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So damit mal wieder etwas über Stargate berichtet wird werde ich mal den Lycos Chat vom 22. Mai.2002 hier posten
Lycos Chat mit Richard Dean Anderson & Amanda Tapping vom 22. Mai.2002
Events_Moderator: Welcome to Lycos Live Events! Tonight we are chatting with
Richard Dean Anderson and Amanda Tapping from Stargate SG-1! We'll be
starting in just a few minutes. Get your questions ready!
Events_Moderator: OK, it's time to get started. We'll be chatting with
Amanda first. Let's welcome her to the chat! Hi Amanda, welcome to Lycos Live
Events! What's up?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: Not much, in the middle of shooting an episode right
now, but really happy to be here!
eunkaruns: Do you actually learn about physics when you memorize the script?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: Yeah, I do. I actually do a lot of research so that
what I'm saying makes sense not only to me, but it's believable that I
understand it.
Kerbox: I remember a behind the scene clip where you said you always made
sure you understood what you was talking about before the scene. So I was
wondering, what is your definition of an event horizon? Just curious ..
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: Oh, geez! {laughs} Why don't I give that one to Rick! I
got asked once in a chat what a naked singularity was, and I said "Sam
Carter on a Saturday night!"
darthmaul555: I would like to know if you will be coming to the Gate
Convention in November, in Germany. That would be very cool.
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: I would love to come. It's all contingent on whether
I'm working or not. I've never been to Germany, so...
kimmysco: Being Canadian and living in Canada most of your life, have you
ever visited a small island off Vancouver call Horby Island?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: I've never been to Horby, but I've always wanted to go,
in fact, honestly, my husband and I were just talking about it this weekend!
newbie_005: "Window of Opportunity" is my favourite episode. I was wondering
if you woke to find yourself reliving the same day, and could take actions
with no consequences what sort of things would you do? and why?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: As Sam Carter? I'd go fishing with Jack. Over and over
and over again!
piglet246: I don't know if it's down to you or not but PLEASE let Amanda
direct! I would love to see her get the chance, especially on SG-1. There's not
long until the end, so please don't think too long about it!
Please give
her the chance ... she wants it and we her fans want it! I really doubt you'll
be disappointed, if Michael could do it, Amanda definitely can!
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: That's very sweet, thanks for your support! It's not
going to happen this year, but I'm learning as much as I can so, maybe another
series!
mj_sammie: If you could meet Sam and give her 3 pieces of advice what would
you say to her? Love you so much! Thank you for everything.
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: That is so nice! Lighten up! That's the advice I would
give. .
major_ly: Do you have the time to read and maybe reply to all the fan mail
you get?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: I do personally take the time to at least send a
picture, but I can't take the time to answer back in letter form to all the letters
I get. I do read everything, but it takes me a long time to get back to
people.
gizmo_goddard: What part of your character would you like to explore more?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: Oh man ... her sense of humor. And her sensual side. }
joanie_j: I'd like to know how you feel about season 6 being the last season
and if you're going to be involved with Stargate after that?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: It's very sad to come to the end of it; it's quite a
daunting prospect. It's been a great ride, it's good to look back to see how
much fun you had with it. But as far as being involved with it beyond that, I
have no idea what's going to happen.
Ximajorscarterix: What do you both think about having fans? Fans all over
the world? Especially from Germany?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: Completely humbling. Yeah, I don't know what to say
beyond that, it's totally overwhelming. I'm humbled by it, and very
appreciative.
kingbubba2002: First, I would like to say great job developing your
character over the last several seasons. You bring a great presence to the show. My
question is, what kind of episode would be your favorite? A comedic episode,
action, adventure, mythological. what kind of episode do you like the most to
do?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: The comedies are the most fun, from a day to day
shooting point of view. Shooting is so much fun, and everyone on our show has such
a sense of humor. But I love doing action, that being said.
samjan2: We first want to say that we are two 40-something year old
professional women who live vicariously through Sam and Jack's relationship (What
there is of it) and enjoyed season 4 the most (please don't tell us to get a
life!) Please tell us that there will be some (any!) Sam/Jack moments somewhere
in season 6. Will they finally declare their love for each other by the end
of the series? Will they be together and, if so, how do they work it out?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: Wow, I would never say "get a life" I think it's great
that you enjoy that aspect of it. I have no idea what is going to happen
between Sam and Jack, but we sure have fun when we get to be together! I think
they'll retire after it's all over, go to a cabin and make babies, and fish!
