HBO Offers Free Preview of Conchords

LOS ANGELES, December 16:
HBO is teaming with the comedy site Funny or Die to offer the first episode of
the second season of Flight of the Conchords ahead of the TV premiere next month.

The episode will be
available on Funny or Die from December 17 to 21, followed by online launches
on a variety of additional platforms, including HBO.com, iTunes and HBO's
YouTube channel. The TV premiere on HBO is set for January 18.

The deal marks Funny or
Die's first foray into showcasing full-length episodic TV series. In the run-up
to the advance look, Funny or Die will feature original and exclusive videos
that pay homage to Flight of the Conchords.

"After the success of
last season, we knew that online sampling would be the most effective way to
energize the Flight of the Conchords fan base and generate excitement for season two," said Chris
Spadaccini, the VP for advertising and promotion at HBO. "Funny or Die has
emerged as the go-to destination for great online comedy content and the
decision to partner with them to launch the new season was an easy one."

Dick Glover, the CEO of
Funny or Die and the Or Die Networks, added: "Funny or Die is where people
go online to find the very best in comedy, so it's the perfect place to debut
such a smart and funny show."

—By Mansha Daswani