Monty Python's Life of Brian to begin, long-time Monty Python fan and former member of the Beatles, George Harrison, arranged financing for "Life of Brian" through the formation of his company HandMade Films. The film contains themes of religious satire that were controversial at the time of its release, drawing accusations of blasphemy, and protests from some religious groups. Thirty-nine local authorities in the United Kingdom either imposed an outright ban, or imposed an X (18 years) certificate, effectively preventing the film from being shown, since the distributors said it could not be shown unless it was unedited and carried the original AA (14) certificate.
Quest for the Grail Quest for the Grail Quest for the Grail is an out-of-print collectible card game by Horizon Games and Stone Ring. It was first released in August 1995. It had elements of Monty Python and preceded the "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" CCG released in June 1996. It also had elements taken from Arthurian legend. The game only had two editions: the "Preview Edition" consisting of 126 cards and the "Limited Edition" that was released in December 1995 and consisted of 280 cards. An expansion named "Knights of the Isle" based on Scottish and Irish elements was due in April