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Netflix Behind Jimmy Carr Comedy Podcast About Obscure Genres

Netflix is tapping into its thousands and thousands of niche sub-genres with a podcast in which comedians pitch movie ideas to host Jimmy Carr. In The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr, guests will come up with ideas to fit one of Netflix’s most 27,000 obscure sub-genres, which range from “Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s'” to “Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead.” Joining Carr will be Nick Mohammed, Phil Wang, Romesh Ranganathan, Ahir Shah, Kerry Godliman, Michelle Wolf, London Hughes, Chris McCausland, Jamali Maddix and Asim Chaudhry. The pod will drop today on podcast platforms plus visual episodes on the Netflix is a Joke YouTube channel. Netflix already makes a number of pods, mostly as companions to its big shows. The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is the first Netflix commission for the BBC Studios Audio hub. Carr,...

Netflix and BBC Studios‘ BBC Studios Audio unit have unveiled the commission of comedy podcast The Big Pitch With Jimmy Carr. It will be co-produced by Netflix Podcasts and BBC Studios Audio and be available for audiences globally from today, Wednesday, May 28.

“There are over 27,000 different Netflix sub-categories. And they can get pretty niche. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead,’ the genres get really, really niche,” the partners quipped in a Wednesday announcement. “The Big Pitch With Jimmy Carr sees a parade of much-loved comedians pitch movie ideas to Jimmy, our sceptical host, which fit Netflix’s most obscure sub-genres. Guests are challenged to figure out the plot and cast under the pressure of Jimmy’s withering gaze. At the end of the pitch, Jimmy decides whether to move to greenlight or condemn our guests and their dubious ideas to development hell.

“Group Therapy,” an intimate exploration of mental health from some of the comedians who’ve shared their darkest — and funniest — life struggles on stage, is now streaming on Prime Video, TheWrap can reveal exclusively.

The feature-length documentary from Emmy-nominated filmmaker Neil Berkeley chronicles a group therapy session — led by actor Neil Patrick Harris — with Tig Notaro, Mike Birbiglia, Gary Gulman, Atsuko Osaka, Nicole Byer and British comic London Hughes, as they discuss the relationship between their professional and mental health journeys.

Notaro shares her devastating cancer diagnosis; Birbiglia jokes about his bizarre sleepwalking nightmares; Gulman shares his lifelong battle with depression; Japanese comic Atsuko Osaka talks about her mother’s schizophrenia; Nicole Byer jokes that she loses her keys a few times a day because of Adhd; and Hughes dealt with insecurity and lack of opportunity as a young Black comic in the UK.

Nicole Byer and Tig Notaro in...

Michael Gracey’s Robbie Williams biopic musical Better Man will open the 36th annual Palm Springs Film Festival on Thursday, January 2, while The Penguin Lessons, directed by Peter Cattaneo and starring Steve Coogan in the heartwarming story of a teacher who rescues and adopts an adorable penguin, closes it out January 13. Both films had premieres at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this year, and Better Man first had its world premiere at Telluride.

As always a hallmark of Psiff are screenings of numerous entries into the Oscar International Feature Film race, this year with 35 scheduled to screen in the desert.

The festival has programmed 158 films from 71 countries including 68 premieres. The lineup also includes sections like Talking Pictures, a focus on Spanish films with a spotlight on Pedro Almodóvar, New Voices New Visions, Modern Masters, Queer Cinema, Cine Latino, True Stories,...

The Palm Springs International Film Festival is set to kick off on Jan. 2 with “Better Man,” directed by Michael Gracey, while the closing film on Jan. 12 will be “The Penguin Lessons,” directed by Peter Cattaneo.

The lineup will feature 35 of the international feature film Oscar submissions. Over 11 days, the festival will screen 158 films from 71 countries, including 68 premieres.

Also set are a focus on Spanish films including a spotlight on Pedro Almodóvar, and the return of sections such as New Voices New Visions, Modern Masters, Queer Cinema, Cine Latino, True Stories and World Cinema Now.

“Better Man” is based on the true story of the rise, fall and return of British musician Robbie Williams. Cattaneo will be in attendance for “The Penguin Lessons,” a dramedy about a schoolteacher in militaristic Argentina who rescues a penguin.

Several of the honorees from the Palm Springs International Film Awards are set to participate in the Talking Pictures screenings,...

Dozens of famous faces across the worlds of TV, film, radio, comedy, music and sport are urging the nation to swap, buy second-hand or re-wear a pre-loved jumper as they launch Save the Children’s annual festive fundraiser, Christmas Jumper Day.

The mega celebrity line-up modelling an array of preposterous, pre-owned pullovers includes singers Olly Murs and Myleene Klass, presenters Alison Hammond, Laura Whitmore and Sophie Morgan, actor and presenter Joe Swash, Loose Women panellist Nadia Sawalha, Love Island’s Olivia Bowen and actress Ashley Jensen.

