30.Nov.04
Posted in News at 10:09 am by Sally
So, will Don Davis be in Season 9? At the L3 convention this weekend Peter DeLuise was surprised I even asked. “That’s no secret,” he said, and confirmed that Don would definitely be in the next season if it happens. However, Peter says negotiations are still taking place on how many episodes he will appear in. Will General Hammond command the SGC or simply keep an eye on things? Either way, his return is most welcome.
Meanwhile, Martin Wood invited the audience at L3 to ask him if Stargate Atlantis was the only Stargate spin-off they’d been discussing or whether there was something else. When the audience asked if there was, he pulled a wouldn’t-you-like-to-know-but-the-answer-is-yes face, and told us nothing! Martin also said we could expect “cast changes” in Season 9.
Later, I asked Martin Wood if Claudia Black’s Season 8 appearance was a one-off or whether we could expect to see her again in Season 9. He didn’t answer, but he pulled that face again. As with Don, there is no knowing how much Claudia will be in the show but judging solely on Martin’s expression, I would not be at all surprised if Vala became a recurring character. That said, I’m no judge of face-pulling so keep your eyes open for more news as we get it. Perhaps TPTB are waiting to see how fans feel about Vala before a final decision is made.
While I’m spinning out wild theories – if spin-offs are being considered, perhaps Daniel and Vala have a future beyond Stargate? Or maybe the Egyptians didn’t build the pyramids and it was really aliens…no, that’s going too far.
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24.Nov.04
Posted in Views at 6:53 pm by Sally
This opinion piece has no major spoilers for season 9 of Stargate but if my theory is right, it’s a spoiler. Spoilerphobes, please consider yourselves warned.
From what Michael Greenburg said at London Film & Comic Con, actor negotiations are still taking place (they definitely still were then). He predicted that Richard Dean Anderson would do four episodes in season 9 (although that situation could, of course, change in negotiations). Amanda Tapping is pregnant which may affect the amount we see of Sam in s9. The writers and TPTB certainly have to consider the possibility that we may have less of Sam than usual.
So the predicted situation for season 9 is SG-0.5 and no General O’Neill at the SGC for most of the season.
On the same weekend as LFCC Don Davis was at the Wolf SG-8 con and said that he will not now be doing the art show he was working so hard on because he’d been offered a regular acting job on a television series which meant giving up other commitments for the time being. Don usually gives us details of his projects, but was uncharacteristically quiet about this one.
Now who is the only man fans would accept as General at the SGC instead of Jack? Who is probably the only actor the fans would accept with open arms and no unfavourable comparisons with RDA or Don Davis? And given how hard Don was working on his art show, for what tv show would he be willing to give that up? Don cares about his art, but he also cares about his friends at Stargate very much too, and he cares about the show itself which is why he left in the first place.
TPTB are looking at a season of Stargate SG-0.5 and no Janet (be sure your sins will find you out, boys!), so how can they make fans happy?
Well, why not bring back fan favourite Don Davis? It’s easy to bring Hammond back if Jack isn’t going to be around enough to command the SGC, and since fans of every persuasion love George Hammond, TPTB would actually please everyone for once.
Look at the press release we put up on Solutions recently: “MGM is currently in negotiations with the original cast for their return.” That could easily include Don Davis.
The only way this can’t happen is if Don already accepted a part on another show. If he’s actually negotiating with Stargate, he may well have been asked to keep quiet about it so TPTB can surprise fans by compensating with some good news when they have to announce RDA’s diminished role.
I love watching General O’Neill, but if I can’t watch him I’ll be very happy with General Hammond. Let’s hope that TPTB have the good sense to bring him back.
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Posted in Merchandise at 10:51 am by Alison
LEGENDS IN TIME MEMORABILIA INC. SIGNS STARGATE SG-1, STARGATE: ATLANTIS COLLECTIBLES LICENSE
November 24, 2004 (Vancouver, BC): Legends in Time Memorabilia Inc., a leading supplier of entertainment memorabilia, announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with MGM Consumer Products and Interactive, for the manufacturing and distribution of collectible items from the popular Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis television series.
Within the agreement, Legends will be responsible for the manufacturing, distribution and sales of replica props from Stargate SG-1 as well as a selection of limited edition art prints from Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis into the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Paul Brown, President of Legends, said “We are delighted to bring a brand new range of Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis collectibles to the market. Based on our excellent industry reputation, Legends is dedicated to providing fans with high quality products.”
In an important aspect of this program, Legends shall be utilizing the resources of Stargate SG-1 original prop makers, as well as designs obtained directly from MGM Studios. Many of the company’s replica props shall be cast from the same molds as the items used in the production of the series. In this manner, the items produced by Legends shall essentially be ‘the real thing.’
