Circus Ringbarkus: Walkies On The Wild Side

Review by Steve Bennett

02/04/2008 … Comedy festivals can be broad churches – hence the inclusion of ‘Australia’s funniest travelling dog show’ in the Melbourne programme.

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01/04/2008 … RUSSELL BRAND says he wants Barbara Windsor to play his mum in the big-film adaptation if his autobiography, My Booky Wook.

Pegg gets new movie on the road

Another collaboration with Frost

01/04/2008 … Simon Pegg is working on a new movie with his Hot Fuzz co-star Nick Frost.

Still standing...

Brit comics in US reality show finals

01/04/2008 … Jim Tavare and Paul Foot will be representing Britain in US reality show Last Comic Standing, according to unconfirmed reports from America.

Clothes firm's new suit

Woody sues over adverts

01/04/2008 … Woody Allen is suiting an American clothing giant for $10million for using his image to promote their brand.

Danny McGinlay: Coming Soon

Review by Steve Bennett

01/04/2008 … In the portentous style of movie voiceovers: In a world overrun by comedy shows, only one man dare stand up to take on the mighty challenge of the film trailer.

Daniel Moore: Wistful Thinking

Review by Steve Bennett

01/04/2008 … Yes, wistful just about covers it.

Lin Dong Fu: Chinese True Confucians

Review by Steve Bennett

01/04/2008 … Lin Dung Fo is the first Chinese comic to have ever played the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, even performing some of his shows in Mandarin.