Also giving some second-hand sweaters a new lease of life are comedians Dom Joly, Jen Brister and London Hughes, Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor, TV presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan, Olympic diving medallist Noah Williams, Bridgerton star India Amarteifio, choreographer and ex-Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Arlene Phillips, teacher and Tik Tok star Shabaz Ali, Great British Bake-Off finalist Sandro Farmhouse and radio presenter Joelah Noble.

On Wednesday November 20 2024, Bravo broadcasts Eat, Slay, Love!

Lost in Translation Season 1 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Eat, Slay, Love,” titled “Lost in Translation,” promises to be an exciting adventure for Nivea and her friends. This episode takes the ladies on a memorable trip to Vietnam, where they are ready to explore the vibrant culture and delicious cuisine. Nivea invites Eva Marcille, Tammy Rivera, and London Hughes to join her, setting the stage for a fun-filled getaway.

As the group arrives in Hanoi, the excitement is palpable. The ladies are eager to dive into the local food scene and experience everything Vietnam has to offer. From street food to traditional dishes, they plan to savor every moment. However, the journey takes a turn when cultural differences begin to surface. Misunderstandings and miscommunications create tension among the friends, leading to unexpected conflicts.

This episode highlights the challenges that can...

So, Nivea’s bright idea for a girls’ trip to Vietnam in this week’s Eat, Slay, Love—apparently involving copious amounts of eating, slaying, and loving—looks set to go sideways faster than a scooter in Hanoi rush hour. Joining Nivea for this supposedly rejuvenating adventure are Eva Marcille, Tammy Rivera, and London Hughes, a group seemingly handpicked […]

Eat, Slay, Love “Lost in Translation”...

“Eat, Slay, Love” is set to kick off its first season with an exciting episode titled “Lost in Translation.” This new series promises a mix of adventure, friendship, and unexpected drama. Nivea, the host, is ready to take her friends Eva Marcille, Tammy Rivera, and London Hughes on a thrilling journey to Vietnam. The ladies arrive in Hanoi, eager to dive into the local culture, indulge in delicious food, and enjoy each other’s company.

As the group explores this vibrant city, they quickly find that cultural differences can lead to misunderstandings. The excitement of the trip takes a turn when tensions rise, resulting in an unexpected blowup among the friends. This conflict threatens the fun and bonding experience that Nivea had planned for everyone.

Viewers can expect a rollercoaster of emotions as the ladies navigate their differences while trying to keep the spirit of the trip alive. With stunning backdrops and mouth-watering cuisine,...

Singer Nivea has rounded up her famous friends for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Vietnam as part of the Peacock series Eat Slay Love. The Grammy-nominated R&b performer is celebrating her 41st birthday along with gal pals Eva Marcille (The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wives Club), Tammy Rivera (Love & Hip Hop Atlanta), and London Hughes (London Hughes: To Catch a D*ck). They venture throughout the Southeast Asian country and immerse themselves in Vietnamese culture. The experience in many ways serves as a spiritual awakening for the ladies. A time from the hustle and bustle of their busy lives to really process past heartbreaks and setbacks and refocus on what’s important. Of course with these big personalities, you know there is some drama that unfolds. Here Nivea, Rivera, and Marcille spill the tea about their adventure. Pictured: (l-r) London Hughes, Nivea, Tammy Rivera, Eva Marcille — (Photo by: Peacock) Nivea,...

American R&b superstar Nivea is ready to take you on a trip across the globe! Nivea and three of her closest friends are headed to Vietnam on a journey of self-discovery in “Eat Slay Love,” the new reality series coming to Peacock on Thursday, Nov. 7. The quartet is ready to find out everything about themselves and each other, but they may come to learn more than they bargained for in their travels… find out for yourself with a Subscription to Peacock.

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Celebrity pals Nivea, Eva Marcille, Tammy Rivera, and London Hughes take a girls’ trip to Vietnam to rejuvenate themselves, find new inspiration, and celebrate Nivea’s birthday. As they travel across Vietnam, the four women experience the vibrant Vietnamese...

The Western drama has taken a tortured path back to the screen, but is finally ready to start airing new episodes. Find out what else is coming to TV this week!

The first week of November…it feels like there was something big happening this week. A new, hotly anticipated TV premiere? A movie heading to on-demand streaming after months of generating huge box office receipts? I just can’t put my finger on it…

All kidding aside, the 2024 U.S. presidential election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 5. There are plenty of ways to stream coverage of the election, and plenty of new shows and movies to use as a distraction in case the anxiety gets to be a smidge overwhelming.

Monday, Nov. 4 ‘Inspector Ellis’ Series Premiere | Acorn TV

This new British detective series features Sharon D. Clarke as Detective Chief Inspector (Dci) Ellis, who travels to a new...

Peacock has shared the official trailer for its new original series Eat Slay Love, which will premiere on the streaming service on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Eat Slay Love brings together Grammy-nominated singer Nivea and her girl gang – Eva Marcille (The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wives Club), Tammy Rivera (Love & Hip Hop Atlanta), and London Hughes (London Hughes: To Catch a ****) – as they journey through Vietnam to celebrate Nivea’s 41st birthday and embark on new adventures.

