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Monday, September 27
Today Michael Shanks Online launches its 6th Annual MSOL Auction, a charity drive for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. The auction will run for several weeks. To-date, the auction and other MSOL drives have collected $106,855.34 U.S. since April 2005.
Tuesday, September 28
Stargate Universe Season Two premieres tonight at 9 PM ET on Syfy! Starting off the day and leading up to the premiere of “Intervention”, Syfy will be showing a marathon of Season One episodes starting at 8 AM ET! Look for details below.
Corin Nemec as Christian Campbell in SUPERNATURALCorin Nemec – Apologies to Corin Nemec fans! He was in the Supernatural season six premiere—albeit briefly—and we didn’t know! But, IMDb has his next appearance listed for this week’s episode, “Two and a Half Men”, so tune in to see Nemec in his new recurring role as Christian Campbell, the Winchester boys’ third cousin on their mother’s side who is also a hunter. [original story]
Mitch Pileggi – Mitch Pileggi is also expected to return in this week’s episode of Supernatural as the Winchester boys’ resurrected grandfather Samuel Campbell.
Joe Flanigan – Filming for his backdoor pilot Best Laid Plans (aka Change of Plans) ends today, September 26. Make sure to visit his Twitter for updates about the project.
SGU Hiatus Page – The page has been updated with “Intervention” promo and teaser videos from Syfy and MGM and also has several international premiere dates. Check it out!
It should be noted that whenever spoilers come out for SGU, they are placed in the episode guides in the Stargate Wiki without much fanfare here in the News Blog. To keep on top of such updates, visit the main page of the Stargate Wiki to see the “Recent Updates” list of links.
Solutions News Blog Round-Up
Our News Blog posts since the last Stargate Planner (most recent listed first):
Last week, we posted a few background articles in our LJ Companion that you might be interested in. The articles listed in this section don’t have a companion piece in our News Blog here:
For news as it happens, make sure to visit the Stargate Twitter Superfeed for tidbits directly from the Stargate stars and production crew. And don’t forget our new feature Beyond the Event Horizon, which consists of “home pages” with dynamic feeds from our LJ and Blog for the stars of SG-1 and Atlantis.
Our LJ Companion has news bites, polls, and glimpses into the lives of the actors that we don’t necessarily cover here in our more formal news blog. Make sure to visit the LJ’s feed on our front page or visit the site directly to see its mostly fun little tidbits.
For the latest in convention appearances, which are subject to change, make sure to visit Stargate Actor Appearances.
You might be interested in these news tidbits and announcements that have been noted on this editor’s calendar and notebook for this week. If you’ve got more to add, please don’t hesitate to announce them in the comment section below. We’ll update this article if something comes to our attention during the week.
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Monday, September 13
Tuesday, September 14
Wednesday, September 15
SGU’s “Lost” and “Sabotage” will start on Sky2 in the UK at 9 PM.
Thursday, September 16
Shooting for Red Riding Hood is scheduled to end today. Michael Shanks played Adrien Lazar, a blacksmith in this Gothic retelling.
Friday, September 17
Shooting for Rise of the Apes is scheduled to wrap today. David Hewlett is in this movie, but this wasn’t his most recent project: He was just in Vancouver filming SGU 2.15 “Seizure” with Robert Picardo.
Saturday, September 18
Sunday, September 19
News Notes
News Flashes and Brief Follow-Ups
Wray Douglas gives thumbs up to his successful destruction of the pyramid model for FULL CIRCLE
Wray Douglas – Joseph Mallozzi wrote in his weblog on September 10, “Today, we said goodbye to Special Efffects Wiz Wray Douglas who rides off into the sunset after a dozen+ years spent sparking, flaming, dropping, ratcheting, and generally blowing all manner of shit up here on Stargate. You’ll be missed, buddy.” Douglas has appeared in several behind-the-scenes features over the years to share many of his trade secrets. There’s a video currently available at MGM’s Official website concerning the flame thrower Greer used in SGU 1.06 “Water”. SG-1 fans may recall one of his most dramatic explosions, which he got only one chance to get right: the destruction of the Abydos pyramid in “Full Circle”.
Fake Twitter Warning! – Jason Momoa and Robert Carlyle are NOT, repeat NOT, on Twitter. Those accounts using their names are not theirs!
Season Two will premiere on Tuesday, September 28, at 9 PM ET on Syfy. The channel recently announced that Caprica will follow at 10 PM ET starting October 5. Originally Amanda Tapping‘s Sanctuary was to follow SGU, but Syfy has decided to keep the show in its regular timeslot of 10 PM ET on Fridays. Sanctuary returns with its 20-episode Season Three on October 15.
