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The Coen Brothers’ Next Film To Be “Hail Caesar” Set in 1950s Hollywood

May 16, 2014

The Coen Brothers’ Next Film To Be “Hail Caesar” Set in 1950s Hollywood

Hail Caesar, The Coen Brothers’ next project, will focus on how the classic Hollywood studio system worked tirelessly to protect the reputation of their stars. Specifically, they’ll follow a “fixer” who was hired by studio brass to keep the glamorous lives of celebrities glamorous.

Just based off of their last foray of old Hollywood, Barton Fink, this should be a lot of fun.

Tina Fey on Roasting Don Rickles, Rejected SNL Sketches, Late Night, and Being a Mom

May 16, 2014

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Basically, if you are unaware, Tina Fey is pretty amazing. Just from this interview at Late Night with Seth Meyers, Tina talks about rushing from one benefit to honor/roast Don Rickles with Amy Poehler, her predictions for the future of late night, dealing with her writers as a head writer at SNL, and, on top of all of that, being a mom.

Watch parts one and two here.

Patton Oswalt Presents Jimmy Kimmel’s Webby Award on a Horse

May 16, 2014

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When it comes to awarding the best on the Internet, the Internet doesn’t need fancy people handing statues in a giant theater during a telecast. It has Patton Oswalt on your on show on horseback with trumpets announcing his arrival.

Watch here.

There Will Be a Bob’s Burgers Comic Book Coming Out This Summer

May 16, 2014

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There Will Be a Bob’s Burgers Comic Book Coming Out This Summer

That’s right. Bob’s Burgers is going to expand to having its own comic book like many Fox animated series have done in the past.

It’s set to release in August from Dynamite Entertainment and will be completely be written and illustrated by the folks behind Bob’s Burgers.

So, we think it will definitely stay true to the show.

AMC Picks Nerdist’s All-Star Celebrity Bowling to Series

May 16, 2014

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AMC Picks Nerdist’s All-Star Celebrity Bowling to Series

The Nerdist continues to grow its great empire as AMC has picked up the great Nerdist’s web series All-Star Celebrity Bowling. The amazing Sklar Brothers will host Chris Hardwick and Team Nerdist bowling and, more importantly, trash talking another team, which might be the cast of a show, movie, etc.

Not only will this be a fun TV series, but, how good the web series was, this might just put bowling back on the map.

Kumail Nanjiani Reenacts Pete Holmes Roast In Front of Pete’s Family

May 16, 2014

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At roasts, most comedians say things, especially about other comedians, that they probably wouldn’t want to say in front of that person’s family.

Well, Kumail Nanjiani went ahead and played out part of Pete Holmes’ roast from years ago as Pete’s family is in the audience. Watch it here.

Get A Little More Insight on Why You Should See Richard Ayoade’s The Double

May 16, 2014

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This in-depth behind the scenes segment from The Creators Project really details what The Double starring Jesse Eisenberg is really about and how the great Richard Ayoade and his crew amazingly pulled it off.

Also, it will definitely get you more excited to see The Double than you already are.

The Walsh Brothers Go On Patrol

May 16, 2014

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This latest episode of The Walsh Brothers Great and Secret Comedy Show at Comedy Central’s CC:Studios has them delightfully cruising the beat in the city streets and also not getting arrested while filming.

Watch it here.

The Artist’s Michel Hazanavicius to Direct ‘Will’ Starring Zach Galifianakis

May 16, 2014

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The Artist’s Michel Hazanavicius to Direct ‘Will’ Starring Zach Galifianakis

Do you remember The Artist taking Best Picture at The Oscars a few years ago, seemingly out of nowhere? Well, director Michel Hazanavicius is now moving into comedy by being set to direct Will from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay.

In addition to that being an incredibly intriguing pairing, Galifianakis is now attached to star and Demetri Martin is writing Will. We can’t wait to see what comes of this.

