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The Half Hour is back for a second season, shining the spotlight on some of the funniest and most unique comedians out there today. Join Dan St. Germain, Jared Logan, Brody Stevens, Jonah Ray, Mike Lawrence, Erik Griffin, Nikki Glaser and more for their first solo stand-up specials, every Friday night.

Adult Swim Reveals English Voice Cast for Upcoming Original Anime HOUSING COMPLEX C Photo Adult Swim Reveals English Voice Cast for Upcoming Original Anime HOUSING COMPLEX C
by Michael Major - September 19, 2022

Featuring established voiceover talent from the world of anime and video games, the English voice cast for Housing Complex C also includes Sean Chiplock, Suzie Yeung, Doug Stone, Michael Sorich, Caitlin Glass, Janis Carroll, Bob Carter and Ryan Colt Levy. Watch the trailer for the new anime now!...


VIDEO: Watch a First Look at DAVE on FXX Photo VIDEO: Watch a First Look at DAVE on FXX
by Sarah Leiber - March 02, 2020

He's a once-in-a-generation artist. Of sorts. Get a FIRST LOOK at FXX's new original series, DAVE. Premieres 3/4 on FXX. 3/5 on FX on Hulu....


ABC Presents DISNEY PREP & LANDING 2: NAUGHTY VS. NICE Photo ABC Presents DISNEY PREP & LANDING 2: NAUGHTY VS. NICE
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 26, 2018

The Emmy® Award-winning special produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios “Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice” will air THURSDAY, DEC. 13 (8:30-9:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/5/11)...


Video: Rose Byrne & Seth Rogen Lead PLATONIC Trailer Photo Video: Rose Byrne & Seth Rogen Lead PLATONIC Trailer
by Michael Major - April 26, 2023

“Platonic” follows a platonic pair of former best friends approaching midlife (Rogen and Byrne) who reconnect after a long rift. The duo’s friendship becomes all consuming—and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious way. In addition to Rogen and Byrne, the cast includes Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale, An...


HBO Max Pilot DELILAH Adds Arturo Castro Photo HBO Max Pilot DELILAH Adds Arturo Castro
by Abigail Charpentier - September 30, 2019

The half-hour comedy starring Jessica Rothe 'Deliliah' has added Arturo Castro to it's cast, according to a Deadline exclusive....


Chain NYC Film Festival to Premiere Film About Longtime Critic Susan Granger Photo Chain NYC Film Festival to Premiere Film About Longtime Critic Susan Granger
by Josh Sharpe - July 23, 2024

IT’S A HOLLYWOOD LIFE!, a documentary about longtime critic Susan Granger's 80+ years in entertainment journalism, premieres in NYC on July 27 at the Chain NYC Film Festival and on CPTV on October 21....


Comedy Central Announces Season Two Premiere Date for AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS Photo Comedy Central Announces Season Two Premiere Date for AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 29, 2021

Tony Award Winning/Emmy-Nominated cast member BD Wong will be making his television directorial debut this season....


Celebrate With Thanksgiving THE F-SPOT WITH DERRICK BECKLES Photo Celebrate With Thanksgiving THE F-SPOT WITH DERRICK BECKLES
by A.A. Cristi - November 25, 2020

The F-Spot with Derrick Beckles is a 30-minute Focus Group reality special that America (and the other less important parts of the world) has been waiting for. Our host and internationally renowned focus expert, Derrick Beckles, is on the mission to select the best focusers (from a series of focus g...


Seth Meyers Goes Live on Primetime With CLOSER LOOK THURSDAY Photo Seth Meyers Goes Live on Primetime With CLOSER LOOK THURSDAY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 23, 2020

Seth Meyers, one of the most influential voices of late night and a respected thought leader on the political landscape, is moving to primetime leading up to the election with “Closer Look Thursday.”...


Chain NYC Film Festival to Premiere Film About Longtime Critic Susan Granger Photo Chain NYC Film Festival to Premiere Film About Longtime Critic Susan Granger
by Josh Sharpe - July 23, 2024

IT’S A HOLLYWOOD LIFE!, a documentary about longtime critic Susan Granger's 80+ years in entertainment journalism, premieres in NYC on July 27 at the Chain NYC Film Festival and on CPTV on October 21....


Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Founders Guest On IT'S SHOWTIME WITH RIKKI LEE Photo Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Founders Guest On IT'S SHOWTIME WITH RIKKI LEE
by Stephi Wild - February 02, 2021

The Friday, February 5th episode of radio's It's Showtime with Rikki Lee will feature an interview with two of the founding members of critically acclaimed Chicago theater company Eclectic Full Contact Theatre. Host Rikki Lee Travolta will be joined by Eclectic's artistic director Andrew Pond and ca...


Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+ Photo Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
by Michael Major - May 18, 2023

Broadway legend Bernadette Peters is returning to television in “High Desert,” Apple's latest comedy series. BroadwayWorld sat down with Peters to discuss taking on taking on two characters in the series, also diving into working with Patricia Arquette, playing an actress on the show, exploring the ...


truTV Announces Return of Hit Series TACOMA FD Photo truTV Announces Return of Hit Series TACOMA FD
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2020

 truTV has announced the season two premiere date for its red-hot hit Tacoma FD, the half-hour comedy set in a firehouse in one of America's rainiest cities. The scripted series returns Thursday, March 26 at 10:00pm ET/PT with thirteen all-new episodes, an increased order from season one's ten-episo...


Keala Settle Announces Virtual Concert Benefiting Covenant House Sleepout Photo Keala Settle Announces Virtual Concert Benefiting Covenant House Sleepout
by A.A. Cristi - August 17, 2020

Today, Broadway and film star, Keala Settle, has announced that she will perform her first ever live virtual concert this month.  ...


Showtime Begins Production on I LOVE THAT FOR YOU Photo Showtime Begins Production on I LOVE THAT FOR YOU
by Michael Major - February 09, 2022

SHOWTIME has officially started production on I Love That For You, the half-hour comedy series starring and executive produced by Emmy nominee Vanessa Bayer, with Molly Shannon and Jenifer Lewis also leading the cast. Additional series regulars include Paul James, Ayden Mayeri, Matt Rogers and Punam...


VIDEO: YouTube & AwesomenessTV Release Trailer for OVERTHINKING WITH KAT & JUNE Photo VIDEO: YouTube & AwesomenessTV Release Trailer for OVERTHINKING WITH KAT & JUNE
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 30, 2018

From YouTube Originals and AwesomenessTV comes the official trailer for 'Overthinking with Kat and June,' a new female led comedy coming to YouTube Premium on December 19. The half hour comedy series will focus on the inner thoughts of two women as they form a strange but beautiful friendship....


Leah Remini To Host New Crossword Game Show PEOPLE PUZZLER Photo Leah Remini To Host New Crossword Game Show PEOPLE PUZZLER
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 30, 2020

Game Show Network, the leader in game shows and competitive entertainment, has announced Emmy Award winner Leah Remini as host of new pop culture crossword game show, PEOPLE PUZZLER. ...


ABC's is the Only Net Up Year to Year Against the World Series Game 1 with THE CONNER Photo ABC's is the Only Net Up Year to Year Against the World Series Game 1 with THE CONNERS at a 5-Year High in Its Slot
by Tori Hartshorn - October 24, 2018

ABC Tuesday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 4.8 million and 1.0/4 in AD18-49): Boosted by “The Conners” leading off its night, ABC's Tuesday prime time delivery grew year- to-year against the start of the World Series by 11% in Adults 18-49 (1.0/4 vs. 0.9/3 on 10/24/17). In fact, ABC was the only net...


Jamie Kennedy to Host Renewed Comedy Series COMING TO THE STAGE Photo Jamie Kennedy to Host Renewed Comedy Series COMING TO THE STAGE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 29, 2019

Deadline reports that Coming To The Stage, a vehicle for up-and-coming comics, has been picked up for seasons 8-10 on Pluto TV....


Kristin Chenoweth to Star in Disney+ Comedy From Writer of DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Photo Kristin Chenoweth to Star in Disney+ Comedy From Writer of DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019

Kristin Chenoweth is set to star in the half-hour comedy The Biggest Star In Appleton at Disney+, according to Deadline....


Freeform Picks Up EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OK From Josh Thomas Photo Freeform Picks Up EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OK From Josh Thomas
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 12, 2018

Freeform has picked up “Everything's Gonna Be Okay” to series with a 10-episode order. From “Please Like Me” creator, writer and comedian Josh Thomas, and produced by Avalon Television and Freeform, the half-hour comedy introduces Nicholas (Josh Thomas), a neurotic 25-year-old still living at home w...


Celebrate Sondheim's 90th Birthday On Twitch with Victoria Gordon Photo Celebrate Sondheim's 90th Birthday On Twitch with Victoria Gordon
by A.A. Cristi - March 20, 2020

Looking for some lockdown fun? How about a virtual Sondheim cabaret?...


Cheyenne Jackson to Host a DESCENDANTS Remix Dance Party on Disney Channel Photo Cheyenne Jackson to Host a DESCENDANTS Remix Dance Party on Disney Channel
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 09, 2020

'Descendants' fans can look forward to rocking out to the 'Descendants Remix Dance Party: A Disney Channel Music Event,' a celebration of 'Descendants' music, premiering FRIDAY, MARCH 20 (7:30 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel. Hosted by Cheyenne Jackson as Hades from 'Descendants 3,' the half-hour h...


Island Symphony Orchestra Will Kick Off Virtual Master Class Series Next Month Photo Island Symphony Orchestra Will Kick Off Virtual Master Class Series Next Month
by Stephi Wild - July 31, 2020

The Island Symphony Orchestra will kick off a virtual master class series for amateur musicians starting next month....


Video: ALADDIN Understudy Mikayla Renfrow Shares Incredible Story of Getting From a P Photo Video: ALADDIN Understudy Mikayla Renfrow Shares Incredible Story of Getting From a Plane to the Stage
by Stephi Wild - September 19, 2023

Mikayla Renfrow, who is currently in the ensemble of Aladdin and understudying the role of Jasmine, took to TikTok to share a story of how an airline went above and beyond to get her to the theatre on time when she was called last-minute into her understudy track....






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