Patton Oswalt News

Late-night comedy superstar Conan O'Brien is joining forces with the Geffen Playhouse Story Pirates for a special evening presented by JP Morgan that benefits the Geffen Playhouse Story Pirates Play/Write program. Story Pirates and Friends, a star-studded version of the Pirates' trademark show traditionally performed Saturdays in the Geffen Playhouse Kinross Annex, will feature family-friendly musical comedy sketches based on stories written by elementary school kids.

This April, Comedy Central will be premiering two original one-hour stand-up specials from Jo Koy and Paul F. Tompkins: 'Jo Koy: Lights Out' debuts on Sunday, April 1 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT and 'Paul F. Tompkins: Laboring Under Delusion' debuts on Saturday, April 21 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

'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.

Focus Features has announced their 2012 Release Schedule, including upcoming films BEING FLYNN and PARANORMAN.

As first reported on EWonline, comedian Patton Oswalt will guest star on the February 27th episode of CBS's TWO AND A HALF MEN.

Comedian Patton Oswalt will guest star on CBS's TWO AND A HALF MEN in an episode entitled 'The War Against Gingivitis'. In the show, things get tense in the Malibu house when Walden's estranged ex-business partner (Oswalt) shows up looking to bury the hatchet.

As first reported on EWonline, comedian Patton Oswalt will guest star on the February 27th episode of CBS's TWO AND A HALF MEN.

Late-night comedy superstar Conan O'Brien is joining forces with the Geffen Playhouse Story Pirates for a special evening presented by JP Morgan that benefits the Geffen Playhouse Story Pirates Play/Write program. Story Pirates and Friends, a star-studded version of the Pirates' trademark show traditionally performed Saturdays in the Geffen Playhouse Kinross Annex, will feature family-friendly musical comedy sketches based on stories written by elementary school kids.

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) has announced the nominees for the 17th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

The National Society of Film Critics on Saturday, January 7th, 2012, chose "Melancholia" as Best Picture of the Year 2011. Kristin Dunst was named best actress for her performance in Lars von Trier's film, and Brad Pitt was named best actor for his work in "Moneyball" and "The Tree of Life." Albert Brooks won best supporting actor for his appearance in "Drive," and Jessica Chastain was named best supporting actress for her work in three films: "The Tree of Life," "Take Shelter" and "The Help."

The Broadcast Film Critics Association has announced its nominees for the 17th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards. 'The Artist' and 'Hugo' tie for first place with 11 nominations each, while 'Drive' and 'The Help' each garnered 8 nominations.

Founded in 1975, The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) is comprised of Los Angeles-based, professional film critics working in the Los Angeles print and electronic media. The 2011 LA Film Critics Award winners are being announced live. Stay tuned for updates as more winners are announced!

Carlos Mencia is back and is taking the COMEDY CENTRAL stage! COMEDY CENTRAL Records releases 'Carlos Mencia: New Territory' digital album on Tuesday, December 6.

Ryan Stout tends to say the wrong thing - in exactly the right way. Or, maybe, it's the right thing in the wrong way! In any case, COMEDY CENTRAL Records releases Ryan Stout's debut digital album, 'Touche' on Tuesday, December 6.

Paul Taylor has won the National Medal of Arts, the MacArthur Genius Award, he's in the French Légion d'honneur (Legion of Honour), and now his works are coming here. This intrepid company performs adaptations of his famous pieces to eager audiences across the country and around the world.

NBC has announced the schedule of upcoming guests on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON

Stephen Farber, one of the country's leading film critics and historians, will continue his film series Reel Talk with Stephen Farber at the Wadsworth Theatre for 11 Monday nights beginning October 3. Reel Talk with Stephen Farber is presented in partnership with RICHMARK Entertainment and Landmark Theatres.

Paul Taylor has won the National Medal of Arts, the MacArthur Genius Award, he's in the French Légion d'honneur (Legion of Honour), and now his works are coming here. This intrepid company performs adaptations of his famous pieces to eager audiences across the country and around the world.

With spot-on impersonations of everyone from thugs to new-age men to her own grandmother, it's no wonder Rachel Feinstein's voice-over skills have been sought by COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, and Adult Swim. COMEDY CENTRAL Records releases Rachel Feinstein's 'Thug Tears' debut digital album on Tuesday, November 29.