Spoiler Images for the first two episodes of Season Two, “Intervention” and “Aftermath”, were posted by Daemon’s TV. The keyword in that sentence: SPOILER!
It should be noted that whenever spoilers come out for SGU, they are placed in the episode guides in the Stargate Wiki without much fanfare here in the News Blog. To keep on top of such updates, visit the main page of the Stargate Wiki to see the “Recent Updates” list of links.
Solutions LJ Companion Background Articles
Last week, we posted a few background articles in our LJ Companion that you might be interested in. The articles listed in this section don’t have a companion piece in our News Blog here:
For news as it happens, make sure to visit the Stargate Twitter Superfeed for tidbits directly from the Stargate stars and production crew. And don’t forget our new feature Beyond the Event Horizon, which consists of “home pages” with dynamic feeds from our LJ and Blog for the stars of SG-1 and Atlantis.
Our LJ Companion has news bites, polls, and glimpses into the lives of the actors that we don’t necessarily cover here in our more formal news blog. Make sure to visit the LJ’s feed on our front page or visit the site directly to see its mostly fun little tidbits.
For the latest in convention appearances, which are subject to change, make sure to visit Stargate Actor Appearances.
Stargate Universe has received nine nominations in the 25th Annual Gemini Awards!
Before we get to the list, here are the particulars concerning this year’s Awards (from their website):
Toronto, ON –– The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce the nominations for the 25th Annual Gemini Awards, recognizing the year’s best in Canadian English-language television. This year’s celebrations will be held in Toronto over three nights in November. The Industry Gala Presentations will take place on Tuesday November 2nd and Wednesday November 3rd at the Kool Haus Entertainment Complex; the Broadcast Gala will take place on Saturday November 13th at the historic Winter Garden Theatre and will be broadcast live-to-tape on Global and Showcase.
The Nominations
Best Dramatic Series – Brad Wright, Carl Binder, Robert Cooper, John Lenic, N. John Smith (Stargate Universe I Inc.)
Best Direction in a Dramatic Series – Andy Mikita, “Air Part 1”
Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or Series – Jim Menard, “Light”
Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series – Rick Martin, “Human”
Best Sound in a Dramatic Series – Kelly Cole, Jay Cheetham, Kirby Jinnah, Bill Mellow, Patrick Ramsay, Steve Smith, Joe Watts, Matt Wilson; “Air Part 1”
Best Visual Effects – Mark Savela, Brenda Campbell, Shannon Gurney, Vivian Jim, Andrew Karr, Michael Lowes, Kodie MacKenzie, Krista McLean, Alec MClymont, Craig Vandenbiggelaar; “Air Part 1”
Best Original Music Score for a Program or Series – Joel Goldsmith, “Light”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role – Robert Carlyle, “Human”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role – Louis Ferreira, “Justice”
You might be interested in these news tidbits and announcements that have been noted on this editor’s calendar and notebook for this week. If you’ve got more to add, please don’t hesitate to announce them in the comment section below. We’ll update this article if something comes to our attention during the week.
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Monday, August 23
Tuesday, August 24
Wednesday, August 25
SGU’s Earth, Time, and Life are on the UK’s Sky2 starting at 9 PM.
The Primetime Emmy Awards for 2010 will be awarded tonight in a live telecast starting at 8 ET/5 PT on NBC. We’ll learn if Beau Bridges won for his guest starring role in The Closer. Unfortunately, our VFX team didn’t take home the Emmys for which they were nominated. That award went to CSI, the only non-sci-fi show nominated in the category.
It should be noted that whenever spoilers come out for SGU, they are placed in the episode guides in the Stargate Wiki without much fanfare here in the News Blog. To keep on top of such updates, visit the main page of the Stargate Wiki to see the “Recent Updates” list of links.
Solutions News Blog Round-Up
Our News Blog posts since the last Stargate Planner (most recent listed first):
Last week, we posted a few background articles in our LJ Companion that you might be interested in. The articles listed in this section don’t have a companion piece in our News Blog here:
For news as it happens, make sure to visit the Stargate Twitter Superfeed for tidbits directly from the Stargate stars and production crew. And don’t forget our new feature Beyond the Event Horizon, which consists of “home pages” with dynamic feeds from our LJ and Blog for the stars of SG-1 and Atlantis.
