We entertained last night.
I hate to entertain. Well, not so much the entertaining per se but the lead up to the festivities and the post-party clean-up immediately following. Something about hosting turns Fondy into a fastidiously sadistic drill sergeant. All of the towels in the various bathrooms have to be replaced, the floors swept and vacuumed, the dishwasher unloaded and loaded, the office desks organized, the books and magazines littering the kitchen table gathered up and shelved, my dvd’s at the foot of the stairs transferred to the dvd room downstairs, that dead plant in the living room turfed. Oh, and also make sure all of the bathrooms have extra toilet paper. Extra toilet paper? What is this, the Ritz Carlton?
I’m pleased to report that, thankfully, all was in order by the time our guests arrived. Even dinner was ready. For the occasion, Fondy had picked up some smoked salmon and I put out some of the foie gras terrine that Carolina sent my way the other week. We enjoyed the terrine with lavender honey and a strawberry compote. For the main course, perhaps inspired by our recent trip to Wing Nuts, Fondy made wings – dry and spicy. Because they were baked rather than fried, the wings were tender and succulent, exceptionally fatty. She also made brussel sprouts using my mother’s recipe – steamed, then fried with garlic and chili flakes. For dessert, some big-ass strawberries and a chocolate mousse cake picked up that afternoon which failed to impress me.
Better dessert yesterday thanks to some Shep-whumpers who sent along a gift basket we enjoyed after lunch. Check out the look of sheer delight on the usually solemn Martin Gero.
A relaxing Saturday spent working out, watching the college basketball tournies, and taking a quick trip to Chapters where I picked up four books. I know, I know, I’m buying them faster than I can read them, but that’s not going to stop me from trying to play catch-up. I have less than a hundred pages to go on Only Forward and with the next book lined up, Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End, coming in at a little over two hundred pages, I’m going to need something to read sooner than later. I’m intrigued by Max Brooks’s World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War. Anybody read it?
Questions…
Crazymom writes: “I was watching “Duet” last night. If you remember, whose idea was it to have Sheppard leaning on that fake torso while watching Ronan spar with the Marines?”
Answer: That was a directorial decision.
Nathaniel writes: “Have you guys forgotten about Danger Beckett already?”
Answer: Sadly, Danger Beckett died on the way back to his home planet.
Night Spring writes: “When did you decide that Atlantis would reestablish connection with Earth at the end of S1?”
Answer: While we were working on the latter back half of the season.
Trace writes: “Could you tell us when you actually film during the year, when you take the mid season break and what you do during the break.”
Answer: We started shooting season four on March 1st. The timing of our mid-season break differs from season to season. I believe we’ll get some time off in July. As for what we do – depends who you’re asking. If it’s the writers: we’re usually writing.
Caryn writes: “1) You’ve said Torri will be appearing in the first half of the season, but the second half hasn’t been looked at properly yet. Is there a plan to have her in the second half of season four? 2) Is the plan to get rid of the character completely? 3) Is there a hope of her returning as a regular in season five.”
Answer: 1) We have yet to start spinning story ideas for the back half of season four. 2) I don’t want to say too much about what we have in store regarding the character but, as I’ve previously stated, the plan has been to make her a part of a significant arc. 3) Truthfully, we aren’t even thinking about season five right now.
Majorsal writes: “Will Sam be in: 1 – the first 14 eps? 2 – the middle eps? 3 – the last 14 eps? 4 – mixed around?”
Answer: 4.
Majorsal also writes: “Also, i’ve heard that amanda has been given the go-ahead to keep her hair extensions: can you tell me how it’ll look? (up in a bun, braided, pony tail?)”
Answer: Her hair will be in keeping with standing Air Force regulations.
Anonymous #1 writes: “Who is your favorite character to pen, and why?”
Answer: Right now, I’m enjoying writing Ronon because there is still so much to learn about him.
Anonymous #2 writes: “Do you guys feel bad about holding up production on Sanctuary with forcing AT to be on Atlantis? It’s pretty obvious she wants to move on, but is being held to her option.”
Answer: I assume you’re either joking or pitiably oblivious. Let’s say the former. Ha ha ha. Good one. Yeah, she’s been crying every day she comes to set.
