Hey Frostitutes,
Its been almost a year since Nick's first ever co-written film, Paul, finished shooting in New Mexico, and now we can finally share something we've had up our sleeves since then.

Back in August of 2009, frostitution.net was invited to the set in Albuquerque where they were shooting the film's Comic-Con scenes. Val (Pnut), Geoi, and Seth (Phlaxis) got to watch them film from the set, be extras in the movie, and have lunch with the man himself.

Bear in mind that none of us are professional reporters, nor have we ever actually written a set report. Hell, some of us have never written a book report! But, we wanted to share our experience with everyone as best we could... So, we present to you now, the official frostitution.net set report!

Paul: Official Frostitute Set Report
By G & V

Most of the conversation in this article is paraphrased, for we lacked a tape recorder, and we wouldn't have used it if we had one. However, we took notes, and have consulted with each other for accuracy.

To read a brief synopsis on Paul, please head over to the Working Title Films website.

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Oh guys. Where to begin? I guess we'll start on Tuesday, the 11th of August, 2009. The first day we got to go to the set of Nick Frost and Simon Pegg's new film, PAUL.

(INT - HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE - MORNING)

There are two beds in the southwest decor-clad hotel room illuminated by the glow of the television, and three sleeping figures. As the sound of the "Saved by the Bell" theme song drowns out the snores, a cell phone begins chirping and vibrating on the night stand. All three inhabitants of the room are jolted from their slumber.

SETH instantly grabs the cell phone and silences it. As he flips the switch on the table lamp, the room is awakened with piercing light and we see the two girls, VAL and GEOI. 06:30 on the dot. The three then take turns completing their morning routines, and head out the door to greet the day they'd so been anticipating.

(EXT - HYATT/DOWNTOWN ALBUQUERQUE - 06:55 AM)

As the three walk out onto the sidewalk, they notice the hustle and bustle of a typical downtown city morning. Businessmen and women getting coffee and talking on cellphones as they shuffle down sidewalks and across streets. This was just another work day to the good citizens of Albuquerque, New Mexico, but to these three people, it was what would surely be one of the most exciting days of their lives.

The trio walk briskly down the sidewalk, chattering excitedly to each other as they make their way to the Albuquerque Convention Center.

(EXT - ALBUQUERQUE CONVENTION CENTER [ACC] - 06:59 AM)

They see a yellow sign affixed to a light post that says, "FGF" with an arrow pointing left. FGF... Fried Gold Films. They follow the arrow to another sign on an entry door with an arrow that says, "EXTRAS".

(INT - ACC - 07:00 AM)

SETH, VAL, and GEOI enter a huge main area where there are possibly 100 people queuing up at three tables. Upon asking where they're supposed to be, they are led to the Extras Casting Director, Ms. ELIZABETH GABLE.

They fill out some paperwork, get pictures taken, and mosey over to the breakfast buffet. Scrambled eggs, toast, oatmeal, and other typical breakfast food is provided. GEOI and VAL make themselves plates, SETH grabs a coffee and they move to a massive room with approximately 400 people in it. Some dressed in normal clothes, and a lot dressed in Star Wars, Star Trek, and Lord of the Rings costumes.

They find some seats and wait. And wait. And wait.

Finally, at around 10:30 AM, there is a call for extras to line-up. They are taken into an auditorium on the top floor and strategically seated.

(INT - AUDITORIUM)

12th row, center, we see VAL, GEOI, and SETH. As they sit and chat, the crew tests the scene set-up with different lighting techniques and camera movements. To their right, walking into the auditorium from a distant isle, NICK FROST, SIMON PEGG, and MINNIE! NICK and SIMON wave at everyone, and NICK runs up and down the isle with his Creative Vado HD camera. When he takes his place in the front of the auditorium, VAL and GEOI wave infatically at him. NICK smiles, points excitedly, and waves back.

They begin filming the scene. The Assistant Directors explain that they are shooting a Comicon panel, and the extras are to act like they would if their favourite actor or writer was entering the stage. The director, GREG MOTTOLA, calls for action, and as the crowd of extras roars for their heroes, the camera dollies in on NICK and SIMON.

