The Naked Gun PSA Rallies Film Fans to Help Fight Comedy Movie Extinction

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The classic comedy series “The Naked Gun” is coming back to cinemas next month, maintaining the zany, exuberant spirit that made the originals so beloved. Given the evolution of the film industry since those early movies, particularly the shift in the popularity of comedies, it’s refreshing to see this franchise making a comeback. Notably, original star Liam Neeson is appealing to fans on behalf of struggling comedies in Hollywood, and you can watch his amusing public service announcement in the video below.

The video opens by stating, “In Hollywood, every hour passes with a comedy script being turned down. Last year saw fewer comedies released than any other time, and it won’t be long before none are produced at all.” To emphasize this point, some timeless comedies such as Anchorman, Tommy Boy, Horrible Bosses, and Mean Girls are showcased. It is during this segment that Neeson makes an appeal to the audience to preserve comedy films for future generations.

Greetings! I’m Liam Neeson. Each year, an increasing number of comedies are not being made, not seen or heard. For less than the cost of a movie ticket, you have the opportunity to save a comedy and experience laughter, even the occasional groan, with your local community. At this moment, there’s a comedy film that needs your support. I urge you to purchase a ticket immediately, ensuring that future generations can enjoy watching comedies in theaters as well.

While Neeson is talking, a wave of timeless comedies appears on the screen. Movies like Zoolander, Nacho Libre, The Lost City, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Beverly Hills Cop, Coneheads, Clueless, and School of Rock, among others, are part of this comedic lineup. You can see the complete video above for a closer look.

Comedies continue to be produced in Hollywood, but an increasing number are designed for streaming platforms rather than traditional cinema releases. For example, this month will witness the debut of Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix, as part of Adam Sandler’s multi-film agreement with the service. While many of Sandler’s earlier comedies attained classic status in movie theaters, he has recently produced several comedies exclusively for streaming platforms, which would have previously been shown in cinemas.

More recently, the action-comedy “Heads of State” created quite a stir on Amazon Prime Video’s platform. In years gone by, such a film would have premiered in cinemas before moving to streaming services. You can contribute to the success of the latest big-screen comedy by going to watch “The Naked Gun”. Here’s an overview of the movie: [official description]

In the action-packed movie “THE NAKED GUN,” it’s only one individual who possesses the unique abilities required to command Police Squad and safeguard the planet! Stepping into his father’s shoes is Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., portrayed by Liam Neeson. This film is directed by Akiva Schaffer, known for Saturday Night Live and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, and produced by Seth MacFarlane, creator of Ted and Family Guy. Alongside this thrilling adventure, we see the contributions of actors such as Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, with Danny Huston also joining the team.

The Naked Gun hits theaters on August 1st.

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2025-07-23 01:39