Friday, August 31, 2007

Stargate Atlantis - Joseph Mallozzi's Blog Update Aug 31 - NEW Video Clip

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for August 31, 2007:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/08/august-31-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete blog update. There are photos from the location filming for "Harmony" at the site. There is also a new video clip!)

Friday, August 31, 2007

**snippage**

Well, today’s late call meant I could sleep in past 5:00 a.m. and not have to roll onto set until 11:00 a.m.-ish. They were just setting up the scene with special guest star and Extra correspondent Jerry Penacoli, a.k.a. Genii #3, a.k.a. Genii Jerry. Jerry was all smiles and laughs but the second Will yelled “Action!”, he was IN character - tensing up, quavering, and then hitting the dirt like Sir Lawrence Olivier as an after-sticked Julius Caesar. He even threw in a little finishing leg kick. Masterful!

We finished up the scene at the ruins a little before 8:00 p.m. at which point I was informed that we were moving. I packed away my camera, slipped my laptop into its case, tossed out my empty pudding can, then turned around…. Everyone was gone. And they’d taken the equipment with them. I was alone in the woods. Bewildered, I looked around to see if I could see which way they’d headed. A rustling in the brush behind me could well have been a meandering A.D. - but my first thought was “hungry cougar” and that was enough to send me quickly off in the opposite direction. I finally found a path that led me out of the forest and over to the trucks and trailers where the next scene was being set up: the late night search and sniff.

I returned home sleepy yet satisfied in the knowledge that this episode will surprise fans not unlike that enormous dead branch Techy Chuck leaned up against and sent crashing down onto the forest floor, mere inches from where I was standing.

**snippage**


Video: [And it's Action Shep and McKay!]



http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee164/BaronDestructo/?action=view¤t=M2U00038.flv

Stargate SG-1 - GateWorld: Video Interview with Stargate Worlds' Carl Coss

From GateWorld:

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

GATES IN MOTION

GateWorld talks with Carl Coss



Stargate Worlds, the Massively Multiplayer game, is now in full-on production in Phoenix, Arizona, and GateWorld continues to bring you insider looks and interviews with the team bringing the MMO to life! Recently Carl Coss, the head of the animation department, recently took time with GateWorld editor/Stargate Worlds community manager David Read to discuss where his team is currently in the project.

Carl tells us about the excitement of being involved in the decision-making of the project, leading a team of animators, and trying to find time to animate himself. From animating a Goa'uld symbiote to a rudimentary Asgard walk, it's all a day at the office at Stargate Worlds!

GateWorld's interview with Carl runs 25 minutes. The video requires QuickTime 7.0 or higher. Can't play the file? It's also transcribed [at the site]!

Stargate Atlantis - A Dog's Breakfast - MGM Sept. Newsletter

From the MGM "The Lion's Roar" e-mail newsletter for September 2007:

September 16 - September 22, 2007

A Dog's Breakfast
On DVD
September 18, 2007

When Marilyn (Kate Hewlett), a successful make-up artist for a hit TV series, brings home the show's star, Ryan (Paul McGillion), to announce their engagement, it catapults her already obsessive brother Patrick (David Hewlett) over the edge.

'A Dogs's Breakfast' is rated PG-13.

Pre-order now (from Amazon(:

http://www.amazon.com/Dogs-Breakfast-David-Hewlett/dp/B00000F5WY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-8909086-9091308?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1187901589&sr=8-1

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Stargate Atlantis Season 3
On DVD
September 18, 2007

For the first time MGM is releasing the complete previous season of "Stargate: Atlantis" on DVD before the premiere of the next season.

Tune-in to Sci-Fi September 28th at 10PM for the premiere episode of Stargate Atlantis Season 4.

