Chicago Stargate Atlantis/SG-1 Con #1: Blogs, photos, tweets & more

[wraithfodder]

The following is a collection of links from livejournals, blogs, twitter, etc. on the Stargate Convention held in Chicago, IL on August 21-23, 2009

 

GUESTS: Joe Flanigan, Paul McGillion, Rachel Luttrell, Connor Trinneer, Michael Shanks, Gary Jones, Amanda Tapping

 

Excerpts are listed. Please visit links for full information. All links found via Google searches

BLOGS, LIVEJOURNALS, ETC.

 

http://www.michaelshanks-online.com/news/index.shtml

  Michael *may* be filming another episode of Stargate Universe on his return from filming Arctic Blast in Tasmania

» The theme of Arctic Blast is similar to the disaster movie, The Day After Tomorrow

» Michael's wife, Lexa Doig, makes a brief appearance in the forthcoming fifth season of the WB series, Supernatural (confirmed on Lexa's twitter a few days ago)

Note, Creation Entertainment have also advised convention attendees that Michael is scheduled to appear at their 2010 Chicago Stargate convention, on the weekend of 27-29 August.

 

Day 1 (Gary Jones and Connor Trinneer)

http://the-other-sandy.livejournal.com/159573.html

The first guest speaker for the day was Gary Jones. He's a natural raconteur, which is good because when you're best known for playing "Chevron Guy," there's not much of a well for fans to plumb for questions (although a quick peek at IMDb shows he's been in a lot more things than I thought). In fact, he wound up taking only 3 questions the whole hour because each answer turned into a 20 minute stand-up routine.

Day 3 (Rachel Luttrell, Paul McGillion, and Joe Flanigan)

http://the-other-sandy.livejournal.com/159936.html

The hour went by way too fast. Joe is funny and articulate and very, very knowledgeable about show business as a business. And I think I may have mentioned something about him being ridiculously attractive. Because he is. I'm just glad I finally got to see him.

 

http://hysilvinia-lith.livejournal.com/186908.html

Oh right, so today we saw Rachel Luttrell and Paul McGillion, they were both really funny and entertaining as well. And Joe Flanigan came right from an exclusive fan meet and greet cocktail party and you could kind of tell :) but he was great too. James says he likes him best

 

http://www.wormholeriders.com/blog/?p=1088

Oh Michael Shanks, how wonderfully funny you are! He had us laughing hysterically at points and awwwwing at others. Michael came on stage in a handsomely tailored black suit and…no socks. Apparently, Michael forgot to pack them and didn’t realize that the hotel gift shop might sell them or that there was a Target a block away. But it didn’t matter! Bare ankles or not we love him anyway!

 

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost.php?p=10531935&postcount=144819

World's quickest con report on "Joe Sunday":
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...

 

http://crysothemis.livejournal.com/112471.html

Pictures of feet. Really. It’s a fun post to read through!

 

http://crysothemis.livejournal.com/112789.html

Paul and Rachel, photos and notes

 

Chicago Day 1 (Gary Jones, Connor Trinneer)

http://www.wormholeriders.com/blog/?p=1046

Chicago Day 2- Well, half of it (Michael Shanks)

http://www.wormholeriders.com/blog/?p=1066

Chicago Day 2 – Completed! (Amanda, dessert party)

http://www.wormholeriders.com/blog/?p=1080

He Forgot Socks (Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, costumes)

http://www.wormholeriders.com/blog/?p=1088

Chicago Day 3 (Breakfast, Paul McGillion, Rachel Luttrell, Joe Flanigan)

 

http://asyouleft.livejournal.com/203311.html

Since I took like a million pictures, under each cut is my top 10 or so of each person and at the end of the post is the link for more. (and yup, there are!!)

 

http://savingfaith333.livejournal.com/98696.html

For those of you who didn’t know already, I went to the Stargate: Atlantis convention today, special guests being Rachel Lutrell (Teyla), Paul McGillion (Carson) and the insanely sexy Joe Flanigan (Sheppard). And… okay… that was one of the best days of my life. And yes, I’m fully aware of how lame that sounds, but I don’t really care all that much because holy crap buckets that was one of the best days of my life.

