Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Battlestar Galactica - SciFi Wire: Video United Nations Panel

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Battlestar Galactica rocks the United Nations


By Peter Pachal
ON 03/18/09

In a landmark event that showcased just how relevant a TV program can be, Battlestar Galactica was the prime topic of discussion at the United Nations Tuesday night in New York.

The biggest names behind Battlestar Galactica—stars Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell and executive producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick—sat on a panel in the Economic and Social Council Chamber with UN representatives to explore what the show had to say about world issues over its four-season run. Moderator Whoopi Goldberg led the panel through two hours of discussion that touched on race relations, terrorism, gender equality and a host of other issues ...

You can see the full video here (sadly, RealPlayer format).

Stargate Atlantis / Lost / Buffy / Battlestar - TV Guide Online: Full Length Episodes On Line!

On the front page of TV Guide Online today:



TV Guide's Spotlight mentions:

WATCH YOUR SCI-FI FAVORITES!

* Use our Online Video Guide to watch full episodes of classic sci-fi shows such as Buffy

* Need some Stargate Atlantis? Get your fix!

* Catch up before Battlestar Galactica's finale.

* Don't fall behind on Lost - watch it right now

[NOTE: The majority of the links go to HULU, which is US geo-coded.]

Stargate SG-1 - GateWorld: Cliff Simon (Ba'al) Interview Photos

At GateWorld:



Photos of actor Cliff Simon (Ba'al) from GateWorld's December '08 video interview.

Stargate: Universe - SciFi Wire: Robert Carlyle reveals new episode details

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Stargate Universe's Robert Carlyle reveals new episode details

By Ian Spelling
ON 03/18/09

Robert Carlyle, star of the upcoming SCI FI Channel original series Stargate Universe, told SCI FI Wire that the show will be more character-driven and feature fewer aliens than its Stargate predecessors. (Spoilers ahead!)

Stargate Universe
follows the adventures of explorers who start off on a reconnaissance mission to the Destiny, a ship built by the Ancients, only to wind up on a never-ending mission when the crew learns the ship can't return to Earth. The Destiny, her crew in tow but not actually in control of the ship, then traverses the universe, bringing them in contact with new worlds and various races, as well as potential allies and enemies.

SCI FI Wire caught up with Carlyle at SCI FI Channel's upfront presentation for advertisers and the media on Monday in New York. The Scottish actor, whose credits include Eragon and 28 Days Weeks Later, spoke excitedly about Stargate Universe, which will premiere later this year and also stars Justin Louis, Brian J. Smith, Alaina Huffman, David Blue, Ming-Na and Lou Diamond Phillips. Following are edited excerpts from our exclusive interview.

A brief excerpt:

How much did you know about the Stargate universe before joining Stargate Universe?
Carlyle: Not a great deal, to be honest about it. I'd seen quite a bit of SG-1, plus a bunch of Atlantis. I was aware of the franchise and how successful it was. The fan base, particularly, love it.

... The previous Stargate shows ran for many years. How prepared are you play Dr. Rush for four, five, perhaps even 10 years?
Carlyle: I'm more than prepared for that, to be honest. I've had a long career back home, did an awful lot of what you'd call gritty drama, kitchen-sink type of stuff, and it was time for a change, maybe do something different. When I met up with [Stargate Universe executive producers] Brad [Wright] and Robert [C. Cooper], I was just really impressed by them as people. And, to be honest, at first I was very much like "Why do you want me to do this?" But when they explained the steps and their take on the drama they were trying to do on the show, I said, "I can understand why you wanted me to do this now." And the cast they've assembled around and about me is the top class.

Battlestar Galactica - Video: Eick Blog: The Bear on Set

US geo-coded.

Courtesy of SciFi Channel and HULU:

Battlestar Galactica - Eick Blog: The Bear on Set

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Composer Bear McCreary talks about bringing a song to life and teaching Katee Sackhoff how to tickle the ivories.

Battlestar Galactica - At the United Nations Mar 17 '09

Photos from the presentation of 'Battlestar Galactica' at the United Nations Economic and Social Council Chamber in New York City on March 17 '09.

