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Details on The Chris Gethard Show Pilot for Comedy Central

December 19, 2013

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Details on The Chris Gethard Show Pilot for Comedy Central

A Q&A with Chris Gethard and company revealed some key details on the upcoming Comedy Central pilot for The Chris Gethard Show including the fact that he would love to fight Pete Holmes, it will be a half hour, it won’t be taped at MNN, show would hopefully air live, if the pilot isn’t picked up, then they’ll apparently wrap up TCGS for good, and more.

So, let’s cross our fingers or indulge whatever ritual you think maybe works to get this on the air (or if you’re a Comedy Central exec reading this, just make the appropriate call after the pilot to make sure it goes to series so The Chris Gethard Show can live on).

Of Course, Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, David Koechner, and Paul Rudd Don’t Get to the Interview While on The Daily Show

December 19, 2013

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Would you really expect the cast of Anchorman/Anchorman 2 to actually do a legitimate interview while on The Daily Show?

Watch Carell, Ferrell, Koechner, and Rudd mess with the green room, get into a fight, and only have Jon Stewart do any promotion of Anchorman 2.

David Koechner To Create & Star In Variety Sketch Comedy Pilot For NBC

December 19, 2013

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David Koechner To Create & Star In Variety Sketch Comedy Pilot For NBC

We’re thrilled that NBC has tapped David Koechner for a variety sketch show pilot and we think it’ll inject some much needed vigor and excitement into NBC’s development slate.

However, we’d be curious how this would pair with SNL if this got picked up.

Here’s a Trailer for SF Sketchfest 2014

December 19, 2013

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The line-up is so huge at The 13th Annual SF Sketchfest, it’s more than handy to have a trailer to conveniently present it to us all. Well, it presents most of the line-up anyway.

Also, the trailer they made was pretty great. Watch it now, then get your tickets.

Lionsgate Developing a BriTANick Movie

December 19, 2013

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Lionsgate Developing a BriTANick Movie

It’s true that a full fledged movie studio is getting behind the guys who made the short film Eagles Are Turning People Into Horses.

Lionsgate is in development with Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher better known as BriTANick to make a feature length film.

We know this probably won’t happen, but it would be pretty great if they adapted Eagles Are Turning People Into Horses into a two and a half hour epic.

Honey Boo Boo Parody “Precious Plum” Lives in a Van After Tornado

December 19, 2013

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We can’t stop saying how spot on College Humor’s parody of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Precious Plum with Josh Ruben and Elaine Carroll is.

Just watch this latest episode where they take a van to live in during non-apocalyptic times.

Jackie Kashian Taping First Hour Comedy Special at Acme in Minneapolis

December 19, 2013

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Jackie Kashian Taping First Hour Comedy Special at Acme in Minneapolis

Though we get spoiled with her comedic awesomeness here in LA, Jackie Kashian is going closer to her roots in Minneapolis, MN at The Acme Comedy Company to record her first hour comedy special.

It’s right after Christmas on Dec. 26th and 27th, so it’s the perfect balance from doing all that obligatory family stuff on the Christmas and Christmas Eve.

If you’re in or around or can get to the Acme Comedy Company on those dates, we ask that you don’t miss this taping.

‘Zoolander 2’ Could Happen When Ben Stiller Has Time to Do It Justice

December 19, 2013

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‘Zoolander 2’ Could Happen When Ben Stiller Has Time to Do It Justice

A deservingly seminal comedy for many in this generation, Zoolander has stood the test of time in many DVD shelves of twenty and thirty somethings across the country.

Well, it may be time for a sequel when Ben Stiller gets a little more time away from stuff like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Red Hour Films, all the web videos he pops up in, and much more so we can all imitate whatever look Derek Zoolander comes up with next.

Conan O’Brien Visits American Girl Store and Today Is So Much Better For It

December 19, 2013

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Conan O’Brien has reached a rare feat in the art form of comedy by going into environs and simply creating organically, in the moment, some unforgettable pieces of comedic performance.

