June 15, 2015
Published by Jeffrey Gurian at June 15, 2015

Mike Birbiglia is Really Busy, Jimmy Carr in NYC and News From Michael Che, Jay Pharoah and More

Jeffrey Gurian is a writer and comedian in New York who loves to Jump Around. Follow his regular column, right here, to find out what’s happening in comedy, and who Jeffrey Gurian ran into this week in and around New York. This week, Jeffrey visited Gotham, The Cellar, The PIT and UCB.
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June 10, 2015
Published by Interrobang Staff at June 10, 2015

Check Out The Trailer For Judd Apatow’s New Book

In 1983, a teenage Judd Apatow began interviewing stand-up comedians on their process. Now one of the most influential figures in comedy, Apatow continues to talk to comedians and their process. His new book, Sick In The Head: Conversations About Life and Comedy.
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June 10, 2015
Published by Interrobang Staff at June 10, 2015

Lonely Island Movie Premiere Date Will Be June 3rd, 2016

The hype surrounding the new Lonely Island flick is already huge. The trio - made up by Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone - who graced Saturday Night Live for years with unbelievably popular digital shorts are now making a new movie with executive producer Judd Apatow.
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April 18, 2015
Published by Interrobang Staff at April 18, 2015

Kevin Pollak’s Hit Doc ‘Misery Loves Comedy’ Looks at Comedy’s Dark Side (Interview)

Kevin Pollak's documentary Misery Loves Comedy may change the way you think about comedians. The 90 minute talking head style documentary doesn't attempt address the importance or the history of comedy like many comedy docs. Instead, director Kevin Pollak goes inside the sausage factory, to find out what draws some men and women to want to get on stage in front of a bunch of strangers, and try to make them laugh. We talked with the documentary's director, Kevin Pollak, about his vision for the film, what he learned from the experience, and what motivated some of the choices along the way.
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April 15, 2015
Published by Kate Voss at April 15, 2015

I’m a Loner Dottie, A Rebel: Looking Back at Pee-wee’s Influence on Cinema in Anticipation of His Upcoming Netflix Project

There’s a new Pee-wee Herman film in the works — and Judd Apatow is going to produce it. This could be a triumphant return to form for Paul Reubens, whose achievements were, at one point eclipsed by scandal. And we're hoping the new film be as forward-thinking and influential as Tim Burton’s Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.
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April 6, 2015
Published by Jeffrey Gurian at April 6, 2015

Mark Normand Is Very Busy, Harland Williams Visits New York and Oxygen Launches Funny Girls

Jeffrey Gurian is a writer and comedian in New York who loves to Jump Around. Follow his regular column, right here, to find out what’s happening in comedy, and who Jeffrey Gurian ran into this week in and around New York. This week, Jeffrey reports from Comedy Juice, and the Oxygen Red Carpet....
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February 17, 2015
Published by Dan Murphy at February 17, 2015

Can Judd Apatow Help Amy Schumer Go Mainstream?

Amy Schumer is one of Comedy Central’s top stars and will be hosting the 2015 MTV Movie Awards in April. Schumer is a headliner in comedy circles, but she still hasn’t managed to break through to mainstream audiences. That figures to change this summer with the release of Trainwreck, written by Schumer. Starmaker Judd Apatow, is on board as director and producer.
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February 11, 2015
Published by Interrobang Staff at February 11, 2015

The Trailer for Judd Apatow and Amy Schumer’s Trainwreck is Here

Amy Schumer tweeted the trailer for Trainwreck, and yes, we're excited to see this. Directed by Judd Apatow with a pretty spectacular cast that includes Tilda Swinton, Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn, Barkhad Abdi, Mike Birbiglia, Jon Glaser, Vanessa Bayer, John Cena, Ezra Miller, LeBron James, Method Man, Jim Norton, Norman Lloyd, Marina Franklin and Keith Robinson. In theaters July 17.
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February 9, 2015
Published by Jeffrey Gurian at February 9, 2015

The Latest From Aries Spears and Wil Sylvince, News from Lisa Lampanelli, and Is Kevin Hart Pitching Househusband Headphones?

Jeffrey Gurian is a writer and comedian in New York who loves to Jump Around. Follow his regular column, right here, to find out what’s happening in comedy, and who Jeffrey Gurian ran into this week in and around New York. This week, Jeffrey reports from The Stand, Gotham Comedy Live and Westbury New York.
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February 4, 2015
Published by Interrobang Staff at February 4, 2015

He’s More Than Just Saul: 7 Amazing Moments In Bob Odenkirk’s Career

Bob Odenkirk worked with and has written for some of the funniest people in the world including Chris Farley, Ben Stiller, David Cross, Gary Shandling, Larry David, Tim & Eric, and the names can go on and on. Bob's now the titular Saul in AMC's spin off of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul. In everything Odenkirk has done, he is a stand out. Whether it's his writing, his performing, or both, his contribution is always memorable. He's got a starring role on a gigantic new TV show in Better Call Saul but he's had some tremendous career highs even before Saul ever showed up on Breaking Bad. Here are 7 of them.
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January 24, 2015
Published by Interrobang Staff at January 24, 2015

Judd Apatow Compares Shrinks with Gary Shandling and Jeff Goldblum

Last night on the Late Late Show, mental health week with Judd Apatow continued. Thursday night Apatow talked with Lena Dunham, Maria Bamford and Adam Sandler about unhealthy OCDs. He took some time with Shandling and Goldblum to compare notes about their therapists.
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