'Galactic Galaxy' Is A Sci-Fi Comedy Web Series That Looks Like The Love Child Of 'Futurama' & The Cult Classic Film 'Heavy Metal'

Created and directed by filmmaker Anthony Ferraro, Galactic Galaxy is a sci-fi comedy web series like nothing you have seen before.

The screwball space opera tells the story of Fen (Jonathan Castile), an inept space werewolf who just happens to be the "chosen one" destined to save the universe from the dark obsession of galactic despot Dar Kuzar (Jeff Lewis).

Joining Fen on his misadventures is no-nonsense space trucker Pam (Julia Morizawa) and faux-robot Tom (Geoffrey Gould). Together, this rag-tag crew travels the cosmos aboard Pam's spaceship GR4NN3 ("Granny").

The Crew Of The GR4NN3

Anthony Ferraro has created a sci-fi comedy that gleefully revels in the absurd, while also paying tribute to the cult classic animated film Heavy Metal.

However, this web series has a visual aesthetic uniquely its own.

Galactic Galaxy looks and feels like a graphic novel on acid. Ferraro accomplishes this by transforming live-action performances via rotoscoping into animation. The animated sequences have been seamlessly integrated into surreal and vibrant 3D set pieces.

The universe of the series is populated with a menagerie of bizarre and eccentric characters who would feel right at home in an episode of Futurama - especially the main antagonist portrayed with scene-chewing abandon by Jeff Lewis of The Guild fame.

Lewis brings his trademark brand of sardonic zaniness to the role of addled big bad Dar Kuzar. His casting was an inspired choice which perfectly complements the outlandish tone of the series.

With it's amusing send-up of sci-fi tropes, distinctive visual style, and cast of weird, kooky characters, Galactic Galaxy is a smile-inducing, singular viewing experience.

Get a peek into the delirious universe of Galactic Galaxy by watching the premiere episode here...

Visit the series YouTube channel to watch the show as it unfolds. To learn more about the production, visit the official Galactic Galaxy Facebook page.

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Year Of The Snake - A Delirious Superhero Satire

Let me begin by stating Year Of The Snake (YOTS) is unlike any web series I've ever seen.

It gleefully defies convention, as well as any attempt to be categorized.

Superficially, it appears to be a satire of superhero story conventions, as well as vintage fish-out-of-water tv sitcoms like Perfect Strangers, Bosom Buddies, and Mork & Mindy.

However, it quickly morphs into a hurricane of utter narrative chaos - with periodic flashes of cunning social satire.

Written and directed by Nic Collins, YOTS is a nine episode web series about Snake (Patrick Lindhorst), a superpowered alien sent to earth to assassinate a human stoner designated only as "The Special," by a despotic galactic overlord known as "The Desolate One."

Snake befriends his mark instead.

Each episode of YOTS chronicles Snake's addled quest to understand the human experience with all its inherent complexity, weirdness, and vulnerability.

Over the course of its run, YOTS provides surprisingly astute social commentary on various issues, including:

• modern dating rituals, such as the use of apps like Tinder

• sexual objectification and harassment

• televangelists and religious fundamentalism

• stoner and "dudebro" cultural attitudes

• rote tropes used in superhero narratives

Watch this series teaser to get a peek inside the fevered world of YOTS ...

Year Of The Snake is definitely a strange, unique animal that forges a narrative far from the beaten path.

If you are looking for an excursion beyond the borders of typical genre fare, you will not be disappointed.

Watch all nine episodes of the web series on its official YouTube channel.

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SOS: Save Our Skins - Two Geeky Brits Face The Apocalypse

The sci-fi/horror/comedy web series SOS: SAVE Our Skins is the story of Ben (Nat Saunders) and Stephen (Chris Hayward), two geeky Brits who awaken on the first day of their New York vacation at a science fiction convention to discover they are the only human beings left in the city.

As the gravity of their situation dawns on them, they realize the enormity of their crisis - not only are they the only two people left in New York, they may be the only humans left on the planet.

As the men try to piece together the cause of this global catastrophe, they stumble upon a strange television broadcast that serves as their only clue. 

