A few years ago, I wrote an article entitled ‘Why Stargate Universe Is Destined To Flop‘. I was right, it did. But not for the reasons I predicted. Stargate Universe was actually a pretty decent show. I’d go so far to say a very good show. I didn’t think it would be. I predicted it being a slightly darker Atlantis, when it actual fact, it was much, much darker. Therein lay part of the problem. Stargate Universe was simply too dark for the Stargate franchise. SG-1 and Atlantis were quirky shows, full of humour and heroic characters who saved the day. Universe told the story of humans; flawed,...
Stargate Universe ...
posted by Chris McQuillan
The guys over at the SGU trailer editing department really do deserve an Oscar. Another top quality promo. Very psyched for the new season,...
Five ways to ruin a ...
posted by Chris McQuillan
Sci-Fi has a long and proud history of cancellation. Perfectly good shows (and plenty of plain awful shows) have seen the axe for a multitude of different reasons. Let’s take a look at five sure-fire ways to ruin a decent show. 1) Air your show on FOX As Firefly, The Sarah Connor...
The Geek’s Wed...
posted by Stefanie Picard
I’ve recently started planning my wedding to a fellow sci-fi/fantasy geek, whom I’ve shared the past seven wonderful years with (Happy Anniversary, sweetie!). We certainly intend on making certain elements of the blessed event geek-tastic, but it got me thinking: how far do...
Stargate: Continuum ...
posted by Chris McQuillan
In-brief: Pleasantly delighted. In-detail: Following the decidedly average Stargate: The Ark of Truth, I wasn’t really holding out too much hope for the second movie. It sounded tagged-on, perhaps even somewhat unnecessary. I was wrong. Stargate: Continuum might well...
Don S. Davis Passes ...
posted by Craig
It is with great sadness that we report Don S. Davis who we knew as General Hammond for several years of Stargate SG-1 passed away on June 29th. This message taken from his Representetive and his wife Ruby Fleming-Davis. Dear Fans and Friends of Don S. Davis, So many of you have been touched...
American TV Network ...
posted by Chris McQuillan
Still bitter about the Jericho cancellation (which hasn’t been officially announced yet, actually), I found a post on TrekBBS by NX01_Mark. It’s his list of the “best” decisions taken by US TV Networks this year (edited slightly by myself). How To Run A Network *...
