@KristenWiig, 38, would not confirm media reports that she would be moving on from Saturday Night Live when her contract ends later this year after seven years on the popular late-night program as a comic actress and sketch writer.
"I will say that when I do leave it's not because I'm sick of it and not because I see something better or anything like that. It's just that it's time. When I do leave, it will be the hardest thing ... But you have to leave the things you love,"
The Comic Bible Magazine
The Ultimate Comedy Source
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
King of Late Night Back...
American Masters Johnny Carson: King of Late Night premiering nationally Monday, May 14 at 9 pm (ET/PT) on PBS (check local listings). This year is the 50th anniversary of Johnny Carson taking over The Tonight Show from Jack Paar and the 20th anniversary of Carson's retirement.
In this new documentary, two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker Peter Jones explores the life and career of the biggest star TV has ever produced. American Masters received unprecedented access to Carson's personal and professional archives
In this new documentary, two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker Peter Jones explores the life and career of the biggest star TV has ever produced. American Masters received unprecedented access to Carson's personal and professional archives
Friday, April 6, 2012
Lotsa Comedy Fests
CA:
-LA Comedy FEstival begins April 26
- Females in Comedy Convention at the JSpot the entire weekend of April 26 - great seminars and networking. see www.femalesincomedyconvention.com for schedule.
- There are some funny authors scheduled to be at the LA Book Festival beginning April 22.
CO: - Laugh Track Comedy Festival & Film Festivus now taking Comedy & Film submissions www.laughtrackcomedyfest.com
NY: - Ladies of Laughter is getting set to make a big announcement regarding the return of the popular contest in May.
OR: Bridgetown Comedy Festival April 12-15
TX:
USA - C4 Comedy Competition has its IL contest rounds coming up. Finalists win cash & prizes and go to the Iowa Comedy Festival.
- World Series of Comedy is Underway
- Scriptapalooza
UK
Best sketch & Best Comedy short films are showcased at Cofilmic. Submit now. http://www.cofilmic.co.uk
FOR MORE READ THE COMIC BIBLE MAGAZINE www.thecomicbible.com
-LA Comedy FEstival begins April 26
- Females in Comedy Convention at the JSpot the entire weekend of April 26 - great seminars and networking. see www.femalesincomedyconvention.com for schedule.
- There are some funny authors scheduled to be at the LA Book Festival beginning April 22.
CO: - Laugh Track Comedy Festival & Film Festivus now taking Comedy & Film submissions www.laughtrackcomedyfest.com
NY: - Ladies of Laughter is getting set to make a big announcement regarding the return of the popular contest in May.
OR: Bridgetown Comedy Festival April 12-15
TX:
USA - C4 Comedy Competition has its IL contest rounds coming up. Finalists win cash & prizes and go to the Iowa Comedy Festival.
- World Series of Comedy is Underway
- Scriptapalooza
UK
Best sketch & Best Comedy short films are showcased at Cofilmic. Submit now. http://www.cofilmic.co.uk
FOR MORE READ THE COMIC BIBLE MAGAZINE www.thecomicbible.com
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Find Fame Now
FIND FAME NOW = This one of a kind "patented" website allows models, musicians and actors to send their favorite photo, song or audition video to the "top" entertainment professionals of their choice, such as, Personal Managers, Record Companies, Modeling Agencies, Producers, TV Shows, Movie Studios, Directors and Celebrities. First the aspiring performer chooses and attaches their best material, then using the websites incredible database with over 4,000 contacts, they select the agents or agencies who they want it sent to, and within minutes - FindFameNOW sends it out!
FindFameNOW is not a talent agency, booking agency, modeling agency or anything of the sort. They are strictly a submission company that specializes in sending up-and-coming performers material to the professionals they have selected. The artists contact info is always submitted, so when a company expresses interest in the artist, they will be contacted directly - giving them the unique opportunity to have control of their own career!
There are no membership fees and no contracts to sign. Simply attach material, select the agents/agencies where you want it sent to and let FindFameNOW do its work. Quick, simple and worth every penny!!
www.FindFameNOW.com
FindFameNOW is not a talent agency, booking agency, modeling agency or anything of the sort. They are strictly a submission company that specializes in sending up-and-coming performers material to the professionals they have selected. The artists contact info is always submitted, so when a company expresses interest in the artist, they will be contacted directly - giving them the unique opportunity to have control of their own career!
There are no membership fees and no contracts to sign. Simply attach material, select the agents/agencies where you want it sent to and let FindFameNOW do its work. Quick, simple and worth every penny!!
www.FindFameNOW.com
Get on FOX- NYTVF
Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) and the NYTVF announced the fifth annual FOX-NYTVF Comedy Script Contest. The contest once again invites aspiring television writers to enter their scripts for original half-hour comedy TV pilots for the opportunity to win $25,000 and a development deal with FOX. Scripts must present an original idea for a potential half-hour comedy series. The opening date for script submissions is Monday, April 16, 2012, and the winner will be announced at the 8th Annual New York Television Festival, being held October 22-27, 2012, in lower Manhattan.
“Five years ago FOX took a chance on the NYTVF when they partnered with us to offer a guaranteed deal to a talented writer in our community,” said NYTVF Founder Terence Gray. “The network’s support and continued commitment have fundamentally changed the way in which we work with the industry and paved the way for artists to access opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach. We are thrilled and honored to continue this partnership with FOX and look forward to the creative response from our community.”
“Comedy is so vibrant and exciting right now, and our annual collaboration with the NYTVF to discover, cultivate and support new comedy writers is as important as ever,” said Suzanna Makkos and Marcus Wiley, Senior Vice Presidents and co-heads of Comedy Development for Fox Broadcasting Company. “We are so grateful to the NYTVF and the artists who have participated in the contest for the last five years. It's incredibly gratifying to help break down traditional barriers so that original voices can be heard.”
The script contest is open to U.S. residents age 18 and over who do not have any contractual commitments preventing them from entering into an exclusive development deal with FOX. Scripts not currently under development at a network, studio or major production company and meeting all other criteria in the Official Rules located at http://nytvf.com/2012_fox_rules.html are eligible for the competition. Scripts must be between 25 and 35 pages in length in a proper screenwriting format to be eligible.
Writers can enter by submitting a copy of their script online to the New York Television Festival. Scripts must be saved in a PDF file format and uploaded to the official contest Web site located at http://nytvf.com/2012_fox_contest.html. The NYTVF will begin accepting uploaded scripts at 12:00 PM ET on April 16, 2012. The deadline for submissions is 12:00 PM ET on April 30, 2012, or when 1,500 submissions are received, whichever comes first.
A screening committee of NYTVF officials will narrow the pool of entrants down to 25 finalists. These finalists will be presented to FOX development executives. One winner will be selected by FOX, and he/she will receive $25,000 and a development deal with the network. Additionally, FOX may elect to enter into development agreements with the remaining finalists. All 25 finalists will be invited to the 2012 New York Television Festival as Official Artists where those not subject to a FOX development agreement will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in NYTVF Connect, the Festival’s comprehensive industry track serving artists and top-tier entertainment executives, with multiple opportunities to pitch, network and collaborate.
In addition to the FOX Comedy Script Contest, in 2012 the NYTVF previously announced development partnerships with IFC, MTV, Syfy and VH1 inside the annual Independent Pilot Competition, as well as with BIO Channel, Hasbro Studios, Logo, SevenOne International, Sundance Channel, and the U.K.’s Channel 4 as NYTVF Pitch Partners. A&E is returning for the second annual A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline, while Comedy Central offered a guaranteed deal through the Comedy Central Short Pilot Competition. Finally, NYTVF London, the organization’s first international event, was hosted last November in partnership with BBC America, BAFTA and PACT. During the event, Fox Television Studios (in conjunction with Apostle) and Warner Bros. International Television Production, announced the first-ever NYTVF development opportunities exclusively for U.K. Producers.
“Five years ago FOX took a chance on the NYTVF when they partnered with us to offer a guaranteed deal to a talented writer in our community,” said NYTVF Founder Terence Gray. “The network’s support and continued commitment have fundamentally changed the way in which we work with the industry and paved the way for artists to access opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach. We are thrilled and honored to continue this partnership with FOX and look forward to the creative response from our community.”
“Comedy is so vibrant and exciting right now, and our annual collaboration with the NYTVF to discover, cultivate and support new comedy writers is as important as ever,” said Suzanna Makkos and Marcus Wiley, Senior Vice Presidents and co-heads of Comedy Development for Fox Broadcasting Company. “We are so grateful to the NYTVF and the artists who have participated in the contest for the last five years. It's incredibly gratifying to help break down traditional barriers so that original voices can be heard.”
The script contest is open to U.S. residents age 18 and over who do not have any contractual commitments preventing them from entering into an exclusive development deal with FOX. Scripts not currently under development at a network, studio or major production company and meeting all other criteria in the Official Rules located at http://nytvf.com/2012_fox_rules.html are eligible for the competition. Scripts must be between 25 and 35 pages in length in a proper screenwriting format to be eligible.
Writers can enter by submitting a copy of their script online to the New York Television Festival. Scripts must be saved in a PDF file format and uploaded to the official contest Web site located at http://nytvf.com/2012_fox_contest.html. The NYTVF will begin accepting uploaded scripts at 12:00 PM ET on April 16, 2012. The deadline for submissions is 12:00 PM ET on April 30, 2012, or when 1,500 submissions are received, whichever comes first.
A screening committee of NYTVF officials will narrow the pool of entrants down to 25 finalists. These finalists will be presented to FOX development executives. One winner will be selected by FOX, and he/she will receive $25,000 and a development deal with the network. Additionally, FOX may elect to enter into development agreements with the remaining finalists. All 25 finalists will be invited to the 2012 New York Television Festival as Official Artists where those not subject to a FOX development agreement will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in NYTVF Connect, the Festival’s comprehensive industry track serving artists and top-tier entertainment executives, with multiple opportunities to pitch, network and collaborate.
In addition to the FOX Comedy Script Contest, in 2012 the NYTVF previously announced development partnerships with IFC, MTV, Syfy and VH1 inside the annual Independent Pilot Competition, as well as with BIO Channel, Hasbro Studios, Logo, SevenOne International, Sundance Channel, and the U.K.’s Channel 4 as NYTVF Pitch Partners. A&E is returning for the second annual A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline, while Comedy Central offered a guaranteed deal through the Comedy Central Short Pilot Competition. Finally, NYTVF London, the organization’s first international event, was hosted last November in partnership with BBC America, BAFTA and PACT. During the event, Fox Television Studios (in conjunction with Apostle) and Warner Bros. International Television Production, announced the first-ever NYTVF development opportunities exclusively for U.K. Producers.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
!st Females in Comedy Convention announces schedule
The First EVER Females in Comedy Convention Makes History!
Showcases, Seminars, Workshops, Panel Discussion, Nightly Showcase & Luncheon coming to LA!
The Females in Comedy Association (FICA) and Miss Rich Entertainment are proud to be sponsoring the FIRST Ever “Females in Comedy Convention” (FICC) set to take place in Los Angeles, CA April 26th- 29th, 2012. All the seminars will be held at The J. Spot Comedy Club-LA.
Female celebs participating in the convention include Sheryl Underwood from “The Talk”; Kym Whitley-comedienne and star of “We Bought A Zoo” and “Transformers: Dark of the Moon”; Thea Vidale-stand-up comedienne and actress from sitcom “Thea” and Rodney Dangerfield’s HBO show “Opening Night At Rodney’s Place”; Luenell from the movie “Boratz” and the Katt Williams Tour; and more.
Female Comediennes will participate from all over the U.S. and Canada. Several hundred participants are expected for this four day convention, of workshops/seminars, Meet & Greet Party, Panel Discussion Tea, and more.
Some of the industries’ top Comedy Professionals will be teaching the seminars/workshops and the nightly showcases will be held at LA’s hottest comedy clubs. Workshops and seminars will be held at The J. Spot Comedy Club- 5581 W. Manchester- Los Angeles, CA 90045 Showcase locations info coming soon!
There has never been a convention of this magnitude for females in comedy... it’s a “History-Making” event! The Convention will conclude Sun. April 29th with a special “Females in Comedy” luncheon.
For female comediennes who would like to participate in the first ever “Females in Comedy Convention” please go online at www.femalesincomedyconvention.com to register.
Hope Flood (CEO & host of this event) is one of the fastest rising female comediennes in the comedy circuit today with thought-provoking political and spiritual commentary keeps audiences on edge of their seats thirsting for MORE! Being in the comedy biz for over 20 years Hope has produced weekly showcases that launched careers for many successful comedians including Jamie Foxx and Chris Tucker. She’s appeared on “Russell Simmon’s-HBO All-Star Def Comedy Jam,” ten seasons of “BET’S Comic View,” and later chosen as one of BET’S 39 favorite comics. On-the-air or on stage- Hope brings style, class and talent. And Hope Flood’s dream the entire time was to put this convention together for females in comedy!
A portion of the proceeds from the fundraising events will benefit “A Nickel of Hope Inc,” featuring Hope’s Girlz Club motto: “How can a child take us into the future with hope?” in partnership with City Lites, an organization promoting good health and fitness with emphasis on the physically challenged to prevent obesity and diabetes. City Lites is a 501C (3) non-profit organizations. All donations are tax deductible.
Workshops and Seminars include: Greg Dean (known as “The Dean of Comedy Technique”) has a workshop on “Joke Writing and Performance Techniques”-sharing his confident, successful comedic skills; Amy Ashton- “PERfect PITCH Seminar-How to pitch your idea or TV Show and get it on the air”- Amy has two TV shows she wrote, created and executive produced that aired on E! Documentary ”Under The Knife” and Comedy Game Show “Fake or Real,” third show she created for Style, “Anything But Plastic.”; Stacey McClain- “Determining Your Comedy GPS”; Shang Forbes-“PR/Marketing Yourself 101”; Buddy Lewis- “Improv Class”; T. Faye Griffin- “Beyond the Mic: Discovering New Markets for Your Writing; Julie Edwards-Beauty-“The 7 Sec Advantage”; Ms. Laura Hayes- “Who’s Got Next”- a mystery workshop you won’t want to miss; and Ceo & Host of the Convention- Hope Flood’s workshop- “The Biz of Show” including how to negotiate your pay for gigs, turning YOU into a biz and other aspects of the comedy.
If you are a female stand-up comedienne-please don’t miss the FIRST EVER, “Females in Comedy Convention” coming to LA April 26th-29th!
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