Patton Oswalt News

J.K. Simmons has joined the cast of the 'Veronica Mars,' revival, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Madison Square Garden Company and Live Nation announced today that Patton Oswalt will take the Beacon Theatre stage on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 7:30PM. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 16, 2018 at noon.

The Madison Square Garden Company and Live Nation announced today that Patton Oswalt will take the Beacon Theatre stage on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 7:30PM. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 16, 2018 at noon.

The Story Pirates aren't your typical swashbuckling sailors.They don't steal gold, pillage villages, or claim land; they're searching for a different kind of treasure: kid's wildest, most imaginative stories. Stories by children from NYC and beyond will be brought to life and staged by the Story Pirates' professional improvisational and comedic actors - replete with music, costumes and sets. During the show, the Story Pirates will also take story ideas from the audience and turn them into hilarious  musical sketch comedy. The hosts and talent from the Story Pirates podcast will also perform.

The Carney Awards announced today that Academy award nominated actor, Harrison Ford, will present this year's Chairman's Lifetime Achievement Award, to character actor, M. Emmett Walsh, during the 4th Annual Carney Awards, happening Sunday, October 28, 2018 at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, CA.

Today, Kathleen Hanna launches TEES 4 TOGO, a brand new, star-studded line of T-shirts designed by — and portraying designs of — Hanna and her friends. 100% of the profits go to Peace Sisters, a Pasadena-based non-profit that financially assists to fund local girls' school tuition costs in Dapaong, Togo West Africa, the hometown of current Pasadena resident and Peace Sisters founder, Tina Kampor. Each shirt is cozy, colorful, sweatshop-free, and costs $40 each—the amount it costs for a girl to attend school in Togo for an entire year, including books.

The Carney Awards announced a broadcast partnership with PIX11 in New York, the home of The Honeymooners for past 60 years.   The Carney Awards, named for the late, great Oscar and six-time Emmy Award-winning actor Art Carney, star of The Honeymooners, recognize outstanding achievements in character acting and will honor Joe Morton, Jessica Walter, Joe Pantoliano, M. Emmet Walsh, James Cromwell and Bruce Greenwood.  Comedian Patton Oswalt will host the evening's program which will be recorded at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, CA on Sunday, October 28, 2018.   The 2-hour telecast will air on PIX11, Tribune Broadcasting's New York flagship television station, on Saturday, November 24, 2018 (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM). PIX11 will air a special marathon of The Honeymooners leading into The Carney Awards broadcast, starting at 6:00 PM. 

Come see the best of artists of Aspecialthing Records all on one showcase! AST Records is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, Aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006.

The Stanley Hotel and Comedy Works Entertainment are proud to announce two hilarious stand-up comedy evenings in December at The Stanley Hotel's MacGregor Ballroom in Estes Park. Discounted room packages are also available with the purchase of a comedy ticket.  Tickets go on sale October 10th at 10am at www.stanleylive.com.

The fourth Annual Carney Awards will honor Joe Morton, Jessica Walter, Joe Pantoliano, M. Emmet Walsh, James Cromwell, and Bruce Greenwood. The show, which will be hosted by Patton Oswalt, will take place on Sunday, October 28th at the the Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

Comedy Central Records announced today that Langston Kerman's debut album, Lightskinned Feelings, will be released on Friday, September 28, the same day Kerman is featured in the Season 2 premiere episode of Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents… at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central.

Saturday October 6 at Sony Pictures Studios, OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center, one of the most respected non-profit grief centers in the nation, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary of sharing grief and finding hope with the House of Hope Gala. OUR HOUSE is honoring This is US and Dan Fogelman, writer & creator of the hit NBC TV show, The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund and its President Edie Lutnick, and OUR HOUSE alumni, longtime supporter and former Board Chair, Jory Goldman & her four children.  OUR HOUSE's gala fundraiser will afford them to continue to provide grief support and education for adults and children in the Los Angeles community.   Special guest Patton Oswalt will share his own very personal story of grief. 

The first album from acclaimed touring musical company The Story Pirates, Nothing Is Impossible, will be released in online stores from Gimlet Media on September 28th. Featuring songs like 'Fart Out Loud Day' - which Lin Manuel Miranda calls 'a masterpiece' - the album is full of originally written and recorded tunes based on story ideas submitted by children.

The first album from acclaimed touring musical company The Story Pirates, Nothing Is Impossible, will be released in online stores from Gimlet Media on September 28th. Featuring songs like 'Fart Out Loud Day' — which Lin Manuel Miranda calls 'a masterpiece' — the album is full of originally written and recorded tunes based on story ideas submitted by children.

Laugh the night away with Emmy and GRAMMY Award-winning comedian, actor and writer Patton Oswalt. He will perform his can't-miss stand-up comedy routine for one night only at KÀ Theatre Today, Sept. 22 at 9 p.m.

Tonight is the the 70th Emmy Awards! Hosted by Colin Jost and Michael Che, the telecast will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles at 8:00 PM ET on NBC. BroadwayWorld will be updating live as winners are announced tonight, so make sure to check back throughout the night to find out if your favorite nominee won!

SYFY and SYFY WIRE will once again be at the epicenter of this year's New York Comic Con 2018 - this time, as the convention's official streaming partner. As part of its ongoing partnership with ReedPOP, the world's leading producer of pop culture events, SYFY WIRE will broadcast live from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, including the NYCC Live Stage presented by SYFY WIRE, featuring celebrity interviews, in-depth panels, fan announcements and expert analysis from the convention floor. SYFY WIRE will also bring back last year's popular fan lounge, and SYFY will feature panels and screenings for three of the most anticipated properties in the genre: NIGHTFLYERS, DEADLY CLASS and HAPPY!

Patton Oswalt comes to the Peace Center on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 8 p.m.

HOW DID THIS GET MADE? with Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas and June Diane Raphael is coming to Paramount Theatre in Denver today, August 25th at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. Tickets are $45.00 and go on sale Friday, May 4th at 10am. Tickets may be purchased online at AltitudeTickets.com, 866-461-6556, and, starting Monday, May 7th, will also be available for purchase at the Pepsi Center Box Office and Dick's Sporting Goods Park box office, or Paramount Theatre box office (event days only). The early show is an official headlining show of High Plains Comedy Festival. Festival passes are $135.00 and include a ticket to both the early show and the David Cross Friday Night Headlining Show, along with full access to the rest of the fest and a t-shirt. Pass pre-sale to High Plains subscribers begins Wednesday, May 2nd at 10am, with the public on-sale starting Friday, May 4th at 10am at highplainscomedy.com.

Capping off this year's already exciting film lineup, The Toronto International Film Festival® is pleased to announce four Special Events. Reflecting the variety of TIFF's audiences and the breadth of their interests, this year's lineup focuses on a wide range of topics, from animation and music to politics and conservation, across oceans and in the skies.