Exclusive: This year, comedian Adam Ray has something special in store for his June 16 birthday — the introduction of his third special, Like and Subscribe, which will debut on YouTube on that date before arriving on VOD platforms June 18.
Filmed in Madison, Wi, the special comes at a time when Ray’s popularity has reached new heights, in part due to his success with a satirical take, in full prosthetics, on daytime talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw — as seen in his digital series, Dr. Phil Live!. Produced by 800 Pound Gorilla Media, his new hour covers everything from awkward flight to his rapper brother-in law, Disneyland etiquette, and his childhood dream.
Currently picking up close to 20,000 new YouTube subscribers per month, and over one million views the week of new releases, Ray has garnered over 50 million views across multiple platforms since the launch of Dr. Phil Live! in August 2023. The consummate character actor,...
Filmed in Madison, Wi, the special comes at a time when Ray’s popularity has reached new heights, in part due to his success with a satirical take, in full prosthetics, on daytime talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw — as seen in his digital series, Dr. Phil Live!. Produced by 800 Pound Gorilla Media, his new hour covers everything from awkward flight to his rapper brother-in law, Disneyland etiquette, and his childhood dream.
Currently picking up close to 20,000 new YouTube subscribers per month, and over one million views the week of new releases, Ray has garnered over 50 million views across multiple platforms since the launch of Dr. Phil Live! in August 2023. The consummate character actor,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Today, Netflix released viewership data for the second half of 2023. The numbers shine a light on what worked, what flopped, and how Netflix may move forward in the future.
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The most-watched show on Netflix in the second half of 2023 was “One Piece.” The live-action remake of an anime classic racked up an incredible 71.6 million views and over 541 million hours. The easy conclusion is that Netflix should greenlight more live-action remakes of anime shows, right? Well, maybe not.
One of Netflix’s most high-profile flops was the live-action “Cowboy Bebop,” which hit the platform in November 2021. Although it hit the Netflix Top 10 list for three weeks, the show declined 59% in viewing hours from its second week to its third. Netflix canceled the show less than a month after its debut.
Netflix’s remake of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” was a hit this year.
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The most-watched show on Netflix in the second half of 2023 was “One Piece.” The live-action remake of an anime classic racked up an incredible 71.6 million views and over 541 million hours. The easy conclusion is that Netflix should greenlight more live-action remakes of anime shows, right? Well, maybe not.
One of Netflix’s most high-profile flops was the live-action “Cowboy Bebop,” which hit the platform in November 2021. Although it hit the Netflix Top 10 list for three weeks, the show declined 59% in viewing hours from its second week to its third. Netflix canceled the show less than a month after its debut.
Netflix’s remake of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” was a hit this year.
- 5/23/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Netflix released over a dozen stand-up specials in the second half of last year and Matt Rife was the most-watched.
Matt Rife: Natural Selection, which was released in November, was watched for 13.5M hours. This was above specials from the likes of Shane Gillis, Tom Segura and Mike Birbiglia as well as Ricky Gervais, Trevor Noah and Dave Chappelle (although the latter three launched theirs very late in December).
On the back of that special, Rife has been signed up for two further specials and is now developing a sitcom at the streamer.
Netflix has dominated the stand-up scene for some time now and recently launched the second iteration of its Netflix Is A Joke festival, where it had many of the biggest names in comedy across LA for two weeks.
The streamer is starting to find itself with some competition after Hulu announced it was going to compete with the rival streamer for specials.
Matt Rife: Natural Selection, which was released in November, was watched for 13.5M hours. This was above specials from the likes of Shane Gillis, Tom Segura and Mike Birbiglia as well as Ricky Gervais, Trevor Noah and Dave Chappelle (although the latter three launched theirs very late in December).
On the back of that special, Rife has been signed up for two further specials and is now developing a sitcom at the streamer.
Netflix has dominated the stand-up scene for some time now and recently launched the second iteration of its Netflix Is A Joke festival, where it had many of the biggest names in comedy across LA for two weeks.
The streamer is starting to find itself with some competition after Hulu announced it was going to compete with the rival streamer for specials.
- 5/23/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Nikki Glaser ripped on Ben Affleck for bombing at Netflix’s Tom Brady roast, telling Barstool Sports’ “KFC Radio” podcast that it was abundantly clear the Oscar winner came unprepared to the live taping. Affleck was one of the event’s surprise roasters.
“I haven’t watched it again, like how it looked, because I don’t like to watch people bomb,” Glaser said of Affleck’s roast set. “He didn’t prepare. He’s someone who’s famous enough he probably thinks it’s beneath him to do this. Like, ‘I’m just gonna do a favor, it’s not gonna be that big of a deal.’ And then you do it and you go, ‘Oh! This is way bigger than I thought it was going to be. I’m just kind of phoning it in,'”
“He probably had a pitch to the writers, probably of like, ‘Maybe...
“I haven’t watched it again, like how it looked, because I don’t like to watch people bomb,” Glaser said of Affleck’s roast set. “He didn’t prepare. He’s someone who’s famous enough he probably thinks it’s beneath him to do this. Like, ‘I’m just gonna do a favor, it’s not gonna be that big of a deal.’ And then you do it and you go, ‘Oh! This is way bigger than I thought it was going to be. I’m just kind of phoning it in,'”
“He probably had a pitch to the writers, probably of like, ‘Maybe...
- 5/21/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Brady’s first roast will likely be his last.
During an appearance on “The Pivot Podcast,” the retired quarterback revealed that some of the jokes made during his recent Netflix roast poorly affected his children and that he wouldn’t sign up to do it again. While he didn’t specify the jokes in question, many of the comedians who took the stage targeted his high-profile marriage and divorce to Gisele Bündchen, with whom he has two kids. (Brady also has a third child with Bridget Moynahan.)
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During an appearance on “The Pivot Podcast,” the retired quarterback revealed that some of the jokes made during his recent Netflix roast poorly affected his children and that he wouldn’t sign up to do it again. While he didn’t specify the jokes in question, many of the comedians who took the stage targeted his high-profile marriage and divorce to Gisele Bündchen, with whom he has two kids. (Brady also has a third child with Bridget Moynahan.)
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- 5/15/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Tom Brady survived through his scorching Netflix roast, heralded as a major win for comedy.
The NFL legend was a good sport throughout the event, while comedians, including Nikki Glaser, Jeff Ross, and Tony Hinchcliffe, took a flamethrower to his personal life and career through the brilliance of comedic insults.
Some moments hit harder than any sack Brady likely experienced on the football field, and one instance featured Brady seemingly scolding a comedian about a joke that may have crossed the line.
And while the seven-time Super Bowl champion seemed to roll with the punches and even deliver a few of his own, he recently explained why he regretted his decision.
Speaking on his experience with the roast, Brady indicated he “loved” many of the jokes focused on him.
Despite the fun and laughs entertaining a massive live audience and many Netflix viewers, the retired NFL star revealed why he wouldn’t endure it again.
The NFL legend was a good sport throughout the event, while comedians, including Nikki Glaser, Jeff Ross, and Tony Hinchcliffe, took a flamethrower to his personal life and career through the brilliance of comedic insults.
Some moments hit harder than any sack Brady likely experienced on the football field, and one instance featured Brady seemingly scolding a comedian about a joke that may have crossed the line.
And while the seven-time Super Bowl champion seemed to roll with the punches and even deliver a few of his own, he recently explained why he regretted his decision.
Speaking on his experience with the roast, Brady indicated he “loved” many of the jokes focused on him.
Despite the fun and laughs entertaining a massive live audience and many Netflix viewers, the retired NFL star revealed why he wouldn’t endure it again.
- 5/14/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Tom Brady appeared on “The Pivot Podcast” and admitted that some of the jokes made during his Netflix roast affected his children and he would not sign up to be roasted again as a result. The NFL icon has three children, one son with Bridget Moynahan and a son and a daughter with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen. While Brady did not specify which jokes upset his children during the Netflix roast, many of the comedians present took aim at his marriage and divorce to Bündchen.
“I liked when the jokes were about me. I thought they were so fun. I didn’t like the way they affected my kids,” Brady admitted on the podcast. “It’s the hardest part about…like the bittersweet aspect of when you do something that you think is one way and then all of a sudden you realize I wouldn’t do that again because of...
