Sanctuary - SciFi Pulse: Ryan Robbins Audio Interview Sun Jan 31

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SFP Radio Features Sanctuary Actor Ryan Robbins

Written by Ian Cullen on January 29, 2010



The Parsec Nominated SciFiPulse Radio continues its ongoing mission to boldly go where no podcast has gone before and for our next show, we bring forth a howlingly fun interview with Ryan Robbins, who among other things is best known for his role of Henry Foss in the hit Syfy Series Sanctuary.

During the course of our 30 minute interview with the actor. He talks about how Henry is vastly different from the darker and more sinister roles that he’s played on other shows, and also shares his thoughts about Sanctuary’s newest character Kate Freelander, and reveals how he sympathizes with Agam Darshi because of the tough job she had coming to the show so late.

The actor also touches on the role that folks will see him play in the new series Caprica, which started its run on Syfy Channel last weekend, although he was only able to reveal so much.

He says that it is a “complex role” that fans will enjoy.

So why not tune on for our regular Sunday show at the usual times of 10pm UK Time, 2pm PST, 4pm CT and 5pm EST [2pm PST] on Sunday 31, January.

You can link directly as we go live at: www.blogtalkradio.com/scifipulse/2010/01/31/episode-54–interview-with-sanctuarys-ryan-robbins

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Michael Trucco - Syfy Saturday Scinema: Meteor Storm

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Meteor Storm - Sneak Peek : Syfy Original Movie

Watch a sneak peek from the upcoming Syfy Original Movie "Meteor Storm." Starring Michael Trucco and Kari Matchett.

Stargate Universe - MGM Stargate: Graphic Novel Contest

Thanks to a tweet from MGM's Stargate Command for the link!

SGU GRAPHIC NOVEL CONTEST - Do YOU think you know what will happen to Dr. Rush?

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO DR. RUSH?



Following the events of 'Justice,' where Dr. Rush was left behind on the alien planet by Col. Young --

Design a cover and a four page graphic novel about Dr. Rush's future. Each panel can be composed of one image or a series of strips.

Upload your story to the site and tell your friends to vote for your submission. The submission with most stars will be featured on the Official Stargate Universe site.

NEW episodes of Stargate Universe return to Syfy on Friday, April 2, 2010, with 'Space.'

Also available - videos: video commercial for Stargate Universe 1.0 DVD release on February 9th.



Chatting with the Cast - Ming-Na.

Chatting with the Cast - Robert Carlyle.

Twilight / Stargate / Sanctuary - Christopher Heyerdahl Video Interview on 'New Moon'

At Examiner.com (San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, CA):

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'New Moon' star Christopher Heyerdahl talks 'Twilight' with Twilight Lexicon

January 26 '10
Twilight Examiner by Amanda Bell

Christopher Heyerdahl, who portrays "Marcus" in The Twilight Saga: New Moon, has just signed on for the Official Twilight Convention tour, and his first stop on the tour was in Miami, Florida.

... During Heyerdahl's appearance at the show, the Lexicon was able to nab an exclusive two-part video interview with Heyerdahl, and they asked some of the most interesting questions about his involvement with the Twilight saga, including some about how being a part of this franchise compares to his past in other science fiction franchises like Supernatural, Stargate: Atlantis, and Smallville...

Stargate Universe - Joseph Mallozzi's Blog: What Would You Like To See In Season 2?

At Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for January 26, 2010:

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Haggis, Rewrites, and the Soliciting Your Opinions.



... So, as we prep for the show’s second season – and keeping in mind you haven’t seen the more action-oriented back half of season one – I’d like to know:

1. Which character would you like to see explored more?

For responses see Which SGU character would you like to see more of in the back half of season one and beyond??

2. What aspect of the show would you like to see exploited more?

For responses see What aspect of the show would you like to see further explored in the back half of season one and beyond?

3. What aspect of the show would prefer to see minimized?

For responses see What aspect of the show would you prefer to see minimized?

4. What was your favorite “story moment” from the first half of SGU’s first season?

For responses see What was your favorite “story moment” from the first half of SGU’s first season?

5. What element (I’m leaving this one wide open) would you like to see added to the series as a whole?

For responses see What element (I’m leaving this one wide open) would you like to see added to the series as a whole?

Stargate Universe - David Blue Video Interview at Sundance Film Festival

At BING:

Bing: 2010 Sundance Film Festival with David Blue. Web Exclusive.

StarGate Universe actor, David Blue from the Bing Bar tells Olivia Munn about why he decided to come to the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and about his new interest in Twittering.



Video: Bing: 2010 Sundance Film Festival with David Blue. Web Exclusive.

Stargate Universe - Stargate Official Magazine Issue #32

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SGU Ladies Discuss What It Takes To Be Gate Girls!

Written by Ian Cullen on January 26, 2010

There have been a lot of genre shows that have generated a fair bit of buzz this year, and one such show, which seems to have generated huge amounts of buzz in the fan base is Stargate Universe.

The series, which was born from the same creative minds that brought us Stargate SG1 and SG Atlantis has got people talking because of its darker and grittier story telling, and of course the strong female role models that have come forth.

In issue 32 of the Official Stargate Magazine features interviews with Ming – Na, Elyse Levesque and Alaina Huffman who reveal what it takes to portray a powerful woman in Stargate Universe.

You can read excerpts from all three interviews {at the link above].


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At GateWorld:

Wright reveals origins of Stargate Universe

Tuesday - January 26, 2010

by Darren Sumner

The newest issue of The Official Stargate Magazine is out now,including a brand new interview with Stargate SG-1, Atlantis, and Universe co-creator Brad Wright. In it Wright talks about how he and fellow co-creator Robert C. Cooper first conceived and pitched the concept for SGU.

“The germ of Stargate Universe began as a movie by Robert Cooper, as do many of our ideas,” Wright told the magazine. “We always come up with a movie, pitch it to MGM, and they say, ‘Terrific, let’s make it a TV show.’ When we were spinning the film idea, we knew deep down that Universe was really a series because it had so much scope...”

