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Mike Epps, Your F*@kin’ Outta Here Man!

Matt — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:37:36 +0000

Actor, host, comedian Mike Epps is a busy man. In between his time staring in movies like Next Friday and The Hangover, Mike recorded a Showtime comedy special called Under Rated & Never Faded. The DVD of the special just hit stores.

The Syndicate online creative team put together this widget where you can preview clips from the DVD…including the awesome animated short “Your Fuckin’ Outta Here Man”. In addition to the share features and clips, the widget also incorporated the tweets from Mike’s Twitter. Also another feature was added to this widget, and that’s a Facebook app where you can send it to your friends letting them know they are OUTTA HERE!

Gabriel Iglesias, He’s Not Fat He’s Fluffy

Matt — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:24:27 +0000

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias has a new DVD titled, I’m Not Fat, I’m Fluffy that was just released in stores. Check out this widget that the online team designed. It features clips from the DVD, chock full of shareable code for you to post on any site you can think of.

Dane Cook’s ISolated INcident DVD Hits Stores Next Week

Matt — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:59:13 +0000

Earlier this year Dane Cook’s Comedy Central special ISolated INcident and CD of the same name were dropped on the chuckling public.

Now, to put a nice bow on the end of a great year – which also included a sold out tour across the states – Dane is releasing the DVD companion of the Special. The DVD includes a never before seen interview with the man as well as the entire special, unedited. And it all comes out in time for the holidays.

Check out this widget The Syndicate online creative team put together announcing the release of the DVD. Our online street and publicity arms are also working with the project to help get the funny out to the masses.

Eddie Izzard Live From Wembley Is In Stores This Week!

Matt — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:35:46 +0000

Comedian/actor Eddie Izzard will release his new DVD, Live From Wembley on November 3rd. The Syndicate’s online creative team put together this widget that allows you to preview clips from Eddie’s DVD as well as retail links and where to get tickets while he’s on tour.

The Syndicate is also handling online publicity outreach as well as utilizing its online street team to support the release.

Comedy Central Records Secret Show | The Recap

Elles — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:29:13 +0000

On Thursday, October 22, The Syndicate threw a Comedy Central Records Secret Show at Comix NY along with co-presenters The Laugh Button.com. The hot ticket event packed in over 275 CMJ goers and comedy trendsetters for a ton of super late night laughs from up-and-coming Comedy Central Records comedians.

The line up was as follows:
Host: Shane Mauss
Big Jay Oakerson
MC Mr.Napkins
John Mulaney
Anthony Jeselnik
Joe DeRosa

Fellow comedians Eugene Mirman, Judah Friedlander and Jeffrey Ross were also in house to support this collection of new Comedy Central talent.

Complimentary beverages were sipped care of Hornitos Tequila, Brooklyn Brewery and Sonu Water were served through the night. Everyone in attendance was given a special gift bag filled with Comedy Central goodies and other fine treats. Big thanks to Comedy Central CDs and DVDs, Simon & Schuster, Raw Revolution, Screenlife Games and Layrite Pomade.

PHOTOS: Comedy Central Records Secret Show

Co-presenters, The Laugh Button also have a great write-up of the night along with other photos. Check it out here.

What Would Susie Essman Say?

Matt — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:48:24 +0000

Foul-mouthed funny woman Susie Essman, whom many may know from the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm just released a new book called What Would Susie Say?.

The Syndicate’s online creative team designed this soundboard widget where you can hear some of the more colorful phrases coming out of Susie’s mouth. The Syndicate’s online street team also supported the release.

Greg Giraldo’s Midlife Vices

Matt — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:37:33 +0000

Comedian Greg Giraldo will release his hour-long comedy special Midlife Vices on DVD and CD this October 20th. Here’s a widget, built by The Syndicate’s online creative team that allows you to check out some tracks from the CD and preview a video clip from the DVD.

The Syndicate will also utilize its online publicity outreach specialists to support the releases.

It’s Time For A Comedy Night During The CMJ Marathon

Elles — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:00:55 +0000

We partnered up with our friends at Comedy Central Records, The Laugh Button and Comix, our favorite comedy venue in NYC, to throw a super late night laugh-fest during the CMJ Marathon.

On Thursday October 22, 300 lucky will be treated to a secret line up of Comedy Central’s rising comics and special guests. Drinks care of Brooklyn Brewery, Hornitos Tequila and Sonu Water. There will be plenty of giveaways care of Comedy Central and other sponsors!

Nick Swardson…What’s That Smell?

Matt — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:11:34 +0000

The Syndicate’s online creative department put together this eCard for comedian Nick Swardson’s new CD and DVD called Seriously, Who Farted?. You may know Nick from the work we’ve done with his previous release Party, or as the character “Terry” on Reno 911. Nick has also started in the cult movie Grandma’s Boy and opposite Will Farrell in Blades Of Glory.

Preview a track from the release which will first air as a special on Comedy Central on October 11th before the CD and DVD releases drop a few days later on October 13th.

What’s that smell?

Mitch Fatel Is Magical

Matt — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:28:37 +0000

Mitch Fatel…you have a dirty mind. But that’s probably why we love your brand of comedy.

This eCard was built by The Syndicate’s creative team to help promote Mitch’s DVD release Mitch Fatel Is Magical. Preview two tracks from the DVD which hits stores on September 22nd.