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UPDATE on Ant-Man Director: Peyton Reed Chosen, Adam McKay Will Help Script

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UPDATE on Ant-Man Director: Peyton Reed Chosen, Adam McKay Will Help Script

We just reported the possibility of Ant-Man being directed by David Wain. Another director in contention was Peyton Reed, who was just announced as the replacement for Edgar Wright. Reed whose name might not be as recognizable as Wain’s has a wide and varied directorial filmography including Yes Man, Upright Citizens Brigade the TV series, Bring It On, Mr. Show, The Weird Al Show, and more.

In sort of a twist, Adam McKay, who was a possible choice for Marvel as a director, will now help write the script.

David Wain in Running to Replace Edgar Wright on Ant-Man

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David Wain in Running to Replace Edgar Wright on Ant-Man

Marvel Studios is scrambling with getting a new director for Ant-Man ever since Edgar Wright walked away from the project. Since then, Adam McKay was in talks to take the gig, but then couldn’t find time in his schedule.

Now, David Wain might be up for directing Ant-Man. If he takes this on, this would be Wain’s first time directing a comic book movie and probably one of the most intriguing pairings between director and a comic book movie in recent memory.

LA Comedy Rundown 6/7/14

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ON THE HORIZON
I Seem Fun: The Diary of Jen Kirkman @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Tues. Jun. 10th 8PM $30
The Super Serious Show with Jon Dore @ The Virgil Wed. Jun. 18th 8PM $7 in adv., $10 at door

COMEDY CRAWL
Baby Talk with Dan Levy @ Nerdmelt Showroom Sat. Jun. 7th 7PM $10
Tom Segura @ Brea Improv 7PM/9PM $17/2 item min.
Mick Betancourt @ Bob’s Espresso 7PM $5
Two Headed Beast: A Storytelling Show @ Stories Books & Cafe 8PM FREE
Dog and Pony 8PM FREE
Fresh Fish Variety Hour @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Tony Baker @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Princess @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30 (stand by only)
Echoes Under Sunset Two Year Anniversary @ Echoes Under Sunset 9PM FREE
Prompter @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Steve Agee @ Steve Allen Theater 9PM $12
Comedy Living Room’s Kick Back @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $10/2 item min.
Quick & Funny Musicals @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10
The Midnight Show w/Natasha Leggero @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5 (stand by only)
Tomorrow! w/Ron Lynch Presents Tomorrow! The Talk Show @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8

OPEN MIC RUN
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 3:30PM/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/5 min./One item min
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Lottery/One item min./4 min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
FLAPPERS BURBANK YOOHOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Starts 4:30PM/First come, first served
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 6:30PM/Starts 6:45PM/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Jenny Young and Kasey Koop
GROUNDWORK COFFEE 1501 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/5 min./One item min./Hosted by Raab
BREWDOG PUB 8300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/First come, first served/Hosted by Doug Reed
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/5 min./1 item min.
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts around 11:30PM/lottery/3-5 min.

Comedy Central’s The Half Hour Returns Tonight

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Comedy Central’s The Half Hour Returns Tonight

At 12AM tonight, Comedy Central resumes their series of half hour stand-up specials starting with Michael Che and Chris Distefano.

Don’t miss out and make sure you remember that it’s back every Friday at midnight for the next several weeks.

Beth Stelling Kills It on The Pete Holmes Show

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Beth Stelling made her latest late night stand up set one to remember on The Pete Holmes Show. You also get to find out the true nature of her nickname “Sweet Beth”

Modern Comedian Has a Special Episode to Address #GoFuckYourselfBen

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Last week, we reported on Ben Kronberg’s appearance on Last Comic Standing and his genius use of Roseanne’s judgment of him.

Well, awesome comedian profile series Modern Comedian, of which Ben scores the music, has a “special” episode regarding Ben’s hashtag #GoFuckYourselfBen. Watch it here.

You can also watch Ben’s previous non-“special” episode of Modern Comedian here.

Couples in Olden Times Would Have Argued Like Us If They Knew How

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Sketch group Hush Money makes an interesting hypothesis with their sketch Correspondence Fight. If people in relationships from centuries past knew the sort of sarcastic, passive aggressive language we use so frequently today, they would have opted for that over their verbose prose.

Whether or not that’s true, which would be impossible to verify without a time machine, it makes for a pretty funny sketch.

Kellan Lutz and Malin Akerman Will Reprise Roles in HBO’s The Comeback

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Kellan Lutz and Malin Akerman Will Reprise Roles in HBO’s The Comeback

Already, it’s great news that we’ll get to see Lisa Kudrow once again as Valerie Cherish as HBO is reviving The Comeback for a limited run this year.

Now, Kellan Lutz and Malin Akerman will also be returning in their roles on the show to make this all to perfect, given the show’s name.

