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Jerry Seinfeld, Portlandia Set For Paley Center NY in January
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 03, 2012 The Paley Center for Media, with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public....
Logo Announces Nominees for 2012 NEWNOWNEXT Awards
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2012 Logo, today announced the nominees for the 2012 'NewNowNext Awards.' Now in its fifth year, this highly praised and always unpredictable telecast continues to go beyond where traditional award shows dare to go as it showcases who and what are on the verge of a pop culture explosion in 2012....
'Portlandia' Returns Monday, 1/9/12 on IFC
by Kelsey Denette - September 28, 2011 IFC announced today a roster of guest stars who will be visiting the network's hit original series Portlandia when the show returns in January. Penny Marshall (Laverne and Shirley), Jack McBrayer (30 Rock), Tim Robbins (The Shawshank Redemption), Andy Samberg (SNL), Amber Tamblyn (House) and Kristen...
Lauren Weedman Returns to Portland for JAW Festival
by Debbie Lamedman - May 10, 2012 Last spring, Portland audiences were delighted by actress, playwright and comedian Lauren Weedman, when she performed her outstanding solo show "Bust" at Portland Center Stage. Apparently, Lauren was delighted by Portland as well, because she's coming back with a new show commissioned specifically ...
IFC Presents ACTION, BEN STILLER SHOW et al.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2011 IFC announced today that the network will return The Larry Sanders Show, The Ben Stiller Show, Mr. Show with Bob and David? and Action to their loyal TV fans in the New Year. The comedy series will join previously acquired viewer favorites Monty Python's Flying Circus, Arrested Development, Freaks a...
Comedy Central to Premiere KROLL SHOW, 1/16
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2012 A fresh take on sketch comedy, KROLL SHOW showcases Kroll's incredible ability to create memorable and hilarious characters that pop off the screen. Eight episodes begin on Wednesday, January 16 at 10:30 p.m., following all-new episodes of "Workaholics."...
Musicians Eddie Vedder, Steve Jones et al to Guest Star on IFC's PORTLANDIA
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2011 IFC announced today additional guest stars who will be lending their talent to the network's hit original series Portlandia when the show returns on Friday, January 6 at 10pm ET/PT....
Stars of 'Portlandia' to Lend Voices to Upcoming THE SIMPSONS Episode
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2012 As first reported on TVline.com, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, stars of IFC's 'Porlandia' series will be lending their voices to an upcoming episode of Fox's long-running animated series, THE SIMPSONS....
TV: Special Screening of PORTLANDIA
by Robert Diamond - January 20, 2011 The 6-part IFC Original short-based comedy series PORTLANDIA, created, written by and starring Fred Armisen (SNL) and Carrie Brownstein (Sleater-Kinney vocalist/guitarist), premieres on IFC Friday, January 21, 2011 at 10:30 PM ET/PT. Each episode's character-based shorts draw viewers into 'Portlandi...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - New Season of IFC's PORTLANDIA, Premiering 1/4
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2012 IFC is kicking off the new year with the return of the Emmy-nominated hit series PORTLANDIA on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 10:00pm ET/PT with two all-new back-to-back episodes launching the ten episode series. Get a first look at the new season below!...
IFC's PORTLANDIA Attracts Strong Audience in Week 2
by Caryn Robbins - January 19, 2012 IFC's hit comedy series, PORTLANDIA attracted a strong week two audience on Friday, January 13, 10-10:30 pm, et/pt, building on the successful performance of the series' second season debut on Friday, January 6....
IFC to Release Limited Edition PORTLANDIA Episodic Prints
by Caryn Robbins - December 30, 2011 IFC is releasing ten limited edition prints this season, one for each episode of Portlandia. To find out how to win an artist signed, limited silk-screen of each print, visit: facebook.com/portlandia....
IFC Greenlights COMEDY BANG! BANG! for 2012 Original Programming Slate
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2012 IFC announced today the greenlight of two new scripted comedy series to join its 2012 original programming slate - COMEDY BANG! BANG! and BUNK (working title). IFC has ordered 10, half-hour episodes of each series to premiere back-to-back in June 2012 as a one-hour original comedy block....
Meryl Streep, Kenneth Branagh Among Upcoming Guests on THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2011 Meryl Streep, Fred Armisen, Kenneth Branagh and Mario Cantone are among the upcoming guests on ABC's THE VIEW for the week of December 19 - 23....
Samberg, Sudeikis SNL Futures Still Undecided
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2012 USA Today reports that the future status of SNL stars Andy Samberg and Jason Sudeikis remains uncertain as of now....
Chloë Sevigny Lands Mulit-Episode Role in PORTLANDIA
by Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2012 Academy Award(R)-nominated and Golden Globe(R)-winning actress Chloë Sevigny (Big Love, American Horror Story) is packing her bags and heading to PORTLANDIA for season three of IFC's original comedy series....
Comedy Club at Bay Street Theatre Welcomes Fred Armisen 8/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 29, 2011 The Comedy Club continues on Saturday, August 6, with the standup comedy of Fred Armisen, sponsored by mygofer.com....
IFC's PORTLANDIA: The Tour Begins
by TV News Desk - December 27, 2011 Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live) and Carrie Brownstein (Wild Flag, Sleater-Kinney) from IFC's hit original comedy Portlandia are embarking on a unique six city tour bringing the romanticized and dreamy rendering of Portland, OR to life for fans across the country. ...
IFC Announces Return Of The Larry Sanders Show, The Ben Stiller Show & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 03, 2010 IFC announced today that the network will return The Larry Sanders Show, The Ben Stiller Show, Mr. Show with Bob and David? and Action to their loyal TV fans in the New Year....
IFC Unveils 2012/2013 Programming Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - March 21, 2012 At the network's first-ever Upfront event, IFC unveiled its 2012/2013 original programming line-up which includes the return for a third season of its breakout hit series, PORTLANDIA and a second season of WHISKER WARS....
STAGE TUBE: Next Media Animates THE INCREASINGLY POOR DECISIONS OF TODD MARGARET
by Caryn Robbins - December 28, 2011 As U.S. and Taiwanese fans eagerly anticipate the return of IFC's comedy series The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret starring David Cross on January 6, Next Media Animation has created a two-minute reenactment of season one with computer-animated dramatizations, Taiwanese subtitles and E...
COMEDY CENTRAL Greenlights Two New Series for the 2012 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 29, 2011 The many faces of Nick Kroll and the dynamic duo of Key and Peele will be joining the COMEDY CENTRAL line-up in 2012....
AMC Names Jennifer Caserta as IFC President
by Caryn Robbins - April 30, 2012 AMC Networks announced today it is promoting Jennifer Caserta to the role of IFC president and general manager, effective immediately. She was previously executive vice president and general manager. ...
IFC Gives Facebook Fans the Power to Unlock PORTLANDIA Season 2
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2011 The power to unlock Portlandia is at your fingertips! Starting today, new and existing fans who take a trip to Portlandia on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/portlandia) and 'Like' the page will unlock the exclusive Facebook Only sketch 'Everyone's a DJ' from the new season on IFC....
IFC's PORTLANDIA: The Tour to Begin 12/27
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2011 Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live) and Carrie Brownstein (Wild Flag, Sleater-Kinney) from IFC's hit original comedy Portlandia are embarking on a unique six city tour bringing the romanticized and dreamy rendering of Portland, OR to life for fans across the country. ... |