Robin Williams Tribute


In Loving Memory:
Robin Williams
(1951-2014) 

Above: Robin Williams in PATCH ADAMS (1998)
Image Courtesy: Universal Pictures


Robin Williams, the man who made us all laugh and cry has left us.  Williams was a comic genius who first came into the homes of millions of Americans starting in 1978 when he appeared as the character, Mork from Ork on the hit TV show Mork & Mindy.

Throughout his career Williams kept us laughing as well as crying, bringing us hit after hit including such movies as  GOOD WILL HUNTING (1997, for which he won an OSCAR in the category of Best Supporting Actor and THE FISHER KING (1991) – OSCAR Nominated for Best Actor.

Other films by Williams included box office hits: DEAD POETS SOCIETY (1989), GOOD MORNING VIETNAM (1987), INSOMNIA (2002), JUMANJI (1995), the Disney classic ALADDIN (1992) and Lee Daniel’s THE BUTLER (2013),  to name just a few.  Upcoming films MERRY FRIGGIN’ CHRISTMAS  and NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB  (both  now in post-production) are slated for release later  in 2014.  

Nominated for 67 major awards and winning 54 of those awards speaks volumes for this legendary man of comedy.  He not only had the ability to make us laugh but to reach deep into our hearts and souls and make us cry.  

ComedyE.com salutes Robin Williams (1951-2014). 
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Joey Fatone HUB Network- Parents Just Don't Understand

"Parents Just Don't Understand"
  Starring: Joey Fatone
New HUB Network family series premiere Aug 23, 2014

ImageCourtesy: HubNetwork



"Parents Just Don't Understand" is a new light-hearted and fun - loving unscripted series hosted by Joey Fatone that gives parents and kids a chance to walk a day in each others shoes and experience firsthand the demands that each struggles to balance.

"The Touchdown Maker and Cupcake Baker" episode.
Premiering Sat, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
Photo Courtesy: Hub Network







Developed by the HUB Network, "Parents Just Don't Understand" will give parents the chance to walk a day in their kid's shoes and experience first-hand all the pressures and demands of their busy, over-scheduled lives.

Meanwhile, kids will get to see what it is really like to be responsible for the variety of things their parents do on a daily basis to keep things running smoothly at home and at work.

The series is an imaginative premise that will create an authentic, funny and inspirational dialogue about the stress parents and kids experience, while also fostering mutual understanding and respect on both sides.  

Joey Fatone is host and executive producer of the show. Known for his multi-platinum selling pop group, 'N Sync', Fatone has developed a versatile and cross- generational range of talents both on and off the silver screen.

His feature film credits include  "Homie Spumoni" with Whoopi Goldberg, “Inkubus,” "The Cooler," alongside Alec Baldwin and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".

Written By: DeAlan Wilson
Posted on: ComedyE.com
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Comedy Club Updates: August 3-9, 2014



Comedy Club Scene Updates August  3-9, 2014 By DeAlan Wilson Posted On:ComedyE.com


This week on the comedy club scene Carolines On Broadway in NYC, one of America’s premiere comedy Clubs presents  Ron Funches on Sunday, August 3rd at 7:30pm.  Ron who was featured as one of LA Weekly’s Most Interesting People has also performed live on TBS’s CONAN O’BRIEN SHOW and is seen regularly on E!’s CHELSEA LATELY.   

Writer/comedian Chris Franjola will be appearing at:
Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa Florida
Thursday, August 7-9th
Image Courtesy: Side Splitters Comedy Club

On Tuesday, August 5th, The IMPROV in LA will play host to FULL THROTTLE (recommended for ages 17+).  On  Wednesday, August 6th, LA’s THE GROUNDLINGS will present one of L.A.'s longest running long-form improvisation shows as The Groundlings Players begin with three suggestions from the audience, and proceed to weave improvisational stories together, traveling back and forth through time, playing different characters in many different situations.  It is a show you definitely do not want to miss.  

Writer/comedian Chris Franjola will be appearing at Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa Florida on Thursday, August 7-9th   (Chris also hosts the show Sons of Anarchy after show "ANARCHY AFTERWORD" airing live on FX Network.

Otherwise, the famed magic/comedy duo, Penn & Teller's edgy show is now running at the Penn & Teller Theatre in  Las Vegas.    The show is unlike any other magic production in Las Vegas with the tall, lanky Penn serving as  narrator, providing a running comedic commentary on just about everything they do, while the diminutive Teller provides a lot of the show's action. 



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MY LIFE IS A JOKE - OWN Network Reality show

MY LIFE IS A JOKE - Stand-up Reality Show on OWN Network 
Image Courtesy: Discovery/OWN Network

MY LIFE IS A JOKE on Oprah Winfrey's OWN Network shows the journey of five aspiring female comics as as they try to work their way to the top of the comedy world in Chicago, the breeding ground for some of the most iconic stand-ups, sketch and improvisation comics.

As they pursue their dreams and juggle day jobs and families in The Windy City watch these ladies hit the stage live. Kellye Howard, Jessica Joy, Patti Vazquez, Lisa Laureta and Natalie Jose each discover how far they will go and how much they will sacrifice to achieve their dreams. 


