John Kreng is one of the most hard working actors/stuntman/fight and stunt corrdinators working in the industry today. Through his time working in the movie industry, John has worked with some of the very best which includes Jet Li, Yuen Wah, Tsui Hark, David Carradine, Steven Spielburg and many more outstanding talents.
John Kreng is also the author of the in depth book on screen fighting called Fight Choreography: The Art Of Non Verbal Dialogue, he was a cast member of The Jade Trader which went on to win the most outstanding cast performance award at the 10th Action on film, International film festival. John, also has years of Martial Arts experience behind him, dedicating his time learning many different styles and been taught by some of the very best masters from around the world (Which he will speak about in this interview).
John also worked on the...
John Kreng is also the author of the in depth book on screen fighting called Fight Choreography: The Art Of Non Verbal Dialogue, he was a cast member of The Jade Trader which went on to win the most outstanding cast performance award at the 10th Action on film, International film festival. John, also has years of Martial Arts experience behind him, dedicating his time learning many different styles and been taught by some of the very best masters from around the world (Which he will speak about in this interview).
John also worked on the...
- 12/3/2015
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
The comedian also urges readers to go see “Boyhood” and “Into the Woods”
Louis Ck dropped new $5 stand-up special “Live at the Comedy Store” — his sixth (video below) — on Tuesday, and celebrated with a very lengthy, occasionally rambling email blast to fans.
Plugging his independent project, the comedian’s note discussed his history with the industry, lamented having to cancel the last of four Madison Square Garden concerts for underwhelming Winter Storm Juno and even pushed his followers to see “Boyhood” and “Into the Woods.”
Ck’s personal rep told TheWrap that there are no plans to reschedule the Msg date at the moment.
Louis Ck dropped new $5 stand-up special “Live at the Comedy Store” — his sixth (video below) — on Tuesday, and celebrated with a very lengthy, occasionally rambling email blast to fans.
Plugging his independent project, the comedian’s note discussed his history with the industry, lamented having to cancel the last of four Madison Square Garden concerts for underwhelming Winter Storm Juno and even pushed his followers to see “Boyhood” and “Into the Woods.”
Ck’s personal rep told TheWrap that there are no plans to reschedule the Msg date at the moment.
- 1/27/2015
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Robert Schimmel's widow is mishandling money from the late comedian's estate ... according to Schimmel's daughter who's accusing her of cheating the children out of their inheritance. Schimmel -- who had 5 kids -- was in the middle of a divorce from his 2nd wife, Melissa, when he was killed in a car accident in 2010. His daughter Jessica Katz fired off a letter to Melissa's attorney ... accusing Melissa of failing to pay his children money owed to them.
- 2/2/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Comedy is incredibly difficult. There’s a certain art to standup comedy that only appeals to certain individuals, and that makes the study of what makes a standup comedian tick all the more interesting, a topic that hasn’t been particularly explored in documentaries. Jeff Schimmel looks to tackle that subject from a unique perspective; as the younger brother of 30-year comedy veteran Robert Schimmel, Jeff has been able to view the ups and downs of the elder Schimmel’s life and occupation up close, and is now he, along with Kelly D. Hommon, is looking to document Robert’s life following his untimely death in 2010. Schimmel himself was no slouch in the comedy world, having rubbed shoulders with the likes of Rodney Dangerfield and Howard Stern, as well as having written for In Living Color and performed on Late Night With Conan O’Brien. A documentary on his life...
- 3/5/2013
- by Deepayan Sengupta
- SoundOnSight
Showtime has let us know that season two of Inside Comedy will kick off on Monday, February 11th. Comics to be profiled include Drew Carey, Robert Klein, Steve Martin, Martin Mull, and Robert Schimmel.
There are 10 episodes once again and they are expected to run through April 15th.
