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Marla R Reed writes “Michael Shanks becomes the voice of “Local Custom” – Actor Michael Shanks recently embarked on a new project in his career, a career that includes successful forays into classical theater, television and film work. His latest project is as narrator of the soon to be released Audio Novel version of the SF/Romance novel “Local Custom.”” Read More for the full details.

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Marla R Reed writes: “Totally Shanks is back online and has moved to a new domain.

http://www.totallyshanks.net

The site is a comprehensive guide to all things Michael and has large
image galleries where you can find pictures of all Michaels work,
including a large Daniel Jackson gallery. Transcripts and indepth
looks at all of Michaels career including Stargate SG1 and much more.

Personal Journals/Blogs coming soon.

Also up is an exclusive interview by Marla Reed, with Ellen Dubin.
Ellen, once offered a guest starring role in Stargate SG1, appeared
alongside Michael in the film ‘Swarmed’ and also in ‘All Around The
Town’.

http://www.totallyshanks.net“

A Dalek, believe to be an original prop, was stolen from Wookey Hole Caves in Wells, England, and apparently being held for ransom. The “plunger” weapon was left behind with a note that read, “We are holding the Dalek captive. We demand further instructions from the Doctor. For the safety of the human race we have disarmed and removed its destructive mechanism,” signed by “Guardians of the Planet Earth”. Publicity stunt or prank?

Dana Elcar, who played Mac’s friend and boss Pete Thornton on MacGyver, passed away June 6th after complications from pneumonia. He was 77. Dana suffered from glaucoma, which took away his eyesight while acting in the series. They even wrote it into his character, and both eventually became completely blind before he left the show.

Two actors from the Gerry Anderson live action show UFO passed away this week, coincidentally within days of each other. Ed Bishop (Commander Straker) died June 8th just short of his 73rd birthday, and Michael Billington (Colonel Paul Foster) died on June 3rd at the age of 63 after having battled cancer for quite some time.

Another release for Tuesday, Stargate Atlantis – Rising provides the entire two-part premiere episode for Stargate Atlantis, along with a few extras. Read More for my review.

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AEG writes “We’ve officailly reached past the half way point, and episode 8 is live…only 7 more episodes to go

http://www.comerstheseries.com

Thanks to the folks at Sci-Fi Storm for helping spread the word.”

Tuesday’s a big day for DVD releases – several things are coming out, including the previously reviewed MacGyver Season 2, tomorrow’s review of [sfs=532]Stargate Atlantis – Rising[/sfs], and more – see the store fo the full details. Also out Tuesday, the special edition of [sfs=208]Star Trek: Insurrection[/sfs], reviewed here, which leaves Nemesis as the lone movie to not get a Special Edition treatment.

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