I was perusing the internet this weekend when I came across the news that Stargate Show Runner Robert C. Cooper would be leaving the franchise after losing a bet to his Exec. Producer Assistant, Ashleigh, and that he was to be replaced by the Stargate Production Office Mascot, Kerwin the chimp, who is rumored to…
June 21, 2010: August’s Book of the Month Club Pick!
First of all, a reminder to all you scifi fans out there. July's book of the month club discussion (week of July 12th) fast approaches. Fortunately, there's still plenty of time to prep for the discussion. Just head down to your local bookstore and pick up Alastair Reynolds' House of Suns, a novel The Times…
June 20, 2010: Putting the rumors to rest! Surf ‘n turf ‘n tiff! A meal to disremember!
A recent quote by some unnamed source has set the internet abuzz with rumors and wild theories concerning Executive Producer Robert Cooper's presumed departure from the Stargate. Well, I'd like to take this opportunity to admonish those who jumped to conclusion based on the basis of this unattributed piece of gossip that...Oh, wait. What's that?…
June 19, 2010: The Farewell Tour! Back On Top! Janina’s New Music Vid!
A short and early blog entry today as I'm heading off to the first stop in Robert C. Cooper's farewell victory tour. "What's that?" you say. You didn't know hew was leaving? Well, yes. Sad but true. His appearance at this year's Comic Con panel will mark his final Stargate-related contribution, so if you happen…
June 18, 2010: Finally! Office Pics! Yet Another Guest Blogger Announcement! And the Mailbag!
What a difference an idea makes. I'd been spinning my wheels on my latest story, trying to find that elusive through-line that would tie all its narrative elements together - and then, yesterday, I found it. Or, more appropriately, it was presented to me by fellow Exec. Producer Brad Wright. And, just like that, the…
June 17, 2010: Aw %#&@!!! Resurgence Day #1! Mailbag Day #872ish!
So I was driving down Hemlock street at about 6:30 p.m. last night, enroute to meeting a friend for dinner, when I was suddenly struck by a thought. And then, the car to my left. I heard the crunch, felt my Q7 shudder, and then I was pulling into a nearby gas station for the…
June 16, 2010: WTF does Google Maps have to do with my blog? My gal’s hip problems! And some mailbag!
WTF? What the hell does this mean? "The Google Maps API server rejected your request because you do not have permission to use this service over SSL." I ask because the message pops up every time I attempt to update this blog. And, by some unhappy coincidence, my html keeps screwing up, line spacing is…
June 15, 2010: Remi Aubuchon Answers Your Questions!
Today, it gives me great pleasure to turn this blog over to Stargate: Universe Executive Consultant and Resident Deputy Fire Marshal Remi Aubuchon. Remi joined the writing staff for the show's second season, the happy result of a snafu with the Rauschepfeifes and Rebecs for Ragamuffins program that saw him land on our office doorstep…
June 14, 2010: Swordspoint, by Ellen Kushner
Riverside is a slum, a rundown neighborhood of beggars and thieves, where danger looms when night falls and only the foolhardy dare to venture. The Hill is home to the rich and powerful, its opulent residences host to the excesses of privilege. Two seemingly antithetical districts of an unnamed city, their borders as conspicuous and…
June 13, 2010: World Cup Round-Up! Mailbag!
The World Cup is off to a brilliant start. Well, our World Cup office pool is anyway. Having seen such bold predictions as the South Africa/Mexico tie and England/USA tie come to fruition, I now lead the standings with 6 points. I'm looking to extend my lead tomorrow, banking on wins from Italy and Cameroon,…
June 12, 2010: Actress Julia Benson Answers Your Questions!
Exec. Producing Stargate: Universe is not unlike coaching an immensely talented sports franchise. You go in to each script - or game - confident in the talent you're working with, solid starters and a deep, deep bench that never lets you down. And, on many occasions, even though you're expecting them to excel, they still…
June 11, 2010: Help me decide what I’m doing this month! The Three Amigos drop by! Mailbag! And Incursion II, the SGU season finale airs tonight!
I've lived in Vancouver 11+ years, yet when it comes time to recommending fun activities for first-time visitors, I draw a blank. I don't ski, skate, hike, or bike, nor have I visited any of the city's major landmarks. I have attended the occasional festivals (so long as they were food-related) but I've rarely ventured…
June 10, 2010: Reasons I may be grumpy…
According to Ashleigh, I’ve been grumpy lately. Grumpy? Moi? Would you say I’ve been grumpy? Curt maybe. Possibly a little testy. But grumpy? Okay, admittedly I have been my usual happy-go-lucky self of late. I’d attributed it to that tricker-than-anticipated script rewrite (Finished today. Thanks for asking.) but, upon further reflection, realized it was a…
June 9, 2010: That infernal fifth act!
Today's game plan was to finish the rewrite of Resurgence. Yesterday, I got as far as the top of Act V before running out of steam. So, all I had to do was finish that final act. Seven measly pages. Well, the day is done and here I sit, staring at the top of Act…
June 8, 2010: Script rewrite! Model Shoot! And mailbag!
Today, I took a break from a heavier-than-expected script rewrite to take in that oft-rescheduled model shoot going on out back. Ivon Bartok on hand to capture it all for a future DVD special feature. Carl and co. come down to check out the on-set sandwiches. Setting the stage... I got more revealing pics and…