LA Comedy Rundown 5/16/14

May 16, 2014

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ON THE HORIZON
Fresh Fish Variety Hour @ The Clubhouse Sat. May 16th 8PM FREE
Bill Burr Presents Nate Bargatze @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Mon. Jun. 16th 9PM $30

COMEDY CRAWL
Brand New Ball @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
This Friday Forty @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7:30PM $10
The Manifesto Show @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Unnecessary Evil @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $10
Bert Kreischer @ Irvine Improv 8PM/10:30PM $20/2 item min.
Biscuits & Davey @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $10
Matthew McComedy @ Karma Lounge 8PM FREE
The Swarm @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10
Peachy Keen @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
An Evening with Nate Craig @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $5
Camp! @ The Clubhouse 11PM FREE
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.
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/Lottery/4 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

Watch Myq Kaplan’s New Comedy Special “Small, Dork and Handsome on Netflix Now

May 15, 2014

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Watch Myq Kaplan’s New Comedy Special “Small, Dork and Handsome on Netflix Now

The hysterical Myq Kaplan has just released his brand new stand up special on Netflix.

Called Small, Dork and Handsome, this should be right at the top of your to-watch-and-laugh-heartily-and-thoroughly list.

More Great, Disturbing Facts from Conan’s WikiBear

May 15, 2014

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You don’t need a trailer for a horror movie to see a terrifying children’s toy.

Just watch more from Conan’s infamous WikiBear that juxtaposes general trivia with less general, more awful trivia.

UCB Is Launching UCB Studios and UCB Digital

May 15, 2014

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UCB Comedy is expanding its reach even further than it already has with UCB Studios and UCB Digital. 9 new digital teams selected by UCB will develop and produce comedic content out of this 3,243 sq. ft. space in NYC.

From sketches to longer form projects, UCB will be able to do more things entirely in house, which should prove useful after partnering with Above Average and Nerdist.

We’re excited to see what they do with an entire studio.

Dan Telfer Has Final Word on The Best Dinosaur

May 15, 2014

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Last night on The Pete Holmes Show, Dan Telfer used his whole stand-up set to debate the audience on which dinosaur is the best.

Of course, despite the audience’s wide variety of answers, Dan has the best one. Watch here.

Comedy Central Launches in Spain

May 15, 2014

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Comedy Central Launches in Spain

Comedy Central will now be mixing in some of their top programming along with some indigenous comedy series all the way in Spain.

This has us curious how they will translate Key & Peele’s Obama Anger Translator.

Moses Storm Tries To Throw His Own Birthday Party at a Chili’s Inside LAX Airport

May 15, 2014

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We really don’t know why you would need more explanation that comedian Moses Storm attempted to throw his own birthday party at a Chili’s located at The Los Angeles International Airport in order to watch the hysterical video of him doing so.

However, you should note that he really did buy a non-refundable boarding pass for both himself and his camera man.

Now, watch and enjoy over and over again.

Support The Feral Audio Podcast Network By Buying a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Etc.

May 15, 2014

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Support The Feral Audio Podcast Network By Buying a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Etc.

Awesome indie podcast network Feral Audio is looking to up their game in their 3rd year. So, they’re selling limited edition t-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, and more to raise money to do so.

Do note that these are “limited edition” and, specifically, a limited amount will only be made. In fact, if they don’t get at least 200 orders, none of them will be made similar to a project getting funded on Kickstarter.

In summation, support great, independent podcasting by ordering a t-shirt.

Legit and Chozen Cancelled

May 15, 2014

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Legit and Chozen Cancelled

Legit made it two seasons and Chozen only made it to one before getting cancelled by FX. Stuck on FXx, they undoubtedly suffered ratings wise, but, supposedly there are more original series on the way at FX and FXx.

Also note that, Louie, which is still a sitcom, albeit an experimental one, is on FX, which is supposed to be a dramatically bent channel and not FXx, which is intended for comedy only. Ruminate on that while you also ponder how much longer will FXx go through growing pains.

