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Twice a month Joe Lipsett will dissect a new Amityville Horror film to explore how the “franchise” has evolved in increasingly ludicrous directions. This is “The Amityville IP.”

We’re into the thick of it now, aren’t we? Ten entries into the so-called Amityville franchise and it’s all cheap IP cash-grabs from here on out.

I’m hopeful that some of these films will lean into the utter ridiculousness that has been a hallmark of the best entries thus far, particularly given the inevitable decline in budget. Let’s not kid ourselves: many of the films from here on out are going to be dodgy, but that’s half the fun, right?

What’s exciting about this Amityville IP editorial series is examining how each film puts its own unique stamp on the same general premise. For The Amityville Haunting, the first new film in six years, that unique stamp is found footage.

The name of the 17-year-old suspect accused of killing 14-year-old Lyric Woods and 18-year-old Devin Clark was released Monday after attorneys for the teen failed to file an appeal to stop him from being tried as an adult (per ABC). Issiah Ross was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder.

Sheriff Charles Blackwood said at a press conference Monday that Ross fled North Carolina on Sept. 18., the day the two teens were found dead. On Oct. 5, Delaware’s Streets Task Force apprehended Ross and he was sent back to North Carolina,...

After weeks of unease, a suspect has been detained in the double homicide of Lyric Woods, 14, and Devin Clark, 18, who were found murdered last month in North Carolina. The unnamed suspect is a juvenile, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, so their identity will not yet be released to the public.

Sheriff Charles Blackwood said in a statement: “We hope this apprehension provides some relief to the families and friends of Devin and Lyric, who have experienced an excruciating loss. Obviously, the capture of the suspect does not restore their loved one to them.

Exclusive: Daniel Powell, co-creator of Inside Amy Schumer, and Aaron Augenblick, producer of Ugly Americans and The Jellies, are launching kids animation producer Future Brain Media.

The pair have teamed up to bring a distinct sophistication and aesthetic to the world of children’s content. Future Brain Media is a full-service company that can handle every aspect of production from development through delivery.

They already have a pilot in the works for PBS Kids created by Augenblick, designed by Gemma Correll and featuring original music by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio, and are working on a project with General Mills.

They are also working with the likes of Katie Wendt (The Jellies), Devin Clark (Ugly Americans), Gemma Correll (The Worrier’s Guide to Life), R. Sikoryak (Masterpiece Comics), Brian Weaver (Joey Fly), Ryan Mauskopf (The Onion) and Kevin Maher (Kevin Geeks Out) on projects.

Augenblick and Powell previously...

With the last episode of Ugly Americans having aired over a year ago, many suspected that the Comedy Central series had been quietly cancelled. Now, the animated show's producers and creator have officially confirmed the show's demise. There won't be a third season but there's a chance the characters could continue in another form.

On the Ugly Americans Facebook page, creator Devin Clark noted, "Yes. Sadly. It’s official. Ugly Americans is not coming back any time soon. I’m sorry we can’t make more episodes for you guys. I want to thank all the Ugly fans for their support and for all the awesome fan art. Keep it up! Who knows? Maybe we can Kickstart something Ugly in the future. A movie? A graphic novel? The other show producers and I are working hard to find a new home for Mark, Randall, Callie, Twayne, Leonard, and Grimes (and...

MTV has finally signed off on a reunion show for 2Gether. The surviving members of the "boy band" will produce their own show and MTV will then air it. I'm fascinated to see how seriously they take this.

I know this photo spread with the theme "Bros Blowin' Shotties" is about sharing a hit, but it looks so sexy and erotic.

Bret Easton Ellis is writing a screenplay for (straight) porn star James Deen to star in. It's meant to be a non-porn film, but Deen has to act and be full-frontal naked banging girls and guys." This could end up being so bad it's good.

While it's theoretically a good thing that Josh Gad, Rory O'Malley, Michael Potts and Andrew Rannells have extended their contracts with The Book of Mormon through 2013, I'm not sure how that squares with the news that Rannells was cast as the lead in Ryan Murphy's new family show.

