Stargate Universe - MGM Stargate: Andy Mikita Interview - Stargate Magazine #34

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Andy Mikita Interview - Stargate Magazine #34

Stargate Magazine, May 28th, 2010

An interview with Andy Mikita featured in issue #34 of The Official Stargate SG-1/Atlantis/SGU Magazine.



Director Andy Mikita - photo courtesy of Joseph Mallozzi's blog

Andy Mikita started his Stargate voyage as a first assistant director on Stargate SG-1’s pilot Children of the Gods, over a decade ago. He’s come a long way since then, working his way up through second unit director and production manager before he made his directorial debut with Stargate SG-1’s season three adventure Foothold. Mikita then went on to direct and produce dozens of Stargate SG-1 episodes as well as instalments of Stargate Atlantis, and he is now heavily involved with the show’s current incarnation as a director and co-producer on Stargate Universe.

With all his experience and involvement on Stargate, it came as no surprise that he was given the honor of directing Universe’s three-hour opener Air. However, unlike his previous adventures through the Stargate, this one started out a little differently.

A brief excerpt (of the larger excerpt):

“Although our official prep date for Universe was still way off, as soon as I knew I’d be directing Air, I wanted to be involved as early as possible, which was terrific,” says the director. “That allowed me the opportunity to be here when they were designing and building the set. Normally, a director isn’t around for that sort of thing, so I had the luxury of being able to throw out the odd suggestion or idea to James Robbins (production designer) and Scott Wellenbrink (construction coordinator).

“I also got to fly down to Los Angeles in December (2008) for all the cast callbacks. I had never been a part of that process before. I got to sit in the room where all the final decisions were being made. Typically, that’s the domain of the executive producers. I’m sure for a pilot director that’s normal, but having never directed a pilot, that was new to me...”

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An interview with Julia Benson featured in issue #34 of The Official Stargate SG-1/Atlantis/SGU Magazine.

Tough, compassionate, loyal, determined and, at times, like most human beings, a little too emotional—those are just some of the qualities belonging to Stargate Universe’s Lt. Vanessa James. She and several fellow soldiers—as well as dozens of scientists and civilians—found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. Through no fault of their own they’ve ended up on a journey across the stars.

Along for the ride is actress Julia Benson, who happily put on James’ military fatigues and combat boots for a chance to help tell their story. Unlike the lieutenant, however, this is not the actress’ first trip through the Stargate.

“I’m a local actor from Vancouver and Stargate is a huge part of our film industry here and the [film and TV] community.

“I actually did an episode of Stargate Atlantis called Irresistible,” says Benson. “I’d auditioned quite a bit for the show before finally being cast as Richard Kind’s (playing Lucius Lavin) head wife, Willa. I just remember stepping onto the set and instantly feeling what an incredibly well-oiled machine it was. Everyone was so friendly and it was a very family-oriented place. That’s all been reaffirmed for me since coming to work on Universe. They’re amazing people here..."

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STARGATE MAGAZINE #34 OUT NOW!



The Official Stargate Magazine is out now on a newsstand near you! The latest issue features a wealth of commentaries and conversations with the stars of Stargate Universe, including co-producer and director Andy Mikita, exclusive concept art, and the latest news from the set. Read on for all the details!

CARLYLE DIRECTS!

Work has already started on season two of Stargate Universe with the opening episode, Intervention, being directed by none other than the series star, Robert Carlyle! The titles for the next four episodes have also been revealed: Aftermath, Awakening, Pathogen, and Cloverdale. You can read the whole story and check out all the latest from the whole Stargate franchise in the latest issue's 'Advanced Telemetry' news section.

Features



COLONEL YOUNG – LOUIS FERREIRA

“[In Young and Rush] you have two people who absolutely need and rely on one another and who can’t get back home without each other. That’s obviously creating great friction and conflict.” – Louis Ferreira

Playing Colonel Everett Young is no easy task, and in the latest issue of The Official Stargate Magazine, actor Louis Ferreria reveals the reasons behind his character’s conflict with scientist Nicholas Rush, the life Young had before his time aboard the Destiny, and why he wants to be like Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice.

