Category Archives: Comedy

Crime Comedy “The Shakedown”, First South African Production

Posted on by

the-shakedownSet for streaming release on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday, August 8, 2024, the crime comedy stars Carl Beukes, Emmanuel Castis, Julia Anastasopoulos, Berenice Barbier, and Jack Parow

“The Shakedown” is a Fargo-esque comedy-of-errors that follows Justin Diamond, a well-respected family man and medical aid broker who finds himself being blackmailed after his physiotherapist threatens to reveal the secret of their affair.

Desperate to maintain his golden boy reputation, Justin teams up with his ‘black sheep’ brother Dovi, to handle the escalating chaos. However, both their actions lead them down a path filled with dangerous criminals, mistaken identities, and comic mishaps into the clumsiness of the Cape Town underworld.

“The Shakedown” is co-written and directed by Ari Kruger. Co-written by Daniel Zimbler. Produced by Sune Wolmarans. Cinematography by Trevor Calverley. Editing by Richard Starkey. Composed by Andries Smit. A Sketchbook Studios production.

Share

“Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Debuts First Trailer

Posted on by

best-christmas-pageant-everLionsgate has released a new trailer for its upcoming comedy from director Dallas Jenkins “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”. Jenkins is also the creator of the Bible-based series “The Chosen”.

The holiday themed film stars Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Tabish, and Lauren Graham, with Stephanie Sy and Kirk B.R. Woller. It is an adaptation of Barbara Robinson’s 1972 novel by the same name.

Here is the film’s synopsis: The Herdmans – Gladys, Claude, Imogene, Leroy, Ollie and Ralph – are undeniably the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, cheat, bully and overall terrorize their small community. But this Christmas, they’re taking over their local church Pageant – and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked little town the true meaning of Christmas.

“Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is set for release on November 8, 2024. See the teaser trailer for Dallas Jenkins’ The Best Christmas Pageant Ever below.

Share

Dark Sky Films’ Horror Comedy “BOOGER” Trailer Released

Posted on by

booger-horror-comedyDark Sky Films is set to release BOOGER to select theaters and digital/VOD on September 13th. BOOGER is the debut feature from writer-director Mary Dauterman and stars Strawberry Mansion’s Grace Glowicki.

It blends “body horror with comedy in a story of intense female friendship and its tragic loss, all backgrounded by a tale of supernatural transformation.”

The film follows New Yorker Anna (Grace Glowicki, Strawberry Mansion), who has just suffered the sudden and unexpected death of her best friend and roommate, Izzy (Sofia Dobrushin, Mean Girls 2024 ). She’s trying to handle this loss when Izzy’s cat, Booger, runs away. Anna goes on a desperate search to find him and in the process, she is bitten on the hand by the cat. She soon begins to take on feline characteristics. and her work life and relationship with her boyfriend start to go downhill.

The film also stars Garrick Bernard (Single Drunk Female), Marcia DeBonis (Sometimes I Think About Dying, 13 Going on 30), David Rysdahl (Oppenheimer, Fargo) and indie icon Heather Matarazzo (Welcome to the Dollhouse, Scream 3).

Share

John Cena & Awkwafina in Dark Comedy “Jackpot!”

Posted on by

jackpotAmazon MGM Studios has released the full trailer for its upcoming action comedy “Jackpot” which star Awkwafina, John Cena and Simu Liu.

In the film set in the near future, a ‘Grand Lottery’ has been newly established in California – the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket.

Desperate to survive the hordes of jackpot hunters, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (John Cena) who will do everything in his power to get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize. However, Noel must face off with his slick rival Louis Lewis (Simu Liu), who also seeks to collect Katie’s commission at all costs.

Directed by Paul Feig, Jackpot! also stars Ayden Mayeri, Donald Elise Watkins, Murray Hill, and Sam Asghari and is set to premiere on August 15 on Prime Video.

Check out the trailer below.

Share

Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans In Christmas Action Movie “Red One”

Posted on by

red-oneThe Amazon MGM Studios action-comedy feature is directed by Jake Kasdan, who directed the “Jumanji” reboots.

In “Red One”, after a shocking abduction from the North Pole, the Commander of the E.L.F. Task Force must partner with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter to save Christmas.

