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[Cheebo]

http://variety.com/2015/digital/news/pee-wee-hermans-big-holiday-movie-coming-to-netflix-1201440343/

Netflix announced it will premiere “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday,” starring Paul Reubens as the odd and exuberant titular character, exclusively in all of its territories. No debut date is set, but production is slated to begin early this year.

The pic, originally in development at Universal, is being produced by Judd Apatow (“Anchorman,” “Bridesmaids”) and Reubens. “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday” is helmed by John Lee (“Broad City,” “Inside Amy Schumer”), marking his feature-film directorial debut. Reubens and Paul Rust (“Arrested Development,” “Inglourious Basterds”) wrote the script.


In “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday,” a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee to take his first-ever holiday in an “epic story of friendship and destiny,” per Netflix.

“We didn’t hesitate for a moment knowing that ‘Pee-wee’s Big Holiday’ was such a passion project for Paul and Judd and we are delighted by the opportunity to introduce such a beloved character to a new generation,” Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos said.

 

[CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls]

Old ass Reubens trying to cling to relevancy. Shit is sad. I loved Pee Wee's Big Adventure, but that was because it was during the height of Pee Wee mania.

 

[jediyoshi]

That is a madlib of a title if I've ever seen one

 

[Nokagi]

So I guess people still care about Pee Wee? Even though I grew up watching the show I have to say I do not.

 

[codhand]

yeah, as a big fan of the show, and both films, i never asked for this.

 

[Arthr2ShdsJcksn]

Great!, I've just had my theater-going trenchcoat dry-cleaned and my body is ready!

 

[Zen_Arcade]

I'm totally in for a Pee Wee movie written by Arrested Development guys.

 

[cirrhosis]

Will see even if it gets bad reviews.

Hopefully it doesn't co-star Franco or Rogan. There's just some things you don't mix with The Herman.

 

[Escape Goat]

Old ass Reubens trying to cling to relevancy. Shit is sad. I loved Pee Wee's Big Adventure, but that was because it was during the height of Pee Wee mania.

cling to relevancy? He hasn't been relevant for 30 years.

 

[Cmerrill]

Awesome news. Pee wee is my sons favourite show, maybe we will get more episodes after the movie?

 

[HeySeuss]

Does his holiday involve going to see a French film in the red light district? I hope its in 3d.

 

[Shy Fingers]

I wonder if Big Adventure has been successful on Netflix that lead to this. I just watched it a few weeks ago on there.

 

[AdventureMike]

Everyone that thought this was a good idea must have missed Pee-wee's warning about crack.

Spoiler

I'm going to watch it day 1.

 

[Cheebo]

I wonder if Big Adventure has been successful on Netflix that lead to this. I just watched it a few weeks ago on there.

I recall Netflix mentioning the viewers of Pee-wee's Playhouse tv series on Netflix were way above expectations. I think that is the main reasoning behind them going after the film.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

Pee Wee's Big Adventure is amazing. I'm in.

 

[beane316]

I. CAN'T. WAIT. Unless, it's like Big Top Pee Wee. Then, I can wait.

 

[Leynos]

I have no idea who Judd Apatow is, what Arrested Development is, don't have Netflix, but it's more Pee-wee Herman, so I'm interested.

 

[Valkyr Junkie]

Tell em Large Marge sent ya!!!!

 

[Cheebo]

I have no idea who Judd Apatow is, what Arrested Development is, don't have Netflix, but it's more Pee-wee Herman, so I'm interested.

Wait you really have no idea who Apatow or what AD is? That is some big rock you must be living under.

 

[BobTheFork]

They should just put Beetlejuice in this too and get two 'too-late' sequels done at once.

 

[Bread]

Love Paul Rust, love Pee Wee. Can't wait for this!

 

[Shanlei91]

Tell em Large Marge sent ya!!!!

 

[Dalek]

That scared the shit out of me when I was a kid.

 

[TheJollyCorner]

Being 35 years old and hearing the news of a new Pee Wee movie, with Paul Reubens, is just mind-numbingly bizarre to me.

 

[Tobor]

I recall Netflix mentioning the viewers of Pee-wee's Playhouse tv series on Netflix were way above expectations. I think that is the main reasoning behind them going after the film.

Netflix's Magic algorithms strike again! Pee Wee deserves another chance, so this is great.

I'm optimistic with Apatow and Arrested Develoment writers involved.

 

[AlteredBeast]

I wonder if Big Adventure has been successful on Netflix that lead to this. I just watched it a few weeks ago on there.

