January 25th, 2002.

Added new interview from Cult Times #77.

I have some new screen caps and some artwork to add but that probably won't be until after next weekend.

Later,
Tk.

January 17th, 2002.

Yep, it's been quiet lately. Only added a tiny bit of info to the SG4 page. New guest announcement.

Later,
Tk.

January 1st, 2002.

No content added but some may notice a slight change in structure. The "Conventions" page has changed to "Appearances" so that it can cover conventions, signing events, the Euro Tour and any TV appearances (where Michael appears as himself and not as a character).

Hope you all had a great New Year!

Later,
Tk.

December 31st, 2001.

Firstly, HAPPY NEW YEAR! May 2002 be a great year for all!

Secondly, this isn't much of an update. I've changed the title image on the homepage and I've created a banner using the same image. So if you'd like to link to this site, or already do, the banner is available from the "Links" page. I've also fixed some links on that page, and made sure that none of them open up in the frameset.

On a serious note, I've posted something I've wanted to say for a while now on the messageboard in the Stargate SG-1 forum. Responses, either on the board or in private, are welcome.

Best wishes
Tk.

December 18th, 2001

New dates announced for MS' Euro Tour. Michael will be doing two autograph sessions at the Forbidden Planet stores in Dublin and Cardiff. More info on the News page.

I'm hoping to create a new section on the site for coverage of this Euro Tour next week (after Christmas).

And just incase there's not another update before then, Merry Christmas to you all!

Regards,
Tk.

December 15th, 2001

Happy 31st Birthday Michael!

(Okay, so technically the 15th is still six hours away for the Pacific coast, but there goes!)

Just the one thing added - another candid interview, this time from TV Zone. Imagine my surprise today when I walked into WH Smiths to get a drink, and spot Michael Shanks on the front cover of another mag... <g>

Go, read, it's a great interview.

Later all!
Tk.

December 10th, 2001

UMS has a new home! (Of course, if you're reading this then you're already here!) Due to the previous hosts revoking their free service, I had to move the site.

Many thanks to the wonderful Tamy, who arranged the new webspace for UMS. I also got a new domain name: www.michael-shanks.com and new contact address: webmaster@michael-shanks.com

Apart from that, as far as updates go, I haven't done much. I did get rid of that bright green because it was getting on my nerves - Let me know which one you prefer! And I changed the colours on some of the early interviews because they were boring.

Best wishes,
Tk.

November 29th, 2001

Added the interview from Dreamwatch by Thomasina Gibson. This is Michael's first interview since the news broke about him leaving Stargate SG1 and he speaks frankly about his reasons for leaving.

Tiny update on the ticket sales for the UK dates of Michael's European Tour. There is no news on new dates at the moment.

I've started another thread on the messageboard in the "Conventions" forum for anybody who'd like a question asked at the SG4 convention in London in February. So, if there's something you've always wanted to ask Michael (within reason!) but haven't had the chance, post it and I'll see what I can do!

Later,
Tk.

November 17th, 2001.

Finally managed to add littlevera's BOBW report - thank you littlevera! The report can be found on the Conventions page.

Also, news out today that Michael will be making a European Tour early next year. Check out the News page for more details.

Later,
Tk, whose computer seems to be back! Yay!

November 14th, 2001.

Added interview from the MGM Sci-Fi Newsletter.

I had another report from BOBW but my lovely computer decided it didn't like its hard drive and hence broke down (I'm updating this from Uni) Hopefully, the report will be retrieved somehow. Moral of the story: make back-ups!

The Conventions page has been updated with the latest news from SG4.

Later,
Tk.

November 5th, 2001.

Just a little addition! Having just had one of the best weekends of my life (no exaggeration!) I've added some comments about Michael made by a couple of the guests at the SG3 convention in London this weekend. I had to grab a pen and scrap of paper quickly so the quotes may not be 100% accurate. But they're pretty close.

Personally, it was really nice to hear about Michael from people who know him.

I've also tidied up the News and Updates pages - I've created archives so that the pages don't get too long.

NB: Wolf stated before SG3 that they were going to put any spare tickets for SG4 on sale tomorrow. Originally, all tickets for SG4 were sold out at SG3 on Saturday but another 50 tickets were made available on Sunday. Whether they all sold out I'm not sure but if you really want a ticket (and I really recommend it!) then head over there early tomorrow morning.

Later,
Tk.