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03. 24 .10

UPFRONT 2010: IFC
IFC introduced its new programming slate in addition to a fresh look and branding strategy, culminating in the new tagline, "Always On. Slightly Off." The network unveils its rebrand this month along with the programming direction of taking the network from being a home for independent films to one offering original and acquired content. IFC showcases two original comedies as part of this focus:

•    The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret - Headlined by David Cross, this series with six 30m episodes, follows Todd Margaret (Cross), a pathological liar who suddenly finds himself running his corporation's office in London. Co-produced by IFC and RDF Television, the series will premiere during fourth quarter 2010.

•    Onion News Network - Scripted comedy series inspired by the weekly newspaper and web series of the same name. The series will be a weekly report of zany news and hilarious headlines with wacky debates between the show's news anchors and guests. Produced by Area Man Productions LLC, the 10-episode half-hour series will debut in first quarter 2011.
IFC acquired series:

•    The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town - Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson reunite in this eight-episode half-hour comedy/mystery series offering a fresh narrative format. Produced by Susan Cavan of Accent Entertainment and premieres August 2010.

•    Dead Set - Zombie/horror series that takes place on the set of UK's Big Brother will make its debut in the US over five nights, October 25-29 at 12 midnight. Produced by Endemol Entertainment with Zeppotron.
IFC also has a number of original series in development:

•    I Love the A.D.'s (wt) - Animated series set during biblical times with dinosaurs added in. Developed by Ed Productions (Crossroads Television).

•    Variety Shac - Comedy series about the four-member female sketch comedy troupe called Variety Shac.

•    Dieter Horn in Night Port - Satirical series spoofs other TV action/comedy series from the 1980s such as Miami Vice and Knight Rider and centers on a German criminal who fights crime in Port City or faces a lifetime in jail. Developed by Just For Laughs Muse Comedy.

•    Jobbed - Scripted workplace comedy set in the East Village unit of the Manhattan Dept. of Labor's Unemployment Office.

•    There Might Be Cake - Comedian Greg Behrendt hosts a weekly discussion with other famous comedians about their careers and their big breaks. Developed by Avalon Television.

•    Young, Broke & Beautiful - Host/travel book author Broke-Ass Stuart journeys to cities around the US and takes viewers underground to discover cool and fascinating experiences and lifestyles for the young, broke and beautiful.

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