On this page you'll find details about all the great Stargate-related programming going on at TimeGate 2011!

7:00 [panel] — "'Follow Me!': Team Leadership in Stargate" (Centennial III)
Who was the best team leader in Stargate? What were the different styles of command in the field? Who was the best and who would you follow to the other side, O’Neill, Sheppard, or Young? Many Star Trek fans often compare Kirk to Picard so now it’s time to do it in the world of Stargate

8:00 [panel] — "Destiny Runs out of Gas: The End of SGU" (Centennial III)
After two seasons, the voyage of Destiny is coming to a sudden and premature end. Spend an hour looking back at what happened and ahead to where it was going and might have taken us.

9:00 [panel] — "Arthur in Doctor Who and Stargate" (Boardroom)
We take a look at how Arthurian legends have been written into both of our featured shows. Guests: Scott Viguie, Debbie Viguie

11:00 [panel] — "Vampires in Doctor Who and Stargate" (Boardroom)
Vampire lore has been a constant element in SF for about as long as SF has existed. We'll discuss what the attraction of the vampire mythos is, why its such a powerful narrative tool, and how our two favourite shows have incorporated it into their canon.

10:00 [panel] — "Serves You Well: The Men of Stargate" (Centennial III)
They were the brawn, the brainy, and the brave. They were the men of Stargate who entertained us for thirteen years. Who were they and why did they appeal to so many? Was it for the action? For the intelligence? For the comedic? Maybe it was what O’Neill said when he hoped certain shots would serve a film maker well

11:00 [panel] — "The Stargate Auctions" (Centennial III)
Over the past year, David Read organized a series of auctions on behalf of MGM of the Stargate properties. He'll give us a report on the work that goes into such an auction, what items were most special to him, and what were the big ticket items. Joining him will be

12:00 [panel] — "Stargate Fan Film Preview" (Centennial III)

1:00 [event] — Q&A: Mike Dopud (Centennial I Ballroom)
Here's your first opportunity to find out behind the scenes stories from Stargate Universe and learn moreabout Mike's other Stargate roles.

2:00 [panel] — "Antarctica: Earth's Alien Terrain" (Centennial III)
In 2010, author Diana Dru Botsford took a trip to research her next Stargate SG1 novel. Her trip? To Antarctica. Yes, really. Here she talks about that trip, what she learned from it, shares photos and videos, and tells what details various Stargate episodes got right and wrong. Ask her to tell the story about getting attacked by a sea lion.

3:00 [panel] — "Huge, Honkin' Guns: The Weapons of Stargate" (Centennial III)
Would a P-90 really cut Jaffa Armor? What was that funny looking gun that guy had? Three shots and then what? Does the US Military really pack that kind of heat? Everything you wanted to know, or add, about the firepower of Stargate.

4:00 [panel] — "TBA" (Centennial III)
TBA

4:00 [event] — Video Commentary (Centennial I Ballroom)
Mike Dopud discusses his work on Stargate Universe, focusing on the Season Two episode "The Hunt".

5:00 [panel] — "Venting Destiny: The SGU Review" (Centennial III)
Our team of Stargate enthusiasts takes a look at the most recent season, which is not only the final season of SGU but also the final season of Stargate for the foreseeable future. How did this season compare to the first season, and how does it fare as an unintentional end to the Stargate franchise?

6:00 [panel] — "The Real Other Side: The Future of Stargate" (Centennial III)
Were you a fan of Stargate Universe? Did you hate it? Do you think it killed the frachise or was it an artistic restyling that will become a short-lived cult hit? Do you want to scream out at it being canceled or do you want to just tell off the producers for reworking your favorite franchise. What was wrong with SGU and what was right. Here is your chance to tell everybody what you think.

11:00 [panel] — "'They're on the Inside': The Women of Stargate" (Centennial III)
Right from the start, the women of Stargate took on the tough jobs and kept right on going till the very end. They were pretty tough, pretty smart, and just plain pretty. They were the bosses and the grunts and they even had their own all girl SG team but, who were they? Come to the panel and find out.

12:00 [event] — Interview: Mike Dopud and David Read (Centennial I Ballroom)
David Read sits down with Mike Dopud to discuss his work on Stargate Universe, his previous Stargate roles, and his extensive other work as well.

1:00 [panel] — "Writing Stargate: Diana Dru Botsford and Melissa Scott" (Centennial III)
Join our author guests for a discussion about writing in the worlds of Stargate. How do you take a series that exists in a visual medium and translate it to a written one? What restrictions do MGM place on the stories? What happens to Fandemonium now that MGM has pulled the plug on Stargate?

2:00 [panel] — "The Stargate Wishlist" (Centennial III)
The door is now open. We’ve already discussed the future of Stargate but, what do you as a fan really want to see next? Come air out your ideas for what a new Stargate show could be. Bounce some idea’s off our panel and lets see what we come up with.

3:00 [event] — "Video Commentary" (Centennial I Ballroom)
Diana Dru Botsford and David Read take an in-depth look at Stargate SG1: "Lost City", set in the Antarctic, and discuss the episode in light of Diana's recent journey to Antarctica.

3:30 [panel] — "Stargate Egyptology" (Centennial III)
Pyramids as landing pads for alien spaceships? The age of the sphinx? What does archeology and history really have to say? How does it compare with the mythology of the show? What’s really up with that weathering on the Sphinx? What about the carbon dating on the Pyramids? Come find out.

4:00 [event] — "A Conversation with Martin Wood" (Centennial I Ballroom)
Director Martin Wood, part of the creative force behind numerous SG1 and Atlantis episodes, appears live via satellite to discuss his work on the show.

5:00 [event] — "The Ultimate Showdow: Stargate vs. Doctor Who vs. Star Trek" (Centennial I Ballroom)
Wrap up your TimeGate weekend in style! We take on three of the mightiest sci-fi empires for a compare/contrast celebration of all that is great in geekdom! This outta be interesting.