July 31, 2008: The Happening

Something’s happening! Can this really be happening? What’s happening?! Yes.  Yes.  And – this blog entry.  Sorry.  I couldn’t come up with a heading and decided to go with something all-encompassing in its scope yet spectacularly uninspired in its banality.  Oh, and I’ve also cast myself as the scarily brilliant writer.  Scroll down to the bottom of [...]

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July 30, 2008: With Special Guest Blogger = Stargate Special Features Producer Ivon Bartok

Today, it gives me great pleasure to turn this blog over to a my good friend Ivon Bartok, a shining example for all you prospective go-getters out there. He’s a guy who started from humble beginnings here at Stargate and then through hard work, determination, and the timely and highly suspicious deaths of the next [...]

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July 29, 2008: A Culinary Combo

My sister-in-law and her new boyfriend were in town for the week and part of my duties as their host included supplying them with clean towels, operating the complicated home theater remote, and ensuring they were well fed. My expertise, of course, extends to all three areas but it’s the latter at which I truly [...]

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July 28, 2008: Bookly Matters

  With July fast approaching, I thought this might be a good time to remind you all of the upcoming Book of the Month Club discussions: The week of August 11th, we’ll be discussing Cordelia’s Honor. Author Lois McMaster Bujold will be dropping by to answer your questions so all you Bujold fans (I know there [...]

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July 27, 2008: Writer/Director/Executive Producer Robert C. Cooper Answers Your Ark of Truth Questions – And Then Some!

Hey, look who’s here!  It’s writer/director/executive producer/show creator/golfer/expert barbecuer Robert C. Cooper – and he’s got answers to all of your burning questions (provided, of course, you took the time to post said questions last week).  Before handing things over to Rob, I’d like to dedicate today’s blog entry to birthday girl Rebecca T. who, [...]

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July 26, 2008: The Broken Ties Breakdown

I’d like to thank John Picacio for an entertaining and very informative guest entry. As someone who possesses the drawing and design skills of a six year old, I am in awe of John’s talent. I’ll be ordering myself a copy of Cover Story: The Art of John Picacio (containing over 180 images of John’s [...]

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July 25, 2008: With Special Guest – Award-Winning Artist/Illustrator/Designer John Picacio

Just a reminder to tune in to Sci Fi at 10:00 p.m. tonight to catch this week’s episode, Broken Ties. Jason Momoa acted his heart out in this one, giving his best performance to date, so be sure to check it out. The episode also offers nice moments for fans of the Sheppard-Ronon friendship, explores [...]

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July 24, 2008: Stargate Atlantis Visual Effects Supervisor Mark Savela answers your questions. And he brought treats!

Well, as promised, Stargate Atlantis Visual Effects Supervisor Mark Savela is joining us – and he’s come bearing gifts. In addition to fielding your questions, he has included some pics and videos of various VFX shots, from temp to finished versions. I’m sure you’ll agree that both his write-up and accompanying visuals offer a very [...]

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July 23, 2008: Burgers then Back on the Program then Remnants Day #2

I was just backing into a spot when I got the call. It was Carl and he sounded genuinely panicked. “It’s closed!” “Closed?” I stopped the car. “What do you mean closed?” “There’s a sign on the door. It says they’re closed for a special event. The staff took the night off to go watch [...]

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July 22, 2008: Remnants Day #1

Martin Gero was stumped. The Art Department needed a name for the venue in Brain Storm. You know, the one where Tunney gives his big speech and demonstration. “So what do I call it?”he asked the room. Before anyone else could even consider the possibilities, Paul already had the answer: “The Carl Binder Memorial Theatre”. [...]

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