Stargate Atlantis - You Tube: Extra! Visits SGA Set

From You Tube:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=WOqGnTN1MIM

The segment from Extra! (Jerry Penacoli visited the set of SGA for the episode "Harmony") that aired this weekend is now available on You Tube.

(Screenprints from the video clip)

Stargate Atlantis - MGM Stargate: Close Up: Jodelle Ferland

From MGM Stargate:

http://stargate.mgm.com/news_detail.php?id=60

(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

Close Up: Jodelle Ferland

January 29, 2008 (Actors)



Good things come in small packages – and that's definitely true of Stargate Atlantis' latest acerbic heroine, Harmony. Actress Jodelle Ferland talks about her experiences of filming the season four episode.

Stargate Atlantis: MGM Stargate: Behind the Scenes: Harmony

From MGM Stargate:

http://stargate.mgm.com/news_detail.php?id=58

(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

Behind the Scenes: Harmony

January 28, 2008 (Episodes)



It seems that the brawn of John Sheppard and the brains of Rodney McKay are no match for… a little girl! Writer Martin Gero discusses penning actress Jodelle Ferland's return in `Harmony'.

**snippage**

Stargate Atlantis - GateWorld: Full Coverage: Harmony

From GateWorld:

http://gateworld.net/

FULL COVERAGE: Harmony



Discussion

http://forum.gateworld.net/forumdisplay.php?f=109

Episode Guide

http://gateworld.net/atlantis/s4/414.shtml

Transcript

http://gateworld.net/atlantis/s4/transcripts/414.shtml

Download (iTunes)

http://tinyurl.com/2hw2me

Download (Amazon)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001353YN6/bonhoeffscell

Stargate Atlantis - MGM Stargate: NEW additional stills (12) for Harmony

From MGM Stargate:

http://stargate.mgm.com/stills.php?series_id=2&season=4&episode=14#anch14

Has added 12 additional publicity stills for the episode "Harmony."

Lt. Col. John Sheppard (Joe Flanigan) and Harmony (Jodelle Ferland)



Rodney McKay (David Hewlett), Shep and Harmony

Stargate Atlantis - SciFi Channel Updates for Harmony

From the SciFi Channel's Stargate Atlantis site, updates for January 25, 2008:

http://www.scifi.com/atlantis/

"Harmony"



(Screenprint courtesy of JohnRico from GateWorld Forum: http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost.php?p=7623135&postcount=23)

http://www.scifi.com/atlantis/episodes/episodes.php?seas=4&ep=0417&act=1

* Episode Synopsis

* Episode Photos



NEW Alex Levine Blog update for “Harmony:”

http://blog.scifi.com/stargate/



NEXT new episode: "Outcast:" When Sheppard receives word that his father has passed away, he returns to Earth. Once there, however, he becomes embroiled in a covert and dangerous experiment gone badly awry.



Trailer for "Outcast:"

http://video.scifi.com/player/?id=207833



NEW Quiz:

http://www.scifi.com/atlantis/quizzes/pegasus/index.php?start=1

Jan. 26, 2008

Take our latest trivia quiz and test your knowledge of the various cultures of the Pegasus galaxy.



NEW Video:



Jan. 25, 2008

In the third and final segment of her video Q&A series, Amanda Tapping (Dr. Samantha Carter) answers a few more questions received from fans via SCIFI.COM's Stargate Atlantis Forum.

http://www.scifi.com/atlantis/featurettes/index.php

or

http://www.scifi.com/atlantis/featurettes/index.php?Clip=13

or

http://video.scifi.com/player/?id=209374



GET IN THE GATE SWEEPSTAKES - The Iris Closes March 14, 008!

http://www.scifi.com/getinthegate/


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From the MGM Stargate site:

Unlock the Gate Sweepstakes

http://stargate.mgm.com/promotions/sweepstakes_code.php

The Gate closes on March 13, 2008.

