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GALLERIES: DANIELs HOMES

Check out our new screencapture galleries for Daniel’s various homes throughout all the seasons.

Season 1: Fire And Water
22 images from Daniel’s apartment plus location photographs from Vancouver

Season 2: Holiday
10 images from Daniel’s apartment building plus location photographs from Vancouver

Season 3: Forever In A Day
34 images from Daniel’s loft plus location photographs from Vancouver

Season 4: The Light
40 images from Daniel’s loft plus location photographs from Vancouver

Season 7: Chimera
30 images from Daniel’s house

You can find all these galleries plus photogalleries from a Bridge set tour and filming location photogalleries from around Vancouver on our Locations Guide homepage

S8 UPDATE: PROMETHEUS UNBOUND

Since our original report on Prometheus Unbound there have been changes in the information about the episode.

The character of Vala and Daniel’s interaction with her have changed. Vala is now more dryly humorous and cynical, and uses her looks to try to distract Daniel. Daniel is more knowledgeable about the workings of the Prometheus, even if he doesn’t admit it to her at first. He remains skeptical of her motives and is not fooled by her attempts to manipulate him. There appears to be some great banter between the two.

Vala’s backstory has changed as well. The Tok’ra incited a rebellion on Vala’s planet, against the Goa’uld Gyn’ar. When the rebellion succeeded, Gyn’ar was tortured for days, along with Vala, who was the unwilling host. The Tok’ra removed Gyn’ar from Vala. Soon after, the Tok’ra left and another Goa’uld came on the scene, Camulus. With the capability for space travel, some of Vala’s people escaped in ships, some of those ending up on a nearby inhabitable moon. Camulus’ forces were in turn defeated by Ba’al, who is now scouring the territory looking for survivors. Vala claims her purpose is to rescue the people trapped on the moon and relocate them to a safe, Goa’uld-free planet.

Vala has programmed the Prometheus to travel to her homeworld, and locked Daniel out of the navigation system. As he is arguing with her about it, he sees a ship appear on the radar – an Al’kesh. She is convinced it is an enemy vessel, but Daniel isn’t sure – it could be Hammond and the others.

Meanwhile aboard the diabled Al’kesh, instead of Pendergast there is now Reynolds, presumably the Colonel we have seen before (Col. Reynolds). There appears to be a slim hope of fixing the Al’kesh using some spare parts from the nearby disabled cargo ship. It appears the Prometheus was on a rescue mission when they were duped by Vala.

Venturing into editorial for a moment, the revised information indicates a stronger and more interesting episode, at least in terms of Daniel and Vala’s interaction. We were pleased to see this and are looking forward to the episode very much.

S8 UPDATE: SACRIFICES

Sacrifices, the Season 8 episode penned by actor Christopher Judge, looks set to reunite Teal’c not just with his warrior love Ishta, but with Master Bra’tac and son Rya’c too. Dealing with the Goa’uld Moloc’s attack on Ishta and her people is just one of Teal’c’s problems in the Jaffa-themed Sacrifices. It seems the Big Guy is less than thrilled to discover son Ryac’s wedding plans!

Fans of Jack and Daniel have a treat or two in store too…

TAPPING: CHANGES TO COME IN S8

Extract from “We Love Amanda In Uniform”
By Thomasina Gibson, Cult Times Special #30, “Feisty Females”, June 2004

“I have been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel,” Amanda Tapping [Colonel Sam Carter] told Brit scifi magazine Cult Times for its “Feisty Females” special. “O’Neill is promoted to Brigadier General and the first thing he does is promote Carter to colonel, and I was really surprised and delighted.”

As for General George Hammond, “He’s been promoted too, you know. He’s now in charge of all things pertaining to Stargates and has a swanky new office in the Pentagon. O’Neill speaks to him every day. General Hammond’s presence will be heard if not seen.”

Cult Times asked what sort of colonel Carter is going to be. “Well, I am going to go against writer type,” Tapping responds. “I am going to be a real woman about it, and judging by the women that I’ve met in the military I’m going to conduct myself with grace and dignity and do my job really well. But I don’t foresee any major changes on the horizon.”

