By Dylan P. Gadino | June 5, 2013 at 12:00 pm | No comments
Universal Studios in Orlando, Fl has just debuted an all-encompassing Simpsons-themed portion of its park, wherein visitors can walk the streets of Springfield.
“For the first time ever – anywhere – fans will be able to walk down Fast Food Boulevard and visit the places...
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By Jodi Guglielmi | June 4, 2013 at 4:24 pm | 12 comments
IFC’s new original comedy The Spoils of Babylon will feature a dream team of comedians and A-list types, including Jessica Alba, Val Kilmer, Tobey Maguire, Haley Joel Osment, Michael Sheen, Tim Robbins and Kristen Wiig. They'll join Will Ferrell -- his production company is...
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By Sonia Weiser | June 4, 2013 at 3:43 pm | No comments
Legendary comedian and actor, Bob Newhart will receive the title of Television Icon at this year's Critics' Choice Awards. The 83-year-old has not only been a steady figure on television since his season-long variety show in 1961, but he's also never stopped performing stand-up....
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By Dylan P. Gadino | June 2, 2013 at 12:03 pm | No comments
Jean Stapleton, who brilliantly played Edith Bunker on All in the Family for nine seasons and whom earned three Emmys for her work, died Friday of natural causes at the age of 90. Though she cut her teeth in theater productions and would go on to land roles in feature films,...
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By Sonia Weiser | May 31, 2013 at 3:41 pm | One comment
In an interview on this week's The Paul Mecurio Show, Jay Leno talked candidly to comedian Paul Mecurio about his days as a struggling comic, sleeping outside or crashing on friends' couches, and how he slowly made it big. One of his many words of wisdom for young comics was to...
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By Dylan P. Gadino | May 31, 2013 at 2:28 pm | 50 comments
Last night’s debate between comedian Jim Norton and Jezebel writer Lindy West on Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell was moving swimmingly until the latter characterized comedy clubs as “dark basements full of angry men.” It was in response to Bell’s question, “Are...
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By Jodi Guglielmi | May 30, 2013 at 3:41 pm | One comment
As a way to raise awareness and funds for non-profit organization, the Alzheimer’s Society, Samuel L. Jackson has asked Reddit users to submit 300-word monologues, one of which he will recite on video for all to witness. And thankfully, comedian Eugene Mirman has taken the...
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By Sonia Weiser | May 30, 2013 at 11:27 am | One comment
Now the story of a large corporation that doesn't know when to let go...The fourth season of Arrested Development, which has only been online since Sunday, may get a fifth season. In an interview with CNBC, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said he would bring back the show if all...
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By Sonia Weiser | May 29, 2013 at 3:09 pm | 2 comments
Serial killers sell, and Maria Menounos and Keven Undergaro's newly released indie comedy The Adventures of Serial Buddies is adding to the crowded club of popular murder movies. Available today stream on iTunes and through the film's website, Adventures, written by Undergaro,...
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