EXPANDING THE UNIVERSE – ANDY MIKITA

“I’m the luckiest guy in the world; I’ve been given the opportunity to shoot the pilot and finish the season as well.” – Andy Mikita

Andy Mikita has been in the Stargate business for over a decade, having started as a first assistant director on Stargate SG-1’s Children of the Gods. Mikita is now director and co-producer of Stargate Universe, and in an exclusive interview with The Official Stargate Magazine, he tells us about shooting his episodes, from the Vancouver soundstages to the deserts of Mexico, and everything else in-between.



LT. VANESSA JAMES – JULIA BENSON

“We did some amazing training at the start, including with firearms. I had never fired a gun before or even held one. It was intense and I loved it.” – Julia Benson

After a guest spot on Stargate Atlantis, Julia Benson jumped at the chance to play series regular Lt. Vanessa James on Stargate Universe. We sit down and chat with Benson about what it’s like to play the tough Lieutenant with a softer side, shooting the “epic” season opener Air, and the physical attraction between her character and Lt. Matthew Scott.

Issue Spotlight

ST-ART-GATE!

Production Designer James Robbins and VFX Supervisor Mark Savela showcase some exclusive concept art from behind the scenes of Stargate Universe, with commentary from the creators themselves. From Darkness and Light, to Space and Divided, we take a look at some of the original artwork that led to the creation of some of Stargate Universe’s stunning sets.


Exlusive Extras:



STARGAZING: DAVID BLUE

David Blue tells us about playing Stargate Universe’s MIT drop-out-turned-reluctant-space-explorer, Eli Wallace.

SPINNING THE GATE: GARY JONES

The actor who’s been “spinning” the gate for the last 10 years talks about his Stargate experience.

PLOT THREADS

Costume designer Val Haverson takes us behind the scenes of Stargate’s wardrobe.

LICENSED TO THRILL!

We take a look at stunt co-ordinator James Bamford’s involvement in the Stargate series.

Stargate Universe - Stargate Official Magazine: Robert C. Cooper Interview Issue #33

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Robert Cooper Interview - Stargate Magazine #33

Stargate Magazine, Mar 10th, 2010

An interview with Robert Cooper as featured in issue #33 of The Official Stargate SG-1/Atlantis/SGU Magazine.



Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper (photo courtesy of GateWorld)

... Experience Applied

Stargate Universe is Cooper’s third outing with the Stargate franchise, having previously been one of the writers and directors, as well as executive producer, on Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis, and a co-creator alongside Brad Wright of Atlantis and Universe. Even with all that combined experience, though, getting this latest dramatically different installment of the franchise off the ground was just as difficult as launching any new TV series...

“Writing the first episode of anything is always a struggle because you’re trying very hard to come up with something that introduces your characters to the world,” explains Cooper. “It’s very easy, though, to get pilot-oriented and write something that is overly focused on the introduction. For us, what made the pilot work was its actual structure where we tell two stories that are inter-cut, one story being the present situation of the team appearing on the Destiny, and then the other story of how they got there, which is told in flashbacks. I think that helped propel us forward with regard to how we wrote the pilot..."

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NEW episodes of Stargate Universe resume on Syfy on Friday, April 2, 2010 at 9pm, followed by the Merlin second season premiere (for the US).

Stargate Universe - MGM Stargate: Brian J. Smith Interview Excerpt

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Brian J. Smith Interview - Stargate Magazine #33

Stargate Magazine, Mar 5th, 2010

An interview with Brian J Smith featured in issue #33 of The Official Stargate SG-1/Atlantis/SGU Magazine.



... Positive Support

Although he has only been working in the industry for a few years, Smith has been an actor long enough to know what makes such a career rewarding for him.

“It’s all about the people,” he says. “You hear terrible things about the stars of some TV shows and the terrors that they’ve put people through. I’ve never had to deal with that. I’ve had wonderful role models and people who have always set a great example, worked hard, were positive and supportive of their fellow actors.”

“I’ve found that once again with Stargate Universe. There could have been one of 10 other actors sitting here, but for whatever reason, the cards played out in my favor. It’s a miracle, so why not enjoy a miracle when you’ve got one, and I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy more than one so far. Believe me, I have no complaints. I’m one very happy guy.”

