Joseph Mallozzi Blog - Discussion, ***Major Spoilers for all seasons, please use Caution*** Rating Options

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Almost everyday, Executive Producer Joe Mallozzi will write up a blog with what's going on in the SGA world and will even answer fan questions. Please use caution as a lot of his answers and blogs do have spoilers for current and future episodes. So here is a place to discuss what Joe is writing. You can also link to his blog and ask him a question. Have Fun!

http://josephmallozzi.blogspot.com/2007/10...er-27-2007.html

October 27, 2007

Questions:

Ascended Tauri writes: 1)when you guys write/discuss story line episodes like you did with 'Reunion', do you/rest of production staff discuss in detail the possible future direction the story could go? Say, Ronon's friend that retreats at the end of 'Reunion'. How much discussion goes into a future plan for that character? 2. Do you/rest of staff already discuss, in this case, Season 5 during your production of S. 4?

Answers: 1) I made the decision not to kill of Tyre at the end of Reunion because I thought he would be an interesting character to bring back for a future episode. 2) When we wrote the season finale, we had a general idea of how we wanted to pick things up in season 5, but we didn't have detailed plans for an overall season-long arc at that point.

Anonymous writes: Originally Michael's name was going to be Charlie, but for some reason it was changed.

Answer: It was?

Zabadoo writes: 1.)For Atlantis's 100th episode, do you think you guys will do something epic or comical? 2.)Will any other major characters (Sheppard, Ronan, Teyla, McKay, Zelenka, Keller, Carter) bite the dust this season?

Answers: 1) Since it will be the season-ender, it will not be comical. 2)

Pauline writes: It never ceases to amaze me that with all the bravado that men have with taking car engines apart etc. Ask them to put clothes in a washing machine and you would think we had asked you to pilot the Space Shuttle.

Answer: In all fairness, Fondy usually sees to the car engine as well.

Anonymous #2 writes: 1. Does this mean we'll get to see Daniel make his way to Atlantis? 2. If the above is true, any chance for Vala to make an appearance?? Please!
3. Is there a possibility that Weir could pop up in the fifth season as well?

Answers: 1. It means we'll certainly try to do a story that will guest Daniel in season 5. 2) No plans to bring Vala over. 3) The answer to this can be found in a later season four episode.

Elizabeth writes: Who is 'the guy in Washington'?

Answer: Jack O'Neill.

Tracy Trollop writes: Not written on here for a while, but Bob Picardo told me to get online and write to you! Met him today at Collectormania and we ended up talking about you, his wife's baking and also the dog skeleton he gave you for Hallowe'en last week! I couldn't see any pics on your blog, but would love to see some.

Answer: Do a search for Bob Picardo and I'm sure the skeleton dog entry will pop up. It includes a video of Lulu facing off against the hound from hell.

Anonymous #3 writes: Hi Joe, are we going to see Ford in season 5, at least to close out his story line????

Answer: Not to be a bit of a downer, but some could argue that him getting blown up on the hive ship he was on could be considered closure.

Cyn writes: Only question I could come up with was when will you announce the BOTM?

Answer: Monday morning. So far, White Plague leads Doomsday Book while Gunslinger is well ahead of Lord Valentine's Castle.

Ben writes: Hey Joe, did you see southpark Parody Stargate? For that matter do you watch southpark?

Answer: Haven't seen it yet. We all love South Park.

Redhooks writes: Can you say if any deleted scenes from Travelers will end up on the DVDs

Answer: I don't believe there are any deleted scenes from this episode.