Our LJ Companion has news bites, polls, and glimpses into the lives of the actors that we don’t necessarily cover here in our more formal news blog. Make sure to visit the LJ’s feed on our front page or visit the site directly to see its mostly fun little tidbits.
For the latest in convention appearances, which are subject to change, make sure to visit Stargate Actor Appearances.
The return of Stargate Universe for its second season was officially announced by Syfy in a press release published by TV By The Numbers. Amanda Tapping’s Sanctuary also returns for its third season.
Stargate Universe
STARGATE UNIVERSE – Season 2 Premieres Tuesday, September 28, at 9PM (NEW NIGHT) – Stargate Universe returns with 20 all-new episodes for season two. SGU follows a band of soldiers, scientists and civilians, who must fend for themselves as they are forced through a Stargate when their hidden base comes under attack. The desperate survivors emerge aboard an ancient ship, which is locked on an unknown course and unable to return to Earth. In the new season, the team fights to take back the ship from the Lucian Alliance, who transported themselves on board Destiny with plans to take control. The team also discovers their true mission. It’s not about going home, it’s about going further. Season two guest stars include Robert Knepper (Heroes, Prison Break) and Julie McNiven (Supernatural, Mad Men) for a multi-episode arc in which they portray members of the Lucian Alliance. Also, series star Robert Carlyle makes his directorial debut in episode 4, Pathogen. Robert Cooper and Brad Wright, of Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis, serve as executive producers and writers. SGU is produced and distributed by MGM Worldwide Television Distribution.
Sanctuary
SANCTUARY – Season 3 Premieres Tuesday, September 28 at 10pm (NEW NIGHT) – Syfy’s original series Sanctuary returns this fall with an all-new 20-episode season. Season three picks up from the adrenaline-fueled action of season two, which raised the stakes for the brilliant scientist Dr. Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping) and her team, who use their unique combination of instinct, medicine and cutting-edge science and technology to find and aid a clandestine population of beings that the world refuses to believe exist. In season three, the team will face a host of new and daunting abnormals, embark on adventures with both new and familiar faces and unravel some of the secrets woven through the Sanctuary’s rich past.
This season will also feature a two-episode arc for guest-star Polly Walker (Caprica, Rome). Sanctuary also stars Robin Dunne as forensic psychiatrist Dr. Will Zimmerman, Agam Darshi as the quick-witted Kate Freelander, Ryan Robbins as tech wiz Henry Foss and Christopher Heyerdahl as the sinister John Druitt.
One of television’s most groundbreaking series, shooting almost entirely on green screen, Sanctuary was the first television series in North America to use the RED camera exclusively. Its stunning visual effects were nominated for a 2008 Emmy Award. Created by Damian Kindler (Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis), Sanctuary is produced in association with Syfy and is distributed by Tricon Films and Television. Season three of the series is executive produced by Damian Kindler, Amanda Tapping, Martin Wood, Keith Beedie and Tricon Films.
Monsterwolf
Also, be looking for this Saturday Original Movie starring Robert Picardo:
MONSTERWOLF – Premieres Saturday, October 9, at 9PM – On the outskirts of a small Louisiana town, a drilling crew sets blast charges to tap an oil deposit – releasing the Kachinawaya, a Native American animal spirit meant to protect Indian lands from invaders. Stars Robert Picardo (Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and Jason London (Wildfire). A production of Active Entertainment.
You might be interested in these news tidbits and announcements that have been noted on this editor’s calendar and notebook for this week. If you’ve got more to add, please don’t hesitate to announce them in the comment section below. We’ll update this article if something comes to our attention during the week.
It should be noted that whenever spoilers come out for SGU, they are placed in the episode guides in the Stargate Wiki without much fanfare here in the News Blog. To keep on top of such updates, visit the main page of the Stargate Wiki to see the “Recent Updates” list of links.
Solutions News Blog Round-Up
Our News Blog posts since the last Stargate Planner (most recent listed first):
Last week, we posted a few background articles in our LJ Companion that you might be interested in. The articles listed in this section don’t have a companion piece in our News Blog here:
For news as it happens, make sure to visit the Stargate Twitter Superfeed for tidbits directly from the Stargate stars and production crew. And don’t forget our new feature Beyond the Event Horizon, which consists of “home pages” with dynamic feeds from our LJ and Blog for the stars of SG-1 and Atlantis.
Our LJ Companion has news bites, polls, and glimpses into the lives of the actors that we don’t necessarily cover here in our more formal news blog. Make sure to visit the LJ’s feed on our front page or visit the site directly to see its mostly fun little tidbits.