Some informative articles on the event include:

The New Jersey Star-Ledger:

Battlestar Galactica: Admiral Adama goes to the United Nations

by Alan Sepinwall/The Star-Ledger

Wednesday March 18, 2009

United Nations Press Release

UNITED NATIONS PUBLIC INFORMATION DEPARTMENT, SCI FI CHANNEL TO CO-HOST PANEL WITH BATTLESTAR GALACTICA CREATORS TO RAISE PROFILE OF HUMANITARIAN CONCERNS







Whoopi Goldberg



Ron Moore and Whoopi Goldberg




David Eick and Ron Moore




SciFi Channel's Dave Howe



Dave Howe, President, SCI FI Channel, Mark Stern, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, SCI FI Channel, Bonnie Hammer, President, NBCU Cable Entertainment and Cable Studios, Dave Eick, Executive Producer, Battlestar Galactica, Whoopi Goldberg, Ron Moore, Executive producer, Battlestar Galactica, Mary McDonnell, Edward James Olmos, Radhika Coomaraswamy, Craig Mokhiber, Famatta Rose Osode, and Robert Orr



David Eick, Executive Producer, Battlestar, Galactica, Ron Moore, Executive Producer, Battlestar Galactica, Whoopi Goldberg, Mary McDonnell, Edward James Olmos, and Craig Mokhiber



Stargate SG-1 - Video: 'Children of the Gods, Part 2'

US geo-coded.

Courtesy of SciFi Channel and HULU, the second half of the Stargate SG-1 premiere episode, 'Children of the Gods, Part 2,' starring starring Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Don S. Davis, Jay Acovone, Vaitiare Bandera, Robert Wisden, Peter Williams, Brent Stait, Gary Jones and Alexis Cruz. Guest stars include Rachel Hayward, Rick Ravanello, J.B. Bivens, Adam Harrington, John Bear Curtis, Colin Lawrence, Garvin Cross and Eric Schneider.

NOTE: This is the edited syndicated version of this episode.

Colonel Jack O'Neill, leading the new SG-1, tracks Apophis back to the planet Chulak to rescue Sha're and Skaara.

Battlestar Galactica - NEW Photos - 'Daybreak, Part 2'

The Battlestar Galactica series finale, 'Daybreak Part 2,' airs Friday, March 20 '09 at 9pm on the SciFi Channel (US). 'Daybreak 2' will be repeated later that evening at Midnight, and on March 27 '09 at 7pm. (Please click on the photos for a larger format.)



Ellen (Kate Vernon) and Col. Saul Tigh (Michael Hogan)



Caprica Six (Tricia Helfer)



Capt. Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace (Katee Sackhoff)



Admiral William Adama (Edward James Olmos) and Laura Roslin (Mary McDonnell)



Cylon Aaron Doral (Matthew Bennett)



Tory Foster (Rekha Sharma) and Chief Galen Tyrol (Aaron Douglas)



Sharon 'Boomer' Valeri (Grace Park)



Caprica Six and Dr. Gaius Baltar (James Callis)



Boomer, Lee 'Apollo' Adama (Jamie Bamber) and Admiral Adama



Caprica Six and Baltar

Stargate Atlantis / SG1 - GateWorld: Neil Jackson Audio Interview

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VILLAIN IN WAITING

GateWorld talks with Neil Jackson

If you are an avid Stargate watcher you may think you haven't seen this face since SG-1's "Prototype." In fact, he has grazed your television screen quite recently!

Neil Jackson, originally known to fans as Khalek, returned late in Season Five for the nonspeaking role of Sheppard's adversary Wraith in "Vegas," the breakout penultimate episode of Atlantis.

GateWorld got the chance to catch up with Neil, talking about both his Stargate guest spots, his weird path into the acting world, and his writing career. He reveals his high praise for the Bridge Studios team, his charity of choice, and his eagerness to return in Stargate Universe.

GateWorld's interview with Neil Jackson runs 26 minutes. Listen online at your leisure, download it to your MP3 player, or subscribe now to the iTunes podcast! The full interview is also transcribed [at the link above].

A brief excerpt:

GW: Now you first got into Stargate by playing the role of Khalek, Anubis's son. Did you audition for this or did they offer this part to you?
NJ: No, I did audition for it. I'd only been over in the states for three months. My agent, when I first came here, was only putting me up for features. We were going for features and doing really well.

TV in Britain isn't great. I know I'm going to get cursed for this. We have the occasional good TV shows. Life on Mars, The Office. That type of stuff comes out as breakouts, but TV and general isn't great. You don't aspire to be a TV actor in Britain. And I didn't know too many American shows.

Stargate SG-1 - Video: 'Children of the Gods'

US geo-coded.

Season one of Stargate SG-1 is now available for viewing on HULU.

Courtesy of SciFi Channel and HULU, Stargate SG-1's premiere episode, 'Children of the Gods,' starring Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Don S. Davis, Jay Acovone, Vaitiare Bandera, Robert Wisden, Peter Williams, Brent Stait, Gary Jones and Alexis Cruz. Guest stars include Rachel Hayward, Rick Ravanello, J.B. Bivens, Adam Harrington, John Bear Curtis, Colin Lawrence, Garvin Cross and Eric Schneider.

As Colonel Jack O'Neill and his team journey to Abydos to confront deadly warriors and laser-firing Death Gliders, O'Neill realizes that this new mission seems hauntingly familiar and that an old enemy has returned to take his revenge on Earth.