After over seven detailed accusations of sexual assault and rape were published in a story on The Hollywood Reporter, comedian James Veitch has been dropped by his agency, HBO and Quibi. The accusations were over a string of previously unreported incidents around 20 years ago at Sarah Lawrence College, which Veitch attended. He has been […]
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- 9/8/2020
- by Bry LeBerthon
- Uinterview
HBO has pulled a comedy special from British comedian James Veitch following a slew of rape and sexual assault allegations. Veitch has also been dropped by his agency WME and is set to be edited out of a Quibi series that he was hosting.
The allegations were laid out in a long-form story, published Tuesday, from THR’s Kim Masters, who spoke to a number of alums of Sarah Lawrence University, where Veitch studied, about the attacks and incidents that allegedly occurred there during the 2000s.
Veitch’s comedy special James Veitch: Straight To VHS launched on HBO Max earlier this month but has subsequently been pulled by the WarnerMedia-owned streamer following these allegations.
An HBO Max spokeswoman said “We were deeply disturbed to learn of these allegations of unacceptable behavior by James Veitch and will be removing the special from our platform for now.”
In fact, it was the announcement of the special,...
The allegations were laid out in a long-form story, published Tuesday, from THR’s Kim Masters, who spoke to a number of alums of Sarah Lawrence University, where Veitch studied, about the attacks and incidents that allegedly occurred there during the 2000s.
Veitch’s comedy special James Veitch: Straight To VHS launched on HBO Max earlier this month but has subsequently been pulled by the WarnerMedia-owned streamer following these allegations.
An HBO Max spokeswoman said “We were deeply disturbed to learn of these allegations of unacceptable behavior by James Veitch and will be removing the special from our platform for now.”
In fact, it was the announcement of the special,...
- 9/1/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
On July 23, Meghan Klien, a postproduction supervisor in Los Angeles and a big comedy fan, saw an article about an upcoming HBO Max special featuring a comic named James Veitch.
Klien had barely known Veitch when she was a 22-year-old senior at Sarah Lawrence College in 2009 and he was a graduate student, then pushing 30. But seeing news of the comedy special made her furious. Klien tweeted impulsively: “It was common knowledge to stay away from him when I was an undergrad… It makes my skin crawl to see someone like that succeed knowing how much he violated ...
Klien had barely known Veitch when she was a 22-year-old senior at Sarah Lawrence College in 2009 and he was a graduate student, then pushing 30. But seeing news of the comedy special made her furious. Klien tweeted impulsively: “It was common knowledge to stay away from him when I was an undergrad… It makes my skin crawl to see someone like that succeed knowing how much he violated ...
On July 23, Meghan Klien, a postproduction supervisor in Los Angeles and a big comedy fan, saw an article about an upcoming HBO Max special featuring a comic named James Veitch.
Klien had barely known Veitch when she was a 22-year-old senior at Sarah Lawrence College in 2009 and he was a graduate student, then pushing 30. But seeing news of the comedy special made her furious. Klien tweeted impulsively: “It was common knowledge to stay away from him when I was an undergrad… It makes my skin crawl to see someone like that succeed knowing how much he violated ...
Klien had barely known Veitch when she was a 22-year-old senior at Sarah Lawrence College in 2009 and he was a graduate student, then pushing 30. But seeing news of the comedy special made her furious. Klien tweeted impulsively: “It was common knowledge to stay away from him when I was an undergrad… It makes my skin crawl to see someone like that succeed knowing how much he violated ...
HBO Max announced today that the first batch of its stand-up programming will debut on the platform on Thursday, August 20th. The Summer Comedy Festival programming binge, will feature solo specials from Rose Matafeo, Beth Stelling, and James Veitch, as well as a multi act special from the Ha Comedy Festival, hosted by Anjelah Johnson, and featuring a lineup of America’s funniest Latinx comics. [...]
