The Gatecast Podcast - Episode by Episode http://gatecast.phazecast.com We talk about Stargate episodes. Starting with the movie and ending with.... Well they have not stopped making new shows or movies. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:41:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 2008 gatecast@phazecast.com (Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate) gatecast@phazecast.com (Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate) stargate, scifi, science fiction, sg1, atlantis 1440 http://gatecast.phazecast.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/Imagesmall.jpg The Gatecast Podcast - Episode by Episode http://gatecast.phazecast.com 144 144 Stargate, Episode by Episode We talk about Stargate episodes. Starting with the movie and ending with.... Well they have not stopped making new shows or movies. stargate, scifi, science fiction, sg1, atlantis, TV, Star Trek, Geek Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate gatecast@phazecast.com no no SG1 Series Boxset http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sg1-series-boxset.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sg1-series-boxset.html#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:41:42 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=439 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.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sg1-series-boxset.html/feed 0 TV Spot _ Christopher Judge http://gatecast.phazecast.com/tv-spot-_-christoper-judge.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/tv-spot-_-christoper-judge.html#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:04:29 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=433 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:)

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/tv-spot-_-christoper-judge.html/feed 0 Podcast Interviews http://gatecast.phazecast.com/podcast-interviews.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/podcast-interviews.html#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:05:31 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=431 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:)

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/podcast-interviews.html/feed 0 Episode 51 Demons http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-51-demons.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-51-demons.html#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:26:47 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=427 SG1 discover the first Christian community off world indicating they were taken from Earth after the death or Ra using the second stargate. The people are mired in a religion heavily slanted towards the Devil and Hell created by Sokar and unknowingly administrated by the clergy of this world.

Tealc is called a Demon and fails the dunking test leading to SG1 and one of the villagers (Mary) to be condemned to hell through the gate of darkness while Simon a young monk and more open minded member of the village wrestles with going against his societies rules.

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Links

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-51-demons.html/feed 0 57:59 SG1 discover the first Christian community off world indicating they were taken from Earth after the death or Ra using the second stargate. The people ... SG1 discover the first Christian community off world indicating they were taken from Earth after the death or Ra using the second stargate. The people are mired in a religion heavily slanted towards the Devil and Hell created by Sokar and unknowingly administrated by the clergy of this world. Tealc is called a Demon and fails the dunking test leading to SG1 and one of the villagers (Mary) to be condemned to hell through the gate of darkness while Simon a young monk and more open minded member of the village wrestles with going against his societies rules. Promo... Pulp Audio Weekly Links Demons Wiki Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no Episode 50 Deadman Switch http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-50-deadman-switch.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-50-deadman-switch.html#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:16:07 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=425 While searching for a crashed UAV the guys are captured by an a bounty hunter who intends to trade them to a system lord or use them to capture a more valuable prize whose identity causes more complications.
The episode features Sam Jones who is perhaps most well known for playing Flash Gordon in the movie a couple of decades ago and he plays the bounty hunter Aris Boch to perfection.  We are also introduced to our first look at the Tel’tak cargo vessel which features strongly as the workhorse of the Goauld and independent fleets and we meet a new Tokra by the name of Korra played by Mark Holden.

Sokar is once again an element of the story which fuels his role as this season big bad.
This was a decent episode, a good character played well by Sam was the key and it was clear that SG1 has been very lucky in the past, a dedicated professional took them out easily while the more emotional and head strong system lords and followers continually fail.

Promo…

British Invaders

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-50-deadman-switch.html/feed 2 51:06 While searching for a crashed UAV the guys are captured by an a bounty hunter who intends to trade them to a system lord or ... While searching for a crashed UAV the guys are captured by an a bounty hunter who intends to trade them to a system lord or use them to capture a more valuable prize whose identity causes more complications. The episode features Sam Jones who is perhaps most well known for playing Flash Gordon in the movie a couple of decades ago and he plays the bounty hunter Aris Boch to perfection.  We are also introduced to our first look at the Tel'tak cargo vessel which features strongly as the workhorse of the Goauld and independent fleets and we meet a new Tokra by the name of Korra played by Mark Holden. Sokar is once again an element of the story which fuels his role as this season big bad. This was a decent episode, a good character played well by Sam was the key and it was clear that SG1 has been very lucky in the past, a dedicated professional took them out easily while the more emotional and head strong system lords and followers continually fail. Promo... British Invaders Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no Episode 49 Point Of View http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-49-point-of-view.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-49-point-of-view.html#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:16:10 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=394 Area 51 has unexpected guests thank to the Quantum Mirror as Sam and Kawalsky visit our reality from theirs which is being invaded by Apophis and his first prime Tealc. Tip toeing around the realities of merging two different lives proves difficult for both new Sam (married to her Jack) and Kawalsky (distrust of Tealc) but a chance to save their world by returning and calling for Asgard help is worth the risk.

Jay Acovone played Kawalsky

Peter Williams as Apophis

Evil goatee wearing Teal'c

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Nuclear Hurricane is the movie which featured Erin Grey and Gil Gerard together again.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-49-point-of-view.html/feed 0 52:12 Area 51 has unexpected guests thank to the Quantum Mirror as Sam and Kawalsky visit our reality from theirs which is being invaded by Apophis ... Area 51 has unexpected guests thank to the Quantum Mirror as Sam and Kawalsky visit our reality from theirs which is being invaded by Apophis and his first prime Tealc. Tip toeing around the realities of merging two different lives proves difficult for both new Sam (married to her Jack) and Kawalsky (distrust of Tealc) but a chance to save their world by returning and calling for Asgard help is worth the risk. Jay Acovone played Kawalsky Peter Williams as Apophis [caption id="attachment_395" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Evil goatee wearing Teal'c"][/caption] Promo... Scifi Diner Nuclear Hurricane is the movie which featured Erin Grey and Gil Gerard together again. Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no Episode 48 Learning Curve http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-48-learning-curve.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-48-learning-curve.html#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:28:10 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=390 The SGC and the people of the planet Orban agree to exchange tech and information but a stumbling block is discovered thanks to the unique way the Orban educate their people. Their representative Merrin and expert on power generation happens is only a young girl and other children are the focal point of information exchange leading to a clash of cultures.

A good episode to watch but not ideal to comment on since it was very visual with a lot of picture tells a thousand words scenes, still a good working of a plot that quite common in Trek, humans putting their own view points ahead of those of another people.

Merrin played by Brittney Irvin was excellent and has gone onto a very good career in television and Andrew Airlie (Defying Gravity, Reaper) is one of those actors you always recognise if not always able to name:)

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]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-48-learning-curve.html/feed 0 59:20 The SGC and the people of the planet Orban agree to exchange tech and information but a stumbling block is discovered thanks to the unique ... The SGC and the people of the planet Orban agree to exchange tech and information but a stumbling block is discovered thanks to the unique way the Orban educate their people. Their representative Merrin and expert on power generation happens is only a young girl and other children are the focal point of information exchange leading to a clash of cultures. A good episode to watch but not ideal to comment on since it was very visual with a lot of picture tells a thousand words scenes, still a good working of a plot that quite common in Trek, humans putting their own view points ahead of those of another people. Merrin played by Brittney Irvin was excellent and has gone onto a very good career in television and Andrew Airlie (Defying Gravity, Reaper) is one of those actors you always recognise if not always able to name:) Promo.. Treks In Scifi Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no SGU Comic-Con panel http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-comic-con-panel.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-comic-con-panel.html#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:07:13 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=382

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

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-comic-con-panel.html/feed 0 Episode 47 Legacy http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-47-legacy.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-47-legacy.html#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:07:56 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=379 The discovery of dead Goauld in a sealed complex remains a mystery until Daniel believed to be suffering a mental breakdown reveals the true fate of the former Goauld and the resulting impact on members of SG1. A very atmospheric episode relying on good cinematography and score to heighten the suspense and foreboding not to mention a chance for Michael Shanks to stretch himself.

