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Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Gaten Matarazzo, and More Set For OCTET Film Adaptation
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed the cast for the forthcoming musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy's Octet, which will include Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Phillipa Soo, Gaten Matarazzo, Jonathan Groff, and more.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Direct Film Adaptation of OCTET
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

Lin-Manuel Miranda is set to direct the musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet. Casting has yet to be announced for the film, and will be forthcoming.

Exclusive: JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE Netflix Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 20, 2026

The filmed version of Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride, the Broadway show written and performed by the comedian, will be coming to Netflix on March 24 and BroadwayWorld has your first look at the trailer for the special. Watch it now.

Jeff Ross' TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE Broadway Show Sets Netflix Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2026

The filmed version of Jeff Ross' Take A Banana For The Ride, the Broadway show written and performed by the comedian last year, will be coming to Netflix on March 24.

Video: Netflix Debuts Trailer for New Sarah Silverman Special POSTMORTEM
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2025

Netflix has released the trailer for PostMortem, the new comedy special from Sarah Silverman. Marking her second original Netflix comedy special since 2017's Speck of Dust, PostMortem will premiere May 20, 2025. Watch the trailer!

Mike Birbiglia Returns with Fourth Netflix Comedy Special THE GOOD LIFE
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025

Award-winning comedian Mike Birbiglia is returning to Netflix for his fourth comedy special, The Good Life, which follows The Old Man & The Pool, his one-man show that ran on Broadway in 2022. The special hits the streamer on May 26, 2025.

Sarah Silverman Sets Netflix Return with New Special POSTMORTEM
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 4, 2025

Comedian Sarah Silverman has set her new Netflix comedy special, PostMortem, premiering on May 20, 2025. This marks Silverman's her original Netflix comedy special, joining Sarah Silverman: Speck of Dust (2017).

Mike Birbiglia's THE OLD MAN & THE POOL Coming to Netflix Following Broadway Run
by Michael Major - Nov 1, 2023

Following runs on Broadway and the West End, Mike Birbiglia's The Old Man and the Pool is coming to Netflix. Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, storyteller, director, and actor who has performed in front of audiences worldwide, from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall to Broadway. Watch the trailer video now!

Chris Fleming's Comedy Special to Premiere on Peacock in August
by Michael Major - Jul 24, 2023

From the eccentric mind behind hit YouTube series “Gayle,” and a mainstay of alternative comedy for over a decade, CHRIS FLEMING: HELL. CHRIS FLEMING: HELL is directed by Cat Solen and produced by Jax Media. Chris Fleming, Cat Solen, Jen Statsky, Brooke Posch, John Skidmore, Jake Fuller, Molly Mandel, and Olivia Doud serve as executive producers. 

Sarah Silverman Returns To HBO In New Comedy Special
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2023

The comedy special, her second for HBO, will feature all-new material, taped in front of a live audience at The Wilbur Theater in Boston, Massachusetts. Silverman’s first HBO special, “Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles,” earned her an Emmy® for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.

Bert Kreischer Returns to Netflix for His Latest Stand-up Special RAZZLE DAZZLE
by Michael Major - Feb 17, 2023

Shameless — and shirtless — as ever, Bert Kreischer spills in a riotous  set on bodily emissions, being bullied by his kids and the explosive end to his family's escape room outing in his newest Netflix comedy special, Razzle Dazzle. Watch a video teaser now!

Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Sit Down with David Letterman on MY NEXT GUEST IS
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2022

David Letterman will be joined by Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the next episode of My Next Guest Is. In the episode, David Letterman travels to Kyiv, Ukraine, for an in-depth conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of a small live audience. Watch a video clip from the upcoming episode now!

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares HELLO JACK! Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2022

A new season of kindness creates more incredible change. “Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show” is co-created and executive produced by Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock,” “Phineas and Ferb,” “Wreck-It Ralph” franchise) and Angela C. Santomero (“Blue’s Clues,” “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood”). Watch the new video trailer now!

David Letterman Sets MY NEXT GUEST Netflix Season Four Premiere Date
by Michael Major - May 5, 2022

The 6-episode fourth season of the Netflix talk show series will welcome another round of guests, including Cardi B, Kevin Durant, Billie Eilish, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ryan Reynolds, and Will Smith. David Letterman returns to the host seat with My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.

VIDEO: HBO Shares A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Season Three Trailer
by Michael Major - Mar 15, 2022

The series stars Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend. The new season will feature more than 40 celebrity guest stars, including Ava DuVernay, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Raven-Symoné, Wanda Sykes, David Alan Grier, Jemele Hill, Kel Mitchell, Michael Ealy, Wayne Brady, Bob the Drag Queen, Vanessa Williams, and more.

VIDEO: Netflix Debuts the Trailer for Catherine Cohen's First Original Comedy Special THE TWIST…? SHE'S GORGEOUS
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2022

Actress, comedian, and author Catherine Cohen makes her Netflix original comedy special debut in The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous. The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous is Directed and Executive Produced by Steve Brill. Catherine Cohen also serves as Executive Producer alongside Cait Taylor, Tony Hernandez, John Skidmore, and Séamus Murphy-Mitchell.

Catherine Cohen Makes Her Netflix Original Comedy Special Debut with THE TWIST…? SHE'S GORGEOUS.
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2022

Actress, comedian, and author Catherine Cohen makes her Netflix original comedy special debut in The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous. Catherine uses her musical expertise to hilariously divulge details about relationships, modern feminism and being the main character of her own life. The special was filmed at Joe's Pub. Watch Cohen's announcement now!

HBO Renews A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW For A Third Season
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021

Season 2 of A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW once again featured a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations.

A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Returns April 23
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 23, 2021

The narrative sketch comedy series features a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations.

HBO Max Greenlights Dog Grooming Competition Series HOT DOG
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2020

​​​​​​​HBO Max, the upcoming direct-to-consumer offering from WarnerMedia set to launch in the spring of 2020, announced today the greenlight of Hot Dog (working title), from Jax Media and Making It's Nicolle Yaron. The twelve-episode, half-hour series features three dog groomers facing off in a full head-to-tail creative competition showcasing canine breeds of all kinds.