Seth Rogen News

AMC today announced it has ordered a series based on the twisted and popular '90s comic book franchise “Preacher,” created by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. The Sony Pictures Television and AMC Studios co-production was developed for television by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg (“This Is the End,” “Superbad,” “Neighbors”) and showrunner Sam Catlin (“Breaking Bad”). Rogen & Goldberg will produce the series through their Point Grey banner, along with Neal Moritz's Original Film. AMC has ordered 10 one-hour episodes, with an expected premiere date in mid-2016.

Brush Strokes is a new musical that has been selected for the NY THEISPIS Theater Festival. Performances are at the Hudson Guild Theater, 411 West 26th street (between 9th & 10th Avenues), NYC. The cast for the new musical us Joy Franz, Chuck Muckle and Hanah Seusy. The musical is written by Stephen Chinlund & Jim Semmelman; with music by Bert Draesel; and lyrics by Jim Semmelman. It is directed by Kathleen O'Neill, with set design by April Bartlet, lighting designer by Dan Henry, and the musical director is Kenneth Gartman.

It's a time warp! On Tuesday, September 8, Comedy Central's Emmy®-nominated "@midnight with Chris Hardwick" moves to 11:00 p.m. ET/PT

In a bold, new approach to bringing iconic horror films to life during 'Halloween Horror Nights,' Universal Studios Hollywood will break new ground with the introduction of its first ever 3D horror-comedy maze, This is the End 3D, based on 2013's hit movie starring James Franco, Seth Rogen Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride and Craig Robinson, beginning on Friday, September 18, 2015.

I'm gonna make this nice and simple: if you're not watching the HBO comedy series THE COMEBACK, you should be. The sitcom stars Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish, a former A-list actress who agrees to document her attempt at rediscovering fame by being the subject of a reality show. It's genuinely hilarious and full of heart – and boasts an extensive list of guest stars, to boot (I'm looking at you, Sean Hayes and Seth Rogen). If you don't believe me, maybe you'll listen to the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which just recognized the series with an Emmy nomination for Lisa Kudrow for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. 

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Ryan Murphy, just announced that Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon will return to Broadway as "James Tyrone, Jr." in Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night, joining the previously announced Academy and Emmy Award winner Jessica Lange as "Mary Tyrone," Golden Globe winner and Tony Award nominee Gabriel Byrne as "James Tyrone," and Tony Award winner John Gallagher Jr. as "Edmund Tyrone." Jonathan Kent will direct, as part of Roundabout Theatre Company's 50th anniversary season. 

From the guys who brought you Neighbors, This Is The End, and ALMOST The Interview...This holiday season, don't miss these 3 dudes, bros, and ride or die homies have the ultimate last Christmas night out as 3 childhood friends become 3 wise men.

Life's most pressing questions will be answered when 'Why? With Hannibal Buress' premieres tonight, July 8 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central, after an all-new 'Key & Peele.'

Check out what happened when Hannibal Buress auditioned to replace Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show,' even though he knew a black guy would never get the job.

Your nightly dose of happenings on the internet are here to stay as Comedy Central has renewed the multiplatform hit and Emmy®-nominated "@midnight with Chris Hardwick" for a third season

ABC Family invites you and your besties to spend the weekend reconnecting with old friends Mulan, Tarzan,  Po, Gru and Horton during the network's “Funday” programming extravaganza, beginning on Saturday, June 27h and continuing on Sunday, June 28th, 2015.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center presents I Found This Funny: The Comedy World of Judd Apatow, July 10-14.

Life's most pressing questions will be answered when "Why? With Hannibal Buress" premieres Wednesday, July 8 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central, after an all-new "Key & Peele."

Natasha Leggero is an accomplished actress, writer, and stand-up comedian whose garnered attention across film, television and the web.  Leggero created, wrote, produced and will star in the upcoming Comedy Central sitcom, Another Period. The series will premiere on June 23, running for 10 weeks and is produced by Ben Stiller's Red Hour. Stemming from her breakout appearance on the Comedy Central Roast of James Franco, Natasha was recently lauded as the stand out roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber, which aired on March 30, 2015. The actress has also recently appeared in an episode for NBC's Marry Me and the hit show Modern Family in the episode “Fight or Flight.”

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) will close out its Spring 2015 season with two literary events in June, featuring writers Judy Blume and Judd Apatow. On Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. at Francis W. Parker School, CHF and the Chicago Tribune will welcome literary icon and number one New York Times bestselling author Judy Blume to talk about her new novel, In the Unlikely Event (June 2, 2015), with Chicago Tribune columnist Heidi Stevens. The next day, Thursday, June 18 at 12:30 p.m. at the Art Institute of Chicago Rubloff Auditorium (230 S Columbus Dr), Hollywood film writer (Knocked Up, This is 40), producer (Bridesmaids), and director (The 40-Year-Old Virgin) Judd Apatow will speak about his new book, Sick in the Head: Conversations About Life and Comedy (June 16, 2015). Tickets are on sale now at chicagohumanities.org or by calling 312-494-9509.

Natasha Leggero is an accomplished actress, writer, and stand-up comedian whose garnered attention across film, television and the web.  Leggero created, wrote, produced and will star in the upcoming Comedy Central sitcom, Another Period. The series will premiere on June 23, running for 10 weeks and is produced by Ben Stiller's Red Hour. Stemming from her breakout appearance on the Comedy Central Roast of James Franco, Natasha was recently lauded as the stand out roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber, which aired on March 30, 2015. The actress has also recently appeared in an episode for NBC's Marry Me and the hit show Modern Family in the episode “Fight or Flight.”

Below, check out the first official look at STEVE JOBS, hitting theaters October 9th.

Universal Pictures and CrowdRise today announced the launch of the upcoming 'The Trainwreck Comedy Tour,' presented by Live Nation, a tour of some of the greatest comics of this generation, which kicks off at Boston's The Wilbur on June 14, and concludes in Los Angeles at The Wiltern on June 21.

The 33rd edition of the Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Québec, is back and bigger than ever!

AOL announced today that its AOL Original Series Making a Scene with James Franco is back by popular demand for a second season.