Just watch Conan hang out at the American Girl Store as a perfect example.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/20/13

December 20, 2013

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ON THE HORIZON
Holiday Family Fails @ UCB Theatre Sun. Dec. 29th
Happy Contest Time @ 3 Clubs Tues. Jan. 7th 8:30PM FREE

COMEDY CRAWL
Brand New Ball @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
Cossbysweater @ Hotel Cafe 7PM FREE
The Manifesto Show @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Unnecessary Evil @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $10
Andy Haynes @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $15/2 item min.
Aziz Ansari: Discussions 8PM $5 if chosen from lottery
Lady to Lady Christmas Album Release Party @ Echoes Under Sunset 8PM FREE
The Swarm @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10
An Evening with Jake Weisman @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $5
Set List @ Flappers Yoo Hoo Room 9:30PM $15/2 item min.
Comedy Holiday Rap Battle @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $10/2 item min.
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
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/$3 min.
PANINI GARDEN 2715 Main St., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Ends 9PM/Lottery/Hosted by Solange Castro
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/Lottery/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Don Takano
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/5 min./1 drink min.
BOB’S ESPRESSO 5251 N. Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7:30PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/5 min./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/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
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/lottery

Meet The Characters of Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel in New Trailer

December 20, 2013

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Here’s another fix if you’re jonesing for more from Wes Anderson’s upcoming film The Grand Budapest Hotel in a new trailer where we meet most of his routinely spectacular ensemble cast.

Watch the trailer here.

‘The Simpsons’ Sam Simon To Receive WGA’s Valentine Davies Award

December 20, 2013

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‘The Simpsons’ Sam Simon To Receive WGA’s Valentine Davies Award

One of the developers behind The Simpsons, Sam Simon, is getting honored by the WGA with the Valentine Davies Award.

We don’t know if the WGA or Sam would be into it, but it would be pretty great if the award had his Simpsons Halloween nickname that they give the whole cast and crew during their Halloween episode.

The Walsh Brothers on Fox 25 Boston

December 20, 2013

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The Walsh Brothers on Fox 25 Boston

It’s been awhile since we’ve seen the awesome Walsh Brothers of The Walsh Brothers’ Great and Secret Comedy Show on TV, but they’re back in Boston for the holidays and got to be on the news for Fox 25 Boston.

Check them out at the link.

John Oliver Gets Surprise Retrospective During His Last Segment on The Daily Show

December 20, 2013

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Last night was John Oliver’s final episode of The Daily Show as a regular correspondent. He’s off to do his own show at HBO, but before he went, Jon Stewart gave him a present that brought him to tears in his own retrospective over the last 7 ½ years.

Watch a mix of sincere farewells and great John Oliver moments here.

Watch Season 1 and Season 2 Sneak Peek of The Kroll Show

December 20, 2013

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Watch Season 1 and Season 2 Sneak Peek of The Kroll Show

Comedy Central and Nick Kroll, in leading up to the premiere of season 2 of The Kroll Show on Jan. 14th, has put all the episodes from season 1 online as well as a sneak peek episode of this latest season.

We’re sure you have a holiday binge watch list, so just go ahead and add this to it.

Weird Al Yankovic Settles Multi Million Lawsuit Against Sony Music

December 20, 2013

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Weird Al Yankovic Settles Multi Million Lawsuit Against Sony Music

Apparently, Sony Music had not being giving Weird Al Yankovic his due for what he was owed from various uses of Yankovic’s content.

Amidst several allegations, the music video for “White and Nerdy” was big on YouTube for Sony Music and Yankovic saw little money from that.

Looks like we’re all still figuring out how to make a feasible online content model that’s fair to artists and lucrative enough for investors/companies.

Pick Up Lines + Naga Chili Vodka = Another Great Episode of Why Would Eat That? Challenge

December 20, 2013

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The evil geniuses behind The Why Would You Eat That? Challenge, Ron Babcock and Michael Truly have concocted one of their most diabolical episodes yet.

They combine the awkwardness of guys using pick up lines at a bar after drinking a shot of the spiciest vodka known to man, Naga Chili Vodka. While it’s obviously doubly painful for contestants Cornell Reid, Karl Hess, and Sean Green, it’s pretty damn fun to watch.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/21/13

December 21, 2013

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ON THE HORIZON
Bil Dwyer @ Flappers Burbank Fri. Dec. 27th & Sat. Dec. 29th 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
All Things Comedy @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Tues. Jan. 14th 8:30PM $25

