Patton Oswalt Among Comedy Central's April Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins
- Mar 7, 2012
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.
Seth Rogen to Serve as Host for 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards Airing 2/25
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 25, 2012
Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced that Seth Rogen will serve as host for the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The 27th annual awards ceremony will be held as a daytime luncheon in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica on Saturday, February 25, and the premiere broadcast will air later that evening at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on IFC.
Steve Byrne to Star in TBS's New Comedy Series SULLIVAN AND SON
by Caryn Robbins
- Feb 13, 2012
TBS has given the greenlight to the new comedy series SULLIVAN AND SON, starring popular comedian Steve Byrne and executive-produced by Vince Vaughn (The Break- Up), Peter Billingsley (Iron Man) and showrunner Rob Long (Cheers).
Seth Rogen to Serve as Host for 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards Airing 2/25
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 13, 2011
Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced that Seth Rogen will serve as host for the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The 27th annual awards ceremony will be held as a daytime luncheon in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica on Saturday, February 25, and the premiere broadcast will air later that evening at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on IFC.
'Live! With Kelly' Announces Four Upcoming Guest Co-Hosts
by Kelsey Denette
- Nov 23, 2011
Two new faces will make their co-hosting debuts and two favorites return in the coming weeks on nationally-syndicated morning talk show 'LIVE! with Kelly.' Joining co-host Kelly Ripa for the first time will be 'Dancing with the Stars' professional dancer and Season 13 finalist DEREK HOUGH (Monday, December 5) and actor JONAH HILL (Tuesday, December 6). Returning to the show are favorites JERRY O'CONNELL (Friday, November 25) and singer JOSH GROBAN (December 7-9).
Mackenzie Crook, Brendan Coyle, et al. Set for 24 HOUR PLAYS Celebrity Gala, November 13
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 13, 2011
Now in its eighth year The 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala is one of the most exhilarating and glamorous evenings in London's theatre calendar. Set to participate in this year's event are: Jane Asher, Nancy Carroll, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Lily Cole, Brendan Coyle, Mackenzie Crook, Lisa Dillon
Freddie Fox, Robert Glenister, Anthony Head, Ruthie Henshall, Mathew Horne, David Horovitch, Gina McKee, Sophia Myles, Katherine Parkinson, Julian Sands, Rachael Stirling, Isy Suttie, and Indira Varma.
A CHRISTMAS STORY Launches National Tour in Hershey
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 8, 2011
This holiday season, America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as a hilarious holiday musical. A Christmas Story, The Musical! features a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Broadway's Finian's Rainbow, Follies at The Kennedy Center, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) will helm the production. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.
Mackenzie Crook, Brendan Coyle, et al. Set for 24 HOUR PLAYS Celebrity Gala, 11/13
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 31, 2011
Now in its eighth year The 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala is one of the most exhilarating and glamorous evenings in London's theatre calendar. Set to participate in this year's event are: Jane Asher, Nancy Carroll, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Lily Cole, Brendan Coyle, Mackenzie Crook, Lisa Dillon
Freddie Fox, Robert Glenister, Anthony Head, Ruthie Henshall, Mathew Horne, David Horovitch, Gina McKee, Sophia Myles, Katherine Parkinson, Julian Sands, Rachael Stirling, Isy Suttie, and Indira Varma.
Side Splitters Welcomes Sebastian Maniscaclo This Week
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Oct 24, 2011
A native of Chicago, IL, Sebastian Maniscalco grew up with comedy in his blood. After earning a degree in Corporate Organizational Communications from Northern Illinois University, Sebastian realized his passion for stand-up comedy and moved out to Los Angeles. While working as a waiter at a Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, Sebastian spent every free night performing at local clubs, bowling alleys and bars.
Ben Stiller to Direct Childress' THE MOUNTAIN for Fox
by Caryn Robbins
- Oct 21, 2011
As first reported on Deadline.com, 20th Century Fox has acquired a spec script of Helen Childress' THE MOUNTAIN. According to the report, actor Ben Stiller will develop and direct the film. Stiller along with his Red Hour partner Stuart Cornfeld, will also produce.
Tim McGraw Wants to Star in a Broadway Play!
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 11, 2011
The multi-talented Tim McGraw might soon be heading to the Great White Way if he gets his way. McGraw recently told Hollywoodlife: 'I love New York. I would love to be in New York and do Broadway.' He continued: 'I don't know if I want to sing. But I would love to do a drama. That would be fun.'
TBS Orders Vince Vaughn Produced 'Sullivan and Son' Pilot
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 30, 2011
TBS has ordered a half-hour comedy pilot of Sullivan and Son, starring popular comedian Steve Byrne and executive-produced by Vince Vaughn (The Break- Up)and Peter Billingsley (Iron Man). The project comes to TBS from Vaughn's Wild West Picture Show Productions and Warner Horizon Television. The pilot is being written by Byrne and executive producer/showrunner Rob Long (Cheers).
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