Tag: stargate

Posted on

Huh. It worked!

Never discount the ability of a few ticked off fans to get some cave-in from show producers. Congratulations to SaveCarsonBeckett.com.

Yes, folks, Carson Beckett is making a return to Stargate Atlantis. Paul McGillion has been signed for two episodes with a possible third in the works for Season 4.

Apparently we’re to look for hints as to how they’re bringing Carson back in the last half of Season 3, which starts up again this Friday on SciFi.

Cynical comments can be left behind the cut. I’m just happy to see a little victory for the fans!

Posted on

Did they manage to Save Carson?

In the ongoing saga of the Save Carson Beckett campaign, a small victory was scored with the sighting of several “protestors” on NBC’s Today Show.

Joe Mallozzi, who issued the challenge to make it onto an entertainment show says that he asked for either Entertainment Tonight or Access Hollywood. But given how he revels in the snark, it’s difficult to say whether or not he’ll cut the fans a break and actually go with the majority position that The Today Show is an entertainment show.

Either way, Paul McGillion sends his appreciation straight from Hollywood’s pilot season via SFX Magazine.

Posted on

New Stargate Series

Apparently, we’re finally going to find out just what that ninth chevron is for. (Color me stupid. I never even realized there was a ninth chevron.)

Stargate producer Robert C. Cooper told fans at this past weekend’s Stargate convention in Vancouver that there is a third series under development with a working title of Stargate Universe.

It will be set in the current time, but will be completely separate from SG1 and Stargate Atlantis.

Posted on

Will you fight?

You just can’t underestimate the power of the ticked off fan.

The fans at SaveCarsonBeckett.com took their fight for the Scottish character straight to the studios where Stargate Atlantis is filmed, complete with a bagpipe lead protest at the gates.

Producer/writer Joseph Mallozzi, who happily prepared for his role as the villain in this piece, turned it into a party by handing out umbrellas (to go with the Scottish-type weather) and baseball hats and setting up protection for the bagpipe band.

ETA: Apparently it was SCB who put together the shelter for the bagpipe band. (Check out the comments section to see who else is reading this site.)

Rachel Luttrell (aka Teyla Emmagan), Jason Momoa (aka Ronon Dex) and David Hewlett (aka Rodney McKay) came out to talk with the fans and admire their stamina and determination.

They must have inspired something because Joseph Mallozzi laid down the gauntlet that he’d write the character back in for two episodes in Season 4 if the group manages to get coverage on a national US entertainment news show.

Anyone with any pull on these shows, please get with the organisers!

Posted on

Jungles and Toothpick Fish

David Nykl (aka Dr. Zelenka) has already posted from the new Stargate Atlantis season with some set pictures and a rather nice picture of Jason Momoa (aka Ronon Dex) in a tank top. (Can this ever be a bad thing?)

Sorry, gentlemen. Getting back to the subject.

They’re shooting out of order, so it shouldn’t really spoil you to see the set. And he’s very cryptic. But jokes are already going, as evidenced by some mysterious reference to the toothpick fish.

Posted on

Gating into Season 4

Today marks the official kick-off of Stargate Atlantis Season 4 with the traditional cast-producer dinner.

And according to David Hewlett (aka Rodney McKay) the next day apparently marks the traditional “try to do a read-through with a hangover” party.

Hewlett also reports that there is more leather costuming this year. (The ladies rejoice.)

David Nykl (aka Dr. Zelenka) is rather sad that he is not one of those who’ll get to wear leather. Back to his regular blue t-shirt.

Much teasing and episode names discussed, but no real spoilerage.

Also appearing on the web is Chuck Campbell (aka “Chucknician“) who announces that he’ll not only be in the first episode of the season, but might also be getting a name; his own.

For those who prefer their reality virtual, GateWorld speaks with Stargate Worlds Creative Director, Chris Klug.

Stargate SG-1 fans, in the meantime, gather to mourn until April when the follow-up films begin shooting.

Posted on

Gaters Rejoice…and Pout

Sci-Fi continues to test the patience of Stargate fans with their pronouncements.

Happy news! Stargate-Atlantis is, indeed, back for Season 4. (Didn’t we hear that already?) And it will have the first-ever fall premiere for the Stargate franchise. Plus, we get the lovely Jewel Staite and Amanda Tapping joining the show. We also get to meet a new race.

Grumpy news. As if we haven’t waited long enough, they’re pushing back the second half of both Stargate seasons one more week to April 13. And we get to “mourn the loss of beloved friends.” (Who’s fault was that?)

Breaking News! – The Chicago Tribune‘s The Watcher blog spoke with producer Joseph Mallozzi about the Sci-Fi announcement; giving more details on Sam’s role in SGA, the upcoming casting changes (which, let’s face it, everyone has already heard about) and a few more details on what was hinted. SPOILERS abound, but not in terribly much detail.

Don’t they know they shouldn’t mess with a fanbase that costumes in camouflage?