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First Ever JFL London Announces First Line-Up

November 21, 2022

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Technically, Just For Laughs has already gone international with having festivals throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico. That said, they have yet to expand outside of North America as one of the biggest live comedy brands in the world, but that’s all about to change in a few months with the arrival of JFL London.

The very first Just For Laughs London will take over London’s signature venue, The O2 Arena for four days from Thurs. Mar. 2nd-Sun. Mar. 5th. To make a splash on that side of the pond, JFL has already amassed a bunch of big names, many of them big to us Yanks, for their inaugural London festival.

So far, they’ve got:

RYAN REYNOLDS “MAXIMUM EFFORT”
GRAHAM NORTON
KATHERINE RYAN AND FRIENDS
REGGIE WATTS
AISLING BEA AND FRIENDS
RICHARD CURTIS
ROB DELANEY
THE HORNE SECTION
ADAM BUXTON
BEST OF BUG
CRAIG ROBINSON AND THE NASTY DELICIOUS
THE RECEIPTS PODCAST LIVE
MAX AND IVAN’s THE WRESTLING
SPRINGLEAF: JAMES ACASTER AND NISH KUMAR
ELIS JAMES AND JOHN ROBINS LIVE
SHAPARAK KHORSANDI: IT WAS THE 90S!
ALL KILLA NO FILLA PODCAST
A GAY AND A NONGAY PODCAST
STAMPTOWN HOSTED BY ZACH ZUCKER
LUISA OMIELAN “TEN’
RANDY FELTFACE
DARREN HARRIOTT
JESSICA FOSTEKEW “WENCH”
FOC IT UP COMEDY CLUB HOSTED BY KEMAH BOB!
A VERY SPECIAL SERIES OF SHOWS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMIC RELIEF

We have no doubt that they’ll add more names in the coming weeks that will might want to make you rethink your holiday budget so you can buy airfare, hotel, and a festival pass.

Tickets will go on sale on Thanksgiving at 2AM PST, 5AM EST, and 10AM GMT. You’ll be putting the turkey in the oven by then, right?

Pick of the Day: Stand Ups For Ukraine! (in LA) 6/5

June 2, 2022

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Over 3 months ago, an unprovoked, yet hostile Russia invaded the sovereign nation of Ukraine and have subjected the people of Ukraine to an untold amount of death, destruction, and senseless havoc. Ukrainians have valiantly stood their ground and defied any initial expectations of Russia steamrolling through their country.

That said, Putin is still pushing on with his efforts and, thusly, Ukraine needs all the aid that it can get in any way that it can. That’s why you can and should support Nova Ukraine, an org providing emergency humanitarian aid and relief to those in need in Ukraine’s borders, by going to the Hollywood Improv this Sunday, Jun. 5th at 7PM PT for Stand Ups for Ukraine.

All proceeds from the show will be going to Nova Ukraine on top of the fact that you’ll get to see a superb LA comedy line-up in Craig Robinson, Kira Soltanovich, Atsuko Okatsuka, Chris Porter, Todd Glass, Zainab Johnson, Carol Leifer, Dan Kinno, Andrey Belikov.

Tickets are $25 (plus 2 item min.) and you can (and should) get tickets here.

Things Get a “Little” Strange When Craig Robinson Wears a Tam O’Shanter Hat in ‘Beverly Luff Linn’ Trailer

August 18, 2018

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Often times, the best trailers get you intrigued with a movie without really telling you what’s going on. You’re confused, yet, maybe you want to see more.

Such is the case with the trailer for An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn, directed by Jim Hosking and co-written by Hosking and David Wike. There seems to be a caper afoot, but the hype over a stage show that stars a man named Beverly Luff Linn (played by Craig Robinson) in Scottish garb seems to take precedence over any confusion (even though it’s not quite clear what the show is).

See for yourself in the trailer here, then look for An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn in theaters and On Demand & Digital starting October 19th.

Morris From America Is the Sundance Comedy You Need to See That Already Came Into Theaters and Left

September 27, 2016

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Many indie comedies that get celebrated and bought up for a nice price tag at a film festival like Sundance often become forgotten because they spend barely any time in an insanely small number of theaters.

Such is the case with one of our favorite movies, Dedication, and it has just happened again with the wonderful Morris From America.

Chad Hartigan’s unique coming-of-age tale of a black American kid having to grow up in Germany has all the trappings of what should be a hit indie comedy that gets an expanding release over several weeks. Craig Robinson and Markees Christmas as a father and son pairing against the backdrop of modern Germany is truly funny and heartwarming without being schmaltzy. Yet, it didn’t get to stay on the big screen long for anyone to notice.

We even saw it and really enjoyed it, but then wondered what happened when it wasn’t in theaters and if it was going to play elsewhere or comeback, etc. For all those who are begging for more original movies that aren’t a cash grab off a pre-existing franchise, this is what you were looking for.

Thankfully, you can buy and watch Morris From America on Amazon, iTunes, and On Demand. That’s a thing you should do ASAP.

