Boston Comedy Festival announces New Dates

Boston Comedy Festival announces new dates for this years events.
Normally the week long festival is in November - however this 13th yera of the festival the events will be held in September. September 15- 22, 2012. Another change is the shows will only be stand-up and short films this year, while other years they held a fringe festival

Don't forget submissions to enter the festival must be in by July 15!
www.bostoncomedyfestival.com

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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/

There was a MAJOR ERROR in the latest issue. Please note that Gabrielle Birchak IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH Comic Bible Magazine nor is she accredited media. She does not create videos for COMIC BIBLE. If you are contacted by Gabrielle Birchak and misled to believe she is a CB media source, please notify Comic Bible immediately. Thank you.

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

 

 

 

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,"

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!!


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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.

!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 26^th- 29^th, 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 29^th 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 26^th-29^th!

   

James & Sunda & Comic Bible

From The Comic Bible Video Magazine at the Laugh Factory getting the fun scoop and some comic insight from James Harris & Sunda Croonquist.
Watch their show on JLTV
Check out their classes at LA School of Comedy
See them at the Laugh Factory
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Comedy Script Contest

Comedy Central and NY Television Festival announce new contest: (information provided by Comic Bible Blog) Seeking Independent Producers To Submit The Produced First Act Of A Comedy Pilot And Shooting Script http://www.nytvf.com/2012_comedycentral.htm.

FOX - NYTVF Comedy Script Contest

www.nytvf.com

Orlando Improv Fest

Orlando Improv Festival | September 25-27, 2011

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The 2011 Orlando Improv Festival is September 25-27, 2011 at Winter Park Playhouse (711-C Orange Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789) with workshops held at City

Comedy Matters...

Jeffrey Gurian's been busy busy busy - at every comedy event from NY to LA and recently at Just for Laughs in Montreal. If you're into comedy you should be tuning into Jeffrey Gurian's Comedy Matters TV. His latest reel has 65 celebs in it including Doug Herzog Pres. of MTV Networks, Andy Nulman Pres. of JFL Festival, Billy Crystal, Chris Rock, and so many more. Jeffrey's also talked to Ray Romano, John Oliver, Jon Stewart, Lisa Lampanelli, Craig Robinson, Louis CK, Richard Lewis and many more!

   Comedy Matters Vlog at http://www.jeffreygurian.com/comedymatters  has over 50 videos with famous comics. 

    The latest sizzle reel for Comedy Matters TV - http://www.vimeo.com/27462955
Comedy Matters TV

Charleston Comedy Fest seeks Improv & Sketch

Submissions are open for the 2012 Charleston Comedy Festival (January 18 - 21, 2012)

All kinds of comedy are welcome to apply.

There is no submission fee.

Submission deadline is October 1, 2011.

Submission requirements:
1. Show Title
2. Runtime of show
3. Video links to clips of live performance
4. 50 word show description
5. Tech requirements
6. Contact person name, phone and email address.
7. Performance history and hometown

Please email submissions to info@theatre99.com

Boston in NY & over the Bridge

The Boston Comedy Festival is in NY for the Comedy Contest until August 4!
August 3 at Stand-up NY, 7pm and 9pm and at The Comic Strip Live 7pm and 9pm on August 4.
Congratulations to all of the contestants, the finalists, and we'll announce the winner of the $2500 prize soon. The winner also receives a spot in the final competition at The Boston Comedy Festival this November. There are other ways to enter too... www.bostoncomedyfestival.com

Lower Huds Funniest will be decided on August 4th in Piermont NY at Slattery's Landing. 7 finalists made it through three rounds. The winner will be announced ... soon! www.lowerhudsfunniest.com

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NY Contest Week & US entry opps

It feels like contest week - with Boston Comedy Festival Competition in NY August 1-4
and the Lower Huds Funniest finding its winner on August 4.
CB will be all over judging events, so check back for the scoop.

