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  • Comedy Central US launches a stand-up app for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

    Comedy Central US launches a stand-up app for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

    MUMBAI: US broadcaster Comedy Central has announced the launch of CC: Stand-Up, a free app for iPhone and iPad, available exclusively on the App Store. This video App is a stand-alone extension of the channel that brings comedy fans a new stand-up channel, a tool to discover new comics and a platform for sharing comedic content.

    Comedy Central adds that it has a history with stand-up. The genre has been a part of the brand since its launch in 1991. As home to the largest stand-up library in the world, the brand‘s CC: Stand-Up App features over 700 comedians, giving fans deep access to a constant stream of content. The App‘s tool for discovery, “Six Degrees of Stand-Up”, uses a recommendation algorithm that will enmesh fans into a web of comedic connections to discover new comics.

    For example, after viewing Pete Holmes, Six Degrees generates a web of additional comedians based on similar sensibilities (alternative comedy), topics (animals) and relationships (love of Ryan Gosling).

    With comedy content being the social currency in which young men connect, the App also gives fans the ability to watch curated playlists and share videos via Facebook and Twitter.

    Viacom Entertainment Group executive VP multi-platform strategy, development Erik Flannigan said, “At its simplest, CC: Stand-Up is a digitally distributed, pure stand-up channel, in which fans can immerse themselves for hours with just one touch. Layered onto that is an intuitive on-demand and recommendation platform, which makes the discovery of new comedians something fun to explore. It‘s got the whole ‘lean forward, lean back‘ thing people always talk about, only for real.”

    The CC: Stand-Up App content will be promoted on all the broadcaster‘s brand extensions including the linear channel, cc.com, Comedy Central Certified Clubs, Comedy Central Radio and Comedy Central Live Entertainment.

    Axe Face is the official launch sponsor and has created a “Laugh Your Face Off” featured playlist.

  • Comedy Central US unveils division to create content for digital medium

    Comedy Central US unveils division to create content for digital medium

    MUMBAI: US broadcaster Comedy Central has created CC Studios, a new, in-house creative initiative that will develop content, concepts and talent for digital platforms.

    The announcement was made by Comedy Central president, content development, original programming Kent Alterman and Viacom Entertainment Group executive VP, digital media Erik Flannigan. Allison Kingsley has been named Comedy Central VP of digital development, and will oversee CC Studios and the development of original digital content for the #1 brand in comedy.

    CC Studios will serve as a destination where comedy and technology collide across multiple platforms to produce original shareable content for millennials. The goal is to provide a creative playground for the comedy community where comedians, directors, writers and animators can develop and cultivate their passion projects and further engage their peers and fans. CC Studios will offer a home for established talent, as well as strive to nurture new voices, concepts and future franchises, all with social strategies integrated into every stage of development. Kingsley and her CC Studios team are additionally responsible for developing and initiating branded entertainment projects in collaboration with Comedy Central‘s integrated marketing and sales teams.

    Alterman said, “Allison uses techy words I don‘t understand, so I know she‘s the right person for the job”. Plus, as an added bonus, she has a great comedy sensibility.”
    Flannigan said, “Allison not only gets the Comedy Central filter, but she is helping to expand it by developing content beyond video as well. CC Studios talent will be playing with everything from animated GIFs to voice mail to comic strips.”

    Kingsley said, “CC Studios is an outlet for veteran and upcoming comedians to develop and incubate their ideas for whichever platform best serves the content. We‘re excited to launch a supportive environment where the talent community can be inspired by social media and technology to create the work they love.”

    Projects currently available for viewing and in development include:

    “Couched” Host Ben Hoffman spends a weekend crashing in a house full of college dudes. Ben‘s mission: get to know the typical Comedy Central fan as he prepares for production of his own show — “The Ben Show” (debuting February 28 on Comedy Central).
    “Bro-Dependent”Michael Croner and Greg Worswick of the Groundlings comedy troupe play Zack and Anderson — best friends who are equal parts douchebag, idiot and hopeless bromantic.

    The Lucas Brothers – Co-hosts Keith and Kenny bring their laid back twist to a morning show.
    Featuring sketches, interviews and guests like NBA stars Reggie Evans, Andray Blatche and Iman Shumpert, the show will tackle the guys‘ favorite subjects – sports, music and video games.

    ‘Behind Amy Schumer’ This web series that gives “behind the scenes” insight into the life of burgeoning superstar Amy Schumer as she creates and stars in her first TV series ‘Inside Amy Schumer’ premieres on Comedy Central in April.