If you haven't been watching the second season of Ugly Americans, you'd better shamble your way over to San Diego Comic-Con 2011 to munch on all the delicious reasons to watch!

The cast and crew (whom we recently had a chance to speak with ourselves) will be on hand when the panel rises from the grave on Friday, July 22nd, from 4-5pm in Room 23Abc.  So what will they show off, with their wizardly powers?  New episodes?  Guest stars?  News on a third season? 

One thing's for sure, you can always ask:

Dan Powell (Executive Producer)

Aaron Augenblick (Director)

Devin Clark (Series Creator)

Matt Oberg (Mark Lilly)

Randy Pearlstein (Leonard Powers)

Kurt Metzger (Randall Skeffington)

Larry Murph (Frank Grimes)

More updates will arrive, so keep it here for all the latest blood-curdling Ugly Americans news from Comic-Con 2011!

Comedy Central's "Ugly Americans" will be represented at San Diego Comic-Con via a panel to be held on Friday, July 22, in Room 23Abc. In advance of that, we have some info on the series' downloadable tie-in game, "Ugly Americans: Apocalypsegeddon", which is coming to Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network in August.

“Ugly Americans: Apocalypseggedon” is a four-player co-op side-scroller shooter game that features an exclusive script written by the show’s writers – including a new character unique to the game and custom voiceovers from the show’s actors. Uniting the spirit and humor of the series with addictive gameplay, players of “Ugly Americans: Apocalypseggedon” will hit the streets to clean up the chaos and prevent the impending apocalypse by resolving case files and fighting otherworldly citizens.

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Take New York City, add every horrifying beast, science-fiction freak and fantasy faerie, shake thoroughly, and you've got "Ugly Americans,...

New Yorkers, guard your children, respect your zombie neighbors and dont forget to feed your man-birds, Ugly Americans is back for season two!

Debuting at 10:30pm / 9:30c on Comedy Central immediately after an all-new Futurama, Ugly Americans returns to kick off its second season with "Wet Hot Demonic Summer," which sees Leonard attempting to train a young protégé while the secret wizard compound is infiltrated by Twayne and a group of demons, and Mark oversees their creation of a summer camp!

Check out an exclusive clip of Callie from the premiere below, paying homage to both Harry Potter and Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and if that weren't enough, Ugo talked to series creator / executive producers Devin Clark and Daniel Powell on what to expect from season two!

Remember, Ugly Americans returns tonight, June 30th at 10:30pm on Comedy Central!

We recently had a chance to visit Brooklyn's Augenblick Studios, where the initial designs and storyboards take place for Ugly Americans, which returns tonight, June 30th at 10:30pm on Comedy Central! And between some exclusive clips and designs we saw from the new season, we sat down with series creator and executive producers Devin Clark and Dan Powell to discuss the series and get the ugliest tidbits on the season two! 

Not only that, but we have an exclusive clip from season premiere "Wet Hot Demonic Summer," which sees Leonard attempting to train a young protégé while the secret wizard compound is infiltrated by Twayne and a group of demons, and Mark oversees their creation of a summer camp!

Is it really already time for the "Ugly Americans" season finale? Time sure flies when we're having fun. And you know what else flies? Manbirds! Which are the subject of the finale, in which Mark takes the gang to the Museum of Natural History to learn about the South Pacific's best kept secret.

The series, which airs at 10:30 pm following “South Park”, follows Mark (voiced by Matt Oberg), an employee of the “Department of Integration,” as he helps new citizens, both human and "other," adapt to the hectic life in New York City. There are easier tasks than weaning vampires off blood, socializing land-whales and housebreaking werewolves, but Mark is up to the challenge. Between his stressful job, a zombie roommate and a demon girlfriend, Mark’s lucky if he can sneak in a few minutes of sleep.

In addition to Mark Lilly, the "Ugly Americans" cast features Randall Skeffington,...

After spending Halloween in Hell, this week "Ugly Americans" visits the world of reality television in "Trolling for Terror". After Randall joins the cast of sleazy reality show "Night Terrors", the program’s unbalanced producer becomes obsessed with Mark.

