Exclusive: The Daily Show with Trevor Noah correspondent Roy Wood Jr. has signed with Wme for representation in all areas.
Wood recently filmed his second one-hour standup special for Comedy Central which is set to debut next year. His first one-hour special Father Figure premiered last year on Comedy Central. He also released a comedy album by the same name. He was also named the new host for the fourth season of Comedy Central’s storytelling series, This is Not Happening.
Before his correspondent role on Emmy-nominated The Daily Show Wood starred for three seasons season on the TBS comedy Sullivan & Son from Steve Byrne and Rob Long. In 2010, Wood also competed in the 7th season of Last Comic Standing on NBC where he finished third. He also hosted his own morning show appropriately called The Roy Wood Jr Show. He has also appeared on various talk shows including Conan,...
Wood recently filmed his second one-hour standup special for Comedy Central which is set to debut next year. His first one-hour special Father Figure premiered last year on Comedy Central. He also released a comedy album by the same name. He was also named the new host for the fourth season of Comedy Central’s storytelling series, This is Not Happening.
Before his correspondent role on Emmy-nominated The Daily Show Wood starred for three seasons season on the TBS comedy Sullivan & Son from Steve Byrne and Rob Long. In 2010, Wood also competed in the 7th season of Last Comic Standing on NBC where he finished third. He also hosted his own morning show appropriately called The Roy Wood Jr Show. He has also appeared on various talk shows including Conan,...
- 9/26/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Chicago – When a real life group of friends keep a thirty year tradition alive, playing a game of “Tag,” there is bound to be a film that shares the same name. Jeff Tomsic makes his director debut with a killer cast… Ed Helms, Jon Hamm, Jake Johnson, Hannibal Buress and Jeremy Renner, all still playing that childhood game.
The rules are the game only takes place in the month of May every year, and there are other agreed upon guidelines like no “tag backs.” The kicker is that Jerry (Jeremy Renner) has never been “It.” Yes, in all the years the crew has been playing the game, he’s never been tagged. The other players see an opportunity during Jerry’s wedding weekend, if they can overcome his determination, his bride-to-be (Anabelle Wallis), and the various women in their lives, as portrayed by Isla Fisher, Rashida Jones and Nora Dunn.
The rules are the game only takes place in the month of May every year, and there are other agreed upon guidelines like no “tag backs.” The kicker is that Jerry (Jeremy Renner) has never been “It.” Yes, in all the years the crew has been playing the game, he’s never been tagged. The other players see an opportunity during Jerry’s wedding weekend, if they can overcome his determination, his bride-to-be (Anabelle Wallis), and the various women in their lives, as portrayed by Isla Fisher, Rashida Jones and Nora Dunn.
- 6/17/2018
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
With new movie adaptations of “Tomb Raider” and “Rampage” both on the horizon, it seems appropriate that Warner Bros. Pictures is also coming out with a film inspired by that game we used to play whenever our parents told us to quit staring at that damn screen and go play outside for a while.
The big screen feature debut of director Jeff Tomsic (whose TV credits include “Broad City” and “This Is Not Happening”), “Tag” is loosely based on a true story published in the Wall Street Journal about a group of men from Spokane, Washington, who have managed to keep a high school game of tag going for the last three decades.
The big screen feature debut of director Jeff Tomsic (whose TV credits include “Broad City” and “This Is Not Happening”), “Tag” is loosely based on a true story published in the Wall Street Journal about a group of men from Spokane, Washington, who have managed to keep a high school game of tag going for the last three decades.
- 3/20/2018
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
The Victoria’s Secret models never forget earning their wings. But there is one honor that tops even Angel status: getting to wear the coveted fantasy bra on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show runway. And this year that honor goes to Brazilian-born bombshell and Vs runway vet, Lais Ribeiro.
Shanghai will mark the 27-year-old model’s sixth Victoria’s Secret Fashion show, and her first time wearing the Fantasy Bra.
“I never cried so much in my entire life — and I have a baby,” Ribeiro said of her initial reaction (which you can watch in the exclusive clip above!
Shanghai will mark the 27-year-old model’s sixth Victoria’s Secret Fashion show, and her first time wearing the Fantasy Bra.
“I never cried so much in my entire life — and I have a baby,” Ribeiro said of her initial reaction (which you can watch in the exclusive clip above!
