American comedian, actress, producer, writer and television host
The 73-year-old actor has joined a panel at Comic-Con and confirmed a return as Dark Helmet in Spaceballs: The New One, a sequel to the 1987 cult classic. The event features on-stage appearances by co-stars and new cast members, with Moranis describing the decision as arriving “at the right time” and calling the project “family” to him.
The BBC has cancelled Celebrity Mastermind, Blankety Blank and Live at the Apollo as part of cost-saving measures. The main Mastermind series will continue with Clive Myrie, while the celebrity spin-off ends after the next filmed series. The BBC cites funding challenges and ongoing savings targets across entertainment, with further cuts anticipated.