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Doing improv, for the most part, is fun. Turns out, doing improv for an entire week — hosting a fake talk show that’s also a metaphor for the stages of grief — is worthy of an Emmy nomination.

Beyond the unconventional story setup, “The Earliest Show” was a unique challenge for seasoned improv veterans Lauren Lapkus and Ben Schwartz. In the Funny or Die web series, they play the co-hosts of a morning show where emotions run high, interviews run weird, and everything goes back to how funny a breakup can be in a different context.

What ultimately became a six-episode run came out of a week of shooting based on a story outline by Schwartz, who also directed the series. Playing the lovesick Josh Bath, Schwartz also got the chance to take the character through the aftermath of a failed marriage proposal. When Captain Crunch and Funny or Die came...

Who wants belly rubs for life from Scott Eastwood? In a new parody of The Bachelor (below), Eastwood, 28, is looking for love - the love of man's best friend, that is. "Only one will be chosen, and the rest will be taken back to the pound," says comedian Joe Hartzler, the "Chris Harrison" of Funny or Die's parody. If you thought Chris Soules's women were emotional, it turns out these furry friends come with even more doggone drama: sloppy kisses, fights over who gets the bone and even a surprise guest visit … from a cat. "I'm just looking for...

Who wants belly rubs for life from Scott Eastwood? In a new parody of The Bachelor, Eastwood, 28, is looking for love - the love of man's best friend, that is. "Only one will be chosen, and the rest will be taken back to the pound," says comedian Joe Hartzler, the "Chris Harrison" of Funny or Die's parody. If you thought Chris Soules's women were emotional, it turns out these furry friends come with even more doggone drama: sloppy kisses, fights over who gets the bone and even a surprise guest visit … from a cat. "I'm just looking for a...

Yes, the original ThanksKilling was far from something to write home about, but we cannot help but applaud the audacity it takes to make a second sequel that goes in search of the first sequel. And now? Now it's on its way home.

From the Press Release

The "Raunchiest Puppet Movie Ever Made*", ThanksKilling 3, debuts for the first time on DVD this October just in time for the holidays. The comedy/ horror spoof sees the return of original creators Jordan Downey and Kevin Stewart to the cult slasher series that follows Turkie, the fowl-mouthed Thanksgiving villain.

The original ThanksKilling was made for the minuscule budget of $3,500 while Downey and Stewart were still in college. After years of marketing it themselves, and with the help of distributor Gravitas Ventures, the film went on to gain a massive cult following for its purposeful "so bad it's good" vibe. It quickly rose...

You didn't really think the Thanksgiving holiday would come and go without a new glimpse at ThanksKilling 3, did you? Ventures has unleashed a special "brown band" trailer for this horror-comedy, that centers on the evil Turkie trying to find the last copy of ThanksKilling 2. Don't let the "brown band" tag fool you, this is really an age-restricted red band trailer, full of naughty language and violent turkey (puppet) deaths. In other words, don't put this on display for your sweet old grandmother or that impressionable young relative. This is just for the adults only, perhaps over an after-dinner drink with your cool uncle. Behold the lunacy of ThanksKilling 3. Gobble gobble motherf^&*er!

Thankskilling 3: Brown Band Trailer

ThanksKilling 3 was released November 1st, 2012 and stars Christina Blevins, Jordan Downey, Jeffery A. Baker, Joe Hartzler, Preston Altree, Kevin Stewart, Daniel Usaj, Bridge Stuart. The film is directed by Jordan Downey.

There are red band trailers, but are you in the mood for a “brown band” one? Add some horror to your Thanksgiving celebrations with this “brown band” trailer from “ThanksKilling 3″ below the post. “ThanksKilling 3? is directed by Jordan Downey and produced by Ricky Fosheim. The film is written by Downey as well as Mike Will Downey and Kevin Stewart and stars Dan Usaj, Joe Hartzler, and the voice-talents of Marc M (Flowis), Mike Litzenberg (Greg Garbage), Bridge Stuart (FrankenTurkey), Preston Altree (Nibla), Ben Siemon (Mrs. Turkey), Jordan Downey (Turkie, Yomi, Muff, WiseTurkey), and Kevin Stewart (Rhonda, PluckMaster): “In ‘ThanksKilling 3,’ the fowl-mouthed villain Turkie is back and hacking [ Read More ]

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Thanksgiving is here and the folks behind Thankskilling have released the "brown band" trailer for Thankskilling 3.  It's brown because of the gravy - hey, their words not mine (yes, comedy gold, folks).

