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Michael Shanks wins Leo for Continuum

"During last night's Gala Award Ceremony for the annual Leo Awards, Michael took out the top honor in his nominated category, 'Lead Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama.'" Read more at MSOL.

Dom Deluise (Urgo) Passes

Our condolences go out to all who knew and loved this remarkable and talented man.

MSOL does an online Q&A with Michael Shanks

Want to ask Michael a question? Here's your chance!

From Monday next week (US time) an online Q&A form will be posted on this website through which you'll be able to send Michael a question or two... or three.

The form will be open for question submission for about 3 or 4 days. Once all the questions are in, they'll be collated, sifted a little to reduce duplication, and sent off to Michael.

Michael Shanks Filming New LMN Movie - Desperate Escape

In a statement to his official website, Shanks states, "Am beginning work on another movie with director George Mendeluk called Desperate Escape for Lifetime". The movie will co-star Elisabeth Röhm (Angel, Law & Order). Read more here.

Daniel Jackson Visits Atlantis Tonight

Michael Shanks as Daniel Jackson makes the first of two appearances tonight in the episode 'First Contact' at 10 pm EST on SciFi Channel. The second half of the episode 'Lost Tribe' airs October 10.

Don S Davis (General Hammond on SG1) Passes

Several sources are reporting Don S Davis has passed away today. We here at SDJ wish to send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and many, many fans. Don was a great actor and artist, and an even greater man.

Michael Shanks to appear on Burn Notice

MSOL reports Michael Shanks is about to begin filming a 4 episode arc on the USA series 'Burn Notice' starring Bruce Campbell. Read more here.

MSOL Auction begins June 16

On Monday, 16 June, MSOL is launching the fourth annual MSOL auction, the profits of which will be donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, the charity supported by Michael and his wife, Lexa Doig. Read more here.

Michael Shanks Online Becomes Official Shanks Site

In a note posted on MSOL, Michael Shanks gives this all things Shanks site the nod to become his official online website. Congratulations to all.

Sg1 Movie Ark of Truth DVD to be Released in March

The release date for the first SG1 Movie, Ark of Truth, has been set for March 11, 2007. The movie features Michael Shanks, Ben Browder, Claudia Black, and all the tenth season cast. It will tie up the loose ends left at the end of the tenth season. Go here for more details.

Richard Dean Anderson to attend Vancouver Convention

News Release: October 20, 2007.

We are in the process of working out the final arrangements but we can now confirm that Richard Dean Anderson and Capt. Paul Watson of The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) will be attending Gatecon 2008 - the Family Reunion in Vancouver. Gatecon 2008 will be focusing it's charity fund-raising activities to support SSCS and its endeavours to protect the worlds oceans and ecosystems (www.seashepherd.org). Consequently, Friday August 22 will be a very special day as several exclusive Sea Shepherd activities will take place involving Richard Dean Anderson and Capt. Watson.

For Stargate fans we can also confirm that in a rare public appearance, Richard will participate in the entire weekend activities. Legends Memorabilia will be bringing other surprise guests to the event which will run from Aug 21-24, 2008 at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver.

More details concerning this special event and its guests will be announced at www.gatecon.com and www.stargateprops.com.

Stargate: Atlantis Renewed for Fifth Season

Citing standout ratings above other SciFi shows, SciFi's Mark Stern announced 20 new episodes for next year. Read more here.

Hewlett movie in big demand

Congratulations from everyone at SDJ to David Hewlett, best known to fans of Stargate: Atlantis as Dr Rodney McKay, whose movie A Dog's Breakfast hit the Amazon pre-order chart this week.

The movie, which stars fellow Stargate actors Paul McGillion (with an extremely scary hairdo), Rachel Luttrell, Christopher Judge and David's sister Kate Hewlett, will be available from September 18th but there's been unexpected demand from fans for the dvd, written and directed by Hewlett. Sci Fi Wire reports that at one point the dvd was in the top 20 when Amazon began taking orders last week.

To order the movie, go here.

Shanks charity auction launches

Fancy owning a piece of sci fi history? Our friends at Michael Shanks Online have just launched their third annual auction, in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, and they could have just the item you're looking for!

Approximately 100 items will feature in the auction, covering scripts, merchandise and photographs from a variety of Vancouver-based shows including Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis, Battlestar Galactica and Supernatural. Many of the items are donated by actors from those shows, with donations coming from Michael Shanks (including the shirt off his back from an early college appearance), Lexa Doig, Stargate: Atlantis cast members including David Hewlett, Torri Higginson and Rachel Luttrell, as well as fan favourites Don S Davis and Teryl Rothery, to name but a few.

For the first lot of items and more information about the auction, go here.

Villains old and new in SG-1 movies

There'll be villains old and new in the Stargate SG-1 movies that are currently filming. In Stargate SG-1: Continuum, a familiar face returns to plague the SGC - system lord Nirrti returns, according to Jacqueline Samuda's official website. It's also been confirmed that Morena Baccarin will appear in Stargate SG-1: The Ark of Truth, reprising her role as Ori leader Adria; there's a follow-up role too for Sarah Strange (ReGenesis) who played ascended being Morgan le Fay in the Stargate SG-1 season 10 episode 'The Pegasus Project'.

Meanwhile, Michael Shanks let slip some spoilers, talking about the link (or not?) between a certain development in the series finale 'Unending' (due to air in the US on June 22) that fans seemed to either love or hate, and the upcoming movies. If you don't mind spoilers, you can find out more here.