Netflix Renews “F Is For Family” For Season 3
Netflix Renews “F Is For Family” For Season 3
Bill Burr will officially get to continue to curse as patriarch of a cartoon family set in the 70s for a third season and we’re totally on board for that.
The Polka King, the True Crime Biopic Comedy Starring Jack Black, Will Be Coming to Netflix
The Polka King, the True Crime Biopic Comedy Starring Jack Black, Will Be Coming to Netflix
A documentary called The Man Who Would Be Polka King by Joshua Brown and John Mikulak followed a Ponzi scheme gone awry with an actual polka legend, Jan Lewan.
Jack Black stars as Lewan in the biopic adaptation of the documentary entitled The Polka King and will be coming to Netflix later this year.
Based on the premise and Black starring, we’re automatically thinking this could be a very dark spiritual sequel to School of Rock.
Watch Trailer for “The Incredible Jessica James” Starring Jessica Williams
It’s nice to know that Jessica Williams will be returning to a screen near you as the star of the upcoming Netflix original film from Jim Strouse, The Incredible Jessica James.
See for yourself in the trailer that dropped this week, then look for the film to start streaming on Friday, July 28th.
Rory Scovel’s New Hour “Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up For The First Time” Is Now Streaming on Netflix
We’ve said it over and over and we’ll say it again: Rory Scovel is one of the funniest comedians working today.
This special, Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up For The First Time, is proof of it as Scovel, in a deceptively casual way, shows off all of his many skills. He has well crafted material that carefully meshes the absurd, keen observations, and the truth. Yet, he’s always willing to chase the fun of a moment wherever it will take him. It’s a balance that few comics can manage, much less keep going for an hour.
Also, it has a damn great opening (hats off to director Scott Moran as well).
Basically, free up an hour and change as soon as you can and stream Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up For The First Time ASAP.
Judd Apatow to Tape a Stand Up Special at JFL Montreal
Judd Apatow to Tape a Stand Up Special at JFL Montreal
Before he became a big time writer/director/producer, Judd Apatow had enveloped himself in comedy through stand-up. It makes sense for someone who was one of the biggest comedy nerds ever (he scored interviews with the biggest comedians of his time while he was in high school) well before podcasts or YouTube was around.
Having gotten tapped for writing and producing gigs like The Larry Sanders Show, Apatow’s stand-up then rested on the backburner for several years.
After carving out a niche as a Hollywood power player, especially in regards to comedy, Apatow returned to stand-up a few years ago, performing regularly all throughout LA’s most respected venues (Largo, Improv, etc.).
So, as he has a comedy series on Netflix, Love, he has been sharpening his stand-up over the last few years, and Netflix loves making big time comedy specials now, this special was inevitable.
If you like to see it live, it tapes at JFL Montreal on July 24th.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt to Return for a 4th Season at Netflix
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt to Return for a 4th Season at Netflix
If The Get Down and Sense 8 getting the ax over at Netflix had you worried about Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (though with the show’s individual success, we’re confident that you probably weren’t all that worried), fret not.
A season 4 just got the greenlight at the streaming service giant and the most cheery color palate in comedy will continue for at least a couple more years.
Please Enjoy “Oh, Hello on Broadway” Now Streaming on Netflix
Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland’s/Nick Kroll and John Mulaney’s full-length stage show, Oh, Hello on Broadway might just be the unapologetically silly, satirical love letter to Broadway that you need right now.
Every convention of Broadway and theater gets delightfully picked apart by the duo for well over an hour in every way imaginable. Even if you don’t know all the NYC or Broadway references, there’s something undeniably magnetic about the fully realized personas of Faizon and St. Geegland and their endless self-aware tomfoolery.
Also, Steve Martin is their guest for this night that was taped as a special.
Sounds pretty swell, huh? Well, go watch it on Netflix as soon as you can then.
