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Paul Scheer Is Now Re-creating Episodes of TRL Called “Scheer-RL”

May 12, 2015

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This first one is a doozy with Ryan Hansen and Thomas Middleditch playing members 98 Degrees.

Remember when Paul Scheer recreated some of the craziest moments on The Arsenio Hall Show from the 90s and called it “The ArScheerio Paul Show”?

Well, Paul’s giving hit music video countdown show Total Request Live the same treatment on JASH as Scheer-RL, though, this time he’s getting a little more creative with the recreations rather than exactly reenacting what happened.

This first episode features one of the more awkward appearances on TRL with the boy band 98 Degrees, exaggerated perfectly.

David Huntsberger Is Getting His Own Late Night Talk/Sketch Show, “Reactor” at SyFy

May 12, 2015

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(via Entertainment Weekly)

As of late, there are more intersections between science and comedy. The one we think you should probably know is David Huntsberger who has plenty of material about how the brain functions, relativity, etc.

SyFy’s latest attempt at a talk show will be Reactor hosted by David Huntsberger. Like a traditional late night talk show, it’ll have guests, sketches, and air at 11:30PM, but it will specifically focus on pop culture’s run-ins with science fiction.

Last year, there was the short lived Wil Wheaton Project at SyFy that had similar aims. Hopefully, Reactor, which premieres Thurs. July 16th at 11:30PM, will go much better. Huntsberger has 12 episodes to accomplish just that.

There’s a fun announcement video at EW by David himself that details Reactor more.

Sean White’s “Dead & Gone”, An Album That Really Delves Into Death, Is Out Now

May 13, 2015

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Without giving too much away, Sean White has experienced just about as much death one can experience without dying on your own.

From that, he deftly explores the shades of black within the darker corners of comedy, especially when it comes to the more practical aspects of losing people that are close to you.

His album “Dead & Gone” is available now from AST Records. You can hear what we’re talking about in these two clips that open the album.

“Help” Moshe Kasher, Who Can Easily Afford His Rent, Pay His Rent on GoFundMe

May 13, 2015

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This might do for crowdfunding what Colbert did for Super PACs.

The very funny Moshe Kasher has started a GoFundMe campaign with the simple goal of paying his rent for this June. To be clear, Moshe is not in dire straights and is actually keeping busy with his increasingly more successful active acting career, but he makes one hell of a “great” crowdfunding pitch.

Read it here and maybe consider supporting someone that is doing quite alright.

May 13, 2015

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So, here’s The Comedy Bureau’s next live show: Wormhole

Unlike anything that’s ever been done in the entire history of comedy, Wormhole is a show featuring improv based on stand-up based on improv based on improvised stand-up.

If you’re thinking this is the comedy equivalent of Inception, you’re on the right track.

Featuring LA’s best stand-up and improvisers TBA
Presented by The Comedy Bureau

Sun. May 17th
El Cid-4212 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Drinks on the patio 7PM
Starts 8PM
FREE

LA Comedy Rundown 5/13/15

May 13, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
Urban Dictionary @ Nerdmelt Showroom Sat. May 16th 9PM $8 in adv., $10 at door
100 Steps Improv Benefit Show @ UCB Franklin Fri. May 22nd 7PM $25

