The Unicode Consortium has released version 10.0 of the Unicode Standard, which includes the long-awaited “Colbert Emoji“.
The code required to support these new emoji’s is now considered stable and final, and will be included in new updates from major vendors, including Apple, Google, Microsoft and Samsung in 2017.
Update 1/11/17: The “Colbert Emoji”, officially named “Face With Raised Eyebrow” will be added to Emoji 5.0 and available with iOS 11 updates.
© Jeffrey R. Staab | CBS
Stephen Colbert took to the Carnegie Hall stage on Wednesday morning to open CBS’ annual Upfront presentation. Last year the late night host barely got a mention, largely being overshadowed by ‘Late Late Show’ host James Corden, but this year saw the return of Colbert as one of the network’s most prized stars.
The network’s 90-minute presentation to advertisers saw Colbert belt out a show tune about CBS’ most-watched status, before delivering a monologue that riffed on the most significant factor in the ‘Late Show’s’ incredible ratings turnaround: President Donald Trump and his administration.
Colbert was followed on stage by CBS Chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves, who, rather than focus too much on the network’s performance, praised the late night hosts 15-week winning streak in total viewers – the ‘Late Show’ still trails the ‘Tonight Show’ in the key 18-24 demographic. “Stephen Colbert and ‘The Late Show’ are killing it. If you think I love Stephen more now because he’s No. 1, you’re right. Who would have thought that Stephen Colbert would be No. 1 and Bill O’Reilly would be doing a podcast in his underwear,” quipped Moonves.
For a recap of the CBS Upfront presentations, head to the Hollywood Reporter, Deadline and Entertainment Weekly.
John Koblin of NYT has written the kind of article we true fans all hoped we’d see: one lauding the success of The Late Show, and its finally unseating Jimmy Fallon out of his quasi-permanent first place position in ratings.
The turning point, said executive producer Chris Licht, was election night, when Stephen was forced to go off script and speak memorably from the heart:
On Nov. 8, Stephen Colbert was hosting a live election night special for CBS’s sister cable network, Showtime. A program that was built around an expected Hillary Clinton victory went off the rails almost as soon as it went on the air at 11 p.m. As election returns came in, audience members, who had been asked to shut off their phones an hour earlier, gasped as it became clear that Donald J. Trump could very well become president. Mr. Colbert looked dumbstruck.
Sensing the gravity of the moment, Chris Licht, the executive producer of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” walked over to Mr. Colbert’s desk during a musical performance.
“Stop being funny and go and just be real,” Mr. Licht told the host.
What followed was what Mr. Licht described in a recent interview as the turning point for Mr. Colbert, who had struggled to gain his footing on CBS after shedding the pompous-pundit character that made him famous on Comedy Central’s “Colbert Report.”
“I think it’s when he became himself,” he said.
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When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
In this November edition, we explore the relevance of late night political comedy, late night friends, and of course, the election. Samantha Bee gets another season, Larry Wilmore will return to TV, Jon Stewart talks Trump’s win, and how does Jon Batiste spend his Sundays? Also, Laura Benanti is unhappy with the timing of her third Melania Trump impression. We’ll look at whether this election has helped Trevor Noah find his voice, and Stephen Colbert’s live election night show.
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When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
In this months edition we take a look at why some critics believe the ‘Late Show’ isn’t connecting with audiences, how to the ‘Late Show’ is evolving and developing its social media strategies, and Laura Benanti talks that Melania Trump impersonation. Plus, Splitsider argues why Jimmy Fallon and James Corden are the true heirs to Johnny Carson.
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Image: Christopher Gregory for The New York Times
Chris Licht, executive producer and showrunner of ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’, talks to ‘AdWeek‘ about what’s in store for the shows post presidential debate live shows, the changes he has implemented since his arrival, and whether or not Stephen Colbert will host a live election special on Showtime.
And on the night of the presidential debate, Dave Itzkoff of ‘The New York Time‘ was a fly-on-the-wall at the ‘Late Show’ offices, as staff rapidly worked together to create that nights live show. Itzkoff spoke to Stephen Colbert about his time hosting the ‘Late Show’, the early mistakes he and the show made, that Trump interview, and how he is evolving as host.
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
In this months edition, we take a look back at the Late Show’s first year on air, how it has evolved since its shakey start, and what the future may hold. And then there’s that Trump interview, and fellow late night hosts strong reactions to it. Plus as always, this months Late Show ratings.
