We're walking through the hotel lobby when Akemi spots a floral arrangement and says: “I want to go over there and touch the soft and fluffy flower.” “You can just go around touching flowers,”I said. “Why not?”she said. “Jodelle said to do it.” “And if Jodelle told you to jump in a lake, would you…
March 5, 2018: The Battle of the Black Gate Approaches, Stargate Fans!
LOOK OUT! Kicking off today's blog entry with a terrific article about the #DriveToRevive, what we're trying to accomplish, and what Stargate means to fans: A Fan Movement Wants To Bring Stargate Back To TV The same article contains links to some terrific interviews: One with Master Bra'tac - 10 Questions With Tony Amendola Another with…
March 4, 2018: Thank you, Stargate International Fans! Stargate A Besoin De Vous! Creating Destiny’s nexus controls!
Another day, another successful tweet-fest run-thru. Here are the stats from yesterday's event... Although we had more contributors, we had fewer tweets and a smaller reach, but that can be attributed to a number of things: the lack of influencers, a few miscues, and, of course, soccer (aka football). There were more than a few…
March 3, 2018: Congratulations, Stargate fans! One more test-drive to go!
Well, last night's #TestTheDrive campaign went very well. Here's how we did in that hour... Trendsmap Almost 35k tweets in an hour. Fantastic. I think we can work on those replies, making more of an effort to engage with our fellow tweeters, but overall this is amazing for a dry run. Almost everyone was fantastic…
March 2, 2018: Tonight’s the Night! Join us for the Stargate Tweet-Storm Rehearsal!
Have plans tonight? Well, cancel them! Unless, of course, said plans involve tonight's scheduled tweet-storm in which case uncancel them because we need you online as we test the engines on the #DriveToRevive! Are you a fan of Stargate: SG-1, Atlantis and/or Universe? Its memorable characters? Carter? McKay? That sassy little alien Hermoid? Its momentous…
March 1, 2018: Stargate news and revving up for tomorrow’s revive rehearsal!
Hey, speak of the devil! Former (and future?) Stargate television series co-creator/writer/showrunner Robert C. Cooper casts his upcoming miniseries. Joining him on Unspeakable, none other than fellow Stargate alum Michael Shanks - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sarah-wayne-callies-michael-shanks-join-tainted-blood-scandal-miniseries-unspeakable-1089817 Also on board for Unspeakable is former Stargate writer-Executive Producer Carl "The Truth" Binder - (Carl Binder - file photo) Meanwhile, former…
February 28, 2018: The Stargate Initiative Gaining Steam and Best Comic Book Covers of the Week!
Less than 10 days out from our scheduled tweet-storm, the Stargate Initiative is gaining steam! The @StargateNow twitter account is inching towards 9k followers with a number of familiar faces boarding the drive including: @MichaelShanks, @dhewlett, @martingero, @cpbinder, @Ivonbartok, @redTamsen, @JeffTeravainen, @dopudmike, @Ayisha_Issa, @PatrickGilmore, @mikamckinnon, @marksavela, @PeterKelamis, @MichaelMoreci, @MichaelWelchAct, @SamMaggs, @actualApophis, @ranthonylemke, @SuanneBraun, @cliffsimon, @PaulyMcGillion, @imcorinnemec,…
February 26, 2018: Save the date Stargate fans!
In less than two weeks, we'll be blowing up the internet with a good old-fashioned tweet-storm. Actually, two. Friday, March 9th at 6:00 p.m. PST/9:00 p.m. EST - for North American fans Saturday, March 10th at 7:00 p.m. GMT - for International fans. [note: corrected times] Of course (and preferably), you can show up for…
February 25, 2018: SciFi Fandoms United!
Stargate was a fantastic 12-year experience for me. I learned a lot from showrunners Brad Wright and Robert Cooper, the cast, the crew, and fandom. Among the greatest takeaways from my time on the show is this oft-repeated (by me) nugget: "Fans tune in for the hook, but they stay for the characters". To that,…
February 24, 2018: Here’s the Game Plan, Stargate Fans! StargateNow!
With the release of Stargate: Origins on the Stargate Command platform, MGM has taken the first steps towards exploring fan interest in further Stargate adventures. However, as the first couple of SG:O episodes rolled out, I wondered if there was another way to gauge fan support for a potential new series. There are many, MANY international…
February 23, 2018: A call to all Stargate, Dark Matter, and scifi fans!
Where do you get your scifi fix? Do you read? Do you check out the latest big screen offerings (I've been hearing great things about Annihilation)? Possibly tune in to traditional broadcast homes like FOX (The X-Files, The Gifted, The Orville) and CW (The 100, Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Black Lightning)? Perhaps go the cable route…
February 22, 2018: Spreading the word on the StargateNow front! Those Oscar-Nominated live-action shorts!
Spent a couple of hours today getting this message out to Stargate fandom: The point is you don't have to bother with writing letters or making phone calls or spending money on this or that. Just hop on over to twitter and join the cause because we WILL be heard. I guarantee it. Hit up…
February 21, 2018: Stargate Update and the Week’s Best Comic Book Covers!
This morning, Stargate enthusiasts Rita and Rebekah forwarded me a list of some 30 more fan sites to go with the 40 or so sites you've all been kind enough to send my way. These Stargate fan communities boast a combined membership of just under 4 million. Of course when you account for crossover, attrition, Russian…
February 20, 2018: Okay, Stargate fans – Let’s do it!!!
Well, this is impressive. The @StargateNow twitter home of the "#DriveToRevive the Stargate we know and love" has amassed over 1100 followers in less than 24 hours. If you're interested in seeing a new in-canon Stargate series created by Brad Wright and Robert Cooper, one that is highly accessible to new viewers yet rewards longtime…
February 19, 2018: Stargate Initiative Roll Call! StargateNow!
Alright! Time to rally the troops and make your voices heard! If you are a member, contributor, or lurker of/to a Stargate-related site, please post a link to said site in the comments section. Stargate fans worldwide unite! Let's hear from you! Meanwhile, head on over to twitter and join the drive to revive: @StargateNow …