Both of them are available on hulu.com!
I really miss Stargate, with Colonel Jack O'Neill(two l's). Luckily I have the series on DVD ... and it's on hulu.com.
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Friday, September 25, 2009
SG1 fan favorites
In preparation of the Stargate Universe premier next week, Syfy is having a Stargate Fan Favorite marathon. Arguably the best two episodes ever are on at 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm, 1969 and Window of Opportunity (better known as fan favorite groundhog day).
Both of them are available on hulu.com!
Both of them are available on hulu.com!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Eureka!
Between loads of laundry and grocery shopping this afternoon I found reruns, also known as encore presentations, of Eureka, season 2, on SciFi. Praise be, a clever and intriguing show that is not reality based returns to television on Tuesday evening (9:00 pm). I have to admit, HGTV's Design Star is not holding my attention; Bravo's Shear Genius is a bit annoying; and the new season of Bravo's Project Runway has just taken off. Sure, Stargate Atlantis has new episodes, it is just not the same. But, I digress. Here are two Eureka video promotions from the SciFi Channel and YouTube:
Stargate Continuum arrives in stores on Tuesday as well. The commercials show Jack O'Neill as more than a cameo appearance and GateWorld says it's good, but I'm waffling a bit with that one.
Stargate Continuum arrives in stores on Tuesday as well. The commercials show Jack O'Neill as more than a cameo appearance and GateWorld says it's good, but I'm waffling a bit with that one.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Alumni stop in Eureka
Have you noticed? In the last several weeks, and even to some extent last season, Eureka has been an interesting stop for displaced Stargate SG-1 personnel. SciFi and USA are very loyal to their shows and actors; well, aside from that cancelling SG-1 problem. Case in point:
Two weeks ago, God is in the Details featured Stargate SG-1's Dr. Janet Fraiser, played by actress Teryl Rothery, was Diane Lancaster. Like everyone in Eureka even the church musical director is a brilliant scientist. Only this one was wreaking havoc trying to create a doorway to heaven.
Last week's episode, Maneater, included Stargate SG-1's Dr. Lam , played by actress Lexa Doig who was also General Landry's daughter and belated replacement for Dr. Janet Fraiser, was the biologist instructing Global Dynamics concerning issues of sexual harassment.
On an aside, the guy who played Dr. Stone, the mole, in this particular episode looked familiar as well ...
In the episode titled All that Glitters, Dr. Michael Jackson, actor Michael Shanks, portrayed Christopher Dactylos; a charming (sarcasm light is on) scientist who found a way to transmute metal to gold; with a twist. Naturally there was bacteria attached to the formula that after turning the item to gold destroyed it as well. Michael Shanks does indeed do snarky arrogance very well.
This is not to say these characters are taking over Eureka, far from it. The show remains fun, quirky, and well done. Seeing the SG-1 alumni just adds an element of fun to the watching for fans like myself who are still cranky at the SG-1 cancellation. If you were not a fan of SG-1, these actors would have just been interesting characters in the city of Eureka. Alas, next week is the season finale. At least that means I won't have to choose between Eureka and the Dancing with the Stars results show.
Update: 10/2/07
This evening Sci-Fi is running back-to-back episodes of Eureka. I watched the end of episode with Dr. Stone, the Mole (the one where Carter was irresistible) and finally remembered where I saw this character on SG-1. Stay with me here, it's a bit convoluted. This character played a scientist on the episode where SG-1 visits a planet, the team is captured and placed in cages by an enemy militia, T'ealc has his eyesight damaged, and a young scientist helps to cure T'ealc and save SG-1. They give the scientist in question sanctuary on earth and he's "helping" Daniel Jackson as a research student "deciphering" notes. The mole is the scientist.Clear as mud ... but it was making me nuts!
Now it's time for the season finale of Eureka.
Tags: Eureka SciFi, Stargate SG-1 SciFi
Two weeks ago, God is in the Details featured Stargate SG-1's Dr. Janet Fraiser, played by actress Teryl Rothery, was Diane Lancaster. Like everyone in Eureka even the church musical director is a brilliant scientist. Only this one was wreaking havoc trying to create a doorway to heaven.
Last week's episode, Maneater, included Stargate SG-1's Dr. Lam , played by actress Lexa Doig who was also General Landry's daughter and belated replacement for Dr. Janet Fraiser, was the biologist instructing Global Dynamics concerning issues of sexual harassment.
On an aside, the guy who played Dr. Stone, the mole, in this particular episode looked familiar as well ...
In the episode titled All that Glitters, Dr. Michael Jackson, actor Michael Shanks, portrayed Christopher Dactylos; a charming (sarcasm light is on) scientist who found a way to transmute metal to gold; with a twist. Naturally there was bacteria attached to the formula that after turning the item to gold destroyed it as well. Michael Shanks does indeed do snarky arrogance very well.
This is not to say these characters are taking over Eureka, far from it. The show remains fun, quirky, and well done. Seeing the SG-1 alumni just adds an element of fun to the watching for fans like myself who are still cranky at the SG-1 cancellation. If you were not a fan of SG-1, these actors would have just been interesting characters in the city of Eureka. Alas, next week is the season finale. At least that means I won't have to choose between Eureka and the Dancing with the Stars results show.
Update: 10/2/07
This evening Sci-Fi is running back-to-back episodes of Eureka. I watched the end of episode with Dr. Stone, the Mole (the one where Carter was irresistible) and finally remembered where I saw this character on SG-1. Stay with me here, it's a bit convoluted. This character played a scientist on the episode where SG-1 visits a planet, the team is captured and placed in cages by an enemy militia, T'ealc has his eyesight damaged, and a young scientist helps to cure T'ealc and save SG-1. They give the scientist in question sanctuary on earth and he's "helping" Daniel Jackson as a research student "deciphering" notes. The mole is the scientist.Clear as mud ... but it was making me nuts!
Now it's time for the season finale of Eureka.
Tags: Eureka SciFi, Stargate SG-1 SciFi
Friday, September 21, 2007
Ruminations from the road
Driving to Columbus for a meeting I observed the usual and some interesting things; the drive itself, using I-71 south, is very monotonous and I need something beside a loud Montgomery-Gentry CD (their newest) to keep me occupied. Mostly a three lanes highway, leaving shortly after eight in the morning means clusters of trucks during the trip. That in itself is not a problem, sure one almost ran me off the road as it was crossing from the far right lane of an entrance ramp while entering 270 west, but that's a normal occurrance. I'm just a little blue two door Ford; "sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug."
But, I digress. While passing a large SUV I noticed the driver using one hand to talk on the phone and the other hand to fix his hair. Yes, his hair. I had a fleeting moment of interest wondering not only how he was steering his big ole vehicle, but also if he was the only one in the car. I passed quickly and went on my merry way. Arriving at my destination without further problem, I was even happier business was finished early and I was able to start the trip home shortly after 2:30, thus missing the Friday rush-hour exodus beginning at 3:00 pm. Merging from 270, near the Budwiser plant, to I-71 north there was construction. Fabulous. However, the construction was good!
The configuation for merging from 270 to 71 North has changed! No longer must everyone take their life in their hands and exit to 71 using the same ramp as those entering 270. Cleveland and Columbus traffic is separate and equal, each with it's own lane far away from the entrance ramp. What usually takes fifteen to twenty minuts took less than five. As a result, I was able to get home early enough to make a quick stop for some confectionary goodies at a local store. Chocolate covered toffee, double-dipped malted milk balls, and a chocolate covered marshmallow on a stick. Yum.
With the same extra half hour I did a bit of DVD shopping and purchased Garth Brooks: The Entertainer. While typing this post, I am listening/watching the HBO Special, Garth Brooks: Live at Central Park DVD. Now? It's time for "Friends in Low Places." A secondary, though no less important purchase for my collection, was Stargate SG-1 season four. Several of my favorite all-time episodes are part of Season four; "Window of Opportunity," "2010," and "Chain Reaction." I know, "Chain Reaction" is an odd choice of favorite. But it has one of the best lines from O'Neill (two L's): "Have you heard of Ikea? " and brings into play the nefarious, but fun, Harry Maybourne. Next up? I must have season twp and three respectively with "1969" and "Urgo."
As I was finishing links for this post, Garth was singing "We Shall Be Free" - one of the bonus cuts on the Central Park DVD. There is a poignent scene near the end, a large red, white, and blue banner is unfurled between the World Trade Center twin towers ... it says Freedom. I can't add the screenshot here (copyright issues, librarian....), but someone has posted the video on YouTube. Here it is, YouTube-Garth Brooks-We Shall be Free.
But, I digress. While passing a large SUV I noticed the driver using one hand to talk on the phone and the other hand to fix his hair. Yes, his hair. I had a fleeting moment of interest wondering not only how he was steering his big ole vehicle, but also if he was the only one in the car. I passed quickly and went on my merry way. Arriving at my destination without further problem, I was even happier business was finished early and I was able to start the trip home shortly after 2:30, thus missing the Friday rush-hour exodus beginning at 3:00 pm. Merging from 270, near the Budwiser plant, to I-71 north there was construction. Fabulous. However, the construction was good!
The configuation for merging from 270 to 71 North has changed! No longer must everyone take their life in their hands and exit to 71 using the same ramp as those entering 270. Cleveland and Columbus traffic is separate and equal, each with it's own lane far away from the entrance ramp. What usually takes fifteen to twenty minuts took less than five. As a result, I was able to get home early enough to make a quick stop for some confectionary goodies at a local store. Chocolate covered toffee, double-dipped malted milk balls, and a chocolate covered marshmallow on a stick. Yum.
With the same extra half hour I did a bit of DVD shopping and purchased Garth Brooks: The Entertainer. While typing this post, I am listening/watching the HBO Special, Garth Brooks: Live at Central Park DVD. Now? It's time for "Friends in Low Places." A secondary, though no less important purchase for my collection, was Stargate SG-1 season four. Several of my favorite all-time episodes are part of Season four; "Window of Opportunity," "2010," and "Chain Reaction." I know, "Chain Reaction" is an odd choice of favorite. But it has one of the best lines from O'Neill (two L's): "Have you heard of Ikea? " and brings into play the nefarious, but fun, Harry Maybourne. Next up? I must have season twp and three respectively with "1969" and "Urgo."
As I was finishing links for this post, Garth was singing "We Shall Be Free" - one of the bonus cuts on the Central Park DVD. There is a poignent scene near the end, a large red, white, and blue banner is unfurled between the World Trade Center twin towers ... it says Freedom. I can't add the screenshot here (copyright issues, librarian....), but someone has posted the video on YouTube. Here it is, YouTube-Garth Brooks-We Shall be Free.
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Friday, June 15, 2007
The end of an era
Tonight was the next-to-last Stargate SG-1 episode on SciFi; next Friday is the final episode of the long running series. While I contend it has not been the same without Jack O' Neill (two L's) it is still sad to see it come to an end. There is to be a Stargate SG-1 marathon running beginning next Tuesday evening leading up to the final episode. Unfortunately, at least as far as viewing the final episode is concerned, I will be in Washington DC at ALA on Friday evening. I will definitely have to set the VCR so as not to miss all the action.
Here are a few SG-1 links:
I got a quick giggle when during tonights episode Vala was describing a dream she had to Daniel and Sam, a great Dancing with the Stars reference. One of the many reasons this particularly clever show will be missed. I have heard/read that Amanda Tapping will be taking over as commander of Stargate Atlantis starting next season. I'm hoping it also means a few well-placed guest appearances from favorite characters.
At least Eureka returns to SciFi on Tuesday, July 10th for the start of it's second season.
Tags: Stargate SG1, Stargate finale, Eureka
Friday, January 12, 2007
A television commercial break ...
This post falls under that category of "if it interests me, I'll blog" option. I just checked my bloglines feeds and briefly perused a new post from Blogging Project Runway titled, Congratualtions Tim! Laura K. posts Tim Gunn will be getting his own TV show on Bravo (cool) called Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. The Bravo press release says:
One of my new summer favorites, Eureka on SciFi, was picked up for thirteen new episodes. I spent some time during lunch looking at their webisodes (a hoot). It kind of helps lessen the pain of Stargate SG-1's imminent demise, so wrong, but bound to increase viewership for the remaining episodes this season. Gateworld has new information on the second half of the season for SG-1, slated to begin in April, because the season has already begun in the UK. Right now I am just glad SciFi has resumed showing old SG-1 episodes each evening."Gunn will use his style expertise to help ordinary people maximize their true fashion potential. Having spent countless years as chair of the Department of Fashion Design mentoring students and budding fashion designers, Gunn will put those same skills to work as he rescues people struggling with everything from a disastrous everyday wardrobe, to a special occasion that demands a revamped look. Gunn has an unmatched skill at helping people deal with any kind of predicament and gets the job done when the state of affairs seems grim." (MBCUMV, 1/12/07)
Last night's episode, Chain Reaction .... "Have you heard of IKEA?"
The Save Stargate SG-1 web site posted in December, from the Gateworld site, that MGM was going to do SG-1 movie franchise straight to DVD.
Guess it's better than no SG-1 at all ..."The producers announced in October that two SG-1 movies, likely direct-to-DVD, had been greenlit. The first will serve as the climax of the Ori story line, according to executive producer Brad Wright. It will be written by executive producer Robert C. Cooper. The second film will be written by Wright, and is said to deal with time travel." (Gateworld, 12/20/06)
And now I return to my regularly scheduled activities. The new term starts on Monday and I have to finish preparing for a WebCT course I am taking over as an adjunct for the college of education. I also need to finish up an update for my students on Tuesday and begin planning the final phase of the new resource center web page (re: getting it done).
Tags: Project Runway, Tim Gunn, Eureka, SciFi Channel, Stargate SG-1, Web pages
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