As someone who is not a morning person yet wakes up at 6:00 a.m. every weekday, I can honestly say I really hate Daylight Savings Time. I suppose I could wake up later, grab a quick shower and go (like Martin Gero), or just not bother going home and sleep at the office (like Carl Binder) but it would mean skipping my morning work-out or pushing my morning work-out to the early evening (which would be pretty much amount to skippin git altogether). And that’s something I couldn’t do. I think I’d actually miss the physical distress that comes with pushing your body to the brink of exhaustion (occasionally) or nausea (more often than not). You know how trainers and athletes tell you that, given the right circumstances, exercising can be fun? Well, they’re lying. If you’re having fun while exercising then, clearly, you’re doing it wrong. These are the same people who’ll tell you that walking briskly burns more calories than running (bullshit) or that doing higher reps with lighter weights will do a better job of toning your body (double bullshit). Exercise is supposed to feel unpleasant. That‘s how you know it‘s working! Well, unpleasant but not painful – like the time I was doing incline bench press and, in an attempt to squeeze out one final rep, forced the weight up with such force that something in my upper back “twinged” accompanied by a noise I can best describe as “the sound made while shucking corn“. Occasional injuries and debilitating muscle aches aside, my morning work-outs are a necessity given my eating habits. My thirty minute sprints and forty-five minute weight sessions are the only thing keeping me closer to Young than Old on the Elvis Sliding Fitness Scale.
Questions….
Anonymous #1 writes: “It also has to be said that you need to see that the way Wright announced the changes was going to freak people out. […] 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.”
Answer: In all fairness to Brad, that interview was not supposed to air until long after the news had officially broken re: any creative decisions regarding season four. Unfortunately, the interview found its way online and that’s how the fans first heard the news.
Jason writes: “1) Are there any stories for Season 4 where the team explores more of the planets in the Pegasus Galaxy? 2) Is there any chance of seeing Dr. Parrish from Runner making a reappearance?“
Answer: 1) Yes. 2) At present, no.
Anonymous #2 writes: “What do you think of Firefly?”
Answer: Loved it.
UberAmandaFan writes: “That poem you wrote with hints about the show…does it need to be edited at all?”
Answer: No. All of the clues I offered are still in play. Maybe what I’ll do in the coming days is re-post the poem but with an indication of which season the individual hints pertain to.
Anonymous #3 writes: “The fact of the matter is that many of the major players involved in Atlantis seem to be much more interested and excited in other projects.”
Answer: It’s a “matter of fact”?” Simply because someone expresses an interest in something non-Stargate-related? Thanks for giving me the heads up. Upon learning that our office assistant Lawren had expressed some interest in taking a vacation once this season wraps, I fired his ass.
Michelle writes: “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?”
Answer: I know the restaurant but am not a huge fan.
Prior_of_the_Ori writes “Wanted to ask if we will see anymore of the Genii and Ladon in the new season?”
Answer: Although we don’t have a story in the works, we would like to do a couple of Genii episodes in season four.
Anonymous #4 writes: “How do e.g. Teyla’s people know, if the stargate is in the orbit around a planet or on the planet itself?”
Answer: Unlike the Atlantis team, the Athosians don’t operate off a list of unexplored gate addresses.
GrapesofWraith writes: “ 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?”
Answer: You can go back immediately but perhaps a) arrange for another server, b) let the manager know that you had a bad experience, c) leave the offending server a poor tip, d) write a bad online review.
SGFerrit writes: “Is there any chance we could see a bigger British involvement in Stargate politics?”
Answer: It’s possible. It really depends on the story and, more importantly, finding the right actor. The main reason we have such a prominent Czech character on the show is because David Nykel, who impressed us with his performance, happens to be Czech.
Tauri Sith writes: “ 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?”
Answer: Nope, that was deliberate timing.
Nathaniel writes: “Amazing Race was great tonight.. Hopefully you read this after it’s over, as I was extremely pleased to see {spoiler} eliminated.”
Answer: They were the team I was rooting for (surprise, surprise). I’m bummed.
Shawna writes: “I went to the mall today, too (Oakridge, I believe it was). All I can say is: Holy crap! 14% sales tax?”
