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Come on. Where else?
I was one of what surely must have been more than one person who left a rundown on the overall reaction for him, so I'm glad he addressed it head-on. While I would certainly have issues with the word 'atypical' -- that it may be, but when atypical means a casting sheet sounds tremendously stereotypical, there are conflicts of interest at hand -- other than that, I do appreciate his words.
While there are certainly a lot of Mallozzi loathers in circulation who could cite this only as further evidence to hold no stock whatsoever in the upcoming series, I'm not one of them. I do value Joe's statements and this gives me a much-needed breath of fresh air.
At the end of everything, it's still a 'wait and see' philosophy, but hey. It's the thought that counts.
Come on. Where else?
As for our involvement in SGU - still too early to say anything specific regarding our participation in the spin-off, but I’m sure we’ll all be contributing in some capacity.
Speaking of SGU, I notice that much of the reaction to the character breakdowns has been negative. While I respect everyone’s right to express their opinions, I’d suggest holding off on making a final decision on the show until you’ve actually seen it. Last week, Brad pitched us the series and its first five episodes and, I have to say, it’s a far cry from the shallow confection many fans are imagining. In fact, in many ways, it’s a much more cerebral and mature addition to the franchise. While firmly entrenched in pre-established Stargate mythology, Stargate Universe definitely strikes out in an exciting new direction. It’s a series that will delight veteran fans, but also appeal to newcomers who may not necessarily know the difference between an Alteran and an Asuran. In spite of what the indicators may suggest, this will definitely not be a Voyager 90210. The assortment of characters that make up the character breakdown are certainly an atypical collection of heroes, far-removed from the skilled likes of Jack O’Neill, Samantha Carter, John Sheppard, and Rodney McKay - but there’s a damn good reason for that. Can’t say more but suffice it to say I have a feeling this show will pleasantly surprise a lot of people.
Speaking of SGU, I notice that much of the reaction to the character breakdowns has been negative. While I respect everyone’s right to express their opinions, I’d suggest holding off on making a final decision on the show until you’ve actually seen it. Last week, Brad pitched us the series and its first five episodes and, I have to say, it’s a far cry from the shallow confection many fans are imagining. In fact, in many ways, it’s a much more cerebral and mature addition to the franchise. While firmly entrenched in pre-established Stargate mythology, Stargate Universe definitely strikes out in an exciting new direction. It’s a series that will delight veteran fans, but also appeal to newcomers who may not necessarily know the difference between an Alteran and an Asuran. In spite of what the indicators may suggest, this will definitely not be a Voyager 90210. The assortment of characters that make up the character breakdown are certainly an atypical collection of heroes, far-removed from the skilled likes of Jack O’Neill, Samantha Carter, John Sheppard, and Rodney McKay - but there’s a damn good reason for that. Can’t say more but suffice it to say I have a feeling this show will pleasantly surprise a lot of people.
While there are certainly a lot of Mallozzi loathers in circulation who could cite this only as further evidence to hold no stock whatsoever in the upcoming series, I'm not one of them. I do value Joe's statements and this gives me a much-needed breath of fresh air.
At the end of everything, it's still a 'wait and see' philosophy, but hey. It's the thought that counts.
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