However, as Ben and Stephen prepare to embark on their quest to find out the truth behind the apocalypse, they soon discover they are not as alone as they thought.

Watch the official trailer for SOS: Save Our Skins ...

The 13-episode web series - created by leads Hayward and Saunders -  is a hybrid between satire and love letter to geeky pop culture.

Pop culture references fly fast and furious, with frequent nods to iconic genre properties such as Dr. Who, Xena: Warrior Princess, The Walking Dead, and others.

 It's as if The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy and Shaun Of The Dead got together and had a love child. The series gleefully revels in its dry British humor and wit.

Of course, the premise of the show would fall flat if the two leads were not able to shoulder the burden.

That concern is quickly alleviated as Chris Hayward and Nat Saunders prove to have a relaxed chemistry in their roles as the dim-witted series leads.

Another highlight of the series is its cinematography - especially during the initial episodes set in New York.

The "city that never sleeps" appears completely deserted, which is deeply unsettling to see. Those visuals immediately immerse you into the plot. 

Kudos to the production team for pulling off such an impressive feat on an independent film budget!

Watch all 13 episodes of SOS: Save Our Skins on its official YouTube channel.

To find out more about the production, visit the series Tumblr blog.

If you are a fan of geeky pop culture, dry British comedy, and post-apocalyptic dramas, you will find much to enjoy in SOS: Save Our Skins.

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[Special Feature] 'Lost Hope' The Animated Scifi Comedy - At the end of the world We have not Lost Hope

A new animated series made independently by a couple out of Victoria BC Canada has hit the web. The duo of Jeff Saamanen and Natalie Harvey have been a couple for over 15 years, and have built quite a portfolio of creative works. 

But now they have set their sights on creating an animation studio from the basement suite of their rental apartment, converting it entirely into a studio for the production of Lost Hope, a mature, animated, sci-fi comedy.

Imagine Star Wars smashed with the FX network's oh so popular animated spy series Archer!

"Lost Hope will follow the lives of a onboard security team on the USS Hopeful, a massive bastion of humanity on the run from an alien threat. But this looming threat is of their own design, from the years they tortured and experimented on the aliens caught at Roswell, New Mexico.

Our team will suffer for their survival, and the weight of the constant threat of annihilation will wreak havoc on their emotional state. But with no short supply of sarcasm, wit, and determination, our unlikely heroes have not Lost Hope."

Watch the teaser trailer: 

The director emphasized his desire to explore our current day values, our political, racial, and religious divides that while on earth may have seemed relevant, but now how do these issues hold up when faced with the destruction of our entire species?

Lost in space, undermanned, outgunned, and low on resources, the crew will face all manner of space-faring phenomenon and alien species, while dealing with their own internal issues.

It sounds as though they have worked hard to bring this to fruition, and with their Kickstarter landing in January 2016, we hope to see more!

Check out the project across its various social accounts:

Facebook : http://facebook.com/LostHope

Youtube: http://bit.ly/1Y9Ok96

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Other Space - The Sci-Fi Comedy By Freaks And Geeks Creator Paul Feig

Other Space the web series was originally commissioned by Yahoo as part of its planned slate of original series available exclusively for the web.

Created by veteran producer Paul Feig (Freaks and Geeks, Bridesmaids, The Heat), this sci-fi comedy set in the year 2105 tells the saga of the UMP (Universal Mapping Project) Cruiser and its crew of young misfits. 

On its maiden voyage, the starship - commanded by newly promoted Captain Stewart Lipinski - flies through a spatial anomaly that hurls it light years from any previously explored sector of space.

The inexperienced crew have many misadventures as they forge ahead with their mission to explore  the unknown, while also seeking a way home.

Although this comparison is worn out, it's still apropos to think of Other Space as the sci-fi equivalent of The Office.

The web series is shot in single-camera style similar to The Office and Community.

Unlike similar satirical sci-fi web series like Voyage Trekkers, Other Space mines its comedy mainly from the interpersonal relationships between its offbeat characters, rather than sending up specific genre tropes - although there is some of that too.

For example, the central relationship of the show is between Captain Stewart Lipinski (Karan Soni) and his second-in-command Karen (Bess Rous), who also happens to be his sister.

