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A Long Way…to your movie theater

Many of you probably remember when Ewan McGregor and his pal, Charlie Boorman, decided to take a trip around the world on motorcycle right around the time Episode III came out.  Long Way ‘Round ended up being very popular with even people who aren’t Star Wars geeks.

They had so much fun that they did it again last year, but the other way ’round.

It’s finally make its way to the US on August 2nd, on Fox Reality Channel.  But you can catch a special, one-night only, HD movie theater cut on July 31st in theaters all over the US.  I’m sure it’ll be breath-taking (and not just for the Wantons who drool over Ewan).

Thanks to Trace for the heads up!

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GateGeek – All we are saying…is give Bob a chance

Robert Picardo is trying to entice Star Trek fans to try out Stargate Atlantis.  Tonight marks his migration into the show after Amanda Tapping‘s departure from the franchise to pursue Sanctuary.  He’s just asking for three shows to win you over.

It’s not like Amanda is straying very far from Stargate.  She is in the upcoming SG1 movie Continuum.  GateWorld got to attend the cast and crew screening and put together a video interview with the stars.

Okay, Trekkers.  Tonight at 10pm, Eastern on SciFi.  That’s what you owe Bob Picardo!

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Dr. Horrible Breaks the Internet

Apparently geek musicals are popular, these days. A big sorry to those of you who were excited to hear that we had another Whedon musical on our hands only to find yourselves unable to get there.

It appears that Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog was so popular that it took out the website; along with Whedonesque.

While Joss sent word through E!’s Watch with Kristin that they would soon be back up, it appears to still be down this morning. (US Eastern)

Those willing to pay can try their luck with iTunes. It seems to be holding up under the strain. (A season pass is only US$3.99)

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GateGeek – It’s Premiere Week!

It’s the time that makes the Stargate fan’s heart go pitter-pat.  (Hear it?)  Yes, Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis premieres in the US this Friday!

(Sure.  Some of you couldn’t wait and watched the leak.  But some of us have decided to wait and enjoy the suspense.)

This, of course, brings us all sorts of promotional goodies to enjoy:

Other Stargate stuff of note:

  • GateWorld has launched an image gallery with much nicer pictures
  • And there are lovely tributes to Don S. Davis in the LA Times and  E! (who appears to have a Stargate fan now working there)
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Support a Canadian charity on Canada Day

A Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian members and friends.  There’s something you can do in celebration.

We’ve told you previously about Michael Shank‘s on-going auction to support the Canadian National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Looking over the list today, there are some cool items from Firefly (Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk) and SuperNatural (Jared Padelecki, Jenson Ackles) that aren’t getting much action.  This might be your chance to pick up some nice items from those fandoms and still support a good cause.

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Rest in Peace – Don S. Davis

It is with great sadness that I report that one of the true gentleman of sci-fi passed away yesterday.

Don S. Davis was known to most of us as General Hammond of Stargate SG1, but he also had roles in The X-Files as Scully’s father, the role of Major Briggs in Twin Peaks, and even a few spots in MacGyver that ultimately brought him to the Stargate universe. He was also a talented artist; a passion he decided to indulge in recent years.

Mostly, he was known as a good, kind man who was truly a “Papa Bear” to everyone he encountered; always ready with a hug, a raunchy joke, or to stand up to anyone at a convention who would dare to treat a fan poorly.

I don’t think I will ever forget how emotional he got at Dragon*Con two years ago when he tried to describe what the show and its fans meant to him.

He will be missed.

Instead of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the American Heart Association.

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ComicCon with No Actors?

Collider points out that if the Screen Actors Guild decides to hit the picket line next week, promoting things at San Diego ComicCon might not happen.

Given what this convention has become, it would be decidedly odd.  Sure, they could always go back to their roots and focus more on comics.  But it’s all about the moving media, these days.  And while die-hard fen enjoy getting to see the producers and writers, I just don’t think they’ll get as much coverage.

It’ll be interesting to see what goes down. (via)