Answer: Since you’re a tourist, I believe you can get that money back.
Alipeeps writes: “Have you been watching The Dresden Files at all? And have you read any of the books?”
Answer: Nope on both counts.
Linzi writes: “I was reading GW’s Home page headline info about spoilers for Travelers, and they report that Travelers is not due to air fourth.”
Answer: They’re wrong. Travelers will air fourth.
Anonymous #5 writes: “Joe, you seem to have forgotten that Carl DID write in season 1.”
Answer: Yes, I remember – they were episodes 15 and 16. We must have been doing something right for fans to stick around through those first 14.
Ryu Gaia writes: “Were there ever any Stargate SG-1 stories you really wanted to tell but never had the chance to?”
Answer: There was that time travel story I beat out last year that seemed to sap a good five years from my life in the fashioning.
Michelle writes: “Joe, it seems Michael Shanks has won a recurring role on “24” for this season! What do you think? Is it cool to see actors from Stargate “make it” in network tv?”
Answer: Very cool. Great news for Michael and equally great news for his fans.
Kelly J. Compeau writes: “Perhaps you could just give me a quick “like it”, “love it”, “don’t like” or “don’t watch” response to all these shows that I watch regularly…”
Jericho: Watched the first five or six episodes.
Robson Arms: Once watched ten minutes of an episode.
Regenesis: Don’t watch.
Smallville: Don’t watch.
Desperate Housewives: Don’t watch.
Dresden Files: Don’t watch.
BSG: Don’t watch.
24: Watched the first season.
Nip/Tuck: Like it.
Law & Order: Don’t watch.
CSI: Watched the first season.
Bones: Don’t watch.
Lost: Watched up until three weeks ago.
Medium: Don’t watch.
Criminal Minds: Don’t watch.
Ugly Betty: Watched the series premiere.
Supernatural: Don’t watch.
Psych: Don’t watch.
Falcon Beach: Don’t watch.
Numbers: Don’t watch.
Crossing Jordan: Don’t watch.
With the exception of Nip/Tuck, you’re not asking me about the right shows:
House: Love it.
Boston Legal: Love it.
The Sopranos: Love it.
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Love it.
Big Love: Like it.
The Office: Love it.
30 Rock: Love it.
My Name is Earl: Like it.
Grey’s Anatomy: Watch it.
“Elvis fitness scale”–that’s a good one.
Thanks for the Major Davis info (form a couple posts back), I will remain optimistic!
Now to add to your TV list, have you ever seen “Dirty Jobs” on Discovery channel? The host, Mike Rowe, is actually quite hilairous and the show is infromative, albeit a little disgusting.
Lastly, have you ever seen “Sledge Hammer!”? It is an 80s sitcom spoofing the Dirty Harry super-cop genre, among other pop culture trends. Very amusing show.
Thanks again,
Royal
Joe,
Thanks for answering my previous question. I know what you mean about exercise hurting more than making me feel good. I have yet to achieve the endorphin high that people talk about when running.
With Vancouver being a big haven for TV and Film productions, I was wondering if you guys (Stargate production staff) ever interact with any of the other productions staffs in the city?
Cheers,
Jason
Hi Joe,
I read that Christopher Judge will be in an early episode of Atlantis. Does this mean we will finally get to see an episode with Teal’c and McKay in a scene together?
I’ve heard a lot of people worrying about this coming season. I’m not all that worried, because everyone will be working on this season, rather than splitting the group down the middle with a few on SG-1 and a few on Atlantis. Unlike others, I am just going to go with the flow, because that’s what a fan should do. What I am curious about though, is if Atlantis will be back on their original planet in just a few episodes, or will it be a season long thing, or will they find a new planet, basically will it be a serious issue for more than two episodes?
Answer: Yes, I remember – they were episodes 15 and 16. We must have been doing something right for fans to stick around through those first 14.