Stargate SG-1 / Atlantis - SciFi Wire: Stargate Props Auction

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Check out 20 awesome Stargate props that could be yours!

By SCI FI Wire Staff
ON 01/25/10

Hey, Stargate fans! Want to own a piece of your favorite show? Then you're in luck, because Propworx, who was also behind 2009's Battlestar Galactica auctions, has launched a series of Stargate Artifacts auctions this week. Fifteen seasons of Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis memorabilia will be up for sale through eBay and two huge live auctions.



There will be thousands of items auctioned off over the next few months, culminating in two live auctions in which you'll even get a chance to see a full-size, working Stargate. But even before those live auctions, Propworx will be auctioning plenty of affordable items on eBay, including costumes, props and even pieces of the Stargate.

You can find out more about the eBay auctions and what will be for sale at www.propworx.com, where the Stargate fans who make up the Propworx team have blogs, videos and a forum for fans and collectors to discuss the Stargate auctions.



So what are some of the best props that Propworx will have in the live auctions? The crack group at Stargate Command (aka the Propworx warehouse) made a list for us of the top 20 items they have stored there.

The props being auctioned include:

Working Jaffa Serpent Head
Horus (Falcon) Head
MALP
Goa'uld Hand Device
Jaffa Staff Weapon
Thor
Jack O'Neill's Sunglasses
Hero Zat Gun
Hero T.E.R.
Hero Replicator Pistol
Hero Anti-Replicator Gun
The Ark of Truth
Daniel's Glasses
Ori Prior Staff
Ancient Drone
Zero Point Module
Ronon Dex's Blaster
Ancient Communications Terminal
Ancient Lifesigns Detector
Teyla's Bantos Rods


You can find out more at http://www.propworx.com/ and join the conversation there. You can also follow Propworx on Twitter.

Sanctuary - Video: 'Kali, Parts 1 & 2'

Courtesy of Syfy and HULU:

Sanctuary - Kali, Parts 1 and 2

Season 2 : Ep. 12|1:24:54|

An ancient cult connected to Big Bertha rocks the foundations of the Sanctuary.

Sanctuary - SciFi Pulse: Damian Kindler Audio Interview

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SciFi Pulse

Episode 52 - Featuring 'Sanctuary' Creator Damian Kindler



Director Martin Wood, Damian Kindler and Amanda Tapping

Episode 52 of SciFiPulse features our exclusive interview with Sanctuary Producer/Creator Damian Kindler in which he talks about the series second season and gives some insight into some of the changes he’d made to the series. As well as the evolution of a few of the characters. So if your a fan of genre television and comics and have been enjoying Sanctuary. Tune in for the next exciting installment of SciFiPulse Radio.

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Stargate Universe - GateWorld: Podcast # 74 - Stargate Universe So Far

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GateWorld Podcast: SGU So Far



Wednesday - January 20, 2010

by Darren Sumner

Visit the GateWorld Podcast page for more about the show!

The GateWorld Podcast returns for 2010! In our first show of the new year, Darren and David are weighing in on the first half of Stargate Universe’s premiere season. Now that we’ve seen 10 episodes, what do we think of the show? Who are the stand-out characters? Is the balance right between character drama and plot-driving action? How well does SGU carry on the Stargate legacy, and how is it doing judged solely on its own merits?

We’ll also hear from listeners on the topic of SGU So Far, and other topics in Listener Mail.

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Star Trek's Gene Roddenberry Hall of Fame Inductee

From the ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES (The Emmys):

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Candice Bergen, Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry Among Hall of Fame Inductees



Candice Bergen, Charles Lisanby, Don Pardo, Gene Roddenberry, the Smothers Brothers and Bob Stewart will be inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2010. Induction gala set for January 20 in Beverly Hills.

Actress Candice Bergen, art director Charles Lisanby, Saturday Night Live program announcer Don Pardo, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, entertainers Tom and Dick Smothers and producer Bob Stewart are the next inductees into the Television Academy's Hall of Fame, Television Academy chairman and CEO John Shaffner announced today.

"Each year, the Television Academy has the privilege of honoring television greats that have contributed to the development and success of this ever-evolving medium," Shaffner said. "This year's inductees have challenged and shaped popular culture, changed television for the better and entertained us royally while doing so. We are very pleased to be able to induct them into the Hall of Fame for their many achievements."

The 2010 inductees, selected by the Hall of Fame Committee, will be honored at a special ceremony on Wednesday, January 20, at the Beverly Hills Hotel:

... Gene Roddenberry created the ever-flourishing Star Trek franchise — 10 theatrical movies, seven television series and numerous merchandising and ancillary businesses — all of which maintain the late producer's vision of the future.

Two-time Primetime Emmy Award-nominee Roddenberry, affectionately referred to as the "Great Bird of the Galaxy," led a life as colorful and exciting as almost any high adventure fiction. It wasn't until 1966, when Roddenberry created and produced the original Star Trek, that he found his voice in Hollywood. Once Star Trek debuted on television, it developed a loyal following as fanatical viewers grew to love the starship Enterprise and its crew.

Roddenberry served as a decorated Second Lieutenant during World War II, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal...

Paley Fest '10 Feb 26 - Mar 14 Beverly Hills, CA

From a Paley Center for Media e-mail announcement:

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ANNOUNCING THE 2010 PALEY FEST LINEUP

The Paley Center for Media 27th Annual William S. Paley Television Festival

Feb 26 - Mar 14 - Saban Theare/Beverly Hills

Individual tickets go on sale to Members 1/22; to General Public 1/24 at 9:00 am
PT on Ticketweb.com

Orchestra Front: General Public $75/Members $60

Orchestra: $45/35

Balcony Front: #25/$15

Balcony Rear: $25/$15

TV Shows featured this year include:

Modern Family Feb 26
Lost Feb 27
NCIS Mar 1
Community Mar 3
Cougar Town Mar 5
Dexter Mar 4
The Vampire Diaries Mar 6
Seth McFarlane and Friends Mar 9
Breaking Bad Mar 10
Flash Forward Mar 11
Men of a Certain Age Mar 12
Glee Mar 13
Curb Your Enthusiasm Mar 14

SEE YOUR FAVORITE SHOWS AND STARS LIVE AT THE WILLIAM S. PALEY FESTIVAL

Smallville - Movie Web: 'Justice' Video clip with Stargate's Michael Shanks

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New Smallville: Absolute Justice TV Spot and Poster!

