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Meridian (Stargate SG-1)
The fifth season of the military science fiction television series ''Stargate SG-1'' commenced airing on Showtime (TV network), Showtime in the United States on June 29, 2001, concluded on Sky1 in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2002, and contained 22 episodes. The fifth season introduces future main character Jonas Quinn portrayed by Corin Nemec from 2002–2004. The fifth season is about the ongoing war with the Goa'uld Empire after the death of Apophis (Stargate), Apophis at the start of the season and the rise of a new System Lord named Anubis (Stargate), Anubis. SG-1, a military-science team, are set to explore the Milky Way Galaxy. The one-hour premiere "Enemies (Stargate SG-1), Enemies", which debuted on June 29, 2001 on Showtime (TV network), Showtime had the lowest syndication of the seasons episode, but overall got a high viewership level. This would be the last season to feature Apophis alive, but he would return in dreams and alternate realities and timelines. The ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Dean Anderson
Richard Dean Anderson (born January 23, 1950) is a retired American actor and producer. He began his television career in 1976, playing Jeff Webber in the American soap opera series '' General Hospital'', and then rose to prominence as the lead actor in the television series ''MacGyver'' (1985–1992). He later appeared in films such as '' Through the Eyes of a Killer'' (1992), '' Pandora's Clock'' (1996), and ''Firehouse'' (1997). In 1997, Anderson returned to television as the lead actor of the series ''Stargate SG-1'', a spin-off of the 1994 film '' Stargate'', replacing actor Kurt Russell. He played the lead from 1997 to 2005 and had a recurring role from 2005 to 2007. Since 1997, he has starred in only one film: '' Stargate: Continuum'', released in 2008 as a sequel film after the ''Stargate SG-1'' film '' The Ark of Truth.'' He appeared in the follow-up ''Stargate'' spin-off series '' Stargate: Atlantis'' and '' Stargate: Universe'' (reprising his role from SG-1 as Majo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
System Lord
The mythology of the ''Stargate'' franchise is the historical backstory of the ''Stargate'' premise, which centers around xeno-mythology as experienced by humans during episodic contact. In the fictional universe of the franchise, the people of Earth have encountered numerous extraterrestrial races on their travels through the Stargate. In addition to a diversity of alien life, there is also an abundance of other humans, scattered across the cosmos by advanced aliens in the distant past. Some of the most significant species or beings in ''Stargate SG-1'' are the Goa'uld, the Asgard, and the Replicators. ''Stargate Atlantis'', set in the Pegasus galaxy, introduced the Wraith and the Asurans. One of the most influential species in ''Stargate'', the Ancients, have moved on to a higher plane of existence. For practical reasons of television productions, almost all of the alien and human cultures in the Stargate's fictional universe speak native English. Because of the time co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MGM Home Entertainment
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC ( d/b/a MGM Home Entertainment and formerly known as MGM Home Video, MGM/CBS Home Video and MGM/UA Home Video) is the home video division of the American media company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. History 1978–1982 In 1978, the company was established as MGM Home Video, releasing MGM films and TV shows. In 1980, MGM joined forces with CBS Video Enterprises, the home video division of the CBS television network, and established MGM/CBS Home Video. In October of that year, they released their first batch of Betamax and VHS tapes. The initial printings of all 24 films were packaged in brown leather clamshell cases with gold lettering; they were presented to CBS executives. Later printings of these films, as well as all printings of later releases by MGM/CBS, were packaged in oversized gray book-style boxes with either the MGM Abstract Lion print logo or CBS Video print logo in the upper right hand corner of the packaging. MGM/CBS also iss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NID (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. Jack O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Wood (director)
Martin Wood is a Canadian television director who has been directing since the mid-1990s. He specializes in science fiction, where he is best known for his work as a director and producer on '' Stargate SG-1'' (46 episodes), as well as its spin-off series '' Stargate Atlantis'' (30 episodes). Career Martin Wood began his television career in 1995. Although he is best known for his work on the Stargate franchise's '' Stargate SG-1'' and '' Stargate Atlantis'', he has also directed for many other television series, including '' The Invisible Man'' and '' Earth: Final Conflict''. In addition, Martin directed two TV specials on sudden infant death syndrome. Along with Peter DeLuise, Andy Mikita and Will Waring, Wood was one of ''Stargate SG-1'''s main directors during its 10-year run. He also frequently appears as an extra known as "Major Wood" in the ''Stargate SG-1'' episodes that he directs, often assisting Sergeant Siler as a repairman using the oversized crescent wrench t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lenic
John G. Lenic (born October 11, 1974 in New Westminster, British Columbia) is a Canadian television producer and production manage He is of Croatian descent. Filmography * ''Deceived by Trust: A Moment of Truth Movie'' (1995) (TV) (assistant producer) * ''Expert Witness'' (1996) (producer) * '' Justice for Annie: A Moment of Truth Movie'' (1996) (TV) (assistant producer) * ''When Friendship Kills'' (1996) (TV) (assistant producer) * ''She Woke Up Pregnant'' (1996) (TV) (assistant producer) * '' Abduction of Innocence'' (1996) (TV) (assistant producer) * '' Stand Against Fear'' (1996) (TV) (assistant producer) * '' Moment of Truth: Into the Arms of Danger (1997) (TV) (assistant producer) * '' Nobody Lives Forever'' (1998) (TV) (assistant producer) * ''A Dog's Breakfast'' (2007) (producer) * ''Stargate SG-1'' (2004-2007) (producer) * '' Stargate: Atlantis'' (2007-2008) (producer) * '' Stargate: The Ark of Truth'' (2008) (producer) * '' Stargate: Continuum'' (2008) (producer) * ''Alt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Mikita
Andy Mikita is a Canadian television director and producer. He has worked in the TV and film industry for over 30 years. Mikita is best known for his work as a director and producer for '' Stargate SG-1'', and its sister shows '' Stargate Atlantis'' and '' Stargate Universe''. Career Andy Mikita began his television career on the 1987 series '' 21 Jump Street'' where he worked as a second assistant director. He worked on many other television series from 1989 to 1996, until he joined '' Stargate SG-1s crew as a first assistant director in 1997 and in 1999 he made his directing debut on the episode " Foothold". Mikita made his acting debut as brief cameo on ''Stargate SG-1'' in the episode " Wormhole X-Treme!", he appeared again as a wedding guest in the episode " 200". In early 2009, Mikita was slated to direct a direct-to-DVD '' Stargate Atlantis'' movie with the working title of '' Stargate: Extinction''. The production was shelved later in 2009. Selected filmography Dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Mallozzi
Joseph Mallozzi (born 16 October 1965) is a Canadian writer and producer. He is most noted for his contributions to the '' Stargate SG-1'', '' Stargate: Atlantis'' and '' Stargate Universe'' television series and as showrunner of ''Dark Matter''. He joined the ''Stargate'' production team at the start of ''Stargate SG-1s fourth season in 2000. He was a writer and executive producer for all three ''Stargate'' series. On television, he worked as a writer for ''Animal Crackers'', '' The Little Lulu Show'', ''Flying Rhino Junior High'', ''The Babaloos'', ''Night Hood'', '' The Lost World'', ''Lassie'', '' Robinson Sucroe'', '' Caillou'', '' Wimzie's House'', ''Ivanhoe'', '' Largo Winch'', '' The Busy World of Richard Scarry'', ''The Adventures of Paddington Bear'', ''George and Martha'', '' The Wombles'', '' Mona the Vampire'', ''Ripley's Believe It or Not!'', '' Student Bodies'', '' Birdz'', ''Dr. Xargle'', ''Big Wolf on Campus'', and '' The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Advent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert C
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown" and ''berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it entered England in its Old French form ''Robert'', where an Old English cognate form (''Hrēodbēorht'', ''Hrodberht'', ''Hrēodbēorð'', ''Hrœdbœrð'', ''Hrœdberð'', ''Hrōðberχtŕ'') had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Scots, Danish, and Icelandic. It can be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter DeLuise
Peter John DeLuise (born November 6, 1966) is an American actor, television director, television producer, and screenwriter. He is known for his role as Officer Doug Penhall in the Fox TV series ''21 Jump Street'', and for directing and writing episodes of science fiction television shows, particularly in the ''Stargate'' franchise. He is the son of actors Dom DeLuise and Carol Arthur. Career DeLuise made his film debut in the 1979 film '' Hot Stuff''. He landed his best known acting role, as Officer Doug Penhall, in the 1987 Fox series ''21 Jump Street'', alongside other promising actors including Johnny Depp. His brother Michael came on the show in the fifth season where he played his younger brother, Officer Joey Penhall. DeLuise is also well known for his role as Dagwood on the NBC science fiction television series ''SeaQuest DSV'' from 1994 to 1996. DeLuise has made guest appearances on the television shows '' The Facts of Life'', ''21 Jump Street'' spin-off '' Booker'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wormhole X-Treme! (Stargate SG-1)
"Wormhole X-Treme!" is an episode from Season 5 of the science fiction television series ''Stargate SG-1''. The title also refers to a camp fictional science fiction series named ''Wormhole X-Treme!'', a show-within-a-show that is portrayed in the episode. This was the 100th episode of ''Stargate SG-1'', and as such was produced as a "special" episode laden with large numbers of in-jokes, cameo appearances, and heavy use of metafictional elements for comedic effect. Plot This episode is a continuation of the Season 4 episode "Point of No Return". A spaceship that had been hidden in the outer solar system activates and begins approaching Earth, and its energy signature is matched to that of Martin Lloyd's escape pod suggesting that this is its mother ship. The military tracks down Lloyd (played by Willie Garson) and discovers that he has become the creative consultant for a television series whose concept he sold to a Hollywood studio, ''Wormhole X-Treme!''. The parallels betwe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Glassner
Jonathan Glassner is a television writer, director, and producer. He is known for his involvement with ''Stargate SG-1'' (where he was executive producer for the first three seasons) and '' The Outer Limits''. Glassner was initially noticed as a writer for his work on ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents''. After writing for several television series, including ''21 Jump Street'', Glassner moved on to ''The Outer Limits'', which naturally segued into his involvement with ''Stargate SG-1'' as a staff writer and executive producer. His most recent work is as a writer and director for ''CSI: Miami'', ''CSI: NY'', and other shows. He was also a co-executive producer on the NBC show '' Heist'' and the Fox show '' Standoff'', as well as for Sci-Fi Channel's ''The Invisible Man''. While at Northwestern University, Glassner also played a leading role in the development and production of ''Rising Stars'', which became the model upon which ''Star Search ''Star Search'' was an American tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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