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Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie

Will Forte prepares to film a scene for "Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie." No word on whether the 'stache got caught in the Angeles Times.

Will Forte prepares to film a scene for “Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie.” No word on whether the ‘stache got caught in the Angeles Times.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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A behind the scenes photo essay on the set in Palm Springs, California for Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie.

Eric Wareheim, costar, co-writer and co-director of "Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie," gets fiery in a scene in which he and Tim Heidecker try to rally patrons to help bring the S'Wallow Hills Mall back to life.

Eric Wareheim, costar, co-writer and co-director of “Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie,” gets fiery in a scene in which he and Tim Heidecker try to rally patrons to help bring the S’Wallow Hills Mall back to life.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

James Quall is ready to perform a stand-up routine in a scene set in a restaurant called Inbreadables.

James Quall is ready to perform a stand-up routine in a scene set in a restaurant called Inbreadables.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Actress Twink Caplan gets an extreme close-up.

Actress Twink Caplan gets an extreme close-up.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Costar, co-writer and co-director Tim Heidecker composes music for the movie on his iPad.

Costar, co-writer and co-director Tim Heidecker composes music for the movie on his iPad.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Will Forte, middle, chats with Tim Heidecker, left, and Eric Wareheim.

Will Forte, middle, chats with Tim Heidecker, left, and Eric Wareheim.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Eric Wareheim, Tim Heidecker and crew laugh as they watch a scene.

Eric Wareheim, Tim Heidecker and crew laugh as they watch a scene.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Eric Wareheim gets a makeup touch-up.

Eric Wareheim gets a makeup touch-up.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

First assistant cameraman Isaiah Fortajada covers his nose and mouth on the set in a long vacant Palm Springs mall.

First assistant cameraman Isaiah Fortajada covers his nose and mouth on the set in a long vacant Palm Springs mall.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

A stand-in is measured for focus.

A stand-in is measured for focus.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

The vacant Desert Fashion Plaza in Palm Springs plays the S'Wallow Valley mall in the film.

The vacant Desert Fashion Plaza in Palm Springs plays the S’Wallow Valley mall in the film.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Eric Wareheim photographs himself with an iPad between takes.

Eric Wareheim photographs himself with an iPad between takes.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Eric Wareheim takes his position before filming a scene.

Eric Wareheim takes his position before filming a scene.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

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