An Idiot Abroad – Karl Pilkington : TV Trailer
August 21, 2010 by Sean Lynch
Filed under Comedy, Comedy News, In The Spotlight...

If you love the podcasts, you are going to adore this – don’t believe us – just check out this sneak peak trailer. It’ll make you look at documentaries in a whole new way!
Danny McBride and Rhys Darby to Replace Steve Carell in The Office : Comedy News
August 11, 2010 by Sean Lynch
Filed under Comedy, Comedy News

Comedy fans around the world were crushed after Steve Carell announced that he would not be returning to the high rating American version of The Office [Read the Full Story Here] once his contract ran out.
It was simply one in a string of TV announcements that also saw 30 Rock high flyer Alec Baldwin calling [...]
World’s Funniest Island 2010 : Comedy News
August 10, 2010 by Sean Lynch
Filed under Comedy, Comedy News

The Comedy Event of the Year is back – World’s Funniest Island Festival (essentially the Falls Festival of Comedy) returns on October 16 and 17 on Cockatoo Island in Sydney.
Entourage To End After Season 8 : TV News
August 9, 2010 by Sean Lynch
Filed under Comedy, Comedy News, Featured

HBO’s Entourage will end next summer, after the much loved network “will order a shortened final season of its longest-running series” which will “bring the show to a conclusion in 2011″.
Alec Baldwin Quits 30 Rock : Comedy News
July 8, 2010 by Sean Lynch
Filed under Comedy, Comedy News

First it was Conan O’Brien being shafted for Leno, then Steve Carell announced he was leaving The Office and now NBC are set to lose their last comedic big-hitters with Alec Baldwin announcing he is done and dusted with 30 Rock.
Steve Carell Leaving The Office : Comedy News
June 30, 2010 by Sean Lynch
Filed under Comedy, Comedy News

Carell will be leaving NBC’s The Office in May (US TV Season) and will be saying goodbye to Michael Scott forever after he confirmed on BBC Radio that “he would leave The Office after the coming 2010-2011 season”.
Magic and Stuff – Luke Hocking: Comedy News
May 17, 2010 by Chris Wood
Filed under Comedy, Comedy News

The show attempts to diffuse the age old magic stereotype of the odd magician, while delighting with the world’s most elusive of artforms. Luke Hocking not only entertains with his fiercely seductive magical prowess, but he also charms with his highly original comical style that sets him apart from the rest.
Melbourne Comedy Festival – Huge Free Ticket Giveaway!
April 1, 2010 by Watch Out For
Filed under Comedy, Comedy News, WOF Exclusives

Are you one of those tightwads who can only afford to see one show at the 2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, but would like to see about 1000? Well, your troubles are over, because WATCH OUT FOR | COMEDY have you covered with a massive FREE TICKET GIVEAWAY for this EASTER WEEKEND starting GOOD FRIDAY!
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Comedy For A Good Cause : Comedy News
March 19, 2010 by Watch Out For
Filed under Comedy, Comedy News

This year will see Justin McGinley (fresh from a world tour with Circus Oz), and Nadia Baradi – Melbourne’s first Deaf drag king – as ‘Kewl Rap’ performing music you can SEE, alongside 2009 Barry Award nominee, Asher Treleaven.
Conan O’Brien Live Tour : Comedy News
March 12, 2010 by Sean Lynch
Filed under Comedy, Comedy News

Despite an NBC exit package clause that states Conan O’Brien can’t appear on TV until September – the clever kids behind the former Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien have managed to find a loop whole… by taking to the live stage with a 32 city tour entitled the “Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television” tour.
The Bedroom Philosopher At Melbourne Comedy Festival : Comedy News
March 10, 2010 by Lisa Dib
Filed under Comedy, Comedy News

With his new album Songs From The 86 Tram The Bedroom Philosopher has levelled the playing field as every demographic gets their turn; from Aussie hip-hop wannabees to bogans to backpackers, the middle aged and the elderly.
Australian Tumbleweed Awards – Worst Comedy Results
January 30, 2010 by Tony Montana
Filed under Comedy, Comedy News, In The Spotlight...

Daryl Somers, Triple J comedian Sam Simmons and animated series Beached Az were just some of the winners in the 2009 Tumbleweed Awards, announced earlier this week. Unfortunately for the winners: the Tumbleweed Awards are an internet-based award for the worst in Australian comedy over the previous year
