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FX Supports Tracy Morgan, Says “His Show Will Be Waiting For Him” When He Recovers
June 10, 2014
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FX Supports Tracy Morgan, Says “His Show Will Be Waiting For Him” When He Recovers

Despite Tracy Morgan’s severe injuries and long recovery ahead from a horrific car accident this past weekend, FX will still move ahead with his show set to premiere on FXx when Morgan feels ready he can go back to work. 

Tracy is currently in stable condition, but the show’s schedule is probably going to be pushed back a few months, if not several.

Irving Azoff Looking to Acquire a 50% Stake in Levity Entertainment
June 10, 2014
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Irving Azoff Looking to Acquire a 50% Stake in Levity Entertainment

Levity Entertainment, which is behind several the chain of Improv  and Funny Bone comedy clubs across the country as well as representing several big time comedic performers. 

With this move, Irving Azoff Madison Square Garden Entertainment would help to expand a chain of comedy clubs with Levity’s name on them. 

We’re definitely curious to see how all of this rolls out. 

Josh Brolin and George Clooney Set to Co-Star in The Coen Brothers’ Hail Caesar!
June 10, 2014
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Josh Brolin and George Clooney Set to Co-Star in The Coen Brothers’ Hail Caesar!

The Coen Brothers latest comedy Hail Caesar! is enlisting one of their favorites, especially when it comes to comedy, in George Clooney who was in Intolerable Cruelty and Burn After Reading. Josh Brolin will also be joining in for this 1950s Hollywood period piece focused on the fixers that protect celebrities.

Not that it would be otherwise, but we have a good feeling about this.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Taking to Food Trucks For Emmy Campaign
June 9, 2014
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine Taking to Food Trucks For Emmy Campaign

Most “For Your Consideration” campaigns by shows and movies consist of billboards and perhaps some interesting, innovative mailers. Brooklyn Nine-Nine is stepping it up by taking over a whole food truck and giving out food to Emmy voters. 

Glad to see one show, and a funny one at that, is getting innovative for their award campaign. 

Comedy Central Renews Review, Inside Amy Schumer, and TripTank, and Orders a Bunch of New Series
June 9, 2014
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Comedy Central Renews Review, Inside Amy Schumer, and TripTank, and Orders a Bunch of New Series

As far as we’re concerned, Comedy Central really has stepped up its programming over the last couple of years and did a great job in re-imagining and expanding their brand.

So, it comes as great news, but no surprise to us that they renewed Review and TripTank for second seasons and Inside Amy Schumer for a third season on top of ordering Another Period with Natasha Leggero and Riki Lindhome and Idiotsitter with Jillian Bell and Charlotte Newhouse to series. 

They also have ordered six new web series for CC:Studios: 6 Guys 1 Car, 300 Sunnyside, New Timers, Pie Guys, Roustabout with Kurt Braunohler and Team Tiger Awesome. 

It’s a pretty great time for Comedy Central right now.

Nick Vatterott Is Recording His Comedy Album in Chicago This Saturday
June 9, 2014
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Nick Vatterott Is Recording His Comedy Album in Chicago This Saturday

Nick Vatterott has been long overdue for a long recording in some form of his stand-up for unique, original, and funny he has been for so many years. Thankfully, he’s recording an album this week for Comedy Central Records on the evening of Saturday, June 14th in Chicago at The Beat Kitchen.

Don’t miss out on this if you’re in or around Chicago this weekend.

Armando Iannucci, Mike Schur, Jenji Kohan, Mike Judge, Jenni Konner, Chuck Lorre, and Marc Maron Have a Fascinating Chat
June 9, 2014
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Armando Iannucci, Mike Schur, Jenji Kohan, Mike Judge, Jenni Konner, Chuck Lorre, and Marc Maron Have a Fascinating Chat

The Hollywood Reporter gathered together comedy showrunners Mike Schur from Parks and Recreation, Jenji Kohan from Orange Is The New Black, Mike Judge from SIlicon Valley, Armando Iannucci from Veep, Jenni Konner from Girls, Chuck Lorre from Two and Half Men (and so many more), and Marc Maron from Maron to chat for awhile about being a showrunner for a comedy series in 2014. 

The results are pretty intriguing and enlightening. At one point, due to the modifier asking the entire group a number questions that they qualified with an exemption of Lorre’s shows, Chuck Lorre asked, “What am I doing here?”

A Great Explanation on Why It’s Hard To Enforce Copyright and Trademark Law Against Joke Thievery
June 8, 2014
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A Great Explanation on Why It’s Hard To Enforce Copyright and Trademark Law Against Joke Thievery

James J.S. Holmes and Kanika D. Corley, both involved in media and entertainment law, wrote a pretty thorough explanation as to the difficulty of making a case against joke thievery for The Hollywood Reporter. 

You’ll find that it’s so much harder than hearing someone tell the same joke as you to have any legitimate claim to copyright or trademark infringement. 

Echoes Under Sunset Celebrates Its Two Year Anniversary Tonight
June 7, 2014
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Echoes Under Sunset Celebrates Its Two Year Anniversary Tonight

One of our favorite venues in town celebrates its birthday tonight. Echoes Under Sunset in Echo Park has been home to homegrown, DIY, indie comedy for two years now as well as the place where we had our Comedy Bureau 3 Year Anniversary.

There’s a show to commemorate the occasion featuring comedians that regularly take the stage at Echoes Under Sunset at 9PM tonight. Maybe you should stop by a wish some bricks, cool art, and some great comedy a happy 2nd birthday.

The Best Bars in America with Sean Patton and Jay Larson Returns This Month
June 7, 2014
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The Best Bars in America with Sean Patton and Jay Larson Returns This Month

The Best Bars in America special hosted by Sean Patton and Jay Larson that aired on Esquire TV months ago went so well that it’s coming back.

On June 25th, Patton and Larson will resume their search for the best watering holes around the country. We’re just glad we get to see two of our favorite comedians back on TV again.

UPDATE on Ant-Man Director: Peyton Reed Chosen, Adam McKay Will Help Script
June 7, 2014
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UPDATE on Ant-Man Director: Peyton Reed Chosen, Adam McKay Will Help Script

We just reported the possibility of Ant-Man being directed by David Wain. Another director in contention was Peyton Reed, who was just announced as the replacement for Edgar Wright. Reed whose name might not be as recognizable as Wain’s has a wide and varied directorial filmography including Yes Man, Upright Citizens Brigade the TV series, Bring It On, Mr. Show, The Weird Al Show, and more.

In sort of a twist, Adam McKay, who was a possible choice for Marvel as a director, will now help write the script. 

David Wain in Running to Replace Edgar Wright on Ant-Man
June 7, 2014
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David Wain in Running to Replace Edgar Wright on Ant-Man

Marvel Studios is scrambling with getting a new director for Ant-Man ever since Edgar Wright walked away from the project. Since then, Adam McKay was in talks to take the gig, but then couldn’t find time in his schedule. 

Now, David Wain might be up for directing Ant-Man. If he takes this on, this would be Wain’s first time directing a comic book movie and probably one of the most intriguing pairings between director and a comic book movie in recent memory.

Comedy Central’s The Half Hour Returns Tonight
June 7, 2014
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Comedy Central’s The Half Hour Returns Tonight

At 12AM tonight, Comedy Central resumes their series of half hour stand-up specials starting with Michael Che and Chris Distefano. 

Don’t miss out and make sure you remember that it’s back every Friday at midnight for the next several weeks.

Kellan Lutz and Malin Akerman Will Reprise Roles in HBO’s The Comeback
June 6, 2014
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Kellan Lutz and Malin Akerman Will Reprise Roles in HBO’s The Comeback

Already, it’s great news that we’ll get to see Lisa Kudrow once again as Valerie Cherish as HBO is reviving The Comeback for a limited run this year.

Now, Kellan Lutz and Malin Akerman will also be returning in their roles on the show to make this all to perfect, given the show’s name. 

Vanity Fair Collects An Oral History of the Groundlings for 40 Year Anniversary
June 6, 2014
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Vanity Fair Collects An Oral History of the Groundlings for 40 Year Anniversary

Many of you very well know the alumni of Groundlings. From Laraine Newman to Kristen Wiig to Paul Reubens to Lisa Kudrow to Will Forte to Jim Rash to so many more. Vanity Fair’s curated a nice collection of their stories from their time there spanning a good deal of The Groundlings history.

Kurt Braunohler Indeed Made It To New Orleans on a Jet Ski
June 6, 2014
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Kurt Braunohler Indeed Made It To New Orleans on a Jet Ski

If you haven’t been following Kurt Braunohler’s Instagram for his journey from Chicago to New Orleans on a jet ski, you’re missing out on something both funny and majestic. As evidenced in the link above, he made it to New Orleans as scheduled.

He held up his part of the bargain, now you should donate to send goats and chickens to Africa.

Music & Comedy Epic Compilation Album 2776 Now on Pre-Order
June 5, 2014
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Music & Comedy Epic Compilation Album 2776 Now on Pre-Order

Patton Oswalt, Aimee Mann, Yo La Tengo, Reggie Watts, Neko Case, Will Forte, Ashanti, Andy Richter, Ira Glass, Andrew WK, Ed Helms, Margaret Cho and so many more have joined forces to make 2776 possible.

2776 is, rather than the future, a comedy and music extravaganza “chronicling” America’s history, present, and future. Presented by the Levinson Bros and Rob Kutner benefitting OneKid OneWorld. It comes out on July 4th.

However, you can pre-order a copy now at the link

Ghostbusters Getting Theatrical Re-Release in August
June 5, 2014
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Ghostbusters Getting Theatrical Re-Release in August

Aug. 29th will see the re-release of a remastered Ghostbusters over 700 theaters.

RIP Harold Ramis and make sure you go to see a comedy classic in theaters.

Bryan Cranston Adapting ‘Dangerous Book for Boys’ as a Comedy Series for TV
June 5, 2014
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Bryan Cranston Adapting ‘Dangerous Book for Boys’ as a Comedy Series for TV

In addition to producing a web series at Crackle, Bryan Cranston is furthering his role behind-the-scenes with adapting Conn and Hal Iggulden’s The Dangerous Book for Boys as a comedy series, hopefully for TV. Based off the book, the series would follow three boys trying to raise themselves imaginatively without a father. 

So, this might be somewhere, tangentially, in the realm The Kings of Summer or Moonrise Kingdom with Cranston at the helm. So, we’re on board.

The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail Premieres Next Month on Comedy Central
June 5, 2014
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The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail Premieres Next Month on Comedy Central

Starting Wed. July 23rd at 12:30AM (that’s Wed. night/Thurs. morning), The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail will make its series premiere on Comedy Central.

Episodes will air every Wed. until Sept. 17th. So, that means, if you live in LA, you can go watch The Meltdown live, go home, and then watch Meltdown, the TV show. 

Also, that’s a great two hour block that Comedy Central will now have on Wed. nights for a few months with The Daily Show, Colbert Report, “@midnight”, and now The Meltdown.

Here’s The Schedule for This Year’s Del Close Marathon in NYC
June 4, 2014
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Here’s The Schedule for This Year’s Del Close Marathon in NYC

That time of year is upon on us once again where non-stop improv will last an entire weekend across several venues throughout NYC. That’s right the Del Close Marathon is set for Jun. 27th all the way through the 29th and will feature Ben Schwartz, Diamond Lion, Chris Gethard, The Improvised Shakespeare Company, Key & Peele Writers, BriTANick, Broad City, ASSSSCAT, and so much more.

You might want to get some rest in for this.

Michael Che Makes His Debut as a Daily Show Correspondent Tonight
June 4, 2014
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Michael Che Makes His Debut as a Daily Show Correspondent Tonight

It’s been a few weeks since Michael Che was announced as the newest correspondent at The Daily Show, but his debut episode will air tonight.

11PM, Comedy Central, tonight. Don’t miss it.

Kumail Nanjiani Launches a Podcast Solely Focusing on The X-Files, The X-Files Files
June 4, 2014
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Kumail Nanjiani Launches a Podcast Solely Focusing on The X-Files, The X-Files Files

Feral Audio adds another great comedian and podcast to their roster in Kumail Nanjiani’s brand new X-Files Files. As you might guess, Kumail breaks down every episode of the X-Files with a guest.

Already we’re hooked on the idea, but this is even better if you’ve heard Kumail’s joke about his love/hate relationship with the X-Files.

Silicon Valley Very Well Might Have Told the Best Dick Joke Ever
June 4, 2014
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Silicon Valley Very Well Might Have Told the Best Dick Joke Ever

Considering how many jokes have been done on the subject of male genitalia throughout the history of comedy, it’s a bold statement to claim that any single dick joke could be the best one.

HBO’s Silicon Valley makes a case for a damn good one. And, to answer your question, yes, it involves complex mathematical equations.

Comedy Central Orders BriTANick Pilot
June 4, 2014
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Comedy Central Orders BriTANick Pilot

Comedy Central has had a great batting average as of late and they might just keep it up with this pilot order from BriTANick. 

Keep in mind the last web series sensation that Comedy Central adapted into a series was Broad City.

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