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Exclusive: The vampires are moving from Amazon to HBO.

A comedy series based on Grady Hendrix’s New York Times bestseller The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires has landed at HBO, with the author writing alongside The Righteous Gemstones duo Danny McBride and Edi Patterson.

The project was previously in development at Amazon with Patrick Moran’s Pkm Productions but has now moved to the Warner Bros Discovery premium network without Moran’s involvement.

Hendrix, McBride and Patterson will exec produce, alongside Brandon James for McBride’s Rough House Pictures. Quirk Books, which published the novel, will also have an exec producer credit.

The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires follows a women’s book club that must protect its suburban community from a mysterious and handsome stranger that may be a vampire killing their children.

The book, which was published in May 2021, is set in Charleston...

Comedian, writer, and actress Yamaneika Saunders’ dynamic stage presence has captivated audiences across the country for over a decade. With countless credits and appearances across some of the biggest TV shows, she’s now taking her combination of high-energy improvisational observations and unique, bold perspectives to SiriusXM every week during “Off Topic with Yamaneika” on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio (Ch. 96).

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Listen in as Yamaneika shares her bold and hilarious takes on pop culture, trending topics, and more — until she goes off topic,...

Vera Drew’s The People’s Joker – which was pulled from TIFF in 2022 over “rights issues” — starts a theatrical debut today at the IFC Center, moving to LA’s Landmark’s Nuart next weekend and expanding thereafter with about 85 booking so far — a nice outcome for the mixed-media coming-of-age dark superhero parody that “had gone into into hibernation mode” until Outfest LA Film Festival, said Frank Jaffe, whose distribution company Altered Innocence acquired it then. It’s U.S premiere garnered a Special Mention in the North American Narrative Feature Competition.

Co-written by Drew and Bri LeRose, the film is a reimagining the origin story of iconic Batman villain The Joker, starring Drew as painfully unfunny aspiring clown and closeted trans girl grappling with her gender identity while unsuccessfully attempting to join the ranks of Gotham City’s sole comedy program, in a world where comedy has been outlawed. She...

Famously pulled from the Toronto International Film Festival, Vera Drew’s one-of-a-kind satire The People’s Joker is finally getting set to be officially unleashed this year.

Altered Innocence will release The People’s Joker in select theaters on April 5, 2024, with THR reporting today that the film will be playing at Alamo Drafthouse locations nationwide.

You can find full theatrical listings over on the Altered Innocence website.

The team previews, “This revolutionary DIY parody film and hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big as a comedian by joining the cast of Ucb Live – a government-sanctioned late night sketch show in a world where comedy has been outlawed.

“As mainstream success eludes our heroine, leading her to unite with a ragtag team of rejects, misfits, and a certain love interest named Mister J, “Joker the...

In the Know is a unique comedy series that blends stop-motion and live-action, satirizing elements of public radio. The show follows the host of the third most popular NPR show as he conducts in-depth interviews with real-world guests. The series also explores the chaos behind the scenes, with puppet characters dealing with the consequences of the host's actions.

Part stop-motion and part live-action interview, In the Know is a unique new comedy hybrid that premiered on Peacock this week. Created by Mike Judge, Zach Woods, and Brandon Gardner, the series follows the host of the third most popular NPR show as he speaks to guests and deals with chaos behind the scenes. Zach Woods, known for his for on The Office and Silicon Valley, also stars in the project alongside actors like Succession's J. Smith-Cameron and Star Trek: Lower Depths' Carl Tart.

The new workplace comedy series follows protagonist and radio host Lauren Caspian,...

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 12:00 Am, a new episode of “Teenage Euthanasia” titled “A Very Fantasy Vacation” is set to air on Cartoon Network.

In this episode, viewers will witness the return of Trophy Fantasy, who disappeared 15 years ago but now comes back to her family’s funeral home as a corpse. However, something unusual happens, and she is accidentally reanimated. This unexpected turn of events allows Trophy Fantasy to once again be a part of her family’s life, including her daughter Euthanasia “Annie,” her grandmother Baba, and her brother Pete.

“Teenage Euthanasia” explores the bizarre and humorous adventures of this unique family, with a focus on dark comedy and supernatural elements. The episode promises to bring a mix of humor and strange occurrences that will keep viewers entertained.

With its quirky premise and unusual characters, “A Very Fantasy Vacation” is likely to appeal to a wide audience looking...

On Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 12:00 Am, Cartoon Network brings you the ninth episode of “Teenage Euthanasia” titled “Waist-Down Ghost Town Shut Down, A.” In this episode, Trophy lends a hand to billionaire Ref Mazos, who opens a Death Fulfillment Center in Fort Gator. This decision puts local funeral homes, like Tender Endings, in a challenging position, as they face the risk of losing business.

