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Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein Give an Inside Look to Season 6 of Portlandia

December 7, 2015

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You’ve got just over a month before there’s new Portlandia to watch. Specifically, you only have to wait until Thurs. Jan. 21st at 10PM on IFC for the season 6 premiere.

In the meantime, you can whet your artisanal, cage free, gluten free, organic-with-a-bird-on-it appetite with an in-depth inside look into what they’ve got in store for the new season…

…the guest stars including Louis C.K., Mitch Hurwitz, and Steve Buscemi…

…along with various bits of season 6 scattered throughout…

…and some surprises that are a first for the show.

“Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter” Mini-Series Kicks Off Tonight on Adult Swim

December 7, 2015

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Midnight on Adult Swim.

It’s been two years since Delocated came to a close, but Jon Glaser finally returns with a brand new show tonight.

Glaser’s latest work, which started only as a late night bit, is making its TV debut tonight. Glaser will don all neon and unrealistic, badass weaponry to hunt werewolves as Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/7/15

December 7, 2015

comedy shows, los angeles, open mics

ON THE HORIZON
High and Tight Comedy @ Manly and Sons Barber Co. Tues. Dec. 8th 9PM FREE
Joe Mande @ Hollywood Improv Sun. Dec. 13th 8PM $15/2 item min.

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s @midnight w/Chris Hardwick @ Hollywood Center Studios 2:45PM FREE w/RSVP
The Smokes @ UCB Franklin 6:30PM $5
Everybody’s Great @ The Clubhouse 7PM FREE
Big Long Sets @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
Harold Lloyd’s World of Comedy/Laurel & Hardy’s Laughing 20′s @ New Beverly Cinema 7:30PM $8
Greg Proops Film Club: Palm Beach Story @ Cinefamily 7:30PM $12
Cool Thanks @ UCB Sunset Inner Sanctum 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
The Blind Barber’s Secret Show @ The Blind Barber 8PM FREE w/RSVP (RSVP full)
Harold Night @ UCB Franklin 8PM/9:30PM $5
Midollo @ Osso 8:30PM FREE
The Business LA @ Little Joy Cocktails 9PM FREE
FRINGE with JC Coccoli @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
An Sho(w) @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
Crash Test @ 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 4:30PM/6-8 min./No purchase necessary/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
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

And The Winners of The 2015 Channel 101 Channies Are..

December 7, 2015

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We’re in the thick of awards season. Talk of this show and that movie and Game of Thrones and Spotlight may be well deserved, but we’re definitely focused on who is taking home a Channy for outstanding achievement in making a 5 minute TV show that’s not on your cable box, Netflix, etc. like Kill The Baby (which dominated this year’s awards), King of YouTube, and Natasha.

So, without further adieu, your 2015 Channel 101 Channy Award Winners are:

BEST FAILED PILOT: The Mysterious Deejaying of the Asshole Upstairs, Steve Huey
BEST VFX / MAKEUP: Santiago, Jen Grable
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Kill The Baby, Nate Cornett
BEST CRINGE MOMENT: Tie between Kill The Baby, “Isaac Eats Baby Poo” Dave Geis & Senior Flowers, “Sex With A Pig” Chris Lee, Cullan Bruce & Willy Roberts
BEST VOICE PERFORMANCE: Kill The Baby, Demorge Brown
BEST SUPPORTING / GUEST STAR PERFORMANCE – MALE: King of Youtube, Spencer Strauss
BEST SUPPORTING / GUEST STAR PERFORMANCE – FEMALE: Kill The Baby, Erin McGathy
BEST EDITING: Kill The Baby, Ariel Gardner
BEST MALE PERFORMANCE: King of Youtube, Paul Isakson
BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE: Stupid Bitch, Nichole Bagby
BEST WRITING: Tie between Kill The Baby, Alex Kavutskiy & Ariel Gardner & Markees Saves, Matt Hill & Markees Christmas
BEST DIRECTING: Kill The Baby, Alex Kavutskiy & Ariel Gardner
BEST SHOW: Kill The Baby

If you’re not familiar with any of these fantastic, innovative, defying-in-every-way shows, please get obsessed with them over at Channel 101 right now.

