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Jim Norton: American Degenerate

Triumphantly returning after his first EPIX comedy special, Jim Norton continues his self-deprecating humor with his third hour stand-up special Jim Norton: American Degenerate. In his latest offering, Norton, a New York Times bestselling author, “Tonight Show” regular, and the third mic on Sirius/XM’s popular “The Opie and Anthony Show,” performs his unfiltered material Jim Norton: American Degenerate. shot in Boston in front of his most hard core fans. Norton leaves nothing embarrassing off the table, skewering a wide range of topics including politics, the media, and, of course, sex, with the knowledge that some of his remarks will no doubt inspire a wave of self-righteous online complaints by those who are easily offended.

Sherri Shepherd: It’s My Time To Talk

The Emmy award-winning talk show co-host from ABC’s “The View” returns to her roots in stand-up comedy and ruminates on life in her new comedy special, Sherri Shepherd: It’s My Time To Talk.  She recounts the experience she had on “Dancing with the Stars” as well as the occasional awkward moments while doing Hot Topics on “The View,” among other off-beat revelations.

Jim Breuer: And Laughter For All

Breuer is best known as “Goat Boy” and for his spot on impersonation of “made man” Joe Pesci during his stint on “Saturday Night Live.” In Jim Breuer: And Laughter For All, he grapples with the absurdities and annoyances of finding himself a middle aged father of three in suburban New Jersey.  This is Breuer’s first ever stand-up comedy special for EPIX.

Amar’e Stoudemire: In The Moment

An intimate look at the life and upbringing of basketball great Amar’e Stoudemire in the EPIX Original Documentary Amar’e Stoudemire: In The Moment follows New York Knicks’ power forward and author, whose quest is to bring a championship to New York before he finishes his career. Stoudemire was the first all-star player to sign with the New York Knicks as part of the Knicks’ resurgence; they are now one of the top teams in the league.

 

The documentary is produced by award winning producer Albie Hecht and Worldwide Biggies and joins seven new documentaries premiering in EPIX DOCS, a weekly showcase of documentaries airing Wednesdaysat 8:00 pm ET. Featuring a wide range of subjects from basketball heroes to music idols such as Rick Springfield and LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy, the new season of EPIX DOCS includes stories about resolve, obsession, and controversy.

Jay and Silent Bob Go Down Under

Filmmaker and comedian Kevin Smith returns to EPIX with an all new special, taped in front of a sell out audience in Sydney, Australia.  Joined by his notorious cohort Jason Mewes, this off-the-cuff, uncensored hour is filled with ribald and cautionary tales about everything from Australian children’s television to mythical Australian drop bears.

Graham Chapman: Anatomy of A Liar

“Graham Chapman – Anatomy of a Liar” tells the extraordinary story behind an extraordinary film.   “A Liar’s Autobiography” is a new movie based on the memoir of the late Monty Python member, Graham Chapman, who died in 1989. The film brings the comedy legend to life through animation, drawing on recently discovered audio tapes Chapman made of the book.   Here, we see how the project came together using a range of animation styles, and meet the creative minds tasked with bringing Chapman’s bizarre tales to the screen.   But there’s also a look at Chapman himself, as friends, colleagues and fellow Pythons consider the truth behind the ‘lies’ portrayed in the film, sharing their own memories of the troubled comic genius.  Introduced by Terry Jones.

Louis C.K.: Hilarious

2011 PRIMETIME EMMYÂŽ NOMINEE

In this unique and dynamic live concert experience, Louis C.K.’s exploration of life after 40 destroys politically correct images of modern life with thoughts we have all had… but would rarely admit to. Louis C.K.: Hilarious premiered at The Sundance Film Festival in January as the first stand-up concert film presented at Sundance.  Directed by Louis, the film received rave reviews with Variety declaring, “Standup comedy cinema has a new star in Louis C.K.: Hilarious.” Filmed at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee on April 18, 2009 as part of his international theater tour, Louis C.K.: Hilarious confirms why Louis C.K. is the most respected comedic voice of his generation.

Jim Norton: Please Be Offended

In his first EPIX comedy special, comedian and bestselling author Jim Norton, a regular on Sirius/XM’s “The Opie and Anthony Show” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” performs unfiltered and uncensored in front an audience of rabid fans in Cleveland, Ohio.  Addressing such things as the increasing amount of privacy invasion, the hypocrisy of people who are appalled by this, and the oversensitivity of everyone about almost everything, Norton, in his self-deprecating style, proves that being offended can often be hilarious.