FOX and MY DAMN CHANNEL

Fox has chosen us as one of their premium distribution partners for original web series they've produced, and we plan to start developing and producing original new series together as well.

Our new best friends at 15 Gigs said way too many nice things.  Rachel Webber, Director of Digital Strategy and Development at Fox Television Studios said: "We've been huge fans of My Damn Channel and we couldn't be more excited to get this partnership going.  We love the My Damn Channel audience and are eager to hear what they think of our shows.  It's an honor to be standing beside the likes of 'Easy to Assemble,' 'You Suck at Photoshop' and 'Wainy Days,'  and we're very happy to be bringing the talent we work with -- especially Drama 3/4, creators of Iceman Chronicles -- into this mix."

My Damn Channel Founder/CEO, Rob Barnett says, "THANK YOU. We take our partnerships seriously. We've always been insanely selective about finding the best people and the best series to bring to our audience. 'The Iceman Chronicles' is the first of a lot more goodness we have up our collective sleeves. We're excited to have Fox in the family."

We're launching today with a series called, "The Iceman Chronicles." Think 'Twin Peaks' - with more murder - but funny. It's a dark comedy that follows coroner/veterinarian Russell Coldpalm (played by David Fickas) as he navigates the sins and secrets of Blythe, Arizona.  Coldpalm and a motley cast of locals discover horrible truths through a series of comedic twists on the hunt for a mysterious serial killer...the Iceman. The show comes from Drama 3/4, the creative minds behind MSN's "Mr. Robinson's Driving School," VH1's "I Hate My 30's," and web shows including "Anakin Auditions" and "No Football for Old Men."

OK. Stop reading about this love fest and watch the first 2 episodes with new shows rolling out every Thursday.

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INTERN OF THE DECADE

Starting Monday, we wake from vaca, check our inbox, and see if you want to be INTERN OF THE DECADE.
 
Wanna be David Wain's wingman on a date?
Wanna help constantly uncurl and re-curl Grace's hair?
Wanna review hundreds of mildly amusing pitches for the next great web series?
If you live in New York and can somehow afford to be an intern, let us know. 

Here's the shazizzle: We're seeking new interns in the NY office to bathe in the warm waters of content development, site programming, marketing, promotion, social networking and operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviewing content submissions and pitches
• Assist with video archiving
• Assist with site programming
• Prep videos for syndication
• Assist with marketing and promotions
• Social networking outreach
• General office assistance
• Opportunities to conceive and produce short-form video and graphic content

ABOUT YOU:

• Exceptional communication skills
• Highly motivated
• Detail oriented
• Quick learner
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sense of humor (or more than a sense)
• Social Networking Nutjob
• Entertainment Junkie
• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, HTML desirable

BENEFITS

• Learn multiple disciplines inside a leading new media company
• Dramatically increase your contacts in all areas of entertainment and new media
• Possibility for future employment (no...really)

INTERESTED?

Send the world's most convincing cover letter, plus resume, and specific availability (3 days per week minimum) to: info@MyDamnChannel.com

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SATAN CLAUS IS COMING TO MY DAMN CHANNEL!

Inbox Violation #32 Monday, December 21, 2009 SATAN CLAUS IS COMING TO MY DAMN CHANNEL MERRY GRACEMAS, Y'ALL!  Whaaat??  You thought we weren't going to get you anything?!   Get ready for a Loving & Emotional HOLIDAY MESSAGE to YOU from the host of My Damn Channel herself!  HELL'S HOLIDAY JAZZ LOUNGE  Spinal Tap's famous holiday song, CHRISTMAS WITH THE DEVIL, is re-lived by JUDITH OWEN & HARRY SHEARER, in a smooth, jazzy video performance that will HEAT UP your Holiday Spirit! Also available for purchase on Judith's CHRISTMAS IN JULY album. What a neat gift idea! WHAT MAKES A HAPPY CO-WORKER? ATTENTION ALL EMPLOYEES: "Manager Erik" stops by My Damn Channel to give his priceless words of advice on what it takes to be a HAPPY CO-WORKER. Please forward to all co-workers, there will be a test! Please forward to all co-workers All new episodes of EASY TO ASSEMBLE from Illeana Douglas & IKEA premiere JAN 20!   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Dane.. I mean.. Donnie takes us on a journey through PHOTOSHOP LESSONS of the past & present... Send in your works of art & love to: info@mydamnchannel.com   Thanks for every second of watching, commenting, n’ sharing in ’09. We promise to suck even less in ’10.   See ya next year! My Damn Channel - PHONE: 866.424.8864 - EMAIL: info@MyDamnChannel.com   This email was sent to fishstandsup@gmail.com. To ensure that you continue receiving our emails, please add us to your address book or safe list. manage your preferences | opt out using TrueRemove® Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. 202 W. 40th St. 16th floor | New York, NY 10018

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HAPPY DAMN HOLIDAYS!

Merry Gracemas, y'all!

Get ready for a Loving & Emotional Holiday Message from the host of My Damn Channel herself!

I tell ya, if she had any more Holiday Cheer, we'd bring Santa back from the dead!!  Uh.. Wait...

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OPEN WEB AWARDS

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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INTERN ! ?

My Damn Channel is looking for a few good interns and internettes.
 
Fall & Winter Enrollment is open now.

 

Wanna be David Wain's wingman on a date?
Wanna help constantly uncurl and re-curl Grace's hair?
Wanna review hundreds of mildly amusing pitches for the next great web series?

If you live in New York and can somehow afford to be an intern, let us know now.

