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July 18, 2019: San Diego Comicon!

It’s been a crazy Comicon and I have much to update you on.  But just got back from a day of meetings, two Stargate events, and a late dinner with Akemi, Jewel Staite, Paul McGillion, and Gary Jones.  For now, here is one of the scenes we read at today’s panel – a scene I wrote, not for the Stargate: Extinction movie, but as a What If? we had gotten that sixth season pick-up and certain elements had fallen into place…

INT. DERELICT ASURAN COMPOUND – CORRIDOR

Sheppard leads the team (McKay, Ronon, Teyla, and Beckett) down the darkened corridor, their flashlights offering fitful illumination to their seemingly long-abandoned – though no less eerie – surroundings. McKay consults a handheld device that emits a sustained HUM.

BECKETT: How many of these locations were on that list?

SHEPHERD: This is eight of twelve.

TEYLA: The Asurans may be long gone, buttheir technology still exists. It’s just a matter of locating their assets.

RONON: Who wants to bet we come up empty again?

Suddenly, McKay brightens at the sound of a sustained LOW WHINE emitted from his device.

MCKAY: Sustained energy signature dead ahead.

They press forward, weapons at the ready and –

INT. ASURAN COMPOUND – LAB

Enter a long-abandoned lab: unfamothable equipment, an Asuran data hub, and, tucked away at the opposite side of the room, an upright stasis chamber, its surface opaque and impenetrable.

MCKAY: Well this looks promising…and spooky.

He walks over the the data hub and it comes to life on his approach. As he surveys the data –

SHEPHERD: What’ve you got?

MCKAY: Not sure. Data related to some sort of extended experimentation… (reading)

Original test subject. Neural imprint. Duplicate construct.

SHEPHERD: Just don’t touch anything.

Suddenly, the pod lights up with a HUM.

SHEPHERD: Rodney, what did I just say?

MCKAY: It’s wasn’t me! (beat) Probably.

Sheppard, Teyla and Beckett, closest to the pod, advance as its shielding slides away and the amniotic steam releases.

ON our shocked trio.

TEYLA: How is this possible?

REVERSE TO REVEAL –

Elizabeth Weir lying in stasis.

SHEPPARD: Elizabeth?

Her eyes flicker open. It takes her a few seconds to orient herself, recognize the people standing in front of her.

WEIR: John? Teyla? Carson – how are you alive?

BECKETT: I was going to ask you the same thing.

Off their shocked expressions –

EXT. ATLANTIS – DAY

Establish.

KELLER (O.S.): So I’ve completed a full diagnostic twice over.

INT. ATLANTIS – INFIRMARY – DAY

Keller informs Sheppard, McKay, Teyla, Ronon, Beckett – and an equally astonished Elizabeth lying in an infirmary bed.

KELLER: The tests confirm it. She’s Elizabeth Weir. Flesh and blood and nanite free.

MCKAY:  But – Oberoth said she was dead.

SHEPHERD: So a human form replicator who tried to destroy Atlantis – AND a liar.

KELLER (to Elizabeth): Elizabeth, what do you remember?

WEIR: I remember buying you all time to escape, being captured and then…nothing.

(beat) How long have I been gone?

MCKAY: A while.

WEIR: Rodney. How many years?

MCKAY: Well – Supernatural is still airing new episodes.

WEIR: So I couldn’t have been gone THAT long.

The others exchange surreptitious looks. At which point Woolsey enters the room

WOOLSEY: Elizabeth. It’s good to see you.

WEIR: Thank you, Richard. And thank you for taking care of my people.

WOOLSEY: It was an honor. (beat) Now, if there’s anything I can do for you, anything you need –

WEIR: Lunch – and a new wardrobe.

WOOLSEY:  Of course.

WEIR: And I’m going to need my office back.

Beat. They all swing their looks his way.

WOOLSEY: Well – this is awkward.

And off an awkward Woolsey…

July 17, 2019: Week’s Best Comic Book Covers!

These were my favorites!