Fox Developing an X-Files Parody of Sorts ‘Ghosted’ Starring Adam Scott and Craig Robinson

September 6, 2016

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Fox Developing an X-Files Parody of Sorts ‘Ghosted’ Starring Adam Scott and Craig Robinson

A pairing of Adam Scott and Craig Robinson could be a hit in a multitude of scenarios, but this parody of Fox’s classic series X-Files from Tom Gormican is definitely intriguing.

Also, since this could potentially be on the same network as the X-Files (as well as Fringe), there can be plenty of fun pot shots at both shows as well as Fox itself.

Watch Trailer for Coming-of-Age-After-Moving-to-Germany Comedy “Morris From America”

June 16, 2016

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Markees Christmas, who you might know from Channel 101, gets his first big role alongside Craig Robinson in Morris From America.

From the trailer, Markees shines as a kid transplanted from the U.S. to Germany who is simultaneously trying to figure out his place in the world, find love, and make it big in the rap game.

Morris From America looks charming as can be and it comes out on August 19th.

“Morris From America” and “Tallulah” Already Bought Up at Sundance

January 26, 2016

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(via Deadline/Variety)

Coming of age and dramedies are still going strong at Sundance.

Two of the first buys for comedy come from A24 and Netflix of Morris From America and Tallulah, respectively.

Morris From America, directed by Chad Hartigan, follows Markees Christmas (yes, the one from Channel 101′s Markees Saves) and Craig Robinson being transplanted to Germany and having to deal with adolescence overseas.

Tallulah from Sian Heder, which Netflix acquired the rights to before Sundance began, follows Ellen Page taking a baby from a bad mother.

While this sounds like in the ball park of last year’s Sundance fare, we hope that their fates in the box office, when released, are much different (i.e. better).

NBC Schedules “Mr. Robinson” and “The Carmichael Show” For Aug. 5th Premiere

March 26, 2015

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

So, both Craig Robinson’s Mr. Robinson and Jerrod Carmichael’s The Carmichael Show could be the next big wave of comedy at NBC.

At the crossroads of Parks and Recreation ending, nixing Must See TV, selling Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt to Netflix, and One Big Happy not getting off to a hot start, NBC is trying hard to figure their next move with comedies.

There are plenty of pilots on the development slate, but they’ve got two series that have been stuck in their pocket, in one way or another, for awhile now.

So, at 9PM on Aug. 5th, Mr. Robinson and The Carmichael Show will have their series premiere and then have the potential to be the next thing that the peacock was looking for in their comedy department.

We’ll have to wait more than a few months to see.

Craig Robinson Goes Cat Caroling with Kid President

August 6, 2014

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The Kid President loves to go caroling so much that he doesn’t want to wait until the end of the year to do it. So, with the aid of Craig Robinson, he meows Christmas carols as a cat to make it less seasonal and more fun. Of course, no one is expecting this when they come to the door.

Watch it all unfold here.

Craig Robinson Does a “Nice” Singalong on The Tonight Show

May 19, 2014

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Craig Robinson stopped by The Tonight Show and took to the piano for a fun musical medley where he encouraged/demanded that the audience singalong.

Watch it here.

Watch Craig Robinson Open Up Tonight’s American Comedy Awards

May 8, 2014

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The return of NBC’s American Comedy Awards happens tonight on NBC at 9PM and while we can finally find who the winners are, you’ll also get to enjoy the evening with host Craig Robinson.

Just watch how much fun his intro is here.

Maya Rudolph’s Variety Show Special Premiering in May on NBC

April 16, 2014

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Maya Rudolph’s Variety Show Special Premiering in May on NBC

Indeed, The Maya Rudolph Show is premiering on NBC on May 19th at 10PM and is set to have Fred Armisen, Chris Parnell, Craig Robinson, Kristen Bell and more. Musical guests such as Janelle Monae will be on the special as well making for what could be almost an SNL episode from 10 years ago.

Craig Robinson’s Mr. Robinson Going to Series at NBC

January 7, 2014

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Craig Robinson’s Mr. Robinson Going to Series at NBC

NBC has just ordered a handful of episodes from Craig Robinson’s pilot Mr. Robinson to air, which, according to the description, sounds a lot like School of Rock as a TV series starring Craig Robinson.

Anyone taking bets for whether they’ll do a parody of the song Mrs. Robinson at some point?

NBC’s Craig Robinson Comedy Pilot Still Has a Chance

June 30, 2013

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NBC’s Craig Robinson Comedy Pilot Still Has a Chance

NBC doesn’t want to give up on Craig Robinson’s pilot just yet as the entire cast got their options extended at the network.

We’re intrigued to see what happens with that project as Steve Little, Steve Agee, and Kumail Nanjiani are part of this cast.

Steve Agee, Kumail Nanjiani, and Steve Little Joining Craig Robinson’s NBC Pilot

March 19, 2013

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Steve Agee, Kumail Nanjiani, and Steve Little Joining Craig Robinson’s NBC Pilot

Yet another great set of additions to another pilot. Would love to see Steve Agee, Kumail Nanjiani, and Steve Little as regulars on network TV.