Sooner or later, nearly anyone who's made a name for themselves in stand-up comedy gets at least one shot at leading a movie (it’s now Matt Rife’s turn). But there are only a select few truly ...

Netflix has become a premier platform for streaming modern comedy specials, with some of the biggest names in the business launching their shows on the service. This includes a growing number of ...

Bradley Cooper directs and costars with Will Arnett in 'Is This Thing On?' (in select theaters Dec. 19, nationwide Jan. 9). Will Arnett embarked on a stand-up comedy career to prepare for the movie.

Now that Bakersfield is a hotbed for professional stand-up comedy — oh, you missed that memo? — there are a few things you ought to know before you go to a show.

South African export comedian, Trevor Noah, has penned an exciting new deal with Paramount Pictures. Paramount has acquired "The Island", an R-rated comedy film pitch based on an idea from the former ...