Aquaman #50 (variant cover art by Ryan Sook)

Batman #75 (variant cover art by Gabriele Dell’otto)

Blade Runner 2019 #1 (variant cover art by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau)

Blade Runner 2019 #1 (variant cover art by Syd Mead)

Captain Marvel #8 (variant cover art by In-Hyuk Lee)

Daredevil #8 (cover art by Chip Zdarsky)

Domino: Hot Shots #5 (cover art by D.B. Silva)

Hellchild: Blood Money #4 (variant cover art by Eric J)

Spider-Man: City at War #5 (cover art by Clayton Crain)

Star Wars: TIE Fighter #4 (variant cover art by Leonard Kirk)

Sword Daughter #8 (variant cover art by Ben Oliver)

Teen Titans #32 (variant cover art by Alex Garner)

The Immortal Hulk #21 (cover art by Alex Ross)

War of the Realms #4, 2nd printing (variant cover art by Arthur Adams)

Uncanny X-Men #22 (variant cover art by Jay Anacieto)

Vampirella #1 (variant cover art by Alex Ross)

So, which were your favorites?

July 16, 2019: Countdown to SDCC!

I’ve spent the last couple of days getting ready for San Diego Comicon – making plans, booking restaurants, tweaking a few scenes from the Stargate: Extinction movie we’ll be reading on Thursday, and writing a special added scene…you’ll all hear about eventually.  Our place has been cleaned, the dogs have been prepped, our dog sitter has been advised – and we’re ready to go.

A reminder –

EXCLUSIVE: For the first time ever we're bringing fans a table read from Stargate Atlantis: Extinction! @BaronDestructo @PaulyMcGillion @JewelStaite @CHeyerdahl & MORE will be on hand for the event! Space is limited! RSVP:#StargateAtlantis15#SGCatSDCC19https://t.co/L6d6viLYcq pic.twitter.com/JHDYhhhZCH

— Stargate Command (@stargatecommand) July 12, 2019

For those unable to attend – fear not!  MGM has you covered.  A video of the panel and reading will be uploaded for all to see.

It’s hard to believe that it was 15 years ago, on this very day, that Stargate: Atlantis premiered with a double episode premiere.  Here’s a little reminder of one of the show’s great early season space battles – in glorious pre-viz animation!

Looking forward to catching up with Jewel, Paul, Gary, Ben..and that as of yet unannounced Atlantis veteran.

 

July 15, 2019: Reacquaint yourselves with the crew of the Raza!

Came across these delightful Dark Matter special features.

Get reacquainted with the crew of the Raza!

ONE…

TWO…

THREE…

FOUR…

FIVE…

SIX…

Android…

 

July 14, 2019: Suji Sunday!

Suji modeling her new outfit compliments of the amazing Mickeey Nguyen.

Undercover Totoro.

Pawsitively ecstatic!

Cheeky!

Pile on!

SOMEBODY has a crush on Chris Hemsworth…

Supervising the window cleaning…

And let’s not forgot Lulu!

July 13, 2019: Four days to Comicon!

Hey, you know who’s excited for San Diego Comicon?  I mean REALLY excited?

Akemi.  For true.  I mean, I figured she’d be looking forward to going, but SDCC is all she’s been talking about the last few days.  According to her, she’s excited because this will be her first trip away in ages – actually, since the last time we did San Diego Comicon for Dark Matter‘s first season.  I pointed out that we have traveled to Japan in the interim but, so far as she’s concerned, Japan and Montreal are nothing special.  San Diego on the other hand…

She loves the restaurants, the cosplay, and absolutely fangirls Yael Tygiel who will be hosting this year’s Atlantis panel.  She is counting down the days.

Hey, speaking of Atlantis…

Atlantis “Rising I and II” as retold through VFX animation – and the occasional Lego.

Wraith darts guarding the space gate!

Uh oh!

Here comes trouble.

On my tail.

Jumper fires.

Drones enroute.

Dart takes a hit.

Back on my tail!