Tapping proclaims, “In a slight shift of operations, much of the action is going to centre on the SGC this year, so General O’Neill will have quite a say in what’s going on too. We might well be fulfilling different roles this season, but SG-1 is still, and will always remain, a team. The warmth, respect and love we have for each other won’t change.”

Carter is unabashadly set to continue her romance with Detective Pete Shanahan, played by the delectable David DeLuise. “Pete is a pretty good guy,” says Tapping. “He’s open and he is honest. He’s warm, friendly and very sexy. Pete is one of the good guys and a very good guy for Sam.”

“O’Neill was back for a brief shining moment last week wherein it was a bit of a dream torture sequence we were filming.” [New Order]. “The dream sequence was actually quite idyllic and it was interesting to see what actually goes on inside Carter’s head. What her ideal future is.” Tapping grins that a lot of the fans are going to like it.

A far more sinister and unexpected liaison is on the cards for Carter. It really would spoil a whole lot to reveal her accomplice, but let’s just say we get to see a very bad side of the colonel very early on in the season. Tapping reveals that we’ll be seeing a lot more…”Carter has to slide through a tube nekkid…in quite a dark and sinister episode. It has the potential to have consequences for everyone in general, but Carter in particular.”

“We don’t know exactly what the writers have planned for each of us this year,” Tapping goes on, “but I can tell you Daniel is still trying to sort out the repercussions of having been ascended and what that means with regard to how he can use his knowledge to help defend ourselves. Teal’c takes the bold step of moving out of the SGC into the wider world and gets into a few adventures out there, so it’s going to be interesting watching those events unfold.”

Buy Cult Times Special #30 “Feisty Females” for much, much more!

S8 SPOILERS: GEMINI

Fans of Colonel Samantha Carter will be seeing double when Season 8 episode “Gemini” airs. Actress Amanda Tapping, who plays Carter on the show, teased two British fans with hints about the episode – not yet in production – during their visit to the Stargate SG-1 set this week. According to Amanda, “Gemini” will feature “two Carters” but isn’t an Alternate Universe story.

STARGATE RPG BOOKS

Friends & Foes Friends and Foes: Stargate Season Two

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At the farthest edges of the universe, the line between friend and foe is dangerously thin
The stakes are raised even higher as the SGC’s mission to explore the galaxy delves into dangerous new territory. Uncover the secrets of the mysterious Tok’ra and find a new ally against Earth’s implacable foes. Match wits with the cunning Gaamekeeper and grapple with the dangerous technology of Ma’chello. It’s all waiting between these pages! From the explosive TV series comes the hottest role-playing game of 2003! Explore the farthest reaches of the galaxy as a member of the Stargate Command, the U.S. Government’s best-kept secret. Engage in pitched battles with the evil Goa’uld, explore alien planets on the far end of the universe, and learn the ancient secrets of the Stargate.

Detailed breakdowns of every episode of Stargate SG-1’s second season, including not only what you saw on the show but also greatly expanded material introducing new characters, locations, themes, and storylines never before seen in any medium!

An all new Stargate rules expansion! A new installment of the ever-expanding Stargate SG-1 metaplot!

False Gods: Stargate System Lords

No one ever said the gods were here to save us…
Their names linger from ancient history — Anubis, Cronus, Kali the Destroyer.

They are gods who once walked the Earth as men, ruling with hatred and fear. But now we know the gods’ true name – Goa’uld, a parasitic alien race bent on galactic domination.

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Fantastic Frontiers: Stargate Season One

The portal to an entirely new universe of excitement!

The secrets of the stargate have been unlocked, but where will they lead humanity? And what adventures will the newly-founded Stargate Command find on the far side of the universe? This sourcebook contains everything a player needs to know about the first exciting season of Stargate SG-1 – new aliens, new worlds, and new rules designed to expand your campaign into uncharted territory.

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Stargate SG-1 Role Playing Game

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NEW SG-1 REFERENCE BOOKS

Fans of Stargate SG-1 will be able to purchase two new reference books due for publication this year.

