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Comedy Stars Announce New Projects

Updated 2026-08-24 17:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Mike Birbiglia is set to star in the upcoming comedy 'Old Friends New Friends,' while Michael Ian Black will release his 'First Annual Retirement Special.' Both projects are scheduled for release next week.

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Michael Ian Black Releasing ‘First Annual Retirement Special’ With Comedy Dynamics

EXCLUSIVE: For the first time in a decade, Michael Ian Black is back with a new comedy special. Titled First Annual Retirement Special, it’ll be released across platforms by Comedy Dynamics on Tuesday, August 25th. In his First Annual Retirement Special, Black reflects on his 27 years of exper

2026-08-24 16:55 UTC

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Mike Birbiglia Sets Focus Comedy ‘Old Friends New Friends’; Lucas Hedges, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Geraldine Viswanathan & Dylan Gelula To Star

EXCLUSIVE: Earlier this month, Mike Birbiglia announced that he’d be canceling a select set of stand-up dates alongside John Mulaney, with a “dream project” coming to fruition. And now, we can tell you what that project is. Focus Features has greenlighted Old Friends New Frien

2026-08-24 17:00 UTC