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VIDEO: Watch the Series Premiere of BLACK MONDAY Starring Andrew Rannells
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 28, 2018


SHOWTIME has released the series premiere of its new comedy BLACK MONDAY early across multiple platforms. The series stars and is executive produced by Emmy® nominee and Golden Globe Award winner Don Cheadle and stars two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy® winner Andrew Rannells (Girls) and Regina Hall (Girls Trip). Screen Actors Guild® Award winner Paul Scheer (Veep) also stars. BLACK MONDAY was created by David Caspe (Happy Endings) and Jordan Cahan (My Best Friend's Girl), who serve as executive producers and showrunners. Emmy nominees Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Preacher, Superbad, Future Man) are executive producers and directed the pilot. The premiere episode is available for free now on YouTube, Facebook and SHO.com.  The 10-episode series will premiere on Sunday, January 20 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

VIDEO: Andrew Rannells and Don Cheadle Star in the New Teaser for BLACK MONDAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 14, 2018


SHOWTIME has released the official poster and a new teaser for its upcoming comedy series BLACK MONDAY. The series stars and is executive produced by Emmy® nominee and Golden Globe Award winner Don Cheadle and stars two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy® winner Andrew Rannells (Girls) and Regina Hall (Girls Trip). Screen Actors Guild® Award winner Paul Scheer (Veep) also stars. BLACK MONDAY was created by David Caspe (Happy Endings) and Jordan Cahan (My Best Friend's Girl), who serve as executive producers and showrunners. Emmy nominees Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Preacher, Superbad, Future Man) are executive producers and directed the pilot. The 10-episode series will premiere on Sunday, January 20 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

SF Sketchfest Adds Weird Al, Rhett Miller, Bobby Moynihan and More To 2019 Comedy Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 7, 2018


SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces even more additions to the lineup for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27.  The 17-day festival features over 200 shows with  major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world performing in venues across the city bringing non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more. Tickets for all shows now on sale at sfsketchfest.com.

18th Annual San Francisco Comedy Adds Busy Philipps, Ron Funches, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 28, 2018


SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces additions to the lineup for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019.  The 17-day festival of more than 200 shows features major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world performing in venues across the city bringing non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more. Tickets for all previously announced shows now on sale at sfsketchfest.com. Round Two shows go on sale this Friday at 10am PT / 1pm ET at sfsketchfest.com.

Lineup Announced for the 18th Annual San Francisco Comedy Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 19, 2018


SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.

Initial Line Up Announced For 2019 San Francisco Comedy Festival, Tickets On Sale This Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2018


SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.

truTV to Premiere Season Two of I'M SORRY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 2, 2018


truTV has announced the season two premiere date for its highly anticipated - and completely unapologetic - comedy series I'm Sorry from creator and writer Andrea Savage (Veep, Episodes, Sleeping with Other People). Hailed by critics as 'brazenly funny' and 'razor-sharp,' the scripted series follows seemingly confident and together comedy writer, wife and mom Andrea (played by Savage), who comically exposes her inner immaturity and neuroses as life throws situations no one could have prepared her for.

VIDEO: Don Cheadle, Andrew Rannells, and Regina Hall Star in the Trailer for BLACK MONDAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 19, 2018


SHOWTIME has unveiled the official trailer for its new comedy series BLACK MONDAY on the 31st anniversary of the worst stock market crash in the history of Wall Street, dubbed "Black Monday." The series stars and is executive produced by Emmy® nominated and Golden Globe winning actor Don Cheadle and stars two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy® winner Andrew Rannells (Girls) and Regina Hall (Girls Trip). Paul Scheer (The League) also stars. BLACK MONDAY was created by David Caspe (Happy Endings) and Jordan Cahan (My Best Friend's Girl), who will serve as executive producers and showrunners. Emmy nominees Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Preacher, Superbad, Future Man) are executive producers and directed the pilot. The 10-episode series will premiere on Sunday, January 20 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. To watch and share the trailer for BLACK MONDAY, go to: https://youtu.be/G2u4nCtyBCo.

