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STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer For Will Ferrell's THE CAMPAIGN
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2012


THE CAMPAIGN is coming to theaters on August 10, 2012 from Warner Bros. Pictures. The comedy is written by Chris Henchy and Shawn Harwell and directed by Jay Roach. The cast includes Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis, Sarah Baker, Katherine LaNasa and Dylan McDermott.

Don Rickles Receives 'Johnny Carson Award' at THE COMEDY AWARDS, Airing Tonight, 5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2012


THE COMEDY AWARDS, the annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, honored legendary comedian Don Rickles as the recipient of the prestigious 'Johnny Carson Award For Comedic Excellence' at this year's ceremony in April. 'The Daily Show's' Jon Stewart presented the prestigious award.

Amy Poehler et al to Appear on Comedy Central's 2012 COMEDY AWARDS, 5/6
by Caryn Robbins - May 3, 2012


THE COMEDY AWARDS (#comedyawards) are back and better than, well, last year, when the second annual event airs on COMEDY CENTRAL on Sunday, May 6 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Chris Rock Among Presenters For 2012 THE COMEDY AWARDS, 5/6
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 24, 2012


THE COMEDY AWARDS, the annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, today announced talent scheduled to attend the April 28 ceremony, including the first announced presenters of the 2012 'Comedy Awards'

Don Rickles to Receive 'Johnny Carson Award' at THE COMEDY AWARDS, 5/6
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 2, 2012


THE COMEDY AWARDS, the annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, announced today that legendary comedian Don Rickles will be honored as the recipient of the prestigious 'Johnny Carson Award For Comedic Excellence' at this year's ceremony. 'The Daily Show's' Jon Stewart will present him with the prestigious award.

THE COMEDY AWARDS Announce Best Digital Comedy Nominees
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 26, 2012


The best in digital comedy is celebrated and honored as the digital nominations for the second annual 'The Comedy Awards' were announced today, recognizing the outstanding work available every day in the world of digital comedy.

HBO to Debut Original Movie GAME CHANGE, 3/10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2012


Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson and Ed Harris star in HBO Films' GAME CHANGE. Directed by Jay Roach and written by Danny Strong - the team behind the Emmy(R)-winning HBO Films drama 'Recount' - GAME CHANGE offers a searing behind-the-scenes look at John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign, from the selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as McCain's vice presidential running mate to their defeat in the general election.

HBO's 2008 Election Film GAME CHANGE to Debut 3/10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2012


HBO has confirmed the debut dates for HBO Films' GAME CHANGE, the returning series GAME OF THRONES and the new series GIRLS and VEEP.

Josh Gad Among Nominees for 2nd Annual COMEDY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 6, 2012


'Book of Mormon's' Josh Gad is among the nominees for the second annual THE COMEDY AWARDS. Gad has been nominated for the 'Break Out Performer of the Year' award. The annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy will be taped at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday, April 28 and will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on Sunday, May 6, 2012.

HBO to Debut Original Movie GAME CHANGE, 3/10
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 27, 2012


Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson and Ed Harris star in HBO Films' GAME CHANGE. Directed by Jay Roach and written by Danny Strong - the team behind the Emmy(R)-winning HBO Films drama 'Recount' - GAME CHANGE offers a searing behind-the-scenes look at John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign, from the selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as McCain's vice presidential running mate to their defeat in the general election.

Sarah Palin Urges Viewers Not to Watch HBO's Upcoming Film GAME CHANGE
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 13, 2012


On her appearance on the Fox News Sunday morning show yesterday, former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin urged viewers not to watch HBO's upcoming film GAME CHANGE which chronicles the 2008 Presidential election, claiming that the film is fraught with inaccuracies.

HBO's 2008 Election Film GAME CHANGE to Debut 3/10
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 13, 2012


HBO has confirmed the debut dates for HBO Films' GAME CHANGE, the returning series GAME OF THRONES and the new series GIRLS and VEEP.

GAME OF THRONES Season 2 Among HBO/Cinemax 2012 Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 13, 2012


A complete recap of all of the HBO/Cinemax 2012 programming highlights for the coming year has been released by the networks.

STAGE TUBE: First Look - HBO's GAME CHANGE Coming March 2012
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 22, 2011


Starring Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson and Ed Harris, HBO Film's GAME CHANGE follows John McCain's(Harris) 2008 presidential campaign, from his selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (Moore) as his running mate, to their ultimate defeat in the general election. Harrison portrays Steve Schmidt, McCain's senior campaign strategist.

John Lithgow Joins Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis in 'Dog Fight'
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 23, 2011


Variety reports today that stage and screen star John Lithgow has joined the cast of 'Dog Fight,' with the previously announced Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis.

Comedy Central's 2nd Annual THE COMEDY AWARDS to Air 5/6
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 9, 2011


COMEDY CENTRAL, a division of Viacom Media Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), announced today that the second annual 'The Comedy Awards' will return to New York City. The multi-platform, annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, will be taped at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday, April 28, 2012 and will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on Sunday, May 6, 2012.

Ed Harris Joins Julianne Moore in HBO's GAME CHANGE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2011


According to the Hollywood Reporter stage veteran Ed Harris will join Julianne Moore in the cast of HBO's GAME PLAN film. The duo will play 2008 presidential runningmates John McCain and Sarah Palin.

Hathaway, Fey, Gervais, and More Nominated for First Annual 'Comedy Awards'
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 15, 2011


Nominations for the first annual 'The Comedy Awards' were announced today by COMEDY CENTRAL and MTV Networks, both divisions of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B). 'The Comedy Awards' is the first-ever multi-network, multi-platform, annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy.

30 ROCK Scores Big with Comedy Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 15, 2011


COMEDY CENTRAL and MTV Networks, both divisions of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), have tapped New York City to host 'The Comedy Awards,' the first-ever multi-network, multi-platform, annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, it was announced today by Doug Herzog, president, MTV Networks Entertainment Group. A night for comedy of all kinds, 'The Comedy Awards' will be taped at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday, March 26 and will premiere on Sunday, April 10, 2011, simultaneously across MTV Networks' COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, VH1 and Nick At Nite.

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