Stargate TV Shows

[somme]

Well it'sthe longest running (something) series. Going on 10 years, it's still good, although in my opinion not as good as it used to be.

Watched it since 1997 when it first aired on SKYOne. Woo. I was 11. Or 12.

Discuss anything about the show or anti-show. Bard and I will only shout you down if you disagree with us anyway.

[Ashley]

How aptly timed (http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/08/21/stargate-sg-1-cancelled/)

[KKOB]

How aptly timed (http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/08/21/stargate-sg-1-cancelled/)

:(

stargates good, though i've lost the plot now i used to really love it!

[somme]

How aptly timed (http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/08/21/stargate-sg-1-cancelled/)


Hehe. Yeth I am aware. Althought according to Bard it may be picked up on another channel.

[Dante]

I stopped watching Stargate-SG1 at series 7.

[Marshmellow]

i love stargate I've watched a good portian of it on DVD since im much to lazy to actually watch it on da tv.

[The Bard]

Hehe, nice one Somme :wink:.

Yeah, well Stargate is the only program I still watch on TV, it's just brilliant on every level, and it's continued to kick ass 10 series in, I just hope it keeps going cause I really can't imagine not staying up till 6am in order to watch re-runs (yes, it's that awesome).

I've just started collecting it on DVD so I can watch it all the time, so I only have series 5 and 6 but will get em all (ridiculously priced as they are) soon as I scramble some cash.

Lets run you down some of the terms:

A Stargate (or Chappa'ai, or whatever else it may be called): A massive ring with 39 dialling symbols which represent constellations and which can establish wormhole links between galaxies "far far away." Daniel Jackson was the first person to successfully dial another gate's number (the world was Abydos) and from there things took off.

SG-1: A team of four people, consisting of Colonel Jack O Neill, Teal'C, Major Samantha Carter and Daniel (who was replaced by the very awesome Jonas for a little more than a season)

Tau'ri: An alien term for human

Goa'uld: One of the galaxies dominant species. The bad guys, in other words. They reproduce asexually. They are symbiotes, who rely on mainly Tau'ri as hosts.

Jaffa (pronounced Jahffah): Are a race of Gou'ald slaves. Have a great sense of honour and rely on symbiotes to sustain them, because they don't have an immune system of their own (the exceptions now being Teal'c and Bra'tac who rely on tretonin to survive, and as a result are unable to enter a state of Keln'o'reem.) Rebel Jaffa are friendly to SG-1, although most obey the commands of Gou'ald system lords such as Mot and Baal, aswell as Anubis.

Tokra: Similar to Gou'ald, except ideologically opposed in every way.

I'll do the rest later :)

Also: Cancellations aren't really to be taken seriously, cause there is a serious fan base for the show, and like with Scrubs, we're not gonna take no for an answer. Besides, Sci-Fi recently said that the 200th ep gave a bit of a ratings boost, so they're considering running it still.

There is always the possibility of a Film aswell.

How is it that you seem to know everything about every program in existance Ashley?

[Ashley]

Also: Cancellations aren't really to be taken seriously, cause there is a serious fan base for the show, and like with Scrubs, we're not gonna take no for an answer. Besides, Sci-Fi recently said that the 200th ep gave a bit of a ratings boost, so they're considering running it still.

There is always the possibility of a Film aswell.

How is it that you seem to know everything about every program in existance Ashley?

To answer the last question first, TV is my "thing", I hope to work in the industry, so I keep myself versed in it.

And as a fan of Firefly, Wonderfalls, Arrested Development, The Comeback, Angel and Kitchen Confidential I have this pearl of wisdom to pass on; a strong fanbase does not a renewal make. (Besides, 10 years is a very long time for a show, it should be allowed to leave in peace, rather than degrade and degrade until its finally shifted - ie "do a Charmed")

Im not saying it never works, it worked for Veronica Mars (although that was partly due to one of the Powers That Be at UPN loving the show), and it worked Family Guy but I'd guess the percentage of it working is around 5-10.

[Zakatu]

I hope it continues FOREVER!

With the prospect of seeing the furlings etc i think s10 could be one of the best yet. I especially like the whole Or'ai vs Ancients thing.

:grin:

[Shino]

I hate stargate! What a lame show! That teal'c guy looks like a travesti and no way can all the galaxy be filled with humans!

All this talk made me wanna watch some episodes, I'm still in season seven and I'm in love with the show.
EDIT: The only good thing in stargate is Mcguiver!

[The Bard]

Holy Shit! It's fucking MacGyver!

http://www.rda-forever.com/Galleries/galleries/PromosPics/Macgyver/Macgyver_EP001_0009.jpg

Shit.

Lawl.

Also: Presumably you're joking, cause if not, the men in white hoods are coming to get you :heh:

[Mr. Bananagrabber]

Enterprise and Stargate cancelled, Sci fi is officially dead on air.

[The Bard]

The Stargate Theme Song! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUExSN8Kf9Q)

I always sing these lyrics when the main theme plays :laughing:

[MunKy]

I like Stargate, not a massive fan but I enjoy watching it. I watched episodes every now and then for a few years and started watching regularly after Enterprise became total horsewank. Hope the cancellation dont stick, I dont wanna wait for years like I did/am with Futurama.

[knightendo]

munky's show, futurama, is coming back due to fan pressure, so you never know.

i loved it when it first started and watched it religiously (it's actually what got me involved in one of my fave interests - ancient egypt) but then missed a handful of episodes and decided to (eventually) start collecting it. went thru series one and two on vhs before starting to collect the whole heap on dvd. only up to series five now, this past year i've been collecting knight rider, a-team, airwolf etc but really wana get back to sg1.

didn't i read that the ratings were still climbing after ben browder came in as a regular cast member? it's still one of the top three rated shows on scifi US along with galactica (awesome!) and atlantis... last i read anyway!

[killthenet]

I've started watching Sg-1 again recently. I used to watch it obsessively when I was in Year 9. I cried with the team as Daniel Jackson died, it was a sad day. One day, about 4 years ago me and some friends went to Milton Keynes and met Corin Nemec (aka Jonas Quinn) it was the happiest day of our 15 year old lives.
Then season 7 and Atlantis started and I got a bit lost.

But recently i've been watching it, it's just reached season seven i think. It's much more campy than I remember and the acting is dreadful on the most part, but it's still enjoyable. I've found myself commentating over it sometimes though, with what the characters should be saying, might turn into a habit... i should probably stop.

I used to prefer Sg-1 to the original film, but now I have a bigger appreciation for the film and I really hope that MGM gives the go ahead for the next two films because they could be even better.

[Hellfire]

Stargate is my favourite show alongside scrubs, it's a shame O'neill left though. Haven' watched since the end of season 8 though.

[The Bard]

Dude, you met Corin? Nice! Jonas is pretty much my fave character, too bad they only used him in one full season though. Still, nice to see some other hardcore SG-1 fans here.

Anyway, seeing as you're new here, welcome to the boards! I'm el bardo, SG-1, Chrono Trigger and Scrubs fanatic. Enjoy...:heh:.

Stargate is my favourite show alongside scrubs, it's a shame O'neill left though. Haven' watched since the end of season 8 though.

Are you my long lost sibling or something? I mean seriously, get out of here, Chrono Trigger, Scrubs AND SG-1...it's pretty scary :p...

[Hellfire]

Are you my long lost sibling or something? I mean seriously, get out of here, Chrono Trigger, Scrubs AND SG-1...it's pretty scary :p...

It's so scary it hurts sometimes.

[killthenet]

Have you guys heard about Zach Braff giving up the Scrubs at the end of the current season?

He wants to expand his movie career.

Good to be here Bardo'. Not only did I meet Corin but I also got a signed photo and a picture with the great man. My friend Eathorne was shaking and couldn't say a thing when he shook his hand... good times, good times.

Oh, and What!? O'Neill left? He's like, the lynchpin of the series, don't see how it could be that good without him.

[Hellfire]

Lots of things point to season 6 being the last season of scrubs.

[The Bard]

It's so scary it hurts sometimes.

Aww, you know you love me really. And is that a scrubs quote...? "I miss you so much it hurts sometimes" JD to Turk, episode 3 "My best friends mistake" :p.

Have you guys heard about Zach Braff giving up the Scrubs at the end of the current season?

He wants to expand his movie career.

Good to be here Bardo'. Not only did I meet Corin but I also got a signed photo and a picture with the great man. My friend Eathorne was shaking and couldn't say a thing when he shook his hand... good times, good times.

Oh, and What!? O'Neill left? He's like, the lynchpin of the series, don't see how it could be that good without him.

Lots of things point to season 6 being the last season of scrubs.



Noice, you my friend are the luckiest man I know, I think Corin is a really good actor, but I can't seem to find any movies with him in it, which sucks, but I hope we'll se some stuff from him soon...

Zach Braff isn't leaving, definately not, he is definately expanding his movie career, but season 6 is the last season of Scrubs anyway, so it won't interfere much.

Also: Isn't O Neill in Atlantis now? I don't know cause I don't watch it.

[Bogbas]

You all spell it wrong :p it's stargåte not stargate ;)

Anyhow a great show. The tv channel here stopped airing in the middle of 5th or sixth season. My friend has the dvd's so I'll be watching the series from the start in few months. Currently I'm watching atlantis. O'neill was in the first episode of it.

[MoogleViper]

Shit my brother has just moved to a new flat and I think he took his box sets. Should have watched them when I had the chance.

[mike-zim]

i have up to season 7 on DVD and have just bought 9 off ebay. just need 8. isnt 8 where some funky shit happens?

[The Bard]

Real funky shit. Anyway, where did you get your DVD's from?

[darksnowman]

Ive not watched since the end of season 7/ start of season 8 (maybe) around where Atlantis started coming into existence anyway. Then I saw it again a few months ago, Teal'c has hair, Crichton from Farscapes in it doing the comedic O'Neill role and I just couldnt hack it. I heard that Erin from Farscapes in it too now? With all this talk of Farscape I gotta say that its one of my favourites too. I was gutted when it got cancelled... then they got back and finished it with a two part feature length effort.

Id like to catch up with Stargate though cos its ace. Maybe knightendo or some of you could lend me your DVDs of the latter series sometime...

[Konfucius]

I watched Stargate until O'Neil left but I got less and less interested. It felt very repetitive and the characters became very predictable.
Atlantis reignited my love for Stargate because it felt fresh and I found the characters more amusing, except for O'Neil.

Now since I discovered the new BSG my favorites go like this:
BSG>Star Trek [whatever except TOS]>Stargate

[somme]

Anyone got a fave episode? Mines from "In the line of duty" way back from season 2, when Carter got the "Tok'Ra" symbiot in her. Great episode! :D

[The Bard]

One of my favourites is "Window of Opportunity"...I think you know which one I'm talking about :D.

There are loads of really cool ones, another one of my favourited is "Prophecy" Where Jonas sees visions of the future as a result of Niirti's experiments on him.

[somme]

One of my favourites is "Window of Opportunity"...I think you know which one I'm talking about :D.

There are loads of really cool ones, another one of my favourited is "Prophecy" Where Jonas sees visions of the future as a result of Niirti's experiments on him.


Haha yeah WOO was great. Not too keen on Prophecy though, probably because it was always overshadowed by "Full Circle" for me. As they were aired one after the other...

I think the shittest episode award must go to "Emancipation", the third episode ever.

[The Bard]

Fair do's. I don't think there's a single episode of Stargate I didn't like...

The Wormhole Xtreme ones were a bit dodgy though...:laughing:

[somme]

I liked the first one, haven't seen the second one yet. Getting my father to send it over from England.

I generally found any episode to do with the Jaffa Rebellion/New Nation and the N.I.D. to be a bit boring. But that's just me.

I want the Nox to come back and to obviously see the furlings. and I wonder what the ninth chevron does...

[knightendo]

Id like to catch up with Stargate though cos its ace. Maybe knightendo or some of you could lend me your DVDs of the latter series sometime...

afraid i've only got up to season five on dvd so far. if u wana play catch up though feel free. you get my pm back by the way?

One of my favourites is "Window of Opportunity"...I think you know which one I'm talking about :D.


that was hilarious! unbelievable that the two funniest sections were time-fillers because the ep ran short! an obvious rip-off of groundhog day, but done so well and acted so brilliantly by anderson and judge i don't care :D

I generally found any episode to do with the Jaffa Rebellion/New Nation and the N.I.D. to be a bit boring. But that's just me...

i loved the NID episodes, love that governmental conspiracy thing. added an extra layer of realism to the overal project if you ask me. especially loved the one involving "starsky and hutch", the bard will know what one i mean lol!

[The Bard]

Lol, yeah.

O Neill: I'm Starsky...(points to maybourne) thats Hutch...:heh:.

was truly an awesome episode.

[knightendo]

Lol, yeah.

O Neill: I'm Starsky...(points to maybourne) thats Hutch...:heh:.

was truly an awesome episode.

"Do you trust this man?"

{{they both look at each other}}

Both (while shrugging): "no."

[Dante]

Stargate ep 200 videos :)

Stargate SG-1: 200 - Team America style. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmLiMgXJcu8)
Stargate SG-1: 200 - Farscape style (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOuahTogvls&mode=user&search=)
Stargate SG-1: 200 - Star Trek style (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoaE3rR0q1k&mode=user&search=)
Stargate SG-1: 200 - The Wizard of Oz Scene (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmQBsh26LCE&mode=user&search=)
Stargate SG-1: 200 - Invisible Jack (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkofghZxjPw)

One of my favourites is "Window of Opportunity"...I think you know which one I'm talking about :D.



For you Bard Stargate SG-1: Window of Opportunity (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vZqdt3t8hc) :)

[Shino]

I can't really choose between episodes, but one that made me think after it was "Unnatural Selection".

[The Bard]

Cheers for that Dante :grin: brings back memories.

Unnatural Selection was a really cool episode, kinda reminded me of the film "AI," except it was a lot better :p

[somme]

Cheers for that Dante :grin: brings back memories.

Unnatural Selection was a really cool episode, kinda reminded me of the film "AI," except it was a lot better :p

That was a good ep. I liked the whole Replicator arc to be honest. They're continuing it over in Atlantis now apparently, (haven't seen the episode though).

The Asgard are cute, kinda want one as a little pet.

The Ancients turned out to be arrogant pricks though. lol

[The Bard]

Good two episodes just now on Sky, but bring back Jonas!! Daniel is still very awesome though.

[Ashley]

I've got to say this about SG-1. Morena Baccarin is guesting in the new season, and she is purdy. Might put her in the hot person post if I ever get time to look.

[somme]

I think the real question is...who's the best looking cast member? Male and Female.

[Zakatu]

My favourite episodes are ones in which they find out some new ancient technology or discover a freindly race. allways exciting. The worst ones are the wormhole-extreme and the "go on re-con, get shot at a bit" type ones.

The best bit of stargate for me between atlantic s1 and s2 there is a three part episode. its like a massive space battle. which is awesome.

I also loved the episode when they first met the asguard.

[The Bard]

I think the real question is...who's the best looking cast member? Male and Female.

Male: Chris Judge (Lawl, he's so awesome). Actually, best looking would have to be Corin Nemek by far, followed by Michael Shanks. They're all good looking. I'm not gay.

Female: Amanda Tapping is actually really hot, and I don't know why...

[The Bard]

Yaaay, they brought Jonas back in Fallout today! He has the coolest hair.

In fact, he reminds me of this guy, a lot:

http://mattheafyissexy.tripod.com/PICS/thumbnails/400x300/matt_heafy.jpg

[somme]

You kinda find out what happens to Jonas in season 10.

[The Bard]

You kinda find out what happens to Jonas in season 10.

What happens :blank:? Cmon I can take it...

[Shino]

Just watched some more episodes. Awesome.

And somme, if your going to say something, use the spoilars! tag.

[rokhed00]

Yaaay, they brought Jonas back in Fallout today! He has the coolest hair.


Nah, his hair went all poncy when he went back home.

[Shino]

Nah, his hair went all poncy when he went back home.

Agreed, he looks like Bill Gates's bastard son.

[The Bard]

Nah, his hair went all poncy when he went back home.

Well, you would say that, cause you have friggin cool hair. But it suits him more than that crappy crew cut he had goin on.

[rokhed00]

Well, you would say that, cause you have friggin cool hair. But it suits him more than that crappy crew cut he had goin on.

No, short hair or long hair, anything inbetween just looks silly.

Anyway sign the bring back SG1 petition (http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?savsg1&1), not that it'll do any good.

[The Bard]

No, short hair or long hair, anything inbetween just looks silly.

Anyway sign the bring back SG1 petition (http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?savsg1&1), not that it'll do any good.

Done. And anyway, it wasn't long it was still pretty short. He would look friggin cool with chest length hair like moi.

Edit: Oh shit, just remembered...:hmm: I'll Pm you...

[MoogleViper]

This thread has made me want to watch Stargate SG-1. I will have to borrow them from my brother at the weekend when I see him along with a few CDs.

[somme]

When I figure out how to add spoiler tags I'll tell you what happens lol.

[rokhed00]

Done. And anyway, it wasn't long it was still pretty short. He would look friggin cool with chest length hair like moi.

Edit: Oh shit, just remembered...:hmm: I'll Pm you...

Anything longer than an inch isn't short enough, anyway what did you remember as I have no unread PMs.

[Bogbas]

Next week I will continue to watch where the friggin bastard channel abandoned the series. I mean why abandon a series in the middle of a season? And it was aired at 11:30pm ffs who watches tv at that time anyway?

[The Bard]

Anything longer than an inch isn't short enough, anyway what did you remember as I have no unread PMs.

Fair enough. Anyway, I don't check my PM's often, a couple of days ago I found one you sent me about Shenmue, which I had totally forgotten about. Anyway, I had to get my mom to fill it in and send it, and she told me she had, but obviously not, only problem is, shes on holiday, (and I don't know where it is), so she wont be able to write me one till the 7th. Anyway, sorry about that, I'll send it you soon as I can if you're still interested. My bad :sad:

Next week I will continue to watch where the friggin bastard channel abandoned the series. I mean why abandon a series in the middle of a season? And it was aired at 11:30pm ffs who watches tv at that time anyway?

I watch TV til about 5 am, mostly DVD's though. Unless Becker, Seinfeld or Scrubs are on.

[Mokong X-C]

Firstly...

How the FRACK did i not notice this trhead till now? I love Stargate also, Tel'c and O'Niell OWNZ (why did O' Neil have to go? :cry: it was his attitude that made the show so great)

Also what the hell is this about it being cancelled?

FRom what i gathered from scanning through this thread is was cancelled halfway through season 10 in USA, so does that mean that the other half has been filmed and is just not being shown?

What does this mean for season 10 on Sky One?

Its bull that they would cancel it, SG-1 is a great show a if it were to end it deserves a proper ending with a final episode and movie (though the two part ending to season 6 or was it seven?..grrr bad memory.... the one when Jack got the anicents knowlegde again and they "found" Atlantis in antartica and he stopped a Gau'ould (sp?... i'm so bad at spelling these things) earth attack was origianlly going to be a movie... i don't know why it was changed to a season finale, but i have a feeling someone here will tell me

[rokhed00]

Firstly...

How the FRACK did i not notice this trhead till now? I love Stargate also, Tel'c and O'Niell OWNZ (why did O' Neil have to go? :cry: it was his attitude that made the show so great)

Also what the hell is this about it being cancelled?

FRom what i gathered from scanning through this thread is was cancelled halfway through season 10 in USA, so does that mean that the other half has been filmed and is just not being shown?

What does this mean for season 10 on Sky One?

Its bull that they would cancel it, SG-1 is a great show a if it were to end it deserves a proper ending with a final episode and movie (though the two part ending to season 6 or was it seven?..grrr bad memory.... the one when Jack got the anicents knowlegde again and they "found" Atlantis in antartica and he stopped a Gau'ould (sp?... i'm so bad at spelling these things) earth attack was origianlly going to be a movie... i don't know why it was changed to a season finale, but i have a feeling someone here will tell me

The rest of Season 10 will be shown in the US, but at a later date, after the whole of it's been shown in the UK, which should start october/november.

The reason it was cancelled was due to the US scifi channel that shows it being too tight to renew their contract with MGM. It is possible someone else will pick up the contract though. Personally I hope they don't do a sudden wrap up of the show like they did withEnterprise, that was just awful how that ended.

[knightendo]

wonder why they decided to cancel one of their two three rated shows?! god help battlestar, it may be their number one show but what if they get "tight" again a coupla years down the line! if any show deserves to go and go it's that one... and sg-1 ofcourse!

just watched a random ep tonight on sky one, "chimera" and i LOVED it! only watched up to season five on dvd, and that was last year! will have to get the funds up again so i can carry on. seen a coupla eps to know it's worth getting back to.

tonight's was superb!! fantastic acting throughout, and a real sense of tension in the final scenes! quite hard to do when the show is so far along like this is. by the way, is it just me getting subconsciously "used" to sets and the vancouver forest(?) or does the show feel "bigger" somehow when it goes out-and-about on earth? mm...

and amanda tapping!! where did those boobs come from?? :O

and so glad this lady is a goodie again, she's purdy ;) me likes her!

http://file016.bebo.com/7/large/2006/09/01/01/383838107a1913989917b1789889l.jpg

wee snippets from gateworld website here:

"I was saying to the director and the producers on set I was like, 'Well, what do you want me to hum?' I mean, you know, and so I started jokingly humming the Stargate theme song, and they said 'That's brilliant!' And so I said, 'OK, well it's just a ditty that she's got in her head. I mean, it's not like she watches Stargate ... she's on it! But I was talking with Michael because I said, 'Wouldn't it be funny if I sang the MacGyver theme song?' And so I went running up to Michael Shanks and I was like, 'How does the MacGyver theme song go? How does the MacGyver theme song go?' And we couldn't -- like there was, you know, maybe two minutes to try to learn it. So I said, 'Ah, forget it. I'll just do Stargate.' It would've, I think, would've been really great if I hummed the MacGyver theme song, but I didn't know it." (Actress Amanda Tapping, in an interview with GateWorld)

Among the actors originally considered for Pete Shanahan was Farscape star Ben Browder. "We considered him for casting. I love Ben. I think he'd have been great. I would have loved to use him, and I think the crossover would have been a lot of fun. But he turned us down." (Executive producer Robert C. Cooper, in an interview with the Richard Dean Anderson Web Site)

ok, i take back my comment about it being one of their top shows, this from the same site. although, from the rest of the news story (http://www.gateworld.net/news/2006/08/istargate_sg-1i_cancelled_iatlan.shtml)MGM seems to not want to cancel it (it's up there with James Bond they've said!), and so i'd say someone else may pick it up:

Viewers and production personnel alike have blamed a number of factors for the show's dramatically lower ratings, from SCI FI and Sony's lack of promotion to the removal of anchor show Battlestar Galactica from the Friday night line-up, to new competition from such shows as USA's hit Monk.

Though also down significantly in the ratings this summer, Atlantis has consistently scored better than SG-1.

"Studio executives are working to identify an alternative outlet for Stargate SG-1," Multichannel News said, citing sources close to the production.

see that first paragraph? bloody sony!!!!!!

sorry for the huge post people, but i'll say it again "bloody sony!!", read this (then i'll stop, i swear!):

MGM want to take stargate somewhere else, as a movie maybe etc etc but they also expressed interest in taking it to another network, and SCI FI had THIS to say about that: "But such a move may be out of the question, if SCI FI Channel has anything to say about it. "There is not going to be [an 11th season] on U.S. television," Stern told Multichannel flatly. "Our contract with MGM prohibits it."

"It's done a great job, rejuvenated with the additions of Ben [Browder], Claudia [Black] and Beau [Bridges], but we think we've come to the end of those stories," Stern said. "We really felt like it was the right time to segue out, for the show not to overstay its welcome."
"

[rokhed00]

MGM want to take stargate somewhere else, as a movie maybe

That was announced a while back.

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=37194&type=0

But it'll be sequels to the original movie and have nothing to do with SG1 and Atlantis.

[Hellfire]

Well to be honest, it had to end sometime and it's better to end while it's good than to make crappy episodes.
And that chick is hot.

[knightendo]

That was announced a while back.

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=37194&type=0

But it'll be sequels to the original movie and have nothing to do with SG1 and Atlantis.

i was just posting the new news story which did include snippets from previous ones, and MGM have already stated that if it goes to the movies then it'll be a series of films based on sg-1. after all, let's face it, why ignore it when it's done so much better than the original movie? that'd be daft! nope, if it goes to the cinema it'll be an sg-1 movie, which sounds good... although i'd prefer the series to continue.

and yep hellfire she is! :D she was in "Dalek" in season one of dr.who as well hmmmmm.....

[rokhed00]

i was just posting the new news story which did include snippets from previous ones, and MGM have already stated that if it goes to the movies then it'll be a series of films based on sg-1. after all, let's face it, why ignore it when it's done so much better than the original movie? that'd be daft! nope, if it goes to the cinema it'll be an sg-1 movie, which sounds good... although i'd prefer the series to continue.

and yep hellfire she is! :D she was in "Dalek" in season one of dr.who as well hmmmmm.....

What could they do with an SG1 movie though, the shows been on a decline for a few years now and I seriously doubt they could come up with enough decent material for a movie.

[knightendo]

well, it's canon now for the stargate story. sometimes a movie can rejuvenate a franchise. from what i've heard the star trek movies did that for tng, not that i ever watched it myself tho.

now, personally, i haven't really seen beyond s5 of stargate so i guess it's personal opinion on whether it's been in decline tho.

[somme]

They could make the movie decent as all the writers would be involved and they'd have a huge budget.

Space fights galore!

[The Bard]

Hahahahah. Has anyone seen the nrew bond? The guy who deals the cards is Lord Baal from stargatrte. opr he might be, i was fucked bt it seemessd like it.

[rokhed00]

Hahahahah. Has anyone seen the nrew bond? The guy who deals the cards is Lord Baal from stargatrte. opr he might be, i was fucked bt it seemessd like it.

No, he isn't.
Resemblance isn't even that strong.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2259554/

200th episode this week anyway.

[kenners]

"What's the future of Stargate SG-1? Fans have been wondering and rumors have been flying for weeks since the long-running SCI FI Channel series was cancelled in August (story). Now, at least the first part of that answer is here.

MGM has given a green light for the show's creators to produce two direct-to-DVD movies based on SG-1. Executive producer Brad Wright let TV Guide in on the news this week.

"It's the climax of the Ori story line," Wright said of the first film. The movie will tie up the loose ends from the show's tenth season, which is expected to conclude its U.S. television run in June. The film will be written and directed by current SG-1 executive producer and show-runner Robert C. Cooper."
From Gateworld

So at least we know that the first film is about SG1, with the second one to have time travel.

[rokhed00]

"What's the future of Stargate SG-1? Fans have been wondering and rumors have been flying for weeks since the long-running SCI FI Channel series was cancelled in August (story). Now, at least the first part of that answer is here.

MGM has given a green light for the show's creators to produce two direct-to-DVD movies based on SG-1. Executive producer Brad Wright let TV Guide in on the news this week.

"It's the climax of the Ori story line," Wright said of the first film. The movie will tie up the loose ends from the show's tenth season, which is expected to conclude its U.S. television run in June. The film will be written and directed by current SG-1 executive producer and show-runner Robert C. Cooper."
From Gateworld

So at least we know that the first film is about SG1, with the second one to have time travel.


Old news, for the first, well I couldn't give a shit about the Ori, they're crap, but the time travel one sounds promising, hopefully they'll be going back to wipe out some more Go'uald.

Go'uald > Ori

[Mokong X-C]

Just finished watching the 200th episode, i was loving it, all the little "in-jokes" were great and done really well.

Best was when O'Neill came in and it was like

Mitchel: "Yeah, they'll never see that coming"
Daniel: "No, there'll be spoilers"
Carter: "It'll be in the comercial"

that was great because it was in the comercial, haha.

However I didn't like the ending, that last part that was all the "fake cast" thing. I was waiting to see what happened after SG-1 went through the gate just before the ad break, then we get this crappy ending with the "Wormhole Xtreme" cast finishing up their 200th episode

[somme]

Aww the furlings make me happy.

[Climhazzard]

UK will get the rest of Season 10 in March which is a month before the US, i personally cant wait as im a huge stargate fan, atlantis is pretty cool too, still prefer SG1 though.

[Happenstance]

Last ever episode of SG1 airing tomorrow :( Gonna miss it

Sure we'll have the 2 movies then possibly more but it wont be the same.

[The Bard]

This makes me sad. I hope it's miraculously resurrected...

Still, I'll be getting the last 2 seasons on DVD soon as they're out in the shops for a reasonable price. The 200th episode was gold. Lets hope this follows suit.

[Happenstance]

Yeah I was gonna get either SG1 Season 9 or SGA Season 2 on thursday when I head into town. Havent decided which yet.

[The Bard]

I don't watch Atlantis, it just doesn't have the same quality that made SG-1 what it was. I've got the first 8 seasons of SG-1, and I always go back and watch them whenever I have some time. Truly one of the great Sci-Fi series (the best as far as I'm concerned).

[Happenstance]

Yeah SG1 definately is better than SGA. I only watch the occassional ep of SGA then watch them all on dvd.

Ive got 1-8 of SG1 aswell, only reason im not sure which boxset to get is that ive seen season 9 a lot more recently than some of the season 2 SGA eps.

Do you think you'll watch Atlantis next year considering Amanda Tapping is signed on for at least 14 episodes and Christopher Judge is gonna be in it at least once aswell?

[The Bard]

Well, it'll be interesting won't it? I mean, I haven't really been following the story, which I really should have, seeing as the ancient homeworld was what SG-1 had been leading up to for like, 8 seasons, but when it actually happened, I was a little underwhelmed to be honest. I'd have to watch the first few seasons of SGA first before I watch the new ones though. The idea of Tapping and McKay in the same place sounds...interesting :laughing:. I'll probably take a gander once I've seen the last 2 seasons of SG-1.

What I'm more interested in seeing is where Shanks, Tapping, Judge and Anderson go from here.

[Happenstance]

As long as these 2 planned movies make enough money hopefully we'll get 1 or 2 a year for those guys to star in. Personally I wouldnt be against seeing Mitchell and Landry being killed off in the movies as I never really warmed to them. Vala can stay though, cant beat a scene with her and Daniel.

[The Bard]

Hehe, to be honest, I liked Mitchell slightly better than Sheppard, he wasn't too bad, but he could never pull off the heartwarming, sarcastic, lovability of O' Neill, no one can. I can't see Mitchell being killed off to be honest, all I can hope for is a return from Jonas and O' Neill. Yeah, I don't really like Landry either, total disappointment after the legendary Hammond and of course, his successor :heh:, although I totally agree with Vala staying, her and Daniel are a pretty cool pair :heh:. She kinda tends to take the spotlight off Carter though, which might be a bad thing.

I guess we'll just have to wait and see :).

[Happenstance]

What possibly annoyed me most about Landry was the fact that it made no sense that he was there.

End of season 7 and start of season 8 we get the big explanation that the new president doesnt want the military in charge of the SGC. Then we find out they can but only if they put a friendly face on it, enter O'neill. Of course then we get pushed back to another general who would no longer be a friendly face if the SGC was ever made public.

[The Bard]

We'll thats not really too big a deal, I suppose the president could let it go. The reason I don't really like him is cause it seems like he's there to fill in Hammonds shoes, but he doesn't quite manage that, he's not commanding or domineering enough, he just seems a touch insignificant in the long run. I also don't like any of the replacements for Dr. Frasier. God that was a sad episode.

[Happenstance]

Yeah, Dr Lam isnt exactly a brilliant replacement. Such a shame that they thought SG1 was ending at the end of season 7 so it would be ok to kill her off. At least we got the season 9 alternate universe episode.

I agree about Landry not being able to fill General Hammonds shoes. Its weird, over the 7 seasons he was in it he didnt have a massive amount to do but just seemed to do it so well.

[The Bard]

Eh? Alternate universe? I haven't seen that one yet :heh:

So what were your favourite episodes?...man there have been so many, I really can't remember...

I suppose "Upgrades" is probably my favourite alongside the black hole one... some pure magic moments in SG-1 that I don't think any other Sci Fi show could come close to matching. In fact, season 4 was brilliant overall.

[Happenstance]

Window Of Opportunity is probably my favourite episode, one of the funniest ive seen on tv. Lost City 1 and 2 were also brilliant, especially the dogfight over Antarctica.

