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Lead Characters' Names Revealed for GHOSTBUSTERS Reboot!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 20, 2015

GHOSTBUSTERS writer and director Paul Feig turned to Twitter to reveal the names of the lead characters from the highly anticipated upcoming reboot. 

Photo Flash: Jones, McCarthy, Wiig and McKinnon Suit Up for GHOSTBUSTERS
by Movies News Desk - Jul 11, 2015

Director Paul Feig is at it again -- he Tweeted a first look at all four lady GHOSTBUSTERS suited up for battle, along with the caption, '#whoyougonnacall'. Scroll down for a closer look! Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones will star in the upcoming, all-female reboot of the 1980s comedy.

Photo Flash: What You Gonna Wear? New GHOSTBUSTERS Costumes Revealed
by Movies News Desk - Jun 30, 2015

Director Paul Feig Tweeted a sneak peek at the new GHOSTBUSTERS costumes today, along with the caption, '#whatyougonnawear'. Scroll down for a closer look! Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones will star in the upcoming, all-female reboot of the 1980s comedy.

VIDEO: Leslie Jones Shares Favorite SNL Moments on LATE NIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2015

Leslie Jones stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT to share her favorite SNL moments and explain how she handles Twitter haters. Check out clips from the appearance below!

Michael Ian Black, Leslie Jones & More Coming to Carolines on Broadway in April
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 26, 2015

Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of April 2015, highlighted by headliners Brent Morin, from NBC's “Undateable,” April 2 - 4; Michael Ian Black, from E!'s “Burning Love” and MTV's “The State,” April 10 - 12; Leslie Jones, from NBC's “Saturday Night Live,” April 16 - 19; and Rod Man, winner of Season 8 of NBC's “Last Comic Standing,” April 23 - 26.

VIDEO: Chris Hemsworth & Leslie Jones Promo This Week's SNL
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 6, 2015

Chris Hemsworth hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Zac Brown Band on March 7, 2015. Below, watch Hemsworth promo the show along with new SNL cast member Leslie Jones in her first promo!

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's Cecily Strong to Play 'Key Role' in Sony's GHOSTBUSTERS Reboot
by Movies News Desk - Feb 20, 2015

FilmDivider has learned that SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's Cecily Strong will play 'a key supporting role' in Sony's highly-anticipated female GHOSTBUSTERS reboot, directed by Paul Feig.

Taylor Swift, Jim Carrey, Eddie Murphy, and MANY More Stars to Take the Stage in SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's 40th Anniversary Special
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 15, 2015

NBC will air a star-studded, three-hour live special today, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic franchise 'Saturday Night Live.' It appears that just about every single comic actor who has performed in America will take the stage for the event, and BroadwayWorld brings you a list of confirmed stars below!

BWW Reviews: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Westport Community Theatre
by Cindy Cardozo - Dec 11, 2014

Westport Community Theatre's production of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY is a perfect way to jump start your holiday spirit.

TONY AWARDS, NORMAL HEART Among 2015 Writers Guild Award Nominees; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 4, 2014

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, and promotional writing during 2014.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 11/22-11/23/2014
by - Nov 24, 2014

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, November 23, 2014 - Sunday, November 23, 2014.

VIDEO: SNL & Cameron Diaz Parody New ANNIE Film with 'Sneak Peek'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 23, 2014

On last night's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, HBO First Look gave viewers a sneak peek at the upcoming ANNIE remake starring Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx (Jay Pharoah) and black Annie (Leslie Jones).

BWW's Top Ten TV gifs of the Week; Benanti, DR WHO, SNL, ELEMENTARY, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 3, 2014

There are so many great TV moments and BWW TV World brings you the Top 10 gifs in television over the last seven days! What was your favorite moment of the TV week? Are there any great TV gifs that we missed? Link to them in the comments below, or share them with us on Twitter @BWWTVWorld; we will RT our favorites!

Leslie Jones Joins SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE as Featured Player This Week
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 21, 2014

Leslie Jones will become a featured cast member of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. The comedienne lost out to Sasheer Zamata in last year's SNL nationwide search, however did appear on camera during last season while writing for the long-running sketch comedy series.

VIDEO: First Look - Joaquin Phoenix Stars in Trailer for INHERENT VICE
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 30, 2014

Below, check out Joaquin Phoenix in the new trailer for “Inherent Vice,” the seventh feature from Paul Thomas Anderson and the first ever film adaption of a Thomas Pynchon novel. The film hits December 2014.

Craig Ferguson to Guest on Tonight's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 16, 2014

CBS late night host Craig Ferguson will stop by tonight's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS on NBC. Below, check out the listings for the show for September 16 – September 23:

Paramount Pictures to Distribute Chris Rock's TOP FIVE Worldwide
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 10, 2014

Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIABN, VIA), announced it will distribute writer / director Chris Rock's 'TOP FIVE' worldwide. The news comes as the film from producer Scott Rudin, and his IACF partner Barry Diller, earned rave reviews at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival.

SNL's Leslie Jones Talks About Slavery in Controversial 'Weekend Update' Sketch
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2014

Leslie Jones, a writer for Saturday Night Live, has made headlines following a sketch she starred in on 'Weekend Update.' In this sketch, Jones talks about her difficulties when it comes to her love life and how things would be different 'back in the slave days.' Talking to Weekend Update host, Colin Jost, she said, 'See, I'm single right now, but back in the slave days, I would have never been single. I'm six feet tall and I'm strong, Colin. Strong! I mean, look at me, I'm a mandingo ... I'm just saying that back in the slave days, my love life would have been way better. Massah would have hooked me up with the best brotha on the plantation … I would be the No. 1 slave draft pick.'

Two African American Women Join SNL Writing Staff
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2014

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Saturday Night Live has announced that they have added two new African-American women to its writing staff.

Comedy Central to Present RUSSELL SIMMONS PRESENTS THE RUCKUS, 1/26
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2012

JB Smoove brings the Ruckus to the stage as he reunites with Russell Simmons to host 'Russell Simmons Presents The Ruckus.' The six half-hour episode series kicks off with two back-to-back episodes on Thursday, January 26 at 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on COMEDY CENTRAL.

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