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Monty Python members reunite for Graham Chapman film | |
(about 6 hours later) | |
Monty Python members have reunited to voice a 3D animated film based on the memoirs of the late Graham Chapman. | Monty Python members have reunited to voice a 3D animated film based on the memoirs of the late Graham Chapman. |
A Liar's Autobiography will feature recordings that Chapman, who died in 1989 aged 48, made of his 1980 book. | A Liar's Autobiography will feature recordings that Chapman, who died in 1989 aged 48, made of his 1980 book. |
John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Terry Jones have all signed up while Eric Idle is not involved. The film is due out in spring next year. | John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Terry Jones have all signed up while Eric Idle is not involved. The film is due out in spring next year. |
Jones joked he had "no idea" until recently that Chapman was dead and "thought he was just being lazy". | Jones joked he had "no idea" until recently that Chapman was dead and "thought he was just being lazy". |
"However, I am now delighted to find myself working with him again on this exciting project," he added. | "However, I am now delighted to find myself working with him again on this exciting project," he added. |
Co-director Jeff Simpson said producers had worked closely with the Chapman estate and the Pythons to "get this exactly right". Chapman died after battling cancer. | Co-director Jeff Simpson said producers had worked closely with the Chapman estate and the Pythons to "get this exactly right". Chapman died after battling cancer. |
He said the comic would be pleased "his work is being reimagined in glorious 3D - he always loved wearing silly glasses". | |
Cult TV series Monty Python's Flying Circus was first broadcast in the UK in 1969. | Cult TV series Monty Python's Flying Circus was first broadcast in the UK in 1969. |
The team also brought films including Holy Grail and Life of Brian to the big screen. | The team also brought films including Holy Grail and Life of Brian to the big screen. |
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