MysticArt Pictures Loved Discovering The Incredibly Talented Designers for Ellen's Design Challenge

Just in from Variety's TV Impact Report...

"Ellen's Design Challenge" on HGTV is one of the few genuine new reality hits of 2015 and already looks like a long-term player. The secret to "Ellen's Design Challenge"'s success: "It's relatable. Everyone has sat on a chair before. After watching, I think the audience has a new appreciation for what's around them and how it's made. Hopefully it inspires them to go in their own garage and make a coffee table out of an old screen door and their Nordic Track." 

Ellen also shares what show she would like to be on: "I'd love to try 'The Amazing Race' to see if I could do it. But Portia will have to do all the challenges, including, but not limited to the physical ones, the height ones, the water ones and all the other ones. You know, I love rice so I could probably do 'Survivor' quite easily."

Tim Gunn Praises Project Runway Junior Designers on Access Hollywood!

Tim Gunn is once again praising our designers for Project Runway Junior! He spoke with Access Hollywood about his experience on the show, saying: 

"These juniors leave season 14 in their dust. They're incredibly talented, and they have wonderful qualities of character - thank you good parenting - and they're fearless. There's not a cynical bone in their bodies, and I loved working with them, it was a great honor. They would constantly surprise me with a riff on a silhouette I thought I had seen every iteration of...and I want everyone to know, there's no secret help, there's no one behind the scenes who's sewing for them or helping them design. It's all executed by them, only."

We are so proud that these designers are getting such high praise from the legendary Tim Gunn! You can check out the rest of the interview here!

TIM GUNN PRAISES PROJECT RUNWAY JUNIOR DESIGNERS

We’re loving all of the positive accolades for the designers on Project Runway Junior! We’re so proud of these young and talented designers! 

Tim Gunn says: "The teens are so incredibly talented, they have such positive energy, no cynicism, no negativity, no excuses, no ‘I can’t because of.’ They are so intensely curious about the world and they have such wonderful qualities of character. So it makes me feel... better about the future.”

Check out the rest of the article here!

Meet Victoria!

Meet Victoria, who MysticArt was so delighted to discover! This British punk-inspired designer has an edgy and modern style with avant-garde elements, and she isn’t afraid to use unconventional materials such as safety pins, trash bags, or clear fabric to bring her visions to life. Watch her rock out her creativity on Project Runway Junior this fall!

Meet Zachary!

Zachary is a returning Project Runway: Threads competitor ready to show off his design skills on this season of Project Runway Junior! Though he favors classic silhouettes, he likes to add in an edgy twist and consistently takes design risks. We have loved working with you on both Threads and Project Runway Junior and we are so excited to welcome you back, Zachary!

New TV Projects Just Announced!

We are so lucky to get to work on shows that give people the platform to pursue their dreams and get that life-changing opportunity. We're working with Major Broadcast Networks, Emmy-Winning producers, Oscar-winning talent, and some of the most notable names in the film and television industry! 

JUST ANNOUNCED - NEW PROJECT FOR MAJOR BROADCAST NETWORK

MysticArt Pictures is currently seeking male comedic and improv actors and stand-ups in the Greater Los Angeles area for a new television project with a Major Broadcast Network! Actors must be in their mid-30s through 50 with a solid live performance background, the ability to think quick on their feet, a confident attitude, and a strong, original persona. We are considering both experienced and up-and-coming comedic actors, improv actors, and stand-up comedians. To be considered, submit at least one reel showcasing your comedic talents to improvcomiccast@gmail.com and apply here! 

EMMY-AWARD WINNING PRODUCERS ARE GIVING ONE COUPLE AND ONE FAMILY THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME!

We all want the chance to pursue our dreams and see what might happen if those dreams came true - and this new TV project IS that chance! Are you a 20-something couple that is engaged or married? Are you and your spouse parents in your late 30s/early 40s with at least two kids? This show could be the big adventure you have always wanted! If you live in the GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, you have until Thursday, September 17th to apply to this all-new project with a major family-friendly cable network! Don't wait - apply at www.mysticartpictures.com or refer someone you know at tradinglivescasting@gmail.com.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE DANCE MOMS OPEN CALL

MysticArt wants to give a huge thank you to all of the talented dancers and their moms who came to Los Angeles we have ever had to make, and we wanted you all to know how much we appreciate you for taking the time to audition for Dance Moms' all-new season!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAST OF PROJECT RUNWAY JUNIOR

We are so excited to finally be able to say congratulations to the incredible teenage fashion designers we discovered for Project Runway Junior! Bridget, Jaxson, Jesse, Matt, Maya, Peytie, Samantha, Sami, Victoria, Ysabel, Zach, and Zachary, we are so proud of you and cannot wait for the world to get to see your talent when Project Runway Junior premieres on Lifetime November 12th! Project Runway Junior will be hosted by Tim Gunn and Hannah Davis, with judges Christian Siriano, Kelly Osbourne, and Aya Kanai, and will feature a guest appearance by Michelle Obama! 

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR BASKETBALL MOMS IS 9/21! 

