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Icarus Base
"Air" is the three-part opening episode of the military science fiction television series ''Stargate Universe''. The first two parts aired on Syfy in the United States on October 2, 2009, while the third part aired on October 9. In Canada, SPACE aired the first two in tandem with Syfy. Sky1 broadcast the first two parts on October 6, and the third on October 13, whilst Sci Fi Australia aired the two-parter on October 9, and the third part on October 16. "Air" was written by series creators Robert C. Cooper and Brad Wright, and was directed by Andy Mikita. In the episode a group of evacuees from Icarus Base, an offworld human outpost that fell under attack end up on the ''Destiny'', an Ancient starship located several billion light-years from Earth. Their first problems involve the ship's failing life support system, where the new crew are tasked to fix it. The episode features some of the well known characters from ''Stargate SG-1'', a previous series in the Stargate franchise. P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stargate Universe
''Stargate Universe'' (often abbreviated as ''SGU'') is a military science fiction television series and part of MGM's ''Stargate'' franchise. It follows the adventures of a present-day, multinational exploration team traveling on the Ancient spaceship ''Destiny'' several billion light years distant from the Milky Way Galaxy. They are now trying to figure out a way to return to Earth, while simultaneously trying to explore and to survive in their unknown area of the universe. The series, created by Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper, premiered in the United States on Syfy on October 2, 2009. The series featured an ensemble cast and was primarily filmed in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. A second season of 20 episodes was announced by Syfy in December 2009. The first 10 episodes of the second season were aired in the United States beginning on September 28, 2010, and the final 10 were shown beginning on March 7, 2011. Syfy announced on December 16, 2010, that it wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ming-Na
Ming-Na Wen (; born November 20, 1963) is an American actress and model. She voiced Mulan in the animated film ''Mulan'' and its sequel, portrayed Melinda May / The Cavalry in '' Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (2013–2020), and Fennec Shand in the ''Star Wars'' franchise in ''The Mandalorian'' (2019–2020), '' The Bad Batch'' (2021) and ''The Book of Boba Fett'' (2021–2022). She was named ''TVLines Performer of the Week for her work in the episode, "Melinda". Wen made her breakthrough in '' The Joy Luck Club'' (1993) as June Woo. She also played Dr. Jing-Mei "Deb" Chen in the medical drama series '' ER'' (1995–2004). She has also reprised the role as Mulan in the video game ''Kingdom Hearts II'' (2005), ''Sofia the First'' (2014), and ''Ralph Breaks the Internet'' (2018). Additionally, Wen made a cameo appearance in the live-action remake of ''Mulan'' (2020). She has also had starring roles as Chun-Li in ''Street Fighter'' (1994), Detective Ellen Yin in ''The Bat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Burgess (actor) ''
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Mark Burgess may refer to: * Mark Burgess (cricketer) (born 1944), New Zealand cricketer * Mark Burgess (children's author) (born 1957), English writer and illustrator of children's books * Mark Burgess (musician) (born 1960), English musician * Mark Burgess (playwright) (born 1960), writer of ''A Modern Love Story'', actor and teacher at Bedford Modern School * Mark Burgess (computer scientist) (born 1966), Norwegian computer scientist * Mark Burgess (actor) in ''Prince Charming Prince Charming is a fairy tale stock character who comes to the rescue of a damsel in distress and must engage in a quest to liberate her from an evil spell. This classification suits most heroes of a number of traditional folk tales, incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Kelamis