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- 8/3/2020
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Updated, 12 Pm: HBO Max has set an August 20 premiere date for the first round of its previously announced stand-up specials as part of its Summer Comedy Festival programming lineup. Solo specials from Rose Matafeo, Beth Stelling, and James Veitch, as well as a multi-act special from the Ha Comedy Festival, hosted by Anjelah Johnson, and featuring a lineup of America’s top Latinx comics, will all launch on that date. You can watch a preview here.
Previous, July 22: HBO Max has set five previously announced stand-up specials produced by Conan O’Brien’s Team Coco. Beginning in August, the platform will air hour-long specials from Conan alums Beth Stelling and James Veitch filmed before the production shutdown.
Hour long specials from Chris Redd and Moses Storm will be filmed and released at a later date along with two multi act specials hosted by O’Brien featuring Naomi Ekperigin, Solomon Georgio,...
Previous, July 22: HBO Max has set five previously announced stand-up specials produced by Conan O’Brien’s Team Coco. Beginning in August, the platform will air hour-long specials from Conan alums Beth Stelling and James Veitch filmed before the production shutdown.
Hour long specials from Chris Redd and Moses Storm will be filmed and released at a later date along with two multi act specials hosted by O’Brien featuring Naomi Ekperigin, Solomon Georgio,...
- 8/3/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s roundup, Disney Plus has released first footage of “Marvel’s 616” and Tiffany Boone was cast in Hulu’s “Nine Perfect Strangers.”
Casting
Tiffany Boone has been cast in the upcoming Hulu adaptation of “Nine Perfect Strangers“ as the character Delilah. Other cast members currently include Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, and Luke Evans. Boone recently starred in the Hulu series “Little Fires Everywhere” and Amazon’s “Hunters.” She is also known for her role in the Showtime drama “The Chi.” She is repped by ICM and Vault Entertainment.
Dates
HBO announced its limited series “The Third Day” will premiere Sept. 14. The show’s six episodes are divided into “Summer” and “Winter.” “Summer” follows Sam (Jude Law) who discovers a mysterious island off the British coast, and “Winter” tells the story of Helen (Naomie Harris) whose arrival on the island precipitates confusion. The first three episodes are written by...
Casting
Tiffany Boone has been cast in the upcoming Hulu adaptation of “Nine Perfect Strangers“ as the character Delilah. Other cast members currently include Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, and Luke Evans. Boone recently starred in the Hulu series “Little Fires Everywhere” and Amazon’s “Hunters.” She is also known for her role in the Showtime drama “The Chi.” She is repped by ICM and Vault Entertainment.
Dates
HBO announced its limited series “The Third Day” will premiere Sept. 14. The show’s six episodes are divided into “Summer” and “Winter.” “Summer” follows Sam (Jude Law) who discovers a mysterious island off the British coast, and “Winter” tells the story of Helen (Naomie Harris) whose arrival on the island precipitates confusion. The first three episodes are written by...
- 7/22/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
Saturday Night Live regular Chris Redd will star in a comedy special on HBO Max.
The show is one of a set of stand-up specials produced by Conan O'Brien's Team Coco. The first two, featuring comedians Beth Stelling and James Veitch, will debut on Aug. 20 on the WarnerMedia-owned streamer. Specials from Redd and Moses Storm will film later.
O'Brien will also host two multi-act specials featuring comics Naomi Ekperigin, Solomon Georgio, Ismo and Tommy Johnagin.
A solo special starring Rose Matafeo, titled Horndog, and the multi-act Ha Comedy Festival: The Art of Comedy, hosted by Anjelah Johnson, also premiere Aug....
The show is one of a set of stand-up specials produced by Conan O'Brien's Team Coco. The first two, featuring comedians Beth Stelling and James Veitch, will debut on Aug. 20 on the WarnerMedia-owned streamer. Specials from Redd and Moses Storm will film later.
O'Brien will also host two multi-act specials featuring comics Naomi Ekperigin, Solomon Georgio, Ismo and Tommy Johnagin.
A solo special starring Rose Matafeo, titled Horndog, and the multi-act Ha Comedy Festival: The Art of Comedy, hosted by Anjelah Johnson, also premiere Aug....
