There are many charities turning to laughter to generate positive attention and donations for their cause.
Comedy Cures® the foundation began by Saranne Rothberg has been spreading laughs through the Cancer community for many years. Look for an article with Saranne Rothberg in the upcoming THE COMIC BIBLE MAGAZINE. In the meantime, see the website for more information and learn how to get involved at www.comedycures.org
Of course, Gilda's Clubs named after famous comedian Gilda Radner, offer some comedy events throughout the year. Gilda's Club Northern New Jersey celebrates laughter for its cause during several events, including its long-running annual Laugh Off Competition chaired by funny lady Sunda Croonquist. And in Michigan, they have a week-log smile fest, LaughFest sponsored by the local Gilda's Club.
RX Laughter, a 501c3 nonprofit public charity founded in 1998, uses the healing power of laughter to help those with serious illnesses. They've also just begun a program with UCLA and Second City to help heal the effects of war with improv comedy. Check out RX Laughter and the work they are doing to prove comedy heals at Rx Laughter
A new way to give to your favorite charity is through searching and shopping! Believe it or not, you can Get Involved with GoodSearch: it's an easy way to raise money for your favorite cause. Just start using Yahoo! powered GoodSearch.com as your search engine and they'll donate about a penny to your favorite cause every time you do a search! In addition, do all of your shopping through their online shopping mall, GoodShop.com, where you can shop at more than 2,600 top online retailers and a percentage of your purchases will go to the charity or school of your choice. You pay the same price as you normally would, but a donation goes to your cause! You can also enroll in the GoodDining program. Eat at over 10,000 participating restaurants nationwide and you can earn up to 6% of every dollar spent on the meal as a donation for your charity or school. Here's the web site — http://www.goodsearch.com/.
Always support your cause and remember, even if you cannot donate funds, laughter is the answer, please give someone a laugh today.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
TV News
NBC comedy pilot "Go On" starring Matthew Perry was given an unusually early series pickup and is slated for early production and the fall line-up.
Bounce TV (http://bouncetv.com/), the nation's first-ever over-the-air broadcast television network for African-Americans, will launch its first-ever original series Family Time - a half hour situation comedy created by Bentley Kyle Evans. #comedynews @comicbible
TruTV‘s slate of 4 production development titles announced today it includes a Howie Mandel-produced game show set on an airplane and a funny-video pilot from the producers of "America’s Funniest Home Videos" and "Tosh.0" starring Shaquille O’Neal and Gary Owen.
E!’s New Look, Logo, Brand Campaign and “Pop of Culture” Tagline Will Debut on the Network and Digital Platforms on July 9. The network also announced its first-ever scripted series in active development (set for 2013) and gave a green light to the long waiting Whitney Cummings new talk show, "Love You, Mean It With Whitney Cummings”.
“This show gives me a chance to get back to my stand-up roots,” said Cummings. “And I’m really excited to be able to say (almost) whatever I’d like on TV again. So thanks, E!”
Also on E!® - from International Emmy® winning producer Nigel Lythgoe comes a new series talent/reality television series, “Opening Act”. Lythgoe and his A-List Artist Development Team – including Grammy® winning superstar Mary J. Blige and chart-topping producer Antonina Armato from Rock Mafia – comb the Internet to find the web’s most talented amateurs, then give them the once-in-a-lifetime chance to open for a top music superstar.
E!'s hit, "Chelsea Lately!" scored a lucrative deal and renewed for several years. "After Lately!" was also renewed.
HBO has given early second season pickups to new comedy series Veep and Girls after two and three airings, respectively. Both have received 10-episode second-season orders. The Julia Louis-Dreyfus starrer Veep drew 1.4 million viewers in its debut to Girls‘ 872,000. Girls, created by and starring Lena Dunham, takes a comic look at the humiliations and triumphs of a group of girls in their early 20s. Veep, created by Armando Iannucci, stars Louis-Dreyfus as newly-minted Vice President.
The first footage of Howard Stern in his new Primetime role as "America's Got Talent" judge has emerged."I've gotta stick to my guns," Stern asserts in the clip, "You gotta get the very best talent. I don't want to go buzzer-crazy, but I'm going to be a strict judge, and I've gotta stick to that."
