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SAG-AFTRA will hold its first board meeting as a single entity May 19-20 in Los Angeles. No agenda has been set. It will be the first official function for the board since SAG and AFTRA voted to merge the two unions March 30. On Monday, the union announced that former SAG National Executive Director David White will be the group’s sole NED and former AFTRA NED Kim Roberts Hedgpeth was stepping down April 30. #entertainmentnews

Steve Harvey's Book turned Movie tops Box Office Charts.

Catch Raymond the Amish Comic in an episode of new TV series, Amish: Out of Order, which premieres this Tuesday, April 17th at 10pm on the National Geographic Channel.

President Barack Obama will make his first appearance on NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, April 24

Former Daily Show correspondent Rob Riggle is set to host this year’s ESPYS, broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre CA on July 11.

George Lopez will host TAKE ME OUT, the provocative and unpredictable new dating series premiering Thursday, June 7 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

“Roastmaster General” Jeffrey Ross is back on COMEDY CENTRAL with a new original series, “The Burn,” premiering Tuesday, August 14 at 10:30 pm ET/PT, following an all-new Comedy Central Roast. Joined by a panel of fellow comics, Ross will skewer the week’s hot topics in-studio, and head into the field to take aim at public figures and current events in hilarious segments.

Teller, the silent half of the magic and comedy duo Penn & Teller, has sued a Dutch entertainer for threatening to sell the secret behind Teller's signature, copyrighted illusion known as "Shadows." - Reuters

495 Productions & Doron Ofir Casting the starmaking team behind “Nashville Star” & “Jersey Shore” are looking for Mothers who are managing their child all the way to stardom. Applicants are encouraged to apply at www.momagerscasting.com

C-O-N-S-C-I-O-U-S! THE NATIONAL WAKE -UP TOUR-KICKING OFF ITS INTERNATIONAL TOUR AT THE BERKELEY BLACK REPERTORY GROUP with Dick Gregory and Paul Mooney Thursday, May 31 at 11:00pm at Berkeley Black Repertory Group Theater

Jason Alexander to be presented the The Julie Harris Award
for Lifetime Achievement http://www.actorsfund.org/performances-and-events/tonyparty2012

MARC MARON TO RELEASE WTF BOX SET ON ASPECIALTHING RECORDS
INCLUDES OVER 100 HOURS OF INTERVIEWS + VIDEO OF WTF LIVE
ON SALE APRIL 24, PRE-SALE STARTS TUESDAY APRIL 17

Edi Patterson - a member of The Groundlings Theater has landed the last lead in Rebel Wilson’s CBS comedy pilot, Supper Fun Light.

COMEDY CENTRAL LAUNCHES “‘THE DAILY SHOW’ HEADLINES” APP
NOW AVAILABLE AS A FREE DOWNLOAD FOR IOS ON ITUNES AND ANDROID ON GOOGLE PLAY

7th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival submission deadline is April 30th! http://www.licomedy.com/sub.htm

10th Annual TV Awards gala was live and will air April 29th. Celebrity icons from television, film and music joined TV Land and host Kelly Ripa for an Unforgettable evening at the “TV Land Awards” 10th Anniversary celebration, which returned to New York for the second year in a row! The gala event, which premieres on TV Land on Sunday, April 29 at 9pm ET/PT, honored Aretha Franklin (Music Icon A...ward) and the casts of “Laverne & Shirley” (Fan Favorite Award), “One Day At A Time” (Innovator Award), “In Living Color” (Groundbreaking Award), “Murphy Brown” (Impact Award) and “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” (Pop Culture Award).
Memorable moments in this night of top-notch entertainment included a hilarious opening sketch (with 13 costume changes!) by second-time host Kelly Ripa, who started the show coming down from the ceiling dressed as Catwoman. “Murphy Brown” co-star Faith Ford danced like her alter ego on the show, Corky, while Jim Carrey gave a heartfelt speech when accepting the Groundbreaking Award with his fellow cast members of “In Living Color.”

