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VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares LOOT Trailer Starring Maya Rudolph
by Michael Major - Jun 6, 2022


Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “Loot,” starring and produced by Maya Rudolph ('Saturday Night Live,” “Bridesmaids'). From Alan Yang (“Master of None”) and Matt Hubbard (“30 Rock,” “Forever”), the series also stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (“Pose”), Ron Funches (“Undateable”), Nat Faxon (“Married”) and Joel Kim Booster (‘Sunnyside”).

VIDEO: Trailer Released for Apple TV+ Comedy, 'Loot,' Starring Maya Rudolph
by Marissa Tomeo - Jun 4, 2022


Apple TV+ today unveiled the star-studded trailer for its new workplace comedy “Loot,” starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Maya Rudolph ('Saturday Night Live,” “Bridesmaids'). From Emmy Award-winning creators Alan Yang (“Little America,” “Master of None”) and Matt Hubbard (“30 Rock,” “Forever”), the 10-episode comedy will debut globally with the first three episodes on Friday, June 24 on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

BWW Interview: Nick Adams on Why FIRE ISLAND Is 'Groundbreaking' For Queer Cinema
by Michael Major - Jun 3, 2022


With roles in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, La Cage Aux Folles, and Falsettos, Nick Adams has recognized that he has created a 'queer-forward' career for himself. Now, as he stars in Hulu's new summer comedy Fire Island, Adams looks forward to adding another important piece of work to his resume.

FIRE ISLAND Original Score Soundtrack & Playlist Released
by Michael Major - Jun 3, 2022


Music from the Searchlight Pictures film, Fire Island, including the Fire Island original score soundtrack with music by critically-acclaimed composer and producer Jay Wadley, together with the Fire Island official playlist curated by Andrew Ahn, Bowen Yang and Joel Kim Booster, and featuring the cover “Sometimes” by MUNA was released.

New Fest, New York's Leading LGBTQ+ Film Organization, Announces Lineup for 2nd Annual NEWFEST PRIDE Series
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022


NewFest, New York’s leading LGBTQ+ film and media organization and one of the world's most respected LGBTQ+ film festivals, has announced the full lineup for its second annual NewFest Pride event - a summer film series returning this year from June 2-6 in a hybrid format featuring a mix of exclusive in-person premieres/panels and virtual screenings. The announcement was made today by NewFest’s Executive Director David Hatkoff and Director of Programming Nick McCarthy.

VIDEO: Peppermint Shares Janet Jackson Tribute Video
by Michael Major - May 16, 2022


Peppermint - the trailblazing actress, singer, reality star, and activist who continues to defy limitations has created a special birthday present for her favorite pop artist Janet Jackson. Peppermint’s dance tribute video of Janet Jackson's iconic song/video 'If' re-creates the original video almost frame for frame with costuming and all.

Joel Kim Booster to Make His Netflix Comedy Special Debut
by Michael Major - Apr 29, 2022


Filmed at Catch One in Los Angeles, Joel Kim Booster makes his Netflix comedy special debut with Psychosexual. In a three set act; Booster discusses learning the cultural nuances of being Asian as he gets older, shares his preference for threesomes with tips for successful masturbation and his fascination for human sexuality and more. 

VIDEO: Conrad Ricamora, Nick Adams & More Star in Hulu's FIRE ISLAND Trailer
by Michael Major - Apr 25, 2022


Hulu has released the trailer for the upcoming film, Fire Island, featuring Conrad Ricamora, Nick Adams, and Tomás Matos. The film is also set to feature Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, James Scully, Matt Rogers, Torian Miller, and Zane Phillips. Watch the trailer for the upcoming film now!

Photos: Apple TV+ Releases First Look at LOOT Starring Emmy Award-winner Maya Rudolph
by Michael Major - Apr 12, 2022


From Emmy Award-winning creators Alan Yang (“Little America,” “Master of None”) and Matt Hubbard (“30 Rock'), the 10-episode workplace comedy stars Maya Rudolph. In addition to Rudolph, the 'Loot” ensemble cast is led by stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (“Pose”), Ron Funches (“Undateable”), Nat Faxon (“Married”) and Joel Kim Booster (‘Sunnyside”).

