 | Hot on the heels of their successful Stargate SG-1 comics, Avatar Press have announced they'll also be publishing a similar series for the spin-off show, Stargate: Atlantis.
The preview first issue ('Wraithfall') is scheduled to hit the shops in April 2005, in a variety of cover versions. For more information, go here. |
Stargate Solutions exclusively reports that veteran actor Beau Bridges has been hired to take on the role of Stargate SG-1's new general. Bridges joins returning cast members Michael Shanks, Christopher Judge and Amanda Tapping, plus newcomer Ben Browder for the show's ninth season. Read more here.
New episodes of both Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis pulled in good ratings for their new timeslots, reports website the futon critic, with new series Battlestar Galactica beating both of them to top out a successful Friday for the Sci Fi channel.
SG pulled in 2.5 million viewers, narrowly beaten by the new Atlantis episode with 2.6 million, while Galactica built on the ratings success of its premiere with an impressive 2.9 million viewers.
For a complete breakdown of the ratings, go here.
Tonight, Friday January 21st, the 2nd half of Stargate SG-1 Season 8 kicks off with a new episode ("Gemini") on The SciFi Channel as SG-1 moves to its new timeslot at 8 pm ET. Stargate: Atlantis moves into SG-1's old timeslot at 9 pm ET with a new episode, "The Eye" (the 2nd half of last season's cliffhanger "The Storm").
The Stargate Lowdown: Beyond the Gate is repeating at 7 pm ET right before Stargate SG-1. If you missed it the first time, here's your chance to see stars Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks and all of the cast and crew of SG-1 and Atlantis in clips, interviews and behind-the-scenes. Star of Atlantis, David Hewlett (Rodney McKay) hosts.
According to the current issue of TV Guide on the newsstands (January 23-29), "X-Files star Robert Patrick will appear in flashbacks as Sawyer's...precrash partner in crime." Patrick also previously appeared in the pilot of Stargate: Atlantis.
Thanks to Jace on the Our Stargate forum for the tip.
"He wasn't able to participate in the promos because he was out of the country at the time. Rest assured Michael IS returning for the full 9th season," said Michael Shanks' publicist when asked by fan-run website Michael Shanks Online about his absence from the recent Sci Fi promos for the second half of Stargate SG-1's season 8.
Comments to Sci Fi on their misleading ads (and perhaps a request for an official statement on season 9?) should be directed to:
The Sci-Fi Channel
Attn: Mr. Dave Howe, General Manager
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY
10020-1513
Phone: Viewer comment line: (212) 413-5000 or Fax: (212) 413-6531
SciFi Channel programming line: (212) 413-5821.
SciFi Channel comments line: (212) 413-5577
Own the tuxedo worn by James Spader (original Stargate movie Daniel Jackson and now starring on Boston Legal) at the 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards and the 62nd Annual Golden Globes. His tuxedo is up for auction through Clothes Off Our Back, a celebrity clothing auction to benefit UNICEF's tsunami relief effort. There are many, many items available at their site from the Golden Globes. The auction runs through January 30th. As of this moment, the going price on Spader's tuxedo is $550.00 and the reserve price has not been met. Go bid! Here's a direct link to the Spader auction.
In conjunction with Legends Memorabilia, fan-run convention Gatecon is currently running an auction of Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis items to raise money for victims of the Asian Tsunami disaster - items include personalised autographed photos of all four members of SG-1 (with the possible highlight being a rare pic signed by Richard Dean Anderson).
For more details on the items available, go here.
In December we reported that James Spader, best known to fans of Stargate SG-1 as the original Daniel Jackson, had been nominated for a Golden Globe award for his performance on Boston Legal.
At the Golden Globes ceremony last night, Spader failed to pick up the Best Actor award, won instead by Ian McShane (Deadwood), while his castmate William Shatner unexpectedly came away with the Supporting Actor award.
For a complete list of the winners, go here.
"I still think sci fi actors are underestimated by audiences who may not know what's requried of them," says Claudia Black in an interview with the BBC, covering her work on Farscape and also her appearance opposite Michael Shanks in the Stargate SG-1 season 8 episode 'Prometheus Unbound'. The episode in question airs later this month in the US, with Claudia's character of Vala tipped to return for at least 5 episodes in season 9.
For more of the interview, go here.
Satellite channel Sky One have bought the UK first run rights for both season 9 of Stargate SG-1 and season 2 of Stargate: Atlantis, reports media information source C21.
Sky are reportedly pleased with the ratings for both shows and have renewed their deal with MGM International, doubtless hoping the appearance of genre favourites Ben Browder and Michael Shanks together in the new season of SG-1 will help continue that success.
For more details, go here.
