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Exclusive: Carson to Resurface on Atlantis
09.Apr.07 by astrumporta | Category News |
Not All Heroes Die…
Yes, it’s true! Atlantis showrunner Joseph Mallozzi has confirmed exclusively to SaveCarsonBeckett.com that Carson Beckett will be returning for some episodes of Season 4 of Stargate Atlantis! Click the link below to read our Q&A with Joe on this fantastic news for all Carson fans!
Here is our exclusive Q&A with Joe Mallozzi in which he makes Carson’s return official! We’re very grateful to Joe for seeing the value Carson and for taking the time to tell us about bringing him back. All answers below are verbatim. Read to the end for some final thoughts from us.
Q: Now that the SCB Campaign has generated so much press coverage, and on a national scale in the US, will you hold true to your word and bring back Carson Beckett in S4?
A: I’m a man of my word. The SCB Campaign upheld their end of the bargain, so I’m upholding mine. I am pleased to announce that Carson Beckett will be returning to Atlantis for a two-part story in the back half of season four.
Q: How many episodes will Carson Beckett appear in, in Season 4?
A: At present, he is signed for two episodes and we are working on a third story.
Q: Will it be Carson Beckett in the flesh, or in non-corporeal form?
A: When he returns for the two-parter, it will be Carson Beckett in the flesh. Late in season three, we discussed the manner in which the character had been written out and the possible ways in which he could be brought back. I threw out an idea that not only brought Carson back, but answered a very big question I had concerning a late-season arc. In order to lay the groundwork for his possible return, we threaded a subtle hint into one of the late season three episodes. So, if fans want to know how we plan on bringing the good doctor back from the dead, they should seek out the hidden clue when the back half of season three returns to SciFi this Friday, April 13th.
Q: Will it be “our” Carson Beckett or an alternate version?
A: Well, I don’t want to give too much away but I can say it won’t be an AU version of Carson - or a time-hopping Dr. Beckett either.
Q: At the end of his Season 4 appearances, will he be alive? In other words, will the door be left open for more appearances?
A: Yes, that door will be left open.
Q: If yes, what is the outlook for Season 5 regarding his character, assuming there is a Season 5?
A: At this point, it‘s hard to make any predictions regarding the show’s fifth season as we‘ve yet to premiere the back half of season three and are wholly focused on season four.
Q: What is your opinion of fan reactions to the decision to kill of Carson; what is your opinion of the Save Carson Beckett Campaign on the whole?
A: I thought it was an inventive, well-organized campaign that did a terrific job in conveying the passion (and occasional outrage) of many fans over the loss of a beloved character.
Q: Can you give any insight as to why the decision was made to kill Carson in Season 3?
A: If I told you now, you wouldn’t buy the tell-all book I’m going to write when (if) Stargate ends.
Q: Why did you decide to bring him back at all? Are Sci Fi and MGM supportive of your decision?
A: Both SciFi and MGM are fully supportive of our decision to bring Carson back. They love both Paul and the Beckett character. As for why we brought him back - you mean besides the deal I made with the SCB campaign? - we’ve said it time and again: “No one ever stays dead in science fiction.”
Q: Regarding the amount of press coverage, are you pleased the show has attracted so much attention, despite the reasons?
A: Absolutely. If this has taught us anything, it’s that nothing motivates fandom like a good controversy. So get ready for next season when Sheppard moves in with a Wraith Queen and then both must keep her fiercely religious parents from finding out. Hilarity ensues.
Q: How are you finding it being the co-show-runner? Is it a far different experience from being executive producer? What things have surprised you most in your new job?
A: So far, so good. The fact that we’re producing 20 episodes of television instead of 40 has certainly helped take a bit of the heat off - as does the support of an incredibly well-oiled production machine compliments of Brad Wright and Robert Cooper. Having talented producers like Carl Binder and Martin Gero there (in addition to Alan McCullough who is gaining a lot of hands-on experience) has also made this a dream season. That said, as co-show-runners, Paul and I have become the point men for any and all studio and network issues, and potential production crisis situations that may develop. At the end of the day, the buck stops at either of our offices.
Q: Besides Carson’s return, what should fans look forward to most in Season 4 of Atlantis?
A: Fans can look forward to some major developments and revelations regarding the wraith, the replicators, and our characters. Year four is going to be a little darker than past seasons as a lot of elements we have put in play since the premiere being to gel and pay off.
