CollegeHumor Moves Into Movie Biz With 'Coffee Town' Project From Brad Copeland (24F, VAR)
By Nancy Tartaglione-Moore
The 24 Frames blog reports that digital-comedy company CollegeHumor is pushing into the film business. The firm will make a movie about thirtysomething underachievers called "Coffee Town," buying a script from former "Arrested Development" writer-producer Brad Copeland and hiring him to direct it.
"Brad has a sharp yet universal comic sensibility and we're confident he's going to be a fantastic director," CollegeHumor's Ricky Van Veen told Variety. "Coupled with the amazing cast we have so far, we're incredibly enthusiastic about this project."
Starring will be Glenn Howerton ("It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"), Steve Little ("Eastbound & Down") and Ben Schwartz ("House of Lies"), along with singer Josh Groban, executives told 24F. CollegeHumor is funding the pic which aims to begin shooting in February in LA.
CollegeHumor, co-founded by Van Veen, is owned by the Barry Diller's IAC.
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