InnerSPACE is Space (TV channel)'s leading Sci Fi genre news program holding an average audience of 52,000 during winter January 2010, up 27% from winter January 2009. [1] Not to be confused with the Sci-Fi film Innerspace (1987).
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Country | Canada |
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Broadcast area | National |
Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
Ownership | |
Owner | Spacecast.com |
History | |
Replaced | Hyperspace, The Circuit [2] |
About
editInnerSpace is a fast-paced, late night entertainment show featured on the Space Network. The program airs every Friday night at 11pm Eastern Standard Time. Join Space personalities Ajay Fry, Natasha Eloi and Teddy Wilsonweigh as they reveal the latest Science Fiction topics alongside special guests. Subjects include events, movies, books, video games, comics, and other similar matter in the Sci-Fi genre. Worldwide Sci-Fi fans have the opportunity to express their opinions regarding the show and featured products through e-mail, webcam, Facebook and Twitter.[3]
History
editThe show has gone through many changes during it's four year course but the goal has always been the same.[2] Previously known as Hyperspace and later The Circuit, the show would keep itself in change to both keep updated with Sci Fi fans and to update it's format to that of a dialogue where instead of simply recapping Space (TV channel) programming - the programming would be discussed like a forum by InnerSPACE's hosts. After finding out through showing The Circuit that one weekly show was not enough to cover the vast content Space (TV channel) had to offer, the show was updated to InnerSPACE's thirty minute format to achieve a balance of quality and quantity.[2]
Cast Bios
editTeddy Wilson
editTeddy was grown up in Ottawa.
Teddy moved to Toronto after completing an Honours B.A. in Political Science.
In 2005, Teddy joined MTV and started his TV production career.
In 2008, Teddy left MTV and joined Space (TV channel).
In fall 2009, Teddy co-hosted the Innerspace with Ajay Fry.
Ajay Fry
editAjay Fry was born in Toronto, and grown up in Ottawa.
In 2003, Ajay studied in Toronto on comedy. He completed the Humber College Comedy program where he became a nominee for the prestigious Phil Hartman Award.[4]
After graduating, Ajay joined YTV (TV channel) as host of CRUNCH.
In fall 2009, Ajay joined forces with Teddy Wilson to co-host the SPACE flagship genre entertainment show, INNERSPACE. [4]
Natasha Eloi (Former Cast Member)
editNatasha Eloi was one of the founding members of the InnerSPACE team and a host since September 2008.[5] Currently the InnerSPACE web page no longer acknowledges Natasha as an official host. No explanation is provided as a reason for this removal however her Blog posts still remain available. Natasha's last post was done 2:00pm EST on 6/24/11.[6]
On the show Natasha acted as On-Air Reporter and Segment Producer.[5] Natasha was born in Hammersmith, UK [7] and her interests include: Horror, Sci-fi, fantasy, comics, graphic novels, movies that are not Chick flicks, music, astronomy, photography, writing, and reading.[5] It was not until Natasha joined Space did she realize her last name Eloi had an alien association from The Time Machine (1960 film). Natasha also prefers that her style reflects her unique personality and prevents her from appearing like "a walking billboard"[8].
Podcasts
editInnerSPACE has offered 174 iTunes podcasts which offer a weekly report on Sci Fi, Fantasy and Horror featured on Space (TV channel) [9] InnerSPACE features popular podcasts from 2010 on their main page which are listed below [10] (See External Links).
Podcast Date Hosts William Gibson, Clone Wars, and the movie "Monsters" 29.10.2010 Mark Askwith, Natasha Eloi TBBT, The Scream Awards, and William Gibson at IFOA 15.10.2010 Mark Askwith, Teddy Wilson Supernatural; Wes Craven's 'My Soul To Take' 08.10.2010 Mark Askwith, Natasha Eloi John Hurt on 'Alien', The latest trends in horror 22.10.2010 Mark Askwith, John Hurt Hal-Con, Caprica, SGU LIVE 11.05.2010 Mark Askwith, Ajay Fry SPACE-Mas, Reel Asian Film Fest,and More 12.11.2010 Mark Askwith, Natasha Elo Your Holiday Comic Book Shopping List 19.11.2010 Mark Askwith, Christopher Butcher Year-End entertainment review, interviews with Ryan Robbins and Gavin Stephens 24.12.10 Mark Askwith, Amy Pagnotta
Blogs
editInnerSPACE cast and crew has been frequently blogging on the latest events in the Sci Fi community with their earliest archive being September 2009.[11] Recent events include spoilers on the seventh installment of the Harry Potter movie, a guide to the San Diego Comic Con, and information on Space (TV channel)'s winning commericals at the Promax Awards. Each Blog page maybe include links to related articles, links to articles by the same author, trailers of the featured content, and a comment box allowing for Anonymous 2000 character posts. Blog authors include Rob Moden, "Abelle", "The Crimson King", podcast host Mark Askwith, and finally the hosts of the show itself Teddy, Ajay, and Natasha.
Involvement
editIn Sci Fi Promotion
editInnerSPACE is involved in the promotion of new and old Sci-Fi television shows including the release of the new season of Doctor Who on April 23, 2011.[12] Other shows include Sanctuary (TV series), Primeval, and the all new show Being Human (North American TV series)..[13] Most of their involvement includes over-views of these shows, highlights, and behind the scenes coverage. Sometimes however, InnerSPACE gets involved with live studio showings.[14]
In Toronto
editInnerSPACE has been very active in the Toronto Sci Fi community, particularly with their involvement in the public showing of Stargate Universe's special episode "The Greater Good" [14] On November 12, 2010 some of Space (TV channel)'s loyal fans attended this public showing which was held at CTV Television Network's Masonic Temple in Toronto, Canada[15]. The event featured the cast of Stargate Universe including Robert Carlyle, Louis Ferrira, Brian J. Smith, Elyse Levesque, David Blue, Alaina Huffman, Jamil Walker Smith, Ming-Na, Julia Benson, Patrick Gilmore, Jennifer Spence, and Peter Kelamis. The creators of the show Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper were also present and as were the hosts of InnerSPACE. The goal of the event was to discuss the show Stargate Universe and allow for fans to have an exclusive autograph session with some of the cast members.[15] Thanks to InnerSPACE and Space (TV channel), those who could not make it to the live show in Toronto were given the chance to chat online with the featured cast following the broadcast of the episode[14].
Awards
editDue to active Sci-Fi community involvement, InnerSPACE and its co-hosts Teddy and Ajay have been honoured by Canada's awards for excellence in science fiction film and television - The Constellation Awards. The two hosts received a high prestige award which was "Outstanding Contribution to Science Fiction Film or Television" on July 16, 2011.[16] Teddy and Ajay were nominated through popular fan response/submission and earned 39% of the vote over their competitors Amanda Tapping and Robin Dunne, and author Robert J. Sawyer[16].
References
edit- ^ "Bell Media Media Centre". Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ a b c "Natasha Eloi's Interview on SPACE". Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ "SpaceCast". Retrieved 2011-07-18.
- ^ a b "AjayFry". Retrieved 2011-07-18.
- ^ a b c "Natasha on LinkedIN". Retrieved 2011-08-02.
- ^ "Natasha's Blog on Space". Retrieved 2011-08-02.
- ^ "Natasha on IMDB". Retrieved 2011-08-02.
- ^ "Natasha on NOW Magazine". Retrieved 2011-08-02.
- ^ "InnerSPACE on iTunes". Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ "InnerSPACE Podcasts". Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ "InnerSPACE Blog Archive". Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ "About INNERspace involvement in Doctor Who". Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ "channelcanada.com". Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ a b c "About INNERspace involvement in SGU Special". Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ a b "SGU Involvement". Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ a b "Channel Canada and InnerSPACE". Retrieved 2011-08-02.