Royal Nonesuch writes: “Any hopes of seeing Major Paul Davis again?”
Answer: Not in Atlantis but maybe one of the SG- movies.
Royal Nonesuch also writes: “What is your favorite writing brain food?”
Answer: Dark chocolate, of course.
Arctic Goddess writes: “Are you serious or is “Blank Slate” a bit of a joke?”
Answer: Tabula Rasa is no more or less a joke than Missing.
Anonymous #3 writes: “Nobody except Carl Binder seems to know how to write for Teyla and Elizabeth. It seems to a lot of us that most of the writers don’t understand women. Funny how Carl’s the one who gets it, given the fact he seems to be a fair bit older than most of the others.”
Answer: Heh heh heh. Now that you mention it, it IS funny. Yeah, that “fair bit older” Carl will often set aside his curmdgeony disposition and, on the odd days his arthritis isn’t acting up and he is able to shuffle in and remembers where his office is – and he isn’t off chasing those pesky kids out of those Jello trees – he does do great work. Granted, he’s a long way from his early years on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, but he keeps right on going. Amazing. As for none of the other writers being able to write Weir or Teyla – how in the world did you manage to get through the entire first season before Carl came on board?
Artheval writes: “I would like to know if we would be going to see french people on Atlantis in season 4?”
Answer: It’s very possible.
Elinor writes: “Can we expect a bit more of Sheppard ‘pushed to his limits’, as it were, in s4?”
Answer: Yup.
Shawna writes: “I’m going to Vancouver for a couple days (should be there by tonight, actually). Any suggestions of good restaurants where we could get out for less than $30 (preferably less than $20) per person? Something not Asian (due to my soy allergy, I’ve pretty much written off Asian food).”
Answer: Check out Bin 941, Budapest, Cru, Hamilton Street Grill, Nu, Ocean 6 Seventeen, Pear Tree, Rodney’s Oyster House, Saveur, Senova, Tapastree, Vij’s. Let me know what you check out and how you like it.
TheDancingArchaeologist writes: “Have you read Phillip Pullman’s Dark Materials trilogy?”
Answer: I started the first book but couldn’t get into it.
Mark writes: “Is it possible that you ever go and post on gateworld forums under another user name (not asking for the name, just if you do)? If not, do you still “lurk” there?
Oh, and do Canadians recognize any type of daylight savings times?”
Answer: I’ve never posted under pseudonym at Gateworld, but I have recently swung by after being tipped off to some occasionally interesting/befuddling/unintentionally hilarious posts. As for daylight savings times, Canadians do recognize it but, here, it’s known as Chinook Post-Snow Maple Leaf Go-Ahead Time. Although, when you think of it, Daylight Savings Time would probably be easier.
Anonymous #4 writes: “Is there a Canadian version of ‘The Office’? If there is I think Martin Gero would make a great David Brent. What do you think?”
Answer: Really? I’ve always thought of him as more of a Gareth Keenan.
So the Shep whumpers are sending you food, hey? Is that bribery and corruption I see going on? What do the Weir fans have to send you to get her back longterm?
All joking aside, did you realise just how many fans Torri had before this announcement was made by Brad Wright that she was going to go recurring?
On another matter, I’m sick of all the people accusing Torri fans of being Amanda haters. That’s not the case at all. Sam was my favourite SG1 chracter for years, but I felt she was destroyed around the time Pete arrived. For someone who claims to like shep, you have to see how stupid that move was, right Joe?
She’s bored me to death from that moment. That’s personal opinion. I don’t want to watch her anymore. Amanda doesn’t come into it. I’m sure she’s a wonderful person. It’s Sam who irks me beyond anything else on TV.
It also has to be said that you need to see that the way Wright announced the changes was going to freak people out. “Sam’s coming in her own ship, and Torri will be back for some time in a recurring role.”
When it’s done as a throwaway line and paired with a comment about OMG how great is this, Sam’s joining the cast, of course people are going to be upset.
