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. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:57:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2008 gatecast@phazecast.com (AlanKeatinge_MikeCrate) gatecast@phazecast.com (AlanKeatinge_MikeCrate) stargate, scifi, science fiction, sg1, sga, sgu, atlantis, universe 1440 http://gatecast.phazecast.com/gatecast/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 the Stargate franchise starting with the original movie and then the SG1 episodes through Atlantis and onto Universe. stargate, scifi, science, fiction, sg1, sgu, universe, atlantis AlanKeatinge_MikeCrate AlanKeatinge_MikeCrate gatecast@phazecast.com no no Episode 118 Allegiance http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-118-allegiance.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-118-allegiance.html#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:57:33 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1294  The Tokra are attacked and take refuge at the Alpha site unaware of the large group of rebel Jaffa  are based there themselves refuges from an attack on their world. Almost immediately conflict arises and suspicions aired and then despite the deaths from the attack a Tokra is murdered and a Jaffa suspected but complications arise when that Jaffa is then found murdered.
Has the Alpha site been infiltrated by a Goauld or are the SGC simply dealing with the millenia old greivances that are being brought to the surface by such close proximity?

Nothing to see here.

This is the first look at this Alpha site and the first episode in which both Bra’tac and Jacob come face to face, two excellent characters and actors who have graced the series with their presence over the last few years. An interesing titbit is that the majority of the extras in Allegiance were also featured in the early episode “Warrior” whose Jaffa rebels were driven from their home to the Alpha Site, a nice touch.

The gym must have been full

Alligeance is an ok episode, it works more due to it’s production value (Location, stunt work and guest stars) then as an overall story but it is more than the sum of it’s parts and adds a lot of depth to the relationship between the two shaky allies and the humans who stand between them. It also has RDA shooting a really big gun in slow-mo so props to the steadicam operator.

Say hello to my little friend

Promo…

Links…

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-118-allegiance.html/feed 0 0:56:08  The Tokra are attacked and take refuge at the Alpha site unaware of the large group of rebel Jaffa  are based there themselves refuges from an attack on their world. Almost immediately conflict arises and suspicions aired and then despite the death[...]  The Tokra are attacked and take refuge at the Alpha site unaware of the large group of rebel Jaffa  are based there themselves refuges from an attack on their world. Almost immediately conflict arises and suspicions aired and then despite the deaths from the attack a Tokra is murdered and a Jaffa suspected but complications arise when that Jaffa is then found murdered. Has the Alpha site been infiltrated by a Goauld or are the SGC simply dealing with the millenia old greivances that are being brought to the surface by such close proximity? Nothing to see here. This is the first look at this Alpha site and the first episode in which both Bra’tac and Jacob come face to face, two excellent characters and actors who have graced the series with their presence over the last few years. An interesing titbit is that the majority of the extras in Allegiance were also featured in the early episode “Warrior” whose Jaffa rebels were driven from their home to the Alpha Site, a nice touch. The gym must have been full Alligeance is an ok episode, it works more due to it’s production value (Location, stunt work and guest stars) then as an overall story but it is more than the sum of it’s parts and adds a lot of depth to the relationship between the two shaky allies and the humans who stand between them. It also has RDA shooting a really big gun in slow-mo so props to the steadicam operator. Say hello to my little friend Promo… Scifi Diner Links… Allegiance Wiki Tony Amendola Carmen Argenziano Obi Ndefo Peter Stebbings Link Baker Rob Lee Kimani Ray Smith Dan Payne Episodes Alan_Mike no no Stargate Birthdays http://gatecast.phazecast.com/stargate-birthdays.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/stargate-birthdays.html#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:37:05 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1291 Happy birthdays to Brandy Ledford and Mitchell Kosterman on the fourth both of who played two roles in the Stargate franchise. Brandy was in an episode of SG1 and SGA with Mitchell’s three spots all in SG1 including the episode “Heroes”.

Brandy Ledford

Mitchell Kosterman

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/stargate-birthdays.html/feed 0 Saving Hope (Michael Shanks & Erica Durance) http://gatecast.phazecast.com/saving-hope-michael-shanks-erica-durance.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/saving-hope-michael-shanks-erica-durance.html#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:18:42 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1287

Saving Hope is the new vehicle for Michael Shanks and Erica Durance, love the trailer and looking forward to the series.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/saving-hope-michael-shanks-erica-durance.html/feed 2 Archer watches Stargate http://gatecast.phazecast.com/archer-watches-stargate.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/archer-watches-stargate.html#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:24:17 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1284

Archer

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/archer-watches-stargate.html/feed 0 Episode 117 The Other Guys http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-117-the-other-guys.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-117-the-other-guys.html#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:29:28 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1277   On a babysitting mission SG1 are captured by the Jaffa of the system lord Khonsu but two members of the science team decided to play hero and ring up to the orbiting Ha’tak and discover that SG1 do not want to be rescued, they are on a mission which requires an unorthodox means of communication. It turns out a Tok’ra undercover agent buried deep is searching out the source of Anubis’s technology and has information to pass on but who is playing who and have SG1 walked into a trap.

Way to defy gravity.

The Other Guys is an out and out comedic episode yet still has time to provide it with firm footing in the overall season arc. The two scientists (Felger and Coomb) played by Patrick McKenna and John Billingsley are wonderful comedy actors who not only excelled with the script they were given but we’re able to expand on the limits writers by design impose on their characters. While Abyss holds the lead in terms of drama there is no doubt this episode has the laughs and even though the events spin around the two scientists it doesn’t preclude SG1 from playing the “straight” men in the performance.

Act casual

The Other Guys is an episode that you can cherry pick for someone new to the show and looking for a way in, it’s not typical but the humour fits right into the series as a whole, highly recommended episode and looks fantastic to boot and if you have the time have a listen to the DVD commentary with Peter DeLuise and Chris Judge.

Promo…

Links…

 

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-117-the-other-guys.html/feed 0 0:54:18   On a babysitting mission SG1 are captured by the Jaffa of the system lord Khonsu but two members of the science team decided to play hero and ring up to the orbiting Ha’tak and discover that SG1 do not want to be rescued, they are on a missi[...]   On a babysitting mission SG1 are captured by the Jaffa of the system lord Khonsu but two members of the science team decided to play hero and ring up to the orbiting Ha’tak and discover that SG1 do not want to be rescued, they are on a mission which requires an unorthodox means of communication. It turns out a Tok’ra undercover agent buried deep is searching out the source of Anubis’s technology and has information to pass on but who is playing who and have SG1 walked into a trap. Way to defy gravity. The Other Guys is an out and out comedic episode yet still has time to provide it with firm footing in the overall season arc. The two scientists (Felger and Coomb) played by Patrick McKenna and John Billingsley are wonderful comedy actors who not only excelled with the script they were given but we’re able to expand on the limits writers by design impose on their characters. While Abyss holds the lead in terms of drama there is no doubt this episode has the laughs and even though the events spin around the two scientists it doesn’t preclude SG1 from playing the “straight” men in the performance. Act casual The Other Guys is an episode that you can cherry pick for someone new to the show and looking for a way in, it’s not typical but the humour fits right into the series as a whole, highly recommended episode and looks fantastic to boot and if you have the time have a listen to the DVD commentary with Peter DeLuise and Chris Judge. Promo… Trek News & Views Links… The Other Guys Wiki Patrick McKenna John Billingsley Adam Harrington Michael Adamthwaite Martin Sims Randy Schooley   Episodes Alan_Mike no no Big Finish Stargate Series 3 http://gatecast.phazecast.com/big-finish-stargate-series-3.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/big-finish-stargate-series-3.html#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:13:05 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1268  

Series 3 of the Big Finish Stargate audio dramas are due for release later in the year (May 31st part 1) and is split into two parts, they can be pre-ordered from the Big Finish website now. Once again Michael Shanks and Claudia Black play their respective roles but for many it may be Cliff Simon returning as Ba’al which peeks people’s interest.

Big Finish Stargate Portal

CAST:
 Michael Shanks (Daniel Jackson), Claudia Black (Vala Mal Doran), Cliff Simon (Ba’al), John Schwab (Major Hunter), Andrew Collins (Keto), Stephen Hogan (Olssen), Susan Franklyn (Rix), Alex Mallinson (Airman/Robot/Jaffa), Paul Hyu (Lt Colonel Yin), Andrew Whipp (Zoder), Regina Reagan (Wellan), Anna Tolputt (La’rath), John Banks (Korek)

SYNOPSIS:
A shooting in the heart of Stargate Command is only the beginning for Daniel Jackson and Vala Mal Doran.
Suddenly it’s friend against friend, none of their allies can be relied upon and they’re the universe’s only hope to foil the latest scheme concocted by the last System Lord, Ba’al.
Will Daniel, Vala and a few of Vala’s less than savoury friends be enough to stop a conspiracy that reaches deep into the heart of Stargate Command and threatens to destroy everything they’ve spent years building?

Thanks to Stargate Zone.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/big-finish-stargate-series-3.html/feed 0 Lego Friends – Samantha Carter http://gatecast.phazecast.com/lego-friends-samantha-carter.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/lego-friends-samantha-carter.html#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:19:39 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1259  

Lego Friends Samantha Carter | The Brothers Brick | LEGO Blog.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/lego-friends-samantha-carter.html/feed 0 Richard Dean Anderson http://gatecast.phazecast.com/richard-dean-anderson.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/richard-dean-anderson.html#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:07:14 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1254 It’s the daddy of them all, happy birthday to Richard Dean Anderson born this day Jan 23rd 1950.

He brought us McGuyver then eclipsed that with Jack O’Neill under the Stargate banner, thanks for everything RDA it’s been great and looking forward to you continuing to dip into TV now and again.

Website

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/richard-dean-anderson.html/feed 0 Stargate Birthdays (22nd Jan) http://gatecast.phazecast.com/stargate-birthdays-22nd-jan.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/stargate-birthdays-22nd-jan.html#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:10:22 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1250 Two Stargate alumni celebrate their birthdays today (22nd).

From SG1 we have Michael Kopsa who played two roles in the show the first as a news anchor in the episode “There But For The Grace Of God” and then General Kerrigan in “Proving Ground” and “Prodigy”.

We then have Jennifer Spence who played Dr Lisa Park in 36 of the 40 episodes of Stargate Universe.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/stargate-birthdays-22nd-jan.html/feed 0 Episode 116 Shadow Play http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-116-shadow-play.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-116-shadow-play.html#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:28:04 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1243   A delegation from Kelownan arrives to discuss the possibility of an alliance despite the events which led to the death of Daniel Jackson, Jonas Quinn stealing some Naquadria and then turning his back on his home world. The three visitors a scientist, soldier and diplomat ask the SGC for military aid in exchange for more of the Naquadria as their nation is now the target of a new alliance between the two other states on their world and war is imminent. With technology similar to our 1940′s they face overwhelming odds in terms of man power and strategic aircraft and their only ace in the hole is a Naquadria bomb whose power rivals any of the SGC’s most modern enhanced nukes. Jonas enters into discussions with his former mentor Dr Kiernan who claims an internal resistance is looking to overthrow the current government and with similar movements with the Andari and Tiranian nations with the goal of peace and prosperity.

Let the party begin.

The SGC have a big decision to make, they know that giving the Kelownan’s even some basic military technology aimed at defence  will eventually be used in an offensive manner and they show some mature restraint given our worlds oft used policy of arming societies with weapons well beyond their means and suffering the consequences.

Shadow Play is a merging of two proposals/stories aimed at given Jonas more background as well a homage to the movie “A Beautiful Mind” and it does that but falls a little flat despite a stellar guest performance from Dean Stockwell as Dr Kiernan. You could even argue it’s very much in the vein of a Trek morality tale and in many ways that would be correct, it’s a little more subtle but the message is certainly relevant when you look at the state of our world.

Love the classic Laboratory.

The episode is also interesting as Jack seems to be channelling Daniel at times, granted he has an aversion to the Kelownan’s due to their betrayal of Daniel so he’s never going to be waving the flag in support but he seems well into sync with the Tollan/Nox attitude of limited or no technical assistance beyond basic humanitarian. Overall an interesting episode with some some top notch casting but more of a drama than an action piece with some wonderfully moody lighting.

Promo…

Links…

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-116-shadow-play.html/feed 2 0:58:47   A delegation from Kelownan arrives to discuss the possibility of an alliance despite the events which led to the death of Daniel Jackson, Jonas Quinn stealing some Naquadria and then turning his back on his home world. The three visitors a scienti[...]   A delegation from Kelownan arrives to discuss the possibility of an alliance despite the events which led to the death of Daniel Jackson, Jonas Quinn stealing some Naquadria and then turning his back on his home world. The three visitors a scientist, soldier and diplomat ask the SGC for military aid in exchange for more of the Naquadria as their nation is now the target of a new alliance between the two other states on their world and war is imminent. With technology similar to our 1940′s they face overwhelming odds in terms of man power and strategic aircraft and their only ace in the hole is a Naquadria bomb whose power rivals any of the SGC’s most modern enhanced nukes. Jonas enters into discussions with his former mentor Dr Kiernan who claims an internal resistance is looking to overthrow the current government and with similar movements with the Andari and Tiranian nations with the goal of peace and prosperity. Let the party begin. The SGC have a big decision to make, they know that giving the Kelownan’s even some basic military technology aimed at defence  will eventually be used in an offensive manner and they show some mature restraint given our worlds oft used policy of arming societies with weapons well beyond their means and suffering the consequences. Shadow Play is a merging of two proposals/stories aimed at given Jonas more background as well a homage to the movie “A Beautiful Mind” and it does that but falls a little flat despite a stellar guest performance from Dean Stockwell as Dr Kiernan. You could even argue it’s very much in the vein of a Trek morality tale and in many ways that would be correct, it’s a little more subtle but the message is certainly relevant when you look at the state of our world. Love the classic Laboratory. The episode is also interesting as Jack seems to be channelling Daniel at times, granted he has an aversion to the Kelownan’s due to their betrayal of Daniel so he’s never going to be waving the flag in support but he seems well into sync with the Tollan/Nox attitude of limited or no technical assistance beyond basic humanitarian. Overall an interesting episode with some some top notch casting but more of a drama than an action piece with some wonderfully moody lighting. Promo… The Scaper Chronicles Links… Shadow Play Wiki Dean Stockwell Joel Swetow Doug Abrahams Gillian Barber Rob Daly Episodes Alan_Mike no no Christopher Judge Interview http://gatecast.phazecast.com/christopher-judge-interview.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/christopher-judge-interview.html#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:58:04 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1239 Scott and Miles from The Scifi Diner interview Chris Judge.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/christopher-judge-interview.html/feed 0 Etched Glassware http://gatecast.phazecast.com/etched-glassware.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/etched-glassware.html#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:53:14 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1232 MC Etching

If you fancy your own custom etched glasses then this is the place for you and here is an example of their work with various Jaffa glyphs etched into some scotch glasses.

MC Etching website

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/etched-glassware.html/feed 0 Episode 115 Abyss http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-115-abyss.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-115-abyss.html#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:52:37 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1227   Jack now blended with the Tokra Kanan is innjured and captured whilst attempting to escape for a system lords secret research facility. The Tokra consider Kanan and by default Jack as being lost in action but the SGC are not prepared to give up so easily and demand access to all the mission data from Kanan’s spying. Meanwhile Jack is being systematically tortured and then murdered by Baal who uses the sarcophagus to revive him and then a miracle happens. Daniel in his ascended form visits Jack to offer comfort and solace with an offer to help him ascend as that is the only direct help he can offer as the Ascended are not allowed to interfere. The search for Jack continues but time is running out, there is only so much of Jack that can survive the multiple visits to the life giving sarcophagus.

Time to wake up Jack

Abyss is a fan favourite and easily demonstrates how well Jack and Daniel have evolved their close and rewarding friendship, it’s made more evident because we have been denied this interaction after Michael Shanks left the show and as of yet Jonas’s character  is still under development. The Tok’ra back story once again highlights the divisions between the SGC and their weakening resistance against the System Lords but it’s a nice idea to have Jack’s ethics and personality drastically effect the reasoning of Kanan who probably was a very direct and decisive operative willing to sacrifice anyone regardless of any personal feelings.

Pure evil but with style

The production of this episode is once again top notch, some clever movie making is used to create the visuals and tight writing and direction required to make the most of the intense dialogue between Jack and Daniel and Jack and Ba’al.

To put it simply Abyss is the highlight of the season so far.

Promo…

Links…

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-115-abyss.html/feed 0 0:51:31   Jack now blended with the Tokra Kanan is innjured and captured whilst attempting to escape for a system lords secret research facility. The Tokra consider Kanan and by default Jack as being lost in action but the SGC are not prepared to give up so[...]   Jack now blended with the Tokra Kanan is innjured and captured whilst attempting to escape for a system lords secret research facility. The Tokra consider Kanan and by default Jack as being lost in action but the SGC are not prepared to give up so easily and demand access to all the mission data from Kanan’s spying. Meanwhile Jack is being systematically tortured and then murdered by Baal who uses the sarcophagus to revive him and then a miracle happens. Daniel in his ascended form visits Jack to offer comfort and solace with an offer to help him ascend as that is the only direct help he can offer as the Ascended are not allowed to interfere. The search for Jack continues but time is running out, there is only so much of Jack that can survive the multiple visits to the life giving sarcophagus. Time to wake up Jack Abyss is a fan favourite and easily demonstrates how well Jack and Daniel have evolved their close and rewarding friendship, it’s made more evident because we have been denied this interaction after Michael Shanks left the show and as of yet Jonas’s character  is still under development. The Tok’ra back story once again highlights the divisions between the SGC and their weakening resistance against the System Lords but it’s a nice idea to have Jack’s ethics and personality drastically effect the reasoning of Kanan who probably was a very direct and decisive operative willing to sacrifice anyone regardless of any personal feelings. Pure evil but with style The production of this episode is once again top notch, some clever movie making is used to create the visuals and tight writing and direction required to make the most of the intense dialogue between Jack and Daniel and Jack and Ba’al. To put it simply Abyss is the highlight of the season so far. Promo… ScifiDig Links… Abyss Wiki Cliff Simon Ulla Friis Patrick Gallagher Dorian Harewood Episodes Alan_Mike no no Dark matter #1 – Dark Horse Digital Comics http://gatecast.phazecast.com/dark-matter-1-dark-horse-digital-comics.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/dark-matter-1-dark-horse-digital-comics.html#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:01:50 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1223 It’s finally released, the first issue of Dark Matter is out. The scifi story created by Stargate writers/producers Paul Mullie and Joseph Mallozzi.

Dark Matter

 

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/dark-matter-1-dark-horse-digital-comics.html/feed 0 Episode 114 Nightwalkers http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-114-nightwalkers.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-114-nightwalkers.html#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:34:33 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1204   A desperate call for help has Sam leading an investigation into the death of Dr Richard Flemming a former employee of Immunitech a concern with links to Adrian Conrad and may have had access to Goa’uld research. Finding evidence of a conspiracy a more indepth look into the town reveals some strange behaviour by the inhabitants and a startling discovery and double cross.

Studying, Jack is notably absent.

Nightwalkers is an unusal SG1 episode, it’s style is different to the bulk of the series and it’s also the first episode Richard Dean Anderson does not appear in which may have been the impetus to try something new. The direction and photography is reminiscent of the X-Files and includes homages to a number of offbeat shows and noir features and boasts some nice costuming and a strong guest cast.

This can't be good, pretend we're not in.

The episode does offer up a fine supporting cast and ultimately it is rewarding even though it’s not high on any viewer popularity list but it starts the ball rolling on one of the pivotal events of the series which we will be covering at the appropriate time.

Promo…

Links…

 

 

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-114-nightwalkers.html/feed 0 0:53:18   A desperate call for help has Sam leading an investigation into the death of Dr Richard Flemming a former employee of Immunitech a concern with links to Adrian Conrad and may have had access to Goa’uld research. Finding evidence of a conspir[...]   A desperate call for help has Sam leading an investigation into the death of Dr Richard Flemming a former employee of Immunitech a concern with links to Adrian Conrad and may have had access to Goa’uld research. Finding evidence of a conspiracy a more indepth look into the town reveals some strange behaviour by the inhabitants and a startling discovery and double cross. Studying, Jack is notably absent. Nightwalkers is an unusal SG1 episode, it’s style is different to the bulk of the series and it’s also the first episode Richard Dean Anderson does not appear in which may have been the impetus to try something new. The direction and photography is reminiscent of the X-Files and includes homages to a number of offbeat shows and noir features and boasts some nice costuming and a strong guest cast. This can't be good, pretend we're not in. The episode does offer up a fine supporting cast and ultimately it is rewarding even though it’s not high on any viewer popularity list but it starts the ball rolling on one of the pivotal events of the series which we will be covering at the appropriate time. Promo… Flash Pulp Links… Nightwalkers Wiki Blu Mankuma Vincent Gale Michael Eklund Peter Anderson Adrian Holmes     Episodes Alan_Mike no no Paul McGillion http://gatecast.phazecast.com/paul-mcgillion.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/paul-mcgillion.html#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:20:56 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1201 Sharing the 5th of January as their birthdate is Paul McGillion who starred on Stargate Atlantis as Dr Carson Beckett and continued in the tradition of the franchise in bringing us well respected Doctors and in Scifi in general. His performance helped make Beckett a leading role in the show thanks to the positive fan response from the pilot.

Many happy returns Paul.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/paul-mcgillion.html/feed 0 Joe Flanigan http://gatecast.phazecast.com/joe-flanigan.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/joe-flanigan.html#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:27:25 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1198 Our best wishes to Joe Flanigan today (the 5th) on his birthday (born 1967) and our thanks for his exceptional work on Stargate Atlantis playing John Sheppard. We’ve seem him guest star on Warehouse 13 and Fringe recently as well as TV movies Ferocious Planet and Change of Plans but we want more.

Happy Birthday Joe.

 

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/joe-flanigan.html/feed 1 ThinkGeek :: Stargate Coasters http://gatecast.phazecast.com/thinkgeek-stargate-coasters.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/thinkgeek-stargate-coasters.html#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:51:16 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1188 I own a set of these from QMX, nice little conversations pieces.

ThinkGeek :: Stargate Coasters.

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/thinkgeek-stargate-coasters.html/feed 0 StarshipsStartHere: In For Refit http://gatecast.phazecast.com/starshipsstarthere-in-for-refit.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/starshipsstarthere-in-for-refit.html#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:58:18 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1179  

StarshipsStartHere: In For Refit

It’s a simple idea but so well executed:)

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/starshipsstarthere-in-for-refit.html/feed 0 Peter Williams http://gatecast.phazecast.com/peter-williams.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/peter-williams.html#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:05:22 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1175 The Gatecast wishes Peter Williams a very happy Birthday for the 31st. Peter as you know played Apophis in the SG1 pilot Children of the Gods and thus became only the first Goa’uld on the TV show and only second of his species in the franchise, he went on to guest star in 20 episodes of SG1. Along with the writers Peter helped to shape the style, flamboyance and arrogance of the system lords and truly created a guy we loved to hate.

Peters Blog

Twitter

IMDB

Website

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/peter-williams.html/feed 0 Bonus Episode December 2011 http://gatecast.phazecast.com/bonus-episode-december-2011.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/bonus-episode-december-2011.html#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:34:05 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1165   Well I said I might come up with a little something for the holidays and while this small edition of The Gatecast doesn’t include the review I had intended to do (Big Finish Audio Story) it does have the review for a Stargate SG1 novel.  Sometime in 2012 I would like to do an indepth review of some of the audio books out there for the franchise assuming funds and time allow it because I think along with the novels they are all we’ll have for years to come.  So we present a review of Ashley McConnell’s Stargate SG1 novelisation and the favourite episode entries to the 100th ep competition we had earlier this year.

Ashley McConnell Website

Fandemonium Stargate Portal

Have a great New Year

 ♥ Stargate Forever ♥

 

 

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/bonus-episode-december-2011.html/feed 0 0:12:36   Well I said I might come up with a little something for the holidays and while this small edition of The Gatecast doesn’t include the review I had intended to do (Big Finish Audio Story) it does have the review for a Stargate SG1 novel.  Som[...]   Well I said I might come up with a little something for the holidays and while this small edition of The Gatecast doesn’t include the review I had intended to do (Big Finish Audio Story) it does have the review for a Stargate SG1 novel.  Sometime in 2012 I would like to do an indepth review of some of the audio books out there for the franchise assuming funds and time allow it because I think along with the novels they are all we’ll have for years to come.  So we present a review of Ashley McConnell’s Stargate SG1 novelisation and the favourite episode entries to the 100th ep competition we had earlier this year. Ashley McConnell Website Fandemonium Stargate Portal Have a great New Year  ♥ Stargate Forever ♥     Episodes Alan_Mike no no Seasons Greetings http://gatecast.phazecast.com/seasons-greetings.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/seasons-greetings.html#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:07:42 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1161 Christmas and New Year greetings from The Gatecast

Best wishes to all our listeners and the fans that made

Stargate SG1, Atlantis and Universe possible which

in turn spawned us.

For 2012 we will be continuing season 6 of SG1 and then going

straight into season 7 which we should complete and then things will get interesting.

The Gatecast proper will return on the 7th of January with Nightwalkers

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/seasons-greetings.html/feed 0 Jay Brazeau http://gatecast.phazecast.com/jay-brazeau-2.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/jay-brazeau-2.html#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:45:44 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1156 Birthday greetings on the 22nd to Jay Brazeau who played the unforgettable Harlan in “Tinman” and “Double Jeopardy” in Stargate SG1 also the Lord Protector in the Atlantis episode “The Tower”.

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]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/jay-brazeau-2.html/feed 0 Episode 113 Frozen http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-113-frozen.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-113-frozen.html#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:40:02 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1148   At the Antarctica facility a discovery is made in the ice near the location where the gate and DHD were found. A body is revealed embedded in ice which is close to 50million years old, the surprising bit is that there are signs of life and who would has been around that long ago and surrounded by technology that is linked to the gate system?

SG1 arrive at the base after all who else but our heroes could handle a pure science mission, yeah I know it really doesn’t make sense at the point, after the woman is revived and her heritage identified then yes it makes more sense to have SG1 on hand. That said I love this style of episode even more so when it’s in an icy wasteland, The Thing and ICE (X-Files) all exploited the huge scale yet paralysing confinement at the top and bottom of the world, oh lets not forget that episode of House either:)

Are we there yet?

Things start to go wrong when SG1 and the scientists fall ill, no co-incidence I guess and as we know the Ancients had to deal with a plague on Earth and this could be it and now the clock is ticking and not everyone can be saved.

Doesn't say a lot but speaks volumes.

Praise must be given to Ona Grauer who played Ayiana and if you watch some of the behind the scenes extras on the DVD you see how she had to put up with the body moulded plastic required to put her into the ice cube rather than a dummy. It really does pay off in the episode, no question Ayiana is real and in the ice and you do get the feeling she is helpless when lifted from the ice. Shooting on the same stage as the season 1 episode “Solitudes” extra ice-conditioning is fitted to shoot in -2 degree temperatures which allows the cast to work in warm gear and not cook, it all adds to the atmosphere of the episode.

Ok, I just like the scene:)

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]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-113-frozen.html/feed 0 0:54:38   At the Antarctica facility a discovery is made in the ice near the location where the gate and DHD were found. A body is revealed embedded in ice which is close to 50million years old, the surprising bit is that there are signs of life and who wou[...]   At the Antarctica facility a discovery is made in the ice near the location where the gate and DHD were found. A body is revealed embedded in ice which is close to 50million years old, the surprising bit is that there are signs of life and who would has been around that long ago and surrounded by technology that is linked to the gate system? SG1 arrive at the base after all who else but our heroes could handle a pure science mission, yeah I know it really doesn’t make sense at the point, after the woman is revived and her heritage identified then yes it makes more sense to have SG1 on hand. That said I love this style of episode even more so when it’s in an icy wasteland, The Thing and ICE (X-Files) all exploited the huge scale yet paralysing confinement at the top and bottom of the world, oh lets not forget that episode of House either:) Are we there yet? Things start to go wrong when SG1 and the scientists fall ill, no co-incidence I guess and as we know the Ancients had to deal with a plague on Earth and this could be it and now the clock is ticking and not everyone can be saved. Doesn't say a lot but speaks volumes. Praise must be given to Ona Grauer who played Ayiana and if you watch some of the behind the scenes extras on the DVD you see how she had to put up with the body moulded plastic required to put her into the ice cube rather than a dummy. It really does pay off in the episode, no question Ayiana is real and in the ice and you do get the feeling she is helpless when lifted from the ice. Shooting on the same stage as the season 1 episode “Solitudes” extra ice-conditioning is fitted to shoot in -2 degree temperatures which allows the cast to work in warm gear and not cook, it all adds to the atmosphere of the episode. Ok, I just like the scene:) Promo… Tuning Into Scifi TV Links… Frozen Wiki Ona Grauer Venus Terzo Paul Perri Bruce Harwood Dorian Harewood           Episodes Alan_Mike no no Michael Shanks http://gatecast.phazecast.com/michael-shanks.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/michael-shanks.html#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:16:44 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1145 Happy Birthday to Michael Shanks, we watched the actor and his character grow for well over a decade and branch out into other genres and productions. Guest roles on Sanctuary, Andromeda, Smallville, Burn Notice plus many a scifi/fantasy feature sealed Michaels place in our part of the world.

 

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/michael-shanks.html/feed 0 Theatrical Stargate Figures http://gatecast.phazecast.com/theatrical-stargate-figures.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/theatrical-stargate-figures.html#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:57:59 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1141 Daniel (of the Dan&Gina podcast) a long time listener and guest host of our show found these absolutely brilliant Stargate figures in a local junk shop. Not only was I surprised the movie actually had a toy line but good ol’ Kawalsky got himself immortalised in plastic:)

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/theatrical-stargate-figures.html/feed 0 GateWorld » For Pete’s Sake http://gatecast.phazecast.com/gateworld-%c2%bb-for-pete%e2%80%99s-sake.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/gateworld-%c2%bb-for-pete%e2%80%99s-sake.html#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:03:54 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1135 GateWorld » For Pete’s Sake.

David DeLuise yes the brother of Peter and Michael got himself a juicy role on SG1 and even got further with Sam than most did, kudos:)

Gateworld once again comes up with the goodies.

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Death from above.

Descent continues a number of plot points from the season opener in terms of Anubis and Thor it also builds upon the baby steps Jonas is having to take to be accepted as part of SG1 mainly it has to be said from Jack. As we’ve seen already the production side of the show continues to set an amazing standard with some excellent CGI and real water/submersion tank work with the actors. This also adds to the feel and texture of the episode and worth every penny it cost especially when you watch some of the behind the scenes coverage of the shooting of the water scenes.

Swim Forrest Swim

Promo…

Links…

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/episode-112-descent.html/feed 0 0:56:43   A Goauld Hatak appears in the solar system but makes no move to attack the Earth. Jacob along with SG1 and Major Davis investigate and find the ship deserted with no signs of battle damage except for one sealed doorway. Whilst exploring they come [...]   A Goauld Hatak appears in the solar system but makes no move to attack the Earth. Jacob along with SG1 and Major Davis investigate and find the ship deserted with no signs of battle damage except for one sealed doorway. Whilst exploring they come across a nasty surprise and then everything falls apart and they end up on the ocean floor slowly but surely flooding and the clock is ticking as the ship is set to self destruct. So much for Jack slapping a US flag on the hull and flying it to Area 51. Death from above. Descent continues a number of plot points from the season opener in terms of Anubis and Thor it also builds upon the baby steps Jonas is having to take to be accepted as part of SG1 mainly it has to be said from Jack. As we’ve seen already the production side of the show continues to set an amazing standard with some excellent CGI and real water/submersion tank work with the actors. This also adds to the feel and texture of the episode and worth every penny it cost especially when you watch some of the behind the scenes coverage of the shooting of the water scenes. Swim Forrest Swim Promo… Treks In Scifi Links… Descent Wiki Carmen Argenziano Colin Cunningham Gary Jones John Shaw Peter DeLuise Episodes Alan_Mike no no Top 10 of Stargate Ships http://gatecast.phazecast.com/top-10-of-stargate-ships.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/top-10-of-stargate-ships.html#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:29:03 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1127

Now this is something I would have loved to have done but probably would never have found the time:)

]]> http://gatecast.phazecast.com/top-10-of-stargate-ships.html/feed 0 The Beast Within: Christopher Heyerdahl http://gatecast.phazecast.com/the-beast-within-christopher-heyerdahl.html http://gatecast.phazecast.com/the-beast-within-christopher-heyerdahl.html#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:19:11 +0000 jarrak http://gatecast.phazecast.com/?p=1124 The Beast Within: Interview with Sanctuary’s Christopher Heyerdahl – The Morton Report.

Christopher is a brilliant actor, he plays the role his chooses with such style and presence it’s hard to imagine anyone doing as good a job and lets not forget a lot of time he is under extensive prosthetics.

 

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