I was in L.A. last summer and was leaving a restaurant with my friend and former Stargate cohort Marty G. when I asked him if he was going to catch a cab back to his place. He threw me a look that seemed to say: "That's the craziest thing I've ever heard!" and informed me…
January 5, 2014: On tap for January!
Okay, following twelve glorious days of unbridled eating and a weekend of football-watching, it's time to buckle down and get back to work. I've got a big January ahead of me... 1. We've been told that a decision will be made by early February on a project Paul and I currently have in development. So,…
December 28, 2013: Stargate Universe 1.5! The Japanese Girlfriend Edition!
Akemi and I finished watching the second half of Stargate: Universe's first season today. It's been interesting to see her develop a genuine passion for the series. "I love Stargate!"she declared this morning. "Please call me, geeku-chan!" Like any fan, Geeku-chan had her favorite characters, her favorite episodes. Robert Cooper's Time is still tops in…
December 23, 2013: Upcoming under-the-radar movies to look forward to! Or not!
BEYOND OUTRAGE Release Date: January 3, 2013 What it’s about: A police crackdown on organized crime triggers a yakuza gang war. What it’s got working for it: Writer/Director/Actor Takeshi Kitano. What’s it’s got going against it: Occasionally, his films can veer off into the ridiculous. THE ADVENTURER: THE CURSE OF THE MIDAS BOX Release Date:…
December 22, 2013: Upcoming Movie Releases To Look Forward To! Or not!
THE LEGEND OF HERCULES Release Date: January 10, 2014 What it’s about: Sold into slavery, the son of Zeus must fight his way back to his kingdom. What it’s got working for it: Has the potential to be a fun adventure. What’s it’s got going against it: Looks mighty humourless - the kiss of death…
December 20, 2013: Stargate Universe 1.0! The Japanese Girlfriend Edition!
After dating me for almost four years, Akemi finally decided it was time to take the plunge. Yes, after all these years, she finally made the BIG commitment. She actually started watching Stargate! I gave her a choice between the three series - SG-1, Atlantis, and Universe . She elected to go with the latter…
December 14, 2013: Planning the Fan Campaign! And next year’s Group Holiday!
Okay. Pursuant to yesterday's blog entry, some careful strategy is required. I think that, rather than striking out now as everyone - especially those in a position to make the decisions - prepares for the holidays or, in some cases, is already off on holidays, the campaign should hold off in order to maximize its…
December 13, 2013: Stargate: Extinction! The comic book?!
StellaByStargate writes: "I’m curious as to who (person or organization) “owns”–for lack of a better word–the scripts for the SGA and SG-1 movies? So many of us would love to see those novelized and made part of the Stargate canon…is there any way we could launch a campaign to make that happen? Who would we…
December 7, 2013: My Top 10 Favorite T.V. Themes!
I don't know about you, but there's nothing that gets me revved up to watch a show like a terrific opening theme. Sadly, many shows today elect to do without, which I think is a shame. After all, I can't imagine any of the following iconic t.v. shows without their equally iconic t.v. themes... 10.…
December 2, 2013:
My favorite t.v. villains: 25. Lucretia (Spartacus) 24. Newman (Seinfeld) 23. Catwoman (Batman) 22. Mysterio (Spiderman) 21. Stringer Bell (The Wire) 20. Vern Schillinger (Oz) 19. Omar LIttle (The Wire) 18. The Joker (Batman) 17. Batiatus (Spartacus) 16. Cersei Lannister (Game of Thrones) 15. Al Swearengen (Deadwood) 14. Mr. Burns (The Simpsons) 13. Michael (Stargate:…
November 30, 2013: The Mechanics of Death in Scripted Television!
[WARNING: This blog entry contains spoilers for shows you really should have already watched by now]. I came across the following article this morning: 'Walking Dead' finale: If Daryl dies, we riot. This, of course, is a reference to television's most beloved redneck, Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus), who fans fear may well meet his untimely end…
November 28, 2013: A Thanksgiving mailbag!
Happy Thanksgiving to our American viewers! How are your turduckens and piecakens coming along? Let's see the pics! Hey! When's the last time we did a mailbag? Maggiemayday writes: "I'm looking at planning my 2015 spring vacation and Vancouver is an option. So, is April or May a decent time to visit? We visited Vermont…
November 26, 2013: Projects on deck!
That Super Secret Project: The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray. Especially in the film & television industry. Particularly when legal departments get involved. Such is the case with this project that was humming along quite nicely until.... I was contacted, we had our initial discussions, I pitched out what Brad…
November 24, 2013: Upcoming under-the-radar movies to look forward to! Or not!
The ones that caught my eye: LAST DAYS ON MARS Release Date: December 6, 2013 What it’s about: On the last day of the first manned mission to Mars, astronauts make a horrifying discovery. What it’s got working for it: It's SF with a mystery angle. Sounds intriguing. What’s it’s got going against it: Cool…
November 24, 2013: Upcoming movie releases to look forward to! Or not!
Just a few that caught my eye: THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG Release Date: December 13, 2013 What it’s about: The second instalment in the sprawling Hobbit trilogy. No, really. What it’s got working for it: Director Peter Jackson and oodles of production value. What’s it’s got going against it: Three really long movies…