Today, it gives me great pleasure to turn this blog over to actor Peter Kelamis, Stargate: Universe's Dr. Adam Brody, for what I hope will be the first of many cast Q&A's. I remember Peter from way back when he first graced graced the Stargate franchise with his presence, guest-starring as the fleet-footed Dr. Langham…
November 14, 2009: Actor Peter Kelamis (SGU’s Adam Brody) Wants Your Questions! Carl’s Creature Mishap!
Honestly. What the hell was I thinking choosing a Blackberry over an iPhone? Why didn't anybody tell me what I was missing out on? If anyone out there is faced with a similar decision - Blackberry or iPhone - allow me to break it down for you: GET - THE - iPHONE! Seriously. I feel…
November 7, 2009: My Decision Made! H1N1! Ganache Patisserie! Chocoatl No More?! The Return of the Mailbag!
I finally did it. After weeks of considering my options and weighing the advice of friends, co-workers, and many of you here on this blog, I went out and bought myself a laptop. It was a tough call but, in the end, I decided to go with the MacBook Pro. The reason? Well, pretty much the same reason upon which…
October 28, 2009: Another see-ya-later, this one to Jamil Walker Smith. More spinning! More Mailbag!
Today we bid a fond see-ya-later to the wonderful Jamil Walker-Smith, SGU’s resident warrior - Sergeant Ronald Greer. It seems like just yesterday we were watching his F bomb-studded audition stream (THAT got our attention!), marveling at his incredible onscreen presence. His unique charm completely won us over (and him the part), then continued to…
October 23, 2009: The Destiny Shuttle! A Super-Splendiferous Mailbag!
Le Mailbag du Jour: Kiwiclare writes: “Oh Joe, that video was brilliant. How did you keep a straight face? Poor Carl!!” Answer: Keeping a straight face was ease. The tricky part was keeping my face from blossoming to a rosy red. That stuff is killer. RebeccaH. Writes: “You do realize Carl Binder is never going…
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 13, 2009: A Tech Hiccup! Looking Ahead! News of Note!
Allow me to kick off today’s post with a huge thank you to resident Stargate techie and computer fixer-upper Lawren Bancroft-Wilson for helping me get back online. My laptop has been experiencing technical difficulties of late and, for a while there, it looked like tonight’s entry was in peril. But, thanks to Lawren, a band-aid…
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. …
October 3, 2009: Holy Shuttle!
Many of you have questions about the Stargate: Universe season premiere. Well, I fully intend to wade in and field them, but not until Wednesday after the show has premiered in the U.K. In the meantime, your input is much appreciated. For those who haven’t seen Air I and II yet and want to remain…
October 2, 2009: Actor David Blue Answers Your Questions! And STARGATE: UNIVERSE Premieres!
Tonight’s the night! 9:00 p.m. on SyFy (Space for you Canadians). Make sure to tune in. And make sure that everyone you know is tuning in! Plenty of early morning excitement at the Bridge Studios with Global Television broadcasting live from the location, offering up behind-the-scenes glimpses and interviews with the cast and crew. Alas,…
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 29, 2009: Actor Brian J. Smith Answers Your Questions! Only Three Days to the Stargate: Universe Premiere!
What's the best thing about working on Stargate? Whenever I'm asking this question, the first answer that comes to mind is: my co-workers (followed closely by the catering, the end-of-season crew gift, and the chocolate fountain at the SG-1 200th episode party). The truth is, at the end of the day, no matter how much…
September 28, 2009: Only Four Days to the Stargate: Universe Premiere! Lou Diamond Philips! The Return of the Mailbag!
That's right! Only four more days until the SGU premiere! And, as we count down toward Friday night, we have not one but two big cast Q&A's coming your way. Buckle in! We're headed for the finish line! Hey, you know who's on Stargate: Universe? Lou Diamond Phillips! Oh, you aready knew that? Well,…
September 23, 2009: 9 Days To The Stargate: Universe Premiere!
Have you told your friends? Your family? Their friends and family? Neighbors? Co-workers? Casual acquaintances? People you ride the bus with? No?! Well getting moving! Only nine days until SGU premieres! The excitement is certainly mounting on set and in the offices, often finding expression in a colorful lunacy that has gripped certain individuals involved…
September 22, 2009: 10 Days and Counting to the Stargate: Universe Premiere! Actress Ming-Na! No Fan Left Behind!
Late last year, before we’d even started the casting process, when all we had were those first few scripts and a general idea of where we wanted to go, there was one character that really stood out for me from among the many amazing characters Brad and Rob had created - a fascinating player with…