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==Plot==
The pilot of the 2002 Nelvana animated program ''Cyberchase'' was originally a 1999 pilot made by Curious Pictures. Titled as '''the Poddleville Case''', it was initially distributed privately in schools around May 23rd, 1999.<ref>[https://www.informalscience.org/sites/default/files/Flagg_1999_FormEval_ThePoddlevilleCase.pdf Informal Science NSF Document of the Pilot noting peer response to it.] Retrieved 06 Sep '20</ref> then airing discreetly in August 1999 through September 1999 on KTCA,<ref>[https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip_77-7312kntd WGBH Archive of shows noting the Pilot and its track length.] Retrieved 06 Sep '20</ref> then airing Nationally on March 24th, 2000 (3:30PM), leading to WNet to win an Emmy.<ref>[https://www.nyemmys.org/media/files/files/fb66b9d3/nyemmyawards44.pdf PDF archive of Emmys for 1999-2000 entries] Retrieved 26 Sep '20</ref> The pilot was digitally edited, completely redubbed, rescripted, and reused as 7th episode of the Final 2002 series.
 
==Opening Line==
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''"When 3 kids get sucked into the cyberworld, they have to save Poddleville's power from the evil clutches of Hacker. Things go awry when the kids are blamed for the theft of the citizen's eggs. Will the three kids claim their innocence, and save Poddleville, or will it be TOO late?"''
''"When 3 kids get sucked into the cyberworld, they have to save Poddleville's power from the evil clutches of Hacker. Things go awry when the kids are blamed for the theft of the citizen's eggs. Will the three kids claim their innocence, and save Poddleville, or will it be TOO late?"''
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The pilot of the 2002 Nelvana animated program ''Cyberchase'' was originally a 1999 pilot made by Curious Pictures. Titled as the Poddleville Case, it was initially distributed privately in schools around May 23rd, 1999.<ref>[https://www.informalscience.org/sites/default/files/Flagg_1999_FormEval_ThePoddlevilleCase.pdf Informal Science NSF Document of the Pilot noting peer response to it.] Retrieved 06 Sep '20</ref> then airing discreetly in August 1999 through September 1999 on KTCA,<ref>[https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip_77-7312kntd WGBH Archive of shows noting the Pilot and its track length.] Retrieved 06 Sep '20</ref> then airing Nationally on March 24th, 2000 (3:30PM), leading to WNet to win an Emmy.<ref>[https://www.nyemmys.org/media/files/files/fb66b9d3/nyemmyawards44.pdf PDF archive of Emmys for 1999-2000 entries] Retrieved 26 Sep '20</ref> The pilot was digitally edited, completely redubbed, rescripted, and reused as 7th episode of the Final 2002 series.


==History==
==Availability==
For a long while, most information of content was just speculation, most of it based on how different the animation style for Season 1 Episode 7's, "The Poddleville Case" was compared to the rest of the series. As well as the use of a different live-action Actor, Kareem Blackwell, compared to the rest of the series using Matt Wilson and Bianca DeGroat. Some recall Hacker not being voiced by Christopher Lloyd, while others think the pilot initially was called the Poddleville Caper.<ref>[https://forums.lostmediawiki.com/thread/1104/cyberchase-podellville-caper Forum with an example of misinformation.] Retrieved 07 Sep '20</ref> The latter being proven false.
For a long while, most information of content was just speculation, most of it based on how different the animation style for Season 1 Episode 7's, "The Poddleville Case" was compared to the rest of the series. As well as the use of a different live-action Actor, Kareem Blackwell, compared to the rest of the series using Matt Wilson and Bianca DeGroat. Some recall Hacker not being voiced by Christopher Lloyd, while others think the pilot initially was called the Poddleville Caper.<ref>[https://forums.lostmediawiki.com/thread/1104/cyberchase-podellville-caper Forum with an example of misinformation.] Retrieved 07 Sep '20</ref> The latter being proven false.


On May 20th, 2018, one of the pilot's storyboard cleanup artists, Gino Patti, posted on his Instagram several screenshots of the pilot, including the end credits and VHS video track length.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BjAWsFfnx_n/ Instagram Post showing screenshots of the pilot.] Retrieved 06 Sep '20</ref> Notably the credits feature far more developers from Curious Pictures, and a completely different cast of voice actors.
On May 20th, 2018, one of the pilot's storyboard cleanup artists, Gino Patti, posted on his Instagram several screenshots of the pilot, including the end credits and VHS video track length.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BjAWsFfnx_n/ Instagram Post showing screenshots of the pilot.] Retrieved 06 Sep '20</ref> Notably the credits feature far more developers from Curious Pictures, and a completely different cast of voice actors.
<gallery mode=packed heights=175px>
Gino2.jpg|Screenshot of Jackie choosing what to eat. A scene that is not in episode 7.
Gino1.jpg|A screenshot showing the pilot's length to be 24:15.
Gino3.jpg|The package for the VHS, delivered to Curious Pictures employees.
</gallery>


