“Cruella” (Disney) and “Being the Ricardos” (Amazon) were the surprise period winners for makeup and hairstyling, respectively, at the 9th annual Muahs Guild Awards Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. They beat out such strong Oscar contenders as “Dune” (Warner Bros.), “House of Gucci” (MGM/UA), and “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” (Searchlight/Disney).
Additionally, “Coming 2 America” (Amazon), another Oscar contender, took contemporary makeup, hairstyling, and makeup effects honors. The latter was an impressive upset over “Dune” and “House of Gucci.” The “Coming 2 America” team of Mike Marino, Stacey Morris, and Carla Farmer perfectly complemented the Afro-punk vibe introduced by Oscar winning-costume designer Ruth Carter along with adding some new aging effects wrinkles.
While “Cruella” definitely has Oscar momentum for makeup and hair designer Nadia Stacey’s delightfully ’70s punk look for Emma Stone, the fact that the origin story split honors with “Being the Ricardos” — which...
Additionally, “Coming 2 America” (Amazon), another Oscar contender, took contemporary makeup, hairstyling, and makeup effects honors. The latter was an impressive upset over “Dune” and “House of Gucci.” The “Coming 2 America” team of Mike Marino, Stacey Morris, and Carla Farmer perfectly complemented the Afro-punk vibe introduced by Oscar winning-costume designer Ruth Carter along with adding some new aging effects wrinkles.
While “Cruella” definitely has Oscar momentum for makeup and hair designer Nadia Stacey’s delightfully ’70s punk look for Emma Stone, the fact that the origin story split honors with “Being the Ricardos” — which...
- 2/20/2022
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
“Coming 2 America” led all films at the 9th annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards, which were presented on Saturday evening at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The Eddie Murphy comedy in which makeup is used to transform Murphy and Arsenio Hall into an array of different characters, won three awards in the five feature-film categories, taking prizes for contemporary make-up, special make-up effects and contemporary hair styling.
The other two film awards went to “Cruella,” which won for period and/or character make-up, and “Being the Ricardos,” which won for period and/or character hair styling.
“Coming 2 America” and “Cruella” are both nominated for the Best Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar, along with “Dune,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and “House of Gucci.” Since Muahs relaunched its awards in 2013, no film has won the Oscar for makeup without first winning an award from the guild.
(But if they agree on winners,...
The other two film awards went to “Cruella,” which won for period and/or character make-up, and “Being the Ricardos,” which won for period and/or character hair styling.
“Coming 2 America” and “Cruella” are both nominated for the Best Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar, along with “Dune,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and “House of Gucci.” Since Muahs relaunched its awards in 2013, no film has won the Oscar for makeup without first winning an award from the guild.
(But if they agree on winners,...
- 2/20/2022
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Coming 2 America and Saturday Night Live both took home three wins Saturday at the ninth annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards, making the former the front-runner in the craft category at the Oscars.
The Amazon Studios sequel starring Eddie Murphy won for Best Contemporary Make-Up, Best Special Make-Up Effects and Best Contemporary Hair Styling, besting the feature film field during tonight’s ceremony at the Beverly Hilton.
Other film winners included Amazon’s Being the Ricardos for Best Period Hair Styling and/or Character Hair Styling, and Disney’s Cruella for Best Period and/or Character Make-Up.
Coming 2 America and Cruella are both nominated in the combined Makeup and Hairstyling category at the 94th Oscars, which will take place March 27.
Since the modern Muahs Awards began in 2014, one of its marquee winners has gone on the claim the Best Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar every year. Last year,...
The Amazon Studios sequel starring Eddie Murphy won for Best Contemporary Make-Up, Best Special Make-Up Effects and Best Contemporary Hair Styling, besting the feature film field during tonight’s ceremony at the Beverly Hilton.
Other film winners included Amazon’s Being the Ricardos for Best Period Hair Styling and/or Character Hair Styling, and Disney’s Cruella for Best Period and/or Character Make-Up.
Coming 2 America and Cruella are both nominated in the combined Makeup and Hairstyling category at the 94th Oscars, which will take place March 27.
Since the modern Muahs Awards began in 2014, one of its marquee winners has gone on the claim the Best Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar every year. Last year,...
- 2/20/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild held its ninth annual awards ceremony Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
“Coming 2 America” dominated the night, taking home the awards for best contemporary make-up and hairstyling, in a surprise win, beating out Oscar frontrunners like “Dune,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and “House of Gucci” for best special make-up effects.
On the TV front, “American Horror Stories,” “Dancing With the Stars” “Emily in Paris,” “Pose,” “Genius: Aretha,” “Legendary,” “Saturday Night Live” and “Star Trek: Discovery” all took home awards.
“The Kelly Clarkson Show” won in the daytime television category for both make-up and hair. Children/teen program honors went to “Danger Force” for both make-up and hair categories.
Actress Melissa Peterman served as host for the night, emceeing to a 600 strong crowd with Covid protocols in place. The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild partnered with Vow, a top US government-contracted...
“Coming 2 America” dominated the night, taking home the awards for best contemporary make-up and hairstyling, in a surprise win, beating out Oscar frontrunners like “Dune,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and “House of Gucci” for best special make-up effects.
On the TV front, “American Horror Stories,” “Dancing With the Stars” “Emily in Paris,” “Pose,” “Genius: Aretha,” “Legendary,” “Saturday Night Live” and “Star Trek: Discovery” all took home awards.
“The Kelly Clarkson Show” won in the daytime television category for both make-up and hair. Children/teen program honors went to “Danger Force” for both make-up and hair categories.
Actress Melissa Peterman served as host for the night, emceeing to a 600 strong crowd with Covid protocols in place. The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild partnered with Vow, a top US government-contracted...
- 2/20/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
“The Suicide Squad,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “Coming 2 America” and “House of Gucci” lead the ninth annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild nominations (IATSE Local 706).
“The Suicide Squad,” released last August, was nominated in special makeup effects, contemporary makeup and contemporary hairstyling.
“The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “Coming 2 America” and “House of Gucci” also landed three nominations, while “Dune” scored two nods. This bodes well for all the films which made the Oscar shortlist.
As previously announced, makeup artist Michèle Burke, known for her work on the Mission Impossible and Austin Powers franchises, and hairstylist Joy Zapata, who worked on “A Star is Born” and “Wonder Woman 1984,” will receive the 2022 Muahs Lifetime Achievement awards. The Distinguished Artisan award will be announced shortly.
The winners will be announced on Feb. 19 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Find the full list of nominations below.
Best Contemporary Make-Up,...
“The Suicide Squad,” released last August, was nominated in special makeup effects, contemporary makeup and contemporary hairstyling.
“The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “Coming 2 America” and “House of Gucci” also landed three nominations, while “Dune” scored two nods. This bodes well for all the films which made the Oscar shortlist.
As previously announced, makeup artist Michèle Burke, known for her work on the Mission Impossible and Austin Powers franchises, and hairstylist Joy Zapata, who worked on “A Star is Born” and “Wonder Woman 1984,” will receive the 2022 Muahs Lifetime Achievement awards. The Distinguished Artisan award will be announced shortly.
The winners will be announced on Feb. 19 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Find the full list of nominations below.
Best Contemporary Make-Up,...
- 1/11/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Best-selling English author Brian Lumley’s Necroscope sci-fi/horror novel series is being adapted by Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary’s Revelations Entertainment across multiple media including episodic TV, animated features, video games, graphic novels and emerging formats.
The series from the 1980s spans more than 19 novels and short stories and have been translated into nine languages, and still in print today around the globe as they are concurrently being released as Audio Books and in new collectible formats.
McCreary and Gary Lucchesi of Revelations are teaming with Glenn Hetrick and Michael McKay on the long sought-after subsidiary rights for the Necroscope novels, which they plan to develop. Hetrick has been conceptualizing the adaptation of Necroscope since its original release for screen.
“The Necroscope universe allows us to explore...
The series from the 1980s spans more than 19 novels and short stories and have been translated into nine languages, and still in print today around the globe as they are concurrently being released as Audio Books and in new collectible formats.
McCreary and Gary Lucchesi of Revelations are teaming with Glenn Hetrick and Michael McKay on the long sought-after subsidiary rights for the Necroscope novels, which they plan to develop. Hetrick has been conceptualizing the adaptation of Necroscope since its original release for screen.
“The Necroscope universe allows us to explore...
- 7/12/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“Star Trek: Discovery” got very trippy in Season 3: traveling into the future 900 years to the 32nd century, returning to the Mirror Universe, and venturing into a holographic simulation. That meant the makeup and hair teams were given greater creative freedom with the characters’ shifting appearances, especially Commander Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green), who became more badass as an Egyptian-style warrior and more glam with braids.
Makeup department head Shauna Llewellyn and hair department head Ryan Reed focused on how a character’s visual concept could bilaterally reflect both who they were in the present and then how they changed in the future. With the Mirror Universe, it was a case of going extreme with alter egos. In addition, Emmy-winning makeup effects department head and prosthetics wiz Glenn Hetrick continued worked closely with Doug Jones on Commander Saru’s transformation, while Llewellyn and Reed got the rare opportunity to turn the...
Makeup department head Shauna Llewellyn and hair department head Ryan Reed focused on how a character’s visual concept could bilaterally reflect both who they were in the present and then how they changed in the future. With the Mirror Universe, it was a case of going extreme with alter egos. In addition, Emmy-winning makeup effects department head and prosthetics wiz Glenn Hetrick continued worked closely with Doug Jones on Commander Saru’s transformation, while Llewellyn and Reed got the rare opportunity to turn the...
