Galacticast Explained
| Director: | Rudy Jahchan |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 3 |
| Num Episodes: | 71 |
| Editor: | Casey McKinnon |
| Runtime: | Varies |
Galacticast is a Canadian 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.[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
McKinnon 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
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.[5]
Recurring characters
Distribution
The show receives over 250,000 views each month[2] and is available for subscription via YouTube, iTunes and RSS.
Awards
Awards and nominations for Galacticast| Year | Award Show | Category | Result | Notes |
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| 2006 | PodTech Vloggie Awards[6] | Judges' Favorite Special Effects | | |
| Best Entertainment (Fiction) | | |
| Best Special Effects | | |
| Best Vlog Website Design | | |
| Best Collaboration | | For episode: "Node 666" |
| 2007 | Parsec Awards[7] | Best Video Podcast | | |
| Best Video Production | | |
| Canadian Blog Awards[8] | Best Podcaster/Vlogger | | |
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Notes and References
- Web site: Krimmel, Micki . 2007-09-26 . What One Star's Fate Doesn't Mean for the Future of Online Media . Worldchanging . 2008-12-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090107192142/http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/007329.html . 2009-01-07 .
- Web site: Alex Zalben . 2008-04-15 . Site of the Week - Galacticast . AMC . 2008-12-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090329082647/http://blogs.amctv.com/scifi-scanner/2008/04/galacticast-site.php . 2009-03-29 .
- Web site: Chan, Stephanie . 2008-11-22 . And now a word from our sponsor: Tony Moore . Newsarama . 2008-12-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090108171505/http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/11/22/and-now-a-word-from-our-sponsor-tony-moore/ . 2009-01-08 .
- Web site: Faguy, Steve . 2006-12-07 . In a galaxy not so far, far away . The Montreal Gazette . 2008-12-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090122151835/http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/story.html?id=27a2f092-1939-4e2a-94da-5b0d27ead403&k=78700&p=1 . 2009-01-22 .
- Web site: West, Jackson . 2007-03-20 . Casey and Rudy on Making Galacticast . NewTeeVee . 2008-12-01 . 2009-01-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090122202428/http://newteevee.com/2007/03/20/casey-and-rudy-on-making-galacticast/ . dead .
- Web site: Ze Frank Comes Out On Top At PodTech Vloggies ยป Podcasting News. 15 October 2014.
- Web site: 2007 Parsec Awards Winners & Finalists. 15 October 2014. 12 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200112171759/http://www.parsecawards.com/past-awards/2007-parsec-awards-winners-finalists/. dead.
- Web site: Finalists and Winners 2007. Canadian Blog Awards. 22 January 2008 . 15 October 2014.
