Riftworld chronicles has been accepted into two more back to back festivals. Riftworld chronicles season 1 official trailer 2015 fantasy web. Jun 24, 2019 riftworld chronicles is an 8part fantasycomedy web series about the misadventures of an otherdimensional wizard who is trapped, powerless, in our reality tahmoh penikett battlestar galactica, altered carbon stars as alar, a wizard who is transported by a magical portal from his realm in an alternate dimension to our world. The festival runs october 1924 in nyc, and connects independent artists with industry heavyweights. Stan lee is the cocreator of the most beloved characters in the history of comics, including spiderman, the fantastic four, the hulk, and many others. Your tv show guide to countdown riftworld chronicles air dates. Kim rushes off to an interview and is followed by alar into a coffee shop. A struggling journalist teams up with a dimensiontraveling wizard who is stuck in our world without his magic powers.
Now, magical tears known as rifts have broken through the ward, with devastating consequences. Jan 01, 1993 he has also worked with stan lee on riftworld, a science fiction comedyadventure set in the comics business. The portal is a canadian scifi, fantasy, comedy short film directed and written by jonathan williams. Riftworld chronicles 2015 directed by jonathan williams. A jaded travel agent is mistaken for a great sorceress by a dimensiontravelling wizard who becomes stuck in the 21st century when cell phone radiation interferes with his magic. Aided only by a struggling journalist, the now powerless wizard and his disbelieving new partner must figure out why he is here, how their destinies are tied, and what. Help us to make this the most complete winners of the best of the web. First love films is raising funds for riftworld chronicles on kickstarter. Odyssey, and the editor of the ultimate spiderman, the ultimate supervillains, the ultimate silver surfer, and the ultimate xmen, all from boulevard. Tahmoh penikett battlestar galactica, altered carbon stars as alar, a wizard who is transported by a magical portal from his realm in an alternate dimension to our world. With riftworld chronicles, toronto prodco first love films, led by. Dear riftworld fans please take a minute to check out this trailer for a new show starring our leading lady, erin. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Riftworld chronicles, new original web series, debuts on.
Assembling riftworld chronicles piece by piece playback. Jul, 2015 watch riftworld chronicles online and get email notifications when it airs. Disney plus orders high school basketball series from david e. Riftworld chronicles tv miniseries 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The short film has been adapted into an ongoing web series titled riftworld chronicles see. Erin karpluk is honest when explaining how producers landed both her and costar tahmoh penikett for the cbc scifi comedy web series, the riftworld chronicles. Andy serkis imaginarium to adapt riftworld chronicles. When will be riftworld chronicles next episode air date. First love films, sienna films, and joe books announced riftworld legends. In the genrecrossing new web series riftworld chronicles, youve got this kind of modern day crocodile dundeemeetsromantic comedymeetsbattlestar galactica, says costar erin karpluk. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The characters, scenes and dialogue in this drama do not represent. First love films couldnt have made riftworld chronicles without the support of their fans.
Erin karpluk was born in jasper, alberta, to a mother who was a highschool principal and a father who was a railway engineer. Stay in touch with riftworld chronicles next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. A scifi comedy, riftworld chronicles is an eightpart, webonly series debuting on punchline, cbc. Discussion and news about the riftworld chronicles. The miami web fest, from sept 25oct 4, focuses on the best international web series and music video projects. With major roles in battlestar galactica karl helo agathon, dollhouse paul ballard and a recent arc on supernatural gadreel, the outofthis world elements of his newest show, riftworld chronicles, arent exactly new to him. He teams up with struggling journalist kim erin karpluk to help get him back home. While there she finds a connection between her an alar that could have huge consequences. A dimensiontraveling wizard stuck in the 21st century recruits a struggling journalist to help solve the mystery of his missing. Riftworld gets a new comic series with riftworld legends.
