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Dr. Carson Beckett, the Scottish Heart of Atlantis, was written out of Stargate Atlantis in Season 3's 17th episode "Sunday." Read more here to learn how you can help save him!
Paul’s Home Town Takes Note
28.Feb.07 by astrumporta | Category News |
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The Paisley Daily Express newpaper of Paisley, Scotland has published a lovely article on fan efforts to save Carson Beckett, played by Paisley’s homtown boy, Paul McGillion. Click on the thumbnail to read a scan of the article, which includes two large color images.
Many thanks to our TJuk, who got the word out in Bonny Scotland and was interviewed for the article!
EXCLUSIVE Interview with Paul McGillion
22.Feb.07 by TJuk | Category News |
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Last night the Atlantis episode ‘Sunday’ premiered in the UK, British fans joining their Canadian counterparts in watching the demise of the much loved ‘Dr Carson Beckett’. On March 1st in conjunction with UK fansite, The Gateroom (English version only), Stargate Solutions and German Fansite, The Stargate Project (German version only), we follow up ‘Starburst Magazine’ with a brand new interview with Paul McGillion.
"Sunday" Airs in UK: Welcome Carson Fans
21.Feb.07 by astrumporta | Category News |
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If you’ve just found this site because you just saw the Altantis episode “Sunday” and were shocked by its outcome, then we welcome you and share your grief. Here are some quick facts for you which we hope will get you “up to speed” on where we are as a campaign to undo the unfortunate decision to kill Dr. Carson Beckett.
Chicago Tribune Digs Deeper
20.Feb.07 by astrumporta | Category News |
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Long-time Stargate reporter Maureen Ryan dug deeper into the Stargate Atlantis changes in a story published here today. Ms. Ryan interviewed showrunner Joseph Mallozzi as part of her story. Some key excerpts:
Sci Fi Wire Lays Out Casting Changes
20.Feb.07 by astrumporta | Category News |
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Sci Fi wire today printed this release, which provides the most detail to date on the casting and other changes for Stargate Atlantis
"A Dog’s Breakfast" Showing in San Jose, CA
16.Feb.07 by astrumporta | Category News |
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The ADB official site has announced that A Dog’s Breakfast, the David Hewlett movie co-starring Paul McGillion, will screen at the Cinequest San Jose film festival on March 3, 4, and 6, 2007! If you’re able to get there, take the opportunity to see Paul in a very funny role and movie.
Let’s Get Paul Cast as Young Scotty!
16.Feb.07 by astrumporta | Category News |
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Paramount is casting the roles for the upcoming Star Trek movie set in the early days of Kirk’s USS Enterprise. We think Paul McGillion would make a fine Young Scotty. He’s got the heritage, the accent, and the acting ability to make “She’s givin’ ya’ all she’s got, Cap’n,” a truly believable line. 
Paul McGillion Describes Leaving Atlantis
07.Feb.07 by astrumporta | Category News |
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The latest issue (#347) of the UK genre magazine Starburst has an extensive interview with Paul McGillion plus other content related to this campaign and the casting changes to Stargate Atlantis. Paul finally speaks out about his experience being written out of the show. It makes for a very moving read and should inspire all of us to fight ever harder on behalf of Paul and Carson.
Campaign Gets Press Recognition!
01.Feb.07 by astrumporta | Category News |
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We’re happy to report that the labors of campaign and Carson supporters are starting to bear fruit in the form of press recognition “” by genre magazines in print and on line! The “letters” page of the Sci Fi Weekly on-line publication for 1 Feb. 2007 features an article by our very own TJuk. Click here, find Feb 1, and scroll down to read the letter, or read it below.