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HBO Developing Male Bisexual Dating Comedy from Travon Free with Issa Rae as EP

December 19, 2017

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HBO Developing Male Bisexual Dating Comedy from Travon Free with Issa Rae as EP

Issa Rae is becoming a power player over at HBO as this is one of two shows in development at HBO that she will be executive producing on top of cranking out her own show Insecure.

“Him or Her” comes from Travon Free and focuses on what life is like for a bisexual black man in this day and age. The subject matter will undoubtedly be eye-opening and possibly a great window into intersectionality for those who are still struggling with the term.

Curb Your Enthusiasm Renewed for 10th Season at HBO

December 14, 2017

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Curb Your Enthusiasm Renewed for 10th Season at HBO

Officially, this means that Curb Your Enthusiasm will have had more seasons than Seinfeld. Also, think about how rare it is that live action scripted series get to double digit seasons these days. Truly, Larry David has built a comedy empire off of being annoyed about things.

Production for the tenth season of Curb Your Enthusiasm will start Spring 2018.

Watch Teaser for Barry (Where Bill Hader Plays an Assassin Trying His Hand at Acting)

December 4, 2017

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HBO’s latest comedy offering will be coming in spring 2018 and indeed feature Bill Hader as a world class assassin who delves into acting.

Here’s a teaser.

So, we’re getting hints of Grosse Point Blank, except it revolves around an acting class as opposed to a high school reunion. We hope that Hader uses the platform to get as off beat as he can.

Michelle Wolf’s First Hour Special “Nice Lady” Premieres Tonight

December 2, 2017

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In a relatively short period of time, Michelle Wolf has gotten to be a go-to on both writer/performer on Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.

That’s on top of keeping her edge in stand-up sharp.

So, naturally, we’re glad to see that the day has finally arrived where her 1st hour long stand-up special, Nice Lady, will premiere this evening at 9PM on HBO.

High Maintenance’s 2nd Season Set for Jan. 19th on HBO

November 25, 2017

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Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld’s marijuana inspired, semi-anthology series High Maintenance is returning for its second season as an HBO series come mid January.

Just like the customers in this teaser, you might be glad that Sinclair making the rounds again very soon.

As mentioned above, season 2 of High Maintenance premieres Friday, January 19th on HBO.

Bill Burr, Wayne Federman, and Jamie Lee Will All Let Pete Holmes Crash in Season 2 of “Crashing”

November 15, 2017

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Pete Holmes, who we would imagine is currently living life to the fullest right now, will be, in his HBO show, recreating version of a much more desperate time in his life for a whole second season.

See who Pete crashes with this time ‘round including Bill Burr, Wayne Federman, and Jamie Lee as well as plenty of other notable cameos in this trailer.

Season 2 of Crashing premieres on Sunday, January 14, at 10:30PM on HBO.

Update (spoiler alert): Wayne Federman doesn’t let Pete crash, per @federman.

Night of Too Many Stars Is This Saturday (and HBO Made Sure to Redo This Promo Sans Louis C.K.)

November 13, 2017

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The big annual TV special Night of Too Many benefiting programs for autism was set to be even bigger as this is the first year that the live event will be broadcast on HBO rather than Comedy Central.

Jon Stewart and a whole boatload of, as the name suggests, too many stars do various bits through the evening in order to raise money. Until last week, one of those guests was Louis C.K., then all the fallout of his sexual misbehavior claims being confirmed happened resulting in C.K. effectively having his career stripped away from him.

So, this promo was actually promptly redone to make sure C.K. was completely severed from the event.

All of that being said, it still has “too many stars” and you should set aside time to watch and support on Saturday, November 18th on HBO at 5PM/8PM PT/ET.

Michelle Wolf: Nice Lady Is HBO’s Next Comedy Special and Here’s a Teaser

November 7, 2017

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Michelle Wolf has made herself stand out during her tenure on The Daily Show with the same sort of attitude that fuels her stand-up.

That’s undoubtedly part of why she’s next in line for a HBO comedy special. See for yourself in a teaser for Michelle Wolf: Nice Lady here.

Then, look for its premiere on Saturday, December 2nd at 9PM on HBO.