“I liked when the jokes were about me. I thought they were so fun. I didn’t like the way they affected my kids,” Brady admitted on the podcast. “It’s the hardest part about…like the bittersweet aspect of when you do something that you think is one way and then all of a sudden you realize I wouldn’t do that again because of...
- 5/14/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Jelly Roll (real name Jason DeFord) is pumped up after accomplishing his goal.
It’s no secret that the country music superstar has faced scrutiny for his appearance. For years, Jelly Roll has fielded unkind remarks about his heavily tattooed body and weight.
Being thrust into the spotlight over the last few years hasn’t helped. However, he decided to get up and do something about it, leading to him completing his first 5K earlier this week.
After sharing that he lost 70-something pounds recently, Jelly Roll also revealed his plans to do a 5K. He did just that earlier this week, and the moment was special for the Need A Favor singer.
Comedians Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer hosted the event as part of the Netflix is a Joke comedy festival. The duo hosted the 2 Bears 1 Cave podcast and participated alongside Jelly Roll.
While Jelly Roll completed the event,...
It’s no secret that the country music superstar has faced scrutiny for his appearance. For years, Jelly Roll has fielded unkind remarks about his heavily tattooed body and weight.
Being thrust into the spotlight over the last few years hasn’t helped. However, he decided to get up and do something about it, leading to him completing his first 5K earlier this week.
After sharing that he lost 70-something pounds recently, Jelly Roll also revealed his plans to do a 5K. He did just that earlier this week, and the moment was special for the Need A Favor singer.
Comedians Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer hosted the event as part of the Netflix is a Joke comedy festival. The duo hosted the 2 Bears 1 Cave podcast and participated alongside Jelly Roll.
While Jelly Roll completed the event,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Tiffany Bailey
- Monsters and Critics
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship seems to constantly be in the headlines, and the news is not always positive. Just like any other couple, Bennifer has also had its fair share of ups and downs. And now, it looks like there is trouble in paradise yet again.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in Gigli (2003)
According to an insider, Ben Affleck is absolutely furious at his wife as he is getting heavily trolled on social media for his looks. Why? Well, if the report is to be believed, Jennifer Lopez pushed him to get fillers and Botox, something which he was totally against. When Ben Affleck appeared in The Roast of Tom Brady, Netizens couldn’t help themselves from taking a dig or two at his appearance.
Ben Affleck Gets Trolled for Allegedly Getting Fillers
Ben Affleck in Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady
On May 05, Netflix live-streamed The Roast of Tom Brady,...
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in Gigli (2003)
According to an insider, Ben Affleck is absolutely furious at his wife as he is getting heavily trolled on social media for his looks. Why? Well, if the report is to be believed, Jennifer Lopez pushed him to get fillers and Botox, something which he was totally against. When Ben Affleck appeared in The Roast of Tom Brady, Netizens couldn’t help themselves from taking a dig or two at his appearance.
Ben Affleck Gets Trolled for Allegedly Getting Fillers
Ben Affleck in Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady
On May 05, Netflix live-streamed The Roast of Tom Brady,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Nikki Glaser, one of the standouts from Netflix’s Tom Brady roast, has revealed that she didn’t get to deliver every joke she had planned during the live comedy event.
During an interview on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show following the roast, the comedian and actress, who earned widespread praise for her set, shared some of the punchlines the audience missed on Sunday night.
“Tom, I love your work — you’ve done on your face,” read one of Glaser’s jokes about the football star’s alleged plastic surgery that she cut. “Seriously, slow down. What is happening with your cheeks? You look like a Ken doll that was microwaved. You love deflating things, stop.”
The FGirl Island star said she also cut a joke about Cte (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), a progressive degenerative disease affecting many NFL players who have suffered repeated concussions and traumatic brain injuries.
“It...
During an interview on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show following the roast, the comedian and actress, who earned widespread praise for her set, shared some of the punchlines the audience missed on Sunday night.
“Tom, I love your work — you’ve done on your face,” read one of Glaser’s jokes about the football star’s alleged plastic surgery that she cut. “Seriously, slow down. What is happening with your cheeks? You look like a Ken doll that was microwaved. You love deflating things, stop.”
The FGirl Island star said she also cut a joke about Cte (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), a progressive degenerative disease affecting many NFL players who have suffered repeated concussions and traumatic brain injuries.
“It...
- 5/7/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nikki Glaser was one of the highlights of Netflix’s Tom Brady roast, eviscerating the NFL superstar with jokes about his divorce from Gisele Bündchen and her reported new romance with Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. But Glaser didn’t get to deliver every punchline she intended to during the live comedy event. During a post-roast interview on “The Howard Stern Show,” Glaser rattled off some of the Brady jokes she cut from her set.
“Tom, I love your work — that you’ve done on your face,” read one of Glaser’s cut jokes about Brady’s alleged plastic surgery. “Seriously, slow down. What is happening with your cheeks? You look like a Ken doll that was microwaved. You love deflating things, so stop.”
Glaser also cut a joke about Cte (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), a progressive degenerative disease caused by repeated concussions that affects many NFL players.
“It’s really cool...
“Tom, I love your work — that you’ve done on your face,” read one of Glaser’s cut jokes about Brady’s alleged plastic surgery. “Seriously, slow down. What is happening with your cheeks? You look like a Ken doll that was microwaved. You love deflating things, so stop.”
Glaser also cut a joke about Cte (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), a progressive degenerative disease caused by repeated concussions that affects many NFL players.
“It’s really cool...
- 5/7/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Kim Kardashian was one of the many celebrities in attendance at The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady event, which was streamed on Netflix. Kevin Hart hosted the event and saw a rich attendance of many A-listers such as Will Farrell, Ben Affleck, Jeff Ross, Nikki Glaser, Tony Hinchcliffe, Sam Jay, and many others.
Tom Brady at the The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady event | Netflix
Hinchcliffe was one of the standouts of the whole evening as he went on to make fun of Glaser, Jay, and Ross. However, his riff on Kardashian was on a whole other level. Hinchcliffe ridiculed her long dating history with his wacky one-liners, which left Kardashian nodding her head (in shame).
Tony Hinchliffe’s Joke on Kim Kardashian’s Dating History Was a Brutal One Kim Kardashian was booed by audiences at The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady event...
Tom Brady at the The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady event | Netflix
Hinchcliffe was one of the standouts of the whole evening as he went on to make fun of Glaser, Jay, and Ross. However, his riff on Kardashian was on a whole other level. Hinchcliffe ridiculed her long dating history with his wacky one-liners, which left Kardashian nodding her head (in shame).
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- 5/6/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
It was a long night for Tom Brady at his live Netflix comedy roast, as it was for the rest of us watching from home.
Starting with a bloody Oj Simpson jersey and ending with Brady smashing an iPhone on stage, the Netflix live event, “The Greatest Roast of All-Time: Tom Brady,” honored the seven-time Super Bowl champion. The modern-day legend faced his biggest challenge yet: being roasted by comedians and his former NFL teammates.
At times hilarious and at others a bit cringe-worthy, the unedited live event was a lengthy affair that made one truly appreciate the editors of the Comedy Central roasts. Their task was to condense the content into a concise, entertaining 60-minute presentation. Here, bits went on far too long, and former football players had glazed looks in their eyes in the background. The comedians who do this for a living performed incredibly well, while the others…...
Starting with a bloody Oj Simpson jersey and ending with Brady smashing an iPhone on stage, the Netflix live event, “The Greatest Roast of All-Time: Tom Brady,” honored the seven-time Super Bowl champion. The modern-day legend faced his biggest challenge yet: being roasted by comedians and his former NFL teammates.
At times hilarious and at others a bit cringe-worthy, the unedited live event was a lengthy affair that made one truly appreciate the editors of the Comedy Central roasts. Their task was to condense the content into a concise, entertaining 60-minute presentation. Here, bits went on far too long, and former football players had glazed looks in their eyes in the background. The comedians who do this for a living performed incredibly well, while the others…...
- 5/6/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Brady agreed to be roasted in Netflix’s The Greatest Roast of All Time, but one particular joke seemingly went too far for the future NFL Hall of Famer.
One of the early moments from the comedy special that went viral was when the seven-time Super Bowl champion got off of his seat to whisper something to Jeff Ross.
