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New York Post
6 days ago
- New York Post
Mysterious hooded figure scales 250-foot-high Roosevelt Island Tram tower in nail-biting clip
A hooded, masked daredevil scaled the towering Roosevelt Island Tramway Monday evening and had to be brought down by cops in climbing gear, according to police and shocking footage. The 20-year-old suspect was seen nonchalantly walking back and forth along the gangway of the tramway's 250-feet-tall support tower on the Manhattan side, wild video obtained by The Post shows. The clip shows the urban climber stopping occasionally to lean against a railing and look at his phone. 4 A young man climbed the support beams of the Roosevelt Island Tramway in New York City on June 15, 2025. Obtained by the NY Post At one point, he descends and climbs a series of short ladders on the tower and makes his way out onto an I-beam barely wide enough to accommodate his feet, the nail-biting video shows. Shocked New Yorkers called 911 to report a figure climbing up the tower just before 7 p.m., police said. Cops responded to the tramway and used climbing gear to make their way up to the suspect as an NYPD helicopter hovered overhead. As officers made their way to the top, the suspect made a defiant gesture, spreading his arms out at them, according to the footage. Meanwhile, ESU officers and FDNY firefighters staged below the tower along Andrew Haswell Green Park craned their necks up to watch the mysterious figure's antics. 4 The 20-year-old suspect was seen nonchalantly walking back and forth along the gangway of the tramway's 250-feet-tall support tower on the Manhattan side. Kevin C Downs forThe New York Post 4 Cops responded to the tramway and used climbing gear to make their way up to the suspect as an NYPD helicopter hovered overhead. Obtained by the NY Post The brave cops who reached the tower's peak secured the 20-year-old in safety gear and brought him down to ground level without injury, police said. The thrill-seeking suspect was taken by paramedics to Weill-Cornell Medical Center, according to the FDNY. He was not identified by police and charges were pending Monday night. 4 People ride the tramway from Roosevelt Island as a rally in support of priority boarding for Roosevelt Island residents and workers takes place at Tramway Plaza in New York City on June 8, 2025. Leonardo Munoz Police said there is no indication that the climber was associated with a protest or a cause, but the incident remains under investigation. In 2004, an Astoria man was removed from the tower by the NYPD after he climbed to the top of the Tramway. Gerard Corrar, 55, was arrested and charged with trespass. A decade ago, the hidden camera reality show Impractical Jokers pulled a prank where a character named Captain Fat Belly went to the top of the tower as part of a stunt. The NYPD did not confirm whether the television show had approval to climb the tower, but a reality television producer said it was highly unlikely they would do something that risky without getting it cleared by the city first. Additional reporting by Kevin C. Downs
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Latest ‘Impractical Jokers' Is Being Made In Lithuania
EXCLUSIVE: The following program will contain graphic stupidity, as four friends compete to embarrass one another – only this time in Lithuania. Impractical Jokers is being remade for Lithuania's TV3 as a 24-episode, half-hour series – a deal we can reveal as Eastern European content event NEM kicks off today in Dubrovnik, Croatia. More from Deadline Banijay Scripted Business Chief Says Lower Budgets Have Made Streamers "More Stable" - Seriencamp 'Smallville' Co-Showrunner Kelly Souders Tells Producers: "Don't Give Notes When Everybody's Gone Home" - Seriencamp Folivari International Takes Global Rights To 'Pil's Adventures' Spin-Off Series Production will begin later this year after TV3 closed a deal with format seller Warner Bros International Television Production. Reema Patel, Director of Formats at WBITVP, brokered the agreement. The hidden-camera prank shows sees four friends seek to embarrass one another through a series of outrageous dares, which could be anything from eating food from someone's plate to deliberately making a bad impression at a speed-dating event. The least successful team members in each episode endures a final punishment. The original TruTV series, created by comedy troupe The Tenderloins, has run to 11 seasons and more than 300 episodes, even surviving the exit of cast member Joe Gatto in 2021. Several international adaptations have been produced, including in the UK, Greece, Mexico, Sweden and Australia, where The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers, produced locally by WBITVP Australia, returns for a third season on Paramount+ today. The Lithuania cast will comprise Antanas Sadauskas, a comedian and cultural innovator who also runs a successful comedy club; Markas Žukauskas, a fast-thinking stand-up comedian who thrives in unpredictable situations; Simanas Žurauskas, a stand-up comedian and high-profile content creator known for his takes on everyday life; and Viktoras Balykovas, who is known for his sharp humour, relatable storytelling and strong presence on social media. 'Impractical Jokers is the 'gold standard' of hidden camera prank shows, so we are delighted to have struck this deal with WBITVP,' said Arvydas Rimas, Creative Director at TV3 Group. 