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Over his long career, Tom Hanks has established a rock-solid screen persona as an affectionate, good-natured father figure. The culmination of this squeaky clean image was perhaps his Oscar-nominated performance as TV host and legendary mensch Fred Rogers in 2019’s “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” But more recent films like “News of the World,” “Finch,” and especially this year’s “Elvis” have seen Hanks embrace darker, more emotionally ambiguous characters.  That trend continues with “A Man Called Otto,” an upcoming comedy-drama from director Marc Forster in which Hanks plays the lead, an aging curmudgeon contemplating suicide.

Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool is heading to Broadway, the comic monologist announced today during a taping of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticIf you’ve ever seen Mike Birbiglia before, whether on stage or screen (or a couple months back, filling in for Jimmy Kimmel), then “The Old Man and the Pool” feels like catching up with an old friend — albeit one with a lot more health problems than you.To be clear: In his latest monologue, Mike Birbiglia is not the old man. At age 44, it’s a little early for that. But the lower-middle-age comic is plenty worried about his health.

Lots of celebrities stepped out to attend the opening night performance of comedian Mike Birbiglia‘s new one-man show The Old Man and the Pool.

Drew Barrymore is not one to hold back when it comes to discussing her love life and past relationships, and she won't hesitate to praise her exes either!MORE: Drew Barrymore stuns with natural beauty in filter-free videoDuring a recent conversation with comedian Mike Birbiglia, the actress opened up about her past relationship with Justin Long, and detailed everything that made him so great.Drew and Justin dated on and off from 2007 to 2010, and they were together when they starred in 2010's Going the Distance.WATCH: Drew dances around her home for an Instagram challengeMORE: Drew Barrymore shares emotional photo of rarely-seen parents before their separationAs Mike reminisced over his appearance in the romantic comedy, he couldn't help but remember the fan reaction to the two co-stars dating, though Drew admitted she didn't get why it was a big deal.She said: "I didn't get why we were ever an interesting couple, that didn't make any sense to me, who cares? We're not exciting."However, she had nothing but great memories of her time with the actor, and even admitted: "I was very much in love with Justin." The mom-of-two went so far as to reveal what makes him so great, explaining: "You know why? Because he is funny, the sharpest wit…"The heartfelt conversation between Drew and MikeShe even cheekily confessed: "You wanna know why he gets all the ladies? Well there's a few reasons…" which prompted immediate laughter from everyone around her, before she went on to say: "He is the sharpest, wittiest… he is brilliant, and he'll just knock your socks off with laughter."MORE: Drew Barrymore is a natural beauty in fresh-faced beach photoMORE: Drew Barrymore supported by fans following mixed reaction to viral rain videoJustin was

Special skills? Drew Barrymore shared why her ex-boyfriend, Justin Long, has been so successful with women.

Drew Barrymore is looking back on her relationship with Justin Long.

Drew Barrymore is dishing on her ex Justin Long.

Drew Barrymore is reflecting on her past romance with Justin Long, and revealing his most charming feature.The daytime talk show host recently joined comedian Mike Birbiglia on his podcast and opened up about dating Long, and their time shooting the 2010 rom-com Reflecting on the intense paparazzi scrutiny that she and Long were under during their time together, Barrymore said she always felt it was «weird» that their romance got so much attention.«I didn’t get why we were ever an interesting couple,» she shared. «Like, that didn’t make any sense to me, like, who cares? We’re not exciting.»«We dated for many years, I was very much in love with Justin, you know why? Because he’s funny,» Barrymore continued, adding that the actor has «the sharpest wit.»«You want to know why he gets all the ladies? Well, there’s a few reasons, but the comedy is definitely [one of them],» she said. «He is one of the sharpest, wittiest [people], he’s brilliant and he’ll just knock your socks off with laughter.»She also reflected on her experience filming the rom-com with Hugh Grant and said that the celebrated leading man isn't at all like what she expected.«Now Hugh and I did not date.

EXCLUSIVE: Just For Laughs Montréal on Monday took the wraps off its annual New Faces of Comedy list for 2022, a group of 62 up-and-coming comics that have been selected to participate in JFL’s showcases later this month.