[The Bard]

How in hell did I forget Window of Opportunity?? It was a very serious, but fun episode. O' Neill: "How far is this planet?" Teal'c: "Several billion light years." O' Neill : "Thats gotta be a record" :heh:

[Happenstance]

Its amazing how the went from a very funny episode to RDA doing some very serious acting talking about the death of O'Neills son but it worked really well.

I think im gonna have to go for season 9 on Thursday, im in the mood now to watch through SG1 as its ending, shame it wasnt a particularly good season.

Just wish we had got those re-released slimline boxsets that came out in the US. Ive got no room left in my dvd collection!

[The Bard]

Nah, I like the big boxes, the make me look hardcore :heh:. Besides, I can't get the slimline ones now, they won't fit my collection :(. Ah well. Yeah, I'm currently scoping Ebay for season 9 myself.

[Happenstance]

Usually I would wait for the boxset to go down to around £23 but ive got the money to spend and have been in a stargate mood again lately. I tend to switch between SG1 and Star Trek TNG as my favourite sci-fi show depending on what mood im in.

[The Bard]

You know, I've bought all my Stargate boxsets from either people selling them on this site, or from WHSmith. They sell them for 23.99, and everywhere else they go for around 50. It's pretty crazy.

[Happenstance]

I got most of mine from amazon for around 23 then the rest were from HMV, also at that price.

[Mokong X-C]

They say a member of SG1 will become a regular member of Atlantis next season, any ideas who that'll be, i'd like for at least Jackson, T'Lec and Carter, it just won't be the same without that, first O'Neil now this, it's not right damnit... how long till these movies come out :heh:

[Happenstance]

Its Carter, shes not a proper regular member though as shes only signed on for 14 episodes.

Teal'c is confirmed for at least 1 episode aswell

[Mokong X-C]

Its Carter, shes not a proper regular member though as shes only signed on for 14 episodes.

Teal'c is confirmed for at least 1 episode aswell

I'll take one ep of teal'c goodness, it is better than zero, INDEED: peace:

Though one would think given Jacksons character he would be jumping at the chance to move to Atlantis....

... i just don't want to see it really end, it's like losing a friend:heh:

[Happenstance]

Looks like Michael Shanks has just got a recurring role on 24

http://www.gateworld.net/news/2007/03/michael_shanks_cast_on_i24i.shtml

[The Bard]

Well it looks like I'm gonna have to start watching 24 then :blank:

[Happenstance]

Im still hoping Shanks will play Daniel Jackson in 24 aswell, maybe we'll then see Jack Bauer using a zat and capturing an Ori ship to use against terrorists! :p

[The Bard]

Im still hoping Shanks will play Daniel Jackson in 24 aswell, maybe we'll then see Jack Bauer using a zat and capturing an Ori ship to use against terrorists! :p

You know what? I hate it that TV programs never really give people what they want! It would be unbefuckingleavable if that actually happened, I'd be totally satisfied. Well, lets hope Shanks can raise the tone a little, 24 has been pretty crap, at least the episodes I've seen this season have.

[Happenstance]

I only got into 24 the other month so ive only managed to see seasons 1 and 2 so far. Really should get the season 3 boxset soon.

[rokhed00]

I heard tonights finale is set in the future with SG1 just sitting around reminiscing. Sounds pretty crap to me, I have a feeling it's going to be as much of a let down as the Enterprise finale.

I'll have to wait until the weekend to see it anyway, I've had to miss last weeks episode too, thanks to Skys bad business practices, but fortunately a friend with Sky is whacking them both, along with the last two Atlantises on a tape for me.

[Happenstance]

I think its a bit more than them just sitting around reminiscing. From what I know they get stuck in a time dilation field and starting seeing the future, 20/40 years ahead.

[rokhed00]

Still, sounds like a really crappy finale.

[The Bard]

Well, if it's anything like Window of opportunity, it'll be great. It's not really a finale though considering the 2 movies that'll be coming out in the near future.

[rokhed00]

Well, if it's anything like Window of opportunity, it'll be great.

I doubt it will be though, it'll just be a hastily cobbled together look to the future, much like the Enterprise finale was.

[The Bard]

Well, maybe. We'll see in approximately 3 hours. I'll be sure and tell you whether it's any good :heh:

[Happenstance]

I cant see it being as bad as the Enterprise finale, still as the bard said we'll see soon enough. Im not really worried about it though.

[rokhed00]

I cant see it being as bad as the Enterprise finale

I don't think that'd be possible, nothing can be as bad as Jonathan Frakes wearing more slap than a ten dollar hooker mugging over everybodies shoulders.

[Happenstance]

The stupidest part of that finale for me was the poor ending for Trip. It really made no sense that he would go out the way he did considering how many times the ship has been boarded previously.

*Sniff* Well its over.

Personally I thought it was a good episode but not as good as it should have been for a season finale. SG1 has produced some great season finales over the years that I expected a bit more.

Still, this one did have some really nice moments in it.

[The Bard]

Well that was pretty good, some crazy surprises there. The ending was a little bit cheesy, but overall, it was quite memorable for a finale.

[Happenstance]

Damn post merging.

Anyway as I said I think theyve done better, I would have prefered something like Lost City but i guess all thats being saved for the movies.

Some nice bits happened in the episode though, and always great to see Thor again!

[Mokong X-C]

It was an alright finale, but felt more like a season finale rather than a series finale, but i guess that's how it was orginally planned afterall.

Was a bit shocking what happened to the Asgard, when the epsiode started i thought it would end with Sam finding a way to save them.

And I can't believe they had the nerve to reference the "The Fifth Race" episode, in the last episode, it's like just reminding us that we have still never seen the Furlings (unless there's some magical episode i missed somewhere).

Well at least we still have the movies to look forward too, lets hope their as good as they deserve to be and pull off some memorable moments

[Happenstance]

I thought it was brilliant that they mentioned the Fifth Race, its something people have been waiting for and shows how far Earth has come in the show.

[The Bard]

I thought it was brilliant that they mentioned the Fifth Race, its something people have been waiting for and shows how far Earth has come in the show.

Yes! Exactly, I thought that was brilliant, I was ridiculously proud :D...hard to remember that it's just TV sometimes...Also, Daniel and Vala finally hooking up was a surprise...especially after the lecture Daniel gives her...man that was harsh...

[Happenstance]

Definately got to buy the season 9 boxset on thur now, really in the mood for it.

Damn it my spoilers dont seem to be appearing!

[motion]

The episode was ok.

Not good enough for a series finale though, but then given how crap the show has been for a few years (compared to the amazing-ness of seasons 1-6) I'm not that surprised.

[somme]

I really enjoyed the finalé.

Basically they carried out their standing orders. They aquired powerful technology to aid in the defence of the planet. It was quite a nice "Full Circle" for me really.

And remember the third spin off should be out next year.

[Mokong X-C]

And remember the third spin off should be out next year.

I've not heard of this before, more info please

[Happenstance]

Unfortunately there is no more info on it other than its taking another direction than SG1 and SGA

[rokhed00]

Meh, that was a pretty crap finale, just caught up and I thought last weeks was much better.

[The Bard]

Yeah, it wasn't as special as I wanted it to be, it would have been nice for a double episode finale with some reappearences from Hammond, O' Neill and Jonas, but I suppose that was hoping for a bit much. It was certainly different, and for what it was, it was pretty good, I just think it could have been that little bit more memorable. It wasn't a series defining episode, like a lot of the eps around seasons 2, 3 qand 4 were.

[rokhed00]

Yeah, it wasn't as special as I wanted it to be, it would have been nice for a double episode finale with some reappearences from Hammond, O' Neill and Jonas, but I suppose that was hoping for a bit much. It was certainly different, and for what it was, it was pretty good, I just think it could have been that little bit more memorable. It wasn't a series defining episode, like a lot of the eps around seasons 2, 3 qand 4 were.

Jonas Quinn, in the finale? Don't think the placeholder deserves it really.
They should have taken the Ba'al/Adria episode, thrown the Asgard in there, they already had the Tok Ra,they could even have Hammond commanding the ship, made it a 90 minute episode and kept the last minute they used in their finale and that would have been infinitely better than watching them sitting around growing old.

[Happenstance]

Anderson confirmed for Continuum

Richard Dean Anderson will appear in the upcoming movie Stargate: Continuum, Playback Daily is reporting and executive producer Brad Wright confirmed to GateWorld.

Anderson, who played Jack O'Neill on Stargate SG-1 for eight years before entering semi-retirement, will travel with an 18-person crew to the U.S. Navy's Applied Physics Laboratory Ice Station in the Arctic next week to film scenes for the direct-to-DVD movie (story).

Production resumes in Vancouver on May 22, following shooting for SG-1's first movie, The Ark of Truth.

Written by Wright and directed by Martin Wood, Stargate: Continuum is a stand-alone time travel story that continues the adventures of SG-1 beyond the show's tenth season. The movie is expected to hit DVD shelves in North America this fall.

The SCI FI Channel in the U.S. will air the final 10 episodes of Season Ten -- including a guest appearance by Anderson in "The Shroud" -- starting Friday, April 13!

Taken From Gateworld

[Mokong X-C]

Yes, wicked to see Anderson on board for even just one of the films.

Why did Sci-fi even bother to cancel the show if they were gonna show the rest of the season?

[rokhed00]

Why did Sci-fi even bother to cancel the show if they were gonna show the rest of the season?

It's all about the money.

Colonel Ellis sucks, what happened to Caldwell?

[Happenstance]

Third series is Stargate Universe

The working title of the third Stargate television series has been unveiled! The series currently exists in the form of a one-page treatment of the story and characters, with the title Stargate Universe, executive producer Robert C. Cooper told GateWorld exclusively.

The new series has been conceived to be "a completely separate, third entity," Cooper said in an interview -- "much more so than Atlantis was. Atlantis was much more of a spin-off seires of SG-1 and was sort of born out of SG-1."

Like many of the producers ideas, Cooper said, the idea for Stargate Universe was originally conceived as a stand-alone movie. "When we originally were sitting around talking about this we were trying to come up with ideas for a Stargate feature -- not an SG-1 feature or an Atlantis feature, but a feature that would fit into the Stargate franchise that we feel we have created," Cooper said. "We were thinking, 'How do we create a third arm to the franchise that is very connective and that fans will feel is born out of the material that has come before, but at the same time is very much something that stands alone?'

"When it became clear that a third series was a more realistic possibility at this point from the studio's standpoint, we figured out how to tweak that idea and give it a little more legs than it would have had as a one-off story. We always, in the back of our minds even in coming up with that concept, felt that it could launch a third series. ... But now that idea has become the core idea for the new show."

Stargate Universe will not be set in a different era, Cooper confirmed, neither as a prequel nor in the far future of the Stargate program.

"I'm not a big fan of prequels," he said. "I don't think that really works, and I don't really understand people who do think that works. One of the things that we love about Stargate is that is us -- it's our military, it's our scientists, it's our people -- and we're going out into the galaxy and the universe to discover all the wonders that are out there, and dealing with our own limitations versus things that are far more advanced than us.

"That's identifiable. It's what we deal with every day, in terms of medicine and science and astrophysics. We're just babies in all that. And we would always want to maintain that in anything that is Stargate-related."

