TBS Brings Fan Experiences, Conan O'Brien and More to New York Comedy Festival
by TV News Desk - February 02, 2017 Turner's TBS is partnering with the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) to amplify the week-long comedy event that will run Tuesday, Nov. 7, through Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, with over 200 comedians performing in more than 60 shows in the most prestigious venues across New York City....
VIDEO: First Look - TBS Hit Comedy PEOPLE OF EARTH Returns 7/24
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2017 TBS's hit comedy PEOPLE OF EARTH will return for its second season on Monday, July 24 at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Check out the teaser trailer below!...
Netflix Announces Slate of Originals at 2017 Sundance Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2016 Netflix unveiled its expanded slate of diverse originals making their world premiere at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, which will include four original features, one original documentary feature, and episodes of two hotly-anticipated doc series. With a roster of talent including Academy Award®-win...
Ryan Reynolds, Tracy Morgan & More Set for CONAN New York Shows on TBS
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2016 TBS's late-night show CONAN will be heading back to New York City for the first time since 2011 for a week of shows airing Oct. 31 - Nov. 3....
TBS Closes Extensive Four-Year Deal with Conan O'Brien's Team Coco
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017 Turner's TBS has closed a new four-year all-inclusive deal with Conan O'Brien's Team Coco that will capitalize on his linear and multiplatform success and extend the CONAN brand into additional content experiences across all screens, including digital and branded content, podcasting, mobile gaming, ...
Diego Luna & Vincente Fox Set for 'CONAN Without Borders: Made in Mexico' on TBS
by Caryn Robbins - February 08, 2017 Star Wars: Rouge One star Diego Luna and former Mexican President Vincente Fox will join Conan O'Brien during the late-night host's newest primetime special, CONAN Without Borders: Made in Mexico....
Photo Flash: First Look at Nicky Silver's THIS DAY FORWARD Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016 Vineyard Theatre's production of Nicky Silver's play THIS DAY FORWARD, opening the Vineyard Theatre's 2016-2017 season began performances Thursday, November 3 and will open on Monday, November 21. THIS DAY FORWARD features Andrew Burnap (TROILUS AND CRESSIDA), Michael Crane (Vineyard's GLORIA and 'P...
Comedian Chris Gethard to Interpret Dreams in New 'IN YOUR DREAMS' Podcast
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2016 Comedian Chris Gethard explores the sometimes twisted minds of his listeners and unravels the mysteries of their dreams in a brand new, eight-episode Earwolf podcast, 'In Your Dreams with Chris Gethard,' presented exclusively by mattress company Casper....
TBS's FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE Earns 7 Emmy Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - July 14, 2017 The hit TBS series FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE, television's #1 ad-supported late-night show, earned its first primetime Emmy(R) nomination for Outstanding Variety Talk Series this morning, less than 18 months after its launch....
TBS's CONAN Heads to Israel for Special Primetime Episode Airing This September
by Caryn Robbins - August 18, 2017 TBS's CONAN will take the show internationally for the seventh time in two years as the popular host travels to Israel. CONAN Without Borders: Israel will be a primetime special premiering Tuesday, September 19 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) on TBS....
STAGE TUBE: TBS & TNT Get Into the Holiday Spirit with SURPRISE! Instant Xmas Carol
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2016 This holiday season, Turner's TBS & TNT are going to turn the Christmas spirit on full blast with SURPRISE! Instant Xmas Carol, an all-new music special that puts a unique twist on the caroling tradition. The one-hour special – featuring such celebrity carolers as Conan O'Brien, Rashida Jones, Charl...
TBS Orders Half-Hour Comedy Pilot WORLD'S END, Starring Wanda Sykes
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2016 TBS has ordered a pilot for WORLD'S END, a half-hour comedy pilot written by Jonathan Ames (Bored to Death) and starring Hamish Linklater (The Big Short,) and Wanda Sykes (Black-ish)....
Snoop Dogg to Host TBS's Reimagined Iconic Game Show THE JOKER'S WILD
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017 Turner's TBS is teaming up with entertainment icon and actor Snoop Dogg to refresh and update the classic game show THE JOKER'S WILD....
