Digital Shorts have been crucial in keeping "SNL" in the cultural consciousness. Without them, would the show have been as vital? Absolutely not. A future without Digital Shorts seems like a risk at this point.
Posted 05.13.2012
In addition to welcoming back celebrated cast member Will Ferrell, "Saturday Night Live's" latest episode also marked the 100th "SNL" digital short. T...
Rajiv Naresh | Posted 03.16.2012
The Lonely Island typifies the birth of the internet sensation. The internet has been instrumental in the shift from a cultural economy that was grounded in the market to one that is seemingly limitless.
Posted 01.08.2012
The Lonely Island, the rap group known for comedic hip-hop videos on "Saturday Night Live," has been sued in New York by two St. Louis-based musicians...
Posted 07.10.2011
The Lonely Island, the comedy trio made up of Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone, today released "Turtleneck and Chain," the much-anticipa...
Posted 05.25.2011
The Lonely Island's empire continues to stretch far and wide. Ever since Lorne Michaels took note of their unique online sketches and snatched up Andy...
Andrea Chalupa | Posted 05.25.2011
Since founding Saturday Night Live in 1975, here's some of what he's learned since then.
Jamie Frevele | Posted 05.25.2011
Yesterday, I talked about how the short films of Saturday Night Live have evolved since the show began. But what about reaching an audience beyond that of the show?
Jamie Frevele | Posted 05.25.2011
That's how I make my day better, at least for a few minutes at a time when I can steal them from the crushing ennui. I watch the SNL Digital Shorts.
Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 05.25.2011
T-Pain, Andy Samberg and Akiva Schaffer hit the open waters this week for an SNL digital short. "I'm on a Boat" is a track off Lonely Island's upcomin...
Jamie Frevele | Posted 05.25.2011
In the broadest sense, both Randy "The Ram" Robinson and Rod "The...Rod" Kimble are both hell bent on following their true passions, even if it means risking their lives for it.
Huffington Post | Danny Shea | Posted 05.25.2011
Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone's group, The Lonely Island, has posted its follow-up video to the hit "Just 2 Guyz" on YouTube. The g...
Mike Ryan | Posted 05.17.2012