Behind the scenes – Shooting the shuttle crash (Stargate: Universe)
Behind the scenes – Harmony firefight
Behind the scenes – Shooting inside the wraith ship
Behind the scenes – Replicator escape
The practical puddle…
April 25, 2023: Stargate Universe – Behind the Scenes!
April 14, 2023: Stargate!
Yes, Stargate news on Deadline today…
To those asking, the creatives behind SG-1. Atlantis, and Universe are out of the loop on this so, alas, we have no information for you.
Speaking of classic Stargate, here are some behind the scenes photos from SGU’s “Water”…
March 18, 2023: Hey, what happened to all the donuts?!
Finally picked up the digital transfers of dailies related to two Stargate episodes: Wormhole X-Treme and Window of Opportunity – 7-8 days of main unit and some 2nd unit shooting as well, roughly 17 hours of footage. I haven’t had the chance to go through it all, but came across some pretty good stuff including THIS, my small screen debut as Miscellaneous Crew Member, “Hey! What happened to all the donuts?!”, Guy from Wormhole X-Treme…
Good times. Good times.
Also came across a few interesting playback files as well from Stargate: Universe…
That second one looks particularly ominous.
Went to Bymark Restaurant this week to check out their famed burger, a 6 oz beef burger cooked medium rare and served with brie de Meaux, shaved truffle, and grilled porcini mushrooms. I had mine with a side of roasted heirloom carrots that were cooked just like grandma used to make, provided your grandma worked as a cafeteria cook in a prison.
The burger was delicious – but I honestly could have eaten two. The carrots on the other hand – what can I say? They tasted barely boiled, topped with an insipid and dilute “bourbon glaze”. The waiter who cleared our plates didn’t even bother to ask how we’d enjoyed our meal. I think he knew.
Today’s Yes/No…
Strawberry Daifuku Pie? Yes/No
McDonald’s adds a Japanese daifuku pie to its menu for a limited time https://t.co/FHEq2IkoRs via @RocketNews24En— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴☠️ (@BaronDestructo) March 18, 2023
February 20, 2023: Stargate SG-1 season 6 concept art and episode insights!
Redemption Part 1
Appropriately enough, Dr. Rodney McKay makes a return visit to the SGC and takes another giant step toward redemption – a process that would be completed by the time he assumed a lead position in the Atlantis expedition. This episode was also notable for the introduction of the Jaffa Shaq’rel, an otherwise inconsequential but for the fact that the part was initially written for a certain NBA star who, according to Chris Judge at the time, was interested in doing the show. Well, that never worked for whatever reason and while I won’t reveal the name of the basketball player, it really shouldn’t be that hard to figure out.
Redemption Part 2
Looking back, this was the episode that cemented David Hewlett as a favorite guest star – so favored, in fact, that years later, when we were trying to cast the part of a medical doctor for the new spin-off, Atlantis, he immediately came to mind and Brad and Robert decided: “Screw that! Let’s put McKay on the team!”. And the rest, as they say, is history. Also in this episode, the role of Shaq’rel was played by Aleks Paunovic, who also returned to the franchise years later, but in a different role – playing Ronon’s former Satedan buddy, Rakai, in SGA’s Reunion.
Descent
One sequence had Carter and O’Neill trapped in a chamber that was slowly filling with water. We achieved this by actually doing the opposite. We lowered the specially designed set into a pool, giving the impression that the water was actually rising. We shot at Vancouver’s Olympic pool and it was a tough day. Rick and Amanda were very wet and very cold, and had to sport wet suits underneath their clothing to keep warm. This episode also marked yet another cameo by Director Peter DeLuise, this time offering a tip of the hat to his old show, Seaquest, by playing the part of “Lieutenant Dagwood”.
Frozen
Early in the episode, one of the scientists claims his grandfather was “one quarter Cherokee”. This was an in-joke and poke at actor Chris Judge who had made the same claim. Also, at one point, Jack laments having forgotten to tape The Simpsons. This, of course, paralleled RDA’s love for the long-running animated series. There were many times he would swing by my office to check out the collection of Simpsons talking figures I kept in my office. Eventually, Rick’s love for the show culminated in a guest appearance by the voice of Homer Simpson himself, Dan Castellaneta – which was soon followed by Rick being asked to guest on The Simpsons.
Nightwalkers
This was one of my favorite episodes of the show’s sixth season simply because it was so different from other episodes we’d done – an old-fashioned small-town alien invasion story. Loved the gang all decked out in leather. Vincent Gale, who would later play the part of the cranky Carl Binder Morrison on Stargate: Universe, appears as Agent Cross. The role of Sheriff Knox is played by the terrific Blu Mankuma, a good friend of the late Don Davis (General George Hammond). Blu and I shared an affinity for ribs – lamb ribs in particular. I loved them so much, in fact, that I was “the lamb rib” hotline. Whenever my favorite barbecue joint, The Memphis Blues BBQ Restaurant made a batch, they would give me a call and I’d drive right over. I remember one night sitting down to a platter of ribs. So wholly focused was I on devouring them that I didn’t even notice Blue until he was standing right beside me. “Breathe,”he cautioned.
Abyss
This was a great episode for all sorts of reasons, but chiefest among them was the terrific onscreen dynamic between RDA and Michael. I know that both of them had a great time, as did Brad Wright who wrote and produced Abyss. Brad, as the show’s co-creator and longtime show runner, had written some of the best Jack-Daniel scenes in the series, so I was surprised and disappointed when angry fans targeted him. I thought it immensely unfair given all he had done to build the friendship between the two characters but, this business, it’s often less of “Thanks for what you did for us in the past.” and more of “What have you done for me lately?”.
One issue I had with the script was the idea of Jack being killed, then brought back from the dead. I thought it opened a can of worms re: memories of the afterlife. I was told the ship had sailed on that particular subject. I don’t know if I agree. I always considered ascension a very different matter, an experience specific to an isolated group.
Shadow Play
No concept art 🙁
When Dean Stockwell came to Vancouver to guest on the show, Brad took advantage of the gorgeous summer weather to treat him to a round of golf. Apparently, they spent their afternoon enjoying the game and chatting about Married to the Mob. Most of the Stargate producers were avid golfers (Brad, Rob, Paul, John Smith, Michael Greenburg) and so, over the course of my many years on the franchise, I had to put up with endless Monday morning chatter about everything from everyone’s weekend scores to rehashings of recent airings on what I refer to as the Old Golf Channel. It became so annoying for me that I started to follow Japanese Professional Baseball (Pro Yakyu) just so I could interject equally annoying details about teams like the Orix Blue Wave, the Nippon Ham Fighters, and the Yakult Swallows.
Today’s Yes/No…
Sakura Doughnuts? Yes/No
New sakura doughnuts resemble different stages of the cherry blossoms in Japan https://t.co/xoAIvy1pAU via @RocketNews24En— Joseph Mallozzi 🏴☠️ (@BaronDestructo) February 20, 2023
Completing that Stargate: SG1 concept art drop with accompanying episodic insights!
Chain Reaction…
No concept art 🙁
The fact that the late Don Davis considered this episode one of his personal favorites makes me exceedingly proud. It was one of those rare episodes that explored Hammond and offered us a peek of the man behind the uniform. Don was his usual brilliant self and the palpable love and respect SG-1 held for their commander reflected the similar love and respect Don commanded, not only from his fellow cast members, but the entire crew as well. Although I got along well with the entire cast, Don was the one I would occasionally go out to dinner with, sharing a love of food with the fine, Southern gent.
2010…
Not concept art 🙁
Anytime we can kill off all main characters is an opportunity not to be missed. And they go out in blazing style in the closing moments of this episode, my favorite Brad Wright script of the show’s fourth season. This was the first part of what could have been an Aschen trilogy, bookended by 2001, but that third episode – like many intriguing notions – just never came to fruition.
Absolute Power…
…corrupts absolutely. Actors love to play bad guys and, in this episode, Michael Shanks delivers a terrific portrayal of our Daniel gone dark side. Destroying Moscow is pretty bad, but one of the most unsettling acts he commits never found its way into the finished version of the episode. In an earlier version, there is mention of the fact that Teal’c inexplicably vanished years ago. The truth about his mysterious disappearance is revealed when Jack stumbles upon his old friend, a prisoner of Daniel who has been experimenting on him, transfusing blood from the Jaffa in an effort to master control of goa’uld technology.
