(from left) Tito Manny (Joey Guila), Regina (Elena Juatco), Eugene (Eugene Cordero), Joe Valencia (Jo Koy), Tita Teresa (Tia Carrere), Tita Yvonne (Melody Butiu) and Susan (Lydia Gaston) in Easter Sunday, directed by Jay Chandrasekhar.
So, when’s the perfect time to release a big family comedy about a big family event that happens in the Spring? Why, the “dog days” of Summer, naturally. Or at least that’s the thinking behind this weekend’s answer to the big star-fueled “action-on-the-rails” blockbuster. But what was the question, again? Yeah, so when will another “stand-up” superstar branch into the movies (most go right to TV) with an “all ages” funny flick loosely based on his life, and his sell-out comedy concerts? Move over Amy Schumer, Pete Davidson, and Kevin Hart, here comes some competition with a unique, often spicy ethnic voice. So, strap in for one wild and raucous Easter Sunday.
So, when’s the perfect time to release a big family comedy about a big family event that happens in the Spring? Why, the “dog days” of Summer, naturally. Or at least that’s the thinking behind this weekend’s answer to the big star-fueled “action-on-the-rails” blockbuster. But what was the question, again? Yeah, so when will another “stand-up” superstar branch into the movies (most go right to TV) with an “all ages” funny flick loosely based on his life, and his sell-out comedy concerts? Move over Amy Schumer, Pete Davidson, and Kevin Hart, here comes some competition with a unique, often spicy ethnic voice. So, strap in for one wild and raucous Easter Sunday.
- 8/5/2022
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
He Has One Day To Keep The Family Together… Without Falling Apart! Universal Pictures Presents Acclaimed Comedian Jo Koy In Easter Sunday. Rated PG-13. Only In Theaters August 5th.
Wamg is giving away 2 free passes to the St. Louis advance screening of Easter Sunday
Date And Time:
Tues, Aug 2nd 7pm at The AMC Esquire 7
The screening will be filled on a first come first served basis, so we encourage you to arrive early. Seats will not be guaranteed. Rated R.
Enter at the link below. Winners will be selected on July 31
Sweepstakes Link: http://gofobo.com/Reccf31974
https://www.eastersundaymovie.com
Stand-up comedy sensation Jo Koy stars as a man returning home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, bickering, eating, drinking, laughing, loving family, in this love letter to his Filipino-American community.
Easter Sunday features an all-star comedic cast that includes Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley series), Tia Carrere,...
Wamg is giving away 2 free passes to the St. Louis advance screening of Easter Sunday
Date And Time:
Tues, Aug 2nd 7pm at The AMC Esquire 7
The screening will be filled on a first come first served basis, so we encourage you to arrive early. Seats will not be guaranteed. Rated R.
Enter at the link below. Winners will be selected on July 31
Sweepstakes Link: http://gofobo.com/Reccf31974
https://www.eastersundaymovie.com
Stand-up comedy sensation Jo Koy stars as a man returning home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, bickering, eating, drinking, laughing, loving family, in this love letter to his Filipino-American community.
Easter Sunday features an all-star comedic cast that includes Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley series), Tia Carrere,...
- 7/29/2022
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Jo Koy will bring his Filipino culture-centric humor from stand-up to sitcom with the ABC comedy Josep.
The stand-up comedian, whose jokes featured in Netflix specials Comin’ In Hot and In His Elements have resonated with members of the Filipino and Filipino-American communities, will star in the titular role and executive produce. The ABC half-hour sitcom, which is currently in development, will follows the life of a hardworking Filipino American nurse. Written and executive produced by showrunner Steve Joe, Josep will also see its titular character navigating dating, fatherhood and his mother moving in with him.
The project also comes 20th Television and also comes from writers Michael Golamco and Randall Park under their Imminent Collision banner, who previously teamed for the Netflix rom-com Always Be My Maybe starring Park and Ali Wong. Hieu Ho will also executive produce for Imminent Collision, alongside Jake Kasdan and Melvin Mar for The Detective Agency and Joe Meloche.
