Jeffrey Tambor asserted Michael Cera will do the Arrested Development movie at a recent UCBLA show. Will Cera, the only cast holdout, be subjected to a George Bluth lesson (complete with a one-armed man)?

Absolutely Fabulous will go to pilot for Fox as a remake for American audiences. Though many of have tried, this is the first time an AbFab remake has gotten this far.

A Daily Show clip is admissible in court, if the laughs are removed. The Church of Universal Love and Music asked for this clip to be made inadmissible as it was "heavily edited to suit the show's agenda."

Paul F. Tompkins: "I like to be in the moment, but part of being in the moment is that there are unfamiliar things that I’m aware of... if I really wanna be present with what’s going on, then there will be things that will distract me." (Gothamist)

The creators of Look Around You on their upcoming show for Adult Swim: "I'd say our comedy falls under the banner 'unpopular culture.'" (AV Club)

Robert Downey Jr. gets a Supporting Actor Oscar nod for his role in Tropic Thunder, which is pretty much the only live action comedy nomination in the whole bunch.

George Carlin's FBI file was relatively empty. The 12 pages are mainly letters of complaint by viewers of two TV appearance Carlin made in '69 and '70. Carlin's daughter is actually disappointed by the lack of evidence gathering.

Mike Myers' Love Guru racks up seven Golden Razzie nominations including nods for Worst Picture, Actor, Actress, Director and Screenplay. That'll damage your karma.

There's some suggestion that Bill Hicks censored 1993 performance on the Late Show will see the light of day? Keep your eyes peeled for more info here.

Oscar winning actress Emma Thompson, known for her work in drama and Shakespeare, used to tell jokes about herpes and other venereal diseases as a stand-up. Someone please dig up video of this.

Doug Stanhope will play two college towns, Madison WI and Lawrence KS. Whichever town buys the most tickets by his birthday (March 25th) will get free CDs for first 100 audience members. The other town will be "bulldozed like the west bank."

Asserting it wants to be a player in live-action comedy, Fox picks up four comedy pilots including one from Ben Stiller about the CIA propping up a dictator and another about a mall cop (picked prior to the success of the Kevin James film).

Brian Posehn just taped material for a second album from Relapse Records, the metal label who released his 2006 effort "Live In Nerd Rage." He's also working on at least three metal songs and music videos to coincide with the release.

ABC says it won't pick up King of the Hill. But may begin showing Mike Judge's new show "Goode Family" in May.

NBC gives early renewal orders for both "The Office" and "30 Rock." Both programs will be oasises in the avalanche of reality and Leno programming at the network.

New on DVD: Little Britain USA, Robert Schimmel: Life Since Then and from SNL's legendary first head writer Michael O'Donoghue Mr. Mike's Mondo Video.

Not only has Mitch Hurwitz's animated show "Sit Down, Shut Up" got an airdate on Fox (April 19), he's apparently thisclose to announcing a deal for an Arrested Development movie.

UCB gets the green light for a liquor license at an East Village theater, their second in New York. Best part: the venue has a lobby (unlike the first). No freezin' yer ass off outside waiting for a show. (Back of the Room)

Chris Rock will pen a new book for release in 2010. Potentially more than an "ook", since it'll be the same publisher who did Jon Stewart's and Stephen Colbert's tomes. This will be Chris's second book, after 1997's Rock This!

Comedy Central starting Comedy Central HD later this month. Sarah Silverman Show and stand-up specials will be among the first stuff seen in high def, with faves like Daily Show and Colbert Report to follow in '10.

Bobby Slayton will end his run at Vegas's Hooters Casino after his 500th performance. After that show on March 8, intends on recording a new DVD and hosting the Nasty Show at this year's Montreal Just For Laughs fest.

Humor site JibJab secures 7.5 million in funding. That digital Elf card you send to lesser relatives is secure for another one or two Christmases.

Larry the Cable Guy the target for the next Comedy Central roast. The special will air Sunday, March 15th. Perhaps a perfect opportunity to play this footage?

With Conan O'Brien taking over the Tonight Show, there's one last chance for New Yorkers to get Late Night tickets. Here's the info from NBC. The final show is February 20th. (Via Apiary)

Janeane Garofalo: "I think that there are a lot of younger and younger comedy fans because of the online comedy community. Shows should be all-ages the same way there are music shows are." (Gothamist)

The Office's Craig Robinson on his stand-up: "My main goal is to connect with the crowd... You have the basic act, and whatever happens in the room around that. You've got to leave some room for that." (AV Club)

Comedy writer Al Franken certified as the next Senator of Minnesota by the state's Canvassing board. Franken still not officially a Senator until legal challenges are completed and the Governor certifies the result.