The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) announced today that Jay Mohr, comedian, actor and best-selling author, will headline its 19th Annual Comedy for a Cure®. The event brings together top comedians to raise funds for those impacted by the rare genetic disorder tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), which affects more than 50,000 in the United States and 1 million … [Read more...] about Jay Mohr to Headline 19th Annual Comedy for a Cure on April 5, 2020
Comedy
Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations Coming to DVD and Blu-ray on June 16th
The comedy films of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy have been beloved around the world since they were first released between 1927 and 1940. So beloved that many of the available copies are blurred dupes printed from worn-out negatives. Now, the best of their short comedies and two of their finest features have been fully restored. They look and sound as spectacular as when they … [Read more...] about Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations Coming to DVD and Blu-ray on June 16th
National Comedy Center Named Best New Museum in the Country by USA Today
The National Comedy Center, the nation’s official cultural institution and state-of-the-art museum dedicated to comedy as an art form, was named the “Best New Museum” in the country by USA Today as part of the 2020 USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards, it was announced today. https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-new-museum/ The … [Read more...] about National Comedy Center Named Best New Museum in the Country by USA Today
MGM Springfield Presents Comedic Web Series “#IMOMSOHARD” Live at Symphony Hall May 28 with Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley
#IMOMSOHARD, the viral web series created by moms, best friends and funny ladies Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley, will make its way to downtown Springfield Thursday, May 28 at 8 p.m. The ladies will share the good, the bad and the funny about motherhood with a live version of the show at Symphony Hall. Tickets starting at $29 go on sale … [Read more...] about MGM Springfield Presents Comedic Web Series “#IMOMSOHARD” Live at Symphony Hall May 28 with Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley
A Tribute to the ‘Golden Age Girls’ – The Film Detective Celebrates Betty White, the Gish Sisters, and More Leading Ladies of Golden Age Hollywood
The Film Detective (TFD), a leading classic media streaming network and film archive that restores classic films for today's cord-cutters, is showcasing its pioneering leading ladies all month long on Sling, STIRR, and DistroTV. The Film Detective’s month-long celebration comes in anticipation of Women’s History Month, a celebration from March 1 through March … [Read more...] about A Tribute to the ‘Golden Age Girls’ – The Film Detective Celebrates Betty White, the Gish Sisters, and More Leading Ladies of Golden Age Hollywood
Nickelodeon Greenlights Side Hustle, Brand-New Live-Action Series Starring Social Media Sensations Annie LeBlanc and Jayden Bartels
Nickelodeon has announced the greenlight of Side Hustle, a brand-new live-action buddy comedy starring social media sensations and real-life best friends, Annie LeBlanc and Jayden Bartels. The multi-camera series centers on best friends, Lex (LeBlanc) and Presley (Bartels), who have to create a business fast after inadvertently destroying their neighbor’s car. Created and … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon Greenlights Side Hustle, Brand-New Live-Action Series Starring Social Media Sensations Annie LeBlanc and Jayden Bartels
That’s A Wrap: The 14th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival Winners are Announced
The curtain closed on the 14th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival Sunday evening as Oscar, BAFTA, and Emmy Winning Sound Designer/Editor Eugene Gearty was awarded the Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award. Marine Corps Veteran and Filmmaker Joshua DeFour was presented the Santini Patriot Spirit Award for his Short Film, the 11th Order. South Carolina based … [Read more...] about That’s A Wrap: The 14th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival Winners are Announced
“Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” Is Finally an Adult Party Game Premiering at New York Toy Fair
Live on Kickstarter.com, and being shown for the first time at New York Toy Fair, Anchorman: The Game - Improper Teleprompter is an adult party game from Barry & Jason Games and Entertainment based on Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's hit comedy, which also stars Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Christina Applegate, David Koechner, and a host of other comedians. The game is inspired … [Read more...] about “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” Is Finally an Adult Party Game Premiering at New York Toy Fair
The Stellar Gospel Music Awards Announces Talent Lineup For 35th Anniversary Show
The Clark Sisters, Donnie McClurkin, James Fortune, J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise, Travis Greene, Maranda Curtis, William Murphy, Zacardi Cortez, Kierra Sheard, The Walls Group and Pastor Mike Jr. Are Among Performers Set to Take the Stage at the 35th Anniversary Stellar Gospel Music Awards Renowned Annual Salute to Gospel Music Set to Tape at Las Vegas Orleans Arena … [Read more...] about The Stellar Gospel Music Awards Announces Talent Lineup For 35th Anniversary Show
Nominations Announced for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards
The nominees for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards were announced today in 141 film, television, and digital media categories by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy). The Awards will be presented in Toronto over five days during Canadian Screen Week, including the Canadian Screen Awards Broadcast Gala, which airs live on CBC and the CBC … [Read more...] about Nominations Announced for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards