Hari Kondabolu’s Comedy Album “Waiting For 2042” Out Today
Kill Rock Stars has just come out with their second comedy album release in Hari Kondabolu’s Waiting For 2042, which makes it, for us, two in a row of smart comedy releases.
You can a physical CD or a digital download of Waiting For 2042 today at the link, which we recommend you do.
‘Silicon Valley’ EP Alec Berg Inks Rich Overall Deal at HBO
Mike Judge’s Silicon Valley doesn’t even premiere until next month and the executive producer Alec Berg already has an overall deal with HBO.
Of course, he’s written/directed/produced at Curb Your Enthusiasm as more cache for this deal, but we think that this is still a good sign that you should watch Silicon Valley.
Jason Sudeikis to Star as Fletch in ‘Fletch Won’
In a reboot of the original landmark Chevy Chase vehicle, Jason Sudeikis picks up the role of Fletch. We had no idea that a new Fletch was in the works, but it’s not surprising that Hollywood would be doing another remake.
Still, with that said, Sudeikis might do well for Fletch Won.
Anyone Can Now Upload and Sell Their Comedy Special, Movie, Comedy Documentary Through VHX
Season 2 of Maron Premiering in May, Conan O’Brien, Tig Notaro, Bill Burr & More Guest Starring
IFC’s Maron will return on May 8th for its second season with a boatload of guest stars including the aforementioned Conan O’Brien, Tig Notaro, and Bill Burr as well as David Cross, Tom Kenny, Moshe Kasher, Paul Feig, Chris Hardwick, Dave Koechner, Eddie Pepitone, Andy Richter, and even more than the already stacked list.
It won’t be able to take place of your weekly obsession over True Detective as the premiere is over almost two months away, but it’ll surely take up your time when it airs.
Louis C.K. Returns to Hosting SNL Mar. 29th
The return of Louis C.K. to SNL is not only exciting to hear, but it’s timed to coincide with the return on Louie after a long hiatus this spring.
We can only wonder if there will be, like the last time he hosted, one sketch that he openly admits to not being into.
Come to The Very 2nd Night Cap @ Goorin Bros. Melrose
OUR very first Night Cap presented by The Comedy Bureau and Goorin Bros. Hatmakers went spectacular with a stellar line-up, a great, fancy looking crowd, and even got a preview write-up in LA Weekly. So, with that in mind, you wouldn’t dare want to miss the second one.
YOU’LL get to catch the fantastic comedic stylings of James Adomian, Sean Patton, Jesse Case, and more along with, just like last time, a nice hat giveaway.
MARK down:
Fri. Mar. 21st. Doors 8:30PM. Starts 9PM. $5 in adv., $7 at door ($6 if wearing a hat)
Goorin Bros. Melrose-7627 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Line-up/Tickets for The Very First Green Gravel Comedy Festival
The heart of Iowa is going to get a pretty great comedy festival come Mar. 28th-30th with The Green Gravel Comedy Festival featuring Jackie Kashian, Ryan Singer, Kevin McDonald, Junior Stopka, and more.
Tickets are on sale now and we suggest that you get them ASAP if you’re planning on going (and you should be if you can).
Amy Sedaris to Co-Star in Fox’s Jane Krakowski Comedy
Glad to see that Amy Sedaris is joining in this series alongside Jane Krakowski in yet another solid cast in a Fox comedy pilot.
In addition to Fox’s new direction away from the pilot season model, we’re excited to see what’s to come of this and several other Fox comedy projects.
Fox Renews Brooklyn Nine-Nine For Second Season
Very few shows get to say that they’re an award winning show and that they’ve just got picked up for a second season, but that’s the case for Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
You got to be pretty damn good for that happen, so maybe you should give it a watch.
Funny or Die’s The Occasional Becomes Full Fledged Website
‘Bob’s Burgers’ To Come Out With Music Compilation Album
For all the songs they’ve done on the show, Fox’s Bob’s Burgers is making a smart move by putting an album together featuring all those said songs.
We can only hope that this St. Vincent cameo/song will be on there.
Paul F. Tompkins to Star in ABC Family Comedy
Paul F. Tompkins anywhere is worth your time to watch, but we’re glad to hear that America will have a chance to catch Tompkins on a network sitcom.
