Is A New ‘Austin Powers’ Movie & Band In The Works?

It's been almost 10 years since the last incarnation of Austin Powers, and the last time we've seen Ming Tea (the band). 10 years! Seems like just yesterday we were all walking around talking about mooooooles... and other people actually got it. If you've been going through withdrawals, fear not. Mr. Myers could throw you a bone shortly, and maybe give you some new music too.

According to a report on gibson.com this morning, "Mike Myers is believed to be close to signing on for a fourth Austin Powers movie, according to sources cited by the Hollywood Reporter – which means Powers’ band, Ming Tea, also may make a return.

In addition to Myers as the inimitable (though many have tried) Austin Powers, Ming Tea features The Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs as Gillian Shagwell on lead guitar, Matthew Sweet as Sid Belvedere on bass, Stuart Johnson as Manny Stixman on drums and Christopher Ward as Trevor Aigburth on guitar. Their song “BBC” appeared in the first Austin Powers movie and “Daddy Wasn’t There” was in Goldmember. The band also has performed occasional live sets."