Fox Adds Funny or Die Exec Conor Welch as VP of Comedy
With Kevin Reilly out, Fox is having to switching up their ranks quite a bit. Namely, Conor Welch will be joining Fox as their VP of Comedy after serving as an executive at Funny or Die and working at Ben Stiller‘s Red Hour.
Given how Fox tried to bring an Adult Swim/Funny or Die sensibility with Fox ADHD, we hope that Welch will continue to be in that ball park.
Marry Me with Casey Wilson and Ken Marino Premieres in October on NBC
Of the new crop of sitcoms coming this fall, one of the most promising ones seems to be David Caspe’s Marry Me starring Casey Wilson and Ken Marino.
While it’s a romantic comedy like so many of the others, it’s concept new and that cast, as you might have already surmised, is pretty damn good. Look out for the series premiere of Marry Me on Tues. Oct 14th at 9PM on NBC.
John Oliver Crashes FCC Comments System After Net Neutrality Segment
Well, John Oliver seems to not only be doing one hell of a funny show, but affecting actual change. He did a segment on net neutrality this past Sunday, which was then online on Monday, that called for Internet commenters to go to the FCC comments section to leave their thoughts on legislation against net neutrality.
While it was Peter Capaldi who said it in Armando Ianucci’s genius In The Loop, John Oliver has shown he can “summon all the media forces of darkness to hound you into an assisted suicide.”
Key & Peele To Have Hillary Clinton’s Anger Translator Next Season
One of the most popular sketches on Key & Peele is Obama’s Anger Translator and they will be now expanding it to have an “anger translator” for Hilary Clinton.
With thin in mind, we can only hope that Key and Peele will do their version of the press conference where Clinton had something thrown at her.
Garfunkel and Oates to Premiere on IFC in August
On Aug. 7th at 10PM, IFC will finally premiere Garfunkel and Oates, the series, which has been in the works for a while now.
In the meantime, enjoy all of their wonderful music videos over and over again.
Monty Python’s Live Reunion at O2 Arena Will Stream in U.S. Theaters
Made official today, the legendary sketch troupe Monty Python and their live reunion show at London’s O2 Arena will indeed stream in select U.S. theaters thanks to Fathom Events.
Jul. 20th, the performance will be broadcasted live and subsequent rebroadcastings will happen on Jul. 23rd & 24th and maybe more dates.
You can and should get your tickets here.
Nathan For You Returns to Comedy Central Next Month
The second season of Nathan For You featuring one of the greatest pranksters of our time, Nathan Fielder, is premiering on Jul. 1st on Comedy Central.
Even in the promotion leading up to the season premiere, you should all be excited to see what Nathan is going to try to pull off.
The 12 Annual LA Improv Festival Begins Today
iO West is putting on, for the 12th year, their Los Angeles Improv Comedy Festival. Starting from today, it will go all week and spans all three stages they have with plenty of improv, sketch, workshops, and even a stand-up competition.
Rather than check out all the tourists and what they’re doing on Hollywood Blvd., this would definitely be more worth seeing.
Here’s the May 2014 Edition of Channel 101
Channel 101 continues its legacy of independent, 5 minute television with the only judges being the audiences and what series they vote to keep going. It’s been going for over 10 years in case you were wondering.
Long time favorite Car Jumper has made it to their 18th episode (i.e. lasted 18 months). Watch all of this month’s top finishers and anything else at the link above.
Jimmy Dore’s New Book “Your Country Is Just Not That Into You” Now on Pre-Order
Comedy Central Releases Some Details on The Minority Report with Larry Wilmore
Set to debut next year, The Minority Report with Larry Wilmore will not only feature Wilmore going through the news Daily Show style, but will possibly feature a panel that goes through topical issues in a more open discussion and perhaps bring a guest into it too.
Comedy Central is seeing this as an opportunity to showcase talent and perspectives they feel don’t get enough exposure. We’re definitely more intrigued now for The Minority Report’s premiere.
CBS Cancels The Arsenio Hall Show
Though it was slated for a second season, The Arsenio Hall Show will be no longer moving forward.
Joining in with The Pete Holmes Show, this will be the second late night talk show to be cancelled this year, on top of Chelsea Handler planning to leave Chelsea Lately this summer.
This leaves whoever is going to replace Craig Ferguson a more intriguing choice than it already is.
Citing creative differences, Edgar Wright has left his post as director of the upcoming Ant-Man movie from Marvel Studios. Of course, a search for his replacement has been immediately underway with the aforementioned names of Adam McKay, Ruben Fleischer, and Rawson Thurber being floated around.
Many of you probably know McKay’s filmography/Funny or Die over Fleischer’s or Thurber’s, but know that Fleischer and Thurber helmed Zombieland and Dodgeball, respectively. Wright leaving the project is sad, but we’ll be intrigued what any one of the three will do.
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg’s Animated Comedy ‘Sausage Party’ Sets Cast/Gets Release Date
The Simpsons Introduce New Character In Mobile Game “Tapped Out”, But Not on TV
With a quarter of their century under their belt, The Simpsons have expanded their brand quite a bit. There’s plenty of merchandise and comic books, but a new theme park, mobile game, and more keep furthering their reach and staying power.
With that in mind, it doesn’t come as too much of surprise that they’re introducing a character on their mobile game Tapped Out rather than the actual TV show.
Jared Logan Recording Comedy Album Tonight in Nashville, TN
Tonight, the wonderful AST Records is laying down another comedy album, this time from the very funny Jared Logan. If you can make it to the High Watt in Nashville, TN tonight, do not miss out.
Kurt Braunohler Has Officially Left Chicago on a Jet Ski Bound for New Orleans
At Chicago’s Navy Pier at 7:15AM, one Kurt Braunohler has made his departure via jet ski to New Orleans. His jet ski, you should note, is pretty awesome as well as it’s 1/3 stars and stripes and 2/3 tropical floral print. He’s also wearing a tuxedo wet suit, which we didn’t realize was even a thing until we saw Kurt wear it.
He’s scheduled to arrive in New Orleans next Thurs. Jun. 5th. and you can still support Kurt’s crowdfunding project to send goats and chickens to Africa here.
Ben Kronberg Is Gaming The System on Last Comic Standing with #GoFuckYourselfBen
Last Comic Standing contestant/very funny comedian Ben Kronberg drew the ire of judge Roseanne Barr, last week, for doing his atypical routine, which involves a lot of pauses, even at the top of his set. Barr didn’t appreciate what she thought was wasting time and Kronberg engaged in a bit of back-and-forth with Barr until she told Ben, “Go fuck yourself!”
As a result, Kronberg made some lemonade and turned that incident into a very popular hashtag #GoFuckYourselfBen on Twitter, which has really worked in his favor.
Undateable Premieres Tonight on NBC
Ron Funches, Chris D’Elia, Brent Morin, and Rick Glassman will have a network TV debut as a cast together tonight on NBC. Bill Lawrence‘s Undateable, which they all star in, premieres tonight at 9PM.
Our prediction is that there will be plenty of .gifs made from Ron Funches quotes from this show.
The First Annual Burbank Comedy Festival Now Taking Submissions
The Burbank Comedy Festival is having its inaugural run this year in August at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank. Stand-up comedians, sketch performers, comedy short films, improv, magic, and variety are all welcome to submit now through Jun. 30th.
If you’re interested, you might want to submit by Jun. 1st, when the submission fee is $50. Afterwards, submitting will cost $75.
Sally Field, Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs To Star in Michael Showalter’s ‘Hello, My Name Is Doris’
Michael Showalter has definitely keeping busy. On top of developing prequel series adaptation of Wet Hot American Summer for Netflix, he’ll know be directing Hello, My Name Is Doris, which he co-wrote with Laura Terruso that has now set its cast.
Sally Field, Max Greenfield, and Beth Behrs will star in Showalter’s indie romantic comedy that follows a May December romance. Having co-written They Came Together, we’re excited to see how Showalter will challenge the rom com in this project.
Hulu Interested in Reviving ‘Community’
Though it’s still far from actually happening, Hulu has been discussing the possibility of ordering new installments of the recently canceled series on NBC known as Community.
If this does happen, this would be pretty much record time for a series getting canceled and then brought back, especially in comparison to Arrested Development.
One Night Only: An All-Star Celebrity Tribute to Don Rickles Premieres Tonight
At 9PM, Spike TV will be premiering it’s star studded tribute/roast to Mr. Warmth himself, Don Rickles. Not only are the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Martin Scorsese, Jon Stewart, Robert DeNiro, and David Letterman there, but Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Tracy Morgan, and more joined in the festivities.
Again, don’t miss out at 9PM on Spike TV.
Dave Chappelle Expands His Run at Radio City Music Hall Now With Musical Guests
When Dave Chappelle returns to the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he’s making it even a bigger deal than it already is. The initial dates are already sold out, but he’s added a few more dates as well as musical guests including Janelle Monae, The Roots, Erykah Badu, and more.
So, in addition to all of this, this run will also be an anniversary celebration of sorts for Dave Chappelle’s Block Party. Fortunately, you’ll have a chance to get tickets for these shows next week.
Danny McBride and Jody Hill Return to HBO’s Series Order of “Vice Principals”
There’s no more need to lament the absence of Danny McBride in your life because the series finale of Eastbound and Down has passed us.
HBO has just ordered 18 episodes of Vice Principals from McBride and Hill, which is their take on being the VP in high school. Given how great Kenny Powers was as a gym teacher, we’re excited to see what they do with a vice principal character.