durableruggedizedlaptops: January 2013

Thursday, January 31, 2013

WINTER ARTS PREVIEW: Find entertainment and inspiration in arts on the South Shore

The South Shore displays its creative talent this winter and spring with a host of theater productions, orchestral performances and art shows.

Annual comedy festival continues to entertain

Dirty South Improv aims to bring a little filthy fun back to the Triangle, kicking off its 13th year this week. Starting with a night of stand-up, the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival will showcase over 50 up-and-coming sketch artists, improvisers and stand-up comedians from all over the Triangle, as well as the rest of the U.S. and Canada.

'Chicago Fire': Severide Must Decide Between Renee And Experimental Back Surgery (VIDEO)

Oh no, it was just false hope! Things were looking good for Severide and Renee ( Sarah Shahi ) on " Chicago Fire ." He was sidelined from the job for a while and had decided to move to Madrid with her. But apparently that wasn't to be.

Longmont's The Speakeasy now open downtown

LONGMONT -- People sang and danced along to the live music. They conversed, staying out into the wee hours of the night, drinking and having fun. No one cared that alcohol was against the law in the Chicago speakeasies of the Roaring Twenties.

Bob Newhart visits Nashville for comedy show

Deadpan comic Bob Newhart, star of the hit TV series 'The Bob Newhart Show' and 'Newhart,' plays Schermerhorn Symphony Center at 7 p.m. Jan. 31. He hit No. 1 on the Billboard chart in 1960 with his debut album 'The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart,' topping albums by Elvis Presley and the cast album of 'The Sound of Music.'

Hot Picks: Lots and lots of laughs with Louis C.K.

By Tribune-Review Louis C.K., the man who takes the hypocrisy of modern life with shocking aplomb — and a few profanities mixed in — is bringing his ...

Steve Levitan Accepts NATPE Award Honoring Brandon Tartikoff

The "Modern Family" creator thanks the late NBC head for inspiring him to work in TV. Other honorees are John Langley, Debra Lee and Herbert G. Kloiber. read more

Amy Poehler signs book deal, comedic 'memoir' due in 2014

Am Poehler, the star of the NBC comedy series 'Parks and Recreation,' is set to release her first book - see details.

WGN America Nabs 'Parks and Recreation' Reruns (Exclusive)

The cable channel will begin airing the Amy Poehler comedy starting in September. read more

Brian Regan at the Chicago Theatre | Comedy review

Brian Regan The comedy giant plays the Chicago Theatre.

What Early BCS Championship Odds Can Tell Us About the 2013-2014 Season - Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportWhat Early BCS Championship Odds Can Tell Us About the 2013-2014 SeasonBleacher ReportCollege Football. We'd like to send you the most entertaining College Football articles, videos, and podcasts from around the web. Subscribe Now ..... Funny how there are no big 12 teams with good odds. Im still not sure about osu .... Don't know if ...

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

The comedy of being Jewish - The Jewish Journal of Greater L.A.

The comedy of being JewishThe Jewish Journal of Greater L.A.The 1960s spawned a plethora of comedy albums, among them a hugely successful satire of the Kennedy White House, called “The First Family,” written and produced by Bob Booker, who went on to write and produce for television, working with some of the ...

Royal Comedy Tour comes to UNO Lakefront Arena - The Advocate

Royal Comedy Tour comes to UNO Lakefront ArenaThe AdvocateBilled as the world's longest-running urban comedy tour, the show aims to celebrate the comedians of old – think Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson and Redd Foxx – and showcase the comics considered the voices of the industry today. “It gives us an opportunity ...and more »

RPT-Musical comedy "The Sapphires" sparkles at Aussie Oscars

(Repeats story published late Wednesday; no change to text) SYDNEY, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Home-grown romantic musicalcomedy "The Sapphires" shone at Australia's film industry awardson Wednesday, picking up best film and lead acting trophies forDeborah Mailman and "Bridesmaids" star Chris O'Dowd. Awards host Russell Crowe, an Oscar winner for "Gladiator,"led a star-studded evening whose theme was ...

A Minute With: Rapper T.I. dips into comedy in "Identity Thief"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Tip "T.I." Harris has seen and done it all - three Grammy Awards, a novel, time in jail, a fashion line, TV reality show, businessman and several movies. Now the Atlanta-based singer is dipping into comedy, appearing in the film "Identity Thief" as an armed enforcer on the trail of a character played by Melissa McCarthy who is on the run from many of those she's ...

In response to the Comedy Column and The Captain's Log - The Captain's Log (blog)

In response to the Comedy Column and The Captain's LogThe Captain's Log (blog)We are writing today to address an issue at the core of the Captain's Log, which is its professionalism, or lack thereof. Any student newspaper, especially a paper that advertises itself as “The Voice of CNU Students,” has a big role to fill on this or ...and more »

The Sapphires dominates AACTA awards

Chris O'dowd's musical comedy The Sapphires was the big winner at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards in Sydney on Wednesday.

The Comedy Column: January - Reading Post

The Comedy Column: JanuaryReading PostWhen he was just ten years old, Adam Bloom told his parents he would become a comedian. By 23, he had done just that. Now entering his 20th year as a stand-up, Adam turned in a masterful performance when he took to the stage at the Comedy Cellar on ...and more »

Musical comedy "The Sapphires" sparkles at Aussie Oscars

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Home-grown romantic musical comedy "The Sapphires" shone at Australia's film industry awards on Wednesday, picking up best film and lead acting trophies for Deborah Mailman and "Bridesmaids" star Chris O'Dowd. Awards host Russell Crowe, an Oscar winner for "Gladiator," led a star-studded evening whose theme was pride in Australia's outsized success on the international film ...

Fox Pushes Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy Comedy to Heart of Summer - Hollywood Reporter

PanARMENIAN.NetFox Pushes Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy Comedy to Heart of SummerHollywood ReporterSandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy to Star in Cop Comedy for 'Bridesmaids' Director. Fox is pushing the comedy's release back by nearly three months, from April 5 to June 28 -- the eve of the lucrative July 4th holiday. "The film is playing through the ...June 'Heat' releaseBoston Globeall 11 news articles »

LOL: Comedy in the QC - CL Charlotte

CL CharlotteLOL: Comedy in the QCCL CharlotteFolks who fancy Schneider can see him in the flesh (no, not that kind of flesh ... gross) when he comes to The Comedy Zone for five stand-up shows. $25-$30. Jan. 31, 8 p.m.; Feb. 1, 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.; Feb. 2, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The Comedy Zone at ...

'Tweets for My Sweet' Wins Netizens’ Choice Awards 2012 Favorite Comedy Program of the Year

'Tweets for My Sweet' Wins Netizens’ Choice Awards 2012 Favorite Comedy Program of the Year Marian Rivera's 2012 hit weekend comedy program “ Tweets for My Sweet ” wins Netizens’ Choice Award for Favorite Comedy Program of the Year by virtue of its 2,364 or 48.4% of the total 4,882 votes beating Angel Locsin's TODA Max with 1,535 votes. Here is the complete result: Tweets for My Sweet - 2,364 ...

'Movie 43' Review: Morally Repugnant Comedy Swims in Gutter - Big Hollywood

Big Hollywood'Movie 43' Review: Morally Repugnant Comedy Swims in GutterBig HollywoodThe best example of this occurred when the comedy Norbit hit theaters in 2007-- a few short weeks before the Academy Awards. Eddie Murphy—the easy frontrunner for best supporting actor for his performance in Dreamgirls (2006)—was left empty-handed ...'Movie 43' Review: The Pros And Cons Of The Comedy AnthologyMoviefoneMake it stop: Star-stuffed flick 'Movie 43′ proves star power isn't enough to ...SU The Daily Orange (subscription)'Movie 43′ substitutes gasps for laughterThe University Daily KansanThe Doings Weekly -The Independentall 62 news articles »

Comedy should be recognised: Chunky Pandey

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Comedy is becoming a popular genre across Bollywood films and TV shows, but actor Chunky Pandey rues the fact that there are no major awards in the country which honour comedians and comic movies.

Lemont High School students present Shakespeare's 'The Comedy of Errors' - Patch.com

Lemont High School students present Shakespeare's 'The Comedy of Errors'Patch.comFor Lemont High School's Winter Play, the script will be Shakespearean, faces will be masked, identities will be mistaken -- and the comedy will be slapstick and family friendly. The school's Drama Club will present its version of “The Comedy of Errors ...CHS brings 'Comedy of Errors' to the stage at Gem TheatreCalhountimesall 2 news articles »

Fey, Baldwin, 'Modern Family' win SAG Awards for television comedy

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey and "Modern Family" scored prizes for television comedy at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles Sunday.