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Stargate - Stargate Official Magazine: Issue 33

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Stargate Magazine Issue 33 - On Sale 23 February

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The Official Stargate Magazine is now on a newsstand near you! The latest issue features a wealth of commentaries and conversations with the macho men of Stargate Universe, a new and exclusive Atlantis short story, and an interview with Universe Executive Producer Robert C. Cooper! Read on for all the details.

SANCTUARY FOR KIDS

Stargate alumnus Amanda Tapping has launched a non-profit charity initiative, Sanctuary for Kids, which aims to help homeless children around the world. Funds are raised primarily through online auctions or by donating money directly. For more information, or to donate, visit sanctuaryforkids.org.

Inside the latest issue:

FAITH & DEVOTION – BRIAN J. SMITH

“They dropped us [from] these Huey helicopters. You’re very much in character because you’re in uniform, carrying a gun, and being dropped way off in the desert.” – Brian J. Smith

In the latest issue of The Official Stargate Magazine, newcomer Brian J. Smith tells us about his personal journey that led him to playing Lt. Matthew Scott in Stargate Universe. He also gives us his thoughts and feelings about the episodes so far, being caught in the middle of a love triangle, and the “life-altering experience” of filming in New Mexico.

GUNG-HO MARINE – JAMIL WALKER SMITH

“On my first day we lit a C-4 bomb, ran around a corner, and blew some stuff up. It was pretty cool.” – Jamil Walker Smith

Jamil Walker Smith has come a long way since starring in a TV commercial with baseball great Deion Sanders, and as Master Sergeant Ronald Greer, he is set to face a new set of challenges aboard the Destiny. In this issue, Smith discusses his relationships with the other crew onboard the Destiny, the dynamic between him and fellow military man, Lt. Matthew Scott, and how he’s not taking anything for granted.

FOLLOW THE LEADER - BEAU BRIDGES

“Landry was a hard-ass in the beginning, but I also wanted him to have a sense of humor. That’s what I thought Richard Dean Anderson brought to the show.” – Beau Bridges

Hailing from an acting dynasty, Beau Bridges brought a touch of class to SG-1 as General Hank Landry in seasons nine and ten. In the latest issue of The Official Stargate Magazine, Landry reveals how he hit the history books in preparation for the role, what it felt like being a newcomer to a long-running series, and his feelings on being nominated for an Emmy!

Also, GateWorld has an excerpt from the Robert C. Cooper interview.

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Stargate - Stargate Official Magazine Issue #32 - Amanda Tapping /Jewel Staite Interviews

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STARGATE MAGAZINE #32 OUT NOW!

There’s no need to cross the cosmos for the latest on the Stargate franchise – The Official Stargate Magazine is on a newsstand near you now! The latest issue features a wealth of commentaries and conversations with the lovely ladies of Stargate Universe, exclusive concept art, and an interview with executive producer Brad Wright. Read on for more information!


SHANKS ON SMALLVILLE!

Stargate SG-1 veteran Michael Shanks, known to fans of the show as Dr. Daniel Jackson, has been cast as superhero Carter Hall, AKA Hawkman, in the Smallville 2-hour TV Movie “Absolute Justice”, penned by comic book aficionado, Geoff Johns! The movie is due to air in the US February 5th, 2010!


Issue Spotlight

DESIGNING THEIR DESTINY

The latest issue of Stargate Magazine presents exclusive artwork from behind-the-scenes of the Destiny space station, including major set pieces and the Gate itself! Stargate Universe Visual Effects Supervisor Mark Savela and Production Designer James C.D. Robbins provide an exclusive commentary about the design of the new series.


Features

FLIGHTS OF FEMININE FANCY

“I’ve been excited about Universe since my first day here, and I think everyone feels the same. We’re all in this together and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us.” – Elyse Levesque

The Official Stargate Magazine speaks to the women of Stargate Universe about their adventures through the Stargate and beyond. Alaina Huffman, Elyse Levesque, and Ming-Na, who play First Lieutenant Tamara Johansen, Chloe Armstrong and Camille Wray respectively, chat about what life aboard the Destiny is really like!


