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The Art of Grimm On OPB TV

May 19, 2016June 7, 2016 Jessica Bania Uncategorized Art Beat, Made In The Northwest, The Art of Grimm1 Comment

See Grimm fairy tales in the making! Join Oregon Art Beat on OPB TV this Thursday as they continue their “Made in the Northwest” series—a month-long tribute to local artists making the northwest an even more beautiful place to call home.

The series continues on OPB TV this Thursday, May 19 at 8 p.m. with “The Art of Grimm,” which profiles the many Oregon artists and craftspeople behind the hit NBC series that brings fairy tales to life. You can also watch this and the other specials online at any time. Continue reading... “The Art of Grimm On OPB TV”

“Grimm” Renewed For Season 6

April 6, 2016 Oregon Film News, Portland, TV Series Grimm Season 6Leave a Comment

NBC’s “Grimm” has been renewed for season 6!
“We absolutely love what our producers and cast have accomplished over the past five seasons,” NBC Entertainment Jennifer Salke said. “They have created a whole new world of creatures and have a truly devoted fan base. We can’t wait to see what comes next.”

What is it Like to Work on “Grimm”, “Portlandia” & “The Librarians”?

March 29, 2016March 31, 2016 Oregon Film Case Studies, Film and Media Industry, Jobs, Oregon Film, Portland, Talent, Television, TV Series Critter Pierce, David Cress, Kristi Turnquist, Lana Veekner, oregonLiveLeave a Comment

OregonLive found out in a piece that Kristi Turnquist put out last week showcasing a handful of professionals working in TV, in Oregon. “LA vs. Portland?”, “How did you get your start?”, “Can local actors make a living in Portland?”, “What is the Portland TV and film scene?” were some of the questions asked, and answered. Read more here.

Fox12 has also been highlighting Oregon crew, vendors and services in their “More Good Morning Oregon” segment – highlights are: Spydercam, 360 Lab’s VR technology, stuntman Kent Lutrell, propmaster Tim Oakley, and SPFX makeup for Grimm, Ravenous Studios. Continue reading... “What is it Like to Work on “Grimm”, “Portlandia” & “The Librarians”?”

More Good Day Oregon Went Behind The Scenes With Grimm’s Monster Makers

March 25, 2016April 6, 2016 Oregon Film Costumes, Film and Media Industry, Resources, Television Barney Burnham, Christina Kortum, Grimm, More Good Day Oregon, Ravenous Studios, wesen1 Comment

http://www.kptv.com/story/31557887/behind-the-scenes-with-the-monster-makers-of-grimm

Fox 12’s More Good Day Oregon, went behind the scenes to examine the creative excellence that goes into the creation the monsters of “Grimm”. Christina Kortum (Ravenous Studios) creates and assists Barney Burman (B2FX) on the Wesen creature creations using prosthetics. Check out more of their work here. Continue reading... “More Good Day Oregon Went Behind The Scenes With Grimm’s Monster Makers”

Grimmster Foundation Raises $386,000 For Doernbecher Children’s Hospital

February 15, 2016 Oregon Film Uncategorized Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Grimmster Foundation Gala, NBC ComcastLeave a Comment

Another successful Grimmster Foundation Gala, put on by NBC Comcast over the week end, raised $386,000 for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital from ticket sales and silent auction items. Continue reading... “Grimmster Foundation Raises $386,000 For Doernbecher Children’s Hospital”

100 Episodes Of “Grimm” Has Meant Job Growth, Local Business Support & Portland Recognition

November 12, 2015November 18, 2015 Oregon Film Jobs, Uncategorized Grimm, Job growthLeave a Comment

Grimm 100th cake by local oregonian, Michelle Honeman at Sugar Mommas Bake Shop http://sugarmommasbakeshop.com/ — Grimm 100th cake by local Oregonian, Michelle Honeman at Sugar Mommas Bake Shop http://sugarmommasbakeshop.com/

Portland celebrated “Grimm’s” 100th episode on Tuesday. Thank you to Governor Kate Brown, Nick Fish, Oregon legislators and the cast and crew who all gathered on the “Grimm” stage to celebrate this occasion. And there is a lot to celebrate in addition to the show reaching it’s 100th milestone:

more than 250 million dollars has been directly spent by “Grimm” in Oregon thus far
more than a 70% job growth in the motion picture & video industry over the last five years
over 350 companies that have benefited from business with the show

Portland’s City Commissioner, Nick Fish, declared November 10th “Grimm Day” and the stage building was renamed “The Grimm Building”. Continue reading... “100 Episodes Of “Grimm” Has Meant Job Growth, Local Business Support & Portland Recognition”

“Grimm” Season 5 Begins October 30th

October 29, 2015 Oregon Film Uncategorized Grimm season 5Leave a Comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdNm08IbafI

NBC Universal’s “Grimm” is back with a vengeance with season 5. This fantasy drama series set in Portland will premiere 9pm, October 30th. To find out where season 4 left off and what to expect in this coming season read more here.

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Sasha Roiz (“Grimm”) Appointed To Doernbecher Foundation Board Of Directors

July 22, 2015 Oregon Film Economic Impact, Television, Uncategorized Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Sasha RoizLeave a Comment

The cast of "Grimm" at the February "Grimm Gala": Left to right: Reggie Lee, Bree Turner, Silas Weir Mitchell, Bitsie Tulloch, David Giuntoli, Sasha Roiz, Claire Coffee, Russell Hornsby at the Exchange Ballroom in support of OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital (NBC) — The cast of “Grimm” at the February “Grimm Gala”: Left to right: Reggie Lee, Bree Turner, Silas Weir Mitchell, Bitsie Tulloch, David Giuntoli, Sasha Roiz, Claire Coffee, Russell Hornsby at the Exchange Ballroom in support of OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital (NBC)

Actor Sasha Roiz (Captain Sean Renard, “Grimm”) has held an interest in helping patients at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital for several years since coming to Portland to shoot the NBC Universal series. Earlier this year Roiz put together the “Grimm Gives Back” fundraiser, that incredibly, raised $310,000 that was then donated to the “Grimmster Endowment Fund”. Continue reading... “Sasha Roiz (“Grimm”) Appointed To Doernbecher Foundation Board Of Directors”

OPB’s Emmy Award-Winning Local Arts Series Goes Behind The Scenes With The Artists of “Grimm”

April 29, 2015May 4, 2015 Oregon Film Case Studies, Film and Media Industry, Jobs, Portland, Television Art Beat, Grimm, OPB, Oregon Art BeatLeave a Comment

Watch OPB’s Art Beat and meet some of the talented Oregon crew that create the props, construct the “Wesen” special FX make up, and other artists of “Grimm”. Continue reading... “OPB’s Emmy Award-Winning Local Arts Series Goes Behind The Scenes With The Artists of “Grimm””

OPB’s State of Wonder previews GRIMM’s Oregon Art Beat Episode

April 27, 2015 Oregon Film Television Art Beat, Grimm, OPB, portland, state of wonderLeave a Comment

State of Wonder breaks down Oregon Art Beat‘s focus on the great local art and artists on GRIMM.

Check out the preview as well as the complete episode of both SOW (now online) and OAB (on OPB TV this Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m.)

https://soundcloud.com/opb-state-of-wonder/state-of-wonder-apr-25-2015-grimm-etsy-portland-cello-project-jackson-pollock-more

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