So, hopefully, ABC will bring this to airing sooner rather than later.
Vimeo Pledges $10 Million to Fund Indie Film Projects on Its Internet VOD Platform
As you read above, Vimeo is pushing forward with $10 million to encourage their own content in the ever burgeoning hosting online video content.
Hopefully, this goes to a bunch of promising indie comedies that otherwise wouldn’t get greenlit from a studio because of any number reasons (usually they can’t A-list talent attached).
Ian Edwards Taping His Debut Comedy Album This Weekend at La Jolla Comedy Store
It’s been a long time coming for the very funny Ian Edwards to make a comedy album and, if you’re anywhere around La Jolla, CA tonight and tomorrow, you’re not going to want to miss Edwards do so with taping his very first comedy album.
He’s playing four shows at the La Jolla Comedy Store and you can your tickets here.
Stream Joe Mande’s Bitchface at Complex.com
Joe Mande’s upcoming comedy mixtape Bitchface feat. Amy Poehler, Jenny Slate, Nick Kroll, Roy Hibbert, and more is dropping next week (it’s on pre-order right now), but you can stream it right now over at Complex.com.
So get to streaming and pre-ordering now.
Archer Getting Two More Seasons at FXx
With how tight networks keep their leashes on their shows, it’s surprising to hear that a show will even get renewed much less get an order for two seasons.
That’s how good Archer on FXx is and hopefully they’ll make it to double digit season territory not too far from now.
Andy Daly’s Review Premieres Tonight
Tune into Comedy Central at 10PM tonight for the premiere of the greatest review show ever conceived, succinctly called Review with Forrest MacNeil (Andy Daly).
Forget movies, music, art, etc. These will be reviews of life. They’re also pretty damn hilarious.
Fred Savage to Direct/Executive Produce Garfunkel & Oates IFC Series
In case you haven’t heard the news by now, Fred Savage, likely better known to you as Kevin Arnold from seminal 90s series The Wonder Years, will be director and executive producer for the whole series of Garfunkel and Oates at IFC slated to debut this summer.
Whether it happens or not, we know that you’re imagining Garfunkel & Oates covering, possibly parodying Joe Cocker’s With a Little Help From My Friends.
Donald Glover Might Be Returning To ‘Community’
Based off an e-mail you’d get if you sign-up for more info on a tour that Donald Glover/Childish Gambino might be going on, Troy Barnes very well might be returning to Greendale Community College.
Whether it’s true or not, you can’t help but think what Dan Harmon will cook up for a Troy return.
Vote For Your Favorites in NBC’s Upcoming American Comedy Awards
NBC’s American Comedy Awards just announced their nominations which span film, TV, the web, and live comedy which has This Is The End, Brian Regan, Key & Peele, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and BriTANick all nominated under the same awards banner.
You can actually vote for your favorite amongst the nominees to hopefully win when the ceremony is televised on May 15th on NBC.
Comedy Central’s ‘Kroll Show’ Renewed For Third Season
First off, congratulations to Nick Kroll on getting a third season at Comedy Central for Kroll Show.
So, this means Wheels Ontario will be back for another season as well.
Hannibal Buress’ New Comedy Special to Premiere at SXSW
Just in case you had any doubts about checking out comedy at SXSW and you shouldn’t) Hannibal Buress is premiering his brand new comedy special Live From Chicago.
For perspective, that would be good enough to catch a whole festival for.
HBO Go Launches on PlayStation 3
Hopefully, none of you chucked your PS3 for PS4’s too quickly as HBO GO is now available via your PS3. You can watch your favorite HBO comedies such as GIrls or Veep via your gaming console of probably the last few years.
Don’t get too excited though as you can’t just sign up for HBO Go on your PS3 without a subscription just yet because, well, actually, we don’t really know.
Conan O’Brien Will Host The 2014 MTV Movie Awards
Adding to his resume of hosting The Emmys and The White House Correspondents Dinner as well as being one of the best late night hosts of this era, Conan O’Brien is set to host the 2014 MTV Movie Awards.
Hopefully, Conan gets in on the Best Kiss action.