On Carter’s hair… good to see that she’s going to be sticking with military regulations, but what about Shep? Hmmmm? Hey, he’s pretty (so very pretty!) but that hair is a long way from airforce regulation!
Someone said in one of your other blogs that Shep and Sam should be shipped together. I think they want you to die. That’s why they’re suggesting it.
Could you imagine the army of Sam/Jack, Shep/Weir and Shep/Teyla shippers picketting Bridge Studios if you even suggested that?
Besides. We all know Shep’s too young for her! She likes her men older and greyer!
Shep’s all about the Sparky, too. The only thing that works for him is Elizabeth. They’re just too perfect together *goes to wonderful world of Sparky fanfic for a fix*
In answer to the Canadian “office” question, yes, they had the Ken Finkleman show “Newsroom” (1996) in which Amanda Tapping was a guest star. It’s similar in style.
Really looking forward to watching the back half of S3 on SciFi and S4 when it is shown.
My question: When all of the senior staff are off-planet, such as in “Epiphany”, who is in charge? Dr. Zelenka? Chuck the Gate Technician? Random person #3?
Thank you so much for keeping up with this blog, I really enjoy reading your food blogging and your comments on the Stargate series.
Sorry if this is a question you’ve been asked before; I’ve only just started reading your blog, and haven’t made it through all the back questions yet.
How do you go about writing an episode? Do you write it in chronological order, or do you leap from scene to scene so you can write whatever you’re “in the mood for”? And is there anything that inspires you to write a specific kind of story – something that gets you in the mindset for an action scene, or a mellow, character-development scene?
First..
JM’s Answer:
… re Carl … Granted, he’s a long way from his early years on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, but he keeps right on going.
Joe, you left out the key point.. Carl did all the writing for Sid’s costar Imogene Coca. That’s where he got all that “special writing talent” (and he had to do it with no computers and in Black & White)
Second.
On digg there was pointer to an interview done with one of the crew from EZTV (a large TV torrents site). I thought you might be interested in one question that was asked.
Question: What are the most popular shows distributed by EZTV?
Answer: We have tracker scrapes on our website, so this is easily accessible information. The most popular shows are obviously Heroes, a show that has gained a LOT of steam lately, btw), Lost, 24, Prison Break, Battlestar Galactica, Greys Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and the Stargates.”
That is consistent with what I saw when I looked at those sites to see what was popular over the last year or so.
It is interesting for two reasons:
1. It shows the Stargate(s) has the same viewer demand as some of the top shows on US television
2. Just look at the shows in the list. Ask which ones have had cast changes or cast members killed off. Forget just this season. Look at last weeks episodes of Heroes, Lost and BG.
Life is not fair and show business is even worse. You can tell the stories, the actors can do a great job but for any number of reasons the show can be canceled or an actor removed.
So Joe,just forget all this “Do it my way or I am taking my marbles and going home” stuff in the blog.
Tell the stories the way you want and I am sure the viewers will be there.
Now a question.. I have heard this from some really, really inside sources.. Is it true that the reason you switched actors to play Weir is that the writers didn’t have the talent to write for two smart blondes in Stargate at the same time? (for the Joke impaired.. this is not a real question)
Joe,
Thanks for sharing all the tantalizing tidbits on the Vancouver Restaurant scene. I also enjoy the sometimes scandalous Stargate tidbits as well.
I have a couple of questions with one being more of a request, well I guess they are both are more requests.
1) Are there any stories for Season 4 where the team explores more of the planets in the Pegasus Galaxy? I always enjoyed the SG-1 episodes where you introduced us to different cultures in the Milky Way.
2) Is there any chance of seeing Dr. Parrish from Runner making a reappearance? Maybe McKay or Sheppard could be trapped by a man-eating plant and Lorne and Parrish could come save the day.
Thanks for Sharing. Long Live the Stargates!
Jason
Don’t know if anyone’s asked this, but what do you think of Firefly?
Also, with the supposed ‘major arc’ that Torri’s involved in, can we expect to see any big episodes for her, the like of The Long Goodbye, Before I Sleep etc?
Hey Joe!
Quick question for you.
That poem you wrote with hints about the show…does it need to be edited at all? As in, do some lines need to be reworded and/or others added in because of new ideas or last minute changes?
