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Pick of the Day: Operation Save Abortion 4/30

April 27, 2020

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The far reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic go beyond just the virus spreading and the deaths it causes or even the terrifying economic disruption. For instance, access to independent abortion providers is getting shut down even though it’s an essential, crucial service. It’s heinous to do this sans pandemic, it’s particularly despicable to do during these times with the most devastating pandemic nearly anyone has lived through.

So, Lizz Winstead, the co-creator of The Daily Show, will be leading as the head of Abortion Access Front and hosting this Operation Save Abortion fundraiser to raise money for said independent abortion providers to stay open and operating in these dire times. It’ll be 12 hour live-stream on Instagram Live at the AAFs Instagram @abortionfront going from Thurs. Apr. 30th 7AM PT/10AM ET-7PM PT/10PM ET.

Slated for the fundraising live-stream event is a marvelous row of comedy folks including: Elizabeth Banks, W. Kamau Bell, Nikki Glaser, Jenny Slate, Sandra Bernhard, Margaret Cho, Beth Stelling, Dana Gould, Josh Gondelman, Samantha Irby, Shannon Woodward, Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), Jessica Kirson, Krystyna Hutchinson (co-host of the Guys We F’cked podcast), and Lindy West (Shrill).

That’s not even the whole line-up that already includes many of comedy’s finest, which should make for one damn fine marathon live-stream chock full of stand-up, stories, bits, and more (on top of supporting a very important cause that might have otherwise easily gotten swept under the radar of the COVID-19 news cycle).

FYI, you can support this cause during the live-stream or even before then at keepourclinics.org.

ACTION ALERT: Lizz Winstead, Elizabeth Banks Taking Part in Fundraiser for Abortion Providers (Exclusive) https://t.co/hLHpFYRTEF via @thr

— Lizz "Hollywood Death Cult" Winstead (@lizzwinstead) April 23, 2020

Pick of the Day: COVID Is No Joke Americares Fundraiser

April 24, 2020

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It was our hope that the biggest and brightest names in comedy would be coming out to do big fundraiser in the fight against COVID-19. Indeed, they have and continued to do so.

The latest star-studded comedy fundraiser is Americares’ COVID Is No Joke that will air LIVE on covidisnojoke.org and Americares YouTube channel at 5PM PT/8PM ET on Fri. May 1st.

COVID Is No Joke will be a jam-packed hour of a comedy variety live-stream spanning stand-up, stories, sketches, etc. from the likes of:

Elizabeth Banks, Ike Barinholtz, Jack Black and Tenacious D, Wayne Brady, D’Arcy Carden, Kristin Chenoweth, Tom Cotter, Mackenzie Davis, Mark Duplass, Will Ferrell, Gal Gadot, Kyle Gass, Linda Hamilton, Chelsea Handler, Mindy Kaling, Kerri Louise, Jonathan Mangum, Patton Oswalt, Natalia Reyes, Adam Scott, Finn Straley, Paige Weldon, Jenny Yang and more with actor/director/producer and Americares own Tony Goldwyn set to host.

That line-up really spans so many different corners of comedy and even includes names of comedians that we really dig that you ought to know going forward.

The funds raised will go to providing essential equipment and support (including mental health) for frontline health workers here in the U.S. and across the globe. $100K worth of donations has already been guaranteed FYI.

You can support Americares now or during the event by making a donation on americares.org or by texting “JOKE” to 20222 to make a $25 donation.

HBO Max Announces 5 Comedy Specials from Team Coco, New Looney Tunes, and New Comedy Series from Elizabeth Banks, Issa Rae, and Mindy Kaling

October 30, 2019

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As the world is on the precipice of Apple TV+, HBO is taking a big swing for their own streaming service, HBO Max, with regards to their comedy programming.

Just today, they made this flurry of announcements.

Conan O’Brien’s Team Coco will be producing five stand-up special, two of which will be with multiple comedians and three of which will be full hours (Deadline). A new batch of Looney Tunes (Deadline), a DC Universe series from Elizabeth Banks, a female rap group comedy from Issa Rae, and a coming-of-age-in-college sitcom from Mindy Kaling (Deadline) are all on the way.

If you’ve been following the trail of HBO Max, you know that this is only the tip of the iceberg for them. So, are you ready to cue Futurama’s most famous meme yet?

LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part Is Finally Here

June 6, 2018

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While you wonder the fate of Chris Pratt as Star-Lord in the MCU, you can enjoy what’s basically a LEGO inspired version of Star-Lord voiced by Chris Pratt in The LEGO Movie sequel.

In fact, to further the parallels between Peter Quill and Emmet Brickowski, there is a rescue mission deep in outer space resting on the shoulders Emmet (despite the odds again being stacked against him).

See for yourself in the trailer here. LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part is set for theatrical release in February 2019.

Just like you, we’ll be curious to see if the gang behind the LEGO Movie franchise can live up to the magic, surprise, and wonder of the first film. If they do, don’t be surprised to see even more LEGO sequels and one-offs ordered at Warner Bros.

Rachel Bloom Leads Off a Meta, Star Filled, We-Are-The-World Style Song “HOLY SH*T (You’ve Got to Go Vote)”

November 5, 2016

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HOLY SH*T (You’ve Got To Vote) from Moby

Celebrities cursing seem to to be taking the place of them simply telling you to “rock the vote”. Maybe things are just that dire this election, maybe?

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s Rachel Bloom leads of a song that not only indulges in an expletive-laden ballad with the likes of Elizabeth Banks, Mony, Adam Scott, Adam Pally, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch, Jane Lynch, Paul Scheer, Amber Rose, June Diane Raphael, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Naya Rivera, and Ginger Gonzaga, but also makes fun of all those songs where celebrities come together to encourage the general public to take action for a good a cause.