- 11/1/2017
- by Brittany Talarico
- PEOPLE.com
Jon Hamm is joining the all-star cast of the New Line comedy Tag. Jeremy Renner, Ed Helms, Jake Johnson, Hannibal Buress, Annabelle Wallis and Rashida Jones are already a part of the film which is based on a true story about a group of friends who have been playing a competitive version of the children’s game Tag for the last 30 years.
According to THR, Hamm will play "an overachiever, both in high school and in life, who is now a successful businessman."
Jeff Tomsic (This Is Not Happening) is directing the project which will hit theaters on June 29, 2018 release.
According to THR, Hamm will play "an overachiever, both in high school and in life, who is now a successful businessman."
Jeff Tomsic (This Is Not Happening) is directing the project which will hit theaters on June 29, 2018 release.
- 6/10/2017
- by Kristian Odland
- GeekTyrant
Woman Who Jumped on Hood to Stop Carjackers in Now Viral Video ‘Can’t Believe’ She Reacted Like That
Melissa Smith became one of the Internet’s newest heroes on Wednesday when video of her jumping on the hood of her car to stop it from being stolen hit the web and became a viral sensation.
The 27-year-old Milwaukee resident was pumping gas into her white SUV and checking her email at a Bp gas station when an unnamed carjacker slipped out of the back seat of a nearby black sedan and into the front seat of her car.
He then attempted to steal the vehicle — but not before Smith had the chance to realize what was happening. Springing into action,...
The 27-year-old Milwaukee resident was pumping gas into her white SUV and checking her email at a Bp gas station when an unnamed carjacker slipped out of the back seat of a nearby black sedan and into the front seat of her car.
He then attempted to steal the vehicle — but not before Smith had the chance to realize what was happening. Springing into action,...
- 5/27/2017
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Busy Philipps described an Uber scare she experienced early Sunday morning on her Instagram story, prefacing her story with, “The craziest thing just happened to me.”
Philipps, 37, said she tried to call an Uber with her husband, Marc Silverstein, and when she got into the car, things took a weird turn.
She begins saying she is now safe in a Lyft, but she felt immediate unease when she got into her Uber.
“I said to my husband, ‘Oh, that guy was weird. Are you sure he’s not going to kill us?’...
Philipps, 37, said she tried to call an Uber with her husband, Marc Silverstein, and when she got into the car, things took a weird turn.
She begins saying she is now safe in a Lyft, but she felt immediate unease when she got into her Uber.
“I said to my husband, ‘Oh, that guy was weird. Are you sure he’s not going to kill us?’...
- 4/9/2017
- by Katherine Richter
- PEOPLE.com
It's happening, all right. Ahead of tonight's season three premiere, the This Is Not Happening TV show has been renewed for a fourth season on Comedy Central. Ari Shaffir hosts the show from Cheetahs in Hollywood. It features Shaffir and his comedian friends relating true stories "of humiliation, degradation and supreme embarrassment." Watch a sneak peek, after the jump.Comedians slated to appear the third season of This Is Not Happening include: Gastor Almonte, Louie Anderson, Maria Bamford, Greg Behrendt, Lavell Crawford, Joey Diaz, Greg Fitzsimmons, Sean Flannery, Al Jackson, Bert Kreischer, Bobby Lee, Julian McCullough, Bonnie McFarlane, Big Jay Oakerson, Tom Papa, Russell Peters, Steve Rannazzisi, Brian Regan, Rory Scovel, Ali Siddiq, Steve Simeone, Doug Stanhope, Nick Thune, Liza Treyger, Sal...
- 10/13/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Ahead of tonight’s Season 3 premiere, Comedy Central has ordered a fourth season of its storytelling stand-up series This Is Not Happening for premiere in 2017. The show features Ari Shaffir, who also executive produces, and his comedian friends telling stories in front of a live audience at Cheetahs in Hollywood. Each episode features a custom open in which Shaffir meets a different gruesome death time and time again. Comedians appearing with Shaffir on the upcoming…...
- 10/13/2016
- Deadline TV
[caption id="attachment_49341" align="aligncenter" width="590"] This Is Not Happening TV show on Comedy Central. Pictured: Ari Shaffir, season 2. Photo Credit: Greg Gayne./caption]
Comedy Central has announced talent slated for the third season of the This Is Not Happening TV show, hosted by Ari Shaffir. This Is Not Happening season three will feature stories from: Sofiya Alexandra, Gastor Almonte, Louie Anderson, Maria Bamford, Greg Behrendt, Lavell Crawford, Joey Diaz, Greg Fitzsimmons, and Sean Flannery.