- 6/23/2021
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
“I’m a lifelong Trekkie and working on the show is this dream come true experience,” makeup supervisor and prosthetic department head Glenn Hetrick says about his job as the leader of a passionate team of artists on “Star Trek: Discovery.”
“With this show, you’re making a major motion picture every episode, or every two episodes,” he declares proudly of the sheer volume and scope of designs that a show like this demands each season. “These Silicon makeups that we’re doing on this show for characters that worked for two episodes used to be reserved for feature film-level main villain only. And we’re pulling them off in weeks,” he explains. Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See Exclusive Video Interview: Jason Zimmerman (‘Star Trek: Discovery’ visual effects supervisor)
“Star Trek: Discovery” premiered in September 2017 on CBS All Access (now Paramount+) to praise from critics and fans as...
“With this show, you’re making a major motion picture every episode, or every two episodes,” he declares proudly of the sheer volume and scope of designs that a show like this demands each season. “These Silicon makeups that we’re doing on this show for characters that worked for two episodes used to be reserved for feature film-level main villain only. And we’re pulling them off in weeks,” he explains. Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See Exclusive Video Interview: Jason Zimmerman (‘Star Trek: Discovery’ visual effects supervisor)
“Star Trek: Discovery” premiered in September 2017 on CBS All Access (now Paramount+) to praise from critics and fans as...
- 6/9/2021
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
The 71st Emmy Awards kicked off Saturday and Sunday with the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. As a cascade of Emmys were handed out in technical and acting categories, and there were plenty of expected wins and some surprises.
The biggest winner of the two nights combined was HBO’s Game of Thrones, which garnered 10 Emmys on Sunday, while HBO’s Chernobyl earned seven. Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel won six including acting accolades for Jane Lynch and Luke Kirby, while The Handmaid’s Tale surprisingly swooped in and took guest acting trophies for Bradley Whitford and Cherry Jones.
On Saturday, big winners included RuPaul’s Drag Race which won for Outstanding Hairstyling, Outstanding Costumes, and RuPaul Charles for Outstanding Host. It was the fourth win in a row for Charles, tying the Emmys record with Survivor’s Jeff Probst for...
The biggest winner of the two nights combined was HBO’s Game of Thrones, which garnered 10 Emmys on Sunday, while HBO’s Chernobyl earned seven. Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel won six including acting accolades for Jane Lynch and Luke Kirby, while The Handmaid’s Tale surprisingly swooped in and took guest acting trophies for Bradley Whitford and Cherry Jones.
On Saturday, big winners included RuPaul’s Drag Race which won for Outstanding Hairstyling, Outstanding Costumes, and RuPaul Charles for Outstanding Host. It was the fourth win in a row for Charles, tying the Emmys record with Survivor’s Jeff Probst for...
- 9/16/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
“Games of Thrones” raked in 10 trophies on Sunday to dominate the second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, held at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
“Thrones” cleaned up in craft and technical categories, from visual effects to single-camera, non-prosthetic makeup to main title design to drama series casting. The show is the most nominated program in the 2019 Emmy race, with a total of 32 noms and up for 18 kudos on Sunday. As expected, “Thrones” is heading into the Sept. 22 Primetime Emmy Awards with strong momentum to triumph once again at the ceremony, which will be telecast live on Fox.
On Sunday, HBO’s “Chernobyl” grabbed seven wins, followed by Amazon Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” with six. The heft from “Thrones” and “Chernobyl” put HBO over the top in the network race coming out of the two-night Creative Arts ceremony, with HBO collecting 25 statuettes to Netflix...
“Thrones” cleaned up in craft and technical categories, from visual effects to single-camera, non-prosthetic makeup to main title design to drama series casting. The show is the most nominated program in the 2019 Emmy race, with a total of 32 noms and up for 18 kudos on Sunday. As expected, “Thrones” is heading into the Sept. 22 Primetime Emmy Awards with strong momentum to triumph once again at the ceremony, which will be telecast live on Fox.
On Sunday, HBO’s “Chernobyl” grabbed seven wins, followed by Amazon Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” with six. The heft from “Thrones” and “Chernobyl” put HBO over the top in the network race coming out of the two-night Creative Arts ceremony, with HBO collecting 25 statuettes to Netflix...
- 9/15/2019
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Looking to add some scares to your viewing slate this summer? Severin Films has you covered (in blood) with their upcoming May Blu-ray releases that include The Uncanny, the wrestling horror movie Masked Mutilator, and Saint Bernard from writer, director, and makeup effects master Gabe Bartalos:
"This May, Severin Films is unleashing three visionary films that only the strongest viewers will be able to witness without losing their sanity. May 28th brings the long- awaited disc debut of the classic anthology horror The Uncanny, starring Peter Cushing & Ray Milland. May 14th sees the arrival of two brand-new, very different, outsider visions: FX guru Gabe Bartalos’ unhinged St. Bernard breaks down the barriers of good taste and Masked Mutilator splatters the blood of the wrestling ring all over Severin’s sub-label Intervision Picture Corp.
The Uncanny:
In 1977, legendary Amicus co-founder Milton Subotsky teamed with Canadian producer Claude Héroux for the anthology shocker CelluloidDiaries.
"This May, Severin Films is unleashing three visionary films that only the strongest viewers will be able to witness without losing their sanity. May 28th brings the long- awaited disc debut of the classic anthology horror The Uncanny, starring Peter Cushing & Ray Milland. May 14th sees the arrival of two brand-new, very different, outsider visions: FX guru Gabe Bartalos’ unhinged St. Bernard breaks down the barriers of good taste and Masked Mutilator splatters the blood of the wrestling ring all over Severin’s sub-label Intervision Picture Corp.
The Uncanny:
In 1977, legendary Amicus co-founder Milton Subotsky teamed with Canadian producer Claude Héroux for the anthology shocker CelluloidDiaries.
- 4/16/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
From the haunted dreams of A Nightmare on Elm Street to the vampiric shores of Santa Carla in The Lost Boys, the "I Like Scary Movies" immersive art experience in Los Angeles recently opened its doors to let fans and celebrities get up close and creepy with new creations based on iconic Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema films. If you haven't made it to "I Like Scary Movies" yet, we've been provided with a new set of photos that may convince you to move the immersive experience to the top of your must-see list this spring.
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – April 3, 2019 – In celebration of the April 4th opening of the I Like Scary Movies Experience, fans and industry icons came out to immerse themselves in the reimagined worlds of The Shining, Beetlejuice, A Nightmare on Elm Street, the first chapter of It, and The Lost Boys. Experiential artist Maximillian,...
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – April 3, 2019 – In celebration of the April 4th opening of the I Like Scary Movies Experience, fans and industry icons came out to immerse themselves in the reimagined worlds of The Shining, Beetlejuice, A Nightmare on Elm Street, the first chapter of It, and The Lost Boys. Experiential artist Maximillian,...
- 4/8/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The first season of Star Trek: Discovery threw up quite a few unexpected surprises for fans, least of all the question of just what the hell was up with the look of the Klingons?
After a very long time with The Next Generation‘s Klingons, which saw only a partial evolution when J.J. Abrams introduced to them in his films, Discovery threw us all for a loop with somewhat blue-skinned creatures with a curiously bio-mechanoid style of armor. That design was eventually revealed as harking back to The Original Series‘ pre-production designs for the species, with the explanation that the Klingons’ thirst for war and desire to be perfect warriors led them to genetically alter themselves in various ways, neatly explaining why they’ve varied so much in appearance over the years. And, as a result of this, we can apparently expect further twists on the Klingon look in season 2 of Discovery.
After a very long time with The Next Generation‘s Klingons, which saw only a partial evolution when J.J. Abrams introduced to them in his films, Discovery threw us all for a loop with somewhat blue-skinned creatures with a curiously bio-mechanoid style of armor. That design was eventually revealed as harking back to The Original Series‘ pre-production designs for the species, with the explanation that the Klingons’ thirst for war and desire to be perfect warriors led them to genetically alter themselves in various ways, neatly explaining why they’ve varied so much in appearance over the years. And, as a result of this, we can apparently expect further twists on the Klingon look in season 2 of Discovery.
- 8/15/2018
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
Whether it’s the pioneering spirit that inspires humans to go boldly where no one has gone before, not to mention the intoxicating sense of discovery that follows, or the multi-species cast at its heart, Star Trek has a long history of breaking boundaries with its progressive characters and multifaceted stories, and that’s a legacy CBS had hoped to honor with Star Trek: Discovery.
Premiering back in September, season 1 was unfortunately a bit of a mixed bag. There were moments of genius and a ton of thrilling action, as well as some interesting looks at traditional material along with a few juicy plot twists, but it didn’t quite manage to achieve the mainstream TV re-invention of the franchise that the producers were no doubt aiming for.
One of the most controversial decisions the show made was in regards to the appearance of the Klingons. Though the alien species...
Premiering back in September, season 1 was unfortunately a bit of a mixed bag. There were moments of genius and a ton of thrilling action, as well as some interesting looks at traditional material along with a few juicy plot twists, but it didn’t quite manage to achieve the mainstream TV re-invention of the franchise that the producers were no doubt aiming for.
One of the most controversial decisions the show made was in regards to the appearance of the Klingons. Though the alien species...
- 8/10/2018
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Prepare to face the final season of Face Off, because the Face Off TV show has been cancelled by Syfy. While the network isn't using that "c" word, it has announced season 13, Face Off: Battle Royale will premiere on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 9:00pm Et/Pt and will be the final installment. The send-off season will shine a spotlight on fan-favorites from seasons past. Although Syfy hasn't made a press release available, the Face Off "About" page on the press site has been updated to reflect that Face Off: Battle Royale is the 13th and final season of the reality competition/game show. Actress McKenzie Westmore hosts the show, with Ve Neill, Glenn Hetrick, and Neville Page serving as judges. Read More…...
