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Wondering how Stan, Kyle, Cartman, Kenny, and the rest of the denizens of South Park have been faring during the COVID pandemic? Well, Comedy Central and series co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are going to offer viewers of the long-running animated series a (socially-distanced) peek into their lives on September 30th with the one-hour episode[...]

If anyone is still questioning whether or not Comedy Central is going all-in on adult animation- even after the news that Emmy-nominated Drunk History would not be returning for a previously-ordered seventh season- today's news might just change their minds After its upcoming 12th season, Daniel Tosh's comedy/social media commentary series Tosh.0 will be going[...]

With Derek Waters and Jeremy Konner's Drunk History having secured three Emmy nominations for its sixth season work (Outstanding Variety Sketch Series, Outstanding Costumes for a Reality/Variety/Competition Series, and Outstanding Production Design for a Reality/Variety/Competition Series) and finding itself in the midst of awards voting season, Wednesday was an odd bit of timing to find[...]

One of those sources is adult animation because of how production work can readily be adjusted to meet COVID-19 and social distancing, and it's an area that Comedy Central is doubling-down on in a big way On Wednesday, the ViacomCBS network announced it had given a green light for a reimagining of The Ren &[...]

The possibilities are infinite if we can just harness those tools." Comedy Central Studios and Noah's Day Zero Productions are set to produce the series Noah Saleem and Haroon Saleem are executive producing for Day Zero Productions alongside Norman Aladjem, Derek Van Pelt, and Sanaz Yamin for Mainstay Entertainment and Bob Bain for Bob Bain Productions. [...]

Both series are set for Comedy Central, which is looking to use the returning South Park as the foundation to build up its animated library around Comedy Central, MTV Studios, and MTV are all under ViacomCBS' Entertainment & Youth Group's banner, which could signal that Comedy Central will also be Clone High's home though no[...]

Less than two weeks after the network announced it was the new home to Daria spinoff series Jodie, the series that spun-off Daria is set to make its return thanks to Comedy Central Beavis and Butt-Head creator Mike Judge has signed a deal to write, produce, and provide the voices for both characters The new[...]

Recently renewed on Comedy Central through 2022 and soon to be the centerpiece of the network's renewed push into original adult animation, the tales of Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny have also found a new home at WarnerMedia's new streamer HBO Max This means that for (reportedly) around $500 million, all 23 seasons are at[...]

In response to social media accusations that the stand-up comedian and actor sexually harassed underage women, Comedy Central, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video have removed an episode of Comedy Central's Workaholics featuring Chris D'Elia (Whitney) as a child molester First airing on the comedy cable channel in May 2011, first season episode "To Friend a[...]

Nearly two years after the project was announced and a year after it was announced that Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross was set to star and executive produce, the adult animated comedy series has found a home at Comedy Central Created and written by Grace Nkenge Edwards (Insecure), Jodie will be paired with South Park[...]

Comedy Central favorite Reno 911! came kicking down the doors of our lives this week, with original series creators, writers, and cast members Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, and Kerri Kenney-Silver bringing the dysfunctional Dangle (Lennon) and his deputies to Quibi for a new season protecting the mean streets of Nevada This week, we've been[...]

Comedy Central favorite Reno 911! makes an arresting return this Monday, with original series creators, writers, and cast members Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, and Kerri Kenney-Silver bringing the dysfunctional Dangle (Lennon) and his deputies to Quibi for a new season protecting the mean streets of Nevada To get everyone up-to-speed on the "who's who"[...]

The success of the show paved way for 11 seasons with runs on Comedy Central and SyFy ending in 1999 A twelfth season came courtesy of Netflix in 2017 The series endured numerous cast changes over the years For the special scheduled for the Riff-Along is the touring cast revisiting MST3K's first season episode "Moon[...]

With only days to go until our favorite law-enforcement officers come storming back into our lives with the return of Comedy Central favorite Reno 911!, Quibi and original series creators/writers/cast members Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, and Kerri Kenney-Silver are treating fans to the official poster key art and trailer for the series' return[...]

In case you weren't already aware, rapper, comedian, and actress Awkwafina (aka Nora Lum) has her own show on Comedy Central, and it's amazing It's a sort of part biographical, part fictional, real feeling, totally hilarious account of her life Well, not really her actual life now that she's super successful and famous and starring[...]

