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Tsumi
Tsumi
1 year ago

Why? WHY?? Why try to set up a whole new form of Stargate, when the entire community wants a continuation of the series we love, especially with original writers wanting to return??

This is how to kill a franchise and alienate fans 101

Darren
Admin
1 year ago
Reply to  Tsumi

I do want Brad’s show, but with some perspective I can admit that appealing to the core fan base – while extremely important! – is not enough to make a revival of a legacy IP into a hit show (especially if it costs $10 million per episode). Amazon seems to be looking to broaden the audience and bring new Gaters into the fold. While we might have qualms with the strategy or the content that plan produces, I think it’s the right move.

jonodeee
Jono
1 year ago
Reply to  Darren

I disagree. I’m tired of this notion of studios using existing franchises to try broaden their streaming audiences. When will we accept that not everything will have wide appeal? The expanse certainly didn’t despite being a great show. Why does everything need to be a mega franchise that tries to appeals to everyone? It’s a flawed strategy that results in destroyed franchises and lost money for studios. If anything they should be trying to recapture the core audience, and then build on that to attract others that missed out when SG originally aired, but would probably have enjoyed it. That… Read more »

Eli
Eli
1 year ago
Reply to  Darren

Yeah because that’s worked SO well with LOTR for them…Or Wheel of Time. Alienating original fans for views is what is ruining the Sci fi genre of TV. I won’t even watch a new SG if Brad isn’t involved.

Nirrti
Nirrti
1 year ago
Reply to  Darren

And it doesn’t mean that original writers can’t return as guest writers and consultants along with other members of the crew and production staff. And make more on-camera cameos, which would be great.

Ekras
Ekras
1 year ago
Reply to  Tsumi

The community is pretty split from what I’ve seen. If Brad’s pitch is what we were going to get, I’d actually PREFER a reboot over that. Ideally of course, we’d get a continuation of some sort but one that also serves as a conclusion to the existing franchise and sets up a future for the series.

Crazedz
Crazedz
1 year ago
Reply to  Ekras

I have to agree with you. The idea of having a Stargate that’s gone public after covid and that just doesn’t fit right. A big part of the draw to Stargate was that it seemed like it could be real, felt like it could be real even though it wasn’t even the science and some of the episodes were fitting into like real world stuff at the time. But a Stargate that has gone public when in reality there is no public gate or anything like that would just ruin the whole Aesthetic of the story and series and besides,… Read more »

Scorpius
Scorpius
1 year ago
Reply to  Crazedz

I completely disagree with you. I actually think it’s ludicrous that it’s not public knowledge by now.

Jac
Jac
1 year ago
Reply to  Tsumi

I agree with Tsumi with Sg1, SGA & SGU there are lose ends that need to be tied up and played out before moving on to a new chapter. Brad Write is the one to do that if not more.

James
James
1 year ago
Reply to  Jac

Agreed they need to start it back on the destiny and clean everything up. I just recently watched all the sg1, Atlantis, and universe again and am still mad they cancelled universe when it was supposed to have a minimum of 3 more seasons. I want to know if My theories were accurate or not. How the Android ships were part of that signal. Destiny was chasing was a defense mechanism if you will.

Michael
Michael
1 year ago
Reply to  Jac

Brad Wright is the only person for this job. He is obviously the best choice because he would keep the fans interests first instead of trying to push social justice messages on everyone.

James
James
1 year ago
Reply to  Tsumi

I just really hope we get some closure on the crew of destiny. Still hate how it was cancelled when it was supposed to have 3 more seasons

Kelly
Kelly
1 year ago
Reply to  Tsumi

I only want a continuation that either ignores or fixes Heroes, if not there’s no way in hell I’d watch it.

If they can’t fix it I’d only watch a new series.

Shaun
Todd the Wraith
1 year ago

Bad Robot helping to create new Stargate? I can see the potential plot points now: We learn Jack and Sam got married, had a son, but Jack left them so he could gate around the universe. He is then stabbed by his son and thrown off a cliff. A new girl, knowing nothing of the Stargate program, interns at Cheyenne Mountain and teaches Daniel Jackson how to properly read Ancient (didn’t know he’s been doing it wrong this whole time?) and beats Teal’c in hand to hand combat. She is immediately promoted to Major and is the key to solving… Read more »

Jon
Jon
1 year ago

This is spot on! I’d be interested in an Expanse-like Stargate, maybe close to what Universe tried to be, but I’d also be down for more “classic” SG-1 type stuff. But absolutely no Bad Robot.

