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Finally, the Kevin Can F**K Himself Trailer Is Here

February 18, 2021
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Ever since we heard about the initial development of Kevin Can F**k Himself from Valerie Armstrong, Rashida Jones, and Will McCormack, which seems like decades ago at this point, we were so enthusiastically and completely on board. A satirical meta series about the stock multi-cam sitcom wife gaining her own agency and doing something about the hellish nightmare she has been stuck in with a slacker, overweight, dismissive, yet “lovable” husband? It’s like our subconscious, and, very likely, the subconscious of many who are sick of schlocky formulaic family sitcoms are finally getting realized.

As far as we can see, this is a much needed response to the plethora of outdated multi-cams where wives were one-dimensional and always way out of the league of their husbands (just check out most Kevin James led sitcoms).

Having Schitt’s Creek’s Annie Murphy take on the lead role had us even more excited for what was to come for the show destined for AMC. Now, we all finally get a first look at what’s in store for us all with the first official trailer for KEVIN CAN F**K HIMSELF that just dropped today.

Getting tinges of Promising Young Woman and Groundhog Day and we’re still very much all in for it. Look for KEVIN CAN F**K HIMSELF this Summer on AMC.

Sofia Coppola Taps Bill Murray Once More and Rashida Jones for Latest, “On The Rocks”

August 19, 2020
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One of Sofia Coppola’s breakout works in her filmography is Lost in Translation that also ended being one of the more iconic roles for Murray following a career of iconic roles. Thusly, it wouldn’t be the only the twain should collaborate on something. Coppola ended up doing a Christmas special a few years ago centered around Bill Murray, A Very Murray Christmas, which was a definite departure from Murray wandering as one of the most famous people in the world in Tokyo. Now, Coppola’s latest film, On The Rocks, pairs Bill Murray with Rashida Jones for a father-daughter dramedy that follows a marriage between Jones and Marlon Wayans that might be exemplary of the title.

From the trailer, it would seem that there’s some sort of continuation of some spiritual/emotional arc of Murray’s Bob Harris from Lost In Translation with Murray’s role here; a quest for redemption via preventing similar mistakes that he made with love from happening again. It might be far fetched to call it a spiritual sequel, but it’s undeniable that there’s a niche that both Coppola and Murray fill in for each other. Throwing the comedic nuances of Rashida Jones and Damon Wayans (seemingly in more low key role than usual) makes for an atypical love triangle we’d really like to see.

Look for yourself in the trailer here.

On The Rocks is set to come out on Apple TV + in October.

‘Kevin Can F— Himself’ from Rashida Jones Ordered to Series at AMC

October 2, 2019
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‘Kevin Can F— Himself’ from Rashida Jones Ordered to Series at AMC

Even when hearing rumblings of Kevin Can F— Himself being in development, we were so excited at what this could be, especially given how formulaic and stiff multi-cam sitcoms still are in 2019. 

With Kevin Can F— Himself, Rashida Jones is getting meta by switching between multi-cam and single cam from the perspective of the stereotypical sitcom wife and the breaking away from such a traditionally reductive role. AMC has ordered 10 hour long episodes, which makes us curious of what tone this will strike. Sure, it’ll be satiric, but there’s a lot of range on the dramedy spectrum where this could fall, especially since it’s at AMC. 

This is one of the most exciting, daring shows that we’ve heard about coming to TV in the not so distant future as it has so much potential (perhaps to start a paradigm shift in how women are portrayed in sitcoms and TV in general). 

Sofia Coppola and Bill Murray Meet Up Once Again for ‘On The Rocks’ Co-Starring Rashida Jones, Which Will Also Be the First Apple x A24 Film

January 16, 2019
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Sofia Coppola and Bill Murray Meet Up Once Again for ‘On The Rocks’ Co-Starring Rashida Jones, Which Will Also Be the First Apple x A24 Film

Not only is this the first non-Christmas-special reunion of the winning Sofia Coppola and Bill Murray combo, but On The Rocks will very likely be the first prestige picture coming from the company that makes iPhones.  