Tenacious D’s Festival Supreme Is Coming Back and Taking Over Exposition Park and The LA Sports Arena

May 15, 2014

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Tenacious D’s Festival Supreme Is Coming Back and Taking Over Exposition Park and The LA Sports Arena

The 2nd Festival Supreme is set for Sat. Oct. 25th and is moving to an even bigger venue than the Santa Monica Pier. They’re taking over the gigantic Exposition Park and LA Sports Arena near Downtown LA.

We don’t know exactly what they have planned, but we can only hope it’s as big and crazy as they can possibly imagine.

The line-up will be announced near the end of this month on May 27th.

LA Comedy Rundown 5/15/14

May 15, 2014

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ON THE HORIZON
Tig Has Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Thurs. May 22nd 9PM $30
The Walsh Brothers @ UCB Theatre Sat. May 31st MIDNIGHT $5

COMEDY CRAWL
Big Money @ The Virgil 7PM FREE
Jerry Seinfeld @ Fox Performing Arts Center 7PM $101.50-$170.50
Sean Conroy’s Super Duper Weekend Kick Off Party @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
An Hour with Cameron Esposito @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5
The Tinkle Twins @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10
Jackie Singer & Friends @ Fake Gallery 8PM FREE
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Altar Call @ Moving Arts Theatre 9PM FREE
Comedy Garage @ Rafa’s Lounge Art Gallery 9PM FREE
Little Joy @ Little Joy Cocktails 9PM FREE
Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9:30PM FREE
Natasha Leggero in London! Paris! Costco! @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
Improv Piano Bar @ 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
ZAPATA VIVE 101 S. First Ave., Arcadia, CA/Sign-up 6:45PM/Lottery/Only 20 spots available/5 min./Hosted by Paula Johnson
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
LOADED 6377 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/15 spots only/7 min./No purchase necessary
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
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 9:15PM/Starts 9:30PM/Ends 11PM/First come, first served/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
THE CHATTERBOX 943 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/Lottery/5 min./No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM after Main Room show

Watch The Premiere of Stand Up Planet Tonight

May 14, 2014

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Watch The Premiere of Stand Up Planet Tonight

International stand up documentary special, Stand Up Planet hosted by Hasan Minhaj, is premiering tonight on KCET, Pivot, and LinkTV (find local listings and times at link).

We got a chance to see it and how it found great stand up comedians in India and South Africa doing material about their countries most vital issues much like many great comedians in America do. So, really, do watch it as it’s hilarious, eye-opening, and should be made into a series.

Watch Delightful Series Trailer for TBS’ Angie Tribeca

May 14, 2014

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TBS just did their upfront presentation today and unveiled the series trailer for procedural comedy Angie Tribeca from Steve and Nancy Carell starring Rashida Jones and it’s definitely some good ol’ fun.

Watch the series trailer here.

Bob Odenkirk Might Be Taping an Hour of Stand Up for AST Records

May 14, 2014

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Bob Odenkirk Might Be Taping an Hour of Stand Up for AST Records

Next Thursday at Nerdmelt, Bob Odenkirk “…performs all the material he can print out or remember. Possible album recording? Fingers crossed!” A Special Thing Records will be putting the evening on and will make the comedy album if, indeed, there will be one.

The best way to find out (and probably ensure a Bob Odenkirk album happens) is to go next Thurs. at 7PM.

Please Watch Sara Schaefer’s New Web Series Day Job

May 14, 2014

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The wonderful Sara Schaefer has just released a brand new web series entitled Day Job. In it, she hilariously pinpoints the things one has to do to make through a day job.

See what we mean with wishful typing, busy signals, and “going to the bathroom” for other reasons than going to the bathroom.

CBS Passes on How I Met Your Dad with Greta Gerwig

May 14, 2014

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CBS Passes on How I Met Your Dad with Greta Gerwig

It seems like most networks are trying to make their version of How I Met Your Mother this season and, surprisingly, the direct spin-off, How I Met Your Dad with Greta Gerwig won’t be one version that will make it to series.

CBS has passed on the show and it is currently being shopped around. It’s possible, but it would be hard to imagine that this wouldn’t get picked up somewhere.

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