If so…could you share the revised verses?
Thank you,
Mary Beth 🙂
“Answer: I assume you’re either joking or pitiably oblivious. Let’s say the former. Ha ha ha. Good one. Yeah, she’s been crying every day she comes to set.”
I’m not the original poster of the question, but do find your attempts to belittle the poster and marginalize the question a bit sad.
The fact of the matter is that many of the major players invovled in Atlantis seem to be much more interested and excited in other projects. Amanda Tapping and Martin Wood are both looking toward a new series. David Hewlett is promoting his movie left and right, as well as developing his own show for NBC/Scifi. Rainbow Franks, Paul McGuillion, and Torri Higginson are all no longer full time players in the show. Joe Flannigan has made comments at conventions indicating that he’s looking ahead to “his next show”. Brad Wright and Rob Cooper, while obviously still involved with Atlantis, are now primarily focused on the SG-1 movies and developing the next series. It’s understandable for fans of these people to get the impression that Atlantis is a bit of a sinking ship, something that doesn’t have much of a future or isn’t the type of show that holds their attention and fulfills their creative needs.
It just seems that no one is excited about Atlantis.
Joe,
How many episodes (during Season 4) will Beau Bridges be in as Landry? Which ones (if you want to reveal them)?
Joe,
How many years experience did you have before you landed the job opportunity as a writer in SGA? Thanks and keep up the good work.
Your fans from Montreal
hi joe 🙂
I heard that Babylon was a Teal’c story that got changed to be a Mitchell story instead. Is that right? How often do characters stories get given to other characters?
Thanx, and I can’t wait for season four!!!
Hi Joe:
You said: As for daylight savings times, Canadians do recognize it but, here, it’s known as Chinook Post-Snow Maple Leaf Go-Ahead Time. Although, when you think of it, Daylight Savings Time would probably be easier.
You forgot to mention that we use our large bills as place mats (because they are just so darned large). They also double as payment for the servers since our money isn’t worth much. And it’s the custom in Canada to wink at the people who serve you. It’s a sign of respect. Don’t forget to say ‘EH’ at the end of every sentence or people will know you are not from here, eh?
Have a great day,
Patricia
For hilarity’s sake, could you guys drum up some plot device that sees Chuck, Keller, Lorne and Zelenka on a mission together?
Will McKay have an allergic reaction to anything in season 4?
Quote: It just seems that no one is excited about Atlantis.
I didn’t realise it was a problem for cast members to do more than one thing. Personally, if I could only be interested in my job? I’d go crazy.
Does it matter if they have other avenues they persue, so long as they turn up for work and give the best performance they can?
Atlantis is far from a sinking ship and the only problem I can see, so far, is the fans sending out the lifeboats before its even set sail.
Joe, is the little girl who played the Jaffa girl in Talion one of RCC’s daughters? She sure looks like young Adria.
My sister was in Vancouver this past week and had lovely oysters and a shredded halibut dish she loved at Joe Fortes off Robson. Do you know that restaurant?
I clean my house like crazy before entertaining also. An obsession learned at my mother’s knee. Between that and shopping, I hardly have energy left to cook.
Hey Joe, I was just wondering a couple of things
1)…is there anyway that we’ll ever get a straight answer on how many episodes that Torri’s going to be in? Cause I think that it would calm a lot of people’s fears (including my own) and I get that you don’t have to tell us but it would be nice.
2)Hope Season 4 filming is going well, and if you have any more titles to leak to us, it would be most appreciated.
3)What do you personally think about the Sparky Shippers? (Those who pair John with Elizabeth). Do you think we’re all a bunch of nutters or do you see the natural chemistry between them as well?
4)Is there anything more that you can leak about the movies- especially Continuum. Is there going to be some major Daniel angst about Vala?
5)Oh, and one more really stupid question- if a fan wanted to submit a manuscript for an episode, how would one go about doing that?
All the best
-Anjirika
My son is a big fan of The Zombie Survival Guide, so I asked him about World War Z, not realizing they were both written by the same guy. Apparently my son didn’t realize it either, and he had me immediately go to our library’s online catalog and reserve a copy for him. Sounds like we’re going to the library tomorrow!
