Webby Awards 2010

My Damn Channel was born 7/31/07. We were still in diapers when the Webby Awards first starting loving our artists with 7 nods in 2008.

They honored our family 5 more times in 2009. And this year, 8 new acts of love. We suck at math, but that's a lotta Webby lovin'.

The Webby Awards were just announced today.

THANKS to every human who voted - the judges, the fans...and congrats to every creator in webland for the recognition for your work n' fun that goes into forging the new world.

BIG love and respect to all in our family. Here are links to the My Damn Channel honored class of 2010:




Extra special love to Illeana Douglas and the "Easy To Assemble" team for her nomination for Best Individual Performance...and to David Wain and Amanda Peet and the whole Wainy Days fam for their nomination for Best Individual Episode for "Jill."

New "Wainy Days" and New "Easy To Assemble" episodes are in the works now.

 

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2010 Streamy Awards Experienced

Rob Barnett (My Damn Channel Founder/CEO); Illeana Douglas

The My Damn Channel family of artists took home 4 Streamy Awards Sunday night:

- Illeana Douglas won 2 Streamy Awards for EASY TO ASSEMBLE. Best Ensemble Cast and Best Product Integration for IKEA.

- Jason and Randy Sklar won a Streamy Award for Best Branded Entertainment Web Series for BACK ON TOPPS sponsored by Dick's Sporting Goods.

- David Wain won a Streamy Award for Best Writing for a Comedy Web Series for WAINY DAYS.

HUGE THANKS to every artist, active fan, and advertiser for saying YES to "the good shit."

Here's the new news:
 
A 3rd Season of IKEA's EASY TO ASSEMBLE will debut this year on My Damn Channel. Illeana and IKEA will deliver the details in the coming days. This is a tremendous sign of support for everyone who co-creates Branded Entertainment.

David Wain told Grace on the red carpet that more WAINY DAYS is on its way to My Damn Channel. Cameras will roll on episode 32 next weekend!

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PILOT SEASON: SEASON FINALE

The finale is near - or rather here.

Max realizes his love for Susan, but does he get the girl?  Watch the last episode of Pilot Season here.

If you got even one moment of laughter from Sam Seder, Sarah Silverman, Isla Fisher, David Cross, Andy Dick, David Waterman, Jon Benjamin, Ross Chockley & this killer cast, then for GOD’S SAKE….& theirs – do the right thing & BUY THE PILOT SEASON DVD NOW with over 2 hours of extras: here.

Spread this new episode – spread the rumors of NEW episodes of Pilot Season, the show that taught us that buying pills off the Internet is "completely safe".

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FREE COUNTRY, FREE MUSIC

Happy 4th!

The method to our madness at My Damn Channel has always been simple. We put independent artists we love & trust in charge of their own channels to bring you free comedy & music.

Don Was conjured up mighty free magic with the release of "Stand by Me," a new version of the Ben E. King classic - made for the people of Iran - by Iranian superstar Andy, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, John Shanks, Don Was & friends. 

"Stand by Me" is only one week old today and we're closing in on the first million views worldwide! THANK YOU for sharing this song and video and free mp3 and for moving it across continents and into Iran.

Here's the first, in-depth interview with Don about how this all came about by Nicole Sandler.  (giving me trouble on IE - fine on Safari?! - must need more beer)

Nicole has one of the most impressive careers in radio. She's broadcast on some of the best music radio stations across the country. A true music fan with fine taste. You can find Nicole talking music, politics and more on Air America and we also recommend her blog at RadioOrNot.com.

Nicole spoke with Don Was about putting together the "Stand by Me" project - about Was (Not Was) - and about creating, producing and curating the Wasmopolitan Cavalcade of Recorded Music here on My Damn Channel.

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LOOK WHO'S IN THE MIDDLE

6/24/09: Don Was, Richie Sambora, Andy Madadian, HIM, Jon Bon Jovi, John Shanks

Most people know us for bringing the laffs. Don Was is the man that brings the music to My Damn Channel.

We've been in awe of the way his latest inspired idea has taken off in the past 48 hours.

"Stand by Me" is spreading like wild. THANK YOU ALL for turning this idea into action. And thank you for getting this inside Iran.

Media coverage is insane. There are soulful responses pouring in from emails, tweets, calls, facebook, video comments, the YouTube community, and every site taking this free video and mp3 and making the music move.
 
We just watched & stopped the video at 1:12 & found the MYSTERY & well...the funny.

Look who's in the middle! Look how many people are in the photo. Let 'the Kevin Bacon game' begin.

Keep sharing this link: 

http://www.MyDamnChannel.com/DonWas

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DON WAS TURNS AN IDEA INTO ENERGY

Don Was is the man behind our music on My Damn Channel.

The Wasmopolitan Cavalcade of Recorded Music is the place where Don brings you music you won't hear anywhere else.

Our Donfather called a few nights ago, with an inspired idea.

The result & the video is on your screen now.

Please share this - post this - email this link.

No money is being made on this & you can get a free mp3 download on Don's channel too.

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Holiday Weekend Warning

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MY DAMN CHANNEL: REBORN!

 

My Damn Channel  Reborn

Like a re-animated monster,
or a crack ho / daytime TV makeover...
witness the ALL NEW look, feel & smell of
My Damn Channel.
 
You made us one of the most viewed spots
on the planet - so we built you a brand new home
to love, loathe, devour, hate, whatever.  

 

Take a weekend stroll through the site. 
Do our artists this solid ...
EMAIL, POST, TWEET, STATUS UPDATE...

 

David Wain's Back

 Amanda Peet guest stars
in the first new episode of Wainy Days.
 

If you're new to this party,
catch up on the past 26 episodes.
 

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REBORN

Welcome to the rebirthing. My Damn Channel is all new.

For 21 months, we slowly built a world to co-create the best, original series with the pros that we love in film and television, music and comedy.

We crunched stats last night during our all-night reincarnation and our year-to-year comps for eyeballs are awesome. We can’t thank you enough for taking 3 or 4 or 5 minutes to be here from time to time & support the likes of Harry Shearer, Don Was, David Wain, Daily Grace, Sam Seder, Sarah Silverman, “You Suck at Photoshop” and every artist that decided to create for you here. 

We gave our pros a safe haven where ‘the suits’ are never welcome. We gave our artists direct access to you – without the layers of show business bullshit that normally get in the way.

We raised less than most – we spent less than most – we’re staffed tinier than most. But when triple-digit audience growth brought big sponsors, we were finally ready to re-invest in what we hope is a much better viewing experience.

Take this baby out for a test drive – share the ride – spread the news – post our link – status update us – tweet this re-launch & let us know what you think.

DAY ONE features the season 4 premiere of WAINY DAYS. We worship David Wain. Tonight’s first-ever WAINY DAYS LIVE show is now sold out.

We just learned that the first 2 weeks of PILOT SEASON racked up over 2 million views!! You can watch the first 4 episodes now starring Sam Seder, Sarah Silverman, Andy Dick, David Cross & Isla Fisher.

Thank you for getting us this far. We’re going to continue to unleash the audacity of HBO and bring you the best stuff that outdoes the rest.

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DO NOT CLICK HERE

420 WARNING: THIS COULD HURT



First 2 episodes premiering NOW.

Register on the My Damn Channel home page & you can sign up for Video Alerts. We'll email every new episode to you first on Mondays.

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