Pre-order now (from MGM):

http://www.mgm.com/title_title.php?title_star=STARATL3

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In the newsletter, this photo was posted:



However...with the recent news that NBC/Universal has cancelled their contract with iTunes (which expires in December '07):

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070831/tv_nm/apple_nbc_dc;_ylt=Asjxz3gzz.X.exzG6N2FTutpMhkF


and that Apple has now announced it will refuse to carry NBCU's Fall Shows:

http://www.tvweek.com/news/2007/08/nbc_cancels_itunes_tv_show_dea.php

we probably won't know for certain until September 29th if iTunes will have Stargate Atlantis' season premiere episode, "Adrift," available for download purchase.


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The latest MGM news

August 8 - Paul McGillion returns to 'Stargate Atlantis'...

http://mgm.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=436

Stargate Atlantis - NBCU September Newsletter

From the NBCU September '07 e-mail newsletter:

SCIFI CHANNEL

Fridays 9/8 PM C

Stargate Atlantis




The Stargate legacy continues to burn bright with the fourth original season of Atlantis. Amanda Tapping, one of the most beloved stars in the Stargate universe, travels to the Pegasus galaxy to join the Atlantis cast by reprising her role as television’s favorite astrophysicist, Lt. Colonel Samantha Carter. Firefly’s Jewel Staite also joins the cast this season as physician, "Dr. Jennifer Keller." Taking the torch from SG-1 as television’s most thrilling adventure series, Atlantis, promises to up the ante this season by introducing a powerful new race, welcoming new cast members and mourning the loss of some beloved friends.

Fridays at 10/9 PM C
Premiers September 28

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Stargate Atlantis - Joseph Mallozzi Blog Update Aug 30 - NEW Video Clip

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for August 30, 2007:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/08/august-30th-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete update and photos at the site: David Hewlett, Director Will Waring, and Joe Flanigan.)

Thursday, August 30, 2007

**snippage**

I finally made it to Widgen Park where Will was setting up the only scene we'd be shooting that day: scene 29, a seven and a half page complex monster. Arguing, stunning, fixing, shooting, running, jumping, falling. And that was just the behind-the-scenes goings-on. By the time lunch was called, we were running a little late but Will assured me he'd be making up time in the afternoon. Of course the best laid plans of mice, men, and determined directors can be completely undone by something as simple as an airplane flying over the location and ruining three successive takes.

Still, a good time was had by all, especially those hanging around the director's chair as I had brought along some Zotter's chocolates for those in need of a pick-me-up. The flavors providing the pick-me-up on this day included Dark Chocolate and Green Veltliner Wine with Long Pepper, Milk Chocolate Sunflower Seeds and Rye Bread, and consensus favorite Dark Chocolate Coffee Plum with Caramelized Bacon.

Tomorrow's the big night shoot so expect my blog entry to be a little later - say, midnight-ish. Set your alarms!

Pics: David waiting for something to happen, Will psyche's himself up, Joe's alternative to bug spray.

Video: Oooh, spooky! [David Hewlett!]



http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee164/BaronDestructo/?
action=view¤t=M2U00015.flv

Stargate/Sanctuary - Blog Update Aug 29 - Websode 8, Comic Book, Game

From Sanctuary For All:

http://www.sanctuaryforall.com/weblog/?p=24

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


August 29, 2007

The Insider: Volume 1

Posted by James under: Blogroll.

**snippage**

Now…

Big things are going on here at Stage 3 Media, starting with the upcoming release of Webisode 8 on Thursday. If you thought the last three were exciting, you ain’t seen nothing yet. This is certainly my favourite of all the Webisodes up to this point and I think it’ll appeal to all of you that love a little of everything in your webisodes.

But then what?

Fear not, fearless viewers. The end of one cycle means the beginning of a new one in the lives of our friends Helen, Will, Ashley and Bigfoot. We’ve got some pretty cool stuff up our sleeves and the Stage 3 coffee maker has been running on full blast, so prepare yourselves, it’s going to be big.

But what can we do in the meantime?

I’m glad you asked, because there’s a ton of stuff.

If you’re on Imeem, we have a group there you can get involved with at http://sanctuary.imeem.com/

We’re also being distributed via Vuze.com now, so go check that out when you have a second.