Also coming in the third season are stories from: Al Jackson, Pete Johansson, Andy Kindler, Bert Kreischer, Joe List, Julian McCullough, Bonnie McFarlane, Big Jay Oakerson, Russell Peters, Brian Regan, Dave Ross, Rory Scovel, Scruncho, Ryan Sickler, Steve Simeone, Doug Stanhope, Dan St. Germain, Nick Thune, Liza Treyger, Sal Vulcano, Andrew W.K. and more!
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Comedy Central has announced talent slated for the third season of the This Is Not Happening TV show, hosted by Ari Shaffir. This Is Not Happening season three will feature stories from: Sofiya Alexandra, Gastor Almonte, Louie Anderson, Maria Bamford, Greg Behrendt, Lavell Crawford, Joey Diaz, Greg Fitzsimmons, and Sean Flannery.
Also coming in the third season are stories from: Al Jackson, Pete Johansson, Andy Kindler, Bert Kreischer, Joe List, Julian McCullough, Bonnie McFarlane, Big Jay Oakerson, Russell Peters, Brian Regan, Dave Ross, Rory Scovel, Scruncho, Ryan Sickler, Steve Simeone, Doug Stanhope, Dan St. Germain, Nick Thune, Liza Treyger, Sal Vulcano, Andrew W.K. and more!
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- 5/19/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It’s all about the Benjamins for Blythe Danner — or so her next role would have us believe.
The actress has been cast in Madoff, ABC’s upcoming miniseries about disgraced financier Bernie Madoff.
Starring Richard Dreyfuss as the titular former stockbroker, the drama project — which is inspired by Brian Ross’ book The Madoff Chronicles — will examine Madoff’s rise and fall, leading to his 150-year prison sentence in 2009 for operating a $65 billion Ponzi scheme.
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Danner will play Ruth Madoff, Bernie’s wife and former director of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities.
The actress has been cast in Madoff, ABC’s upcoming miniseries about disgraced financier Bernie Madoff.
Starring Richard Dreyfuss as the titular former stockbroker, the drama project — which is inspired by Brian Ross’ book The Madoff Chronicles — will examine Madoff’s rise and fall, leading to his 150-year prison sentence in 2009 for operating a $65 billion Ponzi scheme.
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Danner will play Ruth Madoff, Bernie’s wife and former director of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities.
- 6/8/2015
- TVLine.com
Comedy Central has renewed This Is Not Happening, the comedic storytelling series hosted by Ari Shaffir, for a second season. The network said eight episodes will premiere next year. The show features stand-ups telling stories in front of a live audience and Season 1 included the likes of Rob Corddry, D.L. Hughley, Keegan-Michael Key, Bert Kreischer, Marc Maron, Steve Rannazzisi, Joe Rogan and Paul Scheer. It originally debuted as a digital series on cc.com. “Honestly…...
- 6/8/2015
- Deadline TV
This definitely just happened: Comedy Central has renewed Ari Shaffir‘s comedic storytelling series “This Is Not Happening” for an eight-episode second season in 2016. “This Is Not Happening” features Shaffir (pictured above) and his comic buddies telling funny, true stories in front of a live audience at Cheetahs in Hollywood. Guest comedians on Season 1 included Rob Corddry, D.L. Hughley, Keegan-Michael Key, Bert Kreischer, Marc Maron, Steve Rannazzisi, Joe Rogan and Paul Scheer. Each episode features a custom opening that puts Shaffir into a ludicrous situation, dreamed up by director Tomsic. “This Is Not Happening” originally debuted as a digital series on Cc.
- 6/8/2015
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Austin - This is a story about finger-banging to Kid Rock and marijuana gummi candies. Or, rather, it's a game about it. SXSW and St. Patrick's Day -- which both landed this week -- are in and of themselves drinking prompts, and a classic round of Two Truths And A Lie is how I found my way into an interview with comedians Ari Shaffir and Big Jay Oakerson. Both were on hand for a night of Comedy Central stardom in Austin. Shaffir hosted a live version of his popular web series-turned-tv show "This Is Not Happening," which is just finishing its first season run this week. “What’s Your F@!?#ng Deal” boasted Oakerson's miracle crowd work, along with features from Nate Bargatze, Joe DeRosa, Todd Glass and Liza Treyger. Put them together for telling facts and lies? A lot of naked truths. Watch our video above and play along.
- 3/19/2015
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
Comedy Central is taking multiplatform incubation quite seriously.
The cable channel’s in-house Cc:Studios has renewed two returning series and greenlit five new ones in development, the company said on Thursday.
