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That Angie Tribeca Binge Marathon Is Still Going on Right Now

January 18, 2016

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This is one of those rare moments where you might want to pause whatever streaming service you’re watching and go watch some live television.

The Angie Tribeca Marathon started at 9PM yesterday and is going for 25 hours, so you still have plenty of chances to catch the entire first season today. At 10 episodes for this first season, that makes for five hours to watch the whole thing.

Tune into TBS right now before the late afternoon if you indeed want to watch all of season one.

Here Are the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards Comedy Winners

January 18, 2016

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The Big Short and Amy Schumer took home two statues and Inside Out inevitably got the prize for Best Animated Feature. However, we’re really glad to see Master of None, BoJack Horseman, and Last Week Tonight to get some love as well as Rachel Bloom getting her second best actress award this award season.

Here are all the comedy winners from last night:

Inside Out–Best Animated Feature
The Big Short–Best Comedy
Christian Bale, The Big Short–Best Actor in a Comedy
Amy Schumer, Trainwreck–Best Actress in a Comedy
Amy Schumer–MVP Award
Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent-Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Rachel Bloom, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend-Best Actress in a Comedy Series
Master of None-Best Comedy Series
Timothy Olyphant, The Grinder-Best Guest Actor/Actress in a Comedy Series
Andre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
BoJack Horseman-Best Animation Series
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver-Best Talk Show

Check out the full list of winners here.

“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” Picked Up for a Third Season at Netflix

January 18, 2016

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Just announced, #KimmySchmidt picked up for a third round. ????

— Kimmy Schmidt (@KimmySchmidt) January 17, 2016

Season 2 of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt doesn’t even start streaming until Apr. 15th and yet, probably as part of Netflix’s ever burgeoning plan of entertainment conquest, Netflix has ordered a 3rd season of the show.

This might be further proof of how little Netflix cares for the traditional TV ratings system.

T.J. Miller Indeed Made It a Night to Remember at Last Night’s Critics Choice Awards

January 18, 2016

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For all of those that thought T.J. Miller’s brand of chaos could really go either way as the host of the 2016 Critics Choice Awards, we hope you were watching the broadcast last night. Miller really went for it on his terms with his monologue that involved a gigantic multiple puppet contraption and all his bits in between the awards being handed out.

T.J. had a ball gown cannon (it’s exactly what it sounds like)…

…he read his worst review on stage…

…and, of course, did a Yogi Bear 3D (a film not favored well by critics) bit.

We sincerely hope this amount to many more hosting gigs for T.J.

Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly to Play Laurel and Hardy in Upcoming “Stan & Ollie”

January 18, 2016

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(via Deadline)

Coogan and Reilly does have a nice ring to it.

Jon S. Baird’s “Stan & Ollie” will follow the historic comic duo of Laurel and Hardy going on tour and Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly, comedic stars in their own right, have signed on to play the pair.

We really can’t wait to see what Steve and John will look like full in costume. Our guess is that’ll it be spot on.

LA Comedy Rundown 1/19/16

January 19, 2016

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ON THE HORIZON
Norm MacDonald @ Irvine Improv Fri. Jan. 29th 7:30PM/9:45PM & Sat. Jan. 30th 7PM/9PM $25/2 item min.
Titmouse 5 Second Animation Night @ Egyptian Theatre Fri. Feb. 19th 7:30PM $11

COMEDY CRAWL
@midnight @ Hollywood Center Studios Tue Jan. 19 2:30pm FREE w/RSVP
Comedy Central’s Not Safe with Nikki Glaser @ Nerdmelt Showroom Tue Jan. 19 7pm FREE w/RSVP
Tuesday Club @ UCB Franklin Tue Jan. 19 7pm $5
Breaker/Broken @ The Garage Tue Jan. 19 7:30pm FREE
Comedy Night @ Best Fish Taco in Ensenada Tue Jan. 19 8pm FREE
Victory Lap Presents Johnny Pemberton & Friends @ The Virgil Tue Jan. 19 8pm FREE
Creep Show @ Malo Tue Jan. 19 8pm FREE
Gandhi, Is That You? @ Westside Comedy Theater Tue Jan. 19 8pm $5
Put Your Hands Together @ UCB Franklin Tue Jan. 19 8pm $5
This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir @ The Comedy Store Belly Room Tue Jan. 19 8pm $5/2 item min.
Twelve. Twenty. Forty Five. @ Bar Lubitsch Tue Jan. 19 8pm $5
Comedy in English @ Hostelling International Santa Monica Tue Jan. 19 8:30pm FREE
Comedy Night @ Commons Ale House Tue Jan. 19 8:30pm FREE
Jeff Garlin & Associates @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Tue Jan. 19 8:30pm $30 (sold out)
Sleepaway Camp @ Downtown Independent Theater Tue Jan. 19 9pm FREE
Reggie Watts & Karen @ El Cid Tue Jan. 19 9pm $10
We’re Having Fun Here @ The Palace Restaurant Tue Jan. 19 9pm FREE
Unrepped! A Showcase of Raw Talent @ UCB Franklin Tue Jan. 19 9:30pm $5
Flyover Comedy @ Hollywood Improv Tue Jan. 19 10pm $10/2 item min.
The Night Time Show with Stephen Kramer Glickman @ The Lyric Theatre Tue Jan. 19 10pm $10
Outside Dog Gets One Star @ UCB Sunset Tue Jan. 19 10:30pm $5
Cool Shit/Weird Shit @ UCB Franklin Tue Jan. 19 11pm $5

OPEN MIC RUN
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio City, CA/Sign-up in advance or attend as audience at aaron@theworldnyc.com/ Starts 3PM/Ends 4:30PM/6-8 min./No purchase necessary/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Starts 5PM/Ends/7PM/3-5 min./Lottery/Counts as audition for first 25 comics/1 item min.
HOLLYWOOD IMPROV 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 5:45PM/Ends 8PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary
KIBITZ ROOM @ CANTER’S 419 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 7PM/No vulgarity or screaming/5 min. w/any purchase, 3 min. w/o/Hosted by Burt Teplitzky
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8PM
JUST BE YOURSELF (STORYTELLING) @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6:30PM/Send a brief description of your character bit and the amount of time you’ll need (not to exceed 6 minutes) to justbeyourselfucb@gmail.com/There will be limited tech (microphone, maybe a music cue)/Hosted by Greg Tuculescu/Hal Rudnick/Mary Holland/Marques Ray/Kirby Howell-Baptiste
THE SHORT STOP 1455 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:45PM/Starts 7PM/4 min./Lottery/Hosted by Brian Elder and Krystal LaFianza-Pitzen
THE MOTH @ LOS GLOBOS 3040 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Doors open 7PM/Starts 7:30PM sharp/Stories only on theme of “weak”/Lottery/5 min./10 spots only/$8 cover at door
SWORK COFFEE 2160 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/Hosted by Vince Caldera and Luis Lemus
THE OTHER DOOR 10437 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/25 booked spots and 20 lottery spots/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.
COFFEE GALLERY 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/5 min.
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 7:30PM/mixed mic
PEDONE’S PIZZA 1332 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 8PM/5-7min.
THE ROAR ROOM 3645 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM/Ends 10PM/7-10 min./Hosted by Nelson Ventress
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 W. Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM/Sign-up is lottery/No purchase necessary
THE GARAGE 3387 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up at RMopenmic@gmail.com by Mon. at noon/Starts 9PM/10 lottery spots will be picked before show/5 lottery spots at show/7 min./Hosted by Michelle Miracle
THE PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9:45PM/Lottery 4.5 min./after booked show
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10PM/Ends 12AM/Rolling lottery/4 min.
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade & 4th St.)/Starts 10PM/Lottery/3-5 min./$1 cover/Hosted by Felicia Folkes
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Lottery/4 min./1 item min./
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 10:30PM after booked show/Ends 12AM/No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 11PM/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ IO WEST 6366 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11PM/For improvising only/Anyone can play
IMPROV JAM @ NEXT STAGE THEATRE 1523 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11:30PM/For improvisers only/Donations accepted/Hosted by James Dean

The Comedy Bureau Maps Finally Have Gotten Update

January 19, 2016

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That means they are finally worth a damn.

