Louis C.K. Partners with Netflix for Two New Stand-Up Specials

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Louis C.K. is taking a stand(-up)…

The 49-year-old Mexican American comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, and editor has inked a deal with Netflix for two new stand-up specials.

Louis C.K.’s first, titled 2017, was filmed in Washington D.C., and will premiere April 4, everywhere Netflix is available.

“Louis has been one of the most innovative comedy voices in this new era of stand-up,” said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer at Netflix. “He has also been a thought leader in the business of comedy.”

Louis C.K. and Netflix hinted at a potential future collaboration back in August, when his most recent stand-up special, the 2015 Live at the Comedy Store, quietly launched on Netflix. Like his 2011 special, Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theater, Live at the Comedy Store was produced independently by Louis C.K. and distributed directly to consumers through his website for $5. A few months after its original release online, Live From the Comedy Store premiered on FX. The pickup by Netflix came more than a year later.

One of the most respected stand-up comedians working today, the six-time Emmy winner has also done specials for HBO, Showtime and Epix.

In January 2015, he became the first comedian to sell out Madison Square Garden three times for the same tour. The third show was recorded and released as a digital audio download on his website, which went on to take home a 2016 Grammy for Best Comedy Album. The following year, as part of an international tour that culminated in this latest special, Louis C.K. broke his own record by selling out Madison Square Garden five times over, as well as arenas all over the country.

Louis C.K. also has ramped up production via his company Pig Newton. Independently, the company produced drama Horace and Pete, which Louis C.K. wrote directed and starred in. The show, which debuted in January 2016 and was directly distributed through his website, was recently acquired by Hulu for streaming. Via his overall deal at FX Productions, Pig Newton produces the upcoming animated series The Cops for TBS, which he co-created and voices, FX comedy series Baskets and Better Things and Amazon’s One Mississippi. And he’s the executive producer, writer, director, editor and star of FX’s acclaimed comedy series Louie, which is on an indefinite hiatus after five seasons.

Louis C.K. to Compete During Power Players Week on “Jeopardy”

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Louis C.K.’s career is in Jeopardy…

The 48-year-old Mexican American comedian/actor and Louie creator is among the top media personalities who’ll appear on Jeopardy’s Power Players Week, beginning on Monday, May 16.

“Power Players Week” pits some of the top names in news, politics and media against one another for the opportunity to win big for a charity of their choice. Each day, three contestants will face off with the winner receiving $50,000 and the other two a guaranteed $10,000.

The multiple Emmy nominee and winner joins a list of players that includes Anderson Cooper, Melissa Harris-Perry, Michael Steele, Lara Logan, Sunny Hostin, Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner, Chuck Todd, Al Franken and Ana Navarro.

Taped in the nation’s capitol of Washington, D.C., “Power Players Week” brain battles take off every four years during the presidential election, and as with any election year contest, the competition will be fierce.

Louis C.K. is slated to compete on May 18, while May 19’s contest features Navarro.

Cruz Kanye to Star Opposite Wilmer Valderrama in Military Drama Pilot “Four Stars”

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Ana Cruz Kayne is seeing stars…

The Latina actress has been cast in Four Stars, a drama pilot from playwright/TV writer Becky Mode, CBS Television Studios, and studio-based Timberman/Beverly Productions.

Four Stars centers on two powerful rival families in the military community of Tampa, Florida who make decisions at the highest levels in the interest of national security.

Cruz Kayne will play Syd, the daughter of four-star General Rodriguez (not yet cast), who is a foreign policy wunderkind and hardcore policy wonk.

She joins Wilmer Valderrama, who plays Matt, Rodriguez’s son and a military rock star in his own right.

Cruz Kayne’s other television credits include appearances on Louie and Law & Order.

Louis C.K. to Guest Star on IFC’s “Portlandia”

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Louis C.K. is heading to the Pacific Northwest…

The 48-year-old Mexican American actor, comedian, producer, director and editor will guest star on season 6 of IFC’s Portlandia.

Starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, who are the masterminds behind the series, the sketch comedy series returns to the small screen on January 21.

In addition to Louis C.K., who stars in the critically acclaimed FX series Louie, the show’s guest stars this season will include the likes of The Flaming Lips, Zoe Kravitz. Arrested Development’s Alia Shawkat and Mitchell Hurwitz, as well as Top Chef’s Gregory Gourdet

FX Picks Up Comedy Series “Better Things” from Louis C.K. & Pamela Adlon

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Louis C.K. is quickly becoming the man with the master programming plan at FX…

The cable network has picked up to series Better Things, the comedy pilot from the 47-year-old Mexican American actor/comedia/producer/director and his longtime friend and frequent collaborator, Louie’s Pamela Adlon.

With the announcement, the Louie creator/star further expands his FX to third series.

Better Things, which marks FX’s first comedy series with a solo female lead, is a semi-autobiographical vehicle for Adlon similar to the way Louie is for Louis C.K. It centers on Sam (Adlon), a working actor with no filter trying to earn a living, navigate her daughters’ lives, have fun with a friend or two and also — just maybe — squeeze in some private time once in a while.

Mikey Madison, Riley Watson, and Olivia Edward co-star as the three daughters.

Adlon and Louis C.K wrote the pilot, which directed by the Louie star.

