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THE GALE Returns To The Groundlings Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2018


After a sold-out year long run, The GALE returns to the world-famous Groundlings Theatre with five shows scheduled for 2018. This 90-minute improv show celebrates the beautiful (though sometimes rough) LGBTQ journey.

COMCAST Launches Xfinity On Demand Short Film, Commercial, and Print Ad Celebrating Black History Month
by Macon Prickett - Feb 19, 2018


We are excited to announce an amazing campaign with our client, Comcast Xfinity, to celebrate and kickoff Black History Month. The GROUNDBREAKERS: HEROES BEHIND THE MASK campaign features a short film, print ad and commercial and radio spot, featuring creatives behind some of America's beloved superheroes and animated series.  Xfinity will use the power of the X1 platform to spotlight the pioneering talent behind some of America's most beloved superhero stories and designs while chronicling the deep-rooted history and representation of the Black community. 

BWW Interview: Making Black History - Actor PHIL LAMARR: In Voice and Vision
by David Edward Perry - Feb 13, 2018


Phil LaMarr has been delivering incredibly rich characters to animation, film and the stage for the past thirty years. If you are not familiar with his name, you are sure to know his voice.

Universal FanCon is First Large-Scale Event to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion of Fans and Fandom
by Julie Musbach - Feb 1, 2018


The inaugural Universal FanCon (FanCon) is the first large-scale, 24-hour, inclusive event that celebrates the diversity of fans, the diversity of fandom and the true needs of those who love pop culture. This year's event will help benefit and promote relevant causes, including Geek Club Books Charity for Autism.

Comcast Partners With Xfinity To Celebrate Black History Month With GROUNDBREAKERS: HEROES BEHIND THE MASK
by Macon Prickett - Feb 1, 2018


Comcast Xfinity will celebrate and kickoff Black History Month. The  GROUNDBREAKERS: HEROES BEHIND THE MASK campaign features an original short, print ad and commercial and radio spot, featuring creatives behind some of America's beloved superheroes and animated series. Premiering TODAY, Xfinity will use the power of the X1 platform to spotlight the pioneering talent behind some of America's most beloved superhero stories and designs while chronicling the deep-rooted history and representation of the Black community. 

Put A Little “Ha Ha Ha” In Your “Ho Ho Ho” With The Groundlings this Holiday Season
by Rebecca Russo - Nov 10, 2017


This holiday season the always merry Groundlings are bringing some laughter and cheer with the all new Groundlings Holiday Show! Los Angeles' premiere comedy troupe of 43 years will have you laughing until the New Year during the most wonderful time of year!

VIDEO: Crackle Shares Trailer for Original Special SUPERMANSION: DRAG ME TO HALLOWEEN
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017


The original special, SUPERMANSION: SUPERMANSION: DRAG ME TO HALLOWEEN debuts today, October 5th with voiceover stars Bryan Cranston ('Breaking Bad'), Keegan-Michael Key ('Key & Peele'), and Jillian Bell ('22 Jump Street') as well as guest stars Lake Bell ('Childrens Hospital') and Phil LaMarr ('Futurama').

The 6th Annual BIG CITY IMPROV FESTIVAL Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2017


The Big City Improv Festival (BCIF) is happy to announce the first wave of programming for the sixth annual festival. Big City Improv Festival, Canada's largest improv showcase, will present the best improvisers from across North America from October 13 - 21, 2017 at five venues in Toronto.

Meet The Jellies! 10/22 on Adult Swim
by Richard Best - Sep 14, 2017


Get ready as Adult Swim introduces its newest animated original series and fun-loving family, The Jellies!, on Sunday, October 22nd at 12:15 a.m. E/P.

VIDEO: Crackle Shares Trailer for Original Special SUPERMANSION: DRAG ME TO HALLOWEEN
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 13, 2017


The original special, SUPERMANSION: SUPERMANSION: DRAG ME TO HALLOWEEN debuts on Thursday, October 5th with voiceover stars Bryan Cranston ('Breaking Bad'), Keegan-Michael Key ('Key & Peele'), and Jillian Bell ('22 Jump Street') as well as guest stars Lake Bell ('Childrens Hospital') and Phil LaMarr ('Futurama').

New Comedy Show GROUNDLINGS OF THE CORN to Debut This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2017


If you're looking to HARVEST some laughter this fall, catch The Groundlings at the CORNer of Melrose and Poinsettia with their all-new comedy show, GROUNDLINGS OF THE CORN. Opening Night is Friday, October 6 and will include bar courtesy of Ninkasi Brewing Company with bites catered from a local hot spot. The only thing you'll be SACRIFICING is a boring night at home!

Adult Swim Returns to San Diego Comic-Con
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 10, 2017


Adult Swim is back and ready for fans to dive into new and unexpected experiences at San Diego Comic-Con this month.

VIDEO: First Look - Adult Swim Teams With Tyler, The Creator on New Animated Series THE JELLYS!
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2017


Continuing to grow their slate of original programming, Adult Swim announced today a new animated series from Tyler, The Creator and Lionel Boyce called  THE JELLYS!, premiering this summer.

Waxploitation Releases Limited Edition Narrated Stories on Vinyl Exclusively for Record Store Day
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 14, 2017


Waxploitation Records founder Jeff Antebi asked his favorite artists from the worlds of music and the visual arts to collaborate on original children's stories for a benefit project.

Annie Sertich to Premiere New Show at The Groundlings Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2016


Based on a true story, this one-act play written by and starring Groundlings' Annie Sertich puts a twist on the familiar one-woman show format. Not a typical show you'd find at The Groundlings, this exciting and different play about love and loss will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions asking yourself, 'Did this really happen?' and the answer is yes. As in usual Groundlings fashion, the show will definitely provide a lot of laughs. This show has been seen by sold out audiences during previous runs in Los Angeles and New York.

The CW Presents MADtv 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 12, 2016


Marking 20 years since the debut of the Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series “MADtv,” The CW Network will broadcast the MADtv 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION tonight, January 12 (8:00-9:00 pm ET/PT).

BWW Review: THE BLACK VERSION - HOLIDAY SPECIAL Uproariously Sends Up Scrooged
by Gil Kaan - Dec 11, 2015


The amazingly talented performers of THE BLACK VERSION - HOLIDAY SPECIAL rocked the audience at Largo @ The Coronet with their lightning quick improv wit, some incredible vocals and ridiculously sharp rapping. Karen Maruyama directed her six-member cast in a racehorse pacing with just enough time for hearty laughs between hilarious lines after hilarious reactions after hilarious comebacks.

The CW to Present MADtv 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION, 1/12
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 9, 2015


Marking 20 years since the debut of the Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series “MADtv,” The CW Network will broadcast the MADtv 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION on Tuesday, January 12 (8:00-9:00 pm ET/PT).

FOX Announces November Sweeps Programming Line Up
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 30, 2014


FOX serves up a November to remember with all-new episodes and big guest stars, including the Season Two premiere of MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Nov. 4

NAPOLEON DYNAMITE Animated Series Among Olive Films' Upcoming DVD Releases
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 8, 2014


Celebrating the television renaissance that is currently reshaping the pop culture landscape, Olive Films announces the release of a number of FOX and ABC television collections previously unavailable on DVD.

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