EAGLEHEART: Chris Elliott/Conaco project!

[Having Fun!]

Hey everyone, Having Fun! here breaking the latest comedy news that slips past Bill Brasky's long alien-like fingers.

I received this via my good buddy Kon who doesn't care for this board. Thanks, Kon.

Chris Elliott to star in Cartoon Net pilot

Chris Elliott has been tapped as the lead of "Eagleheart," a live-action comedy pilot for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim.

Meanwhile, Nate Corddry has signed as a lead voice on Cartoon Network's upcoming anim(EDIT: who cares)

"Eagleheart," from Conan O'Brien's Conaco Prods. and Dakota Pictures, centers on a low-level television executive sent to Texas to produce the action series "Eagleheart." He finds himself stuck in a never-ending power struggle with his temperamental star/creator/exec producer (Elliott), a veteran action star past his prime who uses the show as a soapbox for his right-wing politics and conservative paranoia.

Michael Koman and Andrew Weinberg penned the script and are exec producing with Troy Miller and David Kissinger.

So my comedy hero is working with my favorite talk show host's production company to make a show for the inconsistent but still pretty good adult alternative comedy venue on cable. That is just about the best thing I heard all year, if not all decade. We haven't seen Chris Elliott on TV much since his sitcom Get A Life had been canceled besides his semi-regular appearences on Everybody Loves Raymond. Hopefully this show makes it to air unlike his CBS pilot, You've Reached the Elliotts. This seems like a match made in heaven.

For those of you still unconvinced that Chris Elliott is anything other than a modern-day comedy legend, here are a few clips proving how much of a dork you are. BUT HAVING FUN, COMEDY IS SUBJECTIVE AND--shut up, dork:

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Also, here is a clip from the AST-Approved Conan O'brien produced pilot Lookwell (via ainitcoolnews, I guess)

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[Jouster]

I don't like your attitude, Having Fun!, but thanks for the tip, anyway.

[Having Fun!]

Oh man, I just received some more information on this, but I don't know if I should say anything yet. Basically, I can confirm that a certain awesome ASTer is involved with this and it will be the greatest thing television has ever seen. STAY TUNED!

[Trial]

"Eagleheart," from Conan O'Brien's Conaco Prods. and Dakota Pictures, centers on a low-level television executive sent to Texas to produce the action series "Eagleheart."

That makes it either me or Huond. And it ain't me.

[BillBrasky]

Are Having Fun!, Jixby, and AST User all the same person? I can't get through the twelve layers of irony in all their posts.

[Having Fun!]

This is no joke, Bill. I'm not yanking your hank. This is a real pilot and it is going to be real good.

[Me!]

I can't wait!!!!!!

[Charles Pepper]

Oh man, I just received some more information on this, but I don't know if I should say anything yet. Basically, I can confirm that a certain awesome ASTer is involved with this and it will be the greatest thing television has ever seen. STAY TUNED!

On another thread, Jixby Philips mentioned that Jason Woliner was directing.

[Having Fun!]

Yep, thats it! This thread should be filled with nothing but cheers and hoots and hollers and the like. THIS IS MORE OF A SUPERGROUP THAN THOSE THEM CROOKED VULTURE GUYS.

[aenemaTron]

On another thread, Jixby Philips mentioned that Jason Woliner was directing.

Confirmed.

Frankly, I'm sick of all the cheerleading in this thread, how about some dissenting voices who don't like it.

[Mr. Museum]

I don't know what this is, and new things frighten me. Thumbs down.

[Jixby Phillips]

On another thread, Jixby Philips mentioned that Jason Woliner was directing.

I did?

[Trial]

OH, THAT JIXBY!

[Jixby Phillips]

Charles Pepper I have called the police on you for your fibs. Get ready to go directly to the gas chamber.

WHY AREN'T MORE PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THIS? I BET IF IT WAS CALLED BEAGLEHEART YOU SICKOS WOULD BE ALL OVER IT

[Wittels]

Paul Rust added to the cast.

Congrats Paul!

[heatherm]

good times ahead

[nathansmart]

holy frick

[wrinkle_in_my_pants]

yowza. more live action goodness on adult swim. first delocated now this. yay! (if it airs, which it better!!!)

[funnyclown]

Confirmed.

Frankly, I'm sick of all the cheerleading in this thread, how about some dissenting voices who don't like it.

I agree.

Boo! This is gonna be great! It sounds like the perfect vehicle for Chris Elliott!

Shit. Sorry. I tried.

[wrinkle_in_my_pants]

Anyone know if this will film in NY or LA? Most likely LA if it's based in Texas, right?