Watch Nick Turner Return to Late Night, Though, This Time, with Seth Meyers

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Nick Turner is now one damn funny comedian who has done both Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Watch his set here and see why he gets to keep coming back.

Vanity Fair Collects An Oral History of the Groundlings for 40 Year Anniversary

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Vanity Fair Collects An Oral History of the Groundlings for 40 Year Anniversary

Many of you very well know the alumni of Groundlings. From Laraine Newman to Kristen Wiig to Paul Reubens to Lisa Kudrow to Will Forte to Jim Rash to so many more. Vanity Fair’s curated a nice collection of their stories from their time there spanning a good deal of The Groundlings history.

Kurt Braunohler Indeed Made It To New Orleans on a Jet Ski

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Kurt Braunohler Indeed Made It To New Orleans on a Jet Ski

If you haven’t been following Kurt Braunohler’s Instagram for his journey from Chicago to New Orleans on a jet ski, you’re missing out on something both funny and majestic. As evidenced in the link above, he made it to New Orleans as scheduled.

He held up his part of the bargain, now you should donate to send goats and chickens to Africa.

LA Comedy Rundown 6/6/14

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ON THE HORIZON
Huntsberger Junk @ Copper Still Bar Sun. Jun. 8th 8PM $5
Chinatown Bust @ Comedy Central Stages Tues. Jun. 10th 8PM FREE w/RSVP

COMEDY CRAWL
Dead Authors @ UCB Theatre 6:30PM $5
Comedy Is Dead @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery 8PM $20 (4 per customer limit)
The Manifesto Show @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Princess @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8PM/10PM $30 (stand by only)
Tom Segura @ Brea Improv 8PM/10PM $17/2 item min.
Tony Baker @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
Peachy Keen @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Cobra Juice: Resurrection @ Steve Allen Theater 9:30PM $12
Diamond Lion @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/First come, first served/must improvise set of never before seen provided set list/No purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD IMPROV 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 5:45PM/Lottery/20 spots only/3 min./No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./One item min.
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
BOB’S ESPRESSO 5251 N. Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/5 min./1 drink min.
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/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./$5 cover includes drink
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1107 El Centro, Los Angeles, CA Ste. 110/Starts 10:30PM after Manifesto Show/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
INSIDRE JOKES @ TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/4 min./No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/lottery/3-5 min.

Music & Comedy Epic Compilation Album 2776 Now on Pre-Order

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Music & Comedy Epic Compilation Album 2776 Now on Pre-Order

Patton Oswalt, Aimee Mann, Yo La Tengo, Reggie Watts, Neko Case, Will Forte, Ashanti, Andy Richter, Ira Glass, Andrew WK, Ed Helms, Margaret Cho and so many more have joined forces to make 2776 possible.

2776 is, rather than the future, a comedy and music extravaganza “chronicling” America’s history, present, and future. Presented by the Levinson Bros and Rob Kutner benefitting OneKid OneWorld. It comes out on July 4th.

However, you can pre-order a copy now at the link

Todd Glass Asks People If Back In The Day Was Really That Much Better

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Todd Glass wants to get to the bottom of this fixation of the past or, rather, living “back in the day” as if it was somehow better than the present. So, he asked people on the street their opinion and, if they opted for “back in the day” as a better time period, he revealed some surprising facts about how bad it was in the past to see if they would change their mind.

Not only does Todd make a great point, but he also makes a man-on-the-street segment delightfully all his own. Watch it here.

Stephen Colbert Vows To Be Less Informative After Being Ranked More Informative Than Most News Programs

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Perhaps, only in America can a satirical news program outdo actual news programs in terms of their educational value. Stephen Colbert certainly has made that a true statement on The Colbert Report, and, with that in mind, is going to “try to be less informative and helpful” to the American public, just like every other news organization.

Watch his whole response to the news here.

Ghostbusters Getting Theatrical Re-Release in August

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Ghostbusters Getting Theatrical Re-Release in August

Aug. 29th will see the re-release of a remastered Ghostbusters over 700 theaters.

RIP Harold Ramis and make sure you go to see a comedy classic in theaters.

Michael Che Makes A Great Daily Show Debut

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The newest correspondent of The Daily Show, Michael Che, made his debut last night and it was so good that Aasif Mandvi, mid-segment, had a thing or two to say about it.

Watch Che’s debut here.

Bryan Cranston Adapting ‘Dangerous Book for Boys’ as a Comedy Series for TV

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Bryan Cranston Adapting ‘Dangerous Book for Boys’ as a Comedy Series for TV

In addition to producing a web series at Crackle, Bryan Cranston is furthering his role behind-the-scenes with adapting Conn and Hal Iggulden’s The Dangerous Book for Boys as a comedy series, hopefully for TV. Based off the book, the series would follow three boys trying to raise themselves imaginatively without a father.