'Lithuania It is exciting to have four such high-profile, popular and witty comedians already on board, so we look forward to moving into production and getting the first pranks underway.' TV3 previously adapted WBITVP's diving format Celebrity Splash. It has also produced local versions of X Factor and Got Talent among others. 'TV3 Group Lithuania has consistently set a standard for the country by presenting the most relevant and up-to-date global formats, so we have high hopes and every confidence that Impractical Jokers will quickly become an important 'must-watch' title for a wide audience,' added Rimas. 'We're delighted to see Impractical Jokers heading to Lithuania and welcome TV3 into the global pranking family. The format is evergreen, highly adaptable, and a lot of fun to produce,' said André Renaud, Global VP of Format & Finished Sales at WBITVP. 'We've seen titles like The Bachelor and Cash or Trash perform consistently well across Central and Eastern Europe, and we believe Impractical Jokers offers something equally compelling in primetime: a strong sense of friendship and playfulness that resonates with audiences everywhere. I'm looking forward to seeing our Lithuanian pranksters bring this format to life.' Renaud has been overseeing global format sales for WBITVP since November, following his switch from BBC Studios, which we revealed in September. The Warner Bros Discovery-owned WBITVP also hired James Collins as Head of Format Sales for Australia in February. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery Tony Awards: Every Best Musical Winner Since 1949 Tony Awards: Every Best Play Winner Since 1947
Fox News
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
James "Murr" Murray joins Jimmy for the comedy state of the union
Comedian, writer and 'Impractical Jokers' star James 'Murr' Murray joins Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla about the show business and what's going on in the comedy world. Mike Rowe discusses the value of work
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Impractical Jokers' Sal Vulcano on touring, 50 Cent and Shreveport's own Rubba Boot
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – For the first time ever, Sal Vulcano is bringing his stand-up tour to Shreveport, and fans of Impractical Jokers, comedy specials, and chaotic pranks are ready. More KTAL NEWS NOW The 'Impractical Jokers' star will take the stage at The Strand Theatre on May 15, 2025, at 7 p.m., marking his first-ever comedy stop in Shreveport. But before he hits the mic, Vulcano sat down with KTAL News Now's Erykah Agers to talk touring, being a new father, Rubba Boot, and even 50 Cent. His Everything's Fine Tour 2025 will hit the historic Strand Theatre this Thursday, and it's a whole new hour of material. 'I've never been through there, so I really want to see what you guys bring to the table,' Vulcano said. 50 Cent takes number one spot with streaming channel success The show marks Vulcano's first time performing live in Shreveport, though fans have been watching him for over a decade on Impractical Jokers, which recently kicked off Season 12. 'This is all new stuff,' Vulcano said. 'I'm talking about my family for the first time, being married, having a daughter, stuff I never put on stage before.' In addition to TV, he's kept busy with his comedy special Terrified, now streaming on Max, and multiple podcast projects. He's also producing a new hidden-camera prank series called Foul Play, in collaboration with NBA star Anthony Davis. Between writing jokes in his laundry room and parenting a toddler, Vulcano says he's thrilled to finally visit Louisiana, and he already has Shreveport's own 50 Cent on his mind. 'I'm going to try to roam the streets and bump into 50 Cent for sure,' he joked. Known for his podcast hits Hey Babe and Taste Buds, Vulcano says he plans to return to both projects after the tour wraps, but for now, it's all about the stage, and Shreveport's first taste of his solo comedy. You can purchase tickets to see the show online at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This hilarious TV star is bringing big laughs to Louisiana this month
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – You may have seen this star on his gut-busting hit television show. Over 11 seasons and 270 episodes, this group of lifelong friends has had America laughing at their television screens. One member has taken his show to the stage again and is headed back to Louisiana. (Photo byfor Turner) Best known for co-creating and starring in one of America's most recognized comedy shows, Impractical Jokers, comedian Sal Vulcano kicked off the EVERYTHING'S FINE TOUR in Fall 2024 after selling out in over 60 locations during his previous tour, Terrified. (Photo by) Impractical Jokers is a hidden camera reality show where Sal and his friends, James 'Murr' Murray, Brian 'Q' Quinn, and formerly Joe Gatto, challenge each other to perform outrageous pranks in public. The catch is, they must follow instructions given by the other members, often leading to hilarious and embarrassing situations. The chemistry between the friends, outrageous scenarios and quick wit make the show a laugh-out-loud experience for viewers across the nation. Sal Vulcano's debut stand-up special, Terrified, dove into his childhood fears and how they've persisted into adulthood. This year's tour will continue to feature his signature storytelling style. Vulcano will be heading to Shreveport's Strand Theatre on May 15, 2025. This will be his only stop in the Pelican State. If you want to experience Sal's hilarity in person, you can purchase tickets online at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
