In the latest installment of Stephen Colbert's feature, 'Kid's Pitch,' the TV host let the children brainstorm ideas for a new Christmas film. The fake movie features a slew of familiar faces, including Bryan Cranston, Laura Linney, Nick Kroll, Rachel Dratch, and John Oliver.
This morning, Film Independent announced that Aubrey Plaza (Ingrid Goes West, Legion, Parks & Recreation) will host the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Spirit Awards are the primary fundraiser for Film Independent's year-round programs, which cultivate the careers of emerging filmmakers and promote diversity in the industry. Nominees were announced by Gemma Chan (Crazy Rich Asians, Captain Marvel, Mary Queen of Scots) and Molly Shannon (Divorce, Private Life, Other People) at a press conference on November 16. Best Feature nominees include Eighth Grade, First Reformed, If Beale Street Could Talk, Leave No Trace and You Were Never Really Here. The show will broadcast live exclusively on IFC at 2:00 pm PT/ 5:00 pm ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Follow the astonishing true story of an Israeli intelligence agent who brought Hitler's deadliest lieutenant to justice in the intense and gripping film, Operation Finale, arriving on Digital on November 20, 2018 and on Blu-rayTM combo pack, DVD and On Demand on December 4, 2018 from Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures (MGM) and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Brimming with incredible performances from Golden Globe® winner Oscar Isaac (Ex Machina) and Academy Award® winner Ben Kingsley (Schindler's List), Operation Finale is also backed by an amazing supporting cast including Mélanie Laurent (Inglorious Bastards), Lior Roz (Fauda), Nick Kroll (Loving), Haley Lu Richardson (The Edge of Seventeen), Joe Alwyn (Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk), Pepe Rapazote (Narcos) and Greta Scacchi (Brideshead Revisited) .
The Secret Life of Pets 2 will follow summer 2016's blockbuster about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and his longtime collaborator Janet Healy will produce the sequel to the comedy that had the best opening ever for an original film, animated or otherwise.
The Upright Citizens Brigade ("UCB") has a long history of developing some of the country's most famous comedians. Amy Poehler, Donald Glover, and Nick Kroll are just a few of the stars the UCB can claim as alumni. On Today, November 15th, the legendary comedy school will open its stage to what it hopes to be the next wave of comedic talent, and it's placing a large bet on a group that few have before: South Asian comics.
The Upright Citizens Brigade ("UCB") has a long history of developing some of the country's most famous comedians. Amy Poehler, Donald Glover, and Nick Kroll are just a few of the stars the UCB can claim as alumni. On Thursday, November 15th, the legendary comedy school will open its stage to what it hopes to be the next wave of comedic talent, and it's placing a large bet on a group that few have before: South Asian comics.
The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the nation's premier member organization of independent storytellers, announced today the nominees for the 28th Annual IFP Gotham Awards. Ten competitive awards will be presented to independent features and series. In addition to the competitive awards, Gotham Tributes will be given to actors Rachel Weisz and Willem Dafoe, director Paul Greengrass, and the Gotham Industry Tribute to Jon Kamen.
Vulture today announced the lineup for its second annual Vulture Festival Los Angeles Presented by AT&T, a weekend of high-profile events bringing the entertainment site to life, and an expansion of the pop-culture extravaganza that has taken place in New York City for the last five years. Vulture Festival Los Angeles's lineup includes actors in conversation, exclusive screenings, cast reunions, live podcasts, a comedy show, table reads, a private museum tour, and more, taking place November 17–18, primarily at the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles, with select events at other venues. Additional events will be announced in the coming weeks.
Follow the astonishing true story of an Israeli intelligence agent who brought Hitler's deadliest lieutenant to justice in the intense and gripping film, Operation Finale, arriving on Digital on November 20, 2018 and on Blu-rayTM combo pack, DVD and On Demand on December 4, 2018 from Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures (MGM) and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Brimming with incredible performances from Golden Globe® winner Oscar Isaac (Ex Machina) and Academy Award® winner Ben Kingsley (Schindler's List), Operation Finale is also backed by an amazing supporting cast including Mélanie Laurent (Inglorious Bastards), Lior Roz (Fauda), Nick Kroll (Loving), Haley Lu Richardson (The Edge of Seventeen), Joe Alwyn (Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk), Pepe Rapazote (Narcos) and Greta Scacchi (Brideshead Revisited) .
At long last, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney's wildly popular alter egos, Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland, have made their debuts on The Great White Way in their acclaimed masterpiece, Oh, Hello on Broadway at The Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Performances for Oh, Hello on Broadway began on Friday, September 23 with opening night set for Monday, October 10. The show will run through January 8, 2017. Alex Timbers directs.
Nick Kroll recently did an interview with Vulture, where he was asked which character from his 'Kroll Show' he thinks should star in their own Broadway musical.
Nick Kroll and John Mulaney recently appeared at New York Comic Con, discussing their new show Big Mouth. On a panel, a fan asked if the pair planned to revive their roles as Gil and George in Oh, Hello, according to Vulture.
On last night's 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, 'Brett Kavanaugh's old drinking buddy, Squish ('Big Mouth' creator Nick Kroll), takes Stephen on a drunken drive down memory lane. Watch the video below!
Mike Birbiglia's podcast The Old Ones is releasing a new episode today. Mike discusses "Oh Hello on Broadway" with special guest Nick Kroll and makes a Broadway announcement of his own. They also discuss getting so high that they hosted an a cappella festival.
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), the first and largest myeloma-specific foundation in the world, announced today the all-star lineup for the IMF 12th Annual Comedy Celebration taking place on Saturday, November 3 at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre.