429: David Hewlett Part 4, "Rodney McKay" in Stargate Atlantis (Interview)

David Hewlett is here to give us his take on the news about more Stargate and to update us on the acting front and the world of Tech Bandits! Share This Video ►    • 429: David Hewlett Part 4, "Rodney McKay" ...   Visit Tech Bandits ► https://techbandits.org/ Visit David's IMDb ► https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0382110/ Visit DialtheGate ► https://www.dialthegate.com on Facebook ►   / dialthegate   on Instagram ►   / dialthegateshow   on Twitter ►   / dial_the_gate   Visit Wormhole X-Tremists ►    / wormholextremists   Visit The Daily Gate ►    / @thedailygate   MERCHANDISE! https://www.dialthegate.com/merch SUBSCRIBE!    / dialthegate   Timecodes 0:00 - Opening Credits 0:25 - Guest Introduction 0:32 - Opportunity for a New Look When Your Clothes Get Lost 0:56 - David Keeps Breaking His Glasses So He 3D Prints New Ones! 1:25 - Stargate is Coming Back! 2:43 - Being Fascinated in Science and Science Fiction Since Birth 4:13 - Discovering the News on Dial the Gate 6:02 - What David is Looking For in the New Series 7:37 - Embracing New Technology in Production and Using AI 8:54 - Stargate Explores Both Science and Humanity 9:32 - The Uses of AI and Its Potential 11:30 - The Morality and Ethics of Using AI 13:53 - Embracing AI as a Tool and Facilitating Creativity 15:57 - New Technology Does Not Mean Replacing People 16:54 - AI Brings New Opportunities 18:01 - Writing Things Down Aides Memory Recall 18:52 - Getting Scripts Early and Having Time to Prepare 21:06 - Technobabble Was Fun 22:59 - Jensen Ackles, Work Ethic and Leading By Example on Vought Rising 23:55 - Martin Gero's Experience and Perfect Fit for SG4 24:49 - Raising the Bar for Talent and Possibilities 25:42 - Amazon is the Right Home for SG4 26:15 - The Challenge of Writing a New Series 27:31 - Focusing on Quality Over Quantity 29:12 - The New Series is Visual Effects-Heavy 29:40 - David Hates Being Out of the Loop 30:43 - David Never Gets Fed Up of McKay 32:15 - The Motivation Behind Taking on New Roles 34:19 - Acting is a Hobby and is Mixing Business With Pleasure 35:08 - Comedy is Going to Be Innate in SG4 36:37 - Are They Going to Use USB in SG4? 37:21 - What Has Happened to the Wraith? 38:04 - Reuniting With the Turtle Brooch 39:38 - The Lead Time in Production Means Jaw Dropping Quality 40:39 - Using the Right Tool for the Right Job on SG4 41:19 - Moving From SD to HD and Beyond 42:04 - Adapting for Streaming on Different Devices and Software 42:45 - Pros and Cons of Using New Technology and Techniques 44:16 - CG Makes an Invaluable Contribution to the Art 45:44 - The Awe of Realistic Body Doubles 46:47 - Fear of Technology No Longer Requiring Knowledge or Skill in Production 47:34 - There Will Always Be Many Creative Platforms in Which to Tell Stories 49:00 - Living in a New World of Audience Engagement and Keeping the Magic 50:05 - Becoming Immersed in the Story and Avoiding Technological Distractions 51:17 - Benefits of Live Performances and Embracing the Human Connection 53:30 - Adapting to Audience Tastes and Maintaining Engagement 54:42 - The Internet's Influence on the Growth of Stargate Fandom 55:24 - Stargate Promotes Human Interaction 57:09 - The Importance of Fan Engagement in Modern Day 58:12 - A Good Story Should Always Be at the Heart of Any Series 58:59 - The Structure of Stories and How They Are Told 1:00:08 - Update on Tech Bandits and Other Projects 1:04:05 - Embracing Dial the Gate Interviews and the Enjoyment of Online Interactions 1:07:25 - The Power and Dedication of Stargate Fans 1:08:47 - Thank You, David! 1:09:01 - End Credits *** "Stargate," "Stargate SG-1," "Stargate Atlantis," "Stargate Universe," and all related materials are owned by Amazon MGM Studios. #Stargate #DialtheGate #TurtleTimeline