In particular, voice actors Joanna Rhinehart and Thom Christopher both have confirmed their roles indirectly, with Joanna voicing Jackie in the pilot as noted on her portfolio.<ref>[https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/one_page_resume.cfm?custom_link=joannarhinehart Joanna Rhinehart's Portfolio.] Retrieved 07 Sep '20</ref> Along with Thom coincidentally voicing Hacker again in the PC Cyberchase games <ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0160630/ IMDB noting Thom Christopher's role as Hacker in a later Cyberchase game.] Retrieved 07 Sep '20</ref>.
In particular, voice actors Joanna Rhinehart and Thom Christopher both have confirmed their roles indirectly, with Joanna voicing Jackie in the pilot as noted on her portfolio.<ref>[https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/one_page_resume.cfm?custom_link=joannarhinehart Joanna Rhinehart's Portfolio.] Retrieved 07 Sep '20</ref> Along with Thom coincidentally voicing Hacker again in the PC Cyberchase games <ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0160630/ IMDB noting Thom Christopher's role as Hacker in a later Cyberchase game.] Retrieved 07 Sep '20</ref>.
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On January 21, 2019, Wnet's official Cyberchase Facebook account released the original 3 minute promo used for the pilot back in 1999.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/cyberchase/videos/original-pilot-demo-video/414996005911701/ Original 3 minute promo.] Retrieved 06 Sep '20</ref> Several users have noted differences for scenes. Such as a redone script, and completely redone voice-overs compared to the Season 1 episode "Poddleville Case" that reused some footage.  
On January 21, 2019, Wnet's official Cyberchase Facebook account released the original 3 minute promo used for the pilot back in 1999.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/cyberchase/videos/original-pilot-demo-video/414996005911701/ Original 3 minute promo.] Retrieved 06 Sep '20</ref> Several users have noted differences for scenes. Such as a redone script, and completely redone voice-overs compared to the Season 1 episode "Poddleville Case" that reused some footage.  


==Availability==
On February 6. 2021, the pilot in full was uploaded to the Internet Archive <ref>[https://archive.org/details/bcast-086020-0001_202102]</ref>
On February 7, 2021, the pilot in full was leaked on Archive.org here: https://archive.org/details/bcast-086020-0001_202102
 
==Gallery==
<gallery mode=packed heights=175px>
Gino2.jpg|Screenshot of Jackie choosing what to eat. A scene that is not in episode 7.
Gino1.jpg|A screenshot showing the pilot's length to be 24:15.
Gino3.jpg|The package for the VHS, delivered to Curious Pictures employees.
</gallery>


==External Links==
==External Links==
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==References==
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Matt, Jackie, and Inez in the pilot's portal sequence.

Status: Found

Date found: 06 Feb '21

Found by: Theruff

The pilot of the 2002 Nelvana animated program Cyberchase was originally a 1999 pilot made by Curious Pictures. Titled as the Poddleville Case, it was initially distributed privately in schools around May 23rd, 1999.[1] then airing discreetly in August 1999 through September 1999 on KTCA,[2] then airing Nationally on March 24th, 2000 (3:30PM), leading to WNet to win an Emmy.[3] The pilot was digitally edited, completely redubbed, rescripted, and reused as 7th episode of the Final 2002 series.

Opening Line

"When 3 kids get sucked into the cyberworld, they have to save Poddleville's power from the evil clutches of Hacker. Things go awry when the kids are blamed for the theft of the citizen's eggs. Will the three kids claim their innocence, and save Poddleville, or will it be TOO late?"

Availability

For a long while, most information of content was just speculation, most of it based on how different the animation style for Season 1 Episode 7's, "The Poddleville Case" was compared to the rest of the series. As well as the use of a different live-action Actor, Kareem Blackwell, compared to the rest of the series using Matt Wilson and Bianca DeGroat. Some recall Hacker not being voiced by Christopher Lloyd, while others think the pilot initially was called the Poddleville Caper.[4] The latter being proven false.

On May 20th, 2018, one of the pilot's storyboard cleanup artists, Gino Patti, posted on his Instagram several screenshots of the pilot, including the end credits and VHS video track length.[5] Notably the credits feature far more developers from Curious Pictures, and a completely different cast of voice actors.

In particular, voice actors Joanna Rhinehart and Thom Christopher both have confirmed their roles indirectly, with Joanna voicing Jackie in the pilot as noted on her portfolio.[6] Along with Thom coincidentally voicing Hacker again in the PC Cyberchase games [7].

As for the live-action segment, User SonikkuAorDatH has personally contacted Gino Patti about the origin of the live-action footage. His response was he did not recall any live-action scenes. Indicating that possibly the live-action scenes were shot later.

The pilot notably has the track length of 24:15. With the finished episode only being 22:30 for the animation, and over 3 and a half minutes for the live-action segment, bringing it to a full 26 minutes, the VHS tape screenshot's time didn't match.

On January 21, 2019, Wnet's official Cyberchase Facebook account released the original 3 minute promo used for the pilot back in 1999.[8] Several users have noted differences for scenes. Such as a redone script, and completely redone voice-overs compared to the Season 1 episode "Poddleville Case" that reused some footage.

On February 6. 2021, the pilot in full was uploaded to the Internet Archive [9]

Gallery

  • Screenshot of Jackie choosing what to eat. A scene that is not in episode 7.

    Screenshot of Jackie choosing what to eat. A scene that is not in episode 7.

  • A screenshot showing the pilot's length to be 24:15.

    A screenshot showing the pilot's length to be 24:15.

  • The package for the VHS, delivered to Curious Pictures employees.

    The package for the VHS, delivered to Curious Pictures employees.

External Links

References

  1. ↑ Informal Science NSF Document of the Pilot noting peer response to it. Retrieved 06 Sep '20
  2. ↑ WGBH Archive of shows noting the Pilot and its track length. Retrieved 06 Sep '20
  3. ↑ PDF archive of Emmys for 1999-2000 entries Retrieved 26 Sep '20
  4. ↑ Forum with an example of misinformation. Retrieved 07 Sep '20
  5. ↑ Instagram Post showing screenshots of the pilot. Retrieved 06 Sep '20
  6. ↑ Joanna Rhinehart's Portfolio. Retrieved 07 Sep '20
  7. ↑ IMDB noting Thom Christopher's role as Hacker in a later Cyberchase game. Retrieved 07 Sep '20
  8. ↑ Original 3 minute promo. Retrieved 06 Sep '20
  9. ↑ [1]
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