For the latest in convention appearances, which are subject to change, make sure to visit Stargate Actor Appearances.
You might be interested in these news tidbits and announcements that have been noted on this editor’s calendar and notebook for this week. If you’ve got more to add, please don’t hesitate to announce them in the comment section below. We’ll update this article if something comes to our attention during the week.
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Monday, August 9
Principal photography resumes for Stargate Universe: Season Two. They’ll be working on the episode “Visitation” that was written by new writer/producer Remi Aubuchon. This episode is scheduled to air ninth, so we should be seeing it before the mid-season break.
Tuesday, August 10
Today is the DVD release day for Helen, a movie that both David Hewlett and David Nykl are in. It’s about depression and bipolar disorder.
Part 2 of Smallville: Absolute Justice airs tonight in the UK on E4 at 9 PM. Michael Shanks continues his significant guest role as Carter Hall/Hawkman.
Wednesday, August 11
Thursday, August 12
Friday, August 13
Saturday, August 14
“The next seven days are full of final sips and refills beginning tomorrow morning, Saturday August 14th with a repeat broadcast from the first moments of Stargate Universe. The series’ three part opener, Air, introduces the unprepared crew of Destiny and parts 1-3 will run in succession on Sky2 starting at 9:00am. The next three episodes Darkness, Light, and Water will be shown on Wednesday, August 18th beginning at 9:00pm.” (Den of Geek: Geek shows and movies on UK TV in the coming week Stargate Universe starts again from the beginning…).
It should be noted that whenever spoilers come out for SGU, they are placed in the episode guides in the Stargate Wiki without much fanfare here in the News Blog. To keep on top of such updates, visit the main page of the Stargate Wiki to see the “Recent Updates” list of links.
Solutions News Blog Round-Up
Our News Blog posts since the last Stargate Planner (most recent listed first):
Last week, we posted a few background articles in our LJ Companion that you might be interested in. The articles listed in this section don’t have a companion piece in our News Blog here:
For news as it happens, make sure to visit the Stargate Twitter Superfeed for tidbits directly from the Stargate stars and production crew. And don’t forget our new feature Beyond the Event Horizon, which consists of “home pages” with dynamic feeds from our LJ and Blog for the stars of SG-1 and Atlantis.
Our LJ Companion has news bites, polls, and glimpses into the lives of the actors that we don’t necessarily cover here in our more formal news blog. Make sure to visit the LJ’s feed on our front page or visit the site directly to see its mostly fun little tidbits.
For the latest in convention appearances, which are subject to change, make sure to visit Stargate Actor Appearances.
You might be interested in these news tidbits and announcements that have been noted on this editor’s calendar and notebook for this week. If you’ve got more to add, please don’t hesitate to announce them in the comment section below. We’ll update this article if something comes to our attention during the week.
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Monday, August 2
Tuesday, August 3
Part 1 of Smallville’s “Absolute Justice”, in which Michael Shanks made his first appearance as Carter Hall/Hawkman, will be premiering in the UK on E4 at 9 PM. The second part will be aired next week at the same time. (Source: MSOL)
Today begins the “Meet the Man” weekend with Richard Dean Anderson in Vancouver. This will be RDA’s first one-man event, which will last until August 8. Visit GABIT Events for the complete schedule.
It should be noted that whenever spoilers come out for SGU, they are placed in the episode guides in the Stargate Wiki without much fanfare here in the News Blog. To keep on top of such updates, visit the main page of the Stargate Wiki to see the “Recent Updates” list of links.
Solutions News Blog Round-Up
Our News Blog posts since the last Stargate Planner (most recent listed first):
Last week, we posted a few background articles in our LJ Companion that you might be interested in. The articles listed in this section don’t have a companion piece in our News Blog here:
For news as it happens, make sure to visit the Stargate Twitter Superfeed for tidbits directly from the Stargate stars and production crew. And don’t forget our new feature Beyond the Event Horizon, which consists of “home pages” with dynamic feeds from our LJ and Blog for the stars of SG-1 and Atlantis.
Our LJ Companion has news bites, polls, and glimpses into the lives of the actors that we don’t necessarily cover here in our more formal news blog. Make sure to visit the LJ’s feed on our front page or visit the site directly to see its mostly fun little tidbits.
For the latest in convention appearances, which are subject to change, make sure to visit Stargate Actor Appearances.
