Comedy Central has relaunched ColbertNation.com making it a Web hub for its show “The Colbert Report.”
The new ColbertNation.com site features more than 2,800 video clips dating back to the launch of the popular comedy program in 2005.
“I’m thrilled with our new Web site. I only wish John McCain knew how to get there,” said Colbert.
The sites aims to be a hub for all things Colbert and features links to Colbert related gossip online. On the home page, users can find information about upcoming guests, special events and on air stunts like the “Green Screen Challenges.”
The homepage also displays the most recently posted videos, the shows “Better Know a District” feature, a Facebook application inviting users to become a friend of The Colbert Report, and a ticket request form for attending the taping of the program.
Visitors to the site can also access specific segments of the show like “The Word” and “Better Know a District” or they can customize their own search by combining tags. All clips are available to be viewed in full screen, and can be embedded on blogs and shared with others.
The most recent episodes will be available in their original on air format with limited commercials.
The launch of the site is sponsored by Infiniti and MasterCard.
“The re-launch of ColbertNation.com unites Stephen’s fan community with the show’s complete video archives,” said Erik Flannigan, executive vice president, digital media, Comedy Central.
“I look forward to more digital escapades from the Nation as Stephen continues to connect with his audience through the new Web site.”
