Jump to content

Starhyke: Difference between revisions

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m Added link to Bristol Post
 
(20 intermediate revisions by 18 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{short description|Television series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use British English|date=November 2015}}
{{Use British English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| show_name = Starhyke
| image = StarhykeLogo.jpg
| image = [[File:StarhykeLogo.jpg]]
| genre = [[Science fiction]]/[[Comedy]]
| genre = [[Science fiction]]/[[Comedy]]
| creator = [[Andrew Dymond]]
| creator = [[Andrew Dymond]]
Line 15: Line 15:
| runtime = 220 Mins
| runtime = 220 Mins
| network = [[Showcase TV]]
| network = [[Showcase TV]]
| first_aired = 16 December 2011
| first_aired = {{start date|2011|12|16|df=y}}
| last_aired = 30 December 2011
| last_aired = {{end date|2011|12|30|df=y}}
| related =
| related =
}}
}}


'''''Starhyke''''' is a British [[science fiction]]/[[comedy]] series filmed in 2004.
'''''Starhyke''''' is a British [[science fiction]]/[[comedy]] series filmed in 2004, released on home media in 2009 and broadcast on television in 2011.


''Starhyke'' began production in October 2004 and starred [[Claudia Christian]] of ''[[Babylon 5]]'' and [[Jeremy Bulloch]] from ''[[Star Wars]]''. In 2007, the producers aimed to complete [[post-production]],<ref name="Starhyke News">{{cite web|url=http://www.starhyke.com/home/default.php|title=StarHyke: News}}</ref> and in March 2008 it was announced that this process was now finished. <ref name="Starhyke March 2008 Update">{{cite web|url=http://www.matrixmodel.co.uk/starhyke.pdf|title=StarHyke Update}}</ref> However, a later post on the official site stated that post-production would be completed at the end of September 2008, and that there was a private screening of all six episodes in [[Bristol]], UK in November 2008.<ref name="Starhyke News" />
''Starhyke'' began production in October 2004 and starred [[Claudia Christian]] of ''[[Babylon 5]]'' and [[Jeremy Bulloch]] from ''[[Star Wars]]''. In 2007, the producers aimed to complete [[post-production]],<ref name="Starhyke News">{{cite web|url=http://www.starhyke.com/home/default.php|title=StarHyke: News}}</ref> and in March 2008 it was announced that this process was now finished.<ref name="Starhyke March 2008 Update">{{cite web|url=http://www.matrixmodel.co.uk/starhyke.pdf|title=StarHyke Update}}</ref> However, a later post on the official site stated that post-production would be completed at the end of September 2008, and that there was a private screening of all six episodes in [[Bristol]], UK in November 2008.<ref name="Starhyke News" />


Currently only six episodes have been made. An announcement on the official site reported that the producers were "getting nearer to finalising a deal and being able to announce which channel has been lucky enough to add Starhyke to their spring schedule".<ref name="Starhyke News" /> Producer, Jonathan Brown, said in March 2008 that [[Virgin 1]] and [[Sky One]] had refused the series while [[Five Life]], [[Bravo (UK TV channel)|Bravo]] and [[Paramount Comedy]] were considering buying it.<ref name="Starhyke March 2008 Update"/> As reported on the official website props, costumes and posters from Starhyke were featured in episode 39 of the [[BBC]] drama ''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]'', broadcast on 24 May 2008.<ref name="Starhyke News" />
Only six episodes were originally made. An announcement on the official site reported that the producers were "getting nearer to finalising a deal and being able to announce which channel has been lucky enough to add Starhyke to their spring schedule".<ref name="Starhyke News" /> Producer, Jonathan Brown, said in March 2008 that [[Virgin 1]] and [[Sky One]] had refused the series while [[Five Life]], [[Bravo (UK TV channel)|Bravo]] and [[Comedy Central (British TV channel)|Paramount Comedy]] were considering buying it.<ref name="Starhyke March 2008 Update"/> As reported on the official website props, costumes and posters from Starhyke were featured in episode 39 of the [[BBC]] drama ''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]'', broadcast on 24 May 2008.<ref name="Starhyke News" />