“With new manufacturing technologies now available to bring extremely accurate prop replicas to consumers, the time is right for a significant cooperative effort such as this one between MGM and Legends.” said Brown. “Our shared goal is to set new standards for this sector of the industry and ensure that consumers will have access to a superb range of products from the Stargate franchise.
Legends have commissioned Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis Art Director James Robbins to create a series of limited edition fine-art prints to be released during the course of the license term.
Since its inception in 1995, Legends has pioneered the sale of set-used props and costumes to consumers and has a unique position as a specialist supplier of this type of commodity. With clients in 60 countries, the company is a global player in the memorabilia industry. “Our goal is to extend our reputation and become the best source in the industry for replica props.” Brown said. “Legends Memorabilia is committed to product innovation in the field of entertainment memorabilia and collectibles.”
About Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1 is a one hour, action-packed sci-fi series that follows the adventures of Air Force General Jack O’Neill (Richard Dean Anderson) and his team of otherworldly explorers. Throughout their journeys, the SG-1 team uses the ancient stargate portals to travel through space to explore new worlds. Stargate SG-1 airs in the U.S. on the Sci Fi Channel and in syndication, and is seen internationally in over 100 countries. Having been renewed for a ninth season in 2005, Stargate SG-1 will tie The X-Files as the longest running sci-fi drama series in U.S. television history.
About Stargate: Atlantis
Stargate: Atlantis is a one hour spin-off series to Stargate SG-1 that offers new adventures in the distant, and previously unexplored Pegasus galaxy where the newly-formed Stargate Atlantis team is entrusted with the task of investigating the lost city of the Ancients. Stargate: Atlantis earned the highest ratings of any series premiere in Sci Fi Channel’s history in July 2004 and broke records with its debut on Sky One in the UK in October 2004. Stargate: Atlantis is the top-rated show on the Sci Fi Channel, just ahead of Stargate SG-1.
Paul Brown, President
Legends in Time Memorabilia Inc.
#103, 6360 202nd St.
Langley, BC, Canada, V2Y 1N2
Telephone: 604.534.1410
Fax: 604.534.5110
Email: paulbrown@legends-memorabilia.com
www.stargateprops.com
www.legends-memorabilia.com
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Posted in News at 10:36 am by WelshHelen
Avatar garnered a rating of 0.88 million viewers on Sky One, placed fifth. Atlantis was in 10th place with 760,000 viewers for Suspicion.
Stargate ratings
05/10: 0.94m viewers, placed 3rd (New Order Part 1)
12/10: 1.19m viewers, placed 2nd (New Order Part 2)
19/10: 1.00m viewers, placed 2nd (Lockdown)
26/10: 1.03m viewers, placed 3rd (Zero Hour)
02/11: 0.92m viewers, placed 2nd (Icon)
09/11: 0.88m viewers, placed 5th (Avatar)
Atlantis ratings
12/10: 1.28m viewers, placed 1st (Rising Part 1)
19/10: 0.99m viewers, placed 3rd (Rising Part 2)
26/10: 0.97m viewers, placed 4th (Hide and Seek)
02/11: 0.86m viewers, placed 4th (Thirty-Eight Minutes)
09/11: 0.76m viewers, placed 10th (Suspicion)
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Posted in SG-1 at 9:51 am by michelle
Stargate-Project.com has some intriguing new pictures taken during the making of late Season 8 episodes. Click on the small images to bring up larger ones in a separate window.
8.13 “It’s Good to be King”
Wayne Brady looks a lot different as a bad guy than he did as a talk show host.
Edited to add:
8.17 “Threads”
Wherein we learn that the answer to one question is: briefs.
8.19 “Moebius Part 1″
8.20 “Moebius Part 2″
It appears the “Ra” storyline will be a major element of Moebius Part 1, while Part 2 features the “nerdy” versions of Daniel and Carter.
Thanks to Stargate-Project for providing these pictures!
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20.Nov.04
Posted in News at 9:01 am by Alison
GATERS REJOICE:
By Maureen Ryan
Tribune staff reporter
Published November 18, 2004, 5:22 PM CST
It’s no surprise “Stargate SG-1″ and “Stargate Atlantis” have both been renewed by the Sci Fi Channel, since both have been doing well in the ratings. More good news: “SG-1″ and “Atlantis” will be joined by the new “Battlestar Galactica” series on Friday nights come January.
