Lost is starting up again. I suspect that even those who had given up on the show will be tuning in just to see something new.
To celebrate Watch with Kristin plans all sorts of nifty features for Lost fans; starting with today’s kick-off.
Gate Geek – Extra! We have a segment
Assuming no other tragic circumstances bump it, the entertainment news show Extra! will be airing a behind-the-scenes visit on the set of this week’s episode Harmony.
Speaking of Harmony, Joe Mallozzi posted a behind-the-scenes video on his blog showing a small set-up and (of course) David Hewlett tormenting Jodelle Ferland.
Going back to last week’s episode, the official site posts interviews with episode writer Carl Binder and Katie Brown herself, Brenda James.
Gate Geek – Rodney dodges a bullet
According to producer Joseph Mallozzi, it was nearly Rodney McKay and Katie Brown going down the parental road this season. They owe Rachel Luttrell big time for getting pregnant in real life!
Heath Ledger dead at 28
The actor was found dead this afternoon of a possible drug overdose.
Heath Ledger first became a blip on fandom radar in the short-lived fantasy series Roar. Ledger was able to move past that with roles in numerous films; including an Oscar-nominated turn in Brokeback Mountain.
What had fandom really geeked out was his upcoming role as The Joker in The Dark Knight. Initial discussion on the news channels discussed a recent interview he gave in which he said that playing The Joker disturbed him so greatly that he was suffering from insomnia. He said that the character was a sociopath and lacked any redeeming qualities.
In what is sure to become the stuff of legend, the actor had turned to sleeping pills in an attempt to get control over the insomnia that had plagued him since filming of that movie.
Gate Geek – Here there be treasures….
Let’s face it. Our intrepid Mistress of the Web, Dunc, doesn’t get Stargate. And that’s okay, really. But I’m always excited when we’ve apparently seeped into her brain enough for her to find something for us. Warms my tiny little heart, it does!
Could you imagine wandering through a scrapyard and finding a bit of Stargate gold? Any guesses as to what this was used for? Let this blogger know.
Other treasures include:
- An interview with Halling, um, I mean Todd, um…the actor of a million Stargate parts: Christopher Heyerdahl.
- Behind-the-Scenes video on the upcoming episode Harmony with producer/blogger Joseph Mallozzi.
- The usual weekly preview on the official site’s main page.
- And Be All My Sins Remember’d rakes in some record ratings for the show!
Whedon Women Kick Butt
So Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles seems to have settled off a bit from its post-NFL game premiere, but what seems to be getting the most attention is the new lady Terminator played by Firefly alum Summer Glau.
Watch with Kristin scored an interview with the Whedon protege the same day that IGN named her TV Babe of the Day. (Nice.)
Boldly reading where no one…um…
Okay. This one’s a new twist for me. Normally, we get grainy, low-res leaks of movie-related spoilage.
This time? We have a verbal description. Cute!
Gate Geek – Continuous Continuum Coverage
Okay. Not really. But it was a nice alliteration and there is actually some news on Stargate SG1: Continuum to share. But mostly, this is a GateWorld round-up.
Head on over to GateWorld for:
- The first stills from the movie.
- The happy news that we not only get William Devane back, but also the delightful Don. S Davis.
- Full availability of all episodes on iTunes.
Not to be outdone, the Stargate Atlantis part of the franchise gets coverage for:
- A great interview with Kate Hewlett (aka Rodney’s sister Jeannie)
- And those of you who just can’t stand to wait for the season finale can get your first peek at pictures; including the appearance of a certain hotly-anticipated character.
Got Sunflower Seeds?
As has become tradition with nearly every show that has faced cancellation (except for maybe Cavemen), fans are trying to organize to save The 4400. This time, the food of choice is the sunflower seed.
Sunflower seed producers rejoice. USA Networks decides to organize an impromptu picnic.
Those wishing to join the insanity, see more information on their portal.
Gate Geek – So what have we missed?
I love going on vacation! I totally forgot to ask someone to fill in on the Stargate beat while I was gone. (Oh, well. The TexMex was totally worth it!) So let’s catch up on what I (but hopefully not you) missed:
- Stargate is the People’s Choice! – It just goes to show what a little organization and wholesale pimping can do for you. The fans remembered to vote every day and we were able to actually score a two-second mention on the broadcast. (Scroll down to “Favorite Sci-Fi Show” and click on “View Video” to see the full acceptance speech.)
- Tonight is the Spoils of War – Don’t forget to watch this week’s new episode.
- Get in the Gate Contest – This year’s chance to win a walk-on role on Stargate Atlantis has opened up. Go! Type away!
- GateWorld Play – GateWorld has started this nifty little video feature that you might enjoy checking out.
- Remember Be All My Sins Remember’d – Wonder Geek Martin Gero stopped by Joe Mallozzi’s blog (which moved, by the way) to answer questions about last week’s already-much-beloved episode.
- For official things – Meanwhile, over on the official website, we get an interview with the delightful Bill Dow (Dr. Lee), more of the interview with beloved director Andy Mikita, and more crowing about the People’s Choice Awards win.