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G.H.O.S.T. TV Pilot To Become Full Length Feature?

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Work for G.H.O.S.T. started back in January with the launch of the MVP Blog here at Mutantville.com and the beginning of intense pre-production on G.H.O.S.T.. The cast and crew put in many a long day and night throughout production during October and November and we’ve carried that level of intensity into post-production by shooting pick ups all through December. We started editing during the second week of filming and are finally nearing completion of the first assembly of G.H.O.S.T.. There is so much going on behind the scenes that’s it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep producing timely updates in addition to doing the actual work. This has been an amazing adventure so far. The footage looks great. The performances were fantastic and the special make-up FX are spectacular. Just as it seems we’re nearing the end – we are in fact reaching a new beginning. It’s not official yet – but we are working on ideas for new scenes to shoot for the movie – to expand it from it’s intended half hour format into a full length feature! That’s right – we will still be able to cut G.H.O.S.T. down to a very tight half hour TV pilot s intended – but there is enough material there that with a few smart additions – we can expand the story a touch and turn G.H.O.S.T. into a full movie. I’m so excited that I can hardly contain myself. While this is good news for us – it also means that this non-stop rollercoaster of work that we’ve been on since July will continue for the foreseeable future! Thank you all for your help in making this dream a reality. Everyone in MVP plays an important role and we couldn’t have made our movie without you! Keep checking the MVP Blog for more updates as they happen!

**Streebo

Posted 2 months ago at 1:29 pm.

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MVP Picks Up More G.H.O.S.T.S at Opera House.

geo-streebo-alan-make-up-shoot-dec-10-2009Last night saw the Mutantville Players return to the opera house once more for another round of pick up shots.  Luckily we weren’t just shooting windows and door frames this week as we were able to suit up and get bloody for another cool special make-up FX shot.  Alan Whitley out his boomstick down and picked up the latex to play the part of our supernatural visitor.  Alan underwent a grueling 3 hour session at the hands of special make-up FX kingpin Todd A. Britt.  The air was chilly but Alan’s spirits were warm under layers of silicon, tubing and buckets of blood as he brought our ghostly friend to unatural life!  With this shot in the can – we have only two major FX shots left and G.H.O.S.T. will be complete.  This Sunday, the Mutantville Players are heading to the green and grassy hills of South Carolina for our final pick up shots with two of our leads – Kathy Sandvoss and Scott Thomas.  The journey to make G.H.O.S.T. has been an amazing one.  It will be sad to see it all come to an end.  Be sure to keep checking Mutantville.com for your up to the minute MVP news!

~~Streebo

Posted 3 months ago at 8:54 am.

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G.H.O.S.T. Post-Production Going Strong!

ghost-poster-01 Principle photography on G.H.O.S.T. ended two weeks ago – but you would never know it on the Mutantville Mothership.  The producers have been hard at work keeping the websites updated, shooting pick up shots, designing posters, and editing the actual movie.  The first assembly is coming together and we couldn’t be happier with the results so far.  We keep producing new promo posters so keep checking here and on Facebook for the latest designs.  Be sure to add your feedback so we know which posters people like.  Speaking of posters – here’s a strong early contender for final poster status.  It’s a simple still shot taken during filming – but it says everything about the project in one powerful image.  What do you think?

Keep checking Mutantville.com for your up to the minute MVP news and more.

~~Streebo

Posted 3 months ago at 12:33 pm.

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G.H.O.S.T. Finale Ends With Whimpers And A Bang.

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Make-up FX Maestro Todd A. Britt brings another ghostly creation to life during the wee hours of the night.

Last night, Mutantville Productions wrapped principle photography on G.H.O.S.T. after a long fifteen hour shoot.  Kathy Sandvoss earned her final Scream Queen stripes and Super Diva status by battling her way through another challenging shoot.  Thanks to our good friend, couture designer, Luis Machicao for lending his tremendous talents in supervising the filming of his costume designs for the finale of the movie.  Lead actor Scott Thomas persevered another bloody and bruising shoot to bring our central ghost to life.  Clint Jones showed his horror heart by enduring several make-up sessions.  Dave Tunik gave his all in taking another bloody bite out of his role and a gelatin prop.  Jason Wheely gave a heartwrenching performance as a haunted young TV producer.  Jack Stecher pulled out all the stops to give a bravura performance as the crazy caretaker of the opera house.

Special thanks goes out to MVP’S own maestro of make-up FX – Todd A. Britt for bringing all of his Sith talents to bear in creating several macabre make-ups over the course of the fifteen hour marathon.  Additional thanks goes to Sylvia and Sierra for lending their talents to the make-up department by resurrecting our supernatural visitors once more.  Thanks again to Allan Whitley for toughing out another long night to lend a strong hand and keep our boomstick steady for another night.  Special thanks goes out MVP’S own Costume Diva, seamstress and assistant to Mr. Machicao, Angela Pritchett  who although unable to attend our final shoot due to schedule conflicts, put in many a long night on the set of G.H.O.S.T., lending her considerable costuming talents to help bring the production to life.  Thanks to John R. Sexton for putting on a layered performance as Grandfather last month.  Thank you to Kayli Tolleson and her mom Janna for lending their talent, energy and support to G.H.O.S.T. over the course of the shoot.  And last but not least a very special thanks goes to my mom, Momma Streebo, for being a beacon of strength and inspiration to me over the years and for dusting off her sewing machine to create Johnny Reb’s jacket in whole – mere days before the first shoot.  And to anyone that helped that I may have overlooked here, thank you for your help, we could not have done it without you all.  Thank you.

