Before I turn things over to Patrick Glimore (SGU's Dale Volker), I feel obliged to mention that Carl came by my office this morning and requested I make a public retraction. He took offense to my assertion that he is an American trying to be Canadian. In fact, he claims he has dual citizenship. It's…
January 19, 2010: Actor Patrick Gilmore (SGU’s Dale Volker) Wants Your Questions!
Guess who was unfortunate enough to saunter by the production offices the other day and ended up getting corralled to do a fan Q&A for this blog. Yes, actor Patrick Gilmore - SGU's Dale Volker. And, yes, he WAS sauntering although he'll no doubt insist it was more of a sashay. Anyway, the point is…
September 30, 2009: Only Two Days to the Stargate: Universe Premiere! Robert Carlyle! An On (and Off) Set Photo Journal Entry!
The finish line is within sight! In two mere days, we premiere and you, the fans, will finally be able to see what all the buzz is about. Until then, keep telling anyone and everyone, peruse those online reviews (like this one http://scifi.about.com/b/2009/09/30/the-new-season-so-far.htm or this one http://www.tvovermind.com/stargate-universe/review-stargate-universe-a-stargate-for-the-rest-of-us/10400), and check out today's chock full o' pics entry:…
September 10, 2009: I coulda been a reiki master! Glee! Carl receives script notes! Mark Burgess!
Patrick Gilmore (SGU’s Dale Volker) dropped by my office this morning to request permission to use some of the photos I’d taken of him for an upcoming newspaper feature (I suggest going with “Flight of the Volkery“ or “You‘ve Got Dale!”). I was, of course, more than happy to oblige, offering up free use of…
August 25, 2009: Tomatoes, Chatty Neighbors, Involuntary Walkers, and Actor Patrick Gilmore!
“They make-a me a prisoner inside-a my home,”my elderly neighbor Tony informed me this morning. Needless to say I was surprised, not so much by the implication that he was being held captive and had somehow managed to escape in order to tend to his tomato plants, but the fact that he was actually engaging…
August 13, 2009: Awaiting word. Michael Shanks guests. Actor Luis Ferreira drops by the office. And Carl Binder in: Set Trouble!
Rob has been directing Human, Brad has been prepping Sabotage, and Paul has been finishing up his first draft of Subversion, so the only producer who has actually had the time to read my scripts, episodes #19 and #20, is Carl. He dropped by my office today to offer his opinion. Yes, I agreed, the…
July 28, 2009: My Triumvirate of Terrificness! Elyse Levesque! An Episode Title Revealed!
Well, second day back at work and no work completed. On the script front that is. Production has, however, started on Faith (Episode 13) and we have watched two of the three episodes that make up my Triuvirate of Terrificness, my Top 3 favorite episodes of the season. So far. Yesterday, we watched the director’s…
July 1, 2009: Oh, Stuff and Such.
I haven't been getting much sleep of late. I blame my dogs who, for reasons unknown, have taken to waking up a full hour before my alarm. And if they're awake, you can be damn sure they want me awake. Rather than barking or biting however (Maximus is particularly adept at locating that fleshy area…
June 16, 2009: The Joys of Scriptwriting, Production Update, and Oodles of Pics.
Spoiler Alert! Brad's diagram explains the science behind an upcoming episode! Oh, and Carl. Special Features Producer Ivon Bartok loves to drop by the offices and just hang out - much to Paul's delight. Ivon shows off his People's Choice Award for Best DVD Extras. Coincidentally, MY People's Choice Award went missing today. Visual Effects…
June 7, 2009: I Approach Schnitzel Brink. Foie Gras Protesters Sell More Foie Gras. Patrick Gilmore and Mark Burgess Check Out the New Script. Madwelshboy Gets Knighted. And the Mailbag.
Patrick Gilmore (Volker) checks out the latest script. His incredulous reaction draws the attention of a passing Mark Burgess (Franklin). Oh no they di'int! Oh, yeah, they - uh - di'id. Mark assures Patrick he'll make a wonderful alien drag queen. On the outside, Patrick is smiling. On the inside, he's already calling his agent.…
May 22, 2009: Welcome to the Jungle…But Maybe You Might Want To Come Back Later When We’re Actually Rolling
Carl second-guesses Rob's directorial decision. Everyone laughs off Carl's suggestion. Chadwick, the birthday boy. Chadwick's birthday cake. Director Robert Cooper - prepared for any eventuality. Peter Kelamis (Adam Brody) and Patrick Gilmore (Dale Volker) Mark Burgess (Franklin) Jennifer Spence (Lisa Park) Nancy Ha (Costumes) all decked out for the inclement weather. Camo rain gear Goodies…