SAG Awards 2013: 'Modern Family' wins ensemble in a comedy series

ABC's "Modern Family" won the award for ensemble in a comedy series at the 19th Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night.

Parks and Recreation: Who Made the Comedy Grade This Week? - Television Without Pity

Television Without PityParks and Recreation: Who Made the Comedy Grade This Week?Television Without PityAbout five minutes in to "Women in Garbage," my fiancé and I were laughing so hard that we had to pause, rewind and turn up the volume -- and this continued throughout. Maybe this episode didn't move the season's plot along very far, but it was ...and more »

'Ben and Kate' canceled? Fox pulls the comedy from its schedule - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor'Ben and Kate' canceled? Fox pulls the comedy from its scheduleChristian Science MonitorThe network announced that it's taking “Ben” off its schedule for Tuesday nights and will be subbing in repeat episodes of another Fox comedy, “Raising Hope,” in the slot formerly occupied by “Ben.” There are six episodes that were filmed of the show's ...Fox Comedy 'Ben & Kate' Pulled, Network Adds 'Hell's Kitchen To Tuesday LineupDeadline.com'Ben and Kate' dropped in Fox comedy block schedule overhaulDigital SpyFox Pulls 'Ben & Kate' And Throws Out Its Tuesday Comedy BlockThe InquisitrLos Angeles Timesall 58 news articles »

TV sitcom Hebburn scoops two comedy awards

HEBBURN writer Jason Cook is celebrating after his show scooped two comedy awards.

British Comedy Guide Awards 2012: And The Winners Are...

The results of the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2012 are in - and it was a great year for British sitcom. To remind you, these are the...

Watching Super Bowl 27 - 20 Years Later - FS Southwest

Watching Super Bowl 27 - 20 Years LaterFS SouthwestHere is one on Jimmy Johnson: “the son of a super intendent of an ice cream factory.” Trumpy tries to blame Michael Irvin not lining up correctly on .... The Cowboys have 28 more yards, but when turnovers are 5-0, all of those other stats are just here ...and more »

This Day, January 28, In Jewish History by Mitchell A. Levin - Cleveland Jewish News (blog)

This Day, January 28, In Jewish History by Mitchell A. LevinCleveland Jewish News (blog)1897 The closing session of the Fifth Annual meeting of the American Jewish Historical Society to place today in Baltimore, MD. .... In the Coast Guard, he was assigned to play in military revues and shows, such as "Tars and Spars," but he showed a ...

John Waters: Winning the war on good taste - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

John Waters: Winning the war on good tasteThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comHe was born in the upperclass environs of Baltimore, MD., where his father owned a company that made firefighting equipment, and the culture was Catholic, conservative and polite. It was not a world in which Waters felt at ease. "My heroes were people ...

Rep looks at new works with Ignite! - STLtoday.com

Rep looks at new works with Ignite!STLtoday.comIt deals with the residents of a tight-knit Wisconsin town where nearly everybody works for a family-owned cheese factory, and how things change when a big company takes over. Gilman is probably best known for her drama ... Also up this year is a ...

Ravens QB Flacco at his best during the postseason - Asbury Park Press

Ravens QB Flacco at his best during the postseasonAsbury Park PressEnd a busy work week with comedy from Stress Factory Comedy Club in New Brunswick, NJ! Save now a... OCEAN BEST ... Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has been great during the Ravens run to the Super Bowl. / AP. 8-4. Joe Flacco's career ...

Towson's Best 2013 - Towerlight

Towson's Best 2013TowerlightWhile Baltimore offers countless restaurants for students to enjoy, they can also choose to stay closer to the Towson area for great food. Andy Nelson's Barbecue in ... in Baltimore: Broadway Diner. The Broadway Diner, located on Eastern Ave., presents ...

We track Beyonce-gate (so you don't have to)

There's no doubt that Beyonce put on one heck of a show when she performed the National Anthem at Monday's Inauguration of President Obama. She just didn't put on a live one - as far as we know. As a spokeswoman for the U.S. Marine Band told CNN, Beyonce didn't actually perform the "Star-Spangled Banner" [...]

Patriots lose AFC Championship - The Real Postgame Show - WEEI.com

Patriots lose AFC Championship - The Real Postgame ShowWEEI.comThigh injury but it looked like hamstring injury you have well we went down Baltimore did not take advantage until the second half what were your thoughts when he went down what your thoughts looking back of. two or Freddie. That is going to be a ...and more »

Steve Harvey Cries, Breaks Down On His TV Show After Seeing Very Special ... - Huffington Post

Steve Harvey Cries, Breaks Down On His TV Show After Seeing Very Special ...Huffington PostStarted Out:Performing his profanity-laden stand-up routine at comedy clubs, including the same Bay Area Comedy Club as Robin Williams and Whoopi Goldberg. Big Break: In 1980, after much back and forth, Murphy joined the cast of ...

Dick Gregory 'Django Unchained': Activist Weighs In Calling Spike Lee A 'Thug ... - Huffington Post

Dick Gregory 'Django Unchained': Activist Weighs In Calling Spike Lee A 'Thug ...Huffington PostStarted Out:Performing his profanity-laden stand-up routine at comedy clubs, including the same Bay Area Comedy Club as Robin Williams and Whoopi Goldberg. Big Break: In 1980, after much back and forth, Murphy joined the cast of ...and more »

"Comedy Central Certified Club" Initiative Launches Nationwide with Top Comedy Venues

Each participating club will be promoted by the network via an ongoing series of programming stunts, commercials and national sweepstakes.

Theater Listings for Jan. 4-10 - New York Times

Theater Listings for Jan. 4-10New York Times15) This lo-fi musical romantic comedy, written and directed by David Greig with songs by Gordon McIntyre, comes from the Traverse Theater, one of Scotland's most fertile incubators of original stage work. Winner of the .... She lives in Baltimore now ...and more »

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

'Movie 43' Review: Morally Repugnant Comedy Swims in Gutter - Big Hollywood

Big Hollywood'Movie 43' Review: Morally Repugnant Comedy Swims in GutterBig HollywoodFrom a woman who wants her boyfriend to defecate on him to a friend who kidnaps a leprechaun to make amends with his best buddy, Movie 43 complacently attempts to mix comedy with crassness but omits the comedy from the equation. Ultimately, Movie ...Box Office: Why Did All-Star Comedy 'Movie 43' Stumble?MoviefoneMovie 43 reviewDen Of GeekXvid!! Watch Movie 43 Online Comedy Free HQ VideoFrontenac This WeekInternational Business Times -E! Onlineall 48 news articles »

London sound: From Kraftwerk to Rita Ora, the best music and club gigs in the city this week

Gig: Kraftwerk Immortalised in pop culture by a multitude of spoofs, such as half-man, half-hobbit, musical comedy genius Bill Bailey s, German minimalist-robo-industralists Kraftwerk bring...

Terrence Howard, Halle Berry's all-star comedy 'Movie 43' opens to scathing ... - The Grio

The GrioTerrence Howard, Halle Berry's all-star comedy 'Movie 43' opens to scathing ...The GrioTerrence Howard and Halle Berry are attempting a rare foray into comedy with their new all-star sketch comedy film Movie 43, but if the early reviews are any indication, they should stick to what they know best. “An unbelievable roster of A-list stars ...and more »

Raunchy 'Movie 43' Comedy Has Everyone Talking … And Not in a Good Way ... - The Stir

Raunchy 'Movie 43' Comedy Has Everyone Talking … And Not in a Good Way ...The StirIf you haven't heard about Movie 43, the official synopsis is that it's "the outrageous new ensemble comedy starring some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Movie 43 is not for the easily-offended and contains jaw-dropping, sometimes shockingly ...

'Lincoln,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Argo' look for SAG boost - CNN

'Lincoln,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Argo' look for SAG boostCNN"Les Miserables," a big-screen adaptation of the smash Broadway musical, was given the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical movie, although "Lincoln" lost to "Argo" in the Globe's best drama film competition. If "Argo" upsets again this weekend, it ...

ECHO Entertainment News: PREVIEW: Sex and Docks and Rock n Roll at Crofts Social Club, Anfield

DOCK strike drama Sex and Docks and Rock n Roll returns to Liverpool for one night only.

England's best cultural cities: From Newcastle to Portsmouth, these iconic metropolises offer visitors a host of treats

It's the mixture of classical heritage, cultural evolution and new innovation that makes England one of the most diverse and exciting countries on Earth, and there's no better way to explore it than by visiting one of its iconic cities...

Paul Tonkinson, Fancy Man, dates in Harrogate, Scarborough, York and Leeds

MICHAEL McIntyre calls him “simply one of the greatest comics around” and says nobody makes him laugh like Paul Tonkinson.

