The Official
Timeline
This is the official HEI Network timeline—follow the ‘On Cinema’ universe in chronological order, as it evolves from a humble podcast into a multimedia entertainment empire. It’s movie time!
On Cinema: The Podcast
Tim Heidecker hosts a podcast where he and film buff Gregg Turkington discuss their favorite movies.
2011
2012
On Cinema at the Cinema: The Early Seasons
Tim and Gregg bring On Cinema to the screen in order to rate the newest movies on a scale of 1 to 5 bags of popcorn. Alongside these weekly reviews, Gregg launches an effort to break a world record, and Tim almost immediately starts to face health issues that jeopardize his marriage and his ability to host the show.
On Cinema is Born.
2011
2013
Introducing: Joe Estevez
Introducing: Ayaka Ohwaki
The Decker Era
The On Cinema at the Cinema brand begins to expand beyond simply critiquing film. As Gregg fights to keep the show focused on the movies, Tim pushes to incorporate other topics like alternative medicine, motorcycles, the publishing industry, and personal freedom. He even begins production on his very own movie.
2014
Introducing: Dr. San
Introducing: Mark Proksch
‘Decker’ Season 1 Premieres
The Tom Cruise Era
As Decker is taken to more and more exotic locales, Tim and Gregg are busier than ever with the formation of the Victorville Film Archive and the return of Tim’s ex-lover and newborn son. But as the pressures of fatherhood mount, Tim lets his responsibilities slip, becoming fixated on starting his first ever band.
2015
‘Decker’ Season 2 Premieres
Decker Season 3 Premieres
Introducing: Alessandro Serradimigni (Axiom)
Introducing: Manuel Giusti
2016
The Road to the Trial
A bittersweet financial windfall makes new, high-level entrepreneurial projects possible for Tim and Gregg. But Tim's addiction to vaping and associating with Dr. San begins to come between them, before quickly spiraling into a much bigger problem...
2017
The Trial of Tim Heidecker
On Cinema At the Cinema is on a brief hold as a high profile murder trial in San Bernadino County stands in the way of the movie reviews.
The Delgado Era
Tim attempts to drag the show into the future, but a new adversary closes in with cause to take control of all On Cinema properties and make major personnel changes. As the resulting power struggle intensifies, the On Cinema crew is forced to navigate massive debts, incoming lawsuits, and the release of a defamatory documentary.
2018
Introducing: Michael Matthews
2019
Introducing: Toni Newman
2020
The HEI Era
With the formation of the HEI Network— and its acquisition of the Victorville Film Archive— On Cinema evolves into an independent news and entertainment platform. Tim and Gregg return with more original programming than ever, along with even more elaborate plans for the network’s future. As these plans begin to take shape, unexpected personal dramas threaten to unravel it all.
The HEI Network is Born
2021
It’s Heilot Season!
2022
Introducing: G. Amato
The Amato Era
An unlikely new financier steps in to keep the HEI network afloat, making changes to On Cinema's format and forcing Tim and Gregg to collaborate with new faces. As complicated relationships develop, mysterious events sow distrust among members of the two groups.
Introducing: Kaili Amato
2023
2024
Introducing: Joey “Patron” Patrocelli
A New Beginning
After a messy fallout with The Amato Group, a newly moneyed Gregg steps up to keep the HEI Network afloat and steer On Cinema in a new, more movie-focused direction. But as Tim continues to antagonize the Amato Group by doubling down on his investment in G, his personal relationships strain and the future of the show hangs in the balance. On Cinema moves into an era defined by age, exhaustion, and loss-- yet it remains a source for weekly popcorn bag ratings on the newest films.
2025
2026
The Road to Phoenix
