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Birdman, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Veep, More Get Nominated for SAG Awards
December 11, 2014
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We’re in the thick of awards seasons and more and more nominations get announced every day. The nominees for The Screen Actors Guild Awards were revealed this week and we’re happy to hear that Birdman is getting its due with getting in four categories as well as the presence of perennial favorites Louie, Veep, and Modern Family. 

Here are the rest of the comedy nominees for this year’s SAG Awards:

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Michael Keaton-Birdman

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Edward Norton-Birdman

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Emma Stone-Birdman
Naomi Watts-St. Vincent

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Birdman
The Grand Budapest Hotel

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Ty Burrell-Modern Family
Louis C.K.-Louie
William H. Macy-Shameless
Jim Parsons-The Big Bang Theory
Eric Stonesteer-Modern Family

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Uzo Aduba-Orange Is The New Black
Julie Bowen-Modern Family
Edie Falco-Veep
Julia Louis-Dreyfus-Veep
Amy Poehler-Parks and Recreation

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
The Big Bang Theory
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Modern Family
Orange Is The New Black
Veep

Here is the list for the full nominees. The SAG Awards will be televised live on Sun. Jan. 25th on TNT/TBS.

How Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair Found Out Playing House Got a Second Season
December 11, 2014
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USA Network finally renewed Playing House for a second season this week and the show’s stars were overjoyed.

In fact, they were so overjoyed that they dropped everything that they were doing at that exact moment to spread the news. Watch what happened here. 

Conan O’Brien Sold Out of 500 More Nick Offerman Wood Emojis, So He Will Sell More
December 11, 2014
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Earlier this week, Conan O’Brien almost instantly sold out of his wood emojis crafted by Nick Offerman that were originally done as a bit on Conan.

So, he decided to sell 500 more with all the proceeds going to the Children’s Defense Fund Action Council. That also sold out in mere minutes.

Thus, Conan has decided to sell as many as he can via Tilt.com still at $100 a pop. Orders will be taken over the next 9 days and, as of this post being written, 1393 wooden emojis have been ordered.

Stephen Colbert Got to Dress Up as The Heroes of Middle Earth for Entertainment Weekly
December 11, 2014
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This might as well be Stephen Colbert week (or even fortnight, so we can keep on celebrating him right up until the very end of The Colbert Report). 

Today, you should check out Stephen getting to dress up as Bilbo, Legolas, and Gandalf from the realm of Middle Earth, which, as many of you might know, is probably a dream come true for him, and making the cover of Entertainment Weekly. 

The Hobbits have nothing on how silly Colbert gets while dressed up as a dweller of Middle Earth. Watch behind the scenes of the photo shoot here.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/11/14
December 11, 2014
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ON THE HORIZON
Old School! Hosted by The Swarm @ UCB Sunset Sat. Dec. 13th 9PM $10
All Things Comedy Podcast LIVE @ Nerdmelt Showroom Fri. Dec. 19th 7PM $10

COMEDY CRAWL
BuzzFeed Live: IRL, OMG! @ The Federal Bar 7PM $10
NSFW w/Nikki Glaser @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7PM FREE w/RSVP
Big Money Presents Mike O’Connell @ The Virgil 7:30PM FREE
Hour of Power presented by Devastator Magazine @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $10/2 item min.
Straight White Males @ Copper Still Bar at Jaragua 8PM FREE
Fresh Out: Stand Up Comedy @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
Stand Up on the Spot w/Jeremiah Watkins @ Three Clubs 8:30PM Toy donation for Toys for Tots 
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
This Show Is Your Show! with Matt and Moses @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9:30PM FREE
Studio Sessions @ Rafa’s Lounge Art Gallery 9PM FREE
Little Joy @ Little Joy Cocktails 9PM FREE
Mantzoukas and… @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
The Reckoning @ iO West 10PM $10
Unsigned Hype @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
THE COMEDY STORE PATIO 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/Lottery/4 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Josh Martin
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/3 min./First come, first served/25 spots only/counts as audition/No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/lottery/Hosted by Sara Mostajabi
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./Lottery
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 7:30PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Nick Costas
UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends before 8PM/5 min./Lottery/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Gilli Nissim
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign up is 12PM at Facebook page/See https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alibi-Open-Mic-at-the-Hotel-Hollywood/545741885530183 for more info and to sign up/First 23 spots guaranteed on Facebook/Lottery for remaining spots/Starts 7PM/One drink min./5 min./Hosted by Paco McCauley & Evan Kessler
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/Starts 7:30PM/Ends 9PM/Lottery/4 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Tyler Meznarich and Ken Garr
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
RAFA’S LOUNGE ART GALLERY 1836 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/10 spots/Lottery/3 min./Mixed in with booked spots/Hosted by Scott Luhrs
THE BALL ROOM 2980 McClintock Way, Costa Mesa, CA/Sign-up 7:45PM/Starts 8PM/5-8 min./First come, first served/Hosted by Israel Carrasco/No purchase necessary
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
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
IT’S A GRIND 247 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served
55 DEGREE WINE 3111 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 9:30PM/Lottery/4 min./Hosted by Logan Guntzelman & Rachel Maczuzak
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM after Main Room show

Watch Ben Schwartz’s Last Appearance on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
December 11, 2014
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Since Craig Ferguson is winding down his run at The Late Late Show, his last round of guests are all his favorite folks to chat and goof around with. 

Any time Ferguson and Ben Schwartz are seated next to each other, they’re having the most fun from wire-to-wire without really getting to any sort of pre-interview questions, though that is Ferguson’s sort of interview style.

Schwartz made his last stop at The Late Late Show last night and, per usual, it was sublimely silly. Watch it starting at 29:57 here or at CBS.com.

Adult Swim and TruTV Renew Their Freshman Series
December 10, 2014
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(via The Hollywood Reporter/Variety)

New comedy series Friends of the People, Black Jesus, Mike Tyson Mysteries, and Mr. Pickles were all just renewed for a second season by their respective networks, TruTV and Adult Swim.

The sketch show on the rebranded TruTV, a show about the return of Jesus as a black man, a Scooby Doo style animated cartoon with Mike Tyson as the lead, and the adventures of a satanic dog have have all made it to a second round.

We’re pretty sure none of these shows would get picked up at one of the big broadcast networks, but unlike most of network sitcoms, these shows have, at the very least, either their bosses behind them or have done well enough to get another episode order.

In any case, televised comedy continues to thrive on cable. 

Watch The Future of CBS’ Late Night Line-Up, Stephen Colbert and James Corden, Sing a Christmas Carol Together
December 10, 2014
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As you’ve probably have already read plenty of times over, probably plenty right here at The Comedy Bureau, Stephen Colbert and James Corden will be the duo that take over The Late Show and The Late Late Show, respectively, at CBS next year.

When they take the reins to CBS’ late night line-up, they will be facing off against Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and Carson Daly at NBC, Jimmy Kimmel at ABC, and Jon Stewart, Larry Wilmore, and Chris Hardwick at Comedy Central.

It’s a crowded field to be sure, but know that very few, if any, can harmonize like Colbert and Corden. Watch them sing a Christmas tune as well as Colbert giving some precautionary measures to Corden about what he’s getting into.

Season 3 of “No, You Shut Up with Paul F. Tompkins” Will Be Half Hour and Premieres This Thursday
December 10, 2014
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While late night is still a week away from beginning to change its guard, season 3 of Fusion‘s No, You Shut Up with Paul F. Tompkins, which has quietly been in the works until recently, is premiering tomorrow. 

Not only are we excited for Tompkins to debate more puppets and guests on more crucial issues of our time, but we’re even more excited that they’ve gone from a 15 min. show to a whole half hour as detailed in Fusion’s recent chat with Tompkins. 

So, tune into to Fusion (here’s how to get Fusion if you don’t have it) tomorrow and every Thurs. at 10:30PM for the brand new and expanded No, You Shut Up with Paul F. Tompkins.

Oh, if you can’t wait until tomorrow, you can watch the premiere on Apple TV.

[Pssssst. Season 3 of @NoYouShutUp doesn’t premiere ’til Thursday night, but you can see our season premiere on Apple TV RIGHT NOW] #NYSU3

— Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) December 10, 2014

David Letterman to Officially Sign Off From The Late Show on May 20th
December 10, 2014
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(via Deadline)

We’re on the threshold of the tectonic plates of the late night talk show world shifting.

Next week, Craig Ferguson will end his run at The Late Late Show and James Corden will take over three months later on Mar. 9th at CBS.

Also, next week, Stephen Colbert will end his run at The Colbert Report and Larry Wilmore will premiere The Nightly Show on Jan. 19th at Comedy Central.

Today, CBS announced that David Letterman’s final day as host of The Late Show will be Wed. May 20th, which is oddly a Wednesday rather than the usual end of the week send off. 

