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Amy Poehler and Tina Fey Team Up To Throw One Hell of a Party in Trailer for “Sisters”

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Throwing a party as one last hurrah has been the premise for many a comedy movie, but Sisters, from SNL’s Paula Pell and Pitch Perfect’s Jason Moore, has one of America’s favorite comedy duos, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, presiding over the over-the-top festivities this time around.

Though they’ve finished with hosting The Golden Globes, you’ll be able to watch Fey and Poehler together again on Dec. 18th thrash a house with their party.

Watch the trailer here, then look for it in theaters this holiday season on Dec. 18th.

David Huntsberger Takes The Reins to His New Show “Reactor” Tonight

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The day has come for David Hunstberger to premiere his new show Reactor on SyFy.

He’ll be doing a comedic breakdown of everything that falls under the purview of SyFy, so long as he can avoid being chased while doing it.

Watch the premiere of Reactor at 11:30PM tonight on SyFy.

FX Has “Married” Return and “Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll” Premiere Tonight

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10PM Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll series premiere
10:30PM Married season 2 premiere

A new hour comedy block is back at FX with a new Denis Leary series, Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll where rather than the firetruck and fire house that he used to man on Rescue Me, he now takes the stage as a band’s embattled front man donned in leather and big hair.

Following that series premiere, Married, one of FX’s three comedies that chronicle different stages of life/relationships (the other ones being You’re The Worst and Louie) returns for its second season.

Like we said above, catch both tonight.

LA Comedy Rundown 7/16/15

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ON THE HORIZON
Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction @ The Virgil Sun. Jul. 19th 8PM FREE
Roped @ UCB Franklin Tues. Jul. 28th 11PM $5

COMEDY CRAWL
Magic to Do: Musical Improv @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
Big Money @ The Virgil 7:30PM FREE
“Blunt Talk” Screening @ LACMA 7:30PM FREE w/RSVP
3rd Thursday @ Angel City Brewery 8PM FREE
Apologies @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $5
Cookin’ with Gas @ The Groundlings 8PM $18
Sleeping with Chloe and Mark @ Holy Grounds Coffee & Tea 8PM FREE
Last Laughs @ Last Projects 8PM $5 suggested donation
Jerry Minor @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $12
The Midnight Show Celebrates 10 Years of UCB in LA @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5 (stand by only)
This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir @ Comedy Store Belly Room 8PM $5/2 item min.
Straight White Males @ Copper Still Bar at Jaragua 8:30PM FREE
Fresh Out: Stand Up Comedy @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
The Josh & Josh @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9PM FREE
The Studios Sessions @ 1836 Sunset Studios 9PM FREE
The Tinkle Twins @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Little Joy @ Little Joy Cocktails 9PM FREE
Jeff Garlin’s Combo Platter Celebrates 10 Years of UCB in LA @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
The Reckoning @ iO West 10PM $10
Harold Late Night @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5 (stand by only)
The Last Day of School: The Txt Message Show @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5 (stand by only)

OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/3 min./25 spots only/counts as audition/No purchase necessary
HOLY GROUNDS COFFEE & TEA 5371 Alhambra Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/1 item min./Hosted by Mark Alexzandr and Chloe McGovern
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:15PM/Ends 9:30PM/Mixed mic/4-6 min. for comics or 6 min. for musicians/First come, first served/One item min./Hosted by Jacob Bunney and Brendan Cooney
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up at 4PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/lottery/Hosted by Brent Duncan
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/Hosted by Aaron Milner
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 7:30PM/First come, first served/7 min./Hosted by Nick Costas
UCB SUNSET’S INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/5 min./Lottery/10 spots only/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Gilli Nissim/Mary Sasson/Mel Stephens
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign up at https://www.facebook.com/getaroomwithdomandmatt/Lottery for remaining spots/Starts 7PM/One drink min./5 min./Hosted by Domenic Padulo and Matt Brousseau
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Lottery/4 min./1 item min.
HYPERION TAVERN 1941 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/Ends 9:30PM/Lottery/4 min./Hosted by Jay Light and Tyler Meznarich/No purchase necessary
FANATIC SALON 3815 Sawtelle Blvd., Culver City, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9:30PM/$5 cover/7 min./water and coffee provided/Hosted by Lydia Robinson
1836 SUNSET STUDIOS 1836 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:45PM/Starts 7PM/15-20 spots/Lottery/3 min./Mixed in with booked spots/Hosted by Scott Luhrs
HOUSE OF TACOS 5615 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Mugzilla
BARBERIANS BARBERSHOP 825 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA/Starts 8PM/5 min./first come, first served/Hosted by Israel Carrasco
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
THE CHATTERBOX 934 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/Lottery/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Steve Hernandez & Ellie McElvain
CLEO KINGS OPEN MIC @ TWO ROADS THEATER 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, CA/Sign-up 7:20PM/Starts 8PM/Lottery/15 spots only/5 min./$5
OPEN SPACE THEATRE & CAFE 457 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PMPM/3-5 min./1 item min./Hosted by Mallie McCown
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Lottery
IMPROV JAM @ WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade and 4th St.)/Starts 11PM/For improvisers only/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Cole Stratton and Morgan Christensen

Here’s The Entire Comic-Con Panel for “Drunk History” Moderated by Paul F. Tompkins

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If you think that making Drunk History on Comedy Central is a bunch of fun, series co-creators Derek Waters and Jeremy Konner as well as contributors Paget Brewster and Taran Killam assured everyone at a Comic-Con panel that indeed it really is a bunch of fun.

Watch the whole thing here moderated by none other than Paul F. Tompkins, who will be narrating a story for the next season.

Look for new episodes in September.

Please Watch and Enjoy Brent Weinbach’s Full Set at “The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail”

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Simply put, Brent Weinbach is one of the most original, innovative, and hilarious comedians around.

You don’t have to take our word for it.

Just watch his full set from The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail.

Mike Birbiglia Reveals Some Unexpected Surprises From Being in “Trainwreck”

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While on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Mike Birbiglia talked the ins-and-outs of being in Amy Schumer and Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck, which is, apparently, a little like getting a hotel bill after watching a bunch of porn in your room and then having an older sibling be better than you at whatever you’re best at.

Watch his interview on Late Night here.

Also, make sure to watch Trainwreck this weekend. You’ll laugh really hard at how Birbiglia is used in the movie.

“Girls” Creator Lena Dunham and Showrunner Jenni Konner Starting a “Lenny Letter” Newsletter

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According to the website, it’s “Feminism, style, health, politics, friendship and everything else from Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner.”

Expanding her reach beyond her work in film and TV, Lena Dunham has partnered up again with her Girls showrunner Jenni Konner for a weekly newsletter. We guess that Lena got a taste of publishing with her book Not That Kind of Girl and writing now and again for The New Yorker and wanted to have something on a more consistent basis.

When Lenny Letter launches, there will now be a triumvirate of celebrity-feminist-icon-backed sites with HelloGiggles and Rookie.

It’s coming this fall and you can sign-up here.

Watch Bridey Elliott and Clare McNulty Try Really Hard To Go To The Beach in “Fort Tilden” Trailer

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In this age of social media, the logistics of hanging out in person can potentially more complicated than it’s ever been.

Well, at least it’s complicated for Clare McNulty as Allie and Bridey Elliott as Harper they just try to hang with some boys at the beach. For the rest of us, it looks like it’ll be a pretty fun buddy road trip rom com in Fort Tilden from writer-directors Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers.

Watch the trailer here, then look for its theatrical release and on VOD on Aug. 14th.

Stephen Colbert Challenges Neil De Grasse Tyson About Pluto No Longer Being a Planet

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As the very first images of Pluto came in yesterday, Stephen Colbert was amazed at its surface as well as the idea that it’s no longer a planet.

In fact, he summoned Neil DeGrasse Tyson to try really understand why Pluto isn’t getting the love it deserves.

Oh, in case you haven’t figured it out, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert looks like it’ll be pretty great.

“The Jim Gaffigan Show” Premieres Tonight

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It’s on at 10PM on TV Land tonight and tomorrow at 8PM on Comedy Central.

