Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference, the premier film festival that champions the writers' contribution to film, television, and new media, is thrilled to announce David Benioff and D.B. Weiss as the recipients of the “Outstanding Television Writer” Award at the 26th Annual Austin Film Festival, October 24-31, 2019.
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces even more additions to the lineup for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27. The 17-day festival features over 200 shows with major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world performing in venues across the city bringing non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more. Tickets for all shows now on sale at sfsketchfest.com.
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.
Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF) has announced its continued commitment to diversity in filmmaking through its grant from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, AFF is known for championing writers' contributions to film, television, and new media. The Academy's FilmCraft grant was established to identify and empower future filmmakers from nontraditional backgrounds, cultivate new and diverse talent, promote motion pictures as an art form, and provide a platform for underrepresented artists.
Laugh Out Loud, the comedy brand and multi-platform network founded by the world's top comedian Kevin Hart in partnership with global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today an expanded slate of original programming that builds on the network's rapid growth since launching last summer.
Four comedy legends from stage and screen will bring the laughs to Parx Casino, Pennsylvania's #1 casino. 'In Living Color' creator Keenen Ivory Wayans will host The Off Color Comedy Tour on Friday, June 8, 2018, featuring fellow comedy stars Shawn Wayans, Tommy Davidson and David Alan Grier.
The Off Color Comedy Tour is making a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, July 7th starting at 8:00pm. Featuring some of your favorite artists from the Emmy Award-winning hit show In Living Color, creator Keenen Ivory Wayans will host The Off Color Comedy Tour with stars Shawn Wayans, Tommy Davidson and David Alan Grier. Together, these comedy legends will bring a show that won't disappoint.
Frontier Comedy announce eight world class shows for the 2018 Perth Comedy Festival. There's something for everyone; from online superstars Alex Williamson, Neel Kolhatkar & Rosie Waterland; to critically acclaimed gems Alice Fraser & Amos Gill; cult hit Pauly Fenech; to international comedy icons Jonathan Pie (UK) and Shawn Wayans (US)!
Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today a late addition to its film slate. I, TONYA, the darkly comedic tale of American figure skater Tonya Harding and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history, will serve as AFF's second Closing Night Film. Directed by Craig Gillespie, I TONYA stars Margot Robbie as Harding, Sebastian Stan as her ex-husband Jeff Gillooly, and Allison Janney as Harding's acid-tongued mother. Writer Steven Rogers will be in attendance for the screening.
Austin Film Festival & Screenwriters Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today the full schedule of films and panels for the 24th annual event
It's Playhouse on Park's first Comedy Night of 2017, and we're all due for a good laugh, so join us for an awesome night out on Saturday, February 4. Hosted by Bari Alyse Rudin, Comedy Night features two co-headliners, Chris Tabb and Tracy Locke.
Neil Patrick Harris is featured on tonight's episode of PBS's FINDING YOUR ROOTS. In the sneak peek below, the Tony and Emmy winner finds out about his ancestors who arrived in America in 1618!
Macdonald got his start in the industry writing for 'Roseanne' and 'The Dennis Miller Show' before earning a spot on the 'SNL' writing staff in 1993. Soon after, 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels gave Macdonald an opportunity to read on-air editorials during 'Weekend Update' and within a year, he became the anchor of the popular segment. Macdonald was also well-known for his impressions of Burt Reynolds and Bob Dole on the show in addition to his 'Weekend Update' performances.
The Paley Center for Media, the leading nonprofit cultural institution that showcases the importance and impact of media on our society, will hold a Hollywood Tribute to African-American Achievements in Television
NBC's hit summer comedy competition series "Last Comic Standing" is down to its final 10 contestants, all competing for an incredible prize package worth $250,000, including a development deal for their own television show.
BC's hit summer comedy competition series "Last Comic Standing" is down to its final 41 contestants, all competing for an incredible prize package worth $250,000, including a development deal for their own television show.