Stargate Atlantis - TV Guide Online: TV Hot List Fri Jan 25 '08

From TV Guide Online:

http://www.tvguide.com/tv-hotlist
(Please follow the link for the complete column. And SGA is # 1 on
the TV Hot List! Woo-hoo!)

TV HOT LIST

The Shows We're Watching Tonight



Stargate Atlantis

10 pm/ET SCI FI New

Flash Gordon's Anna Van Hooft leaves Mongo for the Pegasus galaxy in this episode and brings horror veterans Crystal Lowe (Black Christmas) and Jodelle Ferland (Silent Hill) along for the ride. Tonight, McKay and Sheppard are safeguarding an opinionated princess as she embarks on a mandatory — and perilous — journey.

— Michael Chant


Take a dive into Stargate Atlantis clips with our Online Video Guide.

http://video.tvguide.com/Shows/stargate+atlantis

Stargate Atlantis / SG-1: SciFi Friday Lineup Jan 25 '08

From the SciFi Channel Schedulebot (which is always subject to change):

5:00P STARGATE ATLANTIS BEFORE I SLEEP



6:00P STARGATE SG-1 ONE FALSE STEP
7:00P STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 9) AVALON - PT 1
8:00P FLASH GORDON COLD DAY IN HELL
9:00P STARGATE ATLANTIS (SEASON 4) QUARANTINE



10:00P STARGATE ATLANTIS (SEASON 4) HARMONY - NEW episode!
11:00P FLASH GORDON COLD DAY IN HELL
12:00A STARGATE ATLANTIS (SEASON 4) HARMONY
01:00A STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 6) FROZEN
02:00A STARGATE ATLANTIS (SEASON 4) DOPPELGANGER

Stargate Atlantis - GateWorld: New details on this week's 'Harmony' + NEW Video Clip

From GateWorld:

http://gateworld.net/news/2008/01/new_details_on_this_weeks_harmon.shtml

(Please follow the link for the complete GateWorld article.)

New details on this week's 'Harmony'

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 (EPISODES)

John Sheppard and Rodney McKay chaperone an upstart princess in the next episode of Stargate Atlantis.

**snippage**

Watch a preview scene from the episode now at GateWorld Play!

http://gateworld.net/video/newsandfeatures/1201152660.shtml

(Formatted in Adobe Flash Player 9 and approx 1:14 in length.)

(Screenprints courtesy of GateWorld's video clip)

Rodney McKay (David Hewlett) and Jodelle Ferland (Harmony)





Genii Solider



Harmony (Jodelle Ferland)

Stargate Atlantis - NEW Behind the Scenes Video Clip from "Harmony"

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for January 23, 2008 (thank you Joe!):

No mailbag today but, here, have a video instead.



http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2008/01/23/january-23-2008-on-the-set-of-harmony/



This is a 23 second video clip (formatted in Adobe Flash Player 9) featuring David Hewlett (Dr. Rodney McKay) and Jodelle Ferland (Harmony).



The Stargate Atlantis episode "Harmony" airs Friday, January 25 at 10pm on the SciFi Channel (US).

SGA - GateWorld: EXTRA! to air Atlantis segment

From GateWorld:

http://gateworld.net/news/2008/01/iextrai_to_air_iatlantisi_segmen.shtml

(Please follow the link for the complete GateWorld article.)

EXTRA! to air Atlantis segment

Wednesday - January 23, 2008 | by Chad Colvin



In advance of SCI FI Channel's broadcast premiere of this week's episode of Stargate Atlantis, the entertainment industry news series EXTRA! will be airing a segment going behind-the-scenes of the latest episode, "Harmony," this Friday.

**snippage**



[Colonel Sheppard (Joe Flanigan) and Harmony (Jodelle Ferland)]

"Harmony" premieres Friday at 10 p.m. Eastern/Pacific on SCI FI. As EXTRA! is syndicated, airtimes for Friday's installment will vary by station and location. Check your local listings to be sure you don't miss it!