An online comic book is in the works for download here soon. It will feature the work of the mighty Matt Haley who some of you may know from his work with DC Comics brands like Batman and Superman Returns. The guy is a legend in some circles and the end result should be pretty damn cool.

In our continuing quest to be the most immersive and interactive experience out there, we’ll be launching a Sanctuary game for your mobile devices. Sanctuary on your cell phone, not a bad thing!

You can also expect us to be taking you behind the scenes and up close and personal as the shooting of the second cycle of Sanctuary commences. Video, interviews, you name it, we’ll take you down to the frontlines.

And then there’s a few things that I’m not allowed to tell you about yet that will blow your mind, seriously.

Never let it be said we don’t hook y’all up. It’s a very exciting time to be here, now if only if I could sink a decent putt.

But enough about my inability to golf, more details to come soon about some bigger projects which should tear the roof off this place. Then it’ll be Lagavulin for everyone.

Cheers!

James

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Stargate SG-1 - FOX Stargate Hub Updated Aug 29

FOX's Stargate Hub has been updated with some more video clips, oddly enough, they're from SG-1's season nine episodes.

http://stargatehub.com/

The trailers are at the main page, immediately below the text box in the center of the page.

They are formatted in Adobe Flash Player 9.

The first clip is from "The Powers That Be."

The second clip is from a featurette with Robert C. Cooper regarding "The Village" that was built for SG1's season nine and SGA's season two.

There's also one NEW wallpaper in The Gateroom section. It's two blue Jaffa standing to the side of the SGC Stargate.

Stargate Atlantis - Joseph Mallozzi's Blog Update Aug 29

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for August 29, 2007:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/08/august-29-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete blog update and for some spectular, beautiful photos of location filming for the series. Yowza! Photos include: Director Will Waring; Joe Flanigan; some Genii; David Hewlett and Jodelle Ferland [filming a scene from "Harmony"] and more...)

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

We turned off the main street and onto a back road that snaked through a heavily forested area, endlessly rising, falling, zigging and zagging - nothing but deep, dark wilderness to either side. “It’s beautiful,”remarked Larry, my driver. Hmmm. To me, it looked like an ideal place to dump a murder victim.

Eventually, we reached the end of the road - which turned out to be an even rougher trail that continued for another two miles before delivering us to an impromptu tree-lined parking area. I made the rest of the trek on foot, arriving by the water as they were setting up the first shot of the day, a “walk and talk” backlit by the rising sun. It was a beautiful scene, one of those rare instances that someone bears witness to only on those rare occasions he wakes up 5:00 a.m. and takes the 90 minute drive down to the location to watch it being shot - or, better yet, just watches it on t.v. months later.



**snippage**

No bears on set this day (the one we saw ambling across the trail on the drive back doesn’t count) but plenty of mosquitoes and the odd plane flying by to ruin a take or five. Apparently, there are cougars in the area, but they’re mainly up in the mountains and only come down when it’s dark - like, say, this Friday when we do the night shoot. Also, excitement galore and a near-disaster averted after quick action was taken to fix a tear in David Hewelett’s pants (“Them aren’t sitting pants!“I warned him.). Ah, show business!

Pics: You bet!

Stargate SG-1 - Contest - Season 10, Vol 1 & Stargate Infinity DVD

From FemaleFirst:

http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/competitions/Win+A+Copy+Of+Stargate+SG1+Season+10,+Volume+1and+Stargate+Infinity-695.html

(Enter contest at the link above. For UK fans ONLY.)

Win A Copy Of Stargate SG1 Season 10, Volume 1and Stargate Infinity

24th August 2007 11:47:03

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.


