Shaquille O’Neal Presents ‘All-Star Comedy Jam’ Live from South Beach | Coming to DVD 2/2
January 13, 2010 by MusicThread
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Shaq’s “All Star Comedy Jam – Live from South Beach”
Coming to DVD February 2, 2010
D.L. Hughley Headlines the Second Installment of the Comedy Special
Following its premiere on Showtime in early December, “Shaquille O’Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam – Live From South Beach” is coming to DVD. Shaquille O’Neal brings his second installment to south beach with an all-star comedy line-up that includes host D.L. Hughley (The Original Kings of Comedy, Scary Movie 3, The Hughleys) and featured comics Earthquake, Lavell Crawford, Melanie Comarcho, and Arnez J. Directed by Leslie Small, this unforgettable night of comedy was filmed in front of a live audience at South Beach’s prestigious Jackie Gleason Theater during the American Black Film Festival.
“All Star Comedy Jam” is a Showtime series of specials, produced by Codeblack Entertainment and executive produced by Shaquille O’Neal, that features some of today’s hottest urban comics. The first installment, shot in Phoenix the night before the 2009 NBA All-Star Game with hosts Shaquille O’Neal and headliner Cedric “The Entertainer,” aired on Showtime in June 2009 with a corresponding DVD release in September.
“We have been thrilled with the success of the first All Star Comedy Jam and are pleased to announce the next installment of the special,” said Jeff Clanagan, President of Codeblack Entertainment. “This franchise is committed to showcasing the legends of the comedy business while giving an opportunity for up-and-coming comedians to shine.”
The DVD of “Shaquille O’Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam” will be available on February 2, 2010 at all major retailers and online at http://www.codeblack.com/. A third installment of the franchise will be filmed at the 2010 NBA All-Star Game in Dallas with an airdate later in the year.
(Left: Melanie Comarcho, Right: Lavell Crawford)
SYNOPSIS
Executive Producer Shaquille O’Neal brings the laughs to Miami as he hosts his ALL STAR COMEDY JAM concert live from South Beach. The host of the evening, D.L. Hughley, delivers nonstop laughs along with some of comedy’s most talented and sought after comedians, Earthquake, Lavell Crawford, Melanie Comarcho, and Arnez J. Non-stop laughter ensues as these comedy all-stars tackle everything from family to celebrities to outrageous current events. Filmed in front of a live audience at South Beach’s prestigious Jackie Gleason Theater, this all-star lineup delivers laugh after laugh in an unforgettable night of comedy.
TRAILER - Shaq’s”All-Star Comedy Jam” Live from South Beach
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=936aUCbw-g0
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Shaquille O’Neal Presents “All-Star Comedy Jam” Live from South Beach
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About Codeblack Entertainment
CODEBLACK ENTERTAINMENT is the first independent, vertically integrated African American-owned film studio, actively engaged in the business of feature film production and distribution, worldwide DVD & digital assets distribution, urban market consulting, and production of programs for television broadcast and syndication.
Recent national theatrical releases from the company include Shadowboxer (the directorial debut of Lee Daniels, producer of Monster’s Ball,The Woodsman and director of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival award winning Precious), Constellation, Steve Harvey’s stand-up comedy film Don’t Trip…and Preaching to the Choir. Under a multi-picture deal with 20th Century Fox’s film distribution division FOXFAITH, Codeblack produced film adaptations of the 80s Off Broadway gospel musical hit “Mama I want to Sing!” as well as the popular play “A Good Man is Hard to Find.”
CODEBLACK premiered “Why We Laugh,” a no-holds-barred documentary that is both an insider’s take and a critical examination of the cultural influence of black comedy, at Sundance in 2009. The film, which has been acquired by Showtime, includes interviews with prominent scholars, politicians, cultural critics, and a host of notable comics, including Bill Cosby, Chris Rock, Keenan Ivory Wayans, Steve Harvey, and Katt Williams.