The three-episode unscripted series is executive produced by Will Packer of Will Packer Media and Jeff Spangler and Rob Laplante of Lighthearted Entertainment.

Celebrity pals Nivea, Eva Marcille, Tammy Rivera, and London Hughes take a girls’ trip to Vietnam to rejuvenate themselves, find new inspiration, and celebrate Nivea’s birthday. As they travel across Vietnam, the four women experience the vibrant Vietnamese culture and end up learning about themselves.

However, cultural clashes and misunderstandings...

Within Group Therapy’s opening moments, clips from top comedians reveal the struggles often beneath humor’s surface. Statistics on isolation and anguish roll as George Carlin matter-of-factly states society’s failures supporting mental wellness.

We then meet the film’s subjects: Tig Notaro opens up after battling cancer and grief. Gary Gulman discusses depression leading to suicidal thoughts and institutionalization, though medication now helps. Mike Birbiglia speaks of nearly three decades of therapy and loss impacting his craft. Nicole Byer and London Hughes face industry racism and body insecurity.

Director Neil Berkeley brilliantly pairs frank interviews with these risk-takers and others with Neil Patrick Harris’s group therapy, moderated with empathy. Laughter remains, but now shines light on shadows many brave souls face, creating joy for others.

We watch personal discovery and authenticity battles, themes resonating as performers showcase how life influences acts. Through it all, we glimpse challenges...

Exclusive: British radio DJ, TV presenter and podcast host Clara Amfo has signed with the Curtis Brown Group.

Amfo is one of a number to have left Simon Cowell’s agency Ymu over the past few months. UTA-owned Curtis Brown will represent her in all areas.

She will be repped within the new unscripted entertainment division helmed by ex-ymu agent Martha Atack, which launched earlier this year. Curtis Brown Group Unscripted and Entertainment has a roster featuring the likes of Bradley Walsh, Richard E Grant, Sue Perkins, Zoe Ball, Carol Vorderman, Cat Deeley, London Hughes, Lenny Rush, Grayson Perry, Stacey Dooley, Asim Chaudhry, Layton Williams and Mae Martin.

Amfo is a household name on British radio and TV. She hosts a number of shows on BBC Radio 1 and has interviewed the likes of Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Elton John. She also fronts the BAFTA TV red carpet, BBC’s Glastonbury coverage,...

Female stand-up comedians on Netflix offer a mix of seasoned veterans and exciting newcomers in the comedy genre. Streaming services like Netflix have revolutionized the comedy industry with a plethora of hilarious stand-up specials from talented women. From insightful and clever analyses to raunchy and honest humor, these female comedians bring a wide range of comedy to entertain audiences.

The best female stand-up comedians on Netflix include a long list of seasoned veterans and exciting newcomers. Stand-up comedy has long been a form of entertainment in nightclubs, school functions, coffee houses, and on television. However, it has only been in the past couple of decades that pre-recorded stand-up specials have become a popular thing. With streaming, this concept really took off, and now there are dozens of comedy specials on Netflix that make audiences laugh out loud. Not only that, but women have taken the comedy genre by storm.

Some...

The 2024 Tribeca Festival kicked off June 5 with the world premiere of the documentary Diane Furstenberg: Woman In Charge, launching the 12-day New York-set fest that features narrative and documentary competitions as well as a slew of A-list panels that always seem to make news.

Among the 108 feature films in this year’s lineup includes world premieres of movies starring Kristen Stewart, Lily Gladstone, Elizabeth Banks, Naomie Harris and Jenna Ortega to name a few. In addition to Furstenberg, high profile documentaries include Brats, Andrew McCarthy’s look back at the Brat Pack, and ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor!, about South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone restoring an iconic Colorado restaurant.

Check out Deadline’s reviews from the festival, and keep checking back as new titles are added. Click on the film’s title to read our full review.

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Exclusive: Artists First has signed comedian and actress London Hughes for representation, Deadline has learned.

In 2019, Hughes became the first British Black woman to be nominated for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s Best Show Award for To Catch a D*ck, which was released on Netflix as her debut comedy special in December 2020.

Exec produced by Kevin Hart, To Catch a D*ck recounts Hughes’ adventures in dating. A film spin-off, Jezebels, is currently being developed with Hartbeat Productions and Semi-Formal. Hot Mess, her second film in development, is being produced with Will Packer Productions.

Currently, Hughes is also in development with Netflix on her first original TV project, Good Sense of Humor, which she will write, star in and produce alongside Clerkenwell and Hartbeat Productions. She released her first book, Living My Best Life Hun, in the fall of 2023 and will soon begin touring her next stand-up show, To Catch a Bouquet.

Neil Berkley’s Group Therapy is a poignant, hilarious and moving exploration of the intersections between comedy, grief and mental illness. Starring a stellar cast of comedians including Neil Patrick Harris, Gary Gulman, Nicole Byer, Mike Birbiglia, London Hughes, Tig Notaro and Atsuko Okatsuka, the film delves into the ways these performers use humor as a coping mechanism and a form of catharsis.