This new season is a historic one as it celebrates the... what number of episodes?
A.200th
B.300th
C.100th


Closing Date: 2007-09-24

Stargate SG-1/Atlantis - Starburst Magazine # 354 - Joe Flanigan Interview & More

From Visimag:

http://www.visimag.com/acatalog/VI_DIRECT_Catalog_Starburst_2007_249.html#a354

Issue #354 • ships from Aug 29 2007

News-stand Price • UK £3.99 / US $7.99



In 132 pages of Sci-Fi Entertainment…

The Sarah Jane Adventures

Season 1 Preview!
• Starburst tracks down producer Matthew Bouch to uncover the truth behind the latest Doctor Who spin-off, starring former companion Sarah Jane Smith, aka Elisabeth Sladen!


The Sarah Connor Chronicles Exclusive!
• The Terminator is coming to TV! The producers and stars reveal what’s in store in this 12-episode spin-off based on James Cameron’s Sci-Fi movie…


Mary Tamm
The Starburst Interview
• We speak exclusively to the former Doctor Who companion about her role in the ‘Key to Time’ season, as this Tom Baker story comes to DVD


Resident Evil: Extinction
On Set!
• Starburst goes behind the scenes with star Milla Jovovich and producer Paul Anderson to find out the game plan for the next instalment in the franchise


Heroes
• Starburst catches up with the cast and crew as they prepare to save the world for a second year…


Stargate SG-1
• We catch up with the cast and crew to chat about the new straight-to-DVD movies!


Stargate Atlantis On Set!
• We chat to star Joe Flanigan about the all-new upcoming fourth season of the Stargate spin-off


Comic-Con 2007
• The San Diego convention was bigger and better than ever this year. We present our day-by-day guide to this media event…


Lost
• Straight from the hatch, star Henry Ian Cusick tells us about his desert island lifestyle


The Starburst Vaults
• Continuing Starburst’s 30th birthday celebrations, in our new regular feature, we trawl our own archive of 353 regular issues and 83 specials to reappraise genre classics
This issue: Terminator 2


Reviews: Films
Day Watch
Mee-Shee: The Water Giant
Mr Brooks
Ratatouille
The Simpsons Movie
Wind Chill



Reviews: TV
The 4400 Season 4
The Dead Zone Season 6
Flash Gordon Season 1
Painkiller Jane Season 1



Reviews: Books
Brasyl by Ian McDonald
Cowboy Angels by Paul McAuley
Harm by Brian Aldiss
Heaven’s Net is Wide by Lian Hearn
Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman
Troy: Fall of Kings by David and Stella Gemmell



Reviews: DVDs
28 Weeks Later
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales
Doctor Who The Time Warrior
Stargate Atlantis Season 3, Volume 1
Stargate SG-1 Season 10, Volume 2



Reviews: Tie-ins
Doctor Who Frozen Time
Doctor Who Son of the Dragon
Doctor Who and the Cave Monsters
Doctor Who and the Doomsday Weapon
Doctor Who at the BBC - The Tenth Doctor
Bernice Summerfield 8.3: Freedom of Information



Plus
Multimedia
Lokie
Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria
Vampire Rain


Soundtracks
Film Music by Maurice Jarre
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Next


Comics
Dead Man #12
Green Lantern #22
Outsiders: Five of a Kind: Nightwing/Captain Boomerang Jr


Collectables
Martha Jones & Novice Hame
Mera


Picture Desk
Our monthly sneak peek at the hottest publicity stills!
This issue: Ashes to Ashes and Iron Man


Sci-Fi Calendar
All the latest release dates covering movies, TV, DVDs and books


Trailer Park
We take a sideways look at the trailer for The Seeker: The Dark is Rising


Opinion
Starburst’s monthly columnist Nicholas Briggs gives us his thoughts on the world of Sci-Fi


In Numbers
Get figure happy with Starburst’s monthly numbers-related column!
This issue: Indiana Jones

Stargate Atlantis - Dreamwatch: Win Stargate Atlantis prizes! (UK fans only)

From Dreamwatch:

http://www.dwscifi.com/articles/show/835?type_id=5&category_id=26

Posted on Wed Aug 22 2007

Win Stargate Atlantis prizes!

