After taking the festival out of bankruptcy, Sylvain Parent-Bedard is confident that a once dominant stand-up showcase for Hollywood can be revived and thrive. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief For ...

Once one of the comedy business’ most influential brands, Just for Laughs last year faced a stunning downfall. After four decades as a top industry kingmaker — a place where reps and bookers ...

I ran into an old episode of Hogan’s Heroes the other day that stuck me as odd. It didn’t have a laugh track. Ironically, the show was one where two pilots were shown, one with and one without a laugh ...

Just For Laughs has inked $20M in new broadcast TV deals ahead of the launch of this year’s festival — the first edition of JFL Montreal in two years — organizers announced on Tuesday. Among the 50 ...

The trio of comedians will be honored at the Montreal comedy festival’s awards show on Friday. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief Comedy-driven podcasts, where comedians interview celebrity guests, ...

Just For Laughs has rounded out its 2025 Gala host lineup with the addition of Roy Wood Jr. and Mikey Day, who will join previously announced hosts Michelle Buteau and Fortune Feimster for the ...