''Innerspace'', styled as ''InnerSpace'', is a Canadian

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devoted to news in

science fiction Science fiction (often shortened to sci-fi or abbreviated SF) is a genre of speculative fiction that deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts. These concepts may include information technology and robotics, biological manipulations, space ...

, which served as the flagship program of Canadian TV channel

Space Space is a three-dimensional continuum containing positions and directions. In classical physics, physical space is often conceived in three linear dimensions. Modern physicists usually consider it, with time, to be part of a boundless ...

. The show covered film, television, video games, technology, comic books, gadgets, and other news related to the sci-fi genre. Its hosts were

Ajay Fry Ajay Fry (born Ajay Jack Fry, 17 June 1983) is a Canadian comedian, television personality and producer who grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, best known as host on the official Orphan Black after show ''After the Black'' on BBC America, and the Canad ...

, Morgan Hoffman, and

Teddy Wilson Theodore Shaw Wilson (November 24, 1912 – July 31, 1986) was an American jazz pianist. Described by critic Scott Yanow as "the definitive Swing music, swing pianist", Wilson's piano style was gentle, elegant, and virtuosic. His style was high ...

. The show was cancelled on May 24, 2018, due to financial strain.

History

''InnerSpace'' began as ''

HypaSpace ''HypaSpace'' was a weekly entertainment news program about the world of science fiction and fantasy, created by and shown on Space, a former Canadian cable television station, now CTV Sci-Fi Channel. It had daily and weekly segments. The televis ...

'' in 2002. In 2008, it became ''The Circuit'' and brought Ajay Fry on to host. In 2007, with the show re-titled ''InnerSpace'', Teddy Wilson joined as co-host. Two years later, Cynthia Loyst joined the team, before leaving to join The Social. Morgan Hoffman joined the show shortly after that. Prior to 2009, Space aired a daily news segment called ''SpaceNews''. Videographer

Natasha Eloi Natasha Eloi (born in Hammersmith, England) is a Canadian television personality and videographer. She is most often seen on the Space channel as a space, science and technology reporter and on ''The Circuit'' as the resident toy expert. She a ...

looked at "what's new" in space and the sciences. ''SpaceNews Monthly'' was a best-of show based on these interstitials. Both programs finished their runs at the end of September and October 2005, respectively. Natasha Eloi joined InnerSpace as host and field reporter covering various events happening in the world of sci-fi entertainment. Natasha also hosted and produced a series of segments seen on InnerSpace focused on toy collectibles and high-end prop replicas. "It Came From The Basement With Natasha Eloi" showcased toy collections from fans and celebrities which aired from 2005 to 2010.

Specials

"InnerSpace Presents" were hourlong specials featuring cast and creators of popular sci-fi TV shows & movies. Notable episodes feature: * March 2009: cast of ''

Battlestar Galactica ''Battlestar Galactica'' is an American science fiction media franchise created by Glen A. Larson. It began with the original television series in 1978, and was followed by a short-run sequel series, '' Galactica 1980'', a line of book adaptat ...

'' * June 2010: David Blue and Andy Mikita from ''

Stargate Universe ''Stargate Universe'' (often abbreviated as ''SGU'') is a military science fiction drama television series and part of MGM's ''Stargate'' franchise. It follows the adventures of a present-day, multinational exploration team traveling on the An ...

'' * November 2010: cast and creators of ''

'' * January 2011: cast of '' Being Human'' * July 2012: cast of ''

Doctor Who ''Doctor Who'' is a British science fiction television series broadcast by the BBC since 1963. The series, created by Sydney Newman, C. E. Webber and Donald Wilson (writer and producer), Donald Wilson, depicts the adventures of an extraterre ...

'' * August 2013: cast of '' The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones'' * October 2016: cast of ''

and''

Class (2016 TV series) ''Class'' is a British science fiction drama programme and a spin-off (media), spin-off of the long-running programme ''Doctor Who''. It was created and written by Patrick Ness, who also produced alongside ''Doctor Who'' showrunner and lead wr ...

Hosts

(2009-2018) *

(2009-2018) * Morgan Hoffman (2013-2018) * Cynthia Loyst (2011-2013) *

(2009-2011)

Podcasts

''InnerSpace'' has 174

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podcasts A podcast is a program made available in digital format for download over the Internet. Typically, a podcast is an episodic series of digital audio files that users can download to a personal device or stream to listen to at a time of their ...

which offer a weekly report on the

Sci Fi Science fiction (often shortened to sci-fi or abbreviated SF) is a genre of speculative fiction that deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts. These concepts may include information technology and robotics, biological manipulations, space ...

Fantasy Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that involves supernatural or Magic (supernatural), magical elements, often including Fictional universe, imaginary places and Legendary creature, creatures. The genre's roots lie in oral traditions, ...

, and

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featured on

. InnerSPACE features popular podcasts from 2010 on their main page which are listed below :

Blogs

''InnerSpace'' cast and crew have blogged on current events in the

community with their earliest archive being September 2009. Blogs featured images, videos as well as up-to-date information on events, appearances, new releases, and upcoming projects. Events they have written about include spoilers on the seventh installment of the

Harry Potter ''Harry Potter'' is a series of seven Fantasy literature, fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling. The novels chronicle the lives of a young Magician (fantasy), wizard, Harry Potter (character), Harry Potter, and his friends ...

movie, a guide to

San Diego Comic-Con San Diego Comic-Con is a comic book convention and multi-genre entertainment event held annually in San Diego, California, at the San Diego Convention Center. Founded in 1970, originally showcasing primarily comic books and science fiction/fant ...

, and information on

's winning

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at the

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. Each blog page may include links to related articles, links to articles by the same author, trailers of the featured content, and a comment box allowing for

anonymous Anonymous may refer to: * Anonymity, the state of an individual's identity, or personally identifiable information, being publicly unknown ** Anonymous work, a work of art or literature that has an unnamed or unknown creator or author * Anonym ...

2000-character posts. Blog authors include Rob Moden, "Abelle", "The Crimson King", podcast host Mark Askwith, and finally the hosts of the show itself.

Involvement

In Sci Fi Promotion

''InnerSpace'' was involved in the promotion of all things genre including the most imaginative television series, events, movies, video games, graphic novels, etc.

Awards

''InnerSpace'' and co-hosts Ajay Fry and Teddy Wilson were honoured in July 2011 by the

Constellation Awards The Constellation Awards were a set of Canadian awards given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The event was founded in 2007. Constellation Awards are the only Canadian sci-fi award wher ...

, Canada's awards for excellence in science fiction film and television. The two hosts received the award for Outstanding Contribution to Science Fiction Film or Television through popular fan response/submission and earned 39% of the vote over their competitors: actors

Amanda Tapping Amanda Tapping (born 28 August 1965) is a British-Canadian actress and director. She is best known for portraying Samantha Carter in the Canadian–American military science fiction television series ''Stargate SG-1,'' ''Stargate Atlantis,'' an ...

and

Robin Dunne Robin Dunne is a Canadian actor who has had numerous leading roles in sequels throughout his career, but is perhaps best known for his role as Doctor Will Zimmerman in the science fiction television series ''Sanctuary''. Personal life Dunne a ...

, and author Robert J. Sawyer.

References

External links

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