Learn more about upcoming episodes in GateWorld's Season Four episode guide.

(Thanks to Morjana for the tip!)

Stargate Atlantis - Extra! highlights "Harmony" Fri Jan 25

With many thanks to MGM, who notiifed Joseph Mallozzi, and to Joe for posting the information on his blog:

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/january-22-2008-lulu-all-tatted-up/

PROGRAM ALERT! JUST RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING FROM PRISCILLA AT MGM -

“Tune-in this Friday, when EXTRA! airs a special SGA segment with host, Jerry Penacoli!”

You can read about Extra! being on the Stargate Atlantis shooting location for "Harmony" at Mr. Mallozzi's blog at this link:

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2007/09/01/august-31-2007/



(Photo courtesy of Mr. Mallozzi's blog. Behind-the-scenes for the filming of "Harmony" with Joe Flanigan, David Hewlett and Jodelle Ferland)

There's a short video clip of Extra's Jerry Penacoli as a Genii from Mr. Mallozzi's blog available here:

http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee164/BaronDestructo/?action=view¤t=GeniiJerryaccuses.flv

Stargate Atlantis' "Harmony" airs this Friday, January 25, 2008 at 10pm on the SciFi Channel (US).

Stargate Atlantis - SciFi Channel Updates for Quarantine

From the SciFi Channel's Stargate Atlantis site, updates for January 18, 2008:

http://www.scifi.com/atlantis/

"Quarantine"

http://www.scifi.com/atlantis/episodes/episodes.php?seas=4&ep=0413&act=1

* Episode Synopsis

* Episode Photos




NEXT new episode: "Harmony": In an effort to maintain diplomatic relations with a friendly planet, Sheppard and MacKay agree to accompany its precocious princess on a rite of passage.



Trailer for "Harmony":

http://video.scifi.com/player/?id=205859





New Quiz:

http://www.scifi.com/atlantis/quizzes/city/index.php?start=1



Jan. 19, 2008

Do you think you know the city of Atlantis as well as the characters who call it home? Then take our new quiz and find out if you know your way around the metropolis of the Ancients!



NEW Video:

Jan. 17, 2008

In part three of his video Q&A series, Joe Flanigan (Col. John Sheppard) answers more fans' questions from SCIFI.COM's Stargate Atlantis Forum.

http://www.scifi.com/atlantis/featurettes/index.php

or

http://video.scifi.com/player/?id=206158

or

http://www.scifi.com/atlantis/featurettes/index.php?Clip=12


GET IN THE GATE SWEEPSTAKES - The Iris Closes March 14, 008!

http://www.scifi.com/getinthegate/


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From the MGM Stargate site:

Unlock the Gate Sweepstakes

http://stargate.mgm.com/promotions/sweepstakes_code.php

The Gate closes on March 13, 2008.

Stargate Atlantis - Joseph Mallozzi's Blog Update Sept 18 - NEW Video clip

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for September 18, 2007:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/09/september-18-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete blog update. No photos today, but there is a new video clip.)

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Well, given the flash hailstorm that pounded Burnaby today (catching Marty G. and I on our way to post to finish cutting Harmony) I think I'll declare Summer officially over. Though, to be fair, it seems as though it slipped out the back several weeks ago when no one was looking. Now, we can look forward to rainy days, early nights, and that great grey limbo known as the end of season hiatus. Atlantis premieres in less than two weeks and despite the fact that the latest research suggests DVR use is impacting our ratings by as much as 22%, I'm feeling confident. Both SciFi and MGM are gearing up their promotion machines and the episodes we`ve finished are looking great.

Yep. Confident. Not overly, but quietly so. Still, just in case, I'd like each of you to find a friend with a Nielsen box and go watch the show at their place. Make it worth their while. Bring cookies (preferably the chewy kind without raisins)!

