VPN MISSION STATEMENT
theVPN, being one of the biggest networks for Virtual Entertainment, has a goal to produce some of the best vs' around! We encourage new writers to visit our corner of the web, in hopes that they might learn more about what they already love to do, by finding their vision and voice. theVPN helps build creativity, leadership and more, while operating in a safe, family-friendly, online environment!
If you are not a writer, you can still be a part of our family. Readers are welcome to join the forum, actually they are a crucial part of the "virtual entertainment world." Non-writers can also take part in provocative discussions about a vast array of subjects, from "writing techniques" to "favorite television shows."
If you are not a writer, you can still be a part of our family. Readers are welcome to join the forum, actually they are a crucial part of the "virtual entertainment world." Non-writers can also take part in provocative discussions about a vast array of subjects, from "writing techniques" to "favorite television shows."
OUR HISTORY
theVPN (previously known as, Virtual Productions Network), is a virtual series network created and run by Chris Davis & Jack D. Malone, which was original launched in October of 2008. The network contains a vast variety of shows within its current lineup, showcasing both original series' and series' based on existing projects; offering genres such as Action, Supernatural, Drama, Sci-Fi, and most recently, Horror.
The VPN first opened its doors in early October of 2008 under its original creator, Chris Davis, a young aspiring writer in hopes to create a fresh, online community for writers and readers alike. The network launched with three core shows; Faith the Vampire Slayer, Gifted and V.A.M.P. Since then, its lineup and membership has increased immensely and is still growing.
The network launched in 2008 with Faith the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Gifted: The Original Series, and V.A.M.P. The network was heavily geared toward the SUPERNATURAL DRAMA genre, and didn't go out that field for its first few months online. In 2009, shows such as, Gifted: The Reboot , Fabulous Cordy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Connor, The Path Not Taken, Story of a Girl, Winchester and X-Men: Legends were picked up, which which expanded the network, in terms of genre. Finally, in 2010, the network opened up a more original lineup with, Watchdogs,Thoughts Without Thinking, Trinity, Watchtower and The Protectors.
In 2011, due to a major network change, many of theVPN's series' (Jossverse series', X-Men: Legends, Story of a Girl, etc...) were forced to be canceled, leaving shows like Watchtower, Trinity, The Protectors,Winchester and The Path Not Taken in the lineup, while adding Edge of Vision, The Outcasts, and Archangel. On November 7th 2011, Network executives landed on Amin Caluk and Carey Broadbent's Horror series Land Of the Living Dead, and Maddie Funderburg's Age of Heroes which is VPN's first spin-off. Finally after three years of being on Hiatus, Winchester finally aired it's first episode Setember 23rd 2011, not before taking another long break and returning January 2012.
In 2012 the Network picked up the pace on green-lighting shows and has added to it's line up Bad Wolf, The Super Teens, Bitten, and Sailor Moon. The VPN also opened a webisode section to the network and has since began production of three shows Hellbound, Audition, and The Remnants.
The Outcasts announced it was re-booting into a new series, and the Doctor Who spin-off, Bad Wolf, began airing episodes Summer 2012. A science fiction/fantasy anthology series called "The Void," produced by the creators of "Land of the Living Dead," was picked up Fall 2012, and creates a new layer of interactivity on the forum, opening up a pitching capability accessible to all VPN members. MJ Calder's "Little Red," a fantasy drama which portrays a variety of fairy tales, including the popular, "Little Red Riding Hood," was picked up as well. Also "Easy," a dramadey following an openly gay teenage boy as he ventures through a new high school, with three eligible knights in shining armor going with him.
Though, in February 2013, several of our shows (The Outcasts, Bad Wolf, Bitten, Edge of Vision and Little Red) departed from our network, along with their respected showrunners. Shortly after, in April and May, three new shows were picked up: a Buffy the Vampire Slayer continuation, penned by Informant; Metropolis: Special Crimes Unit,
a series following the police force, and weird happenings, in Metropolis, which comes from Alex Matthews; and Gangland, a series set in a not-too-distant future where all criminals are forced by a corrupt government to fend for themselves on a remote, and deadly island, from executive producers Chris Davis and Amin Caluk!
And as of late, Trinity, one of theVPN’s first shows, following Lana Lang from Smallville, has recently been rebooted by executive producers Chris Davis and Karl Hurd. In this form of the series, we follow Lana Lang four years after leaving her life in Smallville behind, and after spending that time traveling the world in an attempt to make the world a safer place by using the Prometheus Suit, she decides to take up residence in the dark, crime ridden city of Odyssey. The rebooted series is looking for a late 2013/early 2014 release date.
The VPN first opened its doors in early October of 2008 under its original creator, Chris Davis, a young aspiring writer in hopes to create a fresh, online community for writers and readers alike. The network launched with three core shows; Faith the Vampire Slayer, Gifted and V.A.M.P. Since then, its lineup and membership has increased immensely and is still growing.
The network launched in 2008 with Faith the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Gifted: The Original Series, and V.A.M.P. The network was heavily geared toward the SUPERNATURAL DRAMA genre, and didn't go out that field for its first few months online. In 2009, shows such as, Gifted: The Reboot , Fabulous Cordy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Connor, The Path Not Taken, Story of a Girl, Winchester and X-Men: Legends were picked up, which which expanded the network, in terms of genre. Finally, in 2010, the network opened up a more original lineup with, Watchdogs,Thoughts Without Thinking, Trinity, Watchtower and The Protectors.
In 2011, due to a major network change, many of theVPN's series' (Jossverse series', X-Men: Legends, Story of a Girl, etc...) were forced to be canceled, leaving shows like Watchtower, Trinity, The Protectors,Winchester and The Path Not Taken in the lineup, while adding Edge of Vision, The Outcasts, and Archangel. On November 7th 2011, Network executives landed on Amin Caluk and Carey Broadbent's Horror series Land Of the Living Dead, and Maddie Funderburg's Age of Heroes which is VPN's first spin-off. Finally after three years of being on Hiatus, Winchester finally aired it's first episode Setember 23rd 2011, not before taking another long break and returning January 2012.
In 2012 the Network picked up the pace on green-lighting shows and has added to it's line up Bad Wolf, The Super Teens, Bitten, and Sailor Moon. The VPN also opened a webisode section to the network and has since began production of three shows Hellbound, Audition, and The Remnants.
The Outcasts announced it was re-booting into a new series, and the Doctor Who spin-off, Bad Wolf, began airing episodes Summer 2012. A science fiction/fantasy anthology series called "The Void," produced by the creators of "Land of the Living Dead," was picked up Fall 2012, and creates a new layer of interactivity on the forum, opening up a pitching capability accessible to all VPN members. MJ Calder's "Little Red," a fantasy drama which portrays a variety of fairy tales, including the popular, "Little Red Riding Hood," was picked up as well. Also "Easy," a dramadey following an openly gay teenage boy as he ventures through a new high school, with three eligible knights in shining armor going with him.
Though, in February 2013, several of our shows (The Outcasts, Bad Wolf, Bitten, Edge of Vision and Little Red) departed from our network, along with their respected showrunners. Shortly after, in April and May, three new shows were picked up: a Buffy the Vampire Slayer continuation, penned by Informant; Metropolis: Special Crimes Unit,
a series following the police force, and weird happenings, in Metropolis, which comes from Alex Matthews; and Gangland, a series set in a not-too-distant future where all criminals are forced by a corrupt government to fend for themselves on a remote, and deadly island, from executive producers Chris Davis and Amin Caluk!
And as of late, Trinity, one of theVPN’s first shows, following Lana Lang from Smallville, has recently been rebooted by executive producers Chris Davis and Karl Hurd. In this form of the series, we follow Lana Lang four years after leaving her life in Smallville behind, and after spending that time traveling the world in an attempt to make the world a safer place by using the Prometheus Suit, she decides to take up residence in the dark, crime ridden city of Odyssey. The rebooted series is looking for a late 2013/early 2014 release date.