Set The Mood of Your Holiday Party Right with Nick Offerman, Lagavulin Scotch, and a Yule Log Fire on Loop

December 7, 2015

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Just like you can have Tig Notaro at your party, you can now have Nick Offerman, in his element with Lagavulin scotch in his hand, at whatever holiday shin-dig you’re at.

In fact, you get 45 min. of bearded, peaty, warm background right here.

Here’s a Teaser for Season 2 of The Duplass Brothers’ Togetherness

December 6, 2015

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Togetherness is riding high with its acclaim on the wave of grounded comedy exploring relationships on television. Also, series creators Mark and Jay Duplass have seem to hit the ground running when they gave TV a shot.

This season 2 teaser for Togetherness makes it look like they’ll be keeping all of that up when the season premiere rolls around on Sun. Feb. 21st at 10:30PM on HBO.

HBO Developing Comedy Centered Secret Humor Magazine at a Baptist University from Robert Askins, “Brotherhood”

December 6, 2015

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

Sounds like it fit right in next to Veep and Silicon Valley.

All of the high concept comedy over at HBO largely shows the shaky inner-workings of giant, taken-for-granted institutions like the office of Vice President or the tech sector.

Their latest addition to their development slate, Brotherhood, seems to follow suit by following a secret, rebellious organization at a Baptist university bent on partying and circulating their humor magazine. The project comes from acclaimed playwright of Hand to God, Robert Askins and will be directed by Jonathan Krisel whose work you’ve seen on Portlandia and Man Seeking Woman.

Hopefully, we’ll see if it makes it to pilot or series soon.

Grant Lyon Got to Be His Own Crazed, DIY Holiday Mascot for Coca-Cola’s My Coke Rewards

December 6, 2015

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Coca-Cola’s My Coke Rewards let Grant Lyon run loose as a some dude who is really excited about this time of year, perhaps too much, and want to spread his oversaturated holiday spirit to passersby walking along the Santa Monica Promenade.

If you run into Grant decked out in Christmas lights, etc., it’s hard to not feel a least little more into holiday season.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/6/15

December 6, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
Angie Tribeca Screening @ UCB Sunset Inner Sanctum Thurs. Dec. 10th 2:30PM FREE
An Evening with Mindy Kaling @ LACMA Tues. Dec. 15th 7:30PM $25

