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“Masterminds” Is Set for Sept. 30th Release While Relativity Media Is Still Working on Coming Back from Bankruptcy
January 30, 2016
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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

So, at least we’ll get a chance to see Zach Galifianakis and Kristen Wiig rob an armored car.

When Relativity Media went spiraling out of control last year, the fate of the heist comedy Masterminds starring Galifianakis and Wiig was unsure and the release date went from being pushed back a few months to being postponed indefinitely. 

The dust is starting to settle after Relativity filed for Chapter 11, pending some objections from specific creditors, and their slate of films are getting back on track. Specifically, Masterminds is now set for a release on Sept. 30th, which is well over a year after it was initially supposed to come out.

 At the very least, if everything goes according to plan, that means we get both Baskets and Masterminds from Galifianakis this year.

Enjoy Zach Galifianakis Talking About Weight Loss and Raising His Kids
January 27, 2016
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Zach Galifianakis stopped by Conan last night and gave a life update of sorts as only he can. Specifically, he talked about weight loss resulting in doing fat jokes about other people and his parenting style, which probably isn’t in any books on how to raise kids. 

Zach Galifianakis Tries to Keep a Straight Face with Weird Eyebrows as Long as He Can on Kimmel
January 20, 2016
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It wouldn’t be a proper Zach Galifianakis late night appearance without doing some sort of bit, right? Right.

So, Zach chose to go with a pretty trailblazing choice of eyebrows while talking about his new FX series Baskets. The results makes us think that maintaining eyebrow composure is key to not breaking character.

FX’s Baskets Gets Another Full Trailer
January 6, 2016
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We’ve posted plenty of the promos for Zach Galifianakis and Louis C.K.’s Baskets coming to FX in a couple of weeks that are very mere morsels.

Chew on an entire trailer here and mark your calendar for the series premiere on Thurs. Jan. 21st.

More “Baskets” Promos Are Here as Premiere Is Only Weeks Away
January 4, 2016
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The story of the man, played by Zach Galifianakis, who wants to become a highly regarded clown, but goes through tragic lengths in an attempt to do so, is premiering near the end of this month; Thurs. Jan. 21st on FX in fact.

Here are two more great promos to tide you over until then.

Here Are More Promos of Zach Galifiankis Trying to Be a Serious ‘Cloon’ in FX’s “Baskets”
December 26, 2015
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Just in case you weren’t already excited for Louis CK and Zach Galifianakis’ Baskets, here are two more brand new promos.

Keep in mind you only have to wait until Thurs. Jan. 21st to catch the premiere on FX.

Here’s a New Promo for FX’s “Baskets” Showing More of the Adversity of Trying to Be a Serious Clown
December 22, 2015
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The premiere of the new Zach Galifianakis-Louis C.K. series, Baskets, that follows Zach trying to be a clown with artistic integrity, is only a month away.

On Thurs. Jan. 21st, Baskets will premiere on FX and you’ll get to see more of the world versus a serious clown as shown in this new promo.

The New Super Deluxe Will Be Delving Into Their Vault With ‘Super Deluxe Classics’
December 14, 2015
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The new and improved Super Deluxe is honoring its roots from years ago by featuring some of their original content as Super Deluxe Classics like The Brody Stevens Interview Challenge where Brody not only has to pull off an interview with comedians that he knows, but pull off crazy objectives while doing so as directed by a mysterious, dark being.

Just watch how Brody fares while chatting with Zach Galifianakis and David Cross.

Other Super Deluxe gems that will be featured have yet to be announced, but know that it could be from Eugene Mirman, Jonah Ray, Olde English, Brad Neely, Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, and more.

These Latest Promos for FX’s “Baskets” Will Make You Somehow Want to See Baskets More
November 23, 2015
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Well before any image of Baskets came out, the Louis C.K. and Zach Galifianakis series that follows a man trying to become a highly respected clown was already set as one of the most highly anticipated comedy series to come out next year.

Now that we’re seeing some promos roll out, it’s even more enticing than whatever we were imagining and, though we already really wanted to see it, we somewhat inexplicably really want to see it.

Just watch these latest promos and you’ll be right there with us, itching for the premiere.

Keep in mind that you’ll be itching until Jan. 21st, Baskets’ premiere date.

FX/FXx Announces Premiere Dates for Baskets, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Man Seeking Woman
November 12, 2015
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(via Variety)

January 2016 will be a busy month for FX’s comedy schedule.

On Wed. Jan. 6th, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia will premiere its 11th season at 10PM and Man Seeking Woman will kick off its sophomore season right after at 10:30PM all on FX.

On the flagship channel, FX, the highly anticipated Baskets starring Zach Galifianakis as someone who dreams of being a clown, will have its series premiere later in the month on Thurs. Jan. 21st at 10PM.

Mark your calendar now or just wait for the inevitable roll out of teaser, trailers, and another reminder from us probably.

These Five “Baskets” Promos Could Add Up to a Teaser
October 21, 2015
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At around 16 seconds each, these 5 promos for FX’s latest comedy, Baskets, following a man determined to be a clown from Zach Galifianakis, Louis C.K., and Jonathan Krisel add up to well over a minute, which is about the length of a teaser for a TV show or movie.

So, if you watch this…

…this…

…this…

…this…

…and this in a row, you got as much bang for your buck as you would had they all been intercut together.

Also, you should watch them regardless of them being short promos because they’re pretty damn funny.

Look for Baskets to premiere in January on FX.

Here’s Your First Look at FX’s “Baskets” from Zach Galifianakis and Louis C.K.
September 16, 2015
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Jan. 2016 will see the premiere of Zach Galifianakis and Louis C.K.’s highly anticipated Baskets, a FX series that follows someone desperately trying to become a world class clown, but is really struggling to get there.  

Here’s a brief glimpse of Baskets and what it’s like for aspiring clowns that perhaps might be not attaining their goals of supreme clowning.

Zach Galifianakis to Play The Joker in ‘LEGO Batman’
August 14, 2015
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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

We’d also be up for watching a live action movie where Will Arnett and Galifianakis go head-to-head too.

The LEGO Movie spin-off, LEGO Batman, has its main cast set with Will Arnett as returning Batman, Michael Cera voicing Robin, and Zach Galifianakis being the voice behind The Joker.

It should be a fun meta-romp through the LEGO Batman universe, but fully expect to see articles sincerely comparing Heath Ledger, Jared Leto, and Galifianakis as The Joker.

Release of “Masterminds” with Zach Galifianakis and Kristen Wiig Postponed Indefinitely
August 11, 2015
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(via Variety)

Ironically enough, a movie about robbery is being put on hold because the company that’s releasing it has filed for bankruptcy.

You have might caught wind that Relativity Media, the company that was set to release the highly anticipated heist comedy Masterminds, has filed Chapter 11. 

As a consequence, the film won’t be coming out in mid October as originally planned. A new release date hasn’t been announced, but one is supposedly coming for 2015. 

Given the strokes of bad luck that has befallen Relativity, don’t be surprised if we have to wait until 2016 to see Galifianakis’ next film.

Release of “Masterminds” with Zach Galifianakis and Kristen Wiig Delayed Two Months
July 8, 2015
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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

Instead of hitting theaters on Aug. 19th, look for Masterminds on Oct. 9th.

Relativity Media, the company releasing the heist comedy Masterminds, is working on mitigating their debt through an equity firm.

Maybe we’ll get to hear more about Galifianakis’ Baskets at FX in the meantime? Before the Oct. release, you’ll definitely be able to see Kristen Wiig in The Spoils Before Dying on IFC.

Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, and Owen Wilson Get Even More Ridiculous in New “Masterminds” Trailer
June 24, 2015
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You thought you saw a lot of promise with the last trailer for Masterminds. With this new trailer, more promise of a crazy heist comedy is coming to fruition.

Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, and Owen Wilson are some of the luckiest inept thieves of all time, then hilarious have it out with each other as movie bank thieves do.

Watch the trailer here, then look for Masterminds in theaters on Aug. 19th.

Zach Galifianakis and Kristen Wiig Are Some Charming, Hapless Bank Robbers in “Masterminds” Trailer
March 31, 2015
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More intriguing than a heist that involves stealing $17 million is the fact that Zach Galifianakis and Kristen Wiig will be goofing around in the movie that’s based around the true life story of said heist.

The trailer for Masterminds shows Galifianakis and Wiig as robbers that are, perhaps, in over their heads, but almost delightfully so. 

Fans of 2001′s Bandits might dig this a lot, but we have a feeling that this will be a big Summer comedy hit with direction from Jared Hess and writing from a team including Jody Hill and Danny McBride..

Watch the trailer here.

Gallery 1988’s Latest “Is Thing On?” Art Exhibition Now on Sale Online
February 23, 2015
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Need art inspired by the comedy of Zach Galifianakis (depicted above by Ashton Gallagher), Broad City, Louis C.K., Larry David, Reggie Watts, Paul F. Tompkins, Ron Funches, Dave Chappelle as Prince, The Flight of The Conchords, Mitch Hedberg, and way more.?

Well, look no further than the fourth edition of Gallery 1988’s Is Thing Thing On? art tribute to comedy. Dozens of fine works are on sale and online here, though we would say that you should go now as they’re all selling out fast.

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis Will Be Executive Producing “The Chris Gethard Show” at Fusion and Fusion Gets Broadcast Rights to Some Old TCGS Episodes
February 2, 2015
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Despite how the last Will Ferrell-produced-Chris Gethard-starring show Big Lake went (cancelled after one season), Ferrell along with Zach Galifianakis will be executive producers on The Chris Gethard Show that’s coming to Fusion. 

We do hope that means the wondrous chaos that is TCGS will get to reign on the half hour slot that Fusion has given them.

On top of 10 episodes that will air this year, perhaps starting in April, Fusion has picked up the rights to air 20 episodes from The Chris Gethard Show at MNN. We’d really be surprise if that doesn’t become some sort of marathon leading up to the show’s premiere.

Watch a Concert Film From The Old Largo with Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, Paul F. Tompkins, Flight of The Conchords, and More
December 28, 2014
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Over 6 years ago, Largo was not the gorgeous theatre that you see at The Coronet these days. It was an even smaller venue with a bar in Fairfax Village here in LA. 

However, even back then, a mix of some of the best comedians and innovative musicians and singers all came together under the roof of Largo to play.

In 2008, a concert film was released of the old Largo with the likes of Fred Armisen, Fiona Apple, Greg Behrendt, Paul F. Tompkins, Elliott Smith, Sarah Silverman, Greg Proops, Sarah Silverman, Flight of the Conchords, Patton Oswalt, Louis CK, Zach Galifianakis, Aimee Mann, Andrew Bird, and more all performing.

Now, it’s online for you to enjoy on Vimeo in beautiful black and white. Watch LARGO here.

“Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis” Returns With Brad Pitt and Louis C.K.
October 23, 2014
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The headline pretty much says all you need to know about a brand new episode of Between Two Ferns with Brad Pitt and Louis C.K. unless you somehow have managed to avoid Between Two Ferns all these years. 

Watch and enjoy over and over here like the rest of the Internet will be doing for next several days here.

Zach Galifianakis on The Daily Show on Birdman, Doing Between Two Ferns with Obama
October 15, 2014
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This year, Zach Galifianakis has covered quite a range going from doing an episode of his meta talk show Between Two Ferns with President Barack Obama to the upcoming, highly anticipated dark comedy Birdman from Alejandro González Iñárritu.

Zach gave a great inside look to both of those experiences during his interview at The Daily Show last night. Watch it here and beware if you’re a fan of Arby’s.

FX Orders “Baskets” from Zach Galifianakis, Louis C.K., and Jonathan Krisel to Series
August 27, 2014
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(via Variety)

With another Emmy win for Louie, FX is smartly furthering their business with Louis C.K. as they have just picked up Baskets, executively produced by C.K., Zach Galifianakis, and Portlandia director Jonathan Krisel, to series.

Galifianakis will star as a man who leaves the corporate world to pursue a life of becoming a professional clown. So, maybe it’s hovering somewhere around Being John Malkovich minus all the body snatching with a focus on clowning instead of puppetry?

Either way, we have a really great feeling about this.

Scott Aukerman Explains What He’s Up to on Comedy Bang! Bang! and Directing Obama for Between Two Ferns
July 30, 2014
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Being the ringleader behind Comedy Bang! Bang! and Between Two Ferns, Scott Aukerman has had his fair share of chaos to deal with. 

He stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk on the working parts behind Comedy Bang! Bang! and the extent of planning that goes into each episode as well as what the experience was like having POTUS Barack Obama on Between Two Ferns or, as Obama initially called it, Two Ferns.

Watch a Mini Documentary About a “Play” Based on The Documentary “Mistaken For Strangers” Starring Ted Danson and Zach Galifianakis
July 22, 2014
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The documentary that follows the relationship between The National’s Matt Berninger and his brother Tom Berninger, Mistaken For Strangers, is being “adapted” into a play starring Ted Danson and Zach Galifianakis. Of course, doing a play based on a documentary has seldom been done, if ever, and makes the rehearsal process more than a little taxing. 

Watch Funny or Die’s inside look into Mistake For Strangers the play.

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