Greetings. Years ago I descended into the abyss that is the anime and manga mediums, and now I can't leave. Not that I want to, it's beautiful down here.
What are some scenes in anime that resonate with you? The scenes you keep going back to watch no matter how long passes?
Here are a few of mine:
Made in Abyss - Ozen and Lyza
Code Geass - Zero Requiem
Bloom into You - Aquarium walk
Attack on Titan - Mere bystander
MIKE JOHNSON: “If we lose the midterms, the Dems will turn every committee of Congress into an investigative body. They will go after the president's family, the cabinet, his donors, and friends.”
This is actually the best case I’ve heard for voting Democrat.
A lot of folks have asked why I jumped into the #SaveStargate campaign.
Truth is, this was never about how many episodes I appeared in.
It was about supporting friends, standing behind a cast and crew I respect and recognizing one of the most passionate fan communities out there. The Stargate universe has meant a great deal to a lot of people for a very long time.
When people care that deeply about something and work that hard to keep it alive, I’m happy to lend my voice.
Some things are worth getting loud about.
LFG #SaveStargate @rachel_luttrell@JoeFlanigan
https://t.co/z5KiNikIJ2
92,000 people are watching a plane fly a Stargate banner. Can you even imagine how many would watch an ACTUAL Stargate show?
Reinstate Martin Gero's Stargate! #SaveStargate@AmazonMGMStudio@PrimeVideo
Stargate SG-1 Writer Joseph Mallozzi calls out executives for treating fans poorly:
"Throughout my career, I've been dismayed by the contempt some genre executives have held for fans, routinely underestimating their power to make or break a show. I've watched this repeat too many times, across too many shows, to be talking about any single one of them. Yet despite the mounting evidence over the past few years, they continue to dismiss the data, repeating the same miscalculations time and again. But technology has rewritten the rules, and the power dynamics are shifting. Today’s fans are organized, strategic, and highly data-literate - effectively turning the platforms' own metrics against them. As the bets get bigger and the audience grows sharper, it will be fascinating to see how this plays out."
Is it about time these corporate suits get with the program?
Doctor Who is another prime example of what happens when executives and “new” writers take a shot at creating an entry to a beloved franchise.
You should WANT old dedicated fans writing the shows. No one knows what the fans want more than the fans and original creators! Give them the creative freedom.
Stargate, Star Trek and Star Wars would do well to learn this lesson. We don’t want a “New take” on our show. We want more of the same take we already had. #SaveStargate
I started watching SG-1 at age 15. I was the first in the family to start, but one by one they all joined me. Then one day, even my Dad joined. NOTHING on television held my Dad's interest. He never went to the movies. It was the first time I'd ever connected with him in this way. Not long after he started, he came home one day with the first season DVD box set, and the whole family started watching from the beginning. He kept buying the sets, until we caught up with the currently airing show, and then we watched like clockwork as a family every Friday night, with pizza and soda.
You have to understand, that is a CRAZY thing to type out about my Dad. He never did stuff like that. He was tough to connect with about something that wasn't mechanical or construction. I can't think of a single other fun thing he did with us that wasn't what a kid would consider "chores" or "work." My siblings and I treasured those Friday nights like nothing else. It was an entirely new experience, having something like that where he would quote the lines to you in the middle of the day (Teal'c lines were his favorite, especially the infamous "undomesticated equines" line).
My Dad has been buried for almost 8 years now. My oldest two kids barely remember him and the other two never met him. We recently watched both SG-1 and Atlantis as a family. It's been an emotional ride, sharing this with them yet wishing Grandpa was around to share it with them too. My kids ADORE Stargate. My girls have crushes on Daniel Jackson and John Sheppard. My youngest son wants to BE Jack O'neill. They cried when Daniel ascended the first time. They were over the MOON at the idea of a new series in the works to enjoy. I haven't had the heart to tell them the news that the whole thing has been called off.
Save Stargate!
You had @bradtravelers
You had @BaronDestructo
You had @martingero
You had the fans.
And you still said no to Stargate.
Attached is my message to Blair Fetter explaining why Stargate is unique and why this decision is such a disappointment.
#Stargate#SaveStargate