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First Teaser of Mike Judge’s Silicon Valley Coming to HBO
February 8, 2014
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First Teaser of Mike Judge’s Silicon Valley Coming to HBO

We’ve been waiting to see anything from the satirical take on the titular Silicon Valley from Mike Judge premiering in early April on HBO. 

Finally, there is a teaser trailer that’s pretty great as well as featuring the awesome cast of Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr, Thomas Middleditch, Josh Brener, and T.J. Miller.

It’s short, but you’ll definitely be more up for April after seeing it. Watch it at the link. 

Power Violence’s Whitmer Thomas Joins Comedy Central Pilot ‘Crazy House’
February 8, 2014
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Power Violence’s Whitmer Thomas Joins Comedy Central Pilot ‘Crazy House’

The Comedy Central pilot Crazy House by the amazing Nick Turner and Lee Rubenstein just gets better and better.

First off, it’s a comedy pilot from Turner and Rubenstein, which is already great and now, great indie comedy group Power Violence’s Whitmer Thomas will play opposite Turner. 

Just to see what this would be, we want to see this picked up to series.

Unpublished Charlie Chaplin Novel Discovered and Restored in Italy
February 8, 2014
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Unpublished Charlie Chaplin Novel Discovered and Restored in Italy

Though being known for his physical comedy that relied on a few title cards cut in between shots, silent film comedy legend Charlie Chaplin wrote as well.
Floodlights is this very novel by Chaplin, leaning towards being autobiographical for how it apparently focuses on a life of a comedian, probably the first book of its kind and will only now be published later this year.

Rita Moreno To Co-Star In Amy Poehler’s NBC Comedy Pilot ‘Old Soul’
February 8, 2014
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Rita Moreno To Co-Star In Amy Poehler’s NBC Comedy Pilot ‘Old Soul’

So, this news will make it Natasha Lyonne and Rita Moreno in a comedy pilot together produced by Amy Poehler and put Old Soul into an even higher profile this pilot season than it already is. 

If this gets picked up, maybe there will be a crossover episode between Amy’s other series she produces, Broad City.

Fun with Text Messages From Your Parents and Failed Facebook Quizzes “@midnight”
February 8, 2014
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arden myrin, chris hardwick, dana gould, facebook quizzes, james domian, kurt braunohler, midnight, neko case, nick thune, text messages from your parents

Lots of fun on “@midnight with Chris Hardwick” this week, particularly when it comes to the answers of Dana Gould, Arden Myrin, and Nick Thune on text messages from your parents and the made up Facebook quizzes of Kurt Braunohler, Neko Case, and James Adomian.

Watch these clips now here and here.

LA Comedy Rundown 2/9/14
February 9, 2014
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ON THE HORIZON
Dwyer! @ Hollywood Improv Fri. Feb. 21st 8PM $15/2 item min.
Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project @ Molly Malone’s Tues. Mar. 11th 8PM $10

COMEDY CRAWL
What’s Up Tiger Lily? @ Bootleg Bar 7PM FREE
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
Dial S For Sundays @ The Groundlings 7:30PM $16
Harmontown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10 
Top Story Weekly! @ iO West 8PM $5
¡El Show! @ El Cid 8:30PM FREE
4 Minutes to Kill It @ Flappers Burbank 9PM $10/2 item min.
Chatterbox Comedy @ The Chatterbox 9PM FREE
Hot Sauce @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Power Violence @ Theatre 6470 9:30PM FREE
Shitty Jobs @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5 (stand by only)
The Wrangle @ The Clubhouse 11PM FREE

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.
LYRIC HYPERION THEATRE 2106 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./One drink min.
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/First come, first served/5-7 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted  by Zane Golia
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
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 Season 3 Teaser of Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule Then The Entire First Two Season
February 9, 2014
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After quite some time, John C. Reilly is finally back at Adult Swim reprising his role as Dr. Steve Brule. The first teaser for Check It Out with Dr. Steve Brule just dropped this week and you can watch it right here.