The episode unfolds as viewers witness the impact of this new center on the community, particularly on the existing funeral homes. The storyline explores the challenges faced by these businesses and the changes brought about by the arrival of the Death Fulfillment Center.

Join Cartoon Network on September 21st at 12:00 Am to follow the intriguing developments in “Teenage Euthanasia.” Discover how this new establishment affects the local funeral homes and the dynamics within Fort Gator.

Release Date & Time: 12:00 Am Thursday 21 September 2023 on Cartoon Network...

Teenage Euthanasia is a unique animated show that focuses on the stories of women, challenging the dominance of men's stories in the industry. The second season explores themes of unplanned parenthood, mother-daughter connections, death, and family dynamics. The creators were excited to delve deeper into the characters and their relationships, including exploring Annie's teen girl sexuality and the intergenerational views on womanhood.

Set in a mildly apocalyptic near-future, Teenage Euthanasia centers around the Fantasy family and their inland Florida funeral home, Tender Endings. As a teen mom, Trophy ran away from home, leaving her infant daughter Annie to be raised by her Baba and Uncle Pete. Fifteen years later, she is sent to the funeral home after she passes away. When a bolt of lightning strikes Baba's homemade embalming fluid and one of Annie's tears magically brings Trophy back from the dead, she finds herself a resurrected woman with a...

One of the final comedy films of the summer has arrived — Emma Seligman’s “Bottoms” (2023). Co-written by Seligman, who directs, and Rachel Sennott, who stars as one of the main characters, the queer comedy film watches two unpopular teens plot a way to win over their popular crushes. They ultimately decide that a fight club is the best way to do this.

The antics of the Rockbridge Falls football team take a subplot to this main thread, until, of course, the two leading players realize what the club scheme is really all about. Some other conflicts of interest arise as the film goes on.

Here are the cast and characters of “Bottoms”:

Rachel Sennott as Pj in “Bottoms”

Pj (Rachel Sennott)

Pj, who loves overalls and suspenders, has a huge crush on Brittany (Kaia Gerber), and her hopeless romanticism combined with her refusal to quit leads her to take this crush to extreme lengths.

The movie Bottoms features a talented cast of dynamic and hilarious characters, played by both veteran and newer actors. Rachel Sennott shines as Pj, a misfit with an unapologetically big personality, while Ayo Edebiri brings depth to the role of Josie, a shy high school student going along with Pj's antics. The supporting cast, including Kaia Gerber, Havana Rose Liu, Ruby Cruz, and Nicholas Galitzine, adds depth and diversity to the story.

The movie Bottoms includes a compelling cast of characters played by both veteran and newer actors. This raunchy teen comedy follows two lesbian best friends, Pj and Josie, who start a fight club to get the attention of their cheerleader crushes, even though they regard the pair as losers. The hilarious movie hit theaters on August 25, 2023. Ayo Edebiri's comedy Bottoms gained a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the best movies in 2023 right after its release.

Adult Swim revealed details today for their annual Adult Swim Festival featuring an exciting schedule headlined by Eric Andre, comedian and host of “The Eric Andre Show,” and producer, rapper and filmmaker Flying Lotus. Taking place outside the San Diego Convention Center (5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way) on Thursday, July 20 through Saturday, July 22, the Adult Swim Festival on the Green in San Diego will also include performances by comedian Sarah Sherman, Hemlocke Springs, Ginger Root, DeathbyRomy, and producer and DJ Akira Akira. All activities are free to attend, with advance reservations now available for the most popular moments at AdultSwimFestival.com.

“Adult Swim has always been more than its shows,” said Adult Swim President Michael Ouweleen. “It’s also about music, comedy, art, and, as often as possible, getting out there with the actual fans in real life and celebrating the stuff we love together. So that’s what this is about.

This article contains spoilers for The Testaments novelLike its predecessor, The Handmaid's Tale, The Testaments sees many talented stars join the cast to help bring Margaret Atwood's complex characters to life. Based on the 2019 novel of the same name, The Testaments is set 15 years after The Handmaid's Tale and follows the lives of three women: Aunt Lydia, Agnes Jemima, and Daisy, who all band together to help the resistance bring Gilead down from the inside. Although Aunt Lydia is considered to be one of the biggest villains in The Handmaid's Tale series, her true allegiances are shown as The Testaments novel revealed that she had secretly been a spy for Mayday all along.

Helmed by The Handmaid's Tale showrunner, Bruce Miller, and set to be released on Hulu, the writers involved in The Testaments will likely add their own artistic liberties to the show given that The Handmaid's Tale...

Supermodel Bella Hadid is taking on her first major acting role as a recurring guest star on Hulu’s Ramy, it was announced on Thursday.

Hadid will appear during Season 3 of the acclaimed comedy series; no details about her character are currently available.

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Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin have set up the comedy pilot “Computer School” at HBO Max, Variety has learned.

