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Exclusive: Netflix has announced that Super Funny, the debut special of comedian Nate Jackson, will begin streaming globally on July 8.

In his high-energy hour, featuring plenty of material and crowd work alike, which was taped at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, Wa, Jackson tackles everything from racially questionable cookies to other everyday absurdities.

Marcus Russell Price directed the hour, with Jackson exec producing alongside Zack Waxenberg and Larry Meyer. Check out a trailer above.

Jackson also this morning announced his new Big Dog Tour, kicking off September 18th at the Byham Theater in Pittsburgh. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will include over 20 dates across North America, with more to be announced shortly. View the first set below. Pre-sale begins Wednesday, June 18th at 10 a.m. local, with on-sale starting Friday, June 20th at 10 a.m. local.

With over four million TikTok followers and 600 million global views, Jackson is notably...

Independence Day weekend is once again upon us, and in-between the firework-watching, beer-drinking, hamburger- and-hot dog-eating, and other traditional displays of patriotism, you may find yourself in need of some TV to watch. Look no further, because TheWrap’s got it all mapped out. Here’s what to watch this weekend, from the third season of “Stranger Things” to the “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular.”

July 4 – “Stranger Things” Season 3 – 12am on Netflix Forget the fireworks — This is the real event of the weekend. Prepare to be reunited with Eleven, Mike, Steve Harrington, Hopper, the Byers, the Demadogs, and everybody else in Hawkins, Indiana — and it’s upside-down counterpart.

July 4 – “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” – 8/7c on NBC Watch the largest Independence Day fireworks display in the nation broadcast live from the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. The fireworks are scheduled to kick off around 9:20 p.

This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings.

With nearly 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable, streaming and whatever “Wow Presents Plus” is, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.

This week, you’ll find 11 premieres (including Stranger Things Season 3), four finales (including The Haves and the Have Nots) and Fourth of July-themed programming.

Kevin Hart is partnering with STXfilms to produce on a pair of comedy movies through his HartBeat Productions with an eye to star in both projects, Variety has learned exclusively.

The announcement comes on the heels of Hart’s solid box office performance in “The Upside,” in which he co-stars with Bryan Cranston. Stx’s comedic drama, co-produced with Lantern Entertainment, topped expectations by opening in first place at the North American box office and has generated $47 million in its first 11 days of release.

“Stx came in to make ‘The Upside’ the success it is. Their strategy, execution and collaborative approach are perfectly aligned with HartBeat Productions’ values,” said Hart. “It was an easy ‘yes’ when they pitched us two new ideas to produce together.”

The first project is a body switching comedy titled “Black Friday” and based on a story by Doan La. The second is an untitled international...

Kevin Hart is in talks to star in Lionsgate and Hasbro’s Monopoly live-action movie, which he will also produce through his HartBeat Productions label.

Tim Story is in final negotiations to direct the film and also produce through his Story Company banner. HartBeat’s John Cheng will also produce and oversee the pic with Carli Haney. Story Company president Sharla Sumpter Bridgett will produce as well.

Lionsgate and Hasbro have been attempting to produce a Monopoly movie since 2015, when they hired Andrew Niccol (“The Truman Show”) to write the screenplay about a boy from the game’s Baltic Avenue embarking on a quest to make a fortune.

Hasbro will co-produce the untitled film through its Allspark Pictures label. Hasbro’s Brian Goldner, Stephen Davis, and Greg Mooradian will serve as producers.

Hart’s currently starring in the comedy-drama “The Upside” with Bryan Cranston. The film led the box office last weekend,...

Exclusive: Lionsgate and Hasbro’s live-action feature Monopoly is passing Go with Kevin Hart set to star and the actor’s Ride Along collaborator Tim Story due to direct. The hot package, inspired by the iconic board game, is in final negotiations, I understand.

Hart, John Cheng and Carli Haney will produce for Hart’s HartBeat Productions label. Story and Prince Of Peoria exec producer Sharla Sumpter Bridgett will produce for The Story Company. Hasbro is co-producing via its Allspark Pictures label with the company’s Brian Goldner, Stephen Davis and Greg Mooradian serving as producers.

Logline is being kept under wraps for now and a writer and shoot date have not been set. A previous version of the project centered on a young man from the game’s modest Baltic Avenue on a quest to make a fortune.

The Oscar hosting saga has been a forgettable episode for Hart...

Comedian Anjelah Johnson is set to star in a multi-camera comedy in development at NBC which both Kevin Hart and America Ferrera will executive produce, Variety has learned.

The project is titled “All Fancy.” Inspired by Johnson’s life and stand-up, the series is seen through the point of view of Veronica Jimenez (Johnson), a newly successful 30-something Mexican-American woman who often goes against cultural and social expectations, creating chaos and comedy within her marriage, business and extended family.

Emilia Serrano will write and executive produce, with Johnson serving as co-executive producer in addition to starring. Hart will executive produce via his HartBeat Productions along with HartBeat’s John Cheng. Carli Haney of HartBeat will produce. Ferrera will executive produce via her Take Fountain Productions banner. Teri Weinberg will executive produce for Yellow Brick Road.

Universal Television will produce in association with HartBeat, Yellow Brick Road and Take Fountain.

Johnson...