This “Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up For The First Time” Trailer Means Rory Scovel’s Hour Is Coming Very Soon
Basically, Rory Scovel is one of the best out there in comedy right now. Even if this upcoming special claims that he “has never tried stand-up before”, he is still one of the best.
You’ll see with this trailer and then when Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up For The First Time starts streaming Tuesday, June 20th next week.
Oh, Here’s the Trailer for “Oh, Hello Broadway”
Nick Kroll and John Mulaney have taken their characters, Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland, to a proverbial mountaintop. From sketches to the hallowed streets of NYC’s Broadway, Faizon and St. Geegland have slyly goofed their way to the brightest spotlight.
Now, for all of us who can’t get tickets to anything on Broadway, we’ll get to see just how much they went overboard with the tuna in their Netflix special, “Oh, Hello Broadway”.
Here’s the trailer to whet your appetite.
Look for the special to start streaming next Tuesday, June 13th on Netflix.
Two Upcoming Netflix Comedy Specials We’re Excited for Are Called “Joe Mande’s Award-Winning Comedy Special” and “Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up For the First Time”
Both Joe Mande and Rory Scovel are two great comedians of this current golden age of comedy that are deserving of their upcoming Netflix comedy specials that arrive this month and next.
Also, we just love the juxtaposition of the titles of their specials and how much of a goofy range it covers.
Oh, in case it wasn’t clear, mark these dates down as Joe and Rory’s new hour will definitely be worth watching.
Will Arnett Says ‘Arrested Development’ Season 5 Will Be Much More Like the Original
Will Arnett Says ‘Arrested Development’ Season 5 Will Be Much More Like the Original
Rather than trying to plan around shooting schedules and piecing together multiple storylines from multiple characters, there will be more of the Bluths coming together in the upcoming season of Arrested Development.
So, someone’s wishes (probably a lot of people’s) have been answered.
We’ll see how much season 5 will harken back to some of the best seasons of televised comedy, hopefully, not to far from now.
Sarah Silverman’s “A Speck of Dust” Now Streaming on Netflix
Following up We Are Miracles, the title to Sarah Silverman’s latest special seems to naturally progress some sort of greater, existential theme as it’s called A Speck of Dust.
That being said, Silverman has brought her signature blue cleverness to a more personal level on this special than she has in the past. A brush with almost dying adds some more gravitas throughout the hour and the closer, in an age where notable closing jokes in specials are becoming increasingly rare, is pretty spectacular.
A Speck of Dust is streaming now on Netflix.
Also, Sarah made this devilishly mischievous promo for it.
Please Watch Hasan Minhaj’s Homecoming King, Now Streaming on Netflix
With Homecoming King as a special, Hasan Minhaj offers up an hour that’s equal parts heartfelt, innovative, clever, crucially relevant, slick, and expertly executed.
Along with killing it in hosting the WHCD this year, we wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up getting his own show very soon.
“Friends From College” Teasers Promise Fun Nights Gone Wrong with Keegan-Michael Key, Cobie Smulders, Fred Savage, Nat Faxon, Annie Parisse, and Jae Suh Park
The title “Friends From College” is oft used when trying to explain to people you know why you might be associating with some ne’er do wells.
The upcoming Netflix series from Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco seems to hone in on this sentiment as you can see from these two teasers. Also, they’ve got a pretty stellar cast as previously mentioned that including a Fred Savage that loses control.
Look for Friends From College to start streaming on Friday, July 14th.
So, That Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o Comedy That Was Dreamt Up Over Twitter Is Now a Real Project at Netflix That Might Be Written by Issa Rae and Directed by Ava DuVernay
This seems much easier than The Secret, no?
Whether this ends up being a sort of heist buddy comedy that was originally imagined has yet to be spelled out, but Issa Rae possibly writing it and DuVernay at the helm gives us hope that whatever comes from this might be worth catching at a theater near you.
Bill Burr’s Animated Family Comes Back as Dysfunctional as Ever in NSFW Season 2 Trailer for “F Is For Family”
Bill Burr’s F Is For Family is coming back for its second season in just over a week on Tuesday, May 30th.
There’s a lot of surprises in store, as hinted at in this NSFW trailer for the new season. Whether they’re pleasant or shocking is something we’ll leave to you to decide.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 3 Is Now Streaming and Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally’s Summer of 69: No Apostrophe Premieres Tonight
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.
Just a friendly reminder that season 5 of Arrested Development is official (though you probably already knew that from that Jason Bateman tweet) and will be arriving to Netflix next year.
Here’s the First Trailer for GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies Of Wresting)
Who knew that Marc Maron playing a female pro wrestling league proprietor would be kind of perfect fit?
Well, GLOW creators Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch along with EP Jenji Kohan did and it looks like they’ve captured yet another great side of Alison Brie with this new dramedy focusing in on the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling back in the 80s.
See for yourself in the very first series trailer, the look for the series to start streaming on Friday, June 23rd on Netflix.
The New MST3K Is Going on a Big Nationwide “Watch Out for Snakes” Tour
From July 6th to August 12th, the new Mystery Science Theater 3000 will be galavanting across North America from Boston to Atlanta to Vancouver to San Diego and plenty of places in between for their “Watch Out for Snakes!” Tour.
For the live shows, Hodgson and company have something special in store:
The tour consists of two separate, completely unique shows, each with its own admission. Fans wanting the complete tour experience should purchase two tickets, one for each show. Each event will include all the things expected from an “MST3K” experience: a cheesy B-movie, hilarious riffing, wisecracking robots, silly sketches, plus – for the first time – audience participation! Show # 1 is the MST3K favorite “Eegah,” featuring all-new riffs and sketches. Show # 2 is a “Secret Surprise Film!” It’s a fun, sci-fi thriller never before featured on “MST3K” and it will be performed only in select cities.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 19th at noon local time for whichever city the tickets are for. We’ll definitely keep you in the loop for more updates!
“Look very probable I’m going to put some miles on the Stair Car this summer. Just officially signed on to more ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT today.”
Arrested Development fans have been reinforced to hang on to every bit of news on whether new episodes will ever come out.
This is the best and latest indication that a new season is on its way.
“I Love Dick” and Season 2 of “Master of None” Start Streaming Today
The award winning Master of None and Jill Soloway return to their respective streaming services, Netflix and Amazon Prime, to debut a second season and a new series, I Love Dick.
With that said, what a great time it is for “peak TV” and we hope that you’ve got a lot of free time this weekend.
“Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King” Gets First Trailer as Netflix Stand-Up Special
2017 might just be Hasan Minhaj’s year. In addition to his stellar WHCD performance, he has an hour special coming out.
From solo show to The Moth to Off-Broadway to touring around the country, Hasan Minhaj’s Homecoming King has been not only a great hour of comedy, but an incredibly relevant story that he has gotten to share.
Now, Homecoming King will be presented as a comedy special on Netflix very soon, starting Tuesday May 23rd.
Watch the trailer here.
Here’s a Teaser for Tracy Morgan’s Netflix Special “Staying Alive”
Tracy Morgan goes full 70s with his attire in this latest special “Staying Alive” and wears it pretty damn well.
After a near death experience, Morgan seems back to being a tireless goofball, but with a new outlook on life. See for yourself in this teaser.
Tracy Morgan: Staying Alive starts streaming on Netflix on Tuesday, May 16th.
A New Norm Macdonald Special Is Coming to Netflix Next Week
It’s been almost 6 years since Norm Macdonald’s last special, Me Doing Stand-Up.
Macdonald, as you probably know by now, likes to take his time to craft his bits and the wait is really worth it.
Fortunately, next Tuesday, on May 9th, you’ll get his latest hour “Hitler’s Dog, Gossip & Trickery” streaming on Netflix.