May 31, 2009: Hey, What Year Is It?

What the – ?! Almost June already?! It feels like only days ago we were spinning stories for the new show and, in a blink, we’re suddenly poised to prep the first part of the mid-season two-parter. Before you know it, we’ll have sailed past the premiere and started – hopefully – spinning stories for [...]

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May 30, 2009: Author Jonathan Carroll Answers Your Questions

Today, I turn the blog over to author Jonathan Carroll who  has kindly taken the time to drop by and field your questions about his novel The Land of Laughs, his work in general, and his affection for bull terriers.  If you enjoyed The Land of Laughs and would like to know more about the author, head on [...]

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May 29, 2009: Shifting From Dark and Dangerous to Moody and Mysterious. I Weigh In On The Big News Item. And – Some Mailbag.

 

Lock and load, baby!

 

Julia Anderson (Vanessa James) takes a break from the action.

Josh Blacker (Sgt. Spencer) tries to blend in.

Director of Photography Jim Menard suddenly realizes he’s standing in a puddle – much to Director Robert C. Cooper’s delight.

The quiet suspense of today’s shipboard mystery was in marked contrast to the gloomy, dank, heavy [...]

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May 28, 2009: Astronomers Dave Tholen and Roy Tucker Answer Your Questions

  

 

Spaceguard SG-1: Roy Tucker, Dave Tholen, and Fabrizio Bernardi

Back in December 2004, there was some concern that the asteroid known as Apophis 99942 might strike the planet in 2029. However, further number-crunching ended up eliminating the remote (approximately 3%) possibility and, as a result, I was forced to convert my asteroid shelter into a curbside [...]

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May 27, 2009: It’s Almost Show Time! Ashleigh Wants Your Questions! SGU Update! Schnitzel-Fest 2009! I Am Stuffed Like a Goose!

“You! Ask me a question!”

Foie gras (foreground) foie gras enabler (background)

As a result of losing a bet to my co-worker Kerry, I’ll be accompanying her to a local musical production of her choice. Her choice? Altar Boyz, the hit off-Broadway musical that has been described as “DIVINE!” (Michael Sommers, STAR-LEDGER), “AN ENERGETIC CROWD-PLEASER!” (David Rooney, [...]

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May 26, 2009 Author Michael A. Burstein Answers Your Questions

 

 
When it comes to making a selection for our Book of the Month Club discussions, I like to take several things into consideration: recommendations, reviews, an intriguing premise, and, of course, whether or not the author is a Stargate fan. Well, when I learned that author Michael A. Burstein was an avid follower of the [...]

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May 25, 2008: The Land of Laughs, by Jonathan Carroll

Going into this book, I had no idea what to expect. I selected it on the basis of several strong recommendations and a rather whimsical cover depicting an anthropomorphic kite and a six armed creature eating ice cream on a front porch while some malevolent-looking fellow glares out at them from inside the house. Going [...]

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May 24, 2009: Extinction Update, Ever-Closer to That Comic Book Series, and The Mailbag

Heard word back on the Stargate Atlantis movie script from two fronts – creative and business – and both responses were overwhelmingly positive. Some confusion (not surprised given the complexity of the story), so we’ll make a point to streamline and clarify in the next draft. Some great preliminary notes from Carl who missed two [...]

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May 23, 2009: The American Idol Breakdown, Marty G. Checks In, What’s In the News, and Some Mailbag

So American Idol crowned yet another champion the other day and the question that immediately comes to mind is “Does it really matter?”.  As a showcase for undiscovered talent, American Idol offers great opportunity to all of its featured contestants, but its debatable whether that last man (or woman) standing is truly any better off [...]

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May 22, 2009: Welcome to the Jungle…But Maybe You Might Want To Come Back Later When We’re Actually Rolling

Carl second-guesses Rob’s directorial decision.

Everyone laughs off Carl’s suggestion.

Chadwick, the birthday boy.

Chadwick’s birthday cake.

Director Robert Cooper – prepared for any eventuality.

Peter Kelamis (Adam Brody) and Patrick Gilmore (Dale Volker)

Mark Burgess (Franklin)

Jennifer Spence (Lisa Park)

Nancy Ha (Costumes) all decked out for the inclement weather.

Camo rain gear

Goodies

Josh Blacker (Sgt. Spencer)

My pal Fix (Costumes)

Waiting around for the fun [...]

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