As the “Roastmaster General,” Ross came on stage to roast Brady, and one particular joke seemingly ticked off the former football player.
Ross was talking about how Brady was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the NFL draft and became the 199th overall pick.
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“So Tom became a Patriot and moved up to New England, and on the first day of training camp, that scrawny rookie...
One of the early moments from the comedy special that went viral was when the seven-time Super Bowl champion got off of his seat to whisper something to Jeff Ross.
As the “Roastmaster General,” Ross came on stage to roast Brady, and one particular joke seemingly ticked off the former football player.
Ross was talking about how Brady was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the NFL draft and became the 199th overall pick.
Related: Plastic Surgery, Deflategate, Infidelity: Nikki Glaser Reveals The Jokes She Didn’t Tell At Tom Brady’s Roast
“So Tom became a Patriot and moved up to New England, and on the first day of training camp, that scrawny rookie...
- 5/6/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
As part of the Netflix Is a Joke Fest, the streamer is roasting Tom Brady with The Greatest Roast of All Time. The live event is hosted by Kevin Hart from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.
Comedian Jeff Ross, known as the “Roastmaster General,” will be there, despite the NFL Hall of Famer saying he’s “un-roastable.”
Confirmed roasters include comedians Jeff Ross, Bert Kreischer, Tom Segura, Nikki Glaser, Andrew Schulz, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Sam Jay, as well as former wide receivers Randy Moss and Julian Edelman, quarterbacks Drew Bledsoe, and tight end Rob Gronkowski.
Related: Kim Kardashian Greeted With Loud Boos At Tom Brady’s ‘Greatest Roast Of All Time’ Netflix Special
Netflix Is a Joke Fest runs from May 2 through May 12, with over 400 live stand-up shows across 35-plus venues. In addition to Hart, The Greatest Roast of All Time is executive produced by Ross, Casey Patterson, Jeff Clanagan,...
Comedian Jeff Ross, known as the “Roastmaster General,” will be there, despite the NFL Hall of Famer saying he’s “un-roastable.”
Confirmed roasters include comedians Jeff Ross, Bert Kreischer, Tom Segura, Nikki Glaser, Andrew Schulz, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Sam Jay, as well as former wide receivers Randy Moss and Julian Edelman, quarterbacks Drew Bledsoe, and tight end Rob Gronkowski.
Related: Kim Kardashian Greeted With Loud Boos At Tom Brady’s ‘Greatest Roast Of All Time’ Netflix Special
Netflix Is a Joke Fest runs from May 2 through May 12, with over 400 live stand-up shows across 35-plus venues. In addition to Hart, The Greatest Roast of All Time is executive produced by Ross, Casey Patterson, Jeff Clanagan,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Brady‘s about to get roasted.
The 46-year-old NFL great will be picked apart by a bunch of celebrities and comedians in The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady, a live special airing Sunday (May 5) at 5 p.m. Pdt (8 p.m. Est) only on Netflix.
It will be the first-ever roast that will be telecast live, and unedited as part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest.
Keep reading to find out more…
The roast will be hosted by Kevin Hart at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, featuring guests from the worlds of sports, comedy and entertainment.
Jeff Ross, aka the “Roastmaster General,” will be in attendance to roast the football star, plus Bert Kreischer, Tom Segura, Nikki Glaser, Andrew Schulz, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Sam Jay, as well as former wide receivers Randy Moss and Julian Edelman, quarterbacks Drew Bledsoe, and tight end Rob Gronkowski. Plus, some surprises along the way!
The 46-year-old NFL great will be picked apart by a bunch of celebrities and comedians in The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady, a live special airing Sunday (May 5) at 5 p.m. Pdt (8 p.m. Est) only on Netflix.
It will be the first-ever roast that will be telecast live, and unedited as part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest.
Keep reading to find out more…
The roast will be hosted by Kevin Hart at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, featuring guests from the worlds of sports, comedy and entertainment.
Jeff Ross, aka the “Roastmaster General,” will be in attendance to roast the football star, plus Bert Kreischer, Tom Segura, Nikki Glaser, Andrew Schulz, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Sam Jay, as well as former wide receivers Randy Moss and Julian Edelman, quarterbacks Drew Bledsoe, and tight end Rob Gronkowski. Plus, some surprises along the way!
- 5/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
You know John Mulaney’s six-part comedy special is gonna be really star-studded when Netflix’s PR team writes, “There will be more guests as well but we are tired of listing them. We have given you enough information already,” in their pitch email.
On Tuesday, the streaming service announced a new cohort of celebrity guests — including musical ones such as Weezer, Los Lobos, St. Vincent, Flea, and Beck — that will join Mulaney during his Everyody’s in L.A. run of live shows early next month. Also making appearances...
On Tuesday, the streaming service announced a new cohort of celebrity guests — including musical ones such as Weezer, Los Lobos, St. Vincent, Flea, and Beck — that will join Mulaney during his Everyody’s in L.A. run of live shows early next month. Also making appearances...
- 4/30/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Brian Volk-Weiss’ Nacelle Company on Wednesday announced Billy Corgan’s Adventures in Carnyland, an eight-episode unscripted series that’s set to premiere on The CW app and cwtv.com on May 14th.
Directed by Volk-Weis and Ian Roumain, the series pulls back the curtain on how the legendary frontman of alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins takes on the world. When he isn’t churning out albums and touring the world with his band, Corgan works as a wrestling promoter through his storied National Wrestling Alliance, which he intends to restore to its former glory. As if being a rock star navigating the demanding politics of running both a band (Pumpkinworld) and a group of eccentric wrestlers (Carnyland) isn’t tricky enough, he’s also a father of two — and he’s planning a wedding to his longtime partner, Chloe Mendel. Can he possibly keep all these balls in the air?...
Directed by Volk-Weis and Ian Roumain, the series pulls back the curtain on how the legendary frontman of alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins takes on the world. When he isn’t churning out albums and touring the world with his band, Corgan works as a wrestling promoter through his storied National Wrestling Alliance, which he intends to restore to its former glory. As if being a rock star navigating the demanding politics of running both a band (Pumpkinworld) and a group of eccentric wrestlers (Carnyland) isn’t tricky enough, he’s also a father of two — and he’s planning a wedding to his longtime partner, Chloe Mendel. Can he possibly keep all these balls in the air?...
- 4/24/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jelly Roll has experienced a massive weight loss amid his 5K prep. He will be participating in the 5K next month but he has been training for some time now. This has been amazing for his health as it has helped him drop some major pounds. How much is he down so far? Keep reading for more details.
Jelly Roll’s Massive Weight Loss Amid 5K Prep
During his Backroad Baptism Tour in 2023, Jelly Roll was starting to really work on his health. He was dropping weight and doing very well. Even his wife, Bunnie Xo shared that Jelly eats extremely well and he has been dedicated to preparing for a 5K that is coming up. He also has a plethora of shows to do in 2024 before he embarks on his Beautifully Broken Tour starting in the Summer of 2024. This is going to be his biggest tour he has ever...
Jelly Roll’s Massive Weight Loss Amid 5K Prep
During his Backroad Baptism Tour in 2023, Jelly Roll was starting to really work on his health. He was dropping weight and doing very well. Even his wife, Bunnie Xo shared that Jelly eats extremely well and he has been dedicated to preparing for a 5K that is coming up. He also has a plethora of shows to do in 2024 before he embarks on his Beautifully Broken Tour starting in the Summer of 2024. This is going to be his biggest tour he has ever...
- 4/14/2024
- by Amanda Nowitz
- Country Music Alley
Netflix has greenlit a six-episode dark comedy series from Tom Segura.
Per the official description, the currently untitled series “centers on Segura, who also serves as the show’s narrator, as he takes us through each episode in a series of vignettes. The twisted comedic sensibility of Tom’s standup is the core DNA of this series, where every story will unfold in a hilariously disturbing way only he could imagine.”
Segura wrote, self-financed and produced the pilot before selling it to Netflix, which is producing the full series later this year and releasing it in 2025. Rami Hachach directed the pilot.
Netflix ordered the series based on a pilot that Segura produced himself. Segura also wrote the pilot, which was directed by Rami Hachach.
