Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne lean into the laughs with ‘Platonic’
Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne don’t remember the exact date or location of their first introduction more than a decade ago — it was either…
Jesus Trejo goes behind the laugh on new PBS series ‘Roots of Comedy’
Comedian Jesus Trejo knows a thing or two about crafting comedy out of personal experiences. His journey as an only child and family caretaker has…
A funny guide to Pride: comedy documentaries and live shows in L.A.
On May 7, 2022, the inaugural Netflix Is a Joke festival’s “Stand Out” show welcomed to the Greek Theatre stage 22 diverse LGBTQ+ comedians, including…
‘Shōgun’ set to return … and score with Emmy voters
One of the many great things about living in L.A. is that you don’t have to drive far to find a good taco. A mile…
‘Haunting’ BBC documentary with award-winning host returning to screens for spooky new series
GET ready for even more spooky investigations and stories full of paranormal activity. The BBC show hosted by 48-year-old writer and comedy personality Danny Robins,…
Between ‘Shōgun’ and ‘The Bear,’ Emmys defy classification
Is a television series really a comedy if you’re in tears at the end of nearly every episode? Not the “I laughed so hard, I…
CNN to adapt British comedy show ‘Have I Got News for You’
CNN is producing a U.S. edition of “Have I Got News for You,” a long-running British comedic panel show that riffs on current affairs. The…
Bill Burr, Bill Maher think Louis C.K. should be uncanceled
Bill Burr says cancel culture is over. Bill Maher isn’t so sure. The one thing the two Bills in comedy can agree on? Louis C.K.…
Who is hosting the Bafta TV Awards 2024? Meet comedians Rob Beckett & Romesh Ranganathan
THE Bafta TV Awards are upon us again, with some of our favourite shows and celebs getting the recognition they deserve for another year of…
Martin Lawrence announces his first comedy tour in 8 years
Martin Lawrence is hitting the road this summer for his first headlining comedy tour since 2016, he announced Wednesday. The Y’all Know What It Is!…
BBC's iconic comedy W1A 'being revived' – but with a huge new sporting twist
Fans of the BBC comedy shows Twenty Twelve and W1A should brace themselves for a new hilarious new follow-up series - this time set inside…
Tiffany Haddish gets candid about her struggles
“Come with me,” Tiffany Haddish says, walking out her front door. I’ve barely had the chance to say hello before she’s heading down the sidewalk.…
Jerry Seinfeld says ‘P.C. crap’ is hurting TV comedy
Ahead of his stint at the Hollywood Bowl and the release of his Netflix comedy about Pop-Tarts’ origin this week, Jerry Seinfeld reflected on the…
Real reason BBC have hauled popular dark comedy off the air after a decade
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith have been talking about the imminent end of Bafta-winner Inside No 9 and they hope to going out with a…
Everything coming to Netflix in May including top Brad Pitt action comedy
Arriving at 'Platform Netflix' is a whole host of delights to start your month off on the right track, including a rip-roaring Brad Pitt flick…
Black comedy Frederickstown takes on We Bury the Dead’s Hollywood zombies in two major film shoots in Albany
It is rare to have two films shot in a regional Australian centre at once, according to much-loved Australian actor and comedian Peter Rowsthorn.On one…
‘Don’t Tell Mom’ review: Smart remake has heart, vital signs
The hazards of remaking a beloved film are well known. While the 1991 comedy “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead,” starring Christina Applegate, didn’t exactly…
‘The People’s Joker’ review: An iconic villain, reimagined
The first lines that greet viewers of Vera Drew’s gonzo new film, “The People’s Joker,” are a necessary disclaimer meant to assure audiences (and whatever…
Review: Bergamot Comedy Fest breeds a mix of laughter and lessons at The Crow
The Bergamot Comedy Festival in Santa Monica last week was more than just a comedy festival. Sure, there were lots of funny comedians, but more…
‘Strangers With Candy’: Oral history of Comedy Central show
When Amy Sedaris makes appearances around the country, she finds it easy to identify the “Strangers With Candy” fans in the audience. “They’re ugly,” she…