COMEDY CRAWL
Everything Is Terrible @ The Echo 7PM $10-$12
The Mo Show @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7PM $10
Comedy with a Mission Charity Show @ The Clubhouse 7PM Donations accepted
Set List @ Flappers Yoo Hoo Room 7:30PM/9:30PM $15/2 item min.
Aziz Ansari: Discussions 8PM $5 if chosen from lottery
Fortune Feimster @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $18/2 item min.
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Horrible Movie Night: Santa’s Slay @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Clownvis Holiday Special @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $10/2 item min.
12 Shiny Nickels @ Westside Comedy Theater 11PM $10
Tournament of Nerds! Holiday Smackdown @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5

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.
FLAPPERS BURBANK YOOHOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Starts 4:30PM/First come, first served
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/$3 min.
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./first come, first served/one drink min.
BREWDOG PUB 8300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/4-8 min./Mixed mic/1 item min.
THE LOTUS LOUNGE 1135 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Ends 2AM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts around 11:30PM/lottery

eHarmony Launches Premium Service Modeled After ‘Walter Mitty’ Plotline

December 21, 2013

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eHarmony Launches Premium Service Modeled After ‘Walter Mitty’ Plotline

Before The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, there was no premium service for eHarmony, but as Ben Stiller made up a premium eHarmony service for the movie, they decided to go make that a real thing.

Life imitating art imitating life for a quick funny introductory scene?

Will Ferrell Talks Being in Character as Ron Burgundy For The Last Few Months

December 21, 2013

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While on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Will Ferrell broke down his trailblazing promotional tour for Anchorman 2 and basically what he got away with doing over the last few months like doing actual news, color commentating on curling, etc.

Watch parts one, two, and three here.

Just For Laughs Takes a Hiatus From JFL Chicago/Having Maker Studios Work on YouTube Channel

December 21, 2013

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The Just For Laughs organization is restructuring a little bit as they’re taking some time off from its Chicago edition of the JFL Comedy Festival and then working with Maker Studios to improve its YouTube channel.

Hopefully, after they boost their YouTube stats, they’ll bring back JFL Chicago ASAP.

New Trailer for Richard Ayoade’s The Double

December 21, 2013

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There’s so much mystery as to what’s happening in Richard Ayoade’s latest film The Double starring Jesse Eisenberg and Mia Wasikowska, but the trailers have only seem to be promising a really clever, dark, and existential comedy.

This new trailer is no different.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/22/13

December 22, 2013

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ON THE HORIZON
The Walsh Brothers @ UCB Theatre Sat. Dec. 28th MIDNIGHT $5
Charlyne Yi presents LET’S GET EMOTIONAL @ Steve Allen Theater Wed. Jan. 15th 8PM $10

COMEDY CRAWL
Quistmas Quavalcade @ Ham & Eggs Tavern 7PM FREE
Catsby @ The Clubhouse 7:30PM FREE
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
Elf @ Aero Theatre 7:30PM $11
Greg Proops Film Club: What’s Up Doc? @ New Beverly Cinema 7:45PM $12
Top Story Weekly w/Erik Charles Nielsen @ iO West 8PM $5
Nick Kroll & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $25
Neal Brennan & Friends @ Westside Comedy Theater 9PM $5
Flyover Comedy @ Hollywood Improv 9:30PM $10/2 item min.
French Toast @ Taix 9:45PM FREE
Greatest Concert Ever @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
Shitty Jobs @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5 (stand by only)

OPEN MIC RUN
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/5 min./One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM-ish/5 min./First come, first served/$3 min.
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./One drink min.
THE PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 8:45PM/Lottery/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Harry Moroz, Pedro Salinas, and Sarah Morisano
PIG N’ WHISTLE 6714 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/6 to 8 min./Mixed mic/5 min.
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Zane Golia
COCK N BULL 2947 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary

Watch Rick and Morty’s Holiday Episode at Adult Swim’s YouTube Channel

December 22, 2013

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Adult Swim put the whole holiday episode of Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland’s Rick & Morty online on their YouTube channel and watching it will probably be the best way to spend 20 or so minutes of your Sunday.

If you’re not sold already for whatever reason on this nice holiday gift from Adult Swim, John Oliver guest stars in this episode as well.

Sold? Good. Watch it now.

The Powerpuff Girls Have Gotten Makeover in New Teaser

December 22, 2013

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The Powerpuff Girls Have Gotten Makeover in New Teaser

It’s been almost a decade since The Powerpuff Girls were on Cartoon Network and, as that’s the case, they have gotten a little makeover in this new TV special coming next year.

They’re animated in shiny new CGI as shown in this teaser.