This project has been an amazing journey and I thank you all for sharing it with me.  Production may be complete – but post-production begins immediately as we will continue with editing, sound design and shooting final make-up FX shots of the movie.  Be sure to keep tuning in to Mutantville.com and Mutant TV for your up to the minute news on G.H.O.S.T., C for Chaos, and MVP.

~~Streebo

Posted 3 months, 2 weeks ago at 7:44 pm.

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G.H.O.S.T. Haunts The Opera House Once More.

scott-ghost-01Last night heralded yet another amazing day of filmmaking on the set of G.H.O.S.T..   We had an absolute blast shooting all of the elements that make horror fun – chases, ghosties, and other supernatural occurrences.   Kathy Sandvoss put on a bravura performance as our gutsy heroine enduring take after take and bump after bump like a seasoned pro.  Jack Stecher brought all of his years of experience to bear to imbue our creepy caretaker with a life of his own.  Clint Jones continued to put on a solid showing as the beleaguered Seth.  Dave Tunik and Jason Wheeley were able to survive a grueling make-up session to bring an amazing sequence of supernatural terror to vivid bloody life.  Scott Thomas had his moment to take the center stage and bring the spirit of our ghost into four colored action!  Thank you to Sylvia and Sierra for coming out and lending their talents as make up assistants again.  Props to our ever reliable boom stick operator Allan Whitley for his sure hand and attentive ear throughout the shoot.  Thanks to Jeremy for lending a hand shooting the behind the scenes segments.  Everyone would like to extend a hearty handshake to Anne Reid for lending her talents as a massage therapist to keep everyone relaxed and loosened up for the duration of the shoot.  Thanks to everyone for staying late and toughing it out.  We are on the home stretch now – with the end in sight.  Next Saturday will mark our final major shoot on the production of G.H.O.S.T. and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results.  This will be an amazing project and you will all be very proud of the final film.  Thank you all – because without you – our movie wouldn’t be possible.

~~Streebo

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago at 2:52 pm.

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G.H.O.S.T. Still Lives!

GHOST-1A loss of power on the set last week set production on G.H.O.S.T. back by one week.  It will take more than that to keep a good G.H.O.S.T. down.  The Mutantville Players are rested, ready and assembled to get back on set tomorrow and finish what we started.  We can never thank you all enough for your hard work and dedication.  This has been an amazing project from beginning to the near end.  Thanks for coming on this amazing journey with us.  Please take a minute to check out the preliminary designs for the t-shirts and promos for G.H.O.S.T.  We have more on the way and you can only learn about it right here on Mutantville.com!

Posted 3 months, 4 weeks ago at 7:42 pm.

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Mutantville Productions Unveils First G.H.O.S.T. T-shirt Design.

streebo-shirt-design-number-oneAfter several weeks of working with various designs – Geo, Brento and myself are proud to announce that we’ve found the winning formula for our first t-shirt design for G.H.O.S.T. and no one had to die to make it happen!  We’re in the process of working up a few more shirt designs as well as several poster options – so stay tuned for more MVP news right here at Mutantville.com!

Posted 4 months ago at 8:04 am.

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G.H.O.S.T. Civil War Triage a Bloody Success!

triage-grandpa-gag MVP is proud to announce that our Civil War triage scene for G.H.O.S.T. was a resounding success!  We had a fantastic turn out of extras comprised of talented musicians, hopeful actors, and knowledgeable horror fans.  Our special make-up FX expert Todd A. Britt was on hand to apply liberal amounts of make-up to our eager cast.  After a few hours splashing blood on one another, tweaking mustaches, and adjusting the lights – we were ready to shoot another fun scene for G.H.O.S.T..  The shots turned out better than expected and the costumes provided by seamstress Angela Pritchett helped make the scene that much more authentic.  Thank you all for another hard night of work.  Be sure to relax and enjoy yourself for Halloween.  We’ll see you back on the set on November 7th for our big finale.  Thank you all.

Posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago at 10:29 am.

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Kayli Wraps G.H.O.S.T.

kayli-at-opera-houseMutantville Productions is proud to announce that Kayli Tolleson (young Maya) has wrapped her role for G.H.O.S.T..   Kayli and her very supportive mother Janna joined us on the set of G.H.O.S.T. this week for her time in front of the camera.  Kayli put on a splendid performance as young Maya.  We are very happy with her and we are sure she will be proud of her work in the final movie.  Thank you for your help Kayli and Janna!  We’ll see you at the wrap party!

Posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago at 9:54 am.

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Director’s Video Log: G.H.O.S.T. Week Two.

Posted 4 months, 4 weeks ago at 9:51 pm.

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