- 6/2/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
‘Star Trek: Discovery’: What It Takes to Survive Hours In the Make-Up Chair, According to Doug Jones
Imagine this: You go to work at 4 a.m., and your day starts with your butt in an upright chair, for an hour and a half to two hours — and the whole time, someone is gluing stuff to your face.
This is what life is like for Doug Jones, Mary Chieffo, and the other actors playing aliens on “Star Trek: Discovery.” The stars begin their workday by spending hours sitting in makeup, getting transformed into Klingons and Vulcans and Kelpians. It’s a process that viewers tend to take for granted, but is a physically and mentally grueling process for both the actors as well as the artists, who work equally hard on making the unreal possible.
“Star Trek: Discovery,” which is now in production on Season 2, shoots in Toronto. But the detailed special effects makeup and specialty armor that transforms the cast into the diverse denizens of the future...
This is what life is like for Doug Jones, Mary Chieffo, and the other actors playing aliens on “Star Trek: Discovery.” The stars begin their workday by spending hours sitting in makeup, getting transformed into Klingons and Vulcans and Kelpians. It’s a process that viewers tend to take for granted, but is a physically and mentally grueling process for both the actors as well as the artists, who work equally hard on making the unreal possible.
“Star Trek: Discovery,” which is now in production on Season 2, shoots in Toronto. But the detailed special effects makeup and specialty armor that transforms the cast into the diverse denizens of the future...
- 5/24/2018
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
The new design for the Klingons in “Star Trek: Discovery” has been polarizing with fans. Some are intrigued by the new take on the bellicose alien species, while others decry what they perceived to be flouting canon. On the most recent “After Trek,” lead creature designer Neville Page and prosthetics/special FX makeup effects department head Glenn Hetrick explained that Bryan Fuller, who has since departed the show, was a huge influence on what the revamped Klingons look like.
“The biggest thing we did was we removed the hair,” Page said, which allowed the prosthetics department to reveal “detail on the back of the head… and the cool stuff underneath.”
Read More:‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Review: The Surprises of ‘Lethe’ Include Friendly Replicators and Unfriendly Vulcans
Page also revealed the signature ridges contain extra sensory receptors, and the spinal column grows up the back of the head, which is full of nerve endings.
“The biggest thing we did was we removed the hair,” Page said, which allowed the prosthetics department to reveal “detail on the back of the head… and the cool stuff underneath.”
Read More:‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Review: The Surprises of ‘Lethe’ Include Friendly Replicators and Unfriendly Vulcans
Page also revealed the signature ridges contain extra sensory receptors, and the spinal column grows up the back of the head, which is full of nerve endings.
- 10/23/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Before you see the movie Jigsaw in theaters October 27th, experience this horror based escape room at The Darkness!
Horror Escape puts players inside the movie where they find themselves with a life and death decision…one member of your group must die to save the rest. Will you survive?
The new 3-minute Escape Room experience opens the first weekend of October. It is located at the exit of The Darkness, plays up to five people and costs $5.00 per person. The totally renovated Darkness opens September 22nd. This new attraction at The Darkness joins their Zombie Laser Tag, Terror Visions, St Louis Escape, Outdoor Scream Zone.
Scarefest’s other 60-minute escape rooms are located next door at St Louis Escape and include the New Haunted Hotel, Mummy, and Subway plus the New Adventure Party Room and themed lobby. For more info or to book a room: www.stlouisescape.com
At scarefest.
Horror Escape puts players inside the movie where they find themselves with a life and death decision…one member of your group must die to save the rest. Will you survive?
The new 3-minute Escape Room experience opens the first weekend of October. It is located at the exit of The Darkness, plays up to five people and costs $5.00 per person. The totally renovated Darkness opens September 22nd. This new attraction at The Darkness joins their Zombie Laser Tag, Terror Visions, St Louis Escape, Outdoor Scream Zone.
Scarefest’s other 60-minute escape rooms are located next door at St Louis Escape and include the New Haunted Hotel, Mummy, and Subway plus the New Adventure Party Room and themed lobby. For more info or to book a room: www.stlouisescape.com
At scarefest.
- 9/21/2017
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
As the first new “Star Trek” television series in over a decade, “Star Trek: Discovery” has gotten a lot of attention since it was first announced in November 2015.
There have been production delays and some behind-the-scenes drama – specifically, the departure of original showrunner Bryan Fuller. But fans are now finally on the verge of actually getting to see the sci-fi drama in action — there’s even a premiere date, which means it’s really happening.
Read More‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Cast and Crew: If You Don’t Understand Diversity, You Don’t Understand ‘Star Trek’
Below, here’s everything that’s been revealed to date about what to expect from the upcoming CBS All Access series, from when and where it launches to the producers’ groundbreaking narrative choices.
Season 1 Has a Complicated Release Strategy
The first episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” officially premieres on Sunday, September 24 at 8:30 p.m. Et on CBS (the actual network). At that same time, the episode will also be available on demand and on CBS All Access, and CBS All Access subscribers will be able to watch the second episode as well.
The first two episodes, according to CBS All Access President and COO Marc DeBevoise, “set up [the show] like a movie. They will serve to create the foundation of the story line for the series.”
Yes, viewers will need to subscribe to CBS All Access to watch the show as a whole. “Discovery” will run for eight episodes this fall before “Chapter 1” (that’s what CBS is calling the first half) ends, with “Chapter 2” picking up in January 2018. Essentially, it’s the sort of split-season approach viewers have seen before with shows like “Breaking Bad.”
“Discovery” Has No Connection With Chris Pine
Sorry for the nerd moment, but the recent feature film revival of “Star Trek” technically exists in a different timeline from the established “Trek” television universe. The events of the 2009 film established that every time you see Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto on screen, they’re part of what we call the “Kelvin-verse,” named after the spaceship destroyed in the opening minutes of the first film directed by J.J. Abrams.
“Discovery,” meanwhile, takes place 10 years before James T. Kirk became a Starfleet officer, but in the same timeline that “The Next Generation,” “Deep Space Nine,” and “Voyager” exist in. If this proves confusing, just think to yourself that movies and TV shows are different entities. Because, in this case, that’s true.
The Show’s Lead is a Female First Officer, and She’s Probably Met Spock
Meet Michael Burnham!
What we know about her so far: She’s human, and the “ward” of Ambassador Sarek (played here by James Frain), which means that she is technically the adopted sister of Sarek’s son Spock. The producers have been otherwise tightlipped on what Burnham’s relationship with Spock might be, beyond a “wait-and-see” messaging.
Burnham was raised on Vulcan, and considers Sarek a mentor. Her parents are dead, and Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) is another mentor figure. At Comic-Con, it was also mentioned that she graduated from the Vulcan Science Academy (no easy task) and is a rising star in Starfleet.
Martin-Green’s availability was mentioned as a factor in the show’s delay in launching — executive producer Alex Kurtzman told critics that the casting process “was a tough search. And, you know, you’re always hoping for the perfect person to walk in the door, and we really did not want to set out until we knew we had what we needed, and we saw Sonequa… We saw her work, and we went, ‘She’s the one.'”
Unfortunately, Martin-Green was committed to “The Walking Dead” at that time, so according to Kurtzman, “we felt that that was another reason to wait. And so, we did.”
Here’s Why Burnham’s First Name is Michael
According to co-showrunner Aaron Harberts, the name “Michael” was selected because of Fuller. “We’ve worked on many shows with Bryan, and it’s a motif. It’s his signature move to name his lead women with names that would typically be associated as male,” he said during the Television Critics Association press tour.
“An archangel is named Michael as well, and it just had a lot of potency for us,” he added.
Martin-Green had a strong take on that choice, saying that “I appreciated the sort of statement it makes all on its own to have this woman with this male name… I also just decided for my creation and for my background and whatnot that I was named after my father.” If we ever see Burnham’s father in flashbacks, know that his name is theoretically Michael.
The Cast is Crazy Diverse Beyond Its Lead
“Discovery’s” supporting cast includes Michelle Yeoh, Jason Isaacs, James Frain, Maulik Pancholy, Sam Vartholomeos, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Chris Obi, Shazad Latif, Mary Chieffo, Jason Isaacs, Kenneth Mitchell, and Rekha Sharma.
Many of these actors are non-white and/or playing aliens, such as Jones as Saru, who is a member of a new alien race called the Kelpien. Kelpians are very tall and apparently have hooves — click here to see Jones demonstrate Saru’s very specific walk during the Comic-Con panel.
Yes, The Klingons Look Different
“Discovery” features not just new alien species, but new takes on established races. As IndieWire observed when the first trailer premiered, the physical representation of Klingons in “Star Trek” has never been consistent over the course of the franchise’s history, so it’s no surprise they look different yet again.
According to Harberts, the new look for the Klingons was deliberately driven by Fuller: “One of the things he really wanted to do was shake up the design of the Klingons, and one of the first things that he ever pitched to us when we were deciding whether or not to come on the show was his aesthetic for the Klingons and how important it was that they not be the thugs of the universe, that they be sexy and vital and different from what had come before.”
Harberts credited creature concept designer Neville Page and make-up department head Glenn Hetrick with working with Fuller on the Klingon design — it was just one of the elements that the producers pointed to as a sign that Fuller had had a lasting impact on the series.
“We honor what he did, and we love so much of what’s there, and much of what’s there… it came from his mind,” Kurtzman said.
