Monday, February 23, 2009

Hugh Laurie - House - Video: 'Unfaithful'

Courtesy of FOX and HULU, House's 'Unfaithful,' starring Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard, Jennifer Morrison, Jesse Spencer, Peter Jacobson, Kal Penn and Olivia Wilde. Guest stars include Jimmi Simpson, Jake Thomas, Janet Haley and Terrance Ellis.

A fake case becomes a real one as the team treats a priest whose past has taken his faith from him.

Dollhouse - Video: Jossverse - Forbidden Love

Courtesy of FOX and HULU:

Dollhouse - Jossverse - Forbidden Love

Web Exclusive|01:00|

Joss needs to keep Tahmoh and Nirvana apart.


Battlestar Galactica - Kate O'Hares Hot Cuppa TV: Mary McDonnell Q & A

At Zap2It's Kate O'Hare's Hot Cuppa TV:

(Please follow the link for the complete interview.)



President Roslin Speaks -- Q&A With 'Battlestar Galactica's' Mary McDonnell

February 23, 2009

With only a few episodes left of Sci Fi Channel's "Battlestar Galactica," airing Fridays, fans will soon know the ultimate fates of all the characters -- and one of the most interesting is likely to be that of President Laura Roslin (Mary McDonnell).

Simultaneously battling breast cancer, leading her people on a flight across space from implacable enemies and acting as an agent of religious prophecy -- and, of late, carrying on a torrid, possibly doomed, romance with Adm. William Adama (Edward James Olmos) -- Roslin is the textbook definition of a well-rounded character.

McDonnell was gracious enough to answer some email questions about the show and her character. Enjoy.

A brief excerpt:

Q: There are not many TV romances between mature people. Roslin and Adama – what have you enjoyed most about playing this relationship?
A: One of the reasons that I enjoyed Adama/ Roslin so very much was the utter compatibility between Eddie and myself. There was never really a question of how do we do this. Sometimes you get lucky in your work. Ed and I had an instant and deep respect for each other that naturally grew into a fondness. I think that is what mature relationships are made of.

They are completely authentic and earned through an experience of other as partner and soul mate. The audience (both the younger and more mature) LOVED this relationship because it created hope and because it was based on total acceptance of the other person regardless of differences.


Battlestar Galactica - Video: Battlestar Best Explosion: The Cylon Hub

Courtesy of SciFi Channel and HULU:

Battlestar Galactica - Battlestar Best Explosion: The Cylon Hub

Web Exclusive|01:12|

A perfectly orchestrated Human-Cylon attack ends Cylon resurrection (and this time it's for good! No, really!)

Stargate SG-1 - 6pm Weekday Rotation Episodes week Feb 23 '09

From SciFi.com's schedulebot, the Stargate SG-1 6pm weekday rotation episodes for the week of February 27 '09 on SciFi Channel (US):

2/23/2009 6:00P (SEASON 8) THREADS



2/24/2009 6:00P (SEASON 9) AVALON - PT 1



2/25/2009 6:00P (SEASON 9) AVALON - PT 2



2/26/2009 6:00P (SEASON 9) ORIGIN



2/27/2009 6:00P (SEASON 9) THE TIES THAT BIND

Stargate: Universe - Joseph Mallozzi's Blog Update Feb 23 '09

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for February 23, 2009:

(Please follow the link for the complete blog update.)



February 23, 2009: Infoquake, by David Louis Edelman


**snippage**

What a day! We were on Icarus Base shooting a couple of HUGE scenes featuring Rush, Young, Scott, Chloe, Eli, Telford, Senator Armstrong, Dr. Damji, Lt. James, Sgt. Riley, Park, Brody, and Franklin. The set is spectacular, I'm loving the new gate set-up, and, surprise surprise, really loving those Icarus military uniforms. Stylin'! Chatted with David (Blue) and Brian (J. Smith), told them how terrific they were in the dailies we watched over lunch, then promised to say a special hello from them to their folks who have apparently dropped by the blog (specifically, Brian's mom and David's dad). So hi to Mrs. Smith and Mr. Blue. Your kids are lovely and wonderfully talented. We're taking great care of them and promise to return them in approximately a decade or so, whenever the show has run its course.

Andy Mikita, directing the three-parter, is running a tight ship - but everyone is enjoying themselves immensely. I got some nice behind-the-scenes pics of Bobby and Justin along with "the actor playing Telford" (not sure if his identity has been announced yet but I have to say - and did say - I've enjoyed his work, especially his performance in my very favorite Mark Wahlberg movie. And, no, it's not the movie you're thinking of. Or the next one. Or the one after that.).

Speaking of announcements, apparently TPTB are just getting their ducks in a row in preparation for the big announcement that should be coming ... very soon.

A truly phenomenal cast!

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Stargate: Universe is tentatively scheduled to premiere October 2, 2009 on the SciFi Channel (US).

Sanctuary - ÜberSciFiGeek: Emilie Ullerup Interview

At ÜberSciFiGeek:



(Please follow the link for the complete LENGTHY interview.)

Cylons, Vampires, Podsters, Monsters and Myth of Science: Emilie Ullerup navigates the world of Science Fiction

February 11, 2009

In just a few short years, Dutch-born Emilie Ullerup has done what many actresses only ever dream of: going from bit parts to award-winning, starring roles. Soon after graduating from Vancouver Film School, Emilie (pronounced like Amelia) started her career in 2006 with guest spots on shows like Blood Ties and Battlestar Galactica. She then landed the role of Ashley Magnus in the Amanda Tapping and Damian Kindler produced web series Sanctuary. It was the first series shot with RED cameras on greenscreen sets, and was the most ambitious and expensive direct-to-web series ever produced.

While Sanctuary’s world was still being rendered, Emilie was then cast as video game artist Kaitlin Joyce on CBC’s jPod (based on the book by Gen X author Douglas Coupland). jPod was critically acclaimed, won a global audience through positive word of mouth (and torrents, since CBC chose to regionally lock the episodes they streamed on their website) and was nominated for twelve awards, winning four. While jPod’s fate was still being decided, Sanctuary’s was set in stone: redevelopment for television. Emilie rejoined her castmates for thirteen episodes of Sanctuary, which broadcast internationally, as well as on SCI FI channel. The show received high ratings in all of its markets, securing it a second season. In case you aren’t counting, that’s two lead roles in two hit shows in two years, and a Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series for her role in jPod.

With the holiday season just wrapping up, Emilie set aside some time to talk with us about her recent successes and her plans for the future.

ÜberSciFiGeek (ÜSFG) Thank you for taking the time to talk with me today. I know you have been really busy and I’m sure your life has changed a lot over the last year or two.
Emilie Ullerup (EU) Sanctuary is really helping propel my career forward. It’s really exciting.

(ÜSFG) It is! I’m thrilled for you and we really appreciate how connected you are staying with your fans. It means a lot to all of them.
(EU) I LOVE MY FANS! They rock! They mean a lot to me. This business is at times so damn hard, and you get so much crap from all directions, that a strong fan base really helps to pull you out of the lows once in a while.

... Paradox is currently in post-production, but look for Emilie Ullerup in Season 2 of Sanctuary later this year, and don’t forget to pick up the jPod DVD box set now available at Amazon.com.

Battlestar Galactica - Publicity Stills - 'Someone To Watch Over Me'

Battlestar Galactica's 'Someone To Watch Over Me' airs Friday, February 27 at 10pm on the SciFi Channel (US).



Capt. Kara 'Stuckbuck' Thrace (Katee Sackhoff)



Starbuck and Slick (Roark Critchlow)





Nathan Fillion - Guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live Wed Mar 4 '09

Nathan Fillion will be a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday, March 4 on ABC. Please check your local listings for the air time.



Nathan's new series, Castle, premieres on Monday, March 9 at 10pm on ABC.

Wildly famous mystery novelist Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion) is bored with his own success. Then he learns that a real-world copycat killer has started staging murder scenes depicted in his novels. Castle is questioned by NYPD Detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic), a bright and aggressive detective who keeps her investigations under tight rein. Though they instantly clash, sparks of another sort also begin to fly, leading both to danger and a hint of romance as Castle steps in to help find the killer. And once that case is solved, he and Beckett build on their new relationship as they look to solve more strange homicides in New York - as much fun as one can have with death and murder.

Castle is kept grounded by his Broadway diva mother, Martha Rodgers (Susan Sullivan), and quick-witted teenage daughter Alexis (Molly Quinn). Also starring in the series are Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Stargate SG-1 / Stargate Atlantis - Big Finish Audio Dramas

At Big Finish Productions:

Stargate SG-1 - First Prime



CAST:

Christopher Judge
(Teal’c), Noel Clarke (Sebe’t)
(Duration: 60' Approx)

SYNOPSIS:

Teal’c’s past as First Prime of Apophis comes back to haunt him when Colonel O’Neill and Daniel Jackson are taken captive by the system lord’s forces. As Teal’c struggles to free them, he finds himself confronted by an old friend and fellow Jaffa, Sebe’t. Can this warrior really be trusted? Or has Teal’c reopened an old wound that can never be healed?

AUTHOR: James Swallow
DIRECTOR: Sharon Gosling

RELEASE DATE: 30 May 2009


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Stargate Atlantis - Impressions




CAST:

Major Evan Lorne (Kavan Smith), Dr David Glennie (Nicholas Briggs)
(Duration: 60' approx)


SYNOPSIS:


"I've painted this city from every angle - inside, outside, day, night. I suppose you could say I'm trying to tell its story."

Plagued by blackouts, painting strange pictures in his sleep, Major Evan Lorne begins to fear that he's losing his mind. Has the stress of life in the Pegasus galaxy pushed him over the edge? Then, when Atlantis itself begins to behave strangely, the Major wonders if something else entirely is going on. But with his behaviour becoming increasingly erratic, who can he trust? And can the soldier convince his colleagues that the answer lies in his paintings?

