Paul Scheer and Brian Huskey Join Musical Comedy ONE SHOT
by Movies News Desk - January 28, 2015 Deadline writes that Paul Scheer and Brian Huskey are featured in the upcoming musical comedy film ONE SHOT, starring Topher Grace, which just finished shooting in Mexico. Isaac Rentz directs from a script by Gerry De Leon and Greg Lisi....
Second Season of Comedy Central's DRUNK HISTORY to Premiere 7/1
by Tyler Peterson - June 09, 2014 Time to crack open the history books, because America's favorite inebriated storytellers are returning for a second season! Ten episodes of the hit Comedy Central series 'Drunk History' begin on Tuesday, July 1 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the second season premiere of 'Nathan For You.' For fans...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Comedy Central New Satirical Series ANOTHER PERIOD, Premiering 6/23
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2015 The ten-episode debut season, co-created by Natasha Leggero and Riki Lindhome and executive produced by Ben Stiller's Red Hour, will premiere on Tuesday, June 23 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT following all-new episodes of "Inside Amy Schumer."...
Comedy Central Premieres New Series THE MELTDOWN WITH JONAH AND KUMAIL Today
by TV News Desk - July 23, 2014 Comedy Central is giving you a backstage pass to the show The Hollywood Reporter calls 'the epicenter of LA's alt-comedy scene' when 'The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail' premieres today, July 23 at 12:30 a.m....
Emmy Award Winner Bradley Whitford Joins Cast of Showtime's HAPPYISH
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2014 Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe nominee Bradley Whitford (The West Wing) has joined the cast of the SHOWTIME comedy pilot HAPPYISH, playing “Jonathan Cooke,”...
Comedy Central Premieres Season Three of DRUNK HISTORY Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 01, 2015 'History is written by the victors!' …Or sometimes by the drunk narrators. The Emmy-nominated Comedy Central series 'Drunk History' returns for a 13-episode third season tonight, September 1....
Comedian-Author Jen Kirkman Headlines Copa Palm Springs On 6/28
by David Green - June 25, 2014 Stand-up comedian and best-selling author Jen Kirkman brings her irreverent wit to Copa Palm Springs for one very special performance on June 28 at 8 pm. Jen is currently a writer and regular round table guest on 'Chelsea Lately', one of the stars of the hit-spin-off 'mockumentary' show 'After Latel...
MADtv Returns to TV in All-New Series Debuting on The CW, 7/26
by Caryn Robbins - June 15, 2016 With its signature pop-culture parodies and politically incorrect humor, MADtv returns to television with an all-new series, making its debut on The CW Network...
LOGO Orders GAY FOR PLAY GAME SHOW Starring RuPaul & More
by Caryn Robbins - January 21, 2016 Logo today announced the greenlight of two brand new series - GAY FOR PLAY GAME SHOW Starring RuPaul and “Gay Skit Happens” - plus a third season of “Cocktails & Classics,” Michael Urie's love letter to classic films....
New Season of @MIDNIGHT Among Comedy Central's Winter Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2013 Comedy Central unveils its winter schedule with new seasons of “@midnight,” “Kroll Show,” “Workaholics,” “Tosh.0,” and “Inside Amy Schumer” and new series including “Broad City.”...
A PLAY ABOUT THE RAMONES Comes to Bootleg Theater This July
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2016 The Ramones are coming back to Los Angeles! JOHN ROSS BOWIE's play, A PLAY ABOUT THE RAMONES, tells the legendary story of when the Ramones recorded their fifth album, End of the Century, with infamous producer Phil Spector. This year marks the 40th anniversary of The Ramone's 1976 debut album....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's DRUNK HISTORY, JESELNIK OFFENSIVE on Comedy Central
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2013 Tonight on COMEDY CENTRAL watch all-new episodes of 'Drunk History' and 'The Jeselnik Offensive'. Below, get a sneak peek at DRUNK HISTORY!...
