Ricky Gervais' Derek Receives Netflix Release Date
Ricky Gervais directed, wrote, produced and starred in Derek alongside Karl Pilkington and Kerry Godliman. While the series has already ordered a second season for U.K. viewers on Channel 4, the first seven episodes of the show are set to debut on Netflix for U.S. and International viewers on Sept. 12. read more
Infographic: Game of Thrones, The History of Robert's Rebellion
Before King Robert sat on the Iron Throne, he first had to win it from Mad King Aerys. Here's a short history of the event. read more
Comedy Central Signs Hannibal Buress for Multiplatform Deal
Buress, who has appeared on comedy outlets like NBC’s Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock and HBO’s Louie, has signed a “multiplatform deal” that will see him have a reoccurring role on an upcoming series called Broad City, an original one-hour stand-up comedy special and a nationwide “Comedy Central Live” stand-up tour. read more
Arrested Development is on the cover of PASTE #93
Read about the return of the Bluths from a guy who once washed a fake dog in an effort to put them behind bars. Plus The Punch Brothers, Natalie Maines, a delicious cocktail made with drinking vinegar, and a beautiful essay from David Langness. read more
Ang Lee Backs Out of FX Pilot Tyrant
Lee remarked that Tyrant is a "remarkable project...one of the most brilliant ideas for a series I've seen." But since he can't give 100 percent to the series he claimed that he "cannot allow [himself] to do anything that may affect the potential for this exciting new series." read more
Rectify Review: "Jacob's Ladder" (Episode 1.06)
From the show’s theme song, “Bowsprit” by Balmorhea, to the piped-in Jimmie Dale Gilmore at the local convenience store, Rectify uses an impressive list of music appropriately layered into the dramatics of the show. read more
Billy Joel Featured on Upcoming Episode of History's "American Restoration"
American Restoration, the History Channel show that seeks to “bring a bit of history back to life,” is returning with new episodes this summer, beginning with special hour-long show featuring Billy Joel. The episode, which airs May 28, will follow Joel as he takes his frozen-motored British Royal Star motorcycle to the show’s expert, Rick Dale, to be restored at his shop in Las Vegas. Promo clips show a very warmly dressed Joel bundled up in a coat and sweater while he talks parts with a sleeveless-shirted Dale. The 64-year-old musician proves that he knows a thing or two about... read more
Watch the Teaser Trailer for Larry David's HBO Movie, Clear History
Larry David is returning to television, not as himself, but as a former marketing exec in Clear History. The Curb Your Enthusiasm creator and star plays Nathan, who sells his shares at a company after a fight with his boss (Jon Hamm) just before the business starts raking in billions. The film is helmed by Superbad director Greg Mottola. read more
Watch Stephen Colbert Deliver UVA Valedictory Address
Colbert gives a poignant and witty address in which he discusses the University’s founder, Thomas Jefferson (“You are his intellectual heirs. In fact, some of you may be one of his actual heirs, we’re still testing the DNA”), and his opinions on the responsibilities and advantages to being part of the new generation (“You do not owe the previous generation anything, Thanks to us, you owe it to the Chinese”). read more
Game of Thrones Review - "Second Sons" (Episode 3.8)
Call me crazy, but I'm noticing a theme emerging in GoT regarding the desecration of a man's...manhood. read more
Bill Hader, Fred Armisen Go Out in Style for SNL Finale
Watch the beautifully strange and hilarious ceremony here. read more
Watch Kanye West and Ben Affleck's SNL Promos
This Saturday, Kanye West joins host Ben Affleck in closing out season 38 of the Saturday night staple, and both performers, joined by SNL cast member Fred Armisen, participated in a a few deadpan promotional sketches. read more
The Office: "Finale" (Episode 9.25)
It can hardly be overstated how good The Office's final season has been, especially in light of what came before it. read more
Amazon Drops Zombieland TV Series
Sorry, Zombieland lovers. Amazon has dropped the adaptation of the hit 2009 film, which was one of several pilots that the company produced and released to viewers last month, according to IGN.... read more
Fred Armisen, Jason Sudeikis Reportedly Leaving SNL
It’s been a downer week for SNL fans. Earlier it was announced that head writer and “Weekend Update” anchor Seth Meyers and actor Bill Hader were leaving the show.... read more
The Simpsons Season Finale Poster Featuring Sigur Rós Released
The episode will air on Sunday, May 19 at 8 p.m. EST on Fox. It will also serve as a promotional tool for the band's seventh studio album, _Kveikur_, due out in the U.S. on June 18. read more
HBO's Gay-Themed Dramedy to Star Jonathan Groff
HBO, the same network that recently gave us Lena Dunham’s hit series Girls, has ordered a new series revolving around the lives of several gay men in San Francisco. Glee actor Jonathan Groff--who will also star in HBO’s 2014 TV adaptation of the Harry Kramer play The Normal Heart--is set to play the lead in the eight-episode series. read more
The Office Cast Says Farewell in Emotional Clip
John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer and other cast members say goodbye for the last time to their fans, their friends and a show that changed their lives. read more
Fox Looking to Bring Original 24 Writing Staff Back for Miniseries
Fox recently announced that 24 will return as a miniseries titled 24: Live Another Day, and now so might its entire writing staff.... read more
New Girl Review: "Elaine's Big Day" (Episode 2.25)
In just two seasons, New Girl has grown from a show whose quirks overwhelm everything else, to become a show with one of the most well rounded casts on television, while also navigating a difficult romantic path, but handling it beautifully and together created probably the best season of any comedy this year. As some of the best comedies in recent memory have or are coming to a close soon, like 30 Rock, The Office and How I Met Your Mother, New Girl is quickly becoming one of the great comedies worthy to be placed along these others and is on track to even possibly surpass them. read more