Then, you can watch the first two seasons online at Adult Swim right now.

Then, you can get ready for season 3 (again) Thurs. Feb. 27th 12:30AM.

Paul Scheer Is Now Making Alien Comic Books
February 9, 2014
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Paul Scheer Is Now Making Alien Comic Books

We’re not necessarily into comic books a lot here, but a series of them from Paul Scheer definitely peaks our interest. And, it’s centered on aliens?

That’s even better. 

Really, any form where Scheer gets to let his imagination run wild has usually proven to be pretty great. 

Harmontown Documentary To Have World Premiere at SXSW
February 9, 2014
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Harmontown Documentary To Have World Premiere at SXSW

Dan Harmon not only started a podcast where he largely just did what he wanted, he got to tour with a tour bus and make a documentary about it. 

That podcast is Harmontown and the documentary following their nationwide tour will premiere at SXSW this year. Yet, another great reason to see the comedy at SXSW in a couple of months.

LA Comedy Rundown 2/10/14
February 10, 2014
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ON THE HORIZON
B.J. Novak Presents One More Thing @ New Beverly Cinema Fri. Feb. 14th 7PM $29.95 includes copy of One More Thing
Titmouse 5 Second Animation Night @ Egyptian Theatre Fri. Feb. 21st 7:30PM $11

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Doug Benson Movie Interruption: About Time @ Cinefamily 7:30PM $14 (stand by only)
What’s Up Tiger Lily? Stories @ iO West 8PM FREE
The Black Version @ Groundlings 8PM $14
Hot Tub with Kurt Braunohler & Kristen Schaal @ The Virgil 8PM $5 in adv., $8 at door
Monday Night Improv @ The Clubhouse 8:30PM FREE
An Sho(w) @ Lot 1 Cafe 8:30PM FREE
Boss Dog @ 4100 Bar 8:30PM FREE
Swallows Comedy Hour @ Spitz Los Feliz 8:30PM FREE
Drunken Tales of Shame & Glory @ Monty Bar 8:45PM
Red Bastard @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Fringe @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
Pretty, Pretty Pony w/Special Guest James Urbaniak @ Westside Comedy Theater 10:30PM FREE
Totally J/K @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
NERDMELT SHOWROOM 7522 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/Lottery/No purchase necessary
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/$3 min.
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Starts 6PM/Mixed mic/No purchase necessary
SARDO’S 259 N. Pass Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8:30PM/7 min./First come, first served/1 drink min.
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/5 min./First come, first served/1 item min.
IO WEST 6366 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:15PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8PM/Lottery/3-5 min.
BYBLOS 1964 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary
ANCHOR BAR 2675 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, CA/Starts 7PM/Sign-up at evan@dudelyjones.com/4-5 min.
THE WAREHOUSE LOUNGE 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 7:45PM/First come, first served/5 min./8 spots only/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7:30PM/Mixed mic/No purchase necessary
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:15PM/Lottery/One item min.
PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA (Los Feliz)/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/lottery/No purchase necessary
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10PM/Lottery/4 min./No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1107-A El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, CA #110/Starts around 12AM after One Love Improv/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary

And That Was The Last Week of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
February 10, 2014
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And That Was The Last Week of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Here’s a recap of one of the most momentous 5 days in late night over the last week with the official handing off of The Tonight Show from Jay Leno to Jimmy Fallon including what all the competition was up to, even the one joke Conan made about the whole deal.

Lena Dunham’s Book “Not That Kind of Girl” Coming Out in October
February 10, 2014
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Lena Dunham’s Book “Not That Kind of Girl” Coming Out in October

Not That Kind of Girl: A young woman tells you what she’s “learned”, a book of funny advice on a myriad of topics by Lena Dunham, was highly anticipated by Random House for more than $3.5 million and will now undoubtedly be highly anticipated as well by her legions of fans that have made HBO‘s Girls go further than even she thought.

Not That Kind of Girl comes out on Oct. 7th, 2014 to be exact.

