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'Workaholics: Seasons 1 & 2' Blu-ray Announced
Wed Mar 07, 2012 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Comedy Central, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The first two seasons of the comedy series will be calling Blu-ray in June.
In an early announcement to retailers, Comedy Central is working on 'Workaholics: Seasons 1 & 2' for a high-definition bow on June 5.
'Workaholics' is a scripted series that follows three friends fresh out of college who live and work together as telemarketers. Dress codes, deadlines, and waking up before noon aren't things these guys are used to. The crew spends their days scheming together to avoid doing any real work and their nights looking for good times.
Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will include: Commentary on selected episodes with Anders Holm, Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, Kyle Newacheck, Kevin Etten, and Edward Barbanell; Deleted scenes and alternate takes; Cast interviews; Extended versions of the "Catherine Zeta-Jones Song" and "Ders Rap"; Live at Bonnaroo and Shart Stories features; "First Look" trailer; and Digital Originals.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is still undetermined at this time.
You can find the latest specs for 'Workaholics: Seasons 1 & 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 5.
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New Licensing Deal Brings Viacom Shows to Amazon Instant Video
Fri Feb 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Amazon Prime Streaming, Viacom, Comedy Central, MTV, Streaming (all tags)
Older shows from Spike, Comedy Central, MTV, and Nickelodeon will be added.
Amazon is working hard to add new content to its video services, and a new deal with Viacom does just that. Episodes of shows from the usual assortment of Viacom's TV channels have been added to Prime Instant Video.
The shows coming to Amazon aren't anything shocking or new - it seems to mostly be the same content that Netflix offers. Still, the addition of shows like 'Yo Gabba Gabba,' 'Jersey Shore,' and 'Chappele's Show' will certainly bring smiles to the faces of Prime members.
There's still a rumor floating around that Amazon is going to break off it streaming service into something separate from the rest of Amazon, but nothing to show for it quite yet.
Source: Engadget
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''Weird Al' Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour' Announced for Blu-ray
Mon Aug 15, 2011 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Comedy Central, Disc Announcements (all tags)
A live 2011 performance from the zany accordion-playing comedian is coming to Blu-ray this October.
In an early announcement to retailers, Comedy Central says ''Weird Al' Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour' will have a Blu-ray release on October 4.
Get ready for an experience like none other – Weird Al Yankovic…LIVE! He’s your favorite comedian who can carry a tune, “Weird Al” Yankovic Live! - The Alpocalypse Tour, filmed during his 2011 tour is more than just a show, it is a cinematic event featuring new songs along with his classics! Weird Al: Live is a brand new way for fans to experience this comedy icon.
Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $22.98.
You can find the latest specs for ''Weird Al' Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.
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'Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos' Announced for Blu-ray
Tue Jul 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Comedy Central (all tags)
The hilarious man behind Achmed the Dead Terrorist is coming to Blu-ray this September!
In an early announcement to retailers, Comedy Central says 'Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos' will have a Blu-ray release on September 27.
Jeff Dunham is back in his much-anticipated fourth concert event, with all-new material and unparalleled comedy that surpasses his record-breaking specials Arguing with Myself, Spark of Insanity, and A Very Special Christmas Special. All the favorites are here: Walter, the grumpy retiree; furry and manic Peanut; Jose Jalapeño, the spicy pepper from south of the border; plus bumbling skeletal Achmed the Dead Terrorist. Dunham is also joined by two never-before-seen characters certain to unleash their own unique havoc on stage.
Dunham is an international phenomenon with sold out stadium concerts, one-half billion YouTube views, and television shows that remain among the highest rated in Comedy Central history. Controlled Chaos is guaranteed to deliver an unequaled number of laughs per minute – whether you’re a Dunham Maniac or seeing him and his partners for the very first time.
Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Bubba J Winery Tour, Outtakes, The Necklace, Share the Hair, Flirting with Victoria, Tour Opens, Dunham Goes Global, Photo Shoot, and Making of the Achmedmobile.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 27.
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Microsoft, Comedy Central Team Up for 'South Park' Xbox 360 HD DVD Exclusive
Tue Mar 06, 2007 at 04:57 AM ETTags: High-Def Gaming, High-Def Disc Marketing, High-Def Retailing, Xbox 360, Microsoft, Comedy Central, Best Buy (all tags)
In the first-ever HD DVD release exclusive to a videogame platform, Comedy Central and Microsoft are teaming up to bring a special 'South Park' episode in high-definition to new Xbox 360 buyers.
In the first of two Xbox 360 promos, Comedy Central will offer users of the Microsoft game console a free download of the 'South Park' episode "Good Times with Weapons." The episode, which originally aired in 2004, has now been retooled in high-definition, making it an HD-first for the long-running, potty-mouthed cult series.
The download will be followed by a second promo. Exclusive to retailer Best Buy, a free HD DVD of the same "Good Times with Weapons" episode will be given to anyone who buys an Xbox 360 and/or HD DVD add-on peripheral at its stores. The promo will run for only two weeks, from March 20 to April 3.
Comedy Central is owned by Viacom, who is also the parent company of Paramount Pictures. Though the studio is currently format agnostic in the high-def war, supporting both Blu-ray and HD DVD equally, Microsoft supports only HD DVD via its Xbox 360 console.
Currently, 'South Park' episodes and season sets remain unreleased on either next-gen format. Outside of this Xbox promo, Paramount has made no formal announcement of any plans to bring the show to either Blu-ray or HD DVD.
Episodes from 'South Park' seasons five through nine are currently available for download (in standard-def) via the Xbox Live network. They rank among the most popular downloads on the site, according to Comedy Central.
Though the idea of 'South Park' in high-resolution is an amusing one, we must admit that using the show -- whose animation style consists largely of construction paper cut-outs -- as a marketing tool for HD DVD seems somewhat odd. Of all the popular shows on Comedy Central that would most benefit from a high-def release, 'South Park' is probably at the bottom of the "wow factor" list, however huge its audience.
Still, we remain intrigued at the marketing possibilities of format-exclusive releases, especially those tied to videogame consoles. We can't wait to see if Sony retaliates with some Blu-ray retailer exclusives tied to sales of its PlayStation 3 rival. How about a couple of old 'Charlie's Angels' episodes in HD, huh, Sony?
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