Feast your eyes upon the glory that is the 10th Anniversary MGM giveaway which includes a gate-framed photo of the team that started it all AND an SG-1 keychain in its original flimsy silver paper and cardboard box! This can be yours if you are one of the first to correctly answer the following five…
September 29, 2015: Win a Stargate: SG-1 compact!
Win this Stargate: SG-1 compact! All you have to do is be one of the first to correctly answer the following five SG1-related questions! The quicker you respond with the correct answer, the greater your chance of winning the grand prize! As per LineNoise's suggestion, I'll hold off on approving comments to ensure a level playing field. On…
September 28, 2015: Stargate caps giveaway! SG-1! SGA! SGU!
Another day, another giveaway! Up for grabs in today's blog entry, the above-pictured caps from all three Stargate shows. I'm posting early so that readers in the U.K. can participate as well. To win all three caps, all you have to do is be one of the first to correctly answer the following six questions... Match the…
September 27, 2015: Stargate SG-1 coaster giveaway!
At Akemi's behest, I am getting moving on those Stargate giveaways I promised a while back. First up are these lovely matching surprisingly heavy Stargate: SG-1 coasters! All you have to do is be one of the first to correctly answer the following five skill-testing SG-1-related questions.. What was the first script Paul Mullie and I wrote for the franchise…
September 26, 2015: Talking to Strangers!
We were walking back to the car after dinner when I happened to notice the two women vacillating outside of La Taqueria, peering in at the menu, brows furrowed, discussing. "It's great!"I assured them. "Best tacos in Vancouver." They turned, all smiles, clearly delighted someone had taken the time to engage them. "What's good?" asked the…
September 25, 2015: Foodly developments!
My sis and Daisy are in town for the week and, of course, whenever we get together, it's all about the food. Like this kouign-amman they brought me from Montreal's Patisserie au Kouign Amann. Or mom's Russian teacakes (aka Mexican wedding cookies). Or mom's home made biscotti, perfect for Akemi who is a huge fan of dry…
September 24, 2015: The L.A. Wrap-up!
I’m like that classic character of greek tragedy, the one who’s forever doomed to choose the wrong airplane meal. Fortunately, lunch softened the blow. For our last meal in L.A., Akemi and I hit up Spago where we enjoyed… The crunchy complimentary bread basket! Their trademark tuna tartare cones! And one of the best schnitzels…
September 23, 2015: Plotting my future! With Special Guest Star…Carl Binder!
Today was Day #1 of my whirlwind seventeen and a half hour Hollywood tour. I'm in town looking to lock down a new U.S. agent and have lined up meetings with three terrific prospects. First up was a duo with a breathtaking literary background, connections in the comic book world and, perhaps most importantly, a…
September 22, 2015: The Devil’s snack!
Throughout my life, I've been fairly consistent in listing the three things I don't eat. They are, in no particular order: popcorn, candied fruit, and Shepherd's Pie. In the case of Shepherd's Pie, it's a bit bewildering as I do enjoy its ingredients separately - ground beef, mashed potatoes, corn - but there's something about…
September 21, 2015: Blindspot! And a Dark Matter season 2 update!
Tonight's the night! The premiere of Blindspot! For those of you not-in-the-know, there's a Stargate connection here. The series creator, Executive Producer and showrunner is none other than Martin Gero who many of you may remember from such productions as Stargate: SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis, Stargate: Universe, The L.A. Complex, Bored To Death, and, most recently, a little something called Dark Matter. Tune…
September 20, 2015: The bitter taste of defeat! And sweet, sweet taste of porchetta!
What a difference a week makes. Seven days ago, my Snow Monkeys were riding high, celebrating their first win of the young fantasy football season. Today, they're on the verge of tasting their first loss - unless, of course, the Packers D totally nuts down Marshawn Lynch AND Andrew Luck has the 6-TD game of…
September 19, 2015: Stargate memories!
A buddy of mine is clearing out his place and came across a slew of Stargate swag - keychains, coasters, golf trophies. He did a little research and was amazed by the value fans have placed on similar unique items. Out of curiosity, I decided to check out some of the more readily accessible boxes…
September 18, 2015: My Top 10 Desert Island Television Comedies!
You're being exiled to a deserted island (The chances of this possibly happening to me are admittedly higher than the national average) and you've been given permission to bring ten (and only ten) television comedies to accompany you. What are they? This is my list. In the event your favorite comedies didn't make my list,…
September 17, 2015: Favorite Dark Matter moments!
Some of my very favorite moments from Dark Matter's first season. Introducing...The Android! Wendy takes down the Android. Derrick Moss revealed. THREE being THREE. Congratulations! Now THAT is a cliffhanger! She's baaaack! The guys talk a good game. This gal PLAYS a great game! Uh, did WE do that? A long overdue thank you. A machine...with friends.…
September 16, 2015: The Toronto game plan?
You know what's even more challenging than keeping seven characters alive in a five act episode? Apparently, finding an apartment in downtown Toronto that allows dogs. Don't get me wrong. There are a lot of great places to choose from - if we weren't bringing Bubba and Lulu along for our seven month stay in…