The series, which airs at 10:30 pm following “South Park”, follows Mark (voiced by Matt Oberg), an employee of the “Department of Integration,” as he helps new citizens, both human and "other," adapt to the hectic life in New York City. There are easier tasks than weaning vampires off blood, socializing land-whales and housebreaking werewolves, but Mark is up to the challenge. Between his stressful job, a zombie roommate and a demon girlfriend, Mark’s lucky if he can sneak in a few minutes of sleep.

In addition to Mark Lilly, the "Ugly Americans" cast features Randall Skeffington, Mark's zombie roommate (voiced by Kurt Metzger); Callie Maggotbone, Mark's demon boss and...

Season Two of Comedy Central's "Ugly Americans" is in full swing, and in tonight’s new episode Mark and Callie decide to spend Halloween in Hell with her family, who have some special plans for Mark. Be sure to tune in, but first, why not take a tour through a demonic manufacturing plant via a preview clip of the ep?

The series, which airs at 10:30 pm following “South Park”, follows Mark (voiced by Matt Oberg), an employee of the “Department of Integration,” as he helps new citizens, both human and "other," adapt to the hectic life in New York City. There are easier tasks than weaning vampires off blood, socializing land-whales and housebreaking werewolves, but Mark is up to the challenge. Between his stressful job, a zombie roommate and a demon girlfriend, Mark’s lucky if he can sneak in a few minutes of sleep.

In addition to Mark Lilly,...

Season Two of Comedy Central's "Ugly Americans" premieres tonight (October 6th), and the powers-that-be have provided us with two more clips to get viewers fired up, one entitled "One Year of Ugly Americans", in which social worker Mark Lilly sums up his first year in New York, and the other "Abscess Hollywood", in which TV show Abscess Hollywood reports on Jessica Alba and Abraham Lincoln's relationship and Randall tries to come up with a nickname for the couple.

The series follows Mark (voiced by Matt Oberg), an employee of the “Department of Integration,” as he helps new citizens, both human and "other," adapt to the hectic life in New York City. There are easier tasks than weaning vampires off blood, socializing land-whales and housebreaking werewolves, but Mark is up to the challenge. Between his stressful job, a zombie roommate and a demon girlfriend, Mark’s lucky if he...

Season Two of Comedy Central's "Ugly Americans" premieres this Wednesday, October 6th, with an episode entitled "Psychiatric Evaluations", in which Mark counsels Tim, the two-headed worm creature, and gives psychiatric evaluations to Department of Integration employees. Of course we have a clip to pique your curiosity.

The series follows Mark Lilly (voiced by Matt Oberg), a social worker at the “Department of Integration,” as he helps new citizens, both human and "other," adapt to the hectic life in New York City. There are easier tasks than weaning vampires off blood, socializing land-whales and housebreaking werewolves, but Mark is up to the challenge. Between his stressful job, a zombie roommate and a demon girlfriend, Mark’s lucky if he can sneak in a few minutes of sleep.

In addition to Mark Lilly, the "Ugly Americans" cast features Randall Skeffington, Mark's zombie roommate (voiced by Kurt Metzger), Callie Maggotbone, Mark's demon...

New episodes of cult animation series Ugly Americans hit the air October 6th and to kick things off right we've got a clip from the new series below plus two DVD copies of Volume One to give away!

Take New York City, add every horrifying beast, science-fiction freak, and fantasy faerie, shake thoroughly, and you've got Ugly Americans. This animated horror-comedy series follows one Mark Lilly, social worker at the Department of Integration, as he helps new citizens both human and "other" adapt to hectic life in the Big Apple. There are easier tasks than weaning vampires off blood, socializing land-whales and housebreaking werewolves, but Mark is up to the challenge. Between his stressful job, a zombie roommate and a demon girlfriend, Mark's lucky if he can sneak in a few minutes of sleep. But who can sleep when there's a drop-dead gorgeous Mermaid sitting at the bar?

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Season Two of Comedy Central's animated hit “Ugly Americans” begins October 6th, and the DVD of Season One hits the streets the day before on October 5th. In honor of both occasions we've gotten our hands on three copies of the Season One DVD to give away.

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Take New York City; add every horrifying beast, science-fiction freak, and fantasy faerie; shake thoroughly; and you've got "Ugly Americans". This animated horror-comedy series follows one Mark Lilly (voiced by Matt Oberg), social worker at the Department of Integration, as he helps new citizens both human and "other" adapt to hectic life in the Big Apple. There are easier tasks than weaning vampires off blood,...

Season Two of Comedy Central's animated hit “Ugly Americans” begins October 6th and promises to be even freakier than the first. New York City is out of this world again as vampires, zombies and freaks shake up the Big Apple!

The series follows Mark Lilly (voiced by Matt Oberg), a social worker at the “Department of Integration,” as he helps new citizens, both human and "other," adapt to the hectic life in New York City. There are easier tasks than weaning vampires off blood, socializing land-whales and housebreaking werewolves, but Mark is up to the challenge. Between his stressful job, a zombie roommate and a demon girlfriend, Mark’s lucky if he can sneak in a few minutes of sleep.

In addition to Mark Lilly, the "Ugly Americans" cast features Randall Skeffington, Mark's zombie roommate (voiced by Kurt Metzger), Callie Maggotbone, Mark's demon boss and office fling (voiced by Natasha Leggero), Leonard Powers,...

Friday's schedule has just gone up for the 2010 Comic-Con at San Diego. As was the case with yesterday's breakdown, I'm focusing on film/TV/DVD related events, screenings and panels.

Read about Thursday's line-up of events.

10:00-11:00 Comedy Central: Ugly Americans— David M. Stern (showrunner and executive producer), Dan Powell (executive producer), Jeff Poliquin (supervising producer), Devin Clark (producer and series creator), Aaron Augenblick (director of animation), Matt Oberg (voice of Mark Lilly), Kurt Metzger (voice of Randall Skeffington), and Randy Pearlstein (voice of Leonard) take you behind the scenes at this animated series sensation. Featuring a sneak peek of the new season, Q&A, and more. One audience member selected will be drawn into an upcoming episode! Room 25Abc

10:15-11:15 Aloha, Earth!— Lost castaway found! Battlestar Cylon becomes human! Star Trek writers return from space! A supernatural force has drawn some of sci-fi's giants...

Hey Gang! Comic-Con International has released the full schedule for Friday July 23rd and its another full day crazy awesomeness!

Friday is traditionally known as Star Wars day at the convention. This year feature 6 Special Programs featuring official news, announcements and more from the Star Wars universe. There is also the classic march of the Stormtroopers which is always cool.

I honestly don't know how were going to cover everything we want to, but we will find away! We did it last year! I've hilighted all of the events and panels that we are looking forward to seeing. So check out the full schedule below and start planning out your epic Friday at Comic-Con!

Friday, July 23

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10:00-11:00 DC Talent Search 2— DC's editorial art director Mark Chiarello presents an informative orientation session that will explain how DC's Talent Search works and discuss the different needs of DC Universe,...

Here are the movie and TV highlights

The San Diego Comic-Con has posted the schedule for Friday, July 23. You can view the full schedule here, but below are the movie and TV events that ComingSoon.net/SuperHeroHype/ShockTillYouDrop.com will be concentrating on.

Friday, July 23

10:00-11:00 Comedy Central: Ugly Americans— David M. Stern (showrunner and executive producer), Dan Powell (executive producer), Jeff Poliquin (supervising producer), Devin Clark (producer and series creator), Aaron Augenblick (director of animation), Matt Oberg (voice of Mark Lilly), Kurt Metzger (voice of Randall Skeffington), and Randy Pearlstein (voice of Leonard) take you behind the scenes at this animated series sensation. Featuring a sneak peek of the new season, Q&A, and more. One audience member selected will be drawn into an upcoming episode! Room 25Abc

10:15-11:15 Aloha, Earth!— Lost castaway found! Battlestar Cylon becomes human! Star Trek writers return from space!