You’ve got two chances to catch the premiere of Jim Gaffigan’s titular series. Please don’t miss out.

FYI, every week it’ll be on 10PM on Wed. at TV Land and 8PM on Thurs. at Comedy Central.

LA Comedy Rundown 7/15/15

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ON THE HORIZON
Chaoake: A Character Karaoke Party @ UCB Sunset Inner Sanctum Fri. Jul. 17th 10PM FREE
The Dollop LIVE @ Nerdmelt Showroom Thurs. Jul. 30th 9PM $13

COMEDY CRAWL
Super Secret Comedy Show @ Lyric Theatre 8PM $10-$20
Get Weird Wednesday @ The Slidebar Rock n’ Roll Kitchen 8PM FREE
Not Safe For Work @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM FREE
The Super Serious Show 5 Year Anniversary @ Smashbox Studios 8PM $10 in adv., $15 at door
A New Stand-Up Show @ Copper Still Bar at Jaragua 8PM FREE
Blessed @ Grand Star Jazz Club 8PM FREE
David Koechner @ Haha Cafe 8PM $18/2 item min.
Hound Tall with Moshe Kasher @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5 (stand by only)
Idiots @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
The Crazy Uncle Joe Show @ The Groundlings 8PM $14
The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
Maude Night @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Sarah Silverman & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 9PM $30 (stand by only)
Rod Stewart Live! @ La Cuevita 9PM FREE
Facebook @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Heyday @ iO West 9:30PM $5
BritTANick & Friends @ The Clubhouse 10PM FREE
Lip Service @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $5
Sketch & Drugs & Rock & Roll @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
King Ten @ iO West 10:30PM $5
Cagematch @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5 (stand by only)

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, Danielle Perez, Kate Lindstedt
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.
ICE HOUSE 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/4 min./Lottery/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Ken Garr
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
B.Y.O.S. SKETCH OPEN MIC @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sketches only/Sign-up 5:45PM/5 page/5 min. max/Lottery/12-13 slots only/No light/sound cues/Hosted by Beth Appel or Tim Neenan
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/4 min. without drink purchase/7 min. with drink purchase/Hosted by Phil Gould
THE MOTH @ BUSBY’S EAST 5364 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Doors at 6:30PM/Starts 7:30PM sharp/Stories on theme of “homecoming” required/10 spots only/Lottery/5 min./$8 cover
MULTI CULTURAL ARTISTS UNITED GALLERY 220 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/Mixed mic/$3 suggested donation
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 Justin Lentz
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
GLENDORA CONTINENTAL 316 W. Route 66, Glendora, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 10PM/25 spots/5 min./chance to win $20/Hosted by Steve Hernandez
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
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM w/one drink min./Starts 9PM/first come, first served/7 min.
ROBIN HOOD BRITISH PUB 13640 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/Lottery/Hosted by Mark Mulkerron
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 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/Lottery/3-5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Justin Williams
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/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/First come, first served/1 item min.
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/First come, first served/One item min./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.

Eugene Mirman Takes Out Ad in Local Newspaper to Publish an Open Letter About Nonsensical Parking Ticket

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(via The Laughing Button)

Bureaucrats beware of Eugene Mirman, a comedian and a man who stands by his principles.

While enjoying an afternoon in Portsmouth, NH, Eugene Mirman found that he got a $15 parking ticket for parking in the wrong direction. Mind you, it wasn’t the wrong direction on the wrong side of the street, but a ticket for parking the wrong direction in a parking space as shown in this picture.

Rather than either paying it ASAP or willfully ignoring the ticket like most of us, Mirman decided to buy ad space in the local newspaper and publish this great open letter to the city of Portsmouth about his grievances over such the ridiculous parking citation he got.

We have yet to hear from the city of Portsmouth, but let’s hope they come up with something as sarcastic as POM Wonderful’s letter to John Oliver.

Jason Woliner Directed a Wonderfully Dark Music Video for Yo La Tengo’s Cover of “Friday I’m In Love”

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What’s the most apocalyptic vision of an even more chill version of The Cure’s “Friday I’m In Love” by Yo La Tengo?