January 20th, 2010

The CW Network has released a brand new TV spot and poster for its upcoming Smallville two-hour TV movie special Smallville: Absolute Justice, which will air on Friday, February 5 at 8 PM ET on the CW Network. Click on the poster [at the link above] to access our gallery for this TV event.

Smallville: Absolute Justice will star Tom Welling, Allison Mack, Erica Durance, Cassidy Freeman, Callum Blue, Justin Hartley, Pam Grier and guest stars Michael Shanks as Hawkman, Brittney Irvin as Stargirl, Brent Strait as Dr. Fate, Ken Lawson as Sandman and will debut on Friday, February 5 at 8 PM ET on the CW Network.

Syfy: Name that Movie Contest

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NAME THAT SYFY MOVIE!

We've got the monster and the mayhem all we're missing is the title.

Now, we need you to Name that Syfy movie!

About the movie (starring James Frain):



1099 A.D.: A battle-weary knight leads him men home from the Holy Land after years of fighting. But the supposedly holy relic he's carrying bears a terrible curse, and now a murderous demon has been unleashed. It's up to Sir Gregory and some unlikely allies to battle this unholy scourge and stop the spread of unspeakable evil.

THE PRIZE

Winners will receive on-air recognition and an "amateur filmmaking kit," including a camera, computer, and movie editing software!


Contest rules include:

NOTE: Must be 18 or older US Citizen to enter the contest (excluding residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other United States territories). Contest ends February 14, 2010 at 12:01AM ET.

Stargate Universe - Actor Patrick Gilmore (SGU’s Dale Volker) Wants Your Questions!

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for January 19, 2010:

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Actor Patrick Gilmore (Dale Volker)

Actor Patrick Gilmore (SGU’s Dale Volker) Wants Your Questions!

Guess who was unfortunate enough to saunter by the production offices the other day and ended up getting corralled to do a fan Q&A for this blog. Yes, actor Patrick Gilmore – SGU’s Dale Volker. And, yes, he WAS sauntering although he’ll no doubt insist it was more of a sashay. Anyway, the point is Patrick has kindly agreed to come by and answer your questions out of the goodness of his heart and a desire to connect with the fans (and a general desire to avoid being probed onscreen by myopic aliens in my next script). So there you have it: our next super special guest blogger – Mr. Patrick Gilmore. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to rake him over the coals. He dares you!

And from the mailbag:

...Eric writes: “Why is there a timer for when the Destiny jumps back into hyperspace every time it stops? I get the part where you need it for dramatic purposes, but what’s the practical reason for it?”

Answer: At present, the Destiny is operating on an automated setting so the crew has no control over when or where they stop – and, most importantly, leave. The countdown clock is the equivalent to a bus schedule. Make sure you’re aboard for departure because you may be waiting a while for your next lift.

Stargate Universe: Visual Effects Society: 'Air' Nominated in 8th Annual VES Awards

At Visual Effects Society:

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VES Announces Nominees for 8th Annual VES Awards

Los Angeles, January 19, 2010 - The Visual Effects Society (VES) today announced the nominees for the 8th Annual VES Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding visual effects artistry in over twenty categories of film, animation, television, commercials and video games. Nominees were chosen Saturday, January 16, 2010, by numerous blue ribbon panels of VES members who viewed submissions at the FotoKem screening facilities in Burbank and San Francisco as well as at other facilities in London, Sydney and Vancouver.

“The Visual Effects Society is proud to present these nominations as the most outstanding work in the field this year,” said Jeffrey A. Okun, Chair of the Visual Effects Society. “It’s important to keep in mind that it wasn’t machines that created these images but incredibly talented artists. We congratulate them all and look forward to seeing who is chosen as the best of the best at the awards show in February.”

As previously announced, this year James Cameron will be honored with the VES Lifetime Achievement Award and Dr. Ed Catmull with the Georges Méliès Award for pioneering.

The 8th Annual VES Awards will take place on Feb. 28, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.

The nominees for the 8th Annual VES Awards (include):


Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Series

STARGATE UNIVERSE - Air

Shannon Gurney, VFX Producer

Andrew Karr, CGI Supervisor

Mark Savela, VFX Supervisor

Craig Vandenbiggelaar, Digital Effects Supervisor



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NOTE: This will be the 4th nomination from the Visual Effects Society for the Stargate Franchise. Stargate SG-1 received two nominations, in 2003 for 'Revelations,' and in 2005 for 'Lost City, Part 2,; Stargate Atlantis received a nomination in 2005 for 'Rising.'

Sanctuary - Video: 'Haunted'

Courtesy of Syfy and HULU:

Sanctuary - Haunted

Season 2 : Ep. 11|43:49|

Druitt’s dark side is unleashed, but something more sinister haunts the Sanctuary.

Corin Nemec: TV Guide: 'House of Bones' Jan 16 '10 TV Hot List

At TV Guide Online:

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TV Hot List: Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010



... House of Bones

9/8c Syfy

If the cryptic recordings and anomalous readings recorded on Ghost Hunters leave you wanting more, and you've daydreamed about a scenario in which they run into something so spooky that there's no doubt the place is haunted, well, it might resemble something like this. Charisma Carpenter and Corin Nemec star in this made-for-cable take on the reality show-paranormal investigator genre. — Michael Chant

Courtesy of Syfy, a video trailer for the movie:

House of Bones - Sneak Peek : Syfy Original Movie

Watch a sneak peek from the Syfy original movie "House of Bones." Movie premieres January 16 9/8C.