 

If you include this coupon code in your cover letter,
we’ll know you're a suck-up:  SAVE10GYMCLUB

Here's the formal listing:

 

ABOUT US:

My Damn Channel is an entertainment studio and new media platform created to empower artists to co-produce, distribute, and monetize original, episodic video content.

Our programming is created by filmmakers, actors, comedians and musicians for the My Damn Channel site (www.MyDamnChannel.com); for syndication on the most heavily-trafficked online communities and social networks; and for all digital platforms.

DESCRIPTION:

My Damn Channel is seeking interns to work in the NY office on content development, site programming, marketing, promotion, social networking and operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to work inside one of the leading companies creating and distributing original new media entertainment.
(who wrote THAT?)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screening content submissions and pitches
• Assist with video archiving
• Assist with site programming
• Prep videos for syndication
• Assist with marketing and promotions
• Social networking outreach
• General office assistance
• Opportunities to conceive and produce short-form video and graphic content

ABOUT YOU:

• Exceptional communication skills
• Highly motivated
• Detail oriented
• Quick learner
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sense of humor (or more than a sense)
• Social Networking Fanatic
• Entertainment Junkie
• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, HTML desirable

BENEFITS

• The opportunity to learn multiple disciplines inside a leading new media company
• Dramatically increase your contacts inside all areas of entertainment and new media
• Possibility for future employment

INTERESTED?

Send the world's best cover letter stating WHY YOU & WHAT you can do,
plus your resume, and specific availability to:  Info@MyDamnChannel.com

 

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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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WAINY DAYS

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 7^TH

 

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 7^th.  

“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 7^TH 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 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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"PILOT SEASON" IS COMING

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

MY DAMN CHANNEL SET TO PREMIERE “PILOT SEASON,”
ANOTHER TOTALLY FAKE DOCUMENTARY ABOUT HOLLYWOOD

30-Episode Series stars David Cross, Andy Dick,
Isla Fisher, Sam Seder and Sarah Silverman

Launching Monday, April 20, 2009

 

  

NEW YORK, April 2, 2009 - My Damn Channel (www.MyDamnChannel.com), the award-winning entertainment studio and new media platform, today announced the premiere of “Pilot Season,” a 30-episode mockumentary created by Sam Seder and Charles Fisher.  Seder stars in the series along with an extraordinary cast including Sarah Silverman, Isla Fisher, David Cross and Andy Dick.  In this series, a documentary crew follows the lives of several desperate actors, agents and studio execs during Hollywood’s annual, intensely competitive television industry feeding frenzy known as Pilot Season. 

A sneak peek of the series can be viewed at http://www.mydamnchannel.com/pilotseason.  The first two episodes will premiere Monday, April 20, 2009. New episodes will premiere every Monday.

 

“Pilot Season” first aired on the now defunct Trio cable channel in 2004 to critical acclaim and was called “one of fall’s best series” by the Los Angeles Times. 

 

“Pilot Season is a perfect fit for MyDamnChannel.com.  We created ‘Pilot Season’ by letting really talented comedians do what they do best, with no interference from suits (or those who wear them), and that’s MyDamnChannel’s modus operandi,” said Sam Seder.  “I’m proud of ‘Pilot Season’ not just because it’s funny and features an amazing cast, but also because we had a chance to make a mini-series as a sequel to a movie four people had seen...It speaks to the wonderful phenomenon of failing upwards -- a hallmark of Hollywood, which ‘Pilot Season’ explores in detail.”

 

“The response to the sneak peek on our site has been giddy,” said My Damn Channel Founder/CEO Rob Barnett.  “Fans are blown away by the A-list cast. Sam and Charlie created an infectious series that’s about to damage productivity for millions of Americans every Monday.”

 

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 won 7 accolades from the 2008 Webby Awards, garnered worldwide media coverage, secured major national advertisers, earned 50,000 subscribers on You Tube, 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 The Creators

Sam Seder is a writer, director and comedian whose credits include the feature length comedies “Who’s the Caboose?,” which spawned “Pilot Season” and “A Bad Situationist,” shot in the summer of 2001 and made controversial when it’s subject matter too closely mirrored the attacks of 9-11.  Seder’s directing credits also include Comedy Central’s “I’m with Busey” and Studios USA’s “Beat Cops,” which he also co-wrote and co-starred in. Seder’s writing and acting credits include over a dozen broadcast Network Pilots.

Seder has hosted various political talk shows on the Air America Radio network, appeared on CNN, MSNBC and CNBC as a pundit and co-authored Fubar: “America's Right Wing Nightmare” with Stephen Sherrill. Currently, Seder co-hosts “BreakRoomLive” with Marc Maron everyday at 3pm ET. Sam spends most of his time Twittering about having to plead with his 3 year old to wipe her butt.

 

Charles Fisher is the co-writer and executive producer of the television series “Pilot Season” and “Beat Cops”, as well as the feature film “Who’s the Caboose?” Charles holds two law degrees—a J.D. and an LL.M. in media and entertainment law—and is a member of the state bars of both California and Massachusetts.  He also earned a master’s degree with honors from the University of Michigan graduate film program. 

 

TO REQUEST REVIEW COPIES, INTERVIEWS WITH THE CAST OR CREATOR OF PILOT SEASON, INTERVIEWS WITH THE CEO OF MY DAMN CHANNEL, PHOTOS FROM THE SERIES, VIDEO CLIPS OR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

 

Marnie Black

(917) 828-7308

marnieblack@yahoo.com

 

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