You don’t need even to think about.

Jason Woliner, the man behind-the-scenes for Eagleheart and the Brett Gelman Dinner With… specials and way more, put his hilariously dark touch on a music video for the song.

Watch and enjoy here.

Looks Like Jon Glaser Is One of The Biggest U.S. Women’s Soccer Fans

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When you opt to wear the Women’s World Cup championship t-shirt, red, white, and blue headband and shorts on late night, you’re probably in the top percentile of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.

That’s exactly the outfit that Jon Glaser sported on The Tonight Show and he wasn’t afraid to verbalize his support either.

Our Next “Wormhole” Is Opening Up in a Few Hours

Our Next “Wormhole” Is Opening Up in a Few Hours

If you dare take a trip fantastic through the interdisciplinary interdimensions of comedy, come to Westside Comedy Theater at 9PM tonight and for $5 have you life changed forever, probably.

Also, get to see the comedic brilliance of Matt Kirshen and Pretty, Pretty Pony.

“Inside Amy Schumer” Writer Kurt Metzger Interviews Amy Schumer and Vanessa Bayer For “Trainwreck”

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More junket interviews should be like this.

At least one of the press junket interviews for Trainwreck has been conducted by someone who isn’t asking the same dull non-interesting questions that comprise most press junket interviews while also being funny.

Kurt Metzger, who writes on Inside Amy Schumer, got to conduct a “completely serious” interview with his boss Amy Schumer and her Trainwreck co-star Vanessa Bayer.

Like we said above, press folks should take a few cues to have more fun at junkets.

Watch it here, then be sure to watch Trainwreck (we saw it and it was great) this Fri. at a theater near you.

Though Comic-Con Is Over, You Can Still Use Bill Tull’s Cosplay Tips

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According to this latest edition of Bill Tull’s budget tips, he writes these tips himself.

In preparation for Conan O’Brien’s trip to Comic-Con, propmaster Bill Tull opted to make a new edition of his budget tips, this time focusing on cosplay.

Due to time restraints, the segment didn’t make air. Thankfully, Tull “fought” to have them shown on air in last night’s episode.

We’re fully expecting to see these cosplay tips be put into practice very soon.

Want Key & Peele and 2Chainz to Play Your Wedding? ABSORPTION! Might Be The Band For You

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Are you getting hitched and want a wedding band that not only plays all the “hits”, but makes it even more personal? Oh, and you want rapper 2Chainz holding a sax to be a part of it too?

Well, Jash’s Buh has the wedding band for you in ABSORPTION! that features Keegan Michael-Key, Jordan Peele, 2Chainz, a gong, and more.

Just watch their promo video here.

We should note that actually booking this band in real life probably costs a lot of money.

LA Comedy Rundown 7/14/15

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ON THE HORIZON
Andy Kindler’s Particular Show @ Nerdmelt Showroom Thurs. Jul. 16th 9PM $8 in adv., $10 at door
Nate Bargatze & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Wed. Jul. 29th 8:30PM $30

