Key and Peele's Police Academy reboot canceled after Ferguson protests
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Matt Schimkowitz
Summary
The article discusses how a planned Police Academy reboot by comedians Key and Peele was quietly canceled following the Ferguson protests. It explores the problematic nature of the original franchise's premise ("Animal House for cops") and how the cultural and political climate after Ferguson made a reboot unviable. The piece reflects on why some '80s comedies age poorly and how real-world events can derail Hollywood projects.
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The A.V. ClubKey and Peele's Police Academy reboot canceled after Ferguson protestsavclub.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledAnimal House for cops
Mahoney and the gang have remained trapped in their '80s prison
We're under constant threat of a Police Academy reboot, but the world keeps getting in the way
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