Mallozzi's Mailbag & More II

[Inara]

Considering his opinion of Toronto, as well as his own sunny personality... it seems like a perfect match.

 

[Tripler]

I normally wouldn't defend JM. But I mean he has just moved to a new city so of course he's not going to warm up to it right away because he's just left the place he's been living in for the past decade or so. I'm sure he wasn't the biggest fan of Vancouver either when he moved there. And he's moving to TO during the end of winter with all the snow and rain which isn't the best time of year in any city. I'm pretty sure he'll warm up to Toronto eventually but he probably haven't even had the time to settle in yet.

Oh so you are saying that just cause he's moved here that he has to warm up to it !!! Bull . He has been here multiple times over the years . He is just being an ignorant basturd . Like he is to good for this city . I know people say that TO can be pretty full of itself and I have seen it first hand . You have to realize that there are quite a few millionaires living here so the snooty level can be pretty high but not all of them are wankers ,so for JM to start bad mouthing a city is just being a prat . He is so pissed that his SGpoo failed and has a hate on for everywhere that may have dissed his crap series . Suck it up JM . Take a drive around and see the sites . Jump on the subway and see how the real people live . Have a listen to a street musician . Take a walk at the Zoo . Take a walk along the boardwalk on a sunny day . There are many trail's through out the city for some quite time even with all the hussle and bussle of a major city . Take the ferry and go to the island ( yes we also have an island ) . You can see Rochester form the other side of the island on the bicycle trail which practically goes around the whole thing . Lot's to do and see .
And if he hadn't been here before well I just don't know . Anytime I have gone anywhere I have to explore . Growing up in Quebec I never went to Quebec City till a few years ago and when there spent the whole time learning about the city . The same thing I did when I moved to TO . Yes I was scared those first few month's but I was also in awe of how such a large city functioned and just kept trucking along on a daily basis . He has to do the same . Prat!!!

 

[Tropicana]

OMG - an important hidden message in disguise of a Star Wars parody, covered by The Simpsons.

[video]http://download.theforce.net/simpsons/simpsons_cosmicwars_clip2.mpg

 

[mzzz]

OMG - an important hidden message in disguise of a Star Wars parody, covered by The Simpsons.

[video]http://download.theforce.net/simpsons/simpsons_cosmicwars_clip2.mpg

Is it "cake > pie"?

 

[Tropicana]

Is it "cake > pie"?

Oh yes with a hint of - writing nonsensical characters/dialogue and enhanced with new tech to shoot it with does not make show/film good. Stick to what works.

 

[mzzz]

Oh yes with a hint of - writing nonsensical characters/dialogue and enhanced with new tech to shoot it with does not make show/film good.

Like avatar, skyline, sgu, bsg, caprica, etc. (my opinion)

 

[Tropicana]

Avatar had nonsensical characters? Well if you count the blue aliens, I suppose... lol.

 

[heisenberg]

Randomness writes: “Sorry Joe but I disagree about your comments about the ratings not effecting the movie.”




Answer: Disagree with me all you want. Regardless of whether this movie gets made or not, at the end of the day I’m someone who has worked on the franchise for over a decade and have access to certain information like, for instance, what variables are being considered in the decision-making process, and what variables aren’t (ie. ratings).

Randomness also writes: “Speaking of which, I really can’t understand why you, Paul, Carl etc have all joined the Transporter, all of you including Brad should of done a 4th Stargate series.”




Answer: Our focus was on SGU. Our plan was to continue the series, not set up a back-up spin-off. Rob left the franchise to pursue other projects. Paul and I said that if and when SGU ended, we would move on as well. Brad, who co-created all three shows and has been with the franchise longer than anyone, is looking to provide SGU fans with a satisfactory conclusion to the story of Destiny’s mission.

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WTF!These two comments drew my attention...Are they freaking mad? What variable are they talking about?

 

[stclare]

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WTF!These two comments drew my attention...Are they freaking mad? What variable are they talking about?

The major one would be BW imo. If the show runner/producer is only batting for one show, the chances of someone like syfy getting sga/sg1 movies are nill, however the three prong approach could be "ill do the sga/sg1 movies you give me sgu" or combination similar.

Remember sga finished on over 2 million viewers, has good dvd sales, and good vibes behind it. it had the best chance of having the movie when it was first cancelled than sgu and yet no movie

 

[Gatefan1976]

The major one would be BW imo. If the show runner/producer is only batting for one show, the chances of someone like syfy getting sga/sg1 movies are nill, however the three prong approach could be "ill do the sga/sg1 movies you give me sgu" or combination similar.

Remember sga finished on over 2 million viewers, has good dvd sales, and good vibes behind it. it had the best chance of having the movie when it was first cancelled than sgu and yet no movie

If ANYONE from Syfy bought this song and dance routine AGAIN, I'd strongly reccomend a boot to the butt. The only variable I could concieve of would be SGU DVD sales making enough money to justify the expense of a DTDVD movie.

 

[stclare]

If ANYONE from Syfy bought this song and dance routine AGAIN, I'd strongly reccomend a boot to the butt. The only variable I could concieve of would be SGU DVD sales making enough money to justify the expense of a DTDVD movie.

Well apparently one of the major players at mgm is a stargate fan (or was that syfy?) anyhoo i think all partys want some stargate on air but can not agree on "what stargate" to do.

 

[Gatefan1976]

Well apparently one of the major players at mgm is a stargate fan (or was that syfy?) anyhoo i think all partys want some stargate on air but can not agree on "what stargate" to do.

It was MGM

 

[Graybrew1]

Well apparently one of the major players at mgm is a stargate fan (or was that syfy?) anyhoo i think all partys want some stargate on air but can not agree on "what stargate" to do.

Here's an idea. Start from scratch and make a new one. Call it something completey new like "Stargate Jupiter" or whatnot and make it about only new characters. They could base them out of another type of SGC on a ally planet(maybe Jupiter). At least until the show gets off the ground , to combine the entire SG fanbase. Then once it is a hit , they can decide what previous characters,storylines.....etc to bring in. Hopefully by then the show will be loved by all.

 

[Inara]

Well apparently one of the major players at mgm is a stargate fan (or was that syfy?) anyhoo i think all partys want some stargate on air but can not agree on "what stargate" to do.

I just got this bad feeling TPTB will pitch a show or movies with characters from all the series, but of course not all of them because that would be too expensive. Since it's possible some of SGU's sets are available, they'll just toss 'em into a storyline there, with any SG1 or SGA characters being glorified guest stars. In other words, they'll end up with an SGU movie, while saying it's an All Stargate Reunion Special.

 

[Gatefan1976]

I just got this bad feeling TPTB will pitch a show or movies with characters from all the series, but of course not all of them because that would be too expensive. Since it's possible some of SGU's sets are available, they'll just toss 'em into a storyline there, with any SG1 or SGA characters being glorified guest stars. In other words, they'll end up with an SGU movie, while saying it's an All Stargate Reunion Special.

Nah, they would never do that.............

 

[Inara]

Nah, they would never do that.............

The outgoing Stargate TPTB would love to kick fans of the earlier shows in the proverbial nuts. A bait and switch would be a way to get what they wanted, but still fake it that they're giving the fans "something special" for everyone.

 

[Tropicana]

The major one would be BW imo. If the show runner/producer is only batting for one show, the chances of someone like syfy getting sga/sg1 movies are nill, however the three prong approach could be "ill do the sga/sg1 movies you give me sgu" or combination similar.

Remember sga finished on over 2 million viewers, has good dvd sales, and good vibes behind it. it had the best chance of having the movie when it was first cancelled than sgu and yet no movie

In contrast, SGU finished with around 800,000 viewers (good to know the majority i.e. 1.2 million thought SGU was crap too), bad vibes behind it with a bad chance of having the movie.

 

[heisenberg]

MAIL BAG Update...Going to only post questions/answers that I found relevant.

Randomness writes: “1. Did you prefer writing for SG1/SGA over SGU?”


Answer: While I enjoyed writing for both shows, I think I had an easier time writing for SG-1, particularly during the Vala years.




Joan001 writes: “ Robert Carlyle has not been heard of since the cancellation notice. Has there been any word or opinion from him. Does he keep in touch with anybody in SGU?”