SPARKY!!!!!(Shep/Weir) I fell in love with the show when I saw 38 Minutes. So much angst and then cuteness at the end. What I’m a shipper 🙂
Seriously I did love S1 of Atlantis and yeah I get were the original poster comes from. Binder has been the only one to consistently write for Elizabeth. Before I sleep, LFP, Condemed, Critical Mass, The Real World and on on. I have much love for Binder.
Also don’t mention #14, the episode that shall not be named. You won’t like the name fandom gave it. LOL.
Oh yeah, I get that nausea sometimes (read: everytime) when I exercise; that, and dizzyness. This is probably why I don’t do it that often; luckily, my body seems incapable of fattening up.
Anyway, a non-spoiler question this time: do you ever watch Fan-made music videos?
Which Office, Joe? Ricky Gervais’ or that bastard American knock off that even beats out Jay Felger on the unfunny scale?
Joe,
Is it possible that you would continue some season one story arcs in season 4; for example the exploration of weir’s list, the other planets on the list in before I sleep, or the follow-up on the brotherhood of the fifteen, to see if the atlantis team can recover that zpm.
Thanxs,
Your montreal fan
Hi Joe:
You said: “You can go back immediately but perhaps a) arrange for another server, b) let the manager know that you had a bad experience, c) leave the offending server a poor tip, d) write a bad online review.”
That brought to mind a question. Do you get any preferential treatment/free food, now that your reputation as on-line food critic is growing? Since you obviously love good food, is this your long term goal – free food and great service thanks to publicity? Smart man.
Have a great day,
Patricia
Can I ask, what was it that made you stop watching Lost? To me it looks like they’re reaching desperation point because they’re all over the place (but then I feel the same way about the cast changes on SGA looking like the point of desperation…. so both shows will be off my viewing list from now on)
As for Nip/Tuck, interesting trivia for the non-Aussies. Julian McMahon is the son of a former Prime Minister of Australia, Sir William McMahon. Every time I see him flashing his bare arse on TV, I wonder what his mother, Lady Sonia thinks….
Oh, and on Major Davis. Love him. If anyone from SG1 deserves a go on another show, he’s it. Good (if underutilised) character, great actor…..
Since you’re a tourist, I believe you can get that money back.
Really? I shall have to look into that.
Incidentally, I was wandering around Yaletown today and spotted Rodney’s Oyster House, so I just had to go in and get some shrimp. They were garlic prawns with some sort of pepper added. Once again, the unanimous judgement was: yum. I shall definitely have to go to that place again sometime and have a proper meal. I didn’t see Chocoatl, but I’m hoping to go look for it before we leave tomorrow.
Would you mind sharing with us your time travel story that didn’t get made? I love a good time travel story.
Genii eh?……Sora — is she coming back?
Poor baby .. all that hard work.. Have you seen ‘300’ yet? Can you imagine the work out those guys had to to do? Was that real or special effects?
I like the idea of the “Elvis fitness scale” You made me laugh again.. That’s a rare gift you have ..
I wish you a great day filled with wonder .
Dori
You really might want to watch SUPERNATURAL… a lot of Stargate fans are raving about the show more than SG now, so they’re obviously doing something on that show to draw in an audience.
So, have you braved Vegemite yet?
You say you are a bit of a Sam/Jack fan… Will you tell us who you ‘ship’ in Atlantis?
Mel said…
Also don’t mention #14, the episode that shall not be named. You won’t like the name fandom gave it. LOL.
March 12, 2007
Let’s please be a bit more specific, I hate the thought of being associated with your side of fandom.
When you say ‘the name fandom gave it’—you mean you’re part of fandom right? Because I called it Sanctuary and thought it was a bloody fantastic episode.
This leads to a question that might not be answered…any chance of Chaya in the future, if not in S4, any hopes of bringing the actress back on some level. Magic 8 ball me. 😀
Hi
Since you guys are my SciFi and Fantasy book experts, Has anyone there an opinion on “The Merlin Descendants Series” Irene Radford.. It was just recommended to me and I was wondering if it is a good series?