Here's the cable channel's press release:
Showtime(R) Sets Premiere Date For Season Two Of "Inside Comedy"
New, Star-Studded Season Debuts On Monday, February 11th at 11 P.M. Et/Pt
Steve Martin and Drew Carey, Among Others, Added To the Lineup
Los Angeles, CA (December 05, 2012) - Showtime will premiere season two of its critically-acclaimed documentary series Inside Comedy on Monday, February 11th at 11 P.M. Et/Pt. The ten, half-hour episodes from comedy forces David Steinberg and Steve Carell, will expand on last year's...
There are 10 episodes once again and they are expected to run through April 15th.
Here's the cable channel's press release:
Showtime(R) Sets Premiere Date For Season Two Of "Inside Comedy"
New, Star-Studded Season Debuts On Monday, February 11th at 11 P.M. Et/Pt
Steve Martin and Drew Carey, Among Others, Added To the Lineup
Los Angeles, CA (December 05, 2012) - Showtime will premiere season two of its critically-acclaimed documentary series Inside Comedy on Monday, February 11th at 11 P.M. Et/Pt. The ten, half-hour episodes from comedy forces David Steinberg and Steve Carell, will expand on last year's...
- 12/6/2012
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
First, "Titanic" actress Gloria Stuart passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. Then Sally Menke, a film editor best known for her long association with director Quentin Tarantino and who edited "Reservoir Dogs," "Pulp Fiction," "Kill Bill" and "Inglourious Basterds," was found dead on Tuesday. She passed away during a hike and was only 56 years old. On that same Tuesday, director Arthur Penn also passed away. Penn started in television where he directed an adaptation of "The Miracle Worker" and later directed a film version with Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke. But he's best know for his 1967 gangster film "Bonnie and Clyde." He died of heart failure at the age of 88. Just yesterday, comedian Greg Giraldo passed away from an accidental prescription overdose at the age of 44. Giraldo was found by a friend and rushed to a hospital in New Jersey where he was in critical condition. Four days after the incident,...
- 9/30/2010
- WorstPreviews.com
It's been a rough time in the world of stand-up comedy lately. First came the news that Robert Schimmel had passed away due to injuries from a car accident, and now it's being reported that Greg Giraldo has died after an overdose on prescription medications. He was 44 years old.
The overdose occurred last weekend, and the comedian was discovered by a friend before being brought to a hospital in New Jersey where he was listed in critical but stable condition. Sources also stated that the overdose was not any form of suicide attempt.
Giraldo has been around for a while now, making many appearances in comedy specials, TV shows, and movies. He's best known for his work on the many Comedy Central roasts, where he was one of the staples who was always there to unleash a barrage of insults, harsh as the ears can take and stomach burning hilarious.
The overdose occurred last weekend, and the comedian was discovered by a friend before being brought to a hospital in New Jersey where he was listed in critical but stable condition. Sources also stated that the overdose was not any form of suicide attempt.
Giraldo has been around for a while now, making many appearances in comedy specials, TV shows, and movies. He's best known for his work on the many Comedy Central roasts, where he was one of the staples who was always there to unleash a barrage of insults, harsh as the ears can take and stomach burning hilarious.
- 9/30/2010
- by The Movie God
- Geeks of Doom
Comedian Robert Schimmel has died after suffering injuries in a car accident in late August. The star's spokesperson Howard Bragman confirmed to The AP that Schimmel died on Friday in a Phoenix hospital of complications stemming from the recent collision. The spokesman says that Robert was a passenger in a car driven by his 19-year-old daughter Aliyah on August 26 when she swerved to avoid another vehicle and ended up (more)...
- 9/6/2010
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
Comic Robert Schimmel has passed away a week after being involved in a major car accident. He died as a result of the injuries. He was 60 years old.
On August 26, he was traveling on Arizona State Route 101 in Scottsdale when his 19-year-old daughter Aliyah swerved to avoid an oncoming car. The move caused their vehicle to flip multiple times.
Aliyah survived the accident and is currently in stable condition. His 11-year-old son, who was also in the car, was released from the hospital hours after the accident.
