The Premise
The magical and sometimes mystical realm of world-class special effects and make-up artistry brings viewers a new reality-competition series from SyFy–Face Off-which is set to debut on January 26, 2011. The premise of the show revolves around the often unrecognized artists who create truly amazing works of living art and possess near-unlimited imagination coupled with an extremely wide range of skill sets. The contestants in this exciting new program include a wide array of exceptionally talented, dynamic artists who will demonstrate their exceptional skills in a variety of areas in their trade, including prosthetics, 3-D design, animatronics, sculpting, eye enhancers, puppeteering, casting and molding. Each week the contestants will be asked to elaborate on the challenge, taking on such feats as designing full body paint make-up on models or creating their most innovative horror villain.
The Players
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Actress McKenzie Westmore will host Face Off, bringing a true passion for the art of special effects to the table. Westmore’s great-grandfather, George, was a pioneer in the field of film and television make-up, and father Michael Westmore is the legendary make-up artist behind the Star Trek television series. SyFy has additionally signed illustrious makeup artists Ve Neill of Pirates of the Caribbean and Edward Scissorhands, Glen Hetrick of Heroes, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The X-Files as well as creature designer Patrick Tatopoulous of I am Legend, Independence Day, Underworld and Resident Evil:Extinction to serve as judges on the competition/elimination series of Face Off. Ve Neil is responsible for setting multiple standards of excellence in the make-up field, earning three Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards and four Saturn Awards over the course of her highly successful career. Fans will also remember her artistry in transforming Robin Williams into a Scottish nanny for Mrs. Doubtfire as well as her brilliance in the design and make-up of the myriad of villains, beauties and superheroes in the Batman film series.
The Drama
Each episode of Face Off will feature aspiring special effects artists, showcasing their finished works and granting viewers the dramatic build-up of one contestant being sent home each week by the celebrity judges. This intensely engaging show will culminate in one winner and one grand prize, sure to launch a winning career. Face Off producers have spent an exhausting year taking the casting search to major cities throughout the United States. Both professionals as well as novices in the special effects make-up field were considered when choosing what would ultimately boil down to twelve hopefuls for the 2011 show. Each contestant brings not only their individual style and talents to the show, but the hope that they have what it takes to be a top-flight makeup artist, grabbing the brass ring of Face Off. Tune in January 26, 2011 for a compelling sixty-minute show that will keep you glued to your seat in anticipation.
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