Hey, you know what’s really tough? Okay, besides dinner party steak and learning to speak Japanese? Yep, getting back into the rhythm of writing a show you haven’t written for in over half a year. Especially when you’re not actually starting from the beginning of a script and picking up a good head of steam…
April 9, 2009: Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow, The Writing Bug, Hey Kids Comics!
Given the family atmosphere of the production, you can imagine how hard it is for us to go our separate ways. A regular weekend is bad enough but a long weekend?! Emotions run the gamut from delirium to outright frustration. Don’t believe me. Check out the above pics of my co-workers facing the prospect…
April 7, 2009: SGU Cuts, That Atlantis Movie, and Some Powers Discussion
Yesterday, we sat down and watched the director’s cut of Air I and II. Even without the visual effects and the music, it was mighty damn impressive. MIGHTY damn impressive! A big congratulations to show creators/runners Brad Wright and Robert Cooper, the entire cast and crew, and go-to-guy Andy Mikita who directed his big ol’…
March 26, 2009: Actor Martin Christopher Answers Your Questions
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…
January 28, 2009: Actor Mike Dopud Answers Your Questions
Today, I'd like to turn this blog over to a familiar face - stuntman and actor Mike Dopud who has made three memorable appearances in the Stargate franchise (Full Alert's Colonel Chernovshev, Bounty's Odaii Ventrell, and Tracker's Kiryk). So far. He's incredibly talented, a helluva nice guy and, should my SF pilot ever get off…
January 26, 2009: City of Saints and Madmen, by Jeff Vandermeer
Prior to this month’s BOTMC selection, my exposure to the literary genre known as New Weird was limited to the works of China Mieville (The Scar being a personal “If I Was To Be Stranded On A Deserted Island And Could Only Bring 25 Books With Me This Is One of the Books I’d Choose“…
January 18, 2009: Series Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer/Director/Duck Smoker Robert C. Cooper Answers Your Questions
I was watching the NFL playoffs and, at one point, one of the defenders for the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepted a pass and started to run it back, zigzagging his way through defenders and, most importantly, his own players. Nothing can slow down your progress like an unwitting teammate backstepping into your path. I could almost…
January 15, 2009: Writer/Executive Producer/Notorious Recluse Paul Mullie Answers Your Questions!
So I'm sitting at my desk, working on my script, when my writing partner Paul strolls in, tape measure in hand. "Hold this,"he says, handing me one end and casually walking to the other side of the office, unfurling the thing so he can get the exact length of the room. "Uh, what…
January 13, 2009: Production Developments, Literary Discussion, and A Debacle of Olympic Proportions
Well, just a quick blog entry today as I’m off to have dinner with author John Scalzi and wouldn’t want to besmirch the image of the polite and prompt Canadian. Suffice it to say that today was an interesting day. We walked through Stage 4, the Destiny standing set, and it’s looking mighty impressive. And…
January 12, 2009: On Basilisk Station, by David Weber
Upon her graduation from the Royal Matincoran Naval Academy, Honor Harrington is given command of the HMS Fearless. In her first combat simulation, Honor demonstrates exceptional tactical prowess in leading the Fearless and its crew to a most unlikely victory, earning her the ire of rivals who make it a point to deal her a…
January 11, 2009: The 4 Best Stargate: Atlantis Episodes I Never Got to Write
Over the course of the series run, many an idea gets pitched out that never ends up seeing the soft blue light of a laptop screen. For whatever reason (production concerns, similarity to other stories, a failure to excite the other writers, the fact that your idea is shite, etc.), that seemingly golden notion that…
January 7, 2009: A Surprise Guest Blogger, Sugarless Day #4, and the Mailbag
Talk about signs of the apocalypse! First we had snow in Vegas. Then we had the New England Patriots fail to make the playoffs. And now, my writing and producing partner Paul Mullie has agreed to do a fan Q&A. This from a guy who has made it a point to shun all fan forums…
December 8, 2008: Ships and What Ifs
Well, it seems that fans are still talking about Brain Storm, the Atlantis episode that has become a lightning rod for debate. And no wonder. This is the episode in which Rodney finally gets the gal - and the gal, in this case, is none other than Jennifer Keller, herself the source of some fan…
December 7, 2008: Campognolo Opens Its Doors
The long wait is over. Campagnolo, the new Italian eatery from the brains behind Vancouver’s Fuel Restaurant, finally opened its doors the other night - and Fondy and I were there for the grand opening. As it turns out, some familiar faces were there as well: co-owners Tom Doughty, Chef Rob Belcham, and Tim Pittman,…
December 6, 2008: Writer/Director/Executive Producer Martin Gero Brainstorms Your Questions
One of the nice things about going away for a while is coming back to find stuff done for you. Things like laundry, guest Q&A's, and script outlines. Well, guest Q&A's anyway. And so, today, I turn this blog over to the lovely and talented Martin Gero who has kindly taken the time to answer your questions…