Having just accepted this year’s Primetime Emmy Award, comedian and SNL veteran Kenan Thompson returned to the stage Thursday night in Atlanta as he kicked off his 13th edition of Kenan Presents The Ultimate Comedy Show. new technological wrinkles.
The stand-up comedy search, which begins Sept. 22 at the Atlanta Comedy Theater, follows Thompson in more than 50 cities in search of adult comedians and talented kids. Among the new items across the country (50+ major cities).
Thompson is partnering with Rendered Talent to offer members a virtual reality option that allows them to participate in virtual worlds through the “Failed to Render Comedy Club”. In addition, Thompson has partnered with Proto to be able to join live performances as digital holograms through the virtual world and digitally with a Proto 4K holographic device to fit into his busy schedule.
After the initial demonstration in Atlanta, the next major city presentation will take place on October 5 in Chicago.
Tubi starring Elizabeth Gillies, Harvey Keitel, Didrik Bader, Brian Craig, Terry Polo, Blake Harrison, Tim Rosen and Keith Walker. Filming for the original Spread movie has already begun. The release of the film from Cartel Pictures is scheduled for 2023.
Gillis plays an aspiring journalist who finds a temporary job at an adult magazine run by an aging industrial tycoon played by Keitel and struggles with her idealism in an attempt to help the company succeed. Directed by Ellie Kanner and written and co-produced by Buffy Chalet, the film stars Dia Frampton, Jonah Platt and Diola Baird.
The film’s plot was inspired by screenwriter Sharett’s real-life experience as a temp for Liar, who eventually rose to the rank of editor, with Gillis serving as executive producer, with Stan Spree and Eric Scott serving as executive producers. Produced by Woods and Graham Lewis.
TheGrio announced that Masters of the Game will premiere on Friday, September 30 at 8:00 pm ET/PT, with original episodes airing on cable channel TheGrio on the last Friday of each month. Writer and reporter Toure will chat one-on-one on each episode, and first guests include tennis superstar Frances Tiafoe’s first in-depth interview since the US Open and NFL’s first black female coach, Jennifer King.
Among the future guests of the show will be director Tyler Perry, NBA head coach Doc Rivers, Debbie Allen and others. The show is executive produced by Kash Alexander and also directed and produced by Christina Faith.
Canela Media has announced its new documentary ‘Mi Vida’, the second original project that gives a first-hand look at the lives of celebrities. The premiere will take place on November 10.
The first part of the documentary will air in 2022, starring Kate del Castillo in the first episode, and will air four episodes a week until the end of the year. The second part consists of five episodes, the premiere will take place in the first quarter of 2023. In addition to del Castillo, the Mi Vida series features Manolo Cardona, Ludvika Paleta, Gencarlos Canela, Julián Gil, Roselyn Sanchez, Guy Eck, Gaby Espino and Danny Trejo.
Crackle Plus original series “Wedding Talk” hosted by Tara Lipinski, Jose Rolon and Jove Meyer will debut on the streaming service on October 13. It will only be available on the ad-supported streaming app Chicken Soup, Soul and Crackle, as well as Chicken Soup, Soul’s free ad-supported TV channel.
Olympic gold medalist and Olympic commentator Lipinski will move from sports to fashion, discussing all wedding matters with wedding planner Jose Rolon and lead bridal designer Jov Meyer in every 30-minute episode of Wedding Talk.
The series is executive produced by Jess Lauren, Eric Geisler and Matt Hanna for the production company To Whom It May Concern LLC, Michael Winter and David Ellender for Soul TV Group’s Chicken Soup, and Rachel Silver of Love Stories TV.
SKDK announced that Sarah Lyons has joined the company’s New York office as senior vice president of public relations. In her new position with the company, she will support SKDK and Sloane’s corporate, technology and healthcare clients.
“Sarah has a long history of supporting SKDK’s major healthcare clients as a consultant, and her appointment as full-time senior vice president provides us with a great opportunity to further bring her expertise to our public relations practice,” said Mike Morey, SKDC partner. “Sarah’s insight as a communications professional is second to none and we are thrilled to have her on board.”
Since the beginning of 2021, Lyons has been working with SKDK corporate clients as a consultant, supporting their healthcare clients. Prior to that, she was Vice President of Corporate Communications at AMC Networks, responsible for developing and executing internal and external communications strategies to support content, creative deals, ad sales, data, distribution and new business.