Sasheer Zamata's Album PIZZA MIND Out Today from Comedy Dynamics
by TV News Desk - June 02, 2017 Comedy Dynamics announced today it has released Sasheer Zamata's debut comedy album Pizza Mind on iTunes, Apple Music, SiriusXM, Spotify and all digital audio retailers today, with CD and vinyl to follow....
Groundlings Announce New Show THE SEVEN DEADLY SUNDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - June 12, 2017 The Groundlings Theatre's all new sketch comedy show, 'The Seven Deadly Sundays' is just what you've been lusting for. The always hilarious Groundlings, Los Angeles' premiere comedy troupe of 43 years, presents the latest and greatest sketches with new talent from the top level of The Groundlings Sc...
VIDEO: First Look New TBS Animated Comedy FINAL SPACE
by - December 05, 2016 Turner's TBS has greenlit the new animated series FINAL SPACE, an interstellar comedy created by independent filmmaker, actor, comedian and entrepreneur Olan Rogers. ...
TNT Reteams with 'Animal Kingdom's John Wells & Megan Martin on THE DEEP MAD DARK Pilot
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2016 Turner's TNT has ordered a pilot for THE DEEP MAD DARK, which is being produced by John Wells Productions and Fabrik Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television and Turner's Studio T....
David Wolkis Promoted to Senior Vice President of Production for TBS Originals
by Caryn Robbins - February 08, 2017 David Wolkis has been promoted to senior vice president of production for TBS originals. In his newly expanded role, he will continue to manage production for all of TBS's original series, while also adding new responsibilities...
TBS to Present 'Alien-Ish Week' Leading up to Season Two PEOPLE OF EARTH Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2017 While fans await the highly anticipated second season of TBS's hit comedy series PEOPLE OF EARTH, the network will present Alien-ish Week, an entire week of sci-fi, geek, alien and monster-themed programming starting Monday, July 17....
THE HALF HOUR Returns August 26 at Midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT with Noah Gardenswartz and Ramon Rivas II
by A.A. Cristi - August 22, 2016 “THH” is back and funny AF. Comedy Central's stand-up series “The Half Hour” is back with a huge roster of talented comedians and premieres on Friday, August 26 at midnight ET/PT and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT featuring Noah Gardenswartz and Ramon Rivas II. The preview episode “Must CC: The Half Hour” with hi...
Comedy Trio THE DRESS UP GANG Coming to TBS in All-New Series
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017 TBS has greenlit a new series from the comedy trio THE DRESS UP GANG, whose viral videos include the popular My Roommate, My Friend series....
TBS Greenlights New Animated Series CLOSE ENOUGH from J.G. Quintel
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017 Turner's TBS has greenlit CLOSE ENOUGH, a new animated series from Regular Show creator J.G. Quintel. The surreal comedy about a family growing up without getting old marks the first collaboration between Cartoon Network Studios and Studio T...
Ron West to Lead The Second City's TWIST YOUR DICKENS at the Goodman
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2016 The Second City's irreverent and interactive seasonal satire, Twist Your Dickens returns to Goodman Theatre for its third year with new yuletide yuks and favorite faces. 'A satisfying twist on the traditional tale' (Time Out Chicago), Twist Your Dickens is written by former The Colbert Report writer...
Kennedy Center Announces DISTRICT OF COMEDY FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2017 From July 20-22, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents its second annual District of Comedy Festival, bringing together acclaimed stars and rising acts for an all-laughs takeover of the nation's center for the performing arts. Headlined by a one-night-only NSO Pops concert with...
TBS Orders Anthology Comedy MIRACLE WORKERS, Starring Daniel Radcliffe and Owen Wilson
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017 Turner's TBS has greenlit MIRACLE WORKERS, an anthology comedy series starring Daniel Radcliffe (Swiss Army Man, Now You See Me 2, Harry Potter Films) and Owen Wilson (Midnight in Paris, Masterminds).... |