Jeremy Konner will serve as head writer. He is best known for co-creating the educational comedy series “Drunk History,” which ran on Comedy Central for six...
Per the official description, the currently untitled series “centers on Segura, who also serves as the show’s narrator, as he takes us through each episode in a series of vignettes. The twisted comedic sensibility of Tom’s standup is the core DNA of this series, where every story will unfold in a hilariously disturbing way only he could imagine.”
Segura wrote, self-financed and produced the pilot before selling it to Netflix, which is producing the full series later this year and releasing it in 2025. Rami Hachach directed the pilot.
Netflix ordered the series based on a pilot that Segura produced himself. Segura also wrote the pilot, which was directed by Rami Hachach.
Jeremy Konner will serve as head writer. He is best known for co-creating the educational comedy series “Drunk History,” which ran on Comedy Central for six...
- 4/10/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: In recent years, comedian Tom Segura has taken to both his podcasts and the press to tease a pilot that he self-financed, produced and sold. And now, he’s revealed Netflix as the destination for the project, a six-episode dark comedy series that he’ll star in and produce.
This is just Segura’s latest deal with the streamer, which has previously put out each of his five chart-topping comedy specials. The untitled series, for which he also serves as narrator, will see him take the viewer through a series of vignettes in each episode. The twisted comedic sensibility of his stand-up is the core DNA of this series, where every story will unfold in a in a hilariously disturbing way only he could imagine.
Segura wrote and fully produced the pilot, with Rami Hachache serving as its director. Jeremy Konner, whose credits include Drunk History, Another Period and Waffles & Mochi,...
This is just Segura’s latest deal with the streamer, which has previously put out each of his five chart-topping comedy specials. The untitled series, for which he also serves as narrator, will see him take the viewer through a series of vignettes in each episode. The twisted comedic sensibility of his stand-up is the core DNA of this series, where every story will unfold in a in a hilariously disturbing way only he could imagine.
Segura wrote and fully produced the pilot, with Rami Hachache serving as its director. Jeremy Konner, whose credits include Drunk History, Another Period and Waffles & Mochi,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated: Richard Kind will serve as announcer for “John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A.” The guest lineup includes David Letterman, Nate Bargatze, seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones, Weezer, Jerry Seinfeld, Citizens for L.A. Wildlife Representative Tony Tucci, Jon Stewart, hypnotherapist Kerry Gaynor, Flea, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Marcia Clark, Ray J, Mae Martin, Los Lobos, John Carpenter, Warren G., Earthquake, Patton Oswalt, Stavros Halkias, helicopter journalist Zoey Tur, Sarah Silverman, Joyce Manor, Ronny Chieng, Tom Segura, Bill Hader, St. Vincent, Cassandra Peterson, Luenell, Hannah Gadsby, Cedric The Entertainer, Dr. Emily Lindsey of the La Brea Tar Pits and Beck.
Previously: Netflix has set “John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A.,” a six-episode show featuring field pieces and special guests that will stream live during the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival.
Per the logline, the show follows Mulaney as he “explores the city of Los Angeles during a week when every funny person is in it.
Previously: Netflix has set “John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A.,” a six-episode show featuring field pieces and special guests that will stream live during the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival.
Per the logline, the show follows Mulaney as he “explores the city of Los Angeles during a week when every funny person is in it.
- 4/8/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Comedian Tom Segura has identified the most promising vehicle yet to showcase his acting chops, as Deadline understands that he’s in talks for multiple roles in Dirty Rotten Bastard, a show biz-centric indie from Ed Helms & Mike Falbo’s Pacific Electric Picture Company.
Helmed by Ryan McNeely and Josh Martin, aka The Director Brothers, the film tells the insane true story of an aspiring filmmaker who is kidnapped by deranged lounge singer Tony Clifton. Initially drawn to document Clifton’s world, he is thrust into a chaotic journey of sex, celebrity, and comedy, blurring the lines between observer and participant, and testing his sanity.
Segura will play legendary avant-garde comedian Andy Kaufman’s larger-than-life comedic persona Clifton, as well as the performer’s friend and longtime collaborator Bob Zmuda.
Zmuda was known to switch off with Kaufman in portraying Clifton, a foul-mouthed lounge singer out of Las Vegas,...
Helmed by Ryan McNeely and Josh Martin, aka The Director Brothers, the film tells the insane true story of an aspiring filmmaker who is kidnapped by deranged lounge singer Tony Clifton. Initially drawn to document Clifton’s world, he is thrust into a chaotic journey of sex, celebrity, and comedy, blurring the lines between observer and participant, and testing his sanity.
Segura will play legendary avant-garde comedian Andy Kaufman’s larger-than-life comedic persona Clifton, as well as the performer’s friend and longtime collaborator Bob Zmuda.
Zmuda was known to switch off with Kaufman in portraying Clifton, a foul-mouthed lounge singer out of Las Vegas,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedian Tom Segura on Monday announced new dates set for the second leg of his latest global stand-up comedy tour, “Tom Segura: Come Together.”
Launching at the end of December 2023 in Honolulu, Hi, his tour has been selling out with stops across Asia and North America. More than 20 shows are being added across North America for 2024 including stops at Ball Arena in Denver, Co, Footprint Center in Phoenix, Az and Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, On.
Reservation Dogs and Jury Duty alum Kirk Fox will be opening for Segura on the second leg of the tour, as he did on previous dates. Tickets will be available via pre-sale starting March 27 at 10Am local time, with general on sale beginning March 29 at the same time.
“This tour is bigger and blacker than anything I’ve ever done, but that name has already been used, but Come Together gets the point across,” said Segura.
Launching at the end of December 2023 in Honolulu, Hi, his tour has been selling out with stops across Asia and North America. More than 20 shows are being added across North America for 2024 including stops at Ball Arena in Denver, Co, Footprint Center in Phoenix, Az and Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, On.
Reservation Dogs and Jury Duty alum Kirk Fox will be opening for Segura on the second leg of the tour, as he did on previous dates. Tickets will be available via pre-sale starting March 27 at 10Am local time, with general on sale beginning March 29 at the same time.
“This tour is bigger and blacker than anything I’ve ever done, but that name has already been used, but Come Together gets the point across,” said Segura.
- 3/25/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedians and podcasters Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura are jumping into the spirits game with a new vodka brand.
The duo, who co-host the hit comedy podcast 2 Bears, 1 Cave, have partnered with venture studio Drip Mfg to launch their own vodka brand, Por Osos. While the pair are known for their jokes, they’re taking this new venture quite seriously.
“We were very much fingers in the pie on every aspect,” Kreischer tells The Hollywood Reporter. “From the bottle cap, down to the kind of bear image. I mean, we really, really had our fingers in this.”
The pair note that they had been approached many times before to create something in the liquor space. They waffled between a few types of liquor before settling on vodka. Kreischer feels that vodka is a “natural fit,” while Segura notes that there “hasn’t been anybody disruptive in the vodka space.”
Por...
The duo, who co-host the hit comedy podcast 2 Bears, 1 Cave, have partnered with venture studio Drip Mfg to launch their own vodka brand, Por Osos. While the pair are known for their jokes, they’re taking this new venture quite seriously.
“We were very much fingers in the pie on every aspect,” Kreischer tells The Hollywood Reporter. “From the bottle cap, down to the kind of bear image. I mean, we really, really had our fingers in this.”
The pair note that they had been approached many times before to create something in the liquor space. They waffled between a few types of liquor before settling on vodka. Kreischer feels that vodka is a “natural fit,” while Segura notes that there “hasn’t been anybody disruptive in the vodka space.”
Por...
- 3/8/2024
- by Nicole Fell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Flightpath, at the forefront of podcast revenue optimization, unveiled its latest milestone today; being chosen by “Ymh Studios. This partnership provides the Ymh team with trusted available inventory, tools to manage baked-in and Dai opportunities, and deep insight into how to better drive revenue growth.
Established in 2023, "Ymh Studios" stands out as a network of celebrity-hosted, entertainment, and comedy podcasts curated by the dynamic duo of comedians, writers, and spouses, Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitsky. From insightful dating advice by Lauren Compton to humorous tales of marital adventures with Tom and Christina, and the unabashed humor of "2 Bears, 1 Cave," the network spans a spectrum of engaging content. With millions of downloads, Ymhs boasts hit podcasts such as:
"Your Mom’s House" featuring comedians Tom Segura and Christina P. "2 Bears, 1 Cave" with comedians Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer "First Date" hosted by Lauren Compton And more!
“Flightpath's yield management solution...
Established in 2023, "Ymh Studios" stands out as a network of celebrity-hosted, entertainment, and comedy podcasts curated by the dynamic duo of comedians, writers, and spouses, Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitsky. From insightful dating advice by Lauren Compton to humorous tales of marital adventures with Tom and Christina, and the unabashed humor of "2 Bears, 1 Cave," the network spans a spectrum of engaging content. With millions of downloads, Ymhs boasts hit podcasts such as:
"Your Mom’s House" featuring comedians Tom Segura and Christina P. "2 Bears, 1 Cave" with comedians Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer "First Date" hosted by Lauren Compton And more!
“Flightpath's yield management solution...
- 2/8/2024
- Podnews.net
Exclusive: David Meese, a scripted TV agent at WME who represents the likes of Tom Segura, Joel Kim Booster, Deon Cole and Emily Heller, has been promoted to partner at the agency.
Meese was surprised by his 5-year old twin daughters with the news during a staff meeting.
It comes almost six years after he joined WME from APA, where he spent nearly ten years.
He told Deadline that he expects there to be a comedy “boom” in the coming years. “People are realizing comedy is evergreen and people want to laugh, especially in times of trying and I think it’s all cyclical. It’s going to be coming back and have a big boom over the next couple of years,” he said.
He predicted buyers will lean more towards comedy, which is inherently cheaper to produce than drama as they get “more bang for their buck”.
“In comedy,...
Meese was surprised by his 5-year old twin daughters with the news during a staff meeting.
It comes almost six years after he joined WME from APA, where he spent nearly ten years.
He told Deadline that he expects there to be a comedy “boom” in the coming years. “People are realizing comedy is evergreen and people want to laugh, especially in times of trying and I think it’s all cyclical. It’s going to be coming back and have a big boom over the next couple of years,” he said.
He predicted buyers will lean more towards comedy, which is inherently cheaper to produce than drama as they get “more bang for their buck”.
“In comedy,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s that time of year again. While some directors annually share their favorite films of the year, Steven Soderbergh lists everything he consumed, media-wise. For 2023––another year in which he not only Magic Mike’s Last Dance Review: Steven Soderbergh and Channing Tatum Take a Familiar, Gentle Bow”>released a new film, but dropped two TV series (Full Circle and Command Z“>Command Z) and shot another film (the Sundance-bound Presence)––he still got plenty of watching in.
Along with catching up on 2023’s new releases, Ferrari, Anatomy of a Fall, How to Blow Up a Pipeline, Air, Reality, Dead Reckoning, among others), he took in plenty of classics, including Eyes Wide Shut, Kind Hearts and Coronets, Casablanca, Out of the Past, The Shining, the epic War and Peace, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and, following Tom Wilkinson’s passing, Michael Clayton. He also got an early look at Pussy Island,...
Along with catching up on 2023’s new releases, Ferrari, Anatomy of a Fall, How to Blow Up a Pipeline, Air, Reality, Dead Reckoning, among others), he took in plenty of classics, including Eyes Wide Shut, Kind Hearts and Coronets, Casablanca, Out of the Past, The Shining, the epic War and Peace, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and, following Tom Wilkinson’s passing, Michael Clayton. He also got an early look at Pussy Island,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
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Comedians are taking the stage to embark on national tours and debut brand new material.
From Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s “Restless Leg Tour,” which has dates through the end of February, to Brett Goldstein’s just-announced “Second Best Night of Your Life,” which kicks off Jan. 25, there are dozens of stand-up shows to see this year. Plus, they make the perfect gift for the comedy fan in your life ahead of the holidays.
Below are the most anticipated comedians hitting the stage this year — and where to buy tickets.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler
When: Dec. 14 – Feb. 28
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $100
Buy Now: restless leg tour Brett Goldstein
When: Jan. 18 – May 17
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $60
Buy Now: Brett Goldstein John Mulaney
When: Dec.
Comedians are taking the stage to embark on national tours and debut brand new material.
From Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s “Restless Leg Tour,” which has dates through the end of February, to Brett Goldstein’s just-announced “Second Best Night of Your Life,” which kicks off Jan. 25, there are dozens of stand-up shows to see this year. Plus, they make the perfect gift for the comedy fan in your life ahead of the holidays.
Below are the most anticipated comedians hitting the stage this year — and where to buy tickets.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler
When: Dec. 14 – Feb. 28
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $100
Buy Now: restless leg tour Brett Goldstein
When: Jan. 18 – May 17
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $60
Buy Now: Brett Goldstein John Mulaney
When: Dec.
- 12/13/2023
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Rock, David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, Hannah Gadsby, Seth Rogen, and Tom Brady (yes, that Tom Brady) are among the comedians and non-comedians set to appear at the 2024 Netflix Is a Joke festival.
Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Ali Wong, Chelsea Handler, Maya Rudolph, Nate Bargatze, Nick Kroll, Kumail Nanjiani, Tim Robinson, Sebastian Maniscalco, and Patton Oswalt are just some of the dozens of A-list comics also on the bill when the fest hits venues across Los Angeles between May 2 and 12.
Despite all the comic legends, the name that stands out the most is Brady’s,...
Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Ali Wong, Chelsea Handler, Maya Rudolph, Nate Bargatze, Nick Kroll, Kumail Nanjiani, Tim Robinson, Sebastian Maniscalco, and Patton Oswalt are just some of the dozens of A-list comics also on the bill when the fest hits venues across Los Angeles between May 2 and 12.
Despite all the comic legends, the name that stands out the most is Brady’s,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix is bringing back its “Netflix Is a Joke Fest,” which so far has lined up more than 300 live events across 35 venues in Los Angeles. The event, last held in 2022, will include Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze and Sebastian Maniscalco in a night of comedy at the Hollywood Bowl; also holding stand-up shows there are Bill Burr, John Mulaney, Seth Rogen, Matt Rife, Kevin Hart, Trevor Noah and a joint show with Taylor Tomlinson, Sarah Silverman, Nikki Glaser and Michelle Buteau.
Netflix produces the festival with Live Nation; this year’s event will take place from May 2 to May 12, 2024. Besides the Bowl, other venues on tap include The Greek, The Dolby, The Forum, The Palladium, Orpheum Theatre and The Wiltern, as well as well as comedy venues including The Hollywood Improv, Largo, Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store.
“This is a special time for comedy, both for Netflix and the genre at large,...
Netflix produces the festival with Live Nation; this year’s event will take place from May 2 to May 12, 2024. Besides the Bowl, other venues on tap include The Greek, The Dolby, The Forum, The Palladium, Orpheum Theatre and The Wiltern, as well as well as comedy venues including The Hollywood Improv, Largo, Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store.
“This is a special time for comedy, both for Netflix and the genre at large,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s L.A.-based comedy festival, Netflix is a Joke Fest, has unveiled the lineup for its 2024 edition, taking place from May 2-12.
This installment of the streamer’s star-studded celebration of comedy, produced in association with Live Nation, will feature over 300 events, covering everything from stand-up to sketch performance, table reads and more. View highlights from the lineup below.
While talent and schedule for the festival are subject to change, further headliners will be announced in the new year. Shows will take place at more than 35 of the city’s most iconic venues, from the Hollywood Bowl and The Greek to Largo, The Hollywood Improv and The Comedy Store.
Set to serve as a festival hub, featuring everything from live stand-up and cast game shows to lawn games, is Outside Joke, an outdoor entertainment space located next to the Hollywood Palladium. Tickets to all events go on sale...
This installment of the streamer’s star-studded celebration of comedy, produced in association with Live Nation, will feature over 300 events, covering everything from stand-up to sketch performance, table reads and more. View highlights from the lineup below.
While talent and schedule for the festival are subject to change, further headliners will be announced in the new year. Shows will take place at more than 35 of the city’s most iconic venues, from the Hollywood Bowl and The Greek to Largo, The Hollywood Improv and The Comedy Store.
Set to serve as a festival hub, featuring everything from live stand-up and cast game shows to lawn games, is Outside Joke, an outdoor entertainment space located next to the Hollywood Palladium. Tickets to all events go on sale...
