Tag: Mel Brooks

Film Legend Gene Wilder Passes At 83

by Shane O'Hare

2016 has been an awful year. We regret to report that film legend, Gene Wilder has passed away.

The famed actor died in his home late Sunday night due to complications from Alzheimers Disease.

In a statement released to AP Wilder’s nephew, Jordan Walker-Pearlman, said that the actor was diagnosed with the disease three years ago, but kept the diagnosis quiet from fans. “He simply couldn’t bear the idea of one less smile in the world”.

Famously known for his role as Willy Wonka, Wilder’s acting credits have run the gamut. From comical and jovial, to dramatic and serious.

Wilder was a staple actor for Mel Brooks films. The director had tweeted this message:

 

Our hearts go out to Wilder’s family. You will not be forgotten.

Geekscape Contests: Enter For A Chance To Win A Copy of ‘Spaceballs’ On Blu-ray!

by GeekscapeStaff

After 25 years, the Schwartz is still with you! The 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray of Spaceballs is out this Tuesday from Fox Home Video and in celebration Geekscape is holding a picture caption contest to give one lucky fan a copy of their own . It’s free to enter and easy to do!

Here are the rules: Come up with the BEST caption for the picture below from Episode 1. Reach down deep and find your inner Mel Brooks. Then find our contest post on our Facebook page and leave your caption in the comments section (please keep the captions clean and profanity free) and whichever caption has the most “likes” by Wednesday at 11:59PST is the winner. Pretty easy right? Now get to work captioning and sharing the image with your friends so you can gang the system and win yourselves a Blu-ray copy of Spaceballs!
Again, the contest is only open to residents of the United States (because we support freedom and democracy)!

May the Schwartz be with you!