October 23, 2011: Behind the scenes on Stargate: Atlantis! Snow Monkeys win! Mailbag!

A couple of more clips from the vault – behind the scenes on Stargate: Atlantis's Midway.  Andy Mikita directs the wraith…

I'm pleased to report my Snow Monkeys kicked the crap out of Ivon Bartok's The Running Dead in fantasy football action today, climbing into a three-way tie for second place in the R.I.P. Stargate League.

YEAAAAH!!!

Let's celebrate with some mailbag!

Mailbag:

D writes: "What were the "planet-builders"going to be like?"

Answer: Although we had a general idea of who/what the planet-builders were (incredibly powerful aliens capable of generating living worlds – obviously) we were still months away from discussing and detailing their background and purpose (beside their grand scale scientific research).  Just prior to the cancellation, Brad was pitching out a story in which Destiny would finally encounter the planet-builders.  Unfortunately, we never got the chance to develop the story.

Tam Dixon writes: "You seem to be full of energy. How do you get settled down enough to sleep?  Max and Jelly doing ok?"

Answer: Reading for about an hour or two prior to turning in really helps me unwind – often despite the subject matter.  For instance, at present I'm reading Stephen King's Dreamcatchers, a terrific page-turner.  As for the dogs – they're well.  The older dogs have slowed down considerably of late but are doing alright.  Maximus is a whole new dog since coming back to Vancouver!

Paloosa writes: "Will you be trying to develop TV series, or even delve into feature films?"

Answer: Ideally, would love to set up an original series.  Eventually.  Am talking to a few individuals/production entities about developing some established properties.  Also have also talked to a couple of studios about show running opportunities on future projects.  Regardless of what, exactly, my next job will be – I'm not interested in starting anything until 2012.  Taking the rest of the year off.

Paloosa also writes: "And I too was wondering about Paul. Is he still in Toronto? Is he working on other projects as well?"

Answer: Paul is enjoying his time off and will be returning to Vancouver in a couple of weeks.  When it comes to work: wherever I goes, he goes – and vice versa.

noellam writes: "Does your new show idea have anything to do with food?"

Answer: We're discussing a number of show ideas and, yes, a few of them have a lot to do with food.

Akemi writes: "I ate a lot and put on a weight. "

Answer: I'll say.  Check out these before and after pics from our Food Truck Tour.

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BEFORE

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