WRIGHT EXPLORES THE UNIVERSE

“Stargate evolved because it had to. Had it not, I doubt we’d have stayed on the air for 10 years. As the show grew, it developed its own mythology.” – Brad Wright

Executive Producer Brad Wright has been instrumental to the development of the Stargate TV mythology for the last decade. Having helped to reinvigorate the franchise with the latest instalment, Stargate Universe, we chat to Wright about casting the current crew of the Destiny and how the show has grown since the days of SG-1.


AMANDA TAPPING & JEWEL STAITE

As if exclusive interviews with the three women of Stargate Universe were not enough to whet your appetite, the latest issue of The Official Stargate Magazine also features the women of Stargate yesteryear. Amanda Tapping, Stargate SG-1’s first female character Samantha Carter, tells us what it was like playing in a boy’s world. Plus – from cavemen and kidnapping to Rodney and Ronon, Jewel Staite tells us, amongst other things, why her Atlantis character Dr. Jennifer Keller would always have chosen the geek.

PLUS...

ADVANCED TELEMETRY

The latest developments from the world of Stargate.

STARGAZING: ROBERT CARLYLE

Robert Carlyle, Stargate Universe’s Dr. Nicholas Rush, reveals his fascination with the character.


MAKING OF VEGAS

Robert C. Cooper, executive producer of Stargate Atlantis, on the risk of making the episode Vegas.


WIT AND WISDOM: SAMANTHA CARTER

The Official Stargate Magazine presents a smattering of sage-like advice from SG-1’s Samantha Carter.

STARGATE QUIZ: WOMEN OF STARGATE

Have you been paying attention? Test your knowledge on this issue’s theme.

MEMORABLE MOMENT

Search and Rescue from Stargate: Atlantis, where Teyla goes into labor!

Stargate Universe - MGM Stargate: David Blue Interview - Stargate Magazine #31

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David Blue Interview - Stargate Magazine #31

Stargate Magazine, Nov 4th, 2009



The latest issue of Stargate Magazine features an exclusive interview with David Blue. In the following extract, the actor talks about playing the brains of the outfit in Stargate Universe, computer whiz Eli Wallace…

“Eli knows he’s smart,” explains Blue. “He’s not a genius in that he was born an Einstein, but he can figure things out and see patterns in things. One of the reasons I think he has a good sense of humor is that he can see patterns in the world and find the humor in certain things. That’s who Eli is, and because he applied his intelligence to random things, he never truly found his way. He dropped out of MIT and had a whole bunch of stuff in his life that took precedence..."

Read the full interview in issue 31 of The Official Stargate SG-1/Atlantis/SGU Magazine, on newsstands now!

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OK, so we can't announce what it is yet, but Stargate Magazine can confirm that we will have an amazing money-can't-buy Stargate prize to give away very, very soon. We'll be announcing the prize draw via our monthly ezine, featuring the latest news, offers, exclusive content and sweepstakes. To make sure you don't miss out on your chance to win, sign up here.


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As well as offering essential coverage of the latest stunning entry in the Stargate franchise, Stargate: Universe, the latest issue of Stargate Magazine has a special Villains theme, and features an interview with Cliff Simon, the actor behind, officiallly, Stargate's most sinister character. The powerful System Lord has beaten off competition from Michael Kenmore, Todd, Adria, and Anubis to be voted top Stargate villain by readers of http://www.TotalSciFiOnline.com and the official Stargate Magazine.


FEATURES

The Universe Interview – David Blue

Securing a regular role in Stargate Universe, actor David Blue found himself on a journey that took him far from his usual televisual stomping grounds. In the latest issue of Stargate Magazine, Blue gives us the lowdown on the Universe experience and discusses what makes his character Eli Wallace tick: “Eli knows he’s smart. He’s not a genius in that he was born an Einstein, but he can figure things out and see patterns in things. One of the reasons I think he has a good sense of humor is that he can see patterns in the world and find the humor in certain things. That’s who Eli is, and because he applied his intelligence to random things, he never truly found his way.”