Stargate SG-1: The Essential Scripts
Sharon Gosling (Editor)

The first ever publication of scripts from Stargate SG-1, the hit TV series spin-off from the blockbuster action-adventure movie Stargate! Colonel Jack O’Neill, leader of an elite military team, tries to learn the secrets of the Stargate, a mysterious ancient portal that allows instantaneous travel to remote planets throughout the universe.

After three best-selling episode guides (with nearly 40,000 copies sold!), here’s a bumper selection of six of the very best scripts from the smash hit show Stargate SG-1. Far more than just a script book, it’s packed with bonus material including an in-depth introduction about writing for the show, cut scenes, commentary and background, and exclusive interviews with the writers! — Amazon.co.uk

The scripts are: “2010,” “Abyss,” “The Fifth Race,” “The Torment of Tantalus,” “Window of Opportunity,” and “Wormhole Xtreme.”

Product Details:
Paperback 352 pages (June 25, 2004 in the UK and September, 2004 in the US)
Publisher: Titan Books
ISBN: 1840238879
Price: £11.89 or $12.57

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Anthology Stepping Through the Stargate: Science, Archaeology and the Military in Stargate SG1
P. N. Elrod (Editor), Roxanne Conrad (Editor)

What mind-set is at the heart of the television series Stargate SG-1? What really goes into the creation of each episode?

Featuring essays from such noted contributors as archaeologist Sue Linder-Linsley, astronomer Sten Odenwald, parasitologist Francine M. Terry, philosopher Daniel Dennet and science fiction author Melanie A. Fletcher, this collection delves into every aspect of the series with the same humor and intellectual curiosity of the show itself.

Stepping Through the Stargate also includes commentaries from the show’s special effects head James Tichenor and actor Tom McBeath. — Benbella Books

Product Details:
Paperback 240 pages (October 28, 2004)
Publisher: Benbella Books
ISBN: 1932100326
Price: £11.89 or $12.57

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SG-1s NEW DOCTOR

Alisen Down will be joining the cast of Stargate SG-1 in the recurring role of Dr. Brightman, who will be appearing in Season 8 episodes “Lockdown” and “Zero Hour”. She replaces fan favourite Teryl Rothery, who portrayed Dr. Janet Fraiser from Season 1’s “The Broca Divide” until Season 7’s “Heroes”.

Alisen Down as Dr. Brightman Down’s star has been rising rapidly over the past three years. Born in a country suburb of Vancouver, BC, she grew up surrounded by animals that she used to entertain with skits and charades. As far back as she can remember, Down always wanted to be an actress and spent her youth writing and producing her own plays. After graduating from high school, Down attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in California and then moved to England to continue her studies at the British American Dramatic Academy in Oxford. Down then returned to Vancouver and began pursuing her craft professionally.

Down exploded onto the scene with her special blend of dark humor and offbeat beauty. She made the leap from roles in various stage productions (“Hurley Burley” “Death & The Maiden) to guest starring roles on television (“DaVinci’s Inquest” “Cold Squad”) with amazing ease. She has also had leading roles in the independent feature films “The Good Burn,” Bad Money” and “Late Night Sessions”.

Down makes her home in Vancouver with one of her family’s thirteen cats, all of who were rescued. Down is a big animal lover and has also added two dogs into the mix—Akuna and Jake. In her spare time, Alisen enjoys watching films, playing with her animals, and spending time with her friends at one of the many local coffee houses in her neighborhood. — Written by: Elena Kirschner, Lucas Talent

Gemini Awards
2000
• Won, Gemini
Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role Dramatic Series for Cold Squad (1998)
• For episode “Dead Beat Walking”.

• Nominated, Gemini
Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role Dramatic Series for Da Vinci’s Inquest (1998)
• For episode “Bang Like That”.

Leo Awards
2002
• Nominated, Leo
Dramatic Series: Best Lead Performance – Female for Mysterious Ways (2000)
• For episode “Free Spirit”.

2000
• Won, Leo
Best Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series for Cold Squad (1998)
• For episode “Deadbeat Walking”.