COMEDY CRAWL
Elf @ New Beverly Cinema 2PM $6
Transparent Season 2 Viewing Party + Pot Luck @ Cinefamily 4PM $25
Bert Kreischer @ Irvine Improv 7PM $20/2 item min.
Cristela Alonzo @ Ontario Improv 7PM $20/2 item min.
We Can Fix You @ UCB Sunset 7PM FREE
We Fancy Comedy @ Riviera 31 at Sofitel 7PM FREE
Harold Lloyd’s World of Comedy + Laurel & Hardy’s Laughing 20′s @ New Beverly Cinema 7:30PM $8
2 Girls 1 Pup @ Tailwaggers LA 7:30PM $5
Gravid Water @ UCB Franklin 7:30PM $5 (stand by only)
That’s Gold @ Bootleg Theater 7:30PM FREE
The Imaginary Radio Program with Drennon Davis @ The Satellite LA 8PM $8
Harmontown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10
Hurt White Feelings @ The Lost Knight 8PM FREE
The Master Cleanse @ Boardner’s 8PM FREE
Top Story Weekly! @ iO West 8PM $5
An Evening with Judd Apatow & Friends-Birthday Show @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $100 (sold out)
SOS Comedy Show @ The Clubhouse 8:30PM FREE
Tenants of the Trees: Stand-Up & Vinyl @ Tenants of the Trees 8:30PM FREE
Babe Island @ Bigfoot Lodge 9PM FREE
Church @ UCB Sunset 9PM $5
Circus Du SoSethward Show @ The Winona Riders’ Outpost 9PM
The Faculty @ Nerdist School 9PM FREE
French Toast @ Taix 9:45PM FREE
Shitty Jobs @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Search History @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
BLACKLIGHT DISTRICT LOUNGE 2500 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA/Starts 12PM/Ends 4PM/First come, first served/10-20 min./Hosted by Spencer Kalander
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/5 min./One item min./Hosted by Chelsea Skidmore
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4:30PM/Starts 5PM/Lottery/Hosted by Lizzy Pilcher
VENICE GRIND 12224 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Lottery/5 min./Mixed mic/2-3 songs for musicians/Hosted by Shanon O’Donnell/No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ NERDIST SCHOOL 7518 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/For improvisers only/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
55 DEGREE WINE 3111 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 10PM/5 min./Lottery/1 item min./Hosted by Michelle Christine
IMPROV JAM @ WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio City, CA/Sign up in advance at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 7PM/Ends 8:30PM/For improvisers only/No purchase necessary/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio City, CA/Sign up in advance at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 8:30PM/Ends 11PM/First come, first served/6-8 min./$5 cover/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
LYRIC HYPERION THEATRE 2106 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Ashley Hamilton, Joel Jimenez, Roman Fraden, and/or Kat Yeary
NEXT STAGE THEATRE 1523 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10:30PM/Starts 11PM/First come, first served/6 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Tarikh Joseph
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./One drink min.
THE COMEDY STORE BELLY ROOM 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Erik Marino and Brian Moses

Nathan Fielder Attempts to Irrefutably Prove That He’s Fun

December 6, 2015

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For some reason, some people are of the opinion that Nathan Fielder isn’t a fun person.

Fielder wanted to squash any such notion and, of course, took to do so on his own terms with an extensive scientific test that would prove he’s fun on Nathan For You.

IFC Cancels “Gigi Does It”

December 5, 2015

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#GigiDoesIt fans! Alas, there will be no season 2 of our little show. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR LAUGHTER!!! Upward…

Gigi Does It joins a club of TV series that come to an end far too early as IFC has axed the show this week after one season.

Hopefully, we’re wrong and some other network or maybe streaming service picks it up and Dave Krumholtz will get don all the amazing prosthetics and voice of what’s a representation of so many of our grandmas these days, Gigi.

David Letterman Donates “Late Show” Set, Props, and Emmys to Ball State for “The David Letterman Experience”

December 5, 2015

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

Hopefully, this will include throwing stuff a roof.

David Letterman’s alma mater Ball State is where you’ll be able to reminisce about the last era of The Late Show as Dave has donated the props, portions of his set (at least the parts that weren’t thrown away), and his Emmys that he won during his legendary tenure at CBS.

No word on if they’ll have a exhibit where you’ll get to throw out Crispin Glover after a near kick to the face, but you can always keep your fingers crossed.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/5/15

December 5, 2015

comedy shows, los angeles, open mics

ON THE HORIZON
An Evening with Judd Apatow & Friends-Birthday Show @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Sun. Dec. 6th 8:30PM $100 (sold out)
HBO’s Animals at Animation Breakdown 2015 @ Cinefamily Thurs. Dec. 10th 10PM $12

