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post #61 of 129
8/21/08 at 8:15pm

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So, are we getting 4 more episodes before an extended break, or am I completely misunderstanding?

Yeah that's exactly it.

Also, in this case, the actor came to them and said he wanted off, and so they came up with a very fair way of doing it, as far as I'm concerned. It worked perfectly, and was one of the best episodes ever.


And... at least we know they won't try to pull of the clone idea again, since that already happened in the second episode.
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post #62 of 129
8/21/08 at 9:48pm

Re: Eureka Season 3

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Thing is, with Stark dematerializing, they do have the leeway to bring him back someday, despite what they say. They could say he got jumped into the future or something.
According to the article Ed Quinn wanted to leave the series. Maybe the producers are leaving the option open in case he wants to return, but it won't happen this season. I think the future episodes will focus on what Eva Thorne is up to and how they can stop whatever she is planning.
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post #63 of 129
8/22/08 at 11:23am

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Count me in as part of the "disliked Stark in the beginning, but grew to love the banter between him and Carter" group.

The ending of this show really touched me. I wasn't quite ready for it. I will definitely miss this character.
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post #64 of 129
8/23/08 at 2:41pm
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I just listened to the podcast for the third episode of the season - Best in Faux. Things that stood out:

It took many hours and days to make a dog explosion - one of the executive producers said, "If I don't laugh ... it's not working for me."
The inside of the tunnel digger was a Battlestar Galactica viper.
They tried to find a wedding dress that looked bad on Salli, but they couldn't find one - she just looked too good. They had to add some things to make it look more humorous.
They discuss that the episode ran a minute long and how it is better that way, so they can tighten things up.
The theme of the episode is Pressure.
They used an actual mine outside of Vancouver. They were told that whatever shoes they wore in would end up being permanently stained red.

Neil
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post #65 of 129
8/28/08 at 7:09am
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An interesting entry about"Show Me the Mummy" at EUREKA unscripted

I thought it was a fun episode. I was thinking that the logic diamond might come into play with the mummy resolution, but it was just used to help bring some closure to Allison and provide some extra spookiness to the episode. I thought that Fargo's reaction to the hologram was great.

Neil
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post #66 of 129
8/28/08 at 7:20am
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There is also a lot of interesting info about the episode at The Revealing Science of Eric
but there is a very important programming note in his blog:
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NOTE: "Eureka" will be pre-empted next week, so instead of a new episode you can catch the first 5 episodes of Season Three in a EUREKA MINI-MARATHON. New episodes will resume Tuesday, Sept. 9th.

Neil
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post #67 of 129
8/29/08 at 1:17pm
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I finally had the chance to listen to the "I Do Over" podcast. I thought it was very interesting. They talk about various things they did to make the show interesting even though we are seeing the same day five times. Everyone was very pleased with the casting of Carter's sister - she even has some physical resemblance to Colin's actual sister. There was a storyline about Colin's being allergic to cats, but it didn't translate (from the script) well so it was removed.

The line, "You know, I'll be there for you, no matter what" was the inspiration for the episode. This is the linchpin of why they are repeating this day. They chose the shower as the start of each day as it is visually significant and gives that slap in the face of cold water.

Their contract with Degree had them get two shots of it in the episode.

There was more comedy in the episode in the script, but it became more dramatic in the course of editing.

Everyone was asked to chose a physical movement that they would remember to do each time through. There is a larger rip in the universe each time through. In the day where Carter and Weinbrenner are mostly together and he is teaching Carter, they messed up the clocks a bit. I wasn't sure from listening whether they felt they fixed it up in the editing or whether it was still messed up when all was done.

They do refer to Stark saying his "ego was bigger than the building" in the end even though it is on a day that Carter doesn't say it. They say this bit was a little easter egg for people.

There is more and I'm sure it would be even more interesting if you were watching the episode along with the podcast commentary.

Neil
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post #68 of 129
9/13/08 at 7:29am

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Captain Eureka, indeed. Cute episode with some nice, heartwarming ("It's not the suit.") touches. I'm also glad that Chuck didn't end up sacrificing himself by donning the supersuit one more time to save the plucky teenagers. Introducing a flawed character who, with the best of intentions, causes a ruckus and then must sacrifice himself to fix things seems to be a well-worh formula with this show. I'm glad they did something different this time.

