It looks like Stargate SG-1 may finally be dead, at least according to star Michael Shanks, who played Dr. Daniel Jackson on the series, which ran for 10 seasons and spurred two DVD movies in 2008 and two Syfy spinoff series. “Given the amount of time lag that’s gone on between us doing the movies, … Read more
Michael Shanks has said that he understands why fans compare his performance as Hawkman on Smallville: Absolute Justice to Watchmen. The actor told ScifiWire that he enjoys playing such meaty roles. “Yes, it does have the parallel of danger in it. I understand that,” he said. “This guy’s a warrior… He’s kickass and all business, … Read more
Michael Shanks has been booked for a one off appearance in a Supernatural episode entitled 99 problems. A quick note from Michael regarding the casting: “Just got booked on an episode of Supernatural called ’99 Problems’- not a huge part. Will let you know more details as they come in.” According to the Spoiler TV … Read more
Tonight’s new episode of Syfy’s Sanctuary kicks off a December of increasing action that culminates with a Stargate SG-1 reunion when Michael Shanks guest-stars with Amanda Tapping. But first, tonight’s episode puts Tapping’s Helen Magnus and Robin Dunne’s Will Zimmerman in peril again when executive producers Damian Kindler and Martin Wood make use of a … Read more
The two-part Smallville story written by comics legend Geoff Johns and featuring members of the Justice Society, will now be shown as a two-hour TV movie on 29 January next year (US). Guest characters include Stargirl, Dr Fate and Hawkman, played by Stargate SG-1’s Michael Shanks. “When you’re in a room with a lot … Read more
Fans of Stargate legend Michael Shanks wont have to wait until the next Stargate DVD related release to see the legendary actor back on the small screen. Michael Shanks will be appearing on another Science Fiction favourite Smallville where he will play the part of Hawkman making an appearance in several episodes.
The much anticipated season two premiere of Sanctuary will air in the UK on ITV4 on Monday 12th october at 9pm. Sanctuary is created by and starring Stargate favourite’s such as Amanda Tapping, Martin Wood, Damien Kindler, Christopher Heyerdahl, Ryan Robbins, Kavan Smith and look out for a special guest appearance by Michael Shanks … Read more
Writer / Producer Martin Gero will be joining the official Stargate SG1 / Atlantis convention which is due to be held in Los Angeles between November 6th 2009 and November 8th 2009. Martin joins an already announced lined up which includes: Ben Browder, Michael Shanks, Joe Flanigan, Paul McGillion, Cliff Simon, Ryan Robbins and Robert … Read more
The creators of the new sci-fi action disaster thriller movie Arctic Blast have released two shots of the movie that will star Michael Shanks. A Stargate favourite, Shanks will play Jack a US meteorologist who will try and save the world from a killer ice fog. The Australia-Canada co-production principal photography has begun in Tasmania, … Read more
Creation entertainment are currently running an exclusive auction for the up coming official Stargate SG1 and Atlantis convention which is due to take place in Los Angeles commencing 6th November 2009. Included in the 6 auction lots are exclusive partys with: Ryan Robbins, Paul McGillion, Joe Flanigan and Cliff Simon. Also available are backstage Vip … Read more