Please join us in a world-wide “Woo-hoo!!” at your convenience. This is a great start to returning Carson full time to where he belongs, in Season 5 if not before. We’re very grateful to The Powers That Be and Joe in particular for listening to fans. We’re very grateful to fans for fighting so hard and making our voices heard in a clear, fun, and inventive way.
And we’re not done! Our next activity will be an E-bay auction to raise funds for our next “event”. Stay tuned, but take a moment to savor a small but crucial victory!
144 Comments »
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Comment by Jenner | 09.Apr.07 @ 8:14 pm
Way to go guys, this could not have been done with out every single one of you. It was your heard work and determination that made this possible. But we are not done yet! We are thrilled at Carson/Paul returning but we are still fightin for a FULL return in S5!!!
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Comment by Haliyah | 09.Apr.07 @ 8:16 pm
HELL YES! OMGOMGOMG. If it wasn’t midnight here, I’d be squeeing loud enough to rattle the stars. This…this is the most perfect almost-birthday present EVAR.
Thank you so, so much for doing the wonderful job you are of voicing our opinions to TPTB. It just goes to show you that people can make a difference.
I can now go to sleep happy. ^_^
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Comment by Lyn | 09.Apr.07 @ 8:16 pm
Yes, yes, yes! A foot in the door at least.
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“So get ready for next season when Sheppard moves in with a Wraith Queen and then both must keep her fiercely religious parents from finding out. Hilarity ensues.”
That’s hilarious.
But seriously, this is awesome news! We’re getting him back! and not in AU or ghost form!
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Comment by Ashley | 09.Apr.07 @ 8:31 pm
YIPPY! YIPPPY!!!!! Great job everyone!
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Comment by Vladimir | 09.Apr.07 @ 8:39 pm
All this months I was praying for his returning… Great, news for all of us!!!
But let’s wait for more details. Joe can change his mind. I think we have to wait for a “official announce” from Sci-Fi or MGM. And then all of us will scream - “WOOOO!!!! HOOOOO!!!!”
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Comment by Erynn | 09.Apr.07 @ 9:26 pm
I’ve been having a lousy day, and this just made me feel a lot better. Thank you!
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Comment by Susan Malcolm | 09.Apr.07 @ 9:30 pm
This is brilliant news. At last we have it from the horse’s mouth.
I get the feeling that the decision for Carson to ‘reappear’ is a longstanding one, and that these two episodes were planned from the start.
Hopefully we can convince TPTB that he is needed back on Atlantis full-time.
Great work everybody.
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Comment by parisindy | 09.Apr.07 @ 9:51 pm
Wow excellent! now if they only could bring back Weir i might actually watch season 4!
good work for paul and you guys awesome!
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Comment by the dancer of spaz | 09.Apr.07 @ 10:28 pm
Whoooooot! Good job SCB peeps! It’s so great to hear that Carson will be back for a couple (or few) eps.
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Comment by Jose | 09.Apr.07 @ 10:45 pm
This is very exciting news. Season four just went up a notch in my book thanks to the SCB campaign. Thanks and congratulations!
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Comment by Kliggs | 09.Apr.07 @ 10:53 pm
Congratulations on a well run and fun campaign!!!!!
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Comment by Ellie | 09.Apr.07 @ 11:41 pm
Thank you!!!! Brilliant News. Thanks to everyone involved and to Joe for listening despite his earlier comments. This has made my day, week, month year etc. etc.
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Comment by Kathy | 10.Apr.07 @ 12:27 am
THANKS!!!
THANKS!!!
THANKS!!!
Wow, that’s SO SO SO SO SO great!
I can’t believe it. When I saw this article I checked my calender to be sure that it’s not the first of april (but if it was, it would be a cruel joke *g*).
This is absolutely mindblowing great.
I’ll go now and tell my brother who loved Carson so much, too.
Wow.
I still can hardly believe this.
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Comment by twinchaosblade | 10.Apr.07 @ 1:22 am
OMG, GIGA-SQUEEEEEEEEE!!!
Yes, yes, yes! We’ll convince ‘em that they need our good doc full-time. Now I believe everything is possible! -
Comment by Teodor Filimon | 10.Apr.07 @ 1:25 am
This is one of those rare moments when reason and imagination both win. Kudos to all!