- 7/22/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Ozy Media announced Tan France, Jameela Jamil and others as headliners of Ozy Fest, and Netflix dropped the official trailer of “On My Block” Season 3.
Dates
Disney Channel‘s second season of “Just Roll With It” will premiere on Sunday, March 15 at 8:45 p.m. The sitcom follows the Bennett-Blatt family as they navigate everyday family life and adolescence. The series stars Tobie Windham, Suzi Barrett, Ramon Reed and Kaylin Hayman, as well as J.C. Currais, who is now a regular cast member. “Just Roll With It” is executive produced by co-creators Adam Small and Trevor Moore, with a production crew led by co-exec producer Skot Bright.
First Looks
Netflix released the trailer of Season 3 of “On My Block.” The eight-episode coming-of-age comedy follows four street-savvy friends as they navigate their way through the “triumph, pain and the newness” of high school in a rough inner city.
Dates
Disney Channel‘s second season of “Just Roll With It” will premiere on Sunday, March 15 at 8:45 p.m. The sitcom follows the Bennett-Blatt family as they navigate everyday family life and adolescence. The series stars Tobie Windham, Suzi Barrett, Ramon Reed and Kaylin Hayman, as well as J.C. Currais, who is now a regular cast member. “Just Roll With It” is executive produced by co-creators Adam Small and Trevor Moore, with a production crew led by co-exec producer Skot Bright.
First Looks
Netflix released the trailer of Season 3 of “On My Block.” The eight-episode coming-of-age comedy follows four street-savvy friends as they navigate their way through the “triumph, pain and the newness” of high school in a rough inner city.
- 2/29/2020
- by Klaritza Rico
- Variety Film + TV
Forthcoming digital shortform outlet Quibi has greenlighted Q Talks, a comedy talk show hosted by comic James Veitch. Among the guests set to do episodes are Regina Hall, Lisa Kudrow, Niecy Nash, Jimmy O. Yang and Kristen Schaal.
In Q Talks. celebrity speakers give expert talks — on topics they’ve never heard before, from a script they’ve never seen before, presented to them via a rigged teleprompter. To make it to the end of their talk, they’ll have to say, and do, anything the prompter tells them.
Troy Conrad created the series and executive produces with showrunner Nicolle Yaron. Also set as EPs are Paul Feig, Laura Fischer and Kesila Childers for Powderkeg Media; Saul Friedman for Spectacle Content Media; and Chris Wagner, Colleen Wagner, Mike Hofferth for Eleven Eleven Media Group.
Founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg and run by CEO Meg Whitman, Quibi launches on April 6.
‘Ice Cream Man...
In Q Talks. celebrity speakers give expert talks — on topics they’ve never heard before, from a script they’ve never seen before, presented to them via a rigged teleprompter. To make it to the end of their talk, they’ll have to say, and do, anything the prompter tells them.
Troy Conrad created the series and executive produces with showrunner Nicolle Yaron. Also set as EPs are Paul Feig, Laura Fischer and Kesila Childers for Powderkeg Media; Saul Friedman for Spectacle Content Media; and Chris Wagner, Colleen Wagner, Mike Hofferth for Eleven Eleven Media Group.
Founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg and run by CEO Meg Whitman, Quibi launches on April 6.
‘Ice Cream Man...
- 2/28/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max is set to bring the funny as the forthcoming streaming service has greenlighted four new one-hour comedy specials with The Last O.G. star Tracy Morgan, Search Party‘s John Early, as well as up-and-coming stand-ups, Rose Matafeo and Ahir Shah.
“We are incredibly proud to showcase this expansive range of comedic talent on HBO Max,” said Suzanna Makkos, executive vice president of original programming, comedy and animation, HBO Max. “From legends to newcomers, this impressive slate of specials will complement the library of premium stand-up specials that HBO has become known for.”
Multi-Emmy nominee Morgan returned to television in 2018 with the The Last O.G. on TBS. His most recent special, Staying Alive debuted on Netflix and he recently announced his 2020 comedy tour, No Disrespect. He will executive produce this special for HBO Max.