Of course, I can't let it go by without asking how the "Phase Inducer" (chest plate thingy) can allow someone to walk through walls without causing him to fall to the center of the Earth. Carter was told to walk as quickly as possible through the walls, but how does he do that once he's out of phase? What does he push against to overcome the apparent resistance of the wall?
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post #69 of 129
9/13/08 at 2:49pm
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I'm also glad that Chuck didn't end up sacrificing himself by donning the supersuit one more time to save the plucky teenagers. Introducing a flawed character who, with the best of intentions, causes a ruckus and then must sacrifice himself to fix things seems to be a well-worh formula with this show. I'm glad they did something different this time.
I was also glad that not only did he not sacrifice himself, but they were able to cure him as well.
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Of course, I can't let it go by without asking how the "Phase Inducer" (chest plate thingy) can allow someone to walk through walls without causing him to fall to the center of the Earth. Carter was told to walk as quickly as possible through the walls, but how does he do that once he's out of phase? What does he push against to overcome the apparent resistance of the wall?
I was wondering about that as well. Maybe we should write to eurekaunscripted@gmail.com and see if they have an explanation. (I'll do that right now. They haven't been as quick to respond of late as they were earlier in the season.)

Neil

[I also posted a question over at http://revealthescience.blogspot.com...ts-on-306.html so maybe an answer will appear there.]
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post #70 of 129
9/13/08 at 5:36pm

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The phase inducer was obviously directional.
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post #71 of 129
9/14/08 at 11:09am

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This is one of those shows that I just "go with the flow" and not try to think logically.
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post #72 of 129
9/15/08 at 10:12am

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Every show that's done the 'out of phase' storyline always seems to overlook that issue - Star Trek TNG, Stargate SG-1, etc.

I guess they could try to say something like 'well, walls, floors, etc. do offer resistance, so the difference is that Carter was 'pushing into' the wall as opposed to 'pushing against the floor'. That's why he was able to basically stay on one level. Weak, to be sure, but better than nothing.
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post #73 of 129
9/15/08 at 6:59pm

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Every show that's done the 'out of phase' storyline always seems to overlook that issue
True enough. But I'll give a pass to Eureka since it's a quirky comedy-drama that makes no pretense of using "Sciency Stuff" as nothing more than a plot device. Trek, on the other hand, is swimming in pretense and should be more mindful. Still, I think it makes for a fun discussion. I don't, however, think less of the show (Eureka) because of it. (Trek is another matter. )

I also wanted to mention how much I enjoyed the B-plot with Carter's sister and her change of heart regarding the difficulties of parenthood. She at first ascribed to children the instinct and capability of wild animals which, if left to their own, will take care of themselves just fine. But at the same time, she believed Zoey capable of running away in defiant anger -- something Carter (good for him!) rejected outright. When the two views finally hit her as being contradictory and what the consequences could be for the kids if parents fail to make at least some decisions for them, it was touching.

And Carter, though he was right to think that he should make some decisions for Zoey, learned that Zoey is able to think more like an adult than he first thought. It was a growing experience for both of them, and the writers handled it extremely well.

(Although, personally, if my daughter had had the maturity to have arranged matters with her teachers and obtained their permission the way Zoey did, I would have let her go. But that's just me. )
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post #74 of 129
9/15/08 at 7:10pm

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Does anyone else think that Frances Fisher just does not seem like she belongs on this type of show? I can't quite put my finger on it as to whether it is her character or her acting that just does not seem quite right.
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post #75 of 129
9/16/08 at 7:56pm

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Wasn't Henry already the mayor, back in season 1?
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post #76 of 129
9/17/08 at 11:53am

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Wasn't Henry already the mayor, back in season 1?

He was head of GD the final episode (in the future), but I don't remember him being mayor.

I'd like to make my guess on what the 'big secret' is. I'll spoilerize it in case it's anywhere close to truth. If it's not, then I'm par for the course.

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Eva was part of a research team back in the 40s - hence the reason she had the photos removed. The accident that killed the men also extended her life, of sorts. The purple goo is either the men, and in which case, Eva's trying to reconstruct them, or it's the means, she hopes, to return her life to normal. Probably wholely incorrect, but I love to speculate.
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post #77 of 129
9/17/08 at 2:00pm

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He was head of GD the final episode (in the future), but I don't remember him being mayor.

Wasn't there an episode where Henry gave a huge speech, that everyone was watching on little tiny screens in their hands or something, and then in a later episode Beverly used the system to give an address?

I guess I incorrectly assumed that it was like a mayor type address or something, I don't know.
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post #78 of 129
9/17/08 at 5:30pm

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You know, the deodorant advertising placement didn't really bother me before. But on last night's episode ... damn it was just in your face. I hope they tone it back down in future eps.
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post #79 of 129
9/18/08 at 6:22am
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Originally Posted by KevinGress
I'd like to make my guess on what the 'big secret' is. I'll spoilerize it in case it's anywhere close to truth. If it's not, then I'm par for the course.

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
Eva was part of a research team back in the 40s - hence the reason she had the photos removed. The accident that killed the men also extended her life, of sorts. The purple goo is either the men, and in which case, Eva's trying to reconstruct them, or it's the means, she hopes, to return her life to normal. Probably wholely incorrect, but I love to speculate.
I think you are correct. I believe that Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
she was in one of those photos. Remember she said she lost her husband a long time ago.
There is lots of information about the episode at EUREKA unscripted and The Revealing Science of Eric

Be careful of the comments at The Revealing Science of Eric as people do guess about Eva's secret.