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Comment by Diesel Vanilla | 10.Apr.07 @ 1:49 am
*SSCCCCRREEEEAAAAMMMMMMMM!!!!!*
I don’t even know what to say! This is just outrageously AWESOME!
WELL DONE SAVE CARSON BECKETT CAMPAIGN!
WOW!
*nods very courteously to Joe Mallozzi, TPTB and SciFi*
(But yes, this is JUST the BEGINNING!!!)
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Comment by KJ | 10.Apr.07 @ 2:06 am
Yes! SWEET! WICKED! Now I’ll NEVER get to sleep and it’s already 3 AM! W00t for us - and UBERW00t for CARSON! SCB RULES! (and now I’ll turn my caps lock off.)
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Comment by Vladimir | 10.Apr.07 @ 2:17 am
I just thought, what this scorpy guy (Mallozzi) maybe can do to return Carson. He can create story where our doctor will be in flesh, as we all want, but this story will be in past. Something like that…. McKay is speaking about his past and mentioning something about Beckett. Or a episode like Real Life? It wasn’t a flashback, right? But this story was in Weir’s “dream”….
I don’t want to think about this scenario, but I fear that it could happen…. LOOKING FOR SPOILERS FOR THE DOC’S 2-PARTER!!!!!!!!!
GIVE ME THE SPOILERS MALLOZZI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED TO SEE THEM, NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Laurinda | 10.Apr.07 @ 2:21 am
Yay! I’m so glad to hear that Carlson will be coming back!
I had tears in my eyes when he died in “Sunday”
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Comment by Carma | 10.Apr.07 @ 2:24 am
YES! WOOHOO!
A very big thank you to Mr Mallozzi and a HUGE well done to SCB. It just goes to show the power of the fans.
Now I’ll actually start watching the show again. (Although I still refuse to watch the ‘death episode’)
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http://www.sfx.co.uk/page/sfx?entry=carson_to_return_to_atlantis
SFX Magazine have already followed up the SCB site announcement!!!! Word is spreading fast! Dont forget to leave a comment once you’ve read the their article!!!!! NOW more then ever we need to keep the letters flowing the mags, PTB and websites!!!
**happy dancing**
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Comment by tina (teknikal) | 10.Apr.07 @ 3:36 am
does extremely happy dance!!!!!!!
im so happy right now!!!
woooohoooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!
congrats and thank yous and woohoo to JM and everyone over at bridge studioswoohooos to everyone!!!!!!!!
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Comment by maxbo | 10.Apr.07 @ 3:47 am
What a way to start the day! Kudos to everyone who made this happen.
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Comment by shelsfc | 10.Apr.07 @ 3:59 am
WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*Joins in the happy dancing*
That’s brilliant news!!
:D You guys rock, thanks Joe, thanks everyone!! *squees uncontrollably*
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Comment by Beckett_is_luff | 10.Apr.07 @ 4:19 am
Oh… My… God…. *dies*
O.O
Well done SCB!!! Congrats on finally making TPTB decide that yeah, we -do- need our doc back!
*does happy dances*Carson’s coming back! Carson’s coming back! *SQUEEE!*
WHOO-HOO to finally getting a foot in the door! Now lets see if we can convince them to bring our Doc back full time!
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Comment by Kate | 10.Apr.07 @ 4:31 am
Yay! Congratulations and many, many thanks to all who campaigned so diligently for Carson Beckett and Paul McGillion. You have shown me the true meaning of dedication. I am inspired by your success!
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Comment by Lumina | 10.Apr.07 @ 4:44 am
Oh, it’s really well ! Congratulations for your efforts and your good work !
WOOOOOHOOOOO !
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Comment by Everly Dawn | 10.Apr.07 @ 4:58 am
WOOT!! This is great news! I’m so glad I could be a part of this even in a small part. YOu guys have done an awesome job. Can’t wait to see what else comes up to do for the cause.
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Comment by amokeh | 10.Apr.07 @ 5:14 am
I can’t even tell you how fantastically happy I am to hear this news! Atlantis isn’t Atlantis without Carson, and I had resigned myself to an SGA-less future, but now I have something to look forward to in Season 4! Beckett is just such a phenomenal character, and Paul McGillion is too good of an actor for them to lose. I’m *very* glad that the show runners/producers realized that their show is better off for having him be a part of it. And Brava/Bravo to all those involved in the campaign! I am so proud of you!! You’ve accomplished something truly wonderful here!