Conan Presents 2014 Calendars That Didn’t Sell
February 10, 2014
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2014 calendars, conan, parody, phil robertson

Here’s a great deskpiece bit from Conan on the calendars that didn’t sell so well for this year.

Some of these should be backgrounds on your computer/mobile devices they’re so good.

Rob Riggle to Co-Star in NBC’s Rob Lowe Tennis Comedy Pilot
February 10, 2014
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Rob Riggle to Co-Star in NBC’s Rob Lowe Tennis Comedy Pilot

Rob Riggle who has a history of bringing the worlds of comedy and sports together is now set to play opposite Rob Lowe’s tennis comedy pilot The Pro at NBC.

We’re pretty sure this is what should be called perfect casting, especially considering that you could say Rob vs. Rob.

Delightful Myq Kaplan Bit Gets The Animation Treatment
February 10, 2014
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animation, myq kaplan, wizard of oz

The “Axes and Brains” bit from the very funny Myq Kaplan’s comedy album Meat Robot is already great, but now gets the animation treatment from Robert Potter, which, given Myq’s style of comedy is a perfect fit.

Give it a watch here!

The Guests For The First Week of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
February 10, 2014
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Being the first week of the new era of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon and company of course want to go big and reading this line-up, they certainly did.

Jerry Seinfeld, the First Lady, Will Ferrell, Arcade Fire, his old friend Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, and more will probably make for a pretty good first week for Fallon at 11:30PM starting Mon. Feb. 17th on NBC. 

Monday, Feb. 17: Guest Will Smith and musical guest U2
Tuesday, Feb. 18: Guests Jerry Seinfeld, Kristen Wiig and musical guest Lady Gaga
Wednesday, Feb. 19: Guest Bradley Cooper and musical guest Tim McGraw
Thursday, Feb. 20: Guests First Lady Michelle Obama, Will Ferrell and musical guest Arcade Fire
Friday, Feb. 21: Guest Justin Timberlake

Fred Armisen To Lead House Band at Late Night With Seth Meyers
February 10, 2014
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Fred Armisen To Lead House Band at Late Night With Seth Meyers

Well, Late Night with Seth Meyers just got a whole lot more fun. There was a lot of speculation as to what Meyers would do with Late Night in terms of music, especially since Jimmy Fallon did so many musical bits and had the roots. Some said that he might not even have a band.

Armisen could be a nice comedic balance for Meyers not unlike when Fred would do characters on SNL’s Weekend Update.

LA Comedy Rundown 2/11/14
February 11, 2014
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ON THE HORIZON
An Evening with Ron Funches @ Nerdmelt Showroom Tues. Feb. 25th 9PM $5
Billy Connolly @ Ricardo Montalban Theatre Fri. Mar. 7th & Sat. Mar. 8th $45-$75 + service fees

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight with Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Not Safe For Work @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM FREE
TNT Improv @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Charlyne Yi Presents LET’S GET EMOTIONAL @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $10
Penthouse Comedy @ The Comedy Store 8PM $10/2 item min.
Put Your Hands Together @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5
The Know Show @ The Know Where 8PM FREE
All Things Comedy @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30
Blamblamblam!!! @ R-Bar 9PM FREE
Sleepaway Camp @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Laugh Attic Comedy @ State Social House 9PM FREE
What’s New @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM FREE w/RSVP
We’re Having Fun Here @ The Palace Restaurant 9PM FREE
Standup Spotlight: Joe Wengert @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
Frankenmatt @ Second City Hollywood 10PM $10

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.
HOLLYWOOD IMPROV 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 5:45PM/Lottery/20 spots available
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/$3 min.
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
CHEERS BAR & GRILL 717 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel, CA/Sign-up 6:45PM/Lottery/10 spots available by drawing at venue/10 spots available at FB page-http://www.facebook.com/thejokegym/5 min./Hosted by Paula Johnson
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 W. Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM/Sign-up is lottery/No purchase necessary
COFFEE GALLERY 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/5 min.
PEDONE’S PIZZA 1332 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 7:45PM/Ends 9:30PM/5-7min.
BLUE GOOSE LOUNGE 5201 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/1 drink min.
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
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM/mixed mic 
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
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade and 4th St.)/Sign-up 9:45PM/Starts 10PM/lottery/$1 cover 
THE COMEDY STORE BELLY ROOM 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary/Roast battle between 2 comedians at end/Hosted by Brian Moses and Rell Battle
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1107-A El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 11PM after TNT Improv/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/First come, first served