So, this only leaves one date left for the next era of late night and that is when Stephen Colbert officially starts at The Late Show. 

Here’s The First Trailer Disney Pixar’s for “Inside Out”
December 10, 2014
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There has been a lot of build up to Disney Pixar’s latest original animated feature Inside Out over the last year or so, especially since with how the movie depicts how human thoughts and emotions work through an adorable set of characters voiced by the likes of Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, and more.

The teaser gave us a little taste of what that might be like as well as a rundown of Disney Pixar’s filmography.

Now, the first full trailer is here and we think that Disney Pixar has got another heartwarming, funny hit on their hands.

Inside Out hits theaters Jun. 19th, 2015.

Norman Lear on The Daily Show
December 10, 2014
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The TV legend Norman Lear stopped by for a nice long chat with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show to promote his new memoir Even This I Get to Experience.

Stewart goes through Lear’s unbelievable career and also finds that All In The Family probably wouldn’t make it to air today. You’re going to want to watch this for brush up on your sitcom history.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/10/14
December 10, 2014
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ON THE HORIZON
Rudy Casoni The Christmas Shitbird Sings Songs From His XXX-Mas Record S’No Balls @ Steve Allen Theater Fri. Dec. 12th & Wed. Dec. 17th 8PM $10
The Apple Sisters Happy Holidoozy Merry Christ-mess Special @ Schkapf Wed. Dec. 17th 8PM $15 at door

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM/7:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Cerberus @ Casa 0101 Theater 8PM Donations of canned food accepted
Highly Recommended Comedy Show @ Ye Olde King’s Head 8PM FREE
Hilarity for Charity Presents: Indulgence @ Lyric Theatre 8PM $8-$18
Brendon Small Presents The Purge @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $12
Comedy Underground with Dave Attell @ The Comedy Store 8PM $20/2 item min.
Little Esther Goes Through Your Stuff @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5
Literary Death Match @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30
Meltdown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
A New Stand-Up Show @ Copper Still Bar at Jaragua 8:30PM FREE
Backyard… A Comedy Show @ The Backyard 8:30PM FREE
Radio Picture Show @ The Virgil 8:30PM $8
Facebook @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5 
Lip Service @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $5
Extra Credit @ The Clubhouse 10PM FREE
Revolver @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5 (stand by only)

OPEN MIC RUN
THE COMEDY STORE PATIO 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/Lottery/4 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Josh Martin
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/3 min./No purchase necessary/1 item min.
ICE HOUSE STAGE 2 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/4 min./Lottery/No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
SAL COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
THE GRANDVIEW MARKET 122210 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
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/4 min. w/o drink, 7 min. w/drink/Hosted by Phil Gould
PALADINO’S 6101 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Thomas Fraser
PHO KING DELICIOUS 9350 Corbin Ave., Northridge, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/Mixed mic/No purchase necessary/Hosted by David Relyea
THE MOTH @ BUSBY’S EAST 5364 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Doors at 7PM/Starts 7:30PM sharp/5 min. stories on theme of “saved” only/10 spots only/Lottery/$8 cover
OPEN MICHELLE @ WILDE THISTLE 3456 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Female performers only/5-7 min./One item min.
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/mixed mic
ZOEY’S CAFE 185 E. Santa Clara, Ventura, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/10 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Samantha Ross
CORK’S LOUNGE 5043 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/Starts 8:30PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Adrienne Airhart
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM w/one drink min./Starts 9PM/first come, first served/7 min.
THE OYSTER HOUSE 12446 Moorpark St., Studio City, CA/Starts 10PM/Ends 1AM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Gary Carver
THE WINCHESTER ROOM 6522 San Fernando Rd., Glendale, CA/Starts 10PM/First come, first served/7 min./Hosted by Anthony Mojica and Nikki Wantz
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/First come, first served./1 item min.
HOUSE OF TACOS 5616 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/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
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Lottery/3-5 min./1 item min.
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/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

Jon Stewart Admits One Factual Error on The Daily Show While Various Pundits/D.A’s Let Stewart Have It
December 10, 2014
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Jon Stewart makes fun of how the news is reported four nights a week on The Daily Show on Comedy Central. As The Daily Show does routinely grill various newscasters, pundits, etc. on a nightly basis, it would be natural for them to want to grill Stewart on anything that they can.

So, when a District Attorney from San Bernardino County pointed out one factual error by Stewart on a segment on Ferguson, Fox News and the like had a field day. 