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Comment by Terri | 10.Apr.07 @ 5:41 am
THE FANS HAVE RULED! POWER TO THE PEOPLE! My regards to SAVE CARSON BECKETT for a job well done.
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Comment by Si | 10.Apr.07 @ 6:40 am
Fantastic news. This is the reason Sci-Fi (Genre), no one every stays dead.
I want to say congratulations and thank you to everyone involve in the campaign and also the Joe Mallozzi from kepping his promise
P.S. WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Si | 10.Apr.07 @ 6:41 am
Oops, meant to say the reason I love Sci-Fi
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Comment by Danielle Swantek | 10.Apr.07 @ 6:49 am
Why didn’t they do this when Janet died? *cries* Thats not fair. but i am happy that carson will be returning. i just feel that Dr. Janet Fraiser should have gotten that option as well.
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Comment by Jeanette | 10.Apr.07 @ 7:02 am
*happy dance*
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
=) I can’t even being to write my happiness.
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Comment by carson/paulismyhero | 10.Apr.07 @ 7:04 am
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG……AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH……Y CAN’T FRIDAY COME SOONER??????
OMG OMG OMG HE’S COMEING BACK….THANK GOD
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Comment by Heta Anma | 10.Apr.07 @ 7:11 am
That’s AWESOME news! Thanks Dr. Mallozi and everyone who let their voice be heard. Now I just wish someone would stand up for Jonas Quinn, and get some more appearences for one of SG’s other favorite sons. The SG universe is too perfect to let some of those annoying loose threads remain untied.
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Comment by Tippy | 10.Apr.07 @ 7:33 am
WOOOO! Awesome Job y’all!!!! YAY YAY YAY!!! Hopefully more can be done soon!
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Comment by Atlantis Fan 1970 | 10.Apr.07 @ 7:53 am
OMG!! Yes! Yes! Yes! This smile on my face may very well be permanet!! I’m so excited!!! Way to go everyone!!
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Comment by George Cheung | 10.Apr.07 @ 8:04 am
Horray for Carson. I I hope he becomes a regular cast on the 5th season. Hopefully there will be a 5th season of Atlantis. Just like they did to Dr.Jackson on SG-1. Left for 1 season & return the next.
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Comment by ussrelativity | 10.Apr.07 @ 8:09 am
Yes! We did it! Let’s keep up the great efforts and we should see Carson again late in Season 4.
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Comment by Riss528 | 10.Apr.07 @ 8:38 am
Brilliant!!!!!!!!! This is GREAT, thanks to everyone who made it possible!!!!!
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Comment by TJinLOCA | 10.Apr.07 @ 9:16 am
YESSSSS!!! This makes that long drive to LA and back last Friday all worthwhile. LOL!!
GOOD JOB EVERYBODY! Hooray for all the Carsonites!
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Comment by Muffin | 10.Apr.07 @ 9:40 am
Fantastic news! Glad to see Joe took us seriously squee!
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Comment by Hatusu | 10.Apr.07 @ 9:43 am
Well done, all of you!
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Comment by TCB ½ | 10.Apr.07 @ 9:56 am
This is soooo very much yayness!!!
You guys are just unbelievably awesome. I can’t write ‘Thank you, SCB campaign’ and ‘Thank you, Joe Mallozzi’ even close to big or often enough!SCB, you rule and our good Doc Carson Beckett rocks!!!
*Squeeeeeeeeeeeeee*
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Comment by Rijan | 10.Apr.07 @ 10:23 am
Congratulations to you guys and to everybody who has his heart set to this cause - worldwide! Great job! Paul will be happy too - as are all his fans. How much good we all can do… and really achieved! Think about it on a larger scale! It’s an example
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Comment by Mrs.Beckett | 10.Apr.07 @ 11:11 am
OMG!!!! I´ve had a very bad week and Holydays, but it all changed now!!! I am soooooo HAPPY!!!
Carson is BACK!!!
WHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! YIPPYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!Thank you guys from SCB for this incredible job!!! You just accomplished a MIRACLE!!!!!!
I am HAPPYYYY!!!!!
