How Stargate’s Puppeteer Team Made Asgard Magic

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While many shows today go for 100% computer-generated aliens, back in the day Stargate did things old school: in most shots the beloved Asgard were puppets, brought to life by a talented team on the show’s set. When asked which guest star was his favorite to work with, even Stargate SG-1 leading man Richard Dean … Read more

When “Q” Actor John de Lancie Was On Stargate

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Stargate SG-1: “Prometheus” It was a real treat for Stargate fans when John de Lancie joined the show. It was Season Five, and the veteran actor turned up in the recurring role of Colonel Frank Simmons — an intelligence operative at the N.I.D. It didn’t take long before it became clear that Simmons had an … Read more

Every Episode for Stargate’s Lovable Scoundrel

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Stargate SG-1: “It’s Good To Be King” Total Episodes: 11 Viewing Time: 8.25 hours If you just want the episode list without any pesky plot details to spoil you, click here! You’ve just turned on a random episode of Stargate SG-1 … is this one about alien bugs, or a parallel universe, or an ethical … Read more

Veteran Science Fiction Actor Alan Scarfe Dies At 77

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Alan Scarfe (“Poisoning the Well”) The veteran British Canadian actor Alan Scarfe, who guest starred in a memorable episode of Stargate Atlantis, has died at the age of 77. Scarfe played Chancellor Druhin, leader of the Hoffans, in the first-season episode “Poisoning the Well.” Druhin led his people in taking an experimental treatment that killed … Read more

How Stargate Enlisted A Comic Legend

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Stargate SG-1: “Urgo” How did the legendary comedian Dom DeLuise end up guest starring on a cable science fiction show of all things? DeLuise’s starring role in the Stargate SG-1 episode “Urgo” was a comedic tour de force, and it came late in the actor’s career — longer after he had become a household name … Read more

The Lost Season of Stargate Atlantis

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Stargate Atlantis With five seasons and exactly 100 episodes to its name, Stargate Atlantis solidified itself as one of the great sci-fi shows of its decade when it went off the air in 2009. The show premiered in July 2004 (yep, nearly 20 years ago!) and starred Joe Flanigan as Major John Sheppard, Torri Higginson … Read more

Stargate Universe: Memories of Home

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Stargate Universe: “Gauntlet” Actress Glynis Davies played a big part in the life of one of Stargate Universe‘s most loved characters. She played Eli’s mother, Maryann Wallace, who is left confused and alone on Earth when her brilliant son (played by David Blue) is swept up in an adventure to a distant galaxy. Thanks to … Read more

Ascension Stargate Convention Set For 2025

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Starfury Conventions Stargate is headed back to the United Kingdom in 2025, with a new fan convention set for next spring. Long-time organizers Starfury Conventions have announced “Ascension,” a new Stargate-focused event to be held in the London area. It’s set for May 23 to 25, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Heathrow. The … Read more

A Stargate Advent Calendar Is In The Works

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Blue Brixx BlueBrixx is keeping the gate spinning with its new Stargate license. The German brick toy manufacturer has announced plans for a very special holiday package, along with confirmation that the company is working on Stargate Universe sets for the future. BlueBrixx will release a Stargate Advent calendar for the holiday season, with 24 … Read more

First Look At Master Replicas’ Surprise Release

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Master Replicas A brand new model is on the way from Master Replicas, and it’s a beauty. After officially taking over the license from Eaglemoss last year the U.K.-based company has been continuing the original plan for a fleet of Stargate ship models — from Daedalus and the F-302 to the Goa’uld mothership and the … Read more