Watch it here and, oh yeah, make sure you go vote.

Netflix Orders Another Wet Hot American Series Set Ten Years Later

April 27, 2016

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So, everyone will be slightly closer to their real age this time around.

Next year, Netflix will release 8 episodes of Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later with David Wain and Michael Showalter back at the helm.

Here are the campers themselves to tell you this is really happening.

There are no details on how much or if all the cast is coming back and what might happen. However, we’d guess that they’ll probably be able to get most of the cast back considering that they were able to do it before.

Comedy Central Has Put Up The First Episode of “Moonbeam City” Online

September 5, 2015

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Even if you had other plans this Labor Day Weekend, prepare to go to 80s to the max and then some.

The much anticipated 80s animated action series Moonbeam City from Scott Gairdner doesn’t premiere until Sept. 16th at 10:30PM on Comedy Central.

However, you can preview the first episode thanks to Comedy Central right now, right here.

Be sure to adjust your screen for all the neon that’s about to come your way.

Get Even More Neon and Big Hair in Latest Trailer for “Moonbeam City”

August 20, 2015

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The most neon color palette, the biggest hair, tons of synth, the voices of Rob Lowe, Will Forte, Kate Mara, and Elizabeth Banks and rampant drugs/violence should make for a whole bunch of fun in Comedy Central’s Moonbeam City from Scott Gairdner.

Just watch this latest trailer and you’ll see exactly what we’re talking about as well as want to watch the series premiere on Wed. Sept. 16th at 10:30PM on Comedy Central.

The Staff of Camp Firewood Try to Introduce Themselves in New “Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp” Promo

July 16, 2015

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Whether you’re familiar with the camp counselors of Camp Firewood or not, you’re going to want to get know how they were right before Wet Hot American Summer for Netflix’s prequel series Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp.

Get acquainted here, then look for the episodes on Netflix on July 31st.

Watch Detectives Go 80s to The Max in New “Moonbeam City” Trailer

July 14, 2015

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Well, it turns out that the day after Comic-Con is just full of trailers.

Amidst Comedy Central’s very enticing slate of upcoming series, Moonbeam City has been one we’ve been waiting to premiere for quite some time.

Rob Lowe, Will Forte, Elizabeth Banks, and Kate Mara all voice the most gloriously rendered 80s sleuths, probably, of all time complimented by plenty of synth and neon.

Watch the trailer for Moonbeam City here, then look for its premiere on Sept. 16th at 10:30PM on Comedy Central.

High Concept Comedies Are in Style Ahead of This Pilot Season

October 27, 2014

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There are indeed plenty of semi-autobiographical comedies in development, especially with the success of freshman series Cristela at ABC.

However, at the other end of the TV comedy development spectrum, at this time, is a bunch of high concept comedies that steer clear of the fish-out-of-water in a small (or big pond) dynamic. Conspiracy theories, witches, and, highest concept of all, Vine stars, and more are all subjects for comedy projects that are being worked for TV across several networks.

Specifically, TBS has ordered a sort of Lost parody from Justin and Jordan Shipley, DirecTV has ordered a parody reminiscent of Downton Abbey that will star Peter Serafinowicz and Will Sasso from College Humor’s Big Breakfast, Elizabeth Banks is set to produce and direct a workplace conspiracy theory comedy from Caroline Williams at ABC, 30 Rock’s Josh Siegal and Dylan Morgan are writing a witch comedy at NBC, Nick Frost is set to star in a comedy as an ex-jewel thief that’s having trouble getting out of the jewel thief business also at ABC, and Rainn Wilson is developing a series following stars (minus Curtis Lepore due to Internet outrage at his rape charge that he plead down to an assault charge) on the six second movie platform Vine trying to make it in the traditional half hour format.

There’s no telling where these will end up, if anywhere at all, but it’s a good sign to see more comedy series in the works that aren’t how two people met and fell in love or how an abnormally configured family figures out how to be a family.

EW Readers Pick Parks and Recreation and Drunk History as EWwy Winners

August 18, 2014

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In the midst of all of the awards dedicated to entertainment on a screen, Entertainment Weekly has put forth their own EWwy Awards based on votes from their readers on what’s best on their TVs.

So, Parks and Recreation took Best Comedy Series, Best Actor [Adam Scott], Best Supporting Actor [Nick Offerman] while Drunk History took Best Variety Series. Of course, perennial award winner Modern Family had to sneak in a win as well with Best Guest Actress [Elizabeth Banks].

Paramount Digital’s Next Comedy Series to Be “Resident Advisors” Produced by Elizabeth Banks

July 30, 2014

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Paramount Digital has had its hands involved in Burning Love and Hotwives of Orlando and will hopefully keep up their run of comedy series going with an Elizabeth Banks produced series called Resident Advisors.

As the title suggests, it will follow the people in charge of college dorms, RAs, and what they go through. Hopefully, there will be echoes of a sort of similar movie that Banks was in, Wet Hot American Summer.

Comedy Central’s “Moonbeam City” Goes 80’s To The Max

July 29, 2014

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Yet another promising animated series trailer lands today. After the trailer for Adult Swim’s Mike Tyson Mysteries found its way from Comic Con to the Internet, Comedy Central just posted a trailer for their latest animated series, Moonbeam City.

Between the voices of Rob Lowe, Elizabeth Banks, Kate Mara, and Will Forte, and the spectacular neon color palate, over sized clothes, etc. Moonbeam City looks like everything you’d want an 80s animated procedural comedy to be.

Watch the trailer here.