Fox has been open about his declining health over the years due to PD, which has seen him struggle with the loss of speech, tremors, and more. Most recently, the 61-year-old has opened up about issues remembering acting lines. Roughly 70 percent of Parkinson's sufferers are said to develop dementia.

progressive disease, Fox turned to alcohol, a part of his life that the star recently opened up about in an interview with comedian Mike Birbiglia. Remarkably, even when dealing with a tremor, which leaves him unable to sit still, Fox stated that the "body impulses" he feels as a Parkinson's patient are "nothing" compared to what he felt as an alcohol addict. Feeling erratic and out of control when he was heavily drinking, Fox shared: "I couldn't be still.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeJimmy Kimmel is once again taking the summer off, and for a third consecutive year, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” has lined up a slate of guest hosts to keep the lights on until he returns int he fall.The summer session of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” guest hosts starts on Monday, June 20. Among the stars set to fill in for Kimmel: Anthony Anderson, Nicole Byer, Al Franken, Jeff Goldblum, Chelsea Handler, Sean Hayes, Simu Liu, Rob McElhenney, Lamorne Morris, Desus Nice, Mark Rober, Kerry Washington and more are set to host throughout the summer.Specific dates for when these personalities will host “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will be revealed at a later date.Kimmel’s recent guest hosts, who stepped in after the host tested positive for COVID-19, included Mike Birbiglia and the duo of John Mulaney and Andy Samberg.

Michael J. Fox is opening up about how Parkinson’s Disease is affecting his career in acting.

Michael J. Fox is struggling with memory loss, but the beloved actor has come to terms with the ordeal amid his battle with Parkinson's Disease.During a conversation on Mike Birbiglia's podcast, the 60-year-old said he's reached the point where his once superb memorizing skills is now failing him, which, in effect, will dictate whatever roles come down the pike. Fox recalled a scene in Quentin Tarantino's  where Leonardo DiCaprio's character beats himself up over forgetting his lines, and it felt relatable."[DiCaprio] was doing a scene of [a] western show and he couldn't remember his lines," Fox recalled.

Michael J. Fox picks his roles very carefully these days.

Jimmy Kimmel has tested positive for COVID-19, once again. The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host revealed Tuesday that he still has the virus after sharing that he contracted COVID earlier this month.

Jimmy Kimmel has tested positive for COVID-19, once again. The host revealed Tuesday that he still has the virus after sharing that he contracted COVID earlier this month.«I’m such a positive person, I tested positive AGAIN. I am feeling fine,» Kimmel wrote on Twitter Tuesday night, before revealing that John Mulaney and Andy Samberg will be stepping in for the late-night host Wednesday. «The great John @Mulaney & Andy Samberg @TheLonelyIsland have graciously agreed to host @JimmyKimmelLive for me tomorrow,» he added.I’m such a positive person, I tested positive AGAIN.

two weeks after he was forced to step away from his duties beginning May 2.“I’m such a positive person, I tested positive AGAIN,” he tweeted Tuesday. “I am feeling fine — the great John @mulaney & Andy Samberg @thelonelyisland have graciously agreed to host @JimmyKimmelLive for me tomorrow.”The show host appeared virtually at the 2022 network upfronts, where he made fun of everyone from Netflix (“It feels really good to see them stoop to selling advertisements.”) to Disney (“It’s our 100th anniversary, and we are gonna celebrate that milestone like only Disney can: By milking the living sh— out of it!”). Kimmel announced May 2 that comic Mike Birbiglia would take over hosting after his first positive COVID test this month.

posted Monday afternoon. Colbert previously tested positive for the coronavirus less than a month ago, according to a tweet from April 21.

Kevin Hart commended the apparent security beat-down of the man who tackled Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday evening, telling Jimmy Kimmel Live guest host Mike Birbiglia last night, “It’s one of those things that needed to happen.”

Kevin Hart is speaking out about Dave Chappelle‘s assault at the Hollywood Bowl.

Kevin Hart spoke about Dave Chappelle being attacked on stage as he chatted to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” guest host Mike Birbiglia on Thursday.

Ewan McGregor isn’t a huge fan of his new “Obi-Wan Kenobi” action figure.

COVID-19, the television personality revealed in a post to social media.On Monday (May 2) the Jimmy Kimmel Live! host posted on Twitter, announcing his diagnosis. “Our daughter has brought us COVID (even though we specifically asked her not to),” Kimmel wrote.“All feeling fine, I am double vaxxed and boosted but the show must not go on.”Our daughter brought us covid (even though we specifically asked her not to) All feeling fine, I am double vaxxed and boosted but the show must not go on.