Anjirika said:
4)Is there anything more that you can leak about the movies- especially Continuum. Is there going to be some major Daniel angst about Vala?
yes, more leakage! 😀
but give us some sam/jack!!!!!! 😀 😀
sally 🙂
Thanks for the great list of recs. I looked at the menus online and I’ll definitely have to check more of those out. Tonight, my mom, brother, sister-in-law and I went to Senova The atmosphere was quite nice, if a bit noisy. They were a tad slow, but it was well worth it I got the marinated grilled leg of lamb steak. It was moist, tender, and delicious, with a wonderful, salty sauce of some kind that really set it off. It came with something that looked like mashed potatoes, but was sort of hard on the outside It tasted kind of bland and I didn’t care for the texture, so I didn’t finish that part. The lamb, however, was excellent. My mom had something called sablefish, which she really liked. Everyone really enjoyed what they got and complimented me on finding it. I told them, “You just have to know who to ask.” So, thanks. We were all very pleased with it.
Re: Childhood’s End….I read that book a few years ago. I didn’t care for it. I found it weird and depressing, but then I do find sci-fi literature to be more that way than sci-fi films/tv.
Ummm isn’t downloading bad for a show 🙁
Anonymous said…
“Will McKay have an allergic reaction to anything in season 4?”
How about a scene McKay walks in on Carter eating lemon chicken, drinking lemonade and a sliced of lemon flavored pie on the side? I’d sure love to see his reaction to that. 😉
How are you planning to utilized Keller? Is it going to be like Lam? Or will it be more intimate like Beckett?
Hi Joe,
Ok. So I really enjoy the bond between Teyla/Ronon. Be it friendship or more it doesn’t matter. The point is that the two of them are close. I really enjoy their scenes because it seems that Ronon is the only one who can make Teyla’s character remotely exciting/interesting. Do you think that their bond will continue to grow in season 4? I noticed that Echoes really took their friendship to the next level–but the episodes that followed seemed to completely forget the fact that Ronon was hovering over Teyla in Echoes. It was as if he didn’t care when she was hurt–like the ARC. He was totally unmoved that she was about to die. do you think that That will keep happening in Season 4 or will you guys push their friendship forward?
http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowStory.asp?story=BZ934921U&news_headline=borat_is_number_one_hit_-_in_kazakhstan
Are you at all surprised and/or pleased that Season 2 of Atlantis is selling so well Globally? With this info any plans to see more mid-asian characters?
Anonymous said:
I’m not the original poster of the question, but do find your attempts to belittle the poster and marginalize the question a bit sad.
On the contrary, I find it highly amusing. If you ask a stupid and idiotic question, then you deserve to be belittled and marginalised. Whoever said ‘there are no stupid questions’ was a noob 😉
Thanks for posting the pic of Martin and the Chocs – awesome – it has made the GW Shep whumpers day!!! (although to be honest we were already so full of squee for S4 and travelers you probably couldnt get us much more excited)
But I dont think that we (the Shep whumpers) are into bribery and corruption as suggested by anon LOL…..we are just very naturally caring,sharing and a very thankful group 🙂 …who just happen to like getting to see Shep hurt…eek!….only because we love him so much and like the thought of taking care of him (honest)!!!!!
And finally a question which the whumpers are desperate for an answer to so that we dont get our hopes up too high…. would you say that travelers is a ‘Shep whump’ ep like 38 Minutes Conversion and CG (woo hoo!!) or an ep with Shep whump in it like say The Long Goodbye??????
My Canadian girlfriend informs me that Saskatchewan doesn’t use Daylight Savings Time because it messes up the cows.
If I’m not correcting your French, I’ve got to find something, right? I’m a teacher, it’s my job!
Sorry about that, by the way. I was incredibly embarrassed when I found your comment!
Tracy
So I the other night I decided to watch a few old Season Four episodes with the Audio Commentaries on. And to my surprise when I began to watch Prodigy and the opening credits started, I literally spat my Drink in front of me. That was the funniest thing I have ever heard, those lyrics were awesome!! Just a question, how long did it take you to write that sone and who was “the creative force” behind it?
