Jenny Slate News

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 47th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best in the field of animation. 

Jenny Slate talks about her recent engagement and her new book, Little Weirds.

Jenny Slate describes getting engaged in a castle, explains the origin of her book title, Little Weirds, and shares how her family handled being interviewed for her Netflix comedy special.

Sesame Street got its start at the height of the civil rights movement and the war on poverty, in answer to a simple but powerful question: could television help prepare less advantaged children for school? In 1969, the show's founders tapped researchers, entertainers, and other visionaries to create a “street” like no other, where colorful monsters, humans, and even grouches lived side by side. Today, Sesame Workshop – the nonprofit organization behind the iconic show, which has grown to reach kids and families in more than 150 countries and 70 languages – is proud to announce the start of Sesame Street's landmark 50th season.

Today the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) announced the addition of more than 100 shows to the 2019 week-long laugh fest. The festival, which runs from November 4th-10th, will be taking place at some of New York City's most iconic venues, including the Beacon Theatre, Carnegie Hall, Carolines on Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Town Hall, and the Tribeca Performing Arts Center among others.

Netflix has released the Big Mouth season 3 official trailer! 

Netflix Announces JENNY SLATE: STAGE FRIGHT/ This is the first original comedy special from Slate, which will launch globally on Netflix October 22, 2019

Netflix has released the first look teaser and photos from season three of Big Mouth. Big Mouth is a half-hour edgy adult animated comedy from real-life best friends Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg about the glorious nightmare that is teenage puberty.

Get ready to hear your favorite stars when a top-notch roster of guest voices line up this season for the return of FOX's beloved Animation Domination, beginning Sunday, Sept. 29, on THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT), all-new series BLESS THE HARTS (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT), BOB'S BURGERS (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) and FAMILY GUY (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT).

FOX Entertainment has acquired Emmy(R) Award-winning production company Bento Box Entertainment, it was announced today by Charlie Collier, Chief Executive Officer, FOX Entertainment.

The 2019 New York Comedy Festival has announced this year's list of names set to headline, including Randy Rainbow, Trevor Noah, and Stephen Colbert.

ABC Entertainment and Banijay Studios North America announced today that actor Adam Scott is set to host “Don't” on ABC. Executive produced by Ryan Reynolds, “Don't” is a comedic physical game show that offers contestants the opportunity to team up with their family and friends for the chance to win a cash prize of up to $100,000 by tackling hilarious tasks each with the simple rule of “DON'T.” In each episode, members of the four-person team will strive to accomplish various challenges, such as “Don't Laugh,” “Don't Blink” or “Don't Wet Your Pants,” as they work together to build their bank.

Disney Junior, the #1 television network for preschoolers, has ordered a third season of the hit Emmy Award-nominated 'Muppet Babies,' ahead of its season two premiere. A sneak peek of the new season will be available in DisneyNOW on FRIDAY, AUG. 2, prior to its official debut FRIDAY, AUG. 9 (8:30-9:00 a.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel. Since its premiere in March 2018, the series; which chronicles the hilarious playroom antics of a young Kermit the Frog, Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal and Summer Penguin; has garnered over 140 million views across all social media and digital viewing platforms, and currently ranks as Disney Channel's #1 series among Kids 2-8.

Illumination's tenth feature, The Secret Life of Pets 2, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 comedic blockbuster that had the biggest opening weekend ever for an original film, animated or otherwise. Check out the new soundtrack, available now.

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Oakland Athletics' 1989 championship season, The Lonely Island has allowed a greater power to speak through them and create a visual poem/ love letter to their childhood heroes: Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire AKA The Bash Brothers.

Illumination's tenth feature, The Secret Life of Pets 2, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 comedic blockbuster that had the biggest opening weekend ever for an original film, animated or otherwise.

Charlie Collier, CEO, FOX Entertainment, today will unveil the FOX primetime slate for the 2019-2020 television season to the national advertising community during its annual Upfront Presentation at the Beacon Theatre.

The Webby Awards announced today that comedy duo Desus and Mero and actor Michael Douglas will be recognized with Webby Special Achievement Awards for their contributions to Internet culture at the 23rd Annual Webby Awards celebration at Cipriani Wall Street on May 13, 2019.

Steph Curry, Ellen DeGeneres, The Walking Dead, Ryan Reynolds, Chance the Rapper, and Monica Lewinsky are among the winners of The 23rd Annual Webby Awards.This year's Winners will be recognized alongside Special Achievement honorees, including trailblazerGreta Thunberg, actor Issa Rae, Glossier founderEmily Weiss, artist Tierra Whack, and host and creator Hasan Minhaj.

Discover the secret emotional life of pets in The Secret Life Of Pets 2, in theaters June 7.