Galacticast

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Galacticast
Genre
Created by
Written by
  • Casey McKinnon
  • Rudy Jahchan
Directed byRudy Jahchan
Starring
  • Casey McKinnon
  • Rudy Jahchan
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes71
Production
Executive producers
  • Casey McKinnon
  • Rudy Jahchan
EditorCasey McKinnon
Running timeVaries
Release
Original releaseMay 8, 2006 (2006-05-08)

Galacticast is a Canadian web series created by Rudy Jahchan and Casey McKinnon. The first episode aired on May 8, 2006.

Contents

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
YearAward ShowCategoryResultNotes
2006 PodTech Vloggie Awards [6] Judges' Favorite Special EffectsWon
Best Entertainment (Fiction)Won
Best Special EffectsWon
Best Vlog Website DesignWon
Best CollaborationWonFor episode: "Node 666"
2007 Parsec Awards [7] Best Video PodcastNominated
Best Video ProductionNominated
Canadian Blog Awards [8] Best Podcaster/VloggerNominated

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