Akemi and I have reached the halfway mark of Stargate: Universe's second season. On re-watching these ten episodes, I've discovered a new appreciation for the series. The show really started to hit its stride in season two and it's a damn shame it came to such a premature end. But, really, who cares what I…
December 28, 2013: Stargate Universe 1.5! The Japanese Girlfriend Edition!
Akemi and I finished watching the second half of Stargate: Universe's first season today. It's been interesting to see her develop a genuine passion for the series. "I love Stargate!"she declared this morning. "Please call me, geeku-chan!" Like any fan, Geeku-chan had her favorite characters, her favorite episodes. Robert Cooper's Time is still tops in…
December 20, 2013: Stargate Universe 1.0! The Japanese Girlfriend Edition!
After dating me for almost four years, Akemi finally decided it was time to take the plunge. Yes, after all these years, she finally made the BIG commitment. She actually started watching Stargate! I gave her a choice between the three series - SG-1, Atlantis, and Universe . She elected to go with the latter…
December 14, 2013: Planning the Fan Campaign! And next year’s Group Holiday!
Okay. Pursuant to yesterday's blog entry, some careful strategy is required. I think that, rather than striking out now as everyone - especially those in a position to make the decisions - prepares for the holidays or, in some cases, is already off on holidays, the campaign should hold off in order to maximize its…
December 13, 2013: Stargate: Extinction! The comic book?!
StellaByStargate writes: "I’m curious as to who (person or organization) “owns”–for lack of a better word–the scripts for the SGA and SG-1 movies? So many of us would love to see those novelized and made part of the Stargate canon…is there any way we could launch a campaign to make that happen? Who would we…
November 30, 2013: The Mechanics of Death in Scripted Television!
[WARNING: This blog entry contains spoilers for shows you really should have already watched by now]. I came across the following article this morning: 'Walking Dead' finale: If Daryl dies, we riot. This, of course, is a reference to television's most beloved redneck, Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus), who fans fear may well meet his untimely end…
October 27, 2013: Just like Zelenka used to bake!
It was an up and down day for my Snow Monkeys in fantasy football league play today (thanks for asking). On the one hand, my Snow Monkeys #2 fell to a record of 2-6 in Stargate league play, meaning they'll have to sweep their final five games to have any hope of making the playoffs.…
October 4, 2013: The Be All My Sins Remember’d Art Department Package!
Check it out. Just a part of the prep and planning that went into every episode...
September 21, 2013: Now what?! Stargate: Atlantis! The Remnants Art Department Package!
Seriously. No sooner do I recover from my pulled solar plexus (see previous issues, ed.) than I am now battling a lower back "thing". Specifically, a lower right hip ache that flares up whenever I shift my weight a certain way - or not. I don't remember doing anything that could have caused it -…
September 12, 2013: Whither Stargate?
With the recent news that Roland Emmerich would like to make a second, big screen, Stargate movie, questions surrounding the future of the franchise have again started popping up throughout fandom. It's been three years since Stargate: Universe was cancelled and fans want to know: What's next? Whither Stargate? Well in my humble and somewhat…
July 29, 2013: Our Movie of the Week Club reconvenes! Cookie Monster reviews Stargate!
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May 1, 2013: Excerpts from the Trio Art Department package!
A little something from the "How'd they do that?" section of the Stargate vault. Here are some pages from the Trio Art Department package that break down a couple of the episode's more ambitious stunt sequences... The episode made use of the gimboled set that was built for Stargate: Continuum:
April 12, 2013: Insight in SGA’s Quarantine! News of Note!
Let's kick things off with a little something from a far flung prep week on Stargate: Atlantis's Quarantine... Remember the scene? We require a steel for throwing, a tempered glass for breaking. The existing wall has to be re-finished so that it looks convincing on camera and, of course, we need to add the climbing…
April 6, 2013: Design your own Destiny! Let the Resurgence Art Department package be your guide!
In advance of my official Days of Stargate Universe Past trip down memory, how about a little something to whet your appetite? Ah, this takes me back! The Resurgence Art Department package accompanied by visuals from various points in Stargate: Universe's two-year run... The Gate Room... The control interface room... The apple core... In his…
April 2, 2013: From guest stars to recurring favorites! My Top 10! And 1 for good luck!
Television, like life, is just full of surprises. Shows you expect to be huge hits tank while apparent duds become breakout hits. Seemingly average episodes on the page magically come together onscreen while guest characters envisioned for a single episode appearance will pop, surpassing all expectations to develop into fan - if not writer -…