Episode 3 got a 9.3 at IGN, but I thought I'd leave the quotey thing to someone better at it.
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Thanks for the heads up, Jonzey!Originally posted by Jonzey View Post
Here are the "quotey things":
At IGN - Review of 'Sanctuary for All:
(Please follow the link for the complete review. The review author rated the series' premiere with a 8.7 out of 10.)
Sanctuary: "Sanctuary for All" Review
The birth of something truly unique.
by Tory Ireland Mell
**snippage**
My only problem with the show and I hope it is only this episode, is the pacing of it. It starts off really slow, and instead of building it up to a sprint, it just sort of starts then power-walks though the entire episode. There are brief moments of shock and awe, but the overall cadence of the two-hour premiere is slow. It's completely understandable since it is the beginning and they need to try and give us as much information as possible, but some things just need to happen at a more rapid pace. For example, Will doesn't need to take ten minutes to describe the crime scene; we can gather with just a few lines who he is and what he may be capable of.
Overall though, it's a good start with an interesting story, and interesting enough to bring me back for a few more episodes.
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At IGN, review of Fata Morgana:
(Please follow the link for the complete review. The review author rated this episode with a 9.3 out of 10.)
Sanctuary: "Fata Morgana" Review
Magnus vs. The Witches.
by Tory Ireland Mell
October 13, 2008 - After the huge numbers Sanctuary put up during its premiere episode last week, the big question on everyone's mind was will it last, through the second week? If I were a betting man which I am, I would say there would be some drop off, but the numbers will still be pretty big for "Fata Morgana" and everyone who was here this week will for sure be there next week and the weeks to come.
**snippage**
The second episode in, and just as strong as the first if not stronger, the pacing of "Fata Morgana" was fast and strong. This was a great episode, and completely fun to watch.
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The Hachiko: Review - 'Fata Morgana':
At The Hachiko:
(The review author rated this episode with a 2 out of 5. Please follow the link for the complete review.)
'Sanctuary' (1.2) "Fata Morgana" - Review
Tue, 10/14/2008 - 11:28 — Vrej Hezaran
In my review for the premiere of Sanctuary, I wrote that I felt the episode was somewhat boring and that I'm sure when they up the action quotient, it will become a better show for it. It's not that I'm only interested in action programs, but inherent to this series is weaponry and fighting, so it seemed odd that there was way too much yakidy yak and not enough blam blam. Fast forward a week to the first regular episode of Sanctuary and it starts off right away with the team blowing away people with faces like those cow skulls you see littering the desert in cowboy movies. Even with plenty of action and reckless gunfights, imagine my surprise when I found "Fata Morgana" to be an utter bore.
**snippage**
As I think about how easy it was for a commando unit to gain complete control of the Sanctuary (once the shields were down), I began to wonder why there are only a handful of people in this place. There's Helen and her daughter, Will, the tech guy, the caveman guy...and that two-faced guy who wants only to eat people. How can this giant facility, with incredible technology and fantastic creatures, run on such a small team? Are there more people that we just never see or is this it?
Let's hope that when they do bother to explain that, I won't be asleep with boredom.
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This may seem like a dumb question, but 9.3's good rightOriginally posted by Jonzey View Post
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Alright, 8.7 out of 10 "The birth of something truly unique", alright, good reviewOriginally posted by morjana View Post.
Woo hoo, 9.3 out of 10At IGN, review of Fata Morgana:
(Please follow the link for the complete review. The review author rated this episode with a 9.3 out of 10.)
Sanctuary: "Fata Morgana" Review
Magnus vs. The Witches.
by Tory Ireland Mell
October 13, 2008 - After the huge numbers Sanctuary put up during its premiere episode last week, the big question on everyone's mind was will it last, through the second week? If I were a betting man which I am, I would say there would be some drop off, but the numbers will still be pretty big for "Fata Morgana" and everyone who was here this week will for sure be there next week and the weeks to come.
**snippage**
The second episode in, and just as strong as the first if not stronger, the pacing of "Fata Morgana" was fast and strong. This was a great episode, and completely fun to watch.
, and this person thought it was better the second episode in, yet another good interview .
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I'm very glad you both met her, and Traveler Enroute1, you're 200% right, Amanda is one of a kind. And awesome, just awesome pics prion, and thanks a lot for the vids, Amanda looks so...real and pure greeting fans like that, talking to them, making eye contact, shaking hands and what not. In one part in your journal you wrote- "Although it’s not a great shot, set-up wise, I just loved her smile in this picture. This is how she each and every fan " I don't doubt that because looking and reading stuff like that makes my heart burst and brings a smile to my face, a lot of celebs do stuff like that for fame, success, money, or because their obligated, she does it because she means it
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Originally posted by trinity23 View PostGreat Photos Prion! I saw Amanda on Thursday and Friday as well. I felt a little out of place Thursday night at the Paley Center, all the photographers and news people made me feel out of place, but I really enjoyed myself and thought it was a great panel.
Friday was fantastic. When I called the NBC studio they said it would start at 10 so I got there at 9:50am. Didn't start until 10:30am so by the time I saw Amanda my hands were freezing. I shook Amanda's hand and apologized for the cold hands - she grabbed my hand back and rubbed it between her own to warm them up! Bliss! Highlight of my week.
Wa da go trinity 
. I can't believe you not only shook her hand, but she actually rub yours against hers 
I would have fainted, or I would never have washed my hand again 
. You did really well, me, I'd die meeting Amanda 
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Then when I'd try to talk, I'd be like 
And I'd stay like that for a while, then an hour later I'd be like: I... : I uh... ... I uh.. love you :. But Amanda being the incredibly sweet, kind, caring, loving, and cool person she is, she'd probably be like:
: Oh don't worry, I get it, all the time.
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Originally posted by Traveler Enroute1 View Post Bravo, bravo, bravo, great story . You are so lucky that you got to meet her like that, and that she was very willing and eager to have a pic taken with you, I'm really happy for you . Amanda *always* knows how to talk and treat fans, because like there's no "actor to fan" thing going on, it's more like person to person chit chat . She always treats fans more like friends just fans. Amanda always makes fans feel important and like special, both by paying close attention to them, and making great eye contact. But what's even better than that is she even remembers them the next time they meet, and she even cries when she meets fans. I wonder how Amanda feels knowing she intimidates fans.
I'm not being biased, but I definitely agree that she really is the most approachable cast member in both SG and Sanctuary a. I feel so incredibly lucky to have her in our lives, and that she's all the wonderful things she is 
. I agree 200%, most celebs these days act a certain way in public, then their true colors come out, and disappoint a lot of loyal fans, and even worse, hurt their own credibility. Thank God Amanda isn't like that, she's what-- and I'm not being biased again, but she's Hollywood should be like, so caring, kind, down to earth, and all the long and hard work she does is for her fans and family. SHE IS MOST DEFINITELY THE REAL DEAL . That's how she makes so many fans, and why she's so loved .
Oh you guys rockOriginally posted by morjana View PostOriginally posted by Mala50 View PostNice reports, thanks! I was at both events, too.
Btw, here's a mini album of photos that I took of Amanda at the NBC Experience store last week:
http://www.madmala.com/gallery/main.php
Originally posted by prion View Post. And Mala, you banners rock, especially the Helen shooting one.
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Indeed. I think the moment of actually seeing her, before the up close and personal, made me really reflect. Amanda has always been the larger than life character to me, played so convincingly that I couldn't wait to see her from one scene to the next. Then I walked into the NBC store and she was sitting there so - so HUMAN. I mean like 3D, in the flesh. Then I guess 4D once she shook my hand and greeted me.Originally posted by Rocky89 View Post Bravo, bravo, bravo, great story . You are so lucky that you got to meet her like that, and that she was very willing and eager to have a pic taken with you, I'm really happy for you . Amanda *always* knows how to talk and treat fans, because like there's no "actor to fan" thing going on, it's more like person to person chit chat . She always treats fans more like friends just fans. Amanda always makes fans feel important and like special, both by paying close attention to them, and making great eye contact. But what's even better than that is she even remembers them the next time they meet, and she even cries when she meets fans. I wonder how Amanda feels knowing she intimidates fans.
I'm not being biased, but I definitely agree that she really is the most approachable cast member in both SG and Sanctuary a. I feel so incredibly lucky to have her in our lives, and that she's all the wonderful things she is . I agree 200%, most celebs these days act a certain way in public, then their true colors come out, and disappoint a lot of loyal fans, and even worse, hurt their own credibility. Thank God Amanda isn't like that, she's what-- and I'm not being biased again, but she's Hollywood should be like, so caring, kind, down to earth, and all the long and hard work she does is for her fans and family. SHE IS MOST DEFINITELY THE REAL DEAL . That's how she makes so many fans, and why she's so loved .
That's when it hit me. I got all empathetic wondering if with this hectic promotion schedule if she slept well (if she didn't, it sure didn't show), had a moment to relax, or *sniffle* when she last got to hug hubby and baby. This was Amanda not Sam. OMG what more do we want from her!
Ok then I got a flash, took a breath: Amanda Tapping is doing what she loves. Acting, show biz, making it happen is her passion and that so wonderfully is extended to her fans. No she doesn't have to be so nice; she could be "pretty" nice or "kind of" nice and let it be. But she puts more into the audience and those who want to show our appreciation for what she does so well. For us.
Ok, got a second wind and then went back to being a google-eyed fangirl 'cause she chose to smile and be so nice to me. I realized it would be uncivil to not show how much I admired her, and that I could do it with civility and respect (no matter how spazzed I was to meet her).
Just sayin', I know there's a line to not cross with a celebrity who's so in touch with fans. But I think that spark of empathy made me appreciate more deeply how rare such interaction is. I'll treasure Amanda's giving nature for as long as she wants to entertain us. Gee, it's so hard to get past the buzz of her appearance! Ok, I hope I expressed that clearly. I'll return to my workday!
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Well saidOriginally posted by Traveler Enroute1 View PostIndeed. I think the moment of actually seeing her, before the up close and personal, made me really reflect. Amanda has always been the larger than life character to me, played so convincingly that I couldn't wait to see her from one scene to the next. Then I walked into the NBC store and she was sitting there so - so HUMAN. I mean like 3D, in the flesh. Then I guess 4D once she shook my hand and greeted me.
That's when it hit me. I got all empathetic wondering if with this hectic promotion schedule if she slept well (if she didn't, it sure didn't show), had a moment to relax, or *sniffle* when she last got to hug hubby and baby. This was Amanda not Sam. OMG what more do we want from her!
Ok then I got a flash, took a breath: Amanda Tapping is doing what she loves. Acting, show biz, making it happen is her passion and that so wonderfully is extended to her fans. No she doesn't have to be so nice; she could be "pretty" nice or "kind of" nice and let it be. But she puts more into the audience and those who want to show our appreciation for what she does so well. For us.
Ok, got a second wind and then went back to being a google-eyed fangirl 'cause she chose to smile and be so nice to me. I realized it would be uncivil to not show how much I admired her, and that I could do it with civility and respect (no matter how spazzed I was to meet her).
Just sayin', I know there's a line to not cross with a celebrity who's so in touch with fans. But I think that spark of empathy made me appreciate more deeply how rare such interaction is. I'll treasure Amanda's giving nature for as long as she wants to entertain us. Gee, it's so hard to get past the buzz of her appearance! Ok, I hope I expressed that clearly. I'll return to my workday!. IMHO, anyone who meets Amanda is blessed and feels like they're the luckiest people ever, I know quite of few of those people who've told me their stories and how meeting Amanda was the best experience of their lives, and you're one of them .
Poor Amanda, always giving herself, not a low opinion, but not a high one either. But that's our Amanda for ya, like I said before, she'll never see herself as a big shot, or all that and she'll never think she's invincible . She'll always have some self-doubt, insecurities and what not, but that's what makes her so human, and why we all love her . No matter how much fame and success she gets, she'll always just consider herself just plain lucky, lucky to be lucky actually. If she'd only she's is a damn great actress with loads of talent and a great idol-- wait no, that's not Amanda's attitude .
In a way I'm glad she can't see it, because it's another thing to love about her, I mean it gives her that drive to work harder and try to live up to every one's expectations, granted they've probably already met and more, but that doesn't slow her down . Love your last line btw, it makes us believe that she shouldn't change at all, should she be more confident? Should she have less self-doubt? let's just say, she's meant to be the way she is, and I love that person .
Btw, did you know that to give Sanctuary the support and money it needs, she actually cut back her acting salary, and completely took her producer's salary off the table, all for budge constraints for Sanctuary, so she's not making what she should. So remember all, when you're watching Sanctuary and it's effects for the first time, remember Amanda's own money help make the show into what it is.
Amanda Rocks.
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Sanctuary - The Herald (Scotland):
At The Herald (Glasgow, Scotland):
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Sanctuary
ITV4, 9pm
DAVID BELCHER October 16 2008
**snippage**
Charity must be shown towards Sanctuary, an enjoyably rubbishy US import whose moody CGI version of New York City out-grimes the original. More laudably still, Sanctuary is a science fantasy series that's plainly been inspired by Britain's very own, very dreadful Torchwood - but somehow it has even less narrative logic.
There's also the added bonus of much portentous all-American psycho-babbling vis-a-vis the characters' motivations, hopes and fears; the personal issues that render them conflicted, personally, about their emotional commitment issues, blah blah blah. Naturally, each confession of innermost turmoil is wryly phrased and spoken in halting, ruminative tones that underline all the angst that's swashing about. Think of John Barrowman's Captain Jack Harkness played by Hugh Laurie's Dr Gregory House. Shudder.
Sanctuary stars Amanda Tapping from Stargate SG-1, a long-running show I'm proud to say I've never watched (and never will). She is Dr Helen Magnus, a time-travelling English exo-biologist (yup, your guess is as good as mine) now resident in moody-looking NYC.
Due to her time-travelling and exobiologising, Dr Helen is actually aged 157. She, of course, looks better than her sole extant contemporary, Cher. Sanctuary's USP is that Dr Helen has tasked herself with resolving the emotional commitment issues, blah blah blah, which afflict the various so-called monsters she meets during her time travels, as she's certain that talking things out is, like, a rilly nurturing process for all personkind (including monsters).
As Sanctuary's tag-line puts it: "There are monsters loose in the world - and they are the key to the future of our race." These monsters have so far included a brain-sucking kid with a large prehensile worm growing out of his stomach, and Dr Helen's former lover from Victorian London: Jack the Ripper, aka John Druitt, a sweet guy, honestly, once you get to know him, overlooking all that multiple prostitute-slicing.
Dr Helen is aided by a brilliant but emotionally conflicted young forensic psychiatrist, Dr Will Zimmerman, an older-looking Harry Potter who is forever wryly and haltingly talking through his emotional commitment issues. Sanctuary: watch it once and then save yourself further all-American TV hogwash.
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By reading his review, it's obvious he doesn't like the scifi genre
so how can someone who doesn't like scifi/fantasy be an objective reviewer
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I agree, also, I'm not too fond of the reviews that come from IO9Originally posted by Mandysg1 View PostBy reading his review, it's obvious he doesn't like the scifi genre
so how can someone who doesn't like scifi/fantasy be an objective reviewer.
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I replied to The Herald:
http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/...rent_world.php
Regarding Sanctuary:
If you had read any of the promotional materials you would know that the show is staunchly Canadian - and proud of it. The only bit that is American - I assume you mean from the U.S. - is the Sci-Fi Channel was the first to pick it up as a series.
Also, Sanctuary is not about time travel. It is not about extraterrestrials. So it is not so much like Torchwood.
It seems to me that you don't like scifi shows or American shows by how many times you mentioned "all-American TV hogwash". I would rather read a review by someone who is not biased by the genre or supposed origins of a show.sigpicMourning Sanctuary.
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Originally posted by suse View PostWay to go suse!Regarding Sanctuary:
If you had read any of the promotional materials you would know that the show is staunchly Canadian - and proud of it. The only bit that is American - I assume you mean from the U.S. - is the Sci-Fi Channel was the first to pick it up as a series.
Also, Sanctuary is not about time travel. It is not about extraterrestrials. So it is not so much like Torchwood.
It seems to me that you don't like scifi shows or American shows by how many times you mentioned "all-American TV hogwash". I would rather read a review by someone who is not biased by the genre or supposed origins of a show.
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Thanks! I don't mind negative reviews *quite* as much if they have the facts correct. But this? Ha!Originally posted by Mandysg1 View PostWay to go suse!
susesigpicMourning Sanctuary.
Thanks for the good times!
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