Legacy on Stargate Wiki

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]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-47-legacy.html/feed 0 56:37 The discovery of dead Goauld in a sealed complex remains a mystery until Daniel believed to be suffering a mental breakdown reveals the true fate ... The discovery of dead Goauld in a sealed complex remains a mystery until Daniel believed to be suffering a mental breakdown reveals the true fate of the former Goauld and the resulting impact on members of SG1. A very atmospheric episode relying on good cinematography and score to heighten the suspense and foreboding not to mention a chance for Michael Shanks to stretch himself. Legacy on Stargate Wiki Promo Milk Carton TV Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no Episode 46 Fair Game http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-46-fair-game.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-46-fair-game.html#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:01:23 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=370 The System Lords come a calling, well three of them and along with Thor they offer a deal to the SGC which will ensure the safety of the people of the Earth but for a price, perhaps too high a price.This episode was awash with good guest roles from the three Goauld (Yu, Nirrti and Cronus) along with SOD Simms.

More information on these characters can be found on the SG Wiki

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Link

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-46-fair-game.html/feed 0 48:21 The System Lords come a calling, well three of them and along with Thor they offer a deal to the SGC which will ensure the ... The System Lords come a calling, well three of them and along with Thor they offer a deal to the SGC which will ensure the safety of the people of the Earth but for a price, perhaps too high a price.This episode was awash with good guest roles from the three Goauld (Yu, Nirrti and Cronus) along with SOD Simms. More information on these characters can be found on the SG Wiki Promo Tuning Into Scifi TV Link Stranger Than Fiction Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no Episode 45 Seth http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-45-seth.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-45-seth.html#comments Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:45:58 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=355 A visit from Jacob reveals the presence of a former system lord on Earth from the time of Ra. He has taken various guises over the millennia and currently is a leader of a Cult and as you would expect with the technology at his disposable he pulls off the disguise pretty well after all the System Lords are doing the same thing just on a bigger scale.

SG1 along with Jacob co-opt an ATF stake out and attempt to capture Seth while preventing the massacre that will occur if force is directly applied.

Seth is played by Robert Duncan and Jacob by Carmen Argenziano

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]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-45-seth.html/feed 2 62:14 A visit from Jacob reveals the presence of a former system lord on Earth from the time of Ra. He has taken various guises over ... A visit from Jacob reveals the presence of a former system lord on Earth from the time of Ra. He has taken various guises over the millennia and currently is a leader of a Cult and as you would expect with the technology at his disposable he pulls off the disguise pretty well after all the System Lords are doing the same thing just on a bigger scale. SG1 along with Jacob co-opt an ATF stake out and attempt to capture Seth while preventing the massacre that will occur if force is directly applied. Seth is played by Robert Duncan and Jacob by Carmen Argenziano Promo British Invaders Link SciFiDig The Final Episode Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no Episode 44 Into The Fire http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-44-into-the-fire.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-44-into-the-fire.html#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:47:34 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=349 Season 3 kicks off with a rescue attempt comprising of 4 SG teams armed with information from the Tokra, it fails and meanwhile Jack is blended with a mature Gouald. It all looks bleak especially for Tealc who does not get the reception he expected after returning home but duty calls and he can combine both his loyalty to SG1 and the needs of his people by leading an attack on Hathor.

A solid return for SG1 but does more to conclude the season 2 finale than prime a new season of adventures but it’s always good to see Bratac and Major Davis and not to forget Walter returning to the Generals side.

