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'Game of Thrones' Creator George R.R. Martin Watches "Red Wedding" Fan Reactions

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:50:01 +0000

'Game of Thrones' creator George R.R. Martin's infamous "Red Wedding" chapter has been available to read in 'A Storm of Swords' for the better part of 13 years now, but only recently have more casual fans of the HBO series adaptation been aware of the bloody massacre from Sunday's "The Rains of Castamere." Filmed fan reactions to the event made the rounds this week, but what does Martin himself say when confronted with the reactions on 'Conan'?

Willie Nelson's 'The Hobbit 2′: Watch the Country Legend's Stoned Gandalf Audition

Nick Romano — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:43:45 +0000

" a good actor, but, hell, I'm Willie Nelson!" That's right, you are.

The legendary country star and marijuana enthusiast turns 80 years old on Tuesday, but instead of us honoring him with a gift, he's given the world the best thing ever -- a spoof audition reel for 'The Hobbit 2.' What would the Peter Jackson-directed films look like with Nelson in the role of Gandalf? Here's a taste.

'The Walking Dead' Invades 'Conan' For Atlanta Taping, Merle Lives!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:30:57 +0000

Conan O'Brien has been curiously silent about today's big 'Tonight Show' shake-up, but it seems the zombie apocalypse outside his recent Atlanta production may have taken precedence. Following Sunday's big 'The Walking Dead' season 3 finale "Welcome to the Tombs," several of the cast invaded the Tuesday episode of 'Conan' in character, with impressively hilarious results. See 'The Walking Dead' invade 'Conan' inside!

Conan O'Brien Shuts Down Office Harlem Shake

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:10:29 +0000

Just when we thought everyone was getting in on the Harlem Shake craze, there's one guy who's shutting it down. Late night host Conan O'Brien showed exactly what happens when a member of his staff attempts to put together a "Shake" video -- they go to the Time Out Corner!

Watch Conan O'Brien and Johnny Galecki Reenact 'The Goonies'

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:49:48 +0000

Who doesn’t hold an immense appreciation for the 1985 cult classic, ‘The Goonies‘? Apparently, Johnny Galecki of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ agrees, and therefore, asked Conan O’Brien to help him reenact his favorite scene from said film. During last night’s episode of ‘Conan,’ Galecki stopped by to promote ‘Big Bang,’ and towards the end of [...]

Conan Invites You To Strap Google Glass To Your Backside

Mike Moody — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:56:32 +0000

While tech nerds the world over were busy marveling at Google's latest innovation, Google Glass -- which we're pretty sure won't cause any car accidents or help turn the world's population into to a society of vacuous alienated drones -- the geniuses at Team Coco we're busy developing their own futuristic product.

Conan Takes on Lance Armstrong's Interview With Oprah

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:08:35 +0000

If only it actually went down this way.

With his new-found free time, cycling legend/disgrace Lance Armstrong recently took to the OWN network with Oprah Winfrey to discuss his doping, his loss of advertisers and apparently his immense jerkiness. And while Armstrong was candid in his "no holds barred" interview with the big O, the folks at CONAN saw a perfect opportunity to spread some humor.

Kimye's Baby Escapes the Womb in Funny Conan Video

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:20:59 +0000

In what felt like classic Conan, last night’s episode held arguably one of the funniest sketches the show has churned out since its ‘Late Night’ days. He unleashed a bit regarding what we hope would actually go down at the couple’s ultra sound. In truth, it might not be all that far-fetched. How would you react upon [...]

Conan O'Brien Developing FOX Medical Comedy 'Bob's New Heart Show'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:36:29 +0000

Even if the rumors are to be believed, and Jimmy Fallon is to take over 'The Tonight Show' from Jay Leno in 2014, no power in the 'verse will ever keep Conan O'Brien away from TV. Not only does 'Conan' continue to thrive on TBS, and grace us with guest star appearances in the upcoming season of 'Arrested Development,' but it seems the freckled fair-haired late night host has begun crafting a new comedy on FOX, the cutely titled 'Bob's New Heart Show.' Find out the story of Conan O'Brien's latest venture inside!

Conan Unveils Director Audition Tapes for Next 'Star Wars' Films

Emerald Catron — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:21:08 +0000

Everybody wants to hop onboard the Disney / 'Star Wars' train. In fact, Team Coco found all of these legitimate (not legitimate) audition tapes from directors who hope to helm the next installment (not really). Here they all are in one convenient spot for you. We think the Wes Anderson spoof is probably the most spot-on. Which one is your favorite?