This is an all new blog update. It features a broad variety of topics, most of which are in some way related to Stargate: Horizon...

I know, it's been nearly two weeks since my last update, so here I am. And naturally there are lots of new things to report. One of them would have to be the interesting fact that birthdays just keep popping up in October. There's Joe Mallozzi, there's our new script supervisor, Justin McNeil, and there's Aaron Percival, the writer of tomorrow night's all new episode. What's it with October and Stargate related birthdays? Somehow I don't seem to fit in, because my birthday is in May. But what can you do? Happy Birthday to all of you!!!

And with the prospect of more cake around the corner, I'll let you know that I've completed the first draft of "The Fantastic Three." Right now I'm in the process of revising and polishing before turning it in. Okay, there've been a few speculations with regard to what this episode is about. I've already mentioned Patrick McKenna in one of my previous updates, and Patrick is indeed the actor who plays a character called Jay Felger. And he does a wonderful job with that. So, does the fact that I would mention him in relation to this episode really mean that he virtually will be reprising that role in "The Fantastic Three?" Hm. I think I'll let you answer that question.

The other member of this trio is in fact a female character. And even though this hasn't been officially released to the public yet, I've always had a specific actress in mind for that part. It's a role that requires someone who looks attractive, and who also has comedic talent. Hey, that's just the way the character is written. And in "The Fantastic Three" we'll be seeing lots of this character. The name of the actress this character is in fact written for, is Leah Remini. Some of you might know her from the sitcom "King of Queens." If you're not familiar with that show, I'd suggest you just type in the name "Leah Remini" to Google, and see what comes up. Then, feel free to speculate which character who appeared in only one Season One episode could fit her.

I've always liked what Leah did/does on King of Queens, so I realized it would be really great to see her as this particular character. Now, if only we could actually enjoy the fruits of our wonderful casting choices on television. In other words, it's a shame it's all only virtual. By the way, I'll be very concerned if you're still wondering which Season One character (only appeared in one episode) I'm talking about. Come on, how many female characters fit the description? Okay, okay, because I'm in a very generous mood tonight, I'll give you yet another hint, and say Chase will be very surprised and happy to see her again. So she and Chase have had scenes together before? Hmmmm. Well, I'll say the idea of sending her, Chase, and a character played by Patrick McKenna on a little adventure together is just kind of crazy.

On another note, I feel I have to apologize, because I'm indeed a bit behind on the Making Of features. However, it's not that I don't want to finally get the next one done, there's quite a lot of work lately (only speaking of Horizon). It's the point in the first half of the season, where we're working hard to keep our schedule. Some writers haven't had too much time lately, and currently it's actually our latest staff writer, Mike Coakley, and myself who are working on a great deal of the upcoming episodes. In fact, as I'm revising and polishing "The Fantastic Three" I'm already working on the outline for the next episode I'm writing, called "The Cold and Distant Stars." After that, it'll be all about working out the first part of the big mid-season two parter. Mike is working on the script for "Parti Pris" while being in the early stages of developing an outline for episode 2.10; potential titles for 2.10 include "Crossfire" as well as "Zero Option."

It's definitely a lot of work, but it's a lot of fun. I will admit, however, that it would be great to see some more people out there actually commenting on the episodes. Very often we end up having put so much hard work into it, and hardly anyone takes the time to let us know why they thought it was so great, or why they thought it was so horrible. More discussions are very welcome. It's nice to know people are following the series, but it'll be even nicer to see what they all think about the episodes, the characters, or the developments. The comments and reviews that do come in are greatly appreciated of course. I do think "The Fantastic Three" should get discussions going, just because of the unique nature of the episode. That is, I hope so. I think it's the first real comedy episode we've done, by the way.

The 24 Report: I'm still rewatching Season Two actually; four more episodes to go. Believe it or not, I've had some variety in my DVD experiences lately. Last night I watched an episode of the original Star Trek on DVD: "The Doomsday Machine." Great episode. I still love the original Star Trek very much, and I always will. Now that I've seen it again, I'm having the urge to watch some more episodes. Maybe I'll do that tonight. I've also been rewatching some of the new SG-1 and SGA episodes, and I was watching a few episodes of DS9 last week. But don't you worry. No need to break out in panic, I'm still very loyal to 24. Just watched it two nights ago, and I'll be concluding the rewatching of Season Two within the next few days. I'm also still very loyal to Diet Pepsi, by the way. In fact, I'm drinking some caffeine free Diet Pepsi as I'm typing this.

I hope you all enjoyed last weeks episode "Providence." Good old go through the gate, get into trouble episode. I think it's got a classic Stargate feel to it, and it's a great episode for Christine. You get to see clearly how her character has come a long way from the early days of the series, when she was said things like this being the first time she actually fired a Zat. I love seeing character growth like that. You get to see characters evolve and develop over the course of the series, and it's a great joy as a writer to explore characters like that, and figuring out where they're going in terms of developments.

Tomorrow's episode will reveal some interesting backstory of a pretty well known alien species in the Horizon universe. To see what that's all about, make sure to catch the episode.

And so concludes another blog update. Until next time.

Good night.

Alex