NCIS - Video: 'Borderland' Sneak Peek - Claudia Black

Courtesy of CBS and Entertainment Tonight:

NCIS 'Borderland' airs on CBS at 8pm. Farscape's and Stargate SG-1's Claudia Black guest stars.

Stargate - Hub Productions: Australian Con DVD

At Hub Productions:

(Please follow the link for the complete DVD description.)

Stargate DVD

Price: $55.00 [probably Australian $ - in US $ that would be roughly $50]

Description

The biggest Stargate Convention Package ever assembled!

After over 6 months in production, The Hub Productions and Turncoat Studios are very proud to present a souvenir DVD package like no other: a four disc souvenir DVD set spanning across all three Stargate television shows!



Featuring coverage from four different conventions, from Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, Stargate 2010 contains over 15 hours of footage that you will not see anywhere else from a huge line-up of guests including:

Ben Browder
Claudia Black
Michael Shanks
Chris Judge
Dan Shea
Joe Flanigan
Paul McGillion
Jason Momoa
David Nykl
Connor Trinneer
Christopher Heyerdahl
and
David Blue



With so much content from so many guests, this DVD package is spilling over with highlights such as Dan Shea and Chris Judge going head to head in a shirtless push-ups competition; Joe Flanigan tackling a very surprised Paul McGillion and Jason Momoa; Michael Shanks auctioning off the shirt of his back to charity; Connor Trinneer and David Nykl arguing the science behind who would win in a fight between astronauts and cavemen; Chris Judge pretending not to know who David Blue is; and Ben Browder and Claudia Black being joined on stage by their Farscape co-star Gigi Edgley. Stargate 2010 is loaded with these and other unforgettable highlights and is the ultimate companion for any die-hard Stargate fan.

Farscape - SciFi Wire: Video: Two Australian Farscape Series Trailers

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(Please follow the link for the complete SciFi Wire article.)

Farscape's 11 today: Watch 2 thrilling pre-debut trailers

Stargate SG-1 / Farscape - SciFi Talk: Ben Browder Audio Interview

At SciFi Talk:

Best Of Sci-Fi Talk - Ben Browder

Two conversations from 2001 and 2009 make up this special with a special actor. We easily see his charm, wit and smarts in both conversations. Plus we get insights into Cameron Mitchell and perhaps the character he will be forever tied to John Crichton. Special thanks to the SyFy Channel and Hank McCann.

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Farscape / Stargate - Creation Con: Ben Browder/Claudia Black 10th Annual Farscape Con Los Angeles

At Creation Entertainment:



The Official FARSCAPE Convention The Third Final Frellin' Farewell 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

LOS ANGELES, CA
November 6-8, 2009
Marriott Los Angeles Airport
5855 West Century Blvd.

2009 SPECIAL GUESTS

BEN BROWDER
Ben has graciously accepted our invitation to appear at the convention. He is an awesome guest and as the star of both Farscape and Stargate SG-1, he is "the man!" Appearing Sunday

DAVID FRANKLIN
FARSCAPE's Lt. Meeklo Braka/Captain Meeklo Braca

GIGI EDGLEY
FARSCAPE's Chiana

PAUL GODDARD
FARSCAPE's Stark



CLAUDIA BLACK
FARSCAPE's Officer Aeryn Sun; STARGATE: SG-1's Vala Mal Doran Appearing Sunday

LANI TUPU
FARSCAPE's Pilot/Capt. Bialar Crais

VIRGINIA HEY
FARSCAPE's Pa'u Zotoh Zhaan

Stargate SG1's Ben Browder - SciFi Talk: Ben Browder Audio Interview May 18 '09

On Blog Talk Radio for SciFi Talk:



Sci-Fi Talk Live

Upcoming Show: 5/18/2009 5:00 PM

Episode 50 - Ben Browder

This Farscape and Stargate actor talks about his new project, Freeze Frame.

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Freeze Frame Official Site

Ben Browder's Freeze Frame Blog

Stargate SG1/Farscape's Ben Browder - Interview on 'Freeze Frame'

At the Ben Browder Portal:

(Please follow the link for the complete interview.)