First I want to thank you and the rest of SGA writers for giving us such episodes as The Long Goodbye, The Real World and Before I Sleep among others when Torri was able to shine as a perfomer, really stretch her acting muscles. She was absolutely amazing. I can watch those episodes over and over again and never get tired of them. I think those episodes were all unique in the way they were done, and story-wise (if we compare them to the other Atlantis episodes). In Before I Sleep for example, we learned some pretty important new facts about Atlantis, like if it weren’t for Elizabeth, there would be no Atlantis, she was the one who saved Atlantis. She’s the crucial person in Atlantis’ existence, the way it is in present time. I guess you see where I’m going with this. I don’t understand how can you demote such an important character.
Well, I have one question:
Considering the decision you made concerning Elizabeth, what would your advice to Torri/Elizabeth fans, who are on their way to lose their favorite character, be?
In case you answer my question: thanks.
Is there any chance that we will see a third stargate system (in Asgard or Ori galaxy) in season 4 or in the DVD films?
Hey Joe,
Are involved in the development of the third Stargate show? If yes, when will it start production? I read sometime in 2008. If not, who is developping the show?
A chocolate question. Do you know Camille Bloch chocolate? I love it, especially the Torino!
greez from Switzerland
Hi Joe,
Me again, hope you don’t mind. Wanted to ask if we will see anymore of the Genii and Ladon in the new season? Also, who concocted them? They I think are somewhat unique among the Stargate villains as being one of the few who are technologically ‘inferior’ compared to Earth.
Take care Joe!
Anonymous:
“Joe Flannigan [sic] has made comments at conventions indicating that he’s looking ahead to “his next show”.
That is not what Joe said at all. When asked how he felt about having to put up with all the conventions for the rest of his life, he retorted with a question to the person who asked that question, joking how would she feel about following him to his next shows.
It’s ridiculous to assume that ANY actor would think they’ll be in the same show forever.
Stop trying to twist words to fit your very sad agenda. ANyway, as far as the other actors are concerned, why shouldn’t they have other jobs and interests too? Doesn’t mean they’re any less commited to the main show they’re in.
From the same post:
“It just seems that no one is excited about Atlantis”
Well, go look around the net. A hell of a lot of people are looking forward to season 4 and excited about Atlantis. Just because you’re not, don’t assume others aren’t.
A question to your magic ball 8: Is there any chance for a creepy Sheppard flip on an earlier season 4 episode? I can see Travelers as the evil Sheppard episode you mentioned before. Is it this one or another one? I can’t wait to see Evil Sheppard. *Tries to wait patiently for Evil Shep and fails miserably*
Question to the magic ball 8: Is there any chance we may see Sheppard left to his own devices in season 4, having to use that supposedly special mind of his, but to implement as well as think of the plan? I mean him being forced to implement one or several of his own ideas without Rodney nor Zelenka to help him out like usual, nor Carter for that matter too.
Question to magic ball 8: Is there any chance that the Weir arc you’re developing for season 4 may somehow connect Sheppard, Weir and Mitchel in some unexpected way or I just have a very imaginative mind to connect disconnected dots? It would be cool in the long run. Perhaps I just write too many sci-fi stories focused on the more fantastical side of it and can’t put my feet on the ground for a “real world”, non fantasy related, idea…..
Question to magic ball 8: Ever since the defiant one, I always wanted to ask this question. Does Shep’s special gene allow him to do more than just turn Ancient tech stuff on? If yes, will we see what that is in season 4?
Hi Joe,
there is one thing I was wondering about the whole time since I began to watch SGA.
I don’t know if you can answer my question but I’ll give it a try…
So, how do e.g. Teyla’s people know, if the stargate is in the orbit around a planet or on the planet itself?
Many people in the pegasus galaxy are trading with others, but most of them don’t have that level of technical development to send a MALP or something like this.