{laughs}
gatefan: What's on your horizon? Anything we should look for?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: I just did an independent film called Stuck, with J. R.
Bourne, who plays Martous on Stargate. It's a very different character than
Sam, and quite a departure. And that's it for now -- keep your fingers
crossed!
algorhythms: Do you think that as sci-fi fans, we expect more contact with
actors/directors/etc than other fandoms and show genres?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: I have no idea, because I've never been on another show
like that. All I know is that our fans are really stalwart in their support
of the show, and very gracious and intelligent when we get to meet them.
Events_Moderator: Amanda, thanks for chatting with us!
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: Thank you so much, I had a great time and hope we can
do this again soon!
Events_Moderator: Hey folks! Let's welcome Richard Dean Anderson to the
chat! ?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: Oh ... just, you know, a day in the life, everybody is
up at 5:30 in the morning, and we continue to shoot as we speak. I have a
bit of a cold, but that doesn't slow me down, and doesn't keep me from causing
trouble wherever I go. And I want to personally thank those of you who have
been waiting for three hours, you guys are amazing!
mousie_grr: I just want to say that you're fab and you are lucky to be loved
so much that people like myself (13) would wait all day until 1:00 am just
to say hi.
Stargate_SG1-Richard: Again, being from Minnesota I have a hard time really
comprehending that kind of patience, but thank you, thank you. Guten Morgen,
get some sleep!
Events_Moderator: What are y'all shooting now?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: We're shooting an episode called "Cure" where we
discover the Queen Tokra - which is a big globule, a big slimy, snaky globule,
which is delicious if seared lightly.
rkw25526: When will the documentaries you have been working on be aired?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: It'll be some time. The process will take longer for
me with my involvement, because of my commitment to Stargate. The scheduling
to get me off to go do it has been a bit of a chore for all involved. The
trips to the various rivers, creating a library of footage and documentation of
the cultures and the people and such -- it'll be some time. It's nice that
people are aware of that though, thanks for asking and keeping it alive.
wendal7: One of the things I like most about the show is your sense of
humor. Are you as much of a smart-a$$ off screen as you are on?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: In a word. Yes.
It's my job to be, as you
succinctly put it, the smartass; it's in my contract: actor, producer, smartass!
Thanks for asking! {laughs}
kirstie_luvs_sg1: Do you check out any of the fan websites / fan fictions?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: You know, I haven't ... I'm apprised of it, but part
of my problem is that I'm not real computer savvy. So I have a real hard time
tracking those things down, but my assistant Ivan has put my in touch with
http://www.rdanderson.com, the website that was put together on my behalf. I
haven't really explored it, much to my discredit. I have to learn how to turn
on my computer first.
itsme_dd: After so many years of filming, is there anything that still
surprises you?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: Not really, other than the fact that I'm still
vertical! What I've been exposed to through the experience of Stargate is the new
technology through the industry, working with the finest technicians and
artists in the new generation and such, what surprises me is that we're in for new
surprises. It's just a massive, incomprehensible world. What I've been able
to learn to that end is that there are virtually no limits to what can be
done.
hotmom01: I heard that you hurt your knee. How is it coming along?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: {laughs} it's much better now. It was my third knee
surgery. The irony of it was that it did not happen skiing. I was carrying my
daughter into her ballet class, caught my toe on a nail, snapped my foot
backwards, and tore my knee to shreds. But the rehab has been as accelerated as
possible to accommodate my trips to the river last March and my work on
Stargate. Plus being a father to a three-year-old.
jaci_rose: With season six getting mixed reviews from some fans -- even
though it hasn't started yet -- I was just wondering what you would say to
reassure the fans that season six is just as good, if not better, than the previous
five seasons?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: What's curious to me is how we can get mixed reviews
on something that hasn't aired yet. And too that end, I don't know what the
reference is too, because we're still a strong, creative franchise. We've had a
change in personnel, but that's just part of a natural evolution of a
series. People sometimes choose to move on, and it's our job to accommodate our
needs. The show is still great!
Events_Moderator: I heard there will be a Stargate SG-1 movie. When do you
start filming it? Any big changes or surprises we should expect?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: It's still a question mark for all of us. Brad Wright
is in the process of writing the feature for MGM. And we have to wait for
MGM's decision whether to move forward with production. Until we get the
go-ahead, we can only leave it to Brad to write the best script imaginable.
Everybody is on board, and we'd love to make a feature with the added time and
budgetary concerns and magnitude, we think we can put together a wonderful show on
a slightly larger scale.
Events_Moderator: I hate to say it, but we have to wrap this up in a few
minutes. Our time with Richard and Amanda is almost up! We'll take a few more
questions & comments.
hw_chaos: How goes the environmental projects that you are involved in?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: That kind of refers back to the documentary projects
I'm involed with. I've added to my list of involvement. I'm now on the board
of directors of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, and the River Keeper
Alliance. My hands on involvement is somewhat limited until Stargate is over.
Again, what we're calling the River Project, the documentary series that we're
putting together is an issue oriented environment, also a cultural study of
river people and such. It's a little frustrating to be not more hands-on
involved, but again I spend 9 months in Vancouver, and can only spring out
sporadically, and actually get on the river on in the ocean.
triciaveneman: Do you mind that a lot of people still see you as Macgyver
after all you've done since?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: Not at all. I will always take it as the ultimate
compliment to a successful venture. Thank you!
extintor811: Greetings from Barcelona! I would like to know how much time it
takes you to memorize the script.
Stargate_SG1-Richard: I have a hard time memorizing the script. I memorize
the ideas of the script, of scenes, let's put it that way. Amanda has the hard
job, she has lots of science thingys ... I get to look dumbfounded.
Manolis_Varnas2: What do you think that is the secret of success of this
show?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: Well, by this time it should be no secret that we have
an incredible franchise born of a quirky concept of a movie. Any time you
have an ongoing premise that allows you to walk through a wall of water and end
up in some other part of the universe for another adventure, you have
unlimited creative possibilities. That's unique in the business. We also have an
ensemble cast that as individuals that are interesting and unique and extremely
talented. And a bevy of writers who are tireless in their efforts to be
creative.
kgw2002: How do you get through those long days? I heard that they are like
16 hours long!
Stargate_SG1-Richard: They can drag on, but it's part of the job! You grow
to expect that. They are made less grueling, through the efforts of everyone,
but in particular John Smith, one of our producers who orchestrates the
scheduling and makes it as easy as possible. But it's the job.
tessamac: At Gatecon last year, Amanda described the way you smelled in 22
words or less. Could you do that for her too, please? :-)
Stargate_SG1-Richard: She described how I smell? (To Amanda) You described
how I smell? Come over here, Amanda, let me smell you ... I'm smelling Amanda
now! Mmm ... she smells like hairspray. She smells like the very essence of
life itself. It means she should shower. Soon. She's smelling me now ... I'd
put her on the phone, but her nose is between my toes. Come on get up!
johnson-sg3: Is Amanda watching what you're typing, just to see what you say
about her?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: Amanda is sitting right next to me, we're on the floor
of the motor home, lounging, with cocktails and small poodles. And one large
poodle. .
gatetraveler: I've been a Stargate fan since the beginning and there have
been many changes to your character during the past 5 years. I was wondering
what kind of character changes can we expect to see in season 6?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: Not much. {laughs} Not really, natural evolution of
the creative process. That's actually a Brad Wright question anyway, he's in
charge of us all.
cleo2205: We know you are crazy about dogs, but what's your opinion of cats?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: I love dogs. I'm not saying that I don't like cats ...
but I'm more dog than anything else, more dog than human, and my cat-like
qualities never really developed along with other parts of my body, and
personality. I'm not saying I don't like cats ... I'm just saying. I prefer snakes.
Snake dogs.
Events_Moderator: Can you tell us what your favorite episode of Season 6 has
been so far and why?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: Oh ... possibly "Abyss." Mike Shanks came back and I
was trapped in a jail cell with him. It was good to see and work with him, we
battled it out on screen, it was great.
stargatetraveler: Do all of the cast share good friendships as they do on
the show?
Stargate_SG1-Richard: Yeah, I'm a bit of a ... I have a ... I'm not the
social being that everyone I'm sure thinks I am! {laughs} We've developed into
quite dear friends actually, all of us. I haven't been able to personally
socialize a lot, because I get on an airplane and go be with my daughter, so I
lose the weekends here. Apparently the party goes on without me, which comes as
a great shock to me, a blow to my ego.
jacksonforever: Amanda, what is it like being a strong female character in a
basically male dominated series?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: Extremely difficult. No, it's fabulous. I like that
this character is equal to her male counterparts, without having to apologize
for being a woman. Rick just said she's superior. It's a great character to
play. Would that life were like this! I think that playing a character like this
has given me more strength in life -- with "da fellas".
paugio: Amanda, how difficult has been to learn the scientific stuff for
your role?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: No, not at all. I love doing research, and I find most
of what I read intriguing. I won the science award in HS, as well as the
drama award, so I was tailor made for this role. That being said, I'm anxious to
play a character that doesn't feel the need to explain everything, ad
nauseum, in a verbose manner.
samandjanetfan: Amanda, what's up with all the blue Jell-O?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: {laughs} You know, it started in the canteen one
episode where we had a choice to eat and it was I think rice pudding, and Jell-O,
and I went with the blue Jell-O. I've actually been sent blue Jell-O, and it
makes your tongue blue, and it's kind of fun. Rick likes it!
rebeccca_1: Amanda, have you ever done anything on set completely out of the
blue?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: Besides our usual fooling around and mentioning
Macgyver ... that made it into the pilot, that was an ad-lib that made it to the
screen. We've learned from out master, Maharishi Rick. Out of the blue once Rick
said a line that had been previously written. Shocked us all!
erishian42: Amanda, wold you ever like to play Michael Shanks's love
interest in another movie or TV show?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: Hell yeah, he's cute!
johnson-sg3: Amanda, have you ever been tempted to do an episode where
Carter has an Essex accent?!
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: Yes, I do Essex accents all the time, on set.
Unfortunately it never makes it on screen ...but I think it behooves the producers to
let me do the Essex, let me wear white stilettos at least once. Rick gets to
wear white stilettos all the time! I want to reiterate how great it is, like
Rick said, that all these people waited so long to talk to us. I have Rick
right here, any questions you want to ask me about Richard Dean Anderson?
hw_chaos: What storylines do you hope to see wrapped in this season since it
is your last and where do you imagine Colonel O'Neill and Major Carter to be
5 years down the line from now?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: I would like to see what happens with the Tokra.
There's actually quite a few gangland threats that we need some closure too, too
many to get into right now. What ever happened to Joe, Sam's first husband,
when we went back to 2001 and we left him on this Harvester. But now Rick and I
are discussing where Jack and Sam will be in 5 years ... we think we'll open
a deli right outside area one. (To Rick) Weekends at your cabin fishing? He
doesn't want to fish anymore ... he might catch a fish one day, that would
scare him.
We'll both retire, and I'll finally be able to call him Jack!
flashpointe68: Is Rick as great a kisser as he seems he would be?
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: Rick is phenomenal kisser. Wait, let me double-check
that, I'm going to kiss him right now. That was a short one but he is in fact,
as phenomenal a kisser as one might imagine. That was a great question,
because I got to kiss Rick. Any more like that and I'm all over ... Rick fainted,
though. {laughs} !
Events_Moderator: Thanks SO much for taking the time to chat with us
tonight, Amanda!
Stargate_SG1-Amanda: I have to say, I said it before, but I'm touched and
overwhelmed by how much support we get from the fans, and please don't think it
goes unnoticed.
Events_Moderator: Rick, thanks so much to you too! This has been a great
deal of fun!
Stargate_SG1-Richard: Complete echo of our most articulate of cast members.
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Events_Moderator: Great questions everyone. Y'all are the best! I hope
everyone had fun! We sure did! See ya next time at Lycos Live Events!
