The Monkey Box

Dear Hollywood...

themonkeybox@gmail.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:59:25 +0000

Dear Hollywood, please never remake "E.T."

We're Going Through The Looking Glass

themonkeybox@gmail.com — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:31:42 +0000

The Monkey Box Web Series begins the second story arc. Caroline torments Brandon, Mick has a new creative idea, Williams is concerned about Brian (who's gone missing), and Bob thinks he's a business man. Plus: Bollywood! And just what does any of this have to do with Alice In Wonderland? Find out in "Down The Rabbit, Ho!"

The first installment can be viewed on Youtube and the Monkey Box Homepage!

Down The Rabbit, Ho!
Story By John T. Mickevich
Directed & Edited by Bob Levitan
Written by John T. Mickevich, Brandon Epland, Caroline Gordon-Elliott, Bob Levitan
Director of Photography: Nathaniel Johnston

A Hidden TV Production in conjunction with Easy Street Production

Robots: Not our target demographic

themonkeybox@gmail.com — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:34:58 +0000

Well, apparently the artificial human vote is in, and they don't like the Monkey Box series very much. What can we say? When we wrote it, we just didn't take the sensibilities of androids, automatons, or even cyborgs into consideration. We apologize to all mechanical and cybernetic humanoids for the oversight.

Get caught up with the series!

themonkeybox@gmail.com — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:08:44 +0000

Episode 1 of The Monkey Box - The Series has wrapped up! Of course, you can always visit www.TheMonkeyBox.com to watch the entire series. But here's the direct links to the second half!

Part 6
The gang regroups after the collapse of the Mary Magdalene sketch, and Caroline seeks therapy with Brian. Probably not a great idea. Watch On Youtube!

Part 7
Bob encounters the real-life "Bum Beater", Caroline meets a healing kitty, and Mick deals with an uninvited late-night guest. Watch On Youtube!

Part 8
Brandon explains why he's a badass, then proves that he's not. Caroline returns to the fold, while Mick is still too big for his britches. Watch On Youtube!

Part 9 - The Finale!
The gang get together to shoot "Motorcycle Jesus" - only, who's gonna be Jesus? And is Caroline finally going to assert some control? Check out the shocking finale to "Jesus Is My Co-Pilot!" Watch On Youtube!

MOTORCYCLE JESUS
In case you hadn't figured out by now - the web series was essentially "The Making Of Motorcycle Jesus" our big hit video from last year! Watch It Here!

What's Next?!?
Well, we've got a little interlude next week (with Robots!), then the series returns with Episode 2 "Down The Rabbit, Ho!"

As always, thanks for your continued support and keep telling your friends, family, co-works and clergy about THE MONKEY BOX.

Webisode 5 - The Cliffhanger!

themonkeybox@gmail.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:45:25 +0000

Part 5 of "Jesus Is My Co-Pilot." All hell breaks loose as Mickevich decides the Mary Magdalene sketch just isn't going to work. Plus - long time Monkey Box fans get a hint as to what video the gang will be working on!

View it on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_ZaQS6YfMM or write on The Monkey Box home at http://www.themonkeybox.com/

Webisode 4 is up and running!

themonkeybox@gmail.com — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:50:27 +0000

Part 4 of "Jesus Is My Co-Pilot." A final ditch effort for Brandon and Bob to find a court room location for the upcoming video shoot! Plus, insight into the mystery that is Mr. Brandon Epland.

View it here at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3TGUAti-To or right on the Monkey Box homepage at http://www.TheMonkeyBox.com

The Series - Webisode 3!

themonkeybox@gmail.com — Wed, 27 May 2009 05:08:16 +0000

Episode 1, Part 3 of "Jesus Is My Co-Pilot." Brandon and Bob head to the courthouse to try to secure a shooting location, then the whole gang gets together to rehearse the Mary Magdalene sketch.

View it here at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84zwnwzK5hg or right on the Monkey Box homepage at http://www.TheMonkeyBox.com

The Series - Webisodes 1 & 2

themonkeybox@gmail.com — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:17:53 +0000

The first two webisodes of the first story arc of The Monkey Box - The Series are up and running.

In Part 1, The gang meets to pitch ideas for their next video. Some good, some not so good, some impossible. Also, we learn what Caroline thinks about being the only woman in the group.

You can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1HrfycEJWc or on The Monkey Box home page!

In Part 2, Bob and Brandon start their quest to find a courtroom location, while the rest of the gang table read the first draft of "Mary Magdalene - Personal Injury Attorney"

You can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eVkcOtB8wY or on The Monkey Box home page!

Introducing The Monkey Box - The Series!

themonkeybox@gmail.com — Mon, 11 May 2009 07:08:06 +0000

If you've been following us on Facebook, Twitter, or here in our blog postings (which, yes, are terribly infrequent, but we're gonna try to get better), you know all about the show we've developed for televsion. Today we're announcing we're also releasing a web series based on the same characters & concepts.

The web series will act as a tie-in and companion to the television show. It's more insights into what it takes to make internet video magic when you're six people whose grip on reality is tenuous at best. Plus, since it's on the web, it'll have all the swearing and naughty stuff you can't do on the TV. It's a deeper look into that thing that we know better than anything - ourselves.

The prelude & trailer is up and running as of this writing on YouTube, our webpage, and a handful of other video services, and the first webisode is just hours away from launching. With any luck, we'll be putting out new chapters every week.

We've also got a lot of new people coming to check us out. So welcome aboard, and we're glad join us on this bold new direction for your friends at THE MONKEY BOX.

John T Mickevich
The Monkey Box

Facebook & Twitter - It's About Frackin' Time!

themonkeybox@gmail.com — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:45:44 +0000

Hello there Monkey Box Nation,

We're just the worst blog updaters ever, aren't we?

Here's the latest news:

• Like we mentioned in our last update, we worked on something special the second half of last year. It's no secret anymore: we made a pilot for a TV show. We had a special screening in March which went like gangbusters. There was over 200 people, tons of "industry" (which is code for "people who expect their drinks to be paid for"), and the usual gang of deviants and ne're do wells. We've been taking meetings all over Hollywoodland and are getting ready to move into the next phase of development. Exciting stuff.

• We're about to shoot a whole new bunch of shorts for the internet. Yeah, I know I said that in January, but this time I mean it. Got scripts and everything. Sorta.

• One of the great changes over at Facebook has been the addition of what they call Pages. We put one up just today, so come on by and check us out. There's behind-the-scene pictures and we're hopefully going to develop it into a nice little community of rabid Monkey Box aficionados. It's at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Monkey-Box/70674868606 See you there!

• And just because we're trendy whores, we're on Twitter too - http://www.twitter.com/themonkeybox - follow us there for up-to-the-minute updates on when we pee and fart.

That's about it for now! Stay tuned, subscribe however you can, tell your friends about us, and drop us a line!

John T. Mickevich