Line-up For Comedy Central’s ‘The Half-Hour’ For 2014
February 11, 2014
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Line-up For Comedy Central’s ‘The Half-Hour’ For 2014

This is a really solid line-up for this year’s half hour specials coming through at Comedy Central. The likes of Kurt Braunohler, Ron Funches, Fortune Feimster, Chris Gethard, Mark Normand, and more will be part of the 2014 edition of The Half Hour. 

In fact, many of these folks deserve a hour special, but we’ll settle for seeing them doing 22 min. on TV for now.

Yep, The President of Dumb Starbucks Is/Was Nathan Fielder
February 11, 2014
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Yep, The President of Dumb Starbucks Is/Was Nathan Fielder

Indeed, there was a “Dumb Starbucks” that was open for about two days on Hillhurst Ave. in Los Feliz here in LA. It wasn’t sanctioned in any way by Starbucks, but that didn’t matter because it was operating as a parody.

That being said, Nathan Fielder, of course, was behind this whole gag, but, due to not having a proper permits to serve food, Dumb Starbucks is currently shut down.

Take note all marketing firms/ad agencies: this was way better than a teaser/trailer for the next season of Nathan For You.

Here’s a Teaser for Veep Season 3
February 11, 2014
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The 3rd season of Veep unfortunately won’t come until Sun. April 6th at HBO. That is awhile and this teaser announcing that isn’t even 30 seconds long, but it’s still pretty great and will only make you wish for April sooner.

Yeah, The Lego Movie Is That Good
February 11, 2014
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Not only have entertainment industry trade papers invoked the rare term of boffo for The Lego Movie’s $69 million debut weekend, but it’s pretty fantastic. Writers Phil Lord and Chris Miller make one hell of an imaginative, fun romp through something that we couldn’t possibly think could have a story. Also, a stellar cast of Chris Pratt, Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks, Alison Brie, Nick Offerman, Will Ferrell, Will Arnett, and more make for a thoroughly good time.

Not even a theater half full of kids wondering what all the adults are laughing at ruined the experience of The Lego Movie.

Two Modern Family Executive Producers Just Signed Overall Deals
February 11, 2014
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Dan O’Shannon and Bill Wrubel, both executive producers at the wildly successful Modern Family, just signed overall deals respectively CBS and Warner Bros. Television.

This means that Modern Family has become such a hit that you could be seeing a title card that says “from the people that brought you Modern Family” often for other TV shows, really soon.

Colton Dunn Joins NBC Pilot ‘The Pro’
February 11, 2014
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Colton Dunn Joins NBC Pilot ‘The Pro’

Rob Lowe’s tennis comedy pilot The Pro at NBC just keeps getting better. First, Rob Riggle is playing opposite of Lowe and now, the very funny Colton Dunn (who we would hope you know from Key & Peele or even rapping next to Eddie Pepitone on Arsenio) has joined the cast. 

We really want to see this get picked up now.

Jack Black/Mike White and Seth Rogen/Joseph Gordon-Levitt Reteaming Respectively on Film Projects
February 11, 2014
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jack black, jonathan levine, joseph gordon-levitt, mike white, school of rock, seth rogen

From School of Rock, Jack Black and writer Mike White are getting together again for HS reunion comedy D-Train and, from 50/50, Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and director Jonathan Levine are also coming together for another project a Christmas themed comedy, which will probably be a little grittier than your normal fare based off of 50/50.

Still, both projects from both “reteams” definitely sound enticing to us and, if you haven’t already, you should watch 50/50 and School of Rock. Familiarize yourself and enjoy two solid movies. 

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