23 years of this site still chugging along...
Hollywood’s best “beams”
by Doc on Jun.25, 2005, under General News
Vue Weekly has a humorous article that talks about Hollywood’s best “beams” – lasers, blasters, whatever, with a look at the “Top 10” and an Honorable Mention.
Star Wars makes top 10 in AFI’s Movie Quotes
by Doc on Jun.22, 2005, under General News
The AFI last night announced the Top 100 movie quotes – and Star Wars came in at number 7 with “May the Force be with you.” A number of other genre movies make an appearance, with The Terminator, E.T: The Extraterrestrial, and the most recent movie in the list, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, “ringing” in at 85 with “My precious.”
Stolen Dalek recovered
by Doc on Jun.22, 2005, under Television
The Dalek that was stolen from Wookey Hole Caves has been found. Apparently the thieves contacted Cave owner Gerry Cottle, telling him where it was and that it was “too hot” to handle.
More Who per the BBC
by Doc on Jun.16, 2005, under Television
The BBC has announced that a third series of the new Doctor Who has already been comissioned, plus an additional Christmas special, adding 28 more episodes to the 13 already produced. The last one of the current series airs in the UK this Saturday. Also confirmed – contrary to previous reports, Billie Piper will appear throughout the second series.
Andromeda auction starting Friday, June 3rd at 6PM
by Doc on Jun.16, 2005, under General News
GateAngel writes “LEGENDS MEMORABILIA KICKS OFF ANDROMEDA PROP AUCTION
Press Release Dated 6-3-05
ANDROMEDA AUCTION STARTING FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD at 6PM PST
We will be adding more items daily until the end of the auction on JUNE 24th.
Please be sure to check back often to view the new listings! Check out the fabulous items already available for bidding.
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/legends-memorabilia“ It’s late, but there is still a week left.
Firefly episodes to air on SCI FI
by Doc on Jun.15, 2005, under Television
Here’s something not Stargate related, although I KNOW I heard this a couple of weeks ago and could have sworn I posted it – SCI FI Channel will air all 14 episodes of Firefly – including the three never-aired episodes, and in the intended order – starting July 22nd in the 7pm time slot, prior to Stargate SG-1 – bah, so its still related 🙂
Amanda Tapping to Guest at Gatecon 2005
by Doc on Jun.15, 2005, under Conventions
GateAngel writes “We are pleased to announce that Amanda Tapping will be a special
guest at Gatecon 2005.
“Legends Memorabilia, who will be exhibiting at Gatecon, will be
featuring a wide range of memorabilia from various film and
television productions, including Stargate SG-1 and Andromeda.
Legends shall also be providing an array of set-used props as a
backdrop on the main stage, including the actual control consoles
from the deck of the ‘Andromeda’!” Read More for a bit more detail. thanks to GateAngel for keeping me busy…but I need to find some non-SG related news… 🙂 A number of other celebrity guests will attend – check out the website for the complete list.
Lexa Doig has Recurring Role on 4400
by Doc on Jun.15, 2005, under Television
GateAngel writes “Lexa Doig who has joined the cast of Stargate: SG-1 for season 9 as Dr. Carolyn Lamm the civilian CMO of the SGC, also has a recurring role on the New USA hit series The 4400, playing a teacher. Read more about it and see an image gallery from her first episode ‘Voices Carry’ at http://www.totallyshanks.net“ Looks like Lexa is filling up her schedule to keep busy.
SCI FI Channel to have new “Get in the Gate” contest
by Doc on Jun.14, 2005, under Television
GateAngel writes “According to the article on page 55 of the new official scifi magazine “The
Stars Are Ours’ about the addition of the new cast members, Michael Shanks has apparently been replaced in Season 9… by some guy named Daniel Jackson! Yep, according to the article the new cast members will be joining Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge and Daniel Jackson on the show.
On the bright side, if you’ve met Michael Shanks..but never had the opportunity to meet Daniel Jackson in person, you have a chance to win a walk on part on SG1 and SGA. The URL for the contest is the same as the for last year http://www.scifi.com/getinthegate and internet access to the new contest is set to commence on the premiere date of both series, which is July 15, 2005 and will run until 8/27/05″ …When I win this time, I’ll keep a running blog.. 🙂
Creation Unveils Very First SG-1 Collector Coins
by Doc on Jun.14, 2005, under General News
Marla R Reed writes “Creation Entertainment has unveiled the first in their
series of STARGATE SG-1 COLLECTORS COINS
In what they say will surely become a highly prized
collector’s item is the very first coin in the series
of officially licensed STARGATE SG-1 “merling gold
brass” coins.
These first in the series of double sided collector’s
coin, which are 1 1/2 inches across, features a
sculpted image of actor Michael Shanks who has
protrayed Dr. Daniel Jackson on the hit series
Stargate: SG1 for 8 years on one side and the Stargate
Logo and the Stargate image encircling the back.
Creation has only created a limited run of 750 of
these collector coins featuring Daniel Jackson/Michel
Shanks for worldwide distribution
Price is $29.95
To view the coin
http://www.creationent.com/images/SG-COIN1.jpg
To order the coin
http://www.creationent.com/sg1/index.htm“