You might be interested in these news tidbits and announcements that have been noted on this editor’s calendar and notebook for this week. If you’ve got more to add, please don’t hesitate to announce them in the comment section below. We’ll update this article if something comes to our attention during the week.
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Monday, July 26
The rebranding of SCI FI to Syfy Universal in Asia kicks off with the premiere of Stargate Universe‘s “Air Part 1” (11 PM/10 PM THAI/JKT), followed by the special Stargate Universe: Access All Areas that includes interviews, set tours, and other behind-the-scenes details (11:45 PM/10:45 THAI/JKT).
Tuesday, July 27
SGU 1.5 is released today in both DVD and Blu-ray formats. The Blu-ray edition has the “Survival Instinct Game” that the DVD release doesn’t have. A demo of the game is up at MGM’s Official Website. Visit the MGM Store for ordering information.
Wednesday, July 28
Encore: Stargate Universe“Justice” on New Zealand’s Prime TV at 10:45 PM.
Thursday, July 29
Stargate Universe‘s slot on New Zealand’s Prime TV has been taken by the premiere of Survivors. No details are available as to when SGU 1.5 will be aired.
Friday, July 30
The Sanctuary Experience starts today and runs until August 1 in Vancouver. Amanda Tapping will be there, as well as many others who have had Stargate ties. Check the website for the schedule and guest list.
It should be noted that whenever spoilers come out for SGU, they are placed in the episode guides in the Stargate Wiki without much fanfare here in the News Blog. To keep on top of such updates, visit the main page of the Stargate Wiki to see the “Recent Updates” list of links.
Solutions News Blog Round-Up
Our News Blog posts since the last Stargate Planner (most recent listed first):
Last week, we posted a few background articles in our LJ Companion that you might be interested in. The articles listed in this section don’t have a companion piece in our News Blog here:
For news as it happens, make sure to visit the Stargate Twitter Superfeed for tidbits directly from the Stargate stars and production crew. And don’t forget our new feature Beyond the Event Horizon, which consists of “home pages” with dynamic feeds from our LJ and Blog for the stars of SG-1 and Atlantis.
Our LJ Companion has news bites, polls, and glimpses into the lives of the actors that we don’t necessarily cover here in our more formal news blog. Make sure to visit the LJ’s feed on our front page or visit the site directly to see its mostly fun little tidbits.
For the latest in convention appearances, which are subject to change, make sure to visit Stargate Actor Appearances.
You might be interested in these news tidbits and announcements that have been noted on this editor’s calendar and notebook for this week. If you’ve got more to add, please don’t hesitate to announce them in the comment section below. We’ll update this article if something comes to our attention during the week.
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Monday, July 19
Tuesday, July 20
Wednesday, July 21
Encore: Stargate Universe“Life” on New Zealand’s Prime TV at 10:30 PM.
Thursday, July 22
Stargate Universe“Justice” on New Zealand’s Prime TV at 8:30 PM.
Michael Shanks starts filming today in Vancouver for his role in the new Gothic Red Riding Hood. The Warner Bros. movie is currently scheduled for release in theaters on March 11, 2011.
Julia Benson – She’s filming a new Syfy movie Earth’s Final Hours during SGU’s filming hiatus.
It should be noted that whenever spoilers come out for SGU, they are placed in the episode guides in the Stargate Wiki without much fanfare here in the News Blog. To keep on top of such updates, visit the main page of the Stargate Wiki to see the “Recent Updates” list of links.
Our News Blog posts since the last Stargate Planner (most recent listed first):
Last week, we posted a few background articles in our LJ Companion that you might be interested in. The articles listed in this section don’t have a companion piece in our News Blog here:
For news as it happens, make sure to visit the Stargate Twitter Superfeed for tidbits directly from the Stargate stars and production crew. And don’t forget our new feature Beyond the Event Horizon, which consists of “home pages” with dynamic feeds from our LJ and Blog for the stars of SG-1 and Atlantis.
Our LJ Companion has news bites, polls, and glimpses into the lives of the actors that we don’t necessarily cover here in our more formal news blog. Make sure to visit the LJ’s feed on our front page or visit the site directly to see its mostly fun little tidbits.
For the latest in convention appearances, which are subject to change, make sure to visit Stargate Actor Appearances.
Stargate Universe Season Two premieres tonight at 9 PM ET on Syfy! Starting off the day and leading up to the premiere of “Intervention”, Syfy will be showing a marathon of Season One episodes starting at 8 AM ET! Look for details below.