(45 MINUTES LATER)

The scene is wrapped and all the extras are herded back to Extras Holding, where they wait for another hour or so until there is a call for 100 more extras to be in a comicon scene. The trio line-up and are taken into the set.

(INT - COMICON SET)

When VAL, GEOI, and SETH step onto the set, they can't believe what they see. It looks exactly like the real San Diego Comicon, complete with real vendors, merchandise, and geeks! The colours are beautifully chosen, and everything is set-up brilliantly.

An Assistant Director positions the three in the center isle in front of the entrance and directs them to walk from this point to the giant Jabba the Hut across the room during the scene.

Then we see NICK and SIMON standing at the entrance. They do a few takes, and then SIMON walks around to scope the room and check it out as the camera is resetting. He walks around a corner, minding his own business. None of the extras are talking to him, and he's not talking to any of them. He see's VAL and GEOI and smiles, walks over to them and shakes all three of their hands.

SIMON walks back to his spot and resumes working. A few more takes later, the camera is being reset again, and NICK waves, and runs over to the trio. Hugs are exchanged.

They do more takes, and periodically, NICK waves at VAL, SETH, and GEOI. Then the scene is finished and it's back to extras holding for more waiting. 2:30pm rolls around and it's time for lunch. Like with everything else they've done, the three are herded to the cafeteria with the other extras.

(INT - CAFETERIA - DAY)

Lunch is a huge buffet table with choices of what appears to be some sort of fish, ROASTED brisket (not roast, and not bbq brisket, but roasted brisket), mash, rice, green beans, and salads.

The three of them sit at a vacant table, and are joined by Jean-Luc Picard, and his wife whom is painted green. A great costume, but no doubt a pain in the ass to put on. SETH eats almost a full meal for the first time in days. GEOI ponders the benefits of roasting brisket. VAL has a bit of everything, and a bowl of shredded cheese.

Lunch is eaten in literally 10 minutes, and it's back to extras holding where there is almost immediately a call for 50 extras. The three friends are taken back into comicon.

(INT - COMICON)

This time, SETH is lagging behind and gets separated from VAL and GEOI. He's taken to a different area of the set while VAL and GEOI are taken directly to the center of the action.

GEOI and VAL are positioned right next to where NICK and SIMON are positioned, at a faux Area 51 outpost. Waves, smiles and nods are exchanged. There are three rehersals, and GEOI and VAL walk exactly where they are told to walk, and everything is fine. But then on the first real take, the people in front of them slow down, and everyone is bunched up, pushing VAL and GEOI out to the side. SIMON runs through the shot doing his part, and nearly runs right into GEOI and VAL. Their eyes lock for a milli-second with shocked faces and, "CUT".

GEOI decides that they should change their destination to be sure and stay out of SIMON'S path, and asks an A.D. if they should maybe just walk across the isle instead. That is ok'd, and it's back to start. GEOI is staring at a sign, musing to herself when she hears SIMON whisper-shouting at her.

A couple of takes later, and the scene is wrapped. SIMON walks by VAL and GEOI and says "WELL DONE, GUYS" with a pat on their backs. And everyone vacates the set.

(INT - EXTRAS HOLDING - NIGHT)

VAL, SETH, and GEOI sit at a table as they are waiting around for whatever is going to happen next. GEOI is reading a book. VAL is playing with her iphone. SETH is ready with his camera as he's made it his mission to get pictures of all the interestingly-dressed extras. SETH gets up to take photos of some Star Wars guys while VAL and GEOI stay seated.

JOE LO TRUGLIO is walking in with a digital video camera, filming the extras. He slowly pans his camera left around the room and GEOI and VAL wave and smile at him. It seems as if they're the only people in the room who recognize him. Then JOE appears to zoom in on them, smiles and waves back, and continues filming.

SETH turns towards GEOI and see's her pointing as if to say "look behind you". As SETH turns, JOE LO TRUGLIO is almost right in his face. SETH acknowledges him with a friendly, half-shocked nod and steps out of his way.

SETH walks over to where JOE is standing, and sparks up a light conversation. GEOI and VAL join them and introduce themselves.

(INT - COMICON - NIGHT)

GEOI, VAL, and SETH are called upon one more time to work on the comicon set, and it proves to be a long one. This scene involves a 360 degree tracking shot that VAL and GEOI get to walk around, and see NICK and SIMON as they are playing a game at the convention. It really looks like they're having a blast.

While they reset, VAL and GEOI watch the monitors over GREG MOTTOLA'S shoulder. When GEOI looks back towards NICK and SIMON, SIMON is jumping up and down, waving at them excitedly. GEOI nudges VAL, who is extending herself to the limit to see the monitors, and points to SIMON. The girls laugh and wave back.

Another scene. The last one of the day. Everything is getting tiresome. Sore backs, feet, and legs, along with a bit of fatigue, and some serious hunger setting in makes for impatience.

GEOI looks at her watch. 10:35 PM.

Just past 11:00 PM, they wrap for the day. SETH, GEOI, and VAL go to extras holding to gather their things before they leave, and see that craft services has set up a buffet table there for the extras. Tacos. Thank God for that! Had they known there would be food waiting, they wouldn't have worried about the late hour. They make their tacos and chow down.

Now it's back to the hotel for a shower and bed. Another early morning tomorrow. But tomorrow, they get to have lunch with NICK!

(INT - ACC - WEDNESDAY MORNING)

Having gotten used to the routine a bit, and now knowing pretty much exactly what to expect, the three Frost fans saunter through the Albuquerque Convention Center, get their breakfasts, and take their places in extras holding, where they wait.

(EXT - ACC - MORNING)

SETH and GEOI go outside for a smoke, and SIMON comes walking up with MINNIE.

(EXT - BACK PARKING LOT - DAY)

2:15 PM... After sitting in extras holding all day, VAL, GEOI, and SETH are escorted to NICK FROST'S trailer on the back lot. The Production Assistant who is leading them to the trailer knocks on NICK'S door and it opens. NICK pops his head out and greets the trio with a big smile.

(INT - NICK FROST'S TRAILER - DAY)

There is one large mushroom pizza, and one large cheese pizza. Everyone takes a plate, and picks their pieces of pizza. NICK sits at the end of his three-chaired kitchenette table, while GEOI, VAL, and SETH take their seats across from him on the couch. As they eat, they hold casual conversation, just generally shooting the shit for an hour. After NICK finishes his lunch, he grabs a stack of Shaun of the Dead DVD covers, and begins signing them.

GEOI gets up from her spot on the couch and clears off NICK'S table, and sits down on the side chair.

SETH hands NICK a plastic egg container like you get out of a quarter toy machine, and inside it is a tiny sculpture of a person sitting grabbing their ankles.

A dreaded knock on the door of the trailer brings everyone down because with that knock, comes the realization that their time with NICK is over. The P.A. sticks her head in.

NICK chats with them for a few more minutes, and then it's time to get back to work.

(INT - COMICON - DAY)

VAL, SETH, and GEOI are taken around the set and introduced to the crew. They first met LANCE BANGS, the documentarian that is filming the behind the scenes action and the video blogs. Then they meet GREG MOTTOLA, the director. He thanks them for coming, and is very polite and nice. Then they meet the First Assistant Director, and a couple more A.D.s.

They sit down in a corner behind the monitors with the crew, and VAL gets up to look around. NICK comes over to her and holds out a cup of peanut M&M;'s. She takes one yellow one, and then NICK smiles and informs her that they are for the whole trio.

They stand behind GREG for a while, watching the monitors, and watch different scenes being filmed, and set up. SIMON comes over and introduces them to KRISTEN WIIG.

Before they know it, the last scenes of the day are being rehearsed. Then they step back into their role as extras. When they wrap on the scene, GEOI walks up to NICK and pats him on the shoulder.

NICK sits down at a table in one of the booths and asks an A.D. to take the picture. As he sits he sees a pile of prop book covers.

He takes three pictures, and walks back to the crew area with them, and they all three thank him. They weren't expecting him to do it right that minute.

They wrap on the very last comicon scene, which has a big crane shot that pulls up over the entire set. Looking exhausted, NICK walks over to VAL, SETH, and GEOI. He hugs them all.

We'd like to thank Nick Frost, Nira Park , Greg Mottola, Simon Pegg, the Hyatt Regency in Albuquerque, and the entire production crew for giving us this amazing opportunity. See Paul in cinemas March 18th, 2011 (U.S) and April 1st, 2011 (U.K).