Galacticast is a Canadian web series created by Rudy Jahchan and Casey McKinnon. The first episode aired on May 8, 2006.
| Galacticast | |
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| Directed by | Rudy Jahchan |
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| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 71 |
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| Editor | Casey McKinnon |
| Running time | Varies |
| Original release | |
| Release | May 8, 2006 |
The program is a sketch comedy video blog that parodies the latest science fiction or internet meme and responds to feedback from their loyal fanbase.[1] Though it first launched as a variety channel, it later switched exclusively to comedy.[2]
After a lengthy hiatus, the show came back in November 2008 with a fake commercial produced for comic artist Tony Moore.[3]
Cast
editMcKinnon and Jahchan usually take the lead roles in each episode, but also call on their friends and fellow actors to guest star.[2] McKinnon often plays multiple characters in a single episode.[4]
Production
editMost episodes are written and directed by Jahchan, with the exception of Battlestar Galacticast which was directed by independent filmmaker Matt Campagna. McKinnon is the primary editor, but special effects are usually done by both creators.[5]
Recurring characters
edit- McKinnon
- Jahchan
- Doctor Who
- Superman
- Queen Kong (reference to King Kong)
- Daleks
- Darth Vader
- Emperor Palpatine
- R2-D2
Distribution
editThe show receives over 250,000 views each month[2] and is available for subscription via YouTube, iTunes and RSS.
Awards
edit| Year | Award Show | Category | Result | Notes |
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| 2006 | PodTech Vloggie Awards[6] | Judges' Favorite Special Effects | Won | |
| Best Entertainment (Fiction) | Won | |||
| Best Special Effects | Won | |||
| Best Vlog Website Design | Won | |||
| Best Collaboration | Won | For episode: "Node 666" | ||
| 2007 | Parsec Awards[7] | Best Video Podcast | Nominated | |
| Best Video Production | Nominated | |||
| Canadian Blog Awards[8] | Best Podcaster/Vlogger | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Krimmel, Micki (2007-09-26). "What One Star's Fate Doesn't Mean for the Future of Online Media". Worldchanging. Archived from the original on 2009-01-07. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
- ^ a b c Alex Zalben (2008-04-15). "Site of the Week - Galacticast". AMC. Archived from the original on 2009-03-29. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
- ^ Chan, Stephanie (2008-11-22). "And now a word from our sponsor: Tony Moore". Newsarama. Archived from the original on 2009-01-08. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
- ^ Faguy, Steve (2006-12-07). "In a galaxy not so far, far away". The Montreal Gazette. Archived from the original on 2009-01-22. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
- ^ West, Jackson (2007-03-20). "Casey and Rudy on Making Galacticast". NewTeeVee. Archived from the original on 2009-01-22. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
- ^ "Ze Frank Comes Out On Top At PodTech Vloggies » Podcasting News". Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ^ "2007 Parsec Awards Winners & Finalists". Archived from the original on 12 January 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ^ "Finalists and Winners 2007". Canadian Blog Awards. 22 January 2008. Retrieved 15 October 2014.