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Weird Al Yankovic Will Be Comedy Bang! Bang!’s New Bandleader

January 25, 2016

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Well, Comedy Bang! Bang! continues to keep scoring with their bandleaders.

Following in the footsteps of Reggie Watts and Kid Cudi, Weird Al Yankovic will be joining the TV series version of Comedy Bang! Bang!, even though his footsteps in musical comedy precede both of them,

He’ll be alongside host Scott Aukerman in the show’s absurdist take on a late night talk show and is such a perfect fit for the show. Honestly, we can’t think of who would be a more fitting bandleader for Comedy Bang! Bang!

“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.

Watch a Full Episode from Upcoming Sixth Season of “Portlandia” at IFC.com

January 14, 2016

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So, what are you waiting for?

The brand new season of Portlandia doesn’t premiere until next Thurs., Jan. 21st, but you can watch one entire episode if you’re really really anxious to see more complex, layered, absurd, self-referential misadventures of Fred and Carrie and their many characters thanks to IFC.

Get into it here or even on YouTube if you need more convenience.

Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani to Host This Year’s Spirit Awards

January 7, 2016

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We sincerely hope that Film Independent lets Kate and Kumail get as weird and crazy as they want.

The choice of hosts in this year’s awards season are really intriguing. From TJ Miller set to host The Critics’ Choice Awards to Ricky Gervais returning for The Golden Globes to now, Kate McKinnon, one of SNL’s current best, and Kumail Nanjiani (who we hope you know from Silicon Valley, The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail, and Portlandia) getting ready to host The Film Independent Spirit Awards.

The ceremony will be broadcast live on IFC on Sat. Feb. 27th, which we’re sure will make for some damn good fun with Kate and Kumail at the helm.

“Todd Margaret” Finally Returns for Its 3rd Season Tonight

January 7, 2016

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10PM on IFC.

After years of seeming to be over, Todd Margaret found a way to return for a 3rd season, as well as go by Todd Margaret instead of The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret.

David Cross says the 3rd season came about because of how crazy and great the idea for it was. So, tonight, we all can find out what exactly Todd Margaret’s writers came up with despite how season 2 ended.

IFC Is Airing Marathons of All of Portlandia and Todd Margaret For New Year’s

December 29, 2015

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Not sure what you’re doing New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day? Maybe you can’t figure out what your New Year’s Resolution will be?

In either case, IFC is offering up marathons of every episode of both Portlandia and Todd Margaret that might make answering those two questions a little easier (i.e. spend the night watching or resolve to watch both series in their entirety).

The Todd Margaret marathon starts on New Year’s Eve at 6PM and the Portlandia marathon follows shortly thereafter on New Year’s Day at 6AM.

Season 3 of “Maron” Now on Netflix

December 28, 2015

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Yes, the other two seasons are on there as well in case you need to catch up or want to binge watch the whole thing again.

Maron, the IFC scripted series based on WTF with Marc Maron and Maron’s life surrounding his celebrated podcast made it to its 3rd season this year. You can now engage in probably your preferred method of watching TV by streaming that 3rd season all on Netflix at your leisure.

Old Navy Continues Its Streak of Great Comedian Spokespeople with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein

December 24, 2015

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First, it was Amy Poehler. Then, it was Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Then, it was Julia Louis-Dreyfus with Kumail Nanjiani and Snoop Dog.

Now, it’s Portlandia’s own Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein that are starring in the latest round of Old Navy ads.

Like all the folks before them, it seems like they crafted the ads themselves since they kind of play like sketches from Portlandia.

In fact, if you’re having some sort of Portlandia withdrawals, these ads might soothe you for just a bit before season 6 premieres on Jan. 21st.

The Trailer for Season 6 of “Portlandia” Has Arrived

December 15, 2015

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The will-they-won’t-they tension between Fred and Carrie comes to a head in the next season of Portlandia, in a Portlandia way of course.

Portlandia is set for its season 6 premiere on Thurs. Jan. 21st on IFC and Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein seem like they’re closer than they ever were… or are they?

Watch the new trailer and judge for yourself.

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein Give an Inside Look to Season 6 of Portlandia

December 7, 2015

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You’ve got just over a month before there’s new Portlandia to watch. Specifically, you only have to wait until Thurs. Jan. 21st at 10PM on IFC for the season 6 premiere.

In the meantime, you can whet your artisanal, cage free, gluten free, organic-with-a-bird-on-it appetite with an in-depth inside look into what they’ve got in store for the new season…

…the guest stars including Louis C.K., Mitch Hurwitz, and Steve Buscemi…

…along with various bits of season 6 scattered throughout…

…and some surprises that are a first for the show.

IFC Cancels “Gigi Does It”

December 5, 2015

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#GigiDoesIt fans! Alas, there will be no season 2 of our little show. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR LAUGHTER!!! Upward…

Gigi Does It joins a club of TV series that come to an end far too early as IFC has axed the show this week after one season.

Hopefully, we’re wrong and some other network or maybe streaming service picks it up and Dave Krumholtz will get don all the amazing prosthetics and voice of what’s a representation of so many of our grandmas these days, Gigi.

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein Finally Attempt Sexual Congress for Season 6 of Portlandia

November 30, 2015

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Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein have said over and over in interviews that they know too much about each other to ever seriously date.

However, five seasons of their show, Portlandia, may have broken down enough barriers to at least make a technical go at coitus.

Just watch them go at it (?), then be sure to catch the season 6 premiere of Portlandia on Thurs. Jan. 21st at 10PM on IFC.

Watch “The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret” Season 3 Trailer as Well as Catch Up With the First 2 Seasons on Netflix

November 21, 2015

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David Cross seemingly isn’t letting up for any rest as With Bob & David just came out and season 3 of The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret is set to premiere on IFC on Thurs. Jan. 7th.

The trailer for this new season just got posted here and the last two seasons have found their way to Netflix for you to refresh yourself or catch up with the foibles of Todd.

H. Jon Benjamin and Leo Allen Team Up Again for “Jon Benjamin’s 100 Erotic Nights” Pilot Presentation at IFC

November 11, 2015

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The Jon Benjamin Has a Van gang is at it again.

IFC is “sexing” up their development slate with a project from Leo Allen and H. Jon Benjamin, who last worked together on the unfortunately short lived Jon Benjamin Has a Van.

Allen and Benjamin have created a series where Jon will narrate varied tales of passion, lust, and romance that he has nothing to do with or will ever get to take part in.

If you’re familiar at all with any of Benjamin’s work, you’ll be crossing your fingers that this will be something that goes to series soon.

“Maron” Is Getting a 4th Season at IFC

November 6, 2015

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I’m doing another season of #Maron for @IFC! Gotta get that guy back on track!

IFC has indeed picked up Marc Maron’s Maron based on WTF with Marc Maron for a fourth season.

Who knew that podcasts would end up being the inspiration for a decent chunk of a cable network’s schedule for multiple seasons?

Along side Comedy Bang! Bang!, IFC’s has successfully adapted podcasts into two of their longer running series.

Gigi Does It: Figure Skating

October 19, 2015

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IFC’s Gigi Does It let’s GIgi follow her latest obsession: figure skating.

Of course, her partner is her assistant and, of course, he’s asked to do more than he’s comfortable with.

Watch their figure skating routine here.

Gigi Does It: Sketch Drawing

October 14, 2015

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The latest adventure of Gigi from IFC’s Gigi Does It is into the world of art, specifically sketching people.

Of course, she has some very interesting, perhaps abstract, expressions about a well-built nude man as well as her assistant.

Even for an independent, newly rich grandma, she might surprise you.

Watch a Fun, Animated “Road” to Festival Supreme Before Going to the Real Thing

October 8, 2015

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Festival Supreme is this Saturday, which means Jack Black and Kyle Gass, AKA Tenacious D, have to go round up their stacked line-up for the gig.

Luckily, he has the talented Luke McGarry and Joe McGarry on board to animate a cross country trip to do just that.

…Jables and Kage…

…pick up some of their funniest friends…

…as well as some of their most badass musical compatriots…

…in order to make it to The Shrine on time.

Also, if you want to go in real life, get tickets here.

Gigi Does It: A Children’s Book Idea That’s Not So Much for Children

October 8, 2015

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Hell hath no fury quite like a grandma who doesn’t get a call back from her grandson.

Well, at least a grandma like Gigi from IFC’s Gigi Does It will act out to such an extreme to make a children’s book as revenge.

Watch what she thinks would make for a good children’s book, specifically for her unreachable grandson.

“Gigi Does It” Premieres Tonight on IFC

October 1, 2015

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Starting tonight, David Krumholtz’s Gigi will have gone from kvetching about the weather to a whole TV show.

IFC’s latest scripted series, Gigi Does It, premieres tonight allowing us to embark on the adventures of a Boca Raton grandmother who, as millennials would often say, “gives zero f*cks”.

Check it out at 10:30PM tonight on IFC.

Watch Preview for IFC’s “Benders” and “Gigi Does It” Either Tonight or Right Now

September 25, 2015

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Benders and Gigi Does It, IFC’s two latest series, don’t have their premiere until next Thurs. on Oct. 1st at 10PM and 10:30PM, respectively.

However, IFC is being very generous by having a sneak preview of both shows following the hour long season finale of Documentary Now! tonight starting at 11PM.

In fact, they’re even being more generous by even offering both preview episodes on YouTube for your convenience to watch this instant or whenever you please.

Watch full length preview episodes of Benders and Gigi Does It thanks to IFC here and here.

WOMEN Comedy Show the Worst Way to Get Revenge From Getting Fired

September 22, 2015

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It’s probably not always a great idea to go postal after you get fired and take revenge on the people that fired you.

WOMEN Comedy show that it’s especially not a good idea if you go about it like this.

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein to Bring “Portlandia” to a Close as a Series After Season 8

September 19, 2015

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(via Uproxx/Oregon Live)

However, they’re open to other things outside of a series.

In a recent interview during the shooting of season 6, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein revealed that the 8th season of Portlandia that IFC has ordered will be its last.

A movie, musical, or some sort of one off could be possible, but don’t fret about the exit of the show yet. Season 6 is in production and seasons 7 and 8 have yet to be even conceived of.

Still, we’re sure they’ll start thinking of some great collector box set that comes with plenty of birds to put wherever you want.

Here’s The First Trailer for IFC’s “Gigi Does It”

September 17, 2015

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What started as a wonderful way to get your local weather has become a full fledged show as David Krumholtz has taken his eccentric, freewheeling grandmother character Gigi and adapted it to the upcoming Gigi Does It coming to IFC.

Get a feel of what’s to come from Gigi in this trailer then look for the series premiere on Tues. Oct. 1st at 10:30PM on IFC.

WOMEN Comedy Creates The Ultimate Procedural Series “Bomb City”

September 15, 2015

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Stop wasting time exploring the ins and outs of cyber criminals or sophisticated serial killers when you can find out what it’s like to fight crime in a place called Bomb City (because of all the bombs).

Let WOMEN Comedy take you to the nth degree of solving crimes in Bomb City over at IFC’s Comedy Crib.