Broad City, created by UCB alums Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer and produced by Amy Poehler, is an odd-couple comedy about two best friends navigating their twenties in New York City. Abbi and Ilana are broke and flawed, and they don
The Bruce Springsteen Podcast 'The Bosscast' Debuts On The Brain Machine Network
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2018
Springsteen superfan, sketch/improv comic, New Jersey native and SpringsteenProv creator John Murray launched The Bosscast today, a new podcast about Bruce Springsteen by the fans, for the fans on The Brain Machine Network. Each episode will feature an in-depth conversation with guests from every pa...
The Bosscast Debuts On The Brain Machine Network
by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2018
On July 30th, superfan, sketch/improv comic and SpringsteenProv creator John Murray will launch The Bosscast, a new podcast about Bruce Springsteen by the fans, for the fans on The Brain Machine Network. Each episode will feature an in-depth conversation with guests from every part of the entertainm...
2 Dope Queens to Return to HBO with New Specials
by Macon Prickett - July 23, 2018
2 DOPE QUEENS, featuring Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, will return to HBO next year for a second series of four hour-long specials, it was announced today by Casey Bloys, president, HBO Programming....
Emmy-Winner RuPaul Will Film Talk Show Pilot for Telepictures
by Macon Prickett - July 10, 2018
RuPaul, the Emmy-winning host of “RuPaul's Drag Race” is bringing his personality to the daytime space, filming a talk show pilot for Telepictures, Variety has learned exclusively....
'Ghostbusters' Actor Mike Vezza And Anna Louise Morse Join The Film Cast Of Tim Realbuto's 'Yes'
by Stephi Wild - July 01, 2018
GHOSTBUSTERS (2016) actor Mike Vezza has joined the Los Angeles cast of Tim Realbuto's motion picture YES, based on his acclaimed stage play. As previously announced, Realbuto will reprise the role he played on stage in the film version. He is being joined by MODERN FAMILY star Nolan Gould....
Pop TV Orders Original Scripted Comedy FLORIDA GIRLS Featuring Four Women Whose Friendship Triumphs Over Adversity
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2018
Four girls living in Small Town, Florida confront their stagnant lives when their only ambitious friend moves away to follow her dreams, in FLORIDA GIRLS, an original scripted half-hour comedy commissioned by Pop TV, a network owned by CBS Corporation and Lionsgate. FLORIDA GIRLS heads into producti...
Siobhan Fallon Hogan Completes Principal Cast Of 'Yes'
by Stephi Wild - June 10, 2018
Siobhan Fallon Hogan, one of Hollywood's most dependable and recognizable character actors, completes the principal cast of the motion picture 'YES', starring Nolan Gould ("Modern Family") and Tim Realbuto....
Photo Flash: Nolan Gould and Tim Realbuto Visit Jesse Tyler Ferguson Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - June 08, 2018
"Modern Family" star Nolan Gould took in Thursday evening's performance of 'LOG CABIN' at Playwrights Horizons starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson. ...
MONTANA Starring Jennifer Mudge to Premiere at the 21st Annual Brooklyn Film Festival
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018
Montana, the short film from Writer/Director Michael Schwartz (Sunday In The Park With George, Company) will make its World Premiere at The 21st Annual Brooklyn Film Festival Saturday June 9th at Windmill Studios in Brooklyn. The film then competes on June 26th in the Digital Short Series Competitio...
Mara Wilson Partners with Substack to Launch Subscription Newsletter 'Shan't We Tell the Vicar?'
by Macon Prickett - June 05, 2018
Mara Wilson has partnered with Substack to launch her first-ever subscription newsletter, titled Shan't We Tell the Vicar? after one of her more prolific Twitter threads, 'Titles I'd fully believe are British TV shows.' Subscribers will enjoy exclusive access to Mara's long-form writing and have...
IFC Debuts Two New Comedy Crib Digital Series in Time for Summer
by Tori Hartshorn - June 04, 2018
IFC Debuts Two New Comedy Crib Digital Series in Time for Summer...
Netflix's ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE Written by and Starring Ali Wong and Randall Park Starts Production
by Tori Hartshorn - May 31, 2018
Netflix's Always Be My Maybe started filming this week in Vancouver, Canada....
Phoebe Robinson Join Max Greenfield, Tracy Morgan & Taraji P. Henson In WHAT MEN WANT
by Tori Hartshorn - May 29, 2018
According to Deadline, comedian and actress Phoebe Robinson joins Paramount's WHAT MEN WANT. She joins the cast of the previously announced Max Greenfield, Tracy Morgan and Taraji P. Henson. Read more about the news from Deadline here!...