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Pulp Audio Weekly

We’ve reduced the bitrate of the mono mp3 for this episode, to me it still sounds ok but let us know if you think the previous higher bitrate was better or if it justified the larger file.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-44-into-the-fire.html/feed 0 53:37 Season 3 kicks off with a rescue attempt comprising of 4 SG teams armed with information from the Tokra, it fails and meanwhile Jack is ... Season 3 kicks off with a rescue attempt comprising of 4 SG teams armed with information from the Tokra, it fails and meanwhile Jack is blended with a mature Gouald. It all looks bleak especially for Tealc who does not get the reception he expected after returning home but duty calls and he can combine both his loyalty to SG1 and the needs of his people by leading an attack on Hathor. A solid return for SG1 but does more to conclude the season 2 finale than prime a new season of adventures but it's always good to see Bratac and Major Davis and not to forget Walter returning to the Generals side. Promo Pulp Audio Weekly We've reduced the bitrate of the mono mp3 for this episode, to me it still sounds ok but let us know if you think the previous higher bitrate was better or if it justified the larger file. Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no Bonus Episode Gatecast/GWC http://gatecast.phazecast.com/bonus-episode-gatecastgwc.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/bonus-episode-gatecastgwc.html#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:34:15 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=345 This week we have a special episode from our friends over at Galactic Watercooler.

Chuck, Sean and Audra have covered the Stargate franchise in their podcast and recently did 1969 as part of a time travel mini arc so for something different they recorded an hour on the first two seasons which provides a different perspective to the show, it’s always about opinions folks.

The Gatecast returns to our usual programme next week with the season 3 premiere “Into The Fire”.

Galactic Watercooler

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/bonus-episode-gatecastgwc.html/feed 1 66:24 This week we have a special episode from our friends over at Galactic Watercooler. Chuck, Sean and Audra have covered the Stargate franchise in their podcast ... This week we have a special episode from our friends over at Galactic Watercooler. Chuck, Sean and Audra have covered the Stargate franchise in their podcast and recently did 1969 as part of a time travel mini arc so for something different they recorded an hour on the first two seasons which provides a different perspective to the show, it's always about opinions folks. The Gatecast returns to our usual programme next week with the season 3 premiere "Into The Fire". Galactic Watercooler Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no Season 2 Wrap Up http://gatecast.phazecast.com/season-2-wrap-up.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/season-2-wrap-up.html#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:21:06 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=328 This episode takes a look back at the second season as we discuss in brief each episode and at times go wildly off topic, we also gives the results of our poll and our favourite and least liked episodes of the second season of SG1.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/season-2-wrap-up.html/feed 0 70:58 This episode takes a look back at the second season as we discuss in brief each episode and at times go wildly off topic, we ... This episode takes a look back at the second season as we discuss in brief each episode and at times go wildly off topic, we also gives the results of our poll and our favourite and least liked episodes of the second season of SG1. Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no Episode 43 Out Of Mind http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-43-out-of-mind.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-43-out-of-mind.html#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:40:49 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=320 Jack awakes from cryo suspension into the SGC nearly 80 years later and learns his team are all dead and the current SGC command are looking for information on groups who back then were capable of standing up to the system lords. This season finale is pretty much a semi-clip show which really doesn’t do it any favours but once we get some new content the episode picks up and leads into the season 3 premiere which if memory serves is a feast of action.

The episode has two good guest stars, Tom Butler who plays Trofsky and Samantha Ferris who played Dr Raully.

Naked Sam and the eternal struggle not to peek.

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]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-43-out-of-mind.html/feed 0 53:46 Jack awakes from cryo suspension into the SGC nearly 80 years later and learns his team are all dead and the current SGC command are ... Jack awakes from cryo suspension into the SGC nearly 80 years later and learns his team are all dead and the current SGC command are looking for information on groups who back then were capable of standing up to the system lords. This season finale is pretty much a semi-clip show which really doesn't do it any favours but once we get some new content the episode picks up and leads into the season 3 premiere which if memory serves is a feast of action. The episode has two good guest stars, Tom Butler who plays Trofsky and Samantha Ferris who played Dr Raully. [caption id="attachment_321" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Naked Sam and the eternal struggle not to peek."][/caption] Promo ScifiDig stargate, scifi, science fiction, sg1, atlantis, TV, Star Trek, Geek Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no Stargate Atlantis Boxset http://gatecast.phazecast.com/stargate-atlantis-boxset.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/stargate-atlantis-boxset.html#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:11:23 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=315 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.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/stargate-atlantis-boxset.html/feed 0 SGU Incurison 2 (SKY Broadcast) http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-incurison-2-sky-broadcast.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-incurison-2-sky-broadcast.html#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:07:04 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=313 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:)

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-incurison-2-sky-broadcast.html/feed 0 Episode 42 1969 http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-42-1969.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-42-1969.html#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 10:19:54 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=308 Due to an as unknown quirk of Gate travel SG1 step though and find themselves back in the gateroom which vanishes infront of their eyes to reveal the rocket motor of a nuclear missile, they are still in the mountain but now it’s 1969. Aided by George Hammond with hair they escape and seek out the location of the Stargate and if they can get back at a particular time they can return to 1999 and the SGC they remember.