In addition to his role on TBS series Search Party, Early had sold out runs of his live show,...
“We are incredibly proud to showcase this expansive range of comedic talent on HBO Max,” said Suzanna Makkos, executive vice president of original programming, comedy and animation, HBO Max. “From legends to newcomers, this impressive slate of specials will complement the library of premium stand-up specials that HBO has become known for.”
Multi-Emmy nominee Morgan returned to television in 2018 with the The Last O.G. on TBS. His most recent special, Staying Alive debuted on Netflix and he recently announced his 2020 comedy tour, No Disrespect. He will executive produce this special for HBO Max.
In addition to his role on TBS series Search Party, Early had sold out runs of his live show,...
- 12/3/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Conan O’Brien and his Team Coco will produce five new stand-up specials exclusively for HBO Max, the WarnerMedia streaming service that is unveiling a slew of news Wednesday at a presentation in Burbank ahead of its spring 2020 launch.
The just-announced specials include O’Brien hosting two of them, which will feature short sets from up-and-coming comics. He will also curate hourlong sets from three other comedians. In addition to the five special, HBO Max has acquired rights to a one-hour special by comedian James Veitch that Team Coco is producing.
“Partnering with our very own king of comedy for these specials was a no-brainer as we build up premium content for HBO Max,” said Kevin Reilly, chief content officer, HBO Max and president TBS, TNT, and truTV, in a release today accompanying the news. “Delivering laughs and discovering comedic talent is what Team Coco is all about.”
O’Brien...
The just-announced specials include O’Brien hosting two of them, which will feature short sets from up-and-coming comics. He will also curate hourlong sets from three other comedians. In addition to the five special, HBO Max has acquired rights to a one-hour special by comedian James Veitch that Team Coco is producing.
“Partnering with our very own king of comedy for these specials was a no-brainer as we build up premium content for HBO Max,” said Kevin Reilly, chief content officer, HBO Max and president TBS, TNT, and truTV, in a release today accompanying the news. “Delivering laughs and discovering comedic talent is what Team Coco is all about.”
O’Brien...
- 10/29/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Matthew Wiseman came to work for BAFTA La in 2002 for what he thought would be a short stint. The BAFTA Film Awards had just shifted their dates ahead of the Oscars and the Hollywood outpost was expanding.
“BAFTA was in such a growth spurt at that point, that I mentally thought I would be here for three years,” says the newly appointed CEO of BAFTA La, who starts his role Nov. 1. “But like many Brits, without any planning” he put down roots, including marrying a California native.
Wiseman’s initial role was to help expand the screening series; the BAFTA insiders program, which helps newcomers navigate Hollywood; and the tea party for Emmy nominees. Previously chief operating officer, Wiseman is succeeding Chantal Rickards as the chief exec as she returns to London at the end of this month after four years at the helm.
Kathryn Busby, chair of the board of directors of BAFTA La,...
“BAFTA was in such a growth spurt at that point, that I mentally thought I would be here for three years,” says the newly appointed CEO of BAFTA La, who starts his role Nov. 1. “But like many Brits, without any planning” he put down roots, including marrying a California native.
Wiseman’s initial role was to help expand the screening series; the BAFTA insiders program, which helps newcomers navigate Hollywood; and the tea party for Emmy nominees. Previously chief operating officer, Wiseman is succeeding Chantal Rickards as the chief exec as she returns to London at the end of this month after four years at the helm.
Kathryn Busby, chair of the board of directors of BAFTA La,...
- 10/25/2019
- by Shalini Dore
- Variety Film + TV
Matthew Wiseman came to work for BAFTA La in 2002 for what he thought would be a short stint. The BAFTA Film Awards had just shifted their dates ahead of the Oscars and the Hollywood outpost was expanding.
“BAFTA was in such a growth spurt at that point, that I mentally thought I would be here for three years,” says the newly appointed CEO of BAFTA La, who starts his role Nov. 1. “But like many Brits, without any planning” he put down roots, including marrying a California native.
