Monty Python
British surreal comedy group
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| 2024 | Shout Factory obtained American and Canadian distribution rights for the Monty Python catalogue from Netflix, expanding the group's media distribution reach in North America. |
| 2021 | Eric Idle revealed details about the film's financing by various musicians and music labels via a tweet, explaining the contributions from rock stars to fund the movie. |
| 2020 | Ultimate Classic Rock magazine reflects on the 45-year legacy of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, highlighting its innovative comedy style that anticipated comedy trends of the 1990s and 2010s. |
| August 29 2020 | Limited edition picture disc released during Record Store Day, which added the film's 40th anniversary trailer to the start of the album. |
| January 21 2020 | Terry Jones passed away from complications of dementia, marking the end of a significant era for Monty Python. He was remembered as the 'heart' of the comedy group, known for his creative contributions, directing, writing, and iconic comedic performances. |
| 2019 | BBC Two broadcast 'Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails', commemorating the group's 50-year legacy. |
| 2019 | Michael Palin was officially knighted in the New Year Honours. |
| October 5 2019 | To commemorate the 50th anniversary of their first show, Monty Python attempted their first official Guinness World Record for 'the largest gathering of people dressed as Gumbys', featuring the group's iconic dimwitted character in signature handkerchief, spectacles, braces, knitted tank top, and wellington boots. |
| 2018 | Matt Groening released Disenchantment, an adult animated sitcom heavily influenced by Monty Python and the Holy Grail's medieval fantasy setting. |
| 2018 | Netflix acquired global streaming rights for the entire Monty Python catalogue, marking a significant digital distribution milestone for the comedy group's content. |
| December 2018 | Buckingham Palace announced Palin's knighthood in the 2019 New Year Honours. |
| 2016 | Deadpool film features a fight scene between Deadpool and Colossus that parallels the Black Knight fight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with similar comedic limb-breaking dynamics. |
| 2015 | Terry Jones directed the comedy film 'Absolutely Anything', which included performances by multiple Monty Python members: Jones, Cleese, Gilliam, and Idle |
| 2015 | Monty Python released the single 'Galaxy Song' featuring a collaboration with renowned physicist Stephen Hawking as a non-album single. |
| 2015 | David Sims wrote an article in The Atlantic analyzing the film's significant impact on sketch comedy and its fourth-wall-breaking style, noting its influence on works like Deadpool. |
| June 1 2015 | Final major Monty Python group event, marking the end of an era for the iconic comedy troupe. |
| April 2015 | Five surviving Pythons participated in a reunion event at the Tribeca Festival in New York City, moderated by John Oliver, following a 40th anniversary screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. |
| 2014 | The Ministry of Silly Walks smartphone game was released, paying homage to one of Monty Python's most famous comedy sketches. |
| 2014 | Michael Palin published 'Monty Python at Work', a compilation of diary entries. John Cleese released his autobiography 'So, Anyway...' covering his life up to age 30. |
| 2014 | Released 'Monty Python Sings Again', a later career compilation album. |
| November 10 2014 | Released 'Live (Mostly) – One Down Five to Go', a 2xCD+DVD set by Eagle Vision/Universal Music. |
| July 20 2014 | Final reunion show at the O2 Arena, which was screened in 2,000 cinemas worldwide. Michael Palin stated this would be the last time the troupe would perform together. |
| July 10 2014 | Monty Python reunion, demonstrating the group's continued connection and mutual respect. |
| July 1 2014 | First reunion show at the O2 Arena in London featuring some of Monty Python's greatest hits with modern, topical twists. Tickets sold out in 43 seconds. |
| June 30 2014 | Released 'Monty Python's Total Rubbish – The Complete Collection', a 9xCD+7" and 9xLP+7" box set by Virgin label. |
| 2013 | Blu-ray release of 'The Meaning of Monty Python' documentary. |
| 2013 | Monty Python lost a legal case to Mark Forstater over royalties for Spamalot, owing a combined £800,000 in legal fees and back royalties. They proposed a reunion show to pay the legal bill. |
| 2013 | Theologian Richard Burridge praised 'Life of Brian', describing it as an 'extraordinary tribute' to Jesus's teachings, highlighting its satire on fundamentalism and closed-mindedness. |
| November 19 2013 | A new Monty Python reunion was reported after months of secret talks, with plans for a live show at the O2 Arena in London. |
| 2012 | Chapman's comedic fictional memoir 'A Liar's Autobiography: Volume VI' was adapted into an animated 3D film, posthumously bringing his work to a new medium. |
| 2012 | Michael Jones publicly reflects on John Cleese's departure from the show, discussing Cleese's professional but reluctant approach to filming, particularly referencing a challenging day of filming on the Newhaven lifeboat. |
| September 8 2012 | Monty Python plans for potential future performances and reunions. |
| September 8 2012 | Significant Monty Python event or production, potentially related to their enduring comedy legacy. |
| September 8 2012 | Significant Monty Python event or performance marked on the timeline. |
| August 2012 | Idle performed at the London Olympic Games closing ceremony as part of a one-hour symphony of British Music, representing Monty Python. |
| July 29 2012 | Idle performed at the London Olympic Games closing ceremony as part of a one-hour symphony of British Music, representing Monty Python. |
| January 26 2012 | Terry Jones announced that five surviving Pythons would reunite for a sci-fi comedy film called 'Absolutely Anything', though Eric Idle initially was not participating. |
| 2011 | A smartphone game called Monty Python's Cow Tossing was released, continuing the group's digital entertainment legacy. |
| February 2011 | Royal Mail commemorates Spamalot on a special set of UK musical stamps. |
| 2010 | SpaceX launched a wheel of cheese into low Earth orbit as a tribute to Monty Python, with CEO Elon Musk referencing the group's famous 'Cheese Shop' sketch. |
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