IFC has acquired U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to an upcoming indie comedy film which stars Tessa Thompson, Melissa Leo and Whoopi Goldberg. According to Variety, who confirmed the news, “Furlough” centers on a woman (Thompson) who lives with and cares for her aging mother (Goldberg), while working part-time at a jail. At work, she is given […]
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On this day in comedy on November 13, 1955, Comedienne, Actress, Producer, Caryn Elaine Johnson, later known as Whoopi Goldberg was born in Manhattan Goldberg burst upon the scene in a one-woman show she created entitled “The Spook Show”. Famed director, Mike Nichols took it to Broadway and the artist who could do so many […]
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truTV announced the hour-long documentary “The Problem with Apu” will premiere Nov. 19 at 10 p.m. Hosted by comedian Hari Kondabolu, the show will address his long-standing conflict with Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the Indian convenience store owner from “The Simpsons.” The documentary will also feature Aziz Ansari, Kal Penn, Whoopi Goldberg, W. Kamau Bell, Aasif Mandvi, Hasan Minhaj, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Aparna Nancherla and more to explore […]
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Atlas Distribution will open 9/11 in several hundred locations this weekend, timed to the 16th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon as well as United Flight 93, which crashed in Shanksville, PA. The latter was itself detailed in Paul Greengrass’ 2006 film United 93. In 9/11, Charlie Sheen and Whoopi Goldberg are part of […]
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COURTESY OF ABC Whoopi Goldberg is ready to ring in her 10th anniversary at “The View.” The Oscar-winning actress will return as the moderator for the show’s 21st season this fall, Variety has learned. Her contract renewal is an important one for ABC, as Goldberg has been the glue that’s kept “The View” together since creator Barbara Walters […]
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As you already know, the comedy industry has taken a big hit during the coronavirus. So many comedians are trying to figure out ways to entertain themselves and their audience. With that being said, comedians Deon Cole (of black-ish fame) and Tony Roberts (of Uncle Buck fame) decided earlier today to entertain their fans by conducting […]
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