Nerdist's Chris Hardwick is launching a new web series called The Nerdist Channel, which will feature a variety of geek programming, including shows from Neil Patrick Harris and Rob Zombie.

The Nerdist Channel will also become the home of Marvin E. Quasniki, Nerdist's resident Muppet presidential candidate, and will broadcast the "Course of the Force" lightsaber relay leading up to Comic-Con 2012.

Other programming will include "Weird Stuff from Japan," "The Awkward Family," and Hardwick's own show, "All-Star Bowling."

The Nerdist Channel debuts on YouTube on April 2nd.

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