The film kicks off with a darkly comedic clip of George Carlin, setting the tone by discussing suicide and mental health statistics in America. This seamlessly transitions into clips of various comedians opening up about their struggles with mental illness, the medications they take, and the traumas they’ve endured. It’s a stark yet effective way to frame the narrative, immediately drawing viewers into the raw and unfiltered realities these comedians face. Each comedian in the film shares their journey of developing their unique sense of humor,...

"I think stand-up seems wrought with so much insecurity." Hartbeat has revealed the first official trailer for a documentary titled Group Therapy, a film about comedians and mental health. This is premiering in a few weeks at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, hence the trailer showing up now before its debut. Kevin Hart's Hartbeat is a global media company creating entertainment at the intersection of comedy & culture. Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, Group Therapy is a witty exploration of mental health challenges through relatable conversations, striking a balance between depth and levity. "Sharing is therapeutic." Anchored by Harris as a moderator, Group Therapy features humorous conversations with Mike Birbiglia, Nicole Byer, Gary Gulman, London Hughes, Tig Notaro, and Atsuko Okatsuka. Berkeley implements a clever framing of this ensemble narrative as we listen in on the comedians bravely revealing the connections between their professional comedy journeys and mental health struggles. Sounds good!

An array of successful comedians share experiences from their mental health journeys in the trailer for the documentary feature Group Therapy.

Director Neil Berkeley’s film hails from Kevin Hart’s company Hartbeat and is set to premiere June 6 at the Tribeca Festival. Group Therapy features stand-up comedy stars sitting down for a group therapy session hosted by Neil Patrick Harris to discuss memories from childhood and how mental health relates to their professional journeys. The movie includes group dialogue, personal revelations and archival stand-up moments.

The cast includes Tig Notaro, Nicole Byer, Mike Birbiglia, London Hughes, Gary Gulman and Atsuko Okatsuka.

“To be clear, I am not a therapist,” Harris quips in the trailer. The star adds, “I think stand-up seems wrought with so much insecurity.”

In explaining how her mental health helped inform her career, Notaro shares, “I found myself making jokes about these different things that I...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for If, Bridgerton and Hit Man.

If premiere

Writer-director John Krasinski joined stars Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, Emily Blunt, Bradley Cooper, Awkwafina, Matt Damon, Amy Schumer, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Moynihan and Christopher Meloni at the New York premiere of If on Monday.

Bobby Moynihan, Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Fiona Shaw and Alan Kim Bradley Cooper

Bridgerton premiere

Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Lorraine Ashbourne, Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey walked the carpet on Monday at the New York premiere of Bridgerton‘s third season.

Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey

Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion premiere

The Paley Center for Media hosted the world premiere of documentary Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion in Los Angeles on Monday,...

The Curtis Brown Group has launched a new unscripted and entertainment talent division, tapping former Ymu agent Martha Atack to lead it.

The division will offer artists across entertainment, comedy, factual and digital multi-hyphenate representation across the agency with the aim of launching them globally. Existing Curtis Brown Group clients, ranging from comedians to thought leaders, will be brought together under the inaugural U&e umbrella, which will also enable acting clients the chance to break out into new areas and explore unscripted and entertainment opportunities.

Current clients include “Loki” actor Richard E. Grant – who last year hosted the BAFTA Film Awards – as well as former “The Great British Bake-Off” presenter Sue Perkins, newly-anointed “This Morning” anchor Cat Deeley, artist Grayson Perry and comedian London Hughes, among others.

Unveiling the new division, Curtis Brown Group also announced a host of new clients. As well as actor Emily Atack (Disney+’s...

The Curtis Brown Group is pushing into the UK unscripted space.

The UTA-owned agency, best known for its literary department, has created Curtis Brown Group Unscripted and Entertainment (Cbg U&e). Former Ymu agent Marta Atack has been hired to run the unit, which launches with several signings.

Cbg U&e will house clients from the entertainment, comedy, factual and digital spaces. At launch, they include Bradley Walsh, Richard E Grant, Sue Perkins, Zoe Ball, Carol Vorderman, Cat Deeley, London Hughes, Lenny Rush, Grayson Perry, Stacey Dooley, Asim Chaudhry, Layton Williams and Mae Martin.

New signings include actor and comedian Emily Atack, sister of Martha, plus Mercury-nominated musician Kojey Radical and radio broadcasters Yasmin Evans and Greg James.

Atack built a strong reputation in the unscripted space while at Ymu before exiting last year. Her new company already has numerous entertainment, presenting, comedy and cultural thought leader clients in...

“Hacks” Season 3 Teaser, Premiere Date, and New Cast Additions

Almost two years after it began its second season, the stage is set for the return of Max’s “Hacks.”

Season 3 of the Emmy-winning comedy series will premiere on May 2 with Max running two episodes per week through May 23 and concluding the nine-episode season on May 30.

“Hacks” centers around the partnership between legendary Las Vegas comic Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and outcast 20-something comedy writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder), who is hired to bring Vance’s set into the 21st century. Season 3 will pick up after Deborah and Ava parted ways at the end of Season 2, with Deborah riding high from the success of her stand-up special and Ava searching for new work in Los Angeles. But the dysfunctional duo won’t stay apart for too long.

