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James Veitch’s new comedy special for HBO Max is no longer available on HBO Max, after renewed allegations of rape, sexual assault and misconduct were levied against the comedian by former Sarah Lawrence College students who had interacted with him while he was a grad student there. A spokesperson for …
On the day HBO Max officially launches its “MAX ORIGINALS” offensive against Netflix with four simultaneous releases of stand-up comedy, the platform has announced three more forthcoming specials. Coming soon to HBO Max…a drive-in showcase headlined and hosted by Colin Quinn, plus the first solo hours from both Phoebe Robinson …
Comedy Central’s new leadership in 2020 continues diluting the notion of Comedy Central as a cable channel in favor of Comedy Central as a brand of shows and talent to be licensed anywhere and everywhere but its own network. The latest news finds three of Comedy Central’s bright new series …
HBO is ready to make its big re-splash into stand-up comedy, unveiling four new comedy specials on the same day later this month on HBO Max. Here’s the teaser trailer: The Summer Comedy Festival programming binge, will feature solo specials from Rose Matafeo, Beth Stelling, and James Veitch, as well as a multi …
We already knew Team Coco was expanding its comedy profile by producing stand-up specials for HBO Max. Now we know who and when. The first of the five previously announced specials will roll out in August on HBO Max, starting with Beth Stelling (who filmed hers in March) and James …
Even a head writer for Saturday Night Live knows certain comedy sketches won’t fly on live television on NBC, even late at night. So Michael Che is starting his own sketch comedy series for HBO Max. It’s still untitled, but the Untitled Michael Che Project has a six-episode order, with each episode …
Marlon Wayans will star in one stand-up comedy special and host another for HBO Max as part of a new deal announced today. Here’s the press release… HBO Max announced today an overall deal with Marlon Wayans, which includes a number of projects in the works from the multi-hyphenate star. On the …
HBO Max is here! What does that mean for comedy fans? I’m talking live comedy fans of stand-up, improv and sketch right now, and not your basic sitcom watchers. The biggest shock to many who arrive at the new streaming platform from Warner Media might be not seeing any George …
After touring in 2019, Chelsea Handler has plotted her next comedy move out of quarantine, and it’s not for Netflix. HBO Max is getting Handler’s next stand-up comedy special, the new streaming giant announced today. “No one makes me laugh like Chelsea and we are thrilled to partner with her …
After months of rumors and hints, it’s official: The Friends cast will reunite exclusively for an untitled unscripted special for HBO Max, WarnerMedia’s direct-to-consumer offering debuting in May 2020. Series stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer will return to the iconic comedy’s original soundstage, Stage …