His production company Pig Newton is producing for FX Productions, where the company is under an overall deal.

This marks his third comedy series for FX, joining Louie and the upcoming Baskets starring Zach Galafianakis.

Louis C.K. Earns Six Primetime Emmy Award Nominations

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Louis C.K. continues to be an Emmy darling…

The nominations for the 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced, with the 47-year-old Mexican American stand up comedian, actor, writer, producer, director and editor earning six nominations.

Louis C.K., who holds the record for most Emmy nominations in a single year (9), is nominated in the Lead Actor, Comedy category for the fifth straight year for his starring role on FX’s Louie. He’ll face off against Black-ish’s Anthony Anderson, Episodes’ Matt LeBlanc, House of Lies’ Don Cheadle, The Last Man On Earth’s Will Forte, Shameless’ William H. Macy and Transparent’s Jeffrey Tambor.

Louis C.K., the creator, star, writer, director and executive producer of Louie, is also nominated in the Writing for a Comedy Series and Directing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Comedy Series categories for his behind-the-scenes work on the series.

Additionally, Louis C.K. earned his third consecutive nomination in the Guest Actor, Comedy series for his guest hosting work on Saturday Night Live.

His final nomination comes in the Writing for a Variety Special for his comedy special Louis C.K.: Live At The Comedy Store.

But Louis C.K. isn’t the only Latino nominee this year…

Former gang member turned rising actor Richard Cabral earned his first-ever Emmy nomination.

The Latino actor earned his nod in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie category for his work on work on American Crime.

Jane the Virgin’s velvety-voiced narrator Anthony Mendez also earned his first nomination.

The bilingual actor, who studied cemetery architecture in college and worked in radio production before pursuing a voice-over acting career, earned his nom in the Outstanding Narrator category. He’ll face off against Neil deGrasse Tyson, Miranda Richardson, Peter Coyote and Henry Strozier.

Andy Samberg is set to host the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast, which will air live Sept. 20 on Fox. The three-hour ceremony will originate from the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

Louis C.K.’s Sixth Comedy Special to Air on FX in May

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Louis C.K. is bringing his latest stand-up routine to FX next month…

The network, home to the 47-year-old Mexican-American actor/comedian’s Emmy-winning series Louie, will broadcast Louis C.K.’s latest hourlong stand-up special Louis C.K.: Live From The Comedy Store.

The special, written and directed by Louis C.K., will make its FX bow on May 28, following the Season 5 finale of Louie.

It’s Louis C.K.’s sixth hourlong special and second to air on FX, following 2012’s Live at the Beacon Theater.

Louis C.K. won Emmys in 2012 for Live at the Beacon Theater and in 2013 for Louis C.K.: Oh My God.

FX Streaming Season Four of Louis C.K.’s “Louie” on FX Now App

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Here’s you chance to get Louis C.K. fix…

FX has made the entire fourth season of the 47-year-old Mexican-American actor/comedian’s Emmy-winning series Louie available for streaming via the FX Now app starting today through the premiere of Season 5 on April 9.

Last season featured the episode “So Did The Fat Lady,” for which Louis C.K. earned a WGA Award and his second writing Emmy for the show.

Check out the long final scene — a memorable two-hander with Sarah Baker, who earned a Critics’ Choice nomination for the role — to understand why.

Season 4 of Louie also won the WGA trophy for Episodic Comedy and scored its second consecutive Emmy nom for Outstanding Comedy Series.

Louis C.K. Offers His Comedy Special for Only $5

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

He may be selling out multiple dates at Madison Square Garden, but Louis C.K. isn’t letting that go to his head.

The 47-year-old Mexican American standup comedian/actor is offering a comedy special, shot at a club, for only $5.

If you pre-ordered Louis C.K. Live at the Comedy Store, you received the hour-long video in your inbox on Tuesday. If not, well it’s still available to purchase right now for that same price at his official website.

“This special kind of goes back to when I used to just make noises and be funny for no particular reason. It felt right to shoot this special in a club to give it that live immediate intimate feeling,” C.K. wrote in the official post. The opening act is Jay London, “one of my favorite club comics going way back to the late 80s when I first started in working in New York,” according the Emmy-winning creator, writer, director and star of FX’s Louie.

And if you do purchase Louis C.K.’s sixth hour-long special, you’ll get a very long email that details why the Comedy Store is still the only club that gives him butterflies, how he hustled through comedy scenes throughout America over the past 30 years, and why he thinks Abraham Lincoln was the country’s first comedian.

Louis C.K.’s “Louie” Returning to FX in April for Season 5

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Louis C.K. is heading back to FX this spring.

The 47-year-old Mexican American actor/stand up comedian’s FX comedy series Louie will return to the small screen on Thursday, April 9 at 10:30 pm ET.

John Landgraf, CEO of FX Networks, also confirms that the critically acclaimed show’s Season 5 will only span eight episodes, instead of the 13 and 14 of past seasons.

During the show’s run, Louis C.K. has won two Emmys for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for penning the show.

Additionally, FX has ordered Better Things, a comedy pilot created by Pamela Adlon (Louie) and directed by Louis C.K.

Adlon will star as Sam, a single mom who is trying to raise three girls while pursuing an acting career.

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