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UCB expands development slate with NBCUniversal’s TV, cable TV and Seeso

June 21, 2016

The Upright Citizens Brigade founders have a knack for announcing big news on the eve of their annual Del Close Marathon, and this year is no exception, as NBCUniversal today revealed it has expanded its working relationship with the UCB4 and their improvising minions to include at least five new …

The Art of the Surprise Release: Behind the Funny or Die Trump movie with screenwriter Joe Randazzo

February 18, 2016

Surprise, surprise, surprise! Beyoncé blew our minds when she released a full album in 2013 without advance warning, press or promotion. The release itself served as the hype machine. She did it again a day before performing at Super Bowl 50. Comedians have now began to embrace the concept, too. …