Archive for July, 2012
Jon Stewart Scolds NBC for Editing London Bombing Tribute
The folks at The Daily Show are among the large majority of viewers who are outraged.
20th Century Fox Settles ‘Modern Family’ Pay Battle
Happy with the new negotiations, the cast has agreed to eight seasons instead of seven
The Heroics of Offensive Comedy
Comedians are a special kind of hero in that they use their powers to extinguish our absurd seriousness
Larry David in Secret Talks with HBO
Allegedly, Larry David is in talks with HBO about a new film starring himself, John Hamm and Michael Keaton.
Patton Oswalt’s JFL Keynote: Make Your own Luck (And Get an iPhone)
Patton Oswalt’s Just For Laughs Keynote should be required reading at every open mic, bar show and comedy club in America.
Dane Cook Jokes about ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Shooting
Dane Cook is known for controversy surrounding his jokes, but this time the material is all his own.
The Best Stand-Up Shows in LA?
Did LA Weekly miss out on some of the best comedy shows in its own backyard?
HBO Picks up Pilot for New Series Staring Stephen Merchant
Deadline reports that the new series will be titled Hello Ladies
Celebrities Read Mean Tweets and July Fails
Jimmy Kimmel hits celebrities where they hurt most, through the social network of Twitter
Saturday Night Live Prepares Election Specials
Election season is upon us!
2015 with Zach Galifinakis and Michelle Jenneke Gets a Creepy Fan
Zach Galifianakis chews out America while Michelle Jenneke Wows the World
Audiences Gone Wild – Are Hecklers Getting Worse?
Should comedians be considered “fair game” for violence? Do they provoke it? Are they frightened?
Caleb Medley Becomes A Father
Medley is just one of the 58 injured and 12 killed that James Holmes is accused of shooting Thursday night in Aurora, Colorado.
Eddie Griffin Attacks Audience Member, Stands Behind It
Griffin’s camp states, “Eddie was doing his job… ALL races, religions, genders and stereotypes are considered equal on stage.”
‘Every 3-D Movie Is The Same’ and a ‘Hotline for Bros’
A look at how similar the big budget films of 2012 are and a hotline for bro’s looking to hang
