From Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, LIFE’S TOO SHORT SPECIAL will wrap up the story of actor Warwick Davis, a little person trying to hustle his way back into the spotlight, when it premieres FRIDAY, JULY 5, exclusively on HBO. Davis reprises his role as a fictionalized version of himself in the follow-up to the HBO comedy series. After a long cold spell, things are looking up for the self-aggrandizing Davis, who once appeared in some of Hollywood’s biggest hits (the “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars” films). He’s living with his new girlfriend, Amy, and is elated to learn...

Are you a fan of Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Warwick Davis and their little comedy LIFE”S TOO SHORT?  Well, you are in luck, sort of. The HBO/BBC comedy, which had a seven episode run in Feb/March 2012, offers more antics in 2013. Here is the catch to that good news. What makes it onscreen is only a special installment wrapping up the series. The comedy did not make the cut, evidently, for a full Season Two order.  Of course, you don’t have to worry about the comedic trio involved: Gervais has a movie or two, Merchant created and stars in HBO’s HELLO LADIES coming later this...

Ricky Gervais’ ‘Life’s Too Short’ starring Warwick Davis is rolling along and its first season is absolutely hilarious!  This is the fifth episode and Warwick is as sassy as ever: Man: We are not a cult, we are a church Warwick: Same thing I think I sense a little bit of Ricky in those jokes, Warwick! The show is so, so funny and if you haven’t already started watching the show, you’re missing out. You can catch up on all the latest episodes On Demand and on HBOGO. Here’s the preview for episode 5: Take a look at the trailer and tune in to HBO at...

The debut date for the new seasons of the HBO comedy series Eastbound & Down and Life’s Too Short has been confirmed. Eastbound & Down kicks off its eight-episode third season Sunday, February. 19 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), immediately followed by the debut of the seven-episode season of the new show Life’s Too Short (10:30-11:00 p.m.). Starring Danny McBride and executive produced by Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Chris Henchy, Jody Hill and Danny McBride, Eastbound & Down tells the story of Kenny Powers, a star pitcher whose self-destructive behavior knocks him out of...

Production has begun in London on a new HBO comedy series, Lige’s too Short, created by HBO vet Ricky Gervais (The Office, The Invention of Lying) and starring Warwick Davis (Star Wars, Willow, Harry Potter).  Life’s too Short is a faux documentary starring actor Warwick Davis as a fictionalized version of himself:  a down-and-out little person desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight.  Each episode will feature cameos by top stars, including Johnny Depp, Sting and Steve Carell, along with Gervais and Merchant playing themselves in minor roles. ...