Discovery hoping for Andy Samberg to deliver big numbers for Shark Week

Discovery Channel broke with tradition last year, naming its first non-Discovery-star to host Shark Week : CBS late-night personality Craig Ferguson. Shark Week last year was sampled by the largest audience ever: Nearly 31 million people checked it out for at least six minutes and some, of course, watched much longer.

Coincidence? I think not.

Neither does Discovery, which Wednesday named another broadcast TV late-night comic to host this year’s Shark Week. That someone is Andy Samberg, a member of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” cast.

Samberg has a better agent than Ferguson; we know this because he’s gotten a better title. Samberg will be Shark Week’s CSO — Chief Shark Officer.

Shark Week is “about being scared out of your swim trunks, but it’s also about being entertained and learning something new,” Discovery Channel President Clark Bunting said in Wednesday’s announcement, wisely leaving the funny business to Samberg.

Discovery says Shark Week is the longest-running programming event in cable history.

“Everyone loves Shark Week. It’s the Bill Cosby of week-long television blocks dedicated to sea animals,” Samberg said...

Discovery thinks the week has become a “pop culture phenomenon” because Tracy Morgan of “30 Rock” once told the character of NBC page Kenneth: “Live every week like it’s Shark Week.”

Excerpt from:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/the-tv-column-host-andy-samberg-braves-the-waters-of-discoverys-shark-week/2011/04/20/AFo7WeEE_story.html
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This was a nice editorial. It shows that Discovery hit big with Ferguson and hopes to repeat the success with Samberg. The "leaving the funny business to Samberg" has me hoping that TLI will go all out with jokes and digital shorts for Shark Week!

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Andy Samberg voices Sprint commercial

Sprint - All. Together. Now.



Unlimited is good. And thanks to Sprint, you can talk, text and post as much as you want. For no extra cost. So go ahead world, Unlimit yourself. Sprint. America's Favorite 4G Network.

Thanks to Anony for the scoop!

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Andy Samberg hosts Shark Week on Discovery Channel

Thanks to Sarah J for the scoop!

SNL's Andy Samberg wins CSO position for Discovery's Shark Week


Andy Samberg - Nokia Theatre - Los Angeles, CA

The position of Chief Shark Officer has been filled by Discovery.

SNL star Andy Samberg won the position after a long and arduous process of blood typing, insurance verification, and wetsuit fittings.

Discovery Channel today announced the appointment of its first ever Chief Shark Officer (CSO), Andy Samberg.

As CSO, Samberg will host the network’s 24th annual Shark Week celebration, cable’s longest running programming event and the official mark of summer. He will film on-air wraps for the weeklong event, host a Shark Week special and may even take the plunge and dive with the apex predators.

“Shark Week is a summertime celebration. It’s about being scared out of your swim trunks but it’s also about being entertained and learning something new. Andy Samberg, a comedian and innovator, is the perfect person to bring those elements together and represent Discovery for our biggest week of the year,” said Discovery Channel President and General Manager Clark Bunting.

Said Samberg: “I’m overjoyed about being appointed CSO. Everyone loves Shark Week. It’s the Bill Cosby of week-long television blocks dedicated to sea animals.”

Shark Week is a ratings apex predator in the summertime, and was watched by almost 31 million people last year, Discovery’s highest rated to date.

The event has become a pop culture phenomenon. In the immortal words of 30 Rock’s Tracy Morgan: “Live every week like it’s Shark Week.”

Samberg can also be seen this summer in Will Gluck’s "Friends with Benefits" opposite Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis and Mark Mylod’s "What’s Your Number?" opposite Anna Faris this summer.

Samberg is currently in his sixth season as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.

From:

http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1634247.php/SNL-Andy-Samberg-wins-CSO-position-for-Discovery-s-Shark-Week

Thanks again to Sarah for the scoop!

And this quote is from Anony (also sent us the scoop):

[This] is weird, because [Andy] said that the most terrifying thing he’s seen is a slow motion shot of a shark eating a seal on the Discovery Channel’s show Planet Earth. So... yeah.

Hahaha. Gotta love this quote from Andy:

“I’m overjoyed about being appointed CSO. Everyone loves Shark Week. It’s the Bill Cosby of week-long television blocks dedicated to sea animals.”

Are you going to watch Shark Week? What do you think Andy's going to do on it?

This is Andy's third hosting gig; he hosted MTV Spring Break and the MTV Movie Awards.

Happy Easter!

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Andy Samberg & TLI's "We're Back" premieres tonight on Jimmy Fallon!

The Trio will Premiere the Music Video to Their Third Single "We're Back!" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on April 1st.



The First Single, "I Just Had Sex (feat. Akon)” Already Exceeds Gold Status in Digital Sales.

THE LONELY ISLAND, Saturday Night Live’s trifecta comprised of Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone return with TURTLENECK & CHAIN, their sophomore album for UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS on May 10, 2011. This time around, the trio has upped the ante, teaming up with even more of the music industry’s biggest heavy hitters and A-list celebrities. TURTLENECK & CHAIN features collaborations with Akon, Justin Timberlake, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna – with more guest collaborators soon to be unveiled.

The group will premiere the music video “We’re Back!,” the third single off the new album on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Friday April 1. The single will be available on iTunes immediately following the video premiere, marking the beginning of the iTunes “Countdown to Turtleneck & Chain” promotion. Singles will be unleashed throughout the coming weeks, and each single purchase will count toward a discounted "Complete My Album" purchase on iTunes that is redeemable on the May 10th album street date.