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Comment by Shawna | 10.Apr.07 @ 11:29 am
WOOHOOOOO! Yesyesyesyesyes! I just…..Yeeeeee! I have no words to describe my excitement. I was clapping and squealing in my chair when I read this.
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Comment by Vive les Unas | 10.Apr.07 @ 11:48 am
WOUUUUUUUUHOOOO !!!
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Comment by anonymouse | 10.Apr.07 @ 12:44 pm
Stop dancing and think - Mallozi’s just used you all to get free publicity, and a fake controversy, over a decision they had already taken months ago. The Campaign had nothing to do with it. Sorry, but you’ve all been conned.
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Comment by Marie | 10.Apr.07 @ 12:52 pm
I’m so pleased - well done everybody who has been involved in the campaign, I was seriously considering not watching Series 4 because of the death of Beckett and the reduced role for Dr Wier. Its stil rare in scifi to see a stroing woman in a leadership role and she has been a fantastic role model, showing that you don’t need to be al alround genius like Carter or a souldier like most the make characters, so I really hope her role continues in a postivie way.
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annonymouse while I have no doubt Joe is relishing and even encouraging the publicity generated by the campaign (speaking as professionals working in Press & PR, we are well aware of this possibility) we have no problem with that because it also generates publicity for Paul McGillion who deserves that support from his fans. Besides, whats the big deal? Its the SHOW getting publicity, not Joe and that helps keep it on air.
But simply put, you, are wrong. It was NOT a garantee and some big ploy to generate free publicity, so everyone can lay their doubts to rest.
We know from having interviewed Paul McGillion that he was in no way contracted to the show and was actively seeking other roles. If he’d gotten a new series lead role BEFORE this offer, he would not have been able to be on SGA (series main cast contracts prevent guest work on other shows unless they are shot during the hiatus or arranged beforehand). Without a contract there is NO garantee he would be back or even available to come back.
By saying it was planned all a long you’re not only accusing Joe of misguiding us, you’re also accusing Paul and that we WILL NOT tolerate.
TPTB no doubt considered the possibility and had ideas of HOW to do it, but that does NOT mean they WOULD do it.
The campaign is also totally confident the collective efforts of fans are what motivated TPTB to exercise those options, not necessarily create them. When the campaign had enough of an effect to do so is again under debate. Be it thanks to 6+ months of being deluged with letters (and we know the studio, SCIFI & Paul’s agents have been inundated), or the recent protest it doesn’t matter. The result is what is important and the result is Carson is coming back.
WE WILL continue with the campaign until he is back as main cast. 2-3 episodes is a good start but we want Carson/Paul back FULL TIME!!!
SAVE CARSON!
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Comment by Vanessa | 10.Apr.07 @ 1:45 pm
TJuk, I agree with anonymouse. It seems to me that this was planned a long time ago. Remember when he said that no one really dies in sci-fi…
Though, I must say that SCB has been really fun to see! It’s nice to see people standing together for things they beilieve in.
I’m still not sure if I’m okay to see him back, I love Carson, but I hate it when they come back from death. Even if it’s sci-fi. For now, I’ll just wait and see how they pull that one off…
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Comment by Annie | 10.Apr.07 @ 2:09 pm
anonymouse honestly, used or not, I don’t care.
He’s coming back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Vanessa, if it was ‘planned all along’ they wouldn’t have ditched Paul from the main cast and caused him so much upset. The minute he was no longer under contract there was no garantee he would be back. Paul has for one, after 10+ years of living in Vancouver, moved to LA on a semi-permanent basis and is STILL pursueing other roles. If he books a main cast role on another series between now and before WE ARE (cos I’m confident) successful, barring the two eps he’s contracted for, that will most likely be the end of Carson. I doubt Paul will either have no time, or be allowed to even guest on another show if he gets a lead on something else. Thats how and why they have ‘main cast contracts’.
That simple fact is what lets me know that while they may well have kept the option open (which any smart writer would do), there was no garantee it would be used. ESPECIALLY because they killed him off, essentially, that is a definative end and why we know its FAN CAMPAIGNING which has helped motivate them into changing that.
And as I said, we got what we want, be it planned or not I’m happy!!
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Comment by Shawna | 10.Apr.07 @ 2:40 pm
I certainly have to wonder just how much of this they were already planning to do, or at least considering doing, as it seems like there have been hints since “Sunday”. However, I’m with Annie. It’s the end result I care about, not the matter of how much credit the fans get. Even if we later find out that it was all staged (which I very much doubt), I still won’t feel bad about being excited to hear this news.
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Comment by Steph | 10.Apr.07 @ 4:30 pm
Now that’s a HUGE step! WAY TO GO! Thanx for your devotion guys, you ROCK!! I will proudly wear my SAVE CARSON T-Shirt!! So what’s next? We want Carson back for GOOD, and we will fight this one too!
Bravo! I’m so proud of everyone! Thanx for keeping your word Joe!
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Comment by Corinne | 10.Apr.07 @ 4:56 pm
Well done to you all, so now to work out how his return is going to be instigated…………… Joe said there was a hidden clue in the backend of Season 3. To those of you who have seen season 3 any ideas…..to those of us that are yet to see the second part of season 3 keep your eyes and ears open while watching the end of season 3.
FANS RULE………………Well Done
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Comment by Rach | 10.Apr.07 @ 5:23 pm
Carson is back!!! And just like Jason Todd and Bucky, (and yes Daniel) death could not even stop him. Thank you, to all who have put forth the effort to make this come true. Whether it was hard work, destiny or a devious publicity scam, those people deserve a big hug and a pat on the back. Thanks again!
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Comment by allison | 10.Apr.07 @ 6:44 pm
…I think I woke up everyone in the household…
Emailed everyone in my mailing list this…YEAAH!!!!!!
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Comment by Edna Walker | 10.Apr.07 @ 6:50 pm
This is fantastic news!!!! I can’t tell you how exciting this is to me and countless other fans!!! Joe, Joe, he’s our man if he can’t do it—–SCB can! Just kidding Joe, you rock, dude, and thanks for keeping your word.
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Comment by first_rain | 10.Apr.07 @ 7:53 pm
I couldn’t watch more SGA episodes after Sunday except one, which I fast forward and hoped some of them would mention Carson and then got frustrated. I left the fandom. I gave up hope. But I’m glad you guys area active and wonderfully bring Carson back, at least for two epiosdes.
Hearing this made life brighter!! I may watch SGA again, but I’m holding my jugdement until I see those Carson S4 episodes. I don’t want my hope crushed. I can’t survive another heartbreak!!
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Comment by stacey | 10.Apr.07 @ 11:35 pm
well done everyone! you should all be proud =)
a small but VERY sweet victory at last!!everyone keep it up
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Comment by John C. | 11.Apr.07 @ 12:10 am
Happy Happy Joy Joy Joy !!!!!!!!!
Behold a marvel in the darkness.
The power of ONES.
Proud indeed. Very nicely done.
Best news I’ve had in a long time.
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Comment by Lindsay from UK (Team SG-1) | 11.Apr.07 @ 12:25 am
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We did it. all the emails and the campaigning payed off!!!! I knew we could get him back
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Comment by Aaron | 11.Apr.07 @ 1:23 am
WHOOPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s fantastic to hear Carson will be making a return, no matter in what manner we see him.
Thanks to the campaign’s efforts-it’s great to see it’s paid off in such a great way.
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Comment by Kathy | 11.Apr.07 @ 8:19 am
Still can hardly believe it!
Now I’m really really really really REALLY looking forward to season 4.
Does anyone have any clue when it might air? *g*
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Comment by Donna, UK | 11.Apr.07 @ 9:20 am
OH WELL DONE! :>) FAB STUFF!
A big thanks to everyone who put themselves into this. I don’t mind watching Series 4 now.
The only trouble is, reading TJ’s comments earlier, we are now all hoping Paul doesn’t get any serious work that will affect the contract - a bit tough on him. So, just to to say Paul, if you get something that gives you a higher profile, we probably won’t be too distressed cos that will mean we’ll see more of you ;>)
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Comment by Murray of Atholl | 11.Apr.07 @ 12:41 pm
He’s. Coming. Back. All. My. Gods. HE’S COMING BACK!!!!!!!!!!!! *hyperventilates, faints, falls off chair*
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Comment by Extortioner, Belgium | 11.Apr.07 @ 3:19 pm
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!
He’s coming back!
WOOOOOHOOOOOOO! I can’t believe it, great work guys, you just saved SG:A -
Comment by John | 11.Apr.07 @ 3:25 pm
Now the real fun begins!
