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The comedy improv game show Whose Line is it Anyway? became a big hit in the States in the late 90s. So much so that ABC was confident enough to put up against the sitcom juggernaut Friends at one point. The show continued on with a revival on The CW, but some audiences may remember its origin in the UK that was shown on Channel 4, which also played on Comedy Central before it was remade on this side of the pond. One of the standout comedians in the UK version was British comedian Tony Slattery. Deadline is now reporting that Slattery has died at the age of 65 due to a heart attack.

His passing would be confirmed by his family to the BBC. His partner, Mark Michael Hutchinson, would release a statement that reads, “It is with great sadness we must announce actor and comedian Tony Slattery, aged 65, has passed away today,...

Every single movie under the sun might be getting a sequel/prequel/reboot, but Tim Burton says he's never returning to his most beloved Christmas movie. Burton was back in theaters earlier this year with the long-awaited Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which saw Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara return, along with newcomer Jenna Ortega. The film was a box office hit, but divided fans and critics. But the Tim Burton fandom is still strong, and audiences have been desperate for more Jack Skellington and Sally since A Nightmare Before Christmas was released in 1993.

Appearing at the Marrakech International Film Festival (via IndieWire), Tim Burton definitively ruled out any chances of A Nightmare Before Christmas getting a sequel in the future. "There are certain films I don’t want to make a sequel to," the director said. The topic of sequels was undoubtedly on everyone's minds following Beetlejuice Beetlejuice's success.

A double dose of improv shenanigans hits The CW this Friday, as Whose Line returns with two new episodes. First up, Grace Byers joins the usual suspects—Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, and Aisha Tyler—for what one can only hope is a controlled descent into comedic chaos. Given the show’s track record, expect the unexpected. […]

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The excitement builds for the upcoming episode of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” as Season 14 Episode 16, titled “Greg Proops 12,” is set to air on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 8:30 Pm on Pix. This episode promises to deliver the usual mix of laughter and spontaneity that fans have come to love.

Guest comic Greg Proops returns to the show, bringing his unique brand of humor and quick wit. Known for his sharp commentary and playful banter, Proops is sure to add an extra layer of fun to the already hilarious lineup. With his experience on the show, he knows how to keep the energy high and the jokes flowing.

As always, the regular cast will join Proops for a series of improv games and challenges that test their creativity and comedic timing. Viewers can expect unexpected twists and plenty of laughter as the performers work together to create memorable moments on the spot.

The upcoming episode of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” promises to be a delightful treat for fans, featuring the talented guest comic Greg Proops. Set to air on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 8:30 Pm on Pix, this episode is sure to bring plenty of laughs and unexpected moments.

Greg Proops is known for his quick wit and sharp humor, making him a perfect addition to the show’s lineup. With his unique style, he is expected to elevate the already hilarious atmosphere that “Whose Line” is famous for. The usual cast, including Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, and Wayne Brady, will be joining him for a series of improvisational games that often lead to unpredictable and entertaining outcomes.

Fans can look forward to classic segments like “Scenes from a Hat” and “Props,” where Proops will likely shine with his comedic timing and clever responses. Each game is designed to showcase the improvisational skills of the performers,...

Pauly Shore is paying tribute to Richard Simmons, the celebrity fitness guru, who died Saturday at 76 years old.

Simmons, an energetic personality who starred on his own syndicated TV exercise show in the 1980s, died at his home in Los Angeles, his rep told The Hollywood Reporter.

Shore, who is set to star in a biopic about Simmons that the fitness icon had previously blasted, wrote on Instagram, “I just got word like everyone else that the beautiful Richard Simmons has passed. I hope you’re at peace and twinkling up in the heavens.”

“Please give my mother Mitzi and my father Sammy a big hug and a kiss for me,” the comedian and actor continued. “You’re one of a kind, Richard. An amazing life. An amazing story. They broke the dolphin shorts when they made you. Rest in peace, my friend. Rest in peace.”

Simmons had continued to distance himself from the biopic,...

Drew Carey recently opened up about what he thinks will be his legacy on television. The Price Is Right host has been on TV since 1991 and, in that time, has been part of several hit shows. Now, he is the face of one of the most popular game shows on air today. Surprisingly, he doesn’t think The Price Is Right is what he will be remembered for. Keep reading to see what Drew Carey thinks will be his legacy.

The Drew Carey Show May Be Syndicated Soon

The game show host has already opened up about retiring from The Price Is Right. Drew says that he plans to die in that role if he’s still able to do the job and the network will continue to employ him. Given his popularity, it is likely that the 66-year-old will be in that role for a while longer.

However, The Price Is Right...

Drew Carey might be best known for hosting the famous game show The Price Is Right, but this followed a run as the star of his very own sitcom. Fans of the series may recall when The Drew Carey Show was one of television's hottest shows, and Carey believes it could become popular again once it finally makes its way to streaming.

While digital versions of The Drew Carey Show episodes can be purchased, they have not been made available for subscribers of streaming services. Carey explains why this came to be in a new interview with TV Insider, sharing how issues with the rights had made streaming the series much more difficult. He said that there will be new efforts made to get the necessary clearance to put the show on a streaming platform, and he suggested that it could be given a new life with a younger generation taking notice,...

Drew Carey believes his former sitcom could become big with new generations of viewers, similar to hit shows like Friends and The Office.

While he currently hosts The Price Is Right on CBS, he previously starred in a sitcom featuring his name.

The Drew Carey Show ran on ABC for nine seasons, beginning in 1995 and ending in 2004.

It was ranked No. 20 among shows in three of its first four seasons, showing early popularity with network TV viewers.

The show isn’t currently “in syndication” for viewers to consume, although it is available for a price.

However, Drew recently expressed interest in getting his show “back out there” for more people to enjoy.

Drew wants his sitcom ‘back out there’

Many comedians have appeared in sitcoms bearing their names. However, not all of them last that long. Still, The Drew Carey show ran for nine seasons.

Drew recently shared that his...

Update: President Joe Biden, speaking to attendees at tonight’s Los Angeles fundraiser, said that Donald Trump “is dragging us back to the past and not leading us to the future.”

“We stand with the truth and we are going to defeat him and his lies,” Biden said at the event, according to a pool report. The event was at the home of Haim Saban, but he was not there after testing positive for Covid, nor was the other main co-host, Casey Wasserman, who also tested positive.

In his remarks, which lasted about 15 minutes, Biden presented a contrast between himself and Trump, as donors have been calling for the campaign to sharpen its attacks on the president’s likely rival.

Biden also talked of the death of Alexei Navalny, blaming it on Vladimir Putin. He called it “outrageous” that Trump has not condemned the Russian leader.

“Time and again Republicans...

Buffalo 8 is thrilled to open their 2024 slate with the North American VOD release of First Time Caller, the feature adaptation of the fan-favorite podcast “The Earth Moves” from directors J.D. Brynn and Abe Goldfarb. Based on Gideon Media’s acclaimed podcast, First Time Caller is a darkly hilarious look at success, power, loneliness and the apocalypse. First Time Caller is out now on Cable and Digital VOD including Prime Video, Vudu, Vubiquity, Cox, and Comcast.

Abe Goldfarb and Brian Silliman reprise their roles from “The Earth Moves” as Brent and Leo, alongside vocal performances from Greg Proops, Ophira Eisenberg, and Ashlie Atkinson. Mac Rogers, who penned the original podcast, adapted the script. Patrick Terry produced for Cinedata. Gerry Ohrstrom, Thomas Campbell Jackson and Lawrence Starr are executive producers, alongside Buffalo 8’s Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor, Nikki Stier Justice and Grady Craig.

First Time Caller world premiered at the Seattle...

This Tuesday at 9:00 Pm on CW, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” welcomes the comedic prowess of guest Greg Proops in Season 13 Episode 7, aptly titled “Greg Proops 10.” Known for his quick wit and improvisational brilliance, Greg Proops takes center stage alongside the regular cast members for an evening of laughter and spontaneous humor.

As a seasoned improv comedian, Proops brings his unique style and comedic flair to the show, joining in the unpredictable and entertaining games that “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” is famous for. Fans can expect a delightful blend of off-the-cuff hilarity, clever wordplay, and the camaraderie that makes the show a favorite among viewers.

For those seeking a laughter-filled escape, “Greg Proops 10” promises a night of comedic genius and improvisational excellence. Tune in on Tuesday, December 19th, at 9:00 Pm to witness the laughter unfold on CW as Greg Proops joins the cast for another memorable episode...

“Better Call Saul” actor Bob Odenkirk, “Pitch Perfect” star Anna Kendrick and acclaimed comedians Chelsea Handler and Eric André are among the lineup South by Southwest (SXSW) announced for its upcoming comedy festival.

The comedy festival will include improv, stand-up showcases, live podcast recordings and conversations.

In addition to Odenkirk, Kenrick, André and Handler, the comedy lineup features Abbi Jacobson, Adrienne Iapalucci, Andre Hyland, Anthony Atamanuik, Anthony DeVito, Aristotle Athari, Beth Stelling, Brian Moses, Caitlin Peluffo, Caleb Hearon, Christina Catherine Martinez, Doug Benson, Eddie Pepitone, Emma Willmann, Felipe Esparza, Godfrey, Greg Proops, Ismael Loutfi, Jackie Fabulous, Jake Johnson, James Adomian, Jessica McKenna, Joe DeRosa, John Gemberling, Josh Johnson, Joyelle Johnson, Katherine Blanford, Leonard Maltin, Matt Besser, Mike Lawrence, Natalie Palamides, Nick Thune, Patton Oswalt, Pete Lee, Phoebe Robinson, Rachel Sennott, Reggie Watts, Sabrina Jalees, Sam Jay, Sam Tallent, Sandy Honig, Steve Agee, Steph Tolev, Stuart Goldsmith, Tim Robinson, Todd Barry,...

What’s this? What’s this? A screening of a Halloween movie at Christmas? While some may believe this live production of Tim Burton’s 1993 musical is three months too late, this evening’s performance proves once and for all that Nightmare Before Christmas is a joyous, raucous and, above all, festive flick. Never mind the beasts and bogeymen.

Tonight, famed composer Danny Elfman brings the morbid fairy tale to life, summoning its spirit and spooky ditties at the Ovo Wembley Arena in London where fans, some rocking blue body paint à la Sally, have gathered. Elfman has help. He is joined by original voice cast members Randy Crenshaw, Greg Proops, and the formidable Ken Page as Oogie Boogie, as well as 50-odd musicians courtesy of the BBC Concert Orchestra led by John Mauceri. New to the line-up is Phoebe Bridgers. The 28-year-old Grammy award-winner steps into the shoes of...

Network: ABC, The CW

Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour)

Seasons: 20

TV show dates: August 5, 1998 -- December 15, 2007, July 16, 2013 -- Tbd

Series status: Cancelled

Performers include: Drew Carey (host), Aisha Tyler (host), Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Wayne Brady, Laura Hall, Linda Taylor, Greg Proops, Brad Sherwood, Chip Esten, Cece Worrall-Ruben, Kathy Greenwood, and Denny Siegel.

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This comedy improv show consists of a panel of four performers who create characters, scenes and songs on the spot -- in the style of short-form improvisation games.

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Mockumentaries have long been a respected form of entertainment, garnering more popularity the more outlandish their subject material gets. Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth is following in the time-honored footsteps of Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping and Borat by digging deep into the life and times of a totally fictional yet fascinating historical figure. In this case, the subject in question is world-famous sign spinner Izzy Lyon, who disappears after a rollercoaster ride of a career.

Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth begins in the 1980s, as one man (played by real-life spinner Larry Fuller) gracefully wields his sign to stardom. The mockumentary comedy follows his exploits from his meteoric rise to his supposed downfall, charting his scandals and secrets along the way. Audiences will be transported inside the life of “the Picasso of Sign Spinning” (according to Walter Cronkite), thanks to archival footage and exclusive interviews that uncover everything...

High Octane Pictures’ “Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth,” an absurd mockumentary about a famous sign spinner, is set for digital release on November 4th. The film stars comedians David Koechner, Greg Proops, Phil Lamarr, Lang Parker and Kym Whitley.

Following the murky life of famed sign spinner Izzy Lyon, the film picks up twenty years since Lyon mysteriously disappeared, and a group of fervent fans seek to reunite in order to uncover the truth behind the celebrity’s disappearance. The group of fans investigate Lyon’s life in detail, from his early 80’s rise to his late 90’s downfall, in the process discovering a portrait of a flawed individual that they’ve worshipped blindly in the past. Anti-Izzy adversaries are said to be working to exclude Lyon from the Spinternational Hall of Fame, which is followers must reckon with throughout the film.

Lamarr plays a character named Marcus Lyons, Koechner plays Antoine St.

Another week, another Friday night ratings demo win for ABC’s Shark Tank. The business entrepreneur reality series took home the crown yet again, scoring an 0.6, down a tenth from last week but still enough to take top honors.

Sharks Mark Cuban, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner, Barbara Corcoran and guest Shark Kendra Scott heard funding pitches for comfortable high heels, food storage, women’s bathing suit issues, and a special sauce company.

The show held an audience for newsmag 20/20, which offered an exclusive interview with just-released murderer Margaret Rudin, who killed her millionaire husband. The show clocked in at an 0.5 to win its perpetual war with NBC’s Dateline.

Fox’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown offered a preview for the annual Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event on Sunday. Friday’s show featured the six participants in Sunday’s Elimination Chamber match on the SmackDown side. It was enough for an 0.5 on the evening score sheet.

The 8th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Night was a night of stars and virtual cards and a huge success raising in excess of $150,000 in much needed funds for The Ed Asner Family Center (Teafc) dedicated to working with exceptional individuals with autism, developmental delays and other special needs and their families.

Emmy award winning actor, activist and autism advocate Ed Asner hosted the star-studded extravaganza which took place on Saturday, August 29, 2020. This year’s event, produced by Dwight Kennedy Productions, was virtual in a unique creative blend in an online collaboration with Faded Spade due to the ongoing Covid -19 pandemic.

Asner, who has a son and grandsons on the autism spectrum, was joined in poker and fun with over 50 celebrities supporting the cause including Jack Black, Rosie O'Donnell, Don Cheadle, Jamie Lee Curtis, Richard Schiff, Nick Offerman, Anna Paquin, Jason Alexander, Michael Chiklis, Dylan McDermott, Brad Garrett,...

Schooled is out forever: ABC has cancelled the Goldbergs spinoff after two seasons, TVLine has confirmed.

The Season 2 finale, which will now serve as the series finale, aired on May 13. The cancellation caps Schooled‘s run at a total of 34 episodes. ABC also axed comedies Single Parents and Bless This Mess and freshman drama Emergence on Thursday, while renewing 13 other series, including The Goldbergs for an eighth season.

More from TVLineSingle Parents and Bless This Mess Co-Creator Reacts to Double Cancellation: 'This Is My Red Wedding!'ABC Renews 13 Additional Series, Including The Rookie and Stumptown -- Plus, Which 5 Shows Were Cancelled?...

Is True Jackson VP making a comeback? Recently, star Keke Palmer hinted they may be a reboot on the way for the Nickelodeon TV show.

The comedy series stars Palmer as True Jackson, an enterprising teen who becomes the Vice President of a youth fashion brand. The cast also includes Ashley Argota, Matt Shivley, Robbie Amell, Danielle Bisutti, and Greg Proops. The show ran on from 2008 to 2011.

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Is Keke Palmer getting back to business in 2021? The actress, who’s currently juggling hosting gigs on ABC and Quibi, posted a TikTok on Tuesday suggesting that a reboot of her Nickelodeon comedy True Jackson, VP is in the works for next year.

Watch Palmer’s tease, which includes solid choreography to the show’s iconic theme song (which she sang herself!), via the tweet below:

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Following the death of actor-director-screenwriter Buck Henry on Wednesday, Fans, friends and admirers in the entertainment industry paid tribute to the co-creator of “Get Smart” and writer behind “The Graduate.”

“Buck Henry was hilarious and brilliant and made us laugh more times than we even know. I was lucky enough to be on a panel with him at SXSW and he was so funny. He said ‘I don’t like to write with people because if they aren’t as funny as me I hate them and if they are funnier than me I hate them,'” Judd Apatow said about the two-time Oscar nominee in a post to Instagram. “He wrote The Graduate and To Die For and co created Get Smart and was a riot hosting SNL back when they would let a writer host SNL. One of the greats.”

“So sad to hear of the passing of Buck Henry,...

Hollywood took to social media to mourn the death of icon Doris Day on Monday.

One of the most popular stars in the movie industry in the ’50s and ’60s, Day was known for her wholesome girl-next-door personality, her comedies that pushed the envelope and her public love life. The actress earned an Oscar nomination for her 1959 film “Pillow Talk” with Rock Hudson and won best song for “Que Sera, Sera” in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller “The Man Who Knew Too Much” in 1956.

Fellow stars, like Goldie Hawn, remembered the legend fondly on Twitter.

“The great Doris Day left us and took a piece of the sun with her,” Hawn said. “May she rest peacefully.”

The great Doris Day left us and took a piece of the sun with her. She brighten our lives and lived out her life with dignity. May she rest peacefully.

— Goldie Hawn (@goldiehawn) May 13, 2019

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Hollywood is singing the praises of Doris Day on Monday following news of the entertainment icon’s death, with fellow stars praising Day for her natural charm and warmth that could light up the screen.

Day died at age 97 at her home in Carmel Valley, California, after contracting pneumonia, the Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed Monday morning.

“She was a true star in more ways than one,” former Beatles singer Paul McCartney wrote on his personal blog. “he had a heart of gold and was a very funny lady who I shared many laughs with. Her films like ‘Calamity Jane’, ‘Move Over, Darling’ and many others were all incredible and her acting and singing always hit the mark.”

Goldie Hawn wrote, “The great Doris Day left us and took a piece of the sun with her. She brighten our lives and lived out her life with dignity.”

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Star Wars Celebration is only a few months away after skipping all of 2018. The big event happens in Chicago this April. To get fans excited, Lucasfilm and Disney have announced their stellar line-up along with an all-new poster created exclusively for this celebration of a Galaxy far, far away. The artistic rendering shows the light and dark sides of the Force, encompassed by the iconic Jedi Order symbol. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader split the poster down the middle, representing their opposing sides.

There are going to be a ton of actors and artists associated with the Star Wars franchise heading to the Windy City this spring. Headlining this biannual circus in 2019 is Joonas Suotamo, who is perhaps best known for portraying Chewbacca in the new Star Wars trilogy as well as his co-starring role in the standalone spinoff Solo. He stands at a towering 6-foot-11, but don't let that...

2019 is set to be the biggest year ever for the Star Wars franchise, which makes the next edition of Star Wars Celebration a pretty big deal in its own right. And to get fans hyped for the April event, the festival has now released a vibrant new poster that manages to pack a whole lot of history into a single image, putting several generations of heroes on the left while the various major villains sit on the right.

Moreover, the festival is said offer a generous array of guests, including Celebration newcomer Joonas Suotamo, known for playing Chewbacca in The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and Solo: A Star Wars Story. Also attending will be Sam Witwer, who’s provided the voice of Maul in various animated projects, as well as last year’s Solo in a surprise last-minute cameo.

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Social media tributes have poured in for Bill Daily, the I Dream of Jeannie and Bob Newhart Show star whose death at age 91 was reported Friday.

Barbara Eden, who played Jeannie, tweeted praise of Daily as a “funny, sweet man that kept us all on our toes. I’m so thankful to have known and worked with that rascal. Until we meet again Billy.”

According to his son, Daily died on September 4 at his ranch in New Mexico. He appeared on all five seasons of Jeannie, a sitcom that resonated for years thanks to its heavy syndication. In addition to The Bob Newhart Show, he also appeared on Bewitched, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Love American Style, Aloha, Paradise and Starting from Scratch.

Newhart, who knew Daily when both were struggling young aspiring comics in Chicago, also offered a tribute on Twitter. On his show, Newhart recalled, “He was our...

"Am I crazy, or is your brother indestructible?" Netflix has launched the first official trailer for an animated adventure comedy titled Duck Duck Goose, which is a play on the name of the children's chase game also known as "Duck Duck Goose". The story is about a pompous bachelor goose who is forced to accompany two little lost ducklings as they journey south for the winter. Jim Gaffigan stars as the voice of Peng, joined by Zendaya, Lance Lim, Greg Proops, Reggie Watts, Natasha Leggero, Diedrich Bader, Stephen Fry, Craig Ferguson, Jennifer Grey, Rick Overton, and Carl Reiner. This looks cute and slightly amusing, but definitely for kids. Plus we all know how the story will play out and all the lessons he'll learn. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Christopher Jenkins' Duck Duck Goose, direct from YouTube: A high-flying bachelor goose (Jim Gaffigan) is saddled with two...

After it ended its run on ABC and what was then ABC Family, The CW revived Whose Line Is it Anyway?, with Aisha Tyler hosting the comedy improv series. Considering its age and the fact that it airs on the smallest network, which moved it several times in seasons 11 and 12, its declining ratings make sense. Will Whose Line Is it Anyway? be cancelled or renewed for season 14? Stay tuned. The Whose Line Is it Anyway? TV show features Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady, and Colin Mochrie improvising, along with a guest comedian in each episode. The cast tests their comedic acumen by participating in improvisational games. At the end of each round, Tyler awards points for their work, and the points don't count. Frequent guests include Brad Sherwood and Greg Proops. Read More…...

Harry Dean Stanton passed away yesterday at the age of 91 and Hollywood has taken to social media to pay tribute to the screen legend who starred in Alien, Twin Peaks and everything in between. According to TMZ, the actor passed away peacefully at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Stanton's career spanned more than 6 decades in numerous television and movie projects and he was also a Navy veteran of World War II.

Harry Dean Stanton was born in Irvine, Kentucky and raised with a musical background while attending Lafayette High School and the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Stanton sings, plays guitar, and plays the harmonica. After performing theater in college, Stanton said that he had to choose between being an actor and a musician while also mentioning that he could have been a writer as well after studying journalism. He was convinced to get into acting and the rest is history.

After it ended its run on ABC and what was then ABC Family, The CW revived Whose Line Is it Anyway?, with Aisha Tyler hosting the comedy improv series. Considering its age and the fact that it airs on the smallest network, which moved it several times in seasons 11 and 12, its declining ratings make sense. Will Whose Line Is it Anyway? be cancelled or renewed for season 14? Stay tuned. The Whose Line Is it Anyway? TV show features Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady, and Colin Mochrie improvising, along with a guest comedian in each episode. The cast tests their comedic acumen by participating in improvisational games. At the end of each round, Tyler awards points for their work, and the points don't count. Frequent guests include Brad Sherwood and Greg Proops. Read More…...

Duck Duck Goose Teaser Trailer Chris Jenkins‘ Duck Duck Goose (2018) movie teaser trailer stars Jim Gaffigan, Zendaya, Lance Lim, Greg Proops and Stephen Fry. Duck Duck Goose‘s plot synopsis: The story centers on a high-flying bachelor goose named Peng who is injured in flight and finds himself saddled with two adorably demanding ducklings [...]

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What do you get for the father who has everything? He already has every power tool on the market, season tickets to see his favorite teams, and enough cool techy toys to last him a lifetime. Although he might not fancy himself a big reader, there’s nothing more thoughtful, or personal, than a book picked just for him.

The great thing about giving books as gifts is that even the father who thinks he’s learned it all can still explore a new world, learn more about his favorite hobby, or be...

Keep up with the wild and wooly world of indie film acquisitions with our weekly Rundown of everything that’s been picked up around the globe. Check out last week’s Rundown here.

– The Orchard has acquired the rights to “Kings,” the drama starring Halle Berry and Daniel Craig and directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven, Deadline reports. The film focuses on a foster family in South Central a few weeks before the city erupts in violence following the verdict of the Rodney King trial in 1992.

Ergüven previously directed “Mustang,” which received an Oscar nomination in 2015 for Best Foreign Language Film. Charles Gilbert and Vincent Maraval served as the producers on “Kings.”

Read More: Film Acquisition Rundown: IFC Films Picks up ‘Sweet Virginia,’ Oscilloscope Buys ‘Song of Granite’ and More

– Lionsgate has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to the crime-thriller “Dragged Across Concrete” The film will be released by the...

Open Road Films has acquired all U.S. rights to the animated family comedy Duck Duck Goose.

Featuring a voice cast headed up by Jim Gaffigan, Zendaya and Lance Lim, the film is directed by Christopher Jenkins from a screenplay he wrote with Rob Muir.

China-based Original Force produced and financed the film, which Open Road will release April 20, 2018.

Greg Proops, Natasha Leggero, Reggie Watts, Diedrich Bader, Jennifer Grey, Rick Overton, Craig Ferguson, Stephen Fry and Carl Reiner round out the voice cast.

The story centers on a high-flying bachelor goose named Peng (Gaffigan) who is injured in flight...

One thing that’s easy for podcast fans to forget: There are people who don’t listen to podcasts. For the newly initiated, it’s hard to figure out where to look first. No fear: we’ve gathered a few of our favorite film-related shows. Some are hundreds of episodes deep into their runs, so we’ve also provided some good places to start. Enjoy.

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Scripted podcasts come in all kinds; sci-fi, alternate history, period piece, and superhero shows only beginning to crack the list. Franklin Leonard and the team behind the Black List Table Reads have found a way to combine the appeal of those shows with the script-based hook of the site that gives the show its name. Producing feature-length scripts with an impressive roster of actors, the show has evolved to become something more than...

Following the news of legendary musician Chuck Berry’s death, social media was flooded with condolences and heartfelt messages about the star.

Berry died in his St. Charles, Missouri home on Saturday when police responded to a medical emergency and tried to revive the unresponsive singer. He was 90.

Celebrities posted on Twitter and Facebook, sharing their love and memories of the beloved rock and roll star.

Record producer Randy Jackson posted on Twitter: “To the greatest rock and roll pioneer of all time Rip Chuck Berry. We all thank u.”

To the greatest rock and roll pioneer of all time Rip chuck berry.

Voice cast also includes Jim Gaffigan, Zendaya, Lance Lim, Greg Proops and Carl Reiner.

China’s Original Force Animation has appointed Gfm Animation and Gfm Films to handle international sales on their first wholly owned animated feature at the Efm.

Original Force Animation co-presidents Sandra Rabins and Penney Finkelman Cox will present extended footage in Berlin next month.

Home and Surf’s Up producer Christopher Jenkins co-wrote and directs the story about a loner goose that rescues two ducklings and sets off to return them to their flock.

The film is in production in time for an anticipated early 2018 release and features a voice cast that includes Jim Gaffigan, Zendaya, Lance Lim, Greg Proops, Carl Reiner and Stephen Fry.

Rabins and Cox made Tuesday’s announcement with Original Force Animation founder and CEO Harley Zhao.

China’s Original Force Animation has appointed Gfm Animation and Gfm Films to handle international sales on their first wholly owned animated feature at the Efm.

Original Force Animation co-presidents Sandra Rabins and Penney Finkelman Cox will present extended footage in Berlin next month.

Home and Surf’s Up producer Christopher Jenkins co-wrote and directs the story about a loner goose that rescues two ducklings and sets off to return them to their flock.

The film is in production in time for an anticipated early 2018 release and features a voice cast that includes Jim Gaffigan, Zendaya, Lance Lim, Greg Proops, Carl Reiner and Stephen Fry.

Rabins and Cox made Tuesday’s announcement with Original Force Animation founder and CEO Harley Zhao.

Over the years, slapstick has become one of the more intellectual branches of comedy. Oh sure, watching a guy get hit and fall down is funny on any level. But it’s also so simple and pure that each gesture can be unpacked and analyzed, just like a good poem. Turner Classic Movies is going to underline that point by airing a month-long tribute called “Ouch! A Salute To Slapstick” that will feature more than 50 films “from silent masters Chaplin, Keaton, and Lloyd to modern master Will Ferrell.” The films will air every Tuesday and Wednesday starting on September 6 for the rest of the month, and the blocks will be hosted—because this is TCM, after all—by comedian Greg Proops.

If all of those movies aren’t enough of an introductory course on slapstick, TCM will also by putting on a literal introductory course through Ball State ...

Plus: FilmBuff acquires world on ‘Who’s Driving Doug’; and more…StarStream has promoted Lauren Russell to vp of production and development. Russell was a key figure in bringing three productions to Sundance: Jeff Beana’s Joshy (pictured), Kevin Smith’s Yoga Hosers and Frankie Shaw’s short film Too Legit.

FilmBuff has picked up worldwide rights to David Michael Conley’s Who’s Driving Doug that will premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 5 ahead of launch in select theatres and VOD on February 26. Rj Mitte of Breaking Bad, Pamela Kwiatkowski of Bates Motel and Ray William Johnson of The Equals Three Show star. Jake Hanley of FilmBuff negotiated the deal with Nicola Carbonetta and David Katz.

Jim Gaffigan has been cast in one of the lead roles of Original Force Animation’s first feature Duck Duck Goose alongside Carl Reiner and the previously announced cast of Stephen Fry, Zendaya, [link...

Jim Gaffigan and comedy legend Carl Reiner have joined the voice cast of Original Force Animation’s first animated feature “Duck Duck Goose,” while Mark Isham has come on to compose the score, it was announced Tuesday by the company’s co-presidents Sandra Rabins and Penney Finkelman Cox. Gaffigan will voice one of the leads, a rebellious yet lovable goose named Peng, who rescues two young ducklings, Chi and Chao (Zendaya and Lance Lim), from an eccentric but deadly cat named Banzou (Greg Proops). Reiner will voice a wise turtle named Larry. The cast also includes Stephen Fry, Jennifer Grey,...

In his directorial debut, Kevin Pollak signs on an impressive roster of actors, comedians, stand-ups, writers, and more, all to come together and answer one of the most dumbfounding questions known comedy lovers everywhere: do you truly have to be miserable in order to be funny?

Actors from Sam Rockwell, Bobby Cannavale, Matthew Perry, Nick Swardson, William H. Macy, Tom Hanks, Maria Bamford, Lisa Kudrow, and more were on film talking about comedy and how they came to it, as were writer/directors Jon Favreau, Kevin Smith, Judd Apatow, Larry David, Marc Maron, Lewis Black, and more. And of course, a large score of comedians were in attendance, such as Jimmy Fallon, Amy Schumer, Martin Short, Whoopi Goldberg, Christopher Guest, Greg Proops, Jimmy Pardo, Penn Jillete, Jim Gaffigan, David Koechner, Kevin Nealon, Rob Delaney, James L. Brooks, Andy Richter. And of course a whole lot more people that offer some...

"The last time I hosted Whose Line Is It Anyway?, we had a Conservative government facing a weak opposition and Chris Evans was all over the telly."

Clive Anderson's opening monologue humorously explains how little has changed in the time that the hit improv show last aired on Channel 4.

Returning for a new run at London's Adelphi Theatre, and borrowing some games from the popular Us version, the stars of the beloved comedy series prove that they still have what it takes to make our sides split with giggles.

Regulars Colin Mochrie, Greg Proops, Josie Lawrence and Brad Sherwood join compere Anderson for the new live show, which has all the ridiculously silly situations and challenges from the original radio and TV shows.

As ever, the random nature of the show is what makes it brilliant, as the comics react quickly to the silly suggestions from the audience,...

The classic improvised comedy show Whose Line is It Anyway? is headed to the West End.

A new stage show - featuring stars of the original TV programme - will run at the Adelphi Theatre for two weeks from June 20.

Co-creators Dan Patterson and Mark Leveson will oversee the show, with regulars Colin Mochrie, Josie Lawrence, Greg Proops, Brad Sherwood and host Clive Anderson all set to appear.

The original show saw comedians act out improvised sketches and skits based on suggestions from the audience.

Anderson said: "It's great to be back in charge of the iconic Whose Line Is It Anyway? - joining up with some of the show's most impressive improvisers to play many of its best-loved games, together with some exciting new features, devised by its original creators.

"Expect all the fun of the television programme - only this time live on stage!"

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After months of prep work and production, Fox and FailArmy are finally releasing their newest TV project. World’s Funniest Fails, inspired by FailArmy’s YouTube channel, will make its debut on the Fox network on January 16, 2015.

The one-hour series hosted by actor Terry Crews will feature popular videos from around the world which are full of blundering and awkward mistakes (thanks to FailArmy’s channel owner Jukin Media, a company which specializes in viral clips). A panel of guest judges will determine which video deserves the title of “worst fail” each week. YouTube’s Mamrie Hart is set to appear as one of the guest judges, as are comedians like Brian Posehn (The Sarah Silverman Program) and Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?).

With the help of Jukin and Dick Clark Productions, FailArmy shipped its potential series idea to television networks starting in April 2014. Fox ordered the then-unnamed...

Noticed anything different about the set of @midnight, Comedy Central's meme-tastic late-night comedy game show, lately? That's because the series has switched coasts for the week: It's being taped in Manhattan in honor of the annual New York Comedy Festival, which officially kicks off today and runs through Nov. 9. The special four-show run features a spiffy upgraded set—featuring a big @midnight logo that host Chris Hardwick is convinced "Ninja Turtles are going to jump out of"—as well as big-deal panelists like John Mulaney, Hannibal Burress, Jim Gaffigan, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, and Stephen Colbert, plus an array...

Whose Line Is It Anyway? will be staged at this year's Edinburgh Fringe as a live show.

Clive Anderson will return as host of the new version of the improvisational comedy show, retitled Whose Live Show Is It Anyway?.

Channel 4 regulars Greg Proops and Stephen Frost will appear for the full 14-night run at the Underbelly's McEwan Hall.

Colin Mochrie and Josie Lawrence will be among a rotating line-up throughout its run. Ryan Stiles will not appear, as he has a fear of flying.

Paul Merton and Phill Jupitus have also been approached to participate, according to Chortle.

The show first emerged as a BBC Radio 4 comedy in 1988 with regulars including Stephen Fry and John Sessions. It later transferred to Channel 4, before Us network ABC adapted it to great success.

"I don't want to name names, Anderson said of possible guests. "But I've bumped into three people who...

Within seconds after sitting down to watch "Harmontown," you will notice that the doc is brought to you by "Starburns Industries." For those in the know, the production company is paying homage to one of the bit characters played by Dino Stamatopoulos on the TV show "Community." Those who watch the show will get a lot out of "Harmontown," and there may just be something for everyone else.

Dan Harmon is the comedic genius behind programs like "The Sarah Silverman Show," and the cult pilot one-off "Heat Vision and Jack," but his baby is "Community." The NBC art-sitcom experiment has been a massive underground hit, rewarding endless fanboys and girls with rapid-fire cultural references, endearing nerdy characters and non-stop punchy one-liners. The show is by no means a ratings-getter, and every new season is borne out of a turbulent gestation. Harmon's perfectionist work ethic towards the production and casting of...