Coming soon to Adult Swim, Black Jesus is a new half-hour live-action scripted comedy that finds Jesus living in present-day Compton, Calif., on a daily mission to spread love and kindness throughout the neighborhood with the help of his small but loyal group of downtrodden followers.
From Executive Producers Aaron McGruder (The Boondocks) and Mike Clattenburg (Trailer Park Boys) and Executive Producers Norman Aladjem, John Bravakis, Meghann Collins Robertson, and Robert Wise
From Executive Producers Aaron McGruder (The Boondocks) and Mike Clattenburg (Trailer Park Boys) and Executive Producers Norman Aladjem, John Bravakis, Meghann Collins Robertson, and Robert Wise
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Mark Twain House & Museum to Host Daniel Darling Book Discussion, 10/20
by Matt Smith - October 05, 2015
The Mark Twain House & Museum and Hartford Seminary co-present an evening with author, pastor and speaker Daniel Darling discussing his newest book The Original Jesus: Trading the Myths We Create for the Savior Who Is....
by Matt Smith - October 05, 2015
The Mark Twain House & Museum and Hartford Seminary co-present an evening with author, pastor and speaker Daniel Darling discussing his newest book The Original Jesus: Trading the Myths We Create for the Savior Who Is....
The Mark Twain House & Museum and Hartford Seminary Present a Book Event with DANIEL DARLING, 10/20
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
From hit songs to bumper stickers to eye-black, Jesus is trending high wherever you look. But at the end of the day, many 'try Jesus' and come away disappointed in the experience. That's because the Jesus of popular culture looks much more like us than the God-man who appeared in the flesh two thous...
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
From hit songs to bumper stickers to eye-black, Jesus is trending high wherever you look. But at the end of the day, many 'try Jesus' and come away disappointed in the experience. That's because the Jesus of popular culture looks much more like us than the God-man who appeared in the flesh two thous...
Telma Hopkins Stars in TV One's Original Movie WELCOME TO THE FAMILY Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 26, 2015
TV One explores what happens when traditional family values collide with the modern-day digital age in its latest original movie Welcome to the Family premiering tonight, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET....
by TV News Desk - September 26, 2015
TV One explores what happens when traditional family values collide with the modern-day digital age in its latest original movie Welcome to the Family premiering tonight, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET....
Kevin Smith to be Honored at 3rd Annual Geekie Awards
by Tyler Peterson - September 25, 2015
Kevin Smith, a longtime idol of every geek on the planet, comic book fanatic, Batman lover and all around nice guy will be honored with the first ever 'Geek Pioneer' award at The 3rd Annual Geekie Awards. The show will take place at Club Nokia @ LA Live on October 15, 2015, hosted by Andrew Bowen (S...
by Tyler Peterson - September 25, 2015
Kevin Smith, a longtime idol of every geek on the planet, comic book fanatic, Batman lover and all around nice guy will be honored with the first ever 'Geek Pioneer' award at The 3rd Annual Geekie Awards. The show will take place at Club Nokia @ LA Live on October 15, 2015, hosted by Andrew Bowen (S...
Comedy Central Premieres Season 2 of TRIP TANK Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 23, 2015
Mind-bending animated experience 'TripTank' is back! Season two of Comedy Central's anthology series premieres tonight, September 23 at 11:00 p.m....
by TV News Desk - September 23, 2015
Mind-bending animated experience 'TripTank' is back! Season two of Comedy Central's anthology series premieres tonight, September 23 at 11:00 p.m....
Comedy Central to Premiere Season 2 of TRIP TANK, 9/23
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2015
Mind-bending animated experience "TripTank" is back! Season two of Comedy Central's anthology series premieres on Wednesday, September 23 at 11:00 p.m....
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2015
Mind-bending animated experience "TripTank" is back! Season two of Comedy Central's anthology series premieres on Wednesday, September 23 at 11:00 p.m....
SCREAMERS Set for Shadowbox Live
by Tyler Peterson - August 11, 2015
Escape your madhouse. Indulge your dark side. Let Shadowbox Live tickle your funny bone with Screamers, a brand new sketch comedy and rock 'n' roll show opening on August 27th at 503 S. Front Street!...
by Tyler Peterson - August 11, 2015
Escape your madhouse. Indulge your dark side. Let Shadowbox Live tickle your funny bone with Screamers, a brand new sketch comedy and rock 'n' roll show opening on August 27th at 503 S. Front Street!...