1969 is one of the better episodes of the second season, ranks high up in the whole series to be honest. It’s pure time travel scifi with lots of humour, you’ve got to love hippy SG1. The young Hammond played by Aaron Pearl was flawless both in looks and voice pattern, you really believed that was George as a young lieutenant. Michael and Jenny the hippy couple were excellent giving us the grounding in this world and offered us the emotive aspect of the story. Daniel being German was just priceless though but again continuity with Catherine was flawless.

The montage music was created for this episode by Bruce Turgon formally of Foreigner.

Promo

Thanks to Gateworld

Funky fashions

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-42-1969.html/feed 0 52:35 Due to an as unknown quirk of Gate travel SG1 step though and find themselves back in the gateroom which vanishes infront of their eyes ... Due to an as unknown quirk of Gate travel SG1 step though and find themselves back in the gateroom which vanishes infront of their eyes to reveal the rocket motor of a nuclear missile, they are still in the mountain but now it's 1969. Aided by George Hammond with hair they escape and seek out the location of the Stargate and if they can get back at a particular time they can return to 1999 and the SGC they remember. 1969 is one of the better episodes of the second season, ranks high up in the whole series to be honest. It's pure time travel scifi with lots of humour, you've got to love hippy SG1. The young Hammond played by Aaron Pearl was flawless both in looks and voice pattern, you really believed that was George as a young lieutenant. Michael and Jenny the hippy couple were excellent giving us the grounding in this world and offered us the emotive aspect of the story. Daniel being German was just priceless though but again continuity with Catherine was flawless. The montage music was created for this episode by Bruce Turgon formally of Foreigner. Promo TV Lounge [caption id="attachment_309" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Funky fashions"][/caption] Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no SGU Incursion 1 (Syfy Broadcast) http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-incursion-1-syfy-broadcast.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-incursion-1-syfy-broadcast.html#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:55:13 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=293 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
]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-incursion-1-syfy-broadcast.html/feed 0 Episode 41 Show and Tell http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-41-show-and-tell.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-41-show-and-tell.html#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 09:43:16 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=290 Over riding the Iris a young boy steps through the gate and soon we learn he is not human but an envoy from a race called the Reetou and brings a dire warning. Faced with enemies they can not see the SGC call in help from the Tokra and prepare to battle for the future of the base and the world.

Show and Tell was a decent episode, the Reetou to me anyway seemed very Starship Troopers like which isn’t a bad thing as the CGI effects worked well enough. There was a lot of angst as Jack bonded with the boy who took the name of Jacks dead son and that emotional aspect didn’t seem out of place.

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]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-41-show-and-tell.html/feed 0 53:05 Over riding the Iris a young boy steps through the gate and soon we learn he is not human but an envoy from a race ... Over riding the Iris a young boy steps through the gate and soon we learn he is not human but an envoy from a race called the Reetou and brings a dire warning. Faced with enemies they can not see the SGC call in help from the Tokra and prepare to battle for the future of the base and the world. Show and Tell was a decent episode, the Reetou to me anyway seemed very Starship Troopers like which isn't a bad thing as the CGI effects worked well enough. There was a lot of angst as Jack bonded with the boy who took the name of Jacks dead son and that emotional aspect didn't seem out of place. Promo Tuning into Scifi TV Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no Episode 40 One False Step http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-40-one-false-step.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-40-one-false-step.html#comments Sat, 29 May 2010 11:44:59 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=287 A crashed UAV force SG1 to visit a world they thought was uninhabited but find an alien species that’s pretty much different to what they have encountered before. It isn’t long before a sickness spreads which also affects SG1 but it’s symptoms only seem to manifest on the plant until the mystery is solved thanks to Daniel and his pre-digital video camera.

One False Step is by no means a fan favourite but it was an interesting idea nicely executed. The acting by Richard and Shaun really brought the non-speaking aliens to life.

The highlight of the episode, the first proper “Indeed” by Teal’c.

Promo..

The youtube SG1 theme with lyrics can be found here.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-40-one-false-step.html/feed 0 53:01 A crashed UAV force SG1 to visit a world they thought was uninhabited but find an alien species that's pretty much different to what they ... A crashed UAV force SG1 to visit a world they thought was uninhabited but find an alien species that's pretty much different to what they have encountered before. It isn't long before a sickness spreads which also affects SG1 but it's symptoms only seem to manifest on the plant until the mystery is solved thanks to Daniel and his pre-digital video camera. One False Step is by no means a fan favourite but it was an interesting idea nicely executed. The acting by Richard and Shaun really brought the non-speaking aliens to life. The highlight of the episode, the first proper "Indeed" by Teal'c. Promo.. Treks in Scifi The youtube SG1 theme with lyrics can be found here. Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no SGU Subversion (SyFy Broadcast) http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-subversion-syfy-broadcast.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-subversion-syfy-broadcast.html#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 10:39:00 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=284 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
]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-subversion-syfy-broadcast.html/feed 0 Episode 39 Holiday http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-39-holiday.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-39-holiday.html#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 10:29:23 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=280 Daniel takes a holiday, well not technically true, his body has an adventure thanks to the genius of an alien they find on a gate mission. Holiday is pretty much aimed at creating some mirth which it does very well as body swapping is rife and while we don’t get the Farscape male/female swapping it’s still funny especially with Tealc and Jack. Kudos to Michael Shanks for his dual role of Machelo, very well done.

The serious side is the offer of highly advanced technology in return for what amounts to the death of Daniel, now 1 for billions are odds and General on the battlefield will take but in these circumstances well….

Promo…

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-39-holiday.html/feed 0 54:02 Daniel takes a holiday, well not technically true, his body has an adventure thanks to the genius of an alien they find on a gate ... Daniel takes a holiday, well not technically true, his body has an adventure thanks to the genius of an alien they find on a gate mission. Holiday is pretty much aimed at creating some mirth which it does very well as body swapping is rife and while we don't get the Farscape male/female swapping it's still funny especially with Tealc and Jack. Kudos to Michael Shanks for his dual role of Machelo, very well done. The serious side is the offer of highly advanced technology in return for what amounts to the death of Daniel, now 1 for billions are odds and General on the battlefield will take but in these circumstances well.... Promo... TVlounge Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no SGU Pain (SyFy Broadcast) http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-pain-syfy-broadcast.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-pain-syfy-broadcast.html#comments Sun, 16 May 2010 18:47:55 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=278 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
]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-pain-syfy-broadcast.html/feed 0 Episode 38 Serpents Song http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-38-serpents-song.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-38-serpents-song.html#comments Sat, 15 May 2010 08:23:12 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=275 SG1 visit a world whose gate address they believe came from the Tokra but a war erupts in the skys and a glider crashes down revealing it’s pilot, someone they know all too well…

A surprisingly good episode as we deal with the series original nemesis who has been turned on by his own, as is mentioned so many times the System Lords are just as aggressive against eachother and weakness is exploited. Apophis played wonderfully again by Peter Williams has let the SGC run wild and is suffering the consequences but as we see the host has also suffered centuries of abuse and the play off between the hatred for one and the compassion for the other is done very well.