- 12/13/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Swift is celebrating her newfound status as Spotify’s Global Top Artist with a surprise of her own: The massively popular singer-songwriter has just officially released the previously hard-to-find fan favorite song “You’re Losing Me.”
The song, now widely available on streaming services, is the latest of Swift’s “from the vault” releases – tracks that didn’t make her official studio albums. “You’re Losing Me,” which Swift co-wrote with producer Jack Antonoff, was initially released last May only on the “Late Night Edition” CD of Swift’s 2022 album Midnights and in a digital version exclusively at her web store.
This morning, Swift posted on X/Twitter, “Um ok this is unreal?? I just wanted to say to anyone who listened to my music this year, anywhere in the world, thank you. Getting named Spotify’s Global Top Artist in 2023 is truly the best birthday/holiday gift you could’ve given me.
The song, now widely available on streaming services, is the latest of Swift’s “from the vault” releases – tracks that didn’t make her official studio albums. “You’re Losing Me,” which Swift co-wrote with producer Jack Antonoff, was initially released last May only on the “Late Night Edition” CD of Swift’s 2022 album Midnights and in a digital version exclusively at her web store.
This morning, Swift posted on X/Twitter, “Um ok this is unreal?? I just wanted to say to anyone who listened to my music this year, anywhere in the world, thank you. Getting named Spotify’s Global Top Artist in 2023 is truly the best birthday/holiday gift you could’ve given me.
- 11/29/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
According to Marlon Wayans, the number one rule in comedy is “You can’t be afraid to offend.”
Four of today’s hottest comics came together for Variety’s stand-up comedy roundtable — Marlon Wayans (“God Loves Me”), Tom Segura (“Sledgehammer”), (“Salute Me or Shoot Me”) and Matt Rife (“Natural Selection”) — to discuss the state of comedy.
In the past few years, many comedians have argued that political correctness and increased sensitivity have negatively impacted the art form. A fresh face in the scene, the 28-year-old Rife ignited backlash last week over a joke about domestic violence in his new Netflix special. In an Instagram story that followed, Rife offered a fake apology and directed anyone offended by his jokes to a website for special needs helmets. This roundtable conversation was filmed before the release of Rife’s special, but during the conversation, Rife shared with his fellow comedians that “intention matters.
Four of today’s hottest comics came together for Variety’s stand-up comedy roundtable — Marlon Wayans (“God Loves Me”), Tom Segura (“Sledgehammer”), (“Salute Me or Shoot Me”) and Matt Rife (“Natural Selection”) — to discuss the state of comedy.
In the past few years, many comedians have argued that political correctness and increased sensitivity have negatively impacted the art form. A fresh face in the scene, the 28-year-old Rife ignited backlash last week over a joke about domestic violence in his new Netflix special. In an Instagram story that followed, Rife offered a fake apology and directed anyone offended by his jokes to a website for special needs helmets. This roundtable conversation was filmed before the release of Rife’s special, but during the conversation, Rife shared with his fellow comedians that “intention matters.
- 11/27/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
After burning through countless stories involving his family and personal (mis)adventures with his Netflix specials Secret Time and Hey Big Boy, comedian Bert Kreischer squeezed “the last bit of juice out of the orange” with his latest, the Golden Globes contender Razzle Dazzle.
The Florida native feels, looking back, that this special is most certainly “the best” he’s put out so far. “I feel like it is all where I’ve grown, and I think it is all the shit you love me for,” he tells Deadline. “There’s a lot of great family stuff. There’s wild, funny stories. There’s a f*ckng ass hair cutting, and I know it’s performed better than any of my other specials, which is insane when you think Hey Big Boy was released three days after stay-at-home orders for [Covid]. Me and Tiger King were the first week.”
Remarkably, Razzle...
The Florida native feels, looking back, that this special is most certainly “the best” he’s put out so far. “I feel like it is all where I’ve grown, and I think it is all the shit you love me for,” he tells Deadline. “There’s a lot of great family stuff. There’s wild, funny stories. There’s a f*ckng ass hair cutting, and I know it’s performed better than any of my other specials, which is insane when you think Hey Big Boy was released three days after stay-at-home orders for [Covid]. Me and Tiger King were the first week.”
Remarkably, Razzle...
- 11/17/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedian Tom Segura has announced the first leg of his new global stand-up comedy tour “Tom Segura: Come Together.”
“This tour is bigger and blacker than anything I’ve ever done,” Segura said. “But that name has already been used, but ‘Come Together’ gets the point across. Let’s all come together for a night. One way or another we’re going to make memories on this one.”
The famed comedian and podcaster is coming off his previous world tour, “I’m Coming Everywhere,” which sold out its 300 shows and venues. He’s bringing his highly-anticipated new hour of comedy to over 40 cities with the first leg that will start in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Dec. 30, and continue into 2024 with stops across Asia and North America including Segura’s hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, at Heritage Bank Center on May 4, 2024. More than 100 additional shows are anticipated to be announced in the new year.
“This tour is bigger and blacker than anything I’ve ever done,” Segura said. “But that name has already been used, but ‘Come Together’ gets the point across. Let’s all come together for a night. One way or another we’re going to make memories on this one.”
The famed comedian and podcaster is coming off his previous world tour, “I’m Coming Everywhere,” which sold out its 300 shows and venues. He’s bringing his highly-anticipated new hour of comedy to over 40 cities with the first leg that will start in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Dec. 30, and continue into 2024 with stops across Asia and North America including Segura’s hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, at Heritage Bank Center on May 4, 2024. More than 100 additional shows are anticipated to be announced in the new year.
- 11/13/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Comedy Dynamics is set to produce a new comedy special from Paul Reiser — the first from the veteran performer in more than 30 years, which will tape live at the Newman Center for Performing Arts in Denver, Co on November 17.
Details as to topics he’ll cover in the special haven’t been disclosed. But his latest comes on the heels of Paul Reiser: 3 ½ Blocks from Home and Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim, which were respectively released in 1991 and 1987. “People don’t always believe me when I tell them that getting out and doing standup is the most fun part of all these projects,” Reiser told Deadline. “But it’s always been my first love and I’m so excited to be doing another special!”
Comedy Dynamics Founder Brian Volk-Weiss is directing and will exec produce alongside Cisco Henson, Reiser, and Michael Pelmont. Said Volk-Weiss, “Knowing and working with...
Details as to topics he’ll cover in the special haven’t been disclosed. But his latest comes on the heels of Paul Reiser: 3 ½ Blocks from Home and Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim, which were respectively released in 1991 and 1987. “People don’t always believe me when I tell them that getting out and doing standup is the most fun part of all these projects,” Reiser told Deadline. “But it’s always been my first love and I’m so excited to be doing another special!”
Comedy Dynamics Founder Brian Volk-Weiss is directing and will exec produce alongside Cisco Henson, Reiser, and Michael Pelmont. Said Volk-Weiss, “Knowing and working with...
- 10/31/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Nacelle, the Burbank-based production and distribution company behind The Toys and Movies That Made Us, Behind the Attraction and Biker Mice From Mars, has brought on Hud Woodle to run the company’s International Sales Division.
Woodle moves to Nacelle from Grb Studios where he served as Head of Global Sales & Acquisitions.
Woodle has held a variety of international roles over the last decade, including VP of International Program Sales at Scripps Networks International, and as Vice President of International Program Sales and Distribution and General Manager at Food Networks Asia, working in New York and Singapore. Woodle also worked at NBC Universal International Television as a sales executive for E! Entertainment, and at Tech TV in global program sales.
The move to hire Woodle comes as Nacelle is expanding its production, distribution, and toy manufacturing divisions, on the heels of major developments in the growing NacelleVerse, a shared...
Woodle moves to Nacelle from Grb Studios where he served as Head of Global Sales & Acquisitions.
Woodle has held a variety of international roles over the last decade, including VP of International Program Sales at Scripps Networks International, and as Vice President of International Program Sales and Distribution and General Manager at Food Networks Asia, working in New York and Singapore. Woodle also worked at NBC Universal International Television as a sales executive for E! Entertainment, and at Tech TV in global program sales.
The move to hire Woodle comes as Nacelle is expanding its production, distribution, and toy manufacturing divisions, on the heels of major developments in the growing NacelleVerse, a shared...
