#Comedy
Trailer Watch: “Insecure” Actress Yvonne Orji’s HBO Comedy Special “Momma, I Made It!”
After major doubts about her daughter going into the entertainment biz, Yvonne Orji’s mom is now proud to say you can watch her on HBO. A trailer has dropped for “Momma, I Made...
Trailer Watch: Comedians Pay Tribute to Their Moms in “Call Your Mother”
“You think you got your sense of humor all by yourself? Uh-uh, you know where that comes from,” Tig Notaro says in the trailer for “Call Your Mother.” The documentary special...
Hannah Gadsby’s Next Stand-Up Special, “Douglas,” Gets a Release Date
After rewriting the rules of comedy with “Nanette,” Hannah Gadsby will reckon with her breakout success in “Douglas.” The Australian comedian’s 11th stand-up show just...
Paz Vega to Topline and Produce MGM Comedy Series “Tacowood”
Paz Vega is headed to “Tacowood.” The Cannes award-winning actress is set to star in and produce the MGM International TV comedy series, Deadline reports. The story focuses on a single...
Rachel Bloom and Betsy Sodaro Score Pilot Order from Pop TV for “Mother Mary”
Our favorite crazy ex-girlfriend is set to play the mother of the Antichrist. Rachel Bloom will follow-up her beloved CW musical series “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” with “Mother...
Tig Notaro to Receive Honor at Oscar Wilde Awards
The Oscar Wilde Awards is set to pay tribute to Tig Notaro. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that the Mississippi-born stand-up comedian “with Irish roots” will be recognized at the 15th...
Paula Pell and Merrill Markoe Win WGA Honors
The Writers Guild of America is set to celebrate Paula Pell and Merrill Markoe on different coasts. The former has been named as the winner of WGA East’s Herb Sargent Award for Comedy Excellence...
Fortune Feimster Comedy Special in the Works at Netflix
Fortune Feimster is taking center stage. Best known for her supporting roles on the small screen in “The Mindy Project,” “Life in Pieces,” and “Champions” and on...
Women and Hollywood’s Picks of the Week for December 12
Picks of the Week offers Women and Hollywood’s top recommendations — women-driven and women-made movies, series, VOD releases, and more — and tells you why they are worth your time and...
Trailer Watch: Michelle Wolf Drops Truth Bombs About the Animal Kingdom in Her New Netflix Special
A trailer has dropped for Michelle Wolf’s upcoming standup special, “Joke Show.” In it, the “Daily Show” alumna shares a story about seeing otters and documenting the...
Writer to Watch: “The End of the F***ing World’s” Charlie Covell
“The End of the F***ing World’s” second season just dropped, but showrunner Charlie Covell is showing no signs of slowing down. The British writer is currently developing “Kaos,”...
Michelle Wolf Has a Netflix Special on the Way
Michelle Wolf is returning to her old stomping grounds. The comedian’s latest stand-up special, “Joke Show,” is coming to Netflix, the home of her former talk show. The Hollywood...
Nahnatchka Khan Will Explore the World of Cruise Entertainment with “Showboat”
Nahnatchka Khan is steering the “Showboat.” According to Deadline, the “Fresh Off the Boat” creator and “Always Be My Maybe” director will helm the feature comedy...
Kay Cannon Is Directing a Biopic About Improv Legends Charna Halpern and Del Close
Kay Cannon is having quite the year. Since April, the “Pitch Perfect” screenwriter and “Blockers” helmer has signed on to direct three feature films: a reimagining of...
Women and Hollywood’s Picks of the Week for October 24
Picks of the Week offers Women and Hollywood’s top recommendations — women-driven and women-made movies, series, VOD releases, and more — and tells you why they are worth your time and...
Finding Her Place: VOD and Web Series Picks
Whether it’s an understated coming-of-age portrayal of a biracial teenage girl beginning to recognize how her race and class impact how society treats her and others like her (“Miriam Lies”); a...
Sarah Silverman Has an HBO Special and Pilot in the Works
Sarah Silverman may be joining Lilly Singh and Samantha Bee on the late-night circuit. HBO has handed out a pilot order for a late-night series hosted by the comedian and actress, Variety reports....