Dori
Have you had a chance to see the BBC series Life on Mars? If not, please do. It is quite well done (and unlike Lost, wrapped up in 2 seasons). It is a sad day here in the UK – today the last episode of SG1 airs. It has been an unbelievable six years in the fandom for me – I’d never been in a fandom before. It is certainly a unique experience. I’ve never been this emotionally tied to a show before either. My thanks to you and the other writers for ten years of Stargate SG1. It’s been a lot of things, but mostly it has been fun and great TV.
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, the land o chocolate 😉
When you say ‘the name fandom gave it’—you mean you’re part of fandom right? Because I called it Sanctuary and thought it was a bloody fantastic episode.
Mel wasn’t being disrespectful to your “magnificant” Rachel, btw. She was referring to “That Horrid Episode That Shall Not be Named” (one of the nicer names for it). I don’t know anyone who truly enjoyed this waste of film, and it wasn’t just the Shep/Weir fans who hated it. Go read the eppy thread.
I second the query about Sora from season one. Mention was made of imprisoning her in the short term, and then repatriating her back to the Genii homeworld, but we’ve heard nothing further. Is Sora pro-Atlantis now, standing with the new Genii government?
There was a time when I wondered if Sora might eventually be adopted by the Atlantis crew, much as Ronon has. Sort of an anti-Teyla, in that she’d be antagonistic to the crew and Athosians, at least to start. Guess the time for those sorts of ruminations is long past, now. 🙂
I just rewatched “Pegasus Project” and I am wondering if the Ancients will ever decide that enough is enough and help the millions of humans in the galaxy fight off the Orii? Will we ever see Morgan Le Fay again?
Thanks
“Answer: It’s possible. It really depends on the story and, more importantly, finding the right actor. The main reason we have such a prominent Czech character on the show is because David Nykel, who impressed us with his performance, happens to be Czech”
Thank you:)
I love the Dresden Files books, but the show contradicts them far too much — sometimes it feels like the only thing the two versions have in common are the names and the fact that they’re about a wizard! It’s so-so show on it’s own, I suppose, but why do they bother basing a show on a book series if they’re not going to stay true to the source material hardly at *all*, I wonder?
Bones, on the other hand, is my fave show outside of SG-1. I’m not into gross forensics, but the character interactions are fantastic!
Hi, Joe! Do you know an actress called Amy Acker? She played in Joss Whedon’s ‘Angel’ and she is very good actress and I can’t help myself but I think she would really fit into Atlantis (as an Asuran maybe). If you know her please tell me what do you think of her and her actor skills. So, Is there any chance to see her in Atlantis someday? At least as a guest star?
Joe wrote: With the exception of Nip/Tuck, you’re not asking me about the right shows:
House: Love it.
Boston Legal: Love it.
The Sopranos: Love it.
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Love it.
Big Love: Like it.
The Office: Love it.
30 Rock: Love it.
My Name is Earl: Like it.
Grey’s Anatomy: Watch it.
Kelly replies: Wow, you and I are SO not on the same page when it comes to television viewing habits. Pretty much all the shows I mentioned, you don’t watch, and all the shows you listed, I don’t watch. I don’t like sitcoms and could never get into Friends, Seinfeld, Frasier etc.
Oh, well. At least we found a happy medium with Nip/Tuck and the Stargate franchise. 🙂
KJC (who is also fed up with LOST)
hi, joe,
i’ll try to keep my whining down to a whimper, but (spoilers for last ep ‘unending’)
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daniel/vala got total and complete ship in 2 seasons, but sam/jack is STILL waiting going on 10 seasons now. not a happy camper now. 🙁 🙁
sally 🙁
Joe,
Having just watched “Unending”, I have to say that it was a wonderful note to send the series off on. Having been a viewer across all 10 seasons, it’s been fun watching all of them, 9 and 10 in particular, which I felt hit many high notes.
Hearty thanks from Scotland go to all of the people who have brought us SG-1 over the past 10 years, yourself included. It won’t be the same without it, but we have the 2 upcoming movies and the next season of Atlantis to look forward to.
