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Comedian Patton Oswalt Trolls for ‘Funny or Die’
There is a new Funny or Die video that is making the rounds called Internet Troll with Patton Oswalt. This one a complete masterpiece for anyone familiar with the term ‘trolling’ in regards to commenters on forums, YouTube videos, etc. Good stuff from the Young Adult actor.
CW Announces Exclusive Web Content for Digital Platforms
Special digital brands for television networks are all the rage nowadays, and CW has announced their intentions to the join the party today via a new studio called CWD.
TBS and Adult Swim Form Multi-Platform Partnership with Funny or Die
Hot on the heels of a partnership with the Jason Bateman-Will Arnett-spawned digital ad company DumbDumb comes another acquisition for Turner Broadcasting in the same vein. This one is a bit more high profile though as it is one with Will Ferrell and Adam McKay’s Funny or Die.
The Truth About Friday’s Facebook IPO
Two words come to mind whenever someone asks me about the imminent Facebook IPO: Exit Strategy. That is essentially what this is for Mark Zuckerberg and a large contingent of venture capitalists who seek to make a killing once the company’s ticker symbol (FB) goes live on the NASDAQ at week’s end.
TBS Adopts Bateman, Arnett-Spawned Ad Company for Digital Short Distribution
A little while back, Jason Bateman teamed with his Arrested Development co-star Will Arnett to start a viral advertising company called DumbDumb. Today it all paid off as TBS has entered into an agreement with the duo to air their shorts via the network’s internet platforms. Read on for the full press announcement with further [...]
Aziz Ansari’s Online Stand-Up Special Sold to Comedy Central
Once again, Aziz Ansari is following in Louis C.K.’s footsteps as just yesterday his fellow comedian’s self-distributed stand-up special was picked up by a cable network. Today comes the announcement that Comedy Central has pounced on Ansari’s Dangerously Delicious and has already set an air date of Sunday, May 20.
Danny McBride Wants To Be Tenacious D’s Roadie (Video)
Here is a brand new video from Funny or Die featuring Eastbound & Down actor Danny McBride auditioning for the coveted role as Tenacious D’s roadie. Jack Black is also in this one which makes the following a little better than the typical offering from the sketch comedy website. Check it out.
FX Acquires Louis C.K.’s Internet Stand-Up Special
It looks like internet distribution does not have to be so hit or miss for comics after all. Even though Louis C.K. self-distributed a stand-up special, FX announced today that they will be airing the special as it could help build awareness for the comedian’s summer series Louie which returns to the network next month.
Funny or Die: Kate Beckinsale, Judy Greer Want the Government in Their…
Check out this Funny or Die video that hit the web over the weekend. It stars Kate Beckinsale alongside Judy Greer portraying Republicans who are advocates for governmental regulations on birth control. Naturally, the sketch is heavy on the sarcasm. The actresses certainly did get their point across though as this effort went viral and [...]
Zach Galifianakis Tapped for ‘Between Two Ferns’ Comedy Central Special
In case you have not heard by now, Comedy Central has made it official that Zach Galifianakis will be hosting the pre-show for The Comedy Awards. He will of course be doing it in the style of his Funny or Die talk show series Between Two Ferns. Read on for the network press release.
