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!
Hi! Thanks for the mention! The event was the fruition of many months hard work and organisation by the press team at SaveCarson (an all female team)! Including hiring a tent for the band (not the studio) after all, Vancouver and Scotland’s weather aren’t too dissimilar when it comes to rain! Probably why Van is full of Scots, they feel at home!
As for Mallozzi’s challenge, we at SCB say…BRING IT ON! This stunt was only the tip of the iceberg, if they think this is it, they better think again!
Hi! Thanks for the mention! The event was the fruition of many months hard work and organisation by the press team at SaveCarson (an all female team)! Including hiring a tent for the band (not the studio) after all, Vancouver and Scotland’s weather aren’t too dissimilar when it comes to rain! Probably why Van is full of Scots, they feel at home!
As for Mallozzi’s challenge, we at SCB say…BRING IT ON! This stunt was only the tip of the iceberg, if they think this is it, they better think again!
I look forward to seeing the story on one of the US entertainment shows. Congrats!