Ok Joe, I know you don’t answer every question asked, but I think this one deserves some sort of response. I watched Unending this afternoon and am just dumbstruck that there was absolutely NO mention of Jack O’neill. Not one word. I must say that I find it terribly disloyal and thankless to exclude Richard Dean Anderson and his character from the last episode of a series he made happen. Could you maybe explain why he wasn’t in the episode or at least why he wasn’t even mentioned? Jack is the most important person in all of Stargate, and I just don’t see how you could in good conscience omit him as if he never existed. I think it’s an expression of total disrespect and absolutely low class. Any response?
JackAttack
Hey Joe… *pout* …you didn’t answer any of my five questions, but that’s okay! ^_^ I’ll just ask two that I really want answered.
1) Do we have a definitive number of episodes that Torri will be in? Is it 4 episodes? A 6 episode arc? One episode? Two? I know that you don’t have to tell us, but I think that it would calm a LOT of fears in fandom- or it may inflame us more- but at least we would know and thats all we want- we want to know.
2)What do you personally think about us Sparky Shippers? (Yes I am one of those fans who think that John and Elizabeth make a cute couple)Do you think that we’re all a bunch of nutters or do you see the natural chemistry and the natural progression that the two characters have gone through?
All the best, hope season 4 filming is going great!
-Anjirika
What font are SG-1/Atlantis scripts written in?
Hi, Joe
Any chance you’ll rework your time travel story for atlantis? and are the aliens in travelers the wildcard race u’ve been refering too?
thankyou in advance
Anonymous said…
When you say ‘the name fandom gave it’—you mean you’re part of fandom right? Because I called it Sanctuary and thought it was a bloody fantastic episode.
Mel wasn’t being disrespectful to your “magnificant” Rachel, btw. She was referring to “That Horrid Episode That Shall Not be Named” (one of the nicer names for it). I don’t know anyone who truly enjoyed this waste of film, and it wasn’t just the Shep/Weir fans who hated it. Go read the eppy thread.
Okay first you need to start reading a post clearly. Secondly, as I said, I liked the episode and it’s called Sanctuary. Third, I didn’t know there was a full census taken of the millions of people who saw the episode and then the majority seemed to hate it. GW is a minimalist part of the fandom, very bloody minmum…there are more people out there. So I’d take that into consideration.
Lastly, what does Ms. Luttrell have to do with anything?
—Let me stop here, before I get too cut up in too much stupidity.
Hello Joe,
I just watched “Unending” and it was one of the best! Now I don’t want to spoil it for to many but will the upgrades gotten in “Unending” trickle over to Atlantis to help their cause?
Our library has 8 copies of World War Z, and they estimate that with the length of the waiting list, it will take 3 months to get a copy. I think we’re going shopping…
I am very much like Gero in that I get up, shower, and go. But, I think that stems from being military! I can wake up and be out the door fully dressed in BDUs in less than 15 minutes.
Sorry to have been absent a week or so! It’s Spring Break down in FL and I hate tourist season.
Wolfen said…
I love the Dresden Files books, but the show contradicts them far too much — sometimes it feels like the only thing the two versions have in common are the names and the fact that they’re about a wizard! It’s so-so show on it’s own, I suppose, but why do they bother basing a show on a book series if they’re not going to stay true to the source material hardly at *all*, I wonder?
Bones, on the other hand, is my fave show outside of SG-1. I’m not into gross forensics, but the character interactions are fantastic!
See, I don’t have a problem with the TV show being different from the books – the show is *not* an adaptation of the books (and the author himself has stated the show will not be doing any episodes that are direct interpretations of the books) but rather is *based* on the books. Much as I love the books, there are many elements to them that do not translate well to the screen and I like how they’ve reimagined things for the show. The way I look at it is the same way I look at the X-Men fandom – there’s comic/bookverse and there’s movie/TVverse.
Conversely, I have struggled to get into Bones because I found the characters and their interactions stilted and quite unbelievable. I am finding this is getting better as the show continues and I am enjoying it more but I still find myself sitting there thinking, “But people don’t talk/behave like that in the real world!” 😆
Oh, hooray. Someone else who enjoys the insane fun that is Boston Legal. Am catching up on the last half-season as I type this.
I heard that Stargate Atlantis is moving towards monday nights is that true or will it stay on Friday nights because i want it to stay on friday nights it gives me something to look forward to after a hard week at school.