Josh Film Wins
Congratulations to Josh Robert Thompson who stars in a short film called Non Sequitur, which is the top vote-getter in indi.com‘s 2014 HollyShorts competition. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out Josh’s multiple roles.

Sticky in LA
If you don’t already follow RSA uberfan @bgrhubarb, you might want to sign up. She’s in Los Angeles to watch several tapings of The Late Late Show through next week and is tweeting about her experience.

Craig’s Role in HTTYD2
With the premiere How To Train Your Dragon 2 less than a week away, take a look at Craig talking about his role as Gobber. The clips do contain minor spoilers.

Video courtesy: TrailerAddict

‘Celebrity’ Promos
This week, Craig Ferguson has been out on the streets of Hollywood, recording promos for his game show Celebrity Name Game, which arrives on television screens across the country this fall. A few lucky passers-by reported seeing Craig and a video crew. If you look carefully at the photo, you’ll see they’re standing near Sonny and Cher‘s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. There is still no official word on when tapings of the show will begin, but casting for contestants has been under way for a few weeks. Thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb and several others for the tip.

HTTYD2 Soundtrack
If you’re getting excited for the premiere of Craig’s new film next weekend, you can get in the mood by listening to some of the music. The soundtrack for How To Train York Dragon 2 is now streaming online. The film opens worldwide on June 13.

Olympics and Italy
In this two-part monologue from 2006, Craig thinks about the Winter Olympics and Italy.

Video courtesy: FrankGerbertson

Craig Giving Back
Craig Ferguson spends a lot of time most viewers of The Late Late Show never see, supporting charities around the Los Angeles area and across the country. For at least the third time in recent years, he’s appearing at Bob Saget‘s fundraiser to fight scleroderma. The event is usually held in LA but this year, it’s in Las Vegas on Thursday evening. The event raises money for the Scleroderma Research Foundation, which supports research for the autoimmune disorder which affects an estimated 300,000 Americans, mostly women of childbearing age. Saget’s own sister lost her life to the disease at age 47. There is no cure, but researchers are finding ways to ease the pain of patients and prolong their lives. Thanks to the RSA’s @Colleen_Byrne for the heads up!

LLS Art
A Spanish fan of the LLS, @AlexRivasVFX recently posted a drawing of Craig, Geoff and Secretariat. Thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb for the link!

Comedy Gold
In this monologue from 2006, Craig savors the late-night comedian’s gift of Dick Cheney‘s hunting accident.

Video courtesy: FrankGerbertson

Hot in Cleveland
After a break, the TVLand sitcom Hot in Cleveland returns on Wednesday night (check listings for the time “in your region). Among the guest stars this season is Craig Ferguson, who returns as a love interest for Jane Leeves‘ character.

Cats on TV
Twitter user @riotousmuse captured a fun picture of her mother’s cat watching the Late Late Show cat very intently one night. Thanks to the RSA’s @cozyhobo for the link!

@CraigyFerg … guess he’s going to have to watch a few more episodes before he learns it’s not real. pic.twitter.com/G6r83odCWV

Groundhog Day
In this two-part monologue from 2006, Craig wonders about Groundhog Day.

Video courtesy: FrankGerbertson

Failure and Success
A new website called Delve.tv has launched a pair of video essays, examining the relationship between failure and success. Using Leonard da Vinci and others as examples, the videos try to explain how failures can play a role in leading to success, sometimes later in life than might be expected. In the second video, they include a clip of a Craig Ferguson monologue, in which he talks about the influence of advertising’s focus on youth.

Grant Talks Robots
The Mythbusters Grant Imahara, who built Craig’s robot skeleton sidekick Geoff Peterson, is featured in this month’s issue of Make Magazine. The full article is not available online unless you submit your email address or subscribe, but we’re told by the RSA’s Mallory that he mentions Geoff and Craig. The magazine also includes a bonus story from Grant, who talks about the ten robot building blocks he uses time after time.

Jail Time
In this monologue from 2006, Craig talks about being in jail.

Video courtesy: FrankGerbertson

HTTYD2 Reviews
The DreamWorks animated film How To Train Your Dragon 2, featuring the voice of Craig Ferguson, opens worldwide on June 13. Reviews are beginning to appear as critics get an early look. The film has already been shown in Cannes, and will pop up on a few screens June 12 in select cities before launching in wide release the next day. So far, the reviews have been very positive, saying the film is an excellent sequel with new character development and an exciting story. Spoiler Alert: Two early reviews contain mild to moderate spoilers about the plot, but if you don’t mind hearing more about the film before seeing it, check out what FilmDivider.com and FatMovieGuy.com have to say about it. Dreamworks has also set up a page to locate a theater near you where the film will appear.

Non Sequitur
Josh Robert Thompson appears in a new short film called Non Sequitur, showing off his versatility in more than one role. It’s currently one of the top contenders for the HollyShorts top prize, and you can vote for it online. Be sure to watch all the way through the credits for a bonus appearance!

More ‘Who’ for You
The official Doctor Who trailer released a few days ago was just 16 seconds long, so a fan of the show decided to come up a longer one that we think is even better. Given that the YouTube account’s name is “John Smith,” with think the “fan” may have a had a little help.

Video courtesy: John Smith

Teachers Lounge
Comedian Ted Alexandro, who has opened for Craig Ferguson‘s stand up comedy performances and has appeared on The Late Late Show, is producing a new series called Teachers Lounge, which features a string of familiar faces as guest stars. As explained in the page for their Kickstarter campaign, the show features Alexandro as a music teacher and co-writer Hollis James as a janitor, who hang out in the teacher’s lounge. They’re visited by big name comedians along the way, playing other employees at the school. Craig tweeted his support of the series:

Feeling donate-y? My hilarious friend @tedalexandro has a kick starter thing going for his project, Teachers Lounge. http://tinyurl.com/lqp79qx

When completed, the show is expected to have ten episodes, and a comedy show with many of the guest stars is being planned for late June in New York City. We’ll watch for more details as they are released.

Arsenio Hall Canceled
The second incarnation of Arsenio Hall‘s syndicated late-night talk show has been canceled after just one season, reports Deadline.com. Despite a seasoned host and some high-profile guests, the show was not able to gain enough traction with audiences to attract enough advertising.

Panel Show Parody
If you’re a fan of British panel shows like we are, you’ll be blown away by this parody from Craig’s good show business friend Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse, who spoof some of the best-known shows with spot-on impressions of many guests and hosts.

Video courtesy: Rzzz