Notorious BIG Comedy Series in Development at TBS
We’re not exactly sure what the comedic twist will be with the life and lyrics of Biggie Smalls.
Still, TBS has been on a hot streak lately and this is worth keeping an eye one, especially since it’ll be going up against another comedy based on the lives of rappers, Atlanta on FX,
Top 50 Raygun Models by Mark McConville
48. .33 Jumbo
21. FDR
9. BLaDE
Mitch Hurwitz Has Finished Recutting Season 4 of Arrested Development Into 22 Episodes
Two years ago, there was talk of Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz recutting season 4 of the show.
Turns out that Hurwitz has indeed finished that project, which happens to include new Ron Howard narration over 22 episodes that run 22 minutes long, a la a typical sitcom running time in contrast to the varying length of the original 15 episodes of season 4 that went over a half hour. There is no word on if or when these “2.0 version” episodes of season 4 might find their way to Netflix, but, with knowledge of their existence, they’re probably bound to come out before too long.
‘Beaches’ Movie Remake Starring Idina Menzel Greenlighted By Lifetime
This could be both a very nice tribute to the late Garry Marshall and something nice at Lifetime that isn’t “unauthorized”.
Netflix Renews The Lady Dynamite for Season 2
For such a form breaking series, you can only ponder what Mitch Hurwitz, Pam Brady, and Maria Bamford are going to cook up for season 2.
Also, for those waiting on new Arrested Development to even announce an official date of any kind, this should more than tide you over for a Hurwitz fix.
‘Peep Show’ US Adaptation of Cult UK Comedy Series In Works At Starz
Maybe, this attempt at a Peep Show in America will stick? If it does, that means the show will technically continue its storied run after 12 years on UK’s Channel 4. It’ll be curious to see what sticks around from the dark comedy presented largely in first person for a U.S. version.
In either case, Starz’s comedy line-up is becoming something to keep an eye on.
Paul Feig Developing ‘Supermodel Snowpocalypse’ at Paramount
Paul Feig continues his march with female led comedies with a project based on an Elle article that sounds like 1993′s Alive meets The Hangover, but with models.
Samantha Bee Victorious As TBS Apologizes For Post Comparing Hillary Clinton To Hyena | Deadline
Apparently, Samantha Bee just proved she is just as effective as the host of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee as being part of Turner Broadcasting System’s Internal Affairs/Brand Management.
Over social media, TBS cracked a joke comparing Hillary Clinton to a hyena and Samantha Bee called them out immediately. An apology quickly followed and the whole incident is now over.
Even though Samantha Bee just premiered this year, this is a pretty good display of how much she means to TBS.
Alicia Silverstone to Star in “American Woman” at TV Land, Inspired by Kyle Richards
Everything about this points towards Alicia Silverstone possibly making a big comeback, TV Land continuing to solidify its original comedy branding, and a whole lot more Clueless .gifs being posted online.
‘Conan’ Returning To Comic-Con In 2017
Between the big live shows, his own custom made superhero costume, new sets of Pop Vinyl figurines every year, and getting to roam free around the convention as only Conan O’Brien does, we think this tradition should never end so long as Conan is doing his show.
The New Mystery Science Theater 3000 Finds Home at Netflix
Announced at Comic Con this weekend, MST3K is going to the streaming service giant, which might make up for that recent price hike.
Pandora Wants to Add More Podcasts to Grow Listening Hours
So does that mean you’d have a channel that goes from an episode of WTF to You Made It Weird?
Top 50 Professional Athlete Nicknames
Another solid, very important list from Mark McConville.
48. America’s Bow and Arrow Lady
40. First National Hank
23. The First Openly Gay Basketball Player
13. The Mild Liability
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Goes Live from RNC Right Behind Wolf Blitzer and Jake Tapper
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog delivers per usual at the front lines of the RNC, but you’ll also get to see more of Robert Smigel with his hand up Triumph than ever.
Also, he does get to bug Jake and Wolf by the way.
‘The Powerpuff Girls’ Renewed For Second Season On Cartoon Network
The Powerpuff Girls are having a hell of return to television as they not only just got picked up for a second season, but doing so as an Emmy nominated television program.
Nickelodeon’s ‘Loud House’ to Feature Network’s First Married, Multiracial, Same-Sex Couple
Good on you, Nickelodeon, for getting on the right side of history for the kids.
Also, we’re glad to see Michael McDonald and Wayne Brady voicing a cartoon together.
‘Ghostbusters’ Sequel ‘Will Happen,’ Sony Pictures Distribution Chief Says
Nothing official has been announced, but one can only hope that anyone screaming that there childhood was ruining will get tired of screaming by the time the sequel would supposedly come out.
TJ Miller To Do HBO Comedy Special After Nationwide Tour
If you remember what TJ did as the latest host of The Critics Choice Awards, you’ll know that we’re all in for something special on both the tour and the special.
Stephen Colbert Rushes RNC Podium In ‘Late Show’ Convention Coverage Stunt
It will be great if Colbert goes for broke like this (and maybe go a little further like he might in The Daily Show/Colbert Report days) during his whole RNC/DNC coverage run.
Andy Samberg & Murray Miller Return To HBO With Sports Doping Mockumentary
A spiritual sequel to 7 Days in Hell?
THE ERIC ANDRE SHOW IS BACK!!!! FRIDAY NIGHT MIDNIGHT AUGUST 5th on @adultswim #season4
You’ve got under a month to prepare yourself.
Top 50 Fake Acting Resume Credits by Mark McConville
28. Silverado Sam, Goldrush- The two-man one-man show, Valium-induced Fever Dream
33. Lobo, Jefferson High School Scared Straight Experience
21. Wild Tapdancer 4, The Totally Stationary Show, No Movement Allowed Theater
If you have to read only one Internet list, make it one from Mark McConville.
Netflix Lands Chuck Lorre/David Javerbaum Pot Comedy Series ‘Disjointed’ Starring Kathy Bates
Multicam sitcom mogul Chuck Lorre (Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, Dharma and Greg, Mom) plus the brilliant David Javerbaum of The Daily Show, An Act of God, and so much more, plus Kathy Bates plus a pot dispensary equals one of the more intriguing series pick-ups for this entire year.
So many worlds colliding here that we’re very curious to see what they’ll come up with and we don’t have any good guesses as to what it may indeed look like.
Patton Oswalt To Voice a New “My Little Pony” Episode That’s Comic Con Themed
1) We’re glad to hear of Patton Oswalt being in the mix of things again.
2) This is kind of beautiful news as My Little Pony just happens to be his daughter’s favorite show as he explained on Conan awhile ago.
3) How perfect is it that it’s a Comic-Con themed episode that he’ll be in?
Possible tagline? There is a way to go on a college tour of shame.