Wiseman’s initial role was to help expand the screening series; the BAFTA insiders program, which helps newcomers navigate Hollywood; and the tea party for Emmy nominees. Previously chief operating officer, Wiseman is succeeding Chantal Rickards as the chief exec as she returns to London at the end of this month after four years at the helm.
Kathryn Busby, chair of the board of directors of BAFTA La,...
“BAFTA was in such a growth spurt at that point, that I mentally thought I would be here for three years,” says the newly appointed CEO of BAFTA La, who starts his role Nov. 1. “But like many Brits, without any planning” he put down roots, including marrying a California native.
Wiseman’s initial role was to help expand the screening series; the BAFTA insiders program, which helps newcomers navigate Hollywood; and the tea party for Emmy nominees. Previously chief operating officer, Wiseman is succeeding Chantal Rickards as the chief exec as she returns to London at the end of this month after four years at the helm.
Kathryn Busby, chair of the board of directors of BAFTA La,...
- 10/25/2019
- by Shalini Dore
- Variety Film + TV
The presenters for this year’s BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards have been unveiled, with notable names including Vin Diesel, Donald Glover, and Lupita Nyong’o.
Diesel will be presenting Jackie Chan with the Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment, while Glover will hand Phoebe Waller-Bridge her Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year.
Nyong’o will present Jordan Peele with the John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing, John C. Reilly will hand Steve Coogan the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy, and Kerry Washington will be on stage to give Norman Lear the Britannia Award for Excellence in Television.
Brit comedian James Veitch, known for his popular Ted Talks, will host this year’s Britannia ceremony, which takes place on October 25 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. For the second year, BritBox will stream the event live to audiences in North America.
Diesel will be presenting Jackie Chan with the Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment, while Glover will hand Phoebe Waller-Bridge her Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year.
Nyong’o will present Jordan Peele with the John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing, John C. Reilly will hand Steve Coogan the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy, and Kerry Washington will be on stage to give Norman Lear the Britannia Award for Excellence in Television.
Brit comedian James Veitch, known for his popular Ted Talks, will host this year’s Britannia ceremony, which takes place on October 25 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. For the second year, BritBox will stream the event live to audiences in North America.
- 10/16/2019
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Conan O’Brien will hit the road for the first time since 2010 with Team Coco Presents Conan & Friends: An Evening of Stand-Up and Investment Tips tour. Tour launches on Friday, Nov 2 at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. , and wraps Saturday Dec 15 at The Masonic in San Francisco,. “There are a lot of exciting changes coming up for me in 2019 and I wanted to kick it off this fall with an 18-city live tour,” Conan said in today’s announcement, adding, “The idea that I hit the road for seven weeks was pitched by my wife, with the full backing of my children.” Conan will be joined by various comics each night, from a pool that includes Rory Scovel (I Feel Pretty), Deon Cole, Ron Funches, Laurie Kilmartin, Taylor Tomlinson (Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup), Marina Franklin (HBO’s...
- 9/26/2018
- by Lisa de Moraes
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedians of L.A.! Don’t sleep on this month’s offerings. Get out and perform, take in, or audition. Performances Inclusive, feminist theater school The Ruby L.A. will play home to a stand-up show at 10 p.m. on May 5. Hosted by “Gaysian Queen of Comedy” Varut Chee, the show will feature Bendan Scannell (“Heathers”), Aidan Park (“Tosh.0”), Riley Silverman (“Not Safe With Nikki Glaser”), and more. (Tickets: $5) Brett Gelman, an actor and comedian who has been in numerous TV shows and movies, is hosting a night of comedy at the Dynasty Typewriter at the Haysworth Theater on May 6. (Tickets: $10) Comedian and writer James Veitch has performed at three Ted Talk events, one of which became the most viewed video of all time on their YouTube channel, and has sold out shows in Europe and Australia. He’ll be performing stand-up at the Hollywood Improv on May 10, so better grab tickets now.
- 5/1/2018
- backstage.com
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