The Light…
While the final quarter of the show’s fourth season delivers some great hits (Entity, Exodus) it also offers up a few misses, this episode being a big one in my books. The beat of Jack rushing Daniel back to the planet aside, the episode never really delivers – surprising given what was, up to this point, a fairly strong season. In similar fashion…
Prodigy…
No concept art 🙁
This one was another disappointment. I believe I’ve already mentioned elsewhere how the character of Jennifer Hailey was originally conceived as a younger version of Carter (Samantha Jr.) but, in the end, came across as petulant and unlikable. Without a doubt, our weakest script of the fourth season, but an episode notable for the very first onscreen appearance of Ivon Bartok who plays the cadet, in opening tease, who asks: “Did you say TEN dimensions?”. Brilliant. The role of Hailey came down to two extras, Elizabeth (who eventually won the part) and an actress named Jennifer Halley. It stuck in my head because, in my first draft of the script, the character had been named Jennifer Halley before Paul changed her last name to Hailey. Anyway, Elizabeth was better suited to the role of the young ingenue, but Jennifer would later land the role of Lieutenant Tolinev in season 5’s The Tomb. The seemingly distant cousins of the alien life forms (zapping bugs) that complicate matters in this episode put in an appearance in Stargate: Atlantis’s The Defiant One and Stargate: Universe’s Water.
Entity…
The premise was fairly standard but, like most every episode, what set it apart was what made it special for our characters – in this case, Amanda who got to go all Terminator, and Jack who is faced with a very tough call in dealing with the threat. What I found particularly interesting about this episode was that, after many stories in which Jack’s military stance conflicts with Daniel’s peaceful civilian position, invariably resulting in the latter being proven correct, the results are reversed here. Jack was right. He should have destroyed it when he had the chance rather than allow Daniel and Sam to attempt communication with the entity.
Double Jeopardy…
No concept art 🙁
SG-1’s fourth season finishes strong with two terrific back to back episodes. This one saw the return of the team robots, last scene in Tin Man, and offered up one of my favorite act outs ever: Daniel Jackson’s apparent decapitation. No, wait! Speaking of DJ, this episode marked Michael Shanks’s directorial debut and it was a doozy. With all the twinning and big action sequences, Double Jeopardy would have proven a challenge to even the most seasoned of directors, yet Michael stepped up and the result was spectacular.
Exodus…
September 9, 2022: The Stargate Update is that there is no update which, indirectly, may be an update.
The guys at The Popcast dropped the following Stargate-related video today.
So I thought I’d address it.
Now I want to preface this blog entry by making it clear that the topic of discussion is Stargate, and Stargate alone. Although the new Lord of Rings series is referenced in the video, I am in no position to comment on it given that I haven’t watched the show.
Also, before we get started, I want to give a shout out to the Popcast channel that does a fantastic job of covering science fiction in general, but also produces Stargate-focused videos that are as entertaining as they are insightful. Give them a follow and subscribe at The Popcast.
Alright. A little background first –
Stargate aired its final television episode in May of 2011 with Stargate: Universe’s “Gauntlet”. At the time of its production, we were operating under the likelihood that we would receive an order for a third and final season – but that ended up going away like the Stargate: Extinction Atlantis movie and that 11th season of SG-1 for Apple before it. The franchise had produced three movies and 17 seasons of television (over 300+ episodes!) over its 14+ year run, making it one of MGM’s most valuable I.P.’s. And, even though the consecutive production run had ended, we all knew it was only a matter of time before Stargate came back, in one form or other. I assumed sooner than later. That was over eleven years ago. So let’s go with later.
One thing that has become very clear in that time is the resilience and enduring spirit of the existing fanbase. Over a decade since its last episode aired, Stargate continues to regularly trend on social media (as most recently as last week, in fact). The fandom is still very much out there, still very much eagerly – somewhat wearily after all this time – awaiting the franchise’s return. I can’t help but point out what a wonderful thing this is – to have an existing worldwide fanbase ready and willing to not only watch your new show, but support it online, ready to make tremendous noise in the lead-up to launch.