"I haven't seen anything like that ever, and I hope I never do again," he tells one would-be entertainer. To a musical group playing instruments fashioned out of suitcases, he cracks, "Wouldn't the suitcases be better used for you packing up and getting off the stage?"
CMT has picked up two new series, including the network’s first-ever animated project. Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy will voice characters on the animated series "Bounty Hunters", scheduled to premiere on CMT in 2013.
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Bounce TV (http://bouncetv.com/), the nation's first-ever over-the-air broadcast television network for African-Americans, will launch its first-ever original series Family Time - a half hour situation comedy created by Bentley Kyle Evans. #comedynews @comicbible
TruTV‘s slate of 4 production development titles announced today it includes a Howie Mandel-produced game show set on an airplane and a funny-video pilot from the producers of "America’s Funniest Home Videos" and "Tosh.0" starring Shaquille O’Neal and Gary Owen.
E!’s New Look, Logo, Brand Campaign and “Pop of Culture” Tagline Will Debut on the Network and Digital Platforms on July 9. The network also announced its first-ever scripted series in active development (set for 2013) and gave a green light to the long waiting Whitney Cummings new talk show, "Love You, Mean It With Whitney Cummings”.
“This show gives me a chance to get back to my stand-up roots,” said Cummings. “And I’m really excited to be able to say (almost) whatever I’d like on TV again. So thanks, E!”
Also on E!® - from International Emmy® winning producer Nigel Lythgoe comes a new series talent/reality television series, “Opening Act”. Lythgoe and his A-List Artist Development Team – including Grammy® winning superstar Mary J. Blige and chart-topping producer Antonina Armato from Rock Mafia – comb the Internet to find the web’s most talented amateurs, then give them the once-in-a-lifetime chance to open for a top music superstar.
E!'s hit, "Chelsea Lately!" scored a lucrative deal and renewed for several years. "After Lately!" was also renewed.
Cartoon Network turns 20 and announced several returning series and
new series.
Announcements included the return of Adventure Time (no surprise
there) and new series including a new sketch comedy show from entertainer Nick
Cannon; Annoying Orange, produced by The Collective –Annoying Orange went viral
on the Web and is being made into a new television series. The network also
announced about twelve series throughout the 2012-2013 seasons. Cartoon Network
also announced its ongoing commitment to its shorts program with ten original
7-minute shorts to be produced this year with a wholly dedicated production
unit at Cartoon Network Studios.
“For 20 years, Cartoon
Network has cultivated truly original voices from a diverse array of artists
and producers, making us the great alternative to everything else out there,”
said Rob Sorcher, chief content officer for Cartoon Network. “Cartoon Network
Studios has grown to become the most supportive and creative environment for a
new generation of creators.”
CARTOON NETWORK NEW SERIES
Nick Cannon Sketch Comedy Series: The series is a live-action,
half-hour, sketch comedy show rooted in raw mischief, high energy and slapstick
humor. You’ll never know what will happen next! Some of the silliest kids you
know will make up this wild comedy troupe led by teen stars Jeremy Shada
(Adventure Time), Brandon Soo Hoo (Enders Game, Tropic Thunder), Shameik Moore
(Joyful Noise), Shauna Case (American Horror Story) and Chanelle Peloso (Level
Up). Nick Cannon will bring the funny as creator and executive producer along
with executive producers Michael Goldman and Scott Tomlinson.The series is
being produced by Cartoon Network Studios in association with NCredible
Entertainment.
Annoying Orange: Boasting more than 1 billion YouTube online views
to date, Annoying Orange is the Web sensation transformed into a new television
series that follows Orange and his buddies as they go on a wide range of
adventures that take them from the fruit stand to parts unknown and everything
in between. The television series was developed and will be produced by The
Collective. Dane Boedigheimer co-created the television series with Tom
Sheppard (Emmy Award-winning writer for Pinky and the Brain). Conrad Vernon
(director of Madagascar 3 and Monsters vs. Aliens) will serve as executive
producer for the series along with Gary Binkow and Dan Weinstein of The
Collective. The series will premiere on Cartoon Network this summer.
HBO has given early second season pickups to new comedy series Veep and Girls after two and three airings, respectively. Both have received 10-episode second-season orders. The Julia Louis-Dreyfus starrer Veep drew 1.4 million viewers in its debut to Girls‘ 872,000. Girls, created by and starring Lena Dunham, takes a comic look at the humiliations and triumphs of a group of girls in their early 20s. Veep, created by Armando Iannucci, stars Louis-Dreyfus as newly-minted Vice President.
