Universal is resurrecting "Drop Dead Fred," the 1991 film starring Phoebe Cates. The movie is being remade as a starring vehicle for Russell Brand.

This article originally ran on Den of Geek UK. Hey, snotfaces, what do you get when you mix Mary Poppins and Beetlejuice? Look no further than 1991’s Drop Dead Fred, a fantasy comedy about an ...

I loved Drop Dead Fred!” or “Wait, who is Rik Mayall?” You see, Drop Dead Fred was a minor hit – an indie film that took in $13.8 million during its theatrical run.

British comedian and actor Rik Mayall, one of a generation of performers that injected post-punk energy into his comedic routines, died in his London home on Monday. He was 56.

While most of the cast got along swimmingly, one Drop Dead Gorgeous actor didn't have the greatest reputation on set: Kirstie Alley.

Kim Kardashian Joins Drop Dead Diva to Romance Fred Kim Kardashian has signed on for a new TV project, but this time she won't be playing herself. The 30-year-old reality star has booked a multi ...

Drop Dead Fred was released in May of 1991, meaning it’s now been shorthand for “imaginary friend out of control” for three decades. While not all imaginary friends in movies and TV are evil ...

”Drop Dead Fred” is a movie for people who like the sound of fingernails on blackboards and the feel of a drill bearing into a bicuspid.

“The Young Ones” and “Drop Dead Fred” actor Rik Mayall has died at age 56, his management team told the BBC. The British comedian played the obnoxious, poetry-writing anarchist Rick in ...

British actor and comedian Rik Mayall, known for his appearances in BBC shows The Young Ones, Blackadder, and the 1991 film Drop Dead Fred (above), has died at the age of 56, his manager said on ...

Ben Feldman ‘s lovable guardian angel Fred returns to Drop Dead Diva in Sunday’s Season 4 finale (Lifetime, 9/8c), and we’ve got an exclusive first look at his reunion with the original Jane!

British actor Rik Mayall has died at the age of 56, and his family is left devastated and confused at his untimely death.