Unfortunately, Schimmel wasn't able to make it. He died Friday in a Phoenix hospital as a result of his injuries, New York Daily News reported.
On August 26, he was traveling on Arizona State Route 101 in Scottsdale when his 19-year-old daughter Aliyah swerved to avoid an oncoming car. The move caused their vehicle to flip multiple times.
Aliyah survived the accident and is currently in stable condition. His 11-year-old son, who was also in the car, was released from the hospital hours after the accident.
Unfortunately, Schimmel wasn't able to make it. He died Friday in a Phoenix hospital as a result of his injuries, New York Daily News reported.
- 9/6/2010
- icelebz.com
Comedian Robert Schimmel died in a Phoenix hospital on Friday night, September 3 after fatally injured in a car accident, his public relations firm confirmed on Saturday, as ABC News reported. Schimmel died at the age of 60.
The incident which caused Schimmel's death happened on Thursday, August 26. The site reported that Schimmel was a passenger in his 19-year-old daughter's car when the vehicle swerved to avoid another accident on a Phoenix highway. His daughter was hospitalized but is expected to recover, while Schimmel's 11-year-old son, who was also in the car, was uninjured.
Schimmel was best known as frequent contributor on Howard Stern's radio show and had appeared on several HBO programs including his own special, "Unprotected". He was also a frequent guest on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". He liked to make audience laugh with X-rated explorations of sexuality and vulnerability usually drawn from his own life.
The incident which caused Schimmel's death happened on Thursday, August 26. The site reported that Schimmel was a passenger in his 19-year-old daughter's car when the vehicle swerved to avoid another accident on a Phoenix highway. His daughter was hospitalized but is expected to recover, while Schimmel's 11-year-old son, who was also in the car, was uninjured.
Schimmel was best known as frequent contributor on Howard Stern's radio show and had appeared on several HBO programs including his own special, "Unprotected". He was also a frequent guest on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". He liked to make audience laugh with X-rated explorations of sexuality and vulnerability usually drawn from his own life.
- 9/6/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
American comedian Robert Schimmel has died from his injuries following a car accident last month.
The funnyman, who was a regular on Howard Stern's radio show, was a passenger in a car driven by his 19-year-old daughter Aliyah on 26 August when the teenager reportedly swerved to avoid another vehicle and crashed.
Schimmel was hospitalised at a medical facility in Phoenix, Arizona and passed away on Friday aged 60, his manager Lee Kernis has confirmed.
Schimmel's daughter and one of his sons, who was also a passenger in the car, were also taken to hospital but are said to be in a stable condition.
The funnyman, who was a regular on Howard Stern's radio show, was a passenger in a car driven by his 19-year-old daughter Aliyah on 26 August when the teenager reportedly swerved to avoid another vehicle and crashed.
Schimmel was hospitalised at a medical facility in Phoenix, Arizona and passed away on Friday aged 60, his manager Lee Kernis has confirmed.
Schimmel's daughter and one of his sons, who was also a passenger in the car, were also taken to hospital but are said to be in a stable condition.
- 9/5/2010
- WENN
Filed under: Features, TV News
Robert Schimmel had a few chances at TV. The 60 year-old comic, who died this weekend from injuries he received in a car accident Thursday, wrote for 'In Living Color' early in his career. He appeared frequently on Conan and the Howard Stern Show, which made him a favorite among his fellow comics, who appreciated his honesty about everything from his sex life to his health. And there was a laundry list of maladies there that ranged from a heart attack to lymphoma.
That kind of honesty, and Schimmel's blunt approach to it, is hard to translate into sitcom success. Schimmel had sitcom pilots, but they never made it to television. He came closest in 2000, when Fox ordered a run of 'Schimmel,' which would have opened with Schimmel getting an anal exam at the proctologist's office.
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Robert Schimmel had a few chances at TV. The 60 year-old comic, who died this weekend from injuries he received in a car accident Thursday, wrote for 'In Living Color' early in his career. He appeared frequently on Conan and the Howard Stern Show, which made him a favorite among his fellow comics, who appreciated his honesty about everything from his sex life to his health. And there was a laundry list of maladies there that ranged from a heart attack to lymphoma.