Oh, and speaking of promotions, I see by my site meter stats that this blog is slowly inching toward its 500 000th visit. Wow, we've come a long way from last December when I would average 25-50 visits a day, most of them me checking in to find out whether anyone had left me a comment. Now, it's more like 4 000+. And I'd like to thank the following for making it happen: Aloysius P. Hazzencockle, Percival H. Lintmuffin, Baron Destructo, Margaret Quibble, Agent Wexler, Merton Castrati, Helena Krumpett Fullbottom, and, of course, Cookie Monster for their tireless work and significant contributions.

Oh, and the fans. To mark the 250 000th visit, I gave away a box of unofficial flocking from the set of Stargate Continuum. That'll be hard to top that, but I'll see what I can come up with in the coming week. Damn. I now regret throwing out those gelatinous red stick-on pustules that Colonel Vaselov was stricken with in Lockdown. Hmmm. Maybe a vial of sand from the season finale, The Last Man, would be
appropriate. Or maybe a French Bulldog.

**snippage**

In closing, I'd like to echo Paul's sentiments and sincerely hope O.J. can hunt down the real Casino robber.

Today's pics: What pics?

Today's video: A video of a Genii under fire.

http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee164/BaronDestructo/?
action=view¤t=Geniishootemup.flv



Photo is a screencap from today's video clip.

Over to the Q&A -

Tanya writes: "Is there any moments where she [Carter] will feel vulnerable...or guilty?"

Answer: Yep.

**snippage**

Morjana writes: "Would you happen to know how many episodes Dr. Z will be in this year?"

Answer: Sorry, I don't have the exact episode count. However, episode count aside, Zelenka will be featured more this season than any other.

**snippage**

FargateOne writes: "Les chaînes de tv me semble produire de plus en plus de séries tv fondées sur des histoires de paranormal, de spritisme,de revenants et de vampires au lieu de bons scénarios de science-fiction? Est-ce purement une question d'argent, la sci-fi coûte-elle trop chère à créer?"

Answer: I'll respond in English. The reason why you see more "spec" fiction than science fiction on television is because, yes, science fiction is prohibitively more expensive. It is also considered a very narrow genre that only appeals to a certain audience whereas speculative fiction shows (like Heroes and the upcoming Moonlight) offer a broader audience appeal.

**snippage**

Anonymous #1 writes: "As much as you might dis like Creation versus GateCon. Would you show up to the con for the Fans sake? or the Gate World dinner?"

Answer: GateCon? Sure.

Stargate Atlantis - Joseph Mallozzi's Blog Update Sept 17 - NEW video clip & photo

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for September 17, 2007:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/09/september-17-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete blog update. There are new photos from SGA season four and a NEW video clip at the site.)



Thumbnail photo courtesy of Joseph Mallozzi. Large version at the blog site.

Monday, September 17, 2007

**snippage**

...I did find time to swing by set where the gals were cabled up and making like stage version Peter Pans. It's nice to see that Amanda has seemingly conquered her fear of heights - at least for the duration of this episode. Maybe I CAN get her [to] wrestle that alligator in the finale. And for all those interested, Harmony is
coming along nicely. With it, Midway, Kindred I and II, and Last Man closing out the season, there's no doubt that we'll certainly be finishing VERY strong.

**snippage**

Today's pics: Ivon on set, Alex corrals the little devil, tuxedo bars, too much fun.

Today's video: That's a Wrap!

http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee164/BaronDestructo/?
action=view¤t=Thatsawrap.flv

Today's mailbag -

**snippage**

Anonymous #1 writes: " It seems as though, from some of your comments, as though you feel some disdain for GW."

Answer: Not at all. Gateworld does more to support our show than any other website out there. I responded the way I did because the individual who posted the comment referred specifically to something said on the Gateworld forums.