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM/7:15PM FREE w/RSVP
JFL Montreal Character Showcase @ UCB Franklin 5PM $5
Doug Benson Movie Interruption: Taken 3 @ Cinefamily 7:30PM $14 (sold out)
Sexpot Comedy Presents Uncalled Four @ The Lyric Theatre 8PM $15
A New Stand-Up Show @ Copper Still Bar at Jaragua 8PM FREE
Blessed @ Grand Star Jazz Club 8PM FREE
Idiots Present “Stampede! with The Fringe Riders” @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Rendezvous @ Mystery Box 8PM FREE
The Crazy Uncle Joe Show @ The Groundlings 8PM $14
What Now? with Davey Johnson @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $10
The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
Maude Night @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
Radio Picture Show @ The Virgil 8:30PM $6 in adv., $8 at door
Gandhi, Is That You? @ Golden Road Brewing 9PM FREE
Rod Stewart Live! @ La Cuevita 9PM FREE
Facebook @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5
Heyday @ iO West 9:30PM $5
Lip Service @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $5
Revolver @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
King Ten @ iO West 10:30PM $5
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
FOOTSIES 2640 Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Lottery/5 min./Hosted by Madison Shepherd, Kate Lindstedt & Danielle Perez
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
B.Y.O.S SKETCH OPEN MIC @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sketches only/Sign-up 5:45PM/5 page/5 min. max/Lottery/12-13 slots only/No light/sound cues/Hosted by Beth Appel or Tim Neenan
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 MOTH @ BUSBY’S EAST 5364 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Doors open 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/Stories on theme of “distance” only/5 min./10 spots only/$8 cover
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
ICE HOUSE 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/4 min./Lottery/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
WINCHESTER ROOM 6522 San Fernando Rd., Glendale, CA/Starts 9PM/Lottery/4 min./Mixed in with booked spots/Hosted by Rachele Friedland
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.

Conan O’Brien To Go on Six Week Long Remote Trips Next Year

May 13, 2015

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(via Brian Steinberg/@bristei)

Whether they read this thing we wrote awhile back, we’re thrilled to hear that Conan is going to roam more “in the wild” so to speak in 2016.

Probably one of the best parts of this era of Conan O’Brien’s late night talk show career is when he steps away from the desk and couch and goes out into the world. For years, O’Brien has made situations that wouldn’t seem to have any inherent comedy in them like delivering Chinese food, going into doll store, or doing commercial auditions, and make something absolutely hysterical. It’s comedy alchemy making comedy gold from seemingly nothing.

Conan’s trip to Cuba is proof positive of how doing an entire show of remotes would work quite well.

So, ahead of what is sure to be a memorable week at Comic-Con for Conan and company next month, we all have way more remote segments to look forward to from Conan in the form of six week-long trips starting next year.

Hopefully, this means more trips to breweries, distilleries, etc. where Conan tries to shorten the guided tour to get to drinking.

Kate McKinnon Isn’t Messing Around, Sort Of, With Louis C.K. in These SNL Promos

May 13, 2015

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One of the best Saturday Night Live hosts in recent memory, Louis C.K., is back to host the show’s season finale this Saturday.

That being said, SNL’s Kate McKinnon, makes sure C.K. knows his place, in a Kate McKinnon sort of way.

Watch the promo for this week’s show here.

Amy Schumer Deftly Satirized Late Night Talk Show Interviews of Women

May 13, 2015

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As you saw with Tina Fey and the last fancy dress she’ll ever wear on Letterman, many women that make an appearance on a late night talk show go through a bunch of hoops, specifically in regards to their looks and what they’re wearing, in order to promote their movie, tv show, etc.

Inside Amy Schumer’s latest sketch summarizes the phenomenon with a little NSFW exaggeration pretty well.

Also, seeing Bill Hader as late night talk show host caricature is pretty great too.

Watch Jerry Rocha’s Set From Last Night’s Conan

May 13, 2015

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The latest stand-up performance on Conan comes from Jerry Rocha who defies your expectations as someone who is Mexican, but kind of doesn’t look the stereotypical part.

Watch his set here.

Jason Alexander Set To Star in Adult Swim Pilot

May 13, 2015

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(via Deadline)

Jason Alexander as a therapist who snaps and then still treats people? We’re on board.

Adult Swim’s latest pilot comes from Adam Lustick who you’ve probably seen on Harvard Sailing Team and will indeed have Jason Alexander as a therapist who just loses it, but still takes on his patients, giving them crazy advice on how to go about their lives.

Somehow, this seems to mirror any and all who took any actual advice from George Costanza and applied it to their real life.

