Carry On films set for a comeback after 27 years
CARRY On movies could be making a huge comeback after 27 years.
Although the new instalments will be "more politically correct" than the risque 60s classics.
Film producer Brian Baker, 72, is aiming 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.
Brian explained: "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: "The Carry On trademark is associated with the classic Carry On films which ITV will continue to distribute.
"ITV has already provided Mr Baker with a licence to use the Carry On trademark for his new films.
"This was provided in 2016.
"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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