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Mel Brooks, the Brooklyn-born icon behind The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, celebrates his 100th birthday while remaining active in comedy; AFI named Blazing Saddles the funniest film of all time, and Brooks is donating thousands of his papers to the National Comedy Center while continuing to entertain audiences with his timeless wit.
Eddie Murphy was honored with the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award at a Los Angeles gala, drawing a standing ovation and tributes from peers such as Spike Lee, Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr. The ceremony highlighted his five-decade career, included appearances by notable figures, and a Netflix special documenting the tribute will stream on May 31; the event raised over $2.5 million for AFI’s education programs.
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced its top 10 movies and TV shows of 2023. The list includes films such as Oppenheimer, Barbie, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, as well as TV shows like The Bear and Abbott Elementary. Universal Pictures and Netflix were the big winners on the film side, while AFI's selections often align with award winners. The winners will be officially honored at the postponed ceremony in January.