Galacticast

Galacticast
Genre Science Fiction Comedy
Created by Rudy Jahchan
Casey McKinnon
Written by Rudy Jahchan
Casey McKinnon
Directed by Rudy Jahchan
Starring Casey McKinnon
Rudy Jahchan
Country of origin Canada
No. of episodes 71
Production
Executive producer(s) Casey McKinnon
Rudy Jahchan
Editor(s) Casey McKinnon
Running time Varies
Broadcast
Original run May 8, 2006 – Present
External links
Website

Galacticast is an award winning[1] web series created by Rudy Jahchan and Casey McKinnon. The first episode aired on 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.[2] Though it first launched as a variety channel, it later switched exclusively to comedy.[3]

After a lengthy hiatus, the show came back in November 2008 with a fake commercial produced for comic artist Tony Moore.[4]

Contents

Cast

McKinnon and Jahchan usually take the lead roles in each episode, but also call on their friends and fellow actors to guest star.[3] McKinnon often plays multiple characters in a single episode.[5]

Production

Most 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.[6]

Recurring characters

Distribution

The show receives over 250,000 views each month[3] and is available for subscription via YouTube, iTunes and RSS.

Awards

The show won five Vloggie Awards in 2006 for Judges’ Favorite Special Effects, Best Entertainment (Fiction), Best Special Effects, Best Vlog Website Design, and Best Collaboration (for the episode entitled Node 666).[1]

The show has also been nominated for three Parsec Awards[7] and a Canadian Blog Award.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "And the Vloggies Winners are...". PodTech.net. 2006-11-06. http://www.podtech.net/home/1441/and-the-vloggies-winners-are. Retrieved 2008-12-01. 
  2. ^ Krimmel, Micki (2007-09-26). "What One Star's Fate Doesn't Mean for the Future of Online Media". Worldchanging. http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/007329.html. Retrieved 2008-12-01. 
  3. ^ a b c Alex Zalben (2008-04-15). "Site of the Week - Galacticast". AMC. http://blogs.amctv.com/scifi-scanner/2008/04/galacticast-site.php. Retrieved 2008-12-01. 
  4. ^ Chan, Stephanie (2008-11-22). "And now a word from our sponsor: Tony Moore". Newsarama. http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/22/and-now-a-word-from-our-sponsor-tony-moore/. Retrieved 2008-12-01. 
  5. ^ Faguy, Steve (2006-12-07). "In a galaxy not so far, far away". The Montreal Gazette. http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/story.html?id=27a2f092-1939-4e2a-94da-5b0d27ead403&k=78700&p=1. Retrieved 2008-12-01. 
  6. ^ West, Jackson (2007-03-20). "Casey and Rudy on Making Galacticast". NewTeeVee. http://newteevee.com/2007/03/20/casey-and-rudy-on-making-galacticast/. Retrieved 2008-12-01. 
  7. ^ "Parsec Awards 2007 Finalists". The Parsec Awards. http://parsecawards.com/2007Finalists. Retrieved 2008-12-01. 
  8. ^ "Best Podcaster/Vlogger of 2007". Canadian Blog Awards. 2008-02-06. http://cdnba.wordpress.com/2008/02/06/best-podcastervlogger-of-2007/. Retrieved 2008-12-01. 

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