Maslansky is back for the new iteration, which has no writer or director attached.
"Academy" was a seven-film lowbrow comedy series from Warner Bros. that saw a city throw open the doors of its police force to any recruit, much to the chagrin of its serious officers. The misfit officers band together and, of course, save the city.
The first film, released in 1984, starred Steve Guttenberg as Mahoney, a repeat offender who is forced to enter the academy and emerges as the group's leader. Other notable characters included Moses Hightower (Bubba Smith), gun-crazy Tackleberry (David Graf), mousy Hooks (Marion Ramsey) and sound effects-spewing Larvell Jones (Michael Winslow).
Bobcat Goldthwait joined the cast for the second movie in 1985. The series, which included Kim Cattrall and Sharon Stone as romantic leads, ended with the 1994's "Mission to Moscow.
"Academy" was a seven-film lowbrow comedy series from Warner Bros. that saw a city throw open the doors of its police force to any recruit, much to the chagrin of its serious officers. The misfit officers band together and, of course, save the city.
The first film, released in 1984, starred Steve Guttenberg as Mahoney, a repeat offender who is forced to enter the academy and emerges as the group's leader. Other notable characters included Moses Hightower (Bubba Smith), gun-crazy Tackleberry (David Graf), mousy Hooks (Marion Ramsey) and sound effects-spewing Larvell Jones (Michael Winslow).
Bobcat Goldthwait joined the cast for the second movie in 1985. The series, which included Kim Cattrall and Sharon Stone as romantic leads, ended with the 1994's "Mission to Moscow.
- 3/4/2010
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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