BEN FALCONE News

New Line Cinema's comedy 'Life of the Party' stars Melissa McCarthy under the direction of Ben Falcone. When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna (McCarthy) turns regret into re-set by going back to college...landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who's not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the increasingly outspoken Deanna-now Dee Rock-embraces freedom, fun and frat boys on her own terms, finding her true self in a senior year no one ever expected.

A One Woman Show by Katt Balsan, directed by the late Gary Austin, Founder and Original Artistic Director of The Groundlings, Produced by E.R. Ruiz, "Balls' ON" will take you on a journey from France to America with a medley of 25 different characters brought to life through Katt's real life adventures!

As the competition heated up in round two, college students in our Top 25 Universities across America voted, cheered, and posted a multitude of photos showing their school's incredible spirit, along with their excitement for Warner Bros. Pictures' and New Line Cinema's LIFE OF THE PARTY Premiere Promotion. Now, the tally is in and we have a winner:

Last night, the second season of “Nobodies”, Paramount Network's original scripted comedy, premiered with a slew of cameos from Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Michael McDonald, Leslie Bibb, and Cheryl Hines. 

Paramount Network's Original Scripted Comedy 'Nobodies' Starring Hugh Davidson, Larry Dorf, and Rachel Ramras Premieres Thursday, March 29 at 10PM ET/PT Kristin Wiig, Sia, Leslie Bibb, Cedric The Entertainer, Michael MacDonald, Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy will drop by the second season of the former TV Land series.

TV Land has given the axe to two of its original series. LOPEZ, the comedy starring George Lopez, has been canceled after two seasons. The network's other late-night comedy, THROWING SHADE has also been canceled after one season. Their other original series NOBODIES, a comedy produced by Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone, will move to new Viacom venture Paramount Network, as reported by Deadline.

TV Land has renewed its most-watched and critically acclaimed comedies, YOUNGER – which has been named 'one of the juiciest comfort-watches' by BuzzFeed – and TEACHERS, which The Hollywood Reporter called 'a little surprise gem,' it was announced today by Frank Tanki, General Manager of TV Land.

Looks like Chelsea Handler decided not to leave the country after all! The ever-candid comedian and talk show host is back for Season Two of CHELSEA, exclusively on Netflix.

Keith Cox has been elevated to the expanded role of President, Development and Production for Paramount Network and TV Land

Principal photography is underway on New Line Cinema's comedy LIFE OF THE PARTY, starring award-winning actor Melissa McCarthy under the direction of Ben Falcone. McCarthy and Falcone co-wrote the screenplay and will produce through their production company On the Day Productions.

Academy Award-nominated Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids, The Heat) takes charge in the outrageous, hilarious new comedy THE BOSS, arriving on Digital HD on July 12, 2016, and Blu-ray , DVD and On Demand on July 26

Tonight, the twelfth annual Time 100 gala celebrating Time's annual list of the world's most influential people takes place, Tuesday, April 26 at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. The event will feature performances by Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande, honorary tributes from members of this year's list and remarks from Time Inc. CEO Joe Ripp, Time Editor Nancy Gibbs and Time Publisher Meredith Long. Time is a Time Inc. (NYSE:TIME) brand.

V Land is getting into the late night game with a series pick-up for 'Throwing Shade,' the hit podcast and Funny Or Die video series, with a 10-episode order, slated to premiere in January 2017 in the 11pm ET/PT timeslot. The political and pop culture late night show, which will have a live audience, stars Erin Gibson ('Parks and Recreation,' 'Kroll Show') and Bryan Safi ('Modern Family,' 'Superstore') as themselves and will bring their unique perspective to the hottest topics of today, from feminism and gay rights to the latest celebrity nonsense.

MTV announced today that comedian, actress, writer and producer extraordinaire, Melissa McCarthy will receive its “Comedic Genius Award” at the “2016 MTV Movie Awards” for her bold and fearless comedic style that has captured audiences hearts.

On last night's LATE SHOW, guests Melissa McCathy and Ben Falcone explained that they are huge fans of Chopped, so Stephen introduced them to the Late Show's quicker, messier knock-off, 'Smooshed.'

Melissa McCarthy’s husband, actor and filmmaker Ben Falcone, directs her in their latest comedy, THE BOSS but tells TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie he doesn’t boss his wife around, even on the set

On the heels of a series of renewals and extensions and the announcement of an unprecedented development slate exclusive to Snapchat, Comedy Central today reveals the balance of its 2016-2017 content development slate

Following a successful brand re-invention, TV Land continues to evolve and expand its roster of original scripted programming by partnering with A-list talent, producers and writers to become a destination for compelling, quality television

TV Land has ordered a pilot for NOBODIES, to be executive produced by Emmy(R) winner and Oscar(R) nominee Melissa McCarthy and acclaimed comedic actor/director Ben Falcone through their production company On The Day.