http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/february-1-2008-my-
only-note-on-your-script-iswhat-the-hell-were-you-thinking/
(Please follow the link for the complete blog update and the full sized photos from behind-the-scenes making of the Stargate Atlantis episode, "The Last Stand.")
February 1, 2008:
My only note on your script is…What the hell were you thinking?!
**snippage**
...In truth, Mark [Stern] has been a big advocate of the show and his input and support have been instrumental in Atlantis's continuing success, not to mention much-
appreciated by the production. Oh, and just so you know, once that press release comes out on Monday - Mark played a big part in ensuring a certain character's return to the ranks of the recurring.
[Morjana - the question remains, though: which character? Carter? Weir? Beckett?]
On the subject of Stargate Atlantis - a lot of you have commented and left questions about Amanda Tapping's new project: Sanctuary. Were we surprised by the decision? How do we feel about said decision? How will this decision affect Atlantis? Well, we at Stargate have always supported our large, extended family - both on the set of our show and off. We realize that Amanda was faced with a very difficult decision and respect her desire to strike out on her own. A lot of the people involved in the Sanctuary project are Stargate alumni, and we sincerely wish them nothing but the best. As stated in the SciFi press release, Amanda will guest star on Atlantis's fifth season - but the exact number of appearances by Colonel Carter will be wholly dependant on Amanda's availability and the types of stories we have in the works. Still, Carter will be one of a number of familiar faces that will be popping up in the Pegasus Galaxy in season 5 - including a new commander. Remember way back, when I said we had considered a handful of possible candidates for the command position at the beginning of season 4? Well this person made that short list then, and we're VERY excited about his/her/its(?) addition to our cast of regulars. As for who it is and what other little surprises we have in store…head on over to the SciFi site Monday morning and start refreshing.
Finally, at the end of season 4, assistant props master Sean McGee was kind enough to make me a copy of some of the snaps he took of Atlantis's fourth season finale. Check 'em out and thank Sean the next time you see him.
**snippage**