From Bullet Films:

Directed By: Jeffery Lando

Starring: Charisma Carpenter, Marcus Brown, Collin Galyean, Ricky Wayne.

A cheesy reality television show about haunted houses is being filmed at an old plantation home. Although the producers initially deny claims from their psychic special guest Heather (Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Charisma Carpenter) that this house is actually haunted, a series of mysterious events suggests otherwise. Missing persons, inexplicable sightings of ghosts, and the deaths of the crew not only prove that this house is haunted, but seems to be alive. When pompous show host Quentin (Corin Nemec of Stargate SG-1) arrives to the house, he is warned of the happenings and attempts to save his colleagues. Trapped inside by the house itself, the remaining producers and crew must learn of the house’s gruesome past in order to defeat the evil forces and escape the house alive.

Sanctuary - Syfy: Podcast for Kali, Parts 1 & 2

At Syfy:


SANCTUARY PODCAST

With the Sanctuary podcast, you can listen to exclusive commentary by star Amanda Tapping about each episode, while you're watching it.

Beware of spoilers! Although the commentary is provided before you watch the episode, it is meant to be listened to while watching the episode. Listening to it beforehand might ruin certain dramatic surprises.

Also, commentary by the cast is presented unedited and uncensored, and may contain adult language. Listener discretion is advised.

Download 'Kali, Part 1 & 2'

Sanctuary - TV Guide Online: TV Hot List: Friday, Jan. 15 '10

At TV Guide Online:

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Tonight's TV Hot List: Friday, Jan. 15, 2010

Sanctuary

9/8c Syfy

A cult sounds intuitively scary; a cult that can foretell disasters sounds scarier; and when a murder gets linked to a group called the Cult of Kali, it sounds even scarier. Magnus, Will and Kate set out for Mumbai, India, to investigate the slaying, but Will gets waylaid by a mysterious illness in the two-hour Season 2 finale. — Michael Chant

Sanctuary - TV Guide Magazine Online: Sanctuary Goes Bollywood

At TV Guide Magazine Online:

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Sanctuary Goes Bollywood

by Michael Logan January 14, 2010

Robin Dunne has gone toe-to-toe with witches, vampires and time-traveling serial killers in his role as forensic shrink Will Zimmerman on Sanctuary. But in the show’s January 15 season finale he will face his greatest challenge ever—dancing Bollywood style! The two-hour episode finds docile abnormals suddenly becoming violent all over the world. Will goes to Mumbai to get answers and is bitten by an abnormal spider which—long story short—may lead to global disaster. The spider’s venom has Will breaking into intense fever and spasms, speaking extensive Hindi and hallucinating an entire Bollywood musical number featuring him and 15 back up dancers.

“It was totally insane,” Dunne says. “I’m not a dancer at all—in fact, I can only do a two-step if I bite my lip long enough—so I was absolutely terrified! The whole thing was so crazy that at first I thought it was a prank. We’re always playing practical jokes on each other at the set and when I read the script I thought that’s what it was. I was really impressed at the lengths [exec producers] Martin Wood and Damian Kindler had gone to fool me—writing an entire fake story! But, to my horror, it turned out to be the real deal...”

...“Kali,” the two-part season finale of Sanctuary airs Friday, January 15, 9/8c, Syfy.

Sanctuary - Clique Clack: Emilie Ullerup Interview

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Emilie Ullerup talks to us about Sanctuary, surgery, and her plans for 2010

by Ruby T.



You know her as Helen Magnus’s tough, blond, gun-wielding daughter Ashley, but did you know she’s equally tough in real life? It takes a resilient spirit to deal with leaving a show and recovering from major surgery (tailbone-removing, tumor-wrapped-around-the-spine major surgery), but Emilie Ullerup has done that and is already making plans for a breakout 2010

A brief excerpt:

Last year, before shooting began for Sanctuary’s second season, Emilie was called into a meeting with the show’s executive producers. That meeting lasted an hour and a half. Ashley Magnus had been written out of the show, but the producers told Emilie that she would go out with a bang. The phenomenal two-episode arc they promised her became “End of Nights” parts 1 and 2.

When I ask Emilie what was behind the decision to kill off her character, she says she’s still not sure. “It was a network decision. And, to be honest with you, I don’t quite know why. I get a sense that the network felt that Ashley was not very liked and not one of the favorite characters.” The network had determined from audience research that Emilie’s character was not popular — but we may never know if this was at the heart of the decision to kill Ashley Magnus just two episodes into the show’s sophomore season.

Sanctuary - Syfy: Season 2 Marathon PLUS Season Finale Jan 15 '10

From Syfy's schedulebot:

SANCTUARY - Season Two Marathon and Season Finale!

10:00A END OF NIGHTS - PART I - Guest stars include Jonathon Young as Nicholas Tesla

11:00A END OF NIGHTS - PART II - Guest stars include Jonathon Young as Nicholas Tesla



Amanda Tapping as Helen Magnus and Agam Darshi as Kate Freelander

12:00P EULOGY



Robin Dunne as Will Zimmerman and Amanda Tapping

1:00P HERO - Guest stars include Eureka's Chris Gauthier

2:00P PAVOR NACTURNUS

3:00P FRAGMENTS - Guest stars include Stargate SG-1's Colin Cunningham



Agam Darshi, Ryan Robbins as Henry Foss, Amanda Tapping and Robin Dunne

4:00P VERITAS - Guest stars include Eureka's Erica Cerra

5:00P NEXT TUESDAY

6:00P PENANCE - Guest stars include Stargate SG-1's Michael Shanks

7:00P SLEEPERS - Guest stars include Jonathon Young as Nicholas Tesla

8:00P HAUNTED

9:00P KALI - PARTS I & II - Sanctuary's TWO HOUR Season Finale! - Guest stars include Stargate Atlantis' Paul McGillion!

11:00P KALI - PARTS I & II

At Syfy:

Kali Parts 1&2 - Sanctuary

Watch a sneak peek from the upcoming episode of Sanctuary! Fridays 10/9C.



