Originally Posted by The Onion A.V. Club

A long-rumored new Pee-wee Herman film is underway, and like most modern comedies, Judd Apatow has his hand it in somewhere. According to Variety, Apatow will produce the as-yet-untitled Pee-wee feature from a script by Paul Reubens and up-and-coming actor/writer/comedian Paul Rust (best known, ostensibly, for his lead role in last year’s I Love You, Beth Cooper), but there’s no word yet on who will direct. What’s Clint Eastwood doing? Nothing special, I bet.

The new Pee-wee will reportedly be a lot like the old Pee-wee, with the dapper naďf hitting the road for another adventure—although this adventure is described as “gigantic.” (Though hopefully that’s not the title.) And while Apatow isn’t helming the picture, he’s already stepped up as its ambassador: “"Let's face it, the world needs more Pee-wee Herman," he said. "I am so excited to be working with Paul Reubens—who is an extraordinary and groundbreaking actor and writer. It's so great to watch him return with such relevance." Aww, two generations of lovably callow man-children, coming together! Of course, we’re aware that (among some of you, at least) the mood has somewhat soured toward Apatow-related productions. So come on, dissenters; let’s talk about your big “But...”

Originally Posted by Kal-El

You lost me at Apatow.

Originally Posted by Suprmallet

Let's just hope it's actually, you know, funny.

Originally Posted by RocShemp

Apatow is producing. So you can hope in one hand and crap in another. Guess which one will be filled first?

Originally Posted by Rolling Stone

Paul Reubens Teases Long-Rumored New 'Pee-wee' Movie
Comedian says a director has been chosen and that fans should expect a big announcement in a week

By Ryan Reed, Jon Blistein | October 30, 2014

Paul Reubens is dusting off his red bow-tie once more for a film revival of his iconic character Pee-wee Herman. The comedian confirmed the Judd Apatow-produced film was moving forward during an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, but wasn't able to divulge too many details just yet. "There is going to be one," Reubens said. "And I was hoping I could make this huge announcement tonight, but it's a week away, I think, from being announced."

Reubens, however, did say that production on the film would begin next February and that a director had been hired as well, though he wouldn't say who. "Steven Spielberg?" Fallon cracked. "Steven Spielberg!" Reubens gamely responded, before shaking his head no and adding: "It's called P.T."

As Reubens noted, news of a new Pee-wee Herman movie, and of Apatow's involvement, has been bouncing around for the better part of three years now. The script was written by Reubens and comedian Paul Rust — whose writing credits also include Arrested Development and Comedy Bang! Bang! — though what kind of adventure the titular hero will embark on remains unknown.

The Pee-wee persona originally developed in the 1970s, evolving from Reubens' early improv work with Los Angeles troupe the Groundlings. After missing the final cut for the 1980 cast of Saturday Night Live, Reubens adapted the eccentric character for the stage with The Pee-wee Herman Show, which gained national exposure after being filmed and released by HBO as a 1981 special.

Of course, Pee-wee became a major star once he hit the big screen with 1985's Tim Burton-directed Pee-wee's Big Adventure. The success of that bizarre comedy helped Reubens launch a TV series, the eventual cult-classic Pee-wee's Playhouse, in 1986. A film sequel, Big Top Pee-wee, was released in 1988, though was a critical disaster and relative commercial flop. As a sign of his character's Eighties legacy, Pee-wee (not Reubens) was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In 1991, Reubens was arrested for masturbating in an adult theater in Sarasota, Flordia. With Pee-wee then the punchline of dirty schoolyard jokes, Reubens retired the character for most of the decade. In 2007, the actor appeared in character at Spike TV's Guy's Choice Awards, marking Pee-wee's first public appearance since 1992; then in 2011, Reubens appeared as Pee-wee in a Saturday Night Live segment opposite cast member Andy Samberg.

Originally Posted by Rolling Stone

Reubens, however, did say that production on the film would begin next February and that a director had been hired as well, though he wouldn't say who. "Steven Spielberg?" Fallon cracked. "Steven Spielberg!" Reubens gamely responded, before shaking his head no and adding: "It's called P.T."

Originally Posted by hbilly

This will only be good if Tim Burton returns as a director

Originally Posted by printerati

I hope this turns out better than that piece of shit Magnolia.

Originally Posted by JTH182

Just heard this movie is going to be a straight to Netflx film.