How could he brought back?
I think a natural is the Arc that started it all, literally the one that I think tha provoked the most contreversy for Paul’s and David’s charactrer.
Recall the technology used in the episode “The Ark?”
I can’t explicitly remember Carson ever making a trip through a Wraith matter collection and distribution device (MCMD).. but suppose he did, or more so.. and this is far out.
Suppose Michael needed Beckett to help contruct those monsters? Who better than the guy who worked out the Wraith anti-gene therapy?
Which leads me to this train of thought.
Michael must have left behind a lot of equipment on that output.
If he still had a “copy” of Carson’s pattern stored in a Wraith matter projector.. and it made its way back to Atlantis.. well let’s just say if Radek were tooling around and found the pattern.. as is typical, and it were degrading.. and he had to make a decison fast…
Carson’s reappearance might make a nice Prelude to the Stargate Atlantis opening credits!
It opens up a Harlen Ellison sized boat load of issues regarding clones, duplication technology, morality rights.. even harkens back to Thomas Riker.. and begs the question, if the Wraith have that technology why bother harvesting humans at all?
I’ve got some grand ideas.. but we’ll see.
At a minimum it makes a nice tight method to return Carson to Atlantis in whole and in the flesh.
- john
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Comment by Val | 11.Apr.07 @ 11:21 pm
Carson will be back! This is the most exciting piece of news about any tv show ever, I always hoped he would be back but, did not really think he would.
And thanks for everything you guys did to help the studio realize how much the character means to everyone. Great job!
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Comment by Becca | 12.Apr.07 @ 7:04 am
YAYY!!!!!!! Great Job guys.
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Comment by Mare | 12.Apr.07 @ 11:53 am
Man I am soooooo happy I could burst !! Congrats to all you hard workers and everyone that was able to get out there and actually be where we needed to be for all of us !! Thank you Joe too !!
Love and friendship, Mare
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Comment by AJ | 12.Apr.07 @ 12:56 pm
YES! I have to say I was so §$”§$ when I watched that episode… This is the best news for a while!
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Comment by Morien | 12.Apr.07 @ 7:21 pm
You did it! Amazing! Thank you all for your hard work!
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Comment by Exangeline | 12.Apr.07 @ 9:09 pm
HOORAY! This is amazing. Thank god! I love Paul and Carson so much as actor and character, Stargate wouldn’t be the same without them.
Thank you Joseph, and SciFi and MGM! And, of course, all the dedicated fans and SCB!
:D I’m so happy right now! This is AWESOME.Keep up the good work, peeps. Lets hope this will stick.
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Comment by Ali Dobell | 13.Apr.07 @ 4:23 am
I am absolutely DELIGHTED! Yay, we get Carson BACK. Thanks to everyone involved with Saving Carson Beckett for a fabulous job but it’s not over yet. The pressure to keep him has to be enough to turn the possibility of going beyond 2-3 episodes to full cast member in Season 5! Only then can I die happy.
As for planning, I think they wanted to use Carson to dramatic effect a la sacrificial lamb, much as Joss did to Wash in the “Serenity” movie when he killed him off. Also, I worry about Dr Weir, basically because TPTB have given themselves the flexibility to kill her off, have her invalided out of Atlantis and replaced or just cut back her role. Call me cynical but I wonder how much of that decision making process is fueled by their desire to bring in more SG-1 characters to the Atlantis ‘verse now that SG-1 the series has ended? I love SG-1 but it is a different animal to Atlantis which has been remarkable in achieving such a distinct voice of its’ own and not simply copying its’ parent. If they want more SG-1 then they need to make more SG-1 not retool Atlantis to do the job under a different title.
The news about Beckett’s return is just the best I have heard in a long time! Lastly, did anyone find it odd and disconcerting that in the episodes after “Sunday” you didn’t see much comment or reaction from the rest of the Atlantis team about the loss of our favourite doctor? Jewel Staite may be a cute stand in but she is no Carson and I keep waiting for her Wraith DNA to finally win over the human one.
Ali Dobell :~)
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Comment by kris | 13.Apr.07 @ 6:37 am
Excellent! You who have campaigned for this positive response from TPTB and have done a wonderful, tireless job. A good one too. Well-organized. I have been impressed with it every step of the way.
