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Doctor '''Carson Beckett''' was a medical doctor specialized in [[genetic]], head of [[formely in charge of::Atlantis medical service]] since [[2004]]. He has made some genetic breakthroughs, especially on [[Ancient Technology Activation gene]] or the [[iratus bug retrovirus]]. He died on [[2006]] because of an explosion caused by an [[Ancient tumor|Ancient unstable tumor]] he removed surgically from Dr. [[Watson (Sunday)|Watson]], saving his life. |
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== Biography == |
== Biography == |
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In [[2004]] Carson Beckett discovered the [[ATA gene]], responsible of activation or deactivation of [[Ancient technology|Ancient devices]]. He was conducting researchs to synthetise it and be able to inoculate on humans ([[SGA]]: {{ep|Rising, Part 1}}, {{ep|Hide and Seek}}). |
In [[2004]] Carson Beckett discovered the [[ATA gene]], responsible of the activation or deactivation of [[Ancient technology|Ancient devices]]. He was conducting researchs to synthetise it and be able to inoculate on humans ([[SGA]]: {{ep|Rising, Part 1}}, {{ep|Hide and Seek}}). |
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* A group of fans set up a campaign at "savecarsonbeckett.com" before news of McGillion's departure was confirmed.<ref name="gw261106">{{cite news |url=http://www.gateworld.net/news/2006/11/iatlantisi_cast_member_to_depart.shtml |first=Darren |last=Sumner |title=Atlantis cast member to depart |date=November 26, 2006 |accessdate=March 12, 2009}}</ref> Although the episode {{ep|Sunday}} was highly admired, his death caused dismay and outrage among fans and critics.<ref name="scifiwilson">{{cite news |url=http://scifi.about.com/od/stargate/a/sga_beckett.htm |title=Carson Beckett: Don't Kill Off the Fan Favorites |first=Mark |last=Wilson |publisher=About.com |year=2007 |accessdate=March 14, 2009}}</ref> Maureen Ryan of the ''[[wikipedia:Chicago Tribune|Chicago Tribune]]'' labelled the killing Beckett a "bonehead decision".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2007/06/times-up-forsta.html |title= Time's not on the side of 'Stargate SG-1,' which ends Friday |first=Maureen |last=Ryan |publisher=Chicago Tribune |date=June 21, 2007 |accessdate=March 14, 2009}}</ref> The producers did not anticipate the protest after the airing of the episode.<ref name=sf_d402_mg>{{cite video |people=[[Martin Gero|Gero, Martin]], |date=2008 |title=The Doctor Is In: The Return of Paul McGillion |medium= DVD – Stargate Atlantis: Season 4 |publisher=[[MGM]]}}</ref> Between 60 to 100 fans from all over the world gathered for a peaceful protest outside [[The Bridge Studios]] in [[Vancouver]] on March 22, 2007, hiring a local pipe band.<ref name=sf_d402_mg/><ref>{{cite news|title=A Message From Paul McGillion|url=http://www.gateworld.net/news/2007/03/a_message_from_paul_mcgillion.shtml|date=March 1, 2007|first=David|last=Read|accessdate=2007-03-01|publisher=[[GateWorld]]}}</ref> Another protest followed at [[wikipedia:San Diego Comic-Con International|San Diego Comic-Con International]] on July 27, 2007.<ref name="scifiwilson"/> McGillion returned in the cast as a reccuring actor, interpreting a [[Carson Beckett (clone)|cloned version of Carson Beckett]] in [[Stargate Atlantis Season 4|Season 4]] and [[Stargate Atlantis Season 5|Season 5]] of ''[[Stargate Atlantis]]''. |
* A group of fans set up a campaign at "savecarsonbeckett.com" before news of McGillion's departure was confirmed.<ref name="gw261106">{{cite news |url=http://www.gateworld.net/news/2006/11/iatlantisi_cast_member_to_depart.shtml |first=Darren |last=Sumner |title=Atlantis cast member to depart |date=November 26, 2006 |accessdate=March 12, 2009}}</ref> Although the episode {{ep|Sunday}} was highly admired, his character's death caused dismay and outrage among fans and critics.<ref name="scifiwilson">{{cite news |url=http://scifi.about.com/od/stargate/a/sga_beckett.htm |title=Carson Beckett: Don't Kill Off the Fan Favorites |first=Mark |last=Wilson |publisher=About.com |year=2007 |accessdate=March 14, 2009}}</ref> Maureen Ryan of the ''[[wikipedia:Chicago Tribune|Chicago Tribune]]'' labelled the killing Beckett a "bonehead decision".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2007/06/times-up-forsta.html |title= Time's not on the side of 'Stargate SG-1,' which ends Friday |first=Maureen |last=Ryan |publisher=Chicago Tribune |date=June 21, 2007 |accessdate=March 14, 2009}}</ref> The producers did not anticipate the protest after the airing of the episode.<ref name=sf_d402_mg>{{cite video |people=[[Martin Gero|Gero, Martin]], |date=2008 |title=The Doctor Is In: The Return of Paul McGillion |medium= DVD – Stargate Atlantis: Season 4 |publisher=[[MGM]]}}</ref> Between 60 to 100 fans from all over the world gathered for a peaceful protest outside [[The Bridge Studios]] in [[Vancouver]] on March 22, 2007, hiring a local pipe band.<ref name=sf_d402_mg/><ref>{{cite news|title=A Message From Paul McGillion|url=http://www.gateworld.net/news/2007/03/a_message_from_paul_mcgillion.shtml|date=March 1, 2007|first=David|last=Read|accessdate=2007-03-01|publisher=[[GateWorld]]}}</ref> Another protest followed at [[wikipedia:San Diego Comic-Con International|San Diego Comic-Con International]] on July 27, 2007.<ref name="scifiwilson"/> McGillion returned in the cast as a reccuring actor, interpreting a [[Carson Beckett (clone)|cloned version of Carson Beckett]] in [[Stargate Atlantis Season 4|Season 4]] and [[Stargate Atlantis Season 5|Season 5]] of ''[[Stargate Atlantis]]''. |
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* [[Paul McGillion]], Beckett's portrayer, has already portrayed another character in ''[[Stargate SG-1]]'': Doctor [[Ernest Littlefield]], [[Catherine Langford]]'s fiance in [[1945]], in the [[Stargate SG-1 Season 1|Season 1]] episode {{ep|The Torment of Tantalus}}. |
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| Carson Beckett | |
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| Biographical information | |
| Planet of origin | Earth |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Death |
2006 Atlantis |
| Gender | |
| Race | Tau'ri |
| Species | Human |
| Information about family | |
| Parent | an unnamed mother |
| Sibling | 6 brothers and sisters |
| Socio-political information | |
| Occupation | Chief medical officer |
| Salutation | Doctor |
| Allegiance | Atlantis expedition |
| Out of Stargate universe information | |
| Portrayed by | Paul McGillion |
| First appearance | "Rising", Part 1 |
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Doctor Carson Beckett was a medical doctor specialized in genetic, head of Atlantis medical service since 2004. He has made some genetic breakthroughs, especially on Ancient Technology Activation gene or the iratus bug retrovirus. He died on 2006 because of an explosion caused by an Ancient unstable tumor he removed surgically from Dr. Watson, saving his life.
Biography
In 2004 Carson Beckett discovered the ATA gene, responsible of the activation or deactivation of Ancient devices. He was conducting researchs to synthetise it and be able to inoculate on humans (SGA: "Rising", Part 1, "Hide and Seek").
Character's evolution
Notes
Behind the scenes
- A group of fans set up a campaign at "savecarsonbeckett.com" before news of McGillion's departure was confirmed.[1] Although the episode "Sunday" was highly admired, his character's death caused dismay and outrage among fans and critics.[2] Maureen Ryan of the Chicago Tribune labelled the killing Beckett a "bonehead decision".[3] The producers did not anticipate the protest after the airing of the episode.[4] Between 60 to 100 fans from all over the world gathered for a peaceful protest outside The Bridge Studios in Vancouver on March 22, 2007, hiring a local pipe band.[4][5] Another protest followed at San Diego Comic-Con International on July 27, 2007.[2] McGillion returned in the cast as a reccuring actor, interpreting a cloned version of Carson Beckett in Season 4 and Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis.
- Paul McGillion, Beckett's portrayer, has already portrayed another character in Stargate SG-1: Doctor Ernest Littlefield, Catherine Langford's fiance in 1945, in the Season 1 episode "The Torment of Tantalus".
See also
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References
- ↑ Sumner, Darren (November 26, 2006). "Atlantis cast member to depart". Retrieved March 12, 2009.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wilson, Mark (2007). "Carson Beckett: Don't Kill Off the Fan Favorites". About.com. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
- ↑ Ryan, Maureen (June 21, 2007). "Time's not on the side of 'Stargate SG-1,' which ends Friday". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Gero, Martin, (2008). The Doctor Is In: The Return of Paul McGillion (DVD – Stargate Atlantis: Season 4). MGM.
- ↑ Read, David (March 1, 2007). "A Message From Paul McGillion". GateWorld. Retrieved 2007-03-01.