New York-based FilmRise acquired the SVoD and AVoD rights to stand-up specials from Gotham Comedy Live from Anthem Sports & Entertainment.
The New York-based film and television studio and streaming network boosted its comedy offering with the rights to 127 specials with performers such as Gilbert Gottfriend, Janeane Garofalo, Susie Essman, Margaret Cho, Sandra Bernhard, Mario Cantone, and many others.
FilmRise will distribute the Gotham Comedy Live specials to SVoD and AVoD platforms and across the FilmRise Streaming Network, including the FilmRise Comedy app.
Max Einhorn, SVP of Co-Productions and Acquisitions for FilmRise, commented, “Comedy is something we can always enjoy more of. We are excited to bring laughter to fans old and new of these brilliant comedians through this iconic brand of stand-up.”
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