Watch the trailer for “Hacks” Season 3 Teaser below:

“Hacks” also features series regulars Paul W. Downs,...

Host Mikey Day promises thrills, spills, and mind-blowing cakes on season three of Netflix’s Is It Cake? Season three premieres on March 29, 2024 and will feature guest judges, including Jay Pharoah, Lauren Lapkus, London Hughes, Oscar Nuñez, Jillian Bell, Kamie Crawford, Dulce Sloan, Chris Witaske, Liza Koshy, and Michael Ealy.

Heather McMahan, Beck Bennett, Sam Morril, Danielle Pinnock, Christina P., Sherry Cola, Adam Shapiro, Emma Hernan, Justin Willman, Lana Condor, Taran Killam, Ego Nwodim, Chris Kattan, and Storm Reid will also do their best to figure out the answer to the question: is it cake or is it real?

“The hit series returns with bigger cakes, higher stakes, and wilder bakes! This season, watch as a new batch of bakers push the boundaries of culinary craftsmanship, creating hyper-realistic cakes to trick and deceive their way to the ultimate cash prize,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Once again, you’ll find yourself...

Start mixing your frosting, because Is It Cake? is back for more confection deception. 

The hit competition series returns for Season 3, featuring a new batch of talented bakers pushing the boundaries of culinary craftsmanship. Saturday Night Live veteran Mikey Day will once again oversee the fondant-fueled madness, as contestants attempt to fool a new lineup of guest judges with hyperrealistic cakes resembling everyday objects. And with the ultimate cash prize on the line, prepare for bigger cakes, higher stakes, and even wilder bakes.

As the temperature turns up on Season 3, take a look below for everything you need to know about Is It Cake? 

Eight new episodes of Is It Cake? will launch on March 29, 2024.

Take a glance below to get to know the fresh batch of contestants entering the competition. 

The guest judges this season include Jay Pharoah, Lauren Lapkus, London Hughes, Oscar Nuñez, Jillian...

Writer/director and star Adam Deacon returns with another chapter in his ‘hood series with Sumotherhood, which also stars Jazzie Zonzolo, Richie Campbell, Leomie Anderson in her feature film debut, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Danny Sapani, Peter Serafinowicz, Jaime Winstone, London Hughes, and Vas Blackwood.

Two aspiring roadmen decide to rob a megastar in a nightclub toilet and hold up the local bank – but things don’t go as planned. Comedy drama.

Featuring cameos from the likes of Jennifer Saunders, Ed Sheeran and Jeremy Corbyn(!), Sumotherhood is available on digital platforms, such as Sky Store, in the UK now. Check out our review of the film below:...

Netflix is bringing back its “Netflix Is a Joke Fest,” which so far has lined up more than 300 live events across 35 venues in Los Angeles. The event, last held in 2022, will include Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze and Sebastian Maniscalco in a night of comedy at the Hollywood Bowl; also holding stand-up shows there are Bill Burr, John Mulaney, Seth Rogen, Matt Rife, Kevin Hart, Trevor Noah and a joint show with Taylor Tomlinson, Sarah Silverman, Nikki Glaser and Michelle Buteau.

Netflix produces the festival with Live Nation; this year’s event will take place from May 2 to May 12, 2024. Besides the Bowl, other venues on tap include The Greek, The Dolby, The Forum, The Palladium, Orpheum Theatre and The Wiltern, as well as well as comedy venues including The Hollywood Improv, Largo, Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store.

“This is a special time for comedy, both for Netflix and the genre at large,...

Exclusive: Sky Studios has denied that it is piloting a Hugh Bonneville comedy about slavery amid a backlash from Black creatives on social media.

The Comcast-owned European studio said Forty Acres depicts Bonneville’s character reflecting on the genesis of his “generational wealth” and is “categorically not a comedy about slavery.”

The working title is, however, a play on a failed Civil War reparations program known as “40 acres and a mule.” Forty acres happens to be the size of the estate owned by Bonneville’s character.

Sky has not formally announced the project, but it was reported on by the British Comedy Guide. The publication initially said the pilot, penned by Wonka and Hijack star Rufus Jones, was about “historic slavery.” The story has since been updated to say Forty Acres is about “Britain’s murky colonial legacy.”

British Comedy Guide‘s original piece sparked criticism on Twitter (now X). London Hughes,...

Adam Deacon’s star-stuffed parody arrives on digital platforms next week ahead of a boxing day rental release.

The latest film from BAFTA-winner Adam Deacon will be available to download and keep on digital platforms from the 12th December, before becoming rent-able (presumably from those same ‘digital platforms’) from the 26th December.

We’ve not managed to catch this one yet, but the synopsis (and a stacked cast list) have our curiosity piqued. Here is that very same synopsis:

In this parody of the UK urban genre Riko and Kane have got it all … big dreams, no respect and a fifteen grand debt. Could things get any worse?

