MUMBAI: US media conglomerate News Corp?s cable network FX has ordered 13 additional episodes of both of its late night comedy series, ?BrandX with Russell Brand? and ?Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell?. The announcement was made by FX executive VP of original programming Nick Grad.

Grad said, "We?re proud to have two of the most strikingly original and funny voices in late night as part of the FX comedy lineup. Russell?s irrepressible energy and unique style have made BrandX a daring show where anything can happen. Kamau is one of the sharpest, smartest and funniest comedians in the business. The New York Times called him ?the most promising talent in political comedy in many years,? and we couldn?t agree more."

BrandX aims Russell Brand?s skillset at the traditional monologue, celebrity interviews, and audiences segments. ?Totally Biased? stars standup comedian W. Kamau Bell as he hilariously dissects politics, pop culture, race, religion, sex and the media from his own unique point of view. The show features live guests and taped segments.

MUMBAI: Fox‘s channel, FX, has placed a 13-episode order for a new animated comedy series, ‘Unsupervised‘ (working title).

The announcement was made by FX executive VP original series Nick Grad.

‘Unsupervised‘ is scheduled to premiere in January and will be paired with the animated comedy ‘Archer‘.
 
‘Unsupervised‘ is a comedy about optimistic best friends Gary and Joel navigating the harsh landscape of teenage life and trying to do what‘s right without any parental guidance whatsoever.

The series was created by and it is executive produced by Rob Rosell, Scott Marder and David Hornsby, all who currently serve as writer/producers on FX‘s hit comedy series It‘s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It features a voice cast including Justin Long, Kristen Bell, Romany Malco, Fred Armisen, Kaitlin Olson and Alexa Vega, along with Rosell and Hornsby.

Grad said, "Having worked with David, Rob and Scott for many years on Sunny, it gives us great pleasure to see them make their own stamp on FX. ‘Unsupervised‘ is a great addition to our comedy roster and, like all of our comedies, it‘s smart and really funny."

With the order of ‘Unsupervised‘, FX now has six comedy series on its lineup and the pick-up continues the network‘s rapid expansion in the comedy business.