I was going through my office desk today and came across a slew of supporting material from the last two seasons of Stargate: Atlantis - concept art, sketches, designs, schematics, art department packages. I uploaded many over the course of the past few years, but just as many have remained secreted away in my bottom…
October 17, 2009: A Big-Time Jump! A Doggy Dilemma! Some Atlantis Stills! And An Extra Chunky Mailbag!
Well, hoowee! I just checked my blog stats and discovered that my traffic has jumped by a whopping 40%. What gives? Strangely, nothing out of the ordinary in the referrers or incoming links. And then I noticed the 2800+ visitors who came to this blog via a search engine. And the search term used? Stargate:…
October 5, 2009: Carl Gets Notes II! Robert Cooper’s Return Displaces the Peruvians!
Keep those comments coming! Like most producers, there’s nothing I enjoy more than a little constructive criticism be it from the viewers, the network, or members of our terrific cast. I’ve often referred to the “open door” policy at the production offices that invites actor input on anything from individual scripts to general character direction. …
September, 11, 2009: Reminiscent of Scripts Past. All about the characters. Actor Josh Blacker.
Well, this takes me back. Going through the MGM Atlantis photo archive, I came upon snaps from the season five Ronon-centric episode Broken Ties, a sequel of sorts to the previous season’s Reunion. This particular story partly came about as a result of a request from actor Jasono Momoa who wanted to see his character…
September 9, 2009: Yep, it’s gremlins alright! Our semi-professional models show off the crew gifts! Actress Alaina Huffman! Stargate pics!
I knew it! I AM being terrorized by gremlins and/or the ghosts of gremlins! Now my laptop battery won’t re-charge! I plugged in my power cord this morning and had the “Low Battery” warning flash up before my computer shut down. After attempting several high-tech solutions (plugging my power cord into another outlet, checking to…
September 8, 2009: Back in the office but not for long! Tech Troubles II! And some Heroes Die discussion!
Back in the office today after the Labor Day long weekend. Another three full days of production on Pain and prep on Lost before we head off for yet another long weekend. That’s right. No sooner do I return to the friendly confines of my workplace than I am pulled away, like a child caught…
September 7, 2009: Heroes Die, by Matthew Woodring Stover
Earlier this year, I was having dinner with Stargate: Universe Consultant (and, oh, by the way, bestselling author) John Scalzi when the topic of conversation turned to my online book club. I asked John if he could recommend an underappreciated gem for an upcoming discussion. “Heroes Die,”said John before I’d even finished my request. Then,…
September 6, 2009: Brian J. Smith Wants To Hear From YOU! Smells Like Burning! Sick Sick Sick! And The Return of the Weird Food Purchase of the Day!
Okay, let’s make it official. Actor Brian J. Smith - SGU’s Lieutenant Matthew Scott - is eager to take part in his very first fan Q&A, so if you have any questions for the Julliard grad, start posting them. One thing that was fairly evident from my chat with him on Friday night - Brian…
September 5, 2009: Dinner with Ivon and Brian! Julia Benson! Braving the Tokyo subway system!
Ivon considers his menu options. Last night, I went to dinner with Special Features Producer Ivon Bartok and actor Brian J. Smith (SGU’s Lt. Matthew Scott). We ended up at Quattro (now Q4) on West Fourth for an Italian extravaganza. We ordered and were immediately presented with a wonderful little amuse-bouche of bacon-wrapped sablefish (?)…
September 2, 2009: Always the Last To Know! Brad Takes Over! Best Anime Titles! Worst Anime Titles! Pictures and Mailbag!
Photo courtesy and copyright MGM Television Hey! Friday and Monday are production holidays! I’m always the last to know. In fact, I suspect that everyone in the office didn’t tell me on purpose in the hopes that I would come in on Friday anyway, realize it was a holiday, head off and enjoy the long…
September 1, 2009: Football Picks and Stargate Pics!
Chaos on Destiny (photo courtesy and copyright MGM Television). Up to now, we’ve busied ourselves with spinning, story breaking, scriptwriting, critiquing, prep, post, and watching of the various dailies, cuts, and mixes but yesterday, we got down to the really important business of football. Yes, it was time make our…
August 31, 2009: Stargate: Universe Pics! Stargate: Atlantis Pics! Brought To You By’s And Thank You’s!
Setting up the gate for the New Mexico shoot (Air III) Photo compliments and copyright MGM Television. To those of you who missed yesterday’s blog entry (Seriously, just click on the link below if it’s not too much trouble), I have officially kicked off our No Fan Left Behind campaign aimed at getting Stargate fans…
August 30, 2009: No Fan Left Behind! David Blue Wants To Hear From YOU! Exclusives! Prizes! And Surprises!
David Blue (Eli Wallace) and Brian J. Smith (Lt. Matthew Scott) gunning for action in Stargate: Universe (photo courtesy and copyright MGM Television). Today, it gives me great pleasure to kick off my No Fan Left Behind campaign, a campaign designed to get all Stargate fans - past, present, and future - ready…
August 22, 2009: Grand Prize Annoucement! Carl’s Birthday Dinner! And A Robust Mailbag!
Several weeks ago, this blog hosted its very first Caption This contest. After considering countless inspired entries, contest judge Carl Binder selected the winner: none other than blog regular JES who took home the grand prize. Well, actually, he didn’t take anything home because I hadn’t decided on a prize at the time. But I…
August 20, 2009: Seriously, folks.
Over the course of my many years with the Stargate franchise, I’ve seen fandom at its very best and at its very worst. Instances of the former far outweigh the latter as fans have come together in shared interest to discuss, critique, and, more importantly, support one another. Speaking from personal experience, it’s been wonderful…