The album's gold-selling first single, "I Just Had Sex (feat. Akon)", has already become a smash hit, with digital sales in excess of 500,000 since its December 18th release and YouTube views for the music video reaching over 75 million. The group also performed the song live at 2011 Comedy Awards with Akon and The Roots, which will premiere Sunday April 10th on Comedy Central.

The album's second single, "The Creep (feat. Nicki Minaj and John Waters)" has already garnered YouTube views in excess of 16 million and counting. And the single has everybody that hears it "doing the creep."

TURTLENECK & CHAIN is the highly anticipated follow up to THE LONELY ISLAND’s first album INCREDIBAD, which included the Emmy® winning sensation "D*** In A Box," featuring superstar Justin Timberlake. INCREDIBAD also featured the follow-up gold record "J**z In My Pants," which has over 100 million views on YouTube and the Grammy® nominated, third single “I’m On A Boat”, which went platinum and catapulted the album into over 350,000 copies sold and made it the #1 selling comedy album in 2009 and 2010.

About Universal Republic Records: The company’s roster boasts such chart-topping artists as Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones, Enrique Iglesias, Amy Winehouse, Colbie Caillat, Florence + the Machine, Jessie J, James Blake, Hinder, 3 Doors Down, Owl City, Godsmack, Jack Johnson, Damian Marley and, among many others.

From:
http://www.bradenton.com/2011/04/01/3080652/the-lonely-island-are-back-with.html

Thanks to Freya for the scoop!

As Victoria mentioned, the Justin Timberlake collab is likely Mother Lover. The Akon one is I Just Had Sex. The Nicke Minaj one is The Creep, and the Rihanna one is likely the Emmy nominated Shy Ronnie (and maybe the sequel, Shy Ronnie 2: Ronnie and Clyde). I'm also hoping to see On the Ground and Great Day. My favorite ones they missed from Incredibad would be Young Chuck Norris, My Testicles, and Harpoon Man (and Iran So Far, but they tried to release that already).

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Andy Samberg & The Lonely Island on Jimmy Fallon tonight!

The Lonely Island says:

"Be sure to watch @JimmyFallon this Friday (tomorrow)! The Dudes are going to unveil some serious shizz!"

[SNIP]

I can see Andy's eye and his elbow! =^)

I think Victoria might be right. It sounds like it could be a music video or a digital short.

Thanks to Victoria for the scoop!

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Will Andy Samberg and TLI be on Jimmy Fallon Friday night?

From Victoria:

The Lonely Island are scheduled to appear on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon tomorrow night.....i wonder will it be an interview or a performance?? 
or maybe even both?? i dare to dream!! 


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Andy Samberg & TLI arriving at the Comedy Awards

That's funny that they arrived tuxed out and then got into grungy clothes (except Akiva) for their performance...





Hint: Kiv's not in a tux cuz he wears that on stage (holding the sign).



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Andy Samberg and TLI performing with Akon at the Comedy Awards

This doesn't air on TV until April 10th (9PM, EST, on Comedy Central).



Jorma Taccone and Andy Samberg perform "I Just Had Sex" onstage with Akon at the First Annual Comedy Awards at Hammerstein Ballroom on March 26, 2011 in New York City.













Akiva grabs a mic...





This won't air on TV until April 10th (9PM, EST, Comedy Central).

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TLI performing "I Just Had Sex" at the Comedy Awards (+ spoilers)

The show was filmed this weekend, but it won't air until 9pm ET on April 10.



Thanks to Freya for the scoop! And here are some spoilers for the show...

EW reports that Bill Murray will present “The Johnny Carson Award” to late night host, David Letterman. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg’s comedy hit, The Other Guys will accept the first-ever golden microphone for the “Best Comedy Film” category.

Alec Baldwin and Kristin Wiig accepted the award for “Best Comedy Actor and Actress in Television,” while Daniel Tosh, from Comedy Central’s Tosh.0, was elected by fans to receive the “Breakthrough Performer” award.

Digital Spy reports that Zach Galifianakis will accept the award for “Best Film Actor”, while Tina Few will accept the award for “Best Film Actress.”

You can watch these awards be accepted, along with many others when the awards show premiers at 9pm ET on April 10 and can be viewed on Comedy Central, Spike TV, CMT, Logo, TV Land, VH1 and Nick at Nite

Spoilers from:
http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/first-annual-comedy-awards-announces-winners-03-27-2011

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Andy Samberg to perform and present at Comedy Awards on April 10th

This is a big deal. If Andy Samberg, Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig are being thought of as leading comedians, then they will likely have bright futures ahead.

Also, Andy and TLI are going to perform "I Just Had Sex" with Akon!

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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Eddie Murphy will receive the Comedy Icon Award at the first annual The Comedy Awards, scheduled to air Sunday, April 10 on multiple MTV Networks channels.

The honor will be given yearly to a modern icon, an individual who has contributed to comedy and whose impact has changed the landscape and inspired future generations of entertainers.

Murphy will be recognized for his stand-up, sketch, film and TV work.

Among the presenters and attendees at The Comedy Awards will be Tina Fey, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, Tracy Morgan, South Park's Matt Stone and Trey Parker, Ty Burrell, Louis C.J., Stephen Colbert, Rob Corddry, Bill Hader, Chloe Moretz, Craig Robinson, Andy Samberg and Kristen Wiig.

The Roots will serve as the award ceremony's house band.

Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer of The Lonely Island will perform "I Just Had Sex" with Akon for the first time live.

From:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110321/en_nm/us_eddiemurphy_1

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Also, thanks go out to Anony for mentioning this story!

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