Ricky Gervais

Bret McKenzie Adds New Shows to Australian Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 19, 2026

Bret McKenzie has added an Adelaide show to his Australia tour, as well as adding second shows in Sydney and Melbourne. Tickets to the new shows of FREAK OUT CITY will go on sale Thursday February 19 at 11am local time.

Sir Lenny Henry to Perform at the Latitude Festival's 20th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

Klarna presents Latitude Festival has revealed Sir Lenny Henry for an exclusive UK music festival performance as part of its landmark 20th anniversary comedy lineup.

Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, & More Win Golden Globe Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026

Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Jean Smart, Michelle Williams, Timothée Chalamet, and more took home awards at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday. Take a look at the full list here!

Ricky Gervais Donates £2.43m to Worldwide Animal Charities
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025

Ricky Gervais has announced that he is donating a total of nearly £2.5m (£2,432,451 / $3,229,853) to worldwide animal charities, taken once more from the extra profits made by the Platinum Ticket sales for his ‘24/’25 Mortality stand-up tour.

WICKED: FOR GOOD, BLUE MOON & More Receive 2026 Golden Globes Nominations - Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 8, 2025

Wicked: For Good, Blue Moon, Hamnet, and more have been nominated for Golden Globes!. Check out the full list of nominees, which also includes Amanda Seyfried, Tessa Thompson, Sarah Snook, Carrie Coon, and more.

Video: Watch a New Sneak Peek Clip From Peacock's THE PAPER Series
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2025

Peacock has unveiled a new sneak peek clip from The Paper, the highly anticipated series set in the world of The Office, featuring an ensemble that includes Tony Award winner Alex Edelman. Watch it now!

Video: Watch the First Trailer for THE OFFICE Spin-Off THE PAPER
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2025

Peacock has dropped the first trailer for The Paper, the highly anticipated series set in the world of The Office, featuring an ensemble that includes Tony Award winner Alex Edelman. Check it out now!

Oscar Qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival Underway With 2025 Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

The 29th LA Shorts International Film Festival's 2025 offerings, include 470 films from 34 countries. The OSCARS & BAFTA-qualifying LA Shorts Fest takes place at Regal Cinema LA LIVE on July 16-28.

THE OFFICE Spin-Off Series THE PAPER Sets Peacock Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 10, 2025

The world of The Office is returning...with a twist. The Paper, a new series set in the universe of the Emmy Award-winning hit NBC series, will premiere on Peacock with four episodes on September 4. 

Interview: Patrick Oliver Jones of BEETLEJUICE at Century II Concert Hall
by Paula Makar - Apr 2, 2025

I had the privilege of interviewing Patrick Oliver Jones, who plays Otho Fenlock, Delia Deetz’ closest friend and Interior Designer who helps her remodel her new home. Patrick also has several ensemble tracks, and understudies the roles of Charles and Maxie Dean. His many stage credits include the original cast of First Wives Club in Chicago, and the North American tours of The Addams Family and Evita. His television credits include co-starring roles on Blue Bloods and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Patrick is also the award-winning podcast producer and host of Why I’ll Never Make It and Closing Night.

First Look: DreamWorks Animation's 'DOG MAN' Digital Release Date and Blu-ray & DVD Launch
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2025

Get ready for 'DOG MAN' digital release on February 18, 2025! Explore exclusive bonus features and mark your calendars for the Blu-ray and DVD launch on April 1, 2025. Dive into the adventures of Dav Pilkey’s beloved canine hero!

Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025

It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!

Review: MACBETH, The Actors' Church
by Gary Naylor - Nov 14, 2024

Confusing take on Macbeth packs too much innovation into its 90 minutes runtime

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2025 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.

WHITSTABLE PEARL Sets Season 3 Release Date on Acorn TV
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2024

Acorn TV’s fan-favorite crime drama Whitstable Pearl returns with all-new episodes on Monday, October 21 in the US, Canada, UK (including Northern Ireland), Australia and New Zealand. Additional episodes of the six-episode Acorn TV Original Series will drop weekly on Mondays.

Video: DreamWorks Animation Releases DOG MAN Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2024

From DreamWorks Animation comes the canine-crime-fighting film adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s New York Times bestselling literary phenomenon: Dog Man. The movie will hit theaters on January 31, 2025. Watch the trailer now!

Review: NISH, DON'T KILL MY VIBE, Kings Theatre Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - Sep 14, 2024

Who knew dissecting global politics could be such a riot? In his latest show, Nish Kumar (best known for The Mash Report and Taskmaster) proves we need punchlines to survive punch-ups. Blending sharp political commentary with razor-sharp wit, the left-wing comic delivers a cleverly crafted set that walks the fine line between entertainment and thought-provoking social reflection.

Chris Redd & More to Perform at The Den Theatre in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2024

The Den Theatre revealed its lineup of October comedy shows featuring Chris Redd and Ryan Sickle. Enjoy a month of laughter with top comedians in Chicago.

THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.

Irvine Welsh and More Added To Latitude Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024

The multi-award-winning Latitude Festival is poised to return to the beautiful Henham Park in Suffolk from July 25th to 28th, 2024. Headliners Duran Duran, Kasabian, Keane, London Grammar, Sara Pascoe, Jo Brand and Judi Love spearhead an eclectic lineup fusing music with the arts.