SG1 Series Boxset

The full series boxset which includes the two TV movies is currently (as of August 30th) being offered for a very attractive price of £79.99 from multiple online retailers here in the UK.

• Amazon
• Play

Tags: Boxset, DVD

TV Spot _ Christopher Judge

It’s always good to keep tabs on the work of the actors involved in our favourite franchise so lets talk about the American World Pictures adaptation of the comic series “Paradox” starring Kevin Sorbo but featuring a good role for Chris Judge.

The story centers around a murder which takes place on a version of Earth where magic underpins the entire world, everything is done with magic including cell phones, forensics, weapons etc etc and it’s science that is considered the “fringe” belief.
When the murder is committed with no trace of magical input Sean Nault (Kevin) investigates and uses his belief in science to explore avenues others would not consider, aided by his Captain (Chris Judge) and the coroner Helen played by Alisen Down (SGU, BSG, Smallville) and a science practitioner played by Steph Song (Smallville) he discovers a conspiracy which goes beyond his own reality!

I enjoyed this movie and I think any fan of SG1 and SGA (maybe not so much SGU) will enjoy it as well as seeing Chris in a more recent production still looking badass:)

Podcast Interviews

Here are a few recent audio interviews from various cast members of the Stargate franchise, have a listen and explore the back catalogues of these podcasts, there are some gems to be found:)

• Torri Higginson (Elizabeth Weir from SGA) presented by The Scifi Diner
• Elyse Levesque (Chloe from SGU) from Gateworld
• David Blue (Eli from SGU) presented by Gateworld
• Erick Avari (Kasuf from Stargate the movie and SG1) thanks to Gateworld

Tags: David, Elyse, Erick, Interviews, Torri

SGU Comic-Con panel

Posted to youtube so no idea how long the will last but thanks to yesskig for posting them.

Stargate Atlantis Boxset

Amazon UK are offering the complete series boxset on DVD for a mouth watering £61.97

It’s not the first time this set has been this cheap but if you are a fan and don’t already own the series it’s a bargain. I’ve no idea how long this price will last but the fact the lead time is now a few days at least says that Amazon are continuing to source stock and maintain this price point rather than reduced demand by putting the price back up.

Tags: Boxset, DVD, SGA

SGU Incurison 2 (SKY Broadcast)

The season finale pits the devious, ruthless and resourceful Kiva against Young and for the most part her willingness to kill anyone and sure knowledge the SGC forces will not gives her the edge. Complications arise with the Destiny in the path of gamma and x-ray bursts from a Neutron star which is hampering the FTL capability. Lucky for them that Eli is wandering the ship and is in a position to influence the events being unknown to Kiva.

The final scenes of the first season with TJ in a bloody mess, Telford seemingly dead and the military personal about to be executed was stunningly done, a very good second half to the shows initial run.

Key points

• Calculated Ruthlessness
• Love
• Loyalty

The show returns in the Autumn (Fall) with a full second season, can’t wait:)

Tags: Blood, Eli, Neutron Star, Telford

SGU Incursion 1 (Syfy Broadcast)

The first of two part finale as we see the resolution to the interrogation of Telford and Rush preparing the LA gate for connecting to the Destiny. Once again we see how the inclusion of familiar faces from SG1 really adds to the atmosphere of the story and come on seeing Sam and her 303 gearing up for combat brings back all those good memories.

The LA board Destiny thanks to Rush but out of character (or was it) Young refuses to kill them all by venting the atmosphere as Telford was with him, it would be nice to think Young is mellowing but perhaps too early for that. It’s great to Rhona Mitra (Kiva)  kick ass (come on we all fell for her as Lara Croft) and the mystery walk about by Eli and Chloe plus the spooky flesh burning radiance are really building up the expectations for the finale.

Of course the big question is why do the LA want the Destiny, it’s slower than their existing fleets, it’s weaponry is inferior so what do they know we don’t..

Key Points…

• Loyalty
• Trust
• The Unknown

Tags: Destiny, Kiva, Lucian Alliance, Ninth Chevron, Telford

SGU Subversion (SyFy Broadcast)

A guest star studded extravaganza as the stones really pay off bigtime and threads started in the pilot are taken up and run with. The episode seemed to fly by so when it ended we’re really in the cliffhanger what happens next phase and it’s certainly going to be interesting when these groups finally meet.

The LA agenda, no idea, don’t really understand why they want the ship.

Key Points…

• Loyalty
• Betrayal
  

Tags: Daniel, Jack, Lucian Alliance

SGU Pain (SyFy Broadcast)

We get an episode which in the style of MGM/Syfy certainly looks like an exercise in budget control, not a bad thing especially as we tend to get an uber pay off this close to the season wrap up.

Pain is very much an apt title as a number of the crew have hallucinations which deal with their emotional issues such as James and her feelings of betrayal by Scott or Scott himself and the son he has only met via a proxy. It’s a very tense episode even when you figure the main narrative out but it makes full use of the subdued lighting of the ship and confined spaces.

Key Points…

• Regrets
• Paranoia

Tags: Hallucinations, Parasite

SGU Season 1 Blu-ray (UK)

The UK blu-ray boxset now has a July 5th release date.

This is good news but the bad news is that even Amazon have it priced at an eye watering £50.99 which is taking the proverbial. I waited a while and picked up most of my Blu-ray full season boxsets for under £20, even buying sooner £35-£40 is within the realm but over £50 is ridiculous.

Tags: Blu-ray, SGU