Turner's truTV continues to bolster its growing roster of wholly-owned, original comedies as the network today unveiled its 2018-19 programming slate ahead of next week's 2018 Turner Upfront event at Madison Square Garden. The cable network, which since 2014 has transformed into a premium destination for a wide range of distinct, creator-driven scripted, unscripted and hybrid series, announced the greenlight of Tacoma FD (working title), a new scripted series from Super Troopers' Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme about a fire department in the wettest city in America. Also joining the slate are two new pilots - a comedic medical advice show created by Ken Jeong and an animated project from Jo Koy, which are currently in development. The network has also expanded its portfolio of existing original series, with new seasons of ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING and Hack My Life, along with an additional episode order for freshman series Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks.
VAPOR 2099 is a science fiction themed sketch comedy show set in a dystopian cyberpunk future. Think 2001: A Space Odyssey but with flying drones, floating 3D cones and of course, TONS of vaping. The cast features performers who regularly can be seen in NYC at venues like the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Union Hall, Vital Joint and have credits that include Adult Swim, IFC, Conan on TBS, Funny or Die, The Chris Gethard Show on TruTV and more.
Global entertainment, sports and news content leader Turner will have its brand portfolio on full display at the 2018#TurnerUpfront on May 16, hosted at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
On last night's Conan, Chris Gethard talks about how he and Will Ferrell staged a fake occult ceremony on 'The Chris Gethard Show' that had conspiracy theorists talking. Watch the clip below!
Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, presents Buried Child, written by Sam Shepard and directed by WT Resident Director Kimberly Senior. Buried Child runs May 9 - June 17, 2018 in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m.
truTV today announced a 10-episode season two greenlight of its critically-acclaimed, half-hour variety sketch series, At Home with Amy Sedaris, co-created by Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello (Strangers with Candy). Academy Award(R)-winning production company A24 (Lady Bird, 2 Dope Queens) is on board to produce the sophomore season of the scripted series, which will go into production later this year. In At Home with Amy Sedaris, Sedaris invites viewers into her delicious world, showcasing her unique, distinctive brand of hospitality and homemaking in weekly themed episodes which feature imaginative characters, how-to demonstrations, special guests, and more.
Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today announced the acquisition of several series and features that initially debuted on Seeso, the former comedy subscription streaming service, including 'Take My Wife' seasons 1 and 2, 'Night Train with Wyatt Cenac' and the 'Sklar Brothers: Hipster Ghosts' stand-up special.
Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today announced the acquisition of several series and features that initially debuted on Seeso, the former comedy subscription streaming service, including “Take My Wife” seasons 1 and 2, “Night Train with Wyatt Cenac” and the “Sklar Brothers: Hipster Ghosts” stand-up special.
The 22nd Annual American Black Film Festival, (ABFF) taking place in Miami, Florida June 13-19, 2018, is thrilled to announce a new talent pipeline program, in partnership with truTV: the ABFF®truTV Comedy Writers Competition.
John Oliver, Samantha Bee, Chris Gethard, Jon Glasser, Robert Carlock and The Onion's former editor Joe Randazzo are among the over 150 comedy/variety television writers who are publicly supporting Onion Inc. unionizing with the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE).
After a successful six-week trial run at The Brick Theater in Williamsburg, The Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) is extending its residency at The Brick through the end of 2018. Shows will continue on Thursday through Saturday nights weekly and classes year-round, and the BCC will launch an international partnership with a theater in Berlin, Germany.
Fresh off the heels of a smash hit OFF-Broadway run at New York's prestigious Cherry Lane Theatre, German-born-NYC-raised comedian, actor and writer Lucie Pohl will bring her newly re-worked first critically acclaimed show Hi, Hitler to The Lyric Hyperion Theatre for one night only on Saturday, November 4th at 8pm. As Mercy in Blizzard Entertainment's top video game Overwatch, and appearances on several fan-favorite TV shows and films, in addition to her lauded one-woman shows, Pohl is a star on the rise. The grand-niece of iconic poet/playwright Bertolt Brecht and the daughter of German actor Klaus Pohl and Romanian singer Sanda Weigl, Pohl is carrying the distinguished legacy of her family into the 21st century. Tickets are currently on sale and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucie-pohl-hi-hitler-tickets-43179621410?aff=es2 and https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucie-pohl-apohlcalypse-now-tickets-43179701650?aff=es2
truTV announced the guest stars for its upcoming comedic anthology series Bobcat Goldthwait's MISFITS & MONSTERS, including Bridget Everett, Seth Green and Danny Pudi, among others. The eight-episodes premiere in summer 2018. Check out a first look below!
Hosts Kristen Buckels and Lacey Jeka welcome guests Janeane Garofalo , most recently seen in Broadway's revival of Marvin's Room as Lee, Sasheer Zamata , SNL alum and host of Sasheer Zamata Party Time!, Dan Soder , Billions and Netflix's The Stand Ups, Jo Firestone , writer on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and creator of Punderdome 3000, and Mary Houlihan , recently seen on The Chris Gethard Show and The Special Without Brett Davis, with bangin' musical guest Adult Mom. In collaboration with Bulletin, they will be raffling off prizes from the Forbes 30 Under 30 recognized Boutique and laughing for a good cause!
The one-night-only NYC premiere of Stan Zimmerman's Right Before I Go. took place on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Town Hall (123 W 43rd Street). Directed by Michael Wilson, Right Before I Go. featured a cast of 23, including Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-winners raising awareness for suicide prevention.
