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NYU on 3/9/2010 12:35:30 PM by Virginia
Thursday night, March 11, our My Damn Channel Founder/CEO & Handsome Man, Rob Barnett, will answer your probing questions personally at NYU's Cantor Film Center - following the International Academy of Web Television's Streamy Awards finalist's screening.
Come see original videos nominated as the best in the biz and learn more about this whole web tv thang.
(free) tickets here
NYU Cantor Film Center
36 East 8th Street
NY, NY
6 pm - 9:30 pm
The night will be moderated by Jamison Tilsner from Tubefilter.tv
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Don Was,
Stephen Bruton,
T Bone Burnett,
Roger Ebert on 3/7/2010 3:23:29 AM by Rob Barnett
Movie geniuses everywhere, including the amazing Roger Ebert, say this year's Oscars are more predictable than ever before. My Damn Channel opens our Hurt Locker full of fun to reveal the full list of winners you'll need to pick to take home the Oscar pool cash at tonight's viewing party. We'll be ready to be attacked or thanked in the morning:
Actor: Jeff Bridges*
Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz
Actress: Sandra Bullock
Supporting Actress: Mo’Nique
Best Picture: The Hurt Locker
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Foreign Film: The White Ribbon (Germany)
Animated Film: Up
Art Direction: Avatar
Cinematography: Avatar
Costume: The Young Victoria
Documentary Feature: The Cove
Documentary Short: China’s Unnatural Disaster
Editing: The Hurt Locker
Makeup: Star Trek
Original Score: Up
Original Song: The Weary Kind (Crazy Heart)
Animated Short: A Matter of Loaf and Death
Live Action Short: The Door
Sound Editing: Avatar
Sound Mixing: Avatar
Visual Effects: Avatar
Adapted Screenplay: Up In The Air
Original Screenplay: Inglorious Basterds
* Note: An inspiration for Jeff Bridges' character in "Crazy Heart," and the man who wrote most of the songs in the film, is the great Texas musician, Stephen Bruton. Stephen died last May, just two weeks after finsihing all his work on the film with T Bone Burnett. You can see two of Stephen's songs produced by Don Was on our music destination at My Damn Channel. They're on Stephen's site linked above as well.
Shock, awe and appreciation to all who voted for the STREAMY AWARDS nominations. An insane 14 nominations for My Damn Channel series and stars.
The Streamy Awards honor excellence in original web television programming and those who create it. The annual ceremony and its live online broadcast on April 11, 2010 bring together top talent, decision-makers and influencers shaping the online entertainment industry.
Respect & Praise to the My Damn Channel Family of Nominees:
Wainy Days
Best Comedy Web Series
David Wain for Best Actor
Best Writing for a Comedy Web Series
Easy to Assemble
Best Comedic Web Series
Best Branded Entertainment Web Series
Best Ensemble Cast
Illeana Douglas for Best Actress
Justine Bateman for Best Actress
Best Product Integration in a Web Series
Sparhusen
Best Original Music in a Web Series
Back On Topps
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Branded Entertainment Web Series
Best Writing for a Comedy Web Series
Chris Hardwick for Best Guest Star
The Third Annual Open Web Awards just kicked off their social media edition for all things web.
Vote for your fave My Damn Channel series – and for our site too. Go on. Validate our existence now with an Open Web Award.
Do you wake early everyday to watch Daily Grace?
Are you growing impatient awaiting the next episodes of Spärhusen and Easy To Assemble.
Do you thrive off Donnie Hoyle's deadly insults? Vote for You Suck at Photoshop, or something really bad could happen (again).
If yes to any of the above, get busy now for a minute. Willya?!
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Stella on 4/23/2009 4:05:00 AM by Rob Barnett
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MY DAMN CHANNEL LAUNCHES SEASON FOUR OF “WAINY DAYS,”
2009 webby award official honoree and 2008 WEBBY AWARD WINNER OF “BEST COMEDY SERIES”
DAVID WAIN TO STAGE FIRST-EVER LIVE PERFORMANCE OF “WAINY DAYS” AND SNEAK PEEK OF UPCOMING EPISODE AT 92YTRIBECA ON THURSDAY, MAY 7TH
NEW YORK, April 23, 2009 - My Damn Channel (www.MyDamnChannel.com), the entertainment studio and new media platform, today announced that one of its most popular original web series, “Wainy Days” (www.MyDamnChannel.com/WainyDays), is returning for a fourth season on Thursday, May 7th.
“Wainy Days” is the brainchild of its creator, writer and director, David Wain (writer and director of last year’s hit film “Role Models” starring Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, Jane Lynch, Elizabeth Banks and Christopher Mintz-Plasse). The comedy series, developed and produced exclusively for My Damn Channel, follows the romantic misadventures of Wain and has featured past celebrity guest appearances by Paul Rudd, Jonah Hill, Elizabeth Banks, Lee Majors, A.D. Miles, Rob Corddry, Jason Sudeikis, Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, Ed Helms, Joe Lo Truglio, Janeane Garofalo and Alicia Witt. A recap from David Wain of the past 3 seasons of “Wainy Days” and a tease of the new episodes can be viewed at www.MyDamnChannel.com/WainyDays.