Courtesy of Syfy:

Kali-Parts 1 & 2 - Sanctuary - Next Episode

An ancient cult connected to Big Bertha rocks the foundations of the Sanctuary.



At SciFi Wire:

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Everything you need to know about this week's sci-fi TV

By Kathie Huddleston
ON 01/11/10

...Sanctuary (Syfy), Friday at 9 p.m.

Two-hour season finale!

It's hard to believe we're at the end of Sanctuary's second season already. But at least the season is ending with what creator Damian Kindler believes are "two of the most original episodes Sanctuary has ever done." In "Kali, Parts 1 and 2," when all the abnormals in the world begin to behave irrationally, it leads to an ancient abnormal who could destroy billions of lives if left unchecked. The episodes are "completely outside the box," said Kindler. "You will see monster and creature design on a scale we've never attempted before. 'Kali, Parts 1 and 2' are really about a global threat, and we take the audience places they've never been, and we show footage we shot in Tokyo when we were there. And then we take you to our version of Bombay, the ocean depths, the middle of the Indian Ocean. In part two there is, believe it or not, an amazing Bollywood dance by Will Zimmerman." Beyond the dancing Zimmerman, Syfy announced it's picked up Sanctuary for a third season.

Sanctuary - Syfy: Video: Sneak Peek of 'Kali, Parts 1 & 2'

At Syfy:

Kali Parts 1&2 - Sanctuary

Watch a sneak peek from the upcoming episode of Sanctuary! Fridays 10/9C.



At SciFi Wire:

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Everything you need to know about this week's sci-fi TV

By Kathie Huddleston
ON 01/11/10

...Sanctuary (Syfy), Friday at 9 p.m.

Two-hour season finale!

It's hard to believe we're at the end of Sanctuary's second season already. But at least the season is ending with what creator Damian Kindler believes are "two of the most original episodes Sanctuary has ever done." In "Kali, Parts 1 and 2," when all the abnormals in the world begin to behave irrationally, it leads to an ancient abnormal who could destroy billions of lives if left unchecked. The episodes are "completely outside the box," said Kindler. "You will see monster and creature design on a scale we've never attempted before. 'Kali, Parts 1 and 2' are really about a global threat, and we take the audience places they've never been, and we show footage we shot in Tokyo when we were there. And then we take you to our version of Bombay, the ocean depths, the middle of the Indian Ocean. In part two there is, believe it or not, an amazing Bollywood dance by Will Zimmerman." Beyond the dancing Zimmerman, Syfy announced it's picked up Sanctuary for a third season.

Stargate Universe - Pink Paper Magazine: Ming-Na Interview

At Pink Paper Magazine:

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"My husband was super thrilled when he found out I was playing a lesbian"

Ming Na was Deb in ER and the voice of Mulan. Yes, Disney's Mulan. Now she's playing gay as Camille Wray in Stargate Universe.

Darren Scott
Pink Paper Magazine
12 January 2010

A brief excerpt:

Working on a show like Stargate Universe, how does it differ from something like ER?

Ming-Na: "Well I’ve been so impressed with Sci-Fi and MGM, with a station that’s a little bit smaller there is a great deal more support and a comfort that you get from the executives of MGM and Sci-Fi. They’re friendly, completely approachable, super-supportive. I mean, right now, MGM will be showing a 90 second trailer in movie theatres which is fantastic. It’s amazing support. It feels like a big family. That’s one aspect of it. Another aspect of it is that the whole Stargate franchise has been around for 15 years. They have Brad Wright and Robert Cooper and the crew and the writers have all been involved for many, many years. It’s just such a well-oiled machine and they’ve embraced all of us newbies with open arms and there’s a lot of comfort so I’m really thrilled about that. Most of the time you’re there biting your nails thinking ‘oh God, I hope they like it and god, I hope they enjoy it. I hope the numbers come in’, and so on. Of course, we want big numbers and I think at the same time they’re excited to see the show air in general."

Stargate Atlantis / SG1 - Syfy Schedule week of Jan 12 '10

From Syfy's schedulebot:

STARGATE ATLANTIS - 5pm Weekday Rotation

01/12 THE KINDRED - PART 1



01/13 THE KINDRED - PART 2 - Paul McGillion guest-stars



01/14 THE LAST MAN



STARGATE ATLANTIS - SyFy Friday

01/16 01:00A MILLER'S CROSSING - Kate Hewlett guest stars



01/16 02:00A THIS MORTAL COIL



STARGATE SG-1 - 6pm Weekday Rotation

01/12 SHADOW PLAY - Dean Stockwell guest-stars



01/13 THE OTHER GUYS



01/14 ALLEGIANCE - Guest stars include Tony Amendola and Carmen Argenziano



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MacGyver / Stargate - Richard Dean Anderson Video Interview

With many thanks to macgyveronline for the Tweet (and the video at You Tube):

At You Tube:

MacGyver - CBS This Morning interview

Actress Mariette Hartley interviews Richard Dean Anderson in an interview from CBS This Morning on 14 April 1987.

Sanctuary - Syfy: Episode Trailer for 'Kali, Parts 1 and 2'

Courtesy of Syfy:

Kali-Parts 1 & 2 - Sanctuary - Next Episode

An ancient cult connected to Big Bertha rocks the foundations of the Sanctuary.



At SciFi Wire:

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Everything you need to know about this week's sci-fi TV

By Kathie Huddleston
ON 01/11/10

...Sanctuary (Syfy), Friday at 9 p.m.

Two-hour season finale!