In ThanksKilling 3, the fowl-mouthed villain Turkie is back and hacking his way to find the last copy of ThanksKilling 2 which has landed in the hands of a group of disturbingly crude puppets.

The death toll rises as Turkie carves through the likes of Flowis the rapping grandma, Rhonda the bisexual space worm, Yomi the puppet in search of her mind, and their equally ridiculous friends who all travel through fantastical settings such as the FeatherWorld and Turkey Hell.  With the guidance of Uncle Donny (Dan Usaj), the wig-wearing inventor of the PluckMaster 3000, Jefferson (Joe Hartzler), Head of Security at ThanksgivingLand, and a WiseTurkey, the gatekeeper to the FeatherWorld, our collection of raunchy characters hope to fend...

‘The first movie to skip its own sequel.’ How about sharing with everyone this new brown band trailer for ThanksKilling 3 on this Dysfunctional Family Holiday.

The hilariously raunchy sequel follows the fowl-mouthed villain Turkie as he carves through the likes of a rapping grandma, a mindless puppet, a wig-wearing inventor, a bisexual space worm, and their equally ridiculous friends on his quest to recover the last copy of ThanksKilling 2.

The Jordan Downey’s new flick currently available on iTunes and VOD is written by Kevin Stewart, Downey, and Mike Will Downe, starring Dan Usaj, Joe Hartzler, and the voice-talents of Marc M (Flowis), Mike Litzenberg (Greg Garbage), Bridge Stuart (FrankenTurkey), Preston Altree (Nibla), Ben Siemon (Mrs. Turkey), Jordan Downey (Turkie, Yomi, Muff, WiseTurkey), and Kevin Stewart (Rhonda, PluckMaster).

Gobble, Gobble, Motherf***er!

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In ThanksKilling 3, the fowl-mouthed villain Turkie is back...

Looking for a way to bring your dysfunctional family together this Thanksgiving? Then how about sharing with everyone this new "brown band" trailer for ThanksKilling 3, with an intro by Turkie himself?!?

Synopsis

In ThanksKilling 3 the fowl-mouthed villain Turkie is back and hacking his way to find the last copy of ThanksKilling 2, which has landed in the hands of a group of disturbingly crude puppets.

The death toll rises as Turkie carves through the likes of Flowis the rapping grandma, Rhonda the bisexual space worm, Yomi the puppet in search of her mind, and their equally ridiculous friends who all travel through fantastical settings such as the FeatherWorld and Turkey Hell. With the guidance of Uncle Donny (Dan Usaj), the wig-wearing inventor of the PluckMaster 3000, Jefferson (Joe Hartzler), Head of Security at ThanksgivingLand, and a WiseTurkey, the gatekeeper to the FeatherWorld, our collection of raunchy characters hope to fend...

Tamika Jones returns with the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the latest indie horror news sent our way. In this edition, we have the first details on Die, Maniacs, Die!, a new clip from ThanksKilling 3, information on Convention of the Dead, and more:

Die, Maniacs, Die! to Begin Production in 2013: “Producers Andrea Albin and Scott Spiegel of Fatality Films will begin production in 2013 on their latest venture “Die, Maniacs, Die!” written by Corey Schubert and Eric La Fuente.

This rollicking gore fest focuses on the town of New Thetford and the hidden secrets that it keeps, including those secrets that house themselves in the form of deranged and disfigured maniacs.

Years after the death of her parents, Amelia follows in their investigative footsteps only to find herself and her team caught in the horrifying traps of New Thetford’s best kept secret. Amelia, with the help of her older brother Orlando,...

If you think about it, there really aren't a whole lot of movies dedicated to the Thanksgiving holiday. Sure, there are loads of Christmas movies, but, somehow, this holiday where families give thanks has gone unnoticed in the filmmaking community. This year, we give thanks for the outrageous ThanksKilling 3, serving up a generous holiday meal of blood, gore, and foul language aplenty. Today, we have four new clips from this outlandish horror comedy, which follows the villainous bird Turkie trying to get his hands on the last copy of ThanksKilling 2. Check out these scenes before stuffing your face with real turkey next week. You can also clickHere to order the full movie through iTunes, and clickHere to watch via Amazon Instant Video.

