Well, I'm Tokyo-bound but, before I go and lest I miss a day of blogging, I leave you with this Q&A courtesy of one half of Stargate's detonative duo, Scott Stofer. If you need someone shot, blown up, or set on fire (uh, in the fantasy world of television), then Wray Douglas and Scott Stofer…
November 13, 2008: Get Your Own Staff Weapon, Jelly Under the Weather, and Spinning Stargate: Universe Day #3
Own a piece of Stargate history! My co-workers Lawren and Tanya have organized an auction of props, set dec, and costumes from SG-1, Atlantis, and both SG-1 movies. According to Lawren, they’ll be putting up over a 100 items. Every auction starts at 0.01 and there's no reserve so if you’ve been dying to…
November 8, 2008: Doggy Delight and Some Prodigal Notes
November 4th may have been a momentous day in the history of the America, but so far as my dogs are concerned, yesterday, November 7th, was the day that will live in their hearts forever. It started with Fondy noticing a puddle of water at the base of our refrigerator. Assuming it was the ice…
November 5, 2008: Your Emails in My Spam Folder
Some of you are experiencing some trouble trying to reach me at my yahoo address. The fault could either lie with you (the more likely scenario) or with my overly zealous spam filter. In case it’s the latter, could you please pick out your email message from the ensuing list of missives I rescued from…
November 3, 2008: David Anthony Durham’s Acacia
King Leodan rules the Akaran empire, enjoying the support of his people and his seafaring allies. But appearances can be deceiving for, in truth, Leodan’s seemingly benevolent reign belies secrets that plague the once noble monarch. Bound to an agreement made by his predecessors, he must pay a yearly tribute of thousands of child slaves…
November 2, 2008: Projects, Plans, Pooches, and Poltergeists
I decided to take it easy today because it was Sunday. Of course, since season five wrapped, pretty much every day has been Sunday for me. Not that I don’t have things to do. I have an SGA movie to write, that super, secret project to complete, a horror movie to set up, a pilot…
November 1, 2008: Kolya on line one!
One of the great things about this job is that it’s full of surprises - be it a summer rainstorm during an exterior location shoot, an unforeseen cost overage, or Nathan in the front office calling to inform me that he’s got Augustus Kolya on Line #1 . Kolya? I hit Line #1: “Hello?” “Mallozzi!”came…
October 25, 2008: Stargate Atlantis Constume Designer Val Halverson Answers Your Questions
My writing/producing partner Paul and I work well together because we have different strengths and interests when it comes to production. Whereas he has a great eye for visual effects and a great head for scheduling, I've always preferred the personality of casting and creativity of costumes. The latter, in particular, has been a favorite…
October 20, 2008: How Not To Pitch That Movie, Whittling Down My Tokyo Restaurant List, and Some Behind the Scenes Pics
L.A. is a go. Paul and I booked our flight and hotel this afternoon. We’ll be flying out Sunday afternoon and getting in a little after 6:00 p.m., which should give us plenty of time to enjoy a leisurely dinner, unwind, and prep for three glorious days of meetings. Some time between now and then,…
October 15, 2008: Stargate Atlantis Stunt Coordinator James “Bam Bam” Bamford Takes Your Best Shots
Today, I turn this blog over to the toughest guy on Stargate: Atlantis. No, no John Sheppard? Puleeeze. I'm talking about the real deal, the fearless one, the show's oft-bruised and bruising Stunt Coordinator: James "Bam Bam" Bamford who has kindly taken time off from being shot, stabbed, kicked, punched, thrown, blown up, and set on fire to…
October 9, 2008: Actor Tyler McClendon Answers Your Questions
Several weeks ago, I was leaving Stage 3 after saying my goodbye's to the crew when somebody called my name. I stopped and turned to meet the guy who fast approached. He looked vaguely familiar but I couldn't place the face. "Tyer,"he said, no doubt reading my confusion. "Tyler McClendon." Of course. Tyler, our new resident wraith. …
October 6, 2008: Insomnia, Stargate, Guests, Books, and Mailbag
Hmmm. For some reason, I’ve been having trouble sleeping of late. I’ll be in bed by 10:00 p.m., read for three hours, eventually nod off - then wake up at around 3:00 a.m. and just lie there, my mind racing with thoughts of missed opportunities, looming responsibilities, and elaborate revenge scenarios against all…
Octboer 2, 2008: What the Future Holds (No Spoilers!)
One of the great things about doing this daily blog is that it affords me the opportunity to head off rumors and fan concerns before. Today, for example, I see many a panicked reaction to a recent Vancouver Sun article that states: “Heavy machines are smashing the Stargate Atlantis TV series' set in Bridge Studios'…
September 30, 2008: An AU Season 6!
At the beginning of every season, the writers get together and brainstorm story ideas for the coming year. We sit in a room, eat Chinese take-out, and spin, pitching out and discussing notions that are eventually listed up on the whiteboard with placeholder titles. Sometimes, these placeholder titles stick, as in the case of season…
September 26, 2008: Robert Picardo Answers Your Questions!
Back in late 2007, when we received word that Amanda Tapping would not be reprising her role as Colonel Samantha Carter on Stargate: Atlantis, the production was faced with the task of choosing a new commander for the Atlantis expedition. Surprisingly, it wasn’t that difficult given that Paul and I immediately agreed on the…