Do they send a scout and if he doesn’t come back… so what then? Shit happens?! ;o)))
I hope you can help me because I don’t get this question out of my head! ;o)
Interesting, we happened to have wings too last night. I remember hosting parties was a hassle because my parents would go crazy over every little thing, and we’d have to vacumn, and interestingly my mom would always have me bring extra toilet paper in all the bathrooms.
I have a question – I went to this new restaurant and the food was decent, but the service less than favorable. I’d like to try them again, but how long do you reckon I should wait before going back?
I had to start the Dark Materials trilogy a few times before I got into it, but it was well worth it (I thought. Haven’t met anyone who read it but didn’t like it, so I always recommend it).
PS, I’m excited about Atlantis! That’s why I’m here.
Hey Joe, you are still speaking about “darker turns” in characters. Can we expect something like that at McKay? He is a scientist after all and so there could be big potential for some “mad scientist” stuff.
I’ve just finished watching season 1’s Before I Sleep again and have a question to magic ball 8: Will we ever seen Janus again? I loved the character and I love Gildart Jackson too….
“How about a scene McKay walks in on Carter eating lemon chicken, drinking lemonade and a sliced of lemon flavored pie on the side? I’d sure love to see his reaction to that. ;)”
Are you my little brother? I wrote a manuscript with that precise scene in it and he’s the only one I ever showed it to…
“So, how do e.g. Teyla’s people know, if the stargate is in the orbit around a planet or on the planet itself?
Many people in the pegasus galaxy are trading with others, but most of them don’t have that level of technical development to send a MALP or something like this.
Do they send a scout and if he doesn’t come back… so what then? Shit happens?! ;o)))”
Let’s put it this way: Wraith hunting parties aren’t the only reason a runner’s lifespan is so short…
Hey Joe, I am enjoying the blog very much, very informative.
A few questions:
Regarding the episode ‘Travellers’
1. From the spoilers I have heard, the traveller kidnap Shep in order to use him to power an ancient ship. Is this going to be Aurora class like we have seen before, or different?
2. Also regarding the ship, is there any chance that the expedition will get it’s hands on it?
3. Regarding the actual Travelers, are they the new big player/’unpredictable wildcard’ race you have talked about?
and finally…
4. Is there any chance we could see a bigger British involvement in Stargate politics? We’ve had a hell of alot of Russian stuff, and you sad recently that it is very possible the French would be seen, so considering we (the Brits) are probably Americas most loyal allies will we be seeing more involvement (A British BC-304 would be nice 😉 lol)
Thanks Joe, keep up the good work
Will the guys from Travelers be some sort of Pegasus Galaxy Lucian Alliance? Will they be out there doing their own thing, sometimes getting in the way, sometimes helping out as it fits their purposes? I like the concept of unexpectedness it brings to the show. I think we were missing it after the Genii kinda turned into allies after Coup d’Etat
A good sci-fi/fantasy series to read is Terry Pratchett’s
“Discworld”. There are a lot of books in it (about 28…?) but they’re pretty easy to get caught up in. They’re chock full of action and adventure and plenty of humour – “If you give a man a fire he’ll be warm for a day, but if you light a man on fire he’ll be warm for the rest of his life”.
Also just noticed (and started geeking out about) that the Abydos pyramid in the opening credits explodes in time with the music. Did you purposely do that, or is it just one of those things in life that happens?
crazymom said…
My son is a big fan of The Zombie Survival Guide, so I asked him about World War Z, not realizing they were both written by the same guy. Apparently my son didn’t realize it either, and he had me immediately go to our library’s online catalog and reserve a copy for him. Sounds like we’re going to the library tomorrow!
Ooh, I love those books. I have them both, my personal fave being zombie survival. Pick up some, I Am Legend by Robert Matheson—he’s the creator of the zombie genre, although he used vampirism as a disease—which was catapulted into other things.
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Joe,
Please tell me nothing, how shall I say, untoward happens to Thor in Unending, or if it does it is reversed at the end….PLEASE
I guess you see where I’m going with this. I don’t understand how can you demote such an important character.
Because that was then, this is now? 😉
“Because that was then, this is now? ;)”
Can’t agree with you there. You’re saying what happened in the past is not important? It brings us where we are today. It’s of a great importance, you see.