We just discovered that another comedian has been able to create comedy history! Comedian Thomas Ward pulled off another brilliant Bill Cosby impression as he was able to jump from the normal boundaries of comedy with his impression and land in adult entertainment. This Cosby impression of his in the film Not The Cosby's was able to win an AVN Award (an Award given out to those in the Adult Entertainment industry) without having to perform a sex act in the film, and while being the first African American to take home this honor.
Ward was able to walk away with an Award for his "Non-Sex role" in the film. This was considered the "Year of the Parody" in Porn and Not the Cosby's won an a tie with the X-File's Parody.
The AVN Awards are currently airing on cable television on Showtime as this year's show was hosted by Comedy Central's Dave Atell, and also featured comedian and Margaret Cho who was also a presenter.
The film Not the Cosby's also won for Best Director. As stated previously, the Awards are currently being aired on Showtime.
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We just discovered that actor/comedian/singer Jamie Foxx has added ANOTHER new film under his belt that he is scheduled to film.
We hear that Foxx has recently joined the all-star cast of the new film titled Horrible Bosses which is a workplace murder comedy film to be being directed by Seth Gordon. The film is about three best friends who, frustrated by their jobs, come to the conclusion that the only solution is to kill one another's bosses.
We also hear that actors Jason Bateman and Charlie Day are on board as two of the buddies, while Jennifer Aniston and Colin Farrell are in negotiations to play two of the three employers. Word is that Foxx will play a scam artist who offers murder advice to the three pals.
The film is to be produced by Brett Ratner’s Production company Rat Entertainment.
Up next for Foxx; Due Date (with Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis) coming out Nov. 5th and an action film with Bruce Willis titled Kane&; Lynch (a video game adaptation film).
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We KNOW it's not Friday, but since we didn't add last week's skit for the week, we decided to add it today. So, this week's episode is from comedians Del Harrison and Kareem Green, as they present The Adventures of Super....Barrkkk! The video features Ayanna Siverls, Jacquella JQ Funchess, Douglas Streater, Kareem Green and Del Harrison. Tell us what you think!
The Humor Mill Magazine presents its first entertainment panel : JESTSFEST - The Directors Series. This panel, which features some of Hollywood's top Film and Television Directors, as well as Casting Directors, will answer questions on everything from writing, directing, and casting, to financing and packaging. It's your front row seat for a candid and upfront discussion with where you'll get the real deal on what it takes to make it in the entertainment industry. The Directors who are attending the first panel are Directors Stan Lathan, Tim Story, David E. Talbert and Casting Director Kim Taylor Coleman. For more info please contact us at thehumormill.info@gmail.com.
The new issue is out! Check out the latest comedy and entertainment news, and what is happening in the comedy world! This issue features our cover girl comedian and actor Niecy Nash of The Insider and now on Dancing With The Stars! Nash tells us how excited she was as a girl and how this is a dream come true! Plus we have the latest articles from our gifted writers, and we also have lots of behind-the scenes photos of the Death At A Funeral Movie Premiere and the Mike Epps Presents taping! Click on the cover to open the new issue!
We got a chance to catch up with actor Morris Chestnut (of Love In The Nick Of Tyme, Two Can Play That Game, The Brothers and The Best Man fame) at the Mike Epps Presents... taping in Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago at the Nokia Live Theater, which was produced by Codeblack Entertainment. Chestnut discusses his new show on ABC titled V and what the forecast for the upcoming season may look like. Check out the interview here!
We just discovered that a network is going to remake the infamous show of yesteryear The Odd Couple!
In case you are unfamiliar with The Odd Couple, it was originally a 1965 Broadway play by Neil Simon, which was followed by a successful film and television series, as well as other derivative works and spin offs, many featuring one or more of the same actors. The plot is about two mismatched roommates, one neat and uptight, the other more easygoing.
The show is about the two characters, one named Felix Ungar, who is a neurotic, neat freak newswriter (photographer in the television series), is thrown out by his wife, and moves in with his friend Oscar Madison, a messy sportswriter. In its original Broadway run, Ungar was played by Art Carney and Madison by Walter Matthau. Matthau was later replaced with Jack Klugman.
Fast forward to 2010 and we hear that Comedy Central is moving the yet to be titled show along with Kevin Hart and Bill Burr. We hear the show is a half hour scripted comedy which is gearing up to be launched this fall and to be produced by 3Arts Entertainment.
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We just discovered that comedian Joe Torry has been quietly building up some great momentum with several new ventures about to drop in the market, besides just doing standup.
First up, we hear that Torry has recently signed a Voicetone deal with Universal Music Group and a new company titled Krazy Swag Entertainment that will jointly make available their new product on June 29th.
We also discovered a new film project that Torry has taken on, tentatively titled Pawn Shop, (which is being produced by Torry), and he is also taking on a new TV project as he is currently filming a new reality show with his brother Guy Torry. We hear there are several networks interested which may include BET, VH1 and/or Comedy Central- but we can't say for certain yet. We do know that the full details on the show will be released soon.
Finally, we also discovered that Torry is also becoming a book author, as his new book is going to be titled The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. No word yet on what the book will actually be about, but if we had to guess we would have to say it's his ventures in the stand-up industry and his rise to meteoric fame which began way back as he was the second host of the very popular Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam series on HBO.
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Here is an interview with Mike Epps on the Red Carpet of "Mike Epps Presents..." that we hear may be a brand new series. We are not sure, but we do know that there was a taping a couple of weeks ago of at least one show. The show, produced by Codeblack Entertainment got a great start at the Nokia Live theater in Los Angeles last week, and we hear that there are many more scheduled for the future. The show features Epps as the Host where he showcases comedians who you have seen, and many who you haven't. Stay tuned for more info and more interviews from this events shortly!
Here is this week's new episode of our Ah SKIT - It's Friday segment that features several comedians, including Justin Hires, Tony Baker and Ron Gee to name a few! It's a funny take on President Obama and his town hall meeting that happened a couple of weeks ago. Enjoy!
We just discovered that rapper, director and actor Ice Cube, who just premiered his new documentary Straight Outta L.A. at the Tribeca Film Festival-and created a lot of buzz about his project- is returning to his early roots in film with a drama that's straight out of the headlines in L.A.
We hear Cube will star with actors Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster in a new film titled Rampart, the new dramatic film about police corruption.
We hear that Cube will play a homicide detective sent to investigate a dirty cop (Harrelson) in a drama that is squarely based on the scandal involving crooked Los Angeles cops in the 1990s.
As we reported earlier, Cube just recently produced the new comedy film titled Lottery Ticket that also stars Bow Wow, Brandon T. Jackson, Mike Epps and many more, and opens August 20th. Cube is also producing the new sitcom titled Are We There Yet?, a series that bows on TBS June 2nd.
If the movie spinoff reaches a certain ratings threshold over the first 10 episodes, TBS will pick up another 90 episodes.
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Here is a very funny clip from comedian Tony Roberts from his upcoming DVD titled Wired. Its also currently on Showtime on Demand. Check it out! (***EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!***)
The city famous for its award-winning coffee, Grunge music and fabled wet weather is over 800 miles north of Oakland, yet Seattle funnyman Nate Jackson, walked away with top honors at the 24th edition of The Bay Area Black Comedy Competition on April 17th at Oakland's Paramount Theatre like he was in his own backyard. Jackson now joins the groundbreaking event's famous alumni that include: Jamie Foxx, DL Hughley, Don "DC" Curry, Mike Epps, Katt Williams, Chris Tucker, Nick Cannon and Oakland's own Mark Curry, whose careers got that all important first push at the landmark contest.
"The crowd gave it up to Nate," recounts Competition founder Tony Spires. "It was a quality field of nine seasoned professionals this year. Nate's focus and his energy were the difference. He was on fire instantly," Spires adds. Convinced that there is strength in numbers, Jackson, a seven-year comedy veteran, didn't come alone. The 26 year-old Jackson, a student of comedy, who also holds a bachelors of science degree in Organizational Communications, became the professor that night, as he taught a class on onstage shtick, as well as strategy.
An impressive 37 of Jackson's biggest fans flew, drove and trained from Washington's "Emerald City" to California's Golden Gate to pay their young prospect the highest honor and help cheer him on to victory. His enthusiastic clan included his parents, along with a varied assortment of friends and family. "Maybe that's why he felt so at home," Spires added. "He had his people in the house."
"My goal was to win. I just wanted to do what I knew I was capable of doing. I was determined to have the best set of my life. I left the rest in God's hands," comments Jackson. If Saturday, April 17th, 2010 was any indication, Nate Jackson just expanded his territory and his fan-base. "I couldn't believe it! I immediately got 80 congratulatory text messages from friends. My Facebook and Twitter were off the charts! I'm in great company, now. I feel like big things are going to happen for me!" exclaimed Jackson. There were a total of 9 Finalists from all over the country, many who had much more experience than the winner but Jackson didn't bow to seniority. Rounding out the top three spots were Memphis' Henry Coleman and Chicago's Marcus Combs.
"We celebrate our 25th Silver Anniversary in 2011 and I'm looking forward to discovering and presenting the next generation of stand-up comedians to the world-who often double as 'industry game-changers' like Jamie Foxx and Katt Williams," Spires touted.
The BABCCF, the pioneering event that is a precursor to TV shows like HBO's Def Comedy Jam and BET's Comic View, was emceed by 1995 champion comedian/actor Don "DC" Curry. Opening the festivities was the youth performing arts ensemble Vision's Kids, who performed their latest offering, "The Art Of Education," an inspiring musical message to save our youth.
The evening was kicked-off by Full Vision Arts Foundation and LA Jones & Associates' 6th Annual Inspired Artist Awards Ceremony and Reception. The ceremony honored outstanding members in the community who have achieved recognition-worthy status through service. On Friday, April 16th Full Vision Arts Foundation presented their 3rd Annual Youth Arts & Entertainment Forum, an open entertainment industry forum and youth showcase hosted by celebrity mentors: Don "DC" Curry, musician D'Wayne Wiggins, spoken word artist Ise Lyfe, Hip Hop producer Krushadelic, broadcaster Larry Chew, fashion guru Charleston Pierce and organizer Tony Spires. (Above photo-By Auintard Henderson) Check out the interview below with Nate after his win.
Here is the red carpet premiere of Death At A Funeral that took place last week in Hollywood. This film stars Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan, Danny Glover, Luke Wilson, Zoe Saldana, Regina Hall and more and they all hit the carpet. Here is a a quick clip of what happened.
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