IMDb has ordered two short-form comedy series, Special Skills hosted by Jay Pharoah, and Unmade, featuring comedians such as Nick Cannon, Tig Notaro, Rainn Wilson, Weird Al, Reggie Watts. Both shows are produced by Electus' Big Breakfast and are set to launch in early 2019, according to Deadline.
The YouTube Originals series CHAMPAIGN ILL -- a clever new comedy starring Adam Pally (Happy Endings, The Mindy Project), Sam Richardson (Veep, Detroiters) and guest starring Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live, Ride Along) -- is available NOW on YouTube Premium.
Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of December, highlighted by headliners Mo Amer, from his Netflix special 'The Vagabond,' December 1 and 2; Des Bishop, host of This Is Ireland, December 6- 8; Jay Pharoah, from NBC's Saturday Night Live, December 13 - 16; Melissa Villaseñor, from NBC'S Saturday Night Live, December 20 - 22; and Dave Attell, from his Netflix special Bumping Mics, December 27 - 30.
YouTube Originals has released the premiere trailer for its series CHAMPAIGN ILL -- a clever new comedy starring Adam Pally (Happy Endings, The Mindy Project), Sam Richardson (Veep, Detroiters) and guest starring Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live, Ride Along).
PlayGround, the Bay Areas' and Los Angeles' leading playwright incubator, marks the opening of its twenty-fifth season with a special one-night celebration and performance launching a bold new partnership.
Sony Crackle, the free streaming network, today announced that 'SuperMansion,' the Emmy-nominated, stop-motion adult animated comedy series, will debut new episodes of season three on Thursday, October 4, with an early exclusive starting Monday, September 24 on PlayStation(R)3 and PlayStation(R)4 through the Sony Crackle app. Oscar(R) and Emmy(R)-nominated actress Minnie Driver, will join the cast in a recurring role as Debbie Devizo, Dr. Devizo's (Chris Pine) ex-wife and former League of Freedom team member. Sony Crackle also released the official trailer and key art, which provides a first look at Minnie Driver's character in action.
PlayGround, the Bay Areas' and Los Angeles' leading playwright incubator, marks the opening of its twenty-fifth season with a special one-night celebration and performance launching a bold new partnership.
Sony Crackle Makes a Splash with 'SuperMansion: Summer Vacation Special,' Premiering 8/16
The FROG BOYZ come to Union Hall on September 16th, to celebrate two years of irreverent cartoons! The evening will be hosted by founders, Jesse VandeBergh and Sean Newman, and will feature some of New York City's best stand up comics
PlayGround, the Bay Area's (and now Los Angeles') leading playwright incubator, will mark the opening of its twenty-fifth season with a special one-night gala celebration and performance, and the launch of a bold new partnership. In collaboration with NYC-based The 24 Hour Plays, PlayGround will present the inaugural The 24 Hour Plays: Bay Area, featuring fully produced and performed (i.e., off-book) performances of six original ten-minute plays by distinguished PlayGround alumni, written and developed over just twenty-four hours, and staged by an all-star cast of leading local directors and actors on Monday, September 17, at
YouTube Announces Fall 2018 Slate and 2019 Projects
Today at the Television Critics Association session, YouTube showcased its upcoming Original series and announced renewals for 2018/2019. From ambitious projects and compelling documentaries showcasing YouTube stars, to inventive comedies, bold dramas and live events featuring from some of the biggest names in Hollywood, YouTube continues to offer innovative programming that engages its audience. Since the launch of YouTube Originals in 2015, Original content has been viewed more than 650 million times.
Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level is back with an all-new roster of Kevin Hart-approved stand-up comedians taking the next step in their careers: a televised half-hour special. Season 2 kicks off on Friday, August 3 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. Each episode spotlights a single performer, opening on an interview with Hart that leads into a special from the featured comedian.
Sony Crackle Makes a Splash with 'SuperMansion: Summer Vacation Special,' Premiering 8/16
For less than $50, Charlotte comedy fans can enjoy a whole weekend of laughs courtesy of some of America's hottest comedians plus Charlotte's own comedic talent at The Queen City Comedy Experience Sept. 27 - 29 at Spirit Square.
Every rapper has a crew he can't live without... and vice versa. In this new comedy starring Adam Pally (Happy Endings, The Mindy Project), Sam Richardson (Veep, Detroiters) and guest starring Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live, Ride Along), we see how long the crew can survive without being in the limelight. This Untitled Pally/Richardson comedy will debut exclusively on YouTube Red in 2019.
An hour-long block of comedy, competition and hip-hop returns to TBS on Sunday, April 15 with the hit unscripted series Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker's Wild at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and Drop the Mic at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The network renewed both series after they quickly emerged as the top two new unscripted cable comedies in 2017, reaching an average of 2.7M viewers per episode across TBS's linear, VOD, and digital platforms, and earning over 250 million social and YouTube views to date.
An hour-long block of comedy, competition and hip-hop returns to TBS on Sunday, April 15 with the hit unscripted series Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker's Wild at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and Drop the Mic at10:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The network renewed both series after they quickly emerged as the top two new unscripted cable comedies in 2017, reaching an average of 2.7M viewers per episode across TBS's linear, VOD, and digital platforms, and earning over 250 million social and YouTube views to date.
JFL NorthWest - Vancouver's Comedy Festival - presented in association with SiriusXM Canada, is proud to add another element to its ten-day event, which takes place March 1-10. The JFL NorthWest Block Party will take place outdoor at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza (695 Cambie Street) Wednesday, March 7 to Friday, March 9 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
The all-new weekly series SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO, hosted by Emmy® Award-winning personality STEVE HARVEY and co-hosted by TV personality ADRIENNE BAILON HOUGHTON, premieres Thursday, March 1 @ 9/8c on FOX, following the spring return of GOTHAM. Also to be featured in the premiere episode is a special performance with PITBULL and FIFTH HARMONY.
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