Gilbert Gottfried, comedian and actor, dies aged 67

The standup comic, also known for voicing Iago in Disney’s animated Aladdin, has died after a long illnessComedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried has died at the age of 67.His family announced his death after a long illness via his Twitter page. Gottfried…

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‘Chris Rock did the brave, smart, toughest thing’: comics on that Oscars slap

Four seasoned standups, all with the comic’s dread of hosting awards shows, on what to do when a gig goes very wrong – and how they might have reactedIt was the slap that was heard around the internet – Will Smith’s outraged stage invasion at the Oscar…

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Seth Rogen is joining the cast of Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut film

A few weeks ago, it was announced that Aziz Ansari was making his directorial debut with a new film that… MORE
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Catherine Tate’s The Nan Movie: when sketch characters run out of road

Tate’s sweary grump went from TV to stage show to a misfiring film, proving how tricky it is to keep audiences on a lifelong journey with a comic creation‘Brutally unfunny.” “Lacking in charm and good jokes.” “As interminable as it is revolting.” The r…

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Aziz Ansari to direct and co-star in a film with Bill Murray

Aziz Ansari is stepping behind the camera (and also staying in front of it, too) for his next project. Today,… MORE
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Check out the trailer for Adam Sandler’s new film, “Hustle”

Adam Sandler is well-noted as a big basketball fan. The first thing he tends to do in a new city… MORE
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True romance: film, music and art to fall in love with on Valentine’s Day

From a mind-scrambling breakup drama to a tender video game, our critics suggest popular culture inspired by matters of the heartYes, it all takes place after Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet) have bitterly broken up, but Michel Gondry’s …

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Taylor Tomlinson to write and star in a new film about her upbringing

Taylor Tomlinson is having quite the productive week. Yesterday, she announced her second hour-long stand-up special, Look At You. And… MORE
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From West Side Story to The Witcher: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Whether it’s a Spielberg musical, a global photography prize or a comedy Christmas show, our critics have your plans for the week coveredWest Side StoryOut nowSteven Spielberg takes on the classic musical (above), pitting Sharks against Jets in 1950s N…

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Where are all the Thanksgiving comedies??

Thanksgiving may not be as big as Christmas as far as commercialization goes, but it’s still worthy of its fair… MORE
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