XYZ Films and Lionsgate Films have announced today that Lionsgate has acquired all U.S. and Canadian rights to the new thriller OPERATION AVALANCHE from acclaimed filmmaker Matt Johnson. Johnson's first film THE DIRTIES, which he directed, co-wrote, and co-starred in, won the Grand Prize at Slamdance in 2013. The multi-hyphenate is reteaming with his DIRTIES co-writer Josh Boles, co-star Owen Williams, producer Matthew Miller, and has brought on Toronto-based producer Lee Kim (THE CONSPIRACY, I'LL FOLLOW YOU DOWN). Nick Spicer will executive produce for XYZ Films, with Michael Paseornek, John Sacchi, and Jessica Switch overseeing for Lionsgate. Production is set to begin June 30th in Toronto, Houston, and Washington D.C.
As a seasoned actor, writer, and stand-up comedian, Paul Reiser continues to add to his list of accomplishments. He is best-known for co-creating and starring in the critically acclaimed NBC series Mad About You which garnered him Emmy, Golden Globe, American Comedy Award and Screen Actors Guild nominations for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
The 'American Comedy Awards' aired last night, Thursday, May 8 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC. The awards honor those who have achieved new heights during the past year in both film and television and pay tribute to some of comedy's most enduring personalities.
The 'American Comedy Awards' will honor those who have achieved new heights during the past year in both film and television and pay tribute to some of comedy's most enduring personalities.
XYZ Films has picked up all international sales rights to Kevin Smith's ANTI-CLAUS, a Yuletide horror film populated by the stars of Smith's TUSK, including Justin Long, Haley Joel Osment, Genesis Rodriguez and Michael Parks.
The American Comedy Awards are a group of awards presented annually in the United States from 1987 recognizing performances and performers in the field of comedy, with an emphasis on television comedy and comedy films. They began in 1987 and until 2000 were sponsored by the ABC television network, who initially billed them as the 'first awards show to honor all forms of comedy.' In 1989, after the death of Lucille Ball, the statue was named 'the Lucy' to honor the comic legend.
The 2014 American Comedy Awards took place at Hammerstein Ballroom on April 26, 2014 in New York City.
First lady Michelle Obama will guest star as herself on the special hour-long season finale of 'Parks & Recreation' on NBC tonight, Thursday, April 24 (8-9 p.m. ET).
Next Thursday's Season Finale of PARKS AND REC will have a whole host of special guest stars, including First Lady Michelle Obama and Broadway and FROZEN alum Kristen Bell. The episode will also feature Heidi Klum, Henry Winkler, Billy Eichner, Rob Huebel, John Hodgman, Yo La Tengo, The Decemberists, Letters to Cleo, Jeff Tweedy, and several Indianapolis Colts.
Stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Paul Reiser re-emerges on the comedy scene with his quick wit and comedic talent. Comedy patrons across the country are in for a real treat when Reiser hits the stage and unleashes his hilarious insights about the absurdities of modern life.
The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, today announced its feature film selections in the Spotlight, Midnight, and Special Screenings sections, as well as the selections for the Storyscapes program.
Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, handed out top honors to 12 Years a Slave, Dallas Buyers Club and Nebraska at this afternoon's 29th Film Independent Spirit Awards. Blue Jasmine, Fruitvale Station, Blue is the Warmest Color, Short Term 12, This is Martin Bonner and 20 Feet From Stardom also received awards at the ceremony, which is held in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica.
First Lady Michelle Obama is set to make a special cameo appearance on the season finale of NBC's critically acclaimed comedy 'Parks and Recreation.' The season six finale is set for Thursday, April 24 (8-9 p.m. ET).
The Paley Center for Media today announced the full lineup of special guest panelists scheduled to appear for the 31st annual ultimate TV fan festival, PALEYFEST: The William S. Paley Television Festival
After more than one million votes were cast internationally, Game of Thrones darling Emilia Clarke was voted No. 1 on AskMen's Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2014.