That kind of honesty, and Schimmel's blunt approach to it, is hard to translate into sitcom success. Schimmel had sitcom pilots, but they never made it to television. He came closest in 2000, when Fox ordered a run of 'Schimmel,' which would have opened with Schimmel getting an anal exam at the proctologist's office.
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- 9/5/2010
- by Nick Zaino
- Aol TV.
Standup comic Robert Schimmel, a frequent guest on Howard Stern's radio show, has died after suffering serious injuries in a car accident. He was 60. Schimmel's spokesman, Howard Bragman, says Schimmel died Friday evening in a Phoenix hospital. Schimmel was a passenger Thursday in a car driven by his 19-year-old daughter Aliyah. Bragman says Aliyah Schimmel swerved to avoid another car and the vehicle she was driving rolled to the side of the freeway. Bragman says she is hospitalized in stable condition. Robert Schimmel lived in Scottsdale. The 60-year-old comedian has been a frequent guest on "Late Night...
- 9/4/2010
- by AP Staff
- Hitfix
Standup comedian Robert Schimmel, who beat cancer, has died from injuries he suffered in a recent car incident. He was 60. Ten years ago, Fox picked up a Schimmel-fronted sitcom to series but the comedian was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which led to the project ultimately getting scrapped by the network. Schimmel, who was a frequent guest on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and on Howard Stern's radio show, was a passenger in a car driven by his 19-year-old daughter on Aug. 26 when they two got in an accident. The daughter, Aliyah Schimmel, is hospitalized in stable condition.
- 9/4/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Comic and Showtime and HBO regular Robert Schimmel has died from injuries he sustained from a car accident last week. Schimmel was 60 years-old. The comedian has suffered several health setbacks, including cirrhosis of the liver from a bad blood transfusion which infected him with Hepatitis C, and he also survived a heart attack and battled cancer too. Schimmel was waiting on a possible liver transplant at the time of his death. Last week in Arizona, Schimmel was a passenger in a car with his daughter driving the vehicle. Schimmel.s 19-year-old daughter was driving on an Arizona highway at the time of the accident , as she reportedly swerved to avoid another vehicle, causing their car to...
- 9/4/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Standup comic Robert Schimmel passed away Friday after a week-long battle with injuries sustained in an Aug. 26 car accident, his rep confirms to E! News. He was 60. Known for is his raunchy HBO specials, as well as countless, equally explicit appearances on Howard Stern's radio show (as was his style), Schimmel was well loved by his peers in the comedy realm. While traveling in Arizona last Thursday, Schimmel's 19-year-old daughter Aliyah swerved to avoid an oncoming car, causing the vehicle containing herself and her father to flip multiple times. Aliyah survived the accident and is currently in stable condition. No stranger to health woes (or tragedy), Schimmel lost his son Derek to cancer at age...
- 9/4/2010
- E! Online
Comedian Robert Schimmel died last night due to car accident. According to TMZ, comedian Robert Schimmel died last night due to some serious injuries incurred from a car accident last week. They say Robert died last night in a Phoenix hospital due to injuries sustained in a car accident last week. He was 60 years old. It was previously reported that Robert was the passenger in a serious car accident after his daughter,who was driving at the time, swerved to avoid an accident. She is still in the hospital,but is expected to be ok. Robert was a stand up comedian whose material was often X-rated and controversial. He was best known for his comedy albums and his appearances on HBO and The Howard Stern Show.
- 9/4/2010
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
Comedian Robert Schimmel, best known for his frequent appearances on Howard Stern's radio show, died after suffering serious injuries in a car accident, according to The Associated Press. He was 60.