Kellie writes: " 1) Will we get to see Sheppard hit things/people with sticks in season 5? 2) How many episodes will Weir be in in season 4 and how much screen time will she have (in minutes and seconds, please) 3) Is Sam going to boss everyone around and make them cry? 4) Will McKay have more episodes gloriously dedicated to him than the million he had in season 3? 5) Do you like dogs? 6) When will Woolsey be voted Sexiest Man of the Year? 7) How does it feel to be more famous than asswipes like Moe Jacuzzi?"

Answers: 1) Yes. There will be at least one "stick upside the head" shot in every episode of season 5. 2) I have Carl working on the exact timing. 3) Yes. She will also kick Zelenka on two separate occasions. 4) Although we are only producing 20 episodes this season, 21 of them will be McKay-centered episodes. 5) No. The ones pictured on my blog are on loan to me. 6) 2007 sounds like a pretty good year. 7) Not bad. Not bad at all.

**snippage**

Anonymous #2 writes: "Could you please explain the reason behind dressing Sam up like a female Evil Knievel in the Promo pics?"

Answer: Sure. Everyone got leathers this season.

Stargate Atlantis: Joseph Mallozzi's Blog Update Sept. 9 - NEW Video & Photos

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for September 9, 2007:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/09/september-9-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete blog update. There are new photos and a new video clip at the site.)

Sunday, September 9, 2007

**massive snippage**

Today's pics: some Interior for Exterior sets compliments of our art and construction departments.

Today's video: A hair-raising account of A.D. Alex Pappas's brush with disaster.

http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee164/BaronDestructo/?action=view¤t=Alexsclosecall.flv



Photo is a screencap from todays video clip.

Today’s Q&A -

Winged Pegasus writes: “In one of the s4 promo vids, there was a hug between Sheppard and Teyla. Can you tell us which episode this is from?”

Answer: No because I honestly can’t remember.

**snippage**

Stargate Groupie writes: “I was just wondering if we would ever seen the return of Harry Maybourne?:

Answer: It’s possible.


Susan the Turtle writes: “ Is there any way that you can put captions on the individual photos or is that a bit too technical?”

Answer: Are you kidding? I was barely able to figure out how to upload them.


Anne writes: “Is it possible to attend to a day (half-day, hours ...) of filming Stargate Atlantis episode ?”

Answer: Alas, no. If we started making exceptions, our sets would be overflowing with visitors.



Kdvb1 writes: “ Hey!!! What's up with the snarky "seriously" comment... designed to make my comment look dumb???”

Answer: That wasn’t “Seriously?” as in “How can you ask such a question?” but “Seriously?” as in “Honestly and bullshit free?”.

**snippage**

Ruffles writes: “ Since the shoot of Harmony seems to have been in heavily forested surroundings, did you mean to say that Outcast would NOT take you there?”

Answer: Oops. Yes, that’s what I meant.

**snippage**

Dustin writes: “ive heard rumers that atlantis will be airing a week before anywere else on scifi is this true?”

Answer: Sorry, I don’t understand the question. Atlantis will be premiering on SciFi Friday, September 28th.

Stargate Atlantis - Joseph Mallozzi's Blog Update Sep 6 - NEW Video & Photos

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for September 6, 2007:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/09/september-6-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete blog update. There are new photos and a new video clip at the site.)

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Alas, no owl sightings today but I did spot a colorful-looking teamster hanging around the lunch tent. Sadly, however, there was no one around to offer up wildlife commentary. Still it would‘ve been hard to beat David Hewlett‘s reaction upon spotting the owl yesterday. “My invitation to Hogwarts!”he piped up. “It’s finally arrived!”

Today, main unit was in the FX Stage, shooting the Harmony tease. And while they were shooting, I was in the office reading Paul’s pass on Outcast (offering up a more vulnerable side of Sheppard), watching a day #1 mix of Quarantine (a lot of terrific little character moments), eating pizza (Yes! Pizza!) for lunch, and composing a response to one of the many email scammers I‘ve taken to baiting of late.

