NIELSEN KEEPS ON SPOOFING IN `SPY HARD'.Byline: Marilyn Beck & Stacy Jenel Smith The unveiling of Leslie Nielsen's ``Spy Hard'' picture promises to be as zany as the film itself. Disney is putting together an ``un-premiere'' for the big-screen spoof on spy pictures, to be staged Thursday night at Hollywood's El Capitan El Cap·i·tan A peak, 2,308.5 m (7,569 ft) high, in the Sierra Nevada of central California. Its dramatic exposed monolith rises some 1,098 m (3,600 ft) above the floor of the Yosemite Valley. theater, with flashlights instead of klieg lights and with Nielsen making his arrival in anything but high style. The 70-year-old actor will go from L.A. to New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of activities for the picture that opens wide May 24, then on to Japan and London to tubthump for the flick. A cinch cinch a saddle girth on an American stock saddle. Tightens with a knot on a ring instead of with straps and buckles. , he said, compared to what he went through making the picture. ``The physical demands of the production were strenuous,'' Nielsen said. ``I was running and jumping and fighting and even doing some of my own stunts. In one scene, you'll see me standing on a log and falling over backwards - a 4-foot drop.'' The film includes a takeoff of ``Home Alone,'' with a juvenile actor playing the role of Special Agent McClucky. There are also takeoffs on ``Rambo,'' the James Bond films, ``Pulp Fiction'' and ... ``It's a kaleidoscope of never-ending gags and insanity,'' said Nielsen, who is credited as executive producer of the picture. ``It's more insane than `Naked Gun.' I only hope it's as funny - and as successful.'' Meanwhile, Nielsen is convinced his days of starring in the ``Naked Gun'' franchise are not over. ``It doesn't seem that the time has come for it to fade away Verb 1. fade away - become weaker; "The sound faded out" dissolve, fade out change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the . The wrapping is not on the package yet.'' He does not think O.J. Simpson will be back as the accident-prone ``Naked'' cop Nordberg. ``O.J.'s become larger than life larg·er than life adj. Very impressive or imposing: "This is a person of surpassing integrity; a man of the utmost sincerity; somewhat larger than life" Joyce Carol Oates. , and his appearance would take away from the comedy,'' Nielsen said. ``Besides, there are too many people who aren't partial to him now.'' We spoke to filmmakers David and Jerry Zucker about the matter. David makes it sound like another ``Naked Gun'' wouldn't happen soon - if at all. ``I am proud of the three we did,'' he said, ``but I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. if we could do it again.'' But then, as Jerry noted, ``You never know what will happen.'' Python in the willows: Watch for an all-new, live-action version of the classic ``Wind in the Willows,'' starring - if you're ready for this - nearly all the surviving members of the legendary Monty Python Monty Python('s Flying Circus) British comedy troupe. The innovative group, formed in the early 1960s, came to prominence in the 1970s, first on television and later in films. troupe. Terry Jones directed the feature at Shepperton Studios near London last year, but it has been kept quiet up till now. Jones also plays Toad, with John Cleese “Cleese” redirects here. For the actress and daughter of John Cleese, see Cynthia Cleese. John Marwood Cleese (IPA: /ˈkliːz/ as the Prosecuting Counsel, Eric Idle as the Rat, Michael Palin Michael Edward Palin, CBE (born 5 May 1943) is an English comedian, actor, writer and television presenter best known for being one of the members of the comedy group Monty Python and for his travel documentaries. as the Son - plus the esteemed Nicol Williamson Nicol Williamson (born September 14 1938) is a Scottish actor who was described by English playwright John Osborne as "the greatest actor since Marlon Brando". Biography Early life as the Badger and Stephen Fry as the Son. We get word that Disney is picking up the film for distribution but that no release date is set. The marry-go-round: We're told that Rich Little is all shook up about the breakup of his marriage to comedian Jeanette Markey. And he's not only losing a wife, but a partner as well. The two, who married in October '94, have been pairing on stage since 1992, impersonating famous couples in the show. Jeanette reportedly pulled out of the marriage and the act last month while they were playing the Fantasy Harbor in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Worthy of note: When rock icon Tom Petty agreed to score and write songs for the July 31-debuting ``She's the One'' feature, little did Petty know he'd wind up in a creative spree that would yield an entirely new Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album. That's exactly what happened with Petty's forthcoming ``She's the One'' disc, which contains six tunes used in the feature - starring Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz and actor-director Edward (``The Brothers McMullen'') Burns - plus songs exclusive to the album. Ringo Starr guest drums on two tunes. Parts of Petty's original instrumental score are also featured. Petty, incidentally, is being honored May 20 with the prestigious ASCAP ASCAP abbr. American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers Golden Note Award at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Good news for Chieftains fans. The beloved Irish folk ensemble hits these shores for a 23-city tour the beginning of July, with highlights including gigs at New York's Jones Beach, and L.A.'s Universal Amphitheatre and Greek Theatre. MEMO: The Celebrities Column appears Monday through Friday. CAPTION(S): 2 Photos Photo: (1) Rich Little Separation anxiety (2) Tom Petty New album forthcoming |
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