As The Office and Derek creator Ricky Gervais gears up for what will be his fourth time hosting the Golden Globes, The Hollywood Reporter caught up with him to discuss what could go down this coming Jan. 10. And despite some jokes he's already written – not all of which he can use – Gervais admits that his main goal is to please the at-home audience, and not so much the celebrities in the crowd. Read More »
While some might say the king has returned upon hearing news that The Office creator Ricky Gervais is heading back to the Golden Globes to host in 2016, others might find themselves appalled by the idea. Of course, the latter is largely due to the amount of criticism Gervais came under after delivering “controversial” – or, well, as Robert Downey Jr. put it, “mean-spirited” – material the past couple of times he’s done it. Either way, one thing is for sure, people on both sides will most likely watch. Read More »
Comedian Ricky Gervais is an all out animal rights activist. Therefore, it's no surprise to hear that he had some problems when he stumbled across a photo of hunter Rebecca Francis smiling next to a dying giraffe. In fact, he was so broken up over it that the Office, Extras and Derek star-creator took to his Facebook and Twitter to immediately reprimand her and call her out for the act. "What must've happened to you in your life to make you want to kill a beautiful animal & then lie next to it smiling?" Gervais asked via a Facebook and Twitter post––one in which he reposted her original photo. Read More »
Following word that comedian Ricky Gervais and actor Eric Bana were teaming up for a comedy film title Special Correspondents, it's now being reported that the film will be picked up by the fine folks over at Netflix. The online streaming service is of course no stranger to Gervais, as they are the home for his latest series Derek, which aired its finale special back in Dec. 2014. The Hollywood Reporter notes that Special Correspondents will premiere sometime next year on Netflix. The film follows Gervais as a radio journalist who goes so far as to fake the news stories he reports. Read More »
We may have recently seen veteran comedian Jerry Seinfeld on Saturday Night Live’s 40th anniversary episode, where he performed in a hilarious segment alongside Seinfeld co-creator Larry David, but now we can rejoice because he’s dropped another Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Single Shot. In this newest video, Seinfeld and the likes of Ricky Gervais, Bill Burr, and more, discuss one thing and one thing only: Hitler. Read More »
Who would have thought that comedians are some of the most mindful, polite people around? Well, they’re not, but they can certainly tell whenever someone else is being rude or just obnoxious. Which is exactly why Jerry Seinfeld put together the below Single Shot slip from his Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee web series, one which he reminds us to “Mind Your Manners.” In the video, Seinfeld gets together with the likes of Ricky Gervais and Sarah Silverman to discuss proper etiquette. Read More »
Veteran comedian Jerry Seinfeld is back again with another Single Shot from his Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee web series. In this edition, Seinfeld discusses sibling rivalry (mainly between brothers) with the likes of Chris Rock, Alec Baldwin, Ricky Gervais, Jon Stewart and Brian Regan! Titled “Oh Brother,” the below video bring forth one fact: the families of comedians very well could be the funniest around. Read More »
It’s Thursday, folks! And that is usually when comedian Jerry Seinfeld drops a new Single Shot from his hit web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. And keeping true to his schedule, the vet comic did just that earlier today. In this newest one titled “OMG” – youngster lingo for “Oh My God” – Seinfeld discusses God (sort of) with the likes of Ricky Gervais, Sarah Silverman, Colin Quinn, and more. And naturally, there are just a couple of slams and jabs from a number of atheists as well as some mentionings of the one and only Jesus Christ … and of course, L. Ron Hubbard’s Scientology religion. Read More »
How do you like your eggs – scrambled? Fred? Over easy? Over medium? Over hard? Did anyone else just learn that the last two were things? Anyway, however you like your eggs, there’s a comedian out there who will agree with you – except on the over hard thing… except for stand up Jerry Seinfeld. The noted comedians just dropped a new Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Single Shot titled “Eggs Any Style.” In the below clip, the comic seems to debate the different types of eggs that can be ordered with the likes of Larry David, Ricky Gevais, Bill Burr and Sarah Silverman. Read More »
Ricky Gervais and The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon giggling uncontrollably? Sign us up! The funniest Lip Flip ever took place last night... with Gervais revealing that Fallon has a very intimate shaving routine! Gervais — promoting his new movie with Ben Stiller, Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb — also revealed that he and his family tried to kidnap their own mom after bingo, and that he "hates Christmas shopping". Read More »
It looks as if the famed French comedy Envoyes tres speciaux could be getting a reboot! Ricky Gervais and Eric Bana are rumored to star in the satirical comedy, now titled Special Correspondents, with the former sitting in the director’s chair as well, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Additionally, Gervais will also pen the script for the film. Read More »
In a promotional video for UK network, Channel 4's comedy night to support cancer awareness, supermodel Cara Delevingne encourages men to check themselves for testicular cancer. In the clip, Cara acts confused as to what she is promoting. The video is intended to make light of a serious situation and bring awareness of Channel 4's "Feeling Nuts," a recently commissioned comedy show set to air on Friday. Read More »
Ricky Gervais is reviving his role of David Brent on The Office for a feature film next year, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Read More »