Answer: Actually, I hear he’s got quite a few projects on the go. And he has been in touch with both Brad and Robert

“3. As the series was ending, why did you not kill off a main cast member?”


Answers: There’s still time, no? Four more episodes to go.




Paloosa writes: “1) Will Transporters be as post production heavy as SGU or Atlantis was?”
Answer: Not as heavy although the Transporter: The Series will have limited visual effects.


“2) Is there a date by which you have to have the first episode in the can?”
Answer: Still solidifying our production schedule.


“3) How many episodes are being produced?”
Answer: The show’s first season will consist of 12 episodes.


“4) What network will be airing it?”
Answer: Stay tuned for the official announcement.


“5) Will entire episodes be filmed in Europe, or are only different segments being shot there?”
Answer: Elements of most every episode will be shot in Europe will main unit photography will take place here in Toronto.


Randomness writes: “How’s the casting side of The Transporter going Joe? I realise you can’t say any names or anything, but is it going well? Like do you have ideas as to who you want for each character?”
Answer: Yes, casting is going very well. A lot of terrific candidates to choose from. We’re narrowing down our selections and meeting to discuss this week.

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[heisenberg]

Joseph Mallozzi speaks on the situation..

Joseph Mallozzi's speaks of the news
http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2011/04/17/april-17-2011-until-we-meet-again/

That was the title of the email I received from Brad Wright late yesterday, an email confirming the worst. Despite his best efforts and a situation so fluid it vacillated from “almost yes” to “probably not” and back to “almost yes” on any given week, final word had come down.

There would be no SGU movie. Stargate, that had spanned fourteen years, 354 episodes, two DVD movies – that had helped build a network and establish itself as a studio’s most successful television franchise was coming to an end. It was a terrific ride and, while it would have been great to give the fans that final chapter, that last crossover movie in which Brad had envisioned incorporating elements from all three shows (SG-1, SGA, and SGU), the truth is television is a fickle business. When it comes down to decision time, it’s less”What have you accomplished?” and more “What have you done for me lately?”.

Sad but true and still, I look back on my 11+ years on the franchise as some of the best years of my life in that I had the opportunity to work with some wonderful people, writing for shows I truly loved. It wasn’t always easy, wasn’t always fun, but they were happy times and I can’t say enough good things about the people who made it happen – from Exec. Producers and Series Co-Creators Brad Wright and Robert Cooper who gave us the opportunity to all the cast, crew, and production personnel who made it happen. I look forward to working with them again eventually.
Especially if this comic book project goes as planned.

And so, SGU episode #220, “Guantlet”, will mark the end of this chapter of the franchise and, while it’s an awesome episode, it’s a heartbreaker all things considered. Before sitting down to watch it, I’d recommend watching the pilot first – if not the three parter then, at the very least, that first episode. It won’t offer closure but does deliver a bookend of sorts.
Given the circumstances and all things considered, probably the most touching episodes the franchise has ever produced.

Once that final episode airs, I’ll take to this blog to answer any and all questions you may have and dedicate at least one entry to discussing aspects of the franchise I’m sure you’re all curious about. ”Given the show’s ratings, why didn’t you wrap up the series in the event you WERE cancelled?”, “What stories did you have planned for the show’s third season?”, and “Tell us all about Stargate: Extinction”. Okay. Will field these queries and many more once “Gauntlet” airs.

 

[shavedape]

Spin time for JoMo

Sounds like he's getting ready to do some revisionist explanations of the whole SGU debacle.

I'm sorry but no matter how you slice it the demise of the Stargate television concept lies at the feet of BW, RC and JM. It's pathetic that JM whines about how the evil TV execs don't care about the past they only want to know what BW/JM have done "lately" to -- I dunno -- generate profits! Yeah, like that isn't the motivating factor of every single person who does business with other people. It's called 'having a job' and it's a pretty easy concept to understand. One is paid to produce a product/service that in turn will generate profits for one's employers. Sentiment about the past doesn't put food on the table, duh! It's like a waiter complaining that he isn't appreciated for the tables he waited on last week. :roll:

BW's comments today were ridiculous and I fully expect JM's to be just as delusional and revisionist when he answers all those questions that we've just been burning to ask. Count on it. I need to stop reading this forum because I tire of having my intelligence insulted, sigh.