Troll Blog (web series)
Troll Blog | |
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Also known as | The Troll Blave |
Genre | Comedy, Filmmaking |
Created by | Jeff Bell & T.C. De Witt |
Based on | T.C. De Witt's The Princess Knight |
Written by |
Jeff Bell T.C. De Witt Dan Casey |
Directed by | Jeff Bell |
Theme music composer | Jeff Bell |
Opening theme | "The Troll Blave Theme Song" by Jeff Bell |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 17 |
Production | |
Producer(s) | T.C. De Witt |
Editor(s) | Jeff Bell |
Cinematography | Jeff Bell |
Running time | 6-15 minutes |
Production company(s) |
Ghost-Hat Media Firmament Films |
Release | |
Original release | March 1, 2014 | – December 21, 2016
The Troll Blog was a weekly web series starring The Troll who answers questions from viewers about the upcoming release of T.C. De Witt's The Princess Knight.
Contents
History
During the production of T.C. De Witt's The Princess Knight, Jeff Bell had been cast as the voice of The Troll, ultimately becoming the puppeteer of the character and a dozen others as well. While on set, T.C. De Witt pitched the idea of creating a spin-off show that would help drive additional interest in the production, along with being a fun excuse to do more with the Troll character. Each week, Jeff Bell wrote, filmed, and edited a new episode almost entirely by himself with the occasional voice appearance of actors also in the full length movie.
Format
The show's concept started as a weekly Q&A with the Troll answering fan questions with the help of his off-screen, silent producer Stanley. As time went by, the show started adding additional features, such as music numbers, movie parodies, and on-set appearances during the making of the film. It was during the later half of the first season, that a "storyline" for the show was slowly worked into the weekly series, leading to a cliffhanger season 1 finale dealing with time travel. The show would continue the more storyline focused adventures of the Troll and slowly phase out the weekly Q&A portion.
Plot
The Troll from "T.C. De Witt's The Princess Knight" gives you a weekly look behind the scenes of the making of the movie, answering emails, talking to the fans, and sharing stories of his life.
Series overview
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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First aired | Last aired | |||
1 | 10 | March 1, 2014 | June 9, 2014 | |
2 | 12 | August 17, 2014 | December 21, 2016 |
Episodes
Season 1 (2014-2014)
No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Length | Release date |
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1 | 1 | "YouTube, ITube, We All Tube for Troll" | Jeff Bell | Jeff Bell and Dan Casey | 6:10 | 1 March 2014 |
On the very first episode of TROLL BLOG, I introduce you to me, The Troll, plus answer a few of your questions! | ||||||
2 | 2 | "Here We Troll Again" | Jeff Bell | Jeff Bell, Dan Casey, and T.C. De Witt | 8:07 | 8 March 2014 |
Photos from the set! Behind the scenes information! Questions from you, my fellow viewers! And cats. Yep...cats. Thank you for the questions, and keep submitting them! If I didn't get to yours this week, keep watching as I might next time! | ||||||
3 | 3 | "A 1, and a 2, and a 1-2-3rd Episode" | Jeff Bell | Jeff Bell, Dan Casey, and T.C. De Witt | 8:07 | 15 March 2014 |
Daylight's Saving Time is terrible. That is all I have to say about that. On this episode, more of your questions get answered PLUS(!) a special performance at the end! Watch and let me know what songs you want to hear in the future! | ||||||
4 | 4 | "A Troll Hope" | Jeff Bell | Jeff Bell, Dan Casey, and T.C. De Witt | 9:22 | 22 March 2014 |
With more behind the scenes pictures and videos, we also learn about the English language as well as a special message from a long time idol. | ||||||
5 | 5 | "Back to the Past...if the Internet Works" | Jeff Bell | Jeff Bell, Dan Casey, and T.C. De Witt | 5:58 | 29 March 2014 |
The internet is a fickle thing, more of my backstory, and...well...other things! | ||||||
6 | 6 | "A Troll on Set" | Jeff Bell | Jeff Bell, Dan Casey, and T.C. De Witt | 8:32 | 7 April 2014 |
Troll checks the numbers on the blog and takes the show on the first trip to the set of the Princess Knight. Lots of running, singing, driving, screaming, and burning bridges. | ||||||
7 | 7 | "Trolls Vacation Too" | Jeff Bell | Jeff Bell, Dan Casey, and T.C. De Witt | 8:32 | 26 April 2014 |
I'm still on vacation, but in the mean time here's a sneak preview of the finished film! That makes up for it, right?! Check it out in this preview and we will be back next week with more Troll Blog! | ||||||
8 | 8 | "A Giant's Tale" | Jeff Bell and Kris Schulz | Jeff Bell, T.C. De Witt, and Kris Schulz | 7:56 | 5 May 2014 |
Now that I'm back from my vacation (and extensive layovers) we have started filming again! Which means only one thing: I get to hang out with my friend The Giant! Watch as we're back on set together! We'll return to the standard format (or whatever that might be) next week so keep submitting questions! | ||||||
9 | 9 | "Rapid Fire Trolling" | Jeff Bell | Jeff Bell, Dan Casey, and T.C. De Witt | 8:00 | 12 May 2014 |
On this week's episode, we finally get around to answering everyone's questions! Check it out and see if yours got picked! Also the Troll ends with a new song! | ||||||
10 | 10 | "Troll Sings: It's All Right" | Jeff Bell | Jeff Bell | 3:15 | 19 May 2014 |
On this week's episode, the Troll wants to pass a long some positive reinforcement by singing Huey Lewis & The News version of "It's All Right". | ||||||
11 | 11 | "Trolls Don't Work for Peanuts" | Jeff Bell | Jeff Bell and T.C. De Witt | 5:23 | 2 June 2014 |
Troll and Stanley are in contract negotiations for season two of the blog. Meanwhile, the Troll again visits the set of the Princess Knight. | ||||||
12 | 12 | "Quantum Troll" | Jeff Bell | Jeff Bell | 10:59 | 9 June 2014 |
Troll wraps up the first season of the Troll Blog with another rapid fire answering of fan questions and forgets something very important. The Troll must travel back in time to fix the past and save the future. |
Characters and cast
- The Troll (real name Marty Gras) is a troll and the lead character on the show, having grown up wanting to be an actor in Hollywood. For a short time, he had a roommate who was in a band that ultimately moved out shortly before the start of the show.
- Stanley (real name and appearance, unknown) is the producer of the weekly show. He's never seen or heard speaking, though Troll constantly interacts with him. For a while it was hinted at that Stanely was a figment of The Troll's imagination, however, the season 1 finale introduced the concept that Stanley was real after all, just very quiet. He's still never been seen.
- Sentient Title Cards are the on-screen text that Troll often interacts with. While being nothing more than white text on a black background, it has attitudes and smarts that can often outwit the Troll's comebacks. Briefly, during a "dream" the Troll was having, the title cards evolved into having a voice and being able to control the world slowly taking over all electronics. Troll awoke to find the Title Cards back to their original self, however, it was hinted that they might be more in control than we think.
- The Therapist
- Vesper
- Jeff is the Troll's current roommate, having met him during the original Troll Christmas special.