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  Kumail Nanjiani And Patton Oswalt Among Newest Additions To Cast Of ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Sequel

  EXCLUSIVE: Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, comedian James Acaster and Emily Alyn Lind have joined the cast of the live-action sequel to Sony Pictures’ hit film, Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Gil Kenan is directing, and the previous pic’s cast including Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon will return as the setting shifts to the original films’ New York City and firehouse. […]

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  Comedian, Portsmouth native Patton Oswalt to speak at William & Mary’s 2023 commencement

  Patton Oswalt, a comedian, writer and actor, is slated to speak at William & Mary’s 2023 commencement ceremony. Oswalt, a William & Mary alumnus who was born in Portsmouth, and Henry Wolf, former William & Mary rector and retired chief financial officer of Norfolk Southern, will receive honorary degrees at the ceremony, the school announced on Tuesday. “We have in Patton Oswalt and Hank Wolf, ...

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  Patton Oswalt, Eric Andre, Chelsea Handler and More Sling Hot Takes and Arby’s Barbs at Variety’s SXSW Power of Comedy Event

  AUSTIN, Texas — Patton Oswalt, Phoebe Robinson, Eric Andre, Chelsea Handler and others were in fine form on Friday night as Variety helped kick off the 2023 SXSW festival and conference with its Power of Comedy event. The kudos pay tribute to innovators in the business of being funny. Presenters and honorees who gathered at […]

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  Alternate Oscars: Great Performances from 2022 Worth Celebrating

  This article first appeared as part of Jenelle Riley’s Acting Up newsletter – to subscribe for early content and weekly updates on all things acting, visit the Acting Up signup page. The Academy Awards are this Sunday and it’s actually been a great year for film and particularly actors. So many of them have been recognized with nominations […]

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  Variety’s First Power of Comedy Awards Bows at SXSW

  The SXSW Comedy Festival will feature Variety‘s Power of Comedy Awards, presented by Inspire, on March 10 at Austin’s the Creek and the Cave. Variety is thrilled to present these awards at SXSW for the very first time, recognizing comedic achievements across stand-up, film, TV and digital platforms. This year’s honorees, including Eric André, who’s […]

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  SXSW reveals Bob Odenkirk, Chelsea Handler, Eric André, more for 2023 comedy lineup

  SXSW's comedy track runs March 10-18 and will feature live podcast recordings, stand-up showcases, improv, conversations and more.

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  Variety’s Power of Comedy to Return at SXSW With Chelsea Handler, Patton Oswalt, Anna Kendrick, Eric André and More

  Variety‘s Power of Comedy, presented by Inspire Brands, will return at SXSW on March 10 and honor Chelsea Handler, Patton Oswalt, Anna Kendrick, Phoebe Robinson, Jake Johnson, Rachel Sennott, Eric André, Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin. Hosted by comedians Nick Thune and Mike Lawrence, Variety Power of Comedy joins the official SXSW Comedy lineup. The […]

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  Bob Odenkirk, Eric André, Anna Kendrick, Chelsea Handler to Participate in SXSW Comedy Festival

  “Better Call Saul” actor Bob Odenkirk, “Pitch Perfect” star Anna Kendrick and acclaimed comedians Chelsea Handler and Eric André are among the lineup South by Southwest (SXSW) announced for its upcoming comedy festival. The comedy festival will include improv, stand-up showcases, live podcast recordings and conversations. In addition to Odenkirk, Kenrick, André and Handler, the […]

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  'The Goldbergs' ending after 10 seasons

  After 10 seasons on TV, "The Goldbergs" is saying goodbye. "Good Morning America" has confirmed that the ABC series, which premiered in 2013, will conclude at the end of its current 10th season after more than 200 episodes. Set in the 1980s and based on creator Adam F. Goldberg's childhood and family, "The Goldbergs" stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, Sean Giambrone, Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia, Sam Lerner and Patton Oswalt, who narrates the show.

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  Whoopi Goldberg Boards ‘The Conners’ for Guest Role

  ABC’s The Conners is adding an EGOT winner to its cast. Whoopi Goldberg will guest-star in an upcoming episode of the comedy. The actress and The View co-host will play a teacher; an airdate for her appearance hasn’t been set. Goldberg is the latest in a string of high-profile guest stars on The Conners, joining […]

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