**snippage**

Today’s blog is dedicated to whoever is celebrating a birthday/got sick or injured/recovered from getting sick or injured, or is related to someone who made a request to have a blog dedicated to themselves or someone they know either today, yesterday, or tomorrow.

Today’s pics: More from the Harmony forest shoot (cue atmosphere, Genii, Eli takes a break).

Today’s video: see nature get a helping hand (David Hewlett).

http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee164/BaronDestructo/?action=view¤t=Naturedoesntworkwithouthelp.flv



Screen cap from the video clip.

Hey, since I’m around, allow me to field some questions -

Morjana writes: “ I noticed in the background what appeared to be plywood laid down on the forest floor. 1. Was that plywood? 2. If so, was it there for the cameras to roll on, to facilitate the the smooth movement of the camera dolly wheels?”

Answer: The plywood was laid down for both the equipment and the crew because it had rained the day before and the ground was extremely muddy.



Alipeeps writes: “So, does Joe F take a guitar with him everywhere these days?!”

Answer: Pretty much. Yup.



Flying Fig writes: “Since you had Jerry from EXTRA! on the set as a Genii, does this mean that the infotainment show is going to feature a segment on SGA? If so, did he hint when?”

Answer: Yes, Extra’s feature on Stargate Atlantis will air a couple of days before the premiere. I’ll let you know when I have a date.


**snippage**

Atlantisfannew1 a ecrit: “Attention!! révélation du projet secret!!”

Response: C’est magnifique! Merci!



Anonymous #1 writes: “1.Will Teyla get a love interest,well maybe not a love interest as such but maybe someone taking an interest. 2.Will there be lots of Teyla Whump in S4.”

Answer: Yes on both counts.

Stargate Atlantis - Joseph Mallozzi's Blog Update Sept. 5 - NEW video clip & Photos

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for September 5, 2007:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/09/september-5-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete blog update. There are photos AND another new video clip!)



Wednesday, September 5, 2007

A late blog entry today as I was on location at Green Timbers for day #4 of Harmony. A very exciting outing today highlighted by an owl sighting that effectively shut down production. We were in the midst of setting up the next shot when somebody shouted: “Hey! It’s an owl!” And the next thing I knew, everyone had cleared out. I caught up with the crew beneath the large tree they had gathered around to gaze up at the magnificent bird. “Ooooh,”marveled one of the women from make-up. “Beautiful,”remarked an A.D. “I think I can hit it from here,”muttered a hopeful David Hewlett.

Eventually, the owl flew off and the disappointed crew grudgingly returned to work. Good thing too as we had a lot to get through today: six forest scenes which including a couple of crane shots for the “And why would they want to kill her?” sequence (I swear, that’s what it says on the call sheet) and some EXT. NIGHT. I’m pleased to report all went well and that, unlike yesterday, none of our actors came into contact with any poison oak. Yep, it was smooooth sailing…until around 7:30 p.m. when someone shouted “The owl’s back!” and everyone dropped what they were doing to go see.

We had kicked the long day off with Martin Wood presiding over the splinter unit filming of the Trio tease. Jewel and Amanda made an early appearance and were wrapped around noonish. Hopefully, they went home to get a good night’s sleep in preparation for tomorrow afternoon’s big “harness test”. I’ll be sure to have my camera handy for that.

**snippage**

Today’s Pics: BamBam invites you to meet his friends Pleased to Meet You and Good Night, DOP Jim Menard screws up Evil Kenny's photo op, Director Martin Wood presides over the Trio splinter unit search for the leprechaun's gold, while Terry keeps them on script, setting up the shot, the owl, Joe serenades the owl.

