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Season 4 Trailer of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Tackles Robots, Sexual Harassment, and, of Course, Has Plenty of Smiles

May 17, 2018

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Now entering to its 4th season on Netflix, we can’t help but notice how much of a well-oiled machine Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is at this point, which, unfortunately, doesn’t get to be the case for similar high concepts sitcoms on linear TV.

Being a single camera scripted show and staying pretty topical (#MeToo, AI) and making that all work is impressive. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt has kept up that standard for three seasons and, according to this trailer, will likely live up to it again in this upcoming season.

Season 4 of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt begins streaming on Netflix on May 30th.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 3 Is Now Streaming and Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally’s Summer of 69: No Apostrophe Premieres Tonight

May 19, 2017

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You may or may not be done with getting through the latest season of Master of None, but Netflix has more peak TV comedy ready and waiting for you as they just started streaming all the episodes of season 3 of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt today.

On top of that, comedy’s favorite couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally’s Summer of 69: No Apostrophe comedy special will premiere at 10PM on Epix tonight.

OK, you’ve got your “work” for this weekend cut out for you.

The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 3 Trailer Is Here

April 19, 2017

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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is now coming up to its 3rd season and looks to be as fun and clever as ever (and must still have NBC kicking itself that it let it go).

See for yourself with the season 3 trailer, then look for all the episodes to start streaming on Friday, May 19th.

Tina Fey, Tom Hanks, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski, Jon Hamm, and Amy Poehler Are Doing the Stand for Rights: A Benefit for the ACLU Benefit Live Stream Right Now

March 31, 2017

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Tina Fey, Tom Hanks, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski, Jon Hamm, and Amy Poehler Are Doing the Stand for Rights: A Benefit for the ACLU Benefit Live Stream Right Now

You can live stream it on Facebook Live at the link above as well as donate to the ACLU here.

Ellie Kemper to Publish Book of Personal Essays

July 7, 2016

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Ellie Kemper to Publish Book of Personal Essays

Let’s hope that the Ellie Kemper in this Webby Awards acceptance speech shines through.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 2 Now Streaming on Netflix

April 15, 2016

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Just a friendly neighborhood reminder of what you should be binge watching this weekend.

The indomitable positivity of Kimmy Schmidt has finally returned as all episodes of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season 2 are now streaming on Netflix.

So, without further adieu, get ready for plenty of bold colors, that earworm of a theme, and, of course, Kimmy/Titus/Jacqueline/Lillian.

Nathan Fielder’s Summit Ice Jacket Is Being Sported by Celebrities and Has Raised Over $45K for Holocaust Awareness

November 4, 2015

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Is there anything Nathan Fielder can’t pull off?

What started off as an elaborate Nathan For You prank brought about of Nathan Fielder’s disdain for an outdoor wear company Taiga’s tribute to a Holocaust denier has raised a significant chunk of change for the Vancouver Holocaust Education Center to the tune of $45,000 and counting.

On top of that, A-listers like Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jack Black, Jimmy Kimmel, Ellie Kemper, and more have bought and worn Fielder’s Summit Ice Jacket.

With folks like Nathan Fielder as well as Jon Stewart, John Oliver, and Kurt Braunohler around, one can see just how much good comedy, even at its most absurd, can do in the world.

James Corden Engages in Competitive Nuzzle Guessing with Nick Offerman, Ellie Kemper, and Thomas Middleditch

June 9, 2015

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You didn’t read that wrong. Two people nuzzle something while blindfolded to see who can guess what it is first.

Not only were the things that Corden, Offerman, Kemper, and Middleditch were nuzzling fun and definitely not for the very easily squeamish, but Reggie Watts got to act as the very serious referee as well for Nuzzle Waaa?.

This definitely raises the stakes as far as late night talk show games go.

Watch it here from last night’s Late Late Show.

The Hollywood Reporter Has Women In Comedy Roundtable Discussion With Amy Schumer, Gina Rodriguez, Lena Dunham, and More

May 28, 2015

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Women in comedy are definitely having a moment right now unlike they’ve had in decades past.

Not only are Tina Fey and Amy Poehler comedy power brokers, but there are more female producers, writers, and directors making female led comedy series and movies.

That being said, there is still a lot of stereotypes and prejudice that needs to be fought against. So, The Hollywood Reporter had a frank roundtable discussion with Amy Schumer, Ellie Kemper, Tracee Ellis Ross, Gina Rodriguez, Lena Dunham, and Kate McKinnon about carving out their niche in comedy.

You might just be surprised the sort of nonsense regarding women on screen that still exists in 2015 as well be proud of what the folks in this discussion have accomplished when you watch this…

…or this…

…and this.

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.

Season 1 of “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” and “Aziz Ansari: Live at Madison Square Garden” Now on Netflix

March 6, 2015

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Well, you have your binge watching for the weekend cut out for you.

The Tina Fey-Robert Carlock series starring Ellie Kemper that Netflix bought from NBC and then renewed for a second season, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt has all 13 episodes of season one on Netflix.

Netflix now also has Aziz Ansari’s latest stand-up special, Aziz Ansari: Live at Madison Square Garden, available to watch.

With all of this to watch, we hope that you don’t have to find someone’s Netflix password right now.

Watch Trailer for “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”, The Series That NBC Sold To Netflix and Netflix Already Ordered For a 2nd Season

January 22, 2015

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We all got a preview of what NBC will be missing out on today with the release of the very first trailer for The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt starring a radiantly smiling Ellie Kemper.

Keep in mind, Netflix already has two seasons of this ordered, something that networks almost wouldn’t think of doing these days. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is set for release on Mar. 6th.

Netflix Announces Premiere Dates For “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” and “Grace and Frankie”

January 7, 2015

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(via Variety)

With 2015 just under way, Netflix already has their line-up for their latest series releases featuring two high profile comedies, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, which they bought from NBC and ordered a second season on top of that, and Grace and Frankie with Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda as former rivals that bond over each of their husbands leaving them so they can marry each other.

The 13 episodes of the first season of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is set to release Mar. 6th and Grace and Frankie is set for release on May 8th.

So, that gives you some time to watch binge watch whatever other series you were watching before you get into these.

Tina Fey and Robert Carlock’s “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” Moves From NBC to Netflix

November 22, 2014

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(via Deadline)

It shouldn’t be surprising that another network lets go of another sitcom on their programming schedule these days, but, in the case of “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” from Tina Fey and Robert Carlock starring Ellie Kemper, the show hadn’t even premiered yet.

Still, going with network trends towards drama, NBC is letting go of the series to Netflix where it has two seasons ordered as well as an expanded episode order for its first season. NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt even admits, “While it was originally developed for NBC, we have a very drama-heavy midseason schedule, so we’re thrilled about this Netflix opportunity.”

So, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt will be another thing to watch for on Netflix like a bunch of other series that you’re probably streaming right now while reading this sentence.

NBC Picks Up Tina Fey & Robert Carlock Starring Ellie Kemper Comedy Series

October 31, 2013

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NBC Picks Up Tina Fey & Robert Carlock Starring Ellie Kemper Comedy Series

Not only does this series have the Tina Fey/Robert Carlock stamp on it as well as Ellie Kemper starring, but the premise of a single camera sitcom of life after a cult is pretty intriguing.

So, this is pretty much a no-brainer on NBC’s part.