 

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PHOTOS

 

http://crysothemis.livejournal.com/112973.html

Joe Flanigan

 

http://khomel.posterous.com/rachel-luttrell-and-paul-mcgillion-on-stage

Paul McGillion and Rachel Luttrell on stage

 

Autographed coffee mug (Michael Shanks)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amesville/3847579858/

 

Connor Trinneer pics

http://crysothemis.livejournal.com/112020.html

 

A couple photos of Joe from the con

http://jenniferjensen.livejournal.com/393522.html

 

Rachel, Paul and Joe (three)

http://crysothemis.livejournal.com/112262.html

 

Funny  Michael Shanks photo

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost.php?p=10534878&postcount=1956

 

Gary Jones and more – click on link and then scroll UP

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost.php?p=10533945&postcount=1942

 

 

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VIDEOS

 

None yet, which isn’t surprising since con organizer bans them

 

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TWITTERS

 

AudraNicole: last day of the convention... sad but true... met Joe Flanigan... really hot guy... and he has cute pointy ears... LOVE THEM... and him...

 

rigelgg: Watching fan vids until Joe Flanigan takes the stage for his Q&A. Con is running late

 

WormholeRiders: Eating lunch before Joe Flanigan comes out for his Chicago debut. Right now he's doing an exclusive lunch with 9 people!

 

siantron: I had an fantastic time at the Stargate convention. Meeting Michael Shanks was AMAZING! I also enjoyed all the stories about @dhewlett. :D ·

 

hastiekido: checking Michael Shanks online ( tiny.cc/2OI03 ) for the latest con pics and stories, and then off to bed, goodnight, weltrusten! ·

 

khomel: Overheard at the con: "...ended up with 700 pictures of Michael Shanks..." Wowza..

 

wraithfodder: Friend called from Chicago Stargate con; said lunch w/Michael Shanks yesterday was fantastic! ·

 

WormholeRiders: twitpic.com/ezyd9 - Michael Shanks Chicago Stargate 2009!

 

khomel: @MsMingNa We've been talking about SG Universe at the stargate con in Chicago. Michael shanks says "watch it!" Can't wait! ·

 

Sleepyingb: Just saw michael shanks leaving the hotel ·

 

x5649: waiting for autographs from Michael Shanks and Amanda Tapping #StargateConvention

 

rigelgg: Taking break from standing taking pics of Michael Shanks for an 1 1/2 hrs. Trying to recall the Q&A

 

 WormholeRiders: And the crowd goes silent, enthralled by Michael Shanks ... Or at least our reporrters have gone silent! LOL! :-P

 

Feather009: I love Michael Shanks :) Hes awesome at conventions :)

 

WormholeRiders: Play It Grand: "MS (Michael Shanks) in on stage now!

 

PlayItGrand: Feeling very tired after a long day of Gary Jones and Connor Trinneer! Pics soon to come! ·

 

WPAdmirer: Saw Connor Trinneer at the Con today in Chicago. OH HE IS SO GORGEOUS! (fans self) And I got a photo and an autograph! ·

 

WormholeRiders: twitpic.com/ezyox - Amazing Amanda Tapping, Chicago Stargate 2009!

 

rigelgg: Went to the dessert party last night w/Amanda Tapping, Gary Jones, & Dean Haglund

 

WormholeRiders: PlayItGrand: Is back from the dessert party and is pleased to have chatted with Amanda Tapping, Gary Jones, and Dean Haglund!

 

AudraNicole: met AMANDA TAPPING and MICHEAL SHANKS... they r amazing... got a picture with them... got it signed by amanda... the convention's GREAT.

 

Estellio: got a hug from the amazing and inspiring Amanda Tapping and got a hug and a kiss on the temple from the drop dead goregous Michael Shanks :3

 

kitsunehi13: Awww, Amanda Tapping is wonderful! She's so cute and spunky!!!

 

Dowhead: @dhewlett Amanda Tapping just told us(in Chicago) about your "wraith" song for "Starate Atlantis: The Musical"

 

Feather009: Amanda Tapping is also awesome on stage!! She is hilarious!! ·

 

azurite1: Listening to Amanda Tapping talk about Stargate SG-1, Atlantis, and Sanctuary

 

ScifiChick2012: I JUST HUGGED AMANDA TAPPING

 

WormholeRiders: Heading back for Amanda Tapping! Short reports posted @ www.wormholeriders.com/blog . Pictures to follow soon! Promise

 

WormholeRiders: Play It Grand: "The auction is sooooo tempting....." Decides to eat a snack before Amanda Tapping starts in 35 minutes!

