“Comic View” is returning to a screen near you! The comedy special series last aired an episode in 2008, but a new series of four “Comic View” specials is coming exclusively to BET+ on Thursday, March 14. All-star comedian Mike Epps will host, and the lineup of performers that viewers will have to see to believe. Side-splitting laughs are head! You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of BET+.
How to Watch 'Comic View' When: Thursday, March 14, 2024 Where: BET+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of BET+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month bet+ via amazon.com About 'Comic View'
These new episodes of “Comic View” were filmed in front of a live audience at Hartbeat Weekend 2023 in Las Vegas. Host Mike Epps joins a long line of other famous “Comic View” hosts, including D.L. Hughley, Cedric The Entertainer, Kevin Hart, and Sommore, amongst others. The last episode of...
How to Watch 'Comic View' When: Thursday, March 14, 2024 Where: BET+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of BET+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month bet+ via amazon.com About 'Comic View'
These new episodes of “Comic View” were filmed in front of a live audience at Hartbeat Weekend 2023 in Las Vegas. Host Mike Epps joins a long line of other famous “Comic View” hosts, including D.L. Hughley, Cedric The Entertainer, Kevin Hart, and Sommore, amongst others. The last episode of...
- 3/14/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat has appointed Jay Levine, who previously spent more than a decade at Warner Bros. and WarnerMedia, as CEO.
Levine takes over the chief executive role from Thai Randolph, who exited Hartbeat last fall after seven years with the company. As Hartbeat’s CEO, Levine will oversee all aspects of the multiplatform entertainment company’s activities including development, production, marketing, distribution and other exploitation of its intellectual property and experiences.
Most recently, Levine led strategy and operations for the WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group, which included WB Pictures Group, HBO and HBO Max Programming, WB Television Group, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, WB Animation, TBS, TNT, DC, Consumer Products, Global Brands & Experiences, and other traditional and digital content businesses. He exited the company in October 2022 after Discovery’s acquisition of WarnerMedia to form Warner Bros. Discovery.
During his tenure at WB, Levine worked with all main creative divisions across development,...
Levine takes over the chief executive role from Thai Randolph, who exited Hartbeat last fall after seven years with the company. As Hartbeat’s CEO, Levine will oversee all aspects of the multiplatform entertainment company’s activities including development, production, marketing, distribution and other exploitation of its intellectual property and experiences.
Most recently, Levine led strategy and operations for the WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group, which included WB Pictures Group, HBO and HBO Max Programming, WB Television Group, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, WB Animation, TBS, TNT, DC, Consumer Products, Global Brands & Experiences, and other traditional and digital content businesses. He exited the company in October 2022 after Discovery’s acquisition of WarnerMedia to form Warner Bros. Discovery.
During his tenure at WB, Levine worked with all main creative divisions across development,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Katt Williams’ recent interview on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast has gone viral for a handful of soundbites and revelations made by the comedian. Williams made his film debut playing Money Mike in the 2002 comedy “Friday After Next,” which he revealed originally included a sexual assault scene that he refused to participate in (via BuzzFeed). Williams pushed the studio to get the scene removed from the movie because “rape is never funny.” The comedian succeeded.
The scene in question centers on a confrontation between Money Mike and Terry Crews’ ex-convict Damon. Money Mike is using the bathroom when Damon comes in unannounced and threatens to assault him, telling Money Mike to “just let it happen.” Money Mike fights back and uses pliers on Damon’s testicles to escape.
“The truth of the matter is, Money Mike in the original script gets raped in the bathroom,” Williams revealed. “Katt Williams...
The scene in question centers on a confrontation between Money Mike and Terry Crews’ ex-convict Damon. Money Mike is using the bathroom when Damon comes in unannounced and threatens to assault him, telling Money Mike to “just let it happen.” Money Mike fights back and uses pliers on Damon’s testicles to escape.
“The truth of the matter is, Money Mike in the original script gets raped in the bathroom,” Williams revealed. “Katt Williams...
- 1/4/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Katt Williams has gone after Cedric the Entertainer for allegedly stealing one of his jokes.