HBO Orders Late Night Wyatt Cenac Comedy Docu-Series

October 16, 2017

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HBO Orders Late Night Wyatt Cenac Comedy Docu-Series

So, three very exciting developments with this new addition to late night in 2018:
1) Wyatt Cenac will be back on television again, this time, with his own show on HBO.
2) None of this show will be done from a desk. Wyatt will take on current issues in satirical documentary segments.
3) John Oliver is an EP.

Look for Wyatt’s late night show on HBO in spring 2018.

This Year’s Night of Too Many Stars Hosted by Jon Stewart Will Be Shown on HBO

October 3, 2017

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As Jon Stewart has shifted from The Daily Show at Comedy Central to various projects at HBO, the gigantic annual benefit that raises money for organizations servicing autism has also moved to the premium cable network.

This promo with Jon announces that this latest Night of Too Many Stars will happen on Saturday, November 18th. No specific line-up is given, but you can trust, that between Stewart and HBO, this benefit show will live up to its name once more.

For just an ounce of hope in something and an opportunity to see what should be an unforgettable night of comedy, some of the brightest comedy stars on stage and screen will act out scripts written by fifth graders all in support of underserved youth arts organization, Young Storytellers.

Tickets for The Biggest Show are $25 for student/$50 for adult (balcony) and $50 for student/$150 for adult (floor) and you can (and should) get them here.

6 Years After Season 8 Ended, Season 9 of Curb Your Enthusiasm Premieres Tonight

October 1, 2017

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Honestly, Larry David might have just set a record for “Comeback of a TV Series After Longest Hiatus That Isn’t a Reboot or Revival”. Season 8 of Curb Your Enthusiasm had its finale air in 2011 and now, over 6 years later, is kicking off season 9 tonight on HBO at 10PM.

You can see on this red carpet that Larry, sans sarcasm, is genuinely excited for this.

HBO Orders Pilot for “Avenue 5”, an Armando Iannucci Space Comedy

September 25, 2017

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HBO Orders Pilot for “Avenue 5”, an Armando Iannucci Space Comedy

As Veep (created by Armando Iannucci) is on its way out on its own terms, HBO wisely wants to stay in the Iannucci business and has already put their money down for a pilot of his latest project, Avenue 5, a futuristic comedy set, most likely, on a space ship.

Now, that is pretty much the only detail that currently exists for the project, but it should be noted how much of a departure it is for the mastermind behind modern political comedy such as Veep, In The Loop, The Thick of It, and the upcoming Death of Stalin.

So, we’re imagining that an Armando Iannucci space comedy will have to deal with the ridiculousness of “exo-politics”, perhaps making fun of the Treaty of Greada or the heirarchy between the Greys, Reptilians, Nords, humans, etc.

The Second and Final Season of Vice Principals Premieres Tonight

September 17, 2017

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The Emmys will be on live at 5PM PST and will be done well before 10:30PM when Vice Principals’ 2nd season kicks off on HBO.

Even if you’re on the East Coast where the Emmys telecast might overlap, you can just check your phone every so often or something to get awards updates and enjoy Gamby/Danny McBride attempting to get revenge.

“There’s too much news to continue without him: @LastWeekTonight with @iamJohnOliver will return through 2020. https://t.co/xAUgMJ5hAS”

September 12, 2017

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“There’s too much news to continue without him: @LastWeekTonight with @iamJohnOliver will return through 2020. https://t.co/xAUgMJ5hAS”

HBO has officially picked up Last Week Tonight with John Oliver through 2020.

As the next presidential election cycle will be in full effect then, we have a hard time imagining that Oliver and company won’t be re-upped again just so they can be around for the whole new mess of whoever is running and ends up winning.

Also, getting three more years offers, hopefully, leaves the room for Last Week Tonight to get back to breaking down topics like infrastructure or multi level marketing instead of spending so much time on Trump.

Of course, we’ll have to wait and see how much crazier Trump gets.

There’s No Shortage of Larry David Being Larry David in Trailer for Season 9 of Curb Your Enthusiasm

September 11, 2017

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Curb Your Enthusiasm is coming back for season 9 on HBO on Sunday, October 1st.

As you can clearly see in the season 9 trailer, Larry David hasn’t lost in step in being a grouch. If anything, he may have actually upped his game a bit in being curmudgeon.

Veep Will Come to an End in Seventh Season

September 7, 2017

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Veep Will Come to an End in Seventh Season

Another one of TV’s great comedies will come to an end on their terms.

Even with the series going way farther than the vast majority of comedies these days, series creator Armando Iannucci moving on to The Death of Stalin, and the Trump Administration giving the series a weird life-mirroring-art curveball, Julia Louis-Dreyfus has a second iconic role under her belt and showrunner David Mandel will be very likely going out in the best position possible.

“It became clear that this season should be the last season,” Louis-Dreyfus says. “We don’t want to repeat ourselves or wear out our welcome. The story has a finality to it that feels end-of-series.”

“#Room104 just got greenlit for Season 2… thanks @HBO!

August 24, 2017

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“#Room104 just got greenlit for Season 2… thanks @HBO!

The Duplass Brothers’ Room 104 just got a second season.

If Jay and Mark are going to stick to their own rules, we can’t wait to see how they’ll make another whole season that can’t leave Room 104, takes place in one day, and has to be done in a completely different genre/style.

Here’s Yet Another Fun Teaser for Season 9 of Curb Your Enthusiasm

August 19, 2017

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It’s hard to imagine anyone else bringing as much joy to people by being a grouch as Larry David.

Season 9 of his series Curb Your Enthusiasm is slated for its premiere on Sunday, October 1st at 10PM on HBO and, as this teaser shows, he’s pretty ready, once more, to be the charming stick in the mud that is the core of Curb.

Danny McBride Channels Little a Bit of Travis Bickle in Trailer for 2nd and Final Season of “Vice Principals”

August 16, 2017

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Not in recent memory can we remember revenge looking like such fun as Danny McBride’s foolishly headstrong Neal Gamby is hellbent on revenge in the second and conclusive season to Vice Principals on HBO with the “help” of Walton Goggins’ Lee Russell.

The result, according to this official season 2 trailer, has Gamby attempting to be a True-Detective-Taxi-Driver (Gamby is definitely taking cues from Bickle’s playbook in Scorsese’s Taxi Driver) type, but doing so as only McBride can.

Season 2 of Vice Principals premieres on HBO on Sunday, September 17th.

HBO Orders Up Four “2 Dope Queens” Specials

August 10, 2017

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HBO Orders Up Four “2 Dope Queens” Specials

Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson’s hit podcast 2 Dope Queens will indeed be getting four hour long specials at HBO.

While a few podcasts have been adapted for TV, we’re pretty sure no other podcast has gotten a TV special, much less four of them.

The format of the specials has been detailed yet, but you be assured that Williams and Robinson have plenty of canvas to work with over the course of four specials.

Look for these 2 Dope Queens specials to premiere next year on HBO.

Insecure Just Renewed for Season 3 on HBO

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Insecure Just Renewed for Season 3 on HBO

Vice Principals Season 2 Has Danny McBride on the Hunt in This Promo

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Spoiler alert for all those who have not watched season 1.

Though it might not seem like there’s any room left to escalate the tension for Vice Principals, it looks like second and final season of the show will just do that.

See for yourself in this promo released over the weekend.

Then, catch the season premiere on Sunday, September 17th on HBO.

A Score and 1 Year Later, Jon Stewart Lines Up His Next Two Stand-Up Specials at HBO

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A Score and 1 Year Later, Jon Stewart Lines Up His Next Two Stand-Up Specials at HBO

If you listen closely, you can hear the giant sigh of relief from HBO as these are two big time comedy specials that didn’t go to Netflix.

Before his stint in changing comedy, late night, television, and the entertainment landscape in general at The Daily Show, Jon Stewart made his name through doing stand-up comedy. He had specials, his last one being from HBO 21 years ago, under his belt. Being the host and face of The Daily Show for all those year just took time away from him getting up on a mic regularly.

His animated project at HBO didn’t quite work out, but we are more than happy to see a Jon Stewart comedy special or two (or three if you count him hosting another round of Night of Too Many Stars) in the not so distant future.

Insecure Season 2 Premieres Tonight

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Whether or not you want a break from watching all the teasers, trailers, and panels from Comic Con, we think you really ought to catch the season 2 premiere of Issa Rae’s Insecure tonight on HBO.