The Fiver | Plucky outsiders patronised to within an inch of their lives | Tom Lutz

Click here to have the Fiver sent to your inbox every weekday at 5pm, or if your usual copy has stopped arriving STRACH TO LIFE, STRACH TO REALITY After years of abuse from the bad kids on the back of the No63, the Fiver can confirm that the best way to deal with bullies is to make them laugh. Unless your gags merely provoke them ever further, in which case the best way to deal with bullies is ...

Golden Globe Awards 2013: Ben Affleck shocks with director win for 'Argo ... - New York Daily News

Business Recorder (blog)Golden Globe Awards 2013: Ben Affleck shocks with director win for 'Argo ...New York Daily NewsThe cast and crew of 'Les Miserables', including Eric Fellner (center, next to Anne Hathaway), celebrate the movie's win for Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical. "Wow, I wasn't expecting this!" said the controversial director, who previously won the ...Jennifer Lawrence wins comedy best actress GlobeBusiness Recorder (blog)Jennifer Lawrence's Golden Globes 'I Beat Meryl' Line Not a Streep DisMTV.comBradley Cooper And Jennifer Lawrence Dating Rumors Heat Up Award SeasonInternational Business TimesHuffington Postall 288 news articles »

Les Miserables Awarded Best Comedy or Musical Golden Globe - About - News &am p; Issues

The RepublicLes Miserables Awarded Best Comedy or Musical Golden GlobeAbout - News & IssuesLes Miserables Eric Fellner had the honor of accepting the award for the 2013 Best Comedy or Musical Golden Globes for Les Miserables. However, he was interrupted before he could even get started by Anne Hathaway who breathlessly rushed through a ...'Les Miserables' wins the Golden Globe for best movie musical or comedyThe Republic'Les Miserables' Best Picture, Musical Or Comedy Winner At 2013 Golden GlobesHuffington PostHugh Jackman takes out best actor at 2013 Golden GlobesNEWS.com.au (blog)The Guardian -OnTheRedCarpet.comall 142 news articles »

Golden Globes 2013: Oui, 'Les Miserables' Wins Best Comedy/Musical Movie - Hollywood.com

Hollywood.comGolden Globes 2013: Oui, 'Les Miserables' Wins Best Comedy/Musical MovieHollywood.comOne thing that separates the Golden Globes from the Academy Awards — two "best of the year" broadcasts that forever competing for our attention — is the divide of "Drama" and "Comedy." Splitting the genres down the middle, the Golden Globes open the ...Lawrence wins Globe for best actress, comedyFresno Bee5 memorable moments: Winners, one-liners and surprises at Golden GlobesCNN'Les Miserables' wins musical-comedy GlobeYahoo! News (blog)mydigitalfc.com -Huffington Postall 1,807 news articles »

'Argo' wins Critics' Choice Movie Awards for best film, director - WGNtv.com

WGNtv.com'Argo' wins Critics' Choice Movie Awards for best film, directorWGNtv.comShe won best comedy actress her performance as a widow in the offbeat romance “Silver Linings Playbook” and best actress in an action movie for “The Hunger Games.” “Silver Linings” took home the most awards Thursday evening with four. Besides ...Fresh off Oscar snub, Affleck wins best director, 'Argo' best movie at Critics ...NewserCritics' Choice Movie Awards 2013 Winners: 'Silver Linings Playbook', 'Skyfall ...AceShowbiz'Argo' has strong showing at Critics' Choice AwardsDetroit Free PressAbout - News & Issues -CBS News -Toronto Sunall 363 news articles »

Thousands flock to Staffordshire for V Festival 2012

Weston Park is to be transformed into a sea of tents and wellies this weekend, as the annual V Festival gets under way.

13 Comedy Movies Coming Up In 2013: Watch The Trailers (VIDEO) - Huffington Post UK

13 Comedy Movies Coming Up In 2013: Watch The Trailers (VIDEO)Huffington Post UK2012 was not, it has to be said, the best year for big-screen comedy. But 2013 is looking a little ... are due for release this year. What we do have, however, are 13 trailers for some of the other comedy films coming to a theater theatre cinema near ...

2013: The 100 cultural things you should know

Lucinda Everett, Horatia Harrod and Alastair Smart guide you through the year ahead in film, music, art and more.

Going Dahn going Dahn going Dahn

You shake your head at the madness of football. Nottingham Forest sacked Sean O'Driscoll after they stuck four past Leeds United and lay in 7th place. And Blackburn Rovers sacked Henning Berg after just ten games.

Michu snubbed by Tottenham, West Ham, Aston Villa, Stoke, Fulham and Leeds before Swansea swooped

Swansea City revelation Michu was recommended to seven Barclays Premier League clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur TWICE, before joining the south Wales club for a bargain £2.2million in July.

The 20 best films you have NOT seen in 2012 - Firstpost

FirstpostThe 20 best films you have NOT seen in 2012Firstpost5. Email Comments Print. Having gone through innumerable 'Best Of' lists over the past month, there is only one conclusion to be made: There is no such thing as the “definitive” list of the best movies of the year, since each 'Best Of' list depends ...The best films of 2012The Citizen.com (blog)all 23 news articles »

The More, The Merrier: 10 Best Big-Cast Comedies

“Movie 43” is just the latest in a long tradition of film comedies featuring a constellation of Hollywood stars

Sky Living to launch series of comedies

Emily Mortimer, Chris Addison and Rebecca Front to star in shows as channel moves to increase homegown productions Emily Mortimer, Chris Addison and Rebecca Front will star in new comedies on Sky Living, part of a big-budget drive by the BSkyB-owned pay-TV channel to prove that it is not all about "diets, weddings and fashion". A clutch of new homegrown comedies and dramas will sit alongside the ...

www.yahoo.com,www.facebook.com,www.hi5.com,www.myyearbook.com,www.hoverspot.com,www.fubar.com/user/203894">Meet the 2013 Sundance Filmmakers #53: Chris Nelson Celebrates Delusion in "Ass Backwards"

A road movie inspired by the likes of early Almodovar and Peter Sellers comedies, "Ass Backwards" is the first feature from Los Angeles filmmaker Chris Nelson. The film follows two best friends who travel back to their hometown to win the beauty pageant they lost as kids. The film starring Vincent D'Onofrio and Alicia Silverstone screened in the Park City at Midnight category. What It's About ...

Dan Mazer: I Give It A Year is anti-rom-com

Dan Mazer made 'I Give It A Year' because he was bored of romantic comedies.The 'Borat' screenwriter has revealed he wanted to surprise the public...

Chinese film festival features romantic comedies, kung-fu genre movies

In celebration of the Chinese lunar New Year on Feb. 10, Shangri-La Plaza will be holding the Spring Film Festival Feb. 1-10. Six Chinese films with English subtitles that promote Chinese culture are included on the lineup.

Dick Van Dyke: 'I don't get the comedies today'

The veteran entertainer is a television icon, but admits he mostly watches the news and "Jeopardy" now.

Pilot Season: NBC Orders Drama from J.J. Abrams and Comedies from Bill Lawrence, Lorne Michaels

NBC has ordered a drama pilot from J.J. Abrams and comedy pilots from Cougar Town's Bill Lawrence and Saturday Night Live's John Mulaney, TVGuide.com has learned. In Believe...

Home Video Review: 'Buster Keaton: The Ultimate Collection'

Buster Keaton, the great genius of silent comedy, gets celebrated in a 14-disc box set that contains all of his classic silent comedies as well as a raft of shorts and extras.

Pilot Season: NBC Orders Three Dramas, Four Comedies from Carlton Cuse, Dick Wolf, More

NBC has given pilot orders to two dramas and three comedies from Carlton Cuse, Dick Wolf, Jason Bateman and others. From Lost's Cuse, The Sixth Gun is a supernatural Western that follows the story of...

NBC Orders Carlton Cuse Drama, Sitcoms From Dick Wolf, Jason Bateman and Justin Spitzer

NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - NBC has ordered a pilot from "Lost" producer Carlton Cuse, as well as three comedies - one of them a Dick Wolf production called "Girlfriend in a Coma," about a 34-year-old who wakes up to find she has a 17-year-old daughter. Insert "Law & Order" sound effect here. The other comedies are produced by "The Office" writer Justin Spitzer and "Arrested Development" star Jason ...

Monday, January 28, 2013

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'The Killing' Season 3 Adds Elias Koteas And More Casting News - Huffington Post

'The Killing' Season 3 Adds Elias Koteas And More Casting NewsHuffington PostAllison Janney will play the mother to Anna Faris' titular character, a single mom who is attempting sobriety, in the new Chuck Lorre/CBS comedy. [THR] ... "Deception". Monday, January 7 at 10 p.m. EST on NBC Starring: Meagan Good, Laz ...and more »

Sony Movie Channel Offers A Day Of Romance For Football-Averse Film Fans On Sunday, February 3

CULVER CITY, Calif., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Even though over 111 million people tuned in to last year's broadcast, Sony Movie Channel (SMC) recognizes the fact that there are a few million more ...

