WHAT:
The Creative Coalition in association with Executive Producers Morris S. Levy, Colin Quinn, and Brian Stern will host the premiere and party for “Cop Show.” Proceeds from the event will benefit The Creative Coalition.
“Cop Show” is an eight-episode Web series written by and starring comedian Colin Quinn with guest stars Jerry Seinfeld (“Seinfeld”), Amy Schumer (“Inside Amy Schumer”), Michael Che (“Saturday Night Live”), Jim Norton (SiriusXM’s Opie & Jim Norton”), Jim Gaffigan (“The Jim Gaffigan Show”), Tom Papa (“The Knick”), Pat Cooper (The Aristocrats), and Nick DiPaolo (“Nick DiPaolo: Raw Nerve”). The series will debut February 18th on L/Studio (LStudio.com).
WHO:
Jerry Seinfeld (“Seinfeld”), Colin Quinn (“Saturday Night Live”), Richard Kind (“Gotham”), Morris S. Levy (Seduced and Abandoned), Brian Stern (“Big Time in Hollywood, FL”), and others TBA.
WHEN:
Monday, February 23, 2015
Event begins at 7:00 pm
PRESS CHECK-IN at 6:30 pm
*There will be a red carpet for talent and VIP arrivals
WHERE:
Carolines on Broadway
1626 Broadway (between W 49th & W 50th)
New York City
About The Creative Coalition (www.TheCreativeCoalition.org): The Creative Coalition is the premier nonprofit, 501(c)(3) nonpartisan charity of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating, mobilizing, and activating its members on issues of public importance. The Creative Coalition uses the power and platform of the arts and entertainment communities in award-winning public service and advocacy campaigns. Actor Tim Daly serves as the organization’s president.
About Colin Quinn (Creator/Star): Colin Quinn recently wrapped up his national tour of his off-broadway hit Colin Quinn Unconstitutional, the follow up to his Tony and Emmy nominated one man show, Colin Quinn Long Story Short, directed by Jerry Seinfeld. Best known for his run on SNL and star of Comedy Central’s “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,” Colin is currently recurring on HBO’s “Girls,” and will be seen later this year in Judd Apatow’s “Trainwreck,” opposite Amy Schumer. His first book “The Coloring Book” (Grand Central Publishing) will be on shelves in June 2015.
About Morris S. Levy: Morris S. Levy and MEGA films had great success this past summer with Affluenza starring Nicola Peltz and Juvie, starring Jared Gilman (Moonrise Kingdom), is currently in post-production. Levy was an executive producer on the famed Seduced and Abandoned hit featuring Alec Baldwin, a behind-the-scenes look of raising financing to make a film at the Cannes Film Festival which premiered on HBO. Also in development is the Rocky Marciano story. PR CONTACT: Nadine Jolson, Jolson Creative PR Group, 310 614 3214, jolsoncreative@mac.com
About L/Studio: L/Studio is the Lexus-owned broadband channel behind award-winning entertainment like “Web Therapy” and “Puppy Love.” Currently in its sixth year, L/Studio hosts an eclectic collection of original films, live-action shows, documentaries and comedy programs designed to inspire viewers. The channel also includes original work from the worlds of art, culture, design, science, entertainment, architecture and beyond.
Media Contacts:
Allison Risbridger
646-717-9912
ARisbridger@TheCreativeCoalition.org
Scott Klein
212-764-7900
Scott@ksa-pr.com
Nadine Jolson
310-614-3214
jolsoncreative@mac.com