So, this might be somewhere, tangentially, in the realm The Kings of Summer or Moonrise Kingdom with Cranston at the helm. So, we’re on board.

The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail Premieres Next Month on Comedy Central

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The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail Premieres Next Month on Comedy Central

Starting Wed. July 23rd at 12:30AM (that’s Wed. night/Thurs. morning), The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail will make its series premiere on Comedy Central.

Episodes will air every Wed. until Sept. 17th. So, that means, if you live in LA, you can go watch The Meltdown live, go home, and then watch Meltdown, the TV show.

Also, that’s a great two hour block that Comedy Central will now have on Wed. nights for a few months with The Daily Show, Colbert Report, “@midnight”, and now The Meltdown.

LA Comedy Rundown 6/5/14

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ON THE HORIZON
Cobra Juice: Resurrection @ Steve Allen Theater Fri. Jun. 6th 9:30PM $12
Bill Burr @ Ice House Tues. Jun. 17th 8PM $20-$27/2 drink min.

COMEDY CRAWL
Big Money @ The Virgil 7PM FREE
Claudia O’Doherty: The Telescope @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
Hot Valley Nights in North Hollywood 7:30PM FREE w/RSVP
Eat Your Words @ Cactus Lounge at The Standard Hollywood 8PM FREE w/RSVP
Jerrod Carmichael @ Comedy & Magic Club 8PM $15/2 item min.
Starpunch with Mike Still @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5
Tom Segura @ Brea Improv 8PM $17/2 item min.
Jeff Garlin Birthday Charity Bash with Very Special Guests @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30
The Comedy Garage @ Rafa’s Lounge Art Gallery 9PM FREE
Kinda Sketch Comedy Show @ Hyperion Tavern 9PM FREE
Little Joy @ Little Joy Cocktails 9PM FREE
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9:30PM FREE
Flyover Comedy @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $10/2 item min.

OPEN MIC RUN
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
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM-ish/5 min./First come, first served
VILLA CATRINIA 251 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 6:45PM/Only 20 spots available/5 min./Hosted by Paula Johnson
LOADED 6377 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 7:30PM/15 spots only/5 min./No purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign up is 12PM at Facebook page/See http://www.facebook.com/BombShelterComedyfor 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 John Silver & Ryan Pfeiffer
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Lottery/4 min./1 item min.
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 LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/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
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
THE NUNNERY 131 S. Rampart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (in a house)/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/First come, first served/4 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Mt. Yanker and Chrysanthe
IT’S A GRIND 247 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served
KNUCKLEHEADS 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/5-7 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Dan Fawcett
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

Scott Moran Is Going Behind The Scenes of Comedy Central’s The Half Hour

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Director Scott Moran, who we sincerely who you know from his amazing Modern Comedian series, did an entire series of behind-the-scenes profiles for the upcoming batch of half hour stand up specials at Comedy Central.

Starting us off are ones for Michael Che and Chris Distefano.

Here’s The Schedule for This Year’s Del Close Marathon in NYC

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Here’s The Schedule for This Year’s Del Close Marathon in NYC

That time of year is upon on us once again where non-stop improv will last an entire weekend across several venues throughout NYC. That’s right the Del Close Marathon is set for Jun. 27th all the way through the 29th and will feature Ben Schwartz, Diamond Lion, Chris Gethard, The Improvised Shakespeare Company, Key & Peele Writers, BriTANick, Broad City, ASSSSCAT, and so much more.

You might want to get some rest in for this.

Drew Droege is Back as Chloe Sevigny With New Obsession “Birds”

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For years, the hilarious Drew Droege has done his impression of actress/model/celebrity personality Chloe Sevigny to perfection, so much so that parties have opted for Drew to make host as his Chloe character rather than Sevigny.

Drew has new Chloe episode where birds are all the rage. Watch it here.

Michael Che Makes His Debut as a Daily Show Correspondent Tonight

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Michael Che Makes His Debut as a Daily Show Correspondent Tonight

It’s been a few weeks since Michael Che was announced as the newest correspondent at The Daily Show, but his debut episode will air tonight.

11PM, Comedy Central, tonight. Don’t miss it.

Kumail Nanjiani Launches a Podcast Solely Focusing on The X-Files, The X-Files Files

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Kumail Nanjiani Launches a Podcast Solely Focusing on The X-Files, The X-Files Files

Feral Audio adds another great comedian and podcast to their roster in Kumail Nanjiani’s brand new X-Files Files. As you might guess, Kumail breaks down every episode of the X-Files with a guest.

Already we’re hooked on the idea, but this is even better if you’ve heard Kumail’s joke about his love/hate relationship with the X-Files.