Stargate SG-1 - Mini Marathon Friday, Aug 3 on SciFi Channel

From the SciFi Channel Schedulebot:

http://www.scifi.com/schedulebot/index.php3

08/03/2007 08:00A Beast Of Burden
08/03/2007 09:00A The Tomb
08/03/2007 10:00A Between Two Fires
08/03/2007 11:00A 2001
08/03/2007 12:00P Desperate Measures
08/03/2007 01:00P Wormhole X-Treme!
08/03/2007 02:00P Proving Ground
08/03/2007 03:00P 48 Hours
08/03/2007 06:00P Absolute Power

(No SG1 episode repeat at 7pm due to a replay of the Adam Baldwin/Morena Baccrin/Richard Kind/Daniel Castelleneta flick, "Sands of Oblivion.")

Stargate SG-1: The Ark of Truth

A view of the latest promotional poster for the Stargate SG-1: Ark of Truth movie-to-dvd that was unveiled at San Diego's Comic Con 2007:

Stargate Atlantis: Reminder: Get in the Gate Sweepstakes Ends Fri, Aug 3rd

Just a reminder that this year's SciFi Channel's Stargate Atlantis Get in the Gate Sweepstakes ENDS this Friday, August 3, 2007.

From SciFi Channel's Stargate Atlantis website:

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

Contest begins April 13 and ends August 3rd.

Official rules available here:

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

You can enter online or by cell phone (text message) this time. See the rules for more information.

Brief excerpt:

Get in the Gates Sweepstakes

Official Rules

Eligibility:

The Get in the Gates Sweepstakes ("Promotion") is open only to persons who, at the time of entry, are legal residents of, and are physically present in, the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia and who are twenty-one (21) years of age or older.


PRIZES, APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUES (ARV) & ODDS: One (1) Grand Prize:

A Trip for two (2) to Vancouver, Canada and a walk on role on Stargate Atlantis ("Series") for the winner. The Trip to Vancouver shall include: coach class airfare for winner and guest from major airport closest to winner's home to Vancouver metropolitan area; Three (3) days/two (2) nights hotel accommodations (standard room,
double occupancy); and a walk on role for the winner on Stargate Atlantis. Approximate Retail Value of Grand Prize is $2,000. Actual value of trip depends on location of winner and fares at time of departure. Winner and travel companion must travel together on the same itinerary, including the same departure date,
destination and return date. Winner and travel companion are responsible for obtaining proper documentation (i.e., passports) prior to travel. Winner's travel companion will be required to complete a travel release prior to travel. A parent or legal guardian must accompany a traveling minor. Walk-on role part of the prize is subject to availability.

Stargate Atlantis - Torri Higginson Video Interview from Polaris 21 Con

From Astro Shorts:

http://www.astroshorts.com/view_video.php?viewkey=3be4f209556518c2fcb5

The relationship between Science and Science Fiction is a symbiotic one, don't you think? Casey and I visited a Science Fiction convention in Toronto called Polaris 21 where we explored that relationship. What we found was that Science Fiction fans are keenly aware of the interplay between the two and had plenty to say. We have their insights in this episode of "News In Space" including an interview with Torri Higginson of Stargate Atlantis.

Of Klingons and Quasars

News In Space host Casey Dee goes to a SciFi convention to explore the unique relationship between Science and Science Fiction. Includes exclusive interviews with actors Ron Glass of Firefly, Steve Bacic of Andromeda and Torri Higginson of Stargate Atlantis.

Stargate SG-1/Atlantis - More Comic Con photos an more

Here's a roundup of info found on the net today:

From Sign On San Diego:

http://video.syndication.msn.com/v/Legacy.aspx?partner=en-
ap&g=67492170-d616-4bc1-ad4b-059d5744610b&f=CADIU

A brief video clip (2 minutes) from Comic Con, of Amanda Tapping and Ben Browder discussing filming in the Artic for Continuum.

Amanda Tapping



Ben Browder and director Martin Wood



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A photo of Teryl Rothery at Comic Con:

http://www.autospies.com/images/users/Agent001/Comicon-2007/29-07-
20070719.14.00.jpg

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Transcript of the SGA panel at Comic Con, courtesy of Myn MacGeek, Third Sentinel over at GateWorld:

PART ONE

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost.php?p=6943017&postcount=207


PART TWO

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost.php?p=6943020&postcount=208

PART THREE

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost.php?p=6943020&postcount=209


(Click on the "Spoilers" button in each post.)

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From the Adventures in SciFi Publishing Blog:

http://adventuresinscifipublishing.blogspot.com/2007/07/comic-con-
pictures.html

"Sunday, July 29, 2007

Comic-Con Pictures

Here are some pics with Joseph Mallozzi, Amanda Tapping, David Hewlett, Joe Flanigan and Jewel Staite. More pictures to come this week!

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From Joseph Mallozzi's Blog update for July 29th:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/07/july-29-2007.html

With lots of pictures from Comic Con.

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From Saving Carson Beckett:

http://www.savecarsonbeckett.com/2007/07/29/carson-fans-make-waves-at-
comic-con/

More photos, including some of the San Diego bus advertisements featuring SGA.

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From Postcards from the Edge blog:

http://mata090680.livejournal.com/332130.html

Photos from SG1/SGA panels.

Ooohhh -- looks like a candid shot of the SG1/SGA panel casts too!

http://pics.livejournal.com/mata090680/pic/00k8t4d1

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From IGN:

SDCC 07: Stargate SG-1: The Ark of Truth

http://dvd.ign.com/articles/809/809017p1.html

The creators and cast talk about the DVD movie reunion.

AND

http://tv.ign.com/articles/808/808151p1.html?RSSwhen2007-07-
28_222200&RSSid=808151

SDCC 07: Stargate Atlantis Panel

The Sci-Fi hit welcomes new and familiar characters; Plus info on the next spinoff.

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From the Tales From the Road and all that Jazz blog:

Photos from the SGA panel at Comic Con:

http://tsaxlady.blogspot.com/2007/07/comic-con-stargate-atlantis-
panel.html

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From Stuck in a Puddle Jumper with You Blog:

San Diego: Day 4 & 5 - Comic Con (Day 2 & 3)

http://iheartkeys.livejournal.com/5332.html

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From LilFerret's Foray Blog:

Photos

http://lilferret.livejournal.com/35382.html

(A LOT of photos on this page, if you're on dial up, you need to keep hitting your refresh key to see them all.)

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Enjoy!

Stargate SG-1/Atlantis/Sanctuary - MORE photos from Comic Con

From Stuck in a Puddle Jumper with you:

San Diego: Day 4 & 5 - Comic Con (Day 2 & 3)

http://iheartkeys.livejournal.com/5332.html

Also has photos from the Sanctuary autograph session.

AND

From LilFerret's Foray:

Photos

http://lilferret.livejournal.com/35382.html

(A LOT of photos on this page, if you're on dial up, you need to keep hitting your refresh key to see them all.)

Richard Dean Anderson website update July 28

From a e-mail announcement from the webmaster of the Richard Dean Anderson website:



It's only been a few days, but RDA has checked in again, this time with a phone call in which he shares some of his upcoming plans before taking off on a bit of a road trip on his BMW.

The latest news has been added to the Updates page, and direct links can always be found on the What's New page.

Thanks for visiting!

Kate
Richard Dean Anderson Web Site
http://rdanderson.com

Stargate Atlantis: SciFi Com: Video of SGA Comic Con Panel

From the SciFi Com's Comic Con section:

http://www.scifi.com/comiccon/video/index.php?vid=135215

Exclusive coverage of the "Stargate Atlantis" panel at Comic-con 2007.

(Formatted in Adobe Flash Player 9. Runs 35:34.)

Gary Jones - Panel Moderator

Stargate Atlantis/A Dog's Breakfast - David Hewlett Blog Update 7/27/07

From David Hewlett's blog at A Dog's Breakfast:

http://www.adogsbreakfastmovie.com/content/view/138/

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

Comicon Crazy!

Written by dgeek

Saturday, 28 July 2007

How great is it to be surrounded by over 100,000 of your own? These are my peeps! These are the Comicon geeks!

We've just done a massive Stargate Atlantis panel for about 4000 fans here in sunny, sweaty San Diego and signed a few hundred posters for those that could stand the heat of the endless line-ups. I couldn't hear a damn thing on the panel. So, instinct kicked in and I took the defensively smiling meerkat stance of polite attention with a slight edge of alertness for danger. No problem hearing the questions from the floor, just impossible to make out the words of anyone on the
stage with me...perhaps it's better that way ;-)

**snippage**

A Dog's Breakfast is being beautifully flaunted on the "other" side of all the Stargatge Atlantis posters, with trailers blaring from the MGM booth (so I'm told...they won't let me out there!).

Stargate SG-1/Atlantis: Joseph Mallozzi's Blog Updated Jul 27

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for July 27th:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/07/july-27-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete blog update. Some lovely pictures at the site from Comic Con of Ben Browder, Christopher Judge, Martin Wood, Gary Jones, Robert C. Cooper, and Amanda Tapping.)




**snippage**

Alas, I don’t have time to go into detail (that will have to wait until tomorrow’s blog) but both panels went well. Not all that much in the way of hard-hitting questions with the exception of one that went Rob Cooper's way: “Why do you hate doctors?” His response “I don’t hate doctors, just Scottish people” was met with a healthy chorus of boos. When it came time for the Atlantis panel, I made it a point to inform the gathering: “I’d just like to go on record and say I love Scottish people.” Cheers. “To all you Scots, please direct all hate mail to Robert Cooper. My inbox is full.

**snippage**

I walked around the convention floor for a while, met comic book writer Joe Kelly and said hi (loved his run on Deadpool), snapped some pics, then joined Martin Wood and Ben Browder to make an impromptu appearance at the Stargate Offworld Fandom get-together, a small fan gathering.


...In the meantime, I never had to check my List of Things Not to Talk About at Comic Con, so those particular spoilers remain safe and sound. But for the hell of it, I reprint my list here. Don’t tell anyone:

1. Sheppard battles evil Sheppard and gets his ass kicked all over the gate room – DO NOT DISCUSS

2. The big live-action Space Invaders sequence – DO NO REVEAL

3. The hidden replicator sub-routine, taking it to “the next step”, Teal’c and Ronon face off – DO NOT MAKE PUBLIC

4. The Return of Carson Beckett – SUPER TOP SECRET

Stargate SG-1/Atlantis: Additional articles Comic Con 2007

From Monsters and Critics:

http://smallscreen.monstersandcritics.com/features/article_1335715.php
/Thursday_Comic-Con_report_Crowds_capes_and_crusted_salmon

(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

Smallscreen Features

Thursday Comic-Con report: Crowds, capes and crusted salmon

By April MacIntyre Jul 27, 2007, 15:43 GMT

Comic-Con is an unusual event, in that you really need to seek out what it is you are interested in, and manoeuvre tens of thousands of people while doing it.

Not my favorite pastime, navigating crowds. But the excitement and rare gems unearthed make it a fun time, none the less.

The best part of Thursday was the finale of a lovely dinner overlooking the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla at George's restaurant with Stargate Atlantis's executive producer and showrunner, Joe Mallozzi. He snapped a photo essay of all our beautiful plates that hit the table. The photos will be up on his blog later.

**snippage**

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From G4 TV:



Video at SGA Booth - embedded at site. Follow the link below to view.

http://www.g4tv.com/comiccon2007/blog/date/07262007/index.html#677984

Comic-Con: 'Stargate Atlantis' Booth

Posted By: mdalonzo - Thursday, July 26, 2007 6:45 PM

Zach Selwyn is the kind of guy who likes to shower the love on the television shows he likes. To whit: he makes an appearance at the Stargate Atlantis booth at Comic-Con 2007 and gives us the what's what. You're going to be oh-so-glad he did.

Peep.

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From Wizard Universe:

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/television/bsg/005349349.cfm

(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

`BATTLESTAR GALACTICA': INSIDE THE HATCH

Actor and novelist Richard Hatch gives fans the `BSG' A-Z (Apollo-Zarek)

By David Winnick

Posted July 27, 2007 4:30 PM

Fans of "Battlestar Galactica" were in for a treat yesterday at the San Diego Convention Center when Richard Hatch made an appearance to moderate a panel about the series. Hatch, who played Captain Apollo, in the original series now portrays the manipulative politician Tom Zarek on the new show. Television, however is not the only contribution that Hatch has made to the "Battlestar Galactica" mythos; he has also written a series of novels that further expand the tales of the Galactica and its crew.

Hatch was joined on the panel by composer Bear McCreary, scientific advisor Dr. Kevin Grazer and writers Brad Liaweaver and Mark Verheiden.

**snippage**

When the clip had finished, the floor was opened for questions while the next video was being cued up. During the Q&A Grazer made a point of apologizing for a comment that he made at last year's panel, stating that the worst of all science he has ever seen on a show was in "Stargate." What he really intended to say was that it was
actually in "Armageddon." This brought up questions about which was scientifically more inaccurate, "Armageddon" or "The Day After Tomorrow"? Grazer responded to this by saying that he refused to see "The Day After Tomorrow" after seeing a clip in which someone said that the outside temperature was dropping by ten degrees per
second. Grazer then pointed out that the temperature would hit absolute zero in under a minute.

Grazer went on to talk about the science in "Battlestar Galactica" claiming, that the only portions of the show that are technologically inaccurate are light speed and anti-gravity. He said that they actually received a lot of complaints about the death of some characters who were sucked out of an air lock. The viewers, due to
movies like "Total Recall", complained that the characters did not explode like they should have. Grazer set everyone straight though, informing the panel that in actuality a person would die but not explode, the one major place where the damage could be seen is in the eyes as the blood vessels burst.

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The Futon Critic:

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rant.aspx?id=20070727_stargate

(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

[07.27.07 - 01:14 PM]

LIVE AT THE SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON: SCI FI'S 'STARGATE SG-1'

By Brian Ford Sullivan

12:15 p.m. - So good news and bad news. The good news - the studio just held a private Q&A for the press so I'll have some exclusive "Stargate" cast member/producer quotes later tonight. The bad news - I have to bounce in the middle of the actual "Stargate" panel so I can do the same thing for "Chuck" at 1:30. Anywho, nothing earth shattering was said - but Jewel Staite made the mistake of
saying she bonded with the "Firefly" cast quicker ("They're like family," she noted), a fact that everyone else would not let go of for the entire half-hour. And Ben Browder addressed the whole Paul McGillion thing in only the way Ben Browder can.

**snippage**

Stargate SG1/Atlantis - Articles on Comic Con 2007

From Screen Rant:

http://screenrant.com/archives/july-27th-comiccon-report-897.html

(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

July 27th Comic-Con Report

Written on July 27, 2007 by Vic Holtreman

I didn't make it to the Warner Bros. panel, but did get to sit in on the presentation for the upcoming direct to DVD Stargate SG-1 movies. On hand was the cast including Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, and Ben Browder along with director Martin Wood and producer Robert Cooper.

**snippage**

Gary Jones who played gate operator "Walter" acted as moderator. He was quite engaging and introduced a trailer for Stargate: The Ark of Truth, the DVD movie that will complete the Ori storyline. It looked pretty epic and like they pulled out all the stops.

**snippage**

Christopher Judge stated that he will be appearing in the upcoming film Rage of Angels.

The Stargate: Atlantis panel included David Hewlett, Joe Flanigan and Jewel Staite (from Serenity).

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From Sanctuary Fans:

http://www.sanctuaryfans.com/site/index.php?
option=com_content&task=view&id=336&Itemid=126

(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

Comic Con Updates

Written by Mary Beth

Unless you've spent the last while under a rock, you probably already know that Comic Con largest pop culture convention in North America, spanning from comic books to tv, video games, science fiction...you name it. We will be adding some convention reports following the event; but in the meantime, here are some reports from the fans
themselves - AS IT HAPPENS!:

http://iheartkeys.livejournal.com/4967.html - Some pics and info from Comic Con including Damian Kindler & friends.

**snippage**

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Also...the new video with Amanda Tapping is available:

Amanda and the Fan

http://www.sanctuaryfans.com/site/index.php?
option=com_content&task=view&id=331&Itemid=126

Amanda & The Fan Video

Written by Administrator

Check out this video of Amanda familiarizing herself with a true Sanctuary Fan! Warning, Sanctuary Fans bite.

She also gives us info about where to find Sanctuary on the weekend at Comic Con. Click below to watch either via the video sites direct or in this page.

(Available on YouTube, veoh and brightcove, or embedded at the link.)

Stargate Atlantis: More NEW previews during SG1 episodes 7/27/07

I'm watching "Prometheus" on the SciFi Channel ("Unnatural Balance" follows) and the SciFi Channel just aired a brief video clip of a SGA season four episode.

Shep's behind bars again! (Or, it could be the winsome young woman is behind the bars. Hard to tell from this brief clip.)

A wyw is flirting madly with him, while promising all sorts of bad things will happen to him.

WYW: "I didn't think you'd be quite so..."

Shep: "Clever?"

WYW: "Reckless!"

SciFi Channel announcer said more previews will follow tonight.

Stargate SG-1/Atlantis: FOX's Stargate Hub Now Open

FOX's Stargate Hub:

http://www.stargatehub.com



(I'm having problems registering, but that could be due to my cranky coal-powered computer.)

The Gateroom: Fan Rewards

Register now for exclusive access to The Gateroom!

Our fan loyalty program kicks off this wee at Comic-Con and you can be a part of it here at Stargatehub.com

Sign up now, then come back and visit The Gateroom every week for new downloads and activities that accrue points towards exlusive rewards from Stargatehub.com


NEWS

* Sign up through Stargatehub.com or at Comic-Con in San Diego this week and weekend (July 25th - 29th) and received a custom Gateroom trailer download from Comic-Con just for registering! (NOTE: The trailer will be released to our new Gateroom members after July 29th.)

* Stargate at Comic-Con/San Diego July 25th to July 29th.

* Stargate Atlantis Season 2 now on DVD


GATEROOM

Click here, and you can download new wallpapers for both SG1 and SGA.


SEASON 10 DVD FEATURETTE VIDEO CLIPS

The three previous Gary Jones video clips from the season 10 featuretters are still up at the site.

Stargate SG-1 - Happy Tenth Anniversary Broadcast of COTG!

On this date, July 27, 1997, the premiere episode of Stargate SG-1, "Children of the Gods" premiered on the Showtime Cable Network. This was a Sunday night premiere, "The Enemy Within" premiered on the serie's regular viewing night (for the next ten years) on Friday, August 1, 1997.



Here's the link to the GateWorld synopsis:

http://www.gateworld.net/sg1/s1/101.shtml
And the Ratings Scorecard at GateWorld:

RATINGS SCORECARD

GATEWORLD - * * * *
FAN POLL - 9.24
SYNDICATION RATING - 3.2 / 3.3, -4

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Gateway To The Stars: This Day In Sci-Fi History - July 27th

Over at the William Shatner Website, they have a video celebrating Stargate SG-1 and Richard Dean Anderson:

http://www.livevideo.com/video/ShatnerVision/92E10057366645DEAD3B934559F74458/gateway-to-the-stars-this-day.aspx

or

http://tinyurl.com/22vmzr

Stargate Atlantis: SciFi Channel web site for Comic Con

Over at the SciFi Channel:



http://www.scifi.com/comiccon/

BLOG - Reporting right from the floor

http://blog.scifi.com/comiccon/

COSTUME VOTE - We post floor pics; you pick the best

http://www.scifi.com/comiccon/vote/index.php

GALLERY - See convention life -- cool, silly and entertaining

Coming Soon!

VIDEO - Exclusive interviews with the stars

Coming Soon!

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And don't forget: GET IN THE GATE SWEEPSTAKES - Closes August 3rd!

Enter for a chance to win a walk-on role on Stargate Atlantis!



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

Sanctuary at San Diego Comic Con 2007

From Sanctuary For All and Damian Kindler's blog:



http://www.sanctuaryforall.com/blog/index.html

(Please follow the link for the complete update.)

Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Evolution
Hey All

Thank you for your patience and rave reviews of the show. For me - along with many of us here at s3m - Wep 5 is our fav. Let us know what you think of all the webisodes, we love to hear your feedback.

**snippage**

This weekend I will be attending COMIC CON 2007 in San Diego with cool Sanctuary swag for sale and signings by Amanda Tapping, Martin Wood and Robin Dunne. Check Sanctuaryfans.com in the next day or so to see a video of 'Amanda vs The Fan'.

For those of you attending, we're at Booth #3847, Hall "H". Signings are on Saturday -- but don't be shy, come on by anytime and say hi! I always love chatting with fans.


Peace.

xoxo

DK

Stargate SG-1/Atlantis - SyFy Genre Awards Open for Voting

The 2007 SyFy Genre Awards polls have opened for voting on July 25.

Voting is open from July 25, 2007 to August 25, 2007. Come back and vote each day, but please, just one vote per IP address per 24-hour period.

http://www.syfyportal.com/genre-awards/2007/

The SG1/SGA nominees include:


BEST ACTOR/Television
Joe Flanigan, "Stargate: Atlantis"


BEST ACTRESS/Television
Amanda Tapping, "Stargate SG-1"


BEST WEB PRODUCTION
Episode 1, "Sanctuary"


BEST WEB SITE
GateWorld
SciFi Wire


BEST SPECIAL GUEST/Television
Richard Dean Anderson, "200," Stargate SG-1

Stargate Atlantis - Joe Flanigan - San Diego Comic Con 2007

From Joe Mallozzi's Blog July 24th update:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/07/july-24-2007.html

(Photos of SGA cast/crew filming "Kindred, Part 1" at the site. Please follow the link for the complete update.)

**snippage**

The Atlantis panel [at San Diego's Comic Con] should be a lot of fun and will include: Joe Flanigan (who apparently will be able to make it after all), David Hewlett, Amanda Tapping, Jewel Staite, Charlie Cohen [MGM TV President], Nora O'Brien [SciFi Channel], and myself...

[NOTE: The SGA panel at Comic Con is scheduled for Friday, July 27th Stargate Atlantis Panel - 1:15-2:15 - Ballroom 20 and the Stargate Atlantis Autograph Signing - Friday AA6 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm **need to stand in line at 9am to get tickets to get an autograph**]

**snippage**

OctoberMoon writes: "Why does Sheppard wear that black wrist band all the time?"

Answer: Because Joe likes them.


**snippage**

Stargate SG-1 - Jones/Judge/Shanks Comic Con Avatar Press Booth Sat July 28

From Comic Book Resources:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=11273

(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

AVATAR SDCC: ELLIS, ROMERO, ENGLUND, "STARGATE" STARS, AND MORE

by CBR News Team, Editor
Posted: July 24, 2007 —

Official Press Release

Avatar Press is pleased to announce a full slate of signings, panels, and special comics & merchandise at San Diego Comic-Con 2007.

Avatar's lineup of guests at booth #2800 features stars from the worlds of comics, television, and film, including Warren Ellis, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead), horror icon Robert Englund, Brian Pulido (Lady Death), Mike Wolfer (Streets of Glory), Jacen Burrows (Chronicles of Wormwood), Tim Sullivan (2001 Maniacs), Dheeraj Verma (Plague of the Living Dead), Mark Sweeney (Black Summer colorist), and Stargate SG-1 television stars Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks, and Gary Jones.

**snippage**

SIGNINGS

Special signing times -- Please stop by the booth (#2800) to see what tickets are available.


SATURDAY 10:30 to 1:30 - Warren Ellis 10:30 to 6 - George A Romero 2 to 5 - Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks, Gary Jones 5:30 to 7 - Warren Ellis


SAN DIEGO EXCLUSIVE COMICS

$5 Stargate SG-1 2007 Special San Diego - lmt to 500 - $10

Stargate SG-1 - GateWorld: Watch SG-1 Season 10 DVD preview clips

From GateWorld:

http://gateworld.net/news/2007/07/watch_isg-1i_dvd_preview_clips.shtml
Watch SG-1 DVD preview clips

Monday - July 23, 2007 | by Darren Sumner

Season Ten is on DVD this week, and we've got five big preview clips from the bonus features! Click on an image below to watch the video (QuickTime required).

Thanks to Twentieth Century Fox for providing the clips. Buy Stargate SG-1: The Complete Tenth Season now at Amazon.com and support GateWorld with your purchase, or look for it in stores tomorrow.


Stargate SG-1: Behind the 200th

SG-1 Director's Series: "Insiders" with Peter Woeste (2)

SG-1 Director's Series: "Memento Mori" with Peter DeLuise

SG-1 Director's Series: "Unending" with Robert C. Cooper

ALSO:

From GateWorld:

http://www.gateworld.net/news/2007/07/review_isg-
1i_season_ten_on_dvd.shtml

(Please follow the link for the complete review at GateWorld.)

REVIEW: SG-1 Season Ten on DVD

Monday - July 23, 2007 | by Darren Sumner & David Read


Order Stargate SG-1: The Complete Tenth Season now at Amazon.com and support GateWorld with your purchase!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000PMFRTC/bonhoeffscell

A brief excerpt:

The final season of Stargate SG-1. At last, after five years of thinking the show was ending, after multiple "series finales," the end has arrived. Well, sort of -- with DVD movies coming in 2008, the adventure continues.

But the tenth year of SG-1 will go down in history as the team's last 20 episodes on television. One year earlier the producers tried to do something remarkable in relaunching what is essentially a new show: new team members in Cameron Mitchell and Vala Mal Doran, a new commander in General Hank Landry, and a new unstoppable enemy in the Ori. Season Nine was a year of introductions and ramping up, and as
Season Ten began the Ori armies had finally invaded our galaxy and begun to wreak havoc, using force to convert worshippers to the evil ascended beings.

The last two seasons of the show therefore stand together, as set-up and development, but without the final pay-off and closure that the movies (especially "The Ark of Truth") are going to provide. Some criticize these final 40 episodes as a shadow of what SG-1 used to be -- but, in truth, it seems to us that it is simply a different show, one that is a natural outgrowth of Jack O'Neill's SG-1.

**major snippage**

DVD Screens Gallery

http://www.gateworld.net/news/2007/07/season_10_dvd_preview_image_001.
shtml

DVD Video Clips

http://www.gateworld.net/news/2007/07/watch_isg-1i_dvd_preview_clips.shtml

Stargate SG-1 - Region 2 (Europe) Season 10 DVD Release

From SciFind:

http://www.scifind.co.uk/news/news-news259.html

Stargate SG1 Series 10 on DVD in UK

Friday 20th of July 2007

Stargate fans are in for a treat on Monday 13 August as Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment releases two new series to add to Stargate collections. The critically-acclaimed, multi award-winning Sci-Fi adventure series Stargate SG-1, Season 10, Volume 1 and Stargate Infinity - the brand new animated action-adventure series are available to own for the first time on DVD.

Stargate Infinity follows four exceptional Air Force Academy cadets and a wrongly court-martialed Stargate veteran who must travel through the gated wormholes from one planet to the next in order to protect a mysterious alien creature from the sinister clutches of a new extraterrestrial enemy.



Stargate SG-1 Season 10 is the final adventure for the team and the last instalment in the SG1 collection. It sees the SG-1 military squad undertaking missions across the universe through the Stargates, encountering various alien creatures and cultures on their journeys as they set out on another mission to defend the earth from the unknown.

This new season is a historic one as it celebrates the 200th episode, making it the longest-running science fiction series on television, surpassing The X-Files and every series of Star Trek. Besides being the final season for Stargate SG-1, the 10th season also features the much-anticipated 200th and (final) episode, and the return of Richard Dean Anderson reprising his role as General Jack O'Neil for episode
four ("The Shroud").

It also marks the return of SG-1 favourites Carter (Amanda Tapping), Teal'c (Christopher Judge) and Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks) – as well as newcomers from last season, Cameron Mitchell (Ben Browder), Vala (Claudia Black), Adria (Morena Baccarin) and veteran actor, Beau Bridges who plays General Landry.

Stargate SG-1 is an action-packed sci-adventure series involving a team of U.S. Air Force soldiers and scientists who use ancient portals in space called Stargates to travel instantaneously from their Stargate Command base in the Rocky Mountains to other planets to explore, forge alliances, defuse crises, establish trade and
investigate mysteries.

Stargate SG-1 has become one of the most popular and longest running science fiction shows in television history and the DVD is packed full of `extras' including audio commentary, photo galleries and a Moving Menus, making it a must-buy for any Sci-Fi or Stargate fans.

Further volumes in the tenth series will be released between September and December this year.

Stargate SG1 is a Twentieth Century Fox Television production and has been nominated for over 60 Sci-Fi and television awards during its run.


Stargate DVD Release Schedule 2007

STARGATE SG-1 SEASON 10

Official website - www.sg1-uk.com

Volume 1 - released 13th August 2007
Volume 2 - released 10th September 2007
Volume 3 - released 15th October 2007
Volume 4 - released 12th November 2007
Volume 5 - released 3rd December 2007
5 disc boxset - released 3rd December 2007


STARGATE ATLANTIS SEASON 3

Official site - www.atlantisdvd.co.uk

Volume 1 - released 27th August 2007
Volume 2 - released 24th September 2007
Volume 3 - released 29th October 2007
Volume 4 - released 26th November 2007
Volume 5 - released 14th January 2008
5 disc boxset - released 14th January 2008

STARGATE INFINITY

4 disc promotion - released 13th August 2007

GAME - Live 10th August

Stargate Atlantis: GateWorld: David Hewlett Audio Interview

From GateWorld:

http://www.gateworld.net/interviews/im_with_genius.shtml

(Please follow the link to download the audio interview or read the transcription at GateWorld.)



"I'm with Genius"


He's obnoxious. He's insensitive. He's a citrus-hating jerk.

Fortunately, Dr. Rodney McKay is nothing like his real-life counterpart, actor David Hewlett. Always kind, down-to-earth and unceasingly funny, David recently welcomed us into his trailer once again on the Vancouver set of Stargate Atlantis.

In our latest interview, David talks about the big changes to come in the fourth season of Stargate Atlantis, which is now in production. He has plenty to say about working with Amanda Tapping ("Samantha Carter") on a regular basis, and about how far Rodney McKay has come in the past few years. Finally, he fills us in on his other projects, including the new independent film "A Dog's Breakfast" and the sitcom
pilot Starcrossed.

GateWorld's interview with David is available in MP3 audio format for easy listening, and runs about 33 minutes. It is also transcribed [at the site]. You can also download the interview to your MP3 player and take GateWorld with you!

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A brief excerpt:

GW: Finally, what would you like to say to fans who are getting ready to tune in to Season Four this fall?

DH: Ah. Thank you for waiting so long! God, how long has it been since Season Three aired? What would I say? Make sure you go to the bathroom before you start because we've got some scary episodes coming up. You will not want to leave.

Give the new kids a chance. See what you make of them. You'll definitely enjoy the new additions, as well. And look for some familiar faces. Something like that.

But definitely, make sure, if you've got to pee, go before. Because you've got an hour of television there and you do not want to hold it that long. Because there's going to be an accident.

Stargate SG-1 - Season 10 DVD Featurette Video Clip

At the Yahoo TV Stargate SG-1 section:

http://tv.yahoo.com/stargate-sg-
1/show/33815;_ylt=AieQ3fnIWrwjvBNvimacph7Fo9EF

or

http://tinyurl.com/2cx88s

There's a clip from the season 10 featurette extras with Gary Jones and Christopher Judge - formatted in Adobe Flash Player 9. The clip runs approximately 1:24.

Stargate Atlantis - Season One Mini-Marathon Mon, Jul 23

Airing Monday, July 23rd on the SciFi Channel (US), a Stargate Atlantis Season One mini-marathon:



08:00A HOT ZONE
09:00A SANCTUARY
10:00A BEFORE I SLEEP
11:00A THE BROTHERHOOD
12:00P LETTERS FROM PEGASUS
1:00P THE GIFT
2:00P THE SIEGE - PART 1
3:00P THE SIEGE - PART 2

Stargate SG-1 - Update on repeats of Season 10 episodes

The SciFi Channel has revised its July/August Schedule in regards to Stargate SG-1 as of July 20th (as always, the schedule is subject to further revisions):

http://www.scifi.com/schedulebot/index.php3

Updates include:

The repeats of Season 10 episodes originally scheduled for:

"Dominion" Friday, July 20th at 7pm
"Unending" Friday, July 27 and 7pm

Are no longer on the schedule.

AIRING FRIDAY, JULY 20TH (repeats of "Wolf Lake" that were scheduled are now no longer to be found on the schedulebot):

07/20/2007 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 WATERGATE
07/20/2007 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 6) REDEMPTION - PT 1
07/20/2007 08:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 6) REDEMPTION - PT 2


Airing Friday, August 10th:

08/10/2007 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 10) COUNTER STRIKE
08/10/2007 01:00 AM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 10) THE SHROUD


Airing Friday, August 17th:

08/17/2007 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 THE RITE OF PASSAGE
08/17/2007 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 10) MEMENTO MORI



Airing Friday, August 24th:

08/24/2007 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 DESPERATE MEASURES
08/24/2007 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 10) COMPANY OF THIEVES

Stargate SG-1 - Update on repeats of Season 10 episodes

The SciFi Channel has revised its July/August Schedule in regards to Stargate SG-1 as of July 20th (as always, the schedule is subject to further revisions):

http://www.scifi.com/schedulebot/index.php3

Updates include:

The repeats of Season 10 episodes originally scheduled for:

"Dominion" Friday, July 20th at 7pm
"Unending" Friday, July 27 and 7pm

Are no longer on the schedule.

AIRING FRIDAY, JULY 20TH (repeats of "Wolf Lake" that were scheduled are now no longer to be found on the schedulebot):

07/20/2007 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 WATERGATE
07/20/2007 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 6) REDEMPTION - PT 1
07/20/2007 08:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 6) REDEMPTION - PT 2


Airing Friday, August 10th:

08/10/2007 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 10) COUNTER STRIKE
08/10/2007 01:00 AM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 10) THE SHROUD


Airing Friday, August 17th:

08/17/2007 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 THE RITE OF PASSAGE
08/17/2007 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 10) MEMENTO MORI



Airing Friday, August 24th:

08/24/2007 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 DESPERATE MEASURES
08/24/2007 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 10) COMPANY OF THIEVES

Stargate SG-1 - Digitally Obsessed: Win Season 10 DVD

From Digitally Obsessed:



http://digitallyobsessed.com/contestjrenter.php3?linkname=stargate10

(Please enter contest at the link above.)

In season 10, Vala, a former Goa'uld host turned freedom-fighter, joins SG-1 in their battle to defend the galaxy from the holy war of the Ori. Meanwhile, relations between the Jaffa and Earth continue to be strained. It all comes to a sizzling end on the finale.

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Stargate SG-1/Stargate Atlantis: Comic Con 2007 - Autograph Session

From Comic-Con:

http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_autographs.shtml

(Please follow the link for the complete list.)

Located upstairs in the Sails Pavilion, the Autograph Area is the place to go for a special memento from a variety of artists, authors and actors from every era of popular culture. Some are signing right after their spotlight panel, so check the program grid daily.

The Autograph Area is open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Thursday through Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. No autograph sessions will be held before or after these times, but fans are welcome to come on up and get in line when the convention hall opens.

General Guidelines

Anyone signing at Comic-Con, in the Sails area or on the Exhibit Hall floor, even those exhibitors who will be charging a fee, must sign one copy of the Souvenir Program Book for any fan at no charge. You may sign one other item instead of the program book, if the fan would prefer and you agree.

Stargate Atlantis and Stargate SG-1

From Stargate Atlantis: Robert Cooper, David Hewlett, Joe Mallozzi, Amanda Tapping, Martin Wood; and from Stargate SG-1: Ben Browder, Robert Cooper, Chris Judge, Joe Mallozzi, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Martin Wood

Drawing for line tickets for each show at 9:00 AM Friday

Friday AA6 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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Individual Signings


Cliff Simon, actor (Stargate: Continuum, Stargate SG-1)
Saturday AA23 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday AA24 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Stargate Atlantis - IGN: Set Visit Video

From IGN:



http://tv.ign.com/articles/806/806082p1.html?RSSwhen2007-07-18_170000&RSSid=806082

(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

Stargate Atlantis Set Visit, Part 1

At the site of the Stargate itself, we talk to the stars and producers about the upcoming Season 4.

by Eric Goldman

July 18, 2007 - Recently, IGN was part of a very special opportunity given to a group of online press to visit the set of SCI FI Channel's Stargate Atlantis. Now in production for Season 4, the series is going into its first year on its own, as the series that begat it, Stargate SG-1, has concluded.

**snippage**

Click here to watch part 1 of the Stargate: Atlantis set visit cast Q&A! Part one of the SGA set tour is available for download, formatted in either Windows Media 8 or QuickTime 5, or you can watch it at the site, in either hi-res or low-res Windows Media.

http://media.tv.ign.com/media/826/826553/vids_1.html

Other SGA clips available at the site include:


"First Strike" Clip (June 21, 2007)
"The Ark" Clip (May 16, 2007)
"Tao of Rodney" Clip (May 3, 2007)
"Irresponsible" Clip (April 26, 2007)
"Echoes" Recap (April 19, 2007)
"The Return Pt.2" Clip (April 11, 2007)

Stargate SG-1 - MovieFreak: SG1 Season 10 DVD Giveaway

From MovieFreak:

http://www.moviefreak.com/features/contest/stargate10dvd.htm

(Enter the contest at the link above.)

CONTEST GIVEAWAY

STARGATE SG-1 - SEASON 10 DVD

WHAT CAN YOU WIN?

We have 5 DVD sets available for giveaway.

WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?

The contest ends August 21, 2007.

The final Season comes to DVD! In season 10, Vala, a former Goa'uld host turned freedom-fighter, joins SG-1 in their battle to defend the galaxy from the holy war of the Ori. Meanwhile, relations between the Jaffa and Earth continue to be strained. It all comes to a sizzling end on the finale.

Stargate SG-1 Season 10 DVD


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Stargate Atlantis - Screen Caps Season 4 Promo

YouTube has a video clip of the season four promo that aired during "Eureka" on July 17th available at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1BoKTbQ43c

And following are some screen caps from the 30 second promo:

SGA - Fourth Season Premieres Friday, September 28th

The SciFi Channel ran a 30 second sneak peek of SGA season four during an episode of "Eureka" (at approximately 9:43pm).

Fortunately, SciFi Channel ran a small banner about 15 seconds before the sneak peek began, so those watching with their VCR's ready could hit the record button.

The banner running during the sneak peak advertised that Season 4 premieres on Friday, September 28th at 9pm.

Shown during the sneak peek were some previously seen (brief) clips of Sam and another SGA person in Atlantis looking at someone/something; Teyla (laying down) on a gurney, screaming; Dr. Keller in Atlantis looking scared; Sheppard and Ronon running in Atlantis with weapons and aiming at someone/something; Ronon in a forest, looking up; McKay in Atlantis, laying down on something (possibly a gurney, looks like an IV stand in the background), looking scared towards something; and Sam, Sheppard and others in the Atlantis Gate receiving area.

There was a brief scene from a season four episode with Sheppard, McKay, Ronon and Dr. Weir inside a Jumper. (Weir, however, didn't speak during this scene, and sat to the right [camera left] of Sheppard.)

Sheppard (piloting): "Rodney? Ready?

Rodney (standing up in the rear, with a lot of cables dropping down from the ceiling): "Did I mention that this might not work? And that we could either drop out of hyperspace prematurely and end up stranded in the middle of deep space, or quite possibly be vaporized the moment I touch that..."

Ronon (sitting behind Sheppard, growls [you can see the bandage on Ronon's right shoulder from the wound he received in "First Strike"): "Just answer the damn question!"

Rodney (resigned): "Yeah, I'm ready."

Also -- David Nykl appears in next week's episode of Eureka, 'Unpredictable,' based on the commercial that ran for next week.

In this week's episode of Eureka, 'Try, Try Again,' (which had similarities to SGA's 'Hide 'N Seek'), Barclay Hope (SG1's Colonel Pendergast), Vincent Gale (SG1's Nightwalkers), and Don Thompson (SG1's Wormhole Xtreme and Stronghold and BSG) guest starred.

Stargate Atlantis - Sneak Peek during "Eureka" July 17th

Don't forget to tune into "Eureka" tonight (beginning at 9pm) on the SciFi Channel, for a sneak peek of SGA's Season Four!

Stargate Atlantis - Jewel Staite at Comic Con '07?

From the July 16th update of Joseph Mallozzi's blog:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/07/july-16-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete update.)

July 16, 2007

**snipappge**

Preparations for [San Diego] Comic Con are still ongoing. Last I heard, Jewel may be making an appearance as well which is great news. Martin Wood also dropped by my office to tell me Orson Scott Card will be putting in an appearance at the con. Who knows, maybe he’ll be at the Sci Fi/Entertainment Weakly party.

Joe Flanigan - Guest appearance on repeat of Tru Calling

Airing Tuesday, July 17 on the SciFi Channel (US), repeats of Tru Calling include an episode guest starring Stargate Atlantis' Joe Flanigan. In the episode "Brother's Keeper" airing at 7pm.

Stargate Atlantis: Canada: Season 4 Premiere Date Oct. 1

From Channel Canada:

http://www.channelcanada.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1927

(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

TMN unveils its Fall 2007 programming highlights

Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 04:43 PM

With premier access to Hollywood-hit movies, critically-acclaimed HBO and Showtime series, and first-rate Canadian original content, The Movie Network offers uncut and commercial-free programming 24-hours a day on its five multiplex channels: M, MMore, MExcess, MFun! and MFest. Viewers can also watch hundreds of titles in high definition on The Movie Network HD and MMore HD and enjoy unlimited access to over 150 movies and series at their convenience on The Movie Network OnDemand.

THE MOVE NETWORK ORIGINAL SERIES
**snippage**
Stargate: Atlantis (Season 4)Premieres Monday, October 1, 2007 (20 x 60 min; drama)

The future appears bleak with the incapacitation of Weir and multiple injuries among the senior members of the expedition. With the city damaged, running out of power and drifting in space, and cut off from Earth, the Atlantis expedition has to rely on their own resourcefulness to save Atlantis and themselves from death and destruction. Starring Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, David Hewlett, Rachel Luttrell and Jason Momoa.

**snippage**

Stargate SG-1: Air Force News: Video - Air Force in Hollywood

From the US Air Force:

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123060828

Latest 'Today's Air Force' addresses modernization

7/16/2007 - SAN ANTONIO (AFNEWS) -- This week's edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights Air Force initiatives to modernize the force through the introduction of new aircraft and the retirement of designated older models like the F-117 Nighthawk, the world's first stealth aircraft.

And learn how Hollywood producers work to maintain a relationship with the Air Force. Nowhere is that relationship more evident than on the set of Stargate SG-1, and the newly released movie, Transformers. One of the ways Air Force officials build a strong relationship with Hollywood is by allowing movie directors to shoot on their bases.

Plus celebrate an Air Force Week at St Louis, Mo., where the service was highlighted during various events including an enlistment ceremony of 40 men and women at a Cardinals baseball game. St Louis is one of six cities selected to celebrate the Air Force's 60th anniversary. Each Air Force Week is designed to inform and educate the public about the important roles the Air Force plays in support of the nation's defense. Next stop . . . . New England! Stay tuned for dates.

The long-format, weekly news show tells Air Force stories in more depth. The program is made up of three segments and each runs approximately eight minutes. Although each can stand alone, they are related to form a seamless program.

"Today's Air Force" can be seen every day on The Pentagon Channel and via American Forces Radio and Television Service stations all around the world or subscribe to receive the Air Force feed via podcast at:

http://www.af.mil/library/podcast.asp.

Also, more than 100 cable-access stations air the program, which can be obtained either from a satellite feed or through a file-transfer protocol server. If you would like your local public access station to carry this program, send your request to: afnews.marketing@afnews.af.mil.

To submit a story idea for "Today's Air Force," or for any Air Force News products, send an e-mail to storyideas@afnews.af.mil.

This week's line-up includes:

Segment A -
Air Force modernization/recapitalization
F-117 Nighthawk retired
F-35
C-21 Change-out
Air Mobility Command Rodeo

Segment B -
Air Force in Hollywood
Stargate SG-1
Transformers at Holloman

Segment C -
Air Force Week
Air Force Week in St. Louis
Air Force Week in Honolulu

SG1/Farscape: Ben Browder Mini-Series on SciFi Channel

From Variety:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117968446.html?categoryid=14&cs=1

(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

NBC Universal's cable networks soar

USA, Sci Fi, Bravo experience success

By JOSEF ADALIAN

USA Network will use new segs of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" to build a Thursday beachhead, while Sci Fi Channel is readying a modern update of a Homerian classic.

**snippage**

"Sci Fi is developing the six-hour miniseries "Going Homer,"from "Farscape" alum Ben Browder and Andrew Prowse. Taken from theOdyssey, project will revolve around a 12-year-old, Homer Ulysses Jones, who sets off on a journey from L.A. to New York in order to escape a custody battle. Homer is able to see what others can't: Greek and Roman gods are here on earth, walking among mortals. Some gods will aid his journey, while others will seek to kill him inorder to prevent him from getting home.

**snippage**

SciFi Channel (US) - Repeats of SG1 Season 10 episodes

From the SciFi Channel's Schedulebot (which is always subject to changes)...

Repeats of "Dominion" air Friday, July 20th (7pm); "Unending" Friday, July 27 (7pm) ; and "The Shroud" - guest starring Richard Dean Anderson -- Saturday, August 11 at 1am.

Sanctuary - Webisode 5

From Sanctuary Fans:

http://sanctuaryfans.com/site/

Webisode 5 Preview

Written by Administrator

The preview for the much anticipated fifth Webisode of Sanctuary has been made available today. Boasting some new creatures, and new characters the preview is enough to whet the appetite! Webisode 5 will be available July 16th.

Click here to go to the preview page.

http://sanctuaryfans.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=314&Itemid=122

AP: Astronomers seek aid for galactic census

From the Associated Press (via Yahoo News):

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070711/ap_on_sc/britain_galaxy_zoo;_ylt=ApH0b3oXaV1sWADRV2p_mDN4hMgF

Astronomers seek aid for galactic census
By RAPHAEL G. SATTER, Associated Press Writer
Wed Jul 11, 5:35 PM ET

LONDON - Scientists want Internet users to help them sort through an unusual digital photo album: pictures of about 1 million galaxies. In a Web statement Wednesday, astronomers asked for volunteers to help classify the galaxies, identifying them as either elliptical or spiral, and noting, where possible, in which direction they rotate.

It would the largest galactic census ever compiled, something scientists say would provide new insight into the structure of the universe.

"We're in the golden era of astronomy," said Bob Nichol, an astronomer at the University of Portsmouth, in southern England, who helped develop the "Galaxy Zoo" Web site where the photographs are posted. "We have more data than we can assimilate, and we need help."

Astronomers say computer programs have been unable to reliably classify the star systems. Without volunteers, it would take researchers years to wade through the photographs, which were taken automatically by a massive digital camera mounted onto a telescope at the Apache Point Observatory near Sunspot, New Mexico, Nichol said. With 10,000 to 20,000 people working to classify the galaxies, the process could take as little as a month.

Volunteers would sign on to the Web site, complete a brief tutorial, and pick through one galaxy after another.

The galaxies would be identified by several people to guard against errors, and scientists would rule on galaxies whose shape or spin was disputed by volunteers.

The catalog would help researchers understand how galaxies interacted and the way in which they formed, Nichol said, explaining that scientists still knew very little about galaxies beyond the fact that some were spiral-shaped while others were elliptical.

"It's a bit of like knowing that there are men and women in the world, but not knowing where they come from or how they're different," he said.

If the volunteers' data showed that galaxies close to each other spun in the same direction, for example, it would suggest that they were formed at the same time from a common source, a potential challengeto the current understanding of how galaxies — and the structure of the universe — came to be.

"At some level, what we learn about these galaxies could tell us something quite fundamental about cosmology and particle physics,"Nichol said.

The project was inspired by similar projects at NASA, such as Stardust(at)home, which enlisted the help of thousands of volunteers to sift through grains of space dust gathered during a 2006 mission. Another such program, SETI(at)home, taps volunteers' computer power to help scientists detect extraterrestrial radio signals.

Galaxy Zoo was developed by researchers from the University of Portsmouth and the University of Oxford in England, and Johns Hopkins University in Maryland.

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On the Net:Galaxy Zoo: http://www.galaxyzoo.org/