Peter Kelamis (born December 11, 1967) is an Australian-Canadian actor, stand-up comedian and impressionist. He is known for playing Tail Terrier in ''Krypto the Superdog'', Dr. Adam Brody in ''Stargate Universe'', Goku in Ocean's English dubs of the animated series ''Dragon Ball Z'', and Rolf from ''Ed, Edd n Eddy''. Career Some of his appearances on television were in ''Eureka, The Outer Limits, Corner Gas, Sliders, Stargate SG-1, Stargate Universe, The Sentinel'', '' NCIS'' and ''The X-Files''. Film appearances include; ''Happy Gilmore'', ''Fear of Flying'', ''I'll Be Home for Christmas'', '' Best in Show'', ''The Sport Pages: The Heidi Bowl'', and ''Everything's Gone Green''. Kelamis also had a recurring role in '' Beggars and Choosers''. As a voice actor, he replaced Ian James Corlett as the voice of Goku during 1997 in FUNimation/ Saban's short-lived original dub of ''Dragon Ball Z'', and also voiced Goku in FUNimation and Pioneer's 1997-1998 dub of the ''Dragon Ball Z ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Park (Stargate)
This is a list of characters in ''Stargate Universe'', an American-Canadian military science fiction serial drama which made its premiere on October 2, 2009, on the Syfy channel. Main characters Nicholas Rush Nicholas Rush (portrayed by Robert Carlyle) is an expert in Ancient technology. His research was hindered while he was married to Gloria Rush (Louise Lombard). Since her death, he has become more dedicated to science. He spearheads the Icarus Project, his main priority being to explore the mystery behind the ninth chevron of the Stargate. Rush was stationed at the Icarus Base in 2009, in order to do research on the ninth chevron. During an attack on the base, Rush and Eli Wallace figure out how to dial the ninth chevron, and are responsible for sending the remaining Icarus personnel to an Ancient ship known as the ''Destiny'', a spaceship situated in a far-away galaxy, with no way of returning to Earth. Rush is greatly obsessed with completing Destiny's mission and won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Spence
Jennifer Spence (born January 22, 1977) is a Canadian actress. Her acting credits include playing Dr. Lisa Park on the ''Stargate Universe'' television series and Betty Robertson on the series ''Continuum''. Career Spence has had principal roles on a number of television series, including '' Exes and Ohs'', ''The 4400'', ''Reunion'' and '' Write & Wrong''. She appeared in recurring roles on ''Killer Instinct'', ''DaVinci's Inquest'', ''You Me Her'', and '' Travelers''. Immediately following the cancellation of ''Stargate Universe'', Spence joined some other of the show's cast (including Michael Dopud) in a pilot of the new show ''Echoes'', produced by ''Stargate's'' Mark Savela and Ken Kabatoff. In 2012, Spence had roles in episodes of three network television shows, '' The Killing'', ''Alcatraz'' and '' Supernatural''. Spence had a recurring role in the science fiction television series ''Continuum'', as Detective Betty Robertson, which aired from May 2012 to October 2015. In 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hunter Riley
This is a list of characters in ''Stargate Universe'', an American-Canadian military science fiction serial drama which made its premiere on October 2, 2009, on the Syfy channel. Main characters Nicholas Rush Nicholas Rush (portrayed by Robert Carlyle) is an expert in Ancient technology. His research was hindered while he was married to Gloria Rush (Louise Lombard). Since her death, he has become more dedicated to science. He spearheads the Icarus Project, his main priority being to explore the mystery behind the ninth chevron of the Stargate. Rush was stationed at the Icarus Base in 2009, in order to do research on the ninth chevron. During an attack on the base, Rush and Eli Wallace figure out how to dial the ninth chevron, and are responsible for sending the remaining Icarus personnel to an Ancient ship known as the ''Destiny'', a spaceship situated in a far-away galaxy, with no way of returning to Earth. Rush is greatly obsessed with completing Destiny's mission and won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanessa James (Stargate)
This is a list of characters in ''Stargate Universe'', an American-Canadian military science fiction serial drama which made its premiere on October 2, 2009, on the Syfy channel. Main characters Nicholas Rush Nicholas Rush (portrayed by Robert Carlyle) is an expert in Ancient technology. His research was hindered while he was married to Gloria Rush (Louise Lombard). Since her death, he has become more dedicated to science. He spearheads the Icarus Project, his main priority being to explore the mystery behind the ninth chevron of the Stargate. Rush was stationed at the Icarus Base in 2009, in order to do research on the ninth chevron. During an attack on the base, Rush and Eli Wallace figure out how to dial the ninth chevron, and are responsible for sending the remaining Icarus personnel to an Ancient ship known as the ''Destiny'', a spaceship situated in a far-away galaxy, with no way of returning to Earth. Rush is greatly obsessed with completing Destiny's mission and won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julia Benson