Sundance winners: Tales of racial tension and HIV-stricken kids

Sundance winners: Tales of racial tension and HIV-stricken kids by Sean P. Means The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jan 28, 2013 12:42PM MDT Park City • A young black man whose life ended too soon and Indian children whose lives are being cut short by AIDS were prominent in the big award winners Saturday night at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Writer-director Ryan Coogler’s “Fruitvale” won both ...

Sony Movie Channel Honors Black History Month Tuesday Nights In February With Blockbuster Films Featuring Sidney ...

CULVER CITY, Calif., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Black History Month, Sony Movie Channel (SMC) is turning over its Take Two Tuesday night programming franchise to movies featuring some ...

New on video Tuesday - Timesonline.com

New on video TuesdayTimesonline.comTry the intensely quirky dark comedy “Seven Psychopaths” out Tuesday for $30.99, DVD + ultraviolet digital copy; $35.99, Blu-ray + ultraviolet digital copy. The R-rated picture, which struggled at the box office with a modest worldwide gross of $16.1 ...

JR Ewing to get a Texas-sized send-off on 'Dallas' reboot - Los Angeles Times

JR Ewing to get a Texas-sized send-off on 'Dallas' rebootLos Angeles TimesFaces from the series' past, including Charlene Tilton (Lucy Ewing), Ken Kercheval (Cliff Barnes), Ted Shackelford (Gary Ewing), Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) and Steve Kanaly (Ray Krebbs), will be on hand for the funeral. Going forward, the cast ...and more »

111 movie sequels currently in the works - Den Of Geek

Den Of Geek111 movie sequels currently in the worksDen Of GeekDeals are in place for Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill to reprise their roles for a sequel to the terrific comedy 21 Jump Street. The first film set things up perfectly for a follow-up, and we'd hope that Chris Miller and Phil Lord will direct again ...

"Girls" recap: The contact high - Salon

Salon"Girls" recap: The contact highSalonBy the time you reach 30, not only do the joyful events of life — parties, medication, sex — become inexpressibly tedious, you've begun to realize that any major life change — divorce, skin elasticity, death — is likely to be very unpleasant. In ...and more »

Sundance Film Festival 2013: 'Fruitvale' drama about Oscar Grant wins top honors

In director Ryan Coogler's acceptance speech, he gave thanks to the Bay Area, 'where Oscar Grant lived, breathed, slept, loved, and survived for 22 years.'

NEW ON DVD: 'End of Watch' is a stirring tribute... - The Mercury

NEW ON DVD: 'End of Watch' is a stirring tribute...The MercuryBeginning in the middle and then moving forwards and backwards at the same time, the crime thriller follows Dorff as he tries to crack down on a handful of Russian mobsters responsible for the death of a stripper. .... “The Seven-Per-Cent Solution ...and more »

Sundance photos: ‘Fruitvale’ and ‘Blood Brother’ win big

Sundance photos: ‘Fruitvale’ and ‘Blood Brother’ win big by Sean P. Means The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jan 26, 2013 09:59PM MDT Park City • A young black man whose life ended too soon and Indian children whose lives are being cut short by AIDS were prominent in the big award winners Saturday night at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Writer-director Ryan Coogler’s “Fruitvale” won both the ...

The Holmes Behind the Modern Sherlock - New York Times

New York TimesThe Holmes Behind the Modern SherlockNew York Times... and recent TV shows like “The Mentalist,” “Psych,” “House” and “Monk.” So “The Seven-Per-Cent Solution,” released this week in a new Blu-ray and DVD package, enters a crowded market. ... Tracing the history of the detective as hero is not the only ...

Newcastle comedian took wife and baby daughter and moved back to Britain - Daily Mail

Daily MailNewcastle comedian took wife and baby daughter and moved back to BritainDaily MailBut crack it he did, and by 1999 he was nominated for a Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Festival, he has now become a TV comedy fixture, and toured the UK every year — only taking a year off last year to settle into the family's new home near Rochester ...

Bored to Death: the movie – which TV shows need their own films? - The Guardian (blog)

The Guardian (blog)Bored to Death: the movie – which TV shows need their own films?The Guardian (blog)The news that HBO is working with Jonathan Ames to create a film version of slacker noir comedy Bored to Death makes me both excited and sad. On one hand who wouldn't like to see Jonathan, George and Ray – AKA Jason Schwartzman, Ted Danson and ...and more »

"Home Improvement" co-creator Matt Williams enters first-look TV deal with Lionsgate

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Matt Williams, the co-creator of the '90s sitcom "Home Improvement," has aligned with Lionsgate for a first-look television deal, Lionsgate and Williams' company, Wind Dancer Films, said Wednesday. Under the agreement, Williams and Wind Dancer Films will develop scripted comedies and dramas with Lionsgate. Williams' other television work includes the groundbreaking ...

Girls Watch: White People Problems

SPOILER ALERT: Before you read this post, stop cashing in on your sexuality and watch last night’s episode of Girls. “Oh, I’ve got a fixed-gear bike and I’m gonna date a black guy!” After the first episode of Girls season 2 aired, I saw some comments about the “tokenism” of casting Donald Glover as Sandy, Hannah’s new boyfriend. I didn’t want to say anything about it at the time, because I didn ...

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The new off-Broadway show “Midsummer (A Play With Songs)” proves that you can still get a lot of great mileage out of boy-meets-girl. Hollywood has cranked out so many awful romantic comedies in the past decade that it’s almost killed off the genre. This energetic Scottish import brings it...

What Richard Did - review

Irish director Lenny Abrahamson’s first two films would not lead you to expect his third. Both Adam & Paul and Garage were eccentric, quirky and immensely enjoyable as mordant, surreal black comedies about outsider characters we might otherwise blank from our minds.

Death-defying streaks of ridiculously funny words - Weekly Volcano

Death-defying streaks of ridiculously funny wordsWeekly VolcanoThe first time I became aware of Kyle Kinane, it was on a podcast that was then called Comedy Death-Ray Radio (since changed to Comedy Bang! Bang!), and I was instantly drawn to his gruff voice and laid-back manner, and the way that he was - seemingly ...and more »

2012 Southern California Theater Listings

Up and Running 137 N. Larchmont Blvd., Ste. 149 Los Angeles, CA 90004 323-733-7073 email: jerrycharlson@yahoo.com In the “biz” side of showbiz for more than 15 years, the arts consultants at Up and Running have extensive experience, especially in theater publicity.

What's On: Lucy Porter at The Stand, Newcastle - ChronicleLive

Herts and Essex ObserverWhat's On: Lucy Porter at The Stand, NewcastleChronicleLiveShe tackles the big subjects; happiness, home shopping, friendship and the psychological impact of daytime TV's Dom Littlewood. It's a feel-good night of comedy that should appeal to audiences of all ages. Lucy had been absent from the Edinburgh ...Preview: Lucy Porter, Chapter Arts Centre, CardiffWalesOnlineall 3 news articles »

Comedian to perform charity gig to raise money for Kidney Research UK - Epping Forest Guardian

Comedian to perform charity gig to raise money for Kidney Research UKEpping Forest GuardianYour organs aren't any good to you once you're gone, but of course people aren't rational about these things.” The donation allows him to be able to see his son's comedy group The Beta Males perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to five-starred reviews.

Preview: Red Raw, The Stand, York Place - Edinburgh Evening News

Preview: Red Raw, The Stand, York PlaceEdinburgh Evening News“I used to get the train up to Red Raw and write my new jokes on the way,” recalls Sarah Millican, who went on to win an if.comedy award for Best Newcomer at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. “It's such a valuable playground for new and established ...

You are here - Grantham Journal

You are hereGrantham JournalComedy prize-winner Zoe Lyons headlines this week's Funhouse Comedy Club at the Atrium, Grantham on Thursday (January 31). ... That same year she was the winner of 'Dave TV, Funniest Joke of the Fringe' at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival.

Chatback Comedy - the Canterbury scene - Kent News

Kent NewsChatback Comedy - the Canterbury sceneKent NewsTwo graduates of the drama and theatre studies course are looking to take the comedy world by storm, having bagged an Edinburgh star for their third anniversary special. Sam Gardner, who studied the MA stand-up comedy module, and Lucy Danser, who ...and more »

Coming home on way to the big time? - Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Northampton Chronicle & EchoComing home on way to the big time?Northampton Chronicle & EchoLast year he was nominated for the Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award for his show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and on February 22 this year he will return to his home town to take the show to the Kettering Arts Centre. James, who now lives in London, ...