Nacho Vigalondo’s Next Film Is “Colossal” with Anne Hathaway, Which Is Described as “Godzilla” Meets “Being John Malkovich”

May 13, 2015

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

While that seems like two films pulled out of a hat to mash-up, Nacho Vigalondo is one of only a few directors that could make this project seem like it was meant to be.

Frequently one for the fantastical and darker sides of humor (check out this short from a couple of years ago), Spanish filmmaker Nacho Vigalondo has taken on quite the film in Colossal, which has been cited as somewhere between Adaptation, Transformers, Godzilla, and Being John Malkovich.

Anne Hathaway plays a seemingly normal woman who befalls misfortune then finds out that her life is connected to the destruction of a giant lizard thousands and thousands of miles away.

While this is sure to cross plenty of genres, we’re confident that this will be worth checking out as soon as it’s on a screen near you.

Samantha Bee Is Coming To TBS and She Has Lost Her Appetite For “Sausages”

May 14, 2015

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As part of TBS’ Upfronts presentation, Samantha Bee had a little teaser for her arriving at a new network and joining the male dominated late night club.

So far from this year’s Upfronts, other shows should take note on how to make an entrance from Bee.

TruTV Announces Pick Up of “Adam Ruins Everything” as Series and a Pilot From Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky

May 14, 2015

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TruTV really wasn’t kidding with their rebranding.

Their portion of this year’s Upfronts consisted of an intriguing slate that includes a series order of Adam Conover’s Adam Ruins Everything, which should bring an air of funny bittersweetness to us all with Adam’s explanation of things we unfortunately take for granted, and a pilot from stand-up comedians and real life husband and wife Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky.

Along with Those Who Can’t and gaining Billy On The Street, TruTV’s line-up becomes more enticing everyday.

Our “Wormhole” Now Has Chris Fairbanks and WCT’s Draft Pick Leading Us Into The Comedy Unknown

May 14, 2015

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Yesterday, we announced our latest live show endeavor, Wormhole, would break new ground in comedy.

Now, we’re happy to announce that the likes of the hysterical Chris Fairbanks who you’ve most certainly enjoyed on Conan, and some of Westside Comedy Theater’s finest improvisers will be leading us through the new, uncharted dimensions of the show.

Don’t miss out on going to somewhere potentially way cooler and definitely more fun than Mars, especially because it’s free, by going to Wormhole this Sun. at El Cid, doors 7PM/starts 8PM.

LA Comedy Rundown 5/14/15

May 14, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
Byron Bowers @ Hollywood Improv Fri. May 15th 8PM $15/2 item min.
Terrible Twenties: Stories of Stunted Adulthood @ UCB Franklin Tues. May 26th 7PM $5

COMEDY CRAWL
Magic To Do: Musical Improv @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
Big Money @ The Virgil 7:30PM FREE
Cookin’ With Gas @ The Groundlings 8PM $18
Impro(vs)tandup @ UCB Franklin 8PM $10
Lilan and Wilder present: TABLE READ @ UCB Sunset 8PM FREE
Kisses @ iO West 8PM $10
Straight White Males @ Copper Still Bar at Jaragua 8:30PM FREE
Fresh-Out Stand-Up Comedy @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
Pete Holmes: Living at Largo @ 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
The Studio Sessions @ 1836 Sunset Studios 9PM FREE
Dasariski @ iO West 9PM $10
Little Joy @ Little Joy Show 9PM FREE
Prom Night @ Nature’s Brew 9PM FREE
This Show Is Your Show! with Matt and Moses @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Mantzoukas and… @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Loud Village at the Improv @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $10/2 item min.
The Grind @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM FREE
The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club @ iO West 10PM $10
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
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
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

Marc Maron Talks Handling Baby Hecklers and Long Time Internet Trolls on Kimmel

May 14, 2015

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Stopping by to promote the new season of Maron, which starts tonight, Marc Maron chatted with Jimmy Fallon about opposite ends of the heckler/troll spectrum that comedians have come to deal with in this era of comedy.

