Or, The Kino Revealed and-my-top-10-favorite-stargate-episode-titles. I was down on Stage 5 today watching Director Ernest Dickerson calling the shots on Earth. At one point, Camera Operator Greg Fox swept by and I asked him how much his camera weighed. By way of a response, I was given the honor of a hands-on experience. “Hold it here,”…
Given my position, I've always been uncomfortable referring to myself as a fan of a particular actor or actress. Sure, there are performers whose work I admire and enjoy, but I would never go so far as to call myself "a fan". That said, I will say this: I am a fan of Amanda Tapping. In fact,…
I was on fire last night, writing well into the wee hours of the early morning. I’m about a scene and a half away from finishing a first draft of the short story (although the last five pages are going to need a major massage). I even had enough leftover energy to write three more…
Whenever I’m asked what I enjoy most about working on the Stargate franchise, my answer is always the same: the people I work with. To the average viewer, their favorite show begins and ends with the actors they invite into their homes every week. The rest of the production personnel are faceless entities, names that…
I was home today where I managed to finish up a couple of kino scenes and that last pesky interludee before the big climactic blow-out that concludes my short story. If all goes well (which it rarely ever does) I can have a completed first draft by month’s end. In an effort to make my…
You were introduced to him as the fresh-faced Lieutenant in Avalon I and II, got to know him as the seasoned Captain in Ethon, then got to know him even better as the battle-hardened Major in Off the Grid. Today, get to know the man behind the various ranks. Joining us today is actor Chris Martin…
Hey, gang! It’s time for another round of Guess That Prop! Alas, these items weren’t labeled so you’re guess is as good as mine. No, scratch that. My guesses are better. Still, feel free to weigh in with your thoughts. Hey, guess who I heard from today? Er, that’s right. Martin Gero. How did…
Back in the office today. I got in this morning and popped my head into Director Ernest Dickerson’s office to say hello and welcome him to the show. Ultra talented and a super nice guy to boot, it turns out we share an affinity for things Japanese - anime food, and film in particular. We…
Thank you to everyone who weighed in with suggestions on ways to burglar-proof my home. They were all wonderful ideas and I’ll certainly give them some thought. By the way, Thornyrose, I’ve already contacted our local Reptile Guardian & Aquaria with a view to acquiring, as you put it “the skin of a large snake“…
So, yesterday, my home was cased by some degenerate looking for an easy break-in (q.v. last issue, editor). What concerns me about the incident is: a) the guy’s seeming indifference to the dogs barking on the other side of the door, b) the fact that he and his accomplice(s?) targeted our house out o…
How bizarre. I was sitting in my office, working on my short story, when the dogs started going nuts - barking, howling, jumping. I glanced up and noticed a shadow move past the glass partitions to either side of my front door. Assuming it was either a canvasser or neighbor dropping by to invite me…
By now, the SGU promo has aired (on the east coast at least) and I’m sure fans everywhere are carefully dissecting it. I was on set earlier this week when Rob was viewing an early version of the trailer on his laptop. Amidst the quick cuts was an extremely brief cutaway to the gate without…
I know a guy who spent a month living with an indigenous tribe in South America. Over the course of four weeks, he ate what they ate, drank what they drank, did as they did and, generally, lived as they lived. When I asked him the obvious question - Why? - he informed me that…
Just received confirmation that this Friday night, during the series finale of BSG, viewers will be treated to the sneakiest of sneak previews of Stargate: Universe. It’s a great-looking promo so, if you happen to be in the neighborhood, check it out. You know, one of the great things about this job is the…
Hey, look who’s back in town! It’s our former script coordinator Alex Levine. Alex, who is now working as a story editor on The Border presently in production in Toronto, dropped in to say hi - and coordinate the annual March Madness pool. Although I love college ball, I haven’t been paying close enough…