"I’m currently talking with the production team, but I have not decided yet. However, if I do take part in the ninth season, it will be for a limited number of episodes, three or four. But, in my mind, the eight season may be the last one."
That's Stargate SG-1 star Richard Dean Anderson, when asked about his plans for involvement with the upcoming season 9, in an interview translated from the French that's been posted on a fan website. The age of this interview is unclear but this seems to be the clearest indication so far that it's unlikely Anderson will rejoin Michael Shanks and his other co-stars even on a part time basis.
For more of the interview, go here.
Thanks to Nialla on the Our Stargate forum for the tip.
Celebrities braved deep-freeze conditions on Friday, January 7th, to race on skis and toboggans as part of an ecological fundraiser hosted by American environmental lawyer Robert Kennedy Jr.
Stargate SG-1 actor Richard Dean Anderson shrugged off the frigid weather, which caused some cameras to freeze up on fans hoping to capture an image of their favourite stars, who were often unrecognizable, heavily bundled in winter gear.
"I miss winter," said Anderson, who has spent the last eight years filming the sci-fi series Stargate SG:1 near comparatively balmy Vancouver.
"Being from Minnesota creates hardy stock," said Anderson. "I've got thick blood, thick head, the whole nine yards."
Among some of the other celebrities on hand, was James Spader's co-star from The Practice, Camryn Mannheim. Read the rest of the article here.
Candice Bergen joins James Spader, William Shatner and the cast of Boston Legal in new episodes beginning tonight (Sunday, January 9th) on ABC in the US. The Boston Herald says the show is a "best pick" and has this to say: "Bergen's Shirley Schmidt has heard about all the shenanigans (lawyers without pants, lawyers without mental stability, lawyers without shame) at Crane, Poole & Schmidt and decides to take action. The arrival of the erstwhile Murphy Brown will prompt the exit of Lake Bell's scantily clad Sally Heep next week.
And can we make one small request? We'll stipulate to the fact that there is something innately sexy about James Spader. His smarmy Alan Shore is a compelling, fascinating character. We're sure a jury of viewers would agree.
But it's beyond a reasonable doubt that every woman who crosses Alan's path would want to sleep with him. The man has romanced nearly every actress in the opening credits and his fair share of guest stars. Let's hope that Schmidt doesn't fall prey to Alan's charming ways. Surely they wouldn't expect us to believe that. "
Claudia Black (Stargate SG-1's Vala/Farscape's Aeryn Sun) and David Hewlett (Stargate Atlantis' Rodney McKay) both make an appearance with gorgeous photo spreads and articles in the February issue of the US SciFi Magazine, Starlog (Issue #331). Claudia Black talks about her time working on Farscape, the Farscape miniseries, and working with Stargate star Michael Shanks on "Prometheus Unbound." David Hewlett talks in-depth about his role as Rodney McKay and his previous appearances on Stargate SG-1. To read excerpts from Hewlett's interview online, go here.
In 2002, Stargate SG-1's star Michael Shanks appeared in a short film called "SF Seeks...", written and produced by Lisa Ryder (Becca Valentine on Andromeda) and David Schmidt.
With the kind permission of both Michael Shanks and Lisa Ryder, a clip showing Michael's scene, as well as the closing credits featuring Michael, his wife Lexa, and other members of the Andromeda cast who also appeared in the film, are now available on the MichaelShanks-Online website.
More information and the clips can be found here
Amanda Tapping has confirmed her return for Season 9 of Stargate SG-1 on her official website. She has also left a message thanking the fans for their well wishes and generosity and requesting that those wishing to send gifts for the baby donate to a local hospital or UNICEF. Read more at her official site.
Stargate SG-1 alumni Colin Cunningham (Major Davis) and Kirsten Prout (Nesa) will be among the cast members joining Jennifer Garner (Alias) at the Las Vegas gala premiere of Elektra, taking place on 8th January.
For more on this, go here.
Martin Wood & Peter DeLuise, (producers, directors and writers on Stargate SG-1) talk exclusively to Our Stargate about the show, fan submitted scripts... and underwear. To read the interview, go here. |
Stargate SG1 Solutions cites an unknown source as revealing that two actors have emerged as front-runners for the role of Stargate SG-1's new commanding general: Oscar and Emmy award winner Louis Gossett Jr. and Golden Globe winner Stacy Keach.
The fates of former generals Hammond (Don S. Davis) and O'Neill (Richard Dean Anderson) remains unknown. There continues to be no word on whether Richard Dean Anderson will return for the ninth season. At last official word, the only confirmed long time cast member for the new season is Michael Shanks.
Read more at Stargate SG-1 Solutions newsblog.
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