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Just For Laughs Comedy Festival to Return Post-Restructuring in 2025
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Etan Vlessing
scrn logline
After a bankruptcy restructuring, the iconic Just For Laughs comedy festival is set to return in 2025 under new ownership, with a revamped lineup and sponsorship deal.
beat sheet
- Veteran programmer Nick Brazao is taking over as the new head of programming for the English-language edition of Just For Laughs, leveraging his deep industry connections to book top comedic talent.
- The festival's comeback is being backed by a key sponsorship from Loto-Québec, solidifying Just For Laughs' position as a leading player in the comedy industry and setting the stage for a memorable 2025 edition.
call sheet
Nick Brazao, Sylvain Parent-Bédard, ComediHa!, Loto-Québec, Just For Laughs Entertainment Group, Groupe Juste Pour Rire, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival