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Help Fight AIDS and Get a Chance to Win a Role as an Alien Overlord in Season 3 of “Rick and Morty” at the Same Time

December 17, 2015

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As part of (RED)’s campaign to ensure an AIDS free generation, they’ve enlisted Dan Harmon & Justin Roiland, the genius creators of Rick and Morty, to offer up a role as the voice of an alien overlord in a brand new episode in the forthcoming season of Rick and Morty as a potential prize.

All you have to do is spend $10 at Omaze.com/rickandmorty and you’ll be in the running.

Watch Dan and Justin fill all of us in with the details, quickly drawn illustrations included.

By the way…

“Every entry of $10 or more supports (RED)’s fight for an AIDS FREE GENERATION. Double your impact—the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match it up to $20 million.”

Ghostbusters Now Included in the National Film Registry

December 16, 2015

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(via Variety)

Not that it was going to be an issue, but Egon (played by the late Harold Ramis) will definitely not be forgotten now.

The National Film Registry is an archive kept by the Library of Congress to ensure specific films within the cinematic canon are especially preserved as their significance to the art of film cannot be emphasized enough.

So, the original Ghostbusters, released in 1984, has just made the cut along side a film by one of film’s very first innovators, Eadweard Muybridge and will live on in perpetuity in one of country’s highest regarded collections.

Perhaps, Paul Feig’s Ghostbusters, for the potential cultural milestone it’s set to make, might make it in there as well?

Watch The Adorable Music Video for Connor Ratliff and Mikey Erg’s New Holiday Song “No One Wants a Pizza on Xmas Day”

December 16, 2015

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From The Spirit of Ratliff EP, Connor Ratliff and Mikey Erg present a pleasantly out-of-left-field Christmas song with an equally delightfully out-of-left-field music video, No One Wants a Pizza on Xmas Day.

The Spirit of Ratliff and It’s a Holiday Soul Party by Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings should be all the holiday music you need this season.

The Christmas Prank War Continues Between John Krasinski and Jimmy Kimmel

December 16, 2015

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With all the resources you could possibly want when pulling pranks, John Krasinski and Jimmy Kimmel once again go at it, this time prank-a-prank.

For those that missed the pranks from The Office, the spirit of Jim Halpert lives on here.

Larry Wilmore to Host 2016 White House Correspondents Dinner

December 16, 2015

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I’m beyond excited for this!
Larry Wilmore to host White House Correspondents’ dinner https://t.co/d0YB7VkUEH

It’s exciting to see Larry Wilmore get to fire off jokes in the biggest political comedy arena as the host of next year’s White House Correspondents Dinner with some of D.C.’s most powerful in attendance, especially because he delves into political comedy on a nightly basis at The Nightly Show as opposed to last year’s host, Joel McHale.

This will also be President Obama’s last year doing The White House Correspondents Dinner, which makes us believe that arguably one of the funniest U.S. Presidents ever has one of his best performances saved for last.

From ‘Shoe Unboxer’ to Gift Shop Employee, Brad Hall Gets a Job at The Detroit Pistons Store

December 16, 2015

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One of the Internet’s go-to people for unboxing brand new sneakers, Brad Hall, has gotten a new gig, and is possibly moving up in the world, as he has just taken a job working retail at The Detroit Pistons Store.

Watch how he’s settling in as an viral sensation into a 9-5 job.

Bill Burr Doesn’t Let The Festive Christmas Decorations Get to Him on The Tonight Show

December 16, 2015

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As part of making the rounds to promote his new Netflix series F Is For Family, Bill Burr stopped by The Tonight Show and chatted with Jimmy Fallon while surrounded by a plethora of Christmas paraphernalia.

Of course, Bill Burr couldn’t just let that slide on by and went on his signature hysterical rants.

He also gave some very intriguing backstory as to how his animated series F Is For Family came about, which premieres this Fri. Dec. 18th on Netflix.

Hopefully, Jimmy makes good on his promise of having Bill back on the holidays.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/16/15

December 16, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
That’s Gold @ The Bootleg Theater Sun. Dec. 20th 7:30PM FREE
New Year’s Eve Countdown Show w/Tom Segura @ Brea Improv Thurs. Dec. 31st 10PM $70

COMEDY CRAWL
Seinfeld: The Apartment in West Hollywood 10AM-7PM FREE
Comedy Central’s @midnight w/Chris Hardwick @ Hollywood Center Studios 2:45PM/7PM FREE w/RSVP
Hip Hop Penguin: Stay Safe This Christmas @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
Doug Benson Movie Interruption: Kirk Cameron Saves Christmas @ Cinefamily 7:30PM $14 (sold out)
Super Secret Show @ The Lyric Theatre 8PM $10-$20
MCUCSUS (Moshe Can’t Understand Calendars Stand Up Show) @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5
Idiots @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Scot Nery’s Boobie Trap @ Way 2 Much Entertainment 8PM $25
Nate Bargatze @ The Comedy & Magic Club 8PM $15/2 item min.
Taylor Williamson @ Irvine Improv 8PM $15/2 item min.
The Crazy Uncle Joe Show @ The Groundlings 8PM $14
Boss Jr. Presents @ The Clubhouse 8:15PM FREE
The Big & Tall Show @ The Lash 8:30PM FREE
The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
Maude Night @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
Dudes Being Dudes Being Dudes @ Rafas Lounge Art Gallery 9PM FREE
Permission Slip @ All Star Lanes 9PM FREE
Public Shame @ Red Lion Tavern 9PM FREE
Rod Stewart Live! @ La Cuevita 9PM FREE
Lady to Lady LIVE @ Hollywood Improv Lab 9PM $5
Facebook @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5
Heyday @ iO West 9:30PM $5
BriTANick & Friends @ The Clubhouse 10PM FREE
Superpunk: Break’s Over @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $5
The Gale @ The Groundlings 10PM $15
Look at Me! @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
King Ten @ iO West 10:30PM $5
Cagematch @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 5:30PM/5 min./First come, first served/Hosted by Heather Turman/1 item min.
FOOTSIES 2640 Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Lottery/5 min./Hosted by Madison Shepherd, Kate Lindstedt, and Danielle Perez
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/3 min./25 spots only/counts as audtion/1 item min.
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
VINADORE CAFE 8157 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/6 min./$5 min. purchase/Hosted by Stuart Thompson
B.Y.O.S. SKETCH OPEN MIC @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sketches only/Starts 6:30PM/5 page/5 min. max/Lottery/12-13 slots only/No light/sound cues/Hosted by Beth Appel or Tim Neenan
BRIX 16635 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA/sign-up on day of at facebook.com/sunsetbeast/ Starts 7PM/Booked spots mixed in/Hosted by John Silver
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./1 item min./Booked spots mixed in/Hosted by Greg Edwards, Sal Callani, Joey Devine, Kevin Monroe
THE GRANDVIEW MARKET 12210 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 6:45PM/Mixed mic/4 min. for comedy/1 song for musicians/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Matt Curti
PALADINO’S 6101 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA/Sign-up 6:45PM/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./No purchase necessary
THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 8PM/Hosted by David Venhuizen, Dan Gill, and Colin McCormick/No purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./1 item min./First come, first served/Booked spots mixed in/Hosted by Greg Edwards, Sal Calanni, Kevin Monroe, and Joey Devine
DAVE’S CHILLIN’ AND GRILLIN’ 2152 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:15PM/Starts 7:30PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/5 min./$3 purchase/Hosted by Mark Leonard and Patrick Ferry
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/7 min./$4 min./Hosted by Nick Costas
CORK’S LOUNGE 5043 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/Starts 8:30PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Aaron Marsh
ROBIN HOOD BRITISH PUB 13640 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/Lottery/Hosted by Mark Mulkerron
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM w/one drink min./Starts 9PM/first come, first served/7 min.
DROME COMEDY OPEN MIC Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up in advance only at SM@gr3d.com/Starts 9PM/10 spots only/5 min./Broadcast live at dromebox.com/archived on archive.org/ Bring a memory stick for HD version of your set/No purchase necessary
O’HARA’S BAR 1000 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/Lottery/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Jonathan Kim
GLENDORA CONTINENTAL 316 W. Route 66, Glendora, CA/Starts 9PM/5 min./1 drink min./Hosted by Julia Loken
THE OYSTER HOUSE 12446 Moorpark St., Studio City, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10PM/Can sign-up at http://www.iansalmon.com/showsopen-mic-night.html/ Ends 1AM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Ian Salmon
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10PM/Rolling lottery/1 item min./Hosted by Mike Schmidt, Heather Hanford, and Jason Flood
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA (next to Jons)/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 9:40PM after booked show/for improvisers/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Mixed mic/4 min. or 2 short songs/Get a ticket for assigned slot after purchase/First come, first served/30 spots only/Hosted by Adam Feuerberg and Tim Delone
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Lottery/3-5 min./1 item min.
IMPROV JAM @ IO WEST 6366 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11:30PM/For improvisers only/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary

Watch an Animated Interview of Garrison Keillor Sharing Some of His Secrets to Humor with George Plimpton

December 16, 2015

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Over 20 years ago, humorist, writer, and famed host of A Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor sat down with another famed writer in George Plimpton and had a chat at NYC’s 92Y.

Of the things they discussed, the topic of humor brought some keen observations out of Keillor and that particular part of the interview was animated for PBS Digital’s Blank on Blank series.

Watch it here.

Trailer for Season 2 of “Man Seeking Woman” Promises More Metaphorical Craziness

December 15, 2015

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The conceit of FXx’s Man Seeking Woman is that all the metaphors that people compare every aspect of love, dating, marriage, relationships, etc. actually come to life making for some pretty trippy scenes that really resonate with folks.

Season 2, while it has a new arc with the main character Josh, is making good on that dynamic, which will include a horny Santa.

Watch all of this in the red band trailer here, then look for the premiere on FXx on Wed. Jan. 6th.

This ‘Sisters’ Promo with Broad City’s Abbi and Ilana Very Well Should Be a Trailer for Another Sisters Movie

December 15, 2015

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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are continuing the uphill battle of having their movie, Sisters, open on the same weekend as Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Enlisting Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer to be in a faux promo that really should be another movie all on its own (because who wouldn’t want to go see a movie with Abbi, Ilana, Tina, and Amy?) is definitely a good move.

Watch it here.

David Cross Set to Go on Nationwide “Making America Great Again!” Tour in 2016

December 15, 2015

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One of the dates will be on the opening night of Riot LA.

It has been quite some time since we’ve seen the force that is David Cross on stage with a mic. In fact, his last tour was all the way back in 2009. Since then, he’s appeared on stage here and there between Arrested Development, Todd Margaret, Hits, With Bob & David, and a multitude of other projects he has been involved in over the last several years.

That being said, he’s going on a tour and doing his duty as a comedian by trolling Donald Trump while he’s at it. Called the Making America Great Again! (which is Donald’s campaign slogan in case you haven’t watched TV or been on the Internet at all in the last few months) tour, Cross will travel across the U.S. and perform from January of next year through April.

Specific dates and cities have yet to be announced, but the one show that you can buy tickets for is the very first night of the Riot LA Comedy Festival on Fri. Jan. 29th at 8PM where David will be playing the Theatre at the Ace Hotel.

The Trailer for Season 6 of “Portlandia” Has Arrived

December 15, 2015

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The will-they-won’t-they tension between Fred and Carrie comes to a head in the next season of Portlandia, in a Portlandia way of course.

Portlandia is set for its season 6 premiere on Thurs. Jan. 21st on IFC and Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein seem like they’re closer than they ever were… or are they?

Watch the new trailer and judge for yourself.

And Now, “Dumb Tattoo Song” by Drennon Davis and Karen Kilgariff

December 15, 2015

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Drennon Davis and Karen Kilgariff finally sing out what several of us are thinking, but too afraid to say something about art that’s permanently drawn onto someone’s body.

Watch their ode to all the ill advised ink that people have gotten since tattoos were conceived, Dumb Tattoo Song, as performed on last night’s Conan.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/15/15

December 15, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
Seinfeld: The Apartment in West Hollywood Wed. Dec. 16th-Sun. Dec. 20th 10AM-7PM FREE
Literary Death Match @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Thurs. Jan. 21st 8:30PM $30

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s @midnight w/Chris Hardwick @ Hollywood Center Studios 2:45PM FREE w/RSVP
Greg Proops: Smartest Man in the World @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7PM $10
Tuesday Club @ UCB Franklin 7PM $5
An Evening with Mindy Kaling @ LACMA 7:30PM $25
Victory Lap @ The Virgil 8PM FREE
A New Stand Up Show @ Copper Still Bar at Jaragua 8PM FREE
Creep Show @ Malo 8PM FREE
Tim Minchin @ Theatre at Ace Hotel 8PM $35
Louis CK @ The Comedy Store 8PM $20 at door/2 item min.
Doug Loves Movies: 12 Guests of Xmas @ UCB Franklin 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Middleditch + Schwartz @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30 (stand by only)
UCB Planned Parenthood Holiday Spectacular @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $25
Sleepaway Camp @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Reggie Watts & Karen @ El Cid 9PM $10
The CrabFeast Podcast Live @ Hollywood Improv Lab 9PM $5
Delicious Moments @ Second City Hollywood 10PM $10
Roast Battle @ The Comedy Store Belly Room 10:30PM No cover/2 item min.
Outside Dog Gets One Star @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
Cool Shit/Weird Shit @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio City, CA/Sign-up in advance or attend as audience at aaron@theworldnyc.com/ Starts 3PM/Ends 4PM/6-8 min./No purchase necessary/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
THE GAMER MIC @ WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio City, CA/Sign-up in advance or attend as audience at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 4PM/Ends 5:30PM/Riff while playing video games to an audience over Twitch.com/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Starts 6PM/Stand-up, sketch, improv all welcome/Lottery/5 min.
HOLLYWOOD IMPROV 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 5:45PM/Ends 8PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary
KIBITZ ROOM @ CANTER’S 419 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 7PM/No vulgarity or screaming/5 min. w/any purchase, 3 min. w/o/Hosted by Burt Teplitzky
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8PM
JUST BE YOURSELF (STORYTELLING) @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6:30PM/Send a brief description of your character bit and the amount of time you’ll need (not to exceed 6 minutes) to justbeyourselfucb@gmail.com/There will be limited tech (microphone, maybe a music cue)/Hosted by Greg Tuculescu/Hal Rudnick/Mary Holland/Marques Ray/Kirby Howell-Baptiste
THE MOTH @ LOS GLOBOS 3040 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Doors open 7PM/Starts 7:30PM sharp/Stories on theme of “joy”/10 spots only/5 min./Lottery/$8 cover
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
SWORK COFFEE 2160 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/Hosted by Vince Caldera and Luis Lemus
THE LOST KNIGHT 1538 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/Ends 11PM/Mixed mic/Lottery/1 item min./Hosted by Virginia Jones and Olivia Haidar
COFFEE GALLERY 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/5 min.
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 7:30PM/mixed mic
PEDONE’S PIZZA 1332 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 8PM/5-7min.
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade & 4th St.)/Starts 8PM/Lottery/3-5 min./$1 cover/Hosted by Felicia Folkes
THE ROAR ROOM 3645 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM/Ends 10PM/7-10 min./Hosted by Nelson Ventress
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 W. Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM/Sign-up is lottery/No purchase necessary
THE GARAGE 3387 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up at RMopenmic@gmail.com by Mon. at noon/Starts 9PM/10 lottery spots will be picked before show/5 lottery spots at show/7 min./Hosted by Michelle Miracle
THE PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9:45PM after booked show/Lottery/4.5 min.
THE CANBY 19312 Vanowen St., Reseda, CA/Sign-up 8:15PM/Starts 9PM/8 min./$3 min./Hosted by Amanda Jane
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10PM/Ends 12AM/Rolling lottery/4 min.
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Lottery/4 min./1 item min./
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 10:30PM after booked show/Ends 12AM/No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 11PM/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ NEXT STAGE THEATRE 1523 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11:30PM/For improvisers only/Donations accepted/Hosted by James Dean

MTV Greenlights a Nicole Byer Series

December 15, 2015

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(via Deadline)

It doesn’t even have a title yet and MTV still has ordered it to series.

What is now known as ‘Untitled Nicole Byer Project’ is one of MTV’s latest new scripted comedy series. It’ll follow Nicole Byer living in the suburbs with her sister and her four children after burning down her own apartment in NYC.

No matter what it ends up being called, we’re really glad to see Byer has her own series.

Garbage Time’s Katie Nolan Has a Theory on Kobe Bryant’s Current State a la ‘Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey’

December 15, 2015

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FS1′s Garbage Time with Katie Nolan is fast becoming the sports news show that has a solid grasp on the comedic take of sports.

It’s done sort of like The Soup or The Daily Show for sports, but with the charismatic and sharp Katie Nolan leading the way.

Cue Nolan’s Deep Sports Thought (a nod to SNL’s Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey) on why Kobe is playing the way he’s playing on this sort of farewell tour of a season that he’s having.

Take a Look at the Comedies in the 2015 Black List

December 15, 2015

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The Black List comprises the screenplays that have made the rounds that have been favored by industry brass and yet, have not begun production this year. As a result, it’s a collection of some of the most intriguing scripts that haven’t been made into a movie including, as far as comedy is concerned, a teen serial killer comedy and the story behind the making of The Godfather, and a screenplay from Broad City writing duo Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello.

Just take a look at the rest of the comedies in this year’s Black List:

Reagan written by Mike Rosolio

Logline: When Ronald Reagan falls into dementia at the start of his second term, an ambitious intern is tasked with
convincing the commander-in-chief that he is an actor playing the president in a movie.

Septillion to One written by Adam Perlman and Graham Sack

Logline: A former FBI agent working the fraud unit of the Texas State lottery falls in love with a woman he’s
investigating after she mysteriously hits the jackpot three times.

Hammerspace written by Mike Van Waes
Logline: A terminally-ill teenager looking for answers about his missing father finds a key that unlocks an opening to an
alternate animated dimension, and a new friend helps him repair his broken family.

The Wretched Emily Erringer written by Chris Thomas Devlin

Logline: Gleefully terrifying her small town as a serial killer known as “The Misfit Butcher,” 13-year-old Emily Derringer
becomes annoyed when a new killer comes to town and residents begin attributing his sloppy murders to the
Misfit Butcher. In a macabre coming of age story, Emily must deal with her competition while also taking on
the other trials and tribulations of junior high school life.

Pandemonium, Splendidly Managed written by Brett Conrad

Logline: A local Phoenix newscaster at the pinnacle of local celebrity slowly descends into the depths of madness
while trying to become a game show host in Los Angeles.

Cut and Run, written by Zoe McCarthy

Logline: A female urologist and a retired hooker form an unlikely friendship when they team up to take down a notorious
sex trafficker in Miami.

Move That Body written by Lucia Aniello and Paul W Downs

Logline: Five friends rent a beach house in Miami for a bachelorette weekend and accidentally kill a male stripper.

Set It Up written by Katie Silberman

Logline: Two young assistants realize they can get more free time if they occupy their bosses’ time by setting them
up on a date.

Tomorrow on the Runway written by Frederick Seton

Logline: Kermit St. Lucy has a ridiculous name and is ridiculously ill-equipped to deal with adult responsibilities. After
a tragedy shakes him to his essence, Kermit takes it upon himself to look after and raise two young children

A Life Fantastic written by Natalie Antoci

Logline: A single mother with a terminal diagnosis embarks on a road trip with her eccentric nine-year-old son and
nanny to find a loving and progressive family that will accept him for whoever he may grow up to be.

Lou written by Maggie McGowan Cohn

Logline: An elderly woman who hacks out a rough existence on a remote island is forced to help her dimwitted neighbor
rescue her daughter from her ex who has kidnapped her and run off into the woods.

Preconception written by Jake Morse and Scott Wolman

Logline: A couple on the verge of parenthood embarks on a pre-baby bucket list.

Senior Year written by Andrew Knauer and Arthur Pielli

Logline: A cheerleader wakes up after a twenty year coma and returns to sit at the cool table and try to become
prom queen, as a thirty seven year-old woman.

Francis and The Godfather written by Andrew Farotte

Logline: Facing financial ruin, auteur filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola is forced to direct the adaptation of Mario Puzo’s
pulp novel The Godfather, pitting him against legendary mega-producer Robert Evans in this comedy about
art versus commerce.

To see the entire Black List, which includes a Michael Jackson drama told from the perspective of Bubbles the chimp, go here.

Our apologies if we missed a comedy in the list as genre is generally not specified in the listings.

The Seinfeld Apartment Will Be on Display as an Installation in West Hollywood This Week

December 14, 2015

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Get your shoes that you can slide on the best ready.

As part of a promotion to launch all of Seinfeld on Hulu, there was an installation in NYC of Jerry Seinfeld’s apartment as shown in the legendary sitcom, Seinfeld.

Now, that installation is coming to LA, starting this Wed. Dec. 16th-Sun. Dec. 20th. It’ll be open to the public for free at 8445 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA from 10AM-7PM.

If you’re an Angeleno, we’re sure this is what will be filling your Instagram feed later this week.

Beth Stelling Gets Comfortable With Herself Through Dance Conditioning in Latest “Outside Comedy”

December 14, 2015

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Beth Stelling is both a hoot of a comedian as well as a delight of a human being.