Trailer Watch: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Makes It to the Big Leagues in Season 3
Midge Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) is leaving New York’s dingy comedy scene behind for a national tour in Season 3 of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” “This is the big leagues, kid....
Jane Lynch and Cyndi Lauper Developing “Golden Girls”-Like Comedy for Netflix
Missing Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia? Their successors may be on the way. Jane Lynch and Cyndi Lauper are teaming up for a Netflix comedy that Lynch describes as “kind of a ‘Golden...
Jenny Slate Announces Netflix Comedy Special
Whether she’s delivering a commencement speech to a class of one or recounting a marijuana-fueled presentation in her college Astronomy class, Jenny Slate can always be counted on to deliver...
Trailer Watch: Tiffany Haddish & Rose Byrne Take on Salma Hayek in “Like a Boss”
“We are two badass queens like those bitches who raised Wonder Woman,” Tiffany Haddish tells Rose Byrne in a new trailer for “Like a Boss.” “We’ve worked our asses...
“A Black Lady Sketch Show” Renewed for Season 2
Robin Thede and Co. will be bringing more hilarious sketches like “Negro League Groupies,” “No Makeup,” and “Bad Bitch Support Group” to the small screen. HBO has...
Trailer Watch: Anna Kendrick Saves Christmas in “Noelle”
“My name is Noelle Kringle. Christmas runs in my family,” says Anna Kendrick in the first trailer for “Noelle.” “My dad was Santa, and now, it’s my brother...
Wanda Sykes, Page Hurwitz, and Kim McKoy Developing “W.H.I.P.s” at BET
Wanda Sykes recently scored two Emmy nods for her Netflix special, “Not Normal,” and now the comedian is set to add another project to her packed slate. BET has put a half-hour...
Comedian Rose Matafeo Is Getting Her Own HBO Max/BBC Three Show
HBO Max, WarnerMedia’s forthcoming streaming service, has lined up yet another woman-driven project. According to a press release, it has commissioned “Starstruck,” from comedian Rose...
Leslie Jones Lines Up Netflix Comedy Special
Leslie Jones has another stand-up special on the way. Netflix has announced the “Saturday Night Live” star will debut a one-hour comedy set on the streamer next year. A comedian, actress,...
Trailer Watch: Hannah Pearl Utt Uncovers Family Secrets in Her Comedy “Before You Know It”
In “Before You Know It,” Hannah Pearl Utt stars as stage manager Rachel Gurner, who still lives with her quirky family of artists — aspiring actress sister, playwright father, and...
“Pretty” Comedy from Kaley Cuoco, Lindsey Kraft, and Santina Muha in Dev at CBS
An inclusive new comedy series from Kaley Cuoco’s Yes, Norman Productions is in the works at CBS. Starring Santina Muha (“Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot”) and...
Amy Schumer Has a New Hulu Show on the Way
Amy Schumer is returning to television. The Emmy and Peabody-winning co-creator, star, writer, director, and exec producer of “Inside Amy Schumer” has received a series order from Hulu...
Trailer Watch: Robin Thede Introduces “A Black Lady Sketch Show”
HBO just dropped a trailer for a sketch comedy that’s not male, stale, and pale. Created by “The Rundown’s” Robin Thede, “A Black Lady Sketch Show” puts women of...
Trailer Watch: Kathy Griffin Tells “A Hell of a Story”
In 2017, Kathy Griffin sparked an international controversy when she posed holding what she describes as “a freaking mask with ketchup on it.” That mask was made to resemble a beheaded,...
Lily Tomlin to Receive Traverse City Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award
Lily Tomlin is returning to her hometown to collect an honor. The five-time Emmy winner is set to receive Traverse City Film Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Detroit. Tomlin is...
Maisie Williams Goes on the Lam in “Two Weeks To Live”
As Arya Stark, Maisie Williams spent a lot of time hunting down those who made the mistake of wronging her and her family. Now she’s the one being hunted, though she’s not without a few...
Andrea Savage’s “I’m Sorry” Renewed for a Third Season
Andrea Savage is going to apologize for at least another year. “I’m Sorry,” the TruTV comedy she created, executive produces, and toplines, has been renewed for a third season set...