Bruce Dern, Melissa Rauch and Horatio Sanz Join New Showtime Comedy Series BLACK MONDAY
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 16, 2018


The new SHOWTIME comedy BLACK MONDAY is adding to its guest star lineup with Emmy®and two-time Oscar® nominee Bruce Dern (Big Love), Melissa Rauch (The Big Bang Theory) and Horatio Sanz (Saturday Night Live, Glow) signing on, along with Julie Hagerty (Airplane, Instant Family), Vanessa Bell Calloway (SHAMELESS, Saints & Sinners), Tim Russ (iCarly) and Jason Michael Snow (Book of Mormon). The 10-episode series is executive produced and stars Emmy® nominated and Golden Globe® winning actor Don Cheadle and stars two-time Tony® Award nominee and Grammy® winner Andrew Rannells (Girls) and Regina Hall (Girls Trip). Paul Scheer (The League) also stars. Creators David Caspe (Happy Endings)and Jordan Cahan (My Best Friend's Girl) serve as executive producers and showrunners. Emmy nominees Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Preacher, Superbad) are executive producers and directed the pilot. Currently in production, BLACK MONDAY will premiere in January.

VIDEO: Watch a First Look of BLACK MONDAY Starring Don Cheadle, Andrew Rannells, and Regina Hall
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 28, 2018


SHOWTIME has released a provocative first look at its new comedy series BLACK MONDAY, starring and executive produced by Emmy® nominated and Golden Globe winning actor Don Cheadle and starring two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy® winner Andrew Rannells (Girls) and Regina Hall (Girls Trip). The series was created by David Caspe (Happy Endings) and Jordan Cahan (My Best Friend's Girl), who will serve as executive producers and showrunners. Emmy nominees Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Preacher, Superbad), who will also executive produce, directed the pilot. Watch the video below!

HOW DID THIS GET MADE? Comes to Paramount Theatre, Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2018


HOW DID THIS GET MADE? with Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas and June Diane Raphael is coming to Paramount Theatre in Denver today, August 25th at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. Tickets are $45.00 and go on sale Friday, May 4th at 10am. Tickets may be purchased online at AltitudeTickets.com, 866-461-6556, and, starting Monday, May 7th, will also be available for purchase at the Pepsi Center Box Office and Dick's Sporting Goods Park box office, or Paramount Theatre box office (event days only). The early show is an official headlining show of High Plains Comedy Festival. Festival passes are $135.00 and include a ticket to both the early show and the David Cross Friday Night Headlining Show, along with full access to the rest of the fest and a t-shirt. Pass pre-sale to High Plains subscribers begins Wednesday, May 2nd at 10am, with the public on-sale starting Friday, May 4th at 10am at highplainscomedy.com.

VIDEO: See the Official Trailer of SUMMER '03 Starring Joey King, Andrea Savage, June Squibb, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 23, 2018


Blue Fox Entertainment is excited to debut the new trailer, poster, stills and release details for the coming of age comedy SUMMER '03, starring starring Joey King (THE KISSING BOOTH, INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE), Andrea Savage (“Veep,” “I'm Sorry”), Paul Scheer (THE DISASTER ARTIST, “The League”), Jack Kilmer (THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT), Erin Darke (“Good Girls Revolt”), and Academy Award Nominee June Squib (NEBRASKA). The film will begin hitting theaters on September 28th. We hope you'll share with your audience!

ROB RIGGLE'S SKI MASTER ACADEMY Opens for Business 8/23 on Sony Crackle
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2018


Sony Crackle today announced that the network's upcoming original comedy series 'Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy' will debut today, August 23, with a special advance debut on Amazon Fire TV through the Sony Crackle app starting Monday, August 13. In addition, the free streaming network unveiled additional guest stars joining the series, including Dermot Mulroney ('My Best Friend's Wedding'), Christopher McDonald ('Happy Gilmore'), Noël Wells ('Master of None'), David Arquette ('Amanda & Jack Go Glamping,' 'Cleaners'), Jamie-Lynn Sigler ('The Sopranos'), Jamie Chung ('Big Hero 6'), Haley Joel Osment ('Future Man,' 'Silicon Valley') and more. The ensemble joins previously announced guest stars Paul Scheer and Richard Anthony 'Cheech' Marin. The network also released new photos from the highly anticipated eight-episode summer series.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for A24's SLICE Starring Chance the Rapper
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 21, 2018


A24 has released the trailer for SLICE. The film is from writer/director Austin Vesely and stars Chance the Rapper, Zazie Beetz, Rae Gray, Paul Scheer, and Joe Keery.  