Three seasons in and Stargate Atlantis has established itself as every bit the equal of SG:1 – if not better.

The Season 3: Part 1 DVD contains four great episodes - No Man's Land, Misbegotten, Irresistible and Sateda. The DVD features commentaries on all of these episodes alongside other exciting extras.

The DVD is out to buy from 27 August 2007, but your trusty pals at Dreamwatch Total Sci Fi have 3 copies up for grabs.

For your chance of winning, just take a look at the following monstrously easy question:

Which actor played Dr Rodney McKay on Stargate Atlantis?

Email your answer to dwscifi [at] titanemail.com by 7 September 2007. Don't forget to include your name and address!


The small print

The competition closes on 7 September 2007. The competition is open to UK residents aged 16 or over (or with parent’s/guardian’s permission if under 16). Employees of the promoter, its agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion, and their families, are excluded from entering this competition. Prizes will be awarded from all the correct entries through a random draw under independent supervision within seven days of the closing date. Winners will be notified by post within 28 days of the closing date. There is no cash alternative to any prize. The editor’s decision is final and no discussion will be entered into. To request a list of winners please write to Simon Hugo, 144 Southwark Street, London SE1 OUP within 28 days of the closing date. Titan Magazines is the recognised promoter of this competition. Only one entry per person. No multiple, bulk or third party entries accepted.

Stargate SG-1 - TV Guide Online: Michael Shanks Visits Eureka

From TV Guide Online:

http://www.tvguide.com/news/michael-shanks-stargate/070829-02

(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Michael Shanks Visits Eureka and Returns to the Stargate

by Ileane Rudolph



For those who missed Michael Shanks battling a ginormous man-eating serpent last weekend in MegaSnake, Sci Fi's latest cheese-filled movie, not to worry. The actor who played Stargate SG-1's hunky brainiac Daniel Carter for a decade is now paying a visit to the genius town Eureka on Sept. 25 (Tuesdays at 9 pm/ET, Sci Fi). TVGuide.com caught the Canadian actor at the tail end of his vacation "playing dad” to his three kids, and invited him to share with us tidbits about that gig, the upcoming SG-1 DVD movies, and more.


TVGuide.com: Both you and your wife, SG-1 colleague Lexa Doig, have Eureka gigs. Hers is the week before. How did that come about?

Michael Shanks: She auditioned first. She knew the director from Andromeda — Michael Robison — so it was a bit of a shoo-in for her. She came back from a couple days' work and was raving about the experience and the cast. Then we flew off to Toronto for a vacation and while I was there, they offered me a role for the following episode. It just worked out bang-bang, in that kind of way.

**snippage**

TVGuide.com: Share some tidbits about both upcoming SG-1 movies.

Shanks: We had a way bigger budget than we ever did for the series, so the action scenes will be that much better. And the fans will definitely be happy with the way we wrap up the series in The Ark of Truth. It reintroduces our villains that we created during the last two years, and we deal with them in a very climactic way. It's a good payoff.

**snippage**

TVGuide.com: What's happening with the Rage of Angels pilot you and Judge were developing?

Shanks: We have a verbal greenlight from MGM, but we're waiting for Brad Turner, who worked with us for years on SG-1, and who's now a supervising producer on 24, to have a window of opportunity to direct. That may not be until next year.



TVGuide.com: So which angels do you play?

Shanks: He's Gabriel, the archangel, and I will be playing Lucifer.



TVGuide.com: Lucifer. That's juicy. How do you prep for that evildoer?

Shanks: You know, that's the $10,000 question. I think Lucifer is just a guy with daddy issues.


Use our Online Video Guide to cue up lots of Michael Shanks clips.

http://video.tvguide.com/Search/Michael+Shanks


Send your comments on this Q&A to online_insider [at]tvguide.com.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Stargate Atlantis - Joseph Mallozzi's Blog Update Aug 28

From Joseph Mallolliz's blog update for August 28, 2007:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/08/august-28-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete blog update. There are photos at the site: Director Andy Mikita, Jason Momoa [as Ronon], Christopher Judge [Teal'c] and Gary Jones [Walter Harriman].)



