Last year, the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival looked like a thing of the past — after being founded in 1982, the venerated Montreal fest was bankrupt and cancelled. But like a well-told joke, it was ...

After taking the festival out of bankruptcy, Sylvain Parent-Bedard is confident that a once dominant stand-up showcase for Hollywood can be revived and thrive. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief For ...

EXCLUSIVE: Following the conclusion of its 2025 flagship festival in Montréal, Just For Laughs has announced the winners of its inaugural Shorts & Pilots Program, recognizing emerging comedic talent ...

The trio of comedians will be honored at the Montreal comedy festival’s awards show on Friday. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief Comedy-driven podcasts, where comedians interview celebrity guests, ...

Just For Laughs has inked $20M in new broadcast TV deals ahead of the launch of this year’s festival — the first edition of JFL Montreal in two years — organizers announced on Tuesday. Among the 50 ...

With Just For Laughs Montreal now behind us, JFL has announced the first round of headliners for its Toronto Festival, taking place from September 18-27. Notable comics set to appear include Gabriel ...

Last year, the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival looked like a thing of the past - after being founded in 1982, the venerated Montreal fest was bankrupt and cancelled. But like a well-told joke, it was ...