Friday at the SG Creation Con.
We saw Alex Zahara who told many amusing stories. He enjoyed stories that had messages (like questioning of the war in 1969,) liked playing Ironshirt the Unas best (he liked being a leader, having a separate language and called that character a reptilian Popeye.) He told a couple good bear stories, too.
Next was James Bamford, the stunt director for SGA. Again, fairly amusing. He said by filming stunts in short bits, he could make David Hewlett look like Bruce Lee--but he hasn't had to, yet.
Next was Kavan Smith, Major Lorne. He was a lot of fun, too. Some asked him if the writers ever gave Lorne a backstory that said he was gay, who would Lorne end up with. Not the crazy Czech who combs his hair with buttered bread, but maybe an open relationship with Paul and David. He seemed quite easy going and fairly quick of wit.
Lastly was Alexis Cruz. He is a very serious young actor, intense but able to tell funny stories. He was very complimentary about both the series and the movie and he was very moved and proud to have been a part of it. He mentioned how his agent told him about this part in an indie SF film where he'd only have three lines. After he got the job, he saw the production plans and realized the film was going to be amazing. He was particularly proud of the fact that he and Eric Avari really got into the Ancient Egyptian language that Dr. Stuart Smith of UCLA was researching on how it might have been spoken. With the actors actually speaking it, it helped to further Smith's research. He felt like he'd made a contribution of some worth.
At the cabaret, we missed most of Alexis Cruz's one man play. He did have the crowd roaring with laughter. Next was Bamford, Jason Momoa and three stunt guys doing a routine with swords. Jason was without dreads and he looked mighty fine. He gets such a twinkle in his eyes...very becoming. :)
Now, I'm caught up and must go to bed. The set tour is in the morning.
Next was James Bamford, the stunt director for SGA. Again, fairly amusing. He said by filming stunts in short bits, he could make David Hewlett look like Bruce Lee--but he hasn't had to, yet.
Next was Kavan Smith, Major Lorne. He was a lot of fun, too. Some asked him if the writers ever gave Lorne a backstory that said he was gay, who would Lorne end up with. Not the crazy Czech who combs his hair with buttered bread, but maybe an open relationship with Paul and David. He seemed quite easy going and fairly quick of wit.
Lastly was Alexis Cruz. He is a very serious young actor, intense but able to tell funny stories. He was very complimentary about both the series and the movie and he was very moved and proud to have been a part of it. He mentioned how his agent told him about this part in an indie SF film where he'd only have three lines. After he got the job, he saw the production plans and realized the film was going to be amazing. He was particularly proud of the fact that he and Eric Avari really got into the Ancient Egyptian language that Dr. Stuart Smith of UCLA was researching on how it might have been spoken. With the actors actually speaking it, it helped to further Smith's research. He felt like he'd made a contribution of some worth.
At the cabaret, we missed most of Alexis Cruz's one man play. He did have the crowd roaring with laughter. Next was Bamford, Jason Momoa and three stunt guys doing a routine with swords. Jason was without dreads and he looked mighty fine. He gets such a twinkle in his eyes...very becoming. :)
Now, I'm caught up and must go to bed. The set tour is in the morning.