The stand-up comedian, whose jokes featured in Netflix specials Comin’ In Hot and In His Elements have resonated with members of the Filipino and Filipino-American communities, will star in the titular role and executive produce. The ABC half-hour sitcom, which is currently in development, will follows the life of a hardworking Filipino American nurse. Written and executive produced by showrunner Steve Joe, Josep will also see its titular character navigating dating, fatherhood and his mother moving in with him.
The project also comes 20th Television and also comes from writers Michael Golamco and Randall Park under their Imminent Collision banner, who previously teamed for the Netflix rom-com Always Be My Maybe starring Park and Ali Wong. Hieu Ho will also executive produce for Imminent Collision, alongside Jake Kasdan and Melvin Mar for The Detective Agency and Joe Meloche.
- 5/27/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Lou Diamond Phillips has rounded out the ensemble of Amblin Partners’ family comedy, Easter Sunday, which is based on the stand-up comedy and life experiences of comedy star Jo Koy and is set around a family gathering to celebrate Easter Sunday. Also joining the previously announced Eva Noblezada Brandon Wardell and Tia Carrere, are Lydia Gaston, Rodney To, Melody Butiu, Joey Guila and Elena Juatco.
“Starting production on Easter Sunday is the culmination of a lifetime of dreaming and decades of hard work,” said. Koy. “It’s especially meaningful that we’ve been able to assemble such an incredible group of diverse and talented filmmakers and comedians to bring this slice of Filipino culture to the world.”
Phillips will play a fictionalized version of himself in the film
Jay Chandrasekhar will direct with Ken Cheng penning the script. Rideback’s Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich will produce. Koy, Cheng,...
“Starting production on Easter Sunday is the culmination of a lifetime of dreaming and decades of hard work,” said. Koy. “It’s especially meaningful that we’ve been able to assemble such an incredible group of diverse and talented filmmakers and comedians to bring this slice of Filipino culture to the world.”
Phillips will play a fictionalized version of himself in the film
Jay Chandrasekhar will direct with Ken Cheng penning the script. Rideback’s Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich will produce. Koy, Cheng,...
- 5/3/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
“I’m sorry, man…you called at the worst time,” said Jo Koy when I connected with him on the phone to talk about his newest Netflix comedy special Jo Koy: In His Elements. After a beat, he laughed, “But this is actually the best time because you get to embrace the chaos I call my life.”
Jo Koy has been in the comedy game for over three decades and has jumped a lot of hurdles to achieve success, but the day I hopped on the phone with him, he was dealing with another issue. His son’s scooter ran out of gas and he was stranded on the side of the road. That said, while being interviewed, Jo Koy was in the middle of rescuing his son.
“Oh, the youth!” Jo Koy jokingly sighed.
Sweeping in to save the day and delivering gas to his son while completing an...
Jo Koy has been in the comedy game for over three decades and has jumped a lot of hurdles to achieve success, but the day I hopped on the phone with him, he was dealing with another issue. His son’s scooter ran out of gas and he was stranded on the side of the road. That said, while being interviewed, Jo Koy was in the middle of rescuing his son.
“Oh, the youth!” Jo Koy jokingly sighed.
Sweeping in to save the day and delivering gas to his son while completing an...
- 7/15/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
For Jo Koy, filming his latest comedy special in the Philippines was what he calls an item on his bucket list. In “Jo Koy: In His Elements” — his third special on Netflix, out on June 12 — he shares the stage with fellow Filipino American performers and comedians including Joey Guila, Andrew Orolfo and Andrew Lopez, breakdancer Ronnie and Philippines-born singer/songwriter Inigo Pascual, among others.
“[When] they gave me this special, it’s kind of like this Filipino thing, when one person makes it, you open the door and bring other Filipinos in,” he says on “Variety Live!” “So, that’s what I did. I was in the Netflix building, and I opened the door and I was like, ‘I got some more Filipino friends. Let’s go. Get in here. Come on, before they close the door!’”
Koy, whose mother is from the Philippines, recalls his own desire to find a...