The week ahead, January 28 to February 3 - The Stage

The week ahead, January 28 to February 3The StageOn Wednesday (January 30), Nichola McAuliffe's Maurice's Jubilee, that I saw on the Edinburgh Fringe last year, holds a press night at Aylesbury's Waterside Theatre (after previewing in Manchester last week). McAuliffe herself ... There's a famous ...

Festival noir trilogy stalks mean streets - The West Australian

Festival noir trilogy stalks mean streetsThe West AustralianThe show, which enjoyed a month of full houses at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe, grew out of a party trick when Bone started doing impersonations of various characters after a film noir video binge. Bane has taken on a life of his own, spawning three stage ...

Raise the roof at Leeds village comedy festival - Yorkshire Evening Post

Yorkshire Evening PostRaise the roof at Leeds village comedy festivalYorkshire Evening PostAlso look out for Nick Helm, proud holder of the 'Winner of Best Joke' trophy from Edinburgh Festival 2012; and Joel Dommet, who was finalist in the 'Comedian of the Year' award. Comedy troupe Miranda Hennessy and Friends (David Seymour and Steven ...

What's new to do in the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area beginning Friday, Jan. 25, 2013

Entertainment -- from music to museums -- across the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles. Click for concerts, theater, comedy, art and more.

Spotlight on Los Angeles Acting Schools and Coaches

MARK W. TRAVIS 10322 Mary Bell Ave. Shadow Hills, CA 91040 mark@markwtravis.com www.markwtravis.com 818-273-9273 6 students per class; private coaching available; All levels; Auditing is permitted; Ongoing; Work study is available For the past 22 years, Mark W. Travis has been involved in the development of solo shows for hundreds of actors and performers.

Broch comedian looks forward to performing at Edinburgh Fringe - STV Local

Broch comedian looks forward to performing at Edinburgh FringeSTV LocalAs a stand-up, he has now performed at over 50 events, and has been accepted into the Edinburgh Fringe and Glasgow Comedy Festival - establishing himself as one of the hottest new comedic talents to emerge out of the north-east in recent years.

Comedian Kate Urquhart of Eagan dies

The local comedy scene is mourning the loss of one of its own. Standup comedian and podcast host Kate Urquhart died early Sunday, Jan. 20, after a short battle with cancer. She was 44.

Clubs listings Jan. 17-24

A listing of events, provided by the venues. In case of an error, please click here to email online editor Mike Howie . read more

Todd Glass on His First Year As an Out Comedian and the Support of the Comedy Community

Exactly a year ago, veteran comedian Todd Glass was a guest on Marc Maron's "WTF" podcast. (Listen to the full episode below.) After some jokes about a "big announcement," Glass, at age 47, after doing comedy for 31 years, came out of the closet. Throughout the very powerful episode, he ... More »

Denver makes list of top 10 funniest cities

USA TODAY - Denver's own Comedy Works has made a list of top ten funniest clubs in the country.

Dozens of Mpls. Businesses Close after Loss of Water

The water main break forced dozens of businesses in downtown Minneapolis to close their doors. The Warehouse District has over a thousand businesses and many of those are restaurants and bars. They cannot, under health codes, stay open if they do not have running water.

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Nato Green, San Francisco Political Comedian, Talks Nurses, Hilltops And The ... - Huffington Post

Nato Green, San Francisco Political Comedian, Talks Nurses, Hilltops And The ...Huffington PostThe San Francisco native (and HuffPost blogger) is a Marx-quoting former labor organizer who has taken his passion for politics and transformed it into a career as one of the city's most exciting comedic performers. During this year's SF Sketchfest he ...

Fairfield Comedy Club Damaged From 5-Alarm Fire - CBS Local

CBS LocalFairfield Comedy Club Damaged From 5-Alarm FireCBS LocalFAIRFIELD (CBS SF) – Firefighters extinguished a fire hours after it was reported at a comedy club in Fairfield Friday night. “It's a smoky situation,” Fairfield spokeswoman Gale Spears said. The amount of smoke caused the fire to be escalated to five ...Five-alarm fire destroying Fairfield comedy cluballvoicesall 21 news articles »

Must-See Local Comedy Acts at SF Sketchfest 2013 - SF Weekly (blog)

Must-See Local Comedy Acts at SF Sketchfest 2013SF Weekly (blog)This S.F.-based improv theater and school presents "Your F!#&ed Up Relationship," an improvised comedy inspired by real relationships Thursday, January 31 and Friday, February 8 at 8 p.m. at The Dark Room. Femikaze. This pro-feminist, "pro-funny" ...SF Sketchfest 2013 Jan. 24-27KTVU San Franciscoall 2 news articles »

SF Sketchfest Launches a Month of Comedy - The Epoch Times

SF Sketchfest Launches a Month of ComedyThe Epoch TimesThe 12th annual Sketchfest kicks off in San Francisco Thursday, with everything from workshops to improv, to comedy for kids. The festival runs through Feb. 10, and will take place at 26 different venues throughout the city, including The Asian Art ...

Op-Ed: Romane Event comedy star pleased to stand up at Sketchfest SF ... - DigitalJournal.com

Op-Ed: Romane Event comedy star pleased to stand up at Sketchfest SF ...DigitalJournal.comSan Francisco - For more than two weeks the annual San Francisco Sketchfest will be presenting a cornucopia of various types of comedy skits, spoofs and stand up routines by an array of talent, both nationally and locally known. Among this year's local ...

SF Sketchfest founders reminisce (and look ahead) on the eve of their 12th event - San Francisco Bay Guardian

KQEDSF Sketchfest founders reminisce (and look ahead) on the eve of their 12th eventSan Francisco Bay GuardianThe first SF Sketchfest, in 2002, was a good excuse to find a stage and some quality time for its organizers' own sketch comedy troupe, Totally False People, but it has since become an annual comedy conclave of the first order. SF Sketchfest founders ...5 Things You Really Shouldn't Miss At SF SketchfestKQEDall 4 news articles »

Reggidency: Comedy Bang Bang's Reggie Watts heads to SF Sketchfest - IFC (blog)

IFC (blog)Reggidency: Comedy Bang Bang's Reggie Watts heads to SF SketchfestIFC (blog)Okay, we give. We're going to have to pack our bags and head out West where the streets are curvy, the summers are cold and the SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco comedy fest that runs from Jan. 24 to Feb 10, is happening. Not only is our adopted comic ...Sun Jan 27SFStation.comall 2 news articles »

Greg Proops talks San Carlos, “Midnight Caller” and Kiss at the Cow Palace - San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

San Francisco Chronicle (blog)Greg Proops talks San Carlos, “Midnight Caller” and Kiss at the Cow PalaceSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)SF Sketchfest was a good excuse to catch up with the comic, who records his Smartest Man in the World podcast at the Punch Line on Feb. 2, and has several other Sketchfest duties. I wrote a more conventional article for yesterday's San Francisco ...

SF Sketchfest - now it's all over town - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleSF Sketchfest - now it's all over townSan Francisco ChronicleThe SF Sketchfest comedy festival started as a means to be seen for David Owen and co-founders Janet Varney and Cole Stratton. The San Francisco State theater majors were just out of college and tired of playing coffee shops. Their sketch group Totally ...and more »

Here's a complete list of every Netflix and LoveFilm Instant movie or TV show available in the UK now

Been thinking of subscribing to movie streaming services Netflix and LoveFilm Instant, but unsure of which service has the films or TV shows you're most interested in? This will help massively. Thanks to Oric.com (a UK website allowing UK consumers...

www.hahahaw.com">Chris Gethard is heading to SF SketchFest and so can you - IFC (blog)

IFC (blog)Chris Gethard is heading to SF SketchFest and so can youIFC (blog)Our adopted comic Chris Gethard is heading way out west to the land of Rice-A-Roni and a Golden Gate Bridge that is red and not gold at all. Don't worry, he's not running away from home, instead he's taking The Chris Gethard Show to SF Sketchfest, the ...and more »

Chicago's rising stars

As I watched Tina Fey and Amy Poehler kill it as co-hosts of the Golden Globes on Sunday, I was reminded of how they got their start in Chicago over 20 years ago. They met while taking classes at Improv Olympics, immediately bonded over Tina's recent discovery of eyebrow waxing and formed the improv comedy troupe “Inside Vladmir” shortly thereafter. Fey went on to Second City, and Poehler ...

Rapper Freddy E Commits Suicide After Venting on Twitter; Rumored Girlfriend Honey Cocaine Blamed

In an extremely sad story out of the underground Hip Hop community, Seattle rapper Freddy E was found dead Saturday (Jan 5) from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in an apparent suicide, according to confirmed reports . More »

Exclusives : FILTER 50: Contributors

To finish up FILTER's 10th year in print, we'd like to thank everyone who has made this dream publication a reality. Here's a closer look at all of the contributors that FILTER has had throughout the last decade, 50 issues and countless late-night hours. Thank you all. Love, FILTER Continue reading at FILTERmagazine.com

2012 in memoriam

Neil Armstrong would always be taking that first step onto the moon, and Dick Clark was forever "the world's oldest teenager." Some of the notables who died in 2012 created images in our minds that remained unchanged over decades.

