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The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), in association with COMEDY CENTRAL, has announced more than 70 additional shows taking place at more than 25 venues throughout New York City, now added to its 2012 schedule, highlighted by two events in partnership with The Paley Center for Media: a reunion of the creative minds behind the landmark TV series The Ben Stiller Show and a Conversation with Denis Leary in celebration of his new publication Merry F***in' Christmas.

Tickets are currently on sale for UP Comedy Club's roster of stand up and sketch shows, Maria Bamford, Jim Breuer, Jo Koy, Ted Alexandro, Robert Klein, Kyle Kinane, THE SECOND CITY'S NUT-CRACKING HOLIDAY REVUE and the debut of WHAT THE TOUR GUIDE DIDN'T TELL YOU: A CHICAGO REVUE.

'Meredith Vieira Productions presents James Braly's LIFE IN A MARITAL INSTITUTION' has been announced as one of the closing night shows of the upcoming New York Comedy Festival. Check out a preview video, featuring footage from the show and an interview with Meredith Vieira, below!

James Braly's LIFE IN A MARITAL INSTITUTION has been announced as one of the closing night shows of the upcoming New York Comedy Festival. The critically acclaimed one-man show, written and performed by This American Life contributor James Braly, returns to New York City from its national tour for the first time since its sold-out Off-Broadway run. The special performance on November 11, 2012 at Stage 72 (formerly the Triad Theatre) will be followed by a talk-back with producer Meredith Vieira.

Award-winning entertainer Mr Simon Taylor performs 1 MAN DEBATE, a brand new comedy show that redefines manhood. Come to Rue Bebelons in the CBD and witness the new dawn of man, running from tonight, September 26th to October 14th.

For the sixth consecutive year, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) and the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) are proud to present STAND UP FOR HEROES, an evening of comedy and music benefiting our injured service members, veterans and their families, taking place at the Beacon Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner James Brolin ('Marcus Welby, M.D.,' 'Traffic') will guest-star in an upcoming episode of NBC's critically-acclaimed comedy series 'Community.' Brolin will appear as William Winger, the estranged father of Jeff Winger (Joel McHale), whom Jeff has not seen since he was a child. The episode, titled 'Cooperative Escapism in Familial Relations,' is scheduled to air later this season. 'Community's' fourth season will premiere on Friday, October 19 (8:30-9 pm ET).

MTV and Logo today announced that the Emmy®-nominated IT GETS BETTER will return to the two Viacom networks with a new, 60-minute IT GETS BETTER special on October 9 at 11 p.m. ET/PT, just two days ahead of National Coming Out Day.

Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy(R)-winning director Rich Moore (TV's 'The Simpsons,' 'Futurama') take moviegoers on a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey in 'Wreck-It Ralph.' Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly, 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,' 'Step Brothers') is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer, '30 Rock'), the 'good guy' star of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades doing the same thing andseeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he's tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game-hopping journey across the arcade through every generation of video games to prove he's got what it takes to be a hero.

NYC & Company, New York City's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, New York Comedy Festival and Comedy Central today announced the second annual Comedy Week, November 5-11.

Walt Disney Pictures has released a new trailer for the animated comedy WRECK IT RALPH, opening in 3D and 2D theaters on November 2. Check it out below!

In its ongoing efforts to combat bullying, the hit Broadway musical WICKED will host a special event on Thursday, October 11, featuring two leaders in the worldwide campaign to bring an end to bullying: Ben Cohen, MBE, founder of The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation, and Dan Savage, co-founder of The It Gets Better Project. Mr. Cohen and Mr. Savage will be joined by members of the WICKED company for a post-performance talk-back to discuss what can be done to help stop the prevalence of bullying.

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE is getting into the business of roasting for its 2012 edition - roasting one of the world's most recognized culinary explorers that is.

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Board of Governors has voted to bestow its prestigious Governors Award this year upon the "It Gets Better Project™," an organization devoted to supporting LGBT young people via its website, initiatives and the posting of original videos with messages of empathy, encouragement and hope for a positive future.

Vital Theatre Company has announced the extension of Pinkalicious, The Musical at The Culture Project (formerly Bleecker St Theatre) due to popular demand. Tickets are now on sale through February 24th, 2013. Performances are Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm through September 23rd; beginning September 29th, performances are every Saturday at 1:30 pm and every Sunday at 12 noon.

Disney/ABC Television Group's Digital Media team is launching FISH HOOKS, a new physics-based puzzle game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch based on the popular Disney Channel series of the same name. The game is available for free from the App Store in more than 70 countries.

The Boston Comedy Arts Festival is set to run September 4-9 at ImprovBoston and the Brattle Theatre.

Award-winning entertainer Mr Simon Taylor performs 1 MAN DEBATE, a brand new comedy show that redefines manhood. Come to Rue Bebelons in the CBD and witness the new dawn of man, running from September 26th to October 14th.

Tickets are currently on sale for UP Comedy Club's Fall roster of headlining talent and holiday shows, including Adam Ferrara, Tommy Davidson, Bobcat Goldthwait, Charlie Murphy, Maria Bamford, Jim Breuer, Jo Koy, Lyndsay Hailey, The Bicycle Men, Robert Klein, Kyle Kinane and 'The Second City's Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue.' Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-662-4562 or visiting UPComedyclub.com. UP Comedy Club is located at 230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley in Chicago.

ETonline reports that late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel proposed to girlfriend Molly McNearney while the couple enjoyed an exotic vacation in South Africa's Kruger National Forest.