The episode also underlines that Apophis was far from being the big bad we thought he was, Sokar makes him look like a toddler messing around in the sandpit.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-38-serpents-song.html/feed 0 54:30 SG1 visit a world whose gate address they believe came from the Tokra but a war erupts in the skys and a glider crashes down ... SG1 visit a world whose gate address they believe came from the Tokra but a war erupts in the skys and a glider crashes down revealing it's pilot, someone they know all too well... A surprisingly good episode as we deal with the series original nemesis who has been turned on by his own, as is mentioned so many times the System Lords are just as aggressive against eachother and weakness is exploited. Apophis played wonderfully again by Peter Williams has let the SGC run wild and is suffering the consequences but as we see the host has also suffered centuries of abuse and the play off between the hatred for one and the compassion for the other is done very well. The episode also underlines that Apophis was far from being the big bad we thought he was, Sokar makes him look like a toddler messing around in the sandpit. Episodes Alan Keatinge_Mike Crate no no SGU Season 1 Blu-ray (UK) http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-season-1-blu-ray-uk.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-season-1-blu-ray-uk.html#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 16:07:50 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=271 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.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-season-1-blu-ray-uk.html/feed 0 SGU Sabotage (SyFy Broadcast) http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-sabotage-syfy-broadcast.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-sabotage-syfy-broadcast.html#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 16:06:12 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=269 Not officially a three parter but the ramifications of the missing crew and the lack of energy and resources to cross the galactic void come to a point. The stones are used to bring an expert in Hyperspace tech in an effort to increase the engines efficiency but a mysterious explosion takes out one engine module. As the title suggests this was no accident and we deal with the fall out amongst the crew including the woman inhabiting Camille’s body and the threat posed by the Aliens who are set to return.

Excellent episode and the writing for Amanda was fantastic as she learnt how to use a body again and back on Earth how Camille was willing to accept anything to see her love again not to mention once again showing us Rush used to be a very different person.

Key points..

  • Sacrifice
  • Aliens
]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-sabotage-syfy-broadcast.html/feed 0 SG1 Season 2 Poll http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sg1-season-2-poll-2.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sg1-season-2-poll-2.html#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 12:50:27 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=267 ]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sg1-season-2-poll-2.html/feed 0 Episode 37 The Fifth Race http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-37-the-fifth-race.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-37-the-fifth-race.html#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 11:00:05 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=247 SG1 gate into a enclosed room with nothing but a gate and a dhd. On walking over a circle on the floor a device emerges from a wall and Jack looks inside and promptly collapses. Upon waking he seems fine but slowly starts substituting latin sounding words for english and bit by bit his mind is over taken by the alien devices effects.

The rest you have to watch because it’s a great series arc cornerstone episode and my personal favourite of this season and pretty darn close to the best of the series.

Stephen sent us feedback, groovy (getting ready for watching 1969).

Promos

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-37-the-fifth-race.html/feed 0 54:31 SG1 gate into a enclosed room with nothing but a gate and a dhd. On walking over a circle on the floor a device emerges ... SG1 gate into a enclosed room with nothing but a gate and a dhd. On walking over a circle on the floor a device emerges from a wall and Jack looks inside and promptly collapses. Upon waking he seems fine but slowly starts substituting latin sounding words for english and bit by bit his mind is over taken by the alien devices effects. The rest you have to watch because it's a great series arc cornerstone episode and my personal favourite of this season and pretty darn close to the best of the series. Stephen sent us feedback, groovy (getting ready for watching 1969). Promos ScifiDig stargate, scifi, science fiction, sg1, atlantis, TV, Star Trek, Geek Mike no no SGU Lost (SyFy Broadcast) http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-lost-syfy-broadcast.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/sgu-lost-syfy-broadcast.html#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 21:14:48 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=242 Continuing on from last week we still have the Destiny in FTL while Greer and Co are trapped underground lightyears away. When the ship enters normal space Rush and James start to gate jump back in an effort to reach the planet while after a cave and Greer flashbacks Scott, Eli and Chloe all gate away trying to catch up with Destiny. Now this was a good episode both in how smoothly it flowed by also the ending, the bulking up of Greer’s character with his troubles as a young boy/man explained a lot.

TJ also finally and quite abruptly spilled the beans:)

Key Points..

  • Greer
  • You are Here
  • Choices
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