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- 9/4/2010
- by Gina DiNunno
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Comedian Robert Schimmel died last night in a Phoenix hospital from injuries he sustained in a car accident last week. He was 60 years old. As TMZ first reported, Schimmel was the passenger in a serious car accident after his daughter, who was driving at the time, swerved to avoid an accident. She's still in the hospital, but we're told she'll be ok. Schimmel is perhaps best known for his work on "The Howard Stern Show.
- 9/4/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Comedian Robert Schimmel died Friday, Sept. 3 from injuries sustained in a car accident the week before. He was 60 years old.
Last Thursday while traveling in Arizona, his 19-year-old daughter Aliyah swerved to avoid another accident in the lane she was driving in. The car she, Schimmel and his son were in flipped multiple times.
Schimmel's death was confirmed by his brother, Jeff Schimmel, on Facebook Friday night via his status update: "Robert Schimmel. Son, Brother, Father, Grandfather, Comedian, Generous Man. I have always loved you, admired you, and was proud to be your biggest fan. I will never forget a single moment. R.I.P."
The comedian is best known for his appearances on The Howard Stern Show and was a writer for "In Living Color."
In 2000, plans for a Fox sitcom were scrapped when Schimmel (who had already survived a heart attack in 1998) was diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Last Thursday while traveling in Arizona, his 19-year-old daughter Aliyah swerved to avoid another accident in the lane she was driving in. The car she, Schimmel and his son were in flipped multiple times.
Schimmel's death was confirmed by his brother, Jeff Schimmel, on Facebook Friday night via his status update: "Robert Schimmel. Son, Brother, Father, Grandfather, Comedian, Generous Man. I have always loved you, admired you, and was proud to be your biggest fan. I will never forget a single moment. R.I.P."
The comedian is best known for his appearances on The Howard Stern Show and was a writer for "In Living Color."
In 2000, plans for a Fox sitcom were scrapped when Schimmel (who had already survived a heart attack in 1998) was diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- 9/4/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Some sad news in the world of comedy tonight. The hilarious and popular Robert Schimmel died tonight at the age of 60.
On August 26, Schimmel was in a serious car accident in Arizona. His 19-year-old daughter was driving the vehicle, with Schimmel in the passenger seat and his 11-year-old son in the back seat. His daughter quickly swerved to avoid a collision and the vehicle ended up rolling over on the side of the freeway.
His daughter was later listed in stable condition and Schimmel's son was released from the hospital unharmed. Schimmel, sadly, was listed in "very serious" condition at first, and ultimately died as a result of his injuries earlier tonight.
Word of his death seemed to break via Twitter, as most news seems to do before actual outlets can report it these days. A slew of saddened fans offered their respects well before the passing was confirmed,...
On August 26, Schimmel was in a serious car accident in Arizona. His 19-year-old daughter was driving the vehicle, with Schimmel in the passenger seat and his 11-year-old son in the back seat. His daughter quickly swerved to avoid a collision and the vehicle ended up rolling over on the side of the freeway.
His daughter was later listed in stable condition and Schimmel's son was released from the hospital unharmed. Schimmel, sadly, was listed in "very serious" condition at first, and ultimately died as a result of his injuries earlier tonight.
Word of his death seemed to break via Twitter, as most news seems to do before actual outlets can report it these days. A slew of saddened fans offered their respects well before the passing was confirmed,...
- 9/4/2010
- by The Movie God
- Geeks of Doom
HBO comic and regular on Howard Stern's radio show, Robert Schimmel is reported to be in very serious condition after a car accident on Thursday, reported TMZ.com. Schimmel.s 19-year-old daughter was driving on an Arizona highway at the time of the accident, as she reportedly swerved to avoid another vehicle, causing their car to roll over onto the side of the road. Schimmel.s daughter was hospitalized and is reported to be in stable condition, while Schimmel.s 11-year-old son, who was also in the vehicle, was released Thursday without any injuries. Schimmel is still in the hospital and in "very serious" condition and his family is at his bedside, according to TMZ. Schimmel has been married twice. He...
