Oregon Art Beat To Showcase “The Art of Grimm”

Behind the scenes shooting of "Grimm"  (NBC Universal)
Behind the scenes shooting of “Grimm” (NBC Universal)

The Oregon Art Beat Special, “The Art of Grimm“, is set to air April 30th.  The show employs talented and skilled Oregonians that, each week, help bring the show to life.  Oregon Art Beat will be meeting  the creative team behind this NBC Universal’s hit drama.  They will go behind the scenes, “getting to know some of the Oregon artists who design, manufacture and decorate the “look” of this locally shot fantasy series, and that bring the spookiness to life.” Continue reading... “Oregon Art Beat To Showcase “The Art of Grimm””

“GRIMM” Gives Back – Makes 310K For OHSU’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital

Bree Turner, Slias Weir Mitchell, Bitsie Tulloch, David Guintoli, Sasha Roiz and Claire Coffee at Grimm Gala. Photo credit: Andie Petkus Photography.
Bree Turner, Slias Weir Mitchell, Bitsie Tulloch, David Guintoli, Sasha Roiz and Claire Coffee at Grimm Gala. Photo credit: Andie Petkus Photography.

The Grimm Gala took place February 7th at the Exchange Ballroom as a benefit for OHSU’s Doernbecher Children’s hospital.  A whopping 310,000 was donated to the “Grimmster Endowment“fund (the goal was $100,000). Many items from the show were auctioned off, and even a walk on role on “Grimm” was offered.   The cast were in attendance.  Read more here. Continue reading... ““GRIMM” Gives Back – Makes 310K For OHSU’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital”

“GRIMM” – Back For Season 5

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Good news for Oregon, NBC Universal announced today that “Grimm” is being picked up for Season 5.  The show, shot on stages and on location in Portland and the metro area, has been doing well on its Friday night time slot, with season 4 garnering over 7.2 million viewers all-told.  “Grimm” was one of five dramas NBC renewed for the 2015-16 season.

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Urgent Casting Call: Grimm seeking Filipino Talent

Cast Iron Studios is seeking Northwest-based Filipino talent for on-camera principal (speaking) roles an upcoming episode of NBC’s Grimm.

If you fit the specifications below and are available for the shoot dates, please submit the following to talent[at]castironstudios.com (replace [a] with @):

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Picture (should be current and clear)

Filipino Men, ages 30-50, MUST SPEAK TAGALOG
Filipino Women, age 60+, MUST SPEAK TAGALOG

Casting will be Tuesday, December 3rd or Wednesday December 4th in Portland, OR.

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NBC Universal’s, Season 3 of “Grimm” Premieres Strong – More Great Episodes to Come

NBC Universal’s “Grimm” returned for its third season Friday and started up right where it left off.  The season 3 premiere was actually up in the ratings from the season 2 premiere and helped launch NBC’s friday night premiere of “Dracula”.  Here’s one quick analysis from the Hollywood Reporter.  If you were on Twitter during the friday night broadcast, you know that the show is a hit on Twitter as well.  During the 9:00pm west coast broadcast the cast was live tweeting and that with the fan interaction made “Grimm” one of the top trending topics on twitter.  Continue reading... “NBC Universal’s, Season 3 of “Grimm” Premieres Strong – More Great Episodes to Come”

Cast and Crew of @NBCGrimm Give Back at Oregon Food Bank

With very little fanfare the cast and crew of the NBC series “Grimm” spent their weekend working two shifts at two different locations of the Oregon Food Bank packaging 24,139 pounds of food resulting in 15,259 meals for Oregonians in need.  The effort was largely organized by local film workers Bruce Lawson and Dawnn Pavlonnis, but in total there were over 30 volunteers representing members of IATSE, SAG/AFTRA, DGA, and the Teamsters looking to give a little back to the community.  Continue reading... “Cast and Crew of @NBCGrimm Give Back at Oregon Food Bank”

Behind the Scenes of Grimm’s Halloween Episode: “La Llarona”

Here is a quick behind the scenes sneak peek at this Friday’s Halloween episode of “Grimm.”  The show is based around a legend of the weeping woman, La Llarona.  Does Nick believe in ghosts?  Tune in Friday to find out for yourself.

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Oregon Vendor Spotlight: Local Nursery Supply Chain Fulfills “Grimm’s” Green Needs

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The second video in our Oregon Film Summer Interns’ “Oregon Vendor Spotlight” series (above) follows the local supply chain that is utilized to provide the unique greenery needed for NBC’s “Grimm.”

In order to provide the trees, bushes and plants that help create “Grimm’s” eerie atmosphere, the show’s greensman, Charlie Carlsen, looks to local nurseries such as Dennis’ 7 Dees and Cascadian. They provide greenery from their stock and, in turn, activate their supply chain of other nurseries in the area to help meet the increased demand.

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GRIMM screening and cast Q&A scheduled for Wednesday now postponed

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS.  WE WILL REISSUE A RELEASE WHEN SCHEDULING HAS BEEN UPDATED.

SAG Foundation invites you and your guests to attend
Conversations
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GRIMM

“Grimm” is a new drama series inspired by the classic Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Portland homicide Detective Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli, “Turn The Beat Around”) discovers he is descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as “Grimms,” charged with keeping balance between humanity and the mythological creatures of the world.

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GRIMM Season 2 …….Tonight! Come And Watch With Fellow Portlanders….

Join fellow Grimmsters this evening to watch the Season 2 Premier;

8-11pm

On Deck Sports Bar and Grill

910 NW 14th, Portland

First season will screen at 8pm

9pm season 1 finale

10pm season 2 premier

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Also, for some added show info and a quick recap of Grimm’s journey so far, read Kristi Turnquist’s article from today’s Oregon Live.

We can’t wait!

 

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