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“Join the celebration. #TransparentTV has been renewed for Season 5.

August 24, 2017
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“Join the celebration. #TransparentTV has been renewed for Season 5.

Amazon Studios very smartly has picked up their critically acclaimed, award winning marquee/flagship/landmark series Transparent from Jill Soloway for its fifth season.

It should be noted that most TV series, in traditional linear TV, would be gunning for syndication at this point and, perhaps, bringing the show to a close. 

As streaming services makes the idea of syndication kind of out-dated since you can binge watch the whole series whenever and pretty much wherever you want, the course and duration of a show like Transparent as well as Soloway will likely be followed by several other people making TV moving forward. 

“#Room104 just got greenlit for Season 2… thanks @HBO!

August 24, 2017
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“#Room104 just got greenlit for Season 2… thanks @HBO!

The Duplass Brothers’ Room 104 just got a second season.

If Jay and Mark are going to stick to their own rules, we can’t wait to see how they’ll make another whole season that can’t leave Room 104, takes place in one day, and has to be done in a completely different genre/style. 

Snapchat Wants to Get Into Original Programming By End of This Year

August 23, 2017
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Snapchat Wants to Get Into Original Programming By End of This Year

It was only a week ago that Apple announced that they’d be spending $1 billion on original content. 

Now, Snapchat wants to push forward with their own slate of original programming that doesn’t necessarily seek to replace TV with short form content, but, rather, compliment it. 

Details on what exactly that might look like have yet to be released, but 2018 seems like it’ll have more for you to watch than the tons and tons and tons and tons of content currently available to watch/listen to.

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August 23, 2017
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ABC Orders Dark Dramedy Put Pilot with Felicity Huffman as NYC-P.S.-Teacher-Turned-Unlikely-FBI-Agent

August 21, 2017
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ABC Orders Dark Dramedy Put Pilot with Felicity Huffman as NYC-P.S.-Teacher-Turned-Unlikely-FBI-Agent

This is news from last week, but the premise for this show is kind of amazing:

“…Kristy Kottis is inspired by the real-life Vespa riding, shit kicking, former New York City public school teacher-turned-FBI agent, Kristy Kottis. The is a darkly comedic drama seen through the eyes of a real woman — not a super hero, not first in her class, but fiftieth, who found her calling in a place she never imagined; as the first female supervisor in charge of the Guardian Squad, the division responsible for uniting the NYPD, Homeland Security, Secret Service, Amtrack and Port Authority Police in New York City.”

We’re thoroughly intrigued what it would look like when it’s all said and done. Thus, we felt obligated to give all of you a heads up just in case you don’t follow the trades as closely as we do.

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August 21, 2017
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Paul Scheer Brought on as New Writer for the ‘Galaxy Quest’ TV Reboot at Amazon

August 18, 2017
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Paul Scheer Brought on as New Writer for the ‘Galaxy Quest’ TV Reboot at Amazon

Taking the reins of the script from Robert Gordon, the host of How Did This Get Made? (also, The League, Human Giant, Crash Test, and a million other things you love in comedy) Paul Scheer will now be writing the script for the new Galaxy Quest reboot as a TV series at Amazon.

Whether the original cast from the movie will join in has yet to be seen given the untimely passing of Alan Rickman. 

Still, there seems to be endless, great possibilities with Paul Scheer now attached this project and we can’t wait to see what he might do.

Reddit Has Begun to Let Selected Users Upload Videos Directly to Reddit

August 18, 2017
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Reddit Has Begun to Let Selected Users Upload Videos Directly to Reddit

It’s a beta test, but don’t be surprised to see if Reddit having its own native video player apply to all Reddit users (which will most certainly come with a fair share of growing pains given the controversial nature of some subreddits) happens very soon.

That being said, this provides a whole new avenue for comedy. It could change how AMAs with big time comedy folks are run, how stand-up is often digested on Reddit, and, if you’re savvy enough with Reddit, a new way to go viral with a funny video.

Jetsons Live Action Reboot Gets a Put Pilot Order from ABC

August 17, 2017
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Jetsons Live Action Reboot Gets a Put Pilot Order from ABC

Kind of funny how one major TV network announces the order of a pilot that makes run of the preponderance revivals and reboots these days and another major TV network announces the order of a pilot of such a reboot all on the same day.

We will say that if this does end up going to series, it’d be nice if one, just one, futuristic series on television was a bit hopeful and imagines an actually better world, you know, kind of like the original Jetsons. 

Also, perhaps this version of The Jetsons could address or correct an oft overlooked dark detail from the original show that one Adam Newman happen to notice and write a great joke about.

Fox Orders a Put Pilot of a Comedy That Makes Fun of TV Revivals and Reboots

August 17, 2017
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Fox Orders a Put Pilot of a Comedy That Makes Fun of TV Revivals and Reboots

Even though Fox has recently had shows about the last people on this planet and time travel and mixing a live action sitcom with animated fantasy characters, this might be one of the highest concept projects that they’ve taken on.

Of course, as far as shows that skewer Hollywood for they penchant for trying to cash in on something that worked once, there was The Comeback starring Lisa Kudrow and then the comeback of The Comeback. Also, BoJack Horseman does a spectacular job of satirizing the entertainment industry in this regard.

This project feels a little different from the others as it’s taking on the whole trend of how many networks and production companies can’t seem to rebooting/remaking shows as its focus. The creative team here consists of folks that have experience with high concept sitcoms including Nahnatchka Khan, Sally Bradford McKenna, Chris McKenna, and a very in-demand Michael Showalter. Maybe they’ll pull it off? We’re definitely curious to see what’s to come from such an endeavor.

So far, we’re thinking this might be a sort of a BoJack Horseman if it was live action and didn’t have anthropomorphized animals and was on Fox as opposed to Netflix. 

Apple Has Plan to Drop $1 Billion on Video Content Over the Next Year

August 16, 2017
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Apple Has Plan to Drop $1 Billion on Video Content Over the Next Year

In joining the streaming service fray of Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, YouTube Red, etc. etc., Apple says that they’re putting down $1 billion to make their own exclusive, original content. 

As to what exactly that might be has yet to be seen. 

However, we’re pretty confident at least a few slices of that billion will go towards comedy, whether it be from some high profile folks or some dark horses that have built their following on their own.

Ali Wong and Randall Park Will Star in a Rom Com Feature That They Co-Wrote for Netflix

August 16, 2017
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Ali Wong and Randall Park Will Star in a Rom Com Feature That They Co-Wrote for Netflix

This romantic comedy will follow a bit of a star crossed lovers archetype as both protagonists, though in love with each other, grow up in very different circumstances.

What has us excited is the possibility of Ali bringing her comedic sensibilities that you saw on her Netflix special, Baby Cobra, and Randall bringing his from Channel 101 to a modern romantic comedy. This project will be co-written by Grimm staff writer and playwright Michael Golamco as well, which could add yet another unique flavor here.

With the creative latitude one might get at Netflix, such a unique rom com, whatever that may be, could be very possible.

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August 16, 2017
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August 14, 2017
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By The Way, You Should Still Be Watching Channel 101

August 14, 2017
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By The Way, You Should Still Be Watching Channel 101

Our last post pointed to Channel 101 being the flashpoint for Rick and Morty.

That was years and years ago, but Channel 101 is still going strong, creating some of the most innovative, independent, experimental short form TV out there.

See for yourself with fan favorites Jason Gudasz’s surrealist sitcom Somewhere in Highland Park and David Seger, Davey Johnson, and Alex Kavutskiy’s meta attempt at a late night show, Late Tonight with Nick Burton.

Also, all of Channel 101 is archived for you to go down a deep, deep, weird, wondrous rabbit hole.

Broad City Partners with Love Honey for Special Line of Adult Toys

August 11, 2017
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Broad City Partners with Love Honey for Special Line of Adult Toys

Yep, Broad City now has merch that is explicitly meant for adults to “fool” around with. Very few sitcoms that are on basic cable can say that. 

Of course, it’s just another instance where Broad City sets themselves apart from the rest of television. Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer’s empire built from their show sure is fun, sex positive one.

HBO Orders Up Four “2 Dope Queens” Specials

August 10, 2017
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HBO Orders Up Four “2 Dope Queens” Specials

Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson’s hit podcast 2 Dope Queens will indeed be getting four hour long specials at HBO.

While a few podcasts have been adapted for TV, we’re pretty sure no other podcast has gotten a TV special, much less four of them. 

The format of the specials has been detailed yet, but you be assured that Williams and Robinson have plenty of canvas to work with over the course of four specials. 

Look for these 2 Dope Queens specials to premiere next year on HBO.

Seeso’s Hidden America with Jonah Ray, HarmonQuest, MBMBaM, and Cyanide and Happiness Sold to VRV Streaming Service

August 9, 2017
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Seeso’s Hidden America with Jonah Ray, HarmonQuest, MBMBaM, and Cyanide and Happiness Sold to VRV Streaming Service

This is a fascinating sale as we could have swore that you could get access to Seeso content through an Amazon Prime subscription. Wouldn’t it have been easier to just sell it there? Maybe there wasn’t enough interest or the price wasn’t right? 

In any case, the VRV streaming service, which is a streaming service home to lots of animated content, RiffTrax, Nerdist, and many other channels not only got four original shows, “Hidden America with Jonah Ray”, “HarmonQuest”, “My Brother, My Brother and Me”, and “Cyanide and Happiness” from Seeso in this sale, but also got an unaired season of HarmonQuest that they’ll get to premiere.

Though Seeso seems to be winding down, there’s plenty of great shows that should (and will hopefully) have a home sooner rather than later. Don’t be surprised to see Seeso programming get splintered on to several different services (or maybe even end up airing on linear TV in some way). 

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August 9, 2017
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Insecure Just Renewed for Season 3 on HBO

August 8, 2017
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Insecure Just Renewed for Season 3 on HBO

Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Drama Written by Aaron Sorkin and Starring Cate Blanchett as Lucille Ball Bought Up by Amazon

August 7, 2017
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Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Drama Written by Aaron Sorkin and Starring Cate Blanchett as Lucille Ball Bought Up by Amazon

We can’t stop imagine the marriage of Sorkin style monologue and Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Also, you’ve got to be the least bit curious how Blanchett will transform herself into Lucy.

This is definitely another big get for Amazon.

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August 5, 2017
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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 3 to Be a “Funny Fatal Attraction”

August 5, 2017
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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 3 to Be a “Funny Fatal Attraction”

As has been the case since day 1 of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna defy expectations at every turn and will do so yet again in the third season of their award winning CW series by focusing on Rebecca wanting to get revenge. 

In fact, they’re going that direction to the point where they’re describing the season’s arc as the aforementioned “funny Fatal Attraction”. Maybe a Glenn Close cameo is on the horizon here?

We can’t wait to see what songs and dance numbers will compliment a darker edge to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, especially if you know Bloom’s songs and music videos before she landed Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. 

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August 5, 2017
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Will & Grace Revival: Four More Episodes and Another Season Ordered, Will Go On as If Finale Never Happened

August 4, 2017
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Will & Grace Revival: Four More Episodes and Another Season Ordered, Will Go On as If Finale Never Happened

Spoiler alert: the original Will & Grace finale had a falling out of the two titular stars.

This new revival of the series, according to Entertainment Weekly, will progress the series as if that never happened and things are well with Will Truman and Grace Adler though we’re sure that they’ll be dealing with the chaos of 2017.

With that in mind, the show will get to explore this path for two seasons as NBC has just announced an addition order for more episodes on the back end of season 8 and an entire season 9.

Take note that all of this has happened and the new revival has yet to even premiere. NBC has got a lot of faith in the new Will & Grace. 

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