The first footage of Howard Stern in his new Primetime role as "America's Got Talent" judge has emerged."I've gotta stick to my guns," Stern asserts in the clip, "You gotta get the very best talent. I don't want to go buzzer-crazy, but I'm going to be a strict judge, and I've gotta stick to that."
"I haven't seen anything like that ever, and I hope I never do again," he tells one would-be entertainer. To a musical group playing instruments fashioned out of suitcases, he cracks, "Wouldn't the suitcases be better used for you packing up and getting off the stage?"
CMT has picked up two new series, including the network’s first-ever animated project. Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy will voice characters on the animated series "Bounty Hunters", scheduled to premiere on CMT in 2013.
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Power of Popcorn
2012 MTV Movie Awards Nominates Bridesmaids in numerous categories.
Fan voting labeled the POWER OF THE POPCORN opens today, May 1 at www.MovieAwards.MTV.com
21st Annual “MTV Movie Awards” will broadcast live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on June 3rd at 9pm.
The Hunger Games and Bridesmaids are neck-in-neck with eight nominations each, including the categories “MOVIE OF THE YEAR,” “BEST CAST” and “BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE.” Best Comedic Performance category includes five comic favorites. Fans will have the “Power of the Popcorn” in their hands as winner voting opens today, May 1 at at MovieAwards.MTV.com and will stay open through Saturday, June 2nd.
As in previous years, the category of “MOVIE OF THE YEAR” will remain an ongoing battle throughout the live show when the 21st annual “2012 MTV Movie Awards” airs live on MTV on June 3rd.
Nominees for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards” have the following to say about their nominations:
“’21 Jump Street’ is amazing and the ‘Movie Awards.’ It’s so great to be nominated for anything positive. You don’t want to be nominated for ‘Best Criminal Activity.’”
–Redfoo of LMFAO, nominated in the “BEST MUSIC” category for “Party Rock Anthem” within the 21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures) house party dance scene
“”Does this mean I get to be in a music video?!”
– Shailene Woodley, nominated in the “BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE” category for the feature film The Descendants (Fox Searchlight)
Nominees for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards” are as follows (*denotes new category/**voted on by an Academy of Directors):
BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE
Jonah Hill – 21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures)
Kristen Wiig – Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)
Melissa McCarthy – Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)
Oliver Cooper – Project X (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Zach Galifianakis – The Hangover Part II (Warner Bros. Pictures)
MOVIE OF THE YEAR (voting stays live throughout the “2012 Movie Awards” ceremony)
Bridesmaids
Director: Paul Feig, Producers: Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, Clayton Townsend (Universal Pictures)
The Hunger Games
Director: Gary Ross, Producers: Nina Jacobson, Jon Kilik (Lionsgate)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Director: David Yates, Producers: David Heyman, David Barron, J.K. Rowling (Warner Bros. Pictures)
The Help
Director: Tate Taylor, Producers: Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan, Brunson Green (DreamWorks)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
Director: Bill Condon, Producers: Karen Rosenfelt, Wyck Godfrey, Stephenie Meyer
(Summit Entertainment)
BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE
Emma Stone – Crazy, Stupid, Love. (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Emma Watson – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Jennifer Lawrence – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)
Kristen Wiig – Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)
Rooney Mara – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Sony Pictures)
BEST MALE PERFORMANCE
Channing Tatum – The Vow (Sony Pictures)
Daniel Radcliffe – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt – 50/50 (Summit Entertainment)
Josh Hutcherson – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)
Ryan Gosling – Drive (FilmDistrict)
BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE**
Elle Fanning – Super 8 (Paramount Pictures)
Melissa McCarthy – Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)
Liam Hemsworth – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)
Rooney Mara – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Sony Pictures)
Shailene Woodley – The Descendants (Fox Searchlight)
BEST CAST*
21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures) – Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, Dave Franco, Ellie Kemper, Brie Larson
Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures) – Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Warner Bros. Pictures) – Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton
The Help (DreamWorks) – Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jessica Chastain
The Hunger Games (Lionsgate) – Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz
BEST ON-SCREEN TRANSFORMATION*
Collin Farrell – Horrible Bosses (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Elizabeth Banks – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)
Johnny Depp – 21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures)
Michelle Williams – My Week with Marilyn (The Weinstein Company)
Rooney Mara – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Sony Pictures)
BEST FIGHT
Channing Tatum & Jonah Hill vs. Kid Gang – 21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures)
Daniel Radcliffe vs. Ralph Fiennes – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
Jennifer Lawrence & Josh Hutcherson vs. Alexander Ludwig – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)
Tom Cruise vs. Michael Nyqvist – Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (Paramount Pictures)
Tom Hardy vs. Joel Edgerton – Warrior (Lionsgate)
BEST KISS
Channing Tatum & Rachel McAdams – The Vow (Sony Pictures)
Jennifer Lawrence & Josh Hutcherson – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart – The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
(Summit Entertainment)
Rupert Grint & Emma Watson – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone – Crazy, Stupid, Love. (Warner Bros. Pictures)
BEST GUT-WRENCHING PERFORMANCE*
21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures) – Jonah Hill & Rob Riggle
Schmidt shoots Coach Walters in the d#@k
Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures) – Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper
Food poisoning turns the girls’ dress fitting into a disaster
Drive (FilmDistrict) – Ryan Gosling
Elevator beat-down
The Help (DreamWorks) – Bryce Dallas Howard
Minny gives Hilly a pie she won’t forget
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (Paramount Pictures) – Tom Cruise
Ethan Hunt scales to new heights
BEST ON-SCREEN DIRTBAG*
Bryce Dallas Howard – The Help (DreamWorks)
Collin Farrell – Horrible Bosses (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Jennifer Aniston – Horrible Bosses (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Jon Hamm – Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)
Oliver Cooper – Project X (Warner Bros. Pictures)
BEST MUSIC*
“The Devil is in the Details,” Chemical Brothers – Hanna (Focus Features)
Interrogation scene
“Impossible,” Figurine – Like Crazy (Paramount Vantage)
Anna texts Jacob from across the pond
“Party Rock Anthem,” LMFAO – 21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures)
House dance party
“Pursuit of Happiness,” Kid Cudi (Steve Aoki Remix) – Project X (Warner Bros. Pictures)
The party erupts into chaos
“A Real Hero,” College w/Electric Youth – Drive (FilmDistrict)
The Driver takes Irene and her son for a fun ride
Chart-topping indie-pop group fun. is the first musical performance announced for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards.” fun.’s debut single “We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe)” off their latest album “Some Nights” held strong at the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six consecutive weeks.
The “2012 MTV Movie Awards” nominees were elected by a special voting Academy, including members of the MTV audience. In addition, the winner of “Breakthrough Performance” will be decided on solely by a special Academy of Directors who will lend their expertise for spotting and developing new talent.
Known as one of the most outrageous and distinctive televised award shows, the “2012 MTV Movie Awards” will feature its trademark individuality and irreverence. Fusing the network’s musical core with the wonder and amazement of the comedy, drama, adventure and mystery inherent to the movie-going experience, the telecast is set to provide more laughs, surprises and one-of-a-kind moments with Hollywood’s biggest stars gathering to honor fan-favorites from the past year.
MovieAwards.MTV.com is the official site for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards” where fans can visit to vote and get up-to-date info on this year’s show, watch video of last year’s biggest occurrences, get the full list of 2011 show winners, and check out fashion and celebrity commentary from the red carpet. Fans will get to vote in 12 categories, including the all-new ones “BEST MUSIC,” “BEST ON-SCREEN TRANSFORMATION,” “BEST GUT-WRENCHING PERFORMANCE,” “BEST CAST,” and “BEST ON-SCREEN DIRTBAG.”
The “2012 MTV Movie Awards” will air across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels reaching more than 600 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming and content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the world.
For comedy news read every issue of The Comic Bible Magazine. Find it in stores, order online or buy the APP today. www.thecomicbible.com
Fan voting labeled the POWER OF THE POPCORN opens today, May 1 at www.MovieAwards.MTV.com
21st Annual “MTV Movie Awards” will broadcast live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on June 3rd at 9pm.