Netflix is a Joke: The Festival Adds More Shows
by Michael Major - Apr 5, 2022


With less than four weeks until the festival begins, Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival has added new shows to its lineup, including top stand-up performances, Netflix series cast events as well as a free outdoor fan experience. The festival, which now boasts over 250 live shows across over 30 venues covering Los Angeles, is produced by Netflix in association with Live Nation.

VIDEO: Sarah Silverman & Seth Rogen in SANTA, INC Trailer
by Michael Major - Nov 22, 2021


In this series from Seth Rogen and Sarah Silverman, intrepid elf Candy Smalls (Silverman) will do anything to be named as the first female Santa – even if she has to fight like a man to get it. The cast of the new series also features Leslie Grossman, Gabourey Sidibe, Craig Robinson, Nicholas Braun, Maria Bamford and Joel Kim Booster.

SF SKETCHFEST Announces Initial Lineup For 2022 San Francisco
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2021


SF Sketchfest announces the initial lineup for the 20th Anniversary comedy festival taking place January 7-23 in venues across San Francisco.

Keke Palmer, Adam Scott, Kumail Najiani & More Join Season 5 of BIG MOUTH
by Michael Major - Oct 15, 2021


Season five of Big Mouth is coming new Netflix with cast members Keke Palmer, Adam Scott, John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, Ali Wong, Andrew Rannells, Richard Kind, and more. Watch the trailer for the new season now!

'Weird Al' Yankovic, Rachel Dratch, Jon Hamm, Jane Lynch & More to Take Part in SF Sketchfest's FESTPOCALYPSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2021


SF Sketchfest will present Festpocalypse, an all-star virtual variety show featuring over 100 of the biggest names in comedy, film, and television livestreaming on Saturday, January 30. Festpocalypse features all new performances and appearances from The Kids in the Hall, Bob Odenkirk & David Cross, SNL alums Cheri Oteri, Fred Armisen, and more.

Netflix Announces HISTORY OF SWEAR WORDS With Host Nicolas Cage
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 9, 2020


History of Swear Words is hosted by Oscar® and Golden Globe® winner Nicolas Cage.

The Ali Forney Center's OASIS: A VIRTUAL VARIETY SHOW Featuring Jeremy Pope, Keala Settle and More Raises $70k
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2020


The Ali Forney Center, the nation's largest LGBTQ teen and young adult homeless shelter and services organization, presented its 11th annual Oasis: A Virtual Variety Show summer benefit virtually yesterday, August 19.

Jeremy Pope, Keala Settle, Lena Hall, Jeremy O. Harris and More to Take Part in OASIS: A VIRTUAL VARIETY SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2020


The Ali Forney Center, the nation's largest LGBTQ teen and young adult homeless shelter and services organization, will present its 11th annual Oasis: A Virtual Variety Show summer benefit virtually this year at 7:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, August 19 on Benny Drama's YouTube Channel.

Bowen Yang Joins Quibi's TRIP from Joel Kim Booster
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 15, 2020


Quibi announced today that Bowen Yang ('SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE') has joined Joel Kim Booster's comedy series 'TRIP.' Stephen Dunn is attached to direct the comedy series that is created and written by Booster.

Quibi Greenlights Fire Island Comedy TRIP From Joel Kim Booster
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 11, 2020


Quibi has given the greenlight to Fire Island Comedy Series TRIP.

NETFLIX IS A JOKE FEST Heads to Los Angeles This April
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 2, 2020


Netflix Is A Joke, Netflix's comedy brand, is throwing a week-long comedy festival, Netflix Is A Joke Fest. Produced by Netflix in association with Live Nation, the star-studded celebration of comedy will take over Los Angeles April 27th - May 3rd and feature live stand-up shows, special events and activations with Netflix comedians and artists from around the world. Featured Netflix talent include Ali Wong, Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, David Letterman, Jamie Foxx, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, Kevin Hart, Martin Lawrence, Sebastian Maniscalco, the cast of Schitt's Creek and more. The fest will also include STAND OUT: An LGBTQ+ Celebration  with headliners Alan Carr, Hannah Gadsby, Margaret Cho, Rosie O'Donnell, Sandra Bernhard, Wanda Sykes and more.

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