First off, Marc had to delicately eal with a whole family including their baby being in the crowd at a show that he wasn’t aware was all ages.

Then, on the other end, Marc went to great lengths to get back at someone trolling on him Twitter. How far? How about casting someone in your show so you can tell a story about it on late night?

Harry Shearer Is Leaving “The Simpsons”

May 14, 2015

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(via @theharryshearer/Variety)

Harry Shearer voiced Ned Flanders, Montgomery Burns, Smithers, Reverend Lovejoy, Lenny, Otto, Kent Brockman, Dr. Julius Hibbert, and many more characters on The Simpsons.

Shearer turned down the offer that was made for the rest of the cast as he wanted to pursue other projects.

Harry tweeted last night:

from James L. Brooks’ lawyer: “show will go on, Harry will not be part of it, wish him the best." This because I wanted what we’ve always had: the freedom to do other work.

This, as you can imagine, leaves a big hole in The Simpsons cast as they go into their next two seasons that were just ordered by Fox.

However, the show plans on finding new talent to step in for the bunches of iconic characters done by Shearer.

We’ll be curious to see if this is addressed at all in any episodes of The Simpsons.

TBS Orders Alien Abduction Comedy Pilot “The Group” From Conan O’Brien and Greg Daniels

May 14, 2015

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(via Deadline)

TBS is really stepping up their game this year.

Shows from Samantha Bee and Jason Jones as well as Angie Tribeca already has raised anticipation of the new of programming coming to TBS.

TBS/TNT President Kevin Reilly is trying to keep that anticipation up on the TBS end with a pilot from the minds of Conan O’Brien and The Office’s Greg Daniels.

Their project, “The Group”, is centered on a support group for folks that think they’ve been through an alien abduction as they’re profiled by a very skeptical journalist. Of course, he becomes unsure of what’s going on the further he explores their stories.

We’d definitely hope this goes to series just so we can see the pilot of this.

If this goes well, maybe all those fake shows that Conan makes faux promos for might get reconsidered?

Moses Storm Pulled Off The First Ever All Phone Screening For Premiere of “#MODERNMILLENNIAL”

May 14, 2015

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We were there and we all did pull out our phones at Moses’ request to watch a short film while seated at a movie theater.

Postmodern prankster, comedian, and actor Moses Storm pulled quite the appropriate stunt last week for the premiere of his documentary short film #MODERNMILLENNIAL that satirizes social media, crowdfunding, and the culture that has grown from it.

Last Wednesday, Storm packed in a capacity crowd at The Downtown Independent in Downtown LA that were all totally thinking they were going to watch the premiere on the big screen. After playing the trailer, a YouTube URL appeared and Moses announced that the film could only be watched on our phones via the YouTube link projected on the screen.

Taking every precaution, Moses offered headphones, WiFi passwords, chargers for every sort of phone, and spare phones with those that only have a flip phone or no phone at all. For one time, it was kind of great that everyone had their phones out at a movie theater.

It made for a great, immersive experience that was probably the perfect way to watch a film that focuses on the absurdities of everything that’s connected to being a millennial. See more pictures and see that we’re not trying to pull your leg here.

Also, the documentary short itself was pretty great and we’ll let you know when and where you can watch it as soon as we can.

Watch Trailer For Jen Kirkman’s New Netflix Special “I’m Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)”

May 15, 2015

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Next Friday, Netflix continues to build its impressive array of comedy specials with Jen Kirkman’s I’m Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine).

It being a new special from Kirkman is more than enough to get us to watch, but do check out this great trailer, which perfectly exemplifies this special’s great title.

After that, mark on your calendar that I’m Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine) comes out on Netflix on May 22nd.

CW Has Picked Up “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” Starring Rachel Bloom

May 15, 2015

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Suit yourself, Showtime. It’s your loss.