Based on the successful short fantasy film the portal, jonathan williams eight part canadian fantasy comedy web series riftworld chronicles, starring tahmoh penikett battlestar galactica, continuum, supernatural as the hapless wizard alar of caer caladh, and erin karpluk rookie blue, saving hope, being erica as kim, the journalist who. Hunted by a fantastical foe, they try to solve the mystery of what binds their worlds and their fates together. It is set in toronto, and is also a toronto based webseries. The short film has been adapted into an ongoing web series titled riftworld chronicles see below, which has won numerous awards. It was directed by mark waters and stars freddie highmore, sarah bolger, marylouise parker, martin short, nick nolte, and seth rogen. Matt reeves confirms jeffrey wright will be commissioner gordon in the batman 31 october 2019 the wrap. Jun 28, 2017 riftworld chronicles, riftworld legends is set in late 1400s and revolves around two young mariners left for dead on an island somewhere in the north atlantic. A single mother fears for her life and that of her daughter when they become targets of a serial killer. It started as a small movie, 10mins, i think the name was the portal im so proud they reached that far to make it into an actual series. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Jul 09, 2015 arnold schwarzenegger this speech broke the internet and most inspiring speech it changed my life. Tahmoh penikett is a man of many traits and trades.
A genrebending scififantasycomedy about a dimensiontravelling wizard who teams up with a struggling journalist in the big city. Riftworld chronicles tv show season 1 episodes list next. Watch riftworld chronicles free tv series full seasons. Riftworld will be competing against submissions from around the globe for achievement awards and development deals. With nods to films such as highlander and the terminator the arrival of both wizard and later an assassin searching for him a clear homage to camerons first film, riftworld chronicles is a well made, lovingly played series with a witty and amusing script that doesnt overplay its hand in terms of the fish out of water. Based on the successful short fantasy film the portal, jonathan williams eight part canadian fantasy comedy web series riftworld chronicles, starring tahmoh penikett battlestar galactica, continuum, supernatural as the hapless wizard. The short film has been adapted into an ongoing web series titled riftworld chronicles see below, which has won numerous.
Exclusive interview with munro chambers talk nerdy with us. We totally get that not everyone is able to become a financial backer. Experience telaras sweeping narrative in storydriven instances at your own speed. The itv fest, taking place in dover, vermont, from sept 2427, celebrates the worlds best independent television pilots, web series and short films. Jul, 2015 tahmoh penikett is a man of many traits and trades. Kims mothers necklace has been stolen and the police have alar in custody. Feb 28, 2018 based on the world of the awardwinning digital series riftworld chronicles, riftworld legends is set in late 1400s and revolves around two young mariners left for dead on an island somewhere in the north atlantic. Mccay has also written five novels based on the film under a variety of pseudonyms as well as his own name, bill mccay is the author of more than seventy books, including such series as the race against time, the three investigators.
Based on the world of the awardwinning digital series riftworld chronicles, riftworld legends is set in the late 1400s. Jul 12, 2015 with nods to films such as highlander and the terminator the arrival of both wizard and later an assassin searching for him a clear homage to camerons first film, riftworld chronicles is a well made, lovingly played series with a witty and amusing script that doesnt overplay its hand in terms of the fish out of water. Arnold schwarzenegger this speech broke the internet and most inspiring speech it changed my life. In other words, i absolutely loved this short film. Next, there was a kickstarter campaign to create the webseries, riftworld chronicles. Rifts chaos earth robotech robotech rpg tactics splicers mechanoids the rifter recon special items. The first iteration of the concept was in the form of a short film called the portal that was released in 2014. As a campaign backer, i got to download all eight of the episodes, but they are also available on youtube now for all to see. Interview with riftworld chronicles director jonathan.
Dear riftworld fans please take a minute to check out this trailer for a new. Hes kind of like the kid from turbo kid meets wilder from the latest buzz, who was a gamer. Before we get around to talking about riftworld chronicles, id like to ask about your background. Karpluk majored in theatre at the university of victoria and received a bachelor of fine arts degree in 2000 career. Tahmoh penikett a bsgm exclusive interview on life, the. Alar thinks he has found a magical potion to renew his powers but gets something worse. The portal, riftworld chronicles and fan support features heres how short fantasy film the portal, starring tahmoh penikett, was turned into tv series riftworld chronicles. Jul 14, 2015 in the genrecrossing new web series riftworld chronicles, youve got this kind of modern day crocodile dundeemeetsromantic comedymeetsbattlestar galactica, says costar erin karpluk. Episode 57 fantasycomedy web series riftworld chronicles. Subscribe now to catch the best trailers and the latest hd official movie trailer, film. Produced with the participation of the independent production fund. Watch full episodes of riftworld chronicles and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Lots of great pictures to entertain you each month as you countdown the days until season two of riftworld is released. Conquer endgame locations, battle the blood storm dragons, and live out worldchanging adventures by yourself or with a friend.