COMEDY CRAWL
Stonecutters LA @ Nerdmelt Showroom 4PM FREEw/RSVP
Andy Haynes @ Flappers Claremont 7PM/9PM $20
Bert Kreischer @ Irvine Improv 7PM/9:30PM $20/2 item min.
Best of UCB Sketch @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
Cristela Alonzo @ Ontario Improv 7PM/9:15PM $20/2 item min.
Karen Rontowski @ Flappers Burbank 7PM $20/2 item min.
Sentimental Lady: Guilty Pleasures @ UCB Franklin 7PM $5
The Best Friends Show @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7PM $10
The Lampshades Xmas Show at Funny Women Festival @ iO West 7PM $10
The 2015 Channy Awards @ Downtown Independent Theater 8PM FREE w/RSVP
Good Heroin @ Stories Books & Cafe 8PM FREE
The Saturday Show @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $12
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Franklin 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Spontaneation with Paul F. Tompkins @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30
Guy Branum Presents: Talk Show: The Game Show @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Stand Up and Dance in Downtown LA 9PM FREE
Truth or Dare @ UCB Sunset Inner Sanctum 9PM FREE
Women Talking Funny at Funny Women Festival @ iO West 9PM $10
Chris Porter @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $15/2 item min.
Mission IMPROVable @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $12
Wild Horses present The Perspective @ UCB Franklin 10PM $10 (stand by only)
The Mo Show @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
12 Shiny Nickels @ Westside Comedy Theater 11:30PM $12
Blazing Saddles @ New Beverly Cinema MIDNIGHT $8
The Midnight Show w/Noel Wells @ UCB Franklin MIDNIGHT $5 (stand by only)
Tomorrow w/Ron Lynch presents Tomorrow! Tonite @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8

OPEN MIC RUN
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 2PM/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/5 min./One item min
MAKAI COFFEE 2771 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 4:30PM/Starts 5PM/First come, first served/5-7 min./No purchase necessary
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade & 4th St.)/Sign-up 5:45PM/Starts 6PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Graham Rodgers and Scott Schnurr
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:45PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Ashley Hamilton and Katie Vallely
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Sign-up in advance by liking this page: https://www.facebook.com/ericbcomedy/First 28 spots guaranteed on Facebook/Lottery for remaining spots/Hosted by Todd Smith, Matt Robinson, and Eric Bustamante/5 min./1 drink min.
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/5-8 min./$5 cover/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
RINCON OAXACANA 6655 N. Cherokee Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/First come, first served/Hosted by Elijah Wise
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/5-8 min./$5 cover/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
FLAPPERS YOO HOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Starts 11PM/Sign-up 11:30PM/Lottery/3-5 min./One item min.

See What The UCB 4 Have Up Their Sleeve for “The UCB Show” Coming Soon to Seeso

December 5, 2015

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(via EW)

If you’ve been fortunate enough to live in either NYC or LA and frequent shows at the multiple Upright Citizens Brigade Theaters, you’ll be happy to know some of the most talented, but yet-to-be-discovered talent are about to be put on a more worldwide stage with the upcoming UCB Show.

If you don’t, you’re probably in for one hell of a surprise.

The original UCB 4, Matt Walsh, Ian Roberts, Amy Poehler, and Matt Besser have corralled the best and brightest alums and current performers of UCB and put them all on stage at UCB Sunset.

See what’s in store and what you should be getting hyped for in this trailer for The UCB Show.

Ryan Singer’s Latest Album “Immortal For Now” Out Now From Stand Up! Records

December 5, 2015

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If you’ve been looking to take a trip fantastic through the mere words of a stand-up comedian, look no further than Ryan Singer and his latest album Immortal For Now.

Singer has a real talent for delving incredibly deep in his stand-up into what might seem like introspective esoterica about time, space, Gargamel’s origin story, the mating rituals of praying mantises, etc. but making it all accessible and straight up funny.

If you’re willing to take a journey through the comedic mind of Ryan Singer, and oh what a journey it is, we highly urge you to pick up Immortal For Now, just released from Stand-Up Records.

Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon’s “Big Sick” Goes Into Production with Judd Apatow Producing and Michael Showalter Directing

December 5, 2015

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It’s like we’re playing ‘Christmas Present Madlibs for Comedy Nerds’.

All the names above, Kumail, Emily, Apatow, and Michael Showalter, are essentially buzzwords for those in-the-comedy-know, especially when it comes to The Meltdown, Stella, and Undeclared. Now they’re all teaming up with a script from Nanjiani and Gordon with Apatow as well as the very accomplished producer Barry Mendel attached to produce and Showalter directing.

