SHOWTIME has released the official poster and trailer for its new half-hour comedy series WORK IN PROGRESS, created by Chicago improv mainstays Abby McEnany and Tim Mason and co-written by Lilly Wachowski (The Matrix, Sense8), premiering on Sunday, December 8 at 11 p.m. ET/PT. A funny and uniquely human comedy, the series features McEnany as a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke from Chicago whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. Chicago-based performer Karin Anglin co-stars alongside Celeste Pechous, with Julia Sweeney (Saturday Night Live, Shrill) appearing in a crucial role as herself. Theo Germaine (The Politician) will also appear as a special guest star.
On Friday, the Napa Valley Film Festival honored The Groundlings Theatre & School with the Miner Family Winery Legacy Ensemble Tribute in a special presentation that consisted of an on-stage conversation with Groundlings alumni including Jordan Black, Stephanie Courtney, Tracy Newman, Cheri Oteri, Julia Sweeney and Michaela Watkins, moderated by current Groundling Michael Churven. The theater was filled with laughter as the group looked back on their time at The Groundlings, giving the audience a peek into the early days of SNL and working with other amazing talents that have come up through the Groundlings program.
UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents Los Angeles' legendary UnCabaret, celebrating 25 years of groundbreaking comedy in a one-time-only evening of wildly fun, idiosyncratic live performance, music and never-before-seen footage. Special guests include alumni Julia Sweeney, Janeane Garofalo, Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, Greg Behrendt, Andy Kindler, Scott Thompson, Allee Willis, Laura Kightlinger, Alex Edelman, Rebecca Corry, Jill Soloway and many more to be announced, hosted by creatrix Beth Lapides with musical director Mitch Kaplan on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at The Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles. Tickets for $29.50-$59.50 are available now at cap.ucla.edu and theatre.acehotel.com, 310-825-2101 and The Theatre at Ace Hotel box office.
Despite her best efforts, comedian Julia Sweeney is forced to tell a little white lie when her 8-year-old begins learning about frog reproduction -- and starts to ask some very smart questions. Check out the video below!
Disney/Pixar Studios have just released the final trailer for their highly anticipated prequel MONSTERS UNIVERSITY. The film opens in 3D and 2D theaters on June 21. Check it out below!
A new clip for Disney-Pixar's MONSTERS UNIVERSITY has been revealed - featuring Mike and Sully's first morning as roommates. Opening in 3D and 2D theaters on June 21, the voice cast includes Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney, Joel Murray and Peter Sohn. Dan Scanlon directs. Check out the clip below!
A new trailer for Disney/Pixar's MONSTERS UNIVERSITY has been revealed - featuring some good old monstrous partying. Opening in 3D and 2D theaters on June 21, the voice cast includes Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney, Joel Murray and Peter Sohn. Dan Scanlon directs. Check out the trailer below!
John Goodman stopped by last night's 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' on NBC to talk about his latest film, the animated prequel to Pixar's MONSTERS, INC. The actor surprised fans by unveiling a new clip from the highly anticipated film. Check it out below!
Disney/Pixar has released an all-new new trailer for the highly anticipated animated feature film MONSTER'S UNIVERSITY. The comedy opens in 3D and 2D theaters on June 21. Get a first look below!