Since The Comedy Bureau started, we had two embedded maps for comedy shows and open mics. Being “understaffed” and all, it proved to be too much work to update along with everything else “we” update on a nearly 24/7 basis.

Well, this isn’t the case anymore.

Thanks to the kind soul, Sharuz Shaukat, both the LA Comedy Show Map and LA Open Mic Map now show the locations for all the listings for the current day/night. This way, you can, as “we” had originally intended, see on a map where all the shows and mics are and where they are in relation to each other as well as get all the details by simply clicking on the pin.

So, enjoy The LA Comedy Show Map and LA Open Mic Map in addition to the exhaustive listings we already have on The Comedy Bureau.

Here’s a Full Trailer for Apatow/Rust/Arfin’s New Netflix Series “Love”

January 19, 2016

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Judd Apatow’s next series after Girls, that he’s overseeing along with Paul Rust and Lesley Arfin, is coming to Netflix and seems to seems to stay in that somewhat grounded reality of questioning the old template we have for relationships and relationship dynamics.

Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs also seem like a fun pairing as well.

Watch the trailer for Love here, then look for all episodes to start streaming on Feb. 19th.

Moses Storm’s NextComedic Art Installation Will Be The “INTERSECTION / OF / THE / FUTURE”

January 19, 2016

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You’ve seen Moses Storm throw the chillest birthday and then Kickstart a “living performance art space” for a whole month.

Now, he’s set to revolutionize something else that is also a departure from his previous work: traffic intersections.

Here’s Moses announcing INTERSECTION / OF / THE / FUTURE, which will be a real intersection that you can apparently drive by this Friday, Jan. 22nd from 10AM-2PM at 5810 Woodley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 91316.

We really don’t have any idea what Moses has planned, but the surprise is part of what’s amazing about his comedy/art.

Netflix Announces Dates for Patton Oswalt and Jimmy Carr Comedy Specials

January 19, 2016

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(via The A.V. Club)

So, as far as comedy specials/mini-series go, Netflix will have had Tom Segura, Hannibal Buress, Patton Oswalt, Chelsea Handler, and the UK’s Jimmy Carr in just the first few months of 2016.

Jimmy Carr: Funny Business is set to stream starting Mar. 18th and Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping will stream starting on Apr. 22nd all on Netflix.

This output on top of the already announced Hannibal Buress special Comedy Camisado that’s due next month and Chelsea Handler’s Chelsea Does It mini-series that’s coming this Friday makes for an output of comedy specials that almost rival anyone who puts out hour long comedy specials.

Tracy Morgan Shows That He’s Back in Full Non-Sequitur Form

January 20, 2016

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It would seem Tracy Morgan has made a full recovery after being involved in terrifying car crash.

On last night’s Tonight Show, Morgan went to his comedic well with claiming to date people that he hasn’t dated and making loud non-sensical proclamations.

That being said, Morgan did have a brief moment of personal vulnerability when talking about how his daughter and wife brought him back from a coma.

Because of The Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice Wins, The CW Has All of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” Online for The Week

January 20, 2016

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If you, for some reason, haven’t acquainted yourself with the work of Rachel Bloom, this is a good place to start.

Rachel received best actress in a comedic series honors at both The Golden Globes and The Critics Choice Awards. In addition to all the critical praise leading up to those wins, you have all the more reasons to watch the whole first season of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend over at The CW app or on Hulu for just this week.