Hollywood actors weigh in on Oscar race with SAG Awards

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood actors name their picks for the best performances of 2012 in film and television at the annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Sunday in a ceremony that will likely define some of the top Oscar races in four weeks time. "Lincoln," about U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's battle to end slavery, French revolution musical "Les Miserables," and comedy "Silver ...

ABC Orders British 'Spy' Comedy, Family Sports Entry With James Caan to Pilot

The order adds to the network's previous nine pickups so far this season. read more

Pilot news: J.J. Abrams' robot cops, a James Caan comedy, juvenile delinquents from space and more

Pilot season continued in full force on Friday (Jan. 25), with several new dramas and comedies ordered by the networks. Among them are two pilots from J.J. Abrams ("Lost," "Fringe," "Star Trek," "Star Wars," etc.), a dystopian drama called "The Hundred," a show about an assassin family from John Wells, and a comedy starring James Caan.FOX got the first of the J.J. Abrams pilots: an untitled ...

Terrence Howard, Halle Berry's all-star comedy 'Movie 43' opens to scathing ... - The Grio

BBC censors Fawlty Towers

Broadcaster rewrites TV history over fear of 'racist slur' in much-loved comedy starring John Cleese.

UK comedians in spotlight; 'End of Watch' released

We often hear that comedy is universal - that laughter is the common language, transcending cultural barriers - but in fact it may be the most difficult genre to export. A pratfall is a pratfall, but anything more advanced requires a sense of cultural context and an instinctive understanding of local norms. Hence a film like Dany Boon's "Bienvenue Chez les Ch'tis," a comedy that broke box office ...

[TV] Fox Orders Nine New Pilots, Five Comedies and Four Dramas - 411mania.com

TVbytheNumbers[TV] Fox Orders Nine New Pilots, Five Comedies and Four Dramas411mania.comRake (Drama): Features Greg Kinnear as a brilliant but unfiltered criminal defense lawyer, Keegan Joye. Based on an Australian drama, Joye survives his lack of discretion and monetary issues with strong optimism and a belief in justice. He also gets ...FOX ORDERS PILOT FOR NEW DRAMA “RAKE”TVbytheNumbersall 13 news articles »

Emraan wants to do family films - Jagran Post

Jagran PostEmraan wants to do family filmsJagran PostEmraan Hashmi is consciously choosing films that will help him overcome his serial kisser image and the actor says that he won't mind being part of a family film. Hashmi, who had surprised everyone with his performance of a small town journalist in ...and more »

Michael Winner, British filmmaker who directed ‘Death Wish,’ dies at 77

Michael Winner, the flamboyant British film director best known for the “Death Wish” series of the 1970s and ’80s, died Monday at his home in London. He was 77. His wife, Geraldine, announced his death in a statement released to the media. Mr. Winner, who reinvented himself in recent years as an outspoken restaurant critic for London’s Sunday Times, revealed last summer that he had heart and ...

Watch: New Red Band Preview For Anthology Comedy 'Movie 43' - Indie Wire (blog)

Watch: New Red Band Preview For Anthology Comedy 'Movie 43'Indie Wire (blog)You might think that a saucy, raunchy, R-rated comedy featuring a smattering of talent like Elizabeth Banks, Kristen Bell, Halle Berry, Kate Bosworth, Gerard Butler, Bobby Cannavale, Common, Kieran Culkin, Josh Duhamel, Anna Faris, Richard Gere, ...

"Death Wish" director Michael Winner dies aged 77

LONDON (Reuters) - Flamboyant British film director Michael Winner, best known for the "Death Wish" series of the 1970s and 80s, died at his London home on Monday. He was 77. In a statement released to the media, his wife Geraldine said: "A light has gone out in my life." Winner, who reinvented himself in recent years as an outspoken restaurant critic in the Sunday Times, had been ill for some ...

Star-studded “Movie 43” comedy features new TV spot - PanARMENIAN.Net

PanARMENIAN.NetStar-studded “Movie 43” comedy features new TV spotPanARMENIAN.NetPanARMENIAN.Net - A new TV spot for Star-studded “Movie 43” comedy hit the web, according to Collider. A series of interconnected short films follows three kids as they search the depths of the Internet to find the most banned movie in the world. The ...and more »

New Horror Comedy Throws in Everything and The Kitchen Sink - Dread Central

Dread CentralNew Horror Comedy Throws in Everything and The Kitchen SinkDread CentralAccording to THR both Mackenzie Davis (Breathe In, Smashed) and Nicholas Braun (The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Red State) are in talks to star in Sony's upcoming horror comedy The Kitchen Sink. The film, which is in the vein of Sony's hit Zombieland, ...and more »

This week's new film events - The Guardian

The GuardianThis week's new film eventsThe GuardianThere surely won't be a straight face in the house, what with new, lewd Britcom I Give It A Year; the Farrelly brothers' incredibly star-studded sketch anthology Movie 43; a batch of new Asian comedies; a celebration of funny women (including Julie ...

Sky Announces Major New Commitment to Original British Drama

LONDON, January 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Sky today steps up its commitment to original British drama with the announcement of a world-class line up of brand new, original drama, featuring stars including ...

Revealed: What Goes Into Other Tesco Value Products

The results of HuffPost UK Comedy's research are pretty shocking, we think you'll agree: (Scientific study carried out by comedy nutritionists @jacques_aih, Amanda Wilkie, @scriblit...

Wayans' World: Marlon does it all in new comedy - Philadelphia Daily News

Philadelphia Daily NewsWayans' World: Marlon does it all in new comedyPhiladelphia Daily NewsMARLON Wayans had to make "A Haunted House," his new found-footage - shot as if it were an amateur film - comedy flick, or else he would have been out of a job. "I like to work and there's no movies for actors, period, especially black actors. When ...A Haunted House: Comedy wears out its only jokeColumbus DispatchComedy's Force of Nature – An Interview with Marlon WayansNorth Lake News RegisterMarlon Wayans' A Haunted House Shows Found Footage FlawsHuffington Post (blog)A.V. Club -About - News & Issuesall 115 news articles »

13 Comedy Movies Coming Up In 2013: Watch The Trailers (VIDEO) - Huffington Post UK

13 Comedy Movies Coming Up In 2013: Watch The Trailers (VIDEO)Huffington Post UKBut 2013 is looking a little brighter - and not just because 'Alan Partridge: The Movie' is coming out. Sadly, there's no trailer yet for Partridge - nor The Hangover 3, Austin Powers 4 or Nick Frost's rather delightful-looking new comedy 'Cuban Fury ...

Raucous comedy 'Ted' tops list of new release movies - Midland Reporter-Telegram

Raucous comedy 'Ted' tops list of new release moviesMidland Reporter-TelegramPick of the week: “Ted” (R) While an unrated version is available on Video on Demand and through the for sale copies, being relegated to the R-rated version was plenty for me. It is filled with sleazy jokes and drug and potty humor. And almost every ...

Rare bass worked a treat for session musician's overseas career

The oldest-surviving bass guitar of its kind helped a New Zealand session musician get work on British television comedies including Red Dwarf and Blackadder .University of Otago senior lecturer Dr Rob Burns said his 1985 five-string...

Saturday, January 26, 2013

NEW ON DVD: 'End of Watch' is a stirring tribute... - The Mercury

NEW ON DVD: 'End of Watch' is a stirring tribute...The Mercury“Method To The Madness of Jerry Lewis” (2012, Anchor Bay, unrated, $20) Originally broadcast on the Starz network, Gregg Barson's outstanding documentary toggles seamlessly between vintage film clips and scores of interviews with both Lewis and Lewis ...

Muslim comedian hopes to change world with laughs - Lancaster Newspapers

Lancaster NewspapersMuslim comedian hopes to change world with laughsLancaster NewspapersBut after graduation, stand-up beckoned, and although by day she was working as a policy adviser for the city of New York, by night she was on comedy club stages making people laugh. "(The comedy) started taking over all aspects of my life," she says.

Harry Hill: 'It feels like when I was starting out – the excitement, the fun ... - Observer

ObserverHarry Hill: 'It feels like when I was starting out – the excitement, the fun ...ObserverHe doesn't think the midweek show went very well, and has already started force-forgetting the dud parts, a defence mechanism he developed 20 years ago when he first set out on the comedy circuit, dropping his given name (Matthew Hall) and performing ...