Additionally, the online division released “Roustabout” on Wednesday, a comedic travelogue that follows Kurt Braunohler as he jet skis from Chicago to New Orleans to raise money for charity.
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The renewed series are “Six Guys One Car” (pictured above), from YouTube stars Dormtainment, and “New Timers,” following two low-key friends that remain unchanged and unphased by a post-apocalyptic Brooklyn.
The cable channel’s in-house Cc:Studios has renewed two returning series and greenlit five new ones in development, the company said on Thursday.
Additionally, the online division released “Roustabout” on Wednesday, a comedic travelogue that follows Kurt Braunohler as he jet skis from Chicago to New Orleans to raise money for charity.
See photos: 14 Late Night TV Hosts Ranked by Popularity (Photos)
The renewed series are “Six Guys One Car” (pictured above), from YouTube stars Dormtainment, and “New Timers,” following two low-key friends that remain unchanged and unphased by a post-apocalyptic Brooklyn.
- 1/29/2015
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
If it were up to us, every season would be TV season. No more 10, 16, or 22-episode batches at a time - just 52 blissful weeks of new content from our favorite shows. But, alas, that's not how it works. We can pretend that the wait just makes us appreciate the shows more when they air, but in this world of instant gratification it really just makes us impatient. Here are 15 shows we're particularly excited/impatient/desperate to see return or premiere in 2015.
"The Walking Dead"
The first season of "The Walking Dead" only had six episodes, so we should be grateful to get eight episodes of Season 5 from October-November 2014 and eight more again when Twd returns from February-March. Plus, there's a "companion series" coming at some point in 2015 as well. And we are grateful - when we're not whining about the wait. How will Maggie Greene, Daryl Dixon and company react...
"The Walking Dead"
The first season of "The Walking Dead" only had six episodes, so we should be grateful to get eight episodes of Season 5 from October-November 2014 and eight more again when Twd returns from February-March. Plus, there's a "companion series" coming at some point in 2015 as well. And we are grateful - when we're not whining about the wait. How will Maggie Greene, Daryl Dixon and company react...
- 12/16/2014
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
Comedy fans have a lot of reasons to look forward to 2015, as Comedy Central has just announced a slew of season and series premieres -- including returning hits "Workaholics" and "Broad City," new series "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore," and the third and final season of "Kroll Show." Various guest stars includes the likes of Aziz Ansari, Amy Poehler, Keegan-Michael Key, Marc Maron, Patricia Clarkson, Amy Ryan, Rob Corddry, and, on two different shows, Seth Rogen. The network's offerings will help you cope with your 2014 hangover and get you through the first quarter of the year. Mark your calendars: Tuesday, January 13 “Kroll Show” (Season Three Premiere) – 10:30 p.m. It's the final season of Nick Kroll's comedy series, guest stars including Aziz Ansari, Paget Brewster, Bo Burnham, Bill Burr, John Mulaney, Adam Pally, Amy Poehler, Seth Rogen, and Casey Wilson. Wednesday, January 14 "Workaholics" (Season Five Premiere) – 10:00 p.
- 12/9/2014
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
This is the first pick-up of a series developed by Cc: Studios, Comedy Central’s in-house creative initiative for the development of original digital comedy. The eight-episode season of This Is Not Happening, executive produced by Ari Shaffir, Eric Abrams, Sam Saifer and Jeff Tomsic, will premiere in the fall. Hosted by Shaffir and based on his long-running live show, This Is Not Happening features Shaffir and his comedian friends telling hilarious and true stories in front of a live audience at La’s gentlemen’s club, Cheetahs. Comedians that have appeared on the first two seasons include Kurt Braunohler, Joey Diaz, David Koechner, Bobby Lee, Natasha Leggero, Tj Miller, Trevor Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Jay Oakerson, Steve Rannazzisi and Joe Rogan. Shaffir is repped by Gersh and Sam Saifer Management.
- 4/23/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Comedy Central's digital production arm Cc: Studios is already paying off. The cable network has picked up This Is Not Happening to series, marking the first property developed in-house by the initiative to gain a pickup on the linear channel, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. This Is Not Happening, a longform storytelling show hosted by Ari Shaffir, ran for two seasons online. The eight-episode series will debut in the fall and feature Shaffir's comedian friends telling hilarious and true stories in front of a live audience at L.A.'s gentlemen's club, Cheetahs. Story: Comedy Central's Digital Studio
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- 4/23/2014
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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