SystemsGuy wrote: Patience fans ... Patience.. Amanda will be here soon!
DD wrote: well, I will wait .. 10 mins ;)
isachou wrote: ptdr lili !
N_Ka_K wrote: LOL
ed94 wrote: hi
ac28 wrote: are you kidding!patience is naquadah! lol
AnnaH87 wrote: 1:06 in Indiana


*** ATC_Myrth [morphs] into "amanda_tapping"
Inf3rn0 wrote: Hah
Inf3rn0 wrote: Thats what I said :P
ATC_Sandy wrote: Amanda has arrived folks, it won't be long anymore....
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Welcome everyone! My name is Mary Beth House and I’ll be assisting the Birthday girl, Sandy, in presenting your questions to Amanda. BTW, on behalf of ALL of us, thank you, Amanda, for taking the time to be here. :)
ATC_Sandy wrote:
ATC_Sandy wrote:
ATC_Sandy wrote: An anonymous poster asks: I was just wondering what you thought about the relationships in seasons 9-10 of Stargate SG-1. I've always loved the team interactions. How do you think the writers handled the characters? Were there any scenes that you would have liked to see included?
amanda_tapping wrote: hi everyone thanks for waiting!
amanda_tapping wrote: damn country codes!
Rotster wrote: 02The reason why you can't speak anymore is because the chatroom is now moderated.Only the Moderators can talk.
Inf3rn0 wrote: And voiced poeple ;)
ATC_Sandy wrote: ga
amanda_tapping wrote: season 9 and 10 the dynamic changed so there was alot of getting to know each other but I think I handled it pretty well
amanda_tapping wrote: I think the writers handled it pretty well rather, not that I handled it well, but that the writers handled it well
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: People are curious about what life was like on the set.
amanda_tapping wrote: life on set was really jovial
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Michal from Slovokia asks: Were there times during shooting of Stargate Sg:1 when you were laughing so much that director had to tell you "Ok guys, take five and get all the laughs out." because you couldn’t concentrate on what you were saying or doing?
amanda_tapping wrote: we laughed alot and there was a lot of joking around and that's tthe biggest memory I'll take away from doing the series
amanda_tapping wrote: yes there were many times when the direcytors had to cut and tell us to chill out
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_Sandy wrote: Several fans wanted to know your favorite moments from SG-1 as well as things you wish you could redo.
amanda_tapping wrote: lol that's such a huge question
ATC_Sandy wrote: Felicity A from Australia asks: What has been your best memory or moment in the past 10 years while working on stargate sg1.
ATC_Sandy wrote: and an anonymous poster asks: If you could go back and refilm anything from Stargate what would it be?
amanda_tapping wrote: it's almost impossible after 10 years to pinpoint a fav moment. It's generally when the team is sitting around sharing a laugh. Its' the team moments, but I also have al ot of memories fromt he last year with Chris and I finding moments between our characters. That was really special
amanda_tapping wrote: Emancipation (laugh)
amanda_tapping wrote: I was really proud of that fight
amanda_tapping wrote: in Emancipation
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: As you should be. It was a great fight. :)
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: We now head to the Pegasus galaxy and questions revolving Stargate: Atlantis. Countless people want details about your role on SGA.
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Felicity writes: have you read any of the scripts yet and if yes can you tell us any small details about your arrival to atlantis or your favourite episode you'll be in season 4.
amanda_tapping wrote: I know very little abotu my role on Atlantis so far. The scripts I've gotten are out of order
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_Sandy wrote: And Elyse writes: I'd like to know about what your role will on be Atlantis (that you can tell us, of course). What do you see Carter doing on Atlantis and how would that affect her dynamic with the SG1 what with the SG1 movies and all?
amanda_tapping wrote: I don't think she'll be going out on missions with the Atlantis Crew
amanda_tapping wrote: with SG-1 & the movies the timeline will be different to Atlantis. Even tho they're filiming at the same time the timelines will be different so it shouldn't affect the dynamic
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Carter has gone through a quite a bit over the last 10 years and will likely evolve even more over on Atlantis.