Last night, Stewart admitted, on air, that he was wrong, but also pointed out that the field day that pundits were having on Stewart steered the conversation away from questioning the methods of the police and the lack of oversight on that, 

Comedy Central Announces Series Premiere Dates for “This Is Not Happening” and “Big Time in Hollywood, FL”
December 10, 2014
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We’re all excited for the return of Broad City, Kroll Show, and the premiere of Larry Wilmore as host of The Nightly Show on Comedy Central.

However, Comedy Central has more up its sleeve, as it announced today, including the premiere of two brand new series, high concept comedy about “the biz" Big Time in Hollywood, FL and the great storytelling series This Is Not Happening Hosted by Ari Shaffir. 

This Is Not Happening will make its series premiere with a bunch of the most out there experiences as told by comedians on Thurs. Jan. 22nd at 12:30AM. Big Time in Hollywood, FL will premiere a few months after on Wed. Mar. 25th at 10:30PM.

Set reminders on your mobile devices accordingly.

Hush Money Delves Deeper Into the Role of The First Black Stormtrooper
December 10, 2014
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The Star Wars Force Awakens trailer has got pretty much all of us excited about a galaxy far, far away again, especially since there are all these brand new developments.

One such thing to note is the presence of a black stormtrooper played by John Boyega. Hush Money sketch “has” an exclusive look into what went into the being the first black stormtrooper in the Star Wars universe.

Watch it all here.

Showtime Developing Corporate Espionage Comedy from David J. Rosen and Marc Webb
December 9, 2014
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(via Deadline)

Showtime is really beefing up on the comedy side on these days. They already have Happyish recast with Steve Coogan, Cameron Crowe and his “Roadies” pilot, and Rachel Bloom starring in the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend pilot.

Now, they’re developing a corporate espionage comedy entitled Professionals from David J. Rosen and Marc Webb, who directed 500 Days of Summer. Perhaps, it’s somewhere along the lines of Michael Clayton as a comedy then?

Above all else, this might be more proof of how comedy as an entire genre is currently migrating in droves to cable and online. 

Conan O’Brien Decides to Sell Real Wood Emojis for Charity and They Have Already Sold Out
December 9, 2014
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Much to the surprise of everyone watching Nick Offerman make handcrafted wooden emojis on Conan recently, the wooden emojis were not available for sale.

However, enough people wanted to buy them that Conan O’Brien has partnered with Tilt.com to make a limited run of 100 of these wooden emojis and have all the proceeds go to the Children’s Defense Fund Action Council.

Conan and Andy Richter explain further here.

At a $100 a pop, they have already sold out. Perhaps, they’ll do more of this type of thing in the future and we can all get a screeching jet pack racoon like Amanda Seyfried.

Barack Obama Proves He Might Be The Funniest POTUS on The Colbert Report
December 9, 2014
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During his administration, President Barack Obama has proven himself to be quite the comedian. He has shined every year at The White House Correspondents Dinner, did one great episode of Between Two Ferns, slow jammed the news with Jimmy Fallon, and he, just last night, has done The Colbert Report’s The Word segment as The Decree and absolutely delivered. 

Watch Obama take Colbert’s host chair for a spin, then all three parts of his interview with Stephen and you’ll see why he might be U.S. History’s funniest Commander-In-Chief.

Pete Holmes Was Back on Conan Last Night
December 9, 2014
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Pete Holmes sat down with his former boss, Conan O’Brien, to catch up, talk the strangest autographs that he has had to give now and, of course, the pranks that Holmes pulls on his Dad whose hearing is slowly fading.

Maybe Pete will get a show where random weird people yell at him on the street?

Sony Hackers Demand “The Interview” Be Pulled
December 9, 2014
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(via The Wrap)

The hacker group currently known as The Guardians of Peace behind the mass hacking of Sony have reportedly demanded, in a note, that The Interview, a movie following the assassination of North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un be pulled from being screened at all. 

So far, it seems all of Sony, especially the top brass, is being doxxed in addition to Sony’s current theatrical releases being leaked. North Korea was suspected to have a connection with these hackers given how they’ve called The Interview “an act of terrorism” in past months, but they have denied any involvement.

Currently, The Interview is still scheduled for its Christmas release date.