Tuesday, August 28, 2007

**snippage**

The last time the production shot at Widgen was way back in SG-1’s fourth season on a little episode called Scorched Earth, the very first script Paul and I wrote for the show. According to legend, one of the actors refused to come out of their trailer until the bear that was stalking the grounds had left the area. In the end, it came down to a couple of P.A.’s who saved the day by chasing away the no-doubt adorable furball. Seriously, I wonder what that conversation must’ve been like. Martin Wood: “Hey, Spencer, we need you and Tim to wrangle the extras, get the guest star a script and, oh yeah, chase away that hungry predator.” Hmmm. According to the fine print on the spray I picked up, it repels mosquitoes, ticks, and something called “chiggers” (which, if I remember correctly, are surly forest-dwelling gnomes). It doesn’t say anything about bears. In fact, it’s quite possible that bears enjoy the taste of Raid.

**snippage**

Mailbag will return…hmmm, don’t really know when. I’ll be on location for the rest of the week and while I’ll probably be able to upload my entries and some pics and, hopefully, some vids, I probably won’t be getting around to answering any questions. So, for the time being, limit your comments to effusive praise and we’ll get back to questions this weekend.

Stargate Atlantis - Two Nominations for Gemini Awards

The 22nd annual Gemini Awards nominees were announced Tuesday, August 28, and Stargate Atlantis received two nominations. (The Gemini's are Canada's version of the US' Emmy Awards.) The nominations are:

Best Writing in a Dramatic Series

- Martin Gero
- Stargate Atlantis: McKay and Mrs. Miller

Best Visual Effects

- Mark Savela, Tom Brydon, Brenda Campbell, Debora Dunphy, Shannon Gurney, Andrew Karr, Todd Liddiard, Alec McClymont
- Stargate Atlantis: No Man's Land.

Congratulations to all the nominees!



For more information, please follow the link to the 22nd Annual Gemini Awards:

http://www.geminiawards.ca

Stargate Atlantis - Amanda Tapping Audio Interview

From the Daily Telegraph (Australia):

http://media.dailytelegraph.com.au/multimedia/mediaplayer/index.html?
id=342


A Chat with Amanda Tapping

Life After Stargate SG-1

She's played the same character for ten seasons and two films, now Stargate star Amanda Tapping chats to The Daily Telegraph about shooting the final scene of the films, working in Antarctica, dealing with a symbiotic relationship and what's coming up in the science fiction goddess's exciting schedule.

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This is formatted in Adobe Flash Player 9, with photos and an eight-minute audio interview.

Monday, August 27, 2007

Stargate Atlantis - Video Clip of Paul McGillion on the set

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for August 27, 2007:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/08/august-27-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete update. No photos today...but we're gifted with a video clip of Paul McGillion on the set!)

Monday, August 27, 2007


Hey, check out the new video addition to this blog featuring extra special guest star…that Dallas Cowboys fan. No, no, no. Not Robert Cooper. The OTHER Dallas Cowboys fan.

Joe has posted his video clip, available here:


http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee164/BaronDestructo/?
action=view¤t=M2U00007.flv


And...it's Paul McGillion!




**snippage**

Today's pics: None today. Don't be so greedy.

Today's mailbag -

Anonymous #1 writes: "You mentioned a huge ending for season 4 which will be a good pick up for season five but if there is no season five will you just leave the fans hanging?"

Answer: I'm not in a position to make any promises, but I'm fairly certain that we'll find a way to answer most of those unanswered questions.



Zabadoo writes: "1.)Will there be any more Batman references this season? 2.)How long is Teal'c in Reunion? What about Midway? 3.)Who is the least developed character in the fourth season?"

Answers: 1) Yes. 2) He'll make a cameo in Reunion and put in a full appearance in Midway. 3) Chuck.



Chevron 7 writes: "Did he get rid of the pony tail?"