The world premiere of Bill Plympton short “The Cow Who Wanted to Be a Hamburger” in Stereosopic 3D will take place Thursday, April 26, as part of the BE FILM Underground Film Festival, at the Disney Screening Room, 500 Park Ave & 59th St., Showtime: 7 pm. For more information, tickets or passes, check the schedule here:
http://www.befilm.net/schedule.html

JIM GAFFIGAN'S "MR. UNIVERSE" FOR DOWNLOAD - $1 FROM EVERY SALE TO BENEFIT THE BOB WOODRUFF FOUNDATION-http://www.jimgaffigan.com/

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UK News:Channel 4 to develop new comedy /reality series
AND
Jo Brand to host a comedy panel show about classic comedy.

 

 

 

The Week's CA Comedy News

in CA:

This weekend April 21-22  in CA help set a World Record- drop off donations to Goodwill or Universal Studios 

The LA Times Book Festival @ USC is April 21 & 22nd

the THE LOS ANGELES COMEDY FESTIVAL! began April 20 and runs through April 26

The Females in Comedy Convention is April 26 - 29 at J. Spot Comedy Club.

The LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival begins April 26.

 

Casting "Momagers"

DORON OFIR CASTING BEGINS THE SEARCH FOR “MOMAGERS” - MOTHERS WHO TALENT MANAGE THEIR OWN TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS

 495 Productions & Doron Ofir Casting the starmaking team behind “Nashville Star” & “Jersey Shore” are looking for Mothers who are managing their child all the way to stardom.

Motherhood may be your life, but managing has become your career. Like Tina Knowles (Beyonce’), Pattie Mallette (Justin Beiber) and Gretchen Sheckler (Ryan Sheckler) before you, you've been blessed with the most talented kid in the world. Music, sports, dancing or acting…from your child's first steps and first words, you recognized their star potential; and who better to lead them down the path to stardom than their own mother? You know them better than anyone and no one will ever be more committed to their success than you.

From dance classes to theater camp, auditions to call backs, you've been there every step of the way supporting your child's destiny. Whether you're already a working talent manager who discovered a “spark” in your own child or the ultimate "Momager" who’s figuring it out as she goes along…Doron Ofir Casting, the star making casting company behind, "Nashville Star", and "Jersey Shore" wants to shine the spotlight on the women behind the world's next big stars.

“Whether your child is a diva, a prodigy, a comedic genius, a future mogul, a thespian, or a triple threat, this brand new documentary series will get to know the true stories behind the future faces of entertainment, and the entrepreneurial Moms who will do whatever it takes to earn Top Billing for their kids.” - Doron Ofir, Executive Casting Director

Is your child on the cusp of greatness; the next Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez or Daniel Radcliffe? Are you putting your life on hold to get theirs on track? Are you juggling other clients while trying to keep your kid a priority?

If you are a mother of a burgeoning star between the ages of 16-25 who manages every detail of their budding career, we are looking for you!

Applicants are encouraged to apply at www.momagerscasting.com

TV Land Awards Fun

10th Annual TV Awards gala was live and will air April 29th.  Celebrity icons from television, film and music joined TV Land and host Kelly Ripa for an Unforgettable evening at the “TV Land Awards” 10th Anniversary celebration, which returned to New York for the second year in a row! The gala event, which premieres on TV Land on Sunday, April 29 at 9pm ET/PT, honored Aretha Franklin (Music Icon Award) and the casts of “Laverne & Shirley” (Fan Favorite Award), “One Day At A Time” (Innovator Award), “In Living Color” (Groundbreaking Award), “Murphy Brown” (Impact Award) and “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” (Pop Culture Award).
Memorable moments in this night of top-notch entertainment included a hilarious opening sketch (with 13 costume changes!) by second-time host Kelly Ripa, who started the show coming down from the ceiling dressed as Catwoman. “Murphy Brown” co-star Faith Ford danced like her alter ego on the show, Corky, while Jim Carrey gave a heartfelt speech when accepting the Groundbreaking Award with his fellow cast members of “In Living Color.”

Wig Staying On?

@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,"

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

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: Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival begins April 25th-28th, 2012. Austin, Texas

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

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