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“Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” Getting International Distribution from Entertainment One

February 26, 2016

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

Looks like TBS might have found a late night companion to Conan that’ll finally stick.

Samantha Bee has only gotten a few weeks under her belt with Full Frontal, but it’s already made plenty of good headlines around the web in that short time.

So, Entertainment One has acquired the rights to distribute the show outside of North America, which is probably another good indicator that Bee might not fall to the same fate as The Pete Holmes Show and Black Box with Deon Cole before her.

Did we mention that you should be watching Full Frontal with Samantha Bee? It’s pretty great and Bee is even more unapologetic than she was on The Daily Show.

February 26, 2016

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One of the funniest podcasts around, Superego, is returning to Largo to let loose Jeremy Carter, Mark McConville, Matt Gourley, and Paul F. Tompkins to wherever their beautifully chaotic improvised scenes takes them.

Superego Live! added a late show to their evening at Largo at the Coronet Theatre on Saturday, March 5th. The early show is sold out, but you can still get tickets for 10:30PM for $30.

The rest of our comedy listings are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Watch a Mini Doc on What’s Going on with Brent Weinbach’s “Gangster Party Line” Two Years After It Went Viral

February 26, 2016

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Scott Moran, the man behind the brilliant docu-series Modern Comedian, has a new mini-documentary at JASH that delves into what came after Brent Weinbach’s viral hit video Gangster Party Line.

Two years later, the video has a sort of website spin-off GangsterPartyLine.com featuring the voicemails that people would leave when calling the real number from the video.

Every once in awhile, Brent and friends like the brilliant Moshe Kasher will actually pick up and, you know, talk some shit.

Get into the doc here and give Gangster Party Line another watch or two because it definitely still holds up.

Watch Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, and Julianne Moore Play Out a Ridiculous Love Triangle in Trailer for “Maggie’s Plan”

February 25, 2016

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It’s not often you get to hear about a love triangle in a romantic comedy where the triangle gets reversed.

Yet, that’s what Maggie/Greta Gerwig’s plan is in Maggie’s Plan from Rebecca Miller.

The trailer promises some good, screwball fun between Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, a delightfully accented Julianne Moore, and Maya Rudolph.

Look for it in theaters soon.

Adam Pally to Star in Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s Fox Time Travel Comedy Pilot “Making History”

February 25, 2016

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Fox is really feeling the high concept comedy vibe from Lord and Miller.

Already, Phil Lord and Chris Miller have Last Man on Earth at the network, which has proven itself a keeper for two seasons. Now, Fox is doubling down by having another pilot from the duo that mixes sci-fi and comedy, though dealing with time travel rather than what happens after the world ends.

Adam Pally will star in Making History as computer science professor that doesn’t seem to get along with family or students, but discovers time travel. He and two other friends will venture through time inevitably disrupting their lives in the present.

Oddly enough, Eliza Coupe, another Happy Endings alum, just got cast in a Hulu pilot that also deals with time travel.

Watch the First Episode of Viceland’s “Flophouse” That Showcases How Great House Comedy Shows Can Be

February 25, 2016

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Today, Vice’s new venture, Viceland, released its first batch of episodes for all of their new shows. Among them is Flophouse where renowned director Lance Bangs delves into the wondrous chaos that is a comedy show held in a house.

The first episode is set in our backyard, specifically in Highland Park, at the house of Solomon Georgio, James Austin Johnson, and Eric Dadourian featuring performances from Solomon, Eric, James Adomian, Alice Wetterlund, Clare O’Kane, Brandon Wardell, and Curtis Cook as well as a complimentary rap battle w/Open Mike Eagle, a mattress in the middle of the floor, a bow and arrows, rain (for some reason) and more.

Watch it all really happen here.

History Channel’s“Night Class” Premieres Tonight

February 25, 2016

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From the looks of these promos, the History channel might have something special on their hands with their new show, Night Class.

Three short form series, Great Minds with Dan Harmon, Crossroads of History, and How to Lose the Presidency, will all be under the umbrella of Night Class starting tonight at 11:30PM.

If you’re into Harmon talking to Beethoven as played by Jack Black, you might want to check this out tonight.

Mike Birbiglia Shares Tales of Hookers and Getting Arrested on The Tonight Show

February 25, 2016

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Mike Birbiglia is a great late night guest in a time where that’s a dwindling commodity.

The two stories detailing slightly unsavory run-ins back up that claim.

February 25, 2016

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The amazing Sean Patton headlines with Solomon Georgio and Jeffrey Baldinger opening.

Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at door.

The rest of our listings are embedded over at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Emma Willman to Host New Show on Raw Dog Comedy Sirius XM “The Check Spot”

February 25, 2016

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The monthly show will be used to highlight truly up and coming comics.