Today’s Video: David's masterful impersonation.

http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee164/BaronDestructo/?action=view¤t=Davidsowlimpersonation.flv

Mailbag (only covering the questions I was able to save and bring with me before leaving the house this morning):

Steph writes: “…in Trinity, when Ronon shoots his Commander, Teyla says that they will not speak of it again. Will it ever be resolved?”

Answer: It was resolved. Ronon killed him.


PG15 writes: “1) Can we expect some major Emotional Shep Whump (ESW) in Outcast? 2) In fact, would you say that season four has more Shep whumping than the other seasons? 3) Would you call the 3 episodes of “The Kindred” and “The Last Man” a 3-parter? If so, would it be connected as a mid-season 3-parter? 4) After confirming that Carson will be back for 2 episodes in May, has that number changed in the 2 months following that?”

Answers: 1) There will be definitely be some emotional shep whump in Outcast. 2) Yes. 3) I wouldn’t call it a 3-parter, However, they are definitely connected. 4) No.

Stargate Atlantis - Joseph Mallozzi's Blog Update Sept 4 - NEW video clip & Photos

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog updated for September 4, 2007:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/09/september-4-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete update. There are new photos at the site: SGA sets and Martin Gero, and a new video clip.)



Tuesday, September 4, 2007

**snippage**

Well, even though I was back at the office today in body, in spirit I was with Will Waring and co. over at Green Timbers where they were shooting day #4 of Harmony. I hope my spirit brought an umbrella because it was downright miserable this morning.

Not so miserable at the production offices though. The first draft of The Last Man is out and it’s fantastic. Paul is now doing is pass on Outcast. Carl was at post all day, cutting Quarantine. And Marty G. is preparing for his last day of prep on Trio before catching a flight to T.O. for the Toronto International Film Festival Premiere of his movie YPF. I did an interview with SciFi’s Kathy Huddleston, checked out the test on the tilting set, talked to Joel Goldsmith regarding the end of this Mortal Coil (Oh yeah, watched a Day One Mix of This Mortal Coil), and generally lolly-gagged, dilly-dallied, shilly-shallied, dawdled, frittered, and toddled. No, strike that. There was no toddling. Tomorrow, I’m heading to Green Timbers for Harmony day #5: the other night shoot!


Video: Jodelle harrassing Joe, and vice-versa:

http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee164/BaronDestructo/?action=view¤t=JodelleandJoe.flv

Today’s mailbag -

**snippage**

Lady Dulcinea also writes: “Any ancient names you have floating around in your head you'd be obliged to let me use in my own little world.”

Answer: I’m thinking “Havermaat”.


Patricia writes: “If two Wraith decided to life suck each other at the same time, what would happen?”

Answer: Depends on who’s faster.


Atlantisfannew1 a ecrit: “1)Vous allez regarder la saison 4 à la télé? 2)Vous venez souvent en france? 3)Vous aimez bien rire? 4)Vous avez prévu de faire quoi aprés le tournage de la saison 4?”

Reponses: 1) Non. 2) Non. 3) Des fois, oui. 4) Lire et dormir.


Kellie writes: “Now that you've all-but admitted that Teyla and Teal'c are Ronon's parents, when will you admit that Walter and Chuck the technicians are long lost brothers who instant message each other every time the wormhole is established? The subtext is so clear and we fans aren't stupid. Just make it official already.”

Answer: Thanks for the giving away the plot to the season four finale.


PG15 writes: “ Speaking of the Weather Network piece you guys did, I've managed to upload it onto YouTube. You cans see it HERE.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wLG0sgGiak

Answer: Thanks for that. I keep missing it.


Anonymous #1 writes: “What does Keller have over Carson besides being a woman? What makes her "better" then Carson, forcing him to be "killed" off in the most ridiculus scifi way in existance?”

Answer: Our decision with regard to the Carson character was made well before we had even entertained the notion of a possible new CMO.

Stargate Atlantis - Joseph Mallozzi's Blog Update Sep 3 - Video Clip & Photos

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for September 3, 2007:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/09/september-3-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete update. Photos (from the location filming for "Harmony") include scenery, Joe Flanigan and David Hewlett on a coffee break, Joe F. smiling, Joe F. and Jodelle Ferland, Director Will Waring and 1st Assistant Director Alex Pappas and crew. Today's video: Director Will Waring sizes up the day.)



Video clip link:

http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee164/BaronDestructo/?
action=view¤t=Willsizesuptheday.flv

Monday, September 3, 2007

**snippage**

Today's pics: Yep. More Harmony.

Mailbag -


PG15 writes: "Can we expect extreme damage for one of the Atlantis vehicles in the near future?"

Answer: Extreme to say the least. Yep.


Jedi writes: "Will we find out if Sheppard has any siblings in S4?"

Answer: We will in Outcast.


Kath in Baltimore writes: "Is it common for a producer to go along on every location shoot?"

Answer: Some productions have on-set producers but, in the case of Stargate, our experienced directors are de facto on-set producers. Still, with my script work and editing duties complete, I am now free to go out on location and answer script-related questions or badger the director.


Majorsal writes: "How much chocolate would i have to bribe you with to insure those 12 outtakes of the 'grace' kiss would make it to a video?"

Answer: Sorry. SG-1 outtakes are out of my hands.


Redtwin writes: "Why is "Outcast" being rewritten?"

Answer: No script is perfect in its first draft so, yes, all scripts are rewritten to various degrees.

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Anna writes: "Do you happen to know if Jonas was killed in season 9 when Kelowna fell to the Ori?"

Answer: We never explored this but, in my mind, Jonas went underground and is still alive somewhere, resisting the Ori army.


Fishbaum writes: "So, as I understand it, you and Paul Mullie are the show-runners. How come we almost never hear you talk about Paul in this blog? We hear and see lots on Gero, Binder, and all the directors.... "

Answer: Paul prefers to keep a low profile unlike the other clowns, so you don't hear from his as much.


Anonymous #2 writes: "Which season 4 episode are you most proud of so far?"

Answer: So far? Our season premiere, Adrift, is pretty damn impressive.


Sanura writes: "Are the scripts exclusively writer-edited and tweaked by performers, or is there somebody who does a copy pass for proofing errors?"

Answer: That would be Alex Levine.


Anonymous #3 writes: "When an actor pitches a script like Joe Flan did for "Outcast" once he makes a suggestion, is that all the input he has?"

Answer: That depends on how busy they are, how involved they choose to be and, more importantly, how quickly we have to get the script out.


Susan W. writes: "Are there any official channels by which fans or other members of the public might submit an idea or even a script that you *could* read it and/or use it if it has merit? Is there a particular address or person to whom such could be sent, or a way of disclaiming ownership that would make it possible for you?"

Answer: I'm sure there are a lot of great ideas out there but, at present, we aren't seeking outside submissions.

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Anon Y. Mous writes: "Can you tell us if any episodes are fully complete and ready for airing? How far in advance of airing are the episodes due at Sci-Fi? How do you determine if an episode needs a "previously on" segment and who makes that decision the producers or the writers?"

Answers: Yes, a number of episodes are complete (Adrift, Lifeline, Missing, Doppelganger, and Travelers come to mind). As for how far in advance of airing the episodes "are due" at Sci-Fi - it varies. This year, we had plenty of time to deliver as our premiere was pushed back to late September. Re: the previously on. The producers are the writers and we make the call although we'll honor specific SciFi requests.


Martine a ecrit: "1) Quelle scène ou cascade a été la plus difficile a réaliser ? 2) Quelle séquence a nécessité plusieurs prises avant d'obtenir le résultat voulu ? 3) Est ce que vous appréciez les pâtisseries françaises ?"

Reponses: 1) Trio sera le plus difficile. 2) Il y avait plusieurs séquences compliqués cette année. 3) J'adore les pâtisseries françaises.