- 8/29/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
TMZ has learned famous comedian Robert Schimmel was involved in a car accident on Thursday in Arizona and is currently in "very serious" condition. We're told Schimmel's 19-year-old daughter was driving at the time and Schimmel was in the passenger seat. Sources tell us the daughter swerved to avoid an accident in her lane and the car rolled over on to the side of the freeway. Schimmel's daughter was hospitalized and is in...
- 8/29/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Robert Schimmel is off the hook. With his wife declining to press charges, prosecutors in Los Angeles have dropped the domestic violence case against the 59-year-old funnyman. According to a court document filed by Deputy District Attorney James Garrison, without the cooperation of Melissa Schimmel, 35, there was not enough evidence to proceed with an assault charge stemming from a May 2 incident at the couple's home. Melissa filed for divorce six days later, citing irreconcilable differences. She's seeking spousal support and sole physical custody of the couple's two children along with child support. As a bleep-worthy comic, Schimmel is best know for his appearances on Late Night...
- 5/22/2009
- E! Online
Domestic abuse charges against controversial U.S. comic Robert Schimmel have been dropped due to insufficient evidence.
Schimmel, best known for his appearances on The Howard Stern Show, was taken into Los Angeles police custody earlier this month following an alleged bust-up with his wife Melissa at their home in Calabasas, California.
However, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has rejected the case due to a lack of incriminating evidence.
Legal documents, obtained by TMZ.com, show Melissa, who has since filed for divorce from Schimmel, indicated she did not want charges filed against her estranged husband.
Schimmel, best known for his appearances on The Howard Stern Show, was taken into Los Angeles police custody earlier this month following an alleged bust-up with his wife Melissa at their home in Calabasas, California.
However, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has rejected the case due to a lack of incriminating evidence.
Legal documents, obtained by TMZ.com, show Melissa, who has since filed for divorce from Schimmel, indicated she did not want charges filed against her estranged husband.
- 5/21/2009
- WENN
Controversial U.S. comic Robert Schimmel has been arrested on suspicion of attacking his wife.
Schimmel, best known for his appearances on The Howard Stern Show, was taken into Los Angeles police custody on Saturday after an alleged bust-up with wife Melissa at their home in Calabasas, California.
He was booked for investigation of spousal assault and released on $50,000 (£35,700) bail.
Schimmel, best known for his appearances on The Howard Stern Show, was taken into Los Angeles police custody on Saturday after an alleged bust-up with wife Melissa at their home in Calabasas, California.
He was booked for investigation of spousal assault and released on $50,000 (£35,700) bail.
- 5/3/2009
- WENN
There's nothing funny about a domestic dispute. Sheriff's deputies in Los Angeles have confirmed that stand-up comic Robert Schimmel was booked for spousal assault after a late-night argument with his wife. Police arrested the X-rated comedian (and frequent Howard Stern guest) after being called to the couple's Calabasas home at 12:30 a.m Saturday. He was being held on $50,000 bail and will appear in court on Tuesday. Schimmel, 59, and his wife, Melissa, 35, have two children together.
- 5/2/2009
- E! Online
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- While music executives, movie studios and others in the entertainment industry are still exploring how best to make rapidly changing technology work for them rather than against them, one group of performers appears to be hitting the digital jackpot.
The speed and enthusiasm with which fans now trade, e-mail, upload and consume all kinds of comedy -- everything from short films to isolated sketch bits, classic TV moments and entire stand-up routines -- has become a "huge driver of business," say industry executives who gathered here for the second annual South Beach Comedy Festival, which wrapped Saturday night.
The fest, a 26-show joke-off conceived by WMA and co-presented by Comedy Central, drew more than 25,000 tourists and locals who spent five days gamely shoehorning themselves into the city's small theaters, jammed streets and tiny Art Deco clubs and hotels.
Powered by headliners Jon Stewart and Bill Maher, the fest also featured a range of cult favorites, old-school staples and rising hot shots, among them Lisa Lampanelli, Robert Schimmel, Artie Lange, Andrew Dice Clay, Roseanne, Jim Breuer, Margaret Cho and Hal Sparks.
