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Mitch Hurwitz Inks Multi-Year Deal With Netflix For New Series

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Mitch Hurwitz Inks Multi-Year Deal With Netflix For New Series

Netflix is making sure to keep Mitch Hurwitz, creator of Arrested Development, around and went ahead and gave him a big multi-year development deal. Hurwitz will be focusing on developing new series and consulting in general with Netflix on other comedy series.

On reading this, we’re all highly anticipating whatever Hurwitz is coming up with, which might be worth the newbie Netflix price hike.

Christian Finnegan’s New Special “The Fun Part” Now on Netflix

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Christian Finnegan’s New Special “The Fun Part” Now on Netflix

Netflix continues to be on a roll with comedy specials as the very funny Christian Finnegan has just released his The Fun Part today.

Go ahead and take a long lunch and stream it now.

Netflix to Debut Rhys Darby’s Mockumentary Series ‘Short Poppies’

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Netflix to Debut Rhys Darby’s Mockumentary Series ‘Short Poppies’

The amazing Rhys Darby is getting his own show on Netflix set for a release next month, specifically Apr. 3rd.

Short Poppies should be a good thing to queue up next in your binge watching list.

Watch Tom Segura’s Comedy Special ‘Completely Normal’ Now on Netflix

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Watch Tom Segura’s Comedy Special ‘Completely Normal’ Now on Netflix

Whether you have plenty of time scheduled for catching up on your Netflix queue or not, please make the hysterical Tom Segura’s new comedy special Completely Normal something you watch today.

Even if you’re not caught up on House of Cards and True Detective, you should probably balance watching incredibly tense dramas out with a comedy special or two.

Tom Segura New Comedy Special ‘Completely Normal’ Will Be on Netflix Mar. 15th

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Tom Segura New Comedy Special ‘Completely Normal’ Will Be on Netflix Mar. 15th

The damn funny Tom Segura is coming out with a comedy special Completely Normal on Netflix this Sat., which will be the thing you binge watch since True Detective is over because, as said above, Tom is damn funny.

If you can’t wait two days for this, you can, at the very least pre-order the album version on iTunes.

Wild West Comedy Festival Coming to Nashville

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Bill Burr, Aziz Ansari, Marc Maron, Chris Hardwick @midnight, Aisha Tyler, and more will be at Nashville’s very first Wild West Comedy Festival from May 15th-18th. In addition to a nice line-up of top-billed acts, this festival surely has some surprises in store as Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Productions, Bud Light, and Netflix are all in cahoots for what is sure to be a great inaugural weekend for this Wild West Comedy Festival.

Tickets are now on sale if you’re planning on going, which you should be if you’re anywhere near Nashville in the middle of May.

Watch Nick Thune Prepare For and Then Do Comedy Special “Folk Hero”

February 18, 2014

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A brand new episode of Scott Moran’s fantastic web series Modern Comedian is here featuring Nick Thune preparing for his comedy special Folk Hero.

You can see the thought process behind Nick doing a special and being thankful he had to put it off after he broke his arm, then after watching all that prep, you can see the actual special Folk Hero on Netflix immediately after!

Watch Chris Porter’s New Special ‘Ugly and Angry’ Now on Netflix

February 17, 2014

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Watch Chris Porter’s New Special ‘Ugly and Angry’ Now on Netflix

Another great thing to watch on this President’s Day weekend is a brand new stand up special from Chris Porter now available for your convenience on Netflix.

The title for it may be Ugly and Angry, but Chris is really funny and thus with all three adjectives in mind, you should check it out now.

Morgan Murphy’s Comedy Special ‘Irish Goodbye’ Released Digitally/on Netflix Next Week

January 15, 2014

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Morgan Murphy’s Comedy Special ‘Irish Goodbye’ Released Digitally/on Netflix Next Week

The damn funny Morgan Murphy is releasing her comedy special Irish Goodbye both for purchase and on Netflix next week, Jan. 21st.

Not only is this a special from Morgan, which should make you already excited, but it was taped at The Nerdmelt Showroom, one of the best venues for comedy in LA.

We’ll make sure to remind you next week to buy/watch this.

IFC’s Maron Is Now on Netflix

December 28, 2013

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IFC’s Maron Is Now on Netflix

The entire first season of IFC’s Maron is now on Netflix for you to watch, so you could feasibly switch between listening to WTF and watching an episode of Maron with a few keystrokes.

Enjoy your latest TV binge.

Watch Bo Burnham’s what. Now on YouTube And/Or Netflix

December 17, 2013

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The hysterical and brilliant Bo Burnham just dropped his latest special what. on YouTube and Netflix giving you pretty much no excuse to not watch it.

It’s a perfect balance of biting social commentary and unabashed playfulness. Give it a watch, thanks to Bo, whenever, wherever, and pretty much however you want.

Also, you can buy the album version if you want to pay in some way for this great performance.

IFC’s Maron Will Be on Netflix After Christmas

December 16, 2013

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IFC’s Maron Will Be on Netflix After Christmas

Dec. 28th, you can watch episodes of IFC’s Maron from the comfort of your Netflix account.

It’ll be the perfect thing to accompany the eye of the holiday storm between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Will Arnett, Aaron Paul, and Amy Sedaris To Voice Netflix Animated Series, Bojack Horseman

December 13, 2013

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Will Arnett, Aaron Paul, and Amy Sedaris To Voice Netflix Animated Series, Bojack Horseman

Do we need to say anything beyond the headline to get you excited about Bojack Horseman?

We really hope that your answer was no. If it was yes, well, then really don’t know what to do with you.

Bo Burnham’s Latest Special “what.” Coming to YouTube and Netflix Dec. 17th

December 6, 2013

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From the ashes of the unduly cancelled Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous, Bo Burnham is releasing a brand new comedy special entitled “what.” that will be available to watch for free or next to free on YouTube and Netflix starting Dec. 17th.

Watch the trailer and get excited for “what.” here (you can also support Bo by pre-ordering the album version from Comedy Central Records now)

Aziz Ansari’s ‘Buried Alive’ Now on Netflix

November 1, 2013

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Aziz Ansari’s ‘Buried Alive’ Now on Netflix

Aziz Ansari’s latest comedy special ‘Buried Alive’ is now online to watch at Netflix. Catch Aziz break down the futility of relationships, the greatness of magic, and more all in that fancy grey 3 piece suit.

As Networks and Netflix Face Off, Your Ability to TV Binge Watch Hangs in the Balance

October 26, 2013

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As Networks and Netflix Face Off, Your Ability to TV Binge Watch Hangs in the Balance

Due to the massive success that Netflix has had, the TV landscape is changing. Network executives and studios are having to adapt to a new business model of producing and distributing shows, which has, of course, come to a head with where and how money is allocated.

As studios are fighting to own more rights to stream the shows they picked up, your getting to binge watch something like a new season of Arrested Development, Louie, etc. might be in jeopardy. Click the link for the full story at Vulture.

Preview Aziz Ansari’s Latest Comedy Special ‘Buried Alive’

October 23, 2013

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For all the jokes at The Roast of James Franco that were about Aziz hanging with Kanye, they sure don’t hold up now as Aziz Ansari is back to breaking down such absurd ideas as relationships.

Just watch this clip of his latest comedy special ‘Buried Alive’ for proof, coming to Netflix, Fri. Nov. 1st.

Marc Maron’s Latest Comedy Special ‘Thinky Pain’ Out on Netflix Now

October 7, 2013

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You’ve all been patiently waiting ever since This Has To Be Funny came out for the next comedy special/album to come from the mind of Marc Maron. Well, it took a little time because of that show he has on IFC, but now Thinky Pain is out to watch on Netflix.

Get into it here.

Marc Maron’s Next Special ‘Thinky Pain’ on Netflix Next Week

October 4, 2013

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You might have wondered what Marc Maron has been up to outside of doing his renowned WTF podcast.

Well, it would be a stand up (though he’s making quite the trademark of perching on a stool) special to come to all of us via Netflix Mon. Oct. 7th.

Watch a clip of ‘Thinky Pain’ here and sit and wait patiently for Monday to come to watch the whole thing.

Mitch Hurwitz Says Arrested Development Movie to Come Before Season 5 at Netflix

September 25, 2013

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Mitch Hurwitz Says Arrested Development Movie to Come Before Season 5 at Netflix

Not only will there be more Arrested Development coming our way (no details on when though), but series creator Mitch Hurwitz is working towards a full length feature before moving on to another season at Netflix.

This news has peaked our curiosity, for many reasons of course, but, more specifically, when there will be an Arrested Development college elective course covering the entire series/movie/etc.

Portlandia Season 3 Now on Netflix

September 2, 2013

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Portlandia Season 3 Now on Netflix

Just in case you don’t have a Labor Day BBQ to go to or any shopping to do, binge watching Season 3 of Portlandia on Netflix, that was just released yesterday, should be right up your alley.

Kathleen Madigan Will Also Release Latest Comedy Special Through Netflix

August 30, 2013

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Kathleen Madigan Will Also Release Latest Comedy Special Through Netflix

Seriously, we weren’t kidding when we’re saying that Netflix is stacking their deck when it comes to exclusively released comedy specials. Kathleen Madigan releasing her latest hour of stand up next month means that Mike Birbiglia, Doug Stanhope, Aziz Ansari, and her (and we’re guessing more to come very soon) all have/will have specials that you can only watch Netflix for the time being.

So, we guess you won’t have to leave Netflix on your computer even after you’re done watching Orange Is The New Black.

Aziz Ansari’s Latest Special “Buried Alive” To Be Released on Netflix

August 29, 2013

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Aziz Ansari’s Latest Special “Buried Alive” To Be Released on Netflix

Netflix has been on a role lately with comedy specials getting to the latest hours from Mike Birbiglia and Doug Stanhope first.

Now, Aziz Ansari is poised to be the next comedian in line to distribute his comedy special through the site, which leaves us wondering who Netflix is going to next in expanding their branding in comedy.

Watch Doug Stanhope’s Latest Comedy Special “Beer Hall Putsch” on Netflix

August 26, 2013

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Watch Doug Stanhope’s Latest Comedy Special “Beer Hall Putsch” on Netflix

Doug Stanhope is keeping up with the one comedy special per year trend with the release of his latest work “Beer Hall Putsch”. It was never a big group of comedians that were/are doing that, but we’re glad that the comedians turning out material at that rate are people like Louis CK and Stanhope.

Watch Beer Hall Putsch at the link exclusively on Netflix.

Mike Birbiglia’s My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend Is Now on Netflix

August 24, 2013

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Mike Birbiglia’s My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend Is Now on Netflix

For those of you that have been waiting patiently since Sleepwalk With Me came out as a movie for Mike Birbiglia’s next project to come out, well, wait no more as you can watch his latest special My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend now on Netflix.

It’s a great alternative if you can’t make FYF today.