News, spoilers and updates in the Stargate world
“The truth is that Martin [Gero] has wanted to do a heist episode ever since the first season of the show,” script coordinator Alex Levine tells fans in his scifi.com blog. “[For] this two-parter – first part entitled ‘First Contact’, second part entitled ‘The Lost Tribe’ – there were already some partly developed concepts in … Continue reading “"First Contact": Exploring Atlantis Dr. Jackson Style”
“A really nice range of emotions for Teyla in an episode chock full o’ crosses, double-crosses, and an atypically ruthless turn for the new mom,” executive producer Joseph Mallozzi said in his weblog about tonight’s episode, “The Queen”, written by Alan McCullough and directed by Brenton Spencer. “Throw in Todd, an intriguing proposal, and that … Continue reading “"The Queen": The Best-Laid Plans”
Stargate Atlantis has been nominated for four trophies in the 23rd Annual Gemini Awards. The press release from the Awards’ website: Toronto, ON (August 26, 2008) – The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce the nominations for the 23rd Annual Gemini Awards, recognizing the year’s best in Canadian English-language television. The … Continue reading “SGA Nominated in 23rd Annual Gemini Awards”
Tonight on the Sci Fi Channel in the United States at 10 pm ET/PT, the fourth episode of Season Five of Stargate Atlantis, “The Daedalus Variations”, sees Sheppard’s team jumping from one alternate reality to another aboard an abandoned version of the Daedalus. How will they stop the seemingly endless cycle of jumps … and … Continue reading “"The Daedalus Variations": Getting Off This Train”
“Infection” Sheppard and Lorne lead an investigation on a Wraith hive ship that is infected with something that causes its walls to melt away. Meanwhile, Keller must come up with a medical solution to a Wraith physiological problem. Details Sheppard, Lorne, Lt. Williams (one of Lorne’s men), and Marines are aboard a Wraith hive ship. … Continue reading “SGA S5 Spoilers: "Infection"”
Paul McGillion (Carson Beckett) was interviewed by Pop Culture Zoo on Friday. Among other things, he had this to say about the episode he was just finishing (some spoilers!): PM: The episode I’m filming right now is called “Outsiders” and it’s my third episode this season of the five that I’m doing, or the minimum … Continue reading “Paul McGillion Interview: Pop Culture Zoo”
“Outsiders” The Balarans are survivors of Michael’s release of the modified Hoffan drug and have joined the village of another planet as a place of refuge where Dr. Beckett is working in a clinic. They considered their survival as a blessing until they learn that the Wraith are on their way to their new homeworld … Continue reading “SGA S5 Spoilers: "Outsiders"”
Stargate Atlantis star Rachel Luttrell talked with MGM correspondent Sharon Gosling about her character’s changes due to becoming a single mother in Season Five. “I think she’s completely changed. Teyla is now a working Momma! She’s had to completely deal with a shift in priorities. She’s decided to re-join the team, but it was a … Continue reading “Luttrell: Teyla's "Completely Changed"”
5.08 “The Queen” Teyla poses as Todd’s Queen to represent his hive in negotiations with an allied hive, but tension escalates as the alliance’s territories are threatened by another Wraith hive. Details Todd and the Expedition have once again teamed up—this time with Teyla posing as Todd’s Queen. They rendezvous with another hive, one of … Continue reading “SGA S5 Spoilers: "The Queen"”
Amazon.com has placed Season Four DVDs for Stargate Atlantis on their list of offerings for pre-order at the price of $34.99 for a 5-disc set. According to TVShowsOnDVD, this is the content for the DVD set (subject to change), which is scheduled for Region 1 release on July 8, 2008: Disc 1: Adrift Commentary by … Continue reading “SGA S4 DVD Set Now on Pre-Order”