Speaking on the Club Shay Shay podcast, Williams seemingly responded to Cedric, who denied that he stole the joke when he was on Shannon Sharpe’s podcast in 2022.
“He thought that I was just a no-name comedian and that he could take this joke and nobody would know,” Williams said. “The issue was that I had already done this particular joke on BET’s ComicView twice. It had done so well on BET’s ComicView that they made it part of the commercial.”
The actor-comedian continued, “This is not just a random joke, this is my best joke and it’s my last joke and it’s my closing joke. 1998, I’m doing this joke; Cedric comes to The Comedy Store. He watches me in the audience; he comes backstage; he tells me what a...
Speaking on the Club Shay Shay podcast, Williams seemingly responded to Cedric, who denied that he stole the joke when he was on Shannon Sharpe’s podcast in 2022.
“He thought that I was just a no-name comedian and that he could take this joke and nobody would know,” Williams said. “The issue was that I had already done this particular joke on BET’s ComicView twice. It had done so well on BET’s ComicView that they made it part of the commercial.”
The actor-comedian continued, “This is not just a random joke, this is my best joke and it’s my last joke and it’s my closing joke. 1998, I’m doing this joke; Cedric comes to The Comedy Store. He watches me in the audience; he comes backstage; he tells me what a...
- 1/3/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Hart and his entertainment company Hartbeat are bringing back BET’s “Comic View” stand-up comedy franchise after a nine-year hiatus as part of a four-day weekend event in Las Vegas celebrating his 44th birthday.
The actor, comedian, producer and entrepreneur’s Hartbeat is teaming with Paramount Global’s BET to relaunch “Comic View” for Hartbeat Weekend, taking place in Las Vegas from July 6-9 and timed for Hart’s birthday (July 6).
Hosted by Mike Epps, the all-new episodes of “Comic View” will be recorded on location in front of a live audience throughout the four-day event with performances by Tommy Davidson, Tacarra Williams, Tony T. Roberts, Bresha Webb, D.C. Young Fly and rapper Tip “T.I.” Harris (in what will mark his televised stand-up comedy debut).
“I’m thrilled to partner with BET for the return of ‘Comic View’ as part of Hartbeat Weekend making this can’t-miss celebration of comedy,...
The actor, comedian, producer and entrepreneur’s Hartbeat is teaming with Paramount Global’s BET to relaunch “Comic View” for Hartbeat Weekend, taking place in Las Vegas from July 6-9 and timed for Hart’s birthday (July 6).
Hosted by Mike Epps, the all-new episodes of “Comic View” will be recorded on location in front of a live audience throughout the four-day event with performances by Tommy Davidson, Tacarra Williams, Tony T. Roberts, Bresha Webb, D.C. Young Fly and rapper Tip “T.I.” Harris (in what will mark his televised stand-up comedy debut).
“I’m thrilled to partner with BET for the return of ‘Comic View’ as part of Hartbeat Weekend making this can’t-miss celebration of comedy,...
- 7/7/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Beverly Hills isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be in Meet The Blacks, arriving on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD, and On Demand August 2 from Lionsgate and Codeblack Films. When Carl Black comes into some unexpected money, he decides to give up his hustling lifestyle, take his family and leave Chicago behind, but…they realize they picked the worst time to move. The laugh-out-loud cast includes Mike Epps (The Hangover), Gary Owen (Ride Along), Zulay Henao (The Single Moms Club), Bresha Webb (Ride Along 2), Lil Duval (“Bet’s “ComicView”), Andrew Bachelor (Fifty Shades of Black,), DeRay Davis (21 Jump Street), with George Lopez (TV’s “George Lopez”) and Mike Tyson (The Hangover).
In a send-up of the hit franchise The Purge, Carl Black moves his family to Beverly Hills in hope of a better life, but their arrival coincides with the city’s annual purge,...
In a send-up of the hit franchise The Purge, Carl Black moves his family to Beverly Hills in hope of a better life, but their arrival coincides with the city’s annual purge,...
