TheVPN
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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.
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The History
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 emmensely and is still growing.
Shows
Main Article: List of The Virtual Productions Network shows
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. The netowk is currently scouting for two new shows to complete the 2011-2012 lineup. Executives have stated they've been searching for one "Horror" and on "Supernatural Drama/Science Fiction" series to complete the lineup. On November 7th 2011, Network executives landed on Amin Caluk and Carey Broadbent Horror series Land Of the Living Dead, and Maddie Funderburg's Age of Heroes which is VPN's first original 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.
Current Lineup
Drama & Comedy
| Show Name | Showrunner | Current Season | Current Day of Airing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | Matthew James & Chris Davis | Season One | Thursday | |
| The Path Not Taken | Brian Melanson | Season Two | Thursday |
Supernatural
| Show Name | Showrunner | Current Season | Current Day of Airing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Of Vision | MJ Calder | Season One | Wednesdays |
Action
| Show Name | Showrunner | Current Season | Current Day of Airing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity | Chris Davis | Season Two | Mondays | |
| Watchtower | Jack Malone | Season Two | Mondays | |
| The Outcasts | Aimee Nicole | Season One | Tuesday | |
| Age of Heroes | Maddie Funderburg | Season One | Tuesday |
Horror
| Show Name | Showrunner | Current Season | Current Day of Airing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Of The Living Dead | Amin Caluck & Carey Broadbent | Season One | Fridays |
Science Fiction
| Show Name | Showrunner | Current Season | Current Day of Airing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Wolf | Kerry Burkett | Season One | Sundays |
Webisodes
| Show Name | Showrunner | Current Season | Current Day of Airing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archangel | Jason Davis | Season One | Fridays |
Cancellations and Hiatuses: V.A.M.P, from showrunner Brian Melanson was canceled due to low ratings in 2008. Gifted: The Original Series was canceled and rebooted by the original creator in 2009. The reboot has been added to the 2010 lineup. Connor was canceled after a 3 episode run in 2009, but has been given a final 3 episode order to wrap up the series as a whole.
In 2009, after only airing 7 of it's sceduled 22 episodes. Angel series developper Jack Malone decided to bring the series to an end. In December of 2009 Fabulous Cordy aired it's final episode. Than at an unknown time later the popular series Faith, Watchdogs, Story Of a Girl and Thoughts Without Thinking, Vanished from the lineup.
Than in 2011 after airing a somewhat unsucceful Pilot, series Creator Brian Melanson and Network executives decided to cancel the sci-fi Original series The Protectors