But I am sorry that Mallozzi and Company couldn’t have done it right in the first place and not killed off Carson. IMHO (not you guys, just ME. I’m the one with the attitude), TPTB could do a lot better yet than this tidbit they’ve created, but hey, that’s how it goes. A very imperfect world and business.
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Comment by Ione | 13.Apr.07 @ 9:47 pm
I’m absolutely a BIG FAN of Paul McGillion and his return to Stargate Atlantis. Paul McGillion is a sweetheart and wonderful to watch. I really adore his accent a lot. You are a sweet and humble person with a good soul. Much love and God Bless You. I missed you so much.
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Comment by Kent | 14.Apr.07 @ 12:36 am
Great news!!! Great job to everyone that help make this happen… Does anyone have the video reel of the Today show advertisement? Maybe they could throw it on youtube and link it on this site?
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Comment by The Creeping Spleen | 14.Apr.07 @ 6:43 am
Hurrah! *Performs Dance of Joy with pointy hand gestures*
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Comment by Becca S. | 14.Apr.07 @ 11:10 am
WOOOHOOO!!!!!!!!! Words can not describe how HAPPY I am right now!!!
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Comment by Jenner | 14.Apr.07 @ 12:34 pm
Kent-
The video clip is up at Youtube and linked on the site as well (under More Today Coverage).
But here is a link as well:
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Comment by Mike | 14.Apr.07 @ 10:32 pm
It’s fantastic that beckett is coming back. I’m guessing that since the asguard gave all of their technology to sg-1 that they are going to use becketts original DNA sample on file and clone him, however, how to load his conscious into the shell (maybe splice some tok’ra DNA in there to allow for genetic memory recall or something) who knows. I’m just glad he’s coming back!
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Comment by Lynn | 15.Apr.07 @ 12:01 am
Well, there’s a God after all.
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Comment by Kilroy | 15.Apr.07 @ 1:37 am
Well I am over joyed he is coming back for 2-3 eps. I have been going over what Joe said and the only episode I can think of that would hold a hint in it is Ep14- Tao of Rodney. Anyone else have any idea’s how they could bring him back?
Another person commented on Janet Fraiser, yes. I wished there was a SJF as well. That was the first ep that made me cry.
Another comment about bringin SG1 to a close. The one thing I want to know, what happend to jacks clone? Can you imagine a 19 year old Jack out in the world? We should start a campain about that. I know I cant be the only person who wants to know what Clone Jack has been up 2 these 3-4 years.
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Comment by Becca S. | 15.Apr.07 @ 5:13 am
Ya know, that thought has crossed my mind a few times. It would be interesting to see him again…hmmm. Well who knows. I’m just glad to have Paul back, and on the subject of bringing him back, well, they never were that clear as to if he ascended or not. He could just pull a Daniel and choose to come back to human form again.
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Comment by monica | 15.Apr.07 @ 8:39 am
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CARSON IS BACK:D
*dancing like a idote*
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Comment by Zee | 15.Apr.07 @ 10:54 am
….well that IS great news…welcome back Paul/Carson.
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Comment by Sherry Fortune | 15.Apr.07 @ 7:46 pm
It is great to know that my donation was well spent….lol
This is a great victory for us Stargate Atlantis fans of the beloved Dr. Carson Beckett’s return. Way to zap them executives into submission. Ascending is even too good for our man Beckett.
Again, way to pull together.
God bless… Sherry
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I for one am very happy to hear of Paul McGillion reprising his roll as Dr. Beckett. Here I saw the development of a minor character into a major one. I also really enjoyed how Mr. McGillion playes the roll, sort of a combination of Mr. Scott/Dr. McCoy style of attitudes. I really found it refreshing from many “stiffer” styles of Dr rolls I had seen in the past. Here was a civilian Dr, kind of caught in a military situiation, whereas he did not really care who heard his opinion and her was not afraid of anyone else either ! Long live the good Dr.
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Comment by John | 18.Apr.07 @ 6:15 pm
The Tao of Dr. Beckett?
Hmm.. other than finding out he’s been off Quantum Leaping somewhere.
I didn’t find the special effects of the Tao of Rodney too appealing.
Story wise I was also disappointed not more was done with the Ancient technology, or more explained about what he finally did with the power grid.
It is interesting that Carson spent a lot of time with that thing, and the possibility is there that is