Paul Scheer Is Now Making Alien Comic Books
We’re not necessarily into comic books a lot here, but a series of them from Paul Scheer definitely peaks our interest. And, it’s centered on aliens?
That’s even better.
Really, any form where Scheer gets to let his imagination run wild has usually proven to be pretty great.
Rita Moreno To Co-Star In Amy Poehler’s NBC Comedy Pilot ‘Old Soul’
So, this news will make it Natasha Lyonne and Rita Moreno in a comedy pilot together produced by Amy Poehler and put Old Soul into an even higher profile this pilot season than it already is.
If this gets picked up, maybe there will be a crossover episode between Amy’s other series she produces, Broad City.
Unpublished Charlie Chaplin Novel Discovered and Restored in Italy
Power Violence’s Whitmer Thomas Joins Comedy Central Pilot ‘Crazy House’
The Comedy Central pilot Crazy House by the amazing Nick Turner and Lee Rubenstein just gets better and better.
First off, it’s a comedy pilot from Turner and Rubenstein, which is already great and now, great indie comedy group Power Violence’s Whitmer Thomas will play opposite Turner.
Just to see what this would be, we want to see this picked up to series.
First Teaser of Mike Judge’s Silicon Valley Coming to HBO
We’ve been waiting to see anything from the satirical take on the titular Silicon Valley from Mike Judge premiering in early April on HBO.
Finally, there is a teaser trailer that’s pretty great as well as featuring the awesome cast of Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr, Thomas Middleditch, Josh Brener, and T.J. Miller.
It’s short, but you’ll definitely be more up for April after seeing it. Watch it at the link.
It’s Always Sunny Philadelphia Art Tribute by Aled Lewis Opens Tonight at Gallery 1988
Gallery 1988, which has made a name for itself from pop culture reinterpretations, is having its latest one from Aled Lewis of It’s Always Sunny Philadelphia inspired art.
The prospect of seeing Dayman in a painting should be enough for you to want to check this out.
Open Road Acquires Barry Levinson’s All-Star Comedy ‘Rock the Kasbah’
The LA Podcast Festival Is Returning at the End of September
The great LA Podcast Festival is back for its 3rd year and already, months and months away, we can’t wait.
If you’re not familiar with what happens, familiarize yourself with our recap of last year’s festivities.
Bonnaroo Lineup Announcement To Be Hosted by Taran Killam and Hannibal Buress
We can’t think of, off the top our head, another festival that does its line-up announcement awards show style, but good move going with Taran Killam and Hannibal Buress. We’re sure, with those two in place in addition to The Flaming Lips and more, it’ll be a fun thing to watch.
Take note, The Oscars and several other awards shows.
YouTube To Crack Down on Bogus Video Views
Supposedly, this will only affect a relatively minimal amount of videos on YouTube, but the result has yet to be seen, though it would be hard to see why comedy sketches and web videos would get docked views.
Perhaps, everyone who did a Harlem Shake video will get a few thousand views taken off?
Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays to Premiere on HBO April 19th
The Tony Award winning, record grossing one man show from Billy Crystal, 700 Sundays, is coming to HBO on Sat. Apr. 19th. You might be interested to know that this will be almost 30 years since Crystal’s last special on HBO.
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Returning to Host Golden Globes in 2015
This is great news and should be a surprise to no one. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are arguably at the top of comedy right now with as many great projects their involved in/responsible for and it would be almost dumb for The Golden Globes to not have them back.
In fact, Tina and Amy to the The Golden Globes might just have become like Billy Crystal used to be to The Oscars.
Erinn Hayes to Co-Star in NBC’s Casey Wilson, June Diane Raphael Pilot
Erinn Hayes makes a great addition to what we had a feeling would be a great pilot from Casey Wilson and June Diane Raphael, which one of a few projects that is making a solid case for NBC’s development slate right now.
Another such NBC pilot is one with Casey Wilson is starring in it, which we think is a solid move on their part.
Watch New Clips From Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel
It’s from Wes Anderson upcoming film Grand Budapest Hotel that you’re probably excited about and one of them has Bill Murray in it, so yeah go ahead and watch it.
Brent Weinbach’s Gangster Party Line Has Over 40 Voicemails
The brilliant Brent Weinbach has, as many of you know, made a video for a gangster party hot line where you can get shit talked to you.
The phone number is real (we’ve seen people call it every few seconds) and people wanting shit talked to them have left voicemails. Brent has curated several of them for your listening pleasure, which you should take advantage of now.
Ken Marino to Star Opposite Casey Wilson in NBC Pilot ‘Marry Me’
Casey Wilson is not only re-teaming with David Caspe from Happy Endings for their NBC pilot Marry Me, but now, Ken Marino will star opposite her.
There are no details if he’s going to play more of the husband role that he’s played in Wanderlust or Burning Love, but we’re sure Marino is going to be great whether playing awful or great fiancé.
Adult Swim Block To Expand One Hour Earlier and Cartoon Network Amps Digital Content
This means Adult Swim could potentially get 4 more blocks of programming and more web series are coming our way from Cartoon Network.
Also, Adult Swim will now be in the heart of primetime and this makes us really excited for what they’re coming up with to play against network TV at 8PM, hopefully something weird, hilarious, and overall awesome like they have been doing.
On Leno’s Final Night of Tonight Show, Kimmel, Conan, Letterman, The Daily Show Go Big
Tonight, Feb. 3rd, 2014 will be the final night of Jay Leno’s Tonight Show after well over a score of years. Of course, it’ll be a big celebration at The Tonight Show with Billy Crystal as the guest.
However, Jimmy Kimmel with cast of Monuments Men including Matt Damon and Bill Murray, Conan with the entire cast of The Walking Dead, David Letterman with Michael Keaton/The Flaming Lips w/Sean Lennon, and The Daily Show with NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio are making the 11PM hour fierce.
We wouldn’t be surprised if everyone has a joke about a Leno leaving in their monologue tonight as well.
You’re Going to Want to Get Excited for “2776: A Millennium of American Asskickery”
The Colbert Report and Veep Win at WGA Awards
Amidst everything else that was happening over the past few days, The WGA Awards were presented and The Colbert Report and Veep took home prizes for comedy.
So, we’re sure if you’re team lost yesterday and you were really into it, be glad about two of the funniest shows on TV getting writing honors.
Seinfeld Super Bowl Reunion is For Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee
An AMC Pacer and George Costanza are the center of Jerry Seinfeld’s latest and possibly greatest episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee as it’s pretty much a crossover between Seinfeld and CCGC, even Newman makes an appearance.
Give it a watch at the link.
Neighbors, Mike Judge’s Silicon Valley, and Grand Budapest Hotel All Playing at SXSW
You’ll probably want catch Neighbors with Seth Rogen, Mike Judge’s Silicon Valley premiering on HBO or Wes Anderson’s latest Grand Budapest Hotel or maybe all three of these if you happen to be at SXSW this year.
Moynihan/Mantzoukas/More Join Lennon Parham & Jessica St. Clair’s Playing House
Bobby Moynihan, Ian Roberts, Jason Mantzoukas, Andy Daly, and John Lutz are set to guest star on the upcoming USA Network comedy series Playing House from Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair.
Perhaps, Playing House will fare a little better NBC’s Best Friends Forever.
David Wain To Direct Amy Poehler’s NBC Pilot ‘Old Soul’
David Wain is going to direct an Amy Poehler pilot at NBC and while there isn’t any commitment to air it, we’re sure the Internet would love to see this Old Soul pilot if it doesn’t get picked up to series.
Tina Fey on Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Wheat milkshakes, cronuts, and the forces behind two of NBC’s most beloved series, 30 Rock and Seinfeld, all come together on this latest episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.
Also, the Acura product placement in this episode is pretty great. Give it a watch at the link.