Answer: Yup and Carl was soooo disappointed.




Sanura writes: "Was the Sedge in "The Real World" Torri's dog?"

Answer: Yep.



Dsbeerf writes: "Thanks for not mentioning to Jason what I said about him wearing glasses in the picture you snapped. I am glad I did not have to spend long months in the hospital."

Answer: Not yet anyway. Jason has been kind of busy but he's sworn a blood oath to get you. Just saying.



Linzi writes: "Will we learn about Sheppard's parents? That is to say, will we find out if they're dead or alive?"

Answer: We will.

**snippage**

Stargate Atlantis - Season 3 DVD Contest - Region 1

From Monsters and Critics:

http://dvd.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1348466.php/The_Atlantis_expedition_continues_and_M&Cs_giving_away_five_copies


DVD NEWS

The Atlantis expedition continues and M&C's giving away five copies

By M&C News Aug 28, 2007, 0:48 GMT




Stargate: Atlantis - Season 3 makes its way to DVD on Sept. 18th, and M&C is giving away five copies of the DVD set! The 5-disc set features all 20 episodes and arrives jam-packed with cast and creator commentaries, featurettes and exclusive bonus materials.


From the longest consecutively running sci-fi series ever, Stargate SG-1, comes its thrilling spin-off, Stargate: Atlantis - Season 3, splashing onto DVD from MGM Home Entertainment. For the first time, MGM is releasing the complete previous season of Stargate: Atlantis on DVD before the premiere of the next season allowing fans to catch up on their favorite episodes.

Set in the lost city of Atlantis in the Pegasus Galaxy built millions of years ago by the most advanced race in the Stargate Universe, an adventurous expedition ensues, overflowing with intense battles, out-of-this-world visuals, amazing special effects, endearing characters and a two-time Emmy-nominated score by Joel Goldsmith.

Stargate: Atlantis - Season 3 is anchored with a compelling ensemble cast including Joe Flanigan (The Other Sister), Torri Higginson (The English Patient), Rachel Luttrel (Imposter) David Hewlett (The Triangle) and Mitch Pileggi (The X-Files).

Executive produced by Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper, the five-disc DVD set is flooded with bonus features including audio commentaries for 19 episodes, many behind-the-scenes featurettes and a profusion of photo and production design galleries.

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Sorry but this competition is open to residents of the USA only (PR Companies can not ship prizes outside U.S.).

Stargate: Atlantis - Season 3 is now available at Amazon. As of yet, there is not a release date for the UK [for the box set. Single discs will be released beginning Sept. 7th - Morjana]. Visit the DVD database for more information.

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Stargate Atlantis - Radio Nostalgia Network: David Hewlett Audio Interview

From Radio Nostalgia Network:

http://channel5.radiomemories.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=249462

Mon, 27 August 2007

David Hewlett



This talented actor makes his directorial debut with a film he also co-wrote, called A Dog's Breakfast. In the movie, David plays Patrick, a man who takes matters to a new level when he hears of his sister's engagement to a famous lead actor in a hit sci-fi series. We get some great behind the scenes info and I enjoy David's great sense of humor. We also chat about season four of Stargate Atlantis and the addition of Amanda Tapping and Jewel State to the cast. David and I even chat about his appearence in Sanctuary. Special thanks to Brigette and Caroline from Stargate Publicity. A very special thanks to the Sci-Fi Channel. Check out the official A Dog's Breakfast website. Music by Victor Stellar called Space.

http://adogsbreakfastmovie.com/

DOWNLOAD INTERVIEW

http://channel5.radiomemories.libsyn.com/media/scifitalk/DavidHewlett1.mp3

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Stargate Atlantis - Joseph Mallozzi's Blog Update Aug 26

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for August 26, 2007:

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/08/august-26-2007.html

(Please follow the link for the complete blog update. There are photos at the site from the SGA set, including Dr. Lee [actor Bill Dow], Director Andy Mikita, some visiting Wraith, and more.)