Dance review: BalletBoyz: The Talent - Welcome to the muscle bank - The Independent

The IndependentDance review: BalletBoyz: The Talent - Welcome to the muscle bankThe IndependentThe touring company they founded 12 years ago challenged every stereotype: its dancers were blokeish and razor-shy, its shows novice-friendly, video clips offering helpful insights into the making of contemporary dance. With BalletBoyz: The Talent, the ...and more »

2012 Southern California Theater Listings

Freak Midnight Storm Plays Key Role in New Novel about Gay Teens

Eldot proudly unleashes the fourth in his controversial coming of age series.Portland OR (PRWEB) January 24, 2013 Relatively few books in the market feature stories of homosexual men. Conventionally, they focus on the darker and more tragic outcomes of a gay character’s life. In his quest to break this trend, an author using the pen name Eldot has created beautifully crafted fictional tales ...

This week's new live comedy - The Guardian

The GuardianThis week's new live comedyThe GuardianInstead of clinging to a mic for an hour, he mixes things up with music, video clips, animation and a huge number of yellow Post-it notes. With his love of commenting on found footage and repurposing elements of pop culture for his own twisted comic ...

Late-Night Laughs: The 5 Best Comedy Clips of the Week - TIME

Philadelphia InquirerLate-Night Laughs: The 5 Best Comedy Clips of the WeekTIMEJimmy Kimmel's Thursday night show featured one single guest — Matt Damon — and he didn't take his invitation lightly. Instead, he kidnapped Kimmel, tied him up, and made him sit idly by while Damon himself hosted the show, tweaking it to his own liking.Matt Damon gags Jimmy Kimmel: 'I am Luke Skywalker and he's the Death Star ...LaughspinMatt Damon Hijacks Jimmy Kimmel Live, Hosts Entire ShowTV FanaticVIDEO: Ben Affleck & More Help Matt Damon Hijack JIMMY KIMMEL LIVEBroadway Worldall 221 news articles »

What to do in Toronto from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1: Hear a star trumpeter, read the 'human library' and much more

A week’s worth of events in the city

Comedian John Mulaney lands television deal with Lorne Michaels and NBC - Laughspin

Comedian John Mulaney lands television deal with Lorne Michaels and NBCLaughspin... Laughspin named the best comedy album of 2012. Be sure to subscribe to the weekly Laughspin Podcast on iTunes or on SoundCloud for all the latest comedy news, audio clips and more! Listen to the most recent episode below! Tweet. About the Author ...and more »

Arts and Entertainment this weekend and looking ahead, updated Jan. 25

Arts and Entertainment this weekend and looking ahead

Everybody Loves & Hates Valentine's Day With Brad Garrett

BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Everybody Loves Raymond's Brad Garrett will be performing his comedy show "Love is Dead" at Flappers Comedy Club at 9pm on Thurs, Feb 14 th , tix ...

Comedy Central and SiriusXM join forces for Comedy Central Radio - Laughspin

Comedy Central and SiriusXM join forces for Comedy Central RadioLaughspinLike SiriusXM's current comedy channels like Raw Dog, Laugh USA and Blue Collar Radio, Comedy Central Radio will feature tons of stand-up comedy clips. What makes it different, however, is that for the first time, comedy lovers will hear audio from ...and more »

What’s on - January 18 2013

Brighton Dome (01273) 709709: Jimmy Carr, Gagging Order, 8pm Jan 25/26. The Iron Duke pub and hotel: David Whitney, 8pm Jan 25. The Hawth Theatre (01293) 553636: Barnstormers Comedy Club, 8.15pm, Feb 1.

VIDEO: Check out Clips from Last Night's COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central - Broadway World

VIDEO: Check out Clips from Last Night's COLBERT REPORT on Comedy CentralBroadway WorldCheck out the clips below! Stephen Colbert is the host, writer and executive producer of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning series "The Colbert Report" on Comedy Central as well as an accomplished author and actor. Recently, Colbert starred as Harry ...and more »

BBC One to pilot panel show based around funny clips - British Comedy Guide

British Comedy GuideBBC One to pilot panel show based around funny clipsBritish Comedy GuideComedy shows based around funny clips are currently undergoing a resurgence due to their incredibly low production costs. Earlier this week BBC One piloted Harry & Paul's Magnificent Sporting Moments, a show that saw Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse ...

Comedy Central(R) Partners with MGM Grand and the Mirage to Get Filthy in Sin City with "Comedy Central Vegas"

Dave Attell, Anthony Jeselnik, Jim Norton, Amy Schumer and Nick Swardson are among the featured performers during the February 22-23 stunt.

Kerry Godliman, 99 Club - review

Spotting future comedy stars is always risky but one can be pretty sure 2013 will be good for Kerry Godliman. The thirtysomething Londoner has numerous projects in the pipeline, most notably appearing as kindly care home worker Hannah in the forthcoming Ricky Gervais series, Derek. Martin Freeman has done rather well out of the Gervais endorsement, Godliman should also benefit.

London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 6-12 January

Where to find funny this week Sunday 6 January: Prepare for the first full week of 2013 with Sara Pascoe, Sanderson Jones, Pat Cahill, Gayle Tuesday, Romesh Ranganathan and Ian Smith at Amused Moose on Great Portland Street (7.30pm, £5). Monday 7 January: Our New Year recommendation to you would be to catch Hils Barker’s clever and simultaneously silly comedy, sometimes avec guitar as seen below ...

Lenin's Rathmines accent... and other quirky Dublin facts

How well do you know our capital city? Would you be able to name Dublin's shortest street? How about the city centre's longest-established restaurant? Where and when did its first stand-up comedy club open? And on what street would you find more sex shops than any other?

TV’s Top Comedy Hitmaker Chuck Lorre and Author Neil Gaiman Join Forces for a Featured Session at the 2013 South by ...

“Chuck Lorre: In Conversation with Neil Gaiman” on Saturday, March 9, at 3:30 p.m. in Dell Hall at the Long Center.Burbank, CA and Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 24, 2013 Worlds collide when the creator of The Big Bang Theory meets the author of The Sandman at South by Southwest (SXSW)! Top TV comedy hitmaker Chuck Lorre (Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, Mike & Molly) will make his SXSW ...

TV comedy drama Agent Anna

There's a strong sense of connectivity in Robyn Malcolm and Theresa Healey's relationship. The actresses first met as students, have worked together in various projects over the years and share the same talent agents.

25 Sexiest Super Bowl Commercials - Bleacher Report

Bleacher Report25 Sexiest Super Bowl CommercialsBleacher ReportKaley Cuoco, the sexy star of CBS' hit comedy The Big Bang Theory, stars in this ad for Toyota set to premiere during Super Bowl XLVII. The commercial opens up by ... It was a star studded affair that also featured the band Monley Crue and MMA fighter ...and more »

Ten Reasons to visit Le Meridien, Ibom, Uyo - THISDAY Live

Ten Reasons to visit Le Meridien, Ibom, UyoTHISDAY LiveA key highlight is the one and two-bedroom villas, each ranging from size of 90 to 130 square meters (968 to 1,400 square feet,) and complete with spacious outdoor terraces and personalized butler service. There is also the Ritz-Carlton Club, a private ...

In the lap of Lady Luck - Portsmouth News

Portsmouth NewsIn the lap of Lady LuckPortsmouth NewsAt Gunwharf, the casino has bought the empty venue next door, which had previously been the nightclub Highlight, and expanded. It may have been a ... There's room for people to eat and drink, the poker room is used for tournaments and Lady G's Show Bar ...

The final season of 'Scarecrow and Mrs. King' leads TV shows on DVD this week

The final season of the fan-favorite TV series “Scarecrow and Mrs. King” has arrived on DVD this week.

Library Notes - Lake County News Sun

Library NotesLake County News SunReading Club Members only. Registration required. Author visit: Local resident Estelle Laughlin, a child survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto, the uprising and concentration camps, shares her experiences of survival and renewal Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. Copies of her ...

TV WATCHERS: Find out about Kate Gosselin's new job

Late Night. Reality. Game Shows. Talk Shows. Dramas. Comedy. Soaps. Cartoons. You name it ... we're covering it. Get the latest updates and more from the small screen right here at TV Watchers!

Not too many action shows on TV: Karan Grover

Television actor Karan Grover gets funny with the new show "Hum Aapke Hain In-Laws" and fulfils his wish to work in a universal comedy. He next wants to do an action show on the small screen.

