MATT BRAUNGER NEW WEBSERIES “WHITE FLIGHT” AVAILABLE ON COMEDY CENTRAL, COMING TO SF SKETCHFEST THIS WEEKEND + MORE SHOWS

MATT BRAUNGER (madTV) announces the launch of his brand new web series WHITE FLIGHT now streaming free on COMEDY CENTRAL. The year is 2042 and all of America’s white people have been transported to Canada, except for a handful of emissaries left behind. Braunger is Gary, a struggling actor and the hapless emissary for LA. WHITE FLIGHT, written by Braunger and Kevin Avery (Last Week Tonight) and directed by Nisha Ganatra (Transparent), follows Gary’s awkward struggle as he liaises between his neighbors and the suspiciously positive Dan Corporation he now works for (whether he likes it or not) in six funny, thought-provoking episodes.

WHITE FLIGHT also features guest appearances by Hari Kondabolu, Solomon Giorgio, Ian Edwards, Cyrina Fiallo, Parvest Cheena, Sam Trammell (True Blood) as Dan, Beth Grant (No Country for Old Men, The Artist) and her husband Michael Chieffo (Argo, L.A. Confidential) as Gary’s parents, Jason Winston George (Grey’s Anatomy) as Ron Cheadle, and Elaine Hendrix (Sex, Drugs, and Rock N’ Roll) as Pam.

About WHITE FLIGHT, Braunger says, “About two years ago, I had a ridiculous idea: http://www.cc.com/shows/white-flight. What if, on the year white people are no longer the majority, the leader/CEO of America (you know that’s coming) teleported all white people to Canada and absorbed it as the New United States? Then, to assure people of color that they weren’t being abandoned, left behind a white “Emissary” every 25 miles or so? Also, what would I call that act of America’s future leader? I went with the “We Just Think It’d be Better If” act.

“In the end, my hope is for the show to be as funny as possible while also getting a dialogue going. I believe we need each other.”

Watch WHITE FLIGHT: http://www.cc.com/shows/white-flight

See MATT BRAUNGER ON TOUR:

1/15- SF, CA @ Swedish American Hall: Baked w/Steve Agee, Ben Kronberg, Laraine Newman
1/16 – SF, CA @ SF Sketchfest, Ding Donger Live at Eureka Theater, 4pm
1/16 – SF, CA @ Cobb’s: Set List w/Caitlin Gill, Bobcat Goldthwait, Emily Heller, Beth Stelling
1/ 21-23 – Ann Arbor @ Comedy Showcase
2/18 – Raleigh, NC @ Motorco Music Co
2/19-20 – Wilmington, NC @ Dead Crow
3/24-26 -Arlington, VA @ Arlington Drafthouse

Read Matt’s thoughts on race in America and WHITE FLIGHT in a full, thoughtful essay:  http://mattbraunger.tumblr.com/post/137244989148/laughing-at-racism-the-story-of-white-flight

More at:  http://www.mattbraunger.com/

MATT AND KIM RELEASE PETA2 VIDEO & ANNOUNCE MORE TOUR DATES INCLUDING COACHELLA AND GOVERNOR’S BALL

MATT AND KIM have released a new video for the PETA2 Adoption is Love campaign promoting adoption not shopping for a new pet. The duo are known for their incredible live shows and for their love of animals.  At venues along their previous tours, Matt and Kim hosted local no-kill animal shelters in the venue lobby, giving concert-goers the opportunity to learn how they can help make their community a no-kill area. They carry that message in a new video for PETA2 to encourage saving a life by adopting your new pet.

While 2015 was a big year for Matt and Kim with the release their 5th LP ‘New Glow,’ playing their biggest and fastest-selling tour yet, performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Last Call With Carson Daily, hitting a ton summer festivals across North America, touring the UK with Fall Out Boy and closing out the year with a handful of US dates, the duo have much to look forward to in the New Year. Coming up in 2016, the non-stop tour machines which are Matt and Kim have a run of overseas dates and they have announced US festival dates including Coachella and Governor’s Ball, with more to come! Follow Matt and Kim socials to keep in the know as more dates are announced.

