Shaq's 'All Star Comedy Jam - Live from South Beach' Debuts on Showtime Dec. 5th at 11pm

Shaq's 'All Star Comedy Jam - Live from South Beach' Debuts on Showtime Dec. 5th at 11pm

D.L. Hughley Headlines the second installment of the comedy special

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Codeblack Entertainment CEO Jeff Clanagan announced today that "Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam" will premiere on Showtime Saturday, Dec. 5th at 11pm. The all-star comedy line-up includes host D.L. Hughley 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 Clanagan. "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 on-line 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.

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.

Source: Codeblack Entertainment

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Web Site: http://www.codeblack.com/

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