Mark Dacascos is an actor we've wanted to have on the show for quite some time. His name often came up when we were casting guest roles on SG-1 but, time and again, it just didn't feel right to have him put in a cursory appearance as a Jaffa commander. After all, this was Crying…
April 4, 2008: Fans Feeling Fuelish 2; The Quickening!
Last night, we were back for round two of Fan Fuel Dinner 2008. As we walked into the restaurant, Martin confided: “Tonight is IT. Starting tomorrow, I’m on the program!” On the program?! Hmmm. I wasn’t exactly sure what had precipitated his decision to adopt a healthier diet. It could have been the four year…
August 3, 2008: Say NO to harmful male stereotypes! And the weird food purchase of the day.
Hmmm. I seem to have been stricken with whatever the hell Fondy has been battling for the past two weeks. My throat is raw, my muscles sore, my skin ultra sensitive to touch. In my physical misery, I’ve even been robbed of my only solace, the comfort of complaint, by a recent conversation in which…
August 2, 2008: The 25% Reading Rule and I Kick Off My Weird Food Purchase of the Day Video Segment
One of those high-end groceries just opened up a mere five minute stroll from our place. It’s your one-stop shops for such unique upscale products as four dollar avocadoes and rosewater soda, items no sane person would ever consider buying. Cyprus black lava flake salt? Truffle honey? Pickled capers? Okay, maybe if you’re looking to…
August 1, 2008: My Top 5 July Reads
Well, July is behind us and, as promised, I looked over all the books I read over the past month and come up with a list of My Top 5 Favorite Reads for that period. The various Book of the Month Club selections had already been given the spotlight on this blog, so they were…
July 31, 2008: The Happening
Something's happening! Can this really be happening? What's happening?! Yes. Yes. And - this blog entry. Sorry. I couldn't come up with a heading and decided to go with something all-encompassing in its scope yet spectacularly uninspired in its banality. Oh, and I've also cast myself as the scarily brilliant writer. Scroll down to the bottom of…
July 30, 2008: With Special Guest Blogger = Stargate Special Features Producer Ivon Bartok
Today, it gives me great pleasure to turn this blog over to a my good friend Ivon Bartok, a shining example for all you prospective go-getters out there. He’s a guy who started from humble beginnings here at Stargate and then through hard work, determination, and the timely and highly suspicious deaths of the next…
July 29, 2008: A Culinary Combo
My sister-in-law and her new boyfriend were in town for the week and part of my duties as their host included supplying them with clean towels, operating the complicated home theater remote, and ensuring they were well fed. My expertise, of course, extends to all three areas but it’s the latter at which I truly…
July 28, 2008: Bookly Matters
With July fast approaching, I thought this might be a good time to remind you all of the upcoming Book of the Month Club discussions: The week of August 11th, we’ll be discussing Cordelia’s Honor. Author Lois McMaster Bujold will be dropping by to answer your questions so all you Bujold fans (I know there…
July 27, 2008: Writer/Director/Executive Producer Robert C. Cooper Answers Your Ark of Truth Questions – And Then Some!
Hey, look who's here! It's writer/director/executive producer/show creator/golfer/expert barbecuer Robert C. Cooper - and he's got answers to all of your burning questions (provided, of course, you took the time to post said questions last week). Before handing things over to Rob, I'd like to dedicate today's blog entry to birthday girl Rebecca T. who,…
July 26, 2008: The Broken Ties Breakdown
I’d like to thank John Picacio for an entertaining and very informative guest entry. As someone who possesses the drawing and design skills of a six year old, I am in awe of John’s talent. I’ll be ordering myself a copy of Cover Story: The Art of John Picacio (containing over 180 images of John’s…
July 25, 2008: With Special Guest – Award-Winning Artist/Illustrator/Designer John Picacio
Just a reminder to tune in to Sci Fi at 10:00 p.m. tonight to catch this week’s episode, Broken Ties. Jason Momoa acted his heart out in this one, giving his best performance to date, so be sure to check it out. The episode also offers nice moments for fans of the Sheppard-Ronon friendship, explores…
July 24, 2008: Stargate Atlantis Visual Effects Supervisor Mark Savela answers your questions. And he brought treats!
Well, as promised, Stargate Atlantis Visual Effects Supervisor Mark Savela is joining us - and he’s come bearing gifts. In addition to fielding your questions, he has included some pics and videos of various VFX shots, from temp to finished versions. I’m sure you’ll agree that both his write-up and accompanying visuals offer a very…
July 23, 2008: Burgers then Back on the Program then Remnants Day #2
I was just backing into a spot when I got the call. It was Carl and he sounded genuinely panicked. “It’s closed!” “Closed?” I stopped the car. “What do you mean closed?” “There’s a sign on the door. It says they’re closed for a special event. The staff took the night off to go watch…
July 22, 2008: Remnants Day #1
Martin Gero was stumped. The Art Department needed a name for the venue in Brain Storm. You know, the one where Tunney gives his big speech and demonstration. “So what do I call it?”he asked the room. Before anyone else could even consider the possibilities, Paul already had the answer: “The Carl Binder Memorial Theatre”.…