In her off time, she logs in hours at Bar Method working out and has let that coincide with getting more and more comfortable with herself. That undoubtedly feeds into why she has such a radiant persona.

This is the engrossing subject of the latest episode of Thomas R. Wood’s great Outside Comedy documentary series.

The New Super Deluxe Will Be Delving Into Their Vault With ‘Super Deluxe Classics’

December 14, 2015

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The new and improved Super Deluxe is honoring its roots from years ago by featuring some of their original content as Super Deluxe Classics like The Brody Stevens Interview Challenge where Brody not only has to pull off an interview with comedians that he knows, but pull off crazy objectives while doing so as directed by a mysterious, dark being.

Just watch how Brody fares while chatting with Zach Galifianakis and David Cross.

Other Super Deluxe gems that will be featured have yet to be announced, but know that it could be from Eugene Mirman, Jonah Ray, Olde English, Brad Neely, Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, and more.

Here’s the Trailer for Season 7 of “Childrens Hospital”

December 14, 2015

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This trailer has real life testimony, of some kind, we think, for one of Adult Swim’s most acclaimed shows, Childrens Hospital.

No matter if you agree with the random people in this trailer on whatever they’re talking about, you should catch the premiere of season 7 of Childrens Hospital on Fri. Jan. 22nd. at 11PM on Adult Swim.

Trainwreck, Spy, Transparent, You’re The Worst Are All Comedy Nominees for 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards

December 14, 2015

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The Big Short, though debatable as to whether it’s a comedy, is getting plenty of love this awards season as a comedy. That being said, Paul Feig’s Spy, Stephen Falk’s You’re The Worst, Trainwreck with Amy Schumer, Aziz Ansari’s Master of None, Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s BoJack Horseman, and Will Forte’s Last Man on Earth, getting nods from The Critics Choice are much appreciated.

As you’d expect, Transparent from Jill Soloway continues to be an awards nominations powerhouse, but it’s also a pleasant surprise to see Rachel Bloom for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan’s Catastrophe, the movie Dope, and The Late Late Show with James Corden.

The rest of the nominees within or related to comedy for the upcoming Critics Choice Awards are below:

MOVIE

BEST PICTURE
The Big Short

BEST ACTRESS
Jennifer Lawrence-Joy

BEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESS
RJ Cyler-Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Shameik Moore-Dope

BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE
The Big Short

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley-Inside Out

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Charles Randolph and Adam McKay-The Big Short

BEST EDITING
The Big Short-Hank Corwin

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
Anomalisa
The Good Dinosaur
Inside Out
The Peanuts Movie
Shaun the Sheep Movie

BEST COMEDY
The Big Short
Inside Out
Joy
Sisters
Spy
Trainwreck

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Christian Bale-The Big Short
Steve Carell-The Big Short
Robert De Niro-The Intern
Bill Hader-Trainwreck
Jason Statham-Spy

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Tina Fey-Sisters
Jennifer Lawrence-Joy
Melissa McCarthy-Spy
Amy Schumer-Trainwreck
Lily Tomlin-Grandma

TELEVISION

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Anthony Anderson-Black-ish
Aziz Ansari-Master of None
Will Forte-The Last Man on Earth
Randall Park-Fresh Off the Boat
Fred Savage-The Grinder
Jeffrey Tambor-Transparent

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Rachel Bloom-Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Aya Cash-You’re the Worst
Wendi McLendon-Covey-The Goldbergs
Gina Rodriguez-Jane the Virgin
Tracee Ellis Ross-Black-ish
Constance Wu-Fresh Off the Boat

BEST COMEDY SERIES
Black-ish
Catastrophe
Jane the Virgin
Master of None
The Last Man on Earth
Transparent
You’re the Worst

BEST GUEST ACTOR/ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Ellen Burstyn-Mom
Anjelica Huston-Transparent
Cherry Jones-Transparent
Jenifer Lewis-Black-ish
Timothy Olyphant-The Grinder
John Slattery-Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Andre Braugher-Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Jaime Camil-Jane the Virgin
Jay Duplass-Transparent
Neil Flynn-The Middle
Keegan-Michael Key-Playing House
Mel Rodriguez-Getting On

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Mayim Bialik-The Big Bang Theory
Kether Donohue-You’re the Worst
Allison Janney-Mom
Judith Light-Transparent
Niecy Nash-Getting On
Eden Sher-The Middle

BEST ANIMATION SERIES
Bob’s Burgers
BoJack Horseman
South Park
The Simpsons

BEST TALK SHOW
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
The Graham Norton Show
The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The full list of nominees are here for movies and here for TV. Look for the ceremony, which will be broadcast live with host T.J. Miller on Jan. 17th on A&E.