- 10/13/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
An exclusive clip for crime thriller The Kill Room has arrived, reuniting Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman on the cast list for the first time in two decades.
In The Kill Room clip, Uma Thurman’s art dealer Patrice approaches Samuel L. Jackson’s Gordon in a bakery seeking a piece of art she can sell. Gordon is a bit cagey and the two go back and forth on “financial legitimacy”, which seems like an awfully tame term for what they’re about to engage in. This is set up earlier in the movie, when we see Gordon pitching Patrice to sell a piece of art, knowing she has a financial problem that she needs help with. What does Gordon get in return? A cut…and certainly a little something else.
As per Shout! Studios’ release, “The Kill Room is a dark comedy / crime-thriller about a hitman (Joe Manganiello...
In The Kill Room clip, Uma Thurman’s art dealer Patrice approaches Samuel L. Jackson’s Gordon in a bakery seeking a piece of art she can sell. Gordon is a bit cagey and the two go back and forth on “financial legitimacy”, which seems like an awfully tame term for what they’re about to engage in. This is set up earlier in the movie, when we see Gordon pitching Patrice to sell a piece of art, knowing she has a financial problem that she needs help with. What does Gordon get in return? A cut…and certainly a little something else.
As per Shout! Studios’ release, “The Kill Room is a dark comedy / crime-thriller about a hitman (Joe Manganiello...
- 10/2/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
When Mark Hamill set off to start filming "The Machine," he announced it in a video on Twitter, in which he claimed that he "might already regret this." Well, the movie arrived in 2023, and unfortunately, the box office and critical response pretty much proved Hamill right to be hesitant, even if he was only joking.
"The Machine" made a global total of $10.6 million on a budget of $20 million. Even worse were the reviews, with Rotten Tomatoes summarizing the film as "a sloppily lifeless movie," and "broken beyond repair." Poor old "Big fat Bert," as his "2 Bears 1 Cave" co-host Tom Segura lovingly calls him. He's just trying to spread some joy.
Rolling Stone referred to Kreischer as the "top partyer at the Number One Party School in the country" in their 1997 profile, and you might be surprised to hear that he originally had his life adapted to the big...
"The Machine" made a global total of $10.6 million on a budget of $20 million. Even worse were the reviews, with Rotten Tomatoes summarizing the film as "a sloppily lifeless movie," and "broken beyond repair." Poor old "Big fat Bert," as his "2 Bears 1 Cave" co-host Tom Segura lovingly calls him. He's just trying to spread some joy.
Rolling Stone referred to Kreischer as the "top partyer at the Number One Party School in the country" in their 1997 profile, and you might be surprised to hear that he originally had his life adapted to the big...
- 9/26/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Netflix announced on Monday that A Woman’s Prayer, the first-ever comedy special from actor and comedian Kountry Wayne, will premiere on the platform September 19th.
Filmed at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., the special has the rising star comic meditate on everything from fatherhood to gender dynamics and faith. It’s directed by Jeff Tomsic, who in addition to the 2018 feature comedy Tag and shows like Idiotsitter, has helmed specials for everyone from Bert Kreischer to Steve Rannazzisi (Breaking Dad), Kurt Metzger (White Precious) and the late Norm Macdonald (the 3x Emmy-nominated Nothing Special).
Wayne, Tomsic, and Matthew Vaughan of Rotten Science served as executive producers.
One of the most in-demand touring comedians in the country, Wayne is currently out on the road for his “Help Is On The Way” tour...
Filmed at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., the special has the rising star comic meditate on everything from fatherhood to gender dynamics and faith. It’s directed by Jeff Tomsic, who in addition to the 2018 feature comedy Tag and shows like Idiotsitter, has helmed specials for everyone from Bert Kreischer to Steve Rannazzisi (Breaking Dad), Kurt Metzger (White Precious) and the late Norm Macdonald (the 3x Emmy-nominated Nothing Special).
Wayne, Tomsic, and Matthew Vaughan of Rotten Science served as executive producers.
One of the most in-demand touring comedians in the country, Wayne is currently out on the road for his “Help Is On The Way” tour...
- 8/22/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Just For Laughs Comedy Festival has unveiled its list of top up-and-coming comedians in New York, Los Angeles and elsewhere, who are set to participate in the New Faces of Comedy showcase later this week. The event is a traditional launch pad for major Hollywood talent like Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Kumail Nanjiani and Jimmy Fallon.
The success of their careers makes New Faces the industry’s biggest coming-out party for rising stand-up talent serious business. Young hopefuls eyeing Hollywood development deals grab the microphone at Just For Laughs in Montreal to draw laughter from a club audience as Los Angeles talent scouts, comedy agents and managers, TV execs and club bookers look on.
No pressure there. Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson, who will receive the best comedy person award at the Just For Laughs ComedyPro conference later this week, was part of the New Faces comic discovery program in 2017.
Over three days,...
The success of their careers makes New Faces the industry’s biggest coming-out party for rising stand-up talent serious business. Young hopefuls eyeing Hollywood development deals grab the microphone at Just For Laughs in Montreal to draw laughter from a club audience as Los Angeles talent scouts, comedy agents and managers, TV execs and club bookers look on.
No pressure there. Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson, who will receive the best comedy person award at the Just For Laughs ComedyPro conference later this week, was part of the New Faces comic discovery program in 2017.
Over three days,...
- 7/24/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“I can’t believe what my life is,” says Tom Segura.
Segura has good reason to be proud. The 44-year-old comic has grinded away for decades to become one of the most successful (and prolific) comedians around. He co-hosts a pair of popular podcasts — Two Bears One Cave with pal and fellow comic Bert Kreischer, and Your Mom’s House with wife/comedian Christina Pazsitsky; penned a bestselling book of humorous essays; sells out stand-up shows across the country; and just released his fifth Netflix stand-up special, Tom Segura: Sledgehammer, which...
Segura has good reason to be proud. The 44-year-old comic has grinded away for decades to become one of the most successful (and prolific) comedians around. He co-hosts a pair of popular podcasts — Two Bears One Cave with pal and fellow comic Bert Kreischer, and Your Mom’s House with wife/comedian Christina Pazsitsky; penned a bestselling book of humorous essays; sells out stand-up shows across the country; and just released his fifth Netflix stand-up special, Tom Segura: Sledgehammer, which...
- 7/16/2023
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
“The Witcher” Season 3 and “The Lincoln Lawyer” Season 2 are currently the most-watched series on Netflix, according to the streamer’s top 10 English-language TV list.
All three seasons of “The Witcher” appeared on the list, with Season 3 Part 1 coming in first place with 13.8 million views. This marks the second week in a row the latest season of Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan’s fantasy drama secured the top spot. Season 1 then appeared in sixth place (2.6 million views) followed by Season 2 in seventh (2.4 million views).
“The Witcher” was then followed by Season 2 of “The Lincoln Lawyer,” which secured 7.4 million views. The first season of the Manuel Garcia-Rulfo series also appeared on the list in eighth place with 2.3 million views. But the legal drama wasn’t the only new addition on the list. Tom Segura’s stand-up special “Sledgehammer” debuted at No. 3 with 4.5 million views, and dessert competition series “Is It Cake, Too?” debuted at No.
All three seasons of “The Witcher” appeared on the list, with Season 3 Part 1 coming in first place with 13.8 million views. This marks the second week in a row the latest season of Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan’s fantasy drama secured the top spot. Season 1 then appeared in sixth place (2.6 million views) followed by Season 2 in seventh (2.4 million views).
“The Witcher” was then followed by Season 2 of “The Lincoln Lawyer,” which secured 7.4 million views. The first season of the Manuel Garcia-Rulfo series also appeared on the list in eighth place with 2.3 million views. But the legal drama wasn’t the only new addition on the list. Tom Segura’s stand-up special “Sledgehammer” debuted at No. 3 with 4.5 million views, and dessert competition series “Is It Cake, Too?” debuted at No.
- 7/11/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
After a 21-month run that saw him perform for more than 700,000 fans, the promise of Tom Segura’s “I’m Coming Everywhere” world tour has finally been fulfilled.