With its organic buzz and fast sellouts, the event was a boon for festival promoter Jon Stoll, founder of Fantasma Prods., who said comedy is lately a much bigger part of his live-entertainment business than it used to be.
"Technology is definitely propelling both the industry as a whole and rising talent," Stoll said.
The speed and enthusiasm with which fans now trade, e-mail, upload and consume all kinds of comedy -- everything from short films to isolated sketch bits, classic TV moments and entire stand-up routines -- has become a "huge driver of business," say industry executives who gathered here for the second annual South Beach Comedy Festival, which wrapped Saturday night.
The fest, a 26-show joke-off conceived by WMA and co-presented by Comedy Central, drew more than 25,000 tourists and locals who spent five days gamely shoehorning themselves into the city's small theaters, jammed streets and tiny Art Deco clubs and hotels.
Powered by headliners Jon Stewart and Bill Maher, the fest also featured a range of cult favorites, old-school staples and rising hot shots, among them Lisa Lampanelli, Robert Schimmel, Artie Lange, Andrew Dice Clay, Roseanne, Jim Breuer, Margaret Cho and Hal Sparks.
With its organic buzz and fast sellouts, the event was a boon for festival promoter Jon Stoll, founder of Fantasma Prods., who said comedy is lately a much bigger part of his live-entertainment business than it used to be.
"Technology is definitely propelling both the industry as a whole and rising talent," Stoll said.
- 1/22/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- While music executives, movie studios and others in the entertainment industry are still exploring how best to make rapidly changing technology work for them rather than against them, one group of performers appears to be hitting the digital jackpot.
The speed and enthusiasm with which fans now trade, e-mail, upload and consume all kinds of comedy -- everything from short films to isolated sketch bits, classic TV moments and entire stand-up routines -- has become a "huge driver of business," say industry executives who gathered here for the second annual South Beach Comedy Festival, which wrapped Saturday night.
The fest, a 26-show joke-off conceived by WMA and co-presented by Comedy Central, drew more than 25,000 tourists and locals who spent five days gamely shoehorning themselves into the city's small theaters, jammed streets and tiny Art Deco clubs and hotels.
Powered by headliners Jon Stewart and Bill Maher, the fest also featured a range of cult favorites, old-school staples and rising hot shots, among them Lisa Lampanelli, Robert Schimmel, Artie Lange, Andrew Dice Clay, Roseanne, Jim Breuer, Margaret Cho and Hal Sparks.
With its organic buzz and fast sellouts, the event was a boon for festival promoter Jon Stoll, founder of Fantasma Prods., who said comedy is lately a much bigger part of his live-entertainment business than it used to be.
"Technology is definitely propelling both the industry as a whole and rising talent," Stoll said.
The speed and enthusiasm with which fans now trade, e-mail, upload and consume all kinds of comedy -- everything from short films to isolated sketch bits, classic TV moments and entire stand-up routines -- has become a "huge driver of business," say industry executives who gathered here for the second annual South Beach Comedy Festival, which wrapped Saturday night.
The fest, a 26-show joke-off conceived by WMA and co-presented by Comedy Central, drew more than 25,000 tourists and locals who spent five days gamely shoehorning themselves into the city's small theaters, jammed streets and tiny Art Deco clubs and hotels.
Powered by headliners Jon Stewart and Bill Maher, the fest also featured a range of cult favorites, old-school staples and rising hot shots, among them Lisa Lampanelli, Robert Schimmel, Artie Lange, Andrew Dice Clay, Roseanne, Jim Breuer, Margaret Cho and Hal Sparks.
With its organic buzz and fast sellouts, the event was a boon for festival promoter Jon Stoll, founder of Fantasma Prods., who said comedy is lately a much bigger part of his live-entertainment business than it used to be.
"Technology is definitely propelling both the industry as a whole and rising talent," Stoll said.
- 1/21/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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