Premium TV network EPIX (EPIX.com)
turns the spotlight on funnyman Jim Breuer with the World Television
Premiere of Jim Breuer: Comic Frenzy on Friday, May 29,
at 10pm ET/PT, 9C. The hour-long special, part of the network’s new
roster of Original Comedy Events, will be available exclusively on EPIX,
across all EPIX platforms, on demand and via the EPIX app.
Filmed at The Paramount in Huntington, New York, Jim Breuer: Comic
Frenzy focuses on what Breuer’s life (and all of our lives)
truly consist of: dealing with the elderly, becoming our parents’
caretakers, parenting teenagers, and what it takes to be a “marriage
warrior.” As an added bonus, Breuer also sheds some light on what it’s
like to perform on “heavy metal-themed” cruises. It’s not nearly as
glamorous as one might think.
“I'm thrilled to be partnering with EPIX on my second comedy special
with the network,” said Jim Breuer. “Standup comedy is my passion and my
life, and now I'm excited to share my new material with my fans.”
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Jim Breuer: Comic Frenzy marks the comedian’s return to
EPIX. “Jim Breuer: And Laughter For All” aired on the network in 2013.
EPIX is known for its all-star roster of stand-up specials. Previous
featured headliners include: Russell Brand, Dennis Miller, Lewis Black,
Jenny McCarthy, Patton Oswalt, Louis C. K., Jim Norton, Tom Papa, Jim
Jefferies, Sherri Shepherd and Eddie Izzard. EPIX’s commitment to the
craft of comedy also includes the EPIX Original Documentary “The Improv:
50 Years Behind the Brick Wall,” a revealing special that brings
together the biggest names in comedy to tell the inside story of
America’s first comedy club.
With more than 20 years of stand-up comedy experience, Jim Breuer
remains one of today’s top entertainers and continues to win over
audiences with his off-the-wall humor and lovable personality. Named one
of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time,” Breuer is one
of the most recognizable comedians in the business, known for his
charismatic stage antics, dead-on impressions, and family-friendly
stand-up. His big break came in 1995 when he joined the cast of NBC’s
legendary “Saturday Night Live.” Following his success on “SNL,” Breuer
starred alongside Dave Chappelle in the cult favorite film Half Baked.
He has since appeared in the popular films Zookeeper, Dick, Titan A.E.
and Beer League. On the small screen, Breuer hosted MTV’s popular
“Beach House” and VH1’s “Web Junk 20.” His other television
appearances include “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Daily Show
with Jon Stewart,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “Jimmy
Kimmel Live,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” and “The Marriage Ref.”
Breuer is also a frequent guest on the Howard Stern Show.
Jim Breuer: Comic Frenzy is an EPIX Original Comedy Event
directed by Adam Dubin and produced by Jack Gulick and Rachèle
Benloulou-Dubin. Ross Bernard is the executive producer for EPIX and
Valerie Bishop is the production manager for EPIX.
For photos and more press information about Jim Breuer: Comic
Frenzy, please go to: http://press.epixhd.com.
About EPIX
EPIX is a premium movie and original programming entertainment service
delivering the latest movie releases, classic film franchises, original
documentaries, comedy and music events on TV, on demand, online and on
devices. Launched in October 2009, EPIX has pioneered the development
and proliferation of “TV Everywhere.” It was the first premium network
to provide multi-platform access to its content online at EPIX.com and
was the first premium network to launch on XBox 360, PlayStation® 3 and
4, Android phones and tablets, Windows 8.1 and Roku® players. EPIX is
available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including
Chromecast and Apple® iPads® and iPhones® and is the only premium
service providing all its programming on all platforms, delivering more
movies than any other premium network, with thousands of titles
available for streaming.
EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its
Paramount Pictures unit, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Studios Inc. (MGM). Through relationships with cable, satellite and
telco partners, EPIX is available to over 50 million homes nationwide.
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