“[When] they gave me this special, it’s kind of like this Filipino thing, when one person makes it, you open the door and bring other Filipinos in,” he says on “Variety Live!” “So, that’s what I did. I was in the Netflix building, and I opened the door and I was like, ‘I got some more Filipino friends. Let’s go. Get in here. Come on, before they close the door!’”
Koy, whose mother is from the Philippines, recalls his own desire to find a...
- 6/12/2020
- by Audrey Cleo Yap
- Variety Film + TV
Jo Koy is going back to his roots by taking Netflix to the Philippines. The comedian will say “Mabuhay!” to the Asian archipelago with his upcoming comedy special Jo Koy: In His Elements.
He revealed the news on his Instagram account earlier today. “I’m so excited to announce that my 3rd @netflix special ‘In His Elements’ premieres June 12,” he wrote. “We brought Netflix to the Philippines! Let’s go!!”
His new special will celebrate his heritage as he cracks wise about life as a Filipino-American while highlighting the culture of Manila. Koy uses this opportunity to shine a light on other Filipino-American performers by welcoming to the stage famed breakdancer Ronnie, Grammy-winning producer !llmind, singer/songwriter Inigo Pascual, and comedians Andrew Lopez, Joey Guila, and Andrew Orolfo.
Koy will bring more of his Filipino-American life experiences to the big screen with Easter Sunday. The film from Amblin Partners and...
He revealed the news on his Instagram account earlier today. “I’m so excited to announce that my 3rd @netflix special ‘In His Elements’ premieres June 12,” he wrote. “We brought Netflix to the Philippines! Let’s go!!”
His new special will celebrate his heritage as he cracks wise about life as a Filipino-American while highlighting the culture of Manila. Koy uses this opportunity to shine a light on other Filipino-American performers by welcoming to the stage famed breakdancer Ronnie, Grammy-winning producer !llmind, singer/songwriter Inigo Pascual, and comedians Andrew Lopez, Joey Guila, and Andrew Orolfo.
Koy will bring more of his Filipino-American life experiences to the big screen with Easter Sunday. The film from Amblin Partners and...
- 5/15/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix announced that “Queer Eye” Season 5 will premiere in June, and Audible has added 40 new sleep and relaxation titles to their newly-launched Sleep Collection.
Dates
Netflix has announced that “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” will return on May 17 with seven new episodes releasing over the span of seven weeks. Minhaj will film the episodes from home in front of a green screen and focus on timely topics such as “What Happens If You Can’t Pay Rent?”, which is the first episode’s theme. “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” is executive produced by Minhaj; Prashanth Venkataramanujam, who showruns; Michelle Caputo and Shannon Hartman for Art & Industry, and Jennie Church-Cooper of Haven Entertainment.
Season 5 of “Queer Eye” will be available on Netflix June 5. The Fab Five — Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness — are back, this time setting their sights...
Dates
Netflix has announced that “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” will return on May 17 with seven new episodes releasing over the span of seven weeks. Minhaj will film the episodes from home in front of a green screen and focus on timely topics such as “What Happens If You Can’t Pay Rent?”, which is the first episode’s theme. “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” is executive produced by Minhaj; Prashanth Venkataramanujam, who showruns; Michelle Caputo and Shannon Hartman for Art & Industry, and Jennie Church-Cooper of Haven Entertainment.
Season 5 of “Queer Eye” will be available on Netflix June 5. The Fab Five — Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness — are back, this time setting their sights...
- 5/15/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
"Get ready to meet some new friends who are out of this world!" Warner Bros UK has debuted an official trailer for an animated kids adventure comedy titled Luis and the Aliens. This is made by two German brothers, Wolfgang Lauenstein & Christoph Lauenstein, who have started directing animated features out of Germany for distribution worldwide - they also made a film titled Marnie's World which premiered at the Annecy Film Festival this summer. And they won an Oscar for their 1999 animated short Balance. Luis tells the story of an 11-year-old boy who makes friends with three loveable little aliens, who crash their UFO into his house. In return for Luis' help in finding the home-shopping channel stuff they came for, they will save Luis from the horrors of boarding school. The voice cast includes Joey Guila and Franciska Friede. This looks cute, but it's not an all-ages super smart animated movie,...
- 7/2/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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