Julia Benson (née Anderson; June 26, 1979) is a Canadian actress. She played the character Vanessa James in the science fiction series ''Stargate Universe''. Early life Julia Anderson was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She trained as a ballet, tap, jazz dancer since age six. She graduated from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) in 2001 with a degree in theatre and psychology. She trained as an actress at David Mamet's Atlantic Theater Company in New York City. Career Benson played the role of Anna in the 2007 film ''Road to Victory'' about a stripper who falls in love with a football player who is unable to sexually perform due to an injury. She trained with a dancer from Brandi's strip club in Vancouver, British Columbia. From 2009 to 2011, Benson appeared as 2nd Lt. Vanessa James in both seasons of TV science fiction series ''Stargate Universe''. Her performance in the show's first season episode "Pain" earned her a 2010 Leo award The Leo Awards are the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Marks (Stargate)
Over its decade of existence, science fiction TV series ''Stargate SG-1'' developed an extensive and detailed backdrop of diverse characters. Many of the characters are members of alien species discovered while exploring the galaxy through the Stargate, although there are an equal number of characters from offworld human civilizations. While ''Stargate SG-1'', ''Stargate Atlantis'' and ''Stargate Universe'' are separate shows, they take part in the same fictional universe, so no character is internally show-specific. Main characters Except for the commanders of the top-secret Stargate Command military base (SGC), all main characters of ''Stargate SG-1'' are members of the SG-1 team, the primary unit of the SGC in the show. SG-1's duties include first contact, reconnaissance and combat, diplomacy, initial archaeological surveying, and technological assessment. The composition of SG-1 changes several times during the series run and varies in several alternative universes. Jac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ona Grauer
Ona Grauer is a Canadian-Mexican actress best known for her portrayal of the Ancient Ayiana and later Emily Young in the science fiction television series ''Stargate Universe'', part of the ''Stargate'' franchise. In the FX show ''Archer Archery is the sport, practice, or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows.Paterson ''Encyclopaedia of Archery'' p. 17 The word comes from the Latin ''arcus'', meaning bow. Historically, archery has been used for hunting and combat. In m ...'', she voices recurring character Katya Kazanova, and a woman impersonating film star Veronica Deane. Grauer has one son and one daughter. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Grauer, Ona Canadian film actresses Canadian television actresses Living people Naturalized citizens of Canada People from Nelson, British Columbia 1975 births People of Mexican descent People of Hungarian descent People of Norwegian descent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher McDonald
Christopher McDonald (born February 15, 1955) is an American film, television, theatre and voice actor. McDonald is best known for playing the villainous professional golfer Shooter McGavin in the 1996 comedy ''Happy Gilmore''. Other notable starring roles for McDonald in film include "T-Birds" member Goose McKenzie in ''Grease 2'' (1982), Darryl Dickinson opposite his former fiance Geena Davis in ''Thelma & Louise'' (1991), Ward Cleaver in the film adaptation '' Leave It to Beaver'' (1997), and Tappy Tibbons in ''Requiem for a Dream'' (2000). Along with numerous independent and small-budget film roles, he played supporting characters in box-office hits '' Grumpy Old Men'' (1993), '' Flubber'' (1997), ''Rumor Has It'' (2005), ''The House Bunny'' (2008) and '' About Last Night'' (2014). Voice acting roles for McDonald include Jor-El on '' Superman: The Animated Series'' (1996), Kent Mansley in ''The Iron Giant'' (1999), Superman on ''Batman Beyond'' (2000) and Harvey Dent on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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