comedy

Comedy Central Launches CC Studios for Digital Content

Comedy Central’s new production initiative, led by new VP Allison Kingsley, will develop original digital content including Web series and branded entertainment.

Web Series ‘Burning Love’ Coming to TV on E!

Online installments of Ben Stiller and Ken Marino’s “Bachelor” parody series will be edited into seven 30-minute television episodes, premiering Feb. 25.

My Damn Channel Offering More Opportunities for Online Content Creators

A top distributor of comedy web series is expanding and seeking new content for the debut of the My Damn Channel Comedy Network.

Comedy Central Consolidates Development Under New President Kent Alterman

Comedy Central has promoted Kent Alterman to president of content development and original programming for the cable network.

Ali Farahnakian and the PIT Teach You to Be Funny

Ali Farahnakian, owner of the Peoples Improv Theater and Comedy Bar NYC, on learning to be funny and building a comedy community.

Your Comedy Club Can Now be Comedy Central-Certified

Comedy Central’s new “Certified Club” program gives the network’s seal of approval to comedy clubs across the country and includes national promotion for live comedy shows.

Earwolf, Funny or Die Launch New TV and Film Ventures

Earwolf Podcast Network plans expansion into TV production, while Funny or Die is taking its comedy from computer screens to movie theaters.

NBCU Announces 2012 Stand-Up for Diversity Winners

Comedians Gina Brillon and Jon Laster each earned one-year talent holding deals with NBCUniversal at the ninth annual Stand-Up for Diversity talent showcase.

11 Steps to Becoming a Late Night TV Writer From Sara Schaefer

The comedian, writer, and co-host of MTV’s upcoming “Nikki & Sara Live” shares a list of 10 helpful tips for comics who are looking to get hired as writers for late night shows.

How Chill Helps Comedians and Filmmakers Distribute Content Directly to Fans

Inspired by Louis C.K. and other comics, Chill Direct is a new video platform for artists to produce, own, and distribute original content directly to their fans online.