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 ...

Just For Laughs’ digital content, including Just For Laughs Gala Stand-Up Comedy Specials, Just For Laughs Gags and LOL Just For Laughs programming on online platforms and OTT, has reached over 100 ...

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 ...

In the Season 3 opener of “Hacks,” stand-up legend Deborah Vance, played by Jean Smart, touches down in Montreal to accept the comedy special of the year award at the venerable Just for Laughs ...

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 ...

Just For Laughs’ flagship comedy series Roast Battle Canada and Just For Laughs Galas have been renewed and are set to return to the 2025 Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, running from July 16 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Montreal's biggest comedy festival is officially back in full force — and it's bringing some major names with it. On Thursday, Just for Laughs revealed the first batch of headliners for its 2025 ...

There were fears in some quarters that mirth may be at a minimum here in July when no announcements had been forthcoming about the 43rd Just for Laughs Festival, particularly after lineups for such ...