Sanctuary - Show Patrol: Amanda Tapping previews 'Haunted'

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

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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

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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

Sanctuary - The Tasting Room: Amanda Tapping Audio Interview

At The Tasting Room:

January 2, 2010

First show of 2010 includes two part interviews with Amanda Tapping (Stargate/Sanctuary) and someone claiming to be Eric McCormack (Will and Grace). The Wine Diva has her own two parter on the best Reds and Whites of 2009.



...The SHOW

Amanda Tapping is a worker bee. After many years of starring in Stargate, instead of relaxing, she immediately begins working on a new series called Sanctuary which begins it's first year screening on the Internet. It's now entering it's third year on the SyFy Channel. Just back from a promo trip to Paris we talk aliens, scifi fans, food, wine and her new project Sanctuary for Kids. www.sanctuaryforkids.org

Also available as a podcast on iTunes.

Sanctuary - Clique Clack: Exclusive Amanda Tapping Interview

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Exclusive interview: Amanda Tapping answers your burning questions about Sanctuary

Posted by Ruby T.



Amanda Tapping discusses recent developments on Sanctuary and reflects on all things abnormal: Ashley’s death, Helen’s relationships with Druitt and Tesla (and Olaf!), the epic season two finale, story arcs for season three, Robin Dunne’s embarrassing habit, and more. She also answers many of the great questions submitted by CliqueClack readers. Here’s the interview — enjoy!

A brief excerpt:

RT: And we’ll see more of Tesla this season and next season?

AT: Oh, definitely. Definitely. Jonathan’s a huge part of the family, so we want to bring him back as often as possible. He’s such a wonderful actor, and the character—he’s such a great antagonist. So, definitely.

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

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Photo courtesy of Comic Trek.Net. Please note the official cover photo below.



News

STARGATE MAGAZINE #32 OUT NOW!

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


SHANKS ON SMALLVILLE!

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


Issue Spotlight

DESIGNING THEIR DESTINY

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


Features

FLIGHTS OF FEMININE FANCY

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

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


WRIGHT EXPLORES THE UNIVERSE

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

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


AMANDA TAPPING & JEWEL STAITE

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

PLUS...

ADVANCED TELEMETRY

The latest developments from the world of Stargate.

STARGAZING: ROBERT CARLYLE

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


MAKING OF VEGAS

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


WIT AND WISDOM: SAMANTHA CARTER

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

STARGATE QUIZ: WOMEN OF STARGATE

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

MEMORABLE MOMENT

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

Syfy - Video: Corin Nemec / Charisma Carpenter - 'House of Bones' Jan 16 2010

'House of Bones' is a 2010 made-for-TV movie, starring Stargate SG-1's Corin Nemec and Angel's Charisma Carpenter (filmed in Lousianna).

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.

Stargate Universe - Actor Peter Kelamis Answers Your Questions!

From Joseph Mallozzi's blog update for December 29, 2009:

(Please follow the link for the complete blog update and to see a full size of the photo below of Peter standing within the SGU stargate.)



Actor Peter Kelamis and the Destiny's stargate (photo courtesy of Joseph Mallozzi)


Actor Peter Kelamis Answers Your Questions!

Today, it gives me great pleasure to turn this blog over to actor Peter Kelamis, Stargate: Universe’s Dr. Adam Brody, for what I hope will be the first of many cast Q&A’s. I remember Peter from way back when he first graced graced the Stargate franchise with his presence, guest-starring as the fleet-footed Dr. Langham in SG-1’s Smoke and Mirrors. Today, he spends less time being clothes-lined by Jaffas and more time exploring the vast outer reaches of space alongside the rest of his fellow unlikely crewmembers aboard Destiny. Which, I’m sure, is the way he’d prefer it.

Anyway, a big thank you to Peter who has taken time off from his very demanding twittering schedule to swing by and spend time with us. And, to everyone else – enjoy…


A brief excerpt:

Edith writes: “Question for Peter K – hello! I’m enjoying the changes in the relationship between your character and Robert Carlyle’s character. My question concerns keeping the timeline of such changes straight as an actor. Is this easier to do in a tv show which at least is filmed episode by episode, rather than in a film, where scenes will be shot in the most convenient order?
In addition, so much of this show hangs on the people and the relationships – has this been as satisfying as I am imagining it might have been?”

PK: It truly is satisfying. This show is very relationship based, possibly more than previous incarnations of the series. And watching those relationships develop over time is as rewarding to the actor as it is to the people following the story.

It is much easier to keep timelines in your head on TV as opposed to movies but you have to be on your toes…I was educated on that fact while being directed by Peter DeLuise…I showed up on set and he asked me where Brody last appeared in the script and where he will appear next? I was stumped for a minute and was embarrassed to say that I had a pretty good overall idea, but didn’t have an exact answer….I have never made that mistake since…a lesson well learned. Thanks Peter!

Stargate Universe - SciFi Wire: Ming-Na Interview

At SciFi Wire:

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Why SGU's Ming-Na was surprised to play Stargate's first lesbian

By Kathie Huddleston
ON 12/29/09

Actress Ming-Na's character, Camile Wray, seemed destined to be little more than an underused troublemaker on Stargate Universe. Then, in a pivotal episode, "Life," we discovered that she is a lesbian who has an awful lot to lose by being stuck on the Destiny with no way back to Earth. Ming-Na's character suddenly had depth and was far more than a recurring IOA bitch.

