Today was the day I made my promised appearance at The Timeless Gathering of Fans and Friends (not to be confused with The Timely Gathering of Friends and Foes, or The Timeless Gathering of Fans, Fiends, and Lycanthropes) where I gave a talk to a roomful of well over 25 fans – although, to be fair, I believe a good part of that number was spill-over from Jewel’s preceding panel. Speaking of Jewel, she was kicking back in the media room when I arrived. Apparently, a fan wanted her to sign his box set of Firefly but, alas, had to go out and buy one first. While she awaited his return and I awaited my panel, we chatted about Comic Con, San Diego, and my blog. She was surprised to hear about the weekly chocolate shipments I receive from fans who have learned of my chocolate passion by reading my entries. I suggested she start her own blog or, better yet, allow me to mention Jewel’s passion for Pinot Grigio on mine.
At one point during our conversation, I overheard one of the other invitees, a martial artist and actor, inform a group of enthralled fans: “Using my head, I flattened all six nails before she got around to hammering down one.” Now how the hell was I going to compete with that?
Surprisingly, Jewel didn’t stick around for my panel (I can only assume husband Matt was feeling under the weather and required her attention otherwise I can’t think of any reason why she wouldn’t have attended) which went very well. Even though the turnout was approximately 0.5% that of the Comic Con panel, the majority of the questions were incisive and well thought-out.
One hour later, I was back in the media where I posed for pics, chatted with some fans, and signed autographs (“To Priscilla, Enjoy the buffet! Sincerely, Joseph Mallozzi” and “To Glenn, Those weren’t capers!!! Sincerely, Joseph Mallozzi”).
All in all, a fine day. I looked forward to next year when the event will be expanded and renamed The Timeless Gathering of Fans and Friends and Merpeople and the guy who flattens nails with his head and Joseph Mallozzi.
“Alipeeps said…
teyla’sangel said…
Hi Joe, since you have all but confirmed that John’s doppelganger will be the father of Teyla’s baby, can you assure us that their relationship will become canon in season 4?
Uhhhh.. what? Are we reading the same blog? Cos unless I’ve had some hitherto unsuspected brain injury and lost a few chunks of memory (or scrambled my remaining brain cells beyond repair with the whiskey last night- p.s. my apologies for my previous drunken post, Joe.. though I’m somewhat surprised and bewildered to find that I can apparently type much better in French than in English whilst under the influence!!), I don’t recall seeing anything of the kind confirmed – or “all but confirmed” – in here??
Anyone? Or am I alone in my confusion?”
Sorry, but in a certain shipper thread on GW they seem pretty certain. I thought it was based on fact. It seems likely that the doppelganger will be corporeal, and Joe did say I think to some fans at Comiccon that John and Teyla will have some stuff to work out concerning her pregnancy. Can 2+2 not equal 4?
Joe, maybe you can shed some light. Is the doppelganger able to take on solid form?
Joe,
Sounds like you had a great time at Timeless. Sounds like you met up with Rick Faraci (sp?). He was there last year and he is really impressive in the martial arts.
M
I don’t get it. What is the porpoise of such panels and conventions? I mean besides I guess making business. I never have gone to one of such conventions (I think is cultural, we don’t do conventions or such gatherings of strange people doing strange things…science meetings don’t count. we are strange people doing strange things any way)
When I read about those metings and the reports and such, I see that people make very strange questions about the future or relationships of the characters…I find that funny, aren’t they aware that they are characters (as in not real people)? and that actors and writers don’t really know what is going on until they have write it or play it? and I have the felling that series as the one you write don’t really follow a continuity between one writer and the next and that is probably because eps. are not written following a linear time line. You can write the last ep. of a season and then one in the middle and then the one that is going to be use as the first one and one that is not even to be used but that was related to one of the others you have write. But that is cool, it is scifi any way. I think people take thing too serious over there.
Cata
“…and signed autographs (“To Priscilla, Enjoy the buffet! Sincerely, Joseph Mallozzi” and “To Glenn, Those weren’t capers!!! Sincerely, Joseph Mallozzi”).”
Wow. I just remembered why your off-the-wall comments for autographs always sound so familiar. Don’t shoot me, but your “advice” sounds like Gilderoy Lockhart. That’s a good thing in my book. (What a horrible bad pun.) He may have been an ass, but that’s because he took himself seriously. I can see your tongue firmly planted in your cheek.
suse
Is SciFi going to follow what the major networks have done and forget the midseason hiatus/break? Heroes, Jericho, Lost and others all took a beating in ratings, and it sounds like SGA and SG1 did last season too…
If not – will you find out whether you’ve been renewed before or after episode 10 airs?