Riftworld chronicles is an 8part fantasycomedy web series about the misadventures of an otherdimensional wizard who is trapped, powerless, in our reality. Riftworld chronicles season 1 official trailer youtube. Chronicles follows alar of caer caladh tahmoh penikett, who is stuck in toronto after one of his spells goes awry. Riftworld chronicles by first love films kickstarter. An interview with riftworld legends jonathan williams first. Riftworld chronicles is the eightepisode fantasycomedy digital series created by writer and director jonathan williams it tells the story of alar tahmoh penikett, a wizard who has inadvertently traveled to our world by means of a mystic portal. Riftworld chronicles is a thoroughly enjoyable mix of fantasy and comedy. Each episode is about 6 minutes long, so if you lump them all together and discount the recaps and credits, its about 30 minutes of actual content. They find themselves in a hostile and exotic landscape filled with magic, mythical beasts, and strange, nonhuman races.
Season 1 guide for riftworld chronicles tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Andy serkis imaginarium to adapt riftworld chronicles web. The short film stars tahmoh penikett and erin karpluk. When a rift between the realms opens up and fantastical foes invade, they are forced to solve the mystery of what binds their worlds, and their fates, together. One of our very talented makeup artists, monik walmsley, taught us how to make a crest of the firedrake tattoo. Check out cbc punchline for more digital originals. Dec 24, 2015 kim rushes off to an interview and is followed by alar into a coffee shop. She helps him on his quest to return home in exchange for the rights to his story.
Riftworld chronicles tv show season 1 episodes list. Jul 17, 2015 based on the successful short fantasy film the portal, jonathan williams eight part canadian fantasy comedy web series riftworld chronicles, starring tahmoh penikett battlestar galactica, continuum, supernatural as the hapless wizard alar of caer caladh, and erin karpluk rookie blue, saving hope, being erica as kim, the journalist who. Riftworld chronicles, new original web series, debuts on cbc. When a rift between the realms opens up and fantastical foes invade, they are forced to solve the mystery of what binds their worlds, and. First its revealed that he was murdered and then it becomes clear that alison was not the only one mourning him.
Riftworld chronicles season 1 trailer a series directed by jonathan williams. Sep 06, 2015 based on the successful short fantasy film the portal, jonathan williams eight part canadian fantasy comedy web series riftworld chronicles, starring tahmoh penikett battlestar galactica, continuum, supernatural as the hapless wizard alar of caer caladh, and erin karpluk rookie blue, saving hope. The spiderwick chronicles is a 2008 american fantasy adventure film based on the book series of the same name by holly black and tony diterlizzi. Riftworld chronicles is the eightepisode fantasycomedy digital series created by writer and director jonathan williams it tells the story of alar tahmoh penikett, a wizard who has inadvertently traveled to our world by means of a mystic portal unfortunately, alars magic doesnt work in our reality. Riftworld chronicles tv series 2015 the movie database. In a hostile and exotic landscape filled with magic, mythical beasts, and strange, nonhuman races, their struggle for survival leads to an epic historical saga where two worlds. Mar 04, 2016 we acknowledge the financial support of the government of canada, canadian film or video production tax credit and the support of the ontario media development corporation film and television tax credit. A genrebending scififantasycomedy about a dimensiontravelling wizard who teams up. He is well known for iconic roles in most of your fan favorite shows, including but not limited to battlestar galactica, supernatural, dollhouse and the short film portal, which is coming out as the riftworld chronicles webseries on cbc punchline tomorrow. Karpluk began her acting career in vancouver and between 2000 and 2005, she appeared in more than a dozen television movies. Track riftworld chronicles new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. The world of telara is protected by a ward that keeps it safe from the outer planes. Riftworld chronicles has been accepted into the new york television festivals independent pilot competition. Chronicles tv series, created and directed by jonathan williams, will follow alar of caer caladh penikett, who is stuck in toronto after one of his spells goes awry.
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