NYC’s wonderful Emma Willmann is set to host a new monthly show on Sirius XM’s Raw Dog Comedy Channel that will give exposure to comedians on the verge of their break. It’s called The Check Spot and WIllmann will interview said comedians and play selections from their albums.

The first episode is set for Tues. Mar. 1st at 12PM PST and will feature Nick Cobb, Paul Virzi, and Steph Tolev.

After that, new episodes will air on the first Tuesdays of every month at 12PM PST/3PM EST on Sirius XM 99 Raw Dog Comedy.

@midnight Set To Broadcast Entire Episode Live Over Periscope

February 24, 2016

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We’re guessing that might give them a little more breathing room when it comes to censors.

While doing a special live edition of @midnight with Chris Hardwick down in SXSW, Hardwick, Doug Benson, Arden Myrin, and Chris Cubas will mark a first in late night by broadcasting the whole episode exclusively over live broadcasting app Periscope.

As Periscope will be essentially utilized as an over-the-top service in this instance, it’ll be fascinating to see what @midnight does with no traditional commercial breaks or specific time limits, etc. while all still be a TV show being broadcast live.

Andy Haynes Shows That More Than Just Rich, White Guys Are Backing Donald Trump for President

February 24, 2016

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Really, it’s almost inexplicable that Donald Trump keeps winning in the primary election.

Well, that is the case until you watch Andy Haynes present all the other sorts of non-sensical and despicable people that comprise all the segments of Trump’s fanbase.

Watch and understand who wants Trump’s version of making America great again.

Here’s the Line-Up for SXSW Comedy 2016

February 24, 2016

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Adam Cayton-Holland
Andrew Orvedahl
Andrew Santino
Anthony Atamanuik
Arden Myrin
Baron Vaughn
Ben Roy
Brendon Walsh
Brooke Van Poppelen
Cameron Esposito
Chris Cubas
Chris Gethard
Chris Hardwick
Colton Dunn
Dan Harmon
David Gborie
Doug Benson
Drennon Davis
Eddie Pepitone
Eliza Skinner
Emily Heller
Eric Andre
Gillian Jacobs
Horatio Sanz
Howard Kremer
Iliza Shlesinger
Joe Pera
Jon Gabrus
Jonah Ray
Judd Apatow
Kate Micucci
Kulap Vilaysack
The Lucas Brothers

Martha Kelly
Matt Besser
Matt Walsh
Megan Gailey
Mike Birbiglia
Mike O’Brien
Morgan Murphy
Moshe Kasher
Natasha Leggero
Nate Bargatze
Owen Benjamin
Paul F. Tompkins
Rhea Butcher
Ron Lynch
Rory Scovel
Scott Aukerman
Sean Patton
Shannon O’Neill
Tami Sagher
Thomas Middleditch
Todd Barry
Todd Glass
Zach Woods
@midnight
ASSSSCAT
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Comedy Bang! Bang!
Doug Loves Movies
HarmonQuest
The Hooray Show
The Imaginary Radio Program with Drennon Davis
improv4humans
The Laugh Button Live!
Loud Village
Maltin on Movies
Sexpot Comedy
Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins
The Todd Barry Podcast
Trump Dump with Tony Atamanuik as Donald Trump
Who Charted?

All of the above and more will be present and performing at SXSW in Austin, TX starting Fri. Mar. 11th.

If this peaks your interest (and we’re guessing that it does), you can register for a badge here.

Funny or Die Hires Obama’s Former Speech Writer David Litt as Head Writer and Producer at FoD’s Washington D.C. Office

February 24, 2016

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Funny or Die is getting very serious about their content in this election year.

David Litt was not only President Barack Obama’s speech writer, but acted as a lead writer at the last four of Obama’s hit White House Correspondents Association Dinner performances where people consistently were amazed of how funny Obama was (sometimes, more so than the host who is actually a comedian).

So, being one of the lead creatives in heading writing and production at Funny or Die’s Washington D.C. offices is a good move on Funny or Die’s part.

Watch Nikki Glaser and Kyle Kinane Feed Porn Stars Their Version of Dirty Talk to Say During Sex

February 24, 2016

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In a genius bit of comedy and maneuvering around TV censors, the voice of Comedy Central and brilliant comedian Kyle Kinane joins Not Safe host Nikki Glaser in making porn stars say their attempts at dirty talking while the porn stars are, you know, doing it.

The result is simply fantastic. While this is pretty NSFW, find some place where that won’t be a problem and watch it.

February 24, 2016

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The one and only Dave Attell is headlining the Irvine Improv with Nicole Aimée Schreiber featuring on Friday Feb. 26th at 7PM and 9:45PM and Saturday Feb. 27th and 7PM and 9PM.