ThanksKilling 3 - Fight

ThanksKilling 3 - Wise Turkey

ThanksKilling 3 - Pluckmaster 3000

ThanksKilling 3 - Turkie-Vision

ThanksKilling 3 was released November 1st, 2012 and stars Christina Blevins,...

Aw yeah, baby. Get out your glow sticks and experience this latest clip from the oddity that is ThanksKilling 3 in Turkie-Vision. The holiday season may never be the same, but damn if it's not good eating!

Synopsis

In ThanksKilling 3 the fowl-mouthed villain Turkie is back and hacking his way to find the last copy of ThanksKilling 2, which has landed in the hands of a group of disturbingly crude puppets.

The death toll rises as Turkie carves through the likes of Flowis the rapping grandma, Rhonda the bisexual space worm, Yomi the puppet in search of her mind, and their equally ridiculous friends who all travel through fantastical settings such as the FeatherWorld and Turkey Hell. With the guidance of Uncle Donny (Dan Usaj), the wig-wearing inventor of the PluckMaster 3000, Jefferson (Joe Hartzler), Head of Security at ThanksgivingLand, and a WiseTurkey, the gatekeeper to the FeatherWorld, our collection of...

By Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

A newly released clip from the upcoming horror comedy ThanksKilling 3 has dropped.

In the clip (seen below the details) Turkie, the evil villain, is morphed into an 8 Bit, 1993 video game fight with Wise Turkey. Yep, it’s as awesome is it sounds.

Be sure to check out ThanksKilling 3 which releases on iTunes and VOD, Tuesday November 13th. Happy holidays!

Synopsis:

In "ThanksKilling 3," the fowl-mouthed villain Turkie is back and hacking his way to find the last copy of “ThanksKilling 2” which has landed in the hands of a group of disturbingly crude puppets.

The death toll rises as Turkie carves through the likes of Flowis the rapping grandma, Rhonda the bisexual space worm, Yomi the puppet in search of her mind, and their equally ridiculous friends who all travel through fantastical settings such as the FeatherWorld and Turkey Hell. With the guidance of...

We’re happy to announce that Tamika Jones is expanding her role on Daily Dead and is taking over the Indie Spotlight. For today’s feature, she brings readers two short horror films to watch, along with the latest indie horror news sent our way:

6 Degrees of Hell Premiere: “Corey Feldman (The Lost Boys, The Goonies) will be in attendance for the Los Angeles premiere of 6 Degrees of Hell. Joined by writer and producer B.H. Smith, the screening will include a Q&A following the film and a horror trivia game, with such prizes as signed scripts, posters and movie packs.

In Northeast Pennsylvania, ”Uncle Jack’s Hotel of Horror” is besieged by a dark presence after two friends of “Uncle” Jack, Chris and Kellen, unwittingly release a deadly evil by transporting local psychic Mary Wilkins’ collection of haunted objects as props for the popular tourist attraction. At the same time,...

From what we've seen so far, ThanksKilling 3 could be the strangest movie of the year... and then some! Check out this new clip in which Turkie gets wisemorphed into a 90's video game as he dukes it out with WiseTurkey in classic 8-bit fashion.

Synopsis

In ThanksKilling 3 the fowl-mouthed villain Turkie is back and hacking his way to find the last copy of ThanksKilling 2, which has landed in the hands of a group of disturbingly crude puppets.

The death toll rises as Turkie carves through the likes of Flowis the rapping grandma, Rhonda the bisexual space worm, Yomi the puppet in search of her mind, and their equally ridiculous friends who all travel through fantastical settings such as the FeatherWorld and Turkey Hell. With the guidance of Uncle Donny (Dan Usaj), the wig-wearing inventor of the PluckMaster 3000, Jefferson (Joe Hartzler), Head of Security at ThanksgivingLand, and a WiseTurkey,...