In the pilot, a recent high school grad and his uncle attend the same computer class in suburban Michigan. Robinson will star as the uncle. Robinson and Kanin are writing and executive producing the pilot. Andrew Gaynord will direct.

The pilot marks the latest collaboration for Kanin and Robinson. The duo most recently created the critically-acclaimed Netflix sketch comedy series “I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.” The series has aired two seasons on Netflix to date, with the most recent six-episode season dropping on the streamer in July 2021.

Prior to their work on “I Think You Should Leave,” they were to of the co-creators of the Comedy Central series “Detroiters” along with Sam Richardson and Joe Kelly. They also wrote the 2019 “Documentary Now!” episode “Any Given Sunday Afternoon.” Kanin...

“Teenage Euthanasia,” Adult Swim’s newest coming-of-all-ages comedy series about all things death, family, and accidental resurrection in Florida, premieres Sunday, September 19 at midnight Et/Pt. It features some pretty beloved voice talent, including comedian Maria Bamford, and “I Think You Should Leave” co-creator and star Tim Robinson. Watch the first trailer for the show below.

Here’s the synopsis:

Set in near-future inland Florida, Teenage Euthanasia centers around the owners of Tender Endings funeral home, the Fantasy Family: Grandma Baba, her adult children Uncle Pete and Trophy, and Trophy’s teenage daughter, Euthanasia (“Annie”), a name accidentally given to her during the time of Trophy’s own unbearable suffering. Back when Trophy was a teen herself; she ran away from home after giving birth to Annie, leaving her newborn to be raised by Baba and Uncle Pete.

Now, 15 years later, Trophy returns to Tender Endings…as a corpse, for burial.

Prett-ay… prett-ay… prett-ay good news: “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Season 11 will premiere in October, HBO said Monday.

Larry David is back with co-stars Susie Essman, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Richard Lewis, J.B. Smoove and Ted Danson to offer his opinions about the pandemic and wrap himself in the show’s signature misfortunes.

Season 10 ended with a fire taking down Larry’s spite store, Latte Larry’s — created in order to put the neighboring Mocha Joe’s out of business.

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” is created by David, who executive produces with Jeff Garlin, Schaffer and Gavin Polone. Laura Streicher co-executive produces, while Jon Hayman and Steve Leff serve as consulting producers.

The network also announced that “Succession” and “Insecure” will also return in October.

You're allowed to be happy, but not in front of me. #CurbYourEnthusiasm is back this October. pic.twitter.com/kBCjMedLOZ

— HBO (@HBO) August 23, 2021

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This summer’s San Diego Comic-Con once again invites fans to sit on their couches and enjoy the pop culture extravaganza from the safety of their homes. There is one difference from last year’s virtual event, however: It will be an abbreviated one, taking place over three days, from Friday, July 23 through Sunday, July 25 — but there are still a bevy of TV show panels on the lineup, which will be streaming for free via YouTube.

Note: Yes, there will again be a DC Fandome virtual event this year (on Oct. 16), where in 2020 shows such as The Flash, Titans, Batwoman...

In their first public appearance since WarnerMedia merged the two development divisions this past April, execs from HBO Max and Adult Swim previewed their upcoming slates, releasing new footage from adult-skewing offerings “10-Year-Old-Tom” and “Smiling Friends,” while talking up several more.

Created by Michael Cusack (“Yolo: Crystal Fantasy”) and Zack Hadel (of the popular YouTube channel “psychicpebbles”), “Smiling Friends” picks up where the viral 2020 short left off, following the lives of two hapless cheer merchants sent to make their clients smile. Mixing 2D, primitive character designs with candy colors and the winking edge of an online forum, the series is due out later this year.

“[Though they’re both well known independently,] combined, Hadel and Cusack are doing something really special,” said Walter Newman, senior VP comedy development at Adult Swim. “From the character designs to the voice work, it represents a lot of what we’re trying to accomplish here.”

Adult Swim is also ready to...

Exclusive: Daniel Powell, co-creator of Inside Amy Schumer, and Aaron Augenblick, producer of Ugly Americans and The Jellies, are launching kids animation producer Future Brain Media.

The pair have teamed up to bring a distinct sophistication and aesthetic to the world of children’s content. Future Brain Media is a full-service company that can handle every aspect of production from development through delivery.

They already have a pilot in the works for PBS Kids created by Augenblick, designed by Gemma Correll and featuring original music by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio, and are working on a project with General Mills.

They are also working with the likes of Katie Wendt (The Jellies), Devin Clark (Ugly Americans), Gemma Correll (The Worrier’s Guide to Life), R. Sikoryak (Masterpiece Comics), Brian Weaver (Joey Fly), Ryan Mauskopf (The Onion) and Kevin Maher (Kevin Geeks Out) on projects.

Augenblick and Powell previously...