The series got its world premiere at a press, cast and crew screening at the [[Cinema de Lux|Showcase Cinema De Lux]] in [[Cabot Circus]], [[Bristol]] on 8 November 2008. The series was released on DVD on 30 November 2009.<ref name="Starhyke Website">{{cite web |url=http://www.starhyke.com/home/default.php |title=www.starhyke.com}}</ref>
The series got its world premiere at a press, cast and crew screening at the [[Cinema de Lux|Showcase Cinema De Lux]] in [[Cabot Circus]], [[Bristol]] on 8 November 2008. The series was released on DVD on 30 November 2009.<ref name="Starhyke Website">{{cite web |url=http://www.starhyke.com/home/default.php |title=www.starhyke.com}}</ref>


The series world TV premiere was on the Sky satellite channel Showcase TV in December 2011.<ref name="Starhyke Website" />
The series world TV premiere was on the Sky satellite channel Showcase TV in December 2011.<ref name="Starhyke Website" />

The series is now available on the [[amazon.com]] TV service, [[Amazon Prime]], free to subscribers.


== Scenario ==
== Scenario ==
Line 38: Line 36:


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
In an interview with David Clensy of the Bristol Evening Post in November 2008, the show’s co-creator Jonathan Brown revealed how making the show may have literally saved his life.
In an interview with David Clensy of the [[Bristol Post|Bristol Evening Post]] in November 2008, the show’s co-creator Jonathan Brown revealed how making the show may have literally saved his life.
He said: "Early on in the project, I discovered that I had a brain tumour. In fact, I’m very lucky. I wouldn’t have known about the tumour if it hadn’t been for the medical I needed to take to get insurance for the project. Thankfully, discovering it meant that I was able to have it successfully operated on. If it wasn’t for Starhyke, I mightn’t be here now."<ref>{{cite news|last=Clensy|first=David|title=A new world of possibilities|newspaper=Bristol Evening Post|date=2008-11-29}}</ref>
He said: "Early on in the project, I discovered that I had a brain tumour. In fact, I’m very lucky. I wouldn’t have known about the tumour if it hadn’t been for the medical I needed to take to get insurance for the project. Thankfully, discovering it meant that I was able to have it successfully operated on. If it wasn’t for Starhyke, I mightn’t be here now."<ref>{{cite news|last=Clensy|first=David|title=A new world of possibilities|newspaper=Bristol Evening Post|date=2008-11-29}}</ref>


Line 58: Line 56:
* [[Fiona Reynard]] as Vilma Down
* [[Fiona Reynard]] as Vilma Down
* [[Jeremy Bulloch]] as Doctor Yul Striker
* [[Jeremy Bulloch]] as Doctor Yul Striker
* [[Mike Edmonds]] as Logan
* [[Rachel Grant]] as Wu Oof
* [[Rachel Grant]] as Wu Oof
* [[Rebecca Nichols]] as Nurse Sandy Beach
* [[Rebecca Nichols]] as Nurse Sandy Beach
Line 65: Line 64:
* [[Sue Witheridge]] as Daphne
* [[Sue Witheridge]] as Daphne
* [[Wayne Pilbeam]] as Ensign Bull Ox
* [[Wayne Pilbeam]] as Ensign Bull Ox

== See also ==
*[[Advanced Warriors]]


== References==
== References==
Line 73: Line 69:


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.starhyke.com ''Star Hyke'' official site]
* {{Official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20110814151258/http://www.starhyke.com/home/}}
* {{IMDb title|1520150|Starhyke}}
* {{IMDb title|1520150|Starhyke}}
* [https://www.facebook.com/starhyke Starhyke Official Fanpage]
* [https://www.facebook.com/starhyke Starhyke Official Fanpage]