Tickets are $25 with a 2 item min. We highly recommend getting them in advance here.

Comedian Quincy Jones, Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer and Given One Year to Live, Has Successfully Crowdfunded Money to Film Hour Special

February 24, 2016

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Quincy Jones (the comedian and not the legendary music producer) made his way to LA to pursue his dreams in stand-up comedy in the early 2010s. While he was grinding his way through the LA scene as hard as anyone could be, Quincy was unfortunately diagnosed with Stage Four Mesothelioma Cancer and an estimate of about a year to live.

Fortunately, before Quincy’s time runs out, he might get to see his dream come true as a crowdfunding campaign for an hour stand-up comedy special has raised over 6 times the amount of money he needs. As of this post, the campaign was looking for $4,985 and has $29,263 with 24 days to go.

The special is set to tape on Apr. 3rd and you can get more info and donate here.

Jean-Claude Van Damme to Star in Amazon Action Comedy Pilot “Jean-Claude Van Johnson”

February 24, 2016

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

JCVD the series?

Well, not quite.

This Amazon action comedy pilot named Jean-Claude Van Johnson for the alter-ego gun-for-hire that Van Damme would play when he’s not busy being a martial arts movie superstar. It’s not quite as meta as JCVD where Van Damme had a existential crisis during a robbery.

Still, with Peter Atencio whose work you have enjoyed on Key & Peele and Last Man on Earth, the pilot will absolutely worth checking out when Amazon releases it.

Samantha Bee Gives a Realistic Job Fair for Women on “Full Frontal”

February 23, 2016

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Samantha Bee and her team at Full Frontal are only a few weeks in and they’ve definitely upped the ante from Bee’s work at The Daily Show. Samantha takes-no-prisoners when on the comedic attack as shown in last night’s episode featuring a more realistic job fair for women of the future.

Watch a Teaser for History Channel’s “Night Class” Where Josh Fadem Plays Hitler as a Struggling Artist

February 23, 2016

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The History channel is really making a point to inject comedy into their line-up in 2016. This includes a compilation of short form shows including, Great Minds with Dan Harmon, Crossroads of History, and How to Lose the Presidency, which will be called Night Class and be their latest comedy offering.

Here’s a pretty great teaser for Crossroads of History, a third of Night Class, where Josh Fadem plays Hitler in his days as an artist that never really seemed to go all that well for him.

Night Class premieres this Thurs. Feb. 25th at 11:30PM on the History channel.

Season 2 of “This Is Not Happening” Premieres Tonight

February 23, 2016

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12:30AM tonight on Comedy Central.

Another round of some of the craziest stories ever told by some of the funniest people around is coming up in season 2 of This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir, Comedy Central’s storytelling series.

You’ll be hearing plenty of stories like this one from Jim Breuer where a prank turned out to be much more epic than he possibly could have imagined.

Netflix’s “The Lady Dynamite” Starring Maria Bamford to Start Streaming on May 20th

February 23, 2016

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Oh my gosh, our very own show! #LadyDynamite premieres May 20 on @netflix. pic.twitter.com/K9nmB7rHsR

-@TheLadyDynamite

When May 20th rolls around, you’re probably going to want to go through every episode of the Mitch Hurwitz and Pam Brady (Team America, South Park) co-written Netflix series The Lady Dynamite starring one of the best comedians and overall human beings around, Maria Bamford.

It’s a few months away, so you got time to get other Netflix binge watching done.

‘Baskets’ Is Getting a Second Season at FX in Early 2017

February 23, 2016

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“Disgruntled rodeo clown’ seems to fit Zach Galifianakis quite well.

Good ratings and very favorable critical reception has lead to a second season order for Baskets over at FX.

You’ll have to wait until next year before said second season comes around, but the first season isn’t even over. You’ve got over a month to start clamoring for more.

February 23, 2016

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Steve Agee and Brendon Small lead off a great blend of a comedy and virtuoso rock along with a house band of Pete Griffin, Joe Travers & Matt Rohde. Jonah Ray, Henry Phillips, Johnny Pemberton & special guests will also be getting in the mix with their own stand-up and music.

Baked is on Sat. Feb. 27th at 10PM at The Hollywood Improv and tickets are $15 w/2 item min.

Cleveland’s Accidental Comedy Fest Is Now Taking Submissions

February 23, 2016

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Deadline is June 15th.

This will be the fifth year that the Accidental Comedy Fest in Cleveland takes place and you have a chance to be part of what is becoming a Cleveland comedy institution.

The festival is set for Fri. Aug. 26th-Sun. 28th.

They’re accepting submissions for everything including stand-up, sketch, improv, podcast, specialty show, etc.

If you’ve got $30 and you’re interested, go and submit here.