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Regardless of the fact that its ownership issues are still up in the air, Just for Laughs continues to sign talent and to schedule additional shows for this year’s festival.

Dates were previously announced for the fest’s two most popular and enduring series, the Ethnic Show and the Nasty Show, but now comes news about their hosts and stars.

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Iranian-American wit Maz Jobrani returns once more to host the Ethnic Show. Aside from his appearances on the late-night talk-show circuit and his film work, he is also one of the stars of the hit CBS sitcom Superior Donuts. Joining Jobrani will be headliner Gina Brillon, also a staple on the late-night schmooze circuit. A favourite around these parts, Brillon completed a cross-Canada tour in the fall with Sugar Sammy.

The Ethnic Show has also extended its run. In addition to 16 performances from July 11 to 22 at Club Soda, three shows have been added for July 24 to 26 at MTelus.