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HALLO HOLLYWOOD - First Swiss Webseries (2009)
HALLO HOLLYWOOD
Webseries / Reality show
Comedy / Drama
03' 09" - 08' 31"
Released in 2009
English & Swiss-German
Yangzom Brauen
Michael Freund
Roman Wyden
Mike Boss
Mike Boss
Yangzom Brauen
Roman Wyden
Philippe Huber
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Concept
Swiss Celebrity, YANGZOM BRAUEN, posts an online casting and encourages young Swiss who dream of becoming movie stars in Hollywood to apply. After getting hundreds of submissions, Yangzom chooses her six favorite Swiss:
#1 – JANELLE (20s) — A blond bombshell who wants to use her sex appeal to further her career.
#2 – DANIEL (20s) — An energetic boxer who is determined to muscle his way to success.
#3 – PATRICK (20s) — A narcissist who believes that his looks alone will make him a Hollywood star.
#4 – ATHENA (20s) — An ugly duckling who dreams of one day winning an Oscar.
#5 – CHRISTINE (20s) — A party girl who seems confused about her true sexuality.
#6 – RENE (30) — A car mechanic and Bruce Willis look-alike with a knack for comedy.
The six dreamers arrive at the airport in Los Angeles and are surprised as a limousine picks them up. As they arrive at their new home, they realize that their house isn’t some Beverly Hills mansion, but rather a modest house. The different personalities quickly come to surface.
The next day the six Swiss are in for another surprise when “Real World” meets “Real Hollywood.” Yangzom breaks the news: Only rent is paid, everything else, like food, head shots and acting class must be earned by the dreamers themselves. Some of the wannabe stars are pissed, but Yangzom provides an option for the Swiss to make some money; everybody gets a “Flip” camera and is encouraged to capture their journey on video. For every second that is being used in the reality show, they will get $10.00.
The stage is set and the Swiss start exploring Hollywood trying to find their own way to success. The first season includes everything from rude awakenings in acting class to embarrassing castings to Hollywood parties with celebrities and ends with a trip to Las Vegas where the six get lost and stuck in the desert.
Episodes (21)
EPISODE 1 – The Concept
Yangzom Brauen introduces the concept and picks the first two Swiss candidates: JANELLE (The blond bombshell) and DANIEL (The aggressive boxer)
EPISODE 2 – Patrick & Athena
Yangzom picks the next two Swiss: PATRICK (The narcissist / Playboy) and ATHENA (The ugly duckling).
EPISODE 3 – Six Dreamers
Yangzom picks the last two Swiss: CHRISTINE (Often compared to Swiss star Melanie Winiger) and RENE (The funny auto mechanic from Wallies).
EPISODE 4 – The Arrival
The six Dreamers arrive in Los Angeles and are surprised as a limousine picks them up. As they arrive they realize that their house isn’t some Beverly Hills mansion, but rather a ‘modest’ house,. The different personalities quickly come to surface.
EPISODE 5 – The First Night
Although the house comes with a pool, Jacuzzi and billiard room, some of the Swiss aren’t happy about sharing the room with two other people.
EPISODE 6 – Good and Bad News
Yangzom tells the six Swiss that they can live at the house for free, but they need to make their own money for everything else. Rene & Christine are pissed!
EPISODE 7 – Flip Camera
Yangzom provides an option for the Swiss to make some money. Everybody gets a Flip Camera and is encouraged to capture their journey on video. For every second that is being used in the show, they will get $10.00.
EPISODE 8 – Hollywood
The Swiss start filming as they embark on their first Hollywood tour. Rene meets Victor Jacobo in downtown.
EPISODE 9 – Aggressions
Living in such a small place soon sparks the first aggressions. Janelle has money problems, Patrick gets endless phone calls from his ex and the group makes fun of Athena.
EPISODE 10 – Beach
A day on the beach. Patrick’s former girlfriend keeps calling. Janelle needs a pep talk, Daniel delivers.
EPISODE 11 – Hollywood Party - Part 1
The group’s first Hollywood Party. Yangzom makes it clear that the party is meant for Networking and not for getting drunk. Athena meets ex-Miss Switzerland, Nadine Vinzent, Daniel gets a dose of reality and Christine gets drunk.
EPISODE 12 – Hollywood Party - Part 2
The party continues. Rene meets soccer star Raphael Vicky, Daniel gets offered a job as a dishwasher, Patrick makes out with Yangzom, Janelle makes connections and Christine throws up.
EPISODE 13 – Photo Shoot
The Swiss reflect on last night’s Hollywood Party. Janelle gets a job as baby sitter and Christine tries to make money as a dog walker. The girls meet a photographer in a studio, while the men meet their photographer in downtown.
EPISODE 14 – Headshots
The headshot sessions are in full swing until the photographer gets frisky with Janelle. Athena calls Daniel who abruptly ends the session. Christine and Athena fantasize about the Oscars.
EPISODE 15 – Breakdown
Daniel at work, washing dishes. Christine confronts Janelle about the photographer incident, a fight breaks out. Athena has an emotional breakdown.
EPISODE 16 – Acting Class
A cop shows up and instructs Janelle to put on a top. The Swiss attend their first acting class where aggressions and tears take over. Athena is missing because a bee stung her.
EPISODE 17 – Casting
The girls attend their first casting, Patrick has a date with unintended consequences, and Athena catches Daniel naked in the pool.
EPISODE 18 – Criticism
Patrick buys a shabby car. The group enjoys a Swiss fondue, but the mood soon changes when Yangzom arrives with heavy criticism in regard to their headshots. Janelle gets offered a part in a film…in Las Vegas.
EPISODE 19 – Stunt-woman
The group visits Swiss Stunt-woman, Simone Bargetze. The group decides to accompany Janelle on her trip to Vegas. Yangzom organizes a big RV.
EPISODE 20 – Vegas, Baby - Part 1
The girls learn that the Swedish actress got the part for the Swiss character. Patrick discovers a sex tape of him and his last date. The group leaves to Las Vegas.
EPISODE 21 – Vegas, Baby - Part 2
Ten weeks have passed, Yangzom reflects on each of the six Swiss, while they drive to Vegas. The RV breaks down and the group is stuck in the desert, without cell phone reception. Janelle walks off and gets picked up by a stranger.
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