How To Regift by John Oliver and Last Week Tonight

December 14, 2015

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John Oliver and the team at Last Week Tonight has a solid solution for at least one crisis in this country that we can manage.

FYI, be on the lookout for which camp is mentioned when there’s a camp joke since Last Week Tonight segments have their own so-called ‘easter eggs’.

Watch it here.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/14/15

December 14, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
The CrabFeast with Jay Larson and Ryan Sickler LIVE @ Hollywood Improv Lab Tues. Dec. 15th 9PM $5
Jeff Foxworthy’s Redneck New Years @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s @midnight w/Chris Hardwick @ Hollywood Center Studios 2:45PM FREE w/RSVP
The Smokes @ UCB Franklin 6:30PM $5
Classic Showbiz presents: That’s Life! @ Cinefamily 7:30PM $12
Dirty Birdie Story Hour @ Three Clubs 7:30PM $10
Hangry Comedy @ Crave Cafe 7:30PM Pay what you can
Comedy at the Six @ The Six 8PM FREE
Hot Tub with Kurt Braunohler & Kristen Schaal @ The Virgil 8PM $5 in adv., $8 at door
In Vino Veritas @ Colorado Wine Company 8PM FREE
Opera Meets Improv @ The Groundlings 8PM $12
Harold Night @ UCB Franklin 8PM/9:30PM $5
Carmelita @ Hamburger Mary’s 8:30PM FREE
Nobody Move @ Osso 8:30PM FREE
Pete Holmes Living at Largo @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30 (stand by only)
Swallows Comedy Hour @ Spitz Los Feliz 8:30PM FREE
The Apple Sisters: Holidoozy Christ-mess Special @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
The Goddamn Comedy Jam @ The Lyric Theatre 9PM $10-$20
The Business LA @ Little Joy Cocktails 9PM FREE
Spoiler Country @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
NERDMELT SHOWROOM 7522 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/3 min./Lottery/No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 6PM/End 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
OH, HEY GUYS @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6:30PM/Storytelling only/8 min./4-5 slots only/Lottery/No purchase necessary
IO WEST 6366 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:15PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8PM/Lottery/3-5 min.
ANCHOR BAR 2675 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, CA/Starts 7PM/Sign-up at evan@dudelyjones.com
THE PIG & WHISTLE 6714 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/$5 cover (cover counts for additional set on different week)/5 min./Hosted by Sally Mullins and Jud Travis
PALADINO’S 6101 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Ends 8:40PM/First come, first served/6 min./1 item min./Hosted by Du Kirpalani
THE WAREHOUSE LOUNGE 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 7:45PM/First come, first served/5 min./8 spots only/No purchase necessary
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio City, CA/Sign-up in advance or attend as audience at aaron@theworldnyc.com/ Starts 8PM/Ends 9:30PM/6-8 min./$5 cover for performers/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
THE GOOD NITE 10721 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:20PM/Ends 9:30PM/Lottery/1 item min./3-5 min./Hosted by Ever Mainard, Lindsay Adams, and Caitlin Bergh
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:15PM/Lottery at start for first 20 spots/Rolling lottery after that/One item min.
PALADINO’S 6101 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/Ends 10:40PM/First come, first served/6 min./1 item min./Hosted by Du Kirpalani
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio City, CA/Sign-up in advance or attend as audience at aaron@theworldnyc.com/ Starts 9:30PM/Ends 11PM/6-8 min./$5 cover for performers/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
MELODY LOUNGE 939 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9:45PM/Starts 10PM/Lottery/1 item min./Hosted by Terrence Newman and Alex Hanna
BIG WANGS 1562 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10:30PM/Starts 11PM/1 item min./First come, first served
PALADINO’S 6101 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA/Sign-up 10:30PM/Starts 11PM/Ends 12:30AM/First come, first served/6 min./1 item min./Hosted by Du Kirpalani
NEXT STAGE THEATRE 1523 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10:30PM/Mixed mic/$1-2 donation/First come, first served/Hosted by Jasmin Leigh
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around MIDNIGHT after booked show/For improvisers only/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary

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