A good hearty laugh, one that brings tears to your eyes, feels so good but doesn’t happen often enough for most of us.Mike Farah, though, probably has hilarious encounters every day. Having grown up in Ann Arbor, Mike leads “Funny or Die,” the comedy production company behind such hits as "Between Two Ferns," "Brockmire," and "Flipped." Mike stops in for a chat and a laugh with Deb Polich of Creative Washtenaw and host of "creative:impact."
CBS Entertainment has brought on award-winning television executive Gloria Medel Solomons in the position of vice president, alternative and specials.
The announcement was made Friday (January 28) by Jack Sussman, executive .
Funny Or Die Acquired By Designer, Philanthropist, And Democratic Fundraiser Henry Muñoz
Longstanding comedy purveyor
Henry R. Muñoz III.
Muñoz is a business leader, architect, philanthropist, and Democratic fundraiser,
Variety reports. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the acquisition includes the Funny Or Die brand, content library, original production slate, and its social media properties (which have amassed roughly 40 million followers).
Funny Or Die was founded 14 years ago by
Will Ferrell,
AMC Networks,
Sequoia Capital.
Ferrell will continue to serve as an advisor to the company, and Funny Or Die’s existing executive team will remain onboard, including CEO
Funny Or Die Acquired by Designer and Activist Henry R. Muñoz III
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Funny Or Die has a new owner: Henry R. Muñoz III, a prominent business leader, architect, philanthropist and Democratic fundraiser, has acquired the 14-year-old comedy website and production company.
Financial terms of the deal aren’t being disclosed. Muñoz is now the sole owner and chairman of L.A.-based Funny Or Die, whose co-founders include Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Judd Apatow. The acquisition includes the Funny Or Die brand, the Funny Or Die content library, its original production slate, and Funny Or Die’s social media assets with more than 40 million followers.