Yes! So, it’s time to man up and finally be taken seriously as “Roadmen”. Once putting their heads together on various ways to make some money, they decide to rob a megastar in a nightclub toilet and hold up the local bank,...

We present our red carpet interviews from the Cineworld Leicester Square and the Sumotherhood UK Premiere.

Directed by and starring Adam Deacon, the film also stars Jazzie Zonzolo, Danny Sapani, Richie Campbell, London Hughes, Vas Blackwood, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Jaime Winstone, Peter Serafinowicz, Arnold Jorge, Eddie Kadi, Ella Vaday, Charlie Sloth, Lethal Bizzle, Megaman, Denise van Outen, Tamzin Outhwaite, Jeremy Corbyn and introducing Leomie Anderson with Jennifer Saunders and Ed Sheeran.

The comedy hits cinemas on October 13th. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet asking the questions, here are their interviews.

Sumotherhood UK Premiere Interviews

Plot:

In this parody of the UK urban genre Riko and Kane have got it all … big dreams, no respect and a fifteen-grand debt. Could things get any worse?

Yes! So, it’s time to man up and finally be taken serious as “Roadmen”. Once putting their heads together on various ways to make some money,...

On Friday, October 13, 2023, at 10:40 Pm, BBC One will air Season 31, Episode 3 of “The Graham Norton Show.” In this episode, viewers can look forward to an exciting lineup of guests and entertainment.

The episode features the following:

1. Laura Linney: Laura Linney, a triple-Oscar-nominated star known for her role in “Ozark,” will join Graham Norton. She’ll discuss her new film, “The Miracle Club,” providing insights into her latest work.

2. Dawn French: Comedy star Dawn French will be on the show, sharing about her book “The Tw*t Files,” where she reflects on the mistakes she’s made in her life and career.

3. London Hughes: Stand-up comedian and actor London Hughes will be present to talk about her memoir, “Living My Best Life, Hun.” Viewers can expect to hear her stories and experiences.

4. Musical Performance: Sugababes will provide musical entertainment with a performance of their new single, “When the Rain Comes.

The following contains spoilers for Third Eye, now available on Audible.

Actor and writer Felicia Day is best known for creating the web series The Guild and Dragon Age: Redemption. Combining fantasy and nerd culture, Day has opened up endless worlds of possibilities for her imagination to run wild. Her newest Audible Original series, Third Eye, is no different.

Third Eye is a love letter to the fantasy genre set in present-day San Francisco. Along with being the creator of the series, Day voices Laurel, a "Chosen One" wizard who failed to defeat the evil Tybus as a teenager. Now, many years later, a young and ambitious girl named Kate pushes Laurel back into the world of magic, helping her grow past her failures and free the world from Tybus' reign. Day sat down with Cbr to talk about the years-long development of Third Eye and inviting notable names like...

Third Eye is a new sci-fi fantasy comedy series set in a fantasy version of San Francisco, following Laurel, a failed wizard, on her quest for redemption. Laurel is joined by interesting characters such as a stubborn vampire, an exiled princess, and a quirky human girl, as she faces off against her old enemies. The series combines sharp, witty, sarcastic humor with a fantastical take on the real world, featuring a different kind of hero at the center of the story.

Screen Rant is thrilled to share an exclusive clip from Audible's new sci-fi fantasy comedy series, Third Eye. The audio series is set in a fantasy version of San Francisco and follows Laurel, a failed "Chosen One" wizard who is still struggling with the aftermath of her failure to defeat her enemy, the ultimate evil Tybus, ten years ago. She is forced to move past her ruined reputation...

Writer/actor Felicia Day made the trek to the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con in support of her fantasy adventure audio series Third Eye, debuting on Audible on October 5, 2023. The seven-hour audio series stars Day as Laurel Pettigrew, a not-so-ordinary San Francisco resident who was supposed to rid the world of the evil Tybus. Unfortunately, Laurel couldn’t fulfill her destiny.

Audible offers this description: “Now, instead of being a legendary hero, Laurel’s the resident pariah of the magic realm. And what’s worse, the dark wizard Tybus swooped in, took over the realm, and forced all supernatural creatures to live under his tyrannical rule. He’s even stripped away the magical powers of those who refused to join his wicked cause. Yeah, everyone hates her. Well, everyone except her two roomies—Sybil, the sassiest diva of a fairy, who could throw shade with the flick of a wing. And Frank,...

Writer and Actress Felicia Day stopped by San Diego Comic-Con along with some of her cast from her new story “Third Eye.” Day is the creator and star of the web series The Guild (2007–2013), a show loosely based on her life as a gamer. As an actress, Day has played Vi in the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2003) and Dr. Holly Marten in Eureka (2011) and had a recurring role as Charlie Bradbury on Supernatural (2012–2015, 2018–2020).

According to Audible, “Third Eye” is about the magical land of San Francisco, there lived a not-so-ordinary girl named Laurel Pettigrew. She was supposed to be the Chosen One. The plan was simple: She would vanquish the great evil Tybus in an epic battle. But destiny had other ideas, and Laurel’s performance in the whole heroics department was a colossal flop.

Now, instead of being a legendary hero, Laurel’s the resident pariah of the magic realm.

BAFTA winner Adam Deacon stars in the action comedy Sumotherhood, a parody of the UK urban genre. Riko and Kane, two lads with big dreams and a debt, attempt to make money through robberies but face unforeseen obstacles. The movie is an action-packed spoof of Deacon's previous films Kidulthood and Adulthood, with a star-studded cast including Jennifer Saunders and Ed Sheeran.

BAFTA winner and the star of Kidulthood and Adulthood, Adam Deacon, returns to the streets of East London in the newly released trailer for the upcoming action comedy, Sumotherhood. Coming courtesy of Paramount Pictures UK, this parody of the UK urban genre follows Riko and Kane, two lads who have got it all: big dreams, no respect and a fifteen grand debt. Could things get any worse? Yes, if the trailer for Sumotherhood is anything to go by. Check ou the trailer below.

“Riko and Kane have got it all…...

Paramount Pictures has debuted the trailer for Adam Deacon’s comedy parody ‘Sumotherhood.’

In this parody of the UK urban genre Riko and Kane have got it all … big dreams, no respect and a fifteen-grand debt. Could things get any worse?

Yes! So, it’s time to man up and finally be taken serious as “Roadmen”. Once putting their heads together on various ways to make some money, they decide to rob a megastar in a nightclub toilet and hold up the local bank but things inevitably don’t go to plan!! However, somehow a misunderstanding leads them to be desired and acquired for business with one of East London’s toughest firms, putting them in the line of fire to the firm’s arch-rivals.

Can Riko and Kane live up to their name? Will Riko win the affection of Tamara and if he does, will Tyrese, Tamara’s lunatic stepbrother,...

With an August 1 full moon shining down on Silverlake haunt Tenants of the Trees, Sasheer Zamata took the microphone and offered a brief introduction of the night’s main event.

“This is the second stand-up special I’ve ever had, the first one I’ve produced and I’m just very excited for y’all to see it,” the Saturday Night Live alum said minutes before screening her one-hour special, The First Woman. “If you like it, tell your friends, your family, your enemies, anyone who owes you money.”

Judging by the response from the crowd — among the notable names were Topher Grace, Bob the Drag Queen, Blake Anderson, London Hughes and Punam Patel — there will be a lot of chatter about the special, which will be released for purchase via 800 Pound Gorilla on Aug. 15 before a YouTube debut on Aug. 29.

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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Back to the Future: The Musical, Clayton Kershaw’s Ping Pong 4 Purpose celebrity tournament and the Miu Miu Summer Club Malibu.

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Re–Inc, the purpose-led business and global community founded in 2019 by two-time World Cup champions Christen Press, Tobin Heath, Meghan Klingenberg and Megan Rapinoe, celebrated the launch of its new division, Re–Media on Friday night in Los Angeles. For the first time not playing in the tournament in over a decade, Health and Press watched the World Cup alongside friends, fans and supporters as they celebrated the launch of the new digital series, The Re–Cap Show.

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Third Eye is an Audible scripted audio fantasy comedy about a wizard named Laurel and her quest to defeat old enemy and uncover shocking secrets. The series features a star-studded cast, including Felicia Day, Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, and Neil Gaiman as The Narrator. Third Eye combines fantasy and comedy, with a focus on creating real and relatable characters, and is set in a hidden supernatural world within our own.

Third Eye follows Laurel, a wizard and "Chosen One," as she struggles with the consequences of failing to defeat her enemy, Tybus, a decade earlier. Laurel must overcome her self-doubt and ruined reputation to save her friends and uncover shocking secrets as she prepares to confront her old enemies. While on her quest, Laurel meets a quirky teenager on her own quest, a curmudgeonly vampire, an enforcer for Tybus the Terrible, and an exiled Faerie princess.

The scripted audio fantasy...

Power publicist Alla Plotkin is teaming up with Jillian Roscoe, becoming a partner in Birch Public Relations.

Roscoe launched the firm in March 2023 after leaving ID PR. Plotkin also departed ID at about the same time but didn’t announce her next move until her new partnership with Roscoe.

Plotkin’s clients, including Sarah Paulson, Nicholas Braun, Bette Midler, Holland Taylor, Harvey Guillen, Amber Tamblyn, Chris Colfer, Titus Burgess and Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine of Girls Gotta Eat, will join Birch’s roster, which includes Donald Glover, Jeremy Allen White, Sharon Horgan, John Cho, James Marsden, Kemp Powers, Gerard Butler, Judy Greer, Jesse Garcia, Mandy Moore, David Duchovny, Lake Bell, Jim Parsons, Fred Armisen, Jake Johnson, Ben Schwartz, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Melissa Rauch, Hannah Fidell, Ken Marino, Sarah Chalke, London Hughes, Lewis Howes, Zach Woods, Ty Burrell, Clay Tarver, Kevin Tancharoen, Julian Dennison, Jake Szymanski, Nicolette Robinson, Anna Drezen,...

