“Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo,” a new comedy-documentary series hailing from PBS SoCal, is slated to start streaming for free on the PBS app and PBS.org on May 24.
The series follows Mexican American comedian and host Jesus Trejo as he embarks on a journey to tell the “stories behind the laughs,” revealing how comedy traces back to the roots of community.
Trejo visits six U.S. regions including Los Angeles, Denver and Portland, where he meets with six rising comedians. The series is co-produced for PBS by PBS SoCal, Calico and the National Multicultural Alliance. Trejo and Juan Devis executive produce along with Calico’s Danny Lee and Justin Yungfleisch as well as PBS SoCal chief content officer Tamara Gould. The series is directed by Donny Jackson. Wendy Llinás is the executive in charge for PBS.
“Our hope is that ‘Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo’ will spark conversation and inspire viewers,...
The series follows Mexican American comedian and host Jesus Trejo as he embarks on a journey to tell the “stories behind the laughs,” revealing how comedy traces back to the roots of community.
Trejo visits six U.S. regions including Los Angeles, Denver and Portland, where he meets with six rising comedians. The series is co-produced for PBS by PBS SoCal, Calico and the National Multicultural Alliance. Trejo and Juan Devis executive produce along with Calico’s Danny Lee and Justin Yungfleisch as well as PBS SoCal chief content officer Tamara Gould. The series is directed by Donny Jackson. Wendy Llinás is the executive in charge for PBS.
“Our hope is that ‘Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo’ will spark conversation and inspire viewers,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Lopez vs Lopez fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 2 Episode 1 episode titled Lopez vs Sobriety!
Find out everything you need to know about the Lopez vs Sobriety episode of Lopez vs Lopez, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Lopez vs Lopez Lopez vs Sobriety Season 2 Episode 1 Preview
In the upcoming episode of “Lopez vs Lopez” titled “Lopez vs Sobriety,” airing on NBC at 8:00 Pm on April 2, 2024, viewers are in for a comedic and heartfelt exploration of the challenges of sobriety within the Lopez family. As Mayan discovers that sobriety hasn’t necessarily made her husband George any less irritating, tensions rise as the family is challenged to confront their own addictions.
Led by George’s new sponsor, Iggy, the Lopez family embarks on a journey to understand the complexities of sobriety and the obstacles that come with it.
Find out everything you need to know about the Lopez vs Sobriety episode of Lopez vs Lopez, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Lopez vs Lopez Lopez vs Sobriety Season 2 Episode 1 Preview
In the upcoming episode of “Lopez vs Lopez” titled “Lopez vs Sobriety,” airing on NBC at 8:00 Pm on April 2, 2024, viewers are in for a comedic and heartfelt exploration of the challenges of sobriety within the Lopez family. As Mayan discovers that sobriety hasn’t necessarily made her husband George any less irritating, tensions rise as the family is challenged to confront their own addictions.
Led by George’s new sponsor, Iggy, the Lopez family embarks on a journey to understand the complexities of sobriety and the obstacles that come with it.
- 3/26/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
Get ready for the highly-anticipated return of “Lopez vs Lopez” as Season 2 kicks off with Episode 1 titled “Lopez vs Sobriety,” airing on NBC at 8:00 Pm on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024. In this episode, viewers are in for a wild ride as the Lopez family faces new challenges and comedic hijinks ensue.
Mayan, ever the troublemaker, discovers that George’s newfound sobriety hasn’t made him any less annoying. In an effort to shake things up, George challenges the family to give up their own addictions, leading to hilarious and unexpected results.
Meanwhile, George’s new sponsor, Iggy, shakes things up even further as he shows the Lopezes that sobriety is no walk in the park. With Iggy’s unconventional methods and George’s trademark wit, the family navigates the ups and downs of sobriety with humor and heart.
Tune in to NBC at 8:00 Pm on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, for...
Mayan, ever the troublemaker, discovers that George’s newfound sobriety hasn’t made him any less annoying. In an effort to shake things up, George challenges the family to give up their own addictions, leading to hilarious and unexpected results.
Meanwhile, George’s new sponsor, Iggy, shakes things up even further as he shows the Lopezes that sobriety is no walk in the park. With Iggy’s unconventional methods and George’s trademark wit, the family navigates the ups and downs of sobriety with humor and heart.
Tune in to NBC at 8:00 Pm on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, for...
- 3/26/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Exclusive: 3 Arts veteran Josh Lieberman is leaving the management and production company to join Brillstein Entertainment Partners. Also joining Brillstein is Allie Veneris of Authentic Talent & Literary Management.
“We’re excited to continue our focused expansion with the addition of Josh and Allie,” said Jon Liebman and Cynthia Pett, Brillstein’s co-ceo’s. “They have great clients, great taste, and great futures ahead.”
Lieberman was at 3 Arts for almost two decades, having started at the company — now majority owned by Lionsgate — in June 2004 as an assistant.
The list of his clients, dominated by multi-hyphenates in the comedy space, include Dave Attell, Atsuko Okatsuka, Karan Soni, Moshe Kasher, Katherine Ryan, Vanessa Gonzalez, Noah Garfinkel, Brent Morin, David Nihill, Jiaoying Summers, Sara Weinshenk, Jessi Cruickshank, Sarah Burns, Marc Evan Jackson as well as WWE’s Sami Zayn.
For Veneris, this marks a return to Brillstein where she was a college intern in the early 2010s.
“We’re excited to continue our focused expansion with the addition of Josh and Allie,” said Jon Liebman and Cynthia Pett, Brillstein’s co-ceo’s. “They have great clients, great taste, and great futures ahead.”
Lieberman was at 3 Arts for almost two decades, having started at the company — now majority owned by Lionsgate — in June 2004 as an assistant.
The list of his clients, dominated by multi-hyphenates in the comedy space, include Dave Attell, Atsuko Okatsuka, Karan Soni, Moshe Kasher, Katherine Ryan, Vanessa Gonzalez, Noah Garfinkel, Brent Morin, David Nihill, Jiaoying Summers, Sara Weinshenk, Jessi Cruickshank, Sarah Burns, Marc Evan Jackson as well as WWE’s Sami Zayn.
For Veneris, this marks a return to Brillstein where she was a college intern in the early 2010s.
- 1/10/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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
Exclusive: Netflix on Monday morning unveiled Verified Stand-Up, a new series featuring short sets from 10 comedians that’s set to premiere globally on November 28. Rising comedians that perform in the two-parter, filmed at Webster Hall in New York City, include Asif Ali, Dulcé Sloan, Gianmarco Soresi, Isiah Kelly, Leslie Liao, Nimesh Patel, Robby Hoffman, Rosebud Baker, Sabrina Wu, and Vanessa Gonzalez.
News of Netflix’s new stand-up series comes following its announcement of Improv: 60 And Still Standing, a comedy special celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Improv comedy clubs, which is set to premiere November 7th. Top comics dropping in for short sets as part of that project included Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Bert Kreischer, Craig Robinson, Deon Cole, Fortune Feimster, Jeff Dunham, Kevin Nealon, Mark Normand, Jo Koy, and Whitney Cummings.
Linda Mendoza directed Verified Stand-Up, with Anne Harris serving as executive producer.
Previously seen on Disney+’s WandaVision and The Mandalorian,...
News of Netflix’s new stand-up series comes following its announcement of Improv: 60 And Still Standing, a comedy special celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Improv comedy clubs, which is set to premiere November 7th. Top comics dropping in for short sets as part of that project included Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Bert Kreischer, Craig Robinson, Deon Cole, Fortune Feimster, Jeff Dunham, Kevin Nealon, Mark Normand, Jo Koy, and Whitney Cummings.
Linda Mendoza directed Verified Stand-Up, with Anne Harris serving as executive producer.
Previously seen on Disney+’s WandaVision and The Mandalorian,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Amy Schumer, Hasan Minhaj, Taylor Tomlinson and Jerrod Carmichael will receive awards at the Just for Laughs award show next month.
The ceremony will take place at the Just For Laughs Montreal festival, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The award show, which takes place July 29 at the DoubleTree, will see Schumer receive an award for comedy person of the year. In addition, Minhaj will be named stand up comedian of the year, Tomlinson will receive the festival’s breakout comedy star award and Carmichael will accept the best comedy special award, for his recent HBO Max special “Rothaniel.”
