Ben Stiller News

20th Century Fox has released a new trailer for THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, directed by and starring Ben Stiller. The film hits theaters on Christmas Day. Get a first look below!

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced that Ben Stiller's highly anticipated adaptation of James Thurber's classic short story The Secret Life of Walter Mitty which also stars Stiller alongside Kristen Wiig, will make its World Premiere tonight, October 5 as the Centerpiece Gala presentation for the 51st New York Film Festival (September 27 - October 13).

IFC is getting the party started early by releasing a full pre-premiere episode of their new sketch comedy series The Birthday Boys.

This week at Joe's Pub at the Public, Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, features performances by LUKE WINSLOW KING & HIS BAND, BRIDGET EVERETT & THE TENDER MOMENTS, THE HOT SARDINES, CARTE BLANCHE, JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, JILLETTE JOHNSON, ALLEN TOUSSAINT: CD RELEASE, SPENCER DAY, and REBA C*NTRY! STARRING AMBER MARTINAS REBA MCENTIRE.

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today additional red carpet Centerpiece Galas at AFI FEST presented by Audi, including the World Premiere of Scott Cooper's OUT OF THE FURNACE

Scott Aukerman's Comedy Bang! Bang! LIVE!, featuring special guest Paul F. Tompkins, along with opening act The Birthday Boys, are hitting the road together for a multi-city comedy tour

Rowan Joseph, a nationally-recognized producer and director with over 30 years of experience working in the American Theatre has been named as the new Producing Artistic Director of the Totem Pole Playhouse.

Combining surf guitar, rockabilly twang and brass like Quadrophenia with the rhythms and energy of The Clash, that particular song ended up being the launch pad for The Reigning Monarchs, and it was also the first track on 2008's self-titled debut LP.

L.A.'s The Reigning Monarchs have released their new single 'Murder Your Summer' from their new album Black Sweater Massacre, out today, September 24, 2013. Listen to the track HERE.

Celebrating his fifth year as a comedic headliner at Treasure Island, superstar Carlos Mencia will perform tonight, September 13 at 9 p.m. Guests must be 18 years or older to attend.

L.A.'s The Reigning Monarchs have released their new single 'Murder Your Summer' from their new album Black Sweater Massacre, out September 24, 2013. Listen to the track HERE.

Firehouse Theater and Theatre Out Denver present 'Next Fall' running August 30 through September 28 at the John Hand Theater/Colorado Free University, 7653 East First Place, Denver, CO. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, September 8 and 22 at 6:30 p.m. and Monday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 Adult; $18 for Students/seniors; $15 on September 9 and are available by calling 303-562-3232. For more information, go to www.firehousetheatercompany.com.

EW reports that Ben Stiller will executive produce a small screen adaptation of the 1994 hit film REALITY BITES for NBC.

The national tour of the hilarious new show You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up!, a relationship comedy that People magazine called "LAUGH OUT LOUD!", continues its tour with a premiere in Philadelphia at the New Penn's Landing Playhouse (inside the Independence Seaport Museum) 211 S. Columbus Blvd & Walnut St. With previews beginning September 18, 2013, Opening Night is planned for Wednesday, October 2, 2013 and will run through December 29, 2013.

LA-based outfit The Reigning Monarchs are steadily gaining steam, packing shows, and recently raised almost 30K on fan funding site Indie Go Go.

Comedy Works has announced that Marc Maron will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square tonight and tomorrow, Aug. 23-24.

Premium TV network EPIX announced the continuation of the hilarious season of Comedy Unbound that began earlier this month. EPIX will premiere another new hour-long special - Jim Norton: American Degenerate - tonight, August 23. The new program, along with the rest of the Comedy Unbound showcase, is available exclusively on EPIX, EPIX On Demand, EpixHD.com and EPIX apps across hundreds of devices including Xbox, PS3, Roku, iPads, iPhones and more.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the 35 films that will comprise the main slate of official selections for the 51st New York Film Festival

Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky in the 70s TV series Starsky and Hutch) is to play the lead role of Tevye in the forthcoming UK & Ireland tour of Fiddler on the Roof.