Hey, TV fans. We're back in action today to inform of what the major networks: Fox, NBC, CBS and ABC will be airing in their primetime TV slots tonight, July 4, 2023. Let's get to it. ABC primetime schedule for July 4, 2023: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune repeat episode 12 of season 3 titled, "London Hughes, Fortune Feimster and Bobby Berk." ABC's official description for it: "Celebrity contestants London Hughes, Fortune Feimster and Bobby Berk." It's airing from 7pm to 8pm central standard time. Celebrity Jeopardy repeat episode 12 of season 1 titled,"Semifinal #3: Patton Oswalt, Brendan Hunt and Michael Cera." ABC's official description for it: "Celebrity contestants Patton Oswalt, Brendan Hunt and Michael Cera." It's airing from 8pm to 9pm central standard time.

Audible, Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today announced a new scripted science-fiction comedy Third Eye, written and created by actor, producer, writer and streamer, Felicia Day and featuring author Neil Gaiman (The Sandman) as The Narrator. Set to premiere on October 5, the Audible Original produced alongside Clamor, stars Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings), LilyPichu (Offline TV), Wil Wheaton (Ready Player One), London Hughes (_T_he Netflix Afterparty), Danny Pudi, Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien), Hudson Yang (Fresh off the Boat), and Christopher Judge (God of War). Post-production for the Audible Original will be handled by Mumble Media, a worker-owned podcast production cooperative.

Third Eye tells the story of Laurel (Felicia Day), a “Chosen One” wizard still grappling with the fallout of failing a decade earlier in her fight with the ultimate evil Tybus (Christopher Judge). Day will write and star in the project, as our...

Felicia Day is launching a new science-fiction comedy audio series titled Third Eye, featuring renowned author Neil Gaiman as The Narrator.

Created in partnership with Audible Inc., Third Eye promises an abundance of iconic geek and gaming culture, with Easter eggs cleverly woven throughout the series. Written by Day, the story follows Laurel, a wizard who once failed in her battle against Tybus The Terrible (Christopher Judge) and is still grappling with the repercussions a decade later, despite being a "Chosen One." Along the way, Laurel uncovers shocking secrets while encountering old adversaries.

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Felicia Day and the Third Eye Cast

Day stars as Laurel, a heroine forced to overcome her tattered reputation and self-loathing to save her friends.

Despite its dark premise, Third Eye will take listeners on an entertaining comedic journey with a host of unique characters like Kate Chen...

Comedian Paul Chowdhry has announced season three of his podcast, The Paul Chowdhry Pudcast. Each episode sees Paul going light and dark with his guests, encompassing everyone from comedians to musicians to broadcasters and more. Never one to hold back on his opinions, Paul tells it how he hears it. The Paul Chowdhry PudCast first launched in 2021 and, over 40 episodes later, Paul has spoken to Greg Davies, Shappi Khorsandi, Russell Howard, Lucy Beaumont, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, London Hughes, Johnny Vaughan, Kerry Katona and more.

UK-Ireland theatrical release in 2023.

Paramount Global Content Distribution and Paramount Pictures UK have acquired worldwide rights on Adam Deacon’s upcoming action-comedy Sumotherhood.

The studio will release the film theatrically in the UK and Ireland later this year.

Sumotherhood marks a return to the industry for UK actor-filmmaker Deacon, who broke out as an actor in 2006’s Kidulthood and won the Bafta Rising Star award in 2012. The new film is the fourth in the Kidulthood series, after 2008’s Adulthood and 2016’s Brotherhood, the latter of which Deacon did not appear in.

The film is currently in post-production, with an ensemble cast including Deacon,...

First, the facts: there is, at the time of writing, no hard evidence to suggest that actor Rose Ayling-Ellis has joined the cast of Doctor Who. The BBC has made no announcement. Actor and deaf campaigner Ayling-Ellis has not publicly responded to the suggestion that her recent exit from EastEnders will be followed up by a trip in the Tardis, as the new companion to Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor.

The rumour emerged on Monday the 22nd of August after Doctor Who fan Owen (@WhovianLife) Tweeted “I wonder if this could be for #DoctorWho?” alongside a quote from Ayling-Ellis saying that she was currently banned from talking about her next job. Speaking to The Mirror about what she had lined up after leaving EastEnders, Ayling-Ellis said “You will find out more at the end of this month. I’m not allowed to say anything!”

Rose Ayling-Ellis has spoken on her new job role.

In a moment that will forever define the 2022 Academy Awards, Will Smith walked onstage after Chris Rock improvised a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and smacked him in the face. While the joke — which poked fun at Jada’s shaved head, after the actress has been vocal about her alopecia diagnosis since 2018 — was in bad taste, fans and attendees at the show alike were absolutely stunned at the hit, which at first seemed improvised, but turned out to be a real-life emotional outburst from Smith.

Further complicating the evening was that Smith won the Oscar for best actor less than an hour later for his work on “King Richard,” and spent much of his speech tearfully justifying his actions to his peers and saying sorry.

“I want to apologize to the Academy. I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees. This is a beautiful moment and I...