Comedy Central Orders Two New Series, Renews INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, REVIEW & More
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 9, 2014
Comedy Central has given series orders to “Another Period” and “Idiotsitter” and renewed “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Review” and “TripTank,” it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development and Original Programming, Comedy Central. In addition, Comedy Central has ordered five original digital series to be produced byCC:Studios and distributed across multiple platforms including cc.com and the recently released Comedy Central App. The digital series are “6 Guys 1 Car,” “300 Sunnyside,” “New Timers,” “Pie Guys,” “Roustabout with Kurt Braunohler” and “Team Tiger Awesome” and they will premiere on various dates throughout 2014.
BWW Roundup: Top-20 Podcasts for Theatre Fans
by Matt Tamanini
- Apr 21, 2014
Is network news appointment television for you? I didn't think so. Are you constantly angered that ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT only talks about theatre when a Hollywood star joins a cast or someone falls 30 feet to the stage floor? Me too. Well, I have an alternative that just might satisfy your news and theatre cravings; podcasting. Isn't that just what hipsters do between their shift at Starbucks and another trip to the thrift shop? Well, yes and no. I'm sure there is a barista in Portland who is currently recording a missive bemoaning mass media's attempt to co-opt the indie subculture, but most people who do podcasts well are incredibly informed and passionate about their specific topics.
Comedian Natasha Leggero Lands Comedy Central Pilot
by Christina Mancuso
- Jan 16, 2014
According to Deadline, Comedy Central has ordered a scripted pilot starring the frequent Chelsea Lately and @midnight panelist comedian, Natasha Leggero, to be headlined by her.
IFC Greenlights New Original Series GARFUNKEL & OATS
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 30, 2013
IFC today announced it has greenlit the original series Garfunkel & Oates, featuring the female comedy-folk duo Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci, to join the network's 2014 line-up.
VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for Horror Comedy HELL BABY
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- Jul 12, 2013
Millennium Entertainment has released the new Red Band trailer for HELL BABY, a horror comedy from Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant. The film, starring Rob Corddry, Leslie Bibb, Thomas Lennon and Riki Lindhome arrives in theaters on September 6. Get a first look below!
Seth Rogen & More Set for YouTube's First-Ever Comedy Week
by Caryn Robbins
- Apr 25, 2013
YouTube announced today the first-ever YouTube Comedy Week, a special event from May 19 through May 25, that will showcase the best of comedy with live events, video premieres and creative collaborations from the world's funniest people.
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