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. Added to the Lineup for SiriusXM Comedy Greats

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Louis C.K. will be hitting the radiowaves…

The 47-year-old Mexican American comedian and actor has been added to the lineup for SiriusXM Comedy Greats, a new channel from the satellite radio company that will broadcast comedy 24/7 for the first time, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

In addition to Louis C.K., who recently earned six Emmy nominations, Jerry Seinfeld, Lewis Black, Amy Schumer, George Carlin, Ellen DeGeneres, Kevin Hart, Bill Maher, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor and Joan Rivers are also noted as some of more than a hundred notable comics of past and present that will be showcased on air.

The new channel will also feature regular countdown takeovers, hosted by guests like Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan and Ed Helms, who will discuss their personal favorites and professional influences.

Additionally, Dan Akyroyd, Adam Carolla, Cedric the Entertainer, Bill Hader, George Lopez, Howie Mandel, Marc Maron and Russell Brand will share vignette-like stories about comedians who have changed their lives.

SiriusXM Comedy Greats will launch Aug. 13, with a special hosted by Jim Norton, in which he counts down the top 50 comedy greats of all time (selected by listeners and the SiriusXM comedy team). It’s available on channel 94, as well as online, on demand and through the SiriusXM app.

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.

Trailer Released for Louis C.K.’s “The Secret Life of Pets

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Louis C.K. is sharing a secret…

Illumination Entertainment has released the first trailer for The Secret Life of Pets, with the 47-year-old Mexican American actor/stand up comedian a member of the voice cast.

The Universal Pictures animated film, which will be released on July 8, 2016, answers the question of what your pets do when you leave them at home for the day.

Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Jenny Slate, Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress and Albert Brooks chip in for the comedy, directed by Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2 helmer Chris Renaud, co-directed by Yarrow Cheney and produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and longtime collaborator Janet Healy.

Brian Lynch and Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio penned the script.

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.

FX to Air Louis C.K.’s Latest Standup Comedy Special

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Louis C.K. is bringing his comedy show to the small screen…

FX has acquired the television rights to the 47-year-old Mexican American actor/stand up comedian and Emmy winner’s next standup comedy special, Louis C.K. Live From the Comedy Store, announced FX CEO John Landgraf during the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena on Sunday.

The special will made be available to fans first in the coming weeks via Louis C.K.’s website, LouisCK.net, after his run of shows at Madison Square Garden.

Louis C.K. is the first comedian to sell out three shows for the same tour in Madison Square Garden history; tickets for a fourth show just went on sale.

He has been a trailblazer in offering his content online, starting with his Live at the Beacon Theater special in December 2011.

The hour-long comedy special, which will be written and directed by Louis C.K., will air on FX this spring. It’s being produced by his production company, Pig Newton.

Live at the Comedy Store is Louis C.K.’s sixth hour-long standup comedy special and the second to air on FX following Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater, which aired in May 2012.

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

Meanwhile, the eight-episode fifth season of Louie will debut on FX on April 9 at 10:30 pm ET.

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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