MATT AND KIM ON TOUR

4/1 – Glasgow, SC @ King Tut’s
4/2 – Dublin, IE @ The Button Factory
4/4 – Manchester, UK @ Academy 3
4/6 – Birmingham, UK @ Academy 2
4/7 – Bristol, UK @ The Fleece
4/8 – London, UK @ Scala
4/9 – Paris, FR @ La Maonquinerie
4/17 & 24 – Indio, CA @ Coachella
5/6 & 7 – Murcia, SP @ SOS 4.8 Festival
6/3 – NYC @ Governor’s Ball

SF SKETCHFEST KICKS OFF 2016 FESTIVAL FEATURING SALLY FIELD, BILLY CRYSTAL, ALAN ARKIN, JEFF GOLDBLUM, JON HAMM, PATTON OSWALT, DAVE BARRY, “WAITING FOR GUFFMAN” REUNION, AND SO MUCH MORE

The 15th Annual SF Sketchfest kicks off today and runs through January 24 bringing more than 200 incredible shows featuring top comedic talents performing in 19 venues across San Francisco. The 16-day festival will feature major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming talent from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, workshops, and panel discussions.

Among the many once-in-a-lifetime events taking place at SF Sketchfest 2016, you’ll find a 20th anniversary tribute to “Waiting For Guffman,” with a screening and cast reunion with Christopher Guest, Bob Balaban, Parker Posey and Fred Willard; in-person tributes to iconic actor Sally Field in conversation with Michael Showalter along with a screening of their new film, “Hello, My Name is Doris;” SF Sketchfest Great Collaborators Tribute: Billy Crystal & Alan Zweibel; Jeff Goldblum in conversation and in musical performance with his Mildred Snitzer Orchestra; Patton Oswalt in conversation with Boots Riley; hit animated series “Bob’s Burgers” with creator Loren Bouchard and cast members Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy, John Roberts and Kristen Schaal; acclaimed comedic author Dave Barry in conversation; spotlights on film favorites including An Afternoon with Alan Arkin: “The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming” 50th Anniversary Screening and Q&A; “Hot Shots” 25th Anniversary with Jim Abrahams and Pat Proft; “Teen Witch”: The Peaches Christ Experience; and “Hook” 25th Anniversary; TV spotlights “Fishing with John” 25th Anniversary with John Lurie in conversation with Parker Posey; “Drunk History” with Derek Waters and friends; “The Adventures of Pete & Pete” live; “Galavant” with creators and cast, and “Sledge Hammer!;” celebrations of animated comedies “BoJack Horseman,” “Futurama” and “Dr. Katz Professional Therapist”;popular radio programs StarTalk Live with Bill Nye the Science Guy and Eugene Mirman and NPR’s Ask Me Another; appearances by comedians and actors includingPamela Adlon, Scott Adsit, Maria Bamford, Todd Barry, Guy Branum, Stephanie Courtney, Cameron Esposito, Noel Fielding, Dave Foley, Judah Friedlander, Ron Funches, Jeff Garlin, Janeane Garofalo, Chris Gethard, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, Jon Hamm, Dan Harmon, Jon Heder, John Hodgman, Marc Evan Jackson, Moshe Kasher, Andy Kindler, Nick Kroll, Ricki Lake, Natasha Leggero, Beth Littleford, Jason Mantzoukas, Kevin McDonald, Thomas Middleditch, Laraine Newman, Tom Papa, Jimmy Pardo, Eddie Pepitone, Chelsea Peretti, Busy Philipps, Jim Rash, James Roday, Paul Scheer, The Sklar Brothers, Martin Starr, Eric Stonestreet, Scott Thompson, Paul F. Tompkins, Michael Urie, Baron Vaughn, Jessica Williams; top comedy collectives Upright Citizens Brigade and The Groundlings; and musical performances by Princess featuring Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum in an Evening of the Music of Prince, Jonathan Coulton, Kate Micucci, Sammy Hagar, Rhett Miller, Paul and Storm and more.

View the complete show schedule for SF Sketchfest 2016 at www.sfsketchfest.com

Tickets range from $12 to $50 and are available for purchase at www.sfsketchfest.com