Stand-up guy Demetri Martin draws on his own experiences, and a sketch-pad, to keep his audience amused, writes Jacqueline Smith.

The life of Billy T James is being celebrated with two films showing different sides of the star. Russell Baillie reports.

No one has come close to filling the shoes of Billy T. James since he died 20 years ago. Susan Pepperell finds out why.

Elisha Cuthbert's 24 character was one we loved to hate. So the actress jumped at the chance to flex her comedy muscle in a new role about a quarter-life crisis, writes Jacqueline Smith.

New Zealand drama hit a new high this week with last night's premiere of Nothing Trivial, the TV One showing starring local celebs as characters so real they could be your neighbours.

Two of New Zealand's best-known comedians have wed in Las Vegas while on a six-week tour of the United States.

Charlie Sheen is to appear in a Comedy Central Roast.

At 67, French screen legend Catherine Deneuve embodies the essence of growing old gracefully. Helen Barlow surveys the life and loves of the star and talks to her about her new film, a feminist comedy.

It's a big night for fans of grown-up animated comedy, with Four kicking off new series for three of its cartoon shows, and introducing another to its line-up.

Comedian Jon Gnarr's irreverent campaign to be mayor of Reykjavik is now making a respectable political difference.

Just when you thought your laugh lines had subsided, two big comedy line-ups have been added to the calendar.

Here's the thing. The first Hangover was funny because everybody was trying to remember what happened.

Bradley Cooper has praised Mike Tyson for being "very funny" in The Hangover: Part II.

Terry Alderton's multiple-personality routine comes complete with sound effects, writes Scott Kara.

Will Ferrell is to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour.

Jacqueline Smith's week of TV, movies and music.

The NZ Comedy Festival is set to unleash itself upon the funnybones of Auckland and Wellington from April 29. TimeOut has rounded up a dozen or so local and international stars of this year's fest to discuss their approach to funny.

A boozy Saturday night crowd wants easy gags. Thankfully Gordon Southern, the host of The Big Show - one of the more glamorous daily events at the festival - was full of them.

Steve Carell has confirmed his exit from The Office was an emotional moment as "everybody was crying".