AUTHOR: Scott Andrews
DIRECTOR: Sharon Gosling

RELEASE DATE: 30th June 2009


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Stargate SG-1: Pathogen

CAST:

Teryl Rothery (Dr Janet Fraiser), Christopher Judge (Teal'c)
(Duration: 60' approx)

SYNOPSIS:

"Teal'c – was there a rock fall? Are we… are we trapped in here?"

SG-1 runs into trouble when the team triggers a Goa'uld trap meant for grave robbers. Infected by an unknown pathogen, Colonel O'Neill orders the team to stay put and sends for help. It arrives in the form of Dr Janet Fraiser, but when did any rescue ever go smoothly for Stargate Command's flagship team – or its intrepid doctor?

AUTHOR: Sharon Gosling
DIRECTOR: Sharon Gosling

RELEASE DATE: 31st July 2009

Battlestar Galactica - Video: Only 4 Episodes Left

Courtesy of SciFi Channel and HULU:


Battlestar Galactica - Only 4 Episodes Left


TV Spot (s.4 : ep.19)|00:33|

Kara befriends a charismatic piano player in Joe's Bar, who helps her face a shattering realization about her destiny.


Dead Like Me - Video: Cast Interview

Courtesy of SciFi Wire and HULU:


SCI FI Wire - Dead Like Me: Life After Death


Video|03:42|

SCI FI Wire talks to the cast of "Dead Like Me: Life After Death" at Comic-Con New York 2009.

Interviewed are Ellen Muth, Callum Blue, Sarah Wynter and Britt McKillip. Included are brief clips from the new made-for-dvd movie.

Battlestar Galactica - SFX Magazine - Jamie Bamber Interview

At SFX Magazine:

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INTERVIEW BSG's Jamie Bamber is back in the UK

Monday February 23, 2009

Long-running US crime drama Law And Order's come over the Atlantic and it's brought one of the stars of Battlestar Galactica with it. As the new London-set drama comes to ITV1, we speak to returning Brit star Jamie Bamber, the man who plays Lee Adama in BSG, about coming home, playing a cop and coming to the end of one of the finest SF shows of all time.

A brief excerpt:

Does anyone get a happy ending?
Define happy! I think the point of Battlestar is it really does examine what that means. It’s really a show about what it is to be human and how we make sense of nonsense and how we create hope where perhaps hope is a bit of an illusion, a bit of a choice and that you choose to believe rather than something that’s concrete, and that’s really what the show’s always been about, that happiness is achievable even in the direst of situations if you are equipped and can create that state of mind. At the end, some are happy and some are not, but it’s more about who they are and what they’ve learned than about the situation.


Law And Order starts on ITV1 tonight at 9pm.

Dollhouse - Video: Jossverse - Scream

Courtesy of FOX and HULU:

Dollhouse - Jossverse - Scream

Web Exclusive|00:51|

Delicate scream direction.

Stargate / Sanctuary - Amanda Tapping Audio Interview

At the Official Amanda Tapping web site:



AmandaTapping.Com Brand-New Interview with Amanda

On the 20th of February 2009 I have conducted an interview with Amanda and that interview can be downloaded by following or downloading the link below. The transcript of the interview shall be available at our site within 7 days from now.


Download link


Legend of the Seeker - Video: 'Home'

Courtesy of HULU, Legend of the Seeker's 'Home,' starring Bridget Regan, Craig Horner, David de Lautour, Jay Laga'aia and Bruce Spence. Guest stars include Craig Parker and Jeffrey Thomas.

NOTE: Legend of the Seeker has been renewed for a second season!

Kahlan and Zedd try to free Richard from a wizard's mysterious spell before threatening secrets are revealed.

Eureka - NEW episodes of Eureka return Thur Apr 23 - Marathon?

[UPDATE: March 8 - TV Guide Online reported that new episode will resume in July '09.]

Over at SciFi.com's schedulebot, they're listing the return of the second half of Eureka's season three as a marathon:

4/23/2009 7:00P EUREKA - SEASON 3.5
4/23/2009 8:00P EUREKA - SEASON 3.5
4/23/2009 9:00P EUREKA - SEASON 3.5
4/23/2009 10:00P EUREKA - SEASON 3.5



Which would make a new night for Eureka, and a sure fire interesting way to restart the season with a marathon of new episodes!

SciFi Channel (US) also will show some of the episodes from the first half of Eureka's season three in a marathon on March 24:

08:00A EUREKA - SEASON 3 BAD TO THE DRONE



09:00A EUREKA - SEASON 3 WHAT ABOUT BOB

10:00A EUREKA - SEASON 3 BEST IN FAUX



11:00A EUREKA - SEASON 3 I DO OVER



12:00P EUREKA - SEASON 3 SHOW ME THE MUMMY



1:00P EUREKA - SEASON 3 PHASED AND CONFUSED



2:00P EUREKA - SEASON 3 HERE COME THE SUNS



3:00P EUREKA - SEASON 3 FROM FEAR TO ETERNITY

Stargate Atlantis - MGM Stargate: Video: What Makes Stargate Atlantis a Success?

At MGM Stargate:

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What Makes Stargate Atlantis a Success?

2:35 7.65MB

Find out what the cast and crew think about the success of the show!