FilmNation is set to release and finance the production of what is called Big Sick and that’s all that we know about the project at this time. Still, just knowing all the people involved here is good enough for you to go along with whatever movie they’re cooking up.

“You’re The Worst” Shows How Friends Try to Realistically Help a Depressed Gretchen (or Anyone for That Matter)

December 4, 2015

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On top of it being a really hysterical dark romantic comedy series, You’re The Worst has managed to touch on issues like depression in a grounded way that’s also, ironically, not depressing.

Case in point from this latest season: Jimmy and friends trying to help an emotionally catatonic Gretchen.

It should go without saying that we’re happy that there’s a third season of this in the works.

Marc Maron’s Latest Hour Special “More Later” Premieres Tonight on Epix

December 4, 2015

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10PM on Epix.

The WTF host is the mic and the stool once again for his latest special, More Later, directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, premiering tonight. It’ll be the latest chapter of his collection of albums/specials chronicling how Marc can still draw all the frustrations of his life into comedy.

For example, see his take on seeing old friends and kale. Then, catch the whole later on tonight, again, at 10PM on Epix.

Adam Scott’s New Dog Has a Striking Resemblance to Steve Agee

December 4, 2015

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During his stop on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, Adam Scott wanted to share the joy he’s gotten from his new dog so much that he brought his dog onto the show.

Apparently, his dog has many features that resemble the comedian and actor Steve Agee, which undoubtedly contributes to why Adam loves his new dog.

Meet the pooch as he walks on to Kimmel’s set here.

Amy Poehler Gets a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame

December 4, 2015

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This year has been a good one for comedy on The Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Dick Gregory, Will Ferrell, and Melissa McCarthy all got their name encased by a star on the world famous Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier in 2015.

Now, the absolutely deserving Amy Poehler has gotten her star on the Walk of Fame following what has been a blisteringly great time for her career. Whether it be Parks and Recreation, The Golden Globes, Smart Girls, Broad City, and more, Poehler has made a wonderful mark on Hollywood and we’ve all been the better for it. Honestly, we can only imagine that Amy’s getting a star now because she’s been too busy to go through the process to get one.

The ceremony took place yesterday, so now you can go on Hollywood Blvd. and find it.

“A Very Murray Christmas” Now Streaming on Netflix

December 4, 2015

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It’s Dec. 4th and many of you are breaking out the Christmas decorations and lights or, at the very least, acknowledging that it’s the time of the year when people get in the holiday spirit.

No matter what your feelings are towards the holiday season, you can and should enjoy the Sofia Coppola and Bill Murray star-studded Christmas special, “A Very Murray Christmas” that’s now on Netflix.

George Clooney and Murray singing Christmas songs should make your day better even if you don’t observe any of the holidays.

Get into A Very Murray Christmas here.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/4/15

December 4, 2015

comedy shows, los angeles, open mics

ON THE HORIZON
The Lampshades Xmas Show at Funny Women Festival @ iO West Sat. Dec. 5th 7PM $10
Patton Oswalt & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Sun. Mar. 20th 8:30PM $30