Is your son destined to play in the NBA? Are you a mom who will do anything to help your basketball player ages 12-17 get there? This is the FINAL WEEK to submit your team for this all-new doc-series by September 21st! 





Email basketballmomscasting@gmail.com if you want your league to be THE ONE in America chosen! 

GET READY FOR ELLEN'S DESIGN CHALLENGE SEASON 2! 

We cannot WAIT to share details about Ellen's Design Challenge season 2! Premiering in January 2016, season 2 will be bigger and better than ever and will feature surprise guests and even more episodes for you to enjoy! Can't wait for next season? Enjoy behind-the-scenes exclusives from last season on HGTV.com and stay tuned for more information! 

MYSTICART PICTURES HAS A BUSY DEVELOPMENT SLATE! 

It has been a very rewarding and extremely busy year! In 2015 we have wrapped production on a television show we created and sold to NBC, completed over 100 hours of television, wrapped filming on several new shows we have created, and have several exciting projects in development and prepping to shoot! There's never a dull moment with such a broad range of projects, from celebrity-centric series, docu-series, formatted shows, and of course competition series, and we cannot wait to share some exciting announcements! 

JUST ANNOUNCED: NEW TV PROJECT FOR MAJOR BROADCAST NETWORK

MysticArt Pictures is currently seeking very experienced and creative comedic actors for a new television project for a MAJOR BROADCAST NETWORK! 

Actors must be male, mid 30s through 50 with a solid live performance background, the ability to think quick on their feet, a confident attitude, and a strong, original persona. We are considering both experienced and up-and-coming comedic actors, improv actors and stand-up comedians. 

To be considered, submit at least one reel showcasing your comedic talents to improvcomiccast@gmail.com and apply here!

Thank You To All Who Auditioned For Dance Moms!

MysticArt wants to give a huge thank you to all of the talented dancers and their moms who came to Los Angeles this weekend for the Dance Moms Open Call! This is going to be one of the hardest decisions we have ever had to make, and we wanted you all to know how much we appreciate you for taking the time to audition for this show!

The First Lady Is Coming To Project Runway Junior!

MysticArt is excited to announce First Lady Michelle Obama is headed to Project Runway Junior! We are very proud of this show, which features 12 of the most talented teen designers in America competing for a full scholarship to the Fashion Institute of Design and Marketing, $25,000 to help launch their line, and other prizes. 

The First Lady's challenge, which will be featured in the December 10th episode, will call on the contestants to create a design that will be used and sold on LandsEnd.com.

We cannot wait for you to tune in to the premiere on November 12th on Lifetime! Check out the official announcement here!

Meet The Cast Of Project Runway Junior!

MysticArt Pictures is thrilled to finally be able to announce the cast of Project Runway Junior! Our talent team spent months meeting some of the most talented teenagers in America, and we are so proud of these young fashion designers for all of their hard work through this process! 

Project Runway Junior is hosted by the legendary Tim Gunn, alongside supermodel Hannah Davis and judges Christian Siriano, Kelly Osbourne, and Aya Kanai. The series is set to premiere on November 12th at 9 PM on Lifetime! 

Check out the full article here, and stay tuned for more info about Project Runway Junior! 

MYSTICART UPS ERICA GOINGS AND DREW PATERSON

It’s been an extremely busy year for MysticArt Pictures; the company has already completed 90 hours of television this year alone, including Lifetime's Project Runway Junior, HGTV’s Ellen’s Design Challenge, series for NBC, ABC, and several others we cannot wait to announce, and are currently discovering an all-new cast for the hit franchise Dance Moms. With the expansion of our company, we are pleased to announce the promotions of Erica Goings and Drew Paterson! Erica has been a key member of the MysticArt team for several years, having worked on series for ABC, CBS, NBC, and 35 episodes of a popular TLC show with us, and we are so excited to see her thriving in her new role as Casting Producer on our new project Trading Lives. Drew started at MysticArt Pictures when he was accepted into our internship program, and was hired as a Casting Assistant for Project Runway Junior. He has also worked on 20 episodes of a recent Nickelodeon show, a new series for Oxygen, and Dance Moms, and has joined Erica’s team on Trading Lives as a Casting Associate. 

"I am so thrilled to be working so closely with Erica and Drew and could not be more pleased to see them both growing and thriving at MysticArt Pictures. Both Erica and Drew embody the key traits that I feel are the foundation to success in business and also are so important to MysticArt Pictures' own philosophy and mission… They are passionate in their pursuit to discover new dynamic talent, they are both incredibly perseverant individuals who set daily goals and then work hard to achieve and accomplish those goals, and most importantly they are positive people who are incredibly passionate about their work," says Katy Wallin, CEO/President of MysticArt Pictures.

Congratulations to Erica and Drew, and thank you so much for all of your excellent work! 

Season Finale of Celebrity Wife Swap

The 4th season of Celebrity Wife Swap has concluded with the first-ever Dude Swap, starring King of the Nerds Robert Carradine and NFL Champion Terrell Owens! 

You can catch up on the entire season of Celebrity Wife Swap HERE!