iO Chicago alums to write, direct “Del & Charna” movie
by Red Crown Productions LLC announced it’s developing a biopic about Chicago improvising legends Del Close and Charna Halpern, Del & Charna. Kay Cannon will direct …
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Review: “A Futile and Stupid Gesture” on Netflix
All biopics start from a grain of truth, the essential building blocks of the subject, and then weave an imaginative backstory complete with a heartwarming …
There’s a George Carlin biopic in the works
A feature film biopic on comedy legend George Carlin is in the works, with Jerry Hamza, Carlin’s estate executor and former manager, on board as …
David Wain’s Doug Kenney/National Lampoon biopic, Robin Williams documentary both will premiere at 2018 Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival has announced its slate of world premieres for January 2018, and among them are two notable new comedy projects. Futile and …
Del Close biopic needs new financing, new Del in lead after Mike Myers drops out
A roast of George Wendt at The Second City over the weekend brought with it some unexpected news about an upcoming movie on the late …
Mike Myers will portray Del Close in a movie about the legendary improv comedy coach
In an ironic twist, The Second City and its leaders are producing a biopic about the legendary late improv comedy guru, Del Close, who famously …
Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly will portray Laurel and Hardy in film depicting duo’s final stage tour
BBC Films will pay homage Laurel and Hardy with a new movie re-enacting the famous comedy duo’s final stage tour in 1953, played on the …
Cate Blanchett to star as Lucille Ball in authorized biopic
Oscar-winning Australian actress Cate Blanchett will portray the lovable Lucille Ball in a new big-screen biopic authorized by Ball’s children, Lucie Arnez and Desi Arnez …
Mike Epps to play Richard Pryor in long-awaited on-again off-again biopic
The on-again off-again Richard Pryor biopic finally looks like a go, with Lee Daniels directing, Pryor’s widow Jennifer producing along with Oprah, and Mike Epps …
Emile Hirsch to star as John Belushi in big-screen biopic
Emile Hirsch has been tapped to star as the late John Belushi in a planned biopic on the comedian who became a star as an …