“Discovery” Will Feature the First Gay “Trek” TV Romance
At Comic-Con, it was revealed that Rapp’s character, science officer Paul Stamets, would be in a relationship with the Discovery’s chief medical officer Hugh Culber, played by “My So-Called Life” star Wilson Cruz.
While the film “Star Trek Beyond” chose to reveal that Sulu (as played by John Cho) was in a committed relationship with a man, this is the first time a television series has not just depicted a gay character, but given him a fleshed-out romance. It’s one of the show’s most promising commitments to diversity.
This Is “The Most Serialized ‘Star Trek’ Ever”
According to executive producer Akiva Goldsman, “Discovery” will be more serialized than any other “Trek” series, and he held the first season of “Discovery” up against “Trek’s” previous experiments with ongoing storylines (most notably later seasons of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” which featured multiple examples of multi-episode arcs).
This goes beyond a shift away from “Trek’s” pre-established “mission of the week” format — it has lead to a fundamental change in the “Trek” ethos. Decades ago, “Trek” established a reputation in its writers room for the concept that its central characters should not be flawed characters, that they should instead represent the best that humanity might have to offer on a week-to-week.
There have been exceptions to this principle — witness “Deep Space Nine’s” revolutionary choices, as just one example — but “Discovery” will deliberately veer away from this famous “Trek” tradition, established by original creator Gene Roddenberry, who wrote in the original “Next Generation” series bible that the show was about characters who “have been selected for this mission because of their ability to transcend their human failings.”
Roddenberry’s directive meant that “Trek” characters were supposed to be “above” interpersonal conflict, but that’s a concept that “Discovery” will be veering away from, as a result of its new format. “It’s longform character storytelling. And without conflict, there is no longform character storytelling,” Goldsman said.
Also, In “Star Trek: Discovery,” We Are At War
When “Discovery” begins, things aren’t great between the Klingons and the Federation, and thus the show will deal with some serious drama. “You know, war is the greatest conflict of all,” Martin-Green said, “It’s just about asking those deeply profound questions of “Who am I, and who are you, and how do I relate to you? How do we live with each other? How do we make acculturation a two‑way exchange, rather than me dominating you or you dominating me?”
Goldsman explained: “We are in a time of war, and we are trying to find out who we are as a Federation and as a coalition of peoples in the face of adversity. So it is entirely the outcome role of the show to arrive at the principles — the utopian principles that I think are endemic to ‘Star Trek,’ and at the same time not to suggest that doing that is simple or easy. You can’t simply be accepting and tolerant without working for it, and so this show is about that struggle, and we are really insanely proud of that attempt on our part.”
“Star Trek” Will Always Be About Optimism, Even At Its Darkest Moments
Kurtzman mused that “Discovery” still aimed to pay true to classic “Trek’s” legacy. “I think the defining characteristic of Mr. Roddenberry’s universe is its optimism, as everybody on this panel has discussed, the belief that we can do better; the belief that we can connect; the belief that species and people around the entire galaxy can figure out a way to exist in the Federation; and that wars, if they have to be fought, can be stopped. And we talk about that all the time,” he said.
Goldsman noted in regards to the show’s commitment to inclusion that “we take it really seriously. I mean, for us, ‘Star Trek’ is deeply meaningful. It doesn’t mean we are not going to tell stories that people who don’t like ‘Star Trek’ or have never seen ‘Star Trek’ won’t enjoy, but what you have up here is a lot of folks who can find a TV show [to be] wish fulfillment, can find it close to their calling. It may sound absurd, but it’s true for us, and we are delighted about it.”
“Star Trek: Discovery” premieres on CBS All Access September 24.
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There have been production delays and some behind-the-scenes drama – specifically, the departure of original showrunner Bryan Fuller. But fans are now finally on the verge of actually getting to see the sci-fi drama in action — there’s even a premiere date, which means it’s really happening.
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Below, here’s everything that’s been revealed to date about what to expect from the upcoming CBS All Access series, from when and where it launches to the producers’ groundbreaking narrative choices.
Season 1 Has a Complicated Release Strategy
The first episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” officially premieres on Sunday, September 24 at 8:30 p.m. Et on CBS (the actual network). At that same time, the episode will also be available on demand and on CBS All Access, and CBS All Access subscribers will be able to watch the second episode as well.
The first two episodes, according to CBS All Access President and COO Marc DeBevoise, “set up [the show] like a movie. They will serve to create the foundation of the story line for the series.”
Yes, viewers will need to subscribe to CBS All Access to watch the show as a whole. “Discovery” will run for eight episodes this fall before “Chapter 1” (that’s what CBS is calling the first half) ends, with “Chapter 2” picking up in January 2018. Essentially, it’s the sort of split-season approach viewers have seen before with shows like “Breaking Bad.”
“Discovery” Has No Connection With Chris Pine
Sorry for the nerd moment, but the recent feature film revival of “Star Trek” technically exists in a different timeline from the established “Trek” television universe. The events of the 2009 film established that every time you see Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto on screen, they’re part of what we call the “Kelvin-verse,” named after the spaceship destroyed in the opening minutes of the first film directed by J.J. Abrams.
“Discovery,” meanwhile, takes place 10 years before James T. Kirk became a Starfleet officer, but in the same timeline that “The Next Generation,” “Deep Space Nine,” and “Voyager” exist in. If this proves confusing, just think to yourself that movies and TV shows are different entities. Because, in this case, that’s true.
The Show’s Lead is a Female First Officer, and She’s Probably Met Spock
Meet Michael Burnham!
What we know about her so far: She’s human, and the “ward” of Ambassador Sarek (played here by James Frain), which means that she is technically the adopted sister of Sarek’s son Spock. The producers have been otherwise tightlipped on what Burnham’s relationship with Spock might be, beyond a “wait-and-see” messaging.
Burnham was raised on Vulcan, and considers Sarek a mentor. Her parents are dead, and Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) is another mentor figure. At Comic-Con, it was also mentioned that she graduated from the Vulcan Science Academy (no easy task) and is a rising star in Starfleet.
Martin-Green’s availability was mentioned as a factor in the show’s delay in launching — executive producer Alex Kurtzman told critics that the casting process “was a tough search. And, you know, you’re always hoping for the perfect person to walk in the door, and we really did not want to set out until we knew we had what we needed, and we saw Sonequa… We saw her work, and we went, ‘She’s the one.'”
Unfortunately, Martin-Green was committed to “The Walking Dead” at that time, so according to Kurtzman, “we felt that that was another reason to wait. And so, we did.”
Here’s Why Burnham’s First Name is Michael
According to co-showrunner Aaron Harberts, the name “Michael” was selected because of Fuller. “We’ve worked on many shows with Bryan, and it’s a motif. It’s his signature move to name his lead women with names that would typically be associated as male,” he said during the Television Critics Association press tour.
“An archangel is named Michael as well, and it just had a lot of potency for us,” he added.
Martin-Green had a strong take on that choice, saying that “I appreciated the sort of statement it makes all on its own to have this woman with this male name… I also just decided for my creation and for my background and whatnot that I was named after my father.” If we ever see Burnham’s father in flashbacks, know that his name is theoretically Michael.
The Cast is Crazy Diverse Beyond Its Lead
“Discovery’s” supporting cast includes Michelle Yeoh, Jason Isaacs, James Frain, Maulik Pancholy, Sam Vartholomeos, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Chris Obi, Shazad Latif, Mary Chieffo, Jason Isaacs, Kenneth Mitchell, and Rekha Sharma.
Many of these actors are non-white and/or playing aliens, such as Jones as Saru, who is a member of a new alien race called the Kelpien. Kelpians are very tall and apparently have hooves — click here to see Jones demonstrate Saru’s very specific walk during the Comic-Con panel.
Yes, The Klingons Look Different
“Discovery” features not just new alien species, but new takes on established races. As IndieWire observed when the first trailer premiered, the physical representation of Klingons in “Star Trek” has never been consistent over the course of the franchise’s history, so it’s no surprise they look different yet again.
According to Harberts, the new look for the Klingons was deliberately driven by Fuller: “One of the things he really wanted to do was shake up the design of the Klingons, and one of the first things that he ever pitched to us when we were deciding whether or not to come on the show was his aesthetic for the Klingons and how important it was that they not be the thugs of the universe, that they be sexy and vital and different from what had come before.”
Harberts credited creature concept designer Neville Page and make-up department head Glenn Hetrick with working with Fuller on the Klingon design — it was just one of the elements that the producers pointed to as a sign that Fuller had had a lasting impact on the series.
“We honor what he did, and we love so much of what’s there, and much of what’s there… it came from his mind,” Kurtzman said.
“Discovery” Will Feature the First Gay “Trek” TV Romance
At Comic-Con, it was revealed that Rapp’s character, science officer Paul Stamets, would be in a relationship with the Discovery’s chief medical officer Hugh Culber, played by “My So-Called Life” star Wilson Cruz.
While the film “Star Trek Beyond” chose to reveal that Sulu (as played by John Cho) was in a committed relationship with a man, this is the first time a television series has not just depicted a gay character, but given him a fleshed-out romance. It’s one of the show’s most promising commitments to diversity.
This Is “The Most Serialized ‘Star Trek’ Ever”
According to executive producer Akiva Goldsman, “Discovery” will be more serialized than any other “Trek” series, and he held the first season of “Discovery” up against “Trek’s” previous experiments with ongoing storylines (most notably later seasons of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” which featured multiple examples of multi-episode arcs).