That guy with the head more efficiant than a hammer should be the next villian on Atlantis. Imagine the competition between him and Ronan….it could become a classic episode.
Dr. Mallozzi,
Could we perhaps see any new kinds of Wraith ships this season?
Also, is there any word from Fox on Atlantis being brought to Blu-Ray? They are supposed to come back in a big way in Q4.
teyla’sangel said…
“Hi Joe, since you have all but confirmed that John’s doppelganger will be the father of Teyla’s baby, can you assure us that their relationship will become canon in season 4?
It is so exciting that you are choosing to confirm what some of us have known all along. Can’t wait to hear the patter of little feet in the city.”
teyla’sangel also said…
“Sorry, but in a certain shipper thread on GW they seem pretty certain. I thought it was based on fact. It seems likely that the doppelganger will be corporeal, and Joe did say I think to some fans at Comiccon that John and Teyla will have some stuff to work out concerning her pregnancy. Can 2+2 not equal 4?
Joe, maybe you can shed some light. Is the doppelganger able to take on solid form?”
Oh.my.gawd–some people just feed off of drama.
Well, it’s pretty clear your wanting to start trouble…irritating people by putting up such ridiculously presumptuous and tactless posts, CLEARLY, intended to TRY and get under Joe’s skin not to mention provoke others into attacking said ship.
Well–you’re likely to succeed in causing havoc here. But good luck in trying to bait JM…lol.
“Anyone? Or am I alone in my confusion?”
Sorry, but in a certain shipper thread on GW they seem pretty certain. I thought it was based on fact. It seems likely that the doppelganger will be corporeal, and Joe did say I think to some fans at Comiccon that John and Teyla will have some stuff to work out concerning her pregnancy. Can 2+2 not equal 4?”
I think you’re alone. I’m on a lot of boards and have never heard such a thing and you’re basing this on a GW ship thread?
Um not a good source.
I don’t think Joe has ever put John’s Doppelganger even on the same plane as Teyla’s baby.
Joe F’s comments during Comi con…were they not about the fact she’s having a baby and she’s a part of his team and knew nothing about it. John and Teyla having some stuff to work out is a far reach to him being the dad.
Hi, Joe,
Good to see you today at “Timeless Legendary Gathering”.
Thanks for featuring AmyCat’s Stargate wall hanging on the blog. I created it back in 2004 for my Gatecon costume. Yes, I was THE GATE…but didn’t even place that year. I passed it to Amy as a background for her famous SG-inspired stuffed animals.
BUT…ohmygoshIcan’tbelieveit…
I won TONIGHT’S costume contest at TLG! This time, my costume drew upon past Real-World experience and upon many years of watching scifi TV and film.
THE UBIQUITOUS AND ANONYMOUS BUREAUCRAT, dressed in neutrals, complete with “Security Clearance Required” folder (Thanks, Paul Brown!). Inside the folder was every bureaucrat’s secret weapon…the word “NO”.
They say “write what you know”. Guess the same is true for costumes!
Complete change of subject: For some unknown reason, the headings on your comments page appear in Japanese on the hotel’s free computer. Fortunately, I remember the English.
Starting to droop. Enjoy BC Day!
My friend and I own a small candy business — primarily truffles. I just wanted to let you know that the current flavor in the test kitchen is a dark chocolate advocaat center with a marzipan coating. If it works, we’ll name it after you and I’ll send you a box!
Kelly
Pff. Six nails? I once remodeled an entire apartment using only the power of my mind.
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Okay well I might have bent the truth slightly, but at least I did THAT with my mind!
Hey Joe, I just started reading your blog, want to say thanks for the work you do on Atlantis you guys all do a great job. I’m doing my last year at high school and just about to do trial exams, what were you like at school and with tests? Also Ive wanted to work in film, theatre and/or tv for a while now, any suggestions on what to study after school that would help in getting into work in those areas or at least tv anyway, mainly the stuff behind the camera is what I’m interested in. Thanx
P.S you’ve mentioned a few times in what I’ve read that you have no plans for visiting Australia, I suggest you do if you can, it’s a great place.
Hi Joe,
So, finally made it through your blog about comic con and saw the video of the SGA panel. Basically, Sci Fi wants all of us to watch the show live.
Okay, no problem, but how do they know we’re watching? Not a lot of people have those niffty little nielsen boxes so I was thinking….. Lemons! Yep, every sends in lemons to prove we are watching and we want another season. If it can work for Jericho, it can work for Atlantis! So, I need the corporate office’s addie. And don’t worry, no one will mention your name.
Oh, and I have a great tequilla and lemon juice drink, just in case. Cheers!
“The Timeless Gathering of Fans and Friends?”
Are you sure you were at the right place?
That turnout looked like my chapter of weight-watchers.
teyla’sangel said…
Sorry, but in a certain shipper thread on GW they seem pretty certain. I thought it was based on fact. It seems likely that the doppelganger will be corporeal, and Joe did say I think to some fans at Comiccon that John and Teyla will have some stuff to work out concerning her pregnancy. Can 2+2 not equal 4?
Joe, maybe you can shed some light. Is the doppelganger able to take on solid form?
Uhhh… well, they may be pretty certain on that thread but I’m afraid that that certainty is not based on fact.. at least, none that I’ve read in here or heard during the ComicCon panel. 2+2 can equal 4.. but only if the 2s come from a reliable source and you’re certain that they are in fact 2s.
I read this blog every day and I’ve watched the vid of the ComicCon panel (and I help maintain a spoiler comm on LJ so I’m usually pretty up to date with spoilers) and, for a start, to the best of my knowledge there has been no confirmation or otherwise that the doppelganger will be corporeal (there’s a lot of speculation but speculation is worth diddly, I’m afraid).
It just seems a little premature to be making statements that something has been “all but confirmed” as fact when actually it’s still nothing more than speculation and possibly a touch of wishful thinking. I’m not saying it ain’t gonna happen that way.. just that we don’t know enough right now to assume that it’s gonna happen that way.
I tried to ask this question the other day but my evil internet connection had it in for me.
Basically what I wanted to say is that The Storm/The Eye two-parter remains a real favourite for me and they were really the episodes that got me interested in Sheppard as a character because I loved seeing a darker side to him, it makes for a far more intriguing character.
Since those episodes we have rarely seen that darker element to his character surface, instead we get his usual smartass routine. I’d dearly love to see that darker side of his personality explored a little more, any chance we will get to see that in season four?
All I have to say is I love the Stargate on the cork board! I was wondering about when this Con was going on. Such a shame so many good cons go on in Vancouver and the West Coast, and almost nothing comes to Texas. Just sad.
So, according to certain nutcases, Ronon and Keller are going to be hot and heavy, and John (or fake-John) is the father of Teyla’s baby and real-John will feel oh-so-responsible for it. “Let the snogging begin” they say.
Gag me all the way to my remote! Say it ain’t so Joe! I can’t think of anything so stupid being discussed between the writers.
What’s this Mr M? taking a day off from the blog? tsk tsk no day of rest for you, supervillains don’t get a day off any more than mafia bosses, minor deities and mothers.
Hi Joe,
I’ve been rewatching “Counterstrike” earlier today and have one question: who dr Phil is?
Hi Joe
Is season 4 going to have the same 20 episode order as all previous seasons? You mentioned in a recent blog that all the slots had been filled for season 4. Is “Harmoney” the season finale? Can you tell us anything about it??
Thanks with chocolate on top
Didn’t know that you were profiting so well from this blog; weekly chocolate shipments indeed! I hope it’s compensation enough for the time (and I imagine a good deal of patience) required to respond to our questions.
Tell Jewel she’ll have to get blogging to earn that Pinot Grigio 😉
Alas poor Ali, has he succumbed to death’s cruel grip at last?
Mary
I think that many of the people who watch SGA (those that choose to jump on every tiny little statement or comment and turn it into some sort of soap operay “drama”) ought to just watch soap operas then they’ll get the ridiculous drivel for storylines that they seem to crave. This is Stargate Atlantis, up to now a pretty decent sci-fi show that will hopefully avoid the soap-operay drivel of it’s bretheren SG-1.
sorry – just to clarify my post about the soap operay stuff – I meant to say – the soap operay drivel of the last few seasons of SGAs bretheren SG-1. Until season 7 or so SG-1 was also a pretty decent sci-fi show – after season 7 it was hard to tell what it was supposed to be.
Thanks for the pics you posted last Friday.
Pugs are cute 🙂
Loved the layouts from The Kindred II. I love pics of the SGA cast (especially from the boys) and any SGA layouts from the art department.
Thanks again!