I am psyched for this if it is life Big Adventure! Big Top Pee-Wee sucks, though.

 

[Snaku]

Thank you.

 

[Human Resources]

Big Top Pee-Wee is amazing and I will force feed age reversing sausages to anyone who says otherwise.

 

[cbrun44]

Count me in as excited. How could anyone not want more Pee-Wee?

 

[snacknuts]

Shit, there's a lot of negativity in this thread. I just watched Pee Wee's Big Adventure for the umpteenth time last week and it still holds up really well. They seem to have some good talent involved, so I am cautiously optimistic.

 

[jmood88]

I have no idea who Judd Apatow is, what Arrested Development is, don't have Netflix, but it's more Pee-wee Herman, so I'm interested.

I'm surprised you know how to get on the internet.

 

[TheJollyCorner]

Shit, there's a lot of negativity in this thread. I just watched Pee Wee's Big Adventure for the umpteenth time last week and it still holds up really well. They seem to have some good talent involved, so I am cautiously optimistic.

I miss those early Tim Burton movies.

I feel there's a wonderful creative purity with PWBA, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands... hell, even his version of Batman.

 

[Sectorseven]

So is this a kids movie?

 

[Sanjuro]

Old ass Reubens trying to cling to relevancy. Shit is sad. I loved Pee Wee's Big Adventure, but that was because it was during the height of Pee Wee mania.

Pee Wee's Big Adventure is one of the most re-watchable films ever made.

 

[Leynos]

Wait you really have no idea who Apatow or what AD is? That is some big rock you must be living under.

I don't have a television, almost never go to the movies, couldn't care less about Hollywood/celebrities,

Spoiler

and don't have friends.

I see that Judd Apatow was somehow involved in Anchorman, and all I know about that film is that it stars Satan Will Ferrell, and I absolutely can't stand the guy.

 

[Cheebo]

I don't have a television, almost never go to the movies, couldn't care less about Hollywood/celebrities,

Spoiler

and don't have friends.

So yeah, one big rock it is lol

 

[DrGonzo615]

Old ass Reubens trying to cling to relevancy.

You could say the same thing about Apatow....tons of stinkers since Knocked Up

 

[Squishy3]

The Broadway show proved Reubens still has it. Looking forward to this. If you haven't watched that, you need to. It was real good.

 

[youbastards]

I don't have a television, almost never go to the movies, couldn't care less about Hollywood/celebrities,

Spoiler

and don't have friends.

Do you at least know where your avatar came from?

 

[Neuromancer]

There's a lotta things about me you don't know anything about, Dottie. Things you wouldn't understand. Things you couldn't understand. Things you shouldn't understand. You don't wanna get mixed up with a guy like me. I'm a loner, Dottie. A rebel.

 

[Tobor]

Do you have something to share with the rest of us, Amazing Larry!!!

 

[CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls]

Pee Wee's Big Adventure is one of the most re-watchable films ever made.

I'm a loner, Dotty. A rebel.

 

[Leynos]

Do you at least know where your avatar came from?

Silly Frenchman, that is Bixby Snyder, star of the hit TV show, It's Not My Problem!, and announcer for Smash TV! Well, maybe not that last one.

 

[maruchan]

can you really top big adventure such a classic,

paging mr.herman....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaBgd_nOXKM

 

[17 Seconds]

I don't have a television, almost never go to the movies, couldn't care less about Hollywood/celebrities,

Spoiler

and don't have friends.

I see that Judd Apatow was somehow involved in Anchorman, and all I know about that film is that it stars Satan Will Ferrell, and I absolutely can't stand the guy.

I'll never understand why people take pride in being out of touch with the world.

 

[OnPoint]

This could be incredible. What a great set of talent behind it. People are so hateful! This is going to be fun.

 

[Obscura]

John Lee of PFFR (Wonder Showzen, Xavier: Renegade Angel & The Heart She Holler) is directIng!?

I couldn't have even dreamed of this pairing.

 

[kess]

That broadway special was pretty cool. Decent expectations for this.

 

[Extra Sauce]

Old ass Reubens trying to cling to relevancy. Shit is sad. I loved Pee Wee's Big Adventure, but that was because it was during the height of Pee Wee mania.

That's a weird way of looking at it considering Apatow is the one who seeked out Reubens for this project.

 

[BobLoblaw]

Pee Wee's Big Adventure is amazing. I'm in.

I saw this again in the last couple of years and all of that sexual innuendo talk between Pee Wee and Mickey (inside the Dinosaur) completely went over my head. Loved that movie even more ever since.