Friday is Star Wars Day at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con, but that doesn't mean horror hounds won't find a lot to do there as well. In fact, if you're lucky enough to get into Hall H early in the morning, you'll have a chance to see Nicolas Cage and Nicolas Cage's hair!

Friday – July 23

10:00-11:00 Comedy Central: Ugly Americans — David M. Stern (showrunner and executive producer), Dan Powell (executive producer), Jeff Poliquin (supervising producer), Devin Clark (producer and series creator), Aaron Augenblick (director of animation), Matt Oberg (voice of Mark Lilly), Kurt Metzger (voice of Randall Skeffington), and Randy Pearlstein (voice of Leonard) take you behind the scenes at this animated series sensation. Featuring a sneak peek of the new season, Q&A, and more. One audience member selected will be drawn into an upcoming episode! Room 25Abc

11:15-11:45 Summit Entertainment: Drive Angry 3D...

The San Diego Comic-Con has posted the schedule for Friday, July 23. You can view the full schedule here , but below are the movie and TV events that ComingSoon.net/SuperHeroHype/ShockTillYouDrop.com will be concentrating on. Stay tuned to ComingSoon.net's Comic-Con section for all the latest updates! Friday, July 23 10:00-11:00 Comedy Central: Ugly Americans. David M. Stern (showrunner and executive producer), Dan Powell (executive producer), Jeff Poliquin (supervising producer), Devin Clark (producer and series creator), Aaron Augenblick (director of animation), Matt Oberg (voice of Mark Lilly), Kurt Metzger (voice of Randall Skeffington), and Randy Pearlstein (voice of Leonard) take you behind the scenes at this animated series sensation. Featuring a sneak peek of the new...

Comedy Central have announced their schedule for this years San Diego Comic-Con. This year Comedy Central will host panels for their new animated show Ugly Americans as well as a panel for the newly returned to TV Futurama. In addition to the panels, Comedy Central will cap things off Saturday night with the free comedy event, Comedy Central Live @ Comic-Con live from the House of Blues which will be hosted by comedian Pete Holmes (Ugly Americans).

Friday July 23rd: Ugly Americans Panel (Room 25Abc) – 10:00 – 11:00 am

Join David M. Stern (Showrunner and Executive Producer), Dan Powell (Executive Producer), Jeff Poliquin (Supervising Producer), Devin Clark (Producer and Series Creator), Aaron Augenblick (Director of Animation), Matt Oberg (voice of Mark Lilly), Kurt Metzger (voice of Randall Skeffington) and Randy Pearlstein (voice of Leonard) for a behind-the-scenes look, a sneak peek into the return of new episodes in October, Q&A and...

Comic-Con news from Comedy Central Synopsis: "Ugly Americans" Panel On Friday, July 23 From 10:00-11:00 A.M. With David M. Stern (Showrunner And Executive Producer), Dan Powell (Executive Producer), Jeff Poliquin (Supervising Producer), Devin Clark (Producer And Series Creator), Aaron Augenblick (Director Of Animation), And Cast Members Matt Oberg, Kurt Metzger And Randy Pearlstein "Futurama" Panel On Saturday, July 24 From 12:45-1:30 P.M. With Executive Producers Matt Groening And David X. Cohen, Cast Members Billy West, John Dimaggio, Katey Sagal, And Maurice Lamarche, Writers Ken Keeler And Patric M. Verrone - Director Crystal Chesney-Thompson And Animation Producer Claudia KatzEvening of the Con: Free event: Comedy Central live from the House Of Blues Hosted By Pete Holmes On Saturday, July 24...

It seems like we just started talking about Comedy Central's Ugly Americans, and already this week is the show's season finale. But no worries -- it's been picked up for an additional season, which will start airing in October. During the finale tomorrow night, April 28th, Mark struggles as he attempts to help a giant ape with Ocd, voiced by 30 Rock’s Jack McBrayer.