In spite of being quite distinct in identity from SG-1 and Atlantis, the new series will be unmistakably Stargate. "It certainly plays into the mythology that has been pre-established," Cooper said. "But it doesn't directly relate to anything that has been in either series."

Cooper and executive producer Brad Wright plan to turn more attention to the new show's pilot script after wrapping principal photography on the two Stargate SG-1 movies, Stargate: The Ark of Truth and Stargate: Continuum this June. Stay with GateWorld for the very latest developments!

Taken From Gateworld

[AeroScap]

AMG! a third series! *gief!* *faints*

[motion]

I lost faith in these moronic producers years ago.

I dread to think how awful this third series is gonna be.

[Shino]

Great news! I'm really curious to see how it will be.

[AeroScap]

I lost faith in these moronic producers years ago.

I dread to think how awful this third series is gonna be.

Thing is I think they have gotten better over the years, especially with Atlantis. I am firmly in the Atlantis> SG-1 camp.

[The Bard]

Thats ridiculous. SG-1 is infinately superior to Atlantis. Infact, SG-1 is vastly superior to just about any Sci-Fi series.

[AeroScap]

Care to elaborate? On both of your statements.

I find the atlantis cast infinitely more developed. Whereas compared to them the SG-1 cast is very 2D e.g. Carter is "teh smart one", whereas Mckay is "teh smart one with a supriority complex and a fear of any form of danger".

There is jst more depth.

[The Bard]

Care to elaborate? On both of your statements.

No. No not really. Nyeah.

[AeroScap]

I believe by virtue of a reply you have indirectly elaborated on your point; kind forum troll.

[The Bard]

I believe by virtue of a reply you have indirectly elaborated on your point; kind forum troll.

That's interesting. Of course, it's complete gibberish, but it's interesting nontheless. SG-1 was superior for many many reasons: It's ties to ancient mythology, and human history was part of the draw for me. Atlantis totally lacks any episodes as classic and unforgettable as "Upgrades" or "Window of Opportunity," just to name two out of a selection of over 200. Sheppard is also boring when stood next to the infinitely amusing and endearing O' Neill. The cast in Atlantis are thoroughly disinteresting , walking cliche's. I admit that some of the characters in SG-1 we're stereotypes, but that never came in the way, you felt totally attatched to them. None of the magic that made SG-1 what it was is there in Atlantis, and I kinda doubt it'll be there for this new series either.

[AeroScap]

Well with time you get classics. I always found the ancient mythology with Egypt kinda weak, caus you will get high tech super soliders then suddenly you are in a pre-fab egypt themed pimp den!
Window of opportunity was class, not so sure about upgrades but the episode "2010" is FANTASTIC.

From Atlantis you have top notch episodes such as "The Return" both parts, Critical Mass, Grace under Pressure, McKay and Mrs Miller (best performance by hewlett), The Ark (fantastic set), The Real World (fantastic tori episode with psychological mess around plot), Allies (for it's fantastic plot) and "The Siege" triology.
Fantastic cinematography!

I'd give you the O'neil> Sheppard but McKay is the comedy.

[The Bard]

McKay is alright. For me though, it's always gonna be SG-1 > Atlantis.

[AeroScap]

Fair doodles.

[Happenstance]

I also prefer SG1 over Atlantis but I still enjoy watching SGA.

I also like McKay but to be honest watching him complain every episode does annoy me a bit, it just gets boring. Still i look forward to seeing Amanda Tapping on Atlantis next year as she works really well with Hewlett.

[motion]

SG-1 seasons 1-6 = masterpiece of sci-fi/adventure
SG-1 seasons 7-10 = utter shite.
'200', 'Bounty', 'Family Ties' and probably 'Unending', EVEN MORE shitty.

Atlantis = getting better as the show goes on but no where near the quality of SG-1 (s1-6), character wise, story wise and enemy wise.
McKay = an annoying, predictable, whiney moron. Oh look, McKay's shouting this week again, what a surprise.


All IMO.

[somme]

I enjoyed the first season of Atlantis way more than any of the ones after.

It held so much promise, a whole new galaxy, a whole city to explore, but we got lumbered with the Genii, the most boring enemy ever.

The wraith were interesting but don't seem much of a threat anymore, and the replicators are...not as interesting as they could be.

We rarely see the Stargate, which I miss, as the new DHD looks cool. :)

[somme]

Second Spin-off Premise Leaked

Stargate Universe Revealed!

Tuesday - October 30, 2007 | by Darren Sumner & David Read


[David to write intro]

The new series will deal with the Ancients and their original program of building and distributing Stargates from planet to planet. Just how was this feat accomplished? What did the Ancients plan to do with all those thousands of Stargates once they were out there? Read on and find out.


THE PREMISE
"It's got to be two things that are contradictory: It has to be very different from Stargate, but it also has to feel like a Stargate. And to do that what we wanted to do was literally live up to the name -- the reason it's called Stargate Universe -- is because this is one step further out into the universe aboard a ship that was launched by the Ancients to cross the universe in exploration millennia, millennia, millennia ago."

Did he say ... ship? Yes, and we're not talking about the kind between Sam and Jack. Stargate Universe looks to be a ship-based series, which will help set it apart from its two predecessors. But this isn't Stargate Daedalus -- like the city of Atlantis, the ship was built by the Ancients.

"They had planned to go there and to see what was out there, but they all ascended and no one ever went to it. When we find out it's still out there and can be reached by using the ninth chevron on a Stargate, and that's what the ninth chevron is for."

The ninth chevron, a mystery since the Stargate was first opened! In the Stargate SG-1 Season Two episode "The Fifth Race," we discovered that the normally unused eighth chevron is required for an extra distance calculation, allowing a gate (which can typically only connect to other gates in its own galaxy, using seven chevrons to dial an address) to dial a different galaxy.

The mysterious ninth chevron, Wright indicates, enables a Stargate to connect directly to the advanced Ancient exploration ship no matter where it is in the universe.


THE SHIP
So the Ancients only launched the ship -- and ended up ascending before they could take up the mission of exploration across the galaxies.

"That's what the Ancients did, because they knew with the faster-than-light travel that they had at the time ... They sent out two ships. They sent out one millions of years before it -- or certainly tens of thousands of years before it. The Ancients sent out a ship to seed Stargates, and this ship was to follow it up."

The first ship manufactured Stargates them and sets them down, apparently automatically.

"That's what the first ship did, and then this ship was the follow-up ship that was sent to explore the worlds where the Stargate had been placed."

The Ancients were not only seeders of life, but they were also explorers.

"Very much so," Wright said. "Very much so. They were looking for other beings such as themselves. And if you go backwards across the universe, you're going through time because you're going back in the history of the universe. Not that it's time travel, but you know what I'm saying. You're going to an older part of the universe.

"And that's going to present stories and themes such as solar systems, entire civilizations where entropy has increased in the system so much that energy, in any form, is incredibly valuable. And here comes this ship rich with energy from a younger part of the galaxy. And they're going to want it. They're going to think we're rich. In fact, that's not going to be the case."


THE TEAM
In SG-1 and Atlantis, the basic formula for characters seems to be a core team of four people and a base leader. The team is made up of men and women who each bring their unique skills to the mission; some are military, some are not. While some of that will no doubt carry over to the third series, expect Stargate Universe to take a slightly different approach.

"It doesn't quite work that way," Wright said of the team of four and a base leader. "There will be a team. It won't be, necessarily, a team of four -- and the base leader is going to be different. There is not going to be a base in the traditional sense."

It may be too early to know if any established characters will be crossing over from either SG-1 or Atlantis, as Rodney McKay (David Hewlett) was brought over after a handful of memorable guest appearances on SG-1. That decision happened late in the game, during the casting process.

And while Atlantis was cast largely with unknowns, Wright did say that he would love to cast an established, name actor in one of the new roles. "I would love to do that, but the casting process is always difficult," he said. "It's hard depending on when you're trying to do it. We had such a limited timeline for Atlantis because they picked us up so late in the day. We were writing in mid-November, we couldn't cast until January, and we had to shoot in mid-February. So that was kind of crazy."


THE ENEMY
Exploring multiple galaxies and parts of the universe where even the Ancients have never been means running into civilizations they never met, let alone seeded themselves (as is the case in the Milky Way and Pegasus Galaxies). The show's premise clearly sets up some good potential for interesting new enemies.

So, what's it going to be? Snakes that take over your body and impersonate gods? Space vampires that suck the life out of you with their hands?

"This is part of the pitch, so I'm not 100 percent sure this is going to be how it pans out: Robert and I have been talking about not having a 'Goa'uld' or a 'Wraith.' Certainly not up front. Enemies is exactly how we want to pursue it, as opposed to defining this bad alien force that defines the entire galaxy, [which is] what the Goa'uld and the Wraith were."


HERE'S THE PITCH
"We're pitching to SCI FI," Wright said. "Robert and I are actually going down this Friday to talk to SCI FI about Universe. ... That's all I can tell you. They may not buy it."

Wright and Cooper intended to write the show's pilot script last summer, after finishing principal photography on the SG-1 movies Stargate: The Ark of Truth and Stargate: Continuum. "That didn't happen because we didn't want to do it in a vacuum, and it was something we might have done," Wright said. "We considered doing it. But to be frank, I felt rushed into Atlantis. And that's always the case, I'm sure. But I thought, 'If we don't have to, why are we? Why don't we do this properly? Why don't we take the time to do this properly?"

What if SCI FI doesn't buy? While it would be next to impossible to get the show picked up by a major broadcast network, or to make enough money through a syndication deal, there are other cable networks in the U.S. where Universe might be a good fit. SpikeTV has been ramping up its production of original series in recent years. G4 is a new player, grabbing rerun rights to genre favorites like Star Trek and LOST. FX is a network that does well in key demographics. And then there are premium cable channels such as Showtime, where Stargate SG-1 began a decade ago.

But, of course, SCI FI Channel is the most likely and most logical home for a third Stargate television series. The network's current strategy is to air original programming year-round -- but more than one of its new shows in the last year failed to be renewed (notably The Dresden Files and Painkiller Jane). So the need for new shows with a high chance of success is high. Stargate Universe could be paired with Atlantis (as Atlantis was paired with SG-1), or it could air during a different time of year.

One thing that Wright is clear on: Don't expect Stargate Universe to debut online.

"The online thing kind of went by the wayside just in terms of business between MGM and Apple," he said. "I don't mind saying this out loud: We live in a world where I'm trying to put in visual effects and sequences that look fabulous on widescreen HD images, and I did not want to launch a series that would appear on a three-inch wide screen. Yes, it's a perfectly valid medium for a lot of television. Not for me. And certainly not for a show like Stargate."


WHAT IS NEXT?
While the script for the show has yet to be written, Stargate Universe is definitely moving forward. The pitch to SCI FI Channel could result in a green light, or at least a script request. Should the cable network pass on the show, MGM could certainly pursue other outlets.