In the new season of “Wainy Days,” the cast of name co-stars from film and television includes Amanda Peet, Lake Bell, Rosemarie DeWitt (Rachel Getting Married, Mad Men), Michelle Federer (Wicked), and Frederick Weller (In Plain Sight). In the first episode of the season, David meets a sexy woman, Jill (played by Amanda Peet), who appreciates him for all that he isn’t.
On May 7, 2009 at 9:00PM, at 92YTribeca (located at 200 Hudson Street in New York) My Damn Channel will be presenting “Wainy Days LIVE,” a Wainy-themed comedy/variety evening. The event will hosted by David Wain and will feature live musical performances from past and upcoming episodes. Michelle Federer, Amy Miles and Ben Shenkman will be on-hand to help Wain with this feat as well as the recurring cast of the series (Zandy Hartig, A.D. Miles and Matt Ballard). There will also be a showing of the premiere episode as well as a sneak peek of an upcoming episode. (Tickets are $15 advance/$18 door and can be purchased at:
http://www.92ytribeca.com/ or by calling 212,415.5500.
Wainy Days has been viewed over 9 millions times on My Damn Channel and throughout its syndication network, was just named an official honoree for "Best Comedy Series" for the 2009 Webby Awards, was the winner of the 2008 Webby Awards' "Best Comedy Series" as well as the 2009 Streamy Awards' "Best Guest Appearance" for Paul Rudd, and has been called "an unmissable Web series by the Associated Press. Wainy Days is produced by Jonathan Stern.
"I love that the world keeps wanting to follow my pathetic (albeit fictional) quest to meet women,” says Wain. “As long as the audience demands it, I will continue to hire actresses to make out with me and put it on the web."
“If My Damn Channel is a new world version of an old NBC, then David Wain would definitely be our ‘Seinfeld,’” says Rob Barnett, Founder/CEO. “David continues to earn all the accolades that ‘Wainy Days’ has won by topping himself every season. His series turns sexual angst into uniquely twisted comedy.”
About David Wain
David Wain is a director, writer, actor, producer and comedian. He co-wrote and directed the recent major motion picture "Role Models" starring Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, Jane Lynch, Elizabeth Banks and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, now on DVD. As a founding member of the comedy troupe, "The State," he co-starred in an MTV series in the 1990's (coming to DVD in July). Wain's web hit, live show and Comedy Central series, "Stella," is an ongoing collaboration with his longtime collaborators Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter. Wain also co-wrote and directed comic cult classic features "Wet Hot American Summer" and "The Ten." For additional information on David Wain, visit www.davidwain.com.
About My Damn Channel
My Damn Channel is an entertainment studio and new media platform created to empower comedians, musicians and filmmakers to co-produce, distribute and monetize original, episodic video. Artists create content for the My Damn Channel website and for syndication on the most heavily-trafficked online communities and social networks. The network has aired some of the most successful professionally-produced comedy series on the web, including You Suck at Photoshop, Wainy Days, Horrible People, and videos by Harry Shearer. My Damn Channel has been selected for 4 official honoree awards and nominated for one 2009 Webby Award, won 7 accolades from the 2008 Webby Awards, garnered worldwide media coverage, secured major national advertisers, earned 50,000 subscribers on YouTube, racked up a bazillion views on My Damn Channel and in syndication and blah, blah, blah…Are you still reading? Stop now and start exploring: www.MyDamnChannel.com.
About 92YTribeca:
92YTribeca is the 92nd Street Y’s new downtown arts and culture venue in New York City . Opened in October 2008, 92YTribeca presents music, comedy, film, theater, talks, classes, Jewish community and holiday programs, and family events; the venue also houses an art gallery, lounge, bar, and cafe. Among the talented performers who have graced its stage are Zach Galifianakis, Will Arnett, Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Adam Yauch, Dustin Hoffman, Janeane Garofalo, Chairlift, Charlie Louvin, Q-Tip and Questlove. Time Out New York named it the Best New Comedy Venue in 2008, and New York Magazine ranked it as “Highbrow and Brilliant” in their Approval Matrix. For more information, visit www.92YTribeca.org.
TO REQUEST REVIEW COPIES, INTERVIEWS WITH DAVID WAIN, TICKETS TO THE MAY 7TH 92YTRIBECA EVENT, INTERVIEWS WITH THE CEO OF MY DAMN CHANNEL, PHOTOS OR VIDEO CLIPS FROM THE SERIES OR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Marnie Black
(917) 828-7308
marnieblack@yahoo.com
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420 on 4/20/2009 3:09:18 AM by Rob Barnett
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.
