A chronology of those who died in 2012

A chronology of those who died in 2012

— Arthur Chaskalson, 81, a civil rights lawyer who once helped defend Nelson Mandela and later became South Africa's chief justice, Johannesburg. He had leukemia.

NYE Comedy: John Oliver, Greg Proops, Marga Gomez, and Emo Phillips (Videos) - SF Weekly (blog)

SF Weekly (blog)NYE Comedy: John Oliver, Greg Proops, Marga Gomez, and Emo Phillips (Videos)SF Weekly (blog)There are at least four big comedy shows in San Francisco tonight and the good news is that you can't go wrong no matter which one you pick. Greg Proops -- San Francisco native and star of Whose Line is It, Anyway? -- returns for an evening of astute, ...

What were the best new TV shows of 2012 in the UK?

Last year introduced us to the joys of 'New Girl,' 'Homeland,' 'Fresh Meat,' 'Happy Endings' and 'Made In Chelsea' just to name a few, but 2012 was arguably even better when it came to great new TV shows. Here's a look at five of the best.

Bay Area New Year's Eve events - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleBay Area New Year's Eve eventsSan Francisco ChronicleS.F. Chic. Dinner, Vegas-style show, Champagne, music, dancing, comedy. 8 p.m. $100 and up. Westin San Francisco, 50 Third St. (866) 719-3712. www.newyearsevesanfrancisco.com. S.F. NYE International Ball. DJs, dancing, bikini fashion show, live salsa ...and more »

Up-and-coming comic caps year with New Year's performance - Boston.com

Up-and-coming comic caps year with New Year's performanceBoston.comHe was named an Andy Kaufman Award finalist, appeared on NBC's “America's Got Talent,” and scored an invitation to appear as a featured performer at the 2013 San Francisco Comedy Festival next month. Closer to home, it was only a year ago that he won ...

Exciting New Years Eve 2012 events in San Francisco - San Francisco Examiner

San Francisco ExaminerExciting New Years Eve 2012 events in San FranciscoSan Francisco ExaminerSan Francisco comedy veteran Gomez headlines a stand-up gala and countdown party-fundraiser for Brava Theater. Also on the bill: Aundre the Wonderwoman, Pippi Lovestocking, Lydia Popovich, Eloisa Bravo, cocktails, dancing and a Champagne toast.Marga Gomez, New Year's Eve Comedy FiestaSan Francisco Chronicleall 2 news articles »

John Oliver of 'Daily Show' heads to SF - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleJohn Oliver of 'Daily Show' heads to SFSan Francisco ChronicleFor the third year in a row, John Oliver will joke in the New Year with a four-night, eight-show run at San Francisco's Cobb's Comedy Club. When the 35-year-old writer and performer is not fulfilling his responsibilities as the "senior British ...

“Downton Abbey”: The U.K.’s biggest import since the Beatles

The British Embassy's recent junket in D.C. proves "Downton" has achieved Fab Four levels of (muted) hysteria

5 favorite marriage movies with Barry Mendel

5 favorite marriage movies with Barry Mendel Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 11:20 pm, Friday, December 21, 2012 The longtime producer's filmography runs the gamut, from Academy Award best-picture nominees (The Sixth Sense, ''Munich) to comedies (Rushmore, ''Bridesmaids) to ...

Handbag hearts... top 10 Christmas films - part one

Everyone loves a good Christmas film and here at Handbag HQ we've decided to try and make a list of the top 10 Christmas flicks that we love.From the classic to rom-coms, animations to comedies, we've got the lot...Elf Will Ferrell is the king of silly comedies and this Christmas flick with Zooey Deschanel was an instant hit.The Muppet Christmas Carol We can never get over the fact Michael Caine ...

British drama dominates Christmas Day viewing

Christmas Day television is now dominated by home-grown drama rather than the light entertainment shows that filled schedules 20 years ago, according to a survey of the changing face of festive viewing.