That episode was followed up by "Justice," which left Camile in charge of the ship when Col. Young was accused of murder. "It seemed in the beginning they had her a little bit ambiguous, not certain what her intentions are ... Is she one of the good guys? Bad guys? I think it was a lovely way to slowly reveal a character. For me it was a joy to discover all those elements about her. It's almost just like reading a good novel," said Ming-Na (Mulan, ER).

That novel is unfolding in the most interesting ways, especially when it comes to her character's revelation that Camile's long-time partner on Earth, Sharon (Reiko Aylesworth), is obviously the love of her life...

Stargate / Sanctuary - The SciFi Guys: Vote in the Red Shirt Awards

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The Red Shirt Awards 2009



Voting for all categories is open as of now and will close on Wednesday 30th December at 12:00am UK time and voting can be cast by all of the options mentioned above (twitter, email and the forum).

People can vote on via the following methods:
twitter: www.twitter.com/thescifiguys
email: vote@dtrn.co.uk
and by registering their suggestion on the forum: www.dtrn.co.uk/smf

Among the categories are:

BEST ACTOR:

Simon Baker (The Mentalist), Edward James Olmos (Battlestar Galactica), Joseph Finnes (Flash Forward), Mark Harmon (NCIS), Christopher Heyerdahl (Sanctuary, Stargate Atlantis), Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Tim Roth (Lie To Me), Nathan Fillon (Castle), Colin Ferguson (Eureka)


BEST NEW SHOW:

NCIS LA, Flash Forward, Paradox, V, Warehouse 13, SGU (Stargate Universe)


BEST RETURNING SHOW:

Battlestar Galactica, Sanctuary, Dollhouse, The Big Bang Theory, Lie To Me, The Mentalist, Supernatural, Fringe, Eureka

BIGGEST IMPACT ON SCI FI (TV):

Battlestar Galactica, Lost, Flash Forward, Jericho, Chuck, Stargate SG1, Matts Rants On Smallville

Sanctuary -SciFi and TV Talk's Blog: Robin Dunne Interview

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Sanctuary’s Robin Dunne – A Will Of His Own

by Steven Eramo

It was not that long ago that forensic psychiatrist Dr. Will Zimmerman crossed paths with Dr. Helen Magnus, but was it fate or happenstance that brought them together? It was, in fact, no accident that the scientist sought out Will and offered him the opportunity to become her protegé and part of the Sanctuary team. His curiosity got the better of him and he accepted. Since then, Will has been helping Magnus protect one of Earth’s oldest and sometimes most dangerous inhabitants, creatures called Abnormals. In Sanctuary’s first season finale, Revelations, a mysterious group known as the Cabal set a plan in motion to turn Abnormals against humankind. Unknown to our heroes, this was the prelude to something far bigger, and for the actor who plays Will, Robin Dunne, it marked the end of what had been a challenging first year on the job.

“I had never done a full season of a TV show before, and certainly not one like this,” says Dunne during a break in filming on Sanctuary’s Vancouver set. “I loved it and it was so much fun doing the things that we did, but it was tough, too. There were some very demanding episodes, so by the end of last season I felt like I’d just crossed the finish line of a marathon. It was great to get to the finale, where we were wrapping stuff up and bringing in other characters. Not only did I get to work with our core cast – Amanda Tapping [Magnus], Ryan Robbins [Henry Foss], Emilie Ullerup [Ashley Magnus] and Chris Heyerdahl [John Druitt/Bigfoot] – but also Jonathon Young [Nikola Tesla], who came back for a visit, and Peter Wingfield [John Watson]. It was such an amazing story and brought together a number of loose ends..."

Sanctuary - Video: 'Sleepers'

Courtesy of Syfy and HULU:

Sanctuary - Sleepers

Season 2 : Ep. 10|43:54|

Tesla conjures a cure-all that turns his patients into sleeper vampires.

Sanctuary - Video: Preview of 'Haunted'

Courtesy of Syfy HULU:

Sanctuary - Haunted

Current Preview (s.2 : ep.11)|01:23|

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

Stargate SG-1 / Farscape - SciFi Talk: Ben Browder Audio Interview

At SciFi Talk:

Best Of Sci-Fi Talk - Ben Browder

Two conversations from 2001 and 2009 make up this special with a special actor. We easily see his charm, wit and smarts in both conversations. Plus we get insights into Cameron Mitchell and perhaps the character he will be forever tied to John Crichton. Special thanks to the SyFy Channel and Hank McCann.

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Sanctuary - Syfy: Video -'Haunted' Episode Trailer

At Syfy:

Haunted - Next Episode - Sanctuary

Druitt's dormant dark side is unleashed. New episode January 8 10/9C.

Stargate - Australia: Richard Dean Anderson to appear in Convention

From Hub Productions:

The Hub Productions presents...



Richard Dean Anderson, David Nykl, Connor Trinneer, Dan Shea,
Christopher Judge, Ben Browder

more to be announced over the coming week as we open a door on the Hub Productions Stargate Advent Calendar

Saturday the 6th March in Sydney
Sunday the 7th March in Melbourne

David Nykl, Connor Trinneer, Dan Shea, Christopher Judge, Ben Browder, Richard Dean Anderson and others will be appearing on Saturday 6th March in Sydney from 9:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday the 7th March in Melbourne from 9.00am to 6.00pm.

The event features the guests live on stage for a few stories, anecdotes as well as Question and Answers. There will also be a variety of events throughout the day, such as auctions, raffles and trivia. There will also be merchandise as well as rare collectables available to purchase from the dealers. You will also have the chance to meet the guests and acquire autographs and professional photographs.

Events Tickets

Day Tickets $150

VIP Tickets $950

Platinum Tickets $1800