CARRY On movies could be making a huge comeback after a nine-year legal battle saw almost £500,000 be splashed on the rights.
27 years after the 31st and final movie in the series hit screens, it’s confirmed that new instalments will be “more politically correct” than the risque 60s classics.
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Film producer Brian Baker shelled out almost half a million pounds over the course of nine years in a fight with ITV to be able to sell Carry On branded products.
He finally got his way last week after the broadcaster’s trademark rights were left invalidated by the Intellectual Property Office due to them not using the brand.
The devoted fan, 72, now aims to release a range of Carry On merchandise, which he hopes will raise enough money to revive the comedy film franchise.
The last Carry On movie to hit the big screen was 1992’s Carry On Columbus, which despite recruiting some franchise veterans, was labelled the ‘worst British film ever made’ by a poll of industry experts in 2004.
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Brian explained: “This ruling means we can carry out Peter Rogers’ legacy and get everything into gear.
“We’ll be bringing together a new team of actors with their own idiosyncrasies and personalities for the films.
“They will be adapted to bring it up to modern times. We’ll have to be a bit more politically correct today.”
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An ITV Studios spokesperson said: “We know the British public love Carry On and we welcome working with anyone interested in keeping this much-loved brand alive.”
The Carry On movies were responsible for cementing the careers of British icons including Dame Barbara Windsor, Kenneth Williams, Joan Sims, and Leslie Phillips.
A reboot, Carry On London was announced in 2003 but remained stuck in pre-production until it was finally shelved in 2009.
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