The SG-1 Interview – Cliff Simon

From his first appearance, it was obvious that Ba’al was the villain of SG-1’s nightmares – and it’s no surprise that he’s just been voted the Stargate franchise’s best ever bad guy! Cunning, manipulative, and dangerous, he tormented our heroes to the last. The man behind the evil grin, Cliff Simon, recalls his reign of intergalactic villainy in the latest issue: “I loved it – the minute I put on the beautiful costumes that they made for me, Ba’al’s boots and all that kind of stuff, I just fell into the character – he really became a part of me. I think it was perfect – everything about it was just right. I could have carried on playing that character for another 10 years!”

Know your enemy: Villains of Stargate

There have been a variety of threatening groups hoping to wipe out the men and women of Stargate Command and Atlantis, or failing that, to take over their planet/galaxy/place of work. Marking a special Villains issue of Stargate Magazine, we present a guide to the best (and worst) Stargate villains. Plus, we take an inside glimpse of the workings of evil organization the N.I.D., complete with bonus notes from Richard Woolsey and General O’Neill...

Stargate Atlantis - MGM Stargate: Stargate Magazine 28 - Ryan Robbins Interview

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Stargate Magazine #28 On Sale Now!

May 14, 2009

Read an interview with Ryan Robbins, (Genii Ladon Radim), featured in issue #28 of The Official Stargate SG-1/Atlantis Magazine.

A brief excerpt:

Ryan Robbins, the actor behind Genii Ladon Radim, is incredibly grateful to Martin Wood. The Stargate: Atlantis director is single-handedly responsible for saving Ladon’s life. Were it not for Wood, the Genii scientist would never have survived to engineer Cowen’s demise, and become leader of his people. It was a close call though.

“When I first got the role, the character wasn’t supposed to survive past two episodes,” Robbins explains. “We were about to shoot the scene where Ladon gets killed and Martin goes, ‘You know what? I like you, I don’t think I’m gonna kill you. Let’s kill that guy!’ — and he pointed to a background artist. Then he said to me, ‘We’ll get you back on the show.’ Martin Wood decided to keep me around!”

Read the full interview in issue 28 of The Official Stargate SG-1/Atlantis Magazine now available at newsstands everywhere! Click here to subscribe today!

Stargate Universe - Stargate Official Magazine Issue #28

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Five years of Stargate: Atlantis

An interview with Stargate: Atlantis writer Martin Gero is one of the highlights of the latest issue of Stargate Magazine, which looks back at five memorable seasons of the show over 100 pages. Here, Gero reminisces on the very early days:

“Brotherhood was the first one where it was my idea and I had to go figure it out. It was phenomenally complex. They all laughed because they knew how difficult it would be. I was young, stupid, and had a lot of time on my hands.”

Plus, we look to the future with all the latest buzz on Stargate Universe – check out below for all the details.

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FEATURES

Bold New Directions: Stargate Universe

The latest Stargate spin-off, Stargate Universe – set to launch on the SCI FI Channel this fall – is now in production. In the latest issue of Stargate Magazine, we present a Beginner’s Guide to everything we know so far about the new show, from the concept to the cast. Co-producer Brad Wright explains the show’s genesis: “It has to feel like Stargate and it has to feel new. That’s the balance you have to maintain, and that’s the challenge. To put it in the simplest terms, if we had ever just done SG-2 as a series it would never have worked. It’s not the CSI model.”


Man of Many Worlds: Ryan Robbins

We talk to one of the most in-demand faces in sci-fi in the latest issue of Stargate Magazine – Ryan Robbins, the actor behind Stargate: Atlantis’ Ladon Radim and Sanctuary’s very different Henry Foss. He tells us about Ladon’s brush with death, and reveals why he will be forever grateful to director Martin Wood. Plus, we spend some time with the legendary Robert Davi. The actor behind John Sheppard’s nemesis, Genii menace Acastus Kolya, talks bad guys, song and dance routines, and The Goonies.


Virtually Possible: Mark Savela

We continue to take you behind-the-scenes on the final unforgettable season of Stargate: Atlantis in the latest issue. Visual effects genius Mark Savela completes his season five highlights in his own words, talking us through the challenges and achievements of Remnants through to Enemy at the Gate. Plus, if you’ve ever wondered what goes in to creating a Wraith, or aging Joe Flanigan, you’ll find the answers in the latest issue. Todd Masters, the physical effects mastermind of the whole Stargate franchise, reveals the tricks of his trade.