While Stewart is affable and optimistic, he is also inept in his role as ship's captain. However, during times of crisis, he often has flashes of insight that prove crucial to the crew's survival.  

Karen is Stewart's polar opposite. While brilliant, she is detached and reserved.

She is also very resentful of being passed over for the captaincy in favor of her brother. As the series progresses, she discovers there is more to effective leadership than by-the-book decorum.

It is the epic personality clashes between brother and sister that generate the bulk of the show's humor, as the duo attempt to co-exist while corralling their crew of eccentrics in order to survive. 

Click the image below to watch the original OTHER SPACE trailer on Vimeo:

Watch the series on YouTube: Other Space On DUST

If you like humor that stems from the relationships between kooky, oddball characters, you will find much to enjoy in this underappreciated sci-fi gem.

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Check Out This Love Letter To Gaming - Scavengers Of The Scarlet Wastes: The Web Series

The best way to describe the sci-fi/fantasy/post-apocalyptic web series Scavengers Of The Scarlet Wastes is call it a love letter to gaming.

Produced by Kenaz Concepts, the production team includes martial artists, visual and special effects professionals, and actors - all of whom love gaming in all its iterations.

The series follows Mafit (James Barton), Claymore (Andrew Traves), and Fox (Emma Cartledge) as they traverse a blasted wasteland scavenging while arguing among themselves and engaging in combat with various opponents - just like in typical role-playing game (RPG) campaigns.

Love of gaming and general geekdom permeates every aspect of this production, making it a joy to watch.

Some of the many homages to gaming and geek culture include:

• cool visual cues such as onscreen status bars, level-up alerts, inventory item lists, and detailed attribute scores for each character

• numerous Easter eggs hidden in the background. (Hint: look for shout-outs to very popular sci-fi tv series)

• impressive fight choreography that often mimics the turn-based combat systems of RPGs

• a synthesized music score influenced by classic arcade games

• weapons, costumes and props inspired by designs found in gaming

To get a feel for this project, watch  the series trailer ...

The show has one completed season in the can, and just recently launched its second. To view all episodes currently available, visit the show's channel on YouTube: Kenaz Guy.

I definitely recommend Scavengers Of The Scarlet Wastes because of the passion that went into its impressive production.

If you love gaming, sci-fi, and fantasy, you owe to it yourself to check out this very enjoyable series.

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Power Rangers They Are NOT - They Are Space Riders: Division Earth

Created by stars Mark Little and Dan Beirne for web series aggregator iThentic, Space Riders: Division Earth is a 13-episode Canadian web series.

It tells the story of Ken (Little) and Phillip (Beirne) - two utterly  incompetent slacker friends  chosen by the "Galactic Ministry" to protect the earth from the cosmic threat of villain Orson Ooze (Kayla Lorette).

Even to someone like me who wasn't ever a fan, it is obvious this entire project is a spoof of the wildly popular '90s kids program Power Rangers.

The good news is It is completely irreverent and funny as hell.

The Power Rangers phenomenon has been revisited a lot lately, with the most recent homage being the ultra-dark (and very controversial) reboot short film Power/Rangers.

While that project succeeds by remaking the campy original into an impressive visual effects-laden adult drama, Space Riders: DE goes to the opposite extreme - and is equally as entertaining.

Space Riders: DE creates many laugh-out-loud moments by duplicating - and in many instances exceeding - the campy narrative hallmarks  of its source material.

For example:

• The production value mimics that of the original Power Rangers television program, complete with cardboard space sets, and monsters amounting to actors stumbling around wearing costumes

• Extremely cheesy theme music

• Silly superhero uniforms with accompanying transformation scenes

• Ridiculous "hero" poses

Space Riders: DE is played strictly for laughs, and people are noticing.

Check out the official series trailer ...

Space Riders: DE  frequently made me  laugh. It's an unabashedly silly romp that is sure to put a smile on your face.

Watch the complete series here: Space Riders

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Jeff 1000 The Sci-Fi Comedy Web Series Starring Summer Glau - The 7th Matrix Review

Jeff 1000 is a sci-fi comedy web series produced by Wired Magazine.

Its tells the story of Jeff 1000, a 10' tall, former Detroit-area automotive assembly line robot who left the motor city to pursue his dream - acting in Los Angeles. 

He gets his big break starring in a television program about (what else?)  an evil alien robot.

He quickly forms a fast friendship with Summer Glau, his co-star.

They had me with "starring Summer Glau."

Created by Michael Karnow (who also created the sci-fi series Alphas),  Jeff 1000  is a surprisingly charming and humorous satirization of  behind-the-scenes  documentaries, as well as the lives of Hollywood actors.

Although the brightest spot in the project? Summer Glau herself.

Ms. Glau shows a commendable lack of ego because of her willingness to poke fun at herself, celebrity, and the genre that has made her famous since her debut in Joss Whedon's much lamented Firefly series over a decade ago.

She accomplishes this with her signature combination of charisma and willowy grace that has endeared her to many of her fans.

Not to say that the series star, Jeff 1000, doesn't hold his own.   

Watching our robot hero struggle to "break in" to the biz, while navigating the L.A.  entertainment scene - with Summer's help of course -  is comedy gold.

Highlights include Jeff  attempting to "find his motivation" for his role as an evil robot, to coping with Hollywood pretension on full display at an art gallery showing.

The  series also boasts terrific production design, and a few interesting celebrity cameos too!

Take a look at the series trailer ...

The first season of three episodes is available for viewing online, along with amusing making- of videos here Wired: Jeff 1000.

A second season of Jeff 1000 is planned, but the release date has yet to be announced.

I highly recommend this light sci-fi comedy featuring one of the genre's most well-regarded stars.

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So Not Super The Web Series - A Tale Of Superheroes On The D List

It's safe to say superheroes films have become one of the most popular movie genres worldwide.

From Superman and Spider-Man, to the more quirky hit Guardians Of The Galaxy, it's becoming rare not to find at least one superhero movie being exhibited at the theaters at any given time.

Of course, these films becoming a part of the cultural zeitgeist also means they are ripe pickings for satirization.

Enter So Not Super, a low-budget comedy web series that lampoons superheroes.

Produced by Day 304 Productions - the firm behind the steampunk adventure Dirigible Days - the web series revolves around a support group for "D-List" superheroes lead by Samantha (Julie Wilhelm), a former A-list hero who has recently lost her powers.

As she struggles to help the members of the support group confront their respective issues, she must also contend with an equally complicated personal life.

You see, Samantha is the ex-lover of the world's most prominent hero Captain Famous. Their relationship ended due to her steadfast belief in the innocence of Steam, a super-villain convicted of murdering the mayor's daughter.

Samantha's support of Steam has also put her at odds with her former team the GALA (Guardians and Allies Looking after America) of Justice, the supergroup led by Captain Famous.

Matters get even more muddled for Samantha as her professional and personal lives become increasingly entangled - and a member of her support group turns to the dark side.

So Not Super  as a whole succeeds in being an amusing satire of many superhero tropes, including:

• Lampooning the incredible powers of most superheroes. For example, instead of being able to fly or lift cars, one super's ability is controlling paper, while another can attract cats. Yeah, you read that right

• Secret identities are shown to be as ineffectual as they really would be

The witty and charming script by series star Julie Wilhelm compensates for the limitations of the bare-bones production.

Another highlight is scenes in which Samantha and her support group interact.

The group's neuroses and her exasperated attempts at therapy are sources of comedy gold.

However, there are some misfires, such as the weak motivation behind one group member turning evil, and the inclusion of a superfluous side plot about one super who procrastinates in joining the group.

Despite those narrative missteps, So Not Super  is an amusing satire worth watching. 

Watch the official series teaser for a sneak peek inside the world of So Not Super ...

You can watch the entire 10-episode first season on the series channel on YouTube.

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Larry & Lucy The Web Series - A Sci-Fi Comedy About A Couple From Two Different Worlds

When Larry & Lucy opens, we meet Lucy, and she's quite pissed.

Fed up with her ex-boyfriend, she gathers all of his clothing in a pile, and takes off down the street with the intention of setting them ablaze.

Along the way, she crashes into the oddly dressed and bespectacled Larry. 

Feeling guilty for blooding Larry's elbow, Lucy takes him home to administer first aid. This is when her peculiar guest reveals he is a tourist in Los Angeles - from the planet Ryba.

Let the zaniness begin!

Produced by the Convergence Music Channel, Larry & Lucy stars series creator Sujata Day as Lucy, and Andrew Allan James as Larry - both cast members of the popular comedy web series The Misadventures Of Awkward Black Girl.

Larry & Lucy is zany, light-hearted, and hearkens back to classic fish-out-of-water comedies like Splash and Mork & Mindy.

The key to the humor in the project is the chemistry between the two series leads.

Andrew Allan James is charming as Larry, an alien from the distant plant Ryba who worships a deity named Gus, considers Kleenex a delicacy, and is most excited to visit a laundromat during his tour of Earth.

Sujata Day as Lucy is the perfect comedic foil for the eccentric Larry.

Her deadpan delivery and wry observations dovetail perfectly with Larry's outlandish affectations to create the lighter-than-air tone of the series.

Check out the complete first episode ...

I've always advocated for more joy and frivolity to be injected into sci-fi, and this project most definitely fits the bill.  

Watch the series as it unfolds on YouTube: Larry & Lucy.

I wholeheartedly recommend this new web series for an interlude of pure, unabashed, sci-fi fun.

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Bad Timing The Web Series - Boy Ignored By Girl, Zombie Apocalypse Happens, Boy STILL Ignored By Girl

Bad Timing is the sci-fi comedy web series from the warped minds of siblings Andy and Lauren Goldenberg.

It tells the story of dorky IT professional Andy (Andy Goldenberg) and the object of his unrequited love, Eve (Aqueela Zoll).

They are two survivors of the zombie apocalypse.

Before the end of the world, Eve didn't know Andy existed. Now that the apocalypse has come, Andy finally has his shot to win her affection - until her hunky boyfriend shows up.

Bad Timing is a funny send-up of the zombie sub-genre currently ubiquitous in pop culture.

I don't much care for zombies, so this project was definitely right up my alley. The Goldenbergs have written an amusing script that also takes aim at insipid romantic comedies.

Mr. Goldenberg is the personification of almost every nerd cliche as the painfully awkward Andy.  Aqueela Zoll gives a solid performance as the unattainable blond bombshell. 

Fortunately, the two leads also have flashes of real chemistry together, which helps to give the absurd plot some much needed grounding.

The first season is comprised of 15 episodes, each averaging about three and a half minutes in length. The brevity of the episodes prevents the series from becoming overbearing in its zaniness.

Check out the first episode here ...

I found Bad Timing an amusing diversion that is definitely worth a watch.

To view the series in its entirety, visit its official home on YouTube: GoldenTusk.

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WebCamelot - A Medieval Comedy Series

The premise behind the independent comedy web series WebCamelot is weird - archaeologists discover a hard drive filled with video blogs from citizens of King Arthur's kingdom.

These video shorts expose a side of life in Camelot quite different from legend.

Sounds crazy, doesn't it?

Well, it is, but the series is also funny, and a great satire of our reality show, tabloid-obsessed media culture.

Created by David Rice, Josh Crute and Matthew Barnette, every WebCamelot installment is episodic in nature.

Each episode focuses on a singular event - such as a quest or festival - and depicts it through the comical point-of-view of the most notorious denizens of Camelot, including:

• Geoffrey The Troll (Ford Seeuws) A frustrated literary critic with a deep-rooted hatred of all things Yates

• Frances The Priest (Harrison Chambers) A gossipy clergyman who loves the limelight

• Rob The Outlaw (Tim Childers) A ne'er do well whose Jackass - style antics are the bane of the kingdom

• Collette The Damsel (Kayla May) - A frustrated, disaffected maiden whose sole goal is to free herself from her father's tower to P-A-R-T-Y

What the official trailer in HD here ...

To watch the series, visit its channel on YouTube: WebCamelot - The Series.

I found the project's satire to be charming, eccentric, and thoroughly amusing. This light-hearted and zany take on Camelot is highly recommended for both the young and young-at-heart.

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