Sci Fi’s press release mentions that when “SG-1″completes its ninth season, will it will be tied with “The X-Files” for the record of the longest-running sci-fi series on TV. But genre TV fans know that “SG-1″ has already topped “The X-Files” in one category: The Sci Fi shows has certainly had more quality seasons than the wildly erratic “X-Files,” which was on life support for a few years at the end of its run.
The press release doesn’t say whether “SG-1″ star Richard Dean Anderson, whose role has been reduced in recent seasons, is coming back. The release only says that the show’s producer, MGM TV, is “currently in negotiations with the original cast for their return.”
I sure hope Anderson returns. Though I love the rest of the cast, I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking that without Jack O’Neill, “SG-1″ would have a gaping hole right in the middle of it.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/chi-tribtv,1,1694646.story
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17.Nov.04
Posted in News at 9:30 am by WelshHelen
Icon garnered a rating of 0.92 million viewers on Sky One, placed second. Fourth place went to Atlantis, with 860,000 viewers for Thirty-Eight Minutes.
Stargate ratings
05/10: 0.94m viewers, placed 3rd (New Order Part 1)
12/10: 1.19m viewers, placed 2nd (New Order Part 2)
19/10: 1.00m viewers, placed 2nd (Lockdown)
26/10: 1.03m viewers, placed 3rd (Zero Hour)
02/11: 0.92m viewers, placed 2nd (Icon)
Atlantis ratings
12/10: 1.28m viewers, placed 1st (Rising Part 1)
19/10: 0.99m viewers, placed 3rd (Rising Part 2)
26/10: 0.97m viewers, placed 4th (Hide and Seek)
02/11: 0.86m viewers, placed 4th (Thirty-Eight Minutes)
Also of interest to Sci-fi fans – the Battlestar Galactica movie got a surprisingly low number of viewers – 790,000 – and ranked 9th for the same week.
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16.Nov.04
Posted in News at 10:54 pm by michelle
In the middle of our current STARGATE auction, we are taking a moment to send our thoughts, prayers and help to a family in need at this time.
With the support of the cast of ANDROMEDA, we are conducting a special fund-raiser to help the family of 14 year-old Katrina Eschner, a student who was hit by a car in North Vancouver on October 28th. Katrina suffered severe head injuries in the accident and after slipping into a coma, was put on life support in B.C. Children’s Hospital with her parents at her bedside.
Katrina is known to Steve Bacic, who stars as Rhade on Andromeda [and as Camulus on Stargate: SG-1] and through her love of drama, was scheduled to visit the filming set. Sadly, this has now been postponed. With Steve as the driving force, the cast members of Andromeda have rallied round and donated a selection of set-used props, costumes and cast-signed items for this special charity auction for Katrina and her family.
We are donating ALL of the proceeds received through the sale of these special items to help Katrina’s parents cover the costs incurred by this tragic event. We hope you’ll find something of interest here and we also thank you for allowing us to interrupt your Stargate Auction. Here is the link to the sale:
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/stargateprops
With kind regards,
Paul Brown
President
Legends Memorabilia Inc.
www.stargateprops.com
www.legends-memorabilia.com
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Posted in Articles & Updates at 6:39 pm by WelshHelen
Season 8 transcripts are now up-to-date to Endgame (episode 10)
You can find them all here
Please let us know if you spot any errors, mis-spellings etc.
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15.Nov.04
Posted in News at 10:12 am by Alison
SCI FI OPENS THE ‘GATES’TO MORE ADVENTURES
Channel Renews both ‘Stargate SG-1′ and ‘Stargate Atlantis’
‘SG-1′ Ties for Longest-Running Sci-Fi Drama
In response to overwhelming viewer demand, SCI FI Channel has ordered new seasons of its highest-rated and most successful original series, Stargate Atlantis and Stargate SG-1, from MGM Television Entertainment. Production on both 20-episode seasons is set to begin in March 2005 for summer premieres on SCI FI.
Stargate Atlantis exploded onto the scene in July 2004, delivering over 4.2 million viewers and shattering every previous ratings record for a SCI FI series. Reprising their roles for season two will be Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, David Hewlett, Rainbow Sun Francks, Rachel Luttrell and Paul McGillion.
As Stargate SG-1 returns for an astounding ninth original season, it ties The X-Files as the longest-running sci-fi drama series on American television. MGM is currently in negotiations with the original cast for their return.
Robert C. Cooper and SG-1 co-creator Brad Wright will continue to serve as executive producers on both series, which are distributed by MGM Worldwide Television Distribution.
New episodes of SG-1 and Atlantis return in January 2005 along with the series premiere of Battlestar Galactica, making SCI FI Fridays the most powerful night of sci-fi on television.
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