Luke Wilson And Imogen Poots to Star in Showtime Comedy Pilot ROADIES
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2014 Actors Luke Wilson (Old School, The Royal Tenenbaums) and Imogen Poots (The Look of Love) are set to star in the new SHOWTIME one-hour comedy pilot ROADIES...
Will Ferrell & More Among Winners of AMERICAN COMEDY AWARDS; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2014 The 'American Comedy Awards' aired last night, Thursday, May 8 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC. The awards honor those who have achieved new heights during the past year in both film and television and pay tribute to some of comedy's most enduring personalities....
Comedy Central Renews KEY & PEELE, BRICKLEBERRY and DRUNK HISTORY
by Tyler Peterson - October 30, 2013 Fresh off a strong launch to its fall season, Comedy Central keeps the good news rolling in as the #1 brand in comedy has renewed three hit series, 'Key & Peele,' 'Brickleberry' and 'Drunk History,' it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development and Original Programming, COM...
MTV2 to Launch All New Original Friday Programming Block Beg. 4/1
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2016 MTV2 today announced the return of 'Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne' on April 1 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT and the debut of new series 'Binge Thinking' hosted by rapper Mac Lethal and Amber Diamond immediately following at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT....
Comedy Central Greenlights Season Two of ANOTHER PERIOD
by Caryn Robbins - August 18, 2015 Alert the butlers, it's time to crack open another bottle of cocaine wine as the Bellacourts have reason to celebrate! Comedy Central has renewed the turn-of-the-century historical and satirical scripted series "Another Period" for a second season...
MTV2 to Launch All New Original Today Programming Block Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2016 MTV2 today announced the return of 'Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne' on April 1 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT and the debut of new series 'Binge Thinking' hosted by rapper Mac Lethal and Amber Diamond immediately following at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT....
Seasons 1 & 2 of Comedy Central's DRUNK HISTORY on DVD 11/25
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2014 Bring "Drunk History" home with you from the bar, er, store! The "Drunk History" Deluxe Set, featuring Seasons 1 and 2 completely uncensored, is released on DVD on Tuesday, November 25...
Comedy Central's THE MELTDOWN WITH JONAH AND KUMAIL Returns for Season 2, 6/30
by Caryn Robbins - June 18, 2015 Welcome back to Meltdown Comics for season two of "The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail," otherwise known as Los Angeles' hottest stand-up comedy show, premiering Tuesday, June 30...
2014 SOLO COLLECTIVE to Feature THE STORYTELLER and More; Runs 9/7-28
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2014 After a wildly successful first year, Paul Stein and THE SOLO COLLECTIVE (L.A.'s only Solo Collective company) in residence at VS. THEATRE COMPANY is thrilled to announce its second annual SOLO COLLECTIVE, with three solo shows performing this Fall: Opening with the World Premiere of Antonio Sacre's...
COMEDY CENTRAL's Best Bets for Week of 8/18
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2013 COMEDY CENTRAL announces its 'BEST BETS' for week of August 18th!...
Steven Berkoff & Shobu Kapoor Set for DINNER WITH SADDAM at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Tyler Peterson - August 07, 2015 Steven Berkoff and Shobu Kapoor return to the stage to play opposite Sanjeev Bhaskar in the world premiere of Anthony Horowitz's new play Dinner with Saddam. The production, directed by Lindsay Posner, opens on 22 September, with previews from 10 September, and runs until 14 November....
Solo Collective to Present BRIGHT COLORS AND BOLD PATTERNS at VS. Theatre, Begin. 10/12
by Tyler Peterson - September 22, 2014 Paul Stein and THE SOLO COLLECTIVE (L.A.'s only Solo Collective company) in residence at VS. THEATRE COMPANY have announced a special return engagement of the BRIGHT COLORS AND BOLD PATTERNS, written and performed by Drew Droege and directed by Molly Prather. BRIGHT COLORS AND BOLD PATTERNS will per...
Comedy Central Will Head to 2014 Bonnaroo
by Caryn Robbins - June 03, 2014 It's going to be a raging good time as fans get animated and hang out with a couple of broads... |