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After some unsuccessful attempts at a theatrical sequel, Variety reports that an animated series based on Mel Brooks’ film Spaceballs is going forward. MGM is producing the series, which will begin with an hour-long pilot, followed by 13 subsequent half-hour episodes. Spaceballs will air in the US on G4.

The 1987 film was a science fiction parody that used Star Wars has the basis for most of its plot and humor, and starred Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga and the late John Candy. Writer/Director Brooks played two roles in the film; the evil President Skroob and the Yoda inspired Yogurt. Brooks will reprise these roles for the series, lending his voice to both characters. No word yet on whether any other cast members from the film –which included Rick Moranis, George Wyner and Joan Rivers — will also be voicing the characters they portrayed.

In addition, Brooks has co-written the one-hour pilot to the series with Thomas Meehan, who shared the screenplay credit on the film with Brooks with Ronnie Graham. Meehan will also supervise the writing for the remainder of the episodes.

A modest hit when first released, Spaceballs has proven to be a long term success for MGM thanks to its ongoing popularity on DVD and cable.

It is set to air sometime in September.

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