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Kurt Braunohler Makes a “Shot-For-Shot” Remake of Natalie Imbruglia’s Torn Music Video for Mikal Cronin’s “Turn Around”

May 5, 2015

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Make sure you refresh your memory with the original music video first.

As part of JASH’s $5K music video series, the amazing Kurt Braunohler got to direct the music video for Mikal Cronin’s new song “Turn Around”.

As the director, Kurt decided to do his own “shot-for-shot” version of the classic 90s music video for Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn”, but done with Mikal’s song instead.

The result was hilariously beautiful and features Kristen Schaal as Imbruglia, Paul Scheer, Rory Scovel, Jonah Ray, and other great randomness.

Watch it here.

IFC Orders 5th Season of “Comedy Bang! Bang!”

May 5, 2015

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(via Deadline)

This almost makes Comedy Bang! Bang! one of the longest running faux meta talk shows in TV history.

Comedy Bang! Bang! continues it’s unbelievable run, first as a live stage show, then a podcast, and now a TV series that will have 20 more episodes with Scott Aukerman and company coming to IFC sometime next year.

The Larry Sanders Show made it to six seasons and it wouldn’t be shocking at all to see Comedy Bang! Bang! at least make it that far at this point.

Will Ferrell Reprises Harry Caray For Letterman

May 5, 2015

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Though there is no box, wrapping paper, or bows, this is a pretty great parting gift from Will Ferrell.

Though Dave was chatting with President Obama, one should also note that Ferrell brought back one of his classic characters “Harry Caray” and crashed last night’s Late Show.

If only greeting card companies made cards that sounded like Harry saying goodbye to Dave, farewell cards might be worth getting.

Watch it here.

Todd Glass Did Shoot a Pilot for “The Todd Glass Show” This Weekend and, As We Guessed, Todd Did Whatever He Wanted To Do

May 5, 2015

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A source revealed to us some details about the mysterious pilot for The Todd Glass Show.

Here are some key points revealed to us by our source:

-This pilot is an extension of the podcast in that it’s a playground for Todd to do any bit that he wants.
–James Adomian was the show’s guest
–Eddie Pepitone resided in a VW Van parked on the set
–David Spade dropped by to tell everyone that he was “not available to do the show”
-The audience sat in lawn chairs
-There is a house band that does bits with Todd
-The show had a house dog
-The pilot hasn’t been picked up yet, but will be shopped around

So, basically, if you’ve ever seen The Todd Glass Show at LA Podcast Festival or elsewhere, you might get an idea of the delightful craziness that Todd potentially has in store for us.

T.J. Miller Talks Negging, ‘Juicy Details About “Deadpool”, and The Craziest Trailer Ever on Conan

May 5, 2015

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Given that he’s eaten beef in record time on Conan, this is all par for the course for TJ Miller.

TJ Miller continues to leave an indelible presence with every talk show appearance as evidenced by his latest sit down with Conan.

As the host of the upcoming Golden Trailer Awards, having a role in the Deadpool movie, and being the subversive Erlich Bachman on Silicon Valley, TJ naturally just talked about the craziest trailer that you’ll possibly ever see, some “unbelievable” details about Deadpool that Marvel might get mad at, and showed how to be Erlich in real life.

From seeing this and every other talk show appearance by TJ, you could easily cut together a full length comedy special.

LA Comedy Rundown 5/6/15

May 6, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
Jake Johannsen @ Hollywood Improv Sat. May 9th 8PM $18/2 item min.
What Now? with Davey Johnson @ Steve Allen Theater Wed. May 13th 8PM $10

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM/7:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Whisky and Poetry Salon w/Derrick C. Brown and Amber Tamblyn @ Huron Substation 10PM $30
Look at Me! @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
Super Secret Comedy Show @ The Lyric Theatre 8PM $10-$20
Not Safe For Work Presents an Evening of Crowd Work and Off The Cuff Comedy @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM FREE
A New Stand Up Show @ Copper Still Bar at Jaragua 8PM FREE
Blessed @ Grand Star Jazz Club 8PM FREE
Idiots @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Prompter! @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5
The Crazy Uncle Joe Show @ The Groundlings 8PM $14
An Evening with Judd Apatow and Friends: A Benefit for the People in Nepal @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $40-$100
The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
Maude Night @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
Public School Stories @ The Virgil 9PM FREE
Gandhi, Is That You? @ Golden Road Brewing 9PM FREE
Facebook @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5
Heyday @ iO West 9:30PM $5
Lip Service @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $5
Self Indulgence @ The Clubhouse 10PM FREE
King Ten @ iO West 10:30PM $5
#MODERNMILLENNIAL Screening @ Downtown Independent Theater 11PM FREE
Cagematch @ UCB Franklin 11PM $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
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 5:30PM/5 min./First come, first served/Hosted by Heather Turman/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/3 min./25 spots only/counts as audtion/1 item min.
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
THE GRANDVIEW MARKET 12210 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
PALADINO’S 6101 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA/Sign-up 6:45PM/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./No purchase necessary
THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 8PM/Hosted by David Venhuizen, Dan Gill, and Colin McCormick/No purchase necessary
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/7 min./$4 min./Hosted by Nick Costas
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.
HOUSE OF TACOS 5616 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/Hosted by Kate Peterman
THE OYSTER HOUSE 12446 Moorpark St., Studio City, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10PM/Can sign-up at http://www.iansalmon.com/showsopen-mic-night.html/Ends 1AM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Ian Salmon
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/First come, first served./1 item min.
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA (next to Jons)/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 9:40PM after booked show/for improvisers/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
ROBIN HOOD BRITISH PUB 13640 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/Lottery/booked spots mixed in/Hosted by Mark Mulkerron
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
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/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
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Lottery/3-5 min./1 item min.

Key & Peele’s First Sketch From Season 5 Is a Musical Called “Negrotown”

May 6, 2015

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We’re sure that we all can’t wait until season 5 of Key & Peele.

Right out of the gate, Key & Peele go big with the first sketch they released from the upcoming season of the show. They make a full-fledged musical number called Negrotown.

There are dozens of dancers with exquisite direction from the show’s long time director Peter Atencio choreography from go-to comedy-dance choreographer Kathryn Burns, bright floral suits and dresses like they’re in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, and, on top of all of that, a poignant and timely message about racial profiling by the police.

Watch it here.

Watch The Premiere of Comedy Dynamics’ Stand-Up Series “Coming To The Stage”

May 6, 2015

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It’s on Hulu right now.

The both hilarious Sara Schaefer and Ian Abramson kick off the premiere episode of Comedy Dynamics’ new stand-up showcase series Coming To The Stage hosted by Dan Levy.

As we said before, you can watch it on Hulu right now and you can do so free of any password.

The Line-Up For JFL Montreal 2015 Is The Big Alignment of Comedy Stars Per Usual

May 6, 2015

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Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Mike Myers, Neil Patrick Harris,  Trevor Noah, Jane Lynch, Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, “Weird Al” Outdoors, Chris Hardwick, Jason Reitman and Ellie Kemper…

…T.J. Miller, Chris D’Elia,  Jerrod Carmichael, Sebastian Maniscalco, Reggie Watts, Natasha Leggero, Danny Bhoy, Margaret Cho, J.B. Smoove, Pete Holmes, Rob Schneider, Mike Ward, Rachid Badouri, Gilbert Gottfried, Jimmy Carr, Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Tom Papa, Omid Djalili, Janeane Garofalo, Harland Williams, Colin Jost, Kurt Braunohler, Wyatt Cenac, Eric Andre, Kyle Kinane, Brian Posehn, Ari Shaffir, Pete Davidson, Gina Yashere, Ahmed Ahmed, Frank Spadone, Ronny Chieng, Dan Naturman, Artie Lange, Ian Edwards, Rod Man, Eddie Pepitone, Brent Morin, Andy Kindler, Hasan Minhaj, Mike Wilmot, Tiffany Haddish, Rhys Darby,  Jen Kirkman, Alonzo Bodden, Debra DiGiovanni, Orny Adams, Chris Gethard, Josh Adam Meyers, Duncan Trussell, Dana Gould, Moshe Kasher, Tom Segura, Jake and Amir, and Sabrina Jalees are all coming to Montreal for The Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival.

You can take a moment to take all of that line-up of the world’s biggest comedy stars, which doesn’t even include all the comedians selected for JFL’s New Faces.

In addition to this, Neil Patrick Harris will be hosting a gala as well as Dave Chappelle, Mike Myers, Patton Oswalt, Armando Iannucci, Ellie Kemper, and Kevin Hart all being honored with an award from the festival.

So, make your July set in Montreal as the festival runs from Jul. 8th-28th and get your passes for this year’s JFL Montreal here.

Watch Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Dan Aykroyd, and Michael Keaton on “Inside Comedy”

May 6, 2015

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If you don’t want to get into podcasts, but are still into the history of comedy and pulling back its curtain, Inside Comedy is a good place to go.

Last night, Inside Comedy with David Steinberg returned to Showtime, kicking off another round off in-depth exploratory interviews about the inner workings of individual comedians.

Just check Steinberg chatting with Stephen Colbert, Dan Akyroyd…

…Jon Stewart…

…and Michael Keaton (yes, Michael Keaton used to do stand-up).

If you dug all of these, be sure to catch Inside Comedy on Tuesdays at 11PM on Showtime.

Seth Meyers Does an Iffy Bit on “Late Night” and Jack Black Sings Commentary

May 6, 2015

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If only we knew how many jokes we had to go in so many more sketches.

Seth Meyers had a sketch within a sketch last night as he put forth a typical late night desk piece, but then had Jack Black offer up sing-along commentary on how the bit is really going.

The idea may be a little confusing right now, but it’s pretty great.

Watch it here.

“Inside Amy Schumer” Does a Remake of “12 Angry Men” About Women in Entertainment in Place of Murder

May 6, 2015

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The 90s remake of 12 Angry Men should have been exactly like this.

Amy Schumer and company continue to back up their Peabody win with this sketch that breaks down Hollywood’s ridiculous expectations of leading ladies in the framework of the classic film 12 Angry Men, which originally had a jury arguing over a murder case.

Jeff Goldblum, Paul Giamatti, Chris Gethard, Kumail Nanjiani, Dennis Quaid, Nick Di Paolo, Henry Zebrowski, and more make a fantastic cast as well.

Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson Are Developing a Feature Project With Paul Feig at Fox

May 7, 2015

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

While details are scarce, we have a hard time imagining why this wouldn’t be a home run.

Broad City’s Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer have sold an untitled feature project to 20th Century Fox and Paul Feig is on board to help them produce it.

Neither of the three are committed to directing or starring and plot details or a premise aren’t being revealed, but that must have something good brewing.

Maybe they’ll get even crazier with Chronic Gamer Girl?

Chris Gethard Attempting To Have TCGS Fans Carry Him To Work

May 7, 2015

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As a symbolic representation of how Chris Gethard went from public access on MNN to cable on Fusion, Gethard will attempt on May 11th to have several fans carry him from his home in Greenpoint Brooklyn all the way to Midtown Manhattan, stretching almost 4 miles. We’re not sure, but this will probably inadvertently be some sort of world record.

Gethard explains in full detail here.

You can sign-up here if you’re in NYC, want to do this, and can physically lift Chris (possibly with the help of some friends), but do so fast as slots are filling up quick.

LA Comedy Rundown 5/7/15

May 7, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
Revolver @ UCB Sunset Wed. May 13th 10:30PM $5
F This Show @ California Institute of Abnormal Arts Fri. May 15th 8:30PM $15

COMEDY CRAWL
Copycat @ UCB Franklin 7PM $5
Magic To Do: Musical Improv @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
An Evening… with Brooklyn Nine Nine @ LACMA 7:30PM $25
Big Money @ The Virgil 7:30PM FREE
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb @ Egyptian Theatre 7:30PM $11
Brian Posehn @ Brea Improv 8PM $17/2 item min.
Cookin’ With Gas @ The Groundlings 8PM $18
Duplex Comedy Suplex in Hollywood, CA 8PM FREE
Sleeping with Chloe and Mark @ Holy Grounds Coffee and Tea 8PM FREE
Starpunch with Mike Still @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5
Tig Notaro @ Irvine Improv 8PM $20/2 item min.
Fresh Out: Stand Up Comedy @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
Nick Kroll & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30 (stand by only)
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9PM FREE
Dasariski @ iO West 9PM $10
Little Joy @ Little Joy Cocktails 9PM FREE
Prom Night @ Nature’s Brew 9PM FREE
Studio Sessions @ 1836 Sunset Studios 9PM FREE
The Grind @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM FREE
The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club @ iO West 10PM $10
Harold Late Night @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
The Last Day of School: The TXT Message Show @ UCB Franklin 11PM $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 BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/3 min./25 spots only/counts as audition/No purchase necessary
HOLY GROUNDS COFFEE & TEA 5371 Alhambra Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/1 item min./Hosted by Mark Alexzandr and Chloe McGovern
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:15PM/Ends 9:30PM/Mixed mic/4-6 min. for comics or 6 min. for musicians/First come, first served/One item min./Hosted by Jacob Bunney and Brendan Cooney
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up at 4PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/lottery/Hosted by Brent Duncan
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min.
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 7:30PM/First come, first served/7 min./Hosted by Nick Costas
UCB SUNSET’S INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/5 min./Lottery/10 spots only/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Gilli Nissim/Mary Sasson/Mel Stephens
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
HYPERION TAVERN 1941 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 8:30PM/Lottery/4 min./Hosted by Jay Light and Tyler Meznarich/No purchase necessary/One lottery spot for booked show after
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.
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
1836 SUNSET STUDIOS 1836 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:45PM/Starts 7PM/15-20 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
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
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
OPEN SPACE THEATRE & CAFE 457 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8:30PM/3-5 min./1 item min./Hosted by Mallie McCown
55 DEGREE WINE 3111 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9:30PM/Lottery/3 min./Hosted by Logan Guntzelman and Rachel Mac
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Lottery
IMPROV JAM @ WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade and 4th St.)/Starts 11PM/For improvisers only/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Cole Stratton and Morgan Christensen

Watch a Red Band Trailer For The New “Vacation”

May 7, 2015

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This time, it’s nostalgic… sort of.

In this new Vacation movie that straddles the line between sequel and reboot, Ed Helms attempts to relive the very first vacation to Walley World with his own wife, played by Christina Applegate, and kids. So far, it seems to be nicely self-aware part of the franchise, including a cameo from Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo, that so many of us enjoy these days.

Of course, this being 2015, a few more things can go wrong to the point where you can make a red band trailer.

Watch the red band trailer, that might just have earned its red band from Chris Hemsworth alone, here.

Vacation is set for theatrical release July 29th.

Comedy Dynamics Orders Two More Seasons of “Coming To The Stage”

May 7, 2015

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Well, we’re glad to see quick renewals are becoming a trend.

Coming To The Stage only premiered over a day ago and Comedy Dynamics has already liked the numbers enough to pick up the stand-up showcase series for two more seasons that will be coming soon, possibly this year.

The announcement was made at last night’s premiere party at UCB Sunset by Comedy Dynamics’ Brian Volk-Weiss and Coming To The Stage host Dan Levy.

So, this means more folks like Sara Schaefer, Dave Anthony, Ian Abramson, Rell Battle, Matt McCarthy, and Jen D’Angelo will get their stand-up featured in the not so distant future.

Martin Short Sings A Song For David Letterman’s Funeral

May 7, 2015

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There seems to be a theme here as this comes after Nathan Lane sung a song to Dave about being dead inside.

The tributes keep coming one by one for David Letterman as his final show on May 20th comes closer.

Martin Short knocks it out of the park as he usually does with a funny, but touching song that really could work at Dave’s funeral

Watch it here.

Amy Schumer Is Getting an HBO Comedy Special Directed by Chris Rock

May 7, 2015

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Unlike the last several comedy specials you’ve seen, she’s shooting it at The Apollo Theater.

HBO’s next big one hour comedy special will come from Amy Schumer who is posting a banner year in 2015 with all the acclaim that Inside Amy Schumer is getting, hosting the MTV Movie Awards, and having her movie Trainwreck coming out soon.

Now, Amy has added to that this HBO comedy special that is set to shoot on May 29th at The Apollo Theater (Yes, the one where they’ve had a man with a broom sweep performers off stage) with Chris Rock at the helm.

Looks like they’ll have to make that banner a little bigger.

Watch an Honest Trailer For Mortal Kombat X

May 7, 2015

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For those jonesing for a new episode of Clueless Gamer, this should do the trick.

In case you haven’t gotten a chance to watch, there are re-edited with a new snarky commentary dubbed-in trailers for both movies and games.

Known as Honest Trailers, they’re pretty sharply written and, whether you end up agreeing or not with their take, it’s pretty damn funny.

Give the honest trailer for the latest installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise, Mortal Kombat X, a watch from Smosh Games’ YouTube Channel and you’ll see what we’re talking about.

Catch “Welcome To Me” As Soon As You Can

May 7, 2015

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It came out last week in limited release and we can only hope that it gets to expand to more theaters soon as a great alternative to the big summer blockbuster fare.

If you’ve been waiting for a moment where Kristen Wiig gets to go full Kristen Wiig, so to speak, that moment comes with Welcome To Me, directed by Shira Piven and written by Eliot Laurence. Seemingly, every off-kilter quirk gets full range to go wherever Wiig wanted it to, whether it be somewhere hysterical, dark, or between the two. The premise of a mentally unstable person winning the lottery and then making her own talk show really did provide a great stage to showcase Wiig and have a great supporting cast in Joan Cusack, James Marsden, Linda Cardellini, and Wes Bentley to contrast as the “straight men”.

It’s playing at Sundance Sunset Cinemas in West Hollywood and, if it wasn’t clear, we suggest you go catch it as soon as you can.

Adult Swim Has 12 Pilots, 6 Specials, and 1 New Series Returning on Their Slate

May 8, 2015

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

Where many networks are going lax on their comedy, Adult Swim is apparently more than happy to pick up the slack.

Coming up for their upfront slate, Adult Swim has:
-a new series from China, IL’s Brad Neely called “TV Sucks”
-another Brett Gelman “Dinner with…” special
–Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Friendship Is Magic
-Untitled Golf Special with Adam Scott and Jon Daly (Scott and Daly were mistaken by many for the professional golfers that share their names)
-a special for Jon Glaser’s Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter
-Pilots from/with Paul Scheer, Million Dollar Extreme, Brian Huskey, Jason Mantzoukas, a Mexican border amusement park, Seth Green, Matt Senreich, Daniel Weidenfeld, DJ Douggpound, Bento Box, a children’s show hosted by a person that has rage issues, Rob Corddry, an upstart terrorist organization, and more.

We hope we get to see all of this very soon.

Stephen Colbert Is Funding $800K Worth of South Carolina Teacher Requested Grants

May 8, 2015

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(via BuzzFeed News)

For all South Carolina teachers asking for grants via Donorschoose.org, that is indeed all the grants.

Just like he did with his Colbert Super PAC money, Stephen Colbert raised a good chunk of money, this time, from auctioning off The Colbert Report set and also got those funds matched from several charitable organizations and then put it to good use.

As he is a South Carolinian, Colbert chose to fund every grant money request for books, supplies, programs, etc. by South Carolina teachers on the educational crowdfunding platform Donorschoose, which totaled $800,000.

As he did this without the whole ruse of the Colbert character, this might be just a preview of the good will he’ll spread on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert this fall.

LA Comedy Rundown 5/8/15

May 8, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
Alex Edelman: Millennial @ Nerdmelt Showroom Thurs. May 28th 7PM $10
John Hodgman’s Secret Society Show @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Thurs. Jun. 11th 8:30PM $30

COMEDY CRAWL
Harold Martinee @ UCB Franklin 4:30PM $5
Brand New Ball @ UCB Franklin 7PM $5
Brian Posehn @ Brea Improv 7:30PM/9:45PM $20/2 item min.
Trevor Noah @ Irvine Improv 7:30PM/9:45PM $25/2 item min. (sold out)
Quick & Funny Musicals @ UCB Sunset 7:30PM $10
Unnecessary Evil @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $10
Alice Wetterlund @ Ice House 8PM/10PM $17.50-$24.50/2 drink min.
Groundlings Kung Fu Battle Island @ The Groundlings 8PM $20
Sauce @ Desano’s Pizza 8PM $5 suggested donation
Bangarang Presents The Weekend @ UCB Franklin 8PM $10
Peachy Keen @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Happy Bitchface-iversary @ Jones Coffee 8:30PM $5
Bear Fight @ Echoes Under Sunset 9PM $5
This Friday Forty @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Your F’ed Up Family @ UCB Sunset 9PM $10
Opening Night: The Improvised Musical @ iO West 9PM $10
Soundtrack + Cat Ladies @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $10
Mission IMPROVable @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $10
Orpheus Roy and Friends w/Dummy @ iO West 10PM $10
Fresh Fish @ UCB Franklin 10:30PM $5
JV Presents: #Throwback Friday @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5
Parental Control @ UCB Franklin MIDNIGHT $5

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SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 4:30PM/Starts 5PM/First come, first served/Set list of topic provided to improvise off of/No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/5 min./First come, first served
IMPROV JAM @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/For improvisers only/Anyone can perform/Hosted by Mano Agapion
THE IMPROV SPACE 954 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Ibo Brewer
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Lottery/One item min./4 min.
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./First come, first served
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5;30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8:30PM/Lottery35 spots only/Hosted by Megan Koester & Alison Stevenson
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/booked show after/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 #201/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./$5 cover/includes drink/Hosted by Bobbie Oliver
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 10:45PM after booked show/For improvisers only/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS YOO HOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/lottery/3-5 min./1 item min.

Conan O’Brien Might Have Found His Favorite Sexually Explicit Game on Clueless Gamer, “The Witcher III: Wild Hunt”

May 8, 2015

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aaron bleyaert, clueless gamer, conan o'brien, the witcher iii: wild hunt

If there’s ever been proof that you can still be young/juvenile later on in life, Conan O’Brien is it.

The latest episode of Clueless Gamer has Conan O’Brien playing the big new video game title The Witcher III: Wild Hunt with Aaron Bleyaert. While there is plenty of hunting down monsters as a contract killer, Conan hears that might be sexually explicit scenes in the game and, like a teenager, he makes his entire goal to get to those parts in the game.

Watch it here.

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