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Russell Simmons talks 'Def Comedy Jam 25' and series return
Edit Reflector 26 Sep 2017
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Russell Simmons says not much has changed for black comics since he created “Def Comedy Jam,” the early-‘90s HBO series that introduced Martin Lawrence, Bernie Mac, Sheryl Underwood, Cedric the Entertainer and many other comics to national TV audiences ... He especially wants that for Adele Givens, an original “Def Comedy” performer who Simmons said “never got a break in Hollywood.”....
Mindy Kaling ready for her next project - motherhood
Edit Stuff 26 Sep 2017
It's an otherwise busy Thursday afternoon on Stage 41, with production in full swing on the penultimate episode of the comedy that follows Kaling's Mindy Lahiri, a pop-culture-obsessed, neurotic gynaecologist who is looking for love – and the hijinks of her quirky co-workers ... She is also the executive producer and will occasionally appear on the new TV comedy Champions, which was ordered to series recently....
WME Signs ‘The Mermaid’ Co-Writer Lu Zhengyu (Exclusive)
Edit The Hollywood Reporter 26 Sep 2017
In the vein of Chow’s own early masterpiece The God of Cookery, Lu recently made his directorial debut this year with The One, a cooking-themed comedy, which he wrote, starred in and produced via his banner Fishhope Pictures along with C2M Media and Tencent Pictures....
Saturn Girl to Appear on The CW’s Supergirl
Edit Coming Soon 26 Sep 2017
Bollywood star Amy Jackson has been cast as Saturn Girl on Supergirl. A new cast member has been added to The CW’s Supergirl. British born actress and Bollywood star Amy Jackson has been cast in the role of Saturn Girl. Saturn Girl, aka Imra Ardeen, is a kind, smart, and strong-willed hero who uses her telekinetic ability to help those in need ... RELATED ... Television ... Erica Durance as Alura -- Photo ... Erica Durance as Alura -- Photo ... ....
Box office top 20: 'Kingsman' crowned No. 1
Edit HTO 26 Sep 2017
FILE - This file image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows, from left, Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, and Pedro Pascal in "Kingsman. The Golden Circle." The R-rated spy comedy “Kingsman. The Golden Circle” has taken over the top spot at ... ....
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Edit Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 26 Sep 2017
This file image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows, from left, Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, and Pedro Pascal in "Kingsman. The Golden Circle." The R-rated spy comedy “Kingsman. The Golden Circle” has taken over the top spot at the North ... ....
Mike White on the pathetic and the privilege in 'Brad's Status'
Edit Daily Press 26 Sep 2017
While introducing the world premiere of the movie “Brad’s Status” at the recent Toronto International Film Festival, the festival’s creative director, Cameron Bailey, called the movie’s writer-director, Mike White, “one of the key voices in defining what comedy is in the 21st century.”. Though White ... ....
Chevy Chase, Richard Dreyfuss, Lewis Black to Star in Netflix’s ‘Last Laugh’
Edit Variety 26 Sep 2017
Chevy Chase, Richard Dreyfuss, Lewis Black, Andie MacDowell, Kate Micucci, and Chris Parnell have boarded the Netflix original comedy “The Last Laugh.” Written and directed by Greg Pritikin, the Netflix original project is produced by Rob Paris of Paris Film Inc. Shooting began Monday in New Orleans. The story centers on a talent manager and... Read more » ... ....
Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers to stop touring after 35 years
Edit CBC 26 Sep 2017
Newfoundland and Labrador's famous musical comedy trio will soon be ending the long tours that have defined their career ... ....
Russell Simmons talks ‘Def Comedy Jam 25’ and series return
Edit The Seattle Times 26 Sep 2017
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Russell Simmons says not much has changed for black comics since he created “Def Comedy Jam,” the early-’90s HBO series that introduced Martin Lawrence, Bernie Mac, Sheryl Underwood, Cedric the Entertainer and many other comics to national TV audiences. It was a weekly showcase for edgy and outrageous comedians at a […] ... ....
Chevy Chase, Richard Dreyfuss, and Lewis Black to star in Netflix comedy
Edit AV Club 26 Sep 2017
As announced in a press release, Netflix has lined up Chevy Chase, Richard Dreyfuss, Lewis Black, Andie MacDowell, Kate Micucci, and Chris Parnell to star in a new comedy film called The Last Laugh. The movie is about a “talent manager and widower” who reconnects with one of his old clients, a stand-up who quit so he…. Read more... ....
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