Big Fat Brains Matt & Troy prepare to spoon on the red carpet.
David Wain waxes philosophic with Josh Cohen from Tilzy.TV
I suck at Webby photography. Grace Helbig, Jon Stern, David Wain, Troy Hitch, Matt Bledsoe.
Big Fat Brain Matt Bledsoe & David Wain.
David's Wainy Days wins Best Comedy Series.
"The cat" wins 3 awards for You Suck at Photoshop.
Troy Hitch, Matt Bledsoe, Rob Barnett, Jon Stern for My Damn Channel at the Webby Awards.
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Donnie Hoyle on 5/6/2008 12:14:58 AM by Rob Barnett
We're totally blown away!
THANK YOU to the WEBBY AWARDS judges
and to all of YOU who voted for My Damn Channel.
7 Honors in All from the "Oscars of the Web."
We were stunned to be in any of these categories with all the nominees and we're shocked to have won so many.
Congrats to all the winners & nominees in the WEBBY AWARDS.
We're sharing MANHUGS with Big Fat Brain, David Wain, Harry Shearer & all the producers, crew and artists who make My Damn Channel's original videos.
Our business was built to respect the best talent in music & in comedy. We're incredibly honored and proud to support their work...
& now....cue the music:
Webby Award Winner:
Best Comedy Series - Wainy Days (David Wain)
People's Voice Winner:
Best Comedy Series - You Suck at Photoshop (Big Fat Brain)
Webby Award Winner:
Best How-To & DIY - You Suck at Photoshop (Big Fat Brain)
People's Voice Winner:
Best How-To & DIY - You Suck at Photoshop (Big Fat Brain)
3 Honorees:
Official Honoree / Humor:
My Damn Channel
Official Honoree / Comedy: individual short or episode: Wainy Days - Season 1 - Episode #10 - The Future (guest starring: Rob Corddry, Zandy Hartig, A.D. Miles)
Official Honoree / Viral:
Harry Shearer's "Found Objects" - Katie Couric #1
Harry Shearer's "Waterboardin', USA" was nominated for Best Music Video and we congratulate Freestyle 101 from G4TV.com on their win - as well as Minilogue from Blink Productions as the People's Voice Winner for Music Video.
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Grace Helbig on 5/1/2008 4:25:08 AM by Rob Barnett
The blog is 6 months old with a slightly new look - leaving Wordpress - now living inside My Damn Channel world.
Here's a quick hitlist of insider info:
VOTE: Webby Award People's Voting ends at 9p pt / Midnight et - Tonight.
Help your brothers & sisters out. Will ya? We've got 4 nominations & 3 honors. Winners will be announced this coming Tuesday.
You Suck at Photoshop leads people's voting in Best Comedy Series. Wainy Days is not far behind. We have 2 of the 5 nominees in Best Comedy!
Harry Shearer needs your vote NOW in the MUSIC category for "Waterboardin' USA."
You Suck at Photoshop is kicking ass in the HOW-TO category.
Go to http://pv.webbyawards.com/ - register - then go to ONLINE FILM & VIDEO - where you find our 3 categories above: COMEDY, MUSIC, HOW-TO.
- DAILY GRACE is gaining steam. It's week 3 with our newest family member, Grace Helbig + we're sharing the love by auctioning off Grace's PJs worn in the "Bedtime Stories" series.
- DON WAS and WAS (NOT WAS) play NYC tonight at Blender Theatre at Gramercy. We'll be there to see one of America's best bands from the Motor City do it oh so fine and funky. There's a very hot rumor about certain rock royalty stopping by to catch this show tonight!!!
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You Suck at Photoshop on 4/8/2008 9:24:00 PM by Rob Barnett
The NY Times calls the WEBBY AWARDS "the Oscars of the web."
Over 10,000 entries from over 60 countries & today's WEBBY announcements blew us away today with 7 honors in all.
4 nominations & 3 Honors. Only 5 others have more nominations.
Here's the list:
1. My Damn Channel (Honoree for Best Humor Site)
2. Harry Shearer - Found Objects / Katie Couric (Honoree for Best Viral Video)
3. Wainy Days - Episode 10 - The Future (Honoree for Best Indiv. Comedy Episode)
4. Wainy Days (Nominated for Best Comedy Series)
5. Big Fat Brain's You Suck At Photoshop (Nominated for Best Comedy Series)
6. Big Fat Brain's You Suck at Photoshop (Nominated for Best How-To / DIY Series)
7. Harry Shearer - "Waterboardin', USA" (Nominated for Best Music Video)
Nominations are decided by judges....and by you - so please vote!
A bit of a bitch - but it only takes a minute - here's how:
Click here - then register
Go to Online Film & Video
Find COMEDY LONG FORM OR SERIES (& vote for WAINY DAYS or YSAP)
Find MUSIC (& vote for HARRY SHEARER)
Find HOW-TO/DIY (& vote for YSAP)