- 7/26/2016
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Beverly Hills isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be in Meet The Blacks, arriving on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD, and On Demand August 2 from Lionsgate and Codeblack Films. When Carl Black comes into some unexpected money, he decides to give up his hustling lifestyle, take his family and leave Chicago behind, but…they realize they picked the worst time to move. The laugh-out-loud cast includes Mike Epps (The Hangover), Gary Owen (Ride Along), Zulay Henao (The Single Moms Club), Bresha Webb (Ride Along 2), Lil Duval (“Bet’s “ComicView”), Andrew Bachelor (Fifty Shades of Black,), DeRay Davis (21 Jump Street), with George Lopez (TV’s “George Lopez”) and Mike Tyson (The Hangover).
In a send-up of the hit franchise The Purge, Carl Black moves his family to Beverly Hills in hope of a better life, but their arrival coincides with the city’s annual purge, where all crime is legal for twelve hours.
The home entertainment release of Meet The Blacks includes two behind-the-scenes featurettes, the “Hit the Gas” music video, “Don’t Hate Wiring” parody commercial, and outtakes. Meet The Blacks will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.
Blu-ray/DVD Special Features*
“The Making of Meet the Blacks” Featurette “Hit the Gas” Music Video Behind the Scenes of “Hit the Gas” “Don’t Hate Wiring!” Parody Commercial Outtakes
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In a send-up of the hit franchise The Purge, Carl Black moves his family to Beverly Hills in hope of a better life, but their arrival coincides with the city’s annual purge, where all crime is legal for twelve hours.
The home entertainment release of Meet The Blacks includes two behind-the-scenes featurettes, the “Hit the Gas” music video, “Don’t Hate Wiring” parody commercial, and outtakes. Meet The Blacks will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.
Blu-ray/DVD Special Features*
“The Making of Meet the Blacks” Featurette “Hit the Gas” Music Video Behind the Scenes of “Hit the Gas” “Don’t Hate Wiring!” Parody Commercial Outtakes
The post Meet The Blacks Arrives on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD and On Demand August 2 appeared first on We Are Movie Geeks.
- 6/15/2016
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Kevin Hart and LeBron James are to appear in an upcoming basketball-themed comedy.
Ballers will star Hart as a man trying to emerge from the shadow of his successful basketball player brother at a weekend fantasy camp, reports Deadline.
Hart is slated to pen the screenplay for Ballers with collaborators Joey Wells (Bet's Comicview), Chris Spencer (Jamie Foxx's Laffapalooza) and Harry Ratchford (Laugh at My Pain).
A director will be hired once the first draft of the script is complete, with an eye to begin shooting the movie next summer. Brian Grazer will be a producer on the project.
This will be James's first starring film role, although he has previously acted on Saturday Night Live and Entourage.
James is currently producing a new comedy series for Starz.
Hart has been featured in two high-profile films this year, the apocalyptic comedy This Is The End and the stand-up movie Let Me Explain.
Ballers will star Hart as a man trying to emerge from the shadow of his successful basketball player brother at a weekend fantasy camp, reports Deadline.
Hart is slated to pen the screenplay for Ballers with collaborators Joey Wells (Bet's Comicview), Chris Spencer (Jamie Foxx's Laffapalooza) and Harry Ratchford (Laugh at My Pain).
A director will be hired once the first draft of the script is complete, with an eye to begin shooting the movie next summer. Brian Grazer will be a producer on the project.
This will be James's first starring film role, although he has previously acted on Saturday Night Live and Entourage.
James is currently producing a new comedy series for Starz.
Hart has been featured in two high-profile films this year, the apocalyptic comedy This Is The End and the stand-up movie Let Me Explain.
- 12/6/2013
- Digital Spy
NEW YORK -- Black Entertainment Television this year will introduce a spinoff of its top-rated primetime program. ComicView, which has been on the air more than a decade and runs six nights a week on the cable channel, will spawn another stand-up comedy showcase, Coming to the Stage. In addition, two more music-oriented series also will join the schedule in October. The fresh dose of original series is intended to create new destination programs on the schedule to build on ComicView and 106th and Park. "What we're trying to do is establish other network signature shows," BET vp production Gina Holland said. "No one network can survive on two hit shows."...
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