Everything here is lined up for this to be a sure bet with Coppola, Murray, Rashida Jones, and a premise that seems like a spiritual sequel to Lost In Translation (maybe we’ll finally figure out what Murray said to Scarlett Johansson?) that also might tap into that legendary mythos of Bill Murray himself:

The movie follows a young mother who reconnects with her larger than life playboy father on an adventure through New York.  Rashida Jones will star with Murray. Production starts this spring in New York. 

We’ll keep a close eye out for trailer to see how sure of a bet Apple and prestige film factory A24 are taking.

Here’s the Trailer for Angie Tribeca Season 4, Which Will Be Doing a Marathon of All S4 Episodes This Weekend

December 29, 2018
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It is more important than ever to have some abject, pure silliness in our lives (it has been that way for the last 3 years to be honest).

Thus, the creation and continuation of probably the prestige silly sitcom series on TV, Angie Tribeca is very, very important.

Lucky for us, you, and anyone else that isn’t covered by that binary, season 4 of Angie Tribeca is starting tonight. In fact, TBS is doing a marathon of all the new episodes with eps. 1-5 playing tonight and eps. 6-10 playing on Sunday (at 8PM on both nights).

You can see for yourself in the trailer that this new season of Angie Tribeca has even more top level wordplay and sight gags up its sleeves, shirt, and other weirder places it’ll hide things.

Here’s the Trailer for Angie Tribeca Season 4, Which Will Be Doing a Marathon of All S4 Episodes This Weekend

December 29, 2018
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It is more important than ever to have some abject, pure silliness in our lives (it has been that way for the last 3 years to be honest).

Thus, the creation and continuation of probably the prestige silly sitcom series on TV, Angie Tribeca is very, very important.

Lucky for us, you, and anyone else that isn’t covered by that binary, season 4 of Angie Tribeca is starting tonight. In fact, TBS is doing a marathon of all the new episodes with eps. 1-5 playing tonight and eps. 6-10 playing on Sunday (at 8PM on both nights).

You can see for yourself in the trailer that this new season of Angie Tribeca has even more top level wordplay and sight gags up its sleeves, shirt, and other weirder places it’ll hide things.

Parks and Recreation Will Have a Full 10 Year Reunion at PaleyFest

December 20, 2018
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Parks and Recreation Will Have a Full 10 Year Reunion at PaleyFest

The entire cast, Mike Schur, and the creative team will all be present together at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for PaleyFest come March 2019. 

Undoubtedly, it’ll probably make you tear up like the series finale did, but you have a few months to prepare. FYI, tickets will be on sale for the general public on Jan. 17th. We’ll be sure to remind you of that when it comes around.

So, a Show Called “Kevin Can F*** Himself” by Valerie Armstong with Rashida Jones/Will McCormack EP’ing Is in Development at AMC

November 2, 2018
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So, a Show Called “Kevin Can F*** Himself” by Valerie Armstong with Rashida Jones/Will McCormack EP’ing Is in Development at AMC

Just off the name alone and it’s obvious middle-finger-esque reference to the Kevin James starrer Kevin Can Wait, we want this to get a greenlight and see what this will be.

Also, we’re fascinated by the prospect of that revelatory scene from Louie where they break the fourth wall on a hacky multi cam sitcom in the cold opening of the show being upgraded by Valerie Armstrong to following the perspective of the “sitcom wife” as a real person. 

We haven’t been this excited by a mere show premise in quite a long time. So, order it to series already, AMC. 

Angie Tribeca Season 3 Premieres Tonight

April 10, 2017
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10:30PM tonight, you’ll get the much needed dose of unfiltered silliness as season 3 of Angie Tribeca will premiere on TBS.

Until then, you can watch this wonderfully goofy promo.

Angie Tribeca Season 3 Gets a Trailer and Is as Goofy as Ever

March 3, 2017
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Angie Tribeca, coming up to its 3rd season at TBS, stands as a beacon of pure, uncut silliness taken to the nth degree. 

For that, we should all be thankful that there is a place on TV where goofy is executed so well.

This season 3 trailer promises even more of that clever rambunctiousness.

Look for the season 3 premiere of Angie Tribeca on April 10th on TBS.

Rashida Jones’ Nail Salon Dramedy ‘Claws’ Going to Series at TNT

December 14, 2016
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Rashida Jones’ Nail Salon Dramedy ‘Claws’ Going to Series at TNT

There’s a lot of things to be excited for here including:
-Rashida Jones making more television
-TNT expanding its branding into dramedy.
-another female led ensemble underworld that might give that newly announced DC female villains movie a run for its money
-Niecy Nash starring with diverse cast
-a dark dramedy centered around a nail salon

Look for 10 episodes of Claws coming next year.

Season 2 of “Angie Tribeca” Premieres Tonight

June 6, 2016
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9PM on TBS.

Whether you know or not, you probably need the unbridled silliness of Angie Tribeca back in your life. Luckily, a whole new season is coming tonight and should fill that void you have for puns and sight gags taken to the next level.

Again, the season 2 premiere is tonight at 9PM on TBS.

Here’s More Grade A Goofiness in Another Season 2 “Angie Tribeca” Promo

May 27, 2016
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It’s rare that wordplay is used to such an absurd and amazing degree, but Angie Tribeca always doubles down on its own silliness. 

Season 2, which premieres on Monday, June 6th, will be definitely heading further in that direction.

Just look at the latest promo.

Angie Tribeca Is as Wonderfully Silly as Ever in This Season 2 Teaser

May 22, 2016
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Angie Tribeca made a pretty great, giddy splash with its first season on TBS.

You’ll only have to wait two more weeks (specifically, Monday, June 6th) before the series returns to bring pure Naked Gun-esque absurdity back into our lives. 

Until then, here’s a teaser.

NBC Orders Pilots From Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones

January 23, 2016
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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

Sometimes, we wonder why Parks and Recreation just didn’t get spin-offs.

The Amy Poehler-produced project, written by Charlie Grandy, that has been in development at NBC, Crown Prince, and now has gotten a pilot order in addition to a pilot order of a multicam, Good Fortune, produced by Rashida Jones and written by Craig Gerard and Matt Zinman.  

The shows will focus on a prince trying to  running a family business, but doing so chaotically, and a very rigid woman that starts to take the advice of a fortune teller, respectively.

In addition to Poehler and Jones, Parks and Recreation showrunner Mike Schur already has a series ordered at NBC, which gives us some hope for the revival of the network’s comedy branding this year.

That Angie Tribeca Binge Marathon Is Still Going on Right Now

January 18, 2016
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This is one of those rare moments where you might want to pause whatever streaming service you’re watching and go watch some live television.

The Angie Tribeca Marathon started at 9PM yesterday and is going for 25 hours, so you still have plenty of chances to catch the entire first season today. At 10 episodes for this first season, that makes for five hours to watch the whole thing.

Tune into TBS right now before the late afternoon if you indeed want to watch all of season one.

The Angie Tribeca Premiere/25 Hour Marathon Begins Tonight

January 18, 2016
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Whether you’re looking for an alternative to awards, sports, or debates or looking for something to watch after all of that’s over or, more importantly, looking for a return in comedic to straight silly, goofy, and dumb (all in the best way possible that is), you should catch any or all of the Angie Tribeca 25 hour marathon/series premiere on the new and improved TBS. 

It starts at 9PM and there will be plenty of this sort of thing.

Rashida Jones and Will McCormack Are Developing Another Comedy at NBC

November 14, 2015
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(via Deadline)

Between writing Toy Story 4 and Angie Tribeca, Rashida and Will have found some time to work on another TV show.

Indeed, both writing partners Jones and McCormack are quite busy on projects outside of them creating TV shows, but that hasn’t stopped from bringing a new comedy focusing on best friends, one which is fixated on the idea that she’s dying and the other one having to put up with it, to NBC. Matt Zinman and Craig Gerard, veterans of How I Met Your Mother, are attached as writers.

We’ll be curious to see if there are any echoes of Me and Earl and The Dying Girl that come up here.

Season 1 of “Angie Tribeca” Will Premiere in 25 Hour Marathon Followed Promptly with Season 2 Premiere on TBS

November 5, 2015
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(via Variety)

Not only is TBS is changing up their programming and branding, they’re also thinking outside the box with their actual schedule.

The long wait for TBS’ police procedural comedy Angie Tribeca starring Rashida Jones will have not been in vain. 

Come Sun. Jan. 17th at 9PM and going to Mon. Jan. 18th at 10PM, the entire first season will air five times in a row, back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back.

The following Monday, Jan. 25th, at 9:30PM, will see the premiere of season 2 of Angie Tribeca and amount to a total of twenty episodes between both seasons in the span of an entire TV season.

We’re not making this up as you can clearly see by this TBS promo.

This Latest Teaser for “A Very Murray Christmas” Sure Seems Like a Real Life Bill Murray Christmas Shindig

October 14, 2015
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Classy decor, formal attire, flowing libations, musical numbers, and Sofia Coppola are things that we’d guess would figure into a Christmas party that Bill Murray would throw. 

Also, George Clooney, Jason Schwartzman, Chris Rock, Amy Poehler, Miley Cyrus, Michael Cera, Maya Rudolph, Paul Shaffer, and Rashida Jones might be in attendance.

So, why should the Christmas special A Very Murray Christmas be any different than that? Answer: It shouldn’t.

Watch this latest teaser to see what we mean, then look for the special on Netflix come Dec. 4th.

The “Toy Story 4″ Sequel That Rashida Jones and Will McCormack Are Writing Will Be a Love Story

August 14, 2015
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(via CNBC)

Celeste and Jesse Forever with a different ending as a Toy Story sequel?

The fourth installment of Pixar’s Toy Story franchise will bring back Bo Peep as a love interest for Woody and subsequently explore their romance. With Rashida Jones and Will McCormack penning the script, don’t doubt how much this new Toy Story movie might tug at your heart strings, no matter what age you are. 

Certainly, it’ll probably go into less dark territory than Toy Story 3.

David Koechner and Amy Smart Joining In The Fun at TBS’ “Angie Tribeca”

February 6, 2015
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(via TV Line)

There’s has been plenty of build up over the last several months to TBS’ slapstick cop comedy Angie Tribeca including a trailer. 

It’s set to premiere in the summer, but with David Koechner and Amy Smart coming into the series and Ground Floor getting the axe, we wouldn’t have any problem with the series premiering next week.

In a TV world beset by old school multi-cam sitcoms and dramadies, Angie Tribeca seems like it’ll be a breath of fresh air, especially with Koechner playing a police commissioner. 

Rashida Jones and Rob Lowe Will Return to Parks and Recreation for Final Season

November 24, 2014
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(via TV Line)

The seventh and final season of Parks and Recreation will indeed have Ann Perkins and Chris Traeger back in the mix. Amidst all of their project that they’re developing or that they’re actually in, Rashida Jones and Rob Lowe have made time to return to Pawnee once more.

Mark Brendanawicz/Paul Schneider, however, has yet to be seen again from seasons 1 and 2.

“The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” Announces Its Final Guests

November 7, 2014
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The final days of Craig Ferguson’s hosting of The Late Late Show over at CBS are coming soon. In anticipation of that, the guests for the final episodes have been teased, which include many of Craig’s favorite guests such as Thomas Lennon, Tim Meadows, Henry Winkler, Rashida Jones, Steve Carell, Lisa Kudrow, Mila Kunis, and more.

For the final send-off, Ferguson will have late night host compatriot Jay Leno as he joins him in late night host retirement.

We hope amidst this cavalcade, one of our favorite guests on The Late Late Show, Stephen Wright will also be stopping by to wish Ferguson bon voyage. 

“Toy Story 4” Coming Summer 2017 with John Lasseter Directing, Rashida Jones/Will McCormack Writing

November 7, 2014
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(via /Film)

One of Pixar’s most successful, most beloved properties, Toy Story, is coming back for a fourth round in 2017. 

Announced today, a Toy Story 4 will have John Lasseter returning to the franchise as a director and the duo of Rashida Jones and Will McCormack are set to write the script. More specifically, the release is being targeted for June 2017.

In case you wondering, that does avoid any matching up with Marvel’s upcoming film slate as well as the Lego Movie sequel.

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