[[Category:British science fiction television programmes]]
[[Category:2011 British television series debuts]]
[[Category:2011 British television series endings]]
[[Category:British science fiction television shows]]
[[Category:British television sitcoms]]
[[Category:British television sitcoms]]
[[Category:Space adventure television series]]
[[Category:Space adventure television series]]
[[Category:Time travel television series]]
[[Category:British time travel television series]]
[[Category:2010s British comedy television series]]
[[Category:2010s British sitcoms]]
[[Category:2010s British science fiction television series]]
[[Category:2010s British science fiction television series]]
[[Category:British English-language television shows]]

Latest revision as of 13:28, 15 April 2024

Starhyke
GenreScience fiction/Comedy
Created byAndrew Dymond
StarringBrad Gorton
Claudia Christian
Jeremy Bulloch
Rachel Grant
Suanne Braun
Wayne Pilbeam
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
ProducerJonathan George Brown
Running time220 Mins
Original release
NetworkShowcase TV
Release16 December (2011-12-16) –
30 December 2011 (2011-12-30)

Starhyke is a British science fiction/comedy series filmed in 2004, released on home media in 2009 and broadcast on television in 2011.

Starhyke began production in October 2004 and starred Claudia Christian of Babylon 5 and Jeremy Bulloch from Star Wars. In 2007, the producers aimed to complete post-production,[1] and in March 2008 it was announced that this process was now finished.[2] However, a later post on the official site stated that post-production would be completed at the end of September 2008, and that there was a private screening of all six episodes in Bristol, UK in November 2008.[1]

Only six episodes were originally made. An announcement on the official site reported that the producers were "getting nearer to finalising a deal and being able to announce which channel has been lucky enough to add Starhyke to their spring schedule".[1] Producer, Jonathan Brown, said in March 2008 that Virgin 1 and Sky One had refused the series while Five Life, Bravo and Paramount Comedy were considering buying it.[2] As reported on the official website props, costumes and posters from Starhyke were featured in episode 39 of the BBC drama Casualty, broadcast on 24 May 2008.[1]

The series got its world premiere at a press, cast and crew screening at the Showcase Cinema De Lux in Cabot Circus, Bristol on 8 November 2008. The series was released on DVD on 30 November 2009.[3]

The series world TV premiere was on the Sky satellite channel Showcase TV in December 2011.[3]

Scenario

[edit]

The show begins in the year 3034 when humans have become emotionless drones bent on expansion by destroying any alien species they encounter. A ship commanded by Captain Belinda Blowhard (Christian) called the Nemesis sets out to destroy an alien race called the Reptids, who plan to unleash a biological weapon that would reawaken all human emotion. The Reptids' aim is to unleash the emotion of compassion, hoping that the emotion would stop humanity from its destructive endeavors.

The weapon is released on the crew of the Nemesis as the evading Reptid ship time travels back into the early 21st century; the Nemesis, the only ship with time-traveling capabilities, pursues the Reptids to the past — only to be overwhelmed by their own emotions. Now lost in the 21st century, they aim to tackle their emotions while trying to discover a cure and prevent the Reptids from succeeding.

Trivia

[edit]

In an interview with David Clensy of the Bristol Evening Post in November 2008, the show’s co-creator Jonathan Brown revealed how making the show may have literally saved his life. He said: "Early on in the project, I discovered that I had a brain tumour. In fact, I’m very lucky. I wouldn’t have known about the tumour if it hadn’t been for the medical I needed to take to get insurance for the project. Thankfully, discovering it meant that I was able to have it successfully operated on. If it wasn’t for Starhyke, I mightn’t be here now."[4]

Episode list

[edit]
  1. Disordered
  2. Lucy in the Sky
  3. Kill Jill
  4. Reboot
  5. Plug And Play
  6. Lock, Choc And Flying Hogs

Cast and characters

[edit]

Cast

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c d "StarHyke: News".
  2. ^ a b "StarHyke Update" (PDF).
  3. ^ a b "www.starhyke.com".
  4. ^ Clensy, David (29 November 2008). "A new world of possibilities". Bristol Evening Post.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Starhyke&oldid=1219053292"