Ugly Americans was created by Devin Clark and developed by David Stern. Its Executive Producers are David Stern and Daniel Powell with animation provided by Augenblick Studios and Cuppa Coffee. Its synopsis follows:

Take New York City; add every horrifying beast, science-fiction freak, and fantasy faerie; and shake thoroughly. “Ugly Americans” follows Mark Lilly (voiced by Matt Oberg), social worker at the Department of Integration, as he helps new citizens both human and "other" adapt to hectic life in the Big Apple. There are easier...

Web Therapy, Lisa Kudrow’s acclaimed comedy web series debuted its third season on Lexus’ branded entertainment site L Studio this week. Joining Kudrow and her co-creator Dan Bucatinsky on the small screen this season are Tim Bagley, Selma Blair, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael McDonald and Molly Shannon. [L Studio] Ugly Americans, the Comedy Central TV series based on Devin Clark’s Atom.com web series 5-On, has just been picked up by the cable network for an additional seven episodes. The animated series debuted March 17th with a total of 2.1 million viewers and has held steady, averaging 2 million total viewers since then, according to Nielsen. [Comedy Central] Revision3’s Digg Dialogg welcomes special guest and former President Bill Clinton to the show tomorrow (4/22) to celebrate Earth Day. The hosted interview web series with Digg founder Kevin Rose has run the gambit in terms of guests—from athletes like Tony Hawk, Adrian Petersen and Grant Hill...

Today seems to be the day for parodies as we've learned that tonight's episode of Ugly Americans is all about Twilight. Watch as Mark is sent in to counsel a young woman (Bella) who wants to become a vampire like her boyfriend (Edward).

Meanwhile, along with spoofing the most famous vampire/human couple on the planet, the city contends with a bizarre epidemic. Below are two clips from the episode, "Vampire Conversions" and "Larry King Sighting".

Ugly Americans was created by Devin Clark and developed by David Stern. Its Executive Producers are David Stern and Daniel Powell with animation provided by Augenblick Studios and Cuppa Coffee. Its synopsis follows:

Take New York City; add every horrifying beast, science-fiction freak, and fantasy faerie; and shake thoroughly. “Ugly Americans” follows Mark Lilly (voiced by Matt Oberg), social worker at the Department of Integration, as he helps new citizens both human and "other...

And we thought Supernatural was hot stuff with its 100th episode airing this week. Comedy Central's South Park is celebrating its 200th(!) episode on April 14th, and airing immediately afterward is Ugly Americans "Treegasm". Watch as Mark meets a pair of creatures who are expected to participate in a public mating ritual but are having second thoughts.

Ugly Americans was created by Devin Clark and developed by David Stern. Its Executive Producers are David Stern and Daniel Powell with animation provided by Augenblick Studios and Cuppa Coffee. Its synopsis follows:

Take New York City; add every horrifying beast, science-fiction freak, and fantasy faerie; and shake thoroughly. “Ugly Americans” follows Mark Lilly (voiced by Matt Oberg), social worker at the Department of Integration, as he helps new citizens both human and "other" adapt to hectic life in the Big Apple. There are easier tasks than weaning vampires off of blood,...

Comedy Central has shared with us the latest “Ugly Americans” preview for the new episode airing tomorrow night. Watch as Mark and Leonard try to figure out exactly what creature “walks” into the Department of Integration looking for a job.

Tune in to “Ugly Americans” Wednesday nights at 10:30 Edt/Pdt on Comedy Central. The show was created by Devin Clark and developed by David Stern. Its Executive Producers are David Stern and Daniel Powell with animation provided by Augenblick Studios and Cuppa Coffee. Its synopsis follows:

Take New York City; add every horrifying beast, science-fiction freak, and fantasy faerie; and shake thoroughly. “Ugly Americans” follows Mark Lilly (voiced by Matt Oberg), social worker at the Department of Integration, as he helps new citizens both human and "other" adapt to hectic life in the Big Apple. There are easier tasks than weaning vampires off of blood, socializing land-whales, and housebreaking...