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HBO Cancels Bored to Death, Hung, How to Make It In America
To make way for a new group of upcoming comedies, HBO has cancelled three of its series, _Bored to Death_, _Hung_ and _How to Make It In America_. read more
Found in: TV, NewsThe 10 Best Sitcoms of 2011
If the last few years of television were all about the rise of reality, 2012 was marked by a resurgence of the sitcom. Just looking at some of the supporting cast members in the list below—Zach Galifianakis, Danny DeVito, Alec Baldwin, Rob Lowe and Chevy Chase—it's been a while since sitcoms have been this strong. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 20 Best TV Characters of 2011
Unlike the 120 minutes of a feature film, we get to watch our most beloved TV characters develop over the course of several seasons. The best of them become dear to us, even if they—like many on this list—would make terrible friends. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 20 Best TV Shows of 2010
TV has never been worse with an over-reliance on reality shows that seem to be in a race to sink as low as possible. But it's also never been better with more and more networks investing in original well-scripted, cinematic series and sitcoms that don't depend on tired gags and canned laughter. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayHBO Renews Eastbound & Down and Bored to Death
Marilyn Manson is surely psyched about this: HBO has renewed Eastbound & Down, as well as one of our 10 Best Sitcoms on TV Right Now, Bored to Death.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsTV on the Radio, Lykke Li, M. Ward Featured on Bored to Death Soundtrack
HBO series Bored to Death stars Jason Schwartzman (Jonathan Ames) as a semi-failed writer moonlighting as a Craig’s List P.I. In real life, Schwartzman happens to be a successful actor moonlighting as a musician under the Coconut Records moniker. Unsurprisingly, the music in Death kinda kills.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJason Schwartzman: The One Where He Tries to Solve the Puzzle of Life
In the new HBO series Bored to Death—an adaptation of author Jonathan Ames’ short story—Jason Schwartzman plays a New York scribe, also named Jonathan Ames, who’s struggling to write his second novel and win back his ex-girlfriend. He places an ad on Craigslist as an unlicensed private detective, looking for something to fill the now-girlfriendless time he spends avoiding writing. Throughout the bizarre adventures that follow, Ames confronts both his and others’ neuroses in the awkwardness of everyday interaction. ... read more
Found in: TV, FeaturesFour New Fall 2009 TV Shows We Already Love
I'm not what you would call a casual watcher of television. I don't flip through channels, catching a random episode of a new show. If I'm going to start watching a series, I'm going to start from the beginning and either give up quickly or catch every single episode. This summer, I've been devouring The Wire and Mad Men, plus I still want to start Dexter and Breaking Bad. And I'm looking forward to Lost, The Office, Chuck and 30 Rock returning. But while we're working on our Fall TV issue coming out this October, I've watched several pilot episodes... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayZach Galifianakis to get Hangover, Bored to Death
According to Arrested Development alum David Cross, Zach Galifianakis isn't worth paying attention to. "He’s just a fucking standup comic!" Cross told Paste recently. ... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsJason Schwartzman gets Bored to Death in HBO pilot
Actor, writer, and former Phantom Planet drummer Jason Schwartzman is taking on sleuthing, cast as the lead role in HBO's comedy pilot Bored to Death. ... read more
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