After a year away, the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival returned to Montreal with a star-studded line-up of the biggest names in laughter. On July 24, Variety presented their annual 10 Comics To Watch ...

Last year, the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival looked like a thing of the past — after being founded in 1982, the venerated Montreal fest was bankrupt and cancelled. But like a well-told joke, it was ...

Comedy-driven podcasts, where comedians interview celebrity guests, have become big business in the entertainment world. Comedians Notaro, Feimster and Martin, who launched their audio series ...

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 ...

The Just For Laughs comedy festival, a once-dominant stand-up comedy showcase for Hollywood, is set to return under new owner ComediHa! next year. Following a post-bankruptcy restructuring, an 11-day ...

EXCLUSIVE: Following the conclusion of its 2025 flagship festival in Montréal, Just For Laughs has announced the winners of its inaugural Shorts & Pilots Program, recognizing emerging comedic talent ...

The star of Prime Video’s ‘Clean Slate’ is in Montreal to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Just For Laughs festival. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief Comedy legend George Wallace has ...

Just For Laughs Distribution has tapped Corus Entertainment alum Nicolas Holst-Roy as international sales manager. Holst-Roy was most recently part of the sales team at Montreal’s KO Distribution and ...

Just For Laughs Sydney will return this November for its 13th edition, presenting a blockbuster lineup of international stars and Australian comedy favourites. Running across multiple venues and ...

The former reality TV star, TikTok creator, 'Giggly Squad' co-host and stand-up comic tells THR her years as a college tennis champion and on the pro circuit served her well to get to the top in ...

Handsome Podcast hosts Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin are set to be honored at the Just For Laughs comedy festival on Friday. Comedy-driven podcasts, where comedians interview celebrity ...