Distance education - Sydney Morning Herald

Distance educationSydney Morning HeraldDan Fogelman, who wrote the Steve Carell-Ryan Gosling comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love., has based this screenplay on a road trip he took with his own mother, Joyce, who grew up in Brooklyn as a fervent Streisand fan. Streisand's Joyce is from New Jersey ...and more »

Pay TV: Monday, January 28 - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning HeraldPay TV: Monday, January 28Sydney Morning Herald... funnier when it's faster''. KYLIE NORTHOVER. Highlight: Girls, Monday, Showcase, 8.30pm ... THE third series of this hit Canadian comedy opens with the morally bankrupt used-car salesman Fitz (a suitably haggard-looking Jason Priestley), within ...and more »

Not too many action shows on TV: Karan

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Television actor Karan Grover gets funny with the new show "Hum Aapke Hain In-Laws" and fulfils his wish to work in a universal comedy. He next wants to do an action show on the small screen.

Barbados has a party atmosphere for every occasion - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.ukBarbados has a party atmosphere for every occasionTelegraph.co.ukThe prestigious annual race is the highlight of the year at the historic Garrison Savannah racecourse and a major fixture in the social calendar. barbadosturfclub.org. MARCH 5-25 ... lovely gardens of Holders House. Classical, gospel and African music ...and more »

WATCH: Matt Damon 'hijacks' Jimmy Kimmel's show - New York Post

New York PostWATCH: Matt Damon 'hijacks' Jimmy Kimmel's showNew York PostThen there was the Handsome Men's Club; and "Movie: The Movie," where a grape-suited Damon got booted from the final cut, to hilarious results; and Kimmel's assistant Guillermo filling in as the star of "Bourne Ultimatum." Suffice to say, Damon ...and more »

sun calendar - Naperville Sun

sun calendarNaperville SunComedic benefit: The Naperville Education Foundation will host its annual Yuks for Youth fundraising event at 8 p.m. in North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Refreshments and cocktails will be ...and more »

Sajid Khan describes awards as TV shows

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Director Sajid Khan seems to be sceptical about the credibility of film awards and compares them with television shows.

Bull riding, comedy and TRW kick-off highlight our weekend best bets - WRAL.com

WRAL.comBull riding, comedy and TRW kick-off highlight our weekend best betsWRAL.com"Saturday Night Live" veteran Tim Meadows (yes the "Ladies Man" himself) will be at Goodnight's Comedy Club Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are $20 each. Tim Meadows. Cary's Bond Park will become a Winter Wonderland this weekend. There will be ...and more »

Singer Jessica Simpson to star in TV comedy

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Jessica Simpson is set to star in a television pilot in development for NBC that is loosely based on her life, executive producer Ben Silverman said on Tuesday. The comedy could be Simpson's first step back into a major acting role in more than five years. The former teen pop star is best known for her reality TV shows, including MTV's "Newlyweds: Nick and ...

TV One Moves a Few Shows Around and Adds Comedy

*TV One is going through a few changes to make everyone’s experience a little better. Season two of “Find Our Missing” will debut on January 9 at 9 p.m., but will be moved to Monday nights beginning January 14. Also added to the line-up is new scripted comedy series, “Belle’s” and the return of docu-series [...]

'Cut out lewd remarks on comedy TV shows'

The Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC), the self-regulatory body for general entertainment channels, has advised its members to not let comedy shows become platforms for making lewd remarks.

Friday, January 25, 2013

'Hansel & Gretel' comedy is half-baked - Boston Herald

Victoria Times Colonist'Hansel & Gretel' comedy is half-bakedBoston HeraldCalling “Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters” a comedy is a misnomer. This handsomely produced ... (“Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters” is emphatically violent with contemporary adult language and the mildest suggestions of sexuality.) Join The Conversation ...A Punkster Hansel & Gretel: That Witch Does Not Kill UsTIMEMovie Review: 'Hansel and Gretel' Full of Gore, Profanity and Lots of WitchesPatch.com'Hansel & Gretel' loud & stupidCANOEMoviefone -Victoria Times Colonist -Box Office Mojoall 305 news articles »

'Movie 43' is rude, crude and often funny - Boston Herald

New Yorker'Movie 43' is rude, crude and often funnyBoston Heraldis an apt motto for the intentionally gross, often funny all-star sketch comedy “Movie 43.” Shot in segments by a variety of ... Sex in advertising is satirized with a buck-naked “iBabe” MP3 player that mangles fingers or other appendages. Perhaps ...'Movie 43,' Crude Vignettes With Big Stars and DirectorsNew York Timesall 107 news articles »

Wildey features variety in February lineup - Alton Telegraph

Wildey features variety in February lineupAlton TelegraphEDWARDSVILLE — The renovated historic Wildey Theatre continues to bring a wide variety of shows to Madison County in 2013, from whimsical acts and classic voices to explosive movies. 321 Improv Comedy could simultaneously cause tears and laughter ...

Angus Scrimm, 'Phantasm's' Tall Man, still a striking presence - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesAngus Scrimm, 'Phantasm's' Tall Man, still a striking presenceLos Angeles TimesIt's because of the Tall Man plus his roles in such horror films as “Satan Hates You” and “Satanic” that Scrimm is asked to attend horror conventions such as Monster-Mania in New Jersey and Days of the Dead” in Indianapolis. Coscarelli said he's also ...

Sundance and Slamdance: An Equal Abundance of Brave New Films - Huffington Post (blog)

Huffington Post (blog)Sundance and Slamdance: An Equal Abundance of Brave New FilmsHuffington Post (blog)... child's nanny. McKenna's transition from wild poledancer turned suburban au pair goes surprisingly well until all hell breaks loose. A smart and funny directorial debut, Soloway joins the ranks of Apatow and Tina Fey as a new force in adult comedy ...Sundance 2013: The deal reportEntertainment Weekly (blog)Filmmakers in a Frisky MoodWall Street JournalHighlights of the Sundance Film FestivalNew York TimesDaily Nebraskanall 153 news articles »

Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Quick... - Packet Online

Packet OnlineJack Be Nimble, Jack Be Quick...Packet Online”You have these hot chicks in the front with their (breasts) hanging out and their dresses pulled up and it makes for good comedy and proves my point what slobs this whole generation has become, but I like it,” the comedian says. “Women are more ...

Movie Review - Catholic News Service

Movie ReviewCatholic News ServiceThough star-studded, this collection of gross-out comedy shorts is also sick. The skits are framed by the story of a madman named Charlie Wessler (Dennis Quaid) who's trying to ... There's even an updated version of Fritz the Cat, a cartoon feline ...and more »

Sundance: Amy and Adam, joined at the hip — and the funny bone - Salt Lake Tribune

Hollywood.comSundance: Amy and Adam, joined at the hip — and the funny boneSalt Lake TribuneAs the Sundance Film Festival heads into its final weekend, more art-house movies jockey for a place on the slate headed to theaters in 2013. USA TODAY's Bryan Alexander talks to the stars ... "And coming and snuggling with us," adds Scott. That's no ...Mini-Reviews of ACOD (Hint: Mary Elizabeth Winstead is in it) and Sundance ...ScreenedAmy Poehler and Adam Scott Reteam in Excellent Divorce Comedy 'A.C.O.D.'Hollywood.comSundance Review: 'A.C.O.D.' has a silly title, but Adam Scott yields some laughsHitFix (blog)all 37 news articles »

The Weekend Warrior's February 2013 Preview - ComingSoon.net

ComingSoon.netThe Weekend Warrior's February 2013 PreviewComingSoon.netThis month sees two movies that have been dubbed "the next Twilight" (or is that "next Hunger Games" at this point?) although the zombie comedy Warm Bodies (Summit - Feb. 1), starring Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer and directed by Jonathan Levine ...

The Best of Sundance - Grantland

GrantlandThe Best of SundanceGrantlandI f you're not having enough sex or if the sex you're having isn't enough for your partner, come to the Sundance Film Festival, where everybody from Julianne Moore to Kristen Bell has tips for how to make better love to a woman. This has always been a ...and more »

Stand Up York, York Barbican, January 31

YORK Barbican’s comedy night, Stand Up York, returns next Thursday with its first cabaret-style show of 2013.

'Once I embraced my gene pool I found life much more bearable'

He can't stand panel shows and wants all his shows to be uplifting - comedian Sean Hughes might be getting older but compromise doesn't seem to have entered his vocabulary

Clubs listings Jan. 24-31

A listing of events, provided by the venues. In case of an error, please click here to email online editor Mike Howie . read more

Seven Euro gems for 2013

1. Get stoned

Clubs listings Jan. 17-24

A listing of events, provided by the venues. In case of an error, please click here to email online editor Mike Howie . read more

Phantom 105.2: the pirate that went straight

Before it existed, the alternative music station Phantom had an audience. “Before it existed,” is how Keith Walsh, the station’s current programme director, briefly and jokingly refers to its unofficial prelaunch incarnation as a pirate radio station. Phantom has been operating, depending on who you ask, since 1996 or 1997 – first from a shed in Sandyford, then above an internet cafe on Grafton ...