Our beloved Vice Chancellor of Web Mastery is probably going to kill me for posting this, but I couldn’t resist.
May the Fourth be with you!
Looking towards the end of the Stargate
Amanda Tapping (aka Samantha Carter) chats with TV Guide about the end of Stargate SG1.
If you can’t get tickets to Spiderman3 tonight, don’t forget to watch the new episodes on Sci-Fi.
Minor spoilers are included for both SG1 and Atlantis, in case you haven’t been anywhere Stargate fan sites, recently.
There can be only 25
Entertainment Weekly has decided to cause mass whining and gnashing of teeth by putting together a list of The Sci-Fi 25, celebrating the best sci-fi moments of the past 25 years.
You need something to write about on your blog, don’t you?
Star Wars People Tidbits
Quite a few tidbits about Star Wars people in the news:
Keira Knightley (Sabe) is about ready to give up acting. Millions of fanboys flock to counseling for support.
Masi Oka, a former ILM-er, almost did the same thing before a gig on a little show called Heroes came along.
Natalie Portman (Padme Amidala) is apparently going in the opposite direction by playing two roles in her upcoming film Goya’s Ghosts.
Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) didn’t seem to care much. She just enjoyed having lunch with hairy creatures and robots.
And someone who might be a bit too busy to do any acting for a while is Keisha Castle-Hughes (Queen Apailana), who gave birth to a little girl on April 25th.
The Sanctuary Doors Start to Open
A five-minute preview of the internet-only show Sanctuary has posted a five-minute preview of the show.
Looks wonderfully spooky and Gothic.
The first episode will air on May 14th.
Book Review: The Making of Star Wars
I have to start this review with a caveat that I have not yet managed to finish reading this book. It’s fairly monstrous and there’s a lot to read. Plus, I keep getting distracted by all the pretty pictures.
Having said all that, I feel like I’m far enough along to give at least a relatively-informed review.
Bottom line: I’d recommend getting this book if you hold any love for the original movie. It’s a lot of fun.
Hope it was fun, Scotty….
The much-anticipated launch of James “Scotty” Doohan‘s ashes into space was completed on Saturday.
The ashes don’t stay out in space, but are gently brought back down via parachute. At least they don’t need motion sickness pills….
Stargate Raps
One doesn’t normally associate Stargate with anything remotely resembling the hip-hop culture. But G4TV started it and David Hewlett (Rodney McKay) has now replied.
Don’t listen if you can’t laugh out loud. It’s embarassingly funny (as only nerdy men rapping can be).
Berman to Share Trek Tidbits
Love him or hate him, Rick Berman ran the Trek franchise for a long time. And now he plans to tell all.
Rumors and controversy? Engage.
Sanctuary Opening Date
The Sanctuary is finally ready to open its doors on May 14th.
For those not so inclined to wait (or those who are curious), you can see a sneak preview on Monday, April 30th.