So, please take a break from whatever you’re binge watching currently and binge watch Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

LA Comedy Rundown 1/20/16

January 20, 2016

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ON THE HORIZON
Speechless @ Hollywood Improv Thurs. Jan. 28th 8PM $15/2 item min.
Mel Brooks: Back in the Saddle Again @ Fred Kavli Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Sat. Mar. 19th 7:30PM $59-$304

COMEDY CRAWL
@midnight @ Hollywood Center Studios 2:45pm/7PM FREE w/RSVP
Comedy Night Forever @ L.A River Studios 6pm $50-$100
My Diary @ UCB Sunset 7pm $5
@midnight @ Hollywood Center Studios 7pm FREE w/RSVP
Idiots @ The Clubhouse 8pm FREE
Not Safe For Work @ Westside Comedy Theater 8pm FREE
The Super Serious Show w/Michael Kosta @ The Virgil 8pm $7 in adv., $10 at door
Boss Jr. Presents @ The Clubhouse 8pm FREE
Hound Tall with Moshe Kasher @ UCB Franklin 8pm $5
Scot Nery’s Boobie Trap @ Way 2 Much Entertainment 8pm $20 in adv., $25 at door
The Crazy Uncle Joe Show @ The Groundlings 8pm $14
The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30pm $8 (stand by only)
Maude Night @ UCB Sunset 8:30pm $5
Rob Bell & Pete Holmes @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30pm $30
Uncle Lou’s Safe Place Final Show @ Echoes Under Sunset 9pm FREE
Permission Slip @ Koda Sushi & Sake 9pm FREE
Rod Stewart Live! @ La Cuevita 9pm FREE
Facebook @ UCB Franklin 9:30pm $5 (stand by only)
Heyday @ iO West 9:30pm $5
BriTANick & Friends @ The Clubhouse 10pm FREE
The Debate Awakens @ The Clubhouse 10pm FREE
Self Indulgence: Taped Comedy Showcase @ The Clubhouse 10pm FREE
Set List @ The Comedy Store Belly Room 10:30pm $5/2 item min.
Look at Me! @ UCB Sunset 10:30pm $5
King Ten @ iO West 10:30pm $5
Cagematch @ UCB Franklin 11pm $5

OPEN MIC RUN
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio City, CA/Sign-up in advance or attend as audience at aaron@theworldnyc.com/ Starts 3PM/Ends 4:30PM/6-8 min./No purchase necessary/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 5:30PM/5 min./First come, first served/Hosted by Heather Turman/1 item min.
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.
VINADORE CAFE 8157 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/6 min./$5 min. purchase/Hosted by Stuart Thompson
B.Y.O.S. SKETCH OPEN MIC @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sketches only/Starts 6:30PM/5 page/5 min. max/Lottery/12-13 slots only/No light/sound cues/Hosted by Beth Appel or Tim Neenan
BRIX 16635 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA/sign-up on day of at facebook.com/sunsetbeast/ Starts 7PM/Booked spots mixed in/Hosted by John Silver
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./1 item min./Booked spots mixed in/Hosted by Greg Edwards, Sal Callani, Joey Devine, Kevin Monroe
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 Matt Curti
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
DAVE’S CHILLIN’ AND GRILLIN’ 2152 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:15PM/Starts 7:30PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/5 min./$3 min. purchase/Hosted by Mark Leonard and Patrick Ferry
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio City, CA/Sign-up in advance or attend as audience at aaron@theworldnyc.com/ Starts 8PM/Ends 9:30PM/6-8 min./$5 cover/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
CORK’S LOUNGE 5043 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/Starts 8:30PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Aaron Marsh
ROBIN HOOD BRITISH PUB 13640 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/Lottery
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM w/one drink min./Starts 9PM/first come, first served/7 min.
DROME COMEDY OPEN MIC Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up in advance only at SM@gr3d.com/Starts 9PM/10 spots only/5 min./Broadcast live at dromebox.com/archived on archive.org/ Bring a memory stick for HD version of your set/No purchase necessary
O’HARA’S BAR 1000 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/Lottery/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Jonathan Kim
GLENDORA CONTINENTAL 316 W. Route 66, Glendora, CA/Starts 9PM/Starts 9PM/5 min./1 drink min./Hosted by Julia Loken
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/Starts 10PM/Rolling lottery/1 item min./Hosted by Mike Schmidt, Heather Hanford, and Jason Flood
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio City, CA/Sign-up in advance or attend as audience at aaron@theworldnyc.com/ Starts 9:30PM/Ends 11PM/6-8 min./$5 cover/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
HOOTERS 6922 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10PM after booked show/Ends 11PM/First come, first served/3 min./No purchase necessary/Presented by Stephen Holleman, Joleen Lunzer-Hernandez, Kirsten Alberts, Tom Mcnaughton
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
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10:30PM/Mixed mic/4 min. or 2 short songs/Get a ticket for assigned slot after purchase/First come, first served/30 spots only/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.
IMPROV JAM @ IO WEST 6366 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11:30PM/for improvising only/No purchase necessary
NEXT STAGE THEATRE 1523 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA//Starts MIDNIGHT/Ends 2AM/First come, first served/10 min./$5 cover/Hosted by Jasmin Leigh

Zach Galifianakis Tries to Keep a Straight Face with Weird Eyebrows as Long as He Can on Kimmel

January 20, 2016

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It wouldn’t be a proper Zach Galifianakis late night appearance without doing some sort of bit, right? Right.

So, Zach chose to go with a pretty trailblazing choice of eyebrows while talking about his new FX series Baskets. The results makes us think that maintaining eyebrow composure is key to not breaking character.

New Season 5 “Girls” Promo Shows What Sort of Messes They’ll Be Dealing with This Season

January 20, 2016

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From this latest promo for the latest season of Girls, Hannah Horvath and her girls don’t seem like they’ll disappoint in terms of seeing the sort of chaos they get drawn towards even though they didn’t think such a thing would ever happen.

Season five of Girls premieres on Sun. Feb. 21st at 10PM on HBO.

Watch Jo Firestone Play a Freelance Independent Bathroom Attendant

January 20, 2016

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Jo Firestone is the bathroom attendant you never knew you needed.

NYC’s wondrous Jo Firestone shows that the new dynamics of the modern workforce have reached further you’re probably aware of. While certainly there are self-starters in the world of retail, online entertainment, and more, bathroom attending is yet another industry that you’ll apparently have to just do it to get anywhere with it.

Watch Firestone do just that in the new Video Frogs video at IFC.

Nat Faxon and Jim Rash Are Writing a Slasher Comedy “Dead Mall”

January 20, 2016

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(via Deadline)

From the looks of it, if you loved The Final Girls, you’ll probably love this too.

Nat Faxon and Jim Rash who have gained notoriety as writers for their grounded dramedy and heartfelt coming-of-age stories are taking a leap into a whole other genre with their latest project that they’re writing and directing, “Dead Mall”.

Like The Final Girls, there will be a certain sense of slasher film self-awareness by the group trying to escape a slasher film killer, but this time, they’re at an abandoned mall.

We can’t wait to see what Faxon and Rash come up with, especially given how much of a departure this is from their previous work, save for Rash being on Community.

Andrés du Bouchet and Dan Cronin Are Back as “Schmecky & Schmecky” With a New Scheme

January 20, 2016

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The sketches on Conan continue to be some of the boldest, most absurd, and daring in late night.

Schmecky & Schmecky’s Toilet Wolf Removal Service with Andrés du Bouchet and Dan Cronin is a perfect example of this.

The Trump vs. Bernie Tour with Anthony Atamanuik and James Adomian Has a Trailer and More Dates

January 20, 2016

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While this becomes more and more of a reality, the parody of a Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders as played respectively by Anthony Atamanuik and James Adomian presidential debate is well on its way to touring across these great United States.

If all that we’ve posted about the duo going head-to-head with pretty much the best impressions of either candidate that we’ve seen hasn’t gotten you hyped up for the tour, watch this trailer.

Then, peruse the dates below and go get your tickets for the Trump vs. Bernie tour.