Outside Lands Unveils Gastromagic and Cocktail Magic Lineup
by Macon Prickett - Jul 26, 2018


Outside Lands pulls back the curtain on two of its most hotly anticipated culinary attractions – GastroMagic andCocktail Magic. A riotous romp for the senses, both experiences will take Outside Lands fans on a fantastic voyage featuring food, music, comedy, dancing, and cocktails. GastroMagic's full schedule can be accessed here. Cocktail Magic details here. Outside Lands takes place in San Francisco's historic Golden Gate Park August 10-12, 2018; Janet Jackson, The Weeknd and Florence and The Machine are among the over 90 acts performing. A limited number of Single Day and Three-Day tickets are available atwww.sfoutsidelands.com.

August 2018 Programming Highlights for Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 24, 2018


August 2018 Programming Highlights for Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior

August 2018 Programming Highlights for Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior
by Macon Prickett - Jul 24, 2018


Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior announce programming highlights for August 2018. Check out what's coming this August below! 

Outside Lands Announces The Barbary's Comedy & Improv Line-Up For 2018
by Macon Prickett - Jul 12, 2018


Another Planet Entertainment, Superfly and Starr Hill are thrilled to announce the 2018 Outside Lands comedy and improv line-up for the festival's renowned Barbary tent. Co-curated by SF Sketchfest, this year's lineup is headlined by three of the funniest women in the business: Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Game Night star Chelsea Peretti, 2 Dope Queens' Phoebe Robinson and the unstoppable Michelle Wolf.

ROB RIGGLE'S SKI MASTER ACADEMY Opens for Business 8/23 on Sony Crackle
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 10, 2018


Sony Crackle today announced that the network's upcoming original comedy series 'Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy' will debut on Thursday, August 23, with a special advance debut on Amazon Fire TV through the Sony Crackle app starting Monday, August 13. In addition, the free streaming network unveiled additional guest stars joining the series, including Dermot Mulroney ('My Best Friend's Wedding'), Christopher McDonald ('Happy Gilmore'), Noël Wells ('Master of None'), David Arquette ('Amanda & Jack Go Glamping,' 'Cleaners'), Jamie-Lynn Sigler ('The Sopranos'), Jamie Chung ('Big Hero 6'), Haley Joel Osment ('Future Man,' 'Silicon Valley') and more. The ensemble joins previously announced guest stars Paul Scheer and Richard Anthony 'Cheech' Marin. The network also released new photos from the highly anticipated eight-episode summer series.

Showtime Brings Its Hit Drama THE CHI and Hot New Comedy BLACK MONDAY to 2018 Essence Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 29, 2018


SHOWTIME is bringing its hot new comedy BLACK MONDAY and hit drama THE CHI to 2018 ESSENCE Festival. On Friday, July 6, THE CHI creator and executive producer Lena Waithe will headline a keynote conversation on the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience Stage and will later appear in the Great Hall to discuss THE CHI. All 500 fans who attend Waithe's Q&A at the Great Hall will receive $25 gift certificates to the SHOWTIME streaming service. On Saturday, July 7, BLACK MONDAY star Regina Hall returns to the Festival after the success of Girls Trip to debut the first footage from the highly anticipated new SHOWTIME comedy series exclusively for Essence Festival attendees, followed by a moderated Q&A. At the BLACK MONDAY conversation, SHOWTIME will give out 40 tickets to select fans for a meet and greet with Hall at the Fan Zone immediately following her Q&A. The debut season of BLACK MONDAY and season two of THE CHI will premiere on the network in 2019.

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