September 30, 2009: Only Two Days to the Stargate: Universe Premiere! Robert Carlyle! An On (and Off) Set Photo Journal Entry!

The finish line is within sight!  In two mere days, we premiere and you, the fans, will finally be able to see what all the buzz is about.  Until then,  keep telling anyone and everyone, peruse those online reviews (like this one  http://scifi.about.com/b/2009/09/30/the-new-season-so-far.htm or this one  http://www.tvovermind.com/stargate-universe/review-stargate-universe-a-stargate-for-the-rest-of-us/10400), and check out today’s chock full o’ pics entry: [...]

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September 29, 2009: Actor Brian J. Smith Answers Your Questions! Only Three Days to the Stargate: Universe Premiere!

What’s the best thing about working on Stargate? Whenever I’m asking this question, the first answer that comes to mind is: my co-workers (followed closely by the catering, the end-of-season crew gift, and the chocolate fountain at the SG-1 200th episode party).   The truth is, at the end of the day, no matter how much [...]

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September 28, 2009: Only Four Days to the Stargate: Universe Premiere! Lou Diamond Philips! The Return of the Mailbag!

That’s right!  Only four more days until the SGU premiere!  And, as we count down toward Friday night, we have not one but two big cast Q&A’s coming your way.   Buckle in!  We’re headed for the finish line! Hey, you know who’s on Stargate: Universe?  Lou Diamond Phillips!  Oh, you aready knew that? Well, [...]

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September 27, 2009: Five Days to the SGU Premiere! Stupid Science! Brie’s a Real Bitch!

Hey, when was the last time you picked up the phone and called that distant aunt or uncle you haven’t spoken to since you had the falling out over grandpa’s will?  Or done an internet search for and sent an email to that guy who used to sit behind you in math class?  Or touched [...]

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September 26, 2009: Six Days to the Stargate: Universe Premiere! A Sneak Peek for the Cast and Crew!

Yep, only six days until the world premiere of Stargate: Universe!  Have you told everyone?  And I mean EVERYONE?  Your pharmacist?  That ex-girlfriend you dumped in college?  The Hungarian woman in Accounts Receivable from your last job?  No?!!!  Well, what‘re you waiting for! We’re not waiting.  For October 2nd that is.  Today, we held a [...]

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September 25, 2009: Only 7 Days to the Stargate: Universe Premiere! Production Goings-On (or Not Goings-On)! Firing Up the DVR!

To think that this same time next week, many of you will be manning the phones, making that last minute push to lobby friends, former high school classmates, and local prisons to tune into the premiere of Stargate: Universe.  And I can guarantee they will not be disappointed.  Especially not the prisoners.  I bet they’re [...]

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September 24, 2009: Eight Days to the Stargate: Universe Premiere! Production Update! Dinner with Rob, Carl, and Ming-Na!

Only eight days to the world premiere of Stargate: Universe!  Make plans to be home next Friday night, October 2nd, at 9:00 p.m.  If you already have plans, break ‘em.  If your friends, family members, co-workers, or acquaintances have plans, break ‘em as well (“Hi, I’m calling on behalf of Sheila.  I’m afraid she wont’ [...]

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September 23, 2009: 9 Days To The Stargate: Universe Premiere!

Have you told your friends?  Your family?  Their friends and family?  Neighbors?  Co-workers?  Casual acquaintances?  People you ride the bus with?  No?!  Well getting moving!  Only nine days until SGU premieres! The excitement is certainly mounting on set and in the offices, often finding expression in a colorful lunacy that has gripped certain individuals involved [...]

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September 22, 2009: 10 Days and Counting to the Stargate: Universe Premiere! Actress Ming-Na! No Fan Left Behind!

Late last year, before we’d even started the casting process, when all we had were those first few scripts and a general idea of where we wanted to go, there was one character that really stood out for me from among the many amazing characters Brad and Rob had created – a fascinating player with [...]

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September 21, 2009: The All NFL Issue! The Tip of the Week! My Top 5 Most Hated/Loved Teams!

Back in the day, I was known to wager on a game or two.  It was a hobby of sorts.  I’d keep statistics on all the major pro sports – NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB – charting individual and team developments over the course of a given season, comparing such variables as home and away [...]

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