Danny Boyle Declined British Knighthood (Report)

The "Slumdog Millionaire" director was allegedly asked if he'd accept the honor after this summer's Olympics. read more

HBO Orders Comedy Pilot About Gay Pals In San Francisco - Towleroad

On Top MagazineHBO Orders Comedy Pilot About Gay Pals In San FranciscoTowleroadWhy not a generic big city (if they want a big city setting), that way they're not tied down in terms of things like "Oh, that would never happen in San Francisco, because..." This looks promising, David Marshall Grant looks to have made a nice ...HBO Orders Comedy Pilot About Group of Gay FriendsHollywood ReporterComedy About Three Gay 30-Something Friends Headed To HBOOn Top MagazineHBO Orders Comedy Pilot From Michael Lannan, David Marshall Grant & Sarah ...Deadline.comInstinct Magazine (blog) -Cinema Blend -Big Gay Picture Showall 10 news articles »

SF Sketchfest Announces 2013 Lineup: A Feast of Comedy Like No Other - SF Weekly (blog)

SF Weekly (blog)SF Sketchfest Announces 2013 Lineup: A Feast of Comedy Like No OtherSF Weekly (blog)Every year, I gush about SF Sketchfest to anyone within earshot, and at this point I should probably stop feeling surprised when someone doesn't know what I'm talking about. But that doesn't change the fact that it's deeply unsettling to realize that ...SF Sketchfest unveils 2013 lineupSan Francisco Chronicleall 2 news articles »

'Homeland' leads old favorites in Golden Globes TV race

* 'Homeland,' 'Boardwalk Empire,' 'Downton Abbey' up forbest drama * Snubs include 'Mad Men,' 'Game of Thrones,' new networkcomedies LOS ANGELES, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Cable shows got more GoldenGlobe nominations for television than traditional networkprograms on Thursday as HBO's political movie "Game Change" andShowtime's psychological thriller series "Homeland," - one oflast year's big winners ...

Crackpot comedy with 'Crones for the Holidays' at Stage Werx - San Francisco Examiner

San Francisco ExaminerCrackpot comedy with 'Crones for the Holidays' at Stage WerxSan Francisco ExaminerThere's no shortage of theatrical color in San Francisco during the holidays, and if The Crackpot Crones have their way, their “Crones for the Holidays” just might leave an indelible imprint. The troupe, which blends improv and sketch comedy, opens its ...

SF Sketchfest 2013 Lineup Announced: Patton Oswalt, John Hodgman ... - Huffington Post

SF Sketchfest 2013 Lineup Announced: Patton Oswalt, John Hodgman ...Huffington PostNow expanded to over a dozen venues across San Francisco, SF Sketchfest effortlessly manages to walk the line between paying homage to comedic milestones of the past and serving as a platform for comedy's most exciting new voices. This year's lineup ...

New Year's Eve: Comedy shows will help you leave 2012 with a smile - San Jose Mercury News

New Year's Eve: Comedy shows will help you leave 2012 with a smileSan Jose Mercury NewsDetails: 9 p.m.; Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium, California and Taylor streets, San Francisco; $20-$94.50; www.ticketmaster.com. Christopher Titus: The Alameda County native describes his style as "hard comedy," and he has a right to, having survived a ...and more »

Bob Kellett obituary

Director of British comedy films in the tradition of saucy seaside postcards During the 1970s, British cinema produced dozens of sex comedies, of which the director Bob Kellett, who has died aged 84, was something of a master. Kellett's films superseded the Carry On series, whose innuendo had become smuttier and less funny, and predated the more vulgar Confessions movies. They were in the ...

Trailer trash

Spike Lee's Michael Jackson documentary surely deserves a bigger screen – and the build-up to Oscars season begins Will Oscar smile? Although it's very hard to tell at this stage when I haven't yet seen everything, but I'm feeling awards season may have a lighter hue this year. With impressive early showings at awards such as Gotham and the Indie Spirit , comedies such as Wes Anderson's Moonrise ...