But – eleven years. I suppose it’s not that surprising it’s taken this long. And I’m sure the existing fandom had something to do with it given a creative misstep could risk alienating and losing them, turning passionate vocal supporters into equally passionate and vocal detractors. But I’ve always held that problem is easily addressed by offering viewers the best of both worlds – for new fans who know nothing about Stargate, a fresh start series that is simple to jump aboard and watch without being privy to past shows; for the existing fanbase, an in-canon series that offers the prospect of Easter eggs and guest spots from familiar faces. Guys, they’re the same show! And who knows. Maybe there’s even the option of going the new Star Trek route and offering multiple Stargate shows. Something for everyone.
I was heartened, back in 2018, to hear that SG-1. Atlantis and Universe co-creator Brad Wright was in discussions with MGM about a franchise relaunch. I wasn’t privy to the details of the development, but I do know that a deal was finally closed and Brad did write a pilot script. The script was written for a specific potential home, went through a couple of drafts – and then, as so often happens in Hollywood, personnel changed and things went radio silent. Understand that, in this business, radio silence is never a good sign.
Eventually, the MGM sale to Amazon was finalized and Brad’s script, I assumed, made its way there. Months ago. And still, radio silence.
All three shows are now available on Amazon Prime as of September, and that’s a very good sign. An even better sign would be for Amazon to reach out to Brad and either move forward on his pilot or scrap it and ask him to come up with something else. As I mentioned, the pilot I read was written for a specific potential home – but now, Amazon is the NEW potential home. If they’re not feeling the existing script, I’m sure Brad would have no problem hearing them out and going back to the drawing board for a new take. Which is what I hope will happen. Eventually.
Of course, there is the possibility that Amazon decides to go another way. Yes, Brad Wright was instrumental in turning the Stargate into MGM’s most successful television franchise and having him at the helm would ensure a series that would appeal to new viewers while delighting longtime fans. Like I said, the best of both worlds. But executives don’t always proceed along a logical path. All too often, the flashiness of a hot commodity (the YouTuber with 10 million followers! The writer who wrote that blockbuster!) is simply too hard to resist. Other times, it’s a desire to ensure a show’s tone and themes are attuned to the prevailing zeitgeist, thereby crafting a series that merely echoes the ideas of every other show rather than standing apart. It rarely ends well and I’m hoping Hollywood comes to that realization. Again, hopefully sooner than later. In the meantime…
I’m not privy to any of the internal decision-making, but I am disappointed its taken this long for Brad to hear word. Still, it could just be a matter of the studio’s go-slow approach. Maybe logical heads will ultimately prevail. Nothing is for certain. Except for one thing of course. Whatever form the new Stargate show takes, whoever is behind it, fandom will let their voices be heard LOUD and LONG.
April 30, 2022: The Saturday Report!
In the most unlikely event you missed it, here is a link to this afternoon’s Dial the Gate discussion of Stargate: Universe season 2, the last season of Stargate…for the time being. With guest star me, and extra special guest star Paul Mullie…
Came across THIS article the other day…
Pettable Pokémon, transforming Mario ghost latte art made by amazing Japanese artist【Videos】
Which brought me to the artist’s amazing twitter account…
boing boing ！！！！ pic.twitter.com/9zfXnzFnPu
— 加藤瑠菜@Latteart☕.◦*.＊。🇯🇵 (@RunaPocket) April 21, 2022
I started following her, and today THIS surprise awaited me…
@BaronDestructo Thank you for following me☕✨ pic.twitter.com/CKSZLYNRke
— 加藤瑠菜@Latteart☕.◦*.＊。🇯🇵 (@RunaPocket) April 30, 2022
Awesome, no?
Today’s Yes/No…
Cream in a Can? Yes/No
Weird Japanese vending machine find of the day: Cream in cans? https://t.co/d7VSLiUdwb via @RocketNews24En— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) April 30, 2022
Received a quick turnaround on notes for my script – which means it’s on track to go out to my agent later this week!
