Beloved Actor Don S. Davis Dies

Don S. Davis passed away yesterday, June 29, 2008, of a heart attack. Davis was beloved by many Stargate fans for his many years playing George Hammond on Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis. Davis first appeared as Major General Hammond in the SG-1 pilot “Children of the Gods”. He continued playing the no-nonsense-with-a-heart-of-gold general regularly … Continue reading “Beloved Actor Don S. Davis Dies”

Don S. Davis Art Now On-Line

We’re pleased to report that Don S. Davis’s (General Hammond) art finally has a home on-line. You can view pictures of his lovely paintings, drawings, carvings and sculptures at DonSDavisArt.com. It’s not clear if any of the work is for sale, but there is a contact form at the guestbook link.

Official Magazine to Publish Davis Memorial

The Official Stargate Magazine has a brief story in the current issue (#24, September/October 2008) dedicated to Don S. Davis who passed away June 29. The article provides a brief biography and editor’s note: “The Official Magazine had the pleasure of interviewing Don Davis earlier in the year and found him to be a charming … Continue reading “Official Magazine to Publish Davis Memorial”

Tapping on Return to Stargate, SGU Premiere

In a recent interview with Pop Culture Zoo, Stargate star Amanda Tapping shared what it was like to return to the Stargate sets after fully immersing herself in the world of Sanctuary and how her show will be shown on Friday nights with the new series Stargate Universe. On reprising her role as Col. Samantha … Continue reading “Tapping on Return to Stargate, SGU Premiere”

Isaac Hayes Passes Away at 65

“Isaac Hayes, the baldheaded, baritone-voiced soul crooner who laid the groundwork for disco and whose “Theme From Shaft” won both Academy and Grammy awards, died Sunday afternoon after he collapsed near a treadmill, authorities said. He was 65,” announced Associated Press today, August 10. Stargate SG-1 fans will recognize Hayes as Tolok, the Jaffa priest … Continue reading “Isaac Hayes Passes Away at 65”

Den of Geek Interviews Amanda Tapping

Stargate star Amanda Tapping spoke with DenOfGeek.com’s Simon Brew for a nice long interview covering her time as Samantha Carter and her upcoming starring and executive producing roles in the new SCI FI series Sanctuary. Tapping tells Brew that she loves her Stargate character Carter and that she was fun to play. She reinterates that … Continue reading “Den of Geek Interviews Amanda Tapping”

Sony: Special 10th Anniversary DVD Releases

Special Release of S1-S8 in Slim Packaging From: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: RICHARD DEAN ANDERSON, MICHAEL SHANKS, AMANDA TAPPING, CHRISTOPHER JUDGE AND DON DAVIS STAR IN THE EIGHT-TIME EMMY® NOMINATED SERIES Stargate SG-1: Seasons 1-8 DVD Sets Celebrate Television’s Longest Running Sci-Fi Series 10th Anniversary Culver City, Calif. (April 3, 2006) — … Continue reading “Sony: Special 10th Anniversary DVD Releases”

Canstruction SG-1, Atlantis, Andromeda charity auction!

LEGENDS MEMORABILIA LAUNCHES NEW SCI-FI AUCTION FOR CANSTRUCTION® FOOD BANK CHARITY Highlights include a private lunch with Amanda Tapping! February 22, 2005 (Vancouver, B.C.): Legends Memorabilia Inc., the cast members of Stargate SG-1™, Stargate: Atlantis™ and Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda™, plus MGM Television Entertainment Inc., Tribune Entertainment Company and Industrial Brand Creative, are spearheading a special … Continue reading “Canstruction SG-1, Atlantis, Andromeda charity auction!”