JANUARY 30^TH LOS ANGELES, CA 11:00 PM
FEBRUARY 2^ND MADISON, WI 8:30 PM
FEBRUARY 3^RD MINNEAPOLIS, MN 8:00 PM
FEBRUARY 4^TH CHICAGO, IL 8:00 PM
FEBRUARY 5^TH BURLINGTON, VT 9:30 PM
FEBRUARY 6^TH BURLINGTON, VT 9:30 PM
FEBRUARY 8^TH PORTSMOUTH, NH 7:30 PM
FEBRUARY 8^TH MANCHESTER, NH 10:00 PM
FEBRUARY 10^TH BOSTON, MA 8:00 PM
FEBRUARY 12^TH NEW YORK, NY 8:00 PM
FEBRUARY 15^TH PHILADELPHIA, PA 8:00 PM
FEBRUARY 18^TH WASHINGTON, DC 8:00 PM
FEBRUARY 29^TH AUSTIN, TX 7:30 PM

LA Comedy Rundown 1/21/16

January 21, 2016

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ON THE HORIZON
Funny Uh-Oh @ Nerdmelt Showroom Fri. Jan. 22nd 9PM FREE w/RSVP
Julian Loves Music @ UCB Franklin Tues. Feb. 2nd 11PM $5

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s Not Safe with Nikki Glaser @ Nerdmelt Showroom Thu Jan. 21 7pm FREE w/RSVP
Magic To Do: Musical Improv @ UCB Sunset Thu Jan. 21 7pm $5
Big Money @ The Virgil Thu Jan. 21 7:30pm FREE
3rd Thursday @ Angel City Brewery Thu Jan. 21 8pm FREE
Apologies @ Westside Comedy Theater Thu Jan. 21 8pm $5
Cookin’ With Gas @ The Groundlings Thu Jan. 21 8pm $18
Dummy/Sister @ iO West Thu Jan. 21 8pm $10
Dave Chappelle @ Club Bahia Thu Jan. 21 8pm $50
Stand Up For Beyond Baroque: A Comedy Fundraiser @ Hotel Erwin Thu Jan. 21 8pm $52.24-$77.87
Comedians You Should Know @ Hollywood Improv Lab Thu Jan. 21 8:30pm $10
Fresh Out: Stand-Up Comedy @ UCB Sunset Thu Jan. 21 8:30pm $5
Literary Death Match @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Thu Jan. 21 8:30pm $30
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch Thu Jan. 21 8:30pm FREE
The Tinkle Twins @ Nerdmelt Showroom Thu Jan. 21 9pm $8 in adv., $10 at door
Quartet @ iO West Thu Jan. 21 9pm $10
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant Thu Jan. 21 9pm FREE
Little Joy @ Little Joy Cocktails Thu Jan. 21 9pm FREE
Studio Sessions @ Rafa’s Lounge Art Gallery Thu Jan. 21 9pm FREE
The Grind @ Westside Comedy Theater Thu Jan. 21 10pm FREE
The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club @ iO West Thu Jan. 21 10pm $10
Harold Late Night @ UCB Sunset Thu Jan. 21 10:30pm $5
The Last Day of School: The Txt Message Show @ UCB Franklin Thu Jan. 21 11pm $5