The Hunger Games and Bridesmaids are neck-in-neck with eight nominations each, including the categories “MOVIE OF THE YEAR,” “BEST CAST” and “BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE.” Best Comedic Performance category includes five comic favorites. Fans will have the “Power of the Popcorn” in their hands as winner voting opens today, May 1 at at MovieAwards.MTV.com and will stay open through Saturday, June 2nd.
As in previous years, the category of “MOVIE OF THE YEAR” will remain an ongoing battle throughout the live show when the 21st annual “2012 MTV Movie Awards” airs live on MTV on June 3rd.
Nominees for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards” have the following to say about their nominations:
“’21 Jump Street’ is amazing and the ‘Movie Awards.’ It’s so great to be nominated for anything positive. You don’t want to be nominated for ‘Best Criminal Activity.’”
–Redfoo of LMFAO, nominated in the “BEST MUSIC” category for “Party Rock Anthem” within the 21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures) house party dance scene
“”Does this mean I get to be in a music video?!”
– Shailene Woodley, nominated in the “BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE” category for the feature film The Descendants (Fox Searchlight)
Nominees for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards” are as follows (*denotes new category/**voted on by an Academy of Directors):
BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE
Jonah Hill – 21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures)
Kristen Wiig – Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)
Melissa McCarthy – Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)
Oliver Cooper – Project X (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Zach Galifianakis – The Hangover Part II (Warner Bros. Pictures)
MOVIE OF THE YEAR (voting stays live throughout the “2012 Movie Awards” ceremony)
Bridesmaids
Director: Paul Feig, Producers: Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, Clayton Townsend (Universal Pictures)
The Hunger Games
Director: Gary Ross, Producers: Nina Jacobson, Jon Kilik (Lionsgate)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Director: David Yates, Producers: David Heyman, David Barron, J.K. Rowling (Warner Bros. Pictures)
The Help
Director: Tate Taylor, Producers: Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan, Brunson Green (DreamWorks)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
Director: Bill Condon, Producers: Karen Rosenfelt, Wyck Godfrey, Stephenie Meyer
(Summit Entertainment)
BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE
Emma Stone – Crazy, Stupid, Love. (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Emma Watson – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Jennifer Lawrence – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)
Kristen Wiig – Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)
Rooney Mara – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Sony Pictures)
BEST MALE PERFORMANCE
Channing Tatum – The Vow (Sony Pictures)
Daniel Radcliffe – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt – 50/50 (Summit Entertainment)
Josh Hutcherson – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)
Ryan Gosling – Drive (FilmDistrict)
BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE**
Elle Fanning – Super 8 (Paramount Pictures)
Melissa McCarthy – Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)
Liam Hemsworth – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)
Rooney Mara – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Sony Pictures)
Shailene Woodley – The Descendants (Fox Searchlight)
BEST CAST*
21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures) – Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, Dave Franco, Ellie Kemper, Brie Larson
Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures) – Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Warner Bros. Pictures) – Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton
The Help (DreamWorks) – Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jessica Chastain
The Hunger Games (Lionsgate) – Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz
BEST ON-SCREEN TRANSFORMATION*
Collin Farrell – Horrible Bosses (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Elizabeth Banks – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)
Johnny Depp – 21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures)
Michelle Williams – My Week with Marilyn (The Weinstein Company)
Rooney Mara – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Sony Pictures)
BEST FIGHT
Channing Tatum & Jonah Hill vs. Kid Gang – 21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures)
Daniel Radcliffe vs. Ralph Fiennes – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
Jennifer Lawrence & Josh Hutcherson vs. Alexander Ludwig – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)
Tom Cruise vs. Michael Nyqvist – Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (Paramount Pictures)
Tom Hardy vs. Joel Edgerton – Warrior (Lionsgate)
BEST KISS
Channing Tatum & Rachel McAdams – The Vow (Sony Pictures)
Jennifer Lawrence & Josh Hutcherson – The Hunger Games (Lionsgate)
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart – The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
(Summit Entertainment)
Rupert Grint & Emma Watson – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone – Crazy, Stupid, Love. (Warner Bros. Pictures)