Laugh It Off: Crowdfunding Picks
Comedy has long been a vehicle to talk about the issues plaguing society. From projects like podcast-turned-HBO series “2 Dope Queens” to favorites like “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,”...
Ilana Glazer Has a Stand-Up Special in the Works at Amazon
Yas queen! “Broad City” star Ilana Glazer’s first stand-up special is coming to Amazon. The “Rough Night” actress announced the news via her Instagram account. The...
Trailer Watch: Jillian Bell & Michaela Watkins Inherit a “Sword of Trust” in New Lynn Shelton Pic
In Lynn Shelton’s latest film, Cynthia (Jillian Bell) inherits a very unique object when her grandfather dies: a sword with an apparent connection to the Civil War. “What you are looking...
Trailer Watch: Jillian Bell Takes Control of Her Life in “Brittany Runs a Marathon”
A failed attempt to score some Adderall from a new doctor leads Jillian Bell to unexpected places in a new trailer for “Brittany Runs a Marathon.” The Sundance Audience Award winner sees...
Beth Behrs Joins Ma Li in Eva Jin’s “Twin Blades”
“Twin Blades” has added a broke girl to its cast. Beth Behrs will join Ma Li (“Heaven for Heart”) in the Eva Jin-directed buddy comedy. Deadline confirmed the news. A story...
Hannah Gadsby’s New Stand-Up Special “Douglas” Heading to Netflix
If you love Hannah Gadsby’s work but haven’t been able to catch her on tour, we have some good news for you. The “Nanette” comedian’s last stand-up set,...
You Have to Laugh: VOD and Web Series Picks
“Humor is just another defense against the universe,” Mel Brooks told Rolling Stone in 1978. This insight is perhaps even truer for women — we’ve often had to wield our senses...
Jillian Bell-Starrer “Brittany Runs a Marathon” Gets a Release Date
You can cheer Jillian Bell on to the finish line when “Brittany Runs a Marathon” hits theaters this summer. Amazon Studios announced that the Sundance breakout will bow August 23. The...
Phoebe Robinson, Nikki Glaser, & More to Perform at Women in Comedy Festival
Women in Comedy Festival (WICF) is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a stacked lineup. Set to take place May 2-5, the 2019 edition of the fest features headliners Phoebe Robinson (HBO’s...
Trailer Watch: Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson Team Up for “The Hustle”
“We’re not nice women,” says Anne Hathaway in a new trailer for “The Hustle.” A remake of 1988’s “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” the comedy sees the Oscar...
Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo to Topline and Write Comedy “Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar”
If you had a dream last night and Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo were in it, we’ve got good news for you: the “Bridesmaids” writers are collaborating on another feature comedy....
Wanda Sykes’ Netflix Special “Not Normal” Gets a Release Date
If Wanda Sykes’ recent appearances on “Black-ish” and “The Other Two” left you wanting more, you’re in luck. Netflix has announced that her next stand-up comedy...
Tiffany Haddish Exec Producing Stand-Up Series for Netflix
Tiffany Haddish is teaming up with Netflix to showcase six rising comedians. A press release has confirmed the “Girls Trip” actress is executive producing stand-up series “Tiffany...
Trailer Watch: Taylor Schilling Parties with Juggalos in “Family”
“Orange Is the New Black’s” Taylor Schilling leaves prison behind but not her superiority complex in Laura Steinel’s “Family.” A trailer for the comedy has dropped,...
SXSW Women Directors: Meet Julie Smith Clem – “It Started As A Joke”
Julie Smith Clem is the co-founder of Pretty Good Friends, a comedy production company. She’s produced shows for Comedy Central and Science Channel, co-created the Peabody Award-winning video...
Trailer Watch: BFFs Let Loose in Olivia Wilde’s “Booksmart”
Perfectly timed to coincide with the film’s stellar reviews out of SXSW, a red band trailer for “Booksmart” has dropped. Olivia Wilde’s feature directorial debut tells the...
Trailer Watch: Mindy Kaling Joins Emma Thompson’s Writers Room in “Late Night”
“I wish I was a woman of color so I could just get any job I want,” says one of the ignoramuses working for Emma Thompson’s long-running late-night show in the first trailer for...