Shaun
Todd the Wraith
1 year ago
Reply to  Jon

Reading the rest of the comments in this thread, it sure looks like Stargate fans are against Bad Robot, in particular, or a reimagined Stargate, in general. We can only hope that someone working there sees this thread and takes it to heart.

Rae
Rae
1 year ago

I have no faith in Amazon creating anything even watchable. After the HUGE mess they made of The Rings of Power, whatever they end up going with is bound to make the Stargate fandom cry.

Kip
Kip
1 year ago
Reply to  Rae

Really, Stargate as you know it is dead going forward unless they went for a direct continuation and that’s almost certainly not happening.

I’m sure many will either attempt to watch it or will watch it and say they like or love it even if they put out trash. That’s how it goes.

If it will actually be worth watching or not is yet to be seen. For me, its not likely since I’ve not liked a single thing Amazon has ever done or touched.

Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson
1 year ago

Again with the reboots. Why? For the love of all System Lords, why? I loved The Expanse. It’s easily the best Sci-Fi show in the past 10 years. Maybe The Expanse crew could create something cool. As an example, doesn’t The Outer Limits of the 90’s and the Stargate shows have some of the same crew and personnel? But for me personally, I’m not interested in starting over. I’d like to see a continuation of the established universe. And I’m guessing there are a lot of other SG fans who feel the same way as me. Regarding Bad Robot, I… Read more »

Platschu
Platschu
1 year ago

I would have preferred Brad Wright’s vision for a 4th show. But he would have needed a new staff room anyway. Maybe these new producers can bring new, fresher ideas into the franchise while they can extend the existing canon without reboot. And who knows? Maybe MGM/Amazon will order more than one spinoff so we can different tone of adventures. I am happy at the moment that something happens finally. Please try to be positive after years of waiting.

tarekelchanti
1 year ago

That is unbelievable. We need wright to keep writing and finish at least what he started. We do not need a reboot. Whats with Hollywood and the reboots now a day. Same fan base with new fans more ratings. Reboot does not mean that they’re going to keep original fans watching. God am pissed.

shelly
shelly
1 year ago

So Brad Wright did an AMA on Reddit today and someone asked him about his Stargate script, etc. Here’s what was said: “Are you writing or have you written a new Stargate script for Amazon instead of the old one written for MGM before COVID? We now know your original script is not of interest to Amazon, or not enough ambitious for them, but are discussions with Amazon closed for unknown/non-public reasons at this time or are you just waiting to be called by them? What is the situation? BradWrightAMA I doubt it’s because my script wasn’t ambitious enough, because… Read more »

Darren
Admin
1 year ago
Reply to  shelly

Thanks, shelly — I’m actually writing up Brad’s AMA right now. What seems clear to me here is that, since the deal closed, Brad hasn’t heard beep out of Amazon. His script has fans inside of MGM (and Jenny talks about this in the full DTG episode). But multiple sources seem to be saying that they are looking at Stargate pitches from other people, and so if they are doing that and still not approaching Brad for a conversation, then it stands to reason that they are passing on his script. It is speculation, but pretty informed based on sources… Read more »

shelly
shelly
1 year ago
Reply to  Darren

I forgot to mention I replied to Brad’s comment asking if he could confirm Amazon passed on his script. I doubt he’ll answer since the AMA’s over and he may not even see my question but he also said he has no secrets so if he does see it, I wish he’d answer definitively whether or not Amazon has read the script and they passed it over. If that’s the case, I don’t think he’d be under any obligation to keep it quiet. I know that’s what everyone believes has happened but I’d like to hear him say it.

Kane Bunce
Kane Bunce
1 year ago
Reply to  Darren

Darren, sometimes even after they are supposed to be stable and not in flux things can still end up in flux. Look at the on again/off again nature of the fourth Kelvinverse Stark trek film for evidence of that. Leaving aside whether or not those films warrant another one being made, that is a film that keeps getting back in flux after Paramount say it is stable.

Kevin
Kevin
1 year ago

They need to bring the SGU crew out of hibernation. It’s perfect and so many people have expressed profound interest in SGU Season 3. It’s not to late yet.

John
John
1 year ago
Reply to  Kevin

Absolutely! SGU was ahead of its time and is perfectly suited binge-watching via a streaming service where an entire season is released at once. Season 3 of SGU would be awesome :)

AscendedTauri
Ascended Human
1 year ago
Reply to  Kevin

I completely agