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HBO Max Greenlights HOMESCHOOL MUSICAL: CLASS OF 2020
May 29, 2020 in NEWS
Scripted Musical Special Features Students from Across the US, Whose Spring Musicals Were Cancelled Because of COVID-19, Performing Original Music from Their Homes in this First-of-Its-Kind Feel Good Pop-Cultural Event is Executive Produced by Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti, Emmy Award Winners World of Wonder, with Music by Golden Globe Nominated Composer Leland.
HBO Max, the direct-to-consumer offering from WarnerMedia announced the greenlight of Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020. Inspired by Tony Award winning actress Laura Benanti’s (“My Fair Lady” and “She Loves Me” on Broadway, Younger, Supergirl, Nashville) online movement #SunshineSongs, in which she offered to be an audience for the students around the country whose spring musicals were cancelled because of COVID-19, this television event will give students the opportunity to sing and dance like the stars they are, from the safety of their homes.
Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020 will explore tried-and-true themes of classic teen movies through the totally unique lens of a world turned upside down by the global pandemic. The cast, featuring a diverse group of super talented student actors with compelling backstories, will play seniors from the same high school and while the pandemic may have shut down their school, the drama and romantic intrigue live on.
“As a mom of teenagers, I know that this time has been a struggle for them. High School seniors in particular have been hit hard by this pandemic, their dreams of homecoming, prom, spring performances and even graduation being cancelled,” said Jennifer O’Connell, executive vice president original non-fiction and kids programming. “Laura’s brilliant idea to give these kids an audience and a platform has blossomed into this unique opportunity for us to not only celebrate their talent, but to entertain many other families across the country sharing their experience.”
“Our school shows are more than just entertainment. At the very least, they bring our communities together to revel in the talent of our young artists. At their best, they are a life changing experience that these kids will bring with them into the rest of their lives,” said Benanti. “I am thrilled that the #SunshineSongs initiative has put the spotlight on so many incredible young performers; grateful to World of Wonder for its grand vision and to HBO MAX for providing a global platform on which America’s youth can shine!”
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At Home with Amy Sedaris
May 2, 2020 in NEWS
SEASON PREMIERE
Wednesday, May 20 at 10:00pm ET/PT
“Babies”
In this very special episode of At Home with Amy Sedaris, Amy explains something no one understands: babies! Learn how to pick the perfect baby name, how to get your perfect body back, and how to design the perfect crib mobile from rusty nails! Amy answers all the questions you’ve ever had about the most precious of bundles, but can Amy put her own words into action? Find out on At Home with Amy Sedaris! Guest appearances include Justin Theroux, Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski, John Early and Josh Hamilton.
truTV invites guests back into the rich, imaginative – and slightly deranged – world of At Home with Amy Sedaris. Each week of the Emmy®-nominated sketch series touches on a specific theme and features imaginative characters, how-to demonstrations, special guests, and more. Subversive twists take segments in delightfully eccentric directions as Sedaris demonstrates her cooking, crafting, and homemaking skills. New topics explored this season include preparing for a baby, the do’s and don’ts of travel, how to celebrate Easter, and what to expect on a first date.
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AEW: DYNAMITE
May 2, 2020 in NEWS
AEW: DYNAMITE
Wednesday, May 20, at 8:00pm ET/PT
“SuperBad” Kip Sabian (accompanied by Penelope Ford) vs. “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes (with Brandi Rhodes) Giving fans a new wrestling experience for the first time in 20 years, AEW: Dynamite offers fun, gripping and authentic athletic matches every week, along with real sports analytics. Founded by President and CEO Tony Khan, AEW is headlined by Cody & Brandi Rhodes, the inaugural AEW Men’s World Champion Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho, The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson), Kenny Omega and Hangman Adam Page.
AMERICAN DAD! – New Episode
May 2, 2020 in NEWS
Monday, May 18, at 10:00pm ET/PT
“Brave Noob World”
Stan and Steve enter an e-sports game tournament to save the world. The rest of the family get stuck in a banister.
AMERICAN DAD: Join the Smith family for the “In Country…Club” season premiere episode of AMERICAN DAD airing Sunday, Sept 27 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Image: Courtesy FOX
Comedy Tours You’ll Enjoy!
March 27, 2019 in COMEDY CLUBS, NEWS
Hey, comedy lovers! Here are some upcoming comedy tours we think you will enjoy. Take a look and share comedy shows on our ComedyE.com Social Network pages. Create your personal or company profile and share, link, connect and even upload pictures, videos events and more!
Mac King is currently appearing at Harrahs, Las Vegas Show room through April 6, 2019. King’s unique act contains an unusual combination of quirky humor, visual gags and astounding sleight of hand. He’s best known for his engaging personality and original magic creations, such as making a live goldfish appear over someone’s head (or even out of his mouth!).
Chelsea Handler’s Sit-down Comedy Tour will play NYC’s Town Hall on Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM. Chelsea is quickly becoming a household name and you may already know this american comedian, actress, writer, television host, producer, and activist. She hosted the late-night talk show Chelsea Lately on the E! network from 2007 to 2014, and released a documentary series, Chelsea Does, on Netflix in January 2016.
LITTLE – Movie Seeks Big BoxOffice
March 21, 2019 in NEWS
Girls Trip’s Regina Hall and Black-ish’s Marsai Martin both star as Jordan Sanders — Hall as the take-no-prisoners tech mogul adult version of Jordan and Martin as the 13-year-old version of her who wakes up in her adult self’s penthouse just before a do-or-die presentation.
Insecure’s Issa Rae plays Jordan’s long-suffering assistant April, the only one in on the secret that her daily tormentor is now trapped in an awkward tween body just as everything is on the line. LITTLE is an irreverent new comedy about the price of success, the power of sisterhood and having a second chance to grow up — and glow up — right.
Will Packer, blockbuster producer of Girls Trip, the Ride Along franchise, and ten movies that have opened No. 1 at the U.S. box office, including Night School, No Good Deed and Think Like a Man, brings an all-new perspective to the body-swap comedy.
Directed by Tina Gordon (writer, Drumline) with a story by Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip) and a screenplay by Oliver and Gordon, based on an idea by teen actress Martin. The film is produced by Packer and his producing partner James Lopez and by Kenya Barris (Girls Trip, Black-ish), and is executive produced by Preston Holmes(Night School), Hall, Marsai Martin and Josh Martin.
IN THEATERS APRIL 12
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Showtime/Netflix Star Lynne Koplitz Plays Treehouse Comedy
March 14, 2019 in NEWS
No-holds-barred comedian Lynne Koplitz will be performing at The Treehouse Comedy Club in Westport on Saturday March 30th, just one week after her new Showtime special, Funny Women Of A Certain Age, makes its debut on Showtime. A self-proclaimed lifelong bachelorette, Koplitz offers a woman’s take on being crazy, the benefits of childlessness, dieting, boyfriends and more. This unabashed menopausal New Yorker offers advice to men and comfort to women when dealing with hormones.
Having appeared on several television shows with the legendary Joan Rivers it only seems appropriate that Koplitz dedicated her 2017 Netflix Special Hormonal Beast To Rivers. Her most recent appearances include opening for Louie CK for the better part of 2017 and two shows at NYC’s Madison Square Garden. Koplitz also had the honor of opening for Chris Rock in 2018 and appearing in his hit movie, Top Five.
A native of New Yorker, Lynne decided to pursue a career in acting admittedly a bit late in life, at 28. “But, Jesus didn’t start until he was 33!” says Koplitz. Her break into show business came at the urging of a group of friends at a production company where she’d landed a job. They not only insisted that she go into standup comedy, but called around and found the first gig for her at an open-mic night.
Since then, Lynne’s TV credits have blossomed with appearances on Comedy Central Presents: Lynne Koplitz, Gays: The Series, “This Week At The Comedy Cellar, Last Comic Standing and Comedy Underground With Dave Attell.
Catch Lynne Koplitz along with comedians James Camacho and Tim McKeever at Treehouse Comedy.
Courtesy: Treehouse Comedy
VEEP Returns to HBO for Final Season
March 13, 2019 in NEWS
The Emmy®-winning comedy series VEEP kicks off its seven-episode, seventh and final season SUNDAY, MARCH 31 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. The show stars Emmy® and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer, who is hitting the campaign trail as she runs for president.
Selina Meyer, the former vice president and president, is looking to get back to the Oval Office. Can she shake off years of flubs and scandals?
The new season of VEEP finds Selina Meyer trying to gain traction in early primary states, wooing uber-wealthy donors while navigating threats from primary challengers, including aide-turned-congressman Jonah Ryan. Selina’s band of misfits is also back, except for Mike, who’s been banished from her orbit and is now covering the presidential campaign, having been replaced by his ongoing nemesis in the press, reporter Leon West.
Meanwhile, Amy is figuring out how she feels about her pregnancy vis-a-vis Dan, who seems unwilling to give up his playboy ways for fatherhood. Rounding out the team are ever-faithful bagman Gary, cantankerous Ben, numbers-obsessed Kent and staffer Richard.
CRASHING Stands-Up for Charity
March 3, 2019 in NEWS
CRASHING, which is now in it’s 3rd season on HBO, recently hosted CRASHING Live!, a night of stand-up at the New York’s Gramercy Theater to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of New York City.
Some of comedy’s biggest acts performed in the name of benefiting the charity which provides temporary lodging for families whose children are receiving local treatment for cancer. A portion of the proceeds from every ticket was donated directly to the Ronald McDonald House to continue its mission. Pete Holmes and Judd Apatow of the HBO series hosted Crashing Live! – a night of stand-up at the intimate venue.
If you’re not familiar, the HBO series, Crashing, tells the story of Pete, a sheltered suburbanite who married his childhood sweetheart and dreams of making it as a stand-up comedian. But when he finds out his wife is cheating on him, his world unravels, forcing him to reevaluate his priorities and plunging him into the deep end of the rough-and-tumble New York comedy scene.
The recent sold-out evening raised a total of $23,186 and featured acts including Pete Holmes, Judd Apatow, Jamie Lee (Crashing, Girl Code), John Mulaney (Saturday Night Live) and Jaboukie Young-White (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah). Regina Spektor was the musical guest.
TRU-TV’s Amy Sedaris BIG-hit!! New Fun Kitchen Talk-show
March 3, 2019 in NEWS, TV/INTERNET
I always get so excited when a fresh new comedy star rises. Such is the case with Amy Sedaris and her new show on TRU-Tv, now in it’s second season. It’s a throw-back to the style of legendary female comedians, Carol Burnett and Tracey Ullman. At Home with Amy Sedaris, is sure to become a mega-hit. With well-written ‘sketch type comedy scenes’ all surrounding Sedaris’ kitchen talk-show character’s crazy personality, this is one cooking show, audiences can jump into for wacky talk- food fun. Yep. That beautiful head of lettuce had to start somewhere… dirt!
Image: Tru-tv.com
Sedaris (cordially invites you into her home, where she will show off and share her diverse but necessary homemaking skills, from creating popsicle-stick buddies, raisin necklaces, olive/shrimp/kale Christmas trees, gutting a fish, making raisin necklaces or entertaining businessmen. This is one talk show that is sure to keep you laughing and wanting more & more…
Amy Sedaris and Fred Armisen in At Home with Amy Sedaris
Image Courtesy: Tru-tv
The series, which was created by Sedaris along with Paul Dinello (The Colbert Report, Strangers with Candy) features guest stars visiting the cooking show, all of whom are just as wild, crazy and outlandish as Sedaris herself. This, of course, makes for non-stop laughter. As always, Amy will uses her unique expertise to entertain guests, demonstrate her know-how by preparing meals and exhibit her can-do spirit by attempting to work out personal issues
Shrimp, Kale Olive Christmas Tree anyone?
At Home With Amy Sedaris was nominated for a 2018 Primetime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series as well as a Writers Guild of America Award for (TV) Comedy/Variety Sketch Series. Remember, if you want to be the perfect host, accentuate the positives and medicate the negatives you have to watch At Home with Amy Sedaris for her latest tips.
Written By: DeAlan Wilson
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