Comedy Central Announces AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Sep 9, 2019
Comedy Central today announced the official name of the highly-anticipated, Awkwafina-led series: Awkwafina is Nora From Queens. The #1 brand in comedy also announced the slate of predominantly female and diverse directors for the 10-episode series: Emmy® Award-nominated actress/director Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll), Lucia Aniello (Broad City), Jamie Babbit (But I'm a Cheerleader), The Daniels (Swiss Army Man), Steven Tsuchida (Younger) and Anu Valia (The Other Two). Currently in production in New York, Awkwafina is Nora From Queens is slated to premiere on Comedy Central in January 2020.
August 2019 Events Announced At Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 26, 2019
Summer at Lincoln Center is a time-honored New York tradition, bringing people from all walks of life together to experience a multitude of music, dance, and drama across the entire campus. Harnessing Mozart's innovative spirit as its inspiration, the Mostly Mozart Festival (July 10a?"August 10) continues this month with groundbreaking, international, and multidisciplinary productions; acclaimed artists of all genres; introductions to emerging creative voices; and the presentation of new works and ideas.
Comedy Central Announces the Launch of Comedy Central Productions
by Kaitlin Milligan
- May 8, 2019
Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, today announced the launch of Comedy Central Productions (CCP), a new studio-production arm partnering with comedy's best writers, producers and on-screen talent to develop compelling, premium comedy content and bring it to market via distribution partners and buyers on all TV and digital platforms.
Steve Martin, Lili Taylor, John Hodgman, and More Will Appear at Elevator Repair Service's 2019 Spring Gala
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 18, 2019
Lecy Goranson will host a star-studded gala, celebrating this year's achievements of the Obie-Award winning theater ensemble, Elevator Repair Service. Under the direction of founding Artistic Director John Collins, ERS has been making original theater for 27 years. They have achieved national and international recognition with their extensive body of work, in particular the award-winning Gatz, a verbatim staging of The Great Gatsby, which enjoyed four engagements this season, from Abu Dhabi to Perth to New York City. The New York Times called Gatz The most remarkable achievement in theater not only of this year but also of this decade (which, gee, means this century too). For more information visit elevator.org.
Comedy Central Signs First Look Deal with Roy Wood Jr.
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Apr 4, 2019
Comedy Central today announced a comprehensive development deal with Roy Wood Jr. with a 'first look' at content created and/or developed for television and new media, it was announced today by Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, Executive Vice Presidents and Co-Heads of Talent and Development, Comedy Central.
EIGHTH GRADE, CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? Among Winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Feb 18, 2019
The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at concurrent ceremonies at the Edison Ballroom in New York City and The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
BOWIE EXPERIENCE Comes to Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 14, 2019
On Fri 1st Febuary, 'Bowie Experience - a breathtaking concert celebrating the music of the world's greatest pop icon David Bowie, will be performing at the Hackney Empire. A must see for all Bowie fans, this mesmerizing production promises an unforgettable journey of sound and vision, featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy.
Comedy Central Declares Stand-Up Month This January, With Specials From Ron Funches, James Davis, Chris Distefano, Roy Wood Jr.
by Tori Hartshorn
- Dec 3, 2018
Stand-up comedy - the cornerstone of the Comedy Central foundation - is FRONT AND CENTER to kick off the new year! January 2019 is Stand-Up Month on Comedy Central, featuring four all-new stand-up specials from comedic heavyweights Ron Funches (@midnight, The Half Hour), James Davis (Hood Adjacent with James Davis), Chris Distefano (Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano, The Half Hour) and Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure), airing consecutive Fridays throughout the month at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. Additional audio, digital and on-air components are TBA.
Transform Films to Hold World Premiere of THE ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST with Aasif Mandvi at DOC NYC
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Nov 8, 2018
TRANSFORM FILMS® is partnering with The 9th Annual DOC NYC, America's largest documentary festival, to hold the world premiere of THE ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST, a new short documentary in which The Daily Show alumni Aasif Mandvi uses humor to promote tolerance and tackle anti-Muslim sentiment (USA, 7 min.). Directed by Samia Khan, and executive produced by Nick Stuart and CarolAnne Dolan, of Transform Films, The Accidental Activist is launching as part of DOC NYC's 'Shorts: The Big Apple,' a program of seven films that explore New York City from the lives of immigrant cabbies to the World Trade Center memorial. The screenings are followed by a Q&A with Mandvi, Khan and film directors. To purchase tickets, go to docnyc.net or click here.
Jaboukie Young-White Joins THE DAILY SHOW as Newest Correspondent
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Oct 11, 2018
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Jaboukie Young-White as the latest correspondent to join “The World's Fakest News Team” which includes Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan and Roy Wood Jr. Young-White was tapped by Executive Producer, Writer and Host, Trevor Noah and will make his debut on the show tonight, at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT with an in-studio desk piece.
Comedy Central to Premiere RONNY CHIENG: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT As A Comedy Central App Exclusive
by Macon Prickett
- Jun 28, 2018
Comedy Central summer series, Ronny Chieng: International Student, will premiere as the #1 brand in comedy's first-ever app exclusive original series. Beginning Monday, August 13, fans can binge-watch all seven episodes of the half-hour scripted television show, Ronny Chieng: International Student, which will be available to stream exclusively on the Comedy Central App.
Sisters Of Comedy With Million Hoodies Come to Carolines On Broadway
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 6, 2018
Writer / producer / activist Agunda Okeyo brings a lineup featuring MC Gina Yashere (Netflix's Standups), Marie Faustin (MTV's Vidiots), Nore Davis (Inside Amy Schumer), Roy Wood, Jr. (The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah), Leighann Lord (HBO's Def Comedy Jam), and special guest Robin Thede (Host of BET's The Rundown with Robin Thede) to Carolines on Broadway in Manhattan on Wednesday, June 6th for "Sisters of Comedy" @ 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 (plus a two-drink minimum) and partial proceeds from the evening will benefit Million Hoodies Movement for Justice (MH) - a human rights membership, chapter-based organization whose mission is to build next generation human rights leaders to end anti-Black racism and systemic violence. For reservations and additional information, call (212) 757-4100 or go to: http://bit.ly/sistersatcarolines
Comedy Central Announces STUPID QUESTIONS WITH CHRIS DISTEFANO Premiering Friday, June 1
by Macon Prickett
- May 30, 2018
Comedy Central announced today that it has ordered Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano, a weekly interstitial series created to intertwine Comedy Central's stand-up world premieres with its deep archive of classics during the network's stand-up heavy Friday nights. Stupid Questions premieres on Friday, June 1, with host Chris Distefano joined by guest Nikki Glaser. Glaser is host of You Up w/ Nikki Glaser on SiriusXM's Comedy Central Radio.
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