Remembering Mike Banas
Heartbroken to learn of the passing of Mike Banas who was such an integral part of the Stargate franchise, its successes, and its lasting impression on sci-fi television.
Mike was an editor, and the very best at what he did, displaying his unparalleled skills on such seminal episodes as Vegas, Time, Malice, and the SGU openers (Air I and II) and closer (Gauntlet). These were among the 30+ Stargate episodes on which he left his mark. I’ve often said that good editors are the unsung heroes of any production, capable of single-handedly saving bad episodes and gifted with the ability to make very good episodes great. And Mike made it seem effortless. He was, without a doubt, the very best I’ve ever worked with because he was so damn talented, but also because he was such a thoughtful, generous, and kind individual. Working with was always a pleasure.
I’d lost touch with Mike after production on Stargate ended, but he reached out to me back in 2015 after he read a blog post I’d written about the health issues facing my elderly pug, Jelly. Mike was empathetic because, like me, he was an animal lover. His dog, Ruby, who battled her own health issues, was a recurring presence in the editing suites back in the day, often lying beside us and enjoying a nap while we worked on an episode. At the time of the email, he, his wife Jennifer (who was our post-production supervisor on all three Stargate shows), and Ruby were preparing to embark on the next stage of their adventure: a move to Los Angeles where he was going to join our mutual friend and former Stargate colleague, Martin Gero, on his new show, Blindspot.
He made the move and, not surprisingly, flourished in his new role, collaborating with Martin over the ensuing seven years, working with him on the aforementioned Blindspot, Kung Fu and, most recently, the soon-to-be-released Netflix series Breathe.
Almost twelve years ago, during Stargate: Universe’s final year of production, I asked Mike to do a fan Q&A. And he was kind enough to oblige. Soon after posting it, Akemi and I ran into Mike. As I wrote in my blog at the time:
“Akemi recognized Mike from his recent Q&A on the blog – and she did so in fine fashion, pointing to him and loudly proclaiming: “I’ve seen you on the blog. Soooooo handsome!” The latter a reference to the opinions of her friends at the language school who perused that particular entry with her. Mike proceeded to turn a delightful shade of pomegranate.”
You’re, no doubt, familiar with his work – but maybe spare a moment to check out his Q&A to get a sense of the gracious and good-hearted man behind that onscreen credit.
My thoughts are with Jen as well as Mike’s family and friends.
May 25, 2021: On new Stargate and such!
So, a lot of Stargate fans have been commenting on this –
Breaking: Amazon is nearing a deal to buy Hollywood studio MGM for almost $9 billion, people familiar with the matter said, with an agreement potentially coming as soon as this week https://t.co/ltlczmi0fJ
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) May 24, 2021
And they’ve been asking me if this is good news for Stargate. Well, my answer to that is…maybe. There’s no doubt that if this sale is finalized, we will see a new Stargate series sooner than later. The big question is “What will this new series look like?”. It’s no secret that longtime Stargate (SG-1, Atlantis, Universe) co-creator Brad Wright has been developing a new show. In a best case scenario, an executive familiar with the franchise, and its amazing fandom, will recognize the huge potential there and fast-track his series. In the worst case scenario, someone else is brought in, 20 years of canon gets wiped out, and the fans get screwed. The latter is, in my view, most unlikely. Still, it wouldn’t hurt to let Amazon know that the Stargate fandom is still strong, active, noisy, and happy to support Brad’s new in-canon series.
My 87 year old mother went to get her second vaccine shot today – only to be told that her appointment had been rescheduled to next month.
No one had bothered to call or even email to inform her of the change.
Canada's half-assed, lethargic roll-out continues.— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 25, 2021
Hey, the Batman’s Greatest Villain (1960’s t.v. series edition!) Tournament moves on to the Sweet Sixteen. Head on over and vote in the West Regional semi-finals where it’s The Riddler vs. Clock King, and The Madder Hatter vs. Minerva…
The Greatest #Batman Villain (1960's t.v. edition!) moves on to #TheSweetSixteen.