*waves*
*looks at Joe’s blog*
*looks at the comments*
Are you not having a good day today? Or are people just getting too…er… cheeky? 😉
Or is it that you’ve just been catching up on some sleep? Cause, if it’s the latter, then can I just say, that I don’t think DH’s advice regarding Lulu was to be taken quite so literally, hehehe. 😛
*hugs*
I find disturbing that you approve comments that are nothing more than fans ‘tattling’ on other fans about what nasty things they say about the actors (not characters, and not performance) and hence, participate in furthering such denigrations. I don’t care if it’s AT, MS, or Joe Blow, the actors don’t deserve to have their personal attributes, feelings, or actions dragged all over the Net, especially to facilitate the hatred and competition between various fan groups. I think it’s reprehensible whatever forum or blog it takes place on, but at least those blogs/forums usually reach groups of like-minded people. However, as a person who is a colleague and a representative of the show, and someone who is read by people who may not be involved with the petty fan politics, you should maybe think twice about helping them carry on their petty feuds and spread into new venues further denigrations of your colleagues and even other fan groups.
Hey Joe:
Forgot to say thanks for putting that pic of us together up in your blog.
Here I am returning the favor and putting one of us up in my blog:) Plus some pics of Ben, Amanda and Christopher.
http://stillherecommentary.blogspot.com/2007/08/some-comic-con-stuff.html
Marla
Joe,
Bless your heart (and Jewel’s!) for attending that convention.
Morjana
Farscapefan said…
Hi Joe,
I’ve been rewatching “Counterstrike” earlier today and have one question: who dr Phil is?
He is a guy who has an afternoon talk show, called the Dr. Phil Show.
Seriously, all these shippers do realise the show is a science fiction show and not a soap opera right?
If you want a show about who sleeps with who and who is responsible for whos baby, I believe Days of our Lives still airs. How about General Hospital? Even RDA had sense to leave that show…
It’s sci-fi! They are meant to be a bunch of professionals in another galaxy, representing the humans of Earth to various alien cultures. Why on earth do you people want them all to jump into bed with each other?
Another gripe, Carter joins Atlantis — this is GOOD. Why are you all knocking it? Sheesh come on people, things change, look around your own lives. The people you work with or go to school with, do they not change every once in a while? People move on, new people appear, it happens. The formula of having the main characters always winning, always surviving no matter what is old and predictable. Removing key characters every once in a while adds life and vitality to a show, it also reflects real life, where being shot (or blown up) can mean the ned of a life. Sure it’s sci-fi and as they say you don’t have to stay dead in sci fi, but come on, wake up and smell the wraith droppings, the red shirt scenario makes tv boring. Removing characters gives them a sense of reality, it also makes the others have a sense of vulnerability — there is no guarantee that the life threatening situation they are in will result in their safe return.
Look at Heroes as an example. It’s been stated that no character is safe on that show. Look at how well it is doing in the ratings.
Like I started with, if you want soap opera of the day, go watch Days or General Hospital, but if you want cutting edge sci-fi with stories that make you think about the world we live in, and how we interact with other cultures, then watch Atlantis.
Read the CC link at:
http://stillherecommentary.blogspot.com/2007/08/some-comic-con-stuff.html
No Doc Fraiser in the SG1 movies??? Eegads. I was hoping if they were doing a time travel movie, they’d at least let Janet be in it.
Hey Joe, whaddaya ya know? 😀
Any chance you could give us a run down on what the proposed airing order is for the second half of the season? We know pretty much all the episode names now, barring a couple, and it’d be interesting to know in what order they are likely to air. 😀
Thanks in advance… just in case! 😉
If you were to magically turn into a woman, what name would you choose for yourself?
” Anonymous said…
Now that we know why Claudia Black has not been doing additional appearances in the public light for the last year ..”
Did I miss something ? What’s Claudia been doing ?
My Name is Scott said…
If you were to magically turn into a woman, what name would you choose for yourself?
😆 There’s something very wrong with my brain because I now have Dolly Parton going round and round in my head: “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Joleeeeee-eeeene!” 😆 😆
In answer to your question…
Anonymous said…
Now that we know why Claudia Black has not been doing additional appearances in the public light for the last year ..”
Did I miss something ? What’s Claudia been doing ?
Claudia is expecting her second child.
” Anonymous said…
Now that we know why Claudia Black has not been doing additional appearances in the public light for the last year ..”
Did I miss something ? What’s Claudia been doing ?
In a recent interview Claudia revealed that both her baby and herself were extremely ill during Season 10
And I notice that Farscapefan still hasn’t been forthcoming with an apology to all the people she insulted.
Anonymous The Third
*ROTFLMAO* I see Pam is alive and well and still using her sock puppets. Hello “Crystal”! Interesting to see there is at least one website (poor Joe) that hasn’t banned you entirely.
To be fair Joe, there was only about 50 of us at TLG which was part of the reason we were in dire state of not having a CON at all.
Thanks for coming!
P.S. To the “woman” from South Africa: What are you implying with you comment??? It sure sounded insulting to me, keep on selling you bobbles & tokens.