Now, in a sign of one of the long-term changes this may bring, The Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah will be working a double-shift – set to air weeknights in The Daily Show's 11 PM time slot on Comedy Central, beginning Monday, March 23. Comedy Central While a number of shows – such as CBS'[...]

Nevada's finest is back and Quibi has them working their beat – and now the short-form digital content service is gifting viewers finding themselves facing a bit more home time then they expected a sneak preview of their upcoming restart of Comedy Central favorite Reno 911!. That's right, in the clip below you'll find original series[...]

In a joint decision made among the shows, CBS' The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will all tape their shows without a live studio audience starting Monday, March 16 TBS' Full Frontal with[...]

on CBS, HBO, and Comedy Central Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels is set to executive produce, with Michaels' Broadway Video producing alongside Canadian production company Project 10. "Even after 30 years, The Kids in the Hall has retained its brilliance and originality We are happy to be bringing back all of the original 'Kids' for the[...]

Nevada's finest is calling in "reinforcements" for Quibi's upcoming restart of Comedy Central favorite Reno 911! Joining original series creators and cast members Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, and Kerri Kenney-Silver in the short-form streaming service series are Niecy Nash, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Cedric Yarbrough, and Carlos Alazraqui Ian Roberts, Joe LoTruglio, and Mary Birdsong will[...]

The same month Awkwafina became the first actress of Asian-American descent to win a Golden Globe in the "Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy" category (Lulu Wang's The Farewell), she's only a week away from the premiere of highly-anticipated Comedy Central series Awkwafina is Nora from Queens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iftQNDmcetY Well, the wave of good news continues, with the[...]

You're not gonna' have Daniel Tosh and Tosh.0 to kick around anymore!!! Actually, we're just messin' with 'ya – you're gonna' have a whole lot more Daniel Tosh and Tosh.0 to do with whatever you want, with Comedy Central signing the comedian to a comprehensive deal that includes an additional four seasons of his weekly comedy[...]

There’s no denying the current impact of Rick and Morty to the cultural zeitgeist. It adds so many elements of science fiction together from satirizing

New short-form streaming service Quibi is bringing back Comedy Central series Reno 911! for a seventh season, with original series creators and cast members Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, and Kerri Kenney-Silver attached to write and star. Comedy Central "'Reno 911!' holds a special place in our hearts, and it will be a delight to get the[...]

With production currently underway in NYC, Awkwafina's (Crazy Rich Asians, The Farewell) upcoming Comedy Central series now has something going for it that every show on television covets: a title Set to debut in January 2020, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens is based loosely on the actor's life and has scored an impressive directorial line-up:[...]

Comedy Central's Drunk History will be looking into the effects that massive popularity can have on a person's career on the next episode, titled, appropriately enough, "Fame." Hedy Lamarr designs the first modern airplane wing, Eartha Kitt's activism provokes the ire of Lady Bird Johnson, and Alexis Pulaski's poodle becomes a huge star. Okay, let's break these[...]

His girlfriend, Carol, paid over $4,000 for Larry's date with infamy. //Credit: Comedy Central It took 42 weather balloons to get his lawn chair off the ground, but ended up going up much higher than he had anticipated Larry did manage to get his chair landed safely, and strangely, wasn't charged with any crimes. It's a fun story,[...]

One of the many mistakes a person can make while watching Drunk History on Comedy Central is trying to keep up with the celebrity historians I tried once to match Paget Brewster, and failed gloriously My lesson has been learned, but this latest announcement has me seriously intrigued Maybe with training I will do better! A[...]

This year, Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will be in the spotlight at SXSW Festival – which will be taking over most of downtown Austin, TX with multiple events Not to be outdone, network programming pal Broad City will premiere its final episodes on Sunday, March 10 – followed with an exclusive[...]

As we near the halfway mark for the first month of 2019, Bleeding Cool is giving you a chance to set your planners now for what's premiering or returning for the remainder of January and into February. Any updates? Anything we missed? Let us know  – and happy viewing! DC Universe/YouTube Premium/TBS/Netflix/AMC Monday, January 14 The Resident: Season 2[...]