News, spoilers and updates in the Stargate world
Amanda Tapping and Damian Kindler, both formerly of Stargate, joined with Jill Bodie to launch the new charity Sanctuary for Kids this week. SCI FI WIRE has reprinted their official announcement and we’ve included it below: Vancouver, BC – Television Actor and Executive Producer Amanda Tapping announced today the launch of a new not-for-profit foundation, … Continue reading “Sanctuary for Kids Charity Launched”
Paul McGillion (Dr. Carson Beckett of SGA) is joining the ranks of Stargate alumni who are guest-starring on Amanda Tapping’s Sanctuary. From his official site and some twitter info comes the word that he’ll be playing a re-imagined version of “Wexford”, whom he played in the original on-line pilot. He’ll appear in the final two … Continue reading “Paul McGillion to Guest on Sanctuary”
** Warning — Sanctuary Spoilers below *** Christopher Heyerdahl, who played multiple roles on Stargate and now plays John Druitt on Sanctuary, spoke to Sci Fi Wire about the upcoming Season 2 of Sanctuary. In particular he gave some details about the role Stargate’s Michael Shanks will play. Warning, this quote contains spoilers! “This episode … Continue reading “Christopher Heyerdahl Talks Sanctuary, Shanks”
Starring Amanda Tapping and featuring many Stargate alumni both in front of and behind the camera, Sci Fi Channel series Sanctuary announces its first season DVD box set will be released on September 15, 2009 for Region 1 (N. America). Play.com reports it will be released on October 19, 2009 for Region 2 (Europe). The … Continue reading “Sanctuary Season 1 DVDs Announced”
Joining many other Stargate alumni, Michael Shanks will guest-star on an episode of Sanctuary this coming season. From SciFiWire: Former Stargate SG-1 star Michael Shanks will appear in an episode of SCI FI’s Sanctuary in its upcoming second season, Shanks’ managers at JDS in Los Angeles told SCI FI Wire. Shanks reunites with his former … Continue reading “Shanks to Guest Star on Sanctuary”
FXWorld.com has posted an article titled “Sanctuary Goes International, Preps Season Two” that states, “Toronto-based producer and distributor Tricon Films & Television has signed a series of major international deals for the series SANCTUARY, whilst at the same time preparing for production on season two.” Not only is the show going to premier its second … Continue reading “Tapping’s “Sanctuary” Grows Internationally”
“TVGuide.com has learned exclusively that Sci Fi channel has greenlit production on a second season of Sanctuary, ordering 13 new hours of the series,” announced TV Guide online’s Erin Fox. “Sanctuary is slated to begin production in Vancouver early next year for a 2009 premiere.” Congratulations to Amanda Tapping, Damian Kindler, Martin Wood, and the … Continue reading “TV Guide: Sci Fi Gives "Sanctuary" a Second Season”
The new series Sanctuary, featuring many Stargate alumni, scored big ratings for Sci Fi Channel on Friday Oct 3, 2008. Here is the press release: VIEWERS SEEK ‘SANCTUARY’ ON SCI FI #1 Program Among Adults 25-54 2.7 Million Tune In For Series Premiere New York, NY October 6, 2008 SCI FI’s groundbreaking new original series … Continue reading “Sanctuary Scores Big Premiere Ratings”
Sanctuary Premieres Friday Night, 9 pm The long-awaited arrival of Sanctuary as a broadcast television series arrives Friday night, with a two-hour premiere on the US Sci Fi Channel beginning at 9 pm/8 pm Central. Sanctuary is populated with Stargate alumni: it was created by writer Damian Kindler, and is produced by Kindler, actress Amanda … Continue reading “Sanctuary Premieres on Sci Fi Friday”
Patrick Lee, News Editor at SCI FI WIRE, has posted a brief report on Amanda Tapping’s appearance at the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour in Beverly Hills, California, on July 20. She represented her new show, Sanctuary, along with Damian Kindler, Martin Wood, Sam Egan, and Robin Dunne. The article mostly focuses on a … Continue reading “SCI FI WIRE: "Sanctuary" Lets Tapping Stretch”