If you’re wondering if this long haul was a test of endurance for the globally popular stand-up comic, who has been working the circuit for nearly 20 years, the answer is an unqualified yes. “I mean, I’ve said it, but…I signed up for too much, so it felt really good to get to the end,” Segura says with a laugh. “I very vividly remember the last few shows counting down and being like, ‘I can’t believe this is finally coming to an end.’ But, you know, it’s 21 months and like 303 shows. It was just outrageous.”
The fruits of his labor are on display in Tom Segura: Sledgehammer, the first of two specials emerging from a 2022 deal with Netflix,...
If you’re wondering if this long haul was a test of endurance for the globally popular stand-up comic, who has been working the circuit for nearly 20 years, the answer is an unqualified yes. “I mean, I’ve said it, but…I signed up for too much, so it felt really good to get to the end,” Segura says with a laugh. “I very vividly remember the last few shows counting down and being like, ‘I can’t believe this is finally coming to an end.’ But, you know, it’s 21 months and like 303 shows. It was just outrageous.”
The fruits of his labor are on display in Tom Segura: Sledgehammer, the first of two specials emerging from a 2022 deal with Netflix,...
- 7/3/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
If you’re trying to prioritize what to watch on Netflix, try bumping these titles that are leaving the streamer in July to the top of your queue. This month marks the departure of the “G.I. Joe” sequel/reboot “G.I. Joe Retaliation,” four “Ip Man” movies, the rom-com-drama “Julie and Julia” and one of the best James Bond films ever, “Skyfall.” “The Wedding Date” and “Stepmom” are also leaving the service on July 31, as are all six seasons of “Moesha” and the first “Underworld” movie.
Check out the full list of what’s leaving Netflix in July 2023 below.
Also Read:
The 25 Best New Movies to Stream in July 2023
Leaving July 9
12 Strong
Baby Ballroom: Seasons 1-2
Leaving July 12
Tom Segura: Completely Normal
Leaving July 14
Married at First Sight: Season 11
Leaving July 20
Ip Man
Ip Man 2
Ip Man 3
Ip Man 4: The Finale
Leaving July 23
Popples: Seasons 1-3
Leaving...
Check out the full list of what’s leaving Netflix in July 2023 below.
Also Read:
The 25 Best New Movies to Stream in July 2023
Leaving July 9
12 Strong
Baby Ballroom: Seasons 1-2
Leaving July 12
Tom Segura: Completely Normal
Leaving July 14
Married at First Sight: Season 11
Leaving July 20
Ip Man
Ip Man 2
Ip Man 3
Ip Man 4: The Finale
Leaving July 23
Popples: Seasons 1-3
Leaving...
- 7/1/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Do not adjust your phone screen. You are not experiencing deja vu. Netflix’s list of new releases for July 2023 does indeed look quite a bit like last month’s.
That’s because the biggest new arrival this month is the conclusion of The Witcher season 3 on July 27. It seems like only 29 days ago that The Witcher season 3 premiered. And that’s because it was! Now Henry Cavill’s arc as Geralt of Rivia is set to officially end with this batch of three episodes. Get ready for the Liam Hemsworth era, Witcher fans. Other Netflix Original series of note in July 2023 are The Lincoln Lawyer season 2 on July 6, Sonic Prime season 2 on July 13 and the animated comedy Captain Fall on July 28.
Meanwhile it’s a big month for Netflix’s original movies department. Adam Devine-starring comedy The Out-Laws premieres on July 7. That will be followed by Bird Box...
That’s because the biggest new arrival this month is the conclusion of The Witcher season 3 on July 27. It seems like only 29 days ago that The Witcher season 3 premiered. And that’s because it was! Now Henry Cavill’s arc as Geralt of Rivia is set to officially end with this batch of three episodes. Get ready for the Liam Hemsworth era, Witcher fans. Other Netflix Original series of note in July 2023 are The Lincoln Lawyer season 2 on July 6, Sonic Prime season 2 on July 13 and the animated comedy Captain Fall on July 28.
Meanwhile it’s a big month for Netflix’s original movies department. Adam Devine-starring comedy The Out-Laws premieres on July 7. That will be followed by Bird Box...
- 7/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
In May 2021, after 19 years in Los Angeles, comedians and married couple Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky (aka Christina P), moved to Austin with their two young sons. Segura says he felt like L.A., in mid-pandemic, was falling apart. “I was like, ‘This city is turning into a shit show!'” he tells Variety.
About one month after they moved, Pazsitzky suffered an injurious fall in their new home. And, as you might expect, Segura ended up turning the (non-life-threatening) accident into a bit, which is featured in “Tom Segura: Sledgehammer,” his upcoming stand-up special premiering July 4 globally on Netflix.
In “Sledgehammer,” Segura recounts his uneasy 911 call that night requesting help. “I realized that, while what I’m about to say it true, it sounds… suspicious! But I gotta say it. So I’m like, ‘My wife fell down the stairs.'” Pazsitzky, who had misjudged a step when she...
About one month after they moved, Pazsitzky suffered an injurious fall in their new home. And, as you might expect, Segura ended up turning the (non-life-threatening) accident into a bit, which is featured in “Tom Segura: Sledgehammer,” his upcoming stand-up special premiering July 4 globally on Netflix.
In “Sledgehammer,” Segura recounts his uneasy 911 call that night requesting help. “I realized that, while what I’m about to say it true, it sounds… suspicious! But I gotta say it. So I’m like, ‘My wife fell down the stairs.'” Pazsitzky, who had misjudged a step when she...
- 6/28/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Some time ago, comedian Tom Segura teased on his Ymh Studios podcasts that he’d decided to self-finance and shoot a mystery video project, with further details to be disclosed at a later date. And at long last, they’re beginning to emerge, as Segura has disclosed to Deadline his sale to a streaming service of a pilot in which he’ll star.
“We…produced a pilot that we sold to one of the streamers…We financed it, we produced it, wrote it,” Segura shared during a Zoom call late last week. “This was a hundred percent like the podcast way of thinking, which was like, ‘Just make the thing.’ So we just made it, spent a fortune doing it, but I think for the right reasons. And I think they’ll probably make an announcement about it soon, maybe when the strike resolves. But we’re very excited about it,...
“We…produced a pilot that we sold to one of the streamers…We financed it, we produced it, wrote it,” Segura shared during a Zoom call late last week. “This was a hundred percent like the podcast way of thinking, which was like, ‘Just make the thing.’ So we just made it, spent a fortune doing it, but I think for the right reasons. And I think they’ll probably make an announcement about it soon, maybe when the strike resolves. But we’re very excited about it,...
- 6/26/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Season two of The Lincoln Lawyer, a documentary on Wham!, and the four-part Unknown documentary series premiere on Netflix in July 2023. The streaming service’s summer lineup also includes a spinoff of Bird Box set in Barcelona, as well as a documentary series that focuses on three NFL quarterbacks and their 2022-2023 seasons.
Additionally, July’s schedule includes The Out-Laws, a comedy movie starring Pierce Brosnan, Adam Devine, Nina Dobrev, and Ellen Barkin. Plus, Netflix is serving up season five of Too Hot to Handle.
July 1, 2023
The Days – Netflix Series
Blamed by some, hailed as heroes by others, those involved with Fukushima Daiichi face a deadly, invisible threat — an unprecedented nuclear disaster.
July 3, 2023
Little Angel: Volume 3
Unknown: The Lost Pyramid – Netflix Documentary
Unknown is a four-part docuseries event that tells breathtaking stories of adventure and exploration in awe-inspiring uncharted territories. Premiering weekly, each film pushes the boundaries of knowledge, ventures into unexplored regions,...
Additionally, July’s schedule includes The Out-Laws, a comedy movie starring Pierce Brosnan, Adam Devine, Nina Dobrev, and Ellen Barkin. Plus, Netflix is serving up season five of Too Hot to Handle.
July 1, 2023
The Days – Netflix Series
Blamed by some, hailed as heroes by others, those involved with Fukushima Daiichi face a deadly, invisible threat — an unprecedented nuclear disaster.
July 3, 2023
Little Angel: Volume 3
Unknown: The Lost Pyramid – Netflix Documentary
Unknown is a four-part docuseries event that tells breathtaking stories of adventure and exploration in awe-inspiring uncharted territories. Premiering weekly, each film pushes the boundaries of knowledge, ventures into unexplored regions,...
- 6/23/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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