SCI FI WIRE has an article on Stargate Atlantis‘s David Hewlett’s independent movie being distributed by MGM, A Dog’s Breakfast:
Stargate Atlantis star David Hewlett’s black comedy film A Dog’s Breakfast, which marks his directorial debut, broke into the top 20 DVD sales on Amazon.com, where it went on sale last week. The site is now taking preorders for the straight-to-DVD film, which will be released on Sept. 18.
A Dog’s Breakfast also ranked in the top 10 on the retail site’s Movers and Shakers list.
Hewlett, who plays Atlantis‘ prickly genius Rodney McKay, wrote and directed A Dog’s Breakfast, which centers on squabbling siblings Patrick and Marilyn, who are driven over the edge when Marilyn brings home her new TV-star fiance from the space soap opera Starcrossed.
In addition to Hewlett, the movie features Atlantis co-stars Rachel Luttrell (Teyla) and Paul McGillion (Dr. Beckett), as well as Stargate SG-1 star Christopher Judge (Teal’c). The film’s crew includes Stargate producer John G. Lenic, cinematographer Jim Menard and an amalgamation of the Atlantis and SG-1 shooting crews. The cast also includes Amanda Byram. Hewlett is also working with his real-life partner, producer Jane Loughman, and his sister, actress Kate Hewlett.
To read more about the film, visit its official website at: A Dog’s Breakfast Movie Home Page.
Thanks for blogging this, Debi! I watched the movie climb from like 12,000th up to 15th in less than 24 hours! It’s still in the top 50. Good for David and everyone. They must be so happy and relieved!