Alisen Down has made some notable genre TV appearances:
Mysterious Ways (TV series) – Miranda
Stargate SG-1 playing Dr. Brightman, episode “Zero Hour” (#8.4), 30 July 2004
Stargate SG-1 playing Dr. Brightman, episode “Lockdown” (#8.3), 23 July 2004
Smallville playing Lillian Luthor, episode “Memoria” (#3.19), 28 April 2004
Stephen King’s Dead Zone playing ‘Young’ Rosie O’Halloran, episode “Enigma” (#1.4), 7 July 2002
Da Vinci’s Inquest playing Ruby, episode “Bang Like That” (#2.11), 5 January 2000
Cold Squad playing Anita Dunn, episode “Deadbeat Walking” (#3.5), 19 November 1999
Da Vinci’s Inquest playing Adelle Corbett, episode “The Quality of Mercy” (#1.4), 28 October 1998

Get Down: the Official Alisen Down website

S8 GUEST STARS

“New Order: Part 1” Episode: #8.1 – 9 July 2004
Steve Bacic… Camulus
Vince Crestejo… Yu-huang Shang Ti
G. Patrick Currie… Fifth
David DeLuise… Pete Shanahan
Torri Higginson… Dr. Elizabeth Weir

“New Order: Part 2” Episode: #8.2 – 9 July 2004
Steve Bacic… Camulus
Vince Crestejo… Yu-huang Shang Ti
G. Patrick Currie… Fifth
David DeLuise… Pete Shanahan
Torri Higginson… Dr. Elizabeth Weir
Chelah Horsdal… Com. Officer

“Lockdown” Episode: #8.3 – 23 July 2004
Alisen Down… Dr. Brightman

“Zero Hour” Episode: #8.4 – 30 July 2004
Steve Bacic… Camulus
Eric Breker… Colonel Reynolds
Colin Cunningham… Major Paul Davis
Alisen Down… Dr. Brightman
David Kaufman… Mark Gilmour

“Covenant” Episode: #8.7 – 2004
Charles Shaughnessy… Alec Colson

“Affinity” Episode: #8.8
David DeLuise… Pete Shanahan
Brad Sihvon… Joe

“Sacrificies” Episode: #8.9 – 2004
Jolene Blalock… Ishta

“Prometheus Unbound” Episode: #8.11 – 2005
Don S. Davis… Gen. George Hammond

ANDERSON TALKS NEW SG-1

Richard Dean Anderson, the star and an executive producer of SCI FI Channel’s original series Stargate SG-1, told SCI FI Wire that he has reduced his shooting schedule in the upcoming eighth season, but not necessarily his appearances in the show’s episodes. Speaking in an interview on the show’s Vancouver, B.C., set, Anderson (Jack O’Neill) said that he has reduced the number of days he shoots in Canada to allow him to spend more time at his home in Southern California, where he cares for a 5-year-old daughter.

“We worked out a schedule that has me working essentially three weeks out of the month and then having a week off,” Anderson said. “And even, like, three or four days per week that I’m working, and then that one week off. So I have weekends with my daughter, and then I’ll have some time in midweek. … So it became very workable and acceptable.”

Anderson added that he appreciated that the show’s cast and crew have accommodated his schedule “by creating nothing but hardship for themselves, primarily.” Among other things, producers schedule scenes featuring Anderson’s character from several episodes on the days when he’s in Vancouver and work around him on other days. That allows O’Neill to appear in almost all of the episodes.

Anderson also discussed a few spoilers for the upcoming two-hour season premiere. By the episode’s end, O’Neill wins a promotion and a new job. “The cliche that I reference in talking about the character now in his current position is that of a fish out of water,” Anderson said. “O’Neill, on paper, really doesn’t belong in [that] position. … But he’s, you know, embraced it as much as he can. … [But] in so many ways [he] would rather be on the front lines. He’d rather be a man of action than a man of great thought or great organization. … But … we’ve made the adjustment, I think, and accommodated the character quirks that I’ve developed over the years, and to a great degree I think that it’s been successful. People are pretty happy. The writers were having a ball in the beginning, because they all know me well enough to know that I’d be putting a certain twist to it. But I still wanted to be respectful to the Air Force.” Stargate SG-1 returns with a two-hour episode at 9 p.m. ET/PT July 9.

SCI FI Wire