
“PARTY OVER HERE,”
FOX’S NEW COMEDY
DEVELOPMENT VENTURE WITH THE LONELY ISLAND, ANNOUNCES FIRST SLATE OF PROJECTS
New projects include THE
TYLER ZONE, starring Danny Pudi;
HOME FOR THE WEEKEND,
hosted by Neal Brennan; and
TOPICS WITH ANDRE
HYLAND
21 Laps Executive
Billy Rosenberg Named Head of Development and Production
FOX and The Lonely Island announced today the
first several projects for their newly-coined comedy development venture,
“Party Over Here.” The network’s partnership with the Emmy Award-winning and
Grammy Award-nominated performer/writers Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma
Taccone was formed earlier this year.
FOX and The Lonely
Island have hired seasoned executive Billy Rosenberg (“The Spectacular
Now,” “Date Night”) to head development and production,
and have inked deals for comedy projects on a growing slate, the first three of
which are being unveiled today. These shows are in production with the intent of
distribution via over-the-top video platforms and the ultimate goal of becoming
full half-hour series on FOX, FX, FXX, Fox International Channels or other
networks.
“We're delighted with
these first projects, the caliber of stories and talent, and having Billy on
board,” said Kiliaen Van Rensselaer, Senior Vice President of Multi-Platform
Programming for FOX. “Akiva, Andy and Jorma have exceeded our expectations in
identifying and nurturing a number of bold new ideas that might not otherwise
have been produced through the traditional process.”
Descriptions and
auspices for “Party Over Here’s” first shows in development are as follows:
THE TYLER ZONE
When Tyler (Danny
Pudi, “Community”) moves to a new town, he finds himself in the middle of a
series of supernatural occurrences. Are they really happening, or is it all in
his head? Music video and commercial director Keith Schofield wrote and
directed this surreal sci-fi comedy.
HOME FOR THE WEEKEND
Hosted by comedian Neal Brennan (“Chappelle’s Show”), HOME FOR THE
WEEKEND is a mockumentary-style half-hour comedy following a celebrity’s return
trip to his or her hometown, where pleasant strolls down memory lane can take
unexpected turns and reveal surprising backstories about high-profile stars. The
first episode in production features The Lonely Island’s Andy Samberg, Akiva
Schaffer and Jorma Taccone back in Berkeley, CA, where they grew up.
TOPICS WITH ANDRE HYLAND
Comedian Andre Hyland
(“Hollywood & Hyland”) morphs into his uniquely hilarious band of
characters and interacts with an unsuspecting public. Hyland writes, directs
and stars in this outrageous show.
The Lonely Island’s
Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone serve as executive producers for
all three shows which are in production now. Additional projects in development
will be announced in the coming weeks and months.
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