Neil
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post #80 of 129
9/18/08 at 6:24am
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You know, the deodorant advertising placement didn't really bother me before. But on last night's episode ... damn it was just in your face. I hope they tone it back down in future eps.
If you take a look at the blogs you'll see that
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this was the episode chosen for maximum product placement, including the actual integration of a product into the storyline
so it will definitely be toned back down.

Neil
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post #81 of 129
9/19/08 at 11:09am

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How long before Eureaka returns after next Tuesday's show?
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post #82 of 129
9/19/08 at 11:57am

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How long before Eureaka returns after next Tuesday's show?

They're still not sure. I've read probably January or February 09, but they don't have anything set in stone yet.
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post #83 of 129
9/23/08 at 5:21am
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Originally Posted by NeilO
Maybe we should write to eurekaunscripted@gmail.com and see if they have an explanation. (I'll do that right now. They haven't been as quick to respond of late as they were earlier in the season.)
Well, they responded to our Phased and Confused question, but punted it.:
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Hmmm, good question.

We asked Nick, and he admitted that you've just caught the one flaw in our episode!

Tell you what. We'll stick with whatever explanation you come up with. :-)

Thanks for watching,

The Eureka Gang
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post #84 of 129
9/23/08 at 6:37am

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Let's just say that Carter "swims" through the doors.

In the two-suns episode, at 13 minutes in, there is a huge continuity flaw. They show a brief establishment shot of Carter driving to a stop (alone) in his Jeep and getting out. There is a cut, and the POV changes slightly to show Jo closing the driver's side door (that Carter just stepped out of) and Carter now stepping out of the passenger side. And the Jeep is a different generation. It's very jarring. Did anyone else notice this?

It reminded me of The Rockford Files chase scenes where they'd show Jim Rockford driving a different-generation Firebird every time he rounded a corner.

Don't get me wrong: I bring these things up because I think they're fun to discuss, not because I dislike the show. Eureka consistently tells a great story, which is the most important thing. The fact that the production is as quirky as the town only makes the show more endearing.
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post #85 of 129
9/25/08 at 6:43am
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There is a lot of information over at EUREKA unscripted and The Revealing Science of Eric about the summer/fall season finale and how the Network threw out the script twice! On Tuesday Eureka Unscripted answers 11 questions that folk wrote in to them including
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When will the final thirteen episodes be shown? Was Episode 308 – “From Fear to Eternity” really a mid-season finale, or the end of Season Three? Honestly, we don’t know yet… and we’re as anxious to find out as you. Trust us, as soon as we can confirm airdates for those final thirteen episodes, we’ll let you know HERE FIRST.
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post #86 of 129
10/1/08 at 10:49am

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I know I'm probably thinking about this too realistically, but now that Carter's fired, how do you think he proceeds -

Does he and Zoe move back to LA, or does he take some sort of lesser job (dogcatcher) to allow Zoe to remain there in school?

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We know there's an episode where Jo's the sherrif, but I'd love it if it were 2-3 episodes where Carter was the dogcatcher. It'd show that he'd do anything for Zoe, plus it'd provide some humorous scenes where Carter would have to adjust - giving up Sarah for more 'modest' digs, no more free coffee at Cafe Diem, and no comings and goings at GD
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post #87 of 129
10/1/08 at 10:54am

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He can't be dogcatcher; Matt Frewer and his bizarre Aussie accent are supposedly coming back at some point! Aren't they?
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post #88 of 129
10/1/08 at 12:04pm

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Well, as we've seen, there's a long process for which being fired takes, a huge stack of paperwork. Besides that we know that Jo is going to be the center of an upcoming episode, at least partly because Colin Ferguson is directing. I bet the next upcoming episode would be that one, and would barely show Zoe and Carter, just staying focused on Jo being given the job and doing okay at it. Then, again speculating, the episode after that would show her getting incapacitated somehow and they need to go for help back to Carter, who was just finally about to actually leave the town.
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post #89 of 129
10/1/08 at 12:08pm
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He can't be dogcatcher; Matt Frewer and his bizarre Aussie accent are supposedly coming back at some point! Aren't they?
They explicitly responded to me that "Taggart has NOT been written out of the series." It might not be this season, though.

Maybe whatever he is doing will give Colin Ferguson more time to direct the episode.

Neil
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post #90 of 129
10/1/08 at 1:16pm

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The latest entry in EUREKA Unscripted has some info regarding the episode that Colin Ferguson will be directing. It does contain some mild spoilers.
EUREKA unscripted
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