Hulu has picked up the next special from comedian Chris Distefano, which will premiere as part of the streamer’s new stand-up comedy brand dubbed “Hularious.” The hour-long special, “It’s Just Unfortunate” will launch on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally. It is executively produced by Jimmy Kimmel for Kimmelot.
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There’s no premiere date yet for “It’s Just Unfortunate.” Hulu has been on a comedy special spree as of late as it builds “Hularious,” also ordering programs from to be announced, alongside programs from standups Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Ilana Glazer, Roy Wood Jr., Atsuko Okatsuka and Jessica Kirson.
Hulu will also have a curated collection of popular licensed past stand-ups. These include “800 Pound Gorilla,” “Comedy Dynamics,” and “Don’t Tell Comedy.”
Distefano sold out both the Radio City Music Hall and the Theater at Madison Square Garden in two consecutive nights in 2023. His first special, “Size 38 Waist,” premiered on Comedy Central in 2019 and his second special, “Speshy Weshy,” premiered on Netflix in 2022. “It’s Just Unfortunate” will be his third.
EVENTS
“The Boys” hamburger joint ‘Vought A Burger’ is coming to life via a pop-up event in Los Angeles. Inspired by the universe of “The Boys,” this fast food establishment will be located at 8175 Melrose Ave. operate from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11; from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13.
Visitors will find food and beverages for purchase including the “Big Homie burger,” “Golden Godolkin nuggets,” the “Seven Tower burger,” “Homelander’s Freedom Fries” and more, as well as programming, merchandise and Easter eggs from the series. Fans attending the experience are also eligible to win Sony televisions, sound bars and more.
Sony Pictures TV is behind the event and produces “The Boys,” “Gen V” and “The Boys Presents: Diabolical” for Prime Video.
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HRTS will host its inaugural Disability Inclusion Workshop on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Amazon MGM Studios. The event, held in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, is in partnership with Easterseals and Amazon MGM Studios.
The workshop will highlight disabled talents and creatives behind Easterseals Disability Services’ new report, which touches on their 2018 award-winning special report with Variety , “Abilities Unlimited: How People with Disabilities are Helping Hollywood Win.”
Corporate member benefits and individual tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complimentary livestream will also be available.
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The event will include a networking lunch, expert speaker panels and breakout group discussions led by panelists. Space is limited, and attendees must sign up for the breakout discussions. Topics of discussion will include:
- Whose job is it to ensure a work environment is as accessible as possible? Whose is it not?
- Why is intersectionality so important to discussing disability?
- How to prioritize hiring from the disability community across business units within the entertainment industry, both in front of and behind the camera.
- How can each of us support getting diverse disabled stories made, marketed and funded?
The registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 3, at 12 p.m. PT.
EXECUTIVE NEWS
ITV Studios has appointed Katie Buchanan as executive vice president of Americas, global partnerships. She joins ITV Studios from A+E Networks and will will report to Tom Clark, executive vice president of global sales and commercial strategy in London.
Buchanan will head up a Los Angeles-based team that also includes Rob Kaplan, who has expanded his existing US sales oversight to include Latin America; Craig Bohland, VP sales Canada; and Laura Rhodarmer, head of brand partnerships for USA, Canada and Latin America. Buchanan and her team will also work closely with London-based Jemma Harvey, SVP scripted global content and co-productions.
Also new to the team are Maria Ines Rodriguez, who joins as VP sales US and Latin America, having recently held the position of VP SVOD acquisitions at TelevisaUnivision; and Eisha Fremerman, senior sales manager US and Latin America, who joins from QVC, where she was a streaming programming consultant.
“We were looking for a strategic leader and a natural relationship builder with a deep understanding of our buyers, as well as someone who would challenge the status quo and I think we have found that in Katie,” Clark said. “With the expansion of Rob’s role to cover US and Latin America, the additions of Maria and Eisha and the great work that Craig is continuing to do in Canada and Laura on formats, the team is perfectly positioned to take our business with our valued partners across the Americas region to the next level.”
Added Buchanan: “I’m excited to be joining this amazing company and incredible team of people. ITV Studios produces and represents some of the best content in the business, and I’m thrilled at the opportunity to help drive additional revenue opportunities for their premium and diverse content.”
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