Johnson, stars as Callum Drift opposite Evans, as Jack O’Malley, along with J.K. Simmons, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Kiernan Shipka, Lucy Liu, Nick Kroll, Wesley Kimmel, Mary Elizabeth Ellis

Chris Morgan wrote the script based on a story by Hiram Garcia. “Red One” is set to hit theaters on Nov. 15.

Watch the trailer below.

Share

Briarcliff Entertainment Has Acquired Domestic Distribution Rights To Critically Acclaimed Dark Comedy “My Dead Friend Zoe”

Posted on by

MY-DEAD-FRIEND-ZOEBriarcliff Entertainment has acquired domestic distribution rights to Legion M’s critically acclaimed dark comedy MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE which won SXSW Film Festival’s Audience Award this year. The film stars Sonequa Martin-Green (The Walking Dead, Star Trek: Discovery), Natalie Morales (Parks and Recreation, No Hard Feelings), Academy Award nominee Ed Harris (Westworld, Top Gun: Maverick, Apollo 13) and Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby, Shawshank Redemption, Invictus).

The stellar supporting cast includes Gloria Reuben (ER, Lincoln) and Utkarsh Ambudkar (Ghosts, Free Guy). The film is the directorial debut of Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, a former U.S. Army infantry paratrooper and Iraq War Bronze Star veteran.

Currently rated 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE is Hausmann-Stokes’ creative take on the post-war experience and a tribute to veterans of all generations. Co-written with A.J. Bermudez, Hausmann-Stokes and Bermudez’s poignant script laid the foundation for powerful performances from a truly all-star cast. Martin-Green’s portrayal of Merit, hailed by critics as one of the best performances of the year, showcases the depth of a friendship forged in Afghanistan and the complexity of a divided family in rural Oregon.

Coupled with Harris’ depth and emotional resonance as Merit’s grandfather battling Alzheimer’s, the two characters navigate their differing war experiences with a sense of humor that is key to the film’s emotional impact.
Continue reading →

Share

Sarah Silverman Announces U.S Tour ‘Sarah Silverman: Postmortem’

Posted on by

sarah-silvermanToday, Sarah Silverman announces Sarah Silverman: Postmortem will bring her signature witty humor and thought provoking insight to over 30 cities across the U.S. Full routing and ticketing information are available below.

Produced by Live Nation, the tour will also feature a special live taping during her two NYC shows at the famous Beacon Theatre this January. The two-time Emmy winner has been a staple in the comedy world for over 2 decades, with a reputation for tackling subject matter with her unique and provocative perspective.

“Looking forward to hitting the road and connecting with human beings in a live setting,” Silverman said.

Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Wednesday, June 12. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, June 14 at 10am local time at ticketmaster.com.

Share

Trailer” Pharrell’s Lego Movie “Piece by Piece”

Posted on by

Piece-By-PieceThe animated musical comedy “Piece by Piece” tells the life story of Pharrell Williams through LEGO Animation. It is directed by Oscar-winner Morgan Neville.

The trailer features some of Williams’ hit songs, including “Happy.”

Described as “a unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams,” says the synopsis. “Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music’s most innovative minds.”

The cast also includes Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, JAY-Z and Snoop Dogg.

“Piece by Piece” is set to hit theaters on Oct. 11.

Share

Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Willem Dafoe In New “Kinds of Kindness” Trailer

Posted on by

kinds-of-kindnessFresh off the success of their Oscar winning collaboration in Poor Things, director Yorgos Lanthimos and Best Actress winner Emma Stone are back with the release of the first official trailer for his upcoming dark comedy “Kinds of Kindness” which dropped on Wednesday.

Also in the film is ‘Things’ cast member William Dafoe along with Jesse Plemons, Joe Alwyn, Hunter Schafer and Margaret Qualley.

The is said to be “a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.”

Kinds of Kindness is set for release in theaters on June 21.

Share

Official New Trailer For “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Released

Posted on by

Beetlejuice-Beetlejuice“The living, the dead… can they coexist? That’s what we’re here to find out,” Winona Ryder’s character Lydia says in the trailer.

Michael Keaton is back in the first official trailer for director Tim Burton‘s sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”. The film is a follow-up to the director’s 1988 original “Beetlejuice”.

Along with Keaton in the titular role, Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara who are also reprising their roles as Lydia Deetz and Delia Deetz respectively, the fantasy horror comedy also stars Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti, Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe.

“With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem,” says the synopsis.

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is set to theaters on Sept. 6, 2024. It is distributed by Warner Bros.

Share
Page 2 of 5
1 2 3 … 5