Stargate Actor non SG TV/Movie News & Appearances

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SG1 - SciFi Pi: Don S Davis (1942-2008) Has Ascended:

From the Australian SciFi Channel's SciFi Pi blog:

(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

SCI FI PI

Don S Davis (1942-2008) Has Ascended

Tuesday, July 1 by Captain

The man first introduced to Australian audiences as a crafty Salmon fisherman ("I don't know how he can live with himself!") in an iconic John West commercial and then went on to provide the military-man-with-a-heart in such iconic shows as Twin Peaks, The X-Files and Stargate: SG-1 died Sunday the 29th of a heart attack at his home at Gibsons, in British Columbia. He was 65.

**snippage**

A beloved member of the Stargate SG-1 cast and crew since its inception in 1997, he left the show in 2003 due to poor health, returning for guest appearances. However, he did make an appearance in the latest film, Stargate: Continuum. Fans and friends have always responded well to his generous and warm nature.

He was an accomplished artist and woodworker - his work can be seen at Don S Davis Art.

http://www.donsdavisart.com/

**snippage**

He will be sorely missed by fans and friends alike.

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SG1 - Michael Shanks - Chicago Tribune: Jeffrey Donovan Interview:

From the Chicago Tribune's Maureen Ryan's The Watcher blog:

(Please follow the link for the complete interview.)

July 1, 2008

'Burn Notice's' spy guy: A talk with Jeffrey Donovan

An interview with “Burn Notice” star Jeffrey Donovan, who plays ex-spy Michael Westen on the USA Network series, which returns July 10.

Donovan talks about the quirks of his witty character, Michael’s new handler, Carla (Tricia Helfer), his fellow burned spy Victor (Michael Shanks) and his manipulative mother (Sharon Gless). Donovan also talks about why he thinks “Burn Notice” will be overlooked at awards time and why he thinks his show is every bit as good as “Mad Men.”

**snippage**

MR: So Michael will meet another burned spy, Victor, this season. Matt said he’s pretty different from Michael?

JD: Yes [laughs]. Victor is what Michael would be if Michael had rabies.

**snippage**

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SG1 - TV Guide Online: Stargate SG-1's Don S. Davis Dead at 65:

From TV Guide Online:

TV Guide News

Today's News: Our Take

Stargate SG-1's Don S. Davis Dead at 65

Don Sinclair Davis, an Army vet turned character actor best known to TV fans for his roles as Stargate SG-1's General George Hammond and Twin Peaks' Major Garland Briggs, died on Sunday of a heart attack. He was 65.

A family friend tells the Vancouver Sun that Davis — who called Gibsons, British Columbia, home — had dealt with heart problems for years, and suffered from diabetes.

Davis leaves behind his wife of five years, Ruby, and a son from a previous marriage.

— Matt Mitovich

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Stargate: Continuum - SFX Magazine: We need your questions for Claudia Black!:

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost....38&postcount=1

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SGA - Paul McGillion - Courier Mail: Gen Con Oz:

From the Courier Mail (Australia):


(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

**snippage**

Texas-born [Alan] Tudyk, who has most recently appeared in the black British comedy Death at a Funeral and as a wise-cracking doctor in the remake of western 3.10 to Yuma, makes a whistle-stop visit to Brisbane on Saturday July 5 as a guest of the gaming convention Gen Con Oz.

He, along with Stargate: Atlantis's Paul McGillion, are last-minute replacements for Battlestar Galactica television actors James Callis and Jamie Bamber, who had to cancel their appearance due to extended filming of the science-fiction series.


Gen Con Oz

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SGA - SciFi Wire: Atlantis' Picardo Isn't Obvious:

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost....&postcount=141

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SGA - SciFi Wire: Atlantis' Higginson Bows Out:

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost....&postcount=142

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SG1/SGA - Creation: Amanda Tapping Headlines Two Conventions:

From a Creation Entertainment e-mail announcement:

AMANDA TAPPING HEADLINES TWO CONVENTIONS!



Amanda would travel light ears to be with her fans


Grand Slam Sci-Fi Summit
Stargate and Stargate Atlantis Convention

We are over the top happy to announce that all-time favorite sci-fi star AMANDA TAPPING will be headlining two of our major upcoming conventions in 2009. Amanda, star of STARGATE SG-1, STARGATE ATLANTIS and the eagerly awaited new Sci-Fi Channel Series SANCTUARY, will be with us at GRAND SLAM: THE SCI FI SUMMIT MAY 1-3, 2009 in Los Angeles and also at The Official STARGATE SG-1/ATLANTIS CONVENTION in VANCOUVER on APRIL 2-5, 2009.

For several years Ms. Tapping has been the most requested guest by our audiences and we've been trying! Now, fates are with us and we're proud to present this very talented lady to her legion of fans!

Make your plans now to attend and land great seats by clicking below. Amanda's photo ops and autograph tickets are also available now too!

CLICK FOR GRAND SLAM: THE SCI-FI SUMMIT

http://www.creationent.com/cal/stgs.htm

CLICK FOR VANCOUVER STARGATE SG-1/ATLANTIS CONVENTION

http://www.creationent.com/cal/sgvan.htm

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SGA - Stargate Planet: Paul McGillion Interview:

From Stargate Planet:

The interview is currently ONLY available in German, however, an English translation is in the process:

GERMAN



Using the Google Translator, here's an English excerpt:


Paul McGillion was born in Scotland, but grew up in Canada. We know him as "Dr. Carson Beckett" for Atlantis and we are grateful that his agent has made this telephone interview available and that Paul McGillion, despite a tight time schedule, has taken the time to speak with us.

SP.de: Your role in the fifth seasons of Atlantis... The premiere is July 11 '08. In how many episodes are you and what can "Beckett fans expect of their favorite Doctor?

PMG: First of all, beautiful greetings to the German fans. You are the best. Regarding Stargate Atlantis, I am scheduled for five episodes. Three of them I have already filmed. The first of these is called "The Seed" - Will Waring directed.

S-P.de: Do you like Will Waring as a director?

PMG: No. (then he laughs). Yes. Yes, of course. He makes his case well. He knows exactly how my role right across. As a result, I am working with Robert Picardo together - a pleasant cooperation. The second episode with "Beckett" is "Whispers", written by Joe Mallozzi and again leads Will Waring fantastic director. He is a great introduction and shows a lot of assets for my role. We sit in the impact on this planet. There are many Sheppard / Beckett scenes and this women's team is with us. A real horror series with a lot of fog. The third, which we have just twisted, "Outsiders". As Alan McCullough shows much sensitivity for my role. There are many interactions between McKay and Beckett. A kidnapping, a moral dilemma… more but I would not be betrayed.

**snippage**

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SG1/SGA - Steve Bacic/Steven Culp - Deck The Halls - LMN Tue, July 15:

The '05 made-for-TV movie, 'Deck The Halls,' is repeated on Tuesday, July 15 at 5pm on LMN (Lifetime MOVIE Channel), co-starring SG'1 Steve Bacic (Maj. Coburn and Camulus), Rob Morton (SG1's 'Seth'), Jocelyne Loewen (SG1's Avenger 2.0) and Steven Culp (SGA's 'Miller's Crossing').

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SG1 - Michael Shanks' 'Under The Mistletoe' Repeated July 14:

Michael Shanks' '06 made-for-TV movie, 'Under the Mistletoe,' co-starring Jaime Ray Newman (SGA's Lt. Laura Cadman) and Ingrid Torrance (SG1's 'Covenant'), is schedule for an encore performance on Monday, July 14 at 8pm.

Under the Mistletoe

8 pm on July 14

Starring: Jaime Ray Newman

A local woman loses control of her love life when her son calls a radio show asking for help for his mother. More movie details

Fun Fact: Newman made her living as a jazz singer before landing her role on "General Hospital."

From LMN:

Monday 7/14 at 8:00 pm

Starring: Jaime Ray Newman, Michael Shanks

Year: 2006

Susan Bell has devoted her life to helping others, but rarely thinks about helping herself. This Christmas the tables turn when a local radio station takes over her love life after an innocent call from her eight-year-old son.

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SG1/SGA - Vulkon 2008 - July 18-20 Orlando, FL:

From Vulkon 2008:

Orlando July 18-20 2008


Guests include:

STARGATE ATLANTIS

Kavan Smith - Major Evan Lorne


STARGATE SG-1

Erick Avari - Kasuf
Gwynyth Walsh - SG1's Cure, and ST: TNG


OTHER GENRE SHOWS

Nana Visitor - Star Trek: Deep Space 9
Jonathan Frakes - Star Trek: The Next Generation
Barbara March - Star Trek: The Next Generation
John Schuck - Star Trek

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Rachel Luttrell

http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2008/07/...chel-luttrell/

excerpt:

Slice of SciFi Interview with Rachel Luttrell
Posted by Sam on Sunday, 6 Jul 2008

In April 2007 we were privileged to have “Stargate: Atlantis” star Rachel Luttrell as our special guest for the online and XM-Satellite Radio Slice of SciFi Show. We had such a good time that we asked Rachel if she would come back to Slice of SciFi sometime in the future.

Since that time Rachel has given birth to a beautiful son; while on the show, her character Teyla also gave birth.

With Season Five getting ready to return this Friday (July 11) we asked our roving reporter, Linda Craddock, to visit with Rachel while she was on the set of ‘Atlantis’ in Vancouver. What resulted was this great fun interview.

Rachel Luttrell (RL): Hello there!
Linda Craddock (SoSF): Hi how are you?

RL: Oh gosh, (laughter) in one word, very busy.

SoSF: I can imagine.
RL: Actually two words so there you go, busy, busy.

REST AT LINK ABOVE

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Paul McGillion

http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2008/07/...aul-mcgillion/

Slice of SciFi Interview With Paul McGillion
Posted by Sam on Monday, 7 Jul 2008

Linda Craddock, our Slice of SciFi roving reporter, was able to get a few minutes with the very busy and always fun guy, Paul McGillion and talk with him about his return to “Stargate: Atlantis” as every fan’s favorite character Dr. Carson Beckett once season five premieres this Friday, July 11 on the SCI FI Channel.

Paul was also able to tell us a little (a very, very little) about his role in the upcoming J.J. Abrams Star Trek film due out this coming May 2009.
Sit back and enjoy this exciting conversation with one of our favorite actors, Paul McGillion.

[NOTE: This interview can only be downloaded for listening from the SoSF Website]

NOTE: Did up a mini transcript of Paul's interview at http://wraithfodder.livejournal.com/215159.html

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Stargate: Continuum - Cliff Simon Audio Interview:

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost....98&postcount=1