First Video Clip for Thankskilling 3 Thankskilling 3 will be released via VOD on November 13 2012 via VOD just in time for Thanksgiving. If you are thinking you have never heard of Thankskilling 2 thats because the film does not exist. The tagline for the film is Thankskilling 3 The First Film To Skip The Sequel. The clip below shows a advertisment for the Pluckmaster 3000 and gives us the reason on why Thankskilling 2 was shelved. . Dan Usaj and Joe Hartzler star alongside the voicetalents of Marc M (Flowis) Mike Litzenberg (Greg Garbage) Bridge Stuart (FrankenTurkey) Preston Altree (Nibla) Ben Siemon (Mrs. Turkey) Jordan Downey (Turkie Yomi Muff WiseTurkey) and Kevin Stewart (Rhonda PluckMaster).

ThanksKilling 3 is poised to make its VOD debut on November 13th and we have an exclusive clip to share.

Yes, from ThanksKilling 3, the threequel that skips the sequel (ThanksKilling 2 doesn't exist).  The clip is an advertisement for the Pluckmaster 3000 (visit the official site).  Feast on the preview inside.

In ThanksKilling 3, the fowl-mouthed villain Turkie is back and hacking his way to find the last copy of ThanksKilling 2 which has landed in the hands of a group of disturbingly crude puppets.

The death toll rises as Turkie carves through the likes of Flowis the rapping grandma, Rhonda the bisexual space worm, Yomi the puppet in search of her mind, and their equally ridiculous friends who all travel through fantastical settings such as the FeatherWorld and Turkey Hell.  With the guidance of Uncle Donny (Dan Usaj), the wig-wearing inventor of the PluckMaster 3000, Jefferson (Joe Hartzler), Head of Security at ThanksgivingLand,...

Yes, the original ThanksKilling was far from something to write home about, but we cannot help but applaud the audacity it takes to make a second sequel that goes in search of the first sequel. Sound wacky? Wait until you've seen this clip!

From the Press Release

In ThanksKilling 3 the fowl-mouthed villain Turkie is back and hacking his way to find the last copy of ThanksKilling 2. which has landed in the hands of a group of disturbingly crude puppets.

The death toll rises as Turkie carves through the likes of Flowis the rapping grandma, Rhonda the bisexual space worm, Yomi the puppet in search of her mind, and their equally ridiculous friends who all travel through fantastical settings such as the FeatherWorld and Turkey Hell. With the guidance of Uncle Donny (Dan Usaj), the wig-wearing inventor of the PluckMaster 3000, Jefferson (Joe Hartzler), Head of Security at ThanksgivingLand, and a WiseTurkey,...

Just in time for Thanksgiving, ThanksKilling 3 will be released on November 13. If you’re interested in learning more, we have the plot synopsis and a new trailer:

“In “ThanksKilling 3,” the fowl-mouthed villain Turkie is back and hacking his way to find the last copy of “ThanksKilling 2” which has landed in the hands of a group of disturbingly crude puppets.

The death toll rises as Turkie carves through the likes of Flowis the rapping grandma, Rhonda the bisexual space worm, Yomi the puppet in search of her mind, and their equally ridiculous friends who all travel through fantastical settings such as the FeatherWorld and Turkey Hell. With the guidance of Uncle Donny (Dan Usaj), the wig-wearing inventor of the PluckMaster 3000, Jefferson (Joe Hartzler), Head of Security at ThanksgivingLand, and a WiseTurkey, the gatekeeper to the FeatherWorld, our collection of raunchy characters hope to fend off the murderous rampage of Turkie,...

Forget Oscar, and give us the Meyer this fall movie going season! Yes, the biggest piece of silver screen bologna is heading our way this Thanksgiving with ThanksKilling 3, and we now have the first trailer for what is sure to be an epic adventure of mind-blowing proportions. Check it out, along with the first three photos from this horror treat!

ThanksKilling 3 -&#160Trailer

In ThanksKilling 3, the fowl-mouthed villain Turkie is back and hacking his way to find the last copy of "ThanksKilling 2" which has landed in the hands of a group of disturbingly crude puppets.

The death toll rises as Turkie carves through the likes of Flowis the rapping grandma, Rhonda the bisexual space worm, Yomi the puppet in search of her mind, and their equally ridiculous friends who all travel through fantastical settings such as the FeatherWorld and Turkey Hell. With the guidance of Uncle Donny,...

By Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

Some people hated ThanksKilling, others (like me) thought it was fantastic piece of horror humor. Needless to say, I was thrilled when I heard there was going to be a sequel. And it's finally on its way.

ThanksKilling 3 (yep, they skipped past #2, but, in a rather clever way) centers once again around the fowl-mouthed villian 'Turkie' as he hacks his way to locate the last copu of "ThanksKilling 2". The rare film has found itself in the hands of a bunch of disturbed puppets.

Check out the poster below and watch for a trailer to be posted on MoreHorror sometime next week.

ThanksKilling 3 will release on November 13, 2012 from Gravitas Ventures. The film is directed by Jordan Downey and written by Kevin Stewart, Jordan Downey, and Mike Will Downey. Starring: Dan Usaj, Joe Hartzler, and the voice-talents of Marc M (Flowis), Mike Litzenberg (Greg Garbage...

I was unaware that there was a Thankskilling 1, but there you go. This seems to be one of those films with tongue planted so firmly in cheek that it threatens to burst through the skin. And with that image in your head, check out the new poster for Thankskilling 3, one of the first fruits of a new generation of crowdfunded films. This exists thanks to a Kickstarter campaign, so the public is whom to blame/thank for the film.

ThanksKilling 3

Distribution Company: Gravitas Ventures

Release Date: November 13, 2012

Directed by: Jordan Downey

Written by: Kevin Stewart, Jordan Downey, and Mike Will Downey

Starring: Dan Usaj, Joe Hartzler, and the voice-talents of Marc M (Flowis), Mike Litzenberg (Greg

Garbage), Bridge Stuart (FrankenTurkey), Preston Altree (Nibla), Ben Siemon (Mrs. Turkey),

Jordan Downey (Turkie, Yomi, Muff, WiseTurkey), and Kevin Stewart (Rhonda, PluckMaster)

Running Time: 95 minutes

Rating: Not rated

Website: http://www.

Do you want some blood with your turkey this Thanksgiving? If so, you need know about “ThanksKilling 3,” the latest in the series of zany fantasy/horror movies about the villainous Turkie. You can check out the poster for the film below the post. The official line about this film, the sequel to cult hit “ThanksKilling” is that it’s “the first movie to skip its own sequel. Gobble, Gobble, Motherf***er!” “ThanksKilling 3″ is directed by Jordan Downey and produced by Ricky Fosheim. The film is written by Downey as well as Mike Will Downey and Kevin Stewart and stars Dan Usaj, Joe Hartzler, and the voice-talents of Marc M (Flowis), Mike [ Read More ]

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Do you know any completists? You know, those guys or gals that have to buy every DVD in a franchise, or every comic in a run, or every Star Wars action figure ever made, no matter how bad or money-wasting it seems? Well, the makers of the cult horror comedy Thankskilling hate those people, and to intentionally irritate them, they've skipped the sequel, going straight to the worst known number in the franchise list, that big ol' 3! Yes, ThanksKilling 3 is coming to theaters this Thanksgiving, and its sure to make a couple of you itch in a hemorrhoid way. Today, we have the first official poster, along with some of the mock Part 2 posters that tease the non-existent film our Turkie goes searching for in this gruesome, gory throwback to puppet movies of yesteryear. Take a look!

ThanksKilling 3 comes to theaters November 1st, 2012 and stars Christina Blevins, Jordan Downey,...

ThanksKilling 3 is en route this year, and no, you didn't miss out on ThanksKilling 2. Come inside to check out the film's poster as well as an explanation as to why they decided to skip a sequel!

From the Press Release

In "ThanksKilling 3," the fowl-mouthed villain Turkie is back and hacking his way to find the last copy of “ThanksKilling 2” which has landed in the hands of a group of disturbingly crude puppets.

The death toll rises as Turkie carves through the likes of Flowis the rapping grandma, Rhonda the bisexual space worm, Yomi the puppet in search of her mind, and their equally ridiculous friends who all travel through fantastical settings such as the FeatherWorld and Turkey Hell. With the guidance of Uncle Donny (Dan Usaj), the wig-wearing inventor of the PluckMaster 3000, Jefferson (Joe Hartzler), Head of Security at ThanksgivingLand, and a WiseTurkey, the gatekeeper to the FeatherWorld, our collection...