And finally…

The best bowl of ramen in existence: the Jinya Tonkotsu Black with butter topping from Jinya Ramen Bar.  Thanks to Alex Mallari Jr. for the introduction.

July 12, 2019: More news of note!

EXCLUSIVE: For the first time ever we're bringing fans a table read from Stargate Atlantis: Extinction! @BaronDestructo @PaulyMcGillion @JewelStaite @CHeyerdahl & MORE will be on hand for the event! Space is limited! RSVP:#StargateAtlantis15#SGCatSDCC19https://t.co/L6d6viLYcq pic.twitter.com/JHDYhhhZCH

— Stargate Command (@stargatecommand) July 12, 2019

Yep.  Details here:

Live At Comic-Con: Stargate: Extinction Movie Script Table Read

And, if you can’t make it, we got you covered:

And a couple of more surprises in store!

Also…

I’ll have more to say about this show in the coming days.

So, big weekend plans?

July 11, 2019: News of Note!

I CAN FINALLY ANNOUNCE

July 10, 2019: Week’s Best Comic Book Covers!

These were my favorites…

Batman #74 (variant cover art by Juan Gimenez)

Belle: Oath of Thorns #1 (variant cover art by Keith Garvey)

Black Cat #2 (cover art by J. Scott Campbell)

Catwoman #13 (variant cover art by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau)

Event Leviathan #2 (cover art by Alex Maleev)

Event Leviathan #2 (variant cover art by Jason Fabok)

Invisible Woman #1 (cover art by Adam Hughes)

Justice League Odyssey #11 (variant cover art by Philip Tan)

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #8 (cover art by Patrick O’Keefe)

Red Hood: Outlaws #32 (variant covert art by Yasmine Putri)

Star Wars #68 (variant cover art by Kaare Andrews)

Star Wars: Age Of Resistance – Captain Phasma #1 (cover art by Phil Noto)

Star Wars: Age Of Resistance – Captain Phasma #1 (variant cover art by Leonard Kirk)

Star Wars: Age Of Resistance – Captain Phasma #1 (variant cover art by Mike McKone)

Supergirl #32 (variant cover art by Kaare Andrews)

Superman #13 (variant cover art by Adam Hughes)

War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlantis #3, 2nd printing (variant cover art by Woo Dae Shim)

War of the Realms: Omega #1 (cover art by Phil Noto)

Wolverine Vs. Blade Special #1 (cover art by Dave Wilkins)

Wonder Woman #74 (variant cover art by Jenny Frison)

So, which were YOUR favorites?

June 10, 2019: Week’s Best Comic Book Covers!

These were my favorites…

Batman #74 (variant cover art by Juan Gimenez)

Belle: Oath of Thorns #1 (variant cover art by Keith Garvey)

Black Cat #2 (cover art by J. Scott Campbell)

Catwoman #13 (variant cover art by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau)

Event Leviathan #2 (cover art by Alex Maleev)

Event Leviathan #2 (variant cover art by Jason Fabok)

Invisible Woman #1 (cover art by Adam Hughes)

Justice League Odyssey #11 (variant cover art by Philip Tan)

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #8 (cover art by Patrick O’Keefe)

Red Hood: Outlaws #32 (variant covert art by Yasmine Putri)

Star Wars #68 (variant cover art by Kaare Andrews)

Star Wars: Age Of Resistance – Captain Phasma #1 (cover art by Phil Noto)

Star Wars: Age Of Resistance – Captain Phasma #1 (variant cover art by Leonard Kirk)

Star Wars: Age Of Resistance – Captain Phasma #1 (variant cover art by Mike McKone)

Supergirl #32 (variant cover art by Kaare Andrews)

Superman #13 (variant cover art by Adam Hughes)

War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlantis #3, 2nd printing (variant cover art by Woo Dae Shim)

War of the Realms: Omega #1 (cover art by Phil Noto)

Wolverine Vs. Blade Special #1 (cover art by Dave Wilkins)

Wonder Woman #74 (variant cover art by Jenny Frison)

So, which were YOUR favorites?