It's hard to believe we're at the end of Sanctuary's second season already. But at least the season is ending with what creator Damian Kindler believes are "two of the most original episodes Sanctuary has ever done." In "Kali, Parts 1 and 2," when all the abnormals in the world begin to behave irrationally, it leads to an ancient abnormal who could destroy billions of lives if left unchecked. The episodes are "completely outside the box," said Kindler. "You will see monster and creature design on a scale we've never attempted before. 'Kali, Parts 1 and 2' are really about a global threat, and we take the audience places they've never been, and we show footage we shot in Tokyo when we were there. And then we take you to our version of Bombay, the ocean depths, the middle of the Indian Ocean. In part two there is, believe it or not, an amazing Bollywood dance by Will Zimmerman." Beyond the dancing Zimmerman, Syfy announced it's picked up Sanctuary for a third season.

Stargate Universe - Movie Player: David Blue Interview

At Movie Player (Italy):

(NOTE: The interview is in Italian, try Google translate to read in your language.]



Stargate Universe: David Blue talks about Eli Wallach

by Sonja Della Ragione

A brief excerpt:

Want to do more theater?

David Blue: "Yes, I come from theater, I attended a conservatory where I studied theater arts and music and there is always the desire to return to that world. The only negative aspect of television is the difficulty of finding time to do theater, the pauses are not long enough for the time of a standard representation. I would love to do some of my favorite comedies on Broadway, but it is also a big fan of some TV series such as pay for participation in an episode of Glee or I'd even go on the set of Ugly Betty."

Sanctuary - The SciFi Guys: Robin Dunne Audio Interview Wed Jan 13 '10

From an e-mail announcement from The SciFi Guys:



Following a short Christmas and New Years break the guys return this week the first show of 2010 featuring Sanctuary star Robin Dunne*.

Robin who is known to Sanctuary fans as Will Zimmerman talks to Stuart about his how he got his role on the series, what fans can expect from season 2 and much more.

The show will start off at the usual time of 8pm on www.dtrn.co.uk and amongst other things the guys will be discussing the return of Chuck and The Doctor Who Christmas special but in the meantime listeners can still interact with the guys and other listeners by the following free methods:

The New Chat room :

www.dtrn.co.uk/Chat.html

Twitter: www.twitter.com/thescifiguys

Or on the forums: www.dtrn.co.uk/smf

The show will also feature a mixture of news and reviews and if you want to submit your suggestions or opinions on a news story then feel free to email stuart [at] dtrn.co.uk

DTRN Press Office

*Fans can currently see Robin at the Actors Circle Theater 7313 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046-6615, in Spike Heels, which is running from Thursday, January 21 at 8:00pm to Sunday, January 31 at 8:00pm



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Battlestar Galactica / Chuck - TV Guide: TV Hot List: Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

At TV Guide Online:

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Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

...Chuck

9/8c NBC

Chuck's got luck, and so do fans of this spirited, spyjinks-laded dramedy, which finally returns with new episodes after a nearly nine-month layoff. Season 3 opens with a two-hour outing, and it appears Chuck has gone from zero to hero, dud to stud, cold to cool. Now possessing new, upgraded Intersect abilities, he trains to be a master spy — but he flunks spy school and his relationship with Sarah shatters. Later, while trying to mend his broken relationship with Sarah, Chuck takes on a mission when Sarah's gal pal and her fiancé (Vinnie Jones) arrive. Another new episode airs tomorrow night at 8/7c. — Dean Maurer

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

9/8c Syfy

If Battlestar Galactica's disappearance from the prime-time grid has left a void in your life and you're aching for a people-vs.-machines fix, you won't want to miss this reexamination of the saga directed by Adama (Edward James Olmos) himself, which looks at the story from the often-conflicted view of the Cylon skin-jobs. Fans, here's a chance to see how things could have turned out very differently. — Michael Chant

Stargate Universe - Regina Leader-Post: Regina's Elyse Levesque takes on the universe

From the Regina Leader-Post (Regina, SK, Canada):

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Finding her calling early, Regina's Elyse Levesque takes on the universe — Stargate Universe

By Nick Miliokas

January 8, 2010



REGINA — Let’s be honest. Most people are fortunate to find their calling, period. To find it at all is a wonderful thing. To find it before you are a teenager is a blessing. “And that’s exactly how I feel,” Elyse Levesque says with a magazine-cover smile. “I feel blessed.”

The future cast member of the science-fiction television series Stargate Universe found her calling when she was 11 years old, and while she probably could not articulate it at the time, she understood, inherently, that her destiny was to stand in front of the cameras, making truth out of lies, bringing incredible stories to life as an actress. “It was almost as though I had no choice,” she says. “It was not a conscious decision. It happened because it was meant to happen. I really and truly believe that...”

The Stargate Universe experience has been “trial by fire,” as she puts it, and while Levesque is still a rookie in many respects, she is encouraged by evidence that her comfort zone is expanding. “It’s getting larger, for sure. It’s certainly larger than it was at this time last year,” she says. “This television series is the most significant thing I have ever been part of, one of the first big steps for me.”

Sanctuary - Syfy: 'Haunted' Podcast

At Syfy:

SANCTUARY PODCAST

With the Sanctuary podcast, you can listen to exclusive commentary by star Amanda Tapping about each episode, while you're watching it.

Beware of spoilers! Although the commentary is provided before you watch the episode, it is meant to be listened to while watching the episode. Listening to it beforehand might ruin certain dramatic surprises.

Also, commentary by the cast is presented unedited and uncensored, and may contain adult language. Listener discretion is advised.

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Stargate Universe / Sanctuary - SciFi Wire: Midseason preview of 31 hot sci-fi/fantasy shows

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Our complete midseason preview of 31 hot sci-fi/fantasy shows

By Kathie Huddleston
ON 01/08/10

If you don't live in one of the warm states (and are there any warm states left?), it's too blasted cold to do much of anything outside. Luckily, it's time for midseason TV, which can run anywhere from January to April and keep us warm and toasty through the nasty months. New shows are airing, old shows are returning, shows that have no reason to are airing on Sunday, Battlestar's back with a movie, and Fringe is airing on Monday, just once, to annoy NBC as it goes up against Heroes.

Don't have time to watch the 31 new/returning/movie/etc. shows coming up? Are you saying you actually have a life? Well, then warm up the DVRs, TV fans. Here's the midseason line-up of sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal and spy shows.



... Sanctuary (Syfy), season two resumes on Friday, Jan. 8, at 10 p.m.

Even though there are only three original episodes left in the season, take heart. Syfy has already renewed Sanctuary for a third season. In the two-hour finale, "Kali, Parts 1 & 2," a global threat will surface that will affect the abnormals of the world. The team head to India to stop the threat and find themselves facing the Cult of Kali. Also, rumor has it Dr. Will Zimmerman (Robin Dunne) will do an amazing Bollywood dance number. Now that's something we can't wait to see.



... Stargate Universe (Syfy), season one resumes on Friday, April 2, at 9 p.m.

The good news is that Syfy has already renewed the freshman series for a second season. We were left with Col. Young (Justin Louis) stranding Dr. Rush on a deserted planet (well, one with a crashed spaceship). When we return we'll have to see how Rush (Robert Carlyle) manages to get back on the Destiny, and what that scene between him and Young is going to look like when they're first standing in the same room. It should be fun. The other good news, we have 10 episodes left, and producers are promising more action in the second half of the season...

Sanctuary - AlloCine: Amanda Tapping Video Interview

At Allocine (France):

(The video is in English with French subtitles.)

Amanda Tapping Interview : Sanctuary

Sanctuary - Show Patrol: Amanda Tapping Answers Fans' Questions

At Chicago Now's Show Patrol (Chicago, IL):

(Please follow the link for the complete interview and q&a.)



Amanda Tapping (Helen Magnus) and Agam Darshi (Kate Freelander)

Amanda Tapping answers 'Sanctuary' fans' questions

Curt Wagner on 01.08.10

When "Sanctuary" returns for its third season in the fall, fans will be treated to 20 episodes--six more than in each of the first two seasons.

"It's a huge coup," Tapping told me Monday over the phone from Vancouver. "It's daunting, but I think we're ready for it. I'm glad the first two seasons were 13. It really gave us an opportunity to find our feet and get into our groove with it on so many different levels. So 20, we're ready for it."

She and co-producers Damian Kindler and Martin Wood--the "brain trust," as she said--now have to secure funding for the season because, just as in the past, the production does not have the backing of a studio. Tapping said not being tied to a studio has advantages and disadvantages, but "we're still struggling with that..."

... @amandatapping was happy to spend extra time answering fan questions I collected from Twitter followers. Keep reading for those. Check back early next week to read what Tapping and co-star Robin Dunne have to say about the S2 finale coming Jan. 15.

A brief excerpt:

Michael Shanks guest starred this season. Any chance you'll be able to get Richard Dean Anderson or Chris Judge on? (via @morjana)

I'd love to. I'd love to try to get Carol on too. So yeah, the door's always open.

Sanctuary / Amanda Tapping - Results of 2009 Total SciFi Awards

At Total SciFi Online (UK):

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Posted on Wednesday 06 January 2010

The Total Sci-Fi Awards 2009: Results

The results are in! We asked you to vote for your favourite movies, TV shows, books, comics, special effects and people of 2009. With so many great titles and performers it was tough to choose between them, and the results were some sometimes very close indeed. But after counting the votes, the winners can now be declared! So cast your eye over the results below and see if you agree with fellow readers…




BEST ACTRESS (TV OR FILM)

WINNER: Zoe Saldana (Star Trek)
RUNNER UP: Amanda Tapping (Sanctuary)

Nathan Fillion - Castle Returns with NEW episode Mon, Jan 11

Castle, starring Nathan Fillion, Molly C. Quinn, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Seamus Dever, Jon Huertas, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Tamala Jones, returns with a NEW eisode, 'A Rose for Everafter,' on Monday, January 11, 2010, at 10pm on ABC.

Sanctuary - TV Guide Online: TV Hot List: Friday, Jan. 8, 2010

At TV Guide Online:

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Tonight's TV Hot List: Friday, Jan. 8, 2010



Christopher Heyerdahl as John Druitt

... Sanctuary

10/9c Syfy

The crimes of Jack the Ripper may very well be cold-case files, but if those close to you know you're the man behind those grisly slayings, that brutal reputation is going to stick, even if your "ripping" days ended over a hundred years ago. Druitt (Christopher Heyerdahl) tries to overcome an image problem of the serial-killer variety when a refugee turns up dead during a rescue mission orchestrated by Magnus and Co. — Michael Chant

Sanctuary - Syfy: Amanda Tapping Video Q & A Part Two

Courtesy of Syfy:

Amanda Tapping Q&A- 2009 - Part 2 : Sanctuary Q&A

Amanda Tapping (Dr. Helen Magnus) answers fan questions in this exclusive Q&A series.

Sanctuary - Show Patrol: Amanda Tapping previews 'Haunted'

At Chicago Now's Show Patrol (Chicago, IL):

(Please follow the link for the complete article and a video preview of the episode.)



Robin Dunne (Will Zimmerman) and Amanda Tapping (Helen Magnus)

Amanda Tapping previews 'Haunted' ep of 'Sanctuary'

by Curt Wagner

on 01.06.10

So what exactly does Helen Magnus see in John Druitt, her serial-killer ex, on Syfy's "Sanctuary?"

Get ready to find out.

"I think you finally see why Helen fell in love with this man in the first place," Amanda Tapping, who plays Helen, said over the phone on Monday. "You get a hint of the depth of their love and the trust, and his passion and intelligence. He was at one point and time a gentle soul, and you can sort of see a bit of that."

In the episode, called "Haunted" and airing at 9 p.m. Friday, Druitt (Christopher Heyerdahl) becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a refugee Helen and the Sanctuary team rescued from a sinking ship off the coast of South Africa. Helen also worries that he's causing some odd happenings within the Sanctuary that have isolated the teams in pairs of two...

.. Tapping and I talked about the Jan. 15 season finale and the show's upcoming third season, which she and co-producers Martin Wood and Damian Kindler are just starting to plan. And she was more than happy to answer all of your questions, so come back over next few days.

Sanctuary - SciFi Wire: sci-fi TV the first week of 2010

At SciFi Wire:

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Everything you need to know about sci-fi TV the first week of 2010

By Kathie Huddleston
ON 01/04/10

They're back! That is, Heroes, Dollhouse, Ghost Hunters International, Ghost Whisperer, Legend of the Seeker, Sanctuary and Medium are all back with new episodes. Chuck's even back with a new season, and Battlestar Galactica is back with a new movie.

Here's what we have to look forward to on sci-fi and paranormal TV this week.



... Sanctuary (Syfy), Friday at 10 p.m.

Druitt's back, but did he commit murder?

Sanctuary returns with the final episodes of the second season. In "Haunted," Magnus (Amanda Tapping), Druitt and the team save the passengers and crew of a ship sinking off the coast of South Africa. However, after the refugees are teleported to the safety of the Sanctuary, one of them is brutally murdered and Druitt (Christopher Heyerdahl) becomes the key suspect in the crime.

"If you are fans of Druitt and Magnus and their star-crossed relationship, you don't want to miss that one," said executive producer Damian Kindler. "It features a lot about the Sanctuary and a lot of the history of John Druid. A very intense episode. If you like Jack the Ripper served up heavy, you're going to like this episode."

Battlestar Galactica - Syfy: The Plan Jan 10 '10 - Video Clip

From Syfy's schedulebot:



Battlestar Galactica's 'The Plan' airs Sunday, January 10, 2010, at 9pm on Syfy, with repeats at 11pm, and at 8am on January 15, 11pm on January 19 and 4:30pm on January 22.

From SciFi Wire:

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Everything you need to know about sci-fi TV the first week of 2010

By Kathie Huddleston
ON 01/04/10

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan (Syfy), Sunday at 9 p.m.

A movie from the Cylons' point of view

Is thinking about the upcoming prequel series, Caprica, making you feel sadly nostalgic for the original series? Well, remember how the opening of BSG said the Cylons had a plan? Now you can find out all about that plan in this two-hour movie, which was directed by and stars Edward James Olmos.

Writer and executive producer Jane Espenson sums up the film this way: "I keep saying that The Plan answers questions you didn't know you had, and I think that's a good way to put it. It takes familiar events and shows you a little of what happened before or after (or because of) the scene you already know. If you look at BSG as a puzzle piece, The Plan is the next piece over—interlocking with it."

The Plan follows two of the Number Ones (the Cavil modes played by Dean Stockwell) as they take two different approaches to wipe out the human race. The movie, which is already available on DVD and Blu-ray, also stars Tricia Helfer, Grace Park, Michael Hogan, Michael Trucco and Kate Vernon.


Every 33 Minutes - Battlestar Galactica: The Plan : Extended Clip

Watch this extended clip from Battlestar Galactica: The Plan. Premieres this Sunday at 9/8C on Syfy.

Sanctuary - Syfy: Audio Podcast 'Sleepers'

At Syfy:

Audio Podcast - Sleepers



With the Sanctuary podcast, you can listen to exclusive commentary by star Amanda Tapping about each episode, while you're watching it.

Beware of spoilers! Although the commentary is provided before you watch the episode, it is meant to be listened to while watching the episode. Listening to it beforehand might ruin certain dramatic surprises.

Also, commentary by the cast is presented unedited and uncensored, and may contain adult language. Listener discretion is advised.

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Stargate SG-1 - GateWorld: EricK Avari (Kasuf) Audio Interview

At GateWorld:



THE ARCHAEOLOGIST

GateWorld Talks With Erick Avari

For some actors, what they do is strictly a job. They may be great at that job, but at the end of the day, it is still just a way to collect a paycheck. For others, acting is a way of life -- an art form. One that they continue to finesse, fine-tune, and strive to perfect. Actor Erick Avari falls into the latter category -- with roots in the Stargate franchise that date back to the original film fifteen years ago.

Avari was gracious enough to speak at length with us about his body of acting work. In the interview, he discusses how he ended up in the industry, how he landed the role of "Kasuf" in the Stargate feature film, reprising that role for SG-1, his feelings on conventions and the fans who attend them, his personal obligations and beliefs as an actor, and much more!

This interview runs over 45 minutes and is available in audio. It's also transcribed [at the link above]!

Sanctuary - Syfy (US) Mini-Marathon Jan 8 '10 - NEW episode!

From Syfy's schedulebot:

SANCTUARY - Syfy Friday

1/08/2010 7:00P NEXT TUESDAY



1/08/2010 8:00P PENANCE



1/08/2010 9:00P SLEEPERS



1/08/2010 10:00P HAUNTED - NEW episode!

Watch a sneak peek from the upcoming episode of Sanctuary! Fridays 10/9C.



1/09/2010 12:00A HAUNTED

Episode trailer:

Stargate - Syfy Schedule week Jan 4 '10 - SGA Marathon!

It's January 2010, the holidays are over, and Stargate has returned to Syfy (US). From Syfy's schedulebot:

STARGATE ATLANTIS - 5pm Weekday Rotation Schedule

1/05/2010 HARMONY



1/08/2010 MIDWAY - With special guest star, Stargate SG-1's Christopher Judge (Teal'c)!



STARGATE ATLANTIS - Marathon - January 8, 2010

08:00A CRITICAL MASS



09:00A GRACE UNDER PRESSURE - with Stargate SG-1's Amanda Tapping (Samantha Carter)



10:00A THE TOWER



11:00A THE LONG GOODBYE



12:00P COUP D'ETAT



1:00P MICHAEL



2:00P INFERNO



3:00P ALLIES





STARGATE ATLANTIS - Syfy Friday

1/08/2010 01:00A MISSING



1/09/2010 02:00A THE SEER



STARGATE SG-1 - 6pm Weekday Rotation

1/05/2010 ABYSS



1/08/2010 FROZEN



STARGATE SG-1 - Syfy Friday

1/08/2010 11:00P FULL ALERT