Patti Vasquez, Latina supermom, headliner and breadwinner, hits the road to support her family in OWN Network's MY LIFE IS A JOKE - reality show this season



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Gabriel Iglesias new FLUFFY MOVIE

Check out this new comedy concert film that captures the on-stage performance and inspirational success story of Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias directed by Manny Rodriguez & Jay Lavender.
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Angelina Jolie MALEFICENT Review

Image Courtesy: Walt Disney Pictures

Movie Review by: DeAlan Wilson

In this new take on the classic Sleeping Beauty story, we get to see Angelina Jolie in a wonderful new production working at her very best. Starring as the films lead character Maleficent, a beautiful winged fairy who befriends and falls in love with a human named Stefan (Sharlto Copley) who ultimately betrays Maleficent's love and trust of him by cutting off her wings while she is asleep so that he may present them to a dying King in order to be named successor to the throne himself.



 With wings Angelina Jolie flys high in MALEFICENT
Image Courtesy: Walt Disney Pictures
Scorned by love, Maleficent seeks revenge by casting an irreversible evil spell on the newly crowned King’s first born child, Aurora (Elle Fanning). In fear that the spell will come true, the new King sends his newborn child away to a secret country cottage hidden deep within the woods to be watched over by a trio of three hummingbird sized fairies, Flittle (Lesley Manville), Knotgrass (Imelda Staunton) and Thistletwit (Juno Temple) who all provide great comic relief for the film and shine brilliantly in MALEFICENT. 


Above:  Little fairies as humans.
(l.to r.)Flittle (Lesley Manville) Knotgrass
(Imelda Staunton), and Thistlewit (Juno Temple).
Below: In their original miniature size.

Courtesy: Walt Disney Pictures

As Aurora grows in age, the now scorned fairy Maleficent becomes very fond of the adorable little girl and decides to reverse the curse. However the curse is irreversible. Destined to prick her finger on a spindle wheel needle and fall into a deep sleep forevermore Aurora prematurely returns to her father (the King) and his castle.

The film MALEFICENT elevates this classic fairytale story to a whole new level. (Kind of like what the Broadway show WICKED does for the story of Dorothy and The Wizard of OZ.)

Angelina Jolie shines brighter than ever in MALEFICENT. With her stellar on-camera acting technique Jolie nailed her role perfectly. Some of her most powerful moments occur when she has absolutely no dialogue at all. To watch Jolie silently transition her character from a loving, peaceful fairy before her wings are cut-off and stolen to her awakening to realize she has been butchered and betrayed is astounding. It brings whole new meaning to the common paraphrase of William Congreve’s famous line from the play The Mourning Bride (1697) “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.”

A woman scorned, Angelina Jolie stars in MALEFICENT
Image Courtesy: Walt Disney Pictures



Budgeted at $200 million, this new Walt Disney Studios film was directed by Robert Stromberg (Pirates of The Caribbean, The Hunger Games), cinematography by Dean Semler (Dances with Wolves) and produced by the London based special effect and post production studio, Moving Pictures Company (X-Men,Godzilla, Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part 2).

With stunning visual effects, great actors, a tried and true classic story and great overall production design by Dylan Cole (The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King) and Gary Freeman (Saving Private Ryan) the folks at Disney have another winner on their hands.


Read DeAlan's full review of this film on ComedyE.com




Movie Review By: DeAlan Wilson
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Blended: Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler Movie:

BLENDED: Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler
star in new WarnerBros Movie:  Posted on ComedyE.com



“Blended” marks the third comedy between stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, following their successful on-screen pairings in the hit romantic comedies “50 First Dates” and “The Wedding Singer.”

After a blind date, these two agree on one thing. They NEVER want to see each other again! Well, that's all about to change when they both sign up for an African Safari with their kids. They all end up stuck in a single suite together at an African Safari resort.


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“Blended” also stars Joel McHale (NBC’s “Community”) as Lauren’s ex-husband, Mark, and Wendi McLendon-Covey (“Bridesmaids”) as her best friend, Jen; Kevin Nealon (“Weeds”) and Jessica Lowe (“RobotDown”) as an overly romantic couple also vacationing at the resort; Terry Crews (“The Expendables 2”) as the resort’s singing host; and Dan Patrick (ESPN SportsCenter) as Dick.

Playing the kids are: Bella Thorne of Disney Channel’s “Shake it Up”, Emma Fuhrmann and Alyvia Alyn Lynd as Jim’s daughters; and Kyle Red Silverstein and Braxton Beckham as Lauren’s sons.

“Blended” is directed by Frank Coraci, who previously collaborated with Sandler and Barrymore on “The Wedding Singer”. The screenplay is by Ivan Menchell & Clare Sera.  “Blended” was filmed predominantly on location in South Africa.

 “Blended” is a Warner Bros. Pictures presentation slated for release on May 23, 2014.

Written & Edited by:  DeAlan Wilson
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Amazing Spider-Man 2 A Box Office Hit!

Spiderman, Amazing, Spider-Man 2, Andrew Garfield, Jamie Foxx, Emma Stone   Posted By: DeAlan Wilson on ComedyE.com
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(l.)Andrew Garfield as Spiderman
(r.) Jamie Foxx as Electro in Spider-Man 2
Image Courtesy:Sony Pictures


With fans lining-up at the box office this past weekend to see The Amazing Spider-Man 2 to the likes of over $91 million dollars domestically, we can rest assured that this version of Spider-Man will probably well-surpass the half billion mark soon.

We've always known that Spider-Man's most important conflict has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that his greatest battle is about to begin.


Trailer Courtesy: Sony Pictures / Youtube


It's great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there's no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city.


Jamie Foxx in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Image: Sony Pictures

With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: Oscorp.

Directed by Marc Webb. Produced by Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach. Screenplay by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jeff Pinkner. Based on the Marvel comic book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.




 Courtesy: Sony Pictures Entertainment




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