Read more
Stephen Colbert will be featured on the cover the September 26th issue of Time Magazine along with his other late night comedy cohorts. The accompanying article focuses on how late night hosts are increasingly taking sides in political matters, a stark departure from their predecessors.
The article is available at the present moment only to Time subscribers, but feel free to check back at this link when it comes out for the full article.
In the Press – Part 2
The Unicode Consortium has released version 10.0 of the Unicode Standard, which includes the long-awaited “Colbert Emoji“.
The code required to support these new emoji’s is now considered stable and final, and will be included in new updates from major vendors, including Apple, Google, Microsoft and Samsung in 2017.
Update 1/11/17: The “Colbert Emoji”, officially named “Face With Raised Eyebrow” will be added to Emoji 5.0 and available with iOS 11 updates.
© Jeffrey R. Staab | CBS
Stephen Colbert took to the Carnegie Hall stage on Wednesday morning to open CBS’ annual Upfront presentation. Last year the late night host barely got a mention, largely being overshadowed by ‘Late Late Show’ host James Corden, but this year saw the return of Colbert as one of the network’s most prized stars.
The network’s 90-minute presentation to advertisers saw Colbert belt out a show tune about CBS’ most-watched status, before delivering a monologue that riffed on the most significant factor in the ‘Late Show’s’ incredible ratings turnaround: President Donald Trump and his administration.
Colbert was followed on stage by CBS Chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves, who, rather than focus too much on the network’s performance, praised the late night hosts 15-week winning streak in total viewers – the ‘Late Show’ still trails the ‘Tonight Show’ in the key 18-24 demographic. “Stephen Colbert and ‘The Late Show’ are killing it. If you think I love Stephen more now because he’s No. 1, you’re right. Who would have thought that Stephen Colbert would be No. 1 and Bill O’Reilly would be doing a podcast in his underwear,” quipped Moonves.
For a recap of the CBS Upfront presentations, head to the Hollywood Reporter, Deadline and Entertainment Weekly.
John Koblin of NYT has written the kind of article we true fans all hoped we’d see: one lauding the success of The Late Show, and its finally unseating Jimmy Fallon out of his quasi-permanent first place position in ratings.
The turning point, said executive producer Chris Licht, was election night, when Stephen was forced to go off script and speak memorably from the heart:
Read more
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
In this November edition, we explore the relevance of late night political comedy, late night friends, and of course, the election. Samantha Bee gets another season, Larry Wilmore will return to TV, Jon Stewart talks Trump’s win, and how does Jon Batiste spend his Sundays? Also, Laura Benanti is unhappy with the timing of her third Melania Trump impression. We’ll look at whether this election has helped Trevor Noah find his voice, and Stephen Colbert’s live election night show.
Read more
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
In this months edition we take a look at why some critics believe the ‘Late Show’ isn’t connecting with audiences, how to the ‘Late Show’ is evolving and developing its social media strategies, and Laura Benanti talks that Melania Trump impersonation. Plus, Splitsider argues why Jimmy Fallon and James Corden are the true heirs to Johnny Carson.
Read more
Image: Christopher Gregory for The New York Times
Chris Licht, executive producer and showrunner of ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’, talks to ‘AdWeek‘ about what’s in store for the shows post presidential debate live shows, the changes he has implemented since his arrival, and whether or not Stephen Colbert will host a live election special on Showtime.
And on the night of the presidential debate, Dave Itzkoff of ‘The New York Time‘ was a fly-on-the-wall at the ‘Late Show’ offices, as staff rapidly worked together to create that nights live show. Itzkoff spoke to Stephen Colbert about his time hosting the ‘Late Show’, the early mistakes he and the show made, that Trump interview, and how he is evolving as host.
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
In this months edition, we take a look back at the Late Show’s first year on air, how it has evolved since its shakey start, and what the future may hold. And then there’s that Trump interview, and fellow late night hosts strong reactions to it. Plus as always, this months Late Show ratings.
Read more
Stephen Colbert will be featured on the cover the September 26th issue of Time Magazine along with his other late night comedy cohorts. The accompanying article focuses on how late night hosts are increasingly taking sides in political matters, a stark departure from their predecessors.
The article is available at the present moment only to Time subscribers, but feel free to check back at this link when it comes out for the full article.