Ben talks about Freeze Frame and Other Stuff

LAScaper interviewed Ben about his new role in the upcoming movie Freeze Frame. But talking to Ben rarely results in a straight question and answer session. The topics of conversation included the nature of veterans health issues highlighted in Freeze Frame, the movie’s promotional website, Freeze Frame’s award winning writer and producer Jonas McCord, when is a blog not a blog, the idea that artistic expression may affect social change, how tuned in fans are to his projects, coaching high school pole vaulting, fear of the dentist leads to sanity in stunt work, the joys of rhyming poetry, family pets, and then back to the subject at hand.

Freeze Frame is intended to add to the centuries old conversation about taking care of the men and women that fight to protect our freedoms. “What you’re really talking about is the state of individuals who return from war. And how they cope. In my estimation it’s a human story.” One thing’s for sure when you’re talking to Ben Browder - it’s always interesting!

Freeze Frame

Ben Browder's Freeze Frame Blog

Stargate: Continuum - TV Guide Online: Tonight's TV Hot List for Friday, April 3, 2009

At TV Guide Online:

(Please follow the link for the complete column.)



Tonight's TV Hot List for Friday, April 3, 2009

Apr 3, 2009

by TV Guide News

... Stargate: Continuum

9 pm/ET Sci Fi

The franchise boldly goes where The Terminator and Star Trek: First Contact have gone before when Ba'al (Cliff Simon), a baddie from the series' rogues' gallery, goes back in time to prevent the good guys from becoming a threat. Ben Browder (Farscape), Amanda Tapping (Sanctuary), Richard Dean Anderson (MacGyver) and the rest of the SG-1 team star in this direct-to-video flick.

-— Michael Chant

Ben Browder / Claudia Black - Video trailer: Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars - April 2/3 '09 SciFi Channel

From SciFi.com's schedulebot, Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars has been schedule to air on Thursday, April 2 at 3am (Part 1) and Friday, April 3 at 3am (Part 2). This 2004 made-for-TV miniseries stars Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Anthony Simcoe, Gigi Edgley, Wayne Pygram, Raelee Hill, Melissa Jaffer, Paul Goddard, Tammy McIntosh, David Franklin, Rebecca Riggs, Francesca Buller and Lani John Tupu.



Photo Gallery at the SciFi Channel.

Stargate SG-1 / Battlestar / Star Trek - New York Daily News: Vote for Favorite SciFi Show

At the New York Daily News:



The top 10 sci-fi shows of all-time

In honor of the season finale of the critically-acclaimed series, 'Battlestar Galactica', the News presents our picks for the ten best sci-fi shows in the universe.

Is the Sci-Fi Channel hit the greatest of all time? Did we conspire to push 'The X-Files' to the top? Where does 'Star Trek' beam into the list? Did 'Sliders' fall off the top ten? Set the debate on 'stun'...


Take our Poll (at the link above)

Best show in the cosmos

What is the greatest sci-fi TV series of all time?

Battlestar Galactica (new)
Stargate SG-1
Star Trek: Next Generation
Lost
Star Trek (original)
The Twilight Zone
The X-Files
Farscape
Babylon 5
Doctor Who
Firefly
The Outer Limits
Sliders
Star Trek: Deep Space 9
Battlestar Galctica (original)
Fringe
Quantum Leap
The Prisoner
Lost in Space

Farscape - SciFi Wire: 10th Anniversary T-Shirts - On Sale Today Only

At SciFi Wire:



Jim Henson Co. selling 10th anniversary Farscape t-shirts today only

By SCI FI Wire Staff
ON 03/19/09

Farscape premiered in the U.S. 10 years ago today, and to celebrate the 10th anniversary of astronaut John Crichton's accidental trip through a wormhole, the Jim Henson Co. is selling a limited-edition Farscape commemorative t-shirt—today only.

The front of the t-shirt is printed with Crichton's invitation to "share the wonders I've seen," as spoken during each episode's credit sequence, while the back is emblazoned with "The Uncharted Territories Tour," listing all of the cosmic sites visited during Farscape's run.

The shirts are $18 each, and are available for purchase just for today through http://www.zazzle.com/.

Stargate / Farscape - SFX Magazine: Claudia Black Fannish Inquisition

At SFX Magazine:

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



Thursday March 12, 2009

Claudia Black Fannish Inquisition

Back in issue 179 of SFX we revealed Claudia Black's answers to a selection of questions given to us by you, our readers. Now we can reveal the full, uncut answers to all the questions we were able to ask! So, if you were wondering if Claudia gave a more detailed answer to your question or just wondered if we got to ask your question, keep reading...

A brief excerpt:

I was wondering who was more fun to play: Aeryn Sun or Vala Mal Doran?

- Svein Ingvar P Kvilhaug

"They're both amazing characters. Again, I'd have to say that where I am in my life personally right now, I'd rather be conjuring lightness and comedy, because I couldn't find a way to separate myself from it entirely. I was always exhausted when I went home, playing Aeryn. She had the weight of the world on her shoulders. She was such a beautiful, soulful character. Very restrained work, taught me a lot of discipline as an actor. And Vala's the cheeky, naughty, energetic one, and the difficulty with that is, with young children, if you don't have the energy on the day when you turn up, you have to find it somehow because you owe it to the character – that's her essence, this huge ball of energy. But I couldn't choose between them. Perhaps Aeryn – by the end of her journey as we left her, she had more of a sense of humour. Maybe things wouldn't be so dire for her now if I was playing her. But they're both incredible."

Wonder Con - Feb 27 - Mar 1 - San Francisco, CA

At San Francisco, CA's Wonder Con 2009:

February 27 - March 1

Moscone Center South
747 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA

WonderCon 2009's Autograph Area presents its largest group of celebrities ever! As of press time, the following individuals were scheduled to appear at the show (including):



Tony Todd (Stargate SG-1's Lord Haikon) - Saturday Only

Carrie Fisher (Star Wars - Sat/Sun only)
Mark Hamill (Star Wars)
Gary Graham (Star Trek: Enterprise, Alien Nation)
Erin Gray (Buck Rogers in the 25th Century)
Michelle Scarabelli (Alien Nation)
Claudia Christian (Babylon 5)
Gigi Edgley (Farscape)
David Franklin (Farscape)
Jasika Nicole (Fringe)
Virginia Hey (Farscape)
Adam West (Batman - Sat/Sun Only)


Robert Patrick (SGA's Rising) - From Saturday Programming:



1:30-2:00 Alien Trespass — Directed by legendary X-Files veteran R. W. Goodwin, this recently discovered sci-fi film, circa 1957, is finally being released. If you love such vintage sci-fi epics as It Came From Outer Space and This Island Earth, you’ll want to learn more about this unseen tale of an interstellar lawman whose deadly prisoner, the grotesque Goata, escapes when their flying saucer crashes near a small desert town in 1950s California. Appearing in person: R. W. Goodwin, Robert Patrick (T-2, The Unit), Eric McCormack (Free Enterprise, Will & Grace, Trust Me), Dan Lauria (The Wonder Years, The Spirit), and Jenni Baird (The 4400). Esplanade

Other new movies being highlighted at the con include:

Friday -

6:00-8:15 Wonder Woman DVD Premiere + Exclusive Green Lantern Sneak Peek - Virginia Madsen will appear on stage

Saturday -


11:30-12:30 Warner Bros.: Watchmen - Join Zack Snyder and members of the film's cast LIVE on the WonderCon big stage for this exclusive panel presentation!

2:00-2:45 Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment: Star Trek - Be among the first to see exclusive sneak peak footage from this exciting adventure before its May 8 release. Plus a special guest you won't want to miss, appearing live on the WonderCon stage.

4:30-5:30 Warner Bros: Terminator Salvation - In theaters on May 22, here's a special WonderCon panel with director McG and cast members LIVE on the big stage!


Sunday -

1:15-2:00 Chuck Special Presentation and Q&A - Co-creator/executive producer Josh Schwartz (Gossip Girl) and co-creator/executive producer Chris Fedak will be on hand to talk to fans about the second season of the popular action-comedy, which features all-new guest stars.

2:00-2:45 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Q&A - Join executive producer Josh Friedman (War of the Worlds [2005]) as he previews the rest of this exciting season and answers questions from fans.

2:45-4:00 Harper's Island - This panel features an exclusive premiere showing of the pilot episode and Q&A with executive producer Jeffrey Bell (Angel, The X-Files), co-executive producers Dan Shotz and Karim Zreik (Jericho), and actors Katie Cassidy (Supernatural), Christopher Gorham (Jake 2.0, Ugly Betty), and Elaine Cassidy (The Others).

4:00-5:00 Buffy the Musical - For more details on the screening visit www.whedonopolis.com, then show up for music, singing, and dancing crazy!

Stargate SG1 - GateWorld: Video AND Audio Interview: Ben Browder

At GateWorld:



LUCKY MAN

GateWorld talks with Ben Browder

Ben Browder counts himself a lucky man. While his work has afforded him opportunities most people won't get in their lifetimes -- such as traveling to the Arctic -- Ben has found himself in a position where he can still go home every night to be with those he loves. GateWorld got the chance to sit down once again with the actor behind Colonel Cameron Mitchell to hear about what's currently going on in his world.

In addition to Stargate, Ben updates us on Going Homer, his story recently bought by the SCI FI Channel, as well as the status of the Farscape webisodes. We discuss filming in the Arctic for Continuum, his personal journey as an actor, and growing older.

GateWorld's interview with Ben runs approximately 41 minutes, and is available in video, audio, and transcript form [six pages at the link above]! The video version requires QuickTime 7.0 or higher, and is also available in Flash format at GateWorld Play.

For the audio version you can listen online at your leisure, or download it to your MP3 player.

Ben Browder Interview Photo Gallery:

A brief excerpt:

GW: You're a writer. You're not just an actor. Do you find yourself frustrated with this business? Or do you actually enjoy all the hoops that you have to go through in order to get a product on air?

BB: I couldn't say that I enjoy all the hoops. But it is what it is. You make peace with that as you go through. To be frustrated by it is silly, because you would drive yourself to despair. I don't have to be happy with it on a day-to-day basis. There are certainly days which are frustrating. But everybody has those frustrations.

It doesn't matter what job you're in. Most people don't have this incredible linear journey which is on an upward slope for their whole life. The economy does it. Life does it. It's just part of it. But I don't know that I would choose anything else.

Stargate / Sanctuary / Battlestar Galactica / Farscape - SFX Magazine Issue # 179 - February 2009

At SFX Magazine:

http://www.sfx.co.uk/page/sfx?entry=latest_issue

(Please follow the link for the complete Table of Contents.)



Latest issue

SFX 179 – February 2009

On sale Wednesday 14 January 2009

FREE STUFF!

Did you resolve to do more reading this year? Get off to a good start with a free Buffy or Star Trek tie-in novel! Pick up your copy of SFX179 from any participating Sainsbury's store and you'll get a random book bagged with the magazine!


WOLVERINE

We talk to star Hugh Jackman and producer Lauren Shuler Donner about X-Men Origins: Wolverine, as well as creator John Romita Sr about creating the iconic mutant.

SPOILER ZONE

We thought it could go no bigger, but it has! Our 10-page TV reviews section includes our verdicts on Demons, Apparitions and Survivors, as well as the season finale of True Blood and continuations of Chuck, Heroes, Pushing Daisies and Sanctuary (and more!).


BATTLESTAR GALACTICA
We go behind the scenes on the final part of Battlestar's final season and talk to the cast and crew about bringing one of SF TV's finest shows to a close.

CHUCK
Another season of feel-good spy-fi is coming soon! We reveal all about the return of Chuck.

BEING HUMAN
Remember that Pilot on BBC3 that we all really liked? We've got the lowdown on the upcoming series!

TRUE BLOOD
Never mind that Twilight bobbins, this is where you want to be looking for your cool and sexy vampires.

THE FANNISH INQUISITION
We put your questions to the wondrous Claudia Black! Just what is her idea of a perfect sandwich...?

REWIND
Keeping with the Claudia Black theme, we look back on Farscape.

ANATOMY OF A CLASSIC
You dance when they play the theme song in clubs, we know you do. We discuss what makes Ghostbusters such a classic!

TIME MACHINE
We reflect on the Harryhausen adaptation of the Greek myth of Perseus, Clash Of The Titans.

COUCH POTATO
We love Michael Ironside really, but he's not above being mocked in the name of a regular mag feature!

PROFILES
We talk to Demons and Survivors star Zoe Tapper, fantasy author Kristin Cashore chats to us about her craft, and with the new season of Lost just around the corner, Naveen Andrews tells all about being Sayid ...

Farscape / Stargate - Ben Browder/Claudia Black - Creation: Farscape Con in Burbank Nov 7-9 '09

From a Creation Entertainment e-mail announcement:



STARGATE'S BEN BROWDER & CLAUDIA BLACK: THIS WEEKEND IN BURBANK CALIFORNIA!

You are invited to join the fun as Creation Entertainment proudly presents The Official FARSCAPE CONVENTION 2009: The 2nd Final Frellin' Farewell Celebration!

Join genre superstars (of both Farscape and Stargate SG-1) BEN BROWDER and CLAUDIA BLACK (along with many other guest celebrities) coming to Burbank, California's Airport Marriott Hotel on November 7 to 9, 2008. The FARSCAPE Convention is known for its friendly party atmosphere and with about 400 fans in attendance daily it allows for great celebrity/fan interaction!

Here is the tentative schedule of events, full information is available at http://www.creationent.com/cal/farscape.htm

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA
Fri., Sat. & Sun. November 7-9, 2008
Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel
2500 Hollywood Way

Guests include: Claudia Black, Ben Browder, Anthony Simcoe, Francesca Buller, Virgina Hey, Kent McCord, David Franklin, Gigi Edgley, Raelee Hill and Richard Manning

Stargate SG-1 - Slice of SciFi: NEW Weekly Poll Oct 27 '08

At Slice of SciFi:

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Which of the Following Canceled TV Shows Should Migrate to the Big Screen?

October 26, 2008 by Sam Sloan

Which of the following canceled TV shows would you like to see made into a new major big screen motion picture.



* Babylon 5
* Farscape
* Flash Gordon
* Futurama
* Jake 2.0
* Jericho
* Journeyman
* The Invisible Man
* Moonlight
* Millennium
* Stargate SG1
* Star Trek: Enterprise

The Dresden Files Audio Books Contest

From a press release at PR Web:

Buzzy Multimedia, Sci-Fi Audio Book Publisher, Announces Launch of Blog and Contest

Buzzy Multimedia announces the launch of their new blog, coupled with a contest where fans can win "Buzzy Bucks" and prizes.

Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) October 23, 2008 -- Buzzy Multimedia, a publisher of sci-fi and fantasy audio books, announces the launch of their new blog (http://blog.buzzymultimedia.com/). To celebrate the beginning of the blog, the publisher is giving away prizes to those that reply and discuss the articles. Fans have the opportunity to win $250, as well as other prizes.

"Science fiction fans are very loyal, and this is an opportunity for us to keep in contact with them. We are very excited about the launch of the blog, and think our readers will be, as well," explains Joy Poger, CEO and co-founder of Buzzy Multimedia (www.buzzymultimedia.com). "This is our way of sharing what we do with our fans and customers."

There are two ways that sci-fi fans can enter the Buzzy Bucks Contest. The first method is to visit the blog, read a post, then submit at least a three-sentence response. The second route is for a Web site owner or blogger to post at least five sentences about the new Buzzy blog on their site. Once either option has been taken by the contestant, the person will need to send an e-mail to info@buzzymultimedia.com with a link to the entry. Winners will be randomly selected once the contest ends on Monday, December 15, 2008. All winning names will be posted on the company blog.

"Entering the contest is as easy as responding to a post or putting a blurb about the new blog on your own site," says Poger. "This is a great way to let us know what our sci-fi and fantasy fans are thinking. The more we keep in contact, the better we can serve them."

The first-place prize is $250, the second-place prize is a set of "Dresden Files" audiobooks, and the third-place prize is a CD-MP3 audiobook of "Interlopers" by Alan Dean Foster and "Local Custom" by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller [narrated by Michael Shanks].

Buzzy Multimedia's authors include New York Time's Best-Selling authors Jim Butcher and Alan Dean Foster. Jim Butcher is best known for the urban fantasy series "The Dresden Files," while Alan Dean Foster's work includes science fiction and fantasy novels, as well as movie novelizations. The narrators for all the audio books are actors that have appeared on popular television shows, including James Marsters, from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," Michael Shanks from "Stargate," and Ben Browder of "Farscape."


About Buzzy Multimedia:

Buzzy Multimedia is a Greensboro, North Carolina-based publisher of science fiction audio books. Additionally, their genres include fantasy, paranormal fantasy, and audio dramas. Along with their line of audio books, they offer print books, humorous t-shirts, and other novelties. The company was started by Joy Poger, a former teacher, and June Williams, a 30-year travel industry veteran. To learn more about Buzzy Multimedia, visit the Web site at http://www.buzzymultimedia.com/

Ben Browder - Video: Dead Space

Courtesy of SciFi Wire and HULU:



SCI FI Wire - Dead Space

Behind the Scenes |21:03 |

Check out this behind the scenes look at EA's new game, "Dead Space". In stores now!



This special will also air on the SciFi Channel (US) on Tuesday, October 21 '08 at 11:30pm; Wednesday October 22 at 08:00am; Thursday, October 23 at 05:00am and on Friday, October 24 at 05:30am.



Actors Ben Browder (Stargate SG-1, Farscape), Kristanna Loken (Painkiller Jane), Ted Raimi (Xena: Warrior Princess) and Clifton Collins (Star Trek) discuss the game, described as a "horror/scifi game." Various representatives from the gaming industry -- including IGN, Gametrailers TV, Kotaku, and Game Spot, plus various 'Dead Space' producers and directors also participate in the discussion.



'Dead Space' stars the voice talents of Tonantzin Carmelo, J.G. Hertzler (Martok from Star Trek: The Next Generation/Deep Space 9), Matthew Kaminsky, Iyari Limon, Peter Mensah, Navid Negahban and Keith Szarabajka (Angel).





Also available for viewing at SciFi.com.

Farscape - Comic Book Resources: Rockne O'Bannon Video Interview

At Comic Book Resources:

(Please follow the link for the complete article and to view the video interview.)



O'Bannon on Returning to "Farscape"

by Shaun Manning, Staff Writer

Since the announcement at this year’s Comic Con International that original series creator Rockne O'Bannon would be providing the story for BOOM! Studios' “Farscape” comics, anticipation has run high among fans of much-missed Sci Fi classic. The first four-issue miniseries will be a direct sequel to the “Peacekeeper Wars,” which closed out “Farscape's” television run in 2004. With the first issue solicited in this month's Previews catalogue for a November release, CBR News caught up with O'Bannon once again to discuss his initial foray into comics.



In an interview with CBR News during the San Diego convention, O'Bannon said the “Farscape” comics would allow him to tell stories that were not possible with the budget and production constraints of television. Readers will witness Rygel's return to Hyneria in a quest to reclaim his throne, a plot point the TV writers had always wanted to address but could not because of the complex puppetry and cost that would go into creating a world full of Hynerians. “We had one episode where there was a second Hynerian, and that was just killer,” O'Bannon said in July. The writer also confirmed that Aeryn's new life as a mother would factor into the new stories.



Now, as the release of issue #1 approaches, O’Bannon is still holding further story details close to the vest. Since CCI, though, the full creative team has been announced: “Farscape” novelist Keith R.A. DeCandido will be scripting O'Bannon's plots, with Tommy Patterson tackling the art chores...