The script may, in turn, lead to a partial or full-season pick-up. As sets are built and the production wheels begin to turn, we expect to see breakdowns for each of the show's main characters.

Stargate's principal photography at The Bridge Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia typically runs from March to October. It is still early enough that, should SCI FI jump at the chance to green light the show, it is not too late to begin filming in March for a premiere sometime in 2008. That would create an enormous time crunch, however, similar to the rush to get Atlantis going in late 2003.

If Stargate Universe misses that window, expect either an order of less than 20 episodes or a 2009 premiere.


There you have it. The working premise for Stargate Universe has been revealed, and we wish Brad Wright and Robert Cooper all the best in selling the new show and entering the next phase. With the mother series Stargate SG-1 over, it is a critical time for determining how far the Stargate franchise will reach beyond it.

Keep in mind that this concept is in an early stage of development, and some change is inevitable -- especially once a network is on board. GateWorld looks forward to keeping you up-to-date on the development of the new series, and to exploring brand new galaxies in Stargate Universe


Seems OK...but not the best. It's only a premise though and one that could change completely. This article was meant to be on gateworld.net but was leaked them asked to be removed by the writers.

Oh and the first SG-1 DVD movie, "Ark of Truth" was leaked a couple of months ago. It's...OK.

New episode of Atlantis was good this week though...Teal'c was in it! :D

[The Bard]

Man, I loved SG-1 so much, started watching it again, musta spent more than 300quid collecting the DVD boxsets, lol. Might start watching Atlantis, although it didn't seem anywhere near as good on first impression.

I haven't seen either of the films though, so looking forward to them coming out :).

Jaffa! Kree! :heh:

[Strider]

Man, I loved SG-1 so much, started watching it again, musta spent more than 300quid collecting the DVD boxsets, lol. Might start watching Atlantis, although it didn't seem anywhere near as good on first impression.

I haven't seen either of the films though, so looking forward to them coming out :).

Jaffa! Kree! :heh:

I'd advise you to start watching Atlantis, i saw afew on sky and didn't think i'd like it, but i did. I sort of prefer it to SG1 in some ways. Watched all the Atlantis episodes here
(http://piggymoo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=918&sid=103e0f2a14d9d3356a53ec016b5f6920) good quality too.
Funny this thread popped up now, i'm just this second watching 'The Ark Of Truth'.

[somme]

I just got used to carter being in charge and now she's leaving and Woolsy, (Doctor from Voyager) is coming in. I miss Weir. :(

[The Bard]

I'd advise you to start watching Atlantis, i saw afew on sky and didn't think i'd like it, but i did. I sort of prefer it to SG1 in some ways. Watched all the Atlantis episodes here
(http://piggymoo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=918&sid=103e0f2a14d9d3356a53ec016b5f6920) good quality too.
Funny this thread popped up now, i'm just this second watching 'The Ark Of Truth'.

Phail.

Yeah, I'll check it out, it is Stargate after all :).

[Hellfire]

Interesting that you bumped this thread, cause Im gonna watch Stargate: The Ark of Trugh now :P

[Happenstance]

Im still planning on waiting for the Ark Of Truth dvd as the leaked version was apparently missing some CGI that'll be in the final version.

I do enjoy Atlantis and watch it every week but I dont think its as good as SG1 and probably never will be. Doesnt really have the same feeling between the team for me.

[somme]

Im still planning on waiting for the Ark Of Truth dvd as the leaked version was apparently missing some CGI that'll be in the final version.

I do enjoy Atlantis and watch it every week but I dont think its as good as SG1 and probably never will be. Doesnt really have the same feeling between the team for me.


There wasn't much missing. Basically there was one planet that was a yellow ball instead of having landscape.

Also a couple of Replicators I were unfinished I think. I was very surprised the Reps were in this. And the movie was much better watching it a second time.

[Mokong X-C]

SG-1 bloody ruled all.

I love Sky Two showing double eps every day during the week...and starting just as I get home too, perfect timing.

Atlantis is good but not as great as SG-1, it's got some good characters but they don't come off as great as Jackson and Teal'c.... when Sci-Fi (stupidly) cancelled SG-1 they should have just brought the SG-1 team to Atlantis instead of just Carter.

Didn't know the first film was leaked....might have to go look for that....when is the DVD release due?

Universe sounds pretty cool....though I'm a little confused, will the characters on teh ship be Ancients (as in it's taking place in the past) or will it be "present" day when a crew from SGC find the ship realize it's in a "Galaxy Far Far Away" but can't get back to Earth....wait that would be too much like Star Trek Voyager

[Hellfire]

There were some minor cgi things that weren't done, but they didn't bother me. Of course I'll buy the DVD when it comes out :P
A fitting conclusion to SG-1.

[rokhed00]

A fitting conclusion to SG-1.

Don't you mean to the Ori storyline?
There's at least one more movie on the way.

[Happenstance]

I really hope these dvd movies do well because it would be great if we kept getting them every few years.

[somme]

Universe sounds pretty cool....though I'm a little confused, will the characters on teh ship be Ancients (as in it's taking place in the past) or will it be "present" day when a crew from SGC find the ship realize it's in a "Galaxy Far Far Away" but can't get back to Earth....wait that would be too much like Star Trek Voyager

It's set in the present...the ancient ship has been flying on auto pilot for millions of years.

[Hellfire]

Don't you mean to the Ori storyline?
There's at least one more movie on the way.

It's still the conclusion to their main adventures, the other movies will be kind of like spin offs.

[Happenstance]

Yeah but thats kind of like calling season 9 and 10 spin offs because it basically ended the Goa'uld storylines (I know it didnt completely but you get what im talking about)

[somme]

The next movie, "Continuum" has been described as a classic 'through the gate' episode. So not so much a "spin-off" but a regular episode.

[Happenstance]

Exactly, plus it has RDA in it which will give it even more of a regular episode feel. I think Browder did alright in the end but nothing near the quality of Anderson.

[Hellfire]

ONE regular episode isn't a saga or even a storyline, it's just seeing another SG-1 mission, while this was the conclusion of a saga. Is it that hard to understand, what I meant by "kind of like spin offs"

[Happenstance]

Yeah but it wouldnt make it a spin off either, Atlantis is a spin off. Continuum is just another mission, you said it yourself.

[Hellfire]

KIND OF!
KIND OF!
lol

Yeah Ben Browder is no RDA that's for sure, but he was much better than I expected. Specially in the last episode. I can't wait to hear RDA's sarcasm again ^^

[Happenstance]

Only problem I found with RDA is that he seemed weird in his season 9 and 10 appearences, im not entirely sure what it was but maybe just a little too much sarcasm and because he had nothing to do but talk to people on the base it showed.

Hopefully in Continuum he will be more like the old O'Neill who went on missions with a mixture of both serious and sarcastic.

[somme]

In fact Continuum is the real end as

at the beginning SG-1 is attending the execution of the last Goa'uld System Lord...Baal.

[rokhed00]

In fact Continuum is the real end as

at the beginning SG-1 is attending the execution of the last Goa'uld System Lord...Baal.

Until someone creates an alternate reality.

[somme]

Until someone creates an alternate reality.

Exactly. :D

Then this happens: http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z98/cartoon_wookie/stargate/SG-CTU-MS-0007.jpg

[Happenstance]

Exactly. :D

Then this happens: http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z98/cartoon_wookie/stargate/SG-CTU-MS-0007.jpg

Did anyone else think Continuum sounded a bit too much like

Moebius

I mean its not necessarily a bad thing because I liked the story but you would have thought we might get something more original

[somme]

It does sound pretty similar but who knows, it might be good.

[Happenstance]

Right then, I was weak and just watched Ark Of Truth

I thought it was alright, maybe a bit disjointed though. The replicator part, even though actually a good idea never really felt right and poor Sam didnt get enough to do.

Also the fact that I never really liked the Ori storyline definately didnt help while watching it, they never really interested me. Not like the Goa'uld who were brilliant bad guys for 8 seasons. I think that was also down to the fact they were so closely linked to our own mythology whereas the Ori felt a bit forced.

Still, it was SG1 and ive missed that loads. Atlantis doesnt really compare to that team for me.

[Strider]

I know what you mean about the replicators in AoT. I just thought they could have done something abit more dramatic other than slapping afew replicators in. I'd have quite liked a big search for weapon, or a better weapon for that matter.

As for the Ori storyline, i I quite liked the hunt with Merlins clues

[Happenstance]

I hope Continuum uses the gate a lot, the last few seasons its been used less and less. I miss the old "Theres something wrong with the gate" episodes or just the simple exploration standalone episodes.

[Mokong X-C]

I'm watching Ark of Truth right now, YAY, a cousin of mine just came back from the Philippines with some *cough* DVD's a few of which were 12 in 1, i spotted Stargate on one and thought, score no i don't have to spend time looking waiting for it.... will still look forward to the official release though of course

EDIT: Just finished watching


I loved it, i enjoyed the Ori storyline, and this was a great end to that.

I knew that IOA guy was gonna frack something up, i guess that's what they're there for.

The sudden addition of the replicators was brilliant, didn't expect that.... like how dumb do you have to be to think creating a replicator is a good idea?

Also the Frankestien-Human Form and the T1-Replicator (i just thought of that, haha) were pretty cool too.

The return of Adria i liked, i was hoping she wasn't dead as she's bloody hot :heart: , and it made more sense for the story than "the Priors are just acting alone thinking the Ori are testing them by not talking to them" or whatever it was.

The film had some good classic team banter moments which is always great (would have been better with O'Neil but hey we'll get that in the next one).

Oh and what exactly happened with Adria and Morgan Le Fé? Did Morgan kill/un-ascend her? Or was it like what Oma did with Anubus (locked in eternal battle)?



The unfinished CGI stuff was kinda weird, and weirder when near the end there's was subtitled notes for what effect should be happening, haha

Do you think they could be leaving the door open for even more films with the Ark of Truth being kept intact? Or maybe it might even pop up in Atlantis sometime?

Oh yeah and here's a good question....do you think we'll ever get to meet the Furlings? Maybe in Stargate Universe?:indeed:

OH snap, idea, they should introduce them then make them bad guys, now that would be a twist alright, one of the ancient peaceful races spends millions of years in exile for some reason, returns to take revenge on the Asagrd...woops their gone....the Ancients...oh yeah technically gone also....well there's still the other Race (crap forgot the name...) the Nocks?
Plus of course us (do we qualify as the 5th race yet? I know we were "on our way..." surely we must be there now :heh:

[somme]

We'll never get to meet the Furlings - the writers will be too scared to ever introduce them now as they've been hyped up by the fans so much. Whatever they did people would be disappointed.

And also the writers have said they regret ever making them up. :(

[Happenstance]

I still like the Furlings from 200, they'll do for me :p

[Hellfire]

Man, 200 was awesome.

[Mokong X-C]

We'll never get to meet the Furlings - the writers will be too scared to ever introduce them now as they've been hyped up by the fans so much. Whatever they did people would be disappointed.

And also the writers have said they regret ever making them up. :(

well it's their own fault, i'm sure if they came up with something good we'd love it... hell i'd even be happy with "we found the furling homeworld, looks like they've been extinct for tens of thousands of years, oh well...but look here's a statue we found of what they look like, and hey look some shit cool technology we can mess with"

Although the little "joke" Furlings in 200 was an awesome gag, as was the whole ep.

Oh yeah who watched Atlantis today?

Teal'c made a guest appearence (with long hair, WTF?), was pretty cool.

Awesome moment:

Teal'c: Indeed
Ronan: You say that alot
Teal'c: Say what
Ronan: *deep voice* Indeed
Teal'c: *small pause* I hadn't noticed

Then a few moments later when Teal'c uses Ronan's gun to shoot a Wraith.
Teal'c *looks at gun and hands back slowly* I would really like a weapon like this

well made me laugh anyway, :D

[The Bard]

Man I love Teal'c. Not as much as O Neill though. That guy is a king <3.

[Hellfire]

Man I love Teal'c. Not as much as O Neill though. That guy is a king <3.

JUUUUUUDGE!

[Tales]

Have watched the first five seasons I'm not sure if I should bother watching the next five. It seems like every episode is about the finding some high-tech weapon they can't use because it will hurt the inhabitans of the planet, Earth is on the brink of total annihalition or one of the main characters is about to die, but saved in the 12th hour. It's starting to get very cliche and repitive.

[Happenstance]

Usually I would urge you to carry on watching but if you havent enjoyed the first 5 seasons it just might not be worth it. There are changes though in season 6 and people do die in the later seasons etc

[somme]

The Atlantis finale sounds good - Shepperd returns to Atlantis to find it's 40,000 years in the future, the sea has turned to sand and something has gon horribly wrong

[Mokong X-C]

The Atlantis finale sounds good - Shepperd returns to Atlantis to find it's 40,000 years in the future, the sea has turned to sand and something has gon horribly wrong

The finale already? when? next week (on sky one? or in america?)
That seemed to just fly past how many eps were there:wtf:

[Strider]

The finale already? when? next week (on sky one? or in america?)
That seemed to just fly past how many eps were there:wtf:

4x20 The Last Man. On TV March 7th, 2008 in America. Think we're about about 4 days after.

[somme]

There are 3 episodes left to air.

[Happenstance]

Looks like Sky One are going to be airing the Ark Of Truth on the 26th of March

http://www.gateworld.net/news/2008/02/sky_one_to_air_iark_of_truthi_in.shtml

[Cube]

I've only ever seen a few odd episodes of Stargate (plus the movie) and I've likes it.

The main show just seems too long to start watching.

Is Stargate Atlantis any good? The cast interests me much more in Atlantis, too (well, mainly a few recurring characters - two of them are becoming main cast in season 5).

[Happenstance]

Yeah Atlantis is good, personally I much prefer SG1 but SGA is worth watching.

[Mokong X-C]

Atlantis is good but SG-1 is better, Sky Two are back to showing SG-1 Season one during the weekdays at 6pm they show 2 eps, so you can watch it from almost the start, and with 2 eps a day (10 a week) you'll get through most it quickly, if you aren't in home in time to watch, hope you have Sky Plus or a recorder

[darksnowman]

Yeah, I'm looking forward to any forthcoming Stargate films but I lost track of the series just before the Farscarpe characters came into it. I think that was when it finished on Ch4 and went to Sky, other things changed and I couldn't watch it.

I saw an episode or two (dubbed in French of all things) with John Crichton and Erin from Farscape in it, and it just seemed weird. I've never seen Atlantis but at the time my dad said it was pretty poor so I didn't make the effort to get into it.

Bring on the films!

[somme]

I think that was when it finished on Ch4 and went to Sky,

It started on Sky One back in 1997. Sky had it first. Although for some reason they've now lost the rights to Season 10.

[darksnowman]

Well you're likely right, but because I'd been watching it on C4 before we got Sky, I stuck with it until C4 stopped showing it. Then it was other circumstances that made me miss some of it (I think there was a series where O'Neill didn't feature due to being frozen?!) and after that I've not had a chance to catch up.

[Mokong X-C]

O'Neill wasn't frozen for a season, it was two eps...i think last eps of season 7, first of season 8, then he took a smaller role in season 8, and wasn't a regular in 9 and 10....i think that's how it went

[somme]

Yeah he was frozen for the last 10 seconds of season sevens finalé "The Lost City Part 2" and for the first like 15 minutes of the season 8 opening "New Order part 1".

I couldn't watch it on channel 4 as they put it on at the most obscure times and days. 2 in the afternoon on a sunday or something bizarre like that.

[Daniel]

just watched the arc of truth, pretty awesome, is it right there are going to be more of these straight to dvd things coming?

[Strider]

Most of the Stargate seasons (SG1 and Atlantis) are only £16.99 in the Play sale. Seems alot better than the previous £40 odd they were charging.

ANd yes, there's another movie coming.

[somme]

And it's called Continuum. Should be out in July or August.

[Happenstance]

Most of the Stargate seasons (SG1 and Atlantis) are only £16.99 in the Play sale. Seems alot better than the previous £40 odd they were charging.

ANd yes, there's another movie coming.

I was tempted to buy the SG1 boxsets today as I used to have 1-8 but sold them when the US slimline versions were announced. I still think though that im just going to buy the complete boxset when ive got the money to spare.

[Hellfire]

Most of the Stargate seasons (SG1 and Atlantis) are only £16.99 in the Play sale. Seems alot better than the previous £40 odd they were charging.

ANd yes, there's another movie coming.

Great, now, that I'm totally fucking broke!

[Happenstance]

Its a shame Atlantis season 3 hasnt come down in price yet, im actually getting those ones seperately and ive already got one and two.

[The Bard]

I'll sell anyone interested the first 9 seasons of SG-1 on DVD for a total of...say 120quid?

I think I've spent over 400 altogether. *weeps*

[Cube]

I started watching Atlantis. I'm loving it so far.

Jewel Staite was easily recognisable even behind all that Wraith makeup.

[Happenstance]

I dont think I actually recognised her the first time around

[Mokong X-C]

Anyone watch the season finale of Atlantis?

It was a nice episode, but didn't feel worthy of a season ender.


It was mostly just Mckay and Sheperd talking, the little stories McKay had for what happened to the others were ok but you could easily dismiss them as you knew John would get back to the past/present anyway. There was very little happening that could make you think "well maybe he won't get back", sure they came up with a few obsticles but you just weren't convinced it would stop John. A season finale should be of a much higher tempo than that.

Maybe if he wasn't sent so far ahead and arrived at a point when Atlantis was being attacked by Michael and losing, so it was both a race against time to figure out how to get back to his time aswell as stay alive.... though there were a few eps like that in SG-1... like when Jackson went through the quantum mirror.

Ending was a nice cliff hanger though...how the hell do they survive that????

[somme]

Anyone watch the season finale of Atlantis?

It was a nice episode, but didn't feel worthy of a season ender.


It was mostly just Mckay and Sheperd talking, the little stories McKay had for what happened to the others were ok but you could easily dismiss them as you knew John would get back to the past/present anyway. There was very little happening that could make you think "well maybe he won't get back", sure they came up with a few obsticles but you just weren't convinced it would stop John. A season finale should be of a much higher tempo than that.

Maybe if he wasn't sent so far ahead and arrived at a point when Atlantis was being attacked by Michael and losing, so it was both a race against time to figure out how to get back to his time aswell as stay alive.... though there were a few eps like that in SG-1... like when Jackson went through the quantum mirror.

Ending was a nice cliff hanger though...how the hell do they survive that????

they probably got beamed out at the last minute? there's a shield over them, keeping them prisoner until michael gets there?

It'l be some real lame reason.
Luckily the next show, "Universe" is having a new set of writers.

[Happenstance]

I thought it was one of the poorest Stargate season finales id seen.

I mean it wasnt terrible but should have been just a normal episode. The ending felt just added on at the end and apart from a few cool flashforwards/backs not enough happened either.

[Mokong X-C]

Just a thought, do you think the writers strike had anything to do with the standard of the ending, and they just rushed it into production so that they had something?

[Happenstance]

The writers strike didnt really effect Atlantis so I dont think it was that, just poor writing.

[somme]

Yeah Atlantis is based in Canada so it didn't get affected, but the writing was poor and the end did seem tacked on.

[Strider]

I'll sell anyone interested the first 9 seasons of SG-1 on DVD for a total of...say 120quid?

I think I've spent over 400 altogether. *weeps*


If only i had £120 to spare :(

[somme]

I got season 3 and 6 on DVD, loads of other on tape from when they originallly aired on Sky One...video's do not hold up after 10 years of multiple viewings lol.

Will eventually get them all when I get money.

[Tales]

Have to take advantage of the weak pund so when Amazon sent me an e-mail about great deals on sci-fic today, I decided to start buying some of the Stargate dvds. I bought Stargate season 6 as the network channel has stopped airing after season 5. Also bought Stargate Atlantis season 1 as it seems to have a more heavy arc story than the original. I have been told not to watch Atlantis before after having watched season 8 of the original. Is that true? Does it destroy all plot twist up to that season?

[Happenstance]

Season 8 of SG1 and Season 1 of Atlantis run along the same timeline. Season 7 of SG1 is all about trying to find Atlantis but it wouldnt be the worst thing in the world to watch them out of order.

SG1 though in my opinion is the better of the two so you may aswell just watch it first anyway.

[Tales]

Just watched the first episode of season 6. Jonas seems like an interesting character, but there's one thing I don't understand. Who is he really? I know he's an alien, but from where? Why is he on Earth? And why do Jack blame him for Daniel's death?

[rokhed00]

Just watched the first episode of season 6. Jonas seems like an interesting character, but there's one thing I don't understand. Who is he really? I know he's an alien, but from where? Why is he on Earth? And why do Jack blame him for Daniel's death?

Try watching the end of season 5.

[Tales]

I didn't pay attention to the show so much the last two seasons. Surfed on the Internet while giving a quick look at the tv every now and then. So, is it too much to ask for a little summary?

Also, who came up with the ridiculous idea of placing behind-the-scenes footage on the wrong disc..?

[Strider]

Just watched the first episode of season 6. Jonas seems like an interesting character, but there's one thing I don't understand. Who is he really? I know he's an alien, but from where? Why is he on Earth? And why do Jack blame him for Daniel's death?

Jonas is a guy from a planet SG1 visited (Kelowna). Daniel died on this planet by radiation when he was saving everyone by stopping a unstable naqahdriah bomb from going off.

Jonas came to earth as he didn't like how the government on his planet had reacted to the deaths (Or something like that) so he stole some naqahdriah and brought it to the SGC, this then made a X-302.

[Hellfire]

Jonas is a guy from a planet SG1 visited (Kelowna). Daniel died on this planet by radiation when he was saving everyone by stopping a unstable naqahdriah bomb from going off.

Jonas came to earth as he didn't like how the government on his planet had reacted to the deaths (Or something like that) so he stole some naqahdriah and brought it to the SGC, this then made a X-302.

I almost cried in that episode. Or maybe I really did. Don't know. Daniel is so awesome.

[Happenstance]

Thought id bring this back as sad news:

Don S. Davis: 1942-2008

With great sadness we must report that veteran actor Don S. Davis passed away on June 29, 2008. He was 65 years old.

Don co-starred on Stargate SG-1 for the show's first seven years, helping to launch the enduring science fiction franchise. Davis played Major General George Hammond, base commander and a father figure to many of the show's characters.

He is also well-known for his portrayal of Major Garland Briggs in Twin Peaks.

Off-screen, Don was beloved by the show's cast and crew. He departed the show in 2003 due to a medical condition that restricted his workload, but returned for several guest appearances on SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis in the following years. Don worked hard to improve his health, and continued to work both on screen and off until his death.

The following message was provided by Don's representative and his wife, Ruby Fleming-Davis:

Dear Fans and Friends of Don S. Davis,

So many of you have been touched by not only the work and art of Don S. Davis, but by the man himself, who always took the time to be with you at the appearances he loved, that it is with a tremendous sense of loss I must share with you that Don passed away from a massive heart attack on Sunday morning, June 29th.

On behalf of his family and wife, Ruby, we thank you for your prayers and condolences. A family memorial where Don's ashes will be scattered in the ocean will take place in a few weeks, and should you wish to, please make a donation to the American Heart Association in Don's memory.

Born August 4, 1942 in Aurora, Missouri and raised there, Don received a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in theater and art from Southwest Missouri State College in 1965. He then served three years on active duty in the United States Army, entering as a Second Lieutenant. He rose to the rank of Captain and was stationed in Korea before completing his required tour of active duty.

Upon leaving the army, Don began working toward a Master's degree in theater at Southern Illinois University, in Carbondale, Illinois, and received his Master's degree in 1970. He taught at the University of British Columbia for a decade before returning to SIU to complete his coursework for a PhD in theater, receiving the degree in 1982.

Don's list of film and television credits is lengthy, dating back to 1982. He met Stargate co-star Richard Dean Anderson on the set of MacGyver, where Don worked as a stunt double for actor Dana Elcar.

When production on Stargate SG-1 began in 1997, the producers tapped Davis to play the base commander -- originally written to be a by-the-book antagonist, but quickly softened by Don's own personality and experience.

In 2003 Don married his soul mate and the great love of his life, Ruby Fleming-Davis. The two have resided in British Columbia with their three dogs, Teto, Ming and Charley.

Don's off-screen career as an artist blossomed especially in the years since he left Stargate. A look at his Web site, DonSDavisArt.com, reveals his tremendous gifts in painting, drawing, and woodcarving.

Don's final Stargate appearance is in Stargate: Continuum, the SG-1 DVD movie that will be released July 29 in North America and August 18 in the United Kingdom. He will also appear in the forthcoming films "Vipers," "Woodshop," and "Far Cry," according to the Internet Movie Database.

Many fans of Don's work have had the opportunity to meet him in person, as he was also a regular face at fan conventions around the world. Fans learned that behind General Hammond was a Southern gentleman with a big heart, a no-nonsense attitude, and all the love and respect one could imagine.

GateWorld's editors visited with Don in 2006, where he talked at length about his career, his time on Stargate, and his feelings about his fellow cast members. That two-part video interview, "Intimate Portrait," may be found in the Interviews archive.

Services for Don S. Davis will be small and private, in both Vancouver and Los Angeles. His Web sites will be updated this week, and his obituary has been published in the Vancouver Sun newspaper. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association in Don's memory.

Taken From Gateworld

[somme]

Speaking of SG-1 Continuum comes out soon. Looks good :D

[Happenstance]

Yeah im really looking forward to that, shame though as it'll be the last time we see Hammond in Stargate

Looks like Continuum has now been leaked

[Cube]

Just watched the first episode of Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis. Much more enjoyable than the season 4 finale.

I also loved this:

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1264/dsatlantismo7.jpg

[Happenstance]

Yeah it was quite good, shame about the very end though (although I did know it was coming)

[somme]

Hope the rest of the season is good.

[Iun]

Season 4 was disappointing - I think Rachel Lutrell's pregnancy had a little to do with this. She couldn't really feature as well in everything, and that took things down a notch.

I sincerely hope they bring back Carson full-time. Beckett and MacKay - Best Sci - Fi double-act since Spock and McCoy?

[Cube]

I sincerely hope they bring back Carson full-time. Beckett and MacKay - Best Sci - Fi double-act since Spock and McCoy?

Yea - Beckett is awesome but his replacement is even more awesome.

He only just missed out on the role of Scotty (at least he was given a small role Star Trek - and he suggests that he'll be playing Carson Beckett in that).

[Hellfire]

What about marking spoilers guys?

[Iun]

Sorry Hellfire, have you not seen Atlantis Season 4 yet? Apologies if not.

[Hellfire]

No, just finished watching season 3 ;_; Was late on my Atlantis quota. Next time: you die.

[somme]

I quite liked season 4, then again I've never really been than keen on Teyla. And I'm not that bothered about Carson either. I miss Weir.

Season 1 was still the best for me.

[Happenstance]

Never liked Weir, she just seemed to moan a lot

[somme]

So would you if you had to contend with that bunch.

[Happenstance]

Id be happy enough to be on another planet!

[somme]

Well[spoiler] Woolsy should be interesting. Although the episode I'm most looking forward to is Deadalus Variations. I like alternate reality eps!

[Cube]

Well[SPOILER="SPOILER"] Woolsy should be interesting. Although the episode I'm most looking forward to is Deadalus Variations. I like alternate reality eps!

It does sound awesome. I mainly looking forward to any Keller-centric ones.

[somme]

Keller is OK...most people on gateworld seem to hate her lol.

[Happenstance]

Yeah I noticed that, to be honest though if she wasnt played by Jewel Staite I wouldnt like her as much. She isnt the best character in the world. Stargate has had much better doctors such as Beckett and Fraiser

[somme]

I miss Fraiser...but...

am glad they killed her off. It gave the whole thing a sense of realism. I'd grown up with her as the Doctor...and her death was very sudden and quite brutally done.

Keller has only ever annoyed me once...in the season 5 opener..she did seem...whiny...but only for a moment.

I thought Claudia Black was good in Contiuum, in the other role she played. ;)

[Strider]

Just watched Continuum, loads better than 'The ark of truth' in my opinion, it was TV quality too :)

Also watched the first episode of season 5 which was again very good.

[darksnowman]

I've meant to post in here all week but I keep forgetting. Stargate Continuum was on Sky on Friday night past, and I watched it. Found it enjoyable with its time travel/ alternate reality storyline and it was good to see the gang back together- even General Hammond! Twasn't too shabby at all. I was reading in a magazine the other day (Sci-Fi maybe) that they are planning to continue making these Stargate films which pleases me.

Anyone else watch it/ seen it already?

[Happenstance]

I have already seen it but I watched it again. Still enjoyable but my original complaints are still there. Not enough Jack and in the end it feels a bit pointless.

[Hellfire]

I have already seen it but I watched it again. Still enjoyable but my original complaints are still there. Not enough Jack and in the end it feels a bit pointless.

Not enough Jack yeah, but if RDA doesn't want in nothing to do. Pointless? It's the end of the goua'uld system lords. Hardly pointless.

[Happenstance]

No, I mean the main story itself feels pointless.

Nothing is achieved for the characters from what they just went through, there is no progression as none of them remember what happened. Im not saying I didnt enjoy watching it, but the fact that by the end they are right back where they began with no memory just isnt what I wanted.

[darksnowman]

Yeah I agree that it was a bit pointless in that respect, but most time travel stories can be. I thought it was good on the whole- nice to see some SG-1 with that bigger film budget.

I still find it weird seeing the Farscape peeps in it... but that somehow adds to it for me too. :)

[Happenstance]

Stargate Atlantis will end this season

The SCI FI Channel is ending Stargate Atlantis after five seasons, Multichannel News reports.

The show will go on, though, with a 2-hour movie that will air on SCI FI in 2009, and be released on DVD by MGM. The film will be written by executive producers Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie.

It's intended to be the first of an on-going series of Atlantis movies, according to the report. Stargate SG-1 has released two very successful movies direct-to-DVD this year (Stargate: The Ark of Truth and Stargate: Continuum), though neither has aired on U.S. television yet.

"The show will live on as a network franchise," the report also says. This could indicate that future Atlantis movies are a lock for SCI FI, or it may be a general statement about the cable network's commitment to the Stargate franchise.

Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper, who created and executive produced Atlantis, pitched a third television series in the 11-year-old TV franchise to the network last year (story). While SCI FI has not yet announced a green light for that show, the end of Atlantis may clear the way -- the dollars available for original programming, that is -- for the next series.

Though Stargate Atlantis has been a solid ratings performer for SCI FI -- and was its highest-rated original program ever when it premiered in July 2004 -- in recent years series like Eureka have supplanted it in the "Live" ratings.

Atlantis remains an extremely strong performer in DVR-delayed viewing, though, often building as much as 25 to 30 percent on its premiere night audience.

Season Five will go out on a cliffhanger, with "Enemy At the Gate" expected to premiere in January. Expect the first Atlantis movie to wrap up that hanging storyline.

Taken From GateWorld.net

[Mokong X-C]

WTF? God damnit not again.

Season 5 only just started on Sky One an all.

Well least we're gonna get some movies to go with it.

But I wish they'd plan the last season BEFORE it started, that way they could actually end the storyline with the final episode, instead of making us wait ages for a movie.

What other sci-fi shows are left?

BSG is ending next year also.
No more new star treks (tv shows, not counting the movie)
Now no more new Stargate... unless they green light Universe.
We still got Heroes and Lost but what else is there for the nerds? :heh:

[Happenstance]

As far as I know Universe is still coming, but im not as hopeful as I was with Atlantis because it isnt supposed to be as linked as SGA was to SG1 so we wont get as many crossover eps etc.

Isnt this where SG1 got cancelled aswell, at the end of season 5 but then Sci-Fi took them on for the remaining 5 seasons.

[Cube]

But I wish they'd plan the last season BEFORE it started, that way they could actually end the storyline with the final episode, instead of making us wait ages for a movie.

It didn't work for Enterprise. The second to last episode was awesome. The last episode...the worst episode of Star Trek ever.

It's a shame that Atlantis is going to be over...and I'm slightly worried because the show likes doing big cliffhangers.

[Hellfire]

No, I mean the main story itself feels pointless.

Nothing is achieved for the characters from what they just went through, there is no progression as none of them remember what happened. Im not saying I didnt enjoy watching it, but the fact that by the end they are right back where they began with no memory just isnt what I wanted.

I don't feel that way, what happened during the movie had meaning and it was epic, it's not because of the last 3 minutes that it loses it. Not to mention I was expecting complete pointlessness, it is a movie it can't offer the depth of an entire show, so it would be sort of like fillers. It wasn't.

Why the fuck do those americans like to cancel everything for no reason?

[Strider]

SGA canceled? After this season? *crys*