In addition, Just For Laughs also announced that Schumer will perform an extra show at the festival in addition to her previously announced set. Carmichael has also been confirmed to perform. Additional new performers announced include Amanda Seales, Pete Holmes, Chris Distefano and Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld, who will bring...
The ceremony will take place at the Just For Laughs Montreal festival, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The award show, which takes place July 29 at the DoubleTree, will see Schumer receive an award for comedy person of the year. In addition, Minhaj will be named stand up comedian of the year, Tomlinson will receive the festival’s breakout comedy star award and Carmichael will accept the best comedy special award, for his recent HBO Max special “Rothaniel.”
In addition, Just For Laughs also announced that Schumer will perform an extra show at the festival in addition to her previously announced set. Carmichael has also been confirmed to perform. Additional new performers announced include Amanda Seales, Pete Holmes, Chris Distefano and Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld, who will bring...
- 6/29/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Variety has named its 10 Comics to Watch for 2022. This year’s honorees will be profiled in the July 20 issue of Variety and be honored at this year’s Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, held in Montreal July 13-31. There will be a panel and cocktail reception held on July 29, followed by a performance showcase July 30.
Variety has been presenting the 10 Comics to Watch list since 2000 and has included such names as Tiffany Haddish, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt and Quinta Brunson.
The list is comprised of stand-up comedians, writers and content creators selected by a panel that includes Variety editors and those in the comedy community that scout, book, cast and represent comics.
Says Christine Walters, creative director, Just For Laughs ComedyPRO and ComedyCON: “We look forward to welcoming the hilarious new class of Variety 10 Comics to Watch in this, our 40th anniversary year of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.
Variety has been presenting the 10 Comics to Watch list since 2000 and has included such names as Tiffany Haddish, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt and Quinta Brunson.
The list is comprised of stand-up comedians, writers and content creators selected by a panel that includes Variety editors and those in the comedy community that scout, book, cast and represent comics.
Says Christine Walters, creative director, Just For Laughs ComedyPRO and ComedyCON: “We look forward to welcoming the hilarious new class of Variety 10 Comics to Watch in this, our 40th anniversary year of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.
- 6/3/2022
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: This Joka, a stand-up comedy series exec produced by Will Smith, will not be returning for a second season on Roku.
The streaming service launched the series, which came via its acquisition of short-form service Quibi, in March.
The series features a raft of stand ups including Punkie Johnson and Chris Estrada.
Deadline understands that the decision had nothing to do with the Oscars incident, where Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage, but a somewhat unusual issue with timing.
Roku is believed to never really have had the option to renew the series, which is produced by Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Topgolf Entertainment Group. The option to renew lapsed before Roku launched the show, and certainly before the streamer had the chance to analyse its viewing data, meaning that it was unlikely to return for a second season on the platform.
The show...
The streaming service launched the series, which came via its acquisition of short-form service Quibi, in March.
The series features a raft of stand ups including Punkie Johnson and Chris Estrada.
Deadline understands that the decision had nothing to do with the Oscars incident, where Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage, but a somewhat unusual issue with timing.
Roku is believed to never really have had the option to renew the series, which is produced by Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Topgolf Entertainment Group. The option to renew lapsed before Roku launched the show, and certainly before the streamer had the chance to analyse its viewing data, meaning that it was unlikely to return for a second season on the platform.
The show...
- 5/2/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Will Smith is joining the ever-growing sheaf of Hollywood talent in Quibi’s quiver.
The Jeffrey Katzenberg-founded mobile subscription service announced the acquisition of “This Joka,” a 16-episode stand-up comedy series hosted and executive produced by Smith. Quibi is set to debut next Monday, April 6, with 50-odd shows. For now, there’s no premiere date for Smith’s series.
There’s a golf tie-in: “This Joka” is a co-production of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Westbrook Media and Topgolf Studios, a unit of golf-venue chain Topgolf Entertainment Group. The show is shot on location at Topgolf’s Las Vegas driving-range venue and other spots across Sin City.
