Comedy powerhouse Larry the Cable Guy has signed on to host the upcoming 52-episode comedy series American Mayhem. With a syndicated launch slated this fall and an additional premier window expected to be announced shortly, the high-energy clip show celebrates the wildest, funniest, and most outrageous moments caught on camera across the U.S., all brought to life by the beloved funnyman whose unmistakable voice and humor have made him a household name. “We’re excited to team up with Larry, CBS … [Read more...] about Comedian Larry the Cable Guy to Host New Series American Mayhem
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Son of a Critch Gets Ready to Graduate as Cameras Roll on the Final Season of the Coming-of-Age Comedy
As production begins on Season 5 of Son of a Critch (12x30), co-creator, executive producer and star Mark Critch announced that the upcoming season will be the series’ last. Critch shared a video and the following statement on social media: "To all of you who’ve been watching along, we’ve officially started filming Season 5 of Son of a Critch. We’re heading back to 1992 - the year I graduated high school - so you can expect all the awkwardness and growing pains that come with it. And since … [Read more...] about Son of a Critch Gets Ready to Graduate as Cameras Roll on the Final Season of the Coming-of-Age Comedy
KC Global Media’s A Controversial Entertainer lands on Netflix
KC Global Media Distribution has announced the upcoming worldwide premiere of the new ten-episode Taiwanese series “A Controversial Entertainer.” The highly anticipated comedic drama, which KC Global Media Distribution introduced at last year’s Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), is set to premiere on Netflix, iQIYI and NOW TV on May 15. Singtel will follow June 8. Additional territories will be announced in the near future. “A Controversial Entertainer” follows the story of Pan Hao, a petty … [Read more...] about KC Global Media’s A Controversial Entertainer lands on Netflix
CJ ENM, TBS, and U-NEXT Holdings Establish Joint Venture StudioMonowa
CJ ENM (CEO Yoon Sang-hyun) marked the launch of ‘StudioMonowa’ with a signing ceremony on April 30 at the CJ ENM Center in Seoul, establishing a strategic joint venture with Japan’s TBS and U-NEXT Holdings. The signing ceremony was attended by key executives from the three companies, including Yoon Sang-hyun, CEO of CJ ENM; Abe Ryujiro, President & CEO of TBS; and Tsutsumi Tenshin, CEO of U-NEXT Co., Ltd. The name ‘Monowa’ combines ‘mono,’ the Japanese word for story, and ‘wa,’ meaning … [Read more...] about CJ ENM, TBS, and U-NEXT Holdings Establish Joint Venture StudioMonowa
Electric Entertainment Acquires Exclusive Worldwide Distribution Rights to Feature Film O HORIZON
Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution company, has acquired the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the feature film “O Horizon.” It stars Academy Award®-nominees Maria Bakalova (“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” “The Apprentice”) and David Strathairn (“Good Night, and Good Luck,” “LA Confidential”), alongside co-stars Adam Pally (“Iron Man 3,” “The Mindy Project”), Maggie Grace (“Taken,” “Lost”), Avi Nash (“The Walking Dead,” “Learning to Drive”), and … [Read more...] about Electric Entertainment Acquires Exclusive Worldwide Distribution Rights to Feature Film O HORIZON
CBC and BBC Northern Ireland Greenlight New Romantic Comedy Series Committed
CBC and BBC Northern Ireland have announced the greenlight of new original comedy series Committed (10x30), starring Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek, Hot Frosty) and Diona Doherty (Derry Girls, Blue Lights). The series follows Canadian Peter Hooley (Milligan), a recently divorced accountant, who falls head over heels for Northern Ireland woman Julie Johnston (Doherty) after a whirlwind weekend in Toronto, and crosses the Atlantic to declare his love—only to discover he's landed in an … [Read more...] about CBC and BBC Northern Ireland Greenlight New Romantic Comedy Series Committed