Broad City's Ilana Glazer To Perform At Arts Centre Melbourne On 9 June
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2018
In an Australian exclusive, Arts Centre Melbourne and Penny Drop present Ilana Glazer, appearing at Melbourne's Hamer Hall for a night of stand-up on 9 June 2018....
VBS Jewish Writer's Roundtable Presents THE 7TH ANNUAL SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2018
Producer Michael Goldstein and Host and Moderator Rabbi Ed Feinstein bring six ten-minute comedies and dramas to Valley Beth Shalom on Thursday, May 17th, 2018 at 7:30pm. The plays are all inspired by the theme of Jewish Love and Marriage and admission is FREE for the entire community....
UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT's Doug Plaut Cast in Upcoming Film Adaptation of Tim Realbuto's YES
by Macon Prickett - May 10, 2018
Doug Plaut, most known for his work as Terry on the Emmy nominated Netflix series 'UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT', is the latest actor to be cast alongside 'MODERN FAMILY' star Nolan Gould and New York stage actor Tim Realbuto in the film version of YES, based on Realbuto's Off-Broadway play. ...
NYC Debut of THE SECRET SOCIETY of the SISTERHOOD May 29 to Feature Amber Tamblyn, Kaki King, & More
by Macon Prickett - May 07, 2018
Under a summer sky, lit by the full moon, join producer and performer, Trish Nelson in a vow: 'I am here tonight to pledge my support to my fellow sisters.” And then the storytelling begins! Nelson, who has put together live shows and tours across the country for Key & Peele, Broad City, Amy Schum...
Sasheer Zamata, Janeane Garofalo & More Celebrate 5 Years Of Downtown Variety!
by A.A. Cristi - May 04, 2018
Nat Towsen's Downtown Variety Hour is back and celebrating its 5th Anniversary Show at UCB Theatre East Village on Monday, May 7 at 7:30 PM with the an all-star comedy lineup! Host Nat Towsen (VICE, Nickelodeon) combines the disappearing, eclectic lower Manhattan culture in which he grew up (around ...
Betsy Struxness Joins The Cast Of DUETS With The Write Teacher(s) Volume 6
by Julie Musbach - May 03, 2018
Betsy Struxness joins the line up of DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 6 - June 22 at Feinstein's/54 Below....
Viacom Unveils Viacom Digital Studios at First-Ever Digital Content NewFront
by Tori Hartshorn - May 01, 2018
Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), home to the world's premiere entertainment brands, unveiled Viacom Digital Studios and announced an upcoming slate of digital programming, platform partnerships, talent deals and the expansion of VidCon at its first-ever Digital Content NewFront....
Wanda Sykes Returns To Syracuse October 27
by Julie Musbach - April 30, 2018
SMG will welcome back comedian Wanda Sykes to The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater on October 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday, May 4 at 10am and will be available to purchase in person at the Solvay Bank Box Office at The Oncenter (760 S. State Street), charge by phone (800) 745-30...
Lorne Michaels and Aidy Bryant to Adapt Lindy West's SHRILL Memoir for Hulu
by Macon Prickett - April 24, 2018
Hulu is turning to author, comedian and blogger Lindy West for its next comedy according to The Hollywood Reporter reports....
TBS Renews SEARCH PARTY & THE LAST O.G. For New Seasons
by Tori Hartshorn - April 23, 2018
According to Variety, TBS today has renewed SEARCH PARTY and THE LAST O.G. for new seasons. SEARCH PARTY is currently in its second season on the network, and THE LAST O.G. recently premiered to high critical acclaim. Read more about it from Variety here!...
BROAD CITY High Score Mobile Game Available for Download Today
by Macon Prickett - April 20, 2018
Comedy Central announced today the launch of a YAS-worthymobile game based on their hit franchise, Broad City. Broad City: High Score was developed in partnership with Built Games, an LA-based developer and publisher of gloriously fun video games. The game is free to play and available for do...
Comedy Central Announces 2018-2019 Development Slate Including Two Series Pick-Ups and Five Pilot Orders
by Tori Hartshorn - April 17, 2018
Comedy Central today released its 2018-2019 development slate, including two series pick-ups and five pilot orders. The slate is headlined by orders for sketch series Alternatino with Arturo Castro and stand-up series This Week at the Comedy Cellar and was announced by Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larse...
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