In the show, Smith plays host to a diverse guest list of comedians, ranging from up-and-comers to legendary performers. “This Joka” showcases their stand-up sets and will feature one-on-one conversations between Smith and the comedians plus docu-style moments shot backstage and around Vegas.
The Jeffrey Katzenberg-founded mobile subscription service announced the acquisition of “This Joka,” a 16-episode stand-up comedy series hosted and executive produced by Smith. Quibi is set to debut next Monday, April 6, with 50-odd shows. For now, there’s no premiere date for Smith’s series.
There’s a golf tie-in: “This Joka” is a co-production of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Westbrook Media and Topgolf Studios, a unit of golf-venue chain Topgolf Entertainment Group. The show is shot on location at Topgolf’s Las Vegas driving-range venue and other spots across Sin City.
In the show, Smith plays host to a diverse guest list of comedians, ranging from up-and-comers to legendary performers. “This Joka” showcases their stand-up sets and will feature one-on-one conversations between Smith and the comedians plus docu-style moments shot backstage and around Vegas.
- 4/2/2020
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Quibi has acquired This Joka, a 16-episode stand-up comedy series hosted and executive produced by Will Smith. The series hails from Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Topgolf Entertainment Group.
Westbrook and Topgolf had been developing This Joka since last October as part of their partnership to create original entertainment. It marks the first series pickup for Westbrook since Terence Carter joined the company last fall as Co-President, Head Of Television.
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In This Joka, Smith invites a diverse lineup of up-and-coming, established, and legendary comedians to explore the nature of comedy and its unique ability to bring people together. Shot on location at Topgolf and other popular venues across Las Vegas,...
Westbrook and Topgolf had been developing This Joka since last October as part of their partnership to create original entertainment. It marks the first series pickup for Westbrook since Terence Carter joined the company last fall as Co-President, Head Of Television.
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In This Joka, Smith invites a diverse lineup of up-and-coming, established, and legendary comedians to explore the nature of comedy and its unique ability to bring people together. Shot on location at Topgolf and other popular venues across Las Vegas,...
- 4/2/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
If you are looking to laugh for 24 hours straight, then Comedy Central has you covered. The network will live stream 24 hours of stand-up content from over 60 comedians on its Stand-Up YouTube channel starting on October 17 at 11 pm Et. All the laughter will culminate in the season premiere of Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents… on October 18.
The live stream event will cover specials curated from the past two decades including past stand-up performances from before-they-made-huge comedians like Kevin Hart (2004), Jim Gaffigan (2000), Amy Schumer (2010), John Mulaney (2009), Zach Galifianakis (2001), Patton Oswalt (1999), Gabriel Iglesias (2003), Anthony Jeselnik (2009), Chris Redd (2017), Donald Glover (2010), Ron Funches (2014), Michelle Buteau (2015), Bo Burnham (2009), Cristela Alonzo (2013), Dave Attell (1999), Maria Bamford (2001), Joel Kim Booster (2017), Neal Brennan (2012), Lil Rel Howery (2013), Aparna Nancherla (2016), Baron Vaughn (2013), Natasha Leggero (2011), Patrice O’Neal (2003) and a robust roster of others.
When the live stream runs it course, the new season of Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents… will air back-to-back episodes featuring Jaboukie Young-White and Vanessa Gonzalez.
The live stream event will cover specials curated from the past two decades including past stand-up performances from before-they-made-huge comedians like Kevin Hart (2004), Jim Gaffigan (2000), Amy Schumer (2010), John Mulaney (2009), Zach Galifianakis (2001), Patton Oswalt (1999), Gabriel Iglesias (2003), Anthony Jeselnik (2009), Chris Redd (2017), Donald Glover (2010), Ron Funches (2014), Michelle Buteau (2015), Bo Burnham (2009), Cristela Alonzo (2013), Dave Attell (1999), Maria Bamford (2001), Joel Kim Booster (2017), Neal Brennan (2012), Lil Rel Howery (2013), Aparna Nancherla (2016), Baron Vaughn (2013), Natasha Leggero (2011), Patrice O’Neal (2003) and a robust roster of others.
When the live stream runs it course, the new season of Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents… will air back-to-back episodes featuring Jaboukie Young-White and Vanessa Gonzalez.
- 10/16/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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