Adult Swim Announces New & Returning Programming for 2015-16
by Caryn Robbins - May 07, 2015
Adult Swim, basic cable's #1 network with young adults for over a decade, announces a slate of new and returning original programming in advance of being part of the Turner Upfront in New York City...
by Caryn Robbins - May 07, 2015
Adult Swim, basic cable's #1 network with young adults for over a decade, announces a slate of new and returning original programming in advance of being part of the Turner Upfront in New York City...
Turner Broadcasting and Hulu Ink Extensive Multi-Year Agreement
by Caryn Robbins - April 23, 2015
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., and Hulu today announced an extensive, multi-year licensing agreement that will grant Hulu the exclusive SVOD rights to previous seasons of Turner's popular programming from Cartoon Network and Adult Swim as well as select current and upcoming series from TNT and TB...
by Caryn Robbins - April 23, 2015
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., and Hulu today announced an extensive, multi-year licensing agreement that will grant Hulu the exclusive SVOD rights to previous seasons of Turner's popular programming from Cartoon Network and Adult Swim as well as select current and upcoming series from TNT and TB...
Metal Rabbit Productions' LARDO Plays the Old Red Lion, Now thru March 28
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2015
Metal Rabbit Productions, in association with Old Red Lion Theatre, presents Lardo by Mike Stone at the Old Red Lion Theatre, 418 St John Street, London EC1V 4NJ. The production runs tonight 3rd March - Saturday 28th March 2015. Press Night: Thursday 5th March, 7.30pm....
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2015
Metal Rabbit Productions, in association with Old Red Lion Theatre, presents Lardo by Mike Stone at the Old Red Lion Theatre, 418 St John Street, London EC1V 4NJ. The production runs tonight 3rd March - Saturday 28th March 2015. Press Night: Thursday 5th March, 7.30pm....
Alliance Theatre Selects Three Projects for 2015 Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2015
The Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce the three artistic projects chosen for development during its second annual Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab. Each project will receive $10,000 to use toward further exploration and development, as well as access to the Alliance's artistic, educational and prod...
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2015
The Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce the three artistic projects chosen for development during its second annual Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab. Each project will receive $10,000 to use toward further exploration and development, as well as access to the Alliance's artistic, educational and prod...
Metal Rabbit Productions' LARDO to Play the Old Red Lion, March 3-28
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2015
There's a tsunami happening out there - people are clamouring for Lardo - it's Lardomania and yer won't be able to hold out for much longer....
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2015
There's a tsunami happening out there - people are clamouring for Lardo - it's Lardomania and yer won't be able to hold out for much longer....
Full Cast Announced for THE ABSENCE OF WAR at Sheffield Theatres!
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2014
Headlong, Sheffield Theatres and Rose Theatre Kingston today announce the full cast for their co-production of David Hare's The Absence of War....
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2014
Headlong, Sheffield Theatres and Rose Theatre Kingston today announce the full cast for their co-production of David Hare's The Absence of War....
Adult Swim Orders Second Season of BLACK JESUS & More
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2014
Adult Swim, basic cable's #1 network with young adults for a decade, announced today that they have picked up second seasons of the successful original live-action series Black Jesus and animated hits Mike Tyson Mysteries and Mr. Pickles....
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2014
Adult Swim, basic cable's #1 network with young adults for a decade, announced today that they have picked up second seasons of the successful original live-action series Black Jesus and animated hits Mike Tyson Mysteries and Mr. Pickles....
Philip Ridley's Housing Crisis Comedy RADIANT VERMIN to Premiere in March 2015 in London and Bristol
by Anna Bencivengo - November 12, 2014
Ollie and Jill want to tell you about their dream home. Some of the things they did to get it, you might find... shocking. But they want you to know - whatever they did - they did it all for their baby......
by Anna Bencivengo - November 12, 2014
Ollie and Jill want to tell you about their dream home. Some of the things they did to get it, you might find... shocking. But they want you to know - whatever they did - they did it all for their baby......
Finborough Theatre to Present VIBRANT 2014 Playwrights Festival, Nov 2-20
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2014
Now in its sixth consecutive year, the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre presents Vibrant 2014 - A Festival of Finborough Playwrights, its annual explosion of new writing and part of its 20 Premieres season, running between 2-20 November 2014....
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2014
Now in its sixth consecutive year, the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre presents Vibrant 2014 - A Festival of Finborough Playwrights, its annual explosion of new writing and part of its 20 Premieres season, running between 2-20 November 2014....
