SHAQ BACK WITH ANOTHER COMEDY SHOWCASE: Hughley, Earthquake, Comarcho, Carwford and Arnez J. featured in new Showtime special.

       Earthquake, Lavell Crawford, Melanie Comarcho, and Arnez J. will perform as part of Shaq's new special, which is scheduled to premiere Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 p.m.      

       Directed by Leslie Small, the All Star Comedy Jam was filmed in front of a live audience at South Beach's Jackie Gleason Theater during the American Black Film Festival.      

       The first installment, shot in Phoenix the night before the 2009 NBA All-Star Game with hosts Shaquille O'Neal and headliner Cedric "The Entertainer," aired on Showtime in June 2009 with a corresponding DVD release in September.      

       "We have been thrilled with the success of the first All Star Comedy Jam and are pleased to announce the next installment of the special," said Codeblack CEO Jeff Clanagan. "This franchise is committed to showcasing the legends of the comedy business while giving an opportunity for up-and-coming comedians to shine."      

       The DVD of "Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam" will be available on Feb. 2, 2010 at all major retailers and on-line at http://www.codeblack.com/. A third installment of the franchise will be filmed at the 2010 NBA All-Star Game in Dallas with an airdate later in the year.