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Liane from Germany asks: What do you think about the development of your character in stargate sg1 in the last 10 years - Would you change anything?
amanda_tapping wrote: I don't think there was as much character development in the last couple of years as I would have liked, tho they gave me some wonderful moments to play. But overall I think she's a really wonderful and fully realised character
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_Sandy wrote: And Anna Hendrixson asks: Will Samantha Carter be evolving in terms of personality as she moves on to Atlantis?
amanda_tapping wrote: Absolutely because she'll be dealing with different people and your interactions with others affect who you are. She'll have a whole new dynamic to deal with so absolutely
amanda_tapping wrote: :)
amanda_tapping wrote: yay!
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: A lot of fans asked about various character interactions Sam could experience on SGA. Many enjoy the dynamic with McKay, but are hoping for good interaction with Teyla and Weir too. :)
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: What relationships would you like to see Sam form in SGA?
amanda_tapping wrote: the dynamic with Mckay is great, but I'm hoping for expanded interaction with other characters. They're relationship will evolve, but I'd love to see her develop a relationship with Teyla & Sheppard. It's got to evolve beyond what we see with Sam & Mckay now but I totally expect to see her relationships with other characters aswell
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: SHIP!!! :D As you can imagine, there were a LOT of questions revolving the topic of SHIP. Oh come on...you knew it was coming. *grin*
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Tamara asks a very common question to those lacking a "powers that be" decoder ring:
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: I have a question that is driving me crazy... In Line in the sand Sam told Cam that the password for your personal file is 'fishing'. that has to be a hint right? about Sam and Jack?
amanda_tapping wrote: Yah sure you betcha!
amanda_tapping wrote: yes it makes sense that fishing is the password because a password is something that's very near and dear to you
ATC_Sandy wrote: Yes I think a lot of fans would enjoy to go fishing with Jack, ;)
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Well fans waited forever for them to finally "go fishing"...*wink wink nudge nudge* :)
amanda_tapping wrote: they haven't *wink wink nudge nudge*
ATC_Sandy wrote: hehe, ok next question :D
ATC_Sandy wrote: As you probably know, ship as a story arc affects how Sam is perceived is discussed a lot in fandom
ATC_Sandy wrote: Uuzz (Andrea) asks: In a interview i read that you don't like the idea of Sam and Jack in a relationship because you don't want Sam to be the "girl pining for the lead guy", and becoming only "jacks girl" and that she'd appear "weak". Can you explain it further because i'd find Sam "stronger" if she managed to explore her feelings for Jack AND have a job in the SGC instead of repressing them and I can't see Sam as "only Ja
amanda_tapping wrote: I agree in principle except for the fact that if she were with Jack it would affect the team dynamic and that would affect how she does her job.
amanda_tapping wrote: Although eventually at some point in her life she'll have to explore her feelings for Jack
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
amanda_tapping wrote: Hewwo.. is anyone out there?
amanda_tapping wrote: ;)
ATC_Sandy wrote: lol It's Uber's turn now ;)
ATC_Sandy wrote: let me give her a poke
[2007-02-16 - 19:35:09] * @ATC_Sandy pokes Uberamandafan
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: The dynamic between Jack and Sam has changed obviously as the team's changed and with Jack off the scene full time. Do you think they'll perhaps finish that arc in the movies?
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: HEY no poking. ;)
amanda_tapping wrote: It would be nice to see the arc finished in the movies or at least fully realised
amanda_tapping wrote: but I have no idea
amanda_tapping wrote: if it will be part of it
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!!! / Monty Python
ATC_Sandy wrote: Amanda made me poke you btw, ;)
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: No, this next question does NOT have anything to do with the Knights Who Say "Ni!"
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: This is a question that has had countless LEGIONS within the Stargate fandom waiting with bated breath for TEN years to know the answer.
amanda_tapping wrote: Ok just while we're going I want to take this opportunity to give a huge huge thankyou to the fans who donated the money to the Candian Cancer Society!