Sunday, August 26, 2007

**snippage**

Well, that’s it. I’m heading back to my reading. Oh, and those set pics I mentioned I was sitting on a while back. Check ‘em out -

Today’s Q&A -

Jen Kirk writes: “Second, what type of files does your cam create?”

Answer: Problem solved. Rather than film in HD, I’ll switch to the lower quality Standard Def which has proven much easier to transfer and upload. I’ll give it my first official test tomorrow.


Sanura writes: “ If Stargate ever finishes for good (PTB and ratings and heaven forbid), would you be allowed/inclined to read any fanfiction?”

Answer: If and when Stargate ends, I believe I’ll be so Stargated out that the last thing I’ll want to check out is anything Stargate related.




Rac76 writes: “I must have missed something, but who is Evil?”

Answer: Evil, aka Kenny Gibbs, is our props master.



Wingwyrm writes: “I can't seem to find a single episode with Ra's eye as a tattoo. Either I'm missing something or Ra had few to none warriors.”

Answer: My take has always been that Ra’s Jaffa were so fiercely loyal that they perished in battle rather than being taken alive and given the opportunity to switch their allegiance.

**snippage**


AtlantisFanNew1 a ecrit: “1)Vous avez toujour eu des bouldogues francais comme chiens? 2)Vous préférez, le chocolat blanc? noir? au lait? avec des noisettes?des amandes?aux riz soufflé? 3)Le bébé de teyla sera normal? 4)Avez vous un couple préféré dans stargate atlantis ? Lequel?”

Reponses: 1) Non. Lulu est un bouldogue francais, mais Jelly, Maximus, et Bubba sont des pugs. 2) Non. 3) ? 4) Non.



MrsB108 writes: “1)Will Rodney have continuing moments of selflessness this season, thoughtfully putting others before himself? 2)Can we expect some interesting interactions between Keller and Ronon? 3)Can we expect big storyline changes when Season Five gets picked up?”

Answer: 1) Yup. One particularly memorable moment from the first half of season four comes to mind. 2) Yup. Some particularly memorable scenes from the second half of season four come to mind. 3) We’ve set up something BIG for the end of this season that should make for a very exciting fifth season.

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Stargate SG-1/Atlantis - Viewers Choice Marathon Aug. 31

The SciFi Channel has updated their schedulebot with their preliminary September schedule (as always, it's subject to change):


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

And they've also listed the winning episodes for the August 31 Viewers Choice Marathon:



08/31/2007 04:00P Moebius - Part 1
08/31/2007 05:00P Moebius - Part 2
08/31/2007 06:00P A Matter Of Time
08/31/2007 07:00P Lost City - Pt 1
08/31/2007 08:00P Lost City - Pt 2
08/31/2007 09:00P Window Of Opportunity
08/31/2007 11:00P Thor's Chariot
08/31/2007 01:00A The Tok'ra, Pt. 1
08/31/2007 02:00A The Tok'ra, Pt. 2



The preliminary October '07 schedule:

The original Stargate movie is scheduled for:

10/14/2007 06:30P Movie Stargate


STARGATE ATLANTIS - NEW episodes (premiere is Friday, Sept. 28)

10/05/2007 10:00P Stargate Atlantis (Season 4)
10/05/2007 12:00A Stargate Atlantis (Season 4)

10/12/2007 10:00P Stargate Atlantis (Season 4)
10/12/2007 12:00A Stargate Atlantis (Season 4)

10/19/2007 10:00P Stargate Atlantis (Season 4)
10/19/2007 12:00A Stargate Atlantis (Season 4)



Stargate SG-1 continues to be scheduled for the 6pm rotation through October 19 (and is possibly not on the schedule after that for the SciFi Channel's Halloween special programming), and there are also episodes scheduled to air late at night:

10/09/2007 12:00A Stargate SG-1
10/12/2007 01:00A Stargate SG-1
10/16/2007 12:00A Stargate SG-1
10/19/2007 01:00A Stargate SG-1