Author: Alison

CLAUDIA BLACK TO GUEST IN S8

Claudia BlackFarscape star Claudia Black, who played the Peacekeeper Officer Aeryn Sun in the SCI FI Channel original series, is to guest star in Stargate SG-1’s Season 8 episode “Prometheus Unbound“. The news was reported in a post at Gateworld Forum by Stargate writer and Co-Executive Producer Joseph Mallozzi.

Mallozzi told fans that Black will play Vala, the alien woman who steals the Earth’s only starship Prometheus, and with it, Dr. Daniel Jackson.

Vala, dryly humorous, challenging and cynical, uses her looks to try to distract Daniel from preventing completion of her mission, which is to deliver the Prometheus to her people, whom she alleges to be rebels fleeing from Ba’al. Vala herself was once the host to a Goa’uld symbiote.

Farscape’s Aeryn Sun is one of the strongest and smartest female characters to ever grace the screen, with Black taking a coveted TV Guide cover as one of the sexiest stars in the universe. Farscape fans are fortunate to be able to welcome Claudia Black back to her most famous role in the mini-series “Farscape: Peacekeeper War” which finished filming in March of this year and is currently in post-production. Also starring Ben Browder [reprising his role of John Crichton], “Peacekeeper War” wraps up the loose ends left dangling when the series came to its abrupt and much lamented end last year after it was cancelled by SCI FI Channel because of disappointing ratings. Ironically, its spot in SCI FI’s Friday night line-up was taken by Stargate SG-1.

Stargate fans are sure to welcome Claudia Black to the SG-1 universe and will keenly anticipate the entanglement of her character Vala with series favourite Daniel Jackson, played by star Michael Shanks, in Season 8’s “Prometheus Unbound”. Black’s appearance in the show is sure to excite media and genre interest.

Claudia Black Online

CULT TIMES: ROBERT COOPER ON S8

A New Order
Robert Cooper and Andy Mikita
By Thomasina Gibson, Cult Times #106, Jul 04

“There’s so many great things happening with Stargate SG-1 it’s going to be an exciting year,” says [Executive Producer and Showrunner] Robert Cooper.

The big news is that lots of people get big step up the ladder career-wise. Cooper confirms, “Yeah, it’s promotions for every one, which is providing us with a whole new dynamic this year. We’re basing a lot of stories around the SGC, partly because of economics and also because SG-1 has become less of an exploratory unit and more of a defence-type unit and the pro¬motions are a necessary and logical step for some people who up ’til now were based at Cheyenne Mountain.”

The new order means we’ll be seeing less of a favourite familial face as General Hammond (Don S Davis) leaves the Stargate Command Centre in Colorado for a swanky new office in the Pentagon. Cooper reveals, “General Hammond is put in charge of all things related to the Stargate programme. Brigadier General O’Neill will still be in touch with him on a regular basis so we don’t lose Hammond’s presence completely. Then Carter [Amanda Tapping] gets her just desserts. It’s the first thing O’Neill does as a general.” Does she then get to boss everybody about? Sadly, Cooper shakes his head, “Ah, no! It’s not in Carter’s nature.”

Speaking of Carter, Cooper mentions that her boyfriend, Peter Shanahan (David DeLuise) is back on the scene: “Pete is definitely back in a couple of episodes, which will be a lot of fun. I mean, there’s a lot of stuff on the Internet about ‘Stalker Pete’ and it’s clear that some of these people have quite a few issues of their own that they have to deal with, but the whole discussion thing is fun.”

Teal’c will be sporting hair for Season Eight. Cooper explains, “Teal’c’s arc sees him living off the base for the first time and he’s be¬come a bit of an urban superhero. He has the Jaffa moral code which he doesn’t seem able to abandon, so if he sees something that is not right he will do what he thinks is the right thing and that might not always be the most discreet thing in the neighbourhood. He’s living off base with the USAF’s blessing, so long as he keeps undercover and quiet, and we’ll see that things don’t exactly work out that way.”

“Michael Shanks is going to have a couple of good episodes of his own,” shares Cooper, “and I guess the big thing that Daniel is going to do is to have a bit of a showdown with Anubis [David Palffy] towards the end of the season.”

Before then, Cooper is looking forward to the season opener, when Fifth (Patrick Currie) is going to come back and get revenge for the fact that SG-1 left him stranded and betrayed in Unnatural Selection. “Well, we have to remember that he is a replicator. He has this programming that ultimately, he won’t be able to overcome. In fact, there are going to be even better bad guys this year than last year. Some tables are going to be turned so we’re really going to have to be on our guard more than ever.”

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: 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

Colonel Sam Carter

“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 & FoesFriends and Foes: Stargate Season Two

IN STORES NOW!
SKU# 2212
SRP $26.95
ISBN 1-59472-018-5
Softbound 176 pages, full color
Stargate fans, Spycraft players, d20 lovers, science fiction fans

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 GodsFalse 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.

Thousands of years after they left our planet, we’re ready to bring the fight to them.

Now, for the first time, venture into their forbidden empire, and learn the secrets of the System Lords.

SKU #2211
SRP $26.95
176 pages, softbound.

AVAILABLE IN YOUR FAVORITE STORE on Monday, Feb 23, 2004

Fantastic FrontiersFantastic 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.

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 premier 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!
Rules for interstellar travel and vehicular chases and combat!
The first installment of the ever-expanding Stargate SG-1 metaplot!
SKU #2210
SRP $26.95
Softbound 176 pages, full color
Available December 15, 2003

Role Playing GameStargate SG-1 Role Playing Game

The most astonishing discovery in the universe is now yours!

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. Fully compatible with the award-winning d20 System, using AEG’s innovative Spycraft mechanics.

SKU #2200
SRP $50.00
488 pages, full-color, hardbound.
Available now.

Alderac Entertainment

NEW SG-1 REFERENCE BOOKS

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

Essential ScriptsStargate 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

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

AnthologyStepping 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

Pre-order from Amazon.com

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. BrightmanDown’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