Jimmy Kimmel has tested positive for COVID-19 and he has his 7-year-old daughter to thank. The host revealed on Monday that the show will not air, due to his diagnosis.“Our daughter brought us Covid (even though we specifically asked her not to) All feeling fine, I am double vaxxed and boosted but the show must not go on,” the 54-year-old tweeted. “Apologies to @tomcruise & @iliza and thanks to Mike Birbiglia @birbigs who will be filling in for me starting tomorrow night.”  Kimmel will be at home with his wife, Molly McNearney and their two children, Jane, 7, and 5-year-old son, Billy. Filing in for the host, in his absence, will be comedian Mike Birbiglia, who took to the comments to offer well-wishes.

Jimmy Kimmel has tested positive for COVID-19.

he shared Monday on Twitter. “All feeling fine, I am double vaxxed and boosted but the show must not go on.

Jimmy Kimmel will be taking a break from “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”.

Carson Burton Jimmy Kimmel is the latest talk show host to test positive for COVID-19.“Our daughter brought us covid (even though we specifically asked her not to),” Kimmel tweeted on Monday. “All feeling fine, I am double vaxxed and boosted but the show must not go on. Apologies to @TomCruise & @iliza and thanks to Mike Birbiglia @birbigs who’ll be filling in for me starting tomorrow night.”Our daughter brought us covid (even though we specifically asked her not to) All feeling fine, I am double vaxxed and boosted but the show must not go on.

Jimmy Kimmel announced this morning via Twitter that he has Covid and will be stepping away from his hosting duties on Jimmy Kimmel Live for a few days until he is in the clear.

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy nominated actor Cameron Britton and Mike Birbiglia have joined the cast of SF Studios’ A Man Called Otto, starring Tom Hanks. Marc Forster will direct with two-time Oscar nominee David Magee adapting the screenplay from Fredrik Backman’s comical 1# New York Times Bestseller A Man Called Ove – with the titular character being renamed to reflect the shift to an American setting. Britton and Birbiglia join a cast that already includes Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo are also on board

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterJax Media executives Sarah Madigan and John Skidmore have joined Imagine Entertainment, the parent company of Jax, as head of business affairs and strategic partnerships and head of production, respectively, Variety has learned exclusively.Both will continue in their current roles at Jax Media, with Madigan remaining head of business affairs and Skidmore, a founding partner of Jax Media, still chief operating officer of the Imagine Entertainment-owned production company.Skidmore, who will be overseeing all projects across all divisions for Imagine, has produced some of Jax’s most popular titles, including “Broad City,” “Search Party,” “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Russian Doll” and the Netflix stand-up specials “Chris Rock: Tamborine,” “John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous” and “Mike Birbiglia: The New One.” Madigan currently runs business affairs at Jax Media and previously held roles at MGM and Netflix.“Skidmore is a founding member of Jax and Madigan has been integral to the company’s growth over the past few years, and we couldn’t imagine doing this new job without them,” Imagine Entertainment presidents Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns said in a joint statement to Variety.Jax Media co-founders Hernandez and Burns were promoted to co-presidents of Imagine Entertainment in January and continue to lead Jax Media as CEO and CCO, respectively.

The stand-up comic Alex Edelman is not ordinarily known for cutting-edge material or political satire — his go-to joke about Brexit, he admits, was to redub it “The Great British Break-Off.”Instead, he’s an observational comic with an absurdist streak in the vein of Mike Birbiglia (who serves as a presenter of his new show).

Sondra James, a character actor who has appeared in film, TV and onstage over the past four decades with the likes of Ben Affleck, Robert De Niro, Christopher Lloyd, Mike Birbiglia and Joaquin Phoenix in his Oscar-winning role in 2019’s Joker, died September 12 in her native New York City after a five-month battle with lung cancer. She was 82.

Spoken Giants, the first royalties administrator for spoken-word content, is expanding its roster, announcing Wednesday that it’s signed the estates of Bob Hope and Desilu (Lucille Ball/Desi Arnaz) as well as Gabriel Iglesias, Larry the Cable Guy, Elayne Boosler, Jackie Fabulous, Eddie Pepitone, Nephew Tommy, Jeff Dye, and Todd Barry.