Comedy Central is strengthening its relationship with comedian Jim Jefferies. The cable network has renewed late-night series The Jim Jefferies Show for a third season and has also signed a first-look deal for projects created by Jefferies for TV and digital media. Jefferies is one of several comedians to sign content deals with Comedy Central in recent months, joining the likes of Chris Distefano, Bill Burr and Anthony Jeselnik. "We love Jim's unfiltered, insightful, hilarious and global comedic perspective on the insane world we’re living in right now," said Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, executive vps and co-heads of talent and development at Comedy Central. "We are excited for him to continue to connect with our audience through The Jim Jefferies Show and other future projects that we develop together." Jefferies apparently feels much the same way: "I love my unfiltered, insightful, hilarious and global comedic perspective on the insane world we're living in right … [Read more...] about Comedy Central Signs First-Look Deal With Jim Jefferies
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Comedy Central’s ‘Drunk History’ offers a behind-the-scenes look at its new season with a museum show
By Sandra Barrera | [email protected] | Daily NewsPUBLISHED: January 8, 2019 at 1:43 pm | UPDATED: January 8, 2019 at 1:47 pm For five seasons, Comedy Central’s “Drunk History” has provided viewers with laugh ’til you cry reenactments of historical events as narrated by comedians and writers after one too many. These booze-soaked retellings continue in season six of the show, and the new “Museum of Drunk History” — a free exhibition opening Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills and running through Sunday, Jan. 20 — offers fans a chance to experience what’s still to come in the form of large, intricate dioramas. As host Derek Waters put it, “It’s great to finally be in a museum.” The dioramas represent each episode of the new season (premiering 10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15), including “The Creation of Frankenstein,” “The Occupation of Alcatraz” and “Murderess … [Read more...] about Comedy Central’s ‘Drunk History’ offers a behind-the-scenes look at its new season with a museum show
Fun Trailer for New Comedy Central Series THE OTHER TWO
We have a trailer for a new sitcom coming to Comedy Central called The Other Two. The series will star Drew Tarver as Cary and Helene York as Brooke, the unsuccessful older siblings of 14 year old Chase (Case Walker), who becomes an internet star overnight a la Justin Bieber. Here’s the official synopsis for the series: An aspiring actor and his sister Brooke, a former professional dancer, try to find their place in the world while wrestling with their feelings about their 13-year-old brother Chase's sudden rise to internet fame. The show has an amazing supporting cast that includes Molly Shannon (SNL, Never Been Kissed) and Ken Marino (Wet Hot American Summer, Agent Carter). It looks like it’s going to be a really fun series, and I’m excited to tune in. Watch the trailer and let us know if you think this looks like a fun show to watch! The Other Two will premiere on Comedy Central on January 24. … [Read more...] about Fun Trailer for New Comedy Central Series THE OTHER TWO
‘Parks and Recreation’ Reruns Heading to Comedy Central Starting in January 2019
Comedy Central already has reruns of The Office airing all the time, and they’ve just picked up the syndication rights to the spiritual sister to the mockumentary series that takes place in the historic town of Pawnee, Indiana. All seven seasons of Parks and Recreation are heading to Comedy Central starting in January of 2019. Just like The Office, the arrival of Parks and Recreation reruns on Comedy Central will be ushered in with an all-day marathon. Find out when you can start catch Parks and Recreation reruns on Comedy Central below. Comedy Central announced their acquisition of every single episode of Parks and Recreation just before the weekend. The Emmy-winning comedy series from NBC was one of the most beloved shows on the network when it ran from 2009 through 2015, and it’s been a staple part of the Netflix library for years now. Fans can now enjoy Parks and Recreation intermittently on Comedy Central once the show premieres on January 21, 2019, which is Martin … [Read more...] about ‘Parks and Recreation’ Reruns Heading to Comedy Central Starting in January 2019
Comedy Central Nabs ‘Parks and Recreation’ in Latest Acquisition
Leslie Knope will have a new home in the new year. Comedy Central has acquired all seven seasons of Universal TV comedy Parks and Recreation. It will kick off its run on the cabler with an all-day marathon on Jan. 21. The series currently airs on FXX and E! and streams on Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime. Parks and Rec, which ran from 2009-15 on NBC, is the latest in a string of acquisitions for Comedy Central. In recent months the cable network has acquired repeats of Netflix original BoJack Horseman and the libraries of former Fox shows King of the Hill and The Cleveland Show. It's also home to The Office, which like Parks and Rec came from Universal and creator Greg Daniels. (Office veteran Mike Schur co-created Parks and Rec.) Comedy Central is also in the midst of refreshing its lineup of original series, with several new shows due to premiere in 2019. Parks and Recreation marks its 10th anniversary in 2019. The series stars Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, … [Read more...] about Comedy Central Nabs ‘Parks and Recreation’ in Latest Acquisition