CassaFacts and the Noughties Blogfest

Double shot today! Starting something I’ve dubbed “CassaFacts” – little bits of information about CassaStar and the upcoming CassaFire. If you have any questions or details you’d like to see covered, let me know. Although the Ninja does not tell all…

Everyone wants to know what celebrities resemble the characters. This question caught me off guard last year, as I knew what they looked like, but never matched that look to a celebrity.

Bassa was fairly easy. I think Sean Bean resembles him the closest.

Byron was tough. I had a visual – even had an actor in mind, but he was too old for CassaStar. At the time, I selected Chris Pine. (And do you know how difficult it is to find a photo of this dude NOT smiling? Byron doesn’t smile!)

However, since CassaFire takes place twenty years later, that actor now fits – Richard Hatch from the original Battlestar Galactica. He looks serious and intense – just the way I imagine Byron. (And he probably inspired the character as well.)

CassaFire introduces a female character, Athee. (By overwhelming, popular demand. Hey, CassaStar was about a war – Byron didn’t have time for a girlfriend!) 
And who resembles Athee? Come on, people! Kate Beckinsale, of course!

No, I’m not living out my own fantasy. All right, maybe just a little…

Anything else you’d like to know?

Dave at Dave Wrote This is hosting The Noughties Blogfest today!


“List something from each year (2000-2009) that you loved.”

I’m going to keep it simple and go with movies, music, and games. 

2000

Movies -Memento; X-Men

Music -In Flames: Clayman; Pantera: Reinventing the Steel

Games - Diablo II

2001

Movies - Fellowship of the Ring

Music -Andromeda: Extension of the Wish; Dream Theater: Live Scenes From New York

2002

Movies - The Two Towers

Music - Rush: Vapor Trails; Chevelle: Wonder What’s Next; Killswitch Engage: Alive or Just Breathing

Games - Need For Speed Hot Pursuit II

2003

Movies - Return of the King

Music - OSI: Office of Strategic Influence; Dream Theater: Train of Thought

2004

Movies - Spiderman II; Shaun of the Dead

Music - Ayreon: The Human Equation; In Flames: Soundtrack to Your Escape

Games - Half Life II

2005

Movies - Serenity

Music - Dream Theater: Octavarium; Shadow Gallery: Room V

2006

Movies - The Illusionist

Music - Vandenplas: Cristo; Dream Theater: Score

Games - Titan Quest

2007

Movies - Transformers; Ocean’s Thirteen

Music - Serenity: Words Untold and Dreams Unlived; Nightwish: Dark Passion Play

2008

Movies - Iron Man; The Dark Knight

Music - Seventh Wonder: Mercy Falls; Scar Symetry: Holographic Universe

Games - Fallout III

2009

Movies - Avatar; Inglorious Basterds

Music - Dream Theater: Black Clouds and Silver Linings; Alice in Chains: Black Gives Way to Blue

Not bad for someone who doesn't remember what he had for dinner last night!

What did you dig about the 2000’s?