Aug
22
2010
Stargate fans will have something special to look forward to during the 35th Toronto International Film Festival (September 9-19, 2010). A Fine Young Man, a 13 minute film starring Paul McGillion (Dr. Carson Beckett from Stargate: Atlantis), was selected as one of 40 films to be featured in the Short Cuts Canada Lineup this year.
The film is set in 1962, in the middle of the Cold War. With the fear of nuclear attack a constant worry, the United States is trying to beat Russia to the punch. As the short teaser puts it “(t)hey’ve been looking for someone like Pete.
Someone honest, upstanding and true. Someone they can put their faith in.” But Pete may not be as squeaky clean as one might think. This dark satire also stars Ali Liebert, Wesley Salter, and Cole Humphrey who plays the aforementioned Pete.
The film was written and directed by newcomer Kevan Funk, who has won awards for his previous shorts Grow Up Kids, A Suburban Tragedy, The Oceanographer, as well as Death and a Salesman.
The Toronto Film Festival is not-for-profit and serves as a cultural organization to promote independent Canadian films to the population. You can purchase tickets for the festival online, by phone, or at the box office. Come support this wonderful celebration of Canadian cinema!
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Jun
12
2010
Congratulations to the Stargate Universe cast and crew on winning six Leo Awards at the 2010 Celebration and Gala Awards ceremonies this weekend!
Winners include:
Best Dramatic Series
Stargate Universe
Brad Wright, Robert Cooper, Carl Binder, Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mulle, John G. Lenic, N. John Smith – Producers
Best Screenwriting in a Dramatic Series
Brad Wright
Stargate Universe – Light
Best Cinematography in a Dramatic Series
Michael Blundell
Stargate Universe – Human
Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Series
Rick Martin
Stargate Universe – Human
Best Visual Effects in a Dramatic Series
Mark Savela, Shannon Gurney, Brenda Campbell, Craig Vandenbiggelaar, Krista Mclean
Stargate Universe – Air
Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series
Julia Benson
Stargate Universe – Pain
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May
04
2010
The nominations are in for the 2010 Leo Awards and newcomer Stargate Universe has earned itself an impressive 17 nominations. Also former Stargate legend Amanda Tapping has received an impressive 17 nominations for her off-screen project Sanctuary, along with her former co-star Michael Shanks for his appearance in the episode ‘Penance’.
You can see a full list of the nominations below:
Stargate Universe
- Best Dramatic Series: Brad Wright, Robert Cooper, Carl Binder, Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mulle, John G. Lenic, N. John Smith – Producers
- Best Direction in a Dramatic Series: Robert Cooper – Stargate Universe – “Human”
- Best Direction in a Dramatic Series: Peter Deluise – Stargate Universe – “Light”
- Best Screenwriting in a Dramatic Series: Brad Wright – Stargate Universe – “Light”
- Best Cinematography in a Dramatic Series: Jim Menard – Stargate Universe – “Light”
- Best Cinematography in a Dramatic Series: Michael Blundell – Stargate Universe – “Human”
- Best Cinematography in a Dramatic Series: Rohn Schmidt – Stargate Universe – “Air”
- Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Series: Brad Rines – Stargate Universe – “Pain”
- Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Series: Mike Banas – Stargate Universe – “Air”
- Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Series: Rick Martin – Stargate Universe – “Human”
- Best Production Design in a Dramatic Series: James C. O. Robbins – Stargate Universe – “Air”
- Best Visual Effects in a Dramatic Series: Mark Savela, Jason Gross, Steve Garrad, James Kawano, Viv Jim – Stargate Universe – “Space”
- Best Visual Effects in a Dramatic Series: Mark Savela, Shannon Gurney, Brenda Campbell, Craig Vandenbiggelaar, Krista McLean – Stargate Universe – “Air”
- Best Stunt Coordination in a Dramatic Series: James Bamford – Stargate Universe – “Air”
- Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series: Patrick Gilmore – Stargate Universe – “Pain”
- Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: Jennifer Spence – Stargate Universe – “Life”
- Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: Julia Benson – Stargate Universe – “Pain”
Sanctuary
- Best Dramatic Series: Damian Kindler, Amanda Tapping, Martin Wood, Alan McCullough, Lily Hui, Lisa Richardson, Lee Wilson – Producers
- Best Direction in a Dramatic Series: Brenton Spencer – Sanctuary – “Pavor Nocturnus”
- Best Direction in a Dramatic Series: Martin Wood – Sanctuary – “Kali Part 2?
- Best Screenwriting in a Dramatic Series: Alan McCullough – Sanctuary – “Veritas”
- Best Screenwriting in a Dramatic Series: Damian Kindler – Sanctuary – “Kali Part 2?
- Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Series: Gordon Remple – Sanctuary – “Kali Part 2?
- Best Production Design in a Dramatic Series: Bridget McGuire – Sanctuary – “Kali Part 2?
- Best Costume Design in a Dramatic Series: Christina McQuarrie – Sanctuary – “Pavor Nocturnus”
- Best Make-Up in a Dramatic Series: Todd Master, Holland Miller, Harlow Macfarlane, Werner Pretorius, Yukio Okajima – Sanctuary – “Fragments”
- Best Make-Up in a Dramatic Series: Francesca von Zimmermann, Andrea Manchur – Sanctuary – “Pavor Nocturnus”
- Best Visual Effects in a Dramatic Series: Lee Wilson, Lisa Sepp-Wilson, Sebastien Bergeron, Les Quinn, Eric Petey – Sanctuary – “End Of Nights Part 2?
- Best Guest Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series: Michael Shanks – Sanctuary – “Penance”
- Best Guest Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series: Christopher Gauthier – Sanctuary – “Hero”
- Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series: Christopher Heyerdahl – Sanctuary – “Haunted”
- Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series: Ryan Robbins – Sanctuary – “Fragments”
- Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series: Robin Dunne – Sanctuary – “Pavor Nocturnus”
- Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: Amanda Tapping – Sanctuary – “Pavor Nocturnus”
The 2010 Leo Awards are due to be held in Vancouver Canada on Friday 4th June 2010, and the Gala Awards Ceremony on Saturday 5th June.
For a full list of the nominees head on over to the Leo Awards website »
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Apr
20
2010
The Canadian Press – ONLINE EDITION
‘Trotsky,’ ‘Stargate Universe,’ ‘Less Than Kind’ win writers guild awards
By: THE CANADIAN PRESS
19/04/2010 9:02 PM
TORONTO – Writers who penned episodes for the TV shows “Stargate Universe” and “Less Than Kind” – and the script for the upcoming movie “The Trotsky” – were celebrated Monday at the 14th Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Awards.
The “Stargate Universe” episode “Time,” written by Robert C. Cooper, won for best one-hour TV show, while “Less Than Kind”’s “The Daters,” written by Garry Campbell, won for best half-hour series.
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Apr
17
2010
Stargate Universe has been nominated in two categories in the 2010 Constellation Awards ceremony. The Constellation awards are Canada’s annual science fiction awards and focus on rewarding excellence in science fiction film and television.
Stargate Universe has been nominated in the following two categories:
Best Science Fiction Television Series of 2009: Competing against Being Erica, Defying Gravity, Doctor Who, FlashForward, Sanctuary, and Supernatural.
Best Overall 2009 Science Fiction Film or Television Script: For Robert C. Cooper’s “Time”. Going up against Being Erica “Leo” (Jana Sinyor), Defying Gravity “Kiss” (James Parriott), District 9 (Neill Blomkamp & Terri Tatchell), FlashForward “No More Good Days” (David S. Goyer & Brannon Braga), and Torchwood “Children Of Earth: Day 1? (Russell T. Davies).
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The film is set in 1962, in the middle of the Cold War. With the fear of nuclear attack a constant worry, the United States is trying to beat Russia to the punch. As the short teaser puts it “(t)hey’ve been looking for someone like Pete.
