Got the budget for the horror shoot. Need to have some further discussions with my line producer and director prior to hopping on the phone with Team Bulgaria, but it's looking good. Now the big challenge will be getting those tax credit numbers, completing that comprehensive business plan, having it vetted, and then wowing the…
June 22, 2023: Stargate SG-1 outtakes!
Finally going through the digitized versions of some of those old dailies I recovered from my storage unit. Went through the Wormhole X-Treme footage and now starting on Window of Opportunity. Came across some really clips - five of which I've uploaded here. Also came across some hilarious clips of Chris Judge laughing uproariously for…
February 25, 2023: More Stargate SG-1 Season 6 concept art and episodic insights!
The Other Guys This was the script that earned Damian Kindler a spot on the writing staff and it was one of my favorites. The episode was tons of fun and ur guest stars, John Billingsley and Patrick McKenna, were terrific. One memory I have connected to this episode doesn’t have anything to do with…
January 28, 2023: Stargate SG-1 season 5 – concept art and episode insights!
You? Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1619372816914317312 According to Akemi, there's an Edo period preparation that substitutes the pie for rice. I suggested she try the recipe some day. She was...unethusiastic. Bringing you more from the Stargate vault... Enemies... I always found it interesting that, whenever certain fans took issue with a creative decision, they would always blame…
January 14, 2023: A cornucopia of concept art!
Wrapping up season 3... Foothold Pretense Urgo A Hundred Days Shades of Grey New Ground Maternal Instinct Nemesis Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1614290229514407946
Stargate: Atlantis Virtual Season 6!
Revised and updated! https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1512261047750733825 Episodes 601-602 (two-part opener)... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1512440372722827269 Episode 603... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1512473192375455750 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1512473195961593858 Episode 604... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1512531461588586501 Episode 605... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1512776481813979145 Episode 606... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1512881567076659202 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1512881570176241671 Episode 607... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1512921504249491460 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1512921507160338437 Episode 608... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1513160917516795907 Episode 609... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1513188787358253061 Episodes 610-611 (midseason two-parter)... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1513522788480528386 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1513522791374594053 Episode 612... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1513867294929207304 Episode 613... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1513959815541923840 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1513959818217897991 Episode 614... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1514001707205812224 Episode 615... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1514236976957956096 Episode 616... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1514326537193115650…
January 30, 2021: A little Stargate! A little Dark Matter! A little chocolate whisky! And a little code roe!
Announcing my new Stargate podcast with the gang at The Companion. Gathers Gonna Rate will be asking fans to weigh in on a variety of subjects - The franchise's greatest AU episode! Best Sam and Jack moment! Most annoying decision by a guest character! Then, we tally up the scores and discuss the results -…
January 26, 2021: Powder progress, fried chicken sandwiches, and Stargate concept art!
A productive day. Completed a first draft of the Powder Mage overview and got some excellent feedback from author Brian McClellan. Will do another pass, get it out and, after that, it'll be smooooooth sailing! https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1353493659384213505 I have come to the conclusion that there are only two places for good barbecue in Toronto - Barque…
December 8, 2020: Aliens among us! Santa eggs! And SGU BTS pics!
Actress Torri Higginson! Director John Stead! The gang at Orville Nation! And yours truly! In case you missed it... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHS5v3LWsyY&t=2336s Looking ahead to the holidays, sis sent me an idea for the perfect Christmas gift for Akemi... She'd never wear it, but it would be worth it just for her reaction. Aliens among us? Apparently…
November 2, 2020: We discuss Dark Matter’s spookiest episode! Snow Monkeys! And Stargate stuff!
A spooky ship! Dead crewmembers! Space Zombies!!! Join us TONIGHT at 5:30 p.m. ET when the gang at Orville Nation and I discuss Dark Matter's spookiest episode... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axcn98gAvjo Come armed! With questions! So, how was everyone's weekend? What did you all get up to? How are your respective fantasy football teams doing? For my Snow…
September 3, 2020: More from the Stargate vault!
More from the Stargate vault... The Atlantis gate. Setting up the gate - White Sands, New Mexico. Fun in the sun with Jamil Walker-Smith and Brian J. Smith. Director Andy Mikita's On-set Brain Surgery TED Talk - "The Shrine" You get one trip through the gate. Where are you going and who are you taking…
July 21, 2020: Answering YOUR questions!
Alrighty. It's been forever since I've done one of these, so let's get to it. Opening the mailbag... Egal writes: "A while back you tweeted that you gave your old stargate behind the scenes box to MGM. Is there any news on that?" Answer: Apparently, a lot of the digital files I sent over were duplicates…
November 18, 2019: Crowning a champ and planning a tweet storm!
Well, there you go. It was back and forth and, in the end, pretty darn close, but we finally have a winner in our Stargate: Universe Greatest Episode Tournament! Twin Destinies takes the crown. Having hosted a tournament for each of the three Stargate shows - SG-1 (Window of Opportunity), Atlantis (Rising), and, now Universe…
November 9, 2019: Yet another take on Stargate’s future (but, really, it’s the same take)!
Well, here are the final results of our Stargate: Universe Greatest Episode Tournament - Season 1 Face-Off... Time advances to the semifinals. But Air Part 1 and a couple of write-in candidates will be duking it out in the wild-card round later this week - so stay tuned! In the meantime, head on over to…
September 14, 2019: The Stargate: Atlantis Greatest Episode Tournament Continues! Roger Cross eye candy!
What is Stargate? My friend Michelle gave me the heads up that the answer, pictured above, appeared on a recent episode of Jeopardy. And, yes, apparently, someone had the right question. Siege Part 3 earned a hard-fought victory to secure a playoff spot in our Stargate: Atlantis Greatest Episode Tournament. But second place finisher Duet…