The model Destiny sitting in Brad's office is pretty sweet but, as nice as it looks, the fact that it is under glass kind of defeats the purpose. "How do I get it out of there?"Brad asked the other day. The short answer: "You don't.". What Brad was looking for was not so much a…
August 30, 2010: The Greatest Lou Diamond Phillips Interview Ever!
I was introduced to him in La Bamba, enjoyed his work in Young Guns, and positively loved his performance as the scheming Cisco in the under-appreciated The Big Hit- but it's been his latest role as Stargate: Universe's Colonel David Telford that has made me a HUGE Lou Diamond Phillips fan, partly because he's so…
August 29, 2010: Chocolate Day!
Well, damn. I delayed publishing today's entry in the hopes that I could also include pics of my last three truffle creations but, presumably because of the booze content in each, they haven't firmed up sufficiently enough for molding. So, it looks like it'll have to wait until tomorrow. Or maybe Tuesday because tomorrow's entry…
August 28, 2010: A model Destiny! Checking in with Marty G.! Burgers! Frenchies! Chocolates! And the mailbag!
Hey, check out what was delivered to Brad's office yesterday afternoon... Chotto cool, n'est ce pas? I plan to head back to Brad's office Monday morning while he's away on a scout and shatter the glass case so I can take some better pictures. Hey, I spoke to Golden Boy Martin Gero today. He says…
August 27, 2010: Cookies By George! Dinner with Lisa! Officely happenings!
I was sitting in Ashleigh's office this morning, feigning interest in her pre-breakfast post-coffee blather, when Co-Production Coordinator David Magee walked in bearing gifts. As it turns out, I was incorrect in my initial assumption that David, out of the goodness of his heart, had gone out and bought me a present (although there's still…
August 26, 2010: Location scout! In and around the offices! Jelly’s progress! Orange Dog!
I hopped out of my car this morning and was about to head upstairs when I noticed some dress blues on display in the costumes department... I didn't recall seeing O'Neill in any of the upcoming scripts and asked SGU's Costume Designer, Val Halverson, what was up. Was Richard Dean Anderson make a secret guest…
August 25, 2010: Our VFX team! Behind the scene pics! Ashleigh’s Unsolicited Advice!
Well as most of you have probably heard, our terrific Visual Effects team led by Mark Savela was not nominated not one but TWO visual effects Emmy Awards but, alas, didn't bring home the gold (plating). I didn't see the effect sequences that won, but I have seen the ones that didn't and - well,…
August 24, 2010: That comic book project!
I received an email this morning from the editor of our upcoming comic book project. He informs me he's looking into artists and wondered whether Paul and I were a) familiar with scripting for comics and, if not, b) required what he referred to as a "comics writing 101" he could send our way. I…
August 23, 2010: Sushi at home! More Art Department pics! The power of positive denial! Mailbag!
Last night, Akemi made dinner... She used a little sugar and vinegar for the sushi rice and some sushi-grade fish from Seafood City in the Granville Island Market (where owner, Brian, was more than happy to offer helpful advice, and clean and slice the fish to Akemi's specifications). It was an outstanding meal. It's rare…
August 22, 2010: Author Daryl Gregory makes a return visit to discuss the Kirby-Lee gene, the mystifying popularity of the Kardashians, and, oh yeah, his novel The Devil’s Alphabet!
A couple of months ago, Lou Anders sent me an advance copy of Masked. It was for proofreading purposes, of course, but I couldn't wait to check out the other stories in the collection. Most were contributions from well-known talents. A few were from authors I was unfamiliar with - Daryl Gregory for one. Well,…
August 21, 2010: Vancouver dining suggestions! A modest mailbag!
In the event you're passing through Vancouver and looking for something to eat, here are some interesting dishes I've enjoyed of late... Sweet and sour whole fish - Lin Chinese Cuisine and Tea House (1537 West Broadway). Akemi's favorite - especially the eyes. Cheesecake with raspberry sauce at Cheesecake Etc. (2141 Granville Street). Although Akemi…
August 20, 2010: An all-encompassing meandering rant! Production developments! Mailbag!
It's been my experience that making a contribution to charity leads to nothing but trouble. A few fleeting seconds of contentment at the prospect of helping out those in need isn't worth the endless follow-up phone calls from not only the charity in question but the countless other organizations your charity has sold your information…
August 19, 2010: Another SGU-related Q&A! Carl’s acting up! Mailbag!
First there was the Save Daniel Jackson campaign. Then, there was the Save Elizabeth Weir Campaign. Then there was the Save Carson Beckett Campaign followed by the Save Stargate: SG-1, Save Stargate: Atlantis and Save the Stargate Movies campaigns. But those campaigns paled in comparison to the biggest fan campaign of all: the campaign to…
August 18, 2010: Find your personality type! Another little something from the Art Department! An interesting mailbag!
In my opinion, people fall into four personality types... Jelly types are natural born leaders. They tend to be bossy, stubborn, and set in their ways. Bubba types are impulsive and enjoy having a good time, but they also tend to be anxious and given to excessive worry. Maximus types are hedonists, enjoying the finer…
August 17, 2010: A little more from the Art Department! A super secret set pic! Some book of the month club discussion!
A little something from the Art Department. The suit isn't as fitted as I'd like and I would never wear that tie in a million years, but I'm certainly looking presidential. Assistant Director Bill Mizel, on the other hand, is looking positively old-timey in his portrait. Hell, he was so delighted with James Robbins' work…