A few things we’re wondering: 

1) Have The Guardians of Peace or anyone in the North Korean government actually seen The Interview yet?
2) If they have, is it any good?
3) Would the U.S. Government or U.S. based hackers react to remotely the same degree if a foreign nation made a movie about assassinating our President?
4) Do they realize this is a comedy from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg who promised that they were not going to put too many dick jokes in their TV adaptation of Preacher for AMC and ruin it?
5) Could they have picked a worst time for the U.S. public to care about this whole ordeal with Ferguson, Eric Garner, Cosby, etc. happening right now? 
6) While this hack is indeed damaging to Sony, The Interview will probably pull in a way bigger opening weekend now given all of this controversy.

USA Network Renewing “Playing House” For 2nd Season
December 9, 2014
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(via Deadline)

Well, after the network sitcom bloodbath we had a few weeks ago, it’s refreshing to hear of a comedy series getting actually renewed. Luckily, the renewed series is USA Network’s Playing House starring Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, which, apparently did well on VOD platforms rather than being aired on USA.

So, it’ll return later in 2015 and episodes will hit VOD platforms before they actually air. If doing so becomes a trend for other shows because people don’t want to watch TV on air, we wouldn’t be surprised at all.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/9/14
December 9, 2014
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ON THE HORIZON
BuzzFeed Live: IRL, OMG! @ The Federal Bar Thurs. Dec. 11th 7PM $10
Hannibal Buress @ The Mint Tues. Dec. 16th 11:15PM $22 in adv., $25 at door

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Doug Loves Movies @ UCB Franklin 7PM FREE
The Goddamn Comedy Jam @ Lyric Theatre 8PM $12
Comedy Living Room in Hollywood 8PM FREE w/RSVP (RSVP Full)
Comedy Night 3 Year Anniversary @ Best Fish Taco in Ensenada 8PM FREE
Performance Anxiety @ The Pleasure Chest 8PM $7
Cleftclips Presents: An Evening with Hush Money @ The Virgil 8PM $5
Put Your Hands Together @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5
Blamblamblam!!! @ R-Bar 9PM FREE
Sleepaway Camp @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
An Evening with Sean Patton @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $5
Hound Tall with Moshe Kasher @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5
Flyover Comedy @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $10/2 item min.
Roast Battle @ The Comedy Store Belly Room 10:30PM FREE
Toledo Rep Presents @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
Those Magnificent Moms! present: Jesus B’day @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/Stand-up, sketch, improv all welcome/5 min.
GRINDHOUSE CAFE 1051 N. Havenhurst Dr., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Steve Hernandez and Paul Laier
HOLLYWOOD IMPROV 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 5:45PM/Lottery/20 spots available
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
THE OTHER DOOR 10437 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/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
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
KIBITZ ROOM @ CANTER’S 419 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 7:30PM/Lottery/No over the top vulgarity/6 min. w/any purchase, 3 min./without/Hosted by Burt Teplitzky and Danny McDermott
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.
PEDONE’S PIZZA 1332 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 7:45PM/Ends 9:30PM/5-7min.
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM/mixed mic 
33 TAPS 6263 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM/First come, first served/4-6 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Doug Dixon
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 W. Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM/Sign-up is lottery/No purchase necessary
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
THE PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9:45PM/Lottery/4.5 min./after booked show
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 10:30PM after booked show/Ends 12AM/No purchase necessary
PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9:45PM after booked show/Lottery
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10PM/First come, first served/4 min./1 item min.
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/First come, first served

Kyle Kinane’s “I Liked His Old Stuff Better” Coming Out in Jan.
December 9, 2014
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Death of the Party and Whiskey Icarus are two brief two snapshots of the comedic genius that is Kyle Kinane. Since their releases, Kyle has gained a deservedly very loyal following that will be excited for any news of his next release of, well, anything really.

So, all of you should be thrilled like we are to hear that it’s only a month away until Kinane’s next hour “I Liked His Old Stuff Better” comes out with complete with amazing accompanying art from Dom Gianneschi. 

Rachel Feinstein Gets Comedy Central Pilot Produced by Amy Schumer
December 9, 2014
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(via Deadline)

Comedy Central is ramping up their development slate with a whole lot of exciting projects like shows hosted by Kurt Braunohler and Nikki Glaser and now they’ve added a show starring Rachel Feinstein.

The untitled project will be produced by Amy Schumer and will feature Feinstein’s characters and remote segments like when Feinstein went out to streets of NYC to see if guys could detect if she was playing dumb or not. 

Note how Schumer, with her series, stand-up, Trainwreck, and now this series is slowly building an empire. 

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