Cast your votes in the West Region Semi-finals! pic.twitter.com/bQfHYmeFwO— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 25, 2021
Today’s Yes/No is a little more no than yes for me…
Spaghetti Popsicle? Yes/No
We drink Japan’s spaghetti popsicle (seriously) https://t.co/wP7yb8VBU6 via @RocketNews24En— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 25, 2021
Finally, in case you missed it, here’s yesterday’s Dark Matter Monday discussion of Episode 307, “I Wish I Could Believe You” with special guests director Paul Day and actor Jeff Teravainen:
Addendum. Meant to add this gofundme for a blog reader:
Top 10 Stargate Episodes for the Neophyte Gater!
During yesterday’s Dark Matter Monday panel (check it out here) Meteorologist Katie mentioned she’d been meaning to check out Stargate, but wasn’t sure where to start. Of course, the prospect of watching 350+ episodes of sci-fi television can be foreboding for the non-gating neophyte. While it would be logical to start at the beginning with Children of the Gods, I’d argue that SG-1’s first season is drastically different from its last both in terms of narrative and tone. Atlantis is more updated but still steeped in the mythology established by SG-1. Universe is newer still yet, clearly, a tonal shift from the preceding two shows. Ultimately, each series offers something different and liking or disliking one does not necessarily mean you will like or dislike the others.
So where to start if you’re new to the franchise and uncertain about wading through all 17 seasons of television? Well, after giving it some thought, I’ve put together this handy list of The Top 10 Stargate Episodes for first-time Gater. Ten episodes not overly encumbered by past storylines or show mythology that work well as stand-alone examples of the very best this franchise had to offer over its fifteen year run.
Presented in the order in which they aired. Two-parters counted as two episodes.
#10. The Fifth Race (Stargate: SG-1, Season 2 Episode 16)
Colonel Jack O’Neil encounters a mysterious device that downloads a repository of alien data into his brain. As Jack starts to lose himself, his teammates scramble to recover the vast storehouse of information he holds – and save his life.
#9. Window of Opportunity
Jack O’Neil and Teal’c find themselves trapped in a time loop following a visit to an alien world.
#8-#7. Heroes I and II
An off-world excursion results in a tragic loss, and a powerful reminder of the risks and sacrifices inherent in every away mission.
#6-#5. The Storm/The Eye
Atlantis is infiltrated by an enemy strike force during a massive storm.
#4. Michael
What secret lies behind Lt. Michael Kenmore? Why can’t he remember his past, and why are some of his fellow Atlantis denizens so openly hostile to him? The answer proves as shocking as it does horrific.
#3. The Shrine
Dr. Rodney McKay falls victim to a disease that slowly erodes his mental capacities, gradually rendering him to a childlike state. His only hope lies in a purported cure located within a heavily-guarded alien outpost.
#2. Time
While exploring an alien world, the crew discovers a recording of their first visit to the planet – one they don’t remember making.
#1. Twin Destinies
Eli’s plan to use the power of a star to dial Earth is opposed by a time-hopping Dr. Rush.
Honorable Mentions. These are fun, stand-alone episodes – perfect for the first-time viewer:
SG-1: Upgrades, Point of No Return, The Curse, Wormhole X-Treme, Revisions, The Ties That Bind, Collateral Damage, Family Ties
Atlantis: Harmony, The Last Man, Remnants
Universe: Malice
So, which episodes would you recommend to a Stargate newbie?
December 15, 2020: In case you missed it…
Here’s last night’s Orville Nation Dark Matter Episode 11 discussion with director Martin Wood. Some tidbits and BTS stories here for Stargate fans as well.
One of the things we discussed was the possibility of doing a Stargate rewatch once we wrap up Dark Matter. Anyone interested?
Whew. I spent three hours zooming today. First up was a conversation with the author of the the terrific fantasy series I’ll be adapting for the small screen. A terrific guy. Very much looking forward to working with him when the time comes. Then, it was a two hour spin session with two other writers that covered everything from warp drives and wormhole travel to zero point modules and generation ships.
How about this holiday Yes/No?
Eggnog Bread Pudding! Is it even the holidays if you didn't have eggnog? pic.twitter.com/tqpZcQqfXo
— Chefclub Network (@ChefclubNetwork) December 4, 2020
A definite YES for me. I mean, I’d definitely eat it…after someone else made it.
