Pee-Wee Back for Two More Films?
Filed under: Comedy, Fandom, Family Films, DIY/Filmmaking, Remakes and Sequels
Way back in November, Martha told us how Paul Reubens was planning on revisiting his alter-ego Pee-Wee Herman for at least one more film. In a recent interview with the Onion's A.V. Club, Reubens talks about the new film, as well as his plans to also make an additional "darker" Pee-Wee flick.
As far as the first movie goes, Reubens says it may be ready to start filming early next year. Described as a feature film version of the old TV show Pee-Wee's Playhouse, the story will follow all of your favorite characters from the show as they take part in an "epic adventure" outside of the playhouse. On whether he will be giving the puppets an updated look, Reubens wants the whole thing to look as low-tech as possible ... probably because the budget for this puppy is pretty low.
Personally, I'm not sure how I feel about this. While I'm a big fan of Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, it's been 18 years since the guy has taken on the role. At 54, does he still have enough juice in him to bring back the extremely lively and vivacious character? Will his one perverted mistake come back to haunt him and prevent audiences from truly accepting Pee-Wee back into their hearts? What do you think?
[via Cinema Fusion]









Reader Comments (Page 1 of 15)
7-27-2006 @ 3:52PM
Hobo Joe said...
I'd definitely go see it! I love the first film, as well as his appearances in other films like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Mystery Men."
Could be interesting if they don't try to re-hash the old Pee Wee stuff.
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7-27-2006 @ 4:52PM
TacoKun said...
personally i love the peewee show and im a big fan of Pee Wee's Big Adventure. actually i'd love to go see the next movie whenever it comes out. i'll be the loser buying tickets on the first day xD
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7-27-2006 @ 5:07PM
stan said...
Did you know has to register as a sex offender. (something that happened 2-3 years ago) I don't think a major studio will back it.
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7-27-2006 @ 5:49PM
ihatemovies said...
"...does he still have enough juice in him to bring back the extremely lively and vivacious character?"
I'd say yes, but he needs to work with a director who can match his creativity. Tim Burton is out of the question now, but there are plenty of young guys and gals out there who could do the trick.
As for the low tech look, would "Playhouse" fans want it any other way? I know that a CGI Jambi would turn my stomach.
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7-27-2006 @ 9:23PM
Carol said...
I can't wait for the movie...My kids were little when playhouse was on and they loved it...I try and catch it on Adult Swim at nite....I really could care less about his personal life,it's a shame that folks have to base their opinions on his personal life.. I didn't realize there were so many people living in glass houses these days...oh well..I say DO IT PEE WEE...We love you....
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7-28-2006 @ 1:21AM
Erzengel said...
Im a 27 years old mexican designer. I believe im common enough to speak for the entire country plus most South America... Pee Wee Who?
I rest my case.
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7-28-2006 @ 1:59AM
sam said...
Paul was awesome in the cheech and chong movies but I don't think the classic role would be a good idea to try to recreate at this time.
The darker role, however, peaks my interest as I've always seen pee wee herman as a satire of modern man.
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7-28-2006 @ 11:28AM
Das_klaun said...
18 years? Playhouse went off the air in 1991.
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7-28-2006 @ 3:23PM
josh said...
"Im a 27 years old mexican designer. I believe im common enough to speak for the entire country plus most South America... Pee Wee Who?
I rest my case."
What does this mean? I doubt many movie studios make their choices based on Mexican box office.
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7-29-2006 @ 10:50AM
Peter said...
Response to Erzengel:
Just so I know your credentials for offering criticism, can you tell me what famous mexicans you have designed?
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7-30-2006 @ 6:22AM
Butch Cain said...
Poor Pee-Wee. Give the guy a break.
He whacked his pee-pee. Big deal.
This crap has gone on for too long.
Bring the boy back.
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7-30-2006 @ 6:32AM
Judy Miller said...
I'm a 67 year old woman, and he always made me laugh. I could sure use a laugh or two now.
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7-30-2006 @ 6:37AM
lori said...
"The Pee Wee Herman Show" was on HBO 20 years ago or close to 20 years. I've slept since then. It had everythimg from the semi corrupt Mailman Mike to the budding "really like you" feelings between two playhouse favorites. It was before he got the tv gig, and it was funny.
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7-30-2006 @ 6:46AM
Lisa said...
Pee Wee was a classic. He did something and was just unfortunate enough to get caught. Probably nothing many other celebrities have done and just havent gotten caught. I would go see it definitely.
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7-30-2006 @ 6:47AM
Kamineko said...
Absolutely! I would love to see a new pee Wee movie! We still love Pee Wee at our house, and watch his old show on videotape. Whatever less than ideal thing happened a few years ago, let the man be.At least he wasn't a child molester! Hasn't he paid for it enough already? I saw Paul Reubens (aka:Pee Wee) on Letterman recently, and he seems like a nice enough fellow. I miss the little guy!
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7-30-2006 @ 7:09AM
Paula said...
I would love to see another pee wee adventure, I remember getting up early on Saturday's just to watch his show. I loved the segment word for the day, That's how I got my children to learn the meaning of words, give them a word for the day to look up.
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7-30-2006 @ 7:16AM
Scott said...
Any time Pee-Wee's movies are on I have to watch. With so many bad stories in the news, etc., it is one of the best distractions... laughter... he could always make me laugh... even now, at 50.
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7-30-2006 @ 7:16AM
Donna said...
There are so many more important issues in this world, he made a mistake, he didnt harm another human, he didnt molest a child, why continue to crucify him???? We loved Pee Wee, he made us laugh, bring it on Pee Wee!!!
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7-30-2006 @ 7:20AM
Debbie said...
Pee Wee was a great intertainer. I am 52 yrs old and he made me laugh as well as my children back when. A smart man and funny too. Bring him back and let's all enjoy. As far as the pervert thing....he did it to himself , not children , unlike many others .
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7-30-2006 @ 7:20AM
WINK said...
PEE-WEE RULES! HIS GREAT ADVENTURE WAS RATED IN THE TOP 10 FUNNIEST MOVIES OF ALL TIME! DONE IS DONE-LEAVE HIS PERSONAL LIFE ALONE. SHOULD WE DISCUSS ALL THE MISTAKES THAT YOU'VE DONE IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE? I'M RUBBER-YOU'RE GLUE...
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