UTA has settled its yearlong lawsuit against “Stargate: Atlantis” actor Joe Flanigan to recoup $99,225 in unpaid commissions, the agency said Wednesday. The two sides “have resolved their litigation on confidential terms and wish each other the best in the future,” UTA said. The agency sued Flanigan, claiming he paid UTA for Seasons 1-3 of … Read more
The Sci Fi Channel has officially green lit production on a second season of the series Sanctuary, starring Stargate actress Amanda Tapping. The NBC Universal-owned network said it ordered an additional 13 hours of the hour-long Friday-night drama, which drew 3 million viewers to its Oct. 3 premiere, the most for a new show on … Read more
We’re told that work on the script started after a major creative meeting last month between SCI FI executives and representatives from the show’s producer, MGM, where the two companies discussed and agreed on the overall creative direction of the show. –We learned this week that producers have already pitched some initial episode ideas and … Read more
Viewer audiences are still strong in the United States of America despite the US presidential debate. First contact earned a 1.1 average household rating during its premiere on the 26th September. The second part of the mid season two parter ‘The Lost Tribe’ pulled in an impressive 1.5 rating on Friday 10th October in its … Read more
The second half of the final season of Stargate Atlantis kicks off tomorrow night in the United States of America at an all new time slot of 9pm eastern on the Sci Fi channel. The second half of season five kicks off with ‘The Lost Tribe’ where Atlantis’s and the galaxies fate remain unknown. You … Read more
During a recent digital press event held by the Sci Fi channel in Colorado, actress Amanda tapping talks about working on Sanctuary, her work in the Stargate Franchise, and being a working mum. You can watch the two video interviews below which are courtesy of Blend Television. Video 1 Video 2
The Sci Fi Channel has acquired the U.S. television rights to premiere both The Ark Of Truth and Stargate Continuum, with plans to make them Sunday-night movie events next spring, network officials told Multichannel News on Friday. The Ark of Truth, will air first, in early spring, and Stargate: Continuum will air late in the … Read more
In a recent interview with Tv Guide actor Miachel Shanks talks about his return to Stargate Atlantis in the mid season two parter First Contact and The Lost Tribe. You can read the full interview below: TV Guide: Is this two-parter your first time guesting on Atlantis? Michael Shanks: I’ve never actually been on Atlantis … Read more
ITV has announced it has secured the rights to US sci-fi series Sanctuary which stars Stargate: SG-1 star Amanda Tapping as Dr. Helen Magnus, a 157-year old physician who studies monsters. The series, which is set to receive its UK premiere on the network’s ITV4 digital channel, also stars Robin Dunne as her reluctant protégé, … Read more
Refusing to take no for an answer, fans of the cancelled B.C.-shot television series Stargate Atlantis will pick up placards today to protest the show’s demise. The rally, to be staged at Burnaby’s Bridge Studios — where the series is finishing its fifth season — is expected to draw at least two dozen protesters, including … Read more