OPEN MIC RUN
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio CIty, CA/Sign-up in advance or attend as audience at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 3PM/Ends 4:30PM/6-8 min./No purchase necessary/No walk-ins for audience/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
OPEN SPACE THEATRE & CAFE 457 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4:30PM/Starts 5PM/3-5 min./1 item min./Hosted by Mallie McCown
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.
ICE HOUSE 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/4 min./Lottery/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Ken Garr
LYRIC HYPERION THEATRE 2106 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/4 min/One item min./Hosted by Valerie Tosi
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
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by WIll Giblin
THE SMOG CUTTER 864 N. Virgil Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8:30PM/3 min./Lottery/One item min./Hosted by Rachele Friedland and Robyn Morrison
UCB SUNSET’S INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6:30PM/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/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/Ends 9:30PM/Lottery/3 min./Booked spots throughout/Hosted by Jay Light and Tyler Meznarich/No purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign up athttps://www.facebook.com/getaroomwithdomandmatt/ Lottery for remaining spots/Starts 7PM/One drink min./5 min./Hosted by Domenic Padulo and Matt Brousseau
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Lottery/4 min./1 item min.
CATCH 56 5615 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Mugzilla
BLU ELEFANT CAFE 2024 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/20 spots/5 min./1 item min./Hosted by Jessica Wellington
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
RAFA’S LOUNGE ART GALLERY 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
SCALLYWAGS 1950 N. Placentia Ave., Fullerton, CA/Starts 8PM/5 min./First come, first served/Hosted by Israel Carrasco
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
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio CIty, CA/Sign-up in advance or attend as audience at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 8PM/Ends 9:30PM/6-8 min./$5 cover/No walk-ins for audience/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
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
55 DEGREE WINE 3111 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8:30PM/Ends 10PM/5 min./1 item min./Hosted by Todd Smith and Eric Bustamante
THE HEADQUARTERS 9348 Artesia Blvd., Bellflower, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./One item min./Hosted by Malcolm Hall
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio CIty, CA/Sign-up in advance or attend as audience at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 9:30PM/Ends 11PM/6-8 min./$5 cover/No walk-ins for audience/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
MURDER ROOM 241 N. Lake St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10PM/3 min./Lottery/Donations accepted/Hosted by Brian Biancardi
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
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts at MIDNIGHT/Lottery/Booked spots mixed in/Hosted by Madison Shepard & Danielle Perez

The New ‘Key & Peele’ Movie “Keanu” Has a Red Band Trailer

January 21, 2016

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Yeah, so just drop what you’re doing and watch this.

A veritable Key & Peele gang of Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key, Key & Peele director Peter Atencio, and Key & Peele writer Alex Rubens are back together again for the feature length Key & Peele movie we were all hoping for, Keanu.

Look for Keanu in theaters on Apr. 29th.

“Baskets” Premieres and “Portlandia” Returns Tonight

January 21, 2016

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Both are on at 10PM tonight.

If you’re still watching TV live, then you’ll need to fire up your DVR to record the series premiere of Baskets on FX or the season six premiere of Portlandia on IFC.

We know trying to pick between Zach Galifianakis as an overly serious clown and Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein up to their hijinks can be a hard choice, which is why you might watch this on some streaming service later. In case you don’t, block out 10PM tonight.

HBO Orders Pete Holmes’ “Crashing” to Series, Executive Produced by Judd Apatow

January 21, 2016

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(via Deadline)

HBO isn’t going without a Judd Apatow-produced series on their line-up.

Pete Holmes will indeed be returning to TV, this time with a single camera comedy based on his life rather than a talk show. Crashing will follow the portion of his life following his divorce where he crashed on comedians’ couches around NYC. Fans of Holmes’ podcast You Made It Weird should be more than familiar with the subject.

Holmes created the show and will star and Judd Apatow directed the pilot and is on board as an executive producer.

This counts as three series that Judd will be overseeing this year, the other ones being the upcoming Love at Netflix and Girls, which will be coming to a close in the not so distant future.

There’s Going to Be a Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Election Special on Hulu

January 21, 2016

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(via Variety)

This is the election coverage we both kind of need and deserve.

Thanks to Funny or Die and the existence of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog from the mind of Robert Smigel and the platform of Late Night with Conan O’Brien/Conan, there will be a comedy special covering the 2016 presidential race hosted by Triumph.

Let your mind run wild with how great and off-the-rails that will go.

The special will be called Triumph’s Election Special 2016 and will steam on Hulu starting next month.

We can only imagine what Smig– cough– Triumph has to say about his name being really close to Trump’s.

Derek Zoolander Answers 73 Questions While Giving a Tour of His Apartment to Vogue

January 21, 2016

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Vogue Magazine did their 73 Questions web series with one of the most really, really, ridiculously good looking people on the planet, Derek Zoolander.

Derek was gracious enough to let Vogue (and the rest of us technically) tour his lavish apartment, which features “not that much” exercise equipment amongst other ludicrous features, during the interview.

It’s almost like it’s right out of Zoolander 2.

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