COMEDY CRAWL
Doug Loves Movies @ UCB Franklin 7PM FREE
Victory Lap Presents Matt McCarthy & Friends @ The Virgil 8PM FREE
Performance Anxiety @ The Pleasure Chest 8PM $7
Put Your Hands Together @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5
Legitimate Goddamn Theatre @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
Pete Holmes Living at Largo @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30 (stand by only)
Blamblamblam!!! @ R-Bar 9PM FREE
Sleepaway Camp 2 Year Anniversary @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
The Comedy Bureau presents Wormhole @ Westside Comedy Theater 9PM $5
Reggie and Karen @ El Cid 9PM $10
The National Midnight Society @ The Lyric Theatre 9:30PM $8
Delicious Moments @ Second City Hollywood 10PM $10
Hill Jones @ iO West 10:30PM $5
This Show Is Not Funny @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
Roast Battle @ The Comedy Store Belly Room 11PM No cover/2 item min.
Turnt Up! All Stars @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Starts 5PM/Stand-up, sketch, improv all welcome/5 min.
THE SHORT STOP 1455 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:45PM/Starts 6PM/4 min./Lottery/Hosted by Brian Elder and Krystal LaFianza-Pitzen
JUST BE YOURSELF @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/For character performances only/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends before 8PM/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
KIBITZ ROOM @ CANTER’S 419 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 7PM/No vulgarity or screaming/6 min. w/any purchase, 3 min. w/o/Hosted by Burt Teplitzky and Fielding Edlow
GRINDHOUSE CAFE 1051 N. Havenhurst Dr., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Johan Miranda
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
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
COFFEE GALLERY 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/5 min.
WANG’S PLACE 120 E. Lemon Ave., Monrovia, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/One item min./6 min.
THE OTHER DOOR 10437 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/25 booked spots and 20 lottery spots/To get a booked spot, email mouthypants@gmail.com by Monday at 5 PM/20 names will be chosen at random/Sign-up for 20 lottery spots starts at 7:30 at the show/Go to facebook.com/mouthypantscomedy for more details.
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.
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/10 lottery spots will be picked before show/5 lottery spots at show/7 min./Hosted by Michelle Miracle
88 CHINESE & SUSHI 418 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./$5 min. purchase/Hosted by Cindy Liebman
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade & 4th St.)/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/Lottery/3-5 min./$1 cover/Hosted by Nick Kauffman
THE PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9:45PM/Lottery/4.5 min./after booked show
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10PM/First come, first served/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
NEXT STAGE THEATRE 1523 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11:30PM/Mixed mic/10 min./First come, first served/$5/Hosted by Jasmin Leigh
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/First come, first served
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 11PM/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary

Watch Detectives Go 80s to The Max in New “Moonbeam City” Trailer

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Well, it turns out that the day after Comic-Con is just full of trailers.

Amidst Comedy Central’s very enticing slate of upcoming series, Moonbeam City has been one we’ve been waiting to premiere for quite some time.

Rob Lowe, Will Forte, Elizabeth Banks, and Kate Mara all voice the most gloriously rendered 80s sleuths, probably, of all time complimented by plenty of synth and neon.

Watch the trailer for Moonbeam City here, then look for its premiere on Sept. 16th at 10:30PM on Comedy Central.

Get a Look at What Will Be the First in a Whole Row of Showtime Comedy Specials with “SXSW Comedy”

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Looks like Showtime is gearing up to produce more comedy specials along with Audible’s Rooftop Comedy in the coming months. They have the two part SXSW Comedy with W. Kamau Bell special premiere part 1 on July 24th and are working on a Brian Posehn special that was apparently shot right before Comic-Con this weekend.

Here’s your first look at SXSW Comedy Part 1, which will have Matt Braunger, Mark Normand, Iliza Shlesinger, Beth Stelling, and Nate Bargatze.

John C. Reilly Has Signed on for “Wreck-It Ralph 2″

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While you’re still in the throws of Inside Out, get ready for more adult friendly, animated family movies coming your way.

While at the Galway Film Fleadh, John C. Reilly revealed that he signed on for a sequel to Wreck-It Ralph. It’s a good sign that there’s more and more animated family fare that holds up for adult audiences being developed including The Lego Movie and this sequel.

Just in case you’re wondering, more of your favorite video game characters from the original movie will be returning as well.

Here’s a Trailer for The “Robot Chicken DC Comics Special 3″

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While DC still has a ways to go to catch up to Marvel’s current film franchise run (as well as getting on the good side of Chris Gethard), they get to still enjoy the gonzo stop motion animation treatment from Robot Chicken with their DC Comics Specials.

You can see the trailer, released at Comic-Con this past weekend, watch it here, then look for it on Adult Swim this fall.

“Todd Barry: The Crowd Work Tour” Coming to Netflix This Week

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Previously only available at LouisCK.net, Todd Barry’s great and innovative Crowd Work Tour special is coming to Netflix.

This Wed. July 15th, you can watch Barry work his low key, yet devilish charm on audiences across America.

So, make sure you have a Netflix password by Wednesday.