ISSUE SPOTLIGHT

Fantastic Journey

After 100 episodes over five seasons, and more fantastic moments than we can count, Stargate: Atlantis has seen its last credits roll. In the latest issue, the cast and crew of the show join us as we take a look back at the journey from SG-1 spin-off to 100 episodes – and some of those brilliant moments in between.

EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS

Advanced Telemetry

All the latest news from the worlds of Stargate.

Stargate Fiction: By Way of the Stars

Check out the first part of a dramatic trilogy featuring SG-1, by Suzanne Wood.

Top 10 episodes

It was not easy, but we’ve made our choice of ten of the very finest Stargate: Atlantis episodes to grace our screens.

Classic Episode: Beast of Burden

A detailed look back at the season five episode in which Jack and Daniel free the Unas from slavery.

Zalenka’s Journal

Peer inside the mind of one of Atlantis’ greatest scientists, Dr Radek Zalenka.

Level 28 quiz

Think you know your Stargate trivia. Test yourself against out special Stargate: Atlantis quiz.

Stargate: Universe / SG1/ Atlantis - Stargate Official Magazine Issue # 28

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Special 100 page issue: FAREWELL TO ATLANTIS

STARGATE: UNIVERSE - The Beginner's Guide



INTERVIEWS

Robert Davi
Ryan Robbins
Martin Gero
Todd Masters
Mark Savela

Top Ten Stargate Atlantis Episodes

Dr. Zelenka's Journal

Level 28 Quiz

FICTION: 'By Way of the Stars' by Suzanne Wood (Stargate SG-1)


COMING IN ISSUE # 29

Stargate: Universe

Michael Shanks Interview

The Wit & Wisdom of Doctor Mckay

Exclusive fiction: Part two of 'By Way of the Stars'

The Gate reopens on June 23, 2009...

Stargate Atlantis / Sanctuary - MGM Stargate: Stargate Magazine Interviews Samantha Carter

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Read an excerpt of Stargate Magazine's interview with Amanda Tapping (Samantha Carter) - on sale now!

Amanda Tapping is a busy woman. Not only is she the lead actress and Executive Producer on the hit show Sanctuary, but she still finds time to occasionally don Sam Carter's uniform. Despite Carter's departure from Stargate: Atlantis in the first episode of season five, she came back for the series finale. Shooting Sam's return during the show’s final week must have been bittersweet.

"I was there for the last day!" exclaimed the actress when we spoke just after the show wrapped. "I wasn’t there for the last shot, I have to be honest, because it’s a hard shot to watch. I had just wrapped Sanctuary, so I came off my new show and back on to Stargate: Atlantis, and I started feeling weird. It was sad. I was really shocked when it got canceled. The show was doing well, the episodes this season are really good, it was getting good ratings and everything was in place – it made sense to keep it going. They’re a great crew and I hope that they manage to keep a lot of that crew on for Universe."

... Read the full interview in issue 27 of The Official Stargate SG-1/Atlantis Magazine - on newsstands now! Click here to subscribe today!

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NEWS

Farewell to Atlantis

The Official Stargate: SG-1/Atlantis Magazine bids farewell to Atlantis with the second part of an exclusive visit to the set on the final two days of filming. Get the lowdown on the end of an era direct from Vancouver! Plus, show runners Joe Mallozzi and Paul Mullie continue their dissection of season five, including their thoughts on the final episode. Check out this page to find out what else is inside.

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Christopher Heyerdahl

As the Athosian Halling, actor Christopher Heyerdahl never gave any hint of the creepy within – and then Todd came along. In the latest issue, the man behind everyone’s favorite Wraith talks about his multi-dimensional character: “I’ve always said that Todd feels a brother in Sheppard. And Sheppard is the kind of guy that won’t acknowledge it publicly. He said things when they spent time together in that little cell that he would only say in private. In public, Sheppard’s always saying, “I don’t like that guy, I don’t trust that guy.” He protests too much – he’s Lady Macbeth, right?”


Production Design Exclusive

In the latest issue’s celebration of all things Atlantis, we present original – and visually stunning – artwork from season five, courtesy of Production Designer extraordinaire, James Robbins. Believe us, this is one image gallery you won’t want to miss!

Plus, keeping the focus on the making of the show, we talk to visual effects guru Mark Savela about the first half of season five – his hardest Atlantis challenge yet!


Re-visiting Rising

Can we interest you in a one-way trip to the Pegasus Galaxy?

In the latest issue of The Official Stargate SG-1/Atlantis Magazine, we take you back to July 16, 2004, and the start of a beautiful friendship. Do you remember when John Sheppard first twinkled onto our screens in Rising, the Stargate: Atlantis feature length pilot? We bring back all the memories of a major television event with our comprehensive episode guide.


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Amanda Tapping

Having graced our screens for over a decade as Stargate SG-1’s Samantha Carter, actress Amanda Tapping made the leap into her own show earlier this year. In the latest issue of The Official Stargate SG-1/Atlantis Magazine, the sci-fi icon talks leaving Atlantis, comfort zones and vertigo…


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Advanced Telemetry

Exclusive movie news, Stargate Universe casting update and all the talk from the Stargate-verse.

Chuck Campbell

We talk to the actor who plays the Gatekeeper about his Stargate: Atlantis journey.

Bam!

We talk to Vancouver’s hardest man, Stargate: Atlantis fight coordinator James ‘Bam Bam’ Bamford.

Classic Moment

Bon Voyage, Team Atlantis…

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An exclusive extract from an interview with David Hewlett (Rodney McKay), featuring in issue #26 of Stargate Magazine…

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Stargate Magazine: Let’s talk about The Shrine. What an amazing episode!

David Hewlett: It’s really good. It was obviously a very McKay-centric script, as I think they all should be! Having said that, Brad Wright is great at writing for everybody, all his scripts have really nice moments – I think the Ronon moment was really nice. There were some really good opportunities for the rest of the cast to get in on that whole losing McKay thing, which you would think would be a happy thing! Other than the video footage stuff, I didn’t have much to say. Poor Keller ended up doing all the exposition.

Read the full interview in Stargate Magazine #26

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Stargate Magazine Issue 26

NEWS

Celebrating Stargate: Atlantis

The latest issue of The Official Stargate SG1/Atlantis Magazine is a 100-page special dedicated to Team Atlantis. We were taken aback by the news that season five would be the show’s last, but reaching 100 episodes is an outstanding achievement that's more than worthy of celebration. We spent the final week of shooting in Vancouver with the cast and crew – see below for more information about this issue’s exclusive report from the set.

The Best Bits

We’ve been privy to some of the remaining season five storylines, and know for sure that there are some of the show’s greatest moments are yet to come! Until they unfold, however, reminisce with us as we celebrate some of the show’s finest moments throughout the latest issue.

FEATURES

Set Report ‘08

In this issue, we bring you the first part of an exclusive report direct from the Vancouver set of Stargate: Atlantis. Here’s a taster: ‘Joe Flanigan, David Hewlett and Chris Heyerdahl [are] filming a scene for the penultimate episode of the season, Vegas. Written and directed by Rob Cooper, and subtitled CSI: Atlantis, the episode is something of a departure for the show. We stand in near total darkness while the scene is shot, and during a break in filming Joe and David both pop over to say hi, looking very dapper in their off-world garb. Not wanting to give too much away, of course, but keep an eye out for Vegas – you’ll never look at Sheppard in the same way!’

Cast Interviews

Our official affiliation with the Stargate: Atlantis cast and crew means we bring you an unrivalled line-up of cast interviews. In this issue, David Hewlett tells us about saying goodbye to his inner genius, we venture into Ronon’s trailer to talk dreadlocks, the dark side and the end of an era with Jason Momoa, we ask Joe Flanigan if we’ll ever get to the heart of John Sheppard, Rachel Lutrell talks Teyla, and Robert Picardo, the master and commander of many an expedition, tells us about his kissably large head, among other things!

Martin Gero

Stargate: Atlantis scribe, movie director, and Rodney McKay’s biggest fan – it can only be Martin Gero. Heading up this issue’s stellar line-up of interviews with the show’s talented creators, Gero talks about writing another season premiere and helming his first ever full episode, Brain Storm. Meanwhile, main unit director Andy Mikita talks about steering Stargate: Atlantis to some of its finest moments, and show-runners Joe Mallozzi and Paul Mullie take time out to help us digest the first half of season five.




ISSUE SPOTLIGHT

Say Cheese!

Athosian Halling in a purple track top, Jason Momoa puckering up, Joe Flanigan kicking back with a guitar…it’s all there in the latest issue’s special treat to celebrate Stargate: Atlantis’ 100th episode. Check out our awesome gallery of photographs from behind the scenes of season five!


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Advanced Telemetry

Movie news, concept art, and all the latest talk from the world of Stargate.

A Sergeant and a Major

We whisper with Gary Jones and Colin Cunningham about the final appearance of Walter Harriman and Paul Davis.

Kavan Smith

We talk to the man who’ll soon be hanging up Major Lorne’s uniform about Captain Kirk and more!

Season Five Special Features

Get the lowdown on the special features on the forthcoming season five DVD box set!

Classic Episode

Tao of Rodney – Staring death in the face, McKay reveals a softer side in this season three episode.

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From the January - February issue of the Official Stargate Magazine, inside back cover.

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Stargate Magazine Issue 25

NEWS

Your gateway to fan heaven

We bring you all the latest news from the Stargate universe in The Official Stargate SG1/Atlantis Magazine, as well as exclusive set access and unmissable interviews and features. Check out this page for more information about what’s inside the latest issue, including an exclusive interview with Chris Judge!

Continuum at Comic-Con

The second Stargate SG-1 movie of the year premiered at this summer’s San Diego Comic-Con, and was watched by 300 guests on a 100-foot high screen. There was loads of stuff relating to Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis and Stargate Worlds happening at the event – we bring you all the news in this issue.

FEATURES

Cast Interviews

One Jaffa. One Staff. One Eyebrow. One Teal’c. A one-to-one with Chris Judge is the pick of this issue’s exclusive interviews with the cast of Stargate SG-1. He reveals all about the role he made his own, and tells us why he just doesn’t fit in as a rebel leader. Plus, Tony Amendola, the man behind the 132-year-old Jaffa warrior, talks freedom, gravel pits, and elbowing Jack in the face; Carmen Argenziano tells us how Jacob Carter changed his life; and Michael Welch on playing the 15-year-old Jack O’Neill in Fragile Balance.

Don S. Davis 1942-2008

Don Davis, the man behind the iconic General Hammond, sadly passed away on June 30th, leaving a body of work to which few actors could lay claim. As well known for his work as Major Garland Briggs in Twin Peaks, and as Scully’s father in The X Files as for his work on Stargate SG-1, Don managed to squeeze a lifetime of roles into his 20-year acting career. In this issue, we commemorate Don’s passing with commentary from those who knew him best, and from the man himself.

Jack O'Neill's guide to space exploration

“When your back’s up against the wall and there’s no tomorrow, just take one day at a time and remember, the bigger they are…et cetera.”

This pearl of wisdom could only come from Major General Jack O’Neill – when it comes to exploring strange new worlds and seeking out new life and new civilizations, he’s something of an expert. In this issue, as a tribute to SG-1’s heroic former leader, we present our guide to space exploration – Jack O’Neill style.

ISSUE SPOTLIGHT

Stargate Worlds

The Stargate-verse comes to the smaller screen in 2009 with the launch of Stargate Worlds, a Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG), which will let players travel the breadth of the Stargate universe. We bring you the full story in this issue, and speak to Dan Elggren, head of Cheyenne Mountain, the studio developing the game.

EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS:

Exclusive Fiction - SG-1 discover that traveling through the galaxy has its own set of rules in Murphy’s Law of Stargate Travel.

Classic Episode - The most popular Stargate SG-1 episode ever, Window of Opportunity, comes under the spotlight. Fruit loops anyone?

Pull-out posters - Jonas on one side, Michael on the other.

Carter’s Notebook - Carter takes us through the delicate balance that is The Stargate Program.

Level 28 - Think you’re good enough for the SGC? Find out with our devilishly hard quiz.

Classic Moment - Dedicated to Hammond of Texas.

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