The musical dark romantic comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend starring Rachel Bloom that Showtime ordered to pilot, then ultimately passed on, now has another life over at The CW.

CW has gotten plenty of praise for Jane The Virgin, and, from the looks of this Upfronts preview, they’re going to keep that ball of praise rolling.

Look for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on Mondays at The CW starting this Fall.

LA Comedy Rundown 5/15/15

May 15, 2015

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ON THE HORIZON
Schwartz, Ozeri & Friends @ UCB Franklin Sat. May 16th 10PM $10 (stand by only)
Wormhole @ El Cid Sun. May 17th 8PM FREE
Bryan Callen DVD Taping @ Irvine Improv Sun. May 24th 7PM/9PM $10/2 item min.

COMEDY CRAWL
Harold Matinee @ UCB Franklin 4:30PM $5
Shindig! in West Hollywood, CA 7PM FREE
The Best Friends Show @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7PM $10
Play by Play @ UCB Franklin 7PM $5
Cook County Social Club @ UCB Sunset 7:30PM $10
Unnecessary Evil @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $10
Byron Bowers @ Hollywood Improv Fri. May 15th 8PM $15/2 item min.
Groundlings Kung Fu Battle Island @ The Groundlings 8PM $20
John Hamm @ The Virgil 8PM FREE
Sauce @ Desano’s Pizza 8PM $5 suggested donation
Thai Rivera @ Flappers Claremont 8PM/10PM $20, $10 w/Goldstar
Bangarang Presents: The Weekend @ UCB Franklin 8PM $10
Bo Burnham & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30 (stand by only)
F This Show @ California Institute of Abnormal Arts 8:30PM $15
Seems Legit @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Whatever @ Center For The Arts, Eagle Rock 9PM $5
Your F’ed Up Family @ UCB Sunset 9PM $10
Opening Night: The Improvised Musical @ iO West 9PM $10
Soundtrack + Casey & Jo Jo @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $10
Set List @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $15/2 item min.
Mission IMPROVable @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $10
The Mo Show @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
JV Presents: #ThrowbackFriday @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5
Walk of Shame/The Deltones @ iO West 11PM $5
Prop Drop @ Westside Comedy Theater 11:30PM FREE

OPEN MIC RUN
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
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Scheer-RL Relives When TRL Did a Sit Down with Marilyn and When an Uninvited Mariah Carey Came with a Popsicle Cart

May 15, 2015

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Paul Scheer’s Scheer-RL continues to roll out with recreating some of the crazier moments that have happened on any sort of show, much less a music video countdown show like Total Request Live.

These latest episodes recount the times when Marilyn Manson, played by here Brett Gelman, fielded weird questions from Carson Daly and audience members about his controversial music and when Mariah Carey, played by Kumail Nanjiani, just bizarrely showed up without any prior booking or invitation along with a popsicle cart right before they cut to commercial.

Though exaggerated, stuff like Mariah interrupting TRL really did happen and Scheer-RL does well in playing up what many of us were thinking when that was happening live.

Tom Hanks and Bill Murray Will Be Final Guests on Letterman Before Finale

May 15, 2015

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(via The Hollywood Reporter/Entertainment Weekly)

Of course the final guests are Tom Hanks and Bill Murray.

The finale episode of The Late Show with David Letterman doesn’t have a line-up of guests, which we guess is to keep us all in suspense as to whether Dave will have a big star-studded salutation to late night as is customary or do something else altogether.

Still, the two days leading up to Wed. May 20th are sure to have plenty of moments that will be memorable for years to come with Hanks and Murray, two of the best late night guests that ever were. There will also be musical performances from Eddie Vedder and Bob Dylan.

Hanks and Vedder will be on Monday night’s show and Murray and Dylan on Tuesday.

Any takers on what Murray will be wearing in his final appearance or if he might take a jackhammer to the stage again?

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