Adult Swim Premieres New Comedy Series BLACK JESUS Today
by TV News Desk - August 07, 2014
Adult Swim premieres their new half-hour live-action scripted comedy Black Jesus from award-winning writer/producer, Aaron McGruder (The Boondocks, Red Tails) tonight, Thursday, August 7th at 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT)....
by TV News Desk - August 07, 2014
Adult Swim premieres their new half-hour live-action scripted comedy Black Jesus from award-winning writer/producer, Aaron McGruder (The Boondocks, Red Tails) tonight, Thursday, August 7th at 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT)....
Ron Funches, Gilbert Gottfried, Rob Schneider and More to Bring Laughs to Caroline's on Broadway This August
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2014
Carolines on Broadway announces its all-star line-up of talent for the month of August 2014, highlighted by headliners Ron Funches, star of NBC's "Undateable," August 1 - 3; Donnell Rawlings, "Ashy Larry" from Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show" and from MTV2's "Guy Code," August 7 - 10; Gilbert Got...
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2014
Carolines on Broadway announces its all-star line-up of talent for the month of August 2014, highlighted by headliners Ron Funches, star of NBC's "Undateable," August 1 - 3; Donnell Rawlings, "Ashy Larry" from Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show" and from MTV2's "Guy Code," August 7 - 10; Gilbert Got...
Adult Swim Introduces New Live-Action Comedy Series BLACK JESUS at Comic-Con
by Caryn Robbins - July 28, 2014
Saturday was a blast with signings at the Comic-Con Adult Swim booth featuring show creators and voice talent from The Venture Bros., Robot Chicken and Rick and Morty....
by Caryn Robbins - July 28, 2014
Saturday was a blast with signings at the Comic-Con Adult Swim booth featuring show creators and voice talent from The Venture Bros., Robot Chicken and Rick and Morty....
Adult Swim to Premiere New Comedy Series BLACK JESUS, 8/7
by Caryn Robbins - July 18, 2014
Adult Swim has announced their new half-hour live-action scripted comedy Black Jesus from award-winning writer/producer, Aaron McGruder (The Boondocks, Red Tails) will premiere on Thursday, August 7th...
by Caryn Robbins - July 18, 2014
Adult Swim has announced their new half-hour live-action scripted comedy Black Jesus from award-winning writer/producer, Aaron McGruder (The Boondocks, Red Tails) will premiere on Thursday, August 7th...
Adult Swim to Bring ROBOT CHICKEN, RICK AND MORTY & More to San Diego Comic-Con
by Tyler Peterson - July 11, 2014
This year at San Diego Comic-Con, Adult Swim will once again amaze and inspire fans inside and outside the convention center with an all new Adult Swim booth, unique fan experiences and celebrity filled signings and panels featuring series stars, creators and producers from the network's most popula...
by Tyler Peterson - July 11, 2014
This year at San Diego Comic-Con, Adult Swim will once again amaze and inspire fans inside and outside the convention center with an all new Adult Swim booth, unique fan experiences and celebrity filled signings and panels featuring series stars, creators and producers from the network's most popula...
UK Premiere of JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN Includes Post-Show Talk on World War I Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2014
The UK premiere run of Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun will include a programme of post-show talks, on subjects including medicine during World War I, how we should remember the Great War, and the play's relevance to World War II, as well as a Q&A with the cast and creative team...
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2014
The UK premiere run of Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun will include a programme of post-show talks, on subjects including medicine during World War I, how we should remember the Great War, and the play's relevance to World War II, as well as a Q&A with the cast and creative team...
Jack McBrayer Series & More Set for Adult Swim's 2014-15 Programming Slate
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2014
Adult Swim, basic cable's #1 network with young adults for almost a decade, announces a slate of new and returning programming...
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2014
Adult Swim, basic cable's #1 network with young adults for almost a decade, announces a slate of new and returning programming...
UK Premiere of JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN to Include Post-Show Talks on World War I, May 24
by Christina Mancuso - April 09, 2014
The UK premiere run of Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun will include a programme of post-show talks, on subjects including medicine during World War I, how we should remember the Great War, and the play's relevance to World War II, as well as a Q&A with the cast and creative team...
by Christina Mancuso - April 09, 2014
The UK premiere run of Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun will include a programme of post-show talks, on subjects including medicine during World War I, how we should remember the Great War, and the play's relevance to World War II, as well as a Q&A with the cast and creative team...
VIDEO: Watch LADY GAGA: Live at Roseland Ballroom Concert in Full!
by Caryn Robbins - April 08, 2014
Lady Gaga live streamed her final performance at New York City's legendary Roseland Ballroom, which closed its doors permanently following her appearance. Watch the concert in its entirety below!...
by Caryn Robbins - April 08, 2014
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