Adam McKay News

YouTube announced today the first-ever YouTube Comedy Week, a special event from May 19 through May 25, that will showcase the best of comedy with live events, video premieres and creative collaborations from the world's funniest people.

The Ensemble Studio Theatre will honor two of Broadway's most distinguished producers, Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel, at its 45th Anniversary Gala, Monday evening, May 20, at 6:30pm at SIR Stage 37, 508 West 37th Street. Tickets are $500 and $1,000.

Acclaimed stage and film star Alfred Molina may be lining up a new job. According to Deadline, Molina, the current star of TNT's MONDAY MORNINGS, has entered late negotiations to star opposite Krysten Ritter (DON'T TRUST THE B---- IN APARTMENT 23) in NBC's single-camera comedy pilot ASSISTANCE. The project comes from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's Gary Sanchez Prods and Universal TV.

In an interview with Short List, ANCHORMAN 2: The Legend Contues star Steve Carell revealed that Academy Award winning actress Meryl Streep wants a cameo in the upcoming sequel.

IFC has ordered two original scripted comedy series from Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Ben Stiller and Bob Odenkirk. THE SPOILS OF BABYLON, produced by Funny or Die has received a six-episode order. The sketch comedy series THE BIRTHDAY BOYS will be executive produced by Bob Odenkirk and Ben Stiller.

Straight Camp: A New Musical will be presented by iO Chicago Theater. The musical features Book and lyrics by Rob Anderson and Score by Mike Malarkey. It will be directed by Rob Anderson with choreography by Nikki Pierce and accompaniment by Benjamin Nichols, running today, March 7-April 11, 2013 at the iO Chicago Theater, 3541 N. Clark St., Chicago, Ill.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, film legend Harrison Ford has officially signed on for the upcoming sequel to Will Ferrel's hit comedy ANCHORMAN.

Straight Camp: A New Musical will be presented by iO Chicago Theater. The musical features Book and lyrics by Rob Anderson and Score by Mike Malarkey. It will be directed by Rob Anderson with choreography by Nikki Pierce and accompaniment by Benjamin Nichols, running March 7-April 11, 2013 at the iO Chicago Theater, 3541 N. Clark St., Chicago, Ill.

Joe Egender and Melissa Tang have landed leads in Fox's single-camera comedy pilot TO MY FUTURE ASSISTANT. Written by Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Kreamer, ASSISTANT revolves around the assistants at a big New York law firm who band together as a family to help each other cope with the obnoxious overbearing bosses who test their sanity on a daily basis.

The event will take place at the Walter Reade Theater (165 West 65th Street) tonight, February 6 at 6:30PM and will include the screenings as well as a live musical performance by MC5's Wayne Kramer, a subject of one of the films.

ANCHORMAN 2 director Adam McKay today shared the news on Twitter that funny lady Kristen Wiig has joined the cast of the upcoming sequel. 'Just found out Kristen Wiig officially on board for Anchorman 2,' tweeted director Adam McKay. 'Cannonball!'

The Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced its upcoming screenings and appearances for February 2013. Details below!

The Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced its upcoming screenings and appearances for February 2013. Details below!

Paramount Pictures, MGM and Skydance Productions, in association with Hasbro, will release a 4-minute preview of the highly anticipated 'G.I. JOE: RETALIATION' in IMAX 3D, RealD 3D and digital 3D theaters in advance of Paramount and MGM's 'HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS.'

Deadline reports that NBC has greenlit three new comedy pilots for its upcoming fall season, including projects produced by Greg Daniels and the team of Will Ferrell & Adam McKay.

The event will take place at the Walter Reade Theater (165 West 65th Street) on Wednesday, February 6 at 6:30PM and will include the screenings as well as a live musical performance by MC5's Wayne Kramer, a subject of one of the films.

Put down the books and grab a drink! 'Drunk History' is moving to COMEDY CENTRAL. 'Drunk History,' a weekly, half-hour series where historical reenactments by A-list talent are presented by inebriated storytellers, has been ordered to series, it was announced today by Kent Alterman , Head of Original Programming and Production, COMEDY CENTRAL. Produced by Gary Sanchez Productions and executive produced by creator and star Derek Waters , Writer and Director Jeremy Konner , along with Gary Sanchez Productions' Will Ferrell , Adam McKay , Chris Henchy and Owen Burke , the series is set to premiere eight episodes this summer.

According to Deadline.com, Paramount has set Anchorman 2's release date for December 20, 2013.

Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company, announced today that FUNNY OR DIE'S BILLY ON THE STREET will return to Fuse tonight, December 7 at 10pm EST.