Around the US

If you haven't entered yet -  the Boston Comedy Festival Competition for the Boston November event is still taking submissions, check www.bostoncomedyfestival.com

The World Series of Comedy is still taking entries for its Vegas finals www.theworldseriesofcomedy.com

and The Iowa Comedy Festival www.iowacomedyfest.com is also taking submission.

Jongleurs in NY

Yes! The UK's largest comedy chain is headed to the states. In a unique exchange of talent, NY Broadway Comedy Club and Jongleurs brand Comedy Clubs will ...
read more in the next issue of
The Comic Bible Magazine....

Just For Laughs

Just for Laughs is coming to a close after a month long of fun events, partly in French and the last two weeks in English.
Jeffrey Ross, Dave Attell, tapings of the Green Room with Paul Provenza all shows included the who's who of comedy.
Andy Kindler's State of the Industry Address and the Comedy Conference happened this weekend. Marc Maron's speech made headlines in the comedy news world, so here it is direct from his podcast, WTF


Marc’s Keynote Address at Just For Laughs

Bloggers at Broadway in NY

Tonight, bloggers of all types unite at Broadway Comedy Club in NY for some networking, laughs and a special speaker.
315 w. 53rd St. NYC
www.broadwaycomedyclub.com

Boston Comedy Festival Everywhere

Boston Comedy Festival takes over the Globe...
In New York, from August 1-4 Boston Comedy Festival is holding a contest featuring over 100 comedians at Stand Up NY and the Comic Strip. more at www.bostoncomedyfestival.com

THEN....
Boston Comedy Festival moves on to....
1st Annual Martha's Vineyard Comedy Festival August 14-16
www.marthasvineyardcomedyfestival.com

NICK DIPAOLO SET TO HEADLINE MARTHA’S VINEYARD COMEDY FESTIVAL ON AUGUST 14TH
BOSTON COMEDY FESTIVAL EXPANDS TO MARTHA'S VINEYARD ESTABLISHING FIRST ANNUAL IN AUGUST
Martha's Vineyard Comedy Festival announced the lineup for the first annual Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Festival, taking place  August 14-16 at various locations on the island. Legendary comic veteran Nick Dipaolo is set to headline this year’s festival with a performance at Nectar's-(nectarsmv.com) at the Martha's Vineyard Airport on Sunday August 14th.  The island’s must-see event also features a performance by Boston's funniest Steve Sweeney on Tuesday August 16th at Sharkey's Cantina in Edgartown.

After 12 successful years helping launch the careers of scores of up-and-coming comedians and honoring such greats as The Smothers Brothers, Lewis Black, Robert Klein, Steven Wright, Jonathan Winters, Norm Crosby and more;  The Boston Comedy Festival is expanding to create the First Annual Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Festival.  To inaugurate the Festival, on Monday August 15th atthe legendary Strand theater in Oak Bluffs we are presenting An Evening With John Belushi, a free admission event in which The Blues Brothers film and classic SNL skits will be screened.  The evening will culminate with a ceremony presenting an award to Judy Belushi to honor John for his great contributions to the world of comedy and an introduction of attending celebrities and special guests. This night will also establish the “John Belushi Larger Than Life Award” -- which will be presented each year to a
 comedian who embodies the humor and style of the Great John Belushi, who brought us his unique brand and left millions laughing.
Festival Rundown:

Nick Dipaolo
Sunday, August 14th at Nectars at the Martha's Vineyard Airport
Tickets: $20
Doors: 9pm
Available through: nectarsmv.com

An Evening with John Belushi
Monday, August 15th at the Strand Theater in Oak Bluffs
Admission is free.First come first serve.General admission
6:30-9pm

Steve Sweeney
Tuesday, August 16th at Sharkey's Cantina in Edgartown
Tickets: $15
Doors:9pm
Available through: martha'svineyardcomedyfestival.com  

THEN
THE MAIN BOSTON COMEDY FESTIVAL IN BOSTON IN NOVEMBER...
STAY TUNED...