This goes beyond a shift away from “Trek’s” pre-established “mission of the week” format — it has lead to a fundamental change in the “Trek” ethos. Decades ago, “Trek” established a reputation in its writers room for the concept that its central characters should not be flawed characters, that they should instead represent the best that humanity might have to offer on a week-to-week.
There have been exceptions to this principle — witness “Deep Space Nine’s” revolutionary choices, as just one example — but “Discovery” will deliberately veer away from this famous “Trek” tradition, established by original creator Gene Roddenberry, who wrote in the original “Next Generation” series bible that the show was about characters who “have been selected for this mission because of their ability to transcend their human failings.”
Roddenberry’s directive meant that “Trek” characters were supposed to be “above” interpersonal conflict, but that’s a concept that “Discovery” will be veering away from, as a result of its new format. “It’s longform character storytelling. And without conflict, there is no longform character storytelling,” Goldsman said.
Also, In “Star Trek: Discovery,” We Are At War
When “Discovery” begins, things aren’t great between the Klingons and the Federation, and thus the show will deal with some serious drama. “You know, war is the greatest conflict of all,” Martin-Green said, “It’s just about asking those deeply profound questions of “Who am I, and who are you, and how do I relate to you? How do we live with each other? How do we make acculturation a two‑way exchange, rather than me dominating you or you dominating me?”
Goldsman explained: “We are in a time of war, and we are trying to find out who we are as a Federation and as a coalition of peoples in the face of adversity. So it is entirely the outcome role of the show to arrive at the principles — the utopian principles that I think are endemic to ‘Star Trek,’ and at the same time not to suggest that doing that is simple or easy. You can’t simply be accepting and tolerant without working for it, and so this show is about that struggle, and we are really insanely proud of that attempt on our part.”
“Star Trek” Will Always Be About Optimism, Even At Its Darkest Moments
Kurtzman mused that “Discovery” still aimed to pay true to classic “Trek’s” legacy. “I think the defining characteristic of Mr. Roddenberry’s universe is its optimism, as everybody on this panel has discussed, the belief that we can do better; the belief that we can connect; the belief that species and people around the entire galaxy can figure out a way to exist in the Federation; and that wars, if they have to be fought, can be stopped. And we talk about that all the time,” he said.
Goldsman noted in regards to the show’s commitment to inclusion that “we take it really seriously. I mean, for us, ‘Star Trek’ is deeply meaningful. It doesn’t mean we are not going to tell stories that people who don’t like ‘Star Trek’ or have never seen ‘Star Trek’ won’t enjoy, but what you have up here is a lot of folks who can find a TV show [to be] wish fulfillment, can find it close to their calling. It may sound absurd, but it’s true for us, and we are delighted about it.”
“Star Trek: Discovery” premieres on CBS All Access September 24.
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- 8/3/2017
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
Syfy has set a Tuesday, Jan. 24 premiere date for an “All Stars” Season 11 of Face Off, in which past contestants engage in elaborate, never-before-seen challenges as they battle it out for a coveted second chance at victory.
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McKenzie Westmore will host the All Stars season, while Ve Neill, Glenn Hetrick and Neville Page will serve as judges and Michael Westmore continues as contestant mentor. Special guests this season include director John Landis, writer/director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Suzanne Todd, director Marcus Nispel and stunt coordinator Jeff Wolfe.
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McKenzie Westmore will host the All Stars season, while Ve Neill, Glenn Hetrick and Neville Page will serve as judges and Michael Westmore continues as contestant mentor. Special guests this season include director John Landis, writer/director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Suzanne Todd, director Marcus Nispel and stunt coordinator Jeff Wolfe.
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- 10/24/2016
- TVLine.com
In anticipation for Season 10, we asked the Face Off judges – Glenn Hetrick, Ve Neill and Neville Page, along with host McKenzie Westmore – two important questions. What is your favorite challenge from the first 5 episodes of Season 10? If you were a contestant, what kind of creature would you have created for this challenge? Here’s how each of them answered: Glenn Hetrick Favorite Face Off challenge: For me, I really love the “Foreign Bodies” challenge in episode 5. I love that type of stuff because I am huge into video games. What would you have done? For this … Continue reading →
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- 1/13/2016
- by Ruth Boulet
- ChannelGuideMag
In our ongoing recap of last week's Ultimate Horror Poll -- in which over 100 genre experts helped determine the 100 greatest horror movies of all time by voting for their personal "ten best" -- the time has come to take stock of every honorable mention and clarification given by the survey's participants that weren't included in the original piece. To be clear, voters weren't asked for honorable mentions specifically; but a handful felt strongly enough about their "bubbling under" choices to list them anyway (which proved extraordinarily useful in helping break ties on the Top 100). See below for a full listing, as well as explanations from Bloody-Disgusting founder/editor-in-chief Brad Miska and director Corin Hardy ("The Hallow") on why they voted the way they did. Honorable Mentions: Barbara Crampton (Actor, "Re-Animator") Dracula (1931) Jaws (1975) Nosferatu (1922) Poltergeist (1982) Vampyr (1932) Brad Miska (Founder/Editor-in-Chief, Bloody-Disgusting.com; Producer) -- See Full Explanations Below Beetlejuice (1988) Bill & Ted's...
- 10/26/2015
- by Chris Eggertsen
- Hitfix
You can add 6-foot-8, 320-lb. Matthew Willig to Phil Coulson’s sizeable list of Season 3 woes.
The veteran NFL offensive tackle has been cast on ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in the role of Lash, an Inhuman who, executive producer Jeff Bell tells TVLine, “has a fairly strong opinion about what should happen to Inhumans,” who in the wake of the Season 2 finale (thanks, fish oil supplements!) are “popping up all over the world.”
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“What’s nice...
The veteran NFL offensive tackle has been cast on ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in the role of Lash, an Inhuman who, executive producer Jeff Bell tells TVLine, “has a fairly strong opinion about what should happen to Inhumans,” who in the wake of the Season 2 finale (thanks, fish oil supplements!) are “popping up all over the world.”
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- 8/26/2015
- TVLine.com
The jaw-dropping talents of prosthetics makeup artists will be on display again when “Face Off” returns for a ninth season tonight on Syfy. Season 9 is the start of a new era on “Face Off”: Now the reality competition series has contestants who got into effects makeup and honed their skills by watching the show, which premiered in 2011. “They’re sort of the first gen of contestants that grew into what they are watching the show,” judge Glenn Hetrick told HitFix. “That makes them a different breed. They’re really savvy to the way the show works.” So when season 9 premieres at 9 p.m. Et/Pt today, expect to see contestants who know how to avoid the pitfalls of artists on past seasons, how to better manage their time in the Spotlight Challenges, and how to best navigate working with their competitors. If you geek out over how movies are made,...
- 7/28/2015
- by Emily Rome
- Hitfix
In next week’s new episode of Face Off, the contestants undertake the most daunting challenge in the show’s history – to transform themselves into superheroes and villains! Find out what lies ahead for the artists in the sneak peek below. In this competition/elimination series, special effects make-up artists participate in elaborate challenges for a grand prize and the honor of being Hollywood’s next great effects artist. The series stars McKenzie Westmore, Glenn Hetrick, Ve Neill, Michael Westmore and Neville Page.Syfy’s Face Off— Airs Tuesdays at 9/8cSuper Selfies – Sneak PeekIn a new episode of Face Off, the contestants create their […]...
- 3/15/2015
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
The seventh season of Syfy's "Face Off" ended with an epic choreographed battle between knight characters created by the final three makeup artists. Judge Neville Page said, "This is like Game of Thrones." If only! Yes, the battle was fun, and the characters who were battling were mostly creative, well-constructed, and had details that made them look like they each belonged in the world of a fantasy film or TV show. But where "Game of Thrones"--which also debuted in 2011, just like "Face Off"--has changed and evolved over time, "Face Off" has not, even though it has aired more seasons. It is, of course, unfair to compare two totally different series in different genres. But let's look at other reality TV competitions between talented artists. All those that have survived past a few seasons (oh, "Work of Art," where did you go?) have all managed to retain their core...
- 10/29/2014
- by Andy Dehnart
- Hitfix
Goodbye, Ross.
Ross Mathews’ eponymous late-night talk show on E! will not return for a third season, TheWrap reports.
Although the future of Hello Ross became uncertain after Chelsea Handler’s departure from the network, the cancellation is largely due to Mathews’ newest gig. In September, he will join correspondents Maria Menounos and Jason Kennedy on the primetime roundtable series Live From E!, which originated on digital platforms.
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Live From E! will air Monday through Wednesday weekly at 8/7c, starting Sept. 8.
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Ross Mathews’ eponymous late-night talk show on E! will not return for a third season, TheWrap reports.
Although the future of Hello Ross became uncertain after Chelsea Handler’s departure from the network, the cancellation is largely due to Mathews’ newest gig. In September, he will join correspondents Maria Menounos and Jason Kennedy on the primetime roundtable series Live From E!, which originated on digital platforms.
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Live From E! will air Monday through Wednesday weekly at 8/7c, starting Sept. 8.
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- 8/12/2014
- TVLine.com
That's right, kids! Both John Travolta and Nicolas Cage will be simultaneously haunt... what's that? Not the John Woo flick? Damn it! We're talking about the amazing creatures created for the Syfy channel's TV show "Face Off." My bad. Yep! They're coming! Read on for details.
From the Press Release
The most twisted and gruesome character creations featured on Syfy’s hit competition series “Face Off” will be live and “In the Flesh” at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights events, beginning Friday, September 19.
Nightmarish creatures will surround guests on both coasts as the macabre visions of some of the most talented up-and-coming make-up artists from the show are brought to life.
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights will feature an all new street experience with ten different character creations inspired by the acclaimed Syfy series, including a look designed by Season 5 “Face Off...
From the Press Release
The most twisted and gruesome character creations featured on Syfy’s hit competition series “Face Off” will be live and “In the Flesh” at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights events, beginning Friday, September 19.
Nightmarish creatures will surround guests on both coasts as the macabre visions of some of the most talented up-and-coming make-up artists from the show are brought to life.
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights will feature an all new street experience with ten different character creations inspired by the acclaimed Syfy series, including a look designed by Season 5 “Face Off...
- 7/17/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Syfy’s Face Off this summer will literally be a matter of “Life and Death,” as in the official theme for Season 7 — and TVLine has your exclusive first look at the new cycle’s cast and challenges.
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In fact, Season 7′s death element comes into play in the Tuesday, July 22 opener, when 16 special effects make-up artists are thrust into a Sudden Death challenge where they must create a character that represents either aspect of this season’s theme (as seen in the exclusive photos below; click to zoom).
McKenzie Westmore is back for Season 7 as host,...
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In fact, Season 7′s death element comes into play in the Tuesday, July 22 opener, when 16 special effects make-up artists are thrust into a Sudden Death challenge where they must create a character that represents either aspect of this season’s theme (as seen in the exclusive photos below; click to zoom).
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- 6/12/2014
- TVLine.com
While it probably won’t come as a surprise, Syfy announced that Face Off will be back for a seventh season that will kick off in July. Here’s a look at the official press release that also reveals that a new judge will be joining the special effects make-up competition:
“After a bold and extreme season of competition, three artists remain in the fight for the title of season 6 Face Off champion – George Schminky of Walnut Creek, CA by way of Puerto Rico; Rashaad Santiago of Bronx, NY; and Tyler Green of Litchfield, Ct. For their final challenge, they will each create a pair of rival alien races, all of whom will be performing in an electrifying dance performance for world famous music producer and DJ, Rusko. The season 6 finale episode of Face Off airs Tuesday, April 22 at 9Pm Et/Pt on Syfy.
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“After a bold and extreme season of competition, three artists remain in the fight for the title of season 6 Face Off champion – George Schminky of Walnut Creek, CA by way of Puerto Rico; Rashaad Santiago of Bronx, NY; and Tyler Green of Litchfield, Ct. For their final challenge, they will each create a pair of rival alien races, all of whom will be performing in an electrifying dance performance for world famous music producer and DJ, Rusko. The season 6 finale episode of Face Off airs Tuesday, April 22 at 9Pm Et/Pt on Syfy.
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- 4/18/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Syfy wants more Face Off. Ahead of the season-six closer, the NBCUniversal-operated cable network has renewed the competition series for a seventh season with a July premiere. The new season will follow a theme of "Life and Death" and will introduce a new judge, Oscar-winning makeup artist Lois Burwell (Lincoln, Braveheart, Saving Private Ryan). Every week, contestants will face creative challenges designed to inspire them to explore life, death, rebirth and mortality. McKenzie Westmore is host, with judges Ve Neill, Glenn Hetrick and Neville Page. Michael Westmore serves as mentor. Face Off hails from Mission Control Media.
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- 4/18/2014
- by Philiana Ng
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Face Off is back tonight, and it hits the ground running. Last season’s Pros vs Rookies was a great theme and hard to beat, but we are promised that Season 6 will be a “season of extremes,” and I can’t wait. Tonight gets us off to a great start; wait until you see the wigs on the Foundation Challenge.
Though you’ll see the fabulous house in which they’re staying during the competition, all you’ll be hearing about is how great the house is. No strategizing, no trash talk. It’s a terrific, informative, inspiring competition show, and as I often say, the only one I follow.
Get a taste of all the tension and talent and the near-complete lack of whining and back-biting in the trailer and clip below:
Trailer: Face Off – Season 6
Clip: Face Off – Season 6: Episode 1
Syfy’s smash hit and acclaimed unscripted series,...
Though you’ll see the fabulous house in which they’re staying during the competition, all you’ll be hearing about is how great the house is. No strategizing, no trash talk. It’s a terrific, informative, inspiring competition show, and as I often say, the only one I follow.
Get a taste of all the tension and talent and the near-complete lack of whining and back-biting in the trailer and clip below:
Trailer: Face Off – Season 6
Clip: Face Off – Season 6: Episode 1
Syfy’s smash hit and acclaimed unscripted series,...
- 1/14/2014
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
It's time for everyone's favorite special effects makeup competition to return, as Season 6 of Syfy's hit series "Face Off" premieres on Tuesday (Jan. 14) at 9 p.m. Et. McKenzie Westmore returns as host, alongside judges Ve Neill, Glenn Hetrick and Neville Page, to guide 15 hopefuls on their quest for $100,000. The season's first Spotlight challenge is a "Beauty & the Beast" makeup in which the contestants must create an original Beast who would live in a chosen castle with its Belle.
The CW has a big night of returns beginning with "The Originals" at 8 p.m. Et. Back from their holiday break, locals prepare to celebrate the annual Casket Girls Festival in the French Quarter. Meanwhile, Davina tries to free Cami from Klaus's mind compulsion; and Hayley is forced to make a difficult decision after she receives an unexpected phone call.
Immediately after, "Supernatural" returns at 9 p.m. Et. Dean hunts the angel...
The CW has a big night of returns beginning with "The Originals" at 8 p.m. Et. Back from their holiday break, locals prepare to celebrate the annual Casket Girls Festival in the French Quarter. Meanwhile, Davina tries to free Cami from Klaus's mind compulsion; and Hayley is forced to make a difficult decision after she receives an unexpected phone call.
Immediately after, "Supernatural" returns at 9 p.m. Et. Dean hunts the angel...
- 1/14/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
In an valiant and temporarily successful effort to divert our attentions from some show’s anniversary, Syfy today released its January premiere schedule, including the series premieres of Helix and Bitten and the return of Being Human (which we told you about yesterday), Lost Girl, Face Off, and Ghost Hunters.
Check out the full info in the press release below, including synopses of each series:
Syfy Kicks Off January 2014 With Seven New And Returning Original Series Including… Helix From Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) First Weekly Live Series Broadcast Opposite Worlds, A “Past vs. Future” Competition Reality Program Supernatural Drama Bitten Joins All-new Seasons Of Being Human And Lost Girl Mondays 8-11Pm Season Six Of Reality Hit Face Off Plus New Episodes Of Ghost Hunters
New York – November 22, 2013 – Syfy will kick off 2014 with seven new and returning original series in January including Helix from Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore...
Check out the full info in the press release below, including synopses of each series:
Syfy Kicks Off January 2014 With Seven New And Returning Original Series Including… Helix From Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) First Weekly Live Series Broadcast Opposite Worlds, A “Past vs. Future” Competition Reality Program Supernatural Drama Bitten Joins All-new Seasons Of Being Human And Lost Girl Mondays 8-11Pm Season Six Of Reality Hit Face Off Plus New Episodes Of Ghost Hunters
New York – November 22, 2013 – Syfy will kick off 2014 with seven new and returning original series in January including Helix from Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore...
- 11/22/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Syfy has picked up Face Off, their makeup artist competition, for a sixth season. The next round will start airing in January.
Season five is currently airing and will conclude on November 5th. The season finale follows the final three contestants as they each create two lead characters from Swan Lake.
Two original Face Off specials will follow later next month.
Naked and Painted will air on November 12th at 9pm. Host McKenzie Westmore will explore the world of body painting with a variety of special guest experts and will feature two start-to-finish body painting demonstrations in the lab.
In the special Top 20 Countdown: Judges’ Favorites, judges Glenn Hetrick, Ve Neill and Neville Page will take a look back at the best contestant creations from all five seasons of the series. It airs November 19th at...
Season five is currently airing and will conclude on November 5th. The season finale follows the final three contestants as they each create two lead characters from Swan Lake.
Two original Face Off specials will follow later next month.
Naked and Painted will air on November 12th at 9pm. Host McKenzie Westmore will explore the world of body painting with a variety of special guest experts and will feature two start-to-finish body painting demonstrations in the lab.
In the special Top 20 Countdown: Judges’ Favorites, judges Glenn Hetrick, Ve Neill and Neville Page will take a look back at the best contestant creations from all five seasons of the series. It airs November 19th at...
- 10/22/2013
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
This season of Face Off has been the best ever. The challenges have been inspired, the contestants ridiculously talented, and the concept of Vets vs Rookies has been a great twist. Happily, Syfy has agreed, today announcing the pickup of a sixth season, as well as two specials that will air next month in the weeks after the November 5th Season 5 finale.
One of the specials, Face Off: Naked and Painted, is of course in support of new series Naked Vegas, the body painting show, but adding in McKenzie Westmore as host of the special gives it a definite bump in coolness. The second special, Face Off: Judges’ Favorites, is the one I’m really looking forward to; some of the creations over the five seasons have been absolutely astounding and it should be terrific seeing them all together in one special.
Here are all the deets:
Syfy...
One of the specials, Face Off: Naked and Painted, is of course in support of new series Naked Vegas, the body painting show, but adding in McKenzie Westmore as host of the special gives it a definite bump in coolness. The second special, Face Off: Judges’ Favorites, is the one I’m really looking forward to; some of the creations over the five seasons have been absolutely astounding and it should be terrific seeing them all together in one special.
Here are all the deets:
Syfy...
- 10/21/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
"Face Off" has been renewed for Season 6 on Syfy. The critically acclaimed special-effects makeup competition is currently airing new episodes of Season 5 on the cable network.
Set to return in January 2014, "Face Off" Season 6 will feature 14 new makeup artists trying to create creatures and characters over a multi-week competition. In addition to this, Syfy will air two "Face Off"-related specials in November: "Naked and Painted" on Nov. 12 and "Top 20 Countdown: Judges' Favorites" on Nov. 19.
The current season of "Face Off" airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on Syfy. With only five contestants left in the competition -- Miranda Jory, Laney Parkhurst, Tate Steinsiek, Laura Tyler and Roy Wooley -- the upcoming challenge is to create an original dark elf warrior character. In the finale, the final three artists will each create two lead characters for the ballet, "Swan Lake." A performance by the Los Angeles Ballet will show the makeup in action.
Set to return in January 2014, "Face Off" Season 6 will feature 14 new makeup artists trying to create creatures and characters over a multi-week competition. In addition to this, Syfy will air two "Face Off"-related specials in November: "Naked and Painted" on Nov. 12 and "Top 20 Countdown: Judges' Favorites" on Nov. 19.
The current season of "Face Off" airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on Syfy. With only five contestants left in the competition -- Miranda Jory, Laney Parkhurst, Tate Steinsiek, Laura Tyler and Roy Wooley -- the upcoming challenge is to create an original dark elf warrior character. In the finale, the final three artists will each create two lead characters for the ballet, "Swan Lake." A performance by the Los Angeles Ballet will show the makeup in action.
- 10/21/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Fans of the Syfy make-up competition series, Face Off, will be happy to learn that the series has been officially renewed for a sixth season:
“Syfy announces that its critically-acclaimed hit reality competition series Face Off will return for a sixth season in January 2014, introducing 14 new makeup artists in what will be Face Off’s boldest season yet. In the new season the contestants will face extreme challenges that will inspire them to create the most magnificent characters and creatures in Face Off history. And coming this November, Syfy debuts two original Face Off specials –Naked and Painted and Judges’ Favorites.
Season five of Face Off is in all new episodes Tuesday nights at 9Pm Et/Pt on Syfy. In tomorrow night’s episode, the remaining five are tasked with creating an original dark elf warrior character. The remaining five artists on season five are Miranda Jory of Los Angeles,...
“Syfy announces that its critically-acclaimed hit reality competition series Face Off will return for a sixth season in January 2014, introducing 14 new makeup artists in what will be Face Off’s boldest season yet. In the new season the contestants will face extreme challenges that will inspire them to create the most magnificent characters and creatures in Face Off history. And coming this November, Syfy debuts two original Face Off specials –Naked and Painted and Judges’ Favorites.
Season five of Face Off is in all new episodes Tuesday nights at 9Pm Et/Pt on Syfy. In tomorrow night’s episode, the remaining five are tasked with creating an original dark elf warrior character. The remaining five artists on season five are Miranda Jory of Los Angeles,...
- 10/21/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The new season of Face Off featuring Vets vs Rookies is a really cool chance to see see how the vets have grown professionally since they left the show, as well as a nice showcase for the new talent. Last week’s team challenge was a great showcase for each set. This week, however, has a mix of teams for the Frankenstein 3000 challenge, and things don’t look to be going too smoothly:
TV Spot: Face Off – Season 5: Episode 2
Clip: Face Off – Season 5: Episode 2
When I spoke with judge Glenn Hetrick before the season premiere, I had a chance to ask him whether the models return season after season:
As long as they can take it, you know. They really deserve even more credit than they get because it’s very difficult in those make-ups and, in my opinion, to have make-ups applied to them, so that you...
TV Spot: Face Off – Season 5: Episode 2
Clip: Face Off – Season 5: Episode 2
When I spoke with judge Glenn Hetrick before the season premiere, I had a chance to ask him whether the models return season after season:
As long as they can take it, you know. They really deserve even more credit than they get because it’s very difficult in those make-ups and, in my opinion, to have make-ups applied to them, so that you...
- 8/20/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
McKenzie Westmore always enjoys hosting "Face Off," but she admits it's nice to have even more familiar faces around her this time.
Season 5 of Syfy's makeup competition series starts Tuesday (Aug. 13), marking the first time new contestants have been challenged by returning contenders. After four earlier rounds, former "Passions" co-star Westmore felt the time would come for such a ... well, face-off.
"As I was seeing these faces come in," she tells Zap2it, "it was like, 'Omg!' I've still kept in touch with some of these people from afar, so it was really interesting as the host to be seeing them again, having had that familiarity but also having to build that with the newcomers.
"I'm always there with open arms for anyone who walks in, but I always love to be that smile for a newcomer as they walk into 'Face Off.' "
Westmore has no worries about...
Season 5 of Syfy's makeup competition series starts Tuesday (Aug. 13), marking the first time new contestants have been challenged by returning contenders. After four earlier rounds, former "Passions" co-star Westmore felt the time would come for such a ... well, face-off.
"As I was seeing these faces come in," she tells Zap2it, "it was like, 'Omg!' I've still kept in touch with some of these people from afar, so it was really interesting as the host to be seeing them again, having had that familiarity but also having to build that with the newcomers.
"I'm always there with open arms for anyone who walks in, but I always love to be that smile for a newcomer as they walk into 'Face Off.' "
Westmore has no worries about...
- 8/13/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Tonight’s Season 5 premiere of Syfy‘s Face Off is absolutely the best season premiere of the show to date. If you’ve been following the show, you are going to Love It. As we’ve been telling you, the twist this year is that they have brought back contestants from each of the previous four seasons, to make it a Vets vs Rookies season.
For fans of the show, seeing the former contestants is like going to summer camp and seeing your friends from last year. So. Much. Fun.
Judge Glenn Hetrick and host McKenzie Westmore took the time to speak with the press recently, and I asked them if the veterans were held to a higher standard:
Glenn Hetrick: I wouldn’t say that we’re looking at the newcomers going, “well, you can get away with a lot,” but there are certain things that we expect...
For fans of the show, seeing the former contestants is like going to summer camp and seeing your friends from last year. So. Much. Fun.
Judge Glenn Hetrick and host McKenzie Westmore took the time to speak with the press recently, and I asked them if the veterans were held to a higher standard:
Glenn Hetrick: I wouldn’t say that we’re looking at the newcomers going, “well, you can get away with a lot,” but there are certain things that we expect...
- 8/13/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
You’ve see the trailers. Jennifer Aniston, our favorite “Friend”, working the pole in the new R rated comedy, We’Re The Millers. We talk to Jen and co-star Jason Sudeikis about how the film has a big heart under all the raunch. Plus Face Off is back on SyFy and host Mackenzie Westmore (along with judge Glenn Hetrick) talk about the changes that start off Season Five.
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This summer, we are updating once a week – every Friday – but you don’t have to miss any pop culture news. The Point covers it 24/7! Take us Anywhere! The Point Radio App is now in the iTunes App store – and it’s Free! Just search under “pop culture The Point”. The Point Radio - 24 hours a day of pop culture fun for Free. Go Here and Listen Free on any computer or on any other mobile device with the Tune In Radio...
- 8/9/2013
- by Mike Raub
- Comicmix.com
The premiere of Season 5 of Syfy’s Face Off, the excellent special eeffects makeup competition series, is just around the corner. To help kick it off, Syfy will be airing a two-hour special next Tuesday, August 6. Read all about that and the very cool return of contestants from previous seasons, in the press release. Alana! Tate! Eric A! Frank! Laura, who almost won! Rj! And good ol’ Roy!
Two-hour Special Face Off: The Vets Strike Back Airs Tuesday, August 6 At 9 P.M. Et/Pt On Syfy Season 5 of Face Off Premieres Tuesday, August 13 With An Exciting Twist: Veterans Vs. Newcomers
New York – July 31, 2013 – Syfy sets the stage for the anticipated Season 5 premiere of its hit competition series Face Off with the two-hour special Face Off: The Vets Strike Back, Tuesday, August 6 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt. In a Face Off first, Season 5 features eight contestants from past seasons who will battle eight newcomers.
Two-hour Special Face Off: The Vets Strike Back Airs Tuesday, August 6 At 9 P.M. Et/Pt On Syfy Season 5 of Face Off Premieres Tuesday, August 13 With An Exciting Twist: Veterans Vs. Newcomers
New York – July 31, 2013 – Syfy sets the stage for the anticipated Season 5 premiere of its hit competition series Face Off with the two-hour special Face Off: The Vets Strike Back, Tuesday, August 6 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt. In a Face Off first, Season 5 features eight contestants from past seasons who will battle eight newcomers.
- 8/2/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Reality TV is always going to be a guilty pleasure. When award season comes around we will always declare our love for Mad Men but how many of us pretend we aren’t actually interested in the Kardashians?
Here are some reality shows that we might feel less guilty about watching. Some you may have heard of but some may passed you buy as you watch Gordon Ramsey yell at overweight New Yorkers. Not all reality is pure trash.
10. Face Off (SyFy)
It’s like a weekly dose of DVD’s extras. Make up effects artists battle out by showing a different style of makeup effect from zombies to aliens and the one girl who always makes a fairy. There is a foundation challenge where contestants showcase a tiny bit of their skills before the big Spotlight challenge. The Spotlight is a three day challenge where they are given a...
Here are some reality shows that we might feel less guilty about watching. Some you may have heard of but some may passed you buy as you watch Gordon Ramsey yell at overweight New Yorkers. Not all reality is pure trash.
10. Face Off (SyFy)
It’s like a weekly dose of DVD’s extras. Make up effects artists battle out by showing a different style of makeup effect from zombies to aliens and the one girl who always makes a fairy. There is a foundation challenge where contestants showcase a tiny bit of their skills before the big Spotlight challenge. The Spotlight is a three day challenge where they are given a...
- 6/17/2013
- by Amelia Harvey
- Obsessed with Film
Summer used to be the time that we’d see Warehouse 13, Haven, and – sigh – Eureka return with new seasons, but that’s all changed. Warehouse 13 returns for the second half of its giant 20-episode season on Monday, Haven is now a fall series, and Eureka… well, you know.
But chin up! We have Season 2 of Continuum and standalone seasons of Sinbad and Primeval: New World coming our way, along with the return of Face Off, Ghost Hunters, and many other competition and nonscripted series, not to mention a Twilight Zone marathon, a Roger Corman marathon, and more Original Movies with excellent titles. Check em all out below; series broadcast info will be updated on the SciFiMafia.com Spring and Summer Primetime TV Schedule.
Syfy Launches A Summer Of Imagination And Adventure Premieres Of Reality Series Joe Rogan Questions Everything, Cosworld, Notorious Hauntings And Exit All-new Episodes Of Face Off,...
But chin up! We have Season 2 of Continuum and standalone seasons of Sinbad and Primeval: New World coming our way, along with the return of Face Off, Ghost Hunters, and many other competition and nonscripted series, not to mention a Twilight Zone marathon, a Roger Corman marathon, and more Original Movies with excellent titles. Check em all out below; series broadcast info will be updated on the SciFiMafia.com Spring and Summer Primetime TV Schedule.
Syfy Launches A Summer Of Imagination And Adventure Premieres Of Reality Series Joe Rogan Questions Everything, Cosworld, Notorious Hauntings And Exit All-new Episodes Of Face Off,...
- 4/25/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Fans of the Syfy make-up competition series, Face Off, will be happy to know that the series has been officially renewed for a fifth season:
“Syfy’s critically-acclaimed hit reality competition series Face Off will return for a fifth season of mind-blowing special effects ingenuity, offering a new group of rising SFX make-up artists with the opportunity to compete and showcase their imagination and creativity. Production on the new season begins April 2013 in Los Angeles for a Summer 2013 premiere.
“Face Off continues to prove itself as a ratings hit, earning critical and viewer accolades alike, and we are proud to bring the series back for another stunning season,” said Mark Stern, President of Original Content, Syfy, and Co-Head of Original Content, Universal Cable Productions.
Season four of Face Off currently airs Tuesday nights at 9Pm Et/Pt on Syfy. In its fourth season, Face Off is averaging 1.6 million viewers 18-...
“Syfy’s critically-acclaimed hit reality competition series Face Off will return for a fifth season of mind-blowing special effects ingenuity, offering a new group of rising SFX make-up artists with the opportunity to compete and showcase their imagination and creativity. Production on the new season begins April 2013 in Los Angeles for a Summer 2013 premiere.
“Face Off continues to prove itself as a ratings hit, earning critical and viewer accolades alike, and we are proud to bring the series back for another stunning season,” said Mark Stern, President of Original Content, Syfy, and Co-Head of Original Content, Universal Cable Productions.
Season four of Face Off currently airs Tuesday nights at 9Pm Et/Pt on Syfy. In its fourth season, Face Off is averaging 1.6 million viewers 18-...
- 3/19/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Press Release:
March 18, 2013
Syfy Renews Acclaimed Competition Series Face Off For A Fifth Season Season Four Currently Airs Tuesday Nights At 9Pm Et/Pt on Syfy
New York – March 18, 2013 – Syfy’s critically-acclaimed hit reality competition series Face Off will return for a fifth season of mind-blowing special effects ingenuity, offering a new group of rising SFX make-up artists with the opportunity to compete and showcase their imagination and creativity. Production on the new season begins April 2013 in Los Angeles for a Summer 2013 premiere.
“Face Off continues to prove itself as a ratings hit, earning critical and viewer accolades alike, and we are proud to bring the series back for another stunning season,” said Mark Stern, President of Original Content, Syfy, and Co-Head of Original Content, Universal Cable Productions.
Season four of Face Off currently airs Tuesday nights at 9Pm Et/Pt on Syfy. In its fourth season, Face Off is...
March 18, 2013
Syfy Renews Acclaimed Competition Series Face Off For A Fifth Season Season Four Currently Airs Tuesday Nights At 9Pm Et/Pt on Syfy
New York – March 18, 2013 – Syfy’s critically-acclaimed hit reality competition series Face Off will return for a fifth season of mind-blowing special effects ingenuity, offering a new group of rising SFX make-up artists with the opportunity to compete and showcase their imagination and creativity. Production on the new season begins April 2013 in Los Angeles for a Summer 2013 premiere.
“Face Off continues to prove itself as a ratings hit, earning critical and viewer accolades alike, and we are proud to bring the series back for another stunning season,” said Mark Stern, President of Original Content, Syfy, and Co-Head of Original Content, Universal Cable Productions.
Season four of Face Off currently airs Tuesday nights at 9Pm Et/Pt on Syfy. In its fourth season, Face Off is...
- 3/18/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Genre: Reality | Sci-Fi | Competition
Air Date/Time: January 15 at 9/8c
Network: Syfy
Synopsis:
Syfy’s most popular unscripted series, Face Off, returns for a new year and fourth season of stunning make-up magic. Fourteen rising special effects make-up artists come to Los Angeles to compete in a series of elaborate challenges that will ultimately determine just who has the skillful hand to win Face Off.
Click here to view the embedded video.
Face Off is simply the best reality/competition series around. It showcases really talented up-and-coming artists in the world of special effects makeup, who are given great challenges, some key mentoring by one of the best in the business, and fair assessments of their work by other people who are the best in the business, all while teaching us something about their craft, which is fascinating, often beautiful or horrific but nearly always stunning.
Along with all of...
Air Date/Time: January 15 at 9/8c
Network: Syfy
Synopsis:
Syfy’s most popular unscripted series, Face Off, returns for a new year and fourth season of stunning make-up magic. Fourteen rising special effects make-up artists come to Los Angeles to compete in a series of elaborate challenges that will ultimately determine just who has the skillful hand to win Face Off.
Click here to view the embedded video.
Face Off is simply the best reality/competition series around. It showcases really talented up-and-coming artists in the world of special effects makeup, who are given great challenges, some key mentoring by one of the best in the business, and fair assessments of their work by other people who are the best in the business, all while teaching us something about their craft, which is fascinating, often beautiful or horrific but nearly always stunning.
Along with all of...
- 1/15/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Syfy has just announced its programming schedule for Winter 2013, with a number of new and returning shows bowing in January.
Among the most notable premieres: the final season of "Merlin" begins January 4; "Being Human" and Canadian import "Lost Girl" return for their third seasons on Jan. 14; special effects makeup competition "Face Off" returns for Season 4 on Jan. 15, and "Robot Combat League" premieres on Feb. 26. Also making its debut is time-travel police drama "Continuum," premiering on Jan. 14 before "Being Human."
For a full list of Syfy's winter premieres and summaries for their new seasons, read on.
"Merlin" (Friday, January 4 at 10 p.m. Est)
With Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table at his side, Arthur has never felt stronger. But even as Camelot flowers, the seeds of its destruction are being sown. "Merlin" returns for its fifth and final season of 13 all-new episodes with its core cast of Colin Morgan,...
Among the most notable premieres: the final season of "Merlin" begins January 4; "Being Human" and Canadian import "Lost Girl" return for their third seasons on Jan. 14; special effects makeup competition "Face Off" returns for Season 4 on Jan. 15, and "Robot Combat League" premieres on Feb. 26. Also making its debut is time-travel police drama "Continuum," premiering on Jan. 14 before "Being Human."
For a full list of Syfy's winter premieres and summaries for their new seasons, read on.
"Merlin" (Friday, January 4 at 10 p.m. Est)
With Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table at his side, Arthur has never felt stronger. But even as Camelot flowers, the seeds of its destruction are being sown. "Merlin" returns for its fifth and final season of 13 all-new episodes with its core cast of Colin Morgan,...
- 12/5/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
It’s true; no matter what certain networks may claim about their “winter finales,” winter doesn’t actually start until December 21, and isn’t over until March 20. Syfy, at least, understands this, and has announced their appropriately-titled winter schedule accordingly.
Happily this means that, starting on Monday, January 14, 2013, we will have some great television to get us through the cold months, including the return of Being Human and Lost Girl, and the premiere of Continuum, and later in the week, the return of Ghost Hunters and Face Off.
Here’s the schedule of premieres, along with series synopses:
Syfy’S 2013 Winter Programming Highlighted By Series Premieres Of Ghost Mine, Robot Combat League, Stranded And Continuum Season Returns Of Hits Being Human, Face Off, Total Blackout, Ghost Hunters, Lost Girl, Haunted Collector And Final Season Of Merlin
New York – December 4, 2012 – Syfy will kick off the New Year with a robust winter...
Happily this means that, starting on Monday, January 14, 2013, we will have some great television to get us through the cold months, including the return of Being Human and Lost Girl, and the premiere of Continuum, and later in the week, the return of Ghost Hunters and Face Off.
Here’s the schedule of premieres, along with series synopses:
Syfy’S 2013 Winter Programming Highlighted By Series Premieres Of Ghost Mine, Robot Combat League, Stranded And Continuum Season Returns Of Hits Being Human, Face Off, Total Blackout, Ghost Hunters, Lost Girl, Haunted Collector And Final Season Of Merlin
New York – December 4, 2012 – Syfy will kick off the New Year with a robust winter...
- 12/5/2012
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
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