The Blues Brothers

What Has Director John Landis Done Now?

• Jun 30, 2006 04:00 AM ET
• by Matt Webb Mitovich

John Landis, the director who has brought you such seminal films as National Lampoon's Animal House, The Blues Brothers and An American Werewolf in London, is ready to unveil his latest valentine to film lovers. Debuting Saturday, July 1, at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando, Universal 360 — A Cinesphere Spectacular read more

The Blues Brothers Celebrates 25 Years

• Aug 30, 2005 04:00 AM ET
• by Anthony Layser

Twenty-five years after fulfilling their mission from God, the gospel of Jake and Elwood is still being praised by legions of followers. The Blues Brothers director John Landis, star Dan Aykroyd and a host of other contributors to the film celebrated the anniversary by putting on a live-via-satellite Q&A and screening event for those devotees on Aug. 29, the day the collector's edition DVD hit stores. Since Mr. Landis has never been involved in an event like this before, TVGuide.com was kind enough to give him a few warm-up questions, while simultaneously getting the scoop on Showtime's upcoming Masters of Horror series. TVGuide.com: How has The Blues Brothers maintained its popularity?John Landis: I think ultimately it's because it's e read more

The Blues Brothers Celebrates 25 Years

• Aug 29, 2005 04:00 AM ET
• by Anthony Layser

Twenty-five years after fulfilling their mission from God, the gospel of Jake and Elwood is still being praised by legions of followers. The Blues Brothers director John Landis, star Dan Aykroyd and a host of other contributors to the film are planning to celebrate this anniversary by putting on a live-via-satellite Q&A and screening event for those devotees on Aug. 29, the day the collector's edition DVD hits stores. Since Mr. Landis has never been involved in an event like this before, TVGuide.com was kind enough to give him a few warm-up questions, while simultaneously getting the scoop on Showtime's upcoming Masters of Horror series. TVGuide.com: How has The Blues Brothers maintained its popularity?John Landis: I think ultimately it read more