BEST GUT-WRENCHING PERFORMANCE*
21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures) – Jonah Hill & Rob Riggle
Schmidt shoots Coach Walters in the d#@k
Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures) – Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper
Food poisoning turns the girls’ dress fitting into a disaster
Drive (FilmDistrict) – Ryan Gosling
Elevator beat-down
The Help (DreamWorks) – Bryce Dallas Howard
Minny gives Hilly a pie she won’t forget
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (Paramount Pictures) – Tom Cruise
Ethan Hunt scales to new heights
BEST ON-SCREEN DIRTBAG*
Bryce Dallas Howard – The Help (DreamWorks)
Collin Farrell – Horrible Bosses (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Jennifer Aniston – Horrible Bosses (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Jon Hamm – Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)
Oliver Cooper – Project X (Warner Bros. Pictures)
BEST MUSIC*
“The Devil is in the Details,” Chemical Brothers – Hanna (Focus Features)
Interrogation scene
“Impossible,” Figurine – Like Crazy (Paramount Vantage)
Anna texts Jacob from across the pond
“Party Rock Anthem,” LMFAO – 21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures)
House dance party
“Pursuit of Happiness,” Kid Cudi (Steve Aoki Remix) – Project X (Warner Bros. Pictures)
The party erupts into chaos
“A Real Hero,” College w/Electric Youth – Drive (FilmDistrict)
The Driver takes Irene and her son for a fun ride
Chart-topping indie-pop group fun. is the first musical performance announced for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards.” fun.’s debut single “We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe)” off their latest album “Some Nights” held strong at the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six consecutive weeks.
The “2012 MTV Movie Awards” nominees were elected by a special voting Academy, including members of the MTV audience. In addition, the winner of “Breakthrough Performance” will be decided on solely by a special Academy of Directors who will lend their expertise for spotting and developing new talent.
Known as one of the most outrageous and distinctive televised award shows, the “2012 MTV Movie Awards” will feature its trademark individuality and irreverence. Fusing the network’s musical core with the wonder and amazement of the comedy, drama, adventure and mystery inherent to the movie-going experience, the telecast is set to provide more laughs, surprises and one-of-a-kind moments with Hollywood’s biggest stars gathering to honor fan-favorites from the past year.
MovieAwards.MTV.com is the official site for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards” where fans can visit to vote and get up-to-date info on this year’s show, watch video of last year’s biggest occurrences, get the full list of 2011 show winners, and check out fashion and celebrity commentary from the red carpet. Fans will get to vote in 12 categories, including the all-new ones “BEST MUSIC,” “BEST ON-SCREEN TRANSFORMATION,” “BEST GUT-WRENCHING PERFORMANCE,” “BEST CAST,” and “BEST ON-SCREEN DIRTBAG.”
The “2012 MTV Movie Awards” will air across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels reaching more than 600 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming and content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the world.
For comedy news read every issue of The Comic Bible Magazine. Find it in stores, order online or buy the APP today. www.thecomicbible.com
Friday, April 27, 2012
Johnny Carson American Master
American Masters Johnny Carson: King of Late Night premieres 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 TV giant's life and career via unprecedented access to Carson's personal and professional archives, including all existing episodes of The Tonight Show (1962-1992) and 45 original interviews with family, colleagues, and performers who appeared, began or were influenced by The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: David Letterman, Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Seinfeld, Joan Rivers, David Steinberg, Angie Dickinson, Dick Cavett, Doc Severinsen, Drew Carey, and many others. Kevin Spacey narrates.
American Masters: Johnny Carson: King of Late Night will stream at http://pbs.org/americanmasters after the premiere and be available on Blu-ray and DVD on July 7, 2012 through PBS Distribution.
Look for an interview with Director Peter Jones in the upcoming issue of The Comic Bible Magazine
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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 TV giant's life and career via unprecedented access to Carson's personal and professional archives, including all existing episodes of The Tonight Show (1962-1992) and 45 original interviews with family, colleagues, and performers who appeared, began or were influenced by The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: David Letterman, Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Seinfeld, Joan Rivers, David Steinberg, Angie Dickinson, Dick Cavett, Doc Severinsen, Drew Carey, and many others. Kevin Spacey narrates.
American Masters: Johnny Carson: King of Late Night will stream at http://pbs.org/americanmasters after the premiere and be available on Blu-ray and DVD on July 7, 2012 through PBS Distribution.
Look for an interview with Director Peter Jones in the upcoming issue of The Comic Bible Magazine
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