 

WormholeRiders: Play It Grand: "Rachel (Luttrell) is darling! Her son is here & asked for good Chicago places to visit: (suggested) Sears tower & Navy pier!

 

khomel: Just sat and chatted with Rachel Luttrell. What. Up.

 

AnasaziGal: Just met Paul McGillion and Rachel Luttrell (SG Atlantis) and more nice, nonweird fans at breakfast. Last day of con off to a great start!

 

Dowhead: Rachel Luttrell and Paul McGillion on stage :-)

 

bobmarleyspa13: Just meet Rachel Luttrell, Paul McGillion & Joe Flanigan from Stargate Atlantis

 

rigelgg: Both Joe Flanigan&Paul McGillion literally walked & autographed to their awaiting car to the airport.

 

khomel: Rachel Luttrell and Paul McGillion on stage! post.ly/2hLO

 

PurloinedKitten: I got a High Five from Paul McGillion for thanking him for C**kblocking Kirk in Star Trek. #GQMF

 

majorsamfan: In Rachel Luttrell & Paul McGillion panel.

 

WormholeRiders: Play It Grand is up and slowly getting ready for the Breakfast attended by Paul McGillion and Rachel Lutrell, and to check out of the hotel!

 

NZ_Jackie: Just paid for my Paul McGillion Dinner, have $8 to last until this time next week, but SOOOOO totally worth it!!!!

 

 

AudraNicole: last day of the convention... sad but true... met Joe Flanigan... really hot guy... and he has cute pointy ears... LOVE THEM... and him

 

 WormholeRiders: Play It Grand: "Joe Flanigan was very funny but he's in hot water with fans over his "the actors don't matter" comment a few months back!"

 

khomel: Joe Flanigan on stage! post.ly/2iLk

 

Dowhead: Joe Flanigan said I have a strong handshake :-)

 

xleecrowx: @CreationEnt Had a great time at the Stargate Con in Chicago over the weekend. Loved the new stage setup with the screens on both sides!

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Comments

[tavabean.livejournal.com]

Wow! Thanks for all the links!
on a side note, you were able to access the forum at Gateworld? It seems to have been down for me, at least, since yesterday!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

It was down earlier today but is back now. You might want to clear your cache, or reboot PC. That usually works.

[tavabean.livejournal.com]

thanks, rebooting worked. :)

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

tried to open your link for
World's quickest con report for Joe Sunday......but wait a minute, was it just sqqeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee???

Database error
The database has encountered a problem.
Please try the following:

* Load the page again by clicking the Refresh button in your web browser.
* Open the forum.gateworld.net home page, then try to open another page.
* Click the Back button to try another link.

The forum.gateworld.net forum technical staff have been notified of the error, though you may contact them if the problem persists.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

yeah, it was just SQUEEEE ;) and it seems GW has been down on and off today.

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

I realized right after I posted that that was it..........
Sorry
:P

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

No problem ;)

[yaboiksar.livejournal.com]

I am very nervous for Dragon*Con. I'm gonna pass out or dork out. One of the two will happen when I meet him.

What a way to be remembered. *sigh*

I'm hoping I can get some kind of help from all this info. Thanks for posting!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Heh ;) Just remember he's a normal guy just like any other guy, only he's gorgeous and yeah, I sorta turned red when I saw him ;)

Enjoy yourself at DragonCon!!

[yaboiksar.livejournal.com]

If I have something to talk about, I'm ok. It's getting there that's the issue.

Yaaaaaayyyyy!

[mcsheplovers.livejournal.com]

I was hoping you'd post a bunch of con links! It's now official: I've turned into a lazy noob because I know that you might post con links and therefore I don't have to chase down info. all over LJ.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!

Re: Yaaaaaayyyyy!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Ha! Well I pretty much have the searching down pat to find links. Will post a new batch tonight or tomorrow.

[darsynia.livejournal.com]

As the very proud recipient of The Picture Of Paul Dressed As Teyla, I offer you a link of the scan and a very quick telling of the story itself...

http://darsynia.livejournal.com/158842.html

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Ohmygawd that is soooo funny!!

[sky3428.livejournal.com]

Thanks for all the links!

Hee - T'Pring's con report of "Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee" made it to your list!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

It was very noteworthy :)

[magaday.livejournal.com]

Great list. One stop shopping for all things Stargate Con related. Loved each and every link.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. :)