COMEDY CRAWL
Harold Matinee @ UCB Franklin 4:30PM $5
Bert Kreischer @ Irvine Improv 7PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels/Crimes and Misdemeanors @ Aero Theatre 7:30PM $11
Cristela Alonzo @ Ontario Improv 7:30PM/9:45PM $20/2 item min.
Cook County Social Club + The Katydids @ UCB Sunset 7:30PM $10
Unnecessary Evil @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $12
Andy Haynes @ Flappers Claremont 8PM/10PM $20
Karen Rontowski @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
Kauf Drops: Temporary Relief for the Sick and Twisted @ UCB Sunset Inner Sanctum 8PM FREE
Sauce @ Desano’s Pizza 8PM $5 suggested donation
Bangarang! presents The Weekend @ UCB Franklin 8PM $10
Peachy Keen @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Tig Has Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30 (stand by only)
An Evening with Kyle Clark (Album Recording) @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Opening Night: The Improvised Mus-gal at Funny Women Festival @ iO West 9PM $10
Punchline Punchout @ Nerdist School 9PM $5
Winslow presents: Marry F*ck Kill @ UCB Sunset 9PM $10
Soundtrack @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $10
Underbelly 3 Year Anniversary @ Echoes Under Sunset 10PM FREE
Mission IMPROVable @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $12
The Armando Show at Funny Women Festival @ iO West 10PM $10
Key Party with Brad & Lennon @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
JV presents: #ThrowbackFriday @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Ct., Studio City, CA/Sign-up in advance or attend as audience at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 3PM/Ends 4:30PM/6-8 min./No purchase necessary/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8:30PM/Lottery/35 spots only/Hosted by Megan Koester and Alison Stevenson
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./One item min.
THE IMPROV SPACE 954 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Alan Santiago/No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6:30PM/For improvisers only/Anyone can perform
THE IMPROV SPACE 954 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Alan Santiago
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 12PM at Facebook page/See www.facebook.com/bombsheltercomedy for more details and to sign-up/Starts 7PM/Ends 11PM/5 min./Lottery/Hosted by John Silver and Ryan Pfeiffer
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Lottery/One item min./4 min.
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
SABOR Y CULTURA 5625 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/Sign-up is a lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary
TAO COMEDY STUDIO 7466 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA #201/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./$5 cover/includes drink/Hosted by Bobbie Oliver
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Ct., Studio City, CA/Sign-up in advance or attend as audience at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 8PM/Ends 9:30PM/6-8 min./No purchase necessary/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Ct., Studio City, CA/Sign-up in advance or attend as audience at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 9:30PM/Ends 11PM/6-8 min./No purchase necessary/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 10:45PM after booked show/For improvisers only/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS YOO HOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/lottery/3-5 min./1 item min.

Connor Ratliff & Mikey Erg Made a Great Album to Accompany Holiday Season, Especially If You Don’t Like Getting Religious About It

December 4, 2015

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Connor Ratliff, who you’ve probably seen on The Chris Gethard Show or the great web series I’m Too Fragile For This, teamed up with another TCGS alum, Mikey Erg to make a collection of holiday music that isn’t worn down by religious traditions that come around this time of year, but is still very festive.

So, that project turned into a whole album, well a sort of a novella of an album as there are 8 songs spanning 12 minutes.

Still, The Spirit of Ratliff is pretty great and really hits a sweet spot of endearing and funny without going overboard like so much holiday music does. “No One Wants a Pizza on Christmas Day” is a perfect example of how Ratliff and Erg pull that off.

You can get Spirit of Ratliff off of Bandcamp for $7 and you should know that it’s actually a soundtrack to what will be an upcoming Xmas special with Connor.

Get a taste of that with the music video for XMAS is the BEST.

A Phil Hartman Biopic Is in The Works

December 3, 2015

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It’s going to be called Nice Guy Phil.

Jason Priestley of Beverly Hills, 90210 fame is set to direct a feature film written by Jonas Chernick based on the life of the beloved Phil Hartman who we know from such things as SNL, NewsRadio, and The Simpsons (the show where listing his credits like we just did as the character Troy McClure was a trademark bit). Actor Darran Davis is set to take on the role of Hartman.

Hartman’s estate that survives him has been heavily involved, so we hopefully makes for a worthy picture honoring the late comedian.

So, that means we have a both a Richard Pryor and Phil Hartman biopic in the works as of right now.

Billy Eichner Enlists a Gospel Choir to Join Him on the Street Quizzing Strangers

December 3, 2015

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Billy Eichner has upped the ante of a dollar to answering his subjective pop culture trivia to strangers on the street with the addition of a gospel choir singing the praises of a correct answer.

What they sing for a wrong answer is equally as great.