Informative if you are planning a long interstellar trip:
Making sense of the incredible speed of Light.
Acknowledgement: James O'Donoghue @physicsJ /NASA imagery pic.twitter.com/kkZEylJTHk
— Tech Burrito (@TechAmazing) December 15, 2020
Making sense of the incredible speed of Light.
Acknowledgement: James O'Donoghue @physicsJ /NASA imagery pic.twitter.com/kkZEylJTHk
— Tech Burrito (@TechAmazing) December 15, 2020
Fire in the hole!
December 14, 2020: Orville Nation with special guest star Martin Wood! News of note! SGU!
Later today, Dark Mater and Stargate fans! Orville Nation reconvenes for a discussion of Dark Matter Episode 10 with special guest star – Director Martin Wood!
DARK MATTER MONDAY😆 Plz…RT…Thx!🙏
w/ Creator JOE MALLOZZI & Director MARTIN WOOD😱🤩🤓😆👏@BaronDestructo @realmartinwood @Adega_ @weather_katie @Nina7Infinity
Dec. 14th, Ep.11-Season 1
5:30pm ET
2:30pm PT
22:30h BST
23:30h CETJOIN us LIVE!https://t.co/S2d0Z3vjut pic.twitter.com/B7PzRmKM46
— Orville Nation……….We Grow TOGETHER!!! (@nation_orville) December 13, 2020
Come armed with your Dark Matter, Stargate, and assorted other questions!
File this one under “Culinary Crimes” –
death penalty pic.twitter.com/aIMbgEWT2b
— holly jolly poeb (@poetatoeboi) December 12, 2020
News of note:
4 diet tweaks I can really get behind to ward off cognitive decline
Powdered sugar is highly flammable. Who knew?
Powered sugar is highly flammable, so take care when you make a birthday cake.pic.twitter.com/zX1Tac20k2
— Universal Curiosity (@UniverCurious) December 12, 2020
EU rights watchdog warns of pitfalls in use of AI. Duh. I watched Ex Machina.
I leave you with a few shots from the SGU vault…
December 8, 2020: Aliens among us! Santa eggs! And SGU BTS pics!
Actress Torri Higginson! Director John Stead! The gang at Orville Nation! And yours truly! In case you missed it…
Looking ahead to the holidays, sis sent me an idea for the perfect Christmas gift for Akemi…
She’d never wear it, but it would be worth it just for her reaction.
Aliens among us? Apparently so according to this article:
My favorite part: “There’s an agreement between the US government and the aliens. They signed a contract with us to do experiments here.”
The SIGNED A CONTRACT? Is it legally binding outside of this solar system? Did their intergalactic lawyers vet the agreement? How many quatloos are they charging for their services?
A festive Yes/No –
So…are white food video people okay? Genuine question, because this seems like a cry for help. pic.twitter.com/9UgABrwuS0
— ❄Mikki Kendall❄ (@Karnythia) December 7, 2020
A little somethings from the SGU vault…
December 4, 2020: It’s not really Christmas without Tokyo!
Well, sounds like pretty much everyone is staying put this holiday season. Disappointing for many, I’m sure, but, without a doubt, the right call given present circumstances. Hopefully sis can set mom up with her internet package by Christmas we can have a festive little zoom chat and look forward to a return to normalcy… Maybe summer of 2021? What do you think?
It’s strange but whenever Christmas rolls around, I really miss Tokyo. For many years, I would plan my annual Japan trips for early December, at a time when the holiday lights and decorations are in full effect. Now the Japanese may not celebrate Christmas the same way we do, but, boy, do they ever out-Christmas us nonetheless. Every year around this time, Tokyo’s Ginza and Shibuya areas transform into veritable winter wonderlands reminiscent of those Hollywood holidays classics. It always made me wistful for that perfect Christmas atmosphere that really doesn’t exist outside of the movies, but boy did it always put me in a festive spirit.
It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since our last trip!
Since I’m in the Christmas spirit, I’ll be gifting you today these awesome Stargate BTS pictures…
