"Space Cases" (1996) TV series 1996-1997

Creators:

Peter David
Bill Mumy
(more)

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

2 March 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

Plot:

One day at an academy, 7 people sneak aboard a mysterious spaceship. The people consist of 5 students...

Plot Keywords:

Academy | Student | Commander | Android | Outer Space

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Walter Jones	...	Harlan Band (27 episodes, 1996-1997)
Kristian Ayre	...	Radu (27 episodes, 1996-1997)
Rahi Azizi	...	Bova (27 episodes, 1996-1997)
Paige Christina	...	Rosie Ianni (27 episodes, 1996-1997)
Anik Matern	...	Thelma (27 episodes, 1996-1997)
Cary Lawrence	...	T.J. Davenport (26 episodes, 1996-1997)
Paul Boretski	...	Commander Seth Goddard (26 episodes, 1996-1997)
Jewel Staite	...	Catalina (15 episodes, 1996)
Rebecca Herbst	...	Suzee / ... (14 episodes, 1996-1997)

Series Directed by
John Bell		(5 episodes, 1996)
Otta Hanus		(5 episodes, 1996)
Jeff Blyth		(3 episodes, 1996-1997)
David Straiton		(3 episodes, 1996-1997)
Adam Weissman		(3 episodes, 1996-1997)

Series Writing credits
Peter David		(17 episodes, 1996-1997)
Bill Mumy		(17 episodes, 1996-1997)
Jerry Colker		(2 episodes, 1996)
Magda Liolis		(2 episodes, 1996)

Series Produced by
Irene Litinsky	....	producer (4 episodes, 1996-1997)
Micheline Charest	....	executive producer (2 episodes, 1996)
Susan Dietz	....	executive producer (2 episodes, 1996)
Ronald A. Weinberg	....	executive producer (2 episodes, 1996)

Series Original Music by
Jeff Fisher		(2 episodes, 1996)

Series Cinematography by
Marc Charlebois		(2 episodes, 1996)

Series Film Editing by
Jean Beaudoin		(2 episodes, 1996)

Series Casting by
Andrea Kenyon		(1 episode, 1997)

Series Production Design by
Réal Proulx		(4 episodes, 1996-1997)

Series Art Direction by
Jean Morin		(1 episode, 1997)

Series Costume Design by
Trixi Rittenhouse		(1 episode, 1997)

Series Makeup Department
Eric Thivierge	....	prosthetics effects technician (1 episode, 1996)
Charles Carter	....	special makeup effects artist (1 episode, 1997)
Annick Chartier	....	key makeup artist (1 episode, 1997)
Lizane La Salle	....	assistant makeup artist (1 episode, 1997)
Ron Turgeon	....	assistant hair stylist (1 episode, 1997)
Mélina Di Christo	....	assistant makeup artist (unknown episodes)
Serge Morache	....	key hair stylist (unknown episodes)
Joan Patricia Parris	....	assistant makeup artist (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Ted Jessup	....	executive in charge of production (13 episodes, 1996)
Daniel Auclair	....	production manager (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Anne Sirois	....	first assistant director (13 episodes, 1996-1997)

Series Art Department
Michel Clément	....	assistant props (1 episode, 1997)
Emmanuel Cote	....	swing gang (1 episode, 1997)
Ian Lavoie	....	props master (1 episode, 1997)
Rejean Brochu	....	construction supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Katherine Fitzgerald	....	dialogue editor (unknown episodes)
Raymond Vermette	....	sound supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Special Effects by
Olivier Xavier	....	special effects makeup (1 episode, 1997)

Series Visual Effects by
Yves Béland	....	visual effects supervisor (1 episode, 1996)
Kenneth Thomson Jr.	....	digital artist (1 episode)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Sylvain Bernier	....	gaffer (15 episodes, 1996-1997)
Fabrice Barrilliet	....	electrician (12 episodes, 1996)
Marco Venditto	....	electrician (unknown episodes)

Series Casting Department
Randi Wells	....	extras casting (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Joceline Charette	....	assistant dresser (unknown episodes)
Brigitte Desroches	....	key dresser (unknown episodes)
Brunhilde Pradier	....	chief costume cutter (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department
Thomas Metzger	....	colorist (27 episodes, 1996-1997)

Series Transportation Department
Pierre Chabot	....	driver (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
David Gerrold	....	executive story consultant (2 episodes, 1996)
Paul Dupont	....	safety coordinator (unknown episodes)
Charles Obrul	....	laboratory liaison (unknown episodes)
Ellie Presner	....	script coordinator (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• CINAR

Special Effects

• Anigma FX Group (model build effects)
• Intrigue (special effects)

Runtime:

USA:30 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Company:

CINAR

Trivia:

Kristian Ayre, who plays Radu, originally auditioned for the role of Harlan.

Quotes:

Commander Seth Goddard:Radu, raise the shields.
Radu:How do I do that?
Commander Seth Goddard:I don't know.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Serenity (2005)

Quite good, all things considered

"Space Cases" was obviously aimed at a younger audience than the Star Trek generation (both 1 and 2), and I think it hit the mark very well. Not only did it let younger actors in on the space race, the writing and character development was much better than some of the so-called adult Sci-Fi TV of the same period. It was written somewhat tongue in cheek, but always involved a morality lesson of some sort that I suppose an older viewer might see as banal. But let's face it; just about all TV (and movie) Sci-Fi has done the same, usually to a greater than necessary degree. I was sorry that the series was canceled, as I thought the second season showed definite improvement over the first. There were also unresolved issues that I wanted to see wrapped up. I became quite fond of the characters, and thought they interacted well and were quite believable. I would like to see both seasons released on DVD to add to my collection.

I think Bill Mumy should be proud of his writing on "Space Cases".