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Alexandra from Romania asks: If I could possibly dare a very... odd question... after 10 years since it was first mentioned... *blush*... are we ever going to find out where Sam's mole is? Preferably from Jack, but we're not picky... really...
amanda_tapping wrote: I'm blown away by the generosity
ATC_Sandy wrote: Oh I'll second you on that :D
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: :) Indeed.
ATC_Sandy wrote: Thanks to you too for helping us with the online auction, :D
amanda_tapping wrote: Lol.. the mole will remain SECRET! (unless Jack talks in his sleep)
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_Sandy wrote: And now…from something silly and fun to something very serious. Your role in the Vagina Monologues.
ATC_Sandy wrote: Quite a bit of interest was stirred regarding how you got to be involved with the VM event in Toronto
ATC_Sandy wrote: liesl_99801 asks: Can you tell us how you became involved with the project. And Telkena writes: Can you, please, tell us more about your role in the program?
amanda_tapping wrote: Actually I got approached by the VDay organisers. Vday is an international anti-violence against women project, so it was a no-brainer that I would say yes
amanda_tapping wrote: I'm only doing one piece but I'm doing it both nights. *giggle* my angry vagina is what my piece is called
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Will the production be recorded and be made available? I know a lot of people who can't make it and would love to support the cause. Will they make it so people can order a copy where proceeds go to the charity?
amanda_tapping wrote: I have no idea whether they're recording the show or not. I guess you could go online and check www.vday.org
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Fabienne asks: If you’re excited about being on stage again. After 10 years on TV and getting "indirect" feedback, how do you feel knowing you’ll face an audience again?
amanda_tapping wrote: I'm very excited abotu being back on stage.. hugely! I'm sure I'll be nervous on the day but right now I'm just very excited about being back on stage. Doing conventions helps!
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_Sandy wrote: Mucklewick wants to know: if a fan contacted you and said, 'thanks for supporting VDay because as I was a victim of violence these things are important', would that change your perception of the event at all?
amanda_tapping wrote: I already believe that the event is hugely important. I know alot of people who have been the victim of violence, but of course if a fan said that to me of ccourse it personalises it
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: You’ve been involved in a variety of other projects...short films and such...that countless people are itching to get their fingers on. Agent Dark and Bryan want to know about Stuck.
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Bryan asks: I was wondering will Stuck become publicly available?
ATC_Sandy wrote: I’ll add that we’d also love to know about the Crazy 8’s short you did entitled “Breakdown” and if it’s available somewhere as well
amanda_tapping wrote: I don't know if Stuck has made it to DVD land or not. It was a very grassroots independant film. Same with the crazy 8s, very independant. I don't think I've seen the final versions myself, so I'm not sure where they've ended up.
amanda_tapping wrote: Breakdown is donig the rounds of the festivals, it was an interesting piece
ATC_Sandy wrote: We've seen some parts of it on the internet, there is a Stuck trailer going around and i've seen Breakdown too. So it's out there...
amanda_tapping wrote: oh ok ;)
amanda_tapping wrote: lol I guess I should go on the internet more huh!
ATC_Sandy wrote: you're always welcome on our site, ;)
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: There's always those "THOUSANDS" of videos you were told about on Urban Rush. :)
amanda_tapping wrote: lol
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_Sandy wrote: We move on now to Sanctuary. Lots and LOTS of questions we received revolve around the how and why you got to be involved in such a unique and incredible project
ATC_Sandy wrote: Lena asks: how did you get executive producer on Sanctuary? And an anonymous poster adds: When did you first know about it, how was it pitched to you and what are some of the aspects of the show that you are most excited about? Describe a little of your day to day duties as producer.
ATC_Sandy wrote: producer.
amanda_tapping wrote: Damien Kindeler sent me the script about a year ago and asked me to look at the part of Magnus. I thought the story was so incredible and so interesting and then I met with him and the other producers and Martin Wood and it was a slow progression, we talked about how best to shoot it, to shoot it with green screen which was exciting and straight to the net was exciting. then we shot a trailer and after that we talked about it and shot
amanda_tapping wrote: then there was a lott of meetings which were total out of my realm of normal life, but I learnt alot. Then we did the pilot and I got to be involved inc asting. Day to day my role was more of an actor, but I got to be on set all the time
amanda_tapping wrote: I was on set all the time and also involved in editing, looking at all the edits. It's alot of work before the fact and after the fact
amanda_tapping wrote: there's a lot of scenes and work that goes into it
amanda_tapping wrote: I love the concept and I love the character... she's very cool!
amanda_tapping wrote: Helen is very eccentric, let's put that out there. she' lived a long time and she's seen alot and has incredible perspective on life
amanda_tapping wrote: also it's nice to have a different look after 10 years of looking basically the same.. so it's nice to have a idfferent look, differe voice, different walk
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: There's an interesting story behind how you got to become an EP. Could you share it with us?
amanda_tapping wrote: it's interesting being the only woman in a room full of men and trying to keep the agenda straight where everyone has something 'important' they have to share
amanda_tapping wrote: they all wanted to get their agendas on the table so as the only woman I had to keep them going.. I kept bringing the meeting back to focus
amanda_tapping wrote: so after that they asked if I would be EP
amanda_tapping wrote: I took it very seriously.. I thought I've gotta earn my stripes here and I think I have
amanda_tapping wrote: also there's a possibility of me directing sanctuary just hope the show goes :)
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Excellent! Fans asked about that too...whether you'd have a chance to direct either in Sanctuary or SGA.
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: These are a few random questions about you, your career and your family.
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Conny asks: Psychologists say that dreams are a way to process what happened during the day. Therefore my question is: Do you sometimes dream that you are Sam Carter/ in the SGC/ on a mission or something like that?
amanda_tapping wrote: I dream more that I'm Amanda on set... lol which says to me I spend far too much time at work!
ATC_Sandy wrote: The episode Window of Opportunity gave Jack and Teal'c a chance to repeat the same day countless times. With that in mind...
ATC_Sandy wrote: Sofie asks...if you could relive a day over and over again without consequences, what would you do?
amanda_tapping wrote: Wow.. that's huge!
amanda_tapping wrote: My first day of high school... the day after Olivia was born, to relive that moment.
amanda_tapping wrote: and the rest would be censored
ATC_Sandy wrote: lol
amanda_tapping wrote: that which does not kill us makes stronger
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Indeed. ;)
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Many people wanted a small glimpse into life at home. Catherine asks: what is your favourite thing about Olivia B.? And an anonymous poster asks: Are George and Olivia running you ragged yet? A puppy and a small child... don't you wish you could bottle that kind of energy? How do they get along?
amanda_tapping wrote: fav thing about olivia is her sense of humour. She has cutest voice, seh talks non-stop and she's very articulate. George an olivia get along very well, he's a big dopey boy and she bossy, so they get along really well
amanda_tapping wrote: ga
ATC_Sandy wrote: And lastly...because yes, our chat is almost finished... time goes quickly when you're having fun folks !
ATC_Sandy wrote: writes: You have various websites, artists and writers using your characters in their work and you obviously bring joy to many people. Does that affect how you do things at all?
ATC_Sandy wrote: that question was from Amelia.
amanda_tapping wrote: it does affect how I do things in some way in that I'm aware of the repurcussions of how things are perfcieved. I'm aware of how incredibly generous my fans have been adn I don't want to let me down, so it affects me in that way. That's the god's honest truth
amanda_tapping wrote: oops I don't want to let them down....
amanda_tapping wrote: Note: Penny can't type!! it's 4am and Penny can't type :)
ATC_Sandy wrote: LOL ! We knew that already, ;)
ATC_Sandy wrote: We would also like to thank you, Amanda, for the amazing ten years you have given us of Samantha Carter on Stargate SG-1. We wish you great success in life and in your career and look forward to seeing more of your future endeavors.
ATC_UberAmandaFan wrote: Any last thoughts you'd like to share with the gang while we have you here Amanda?
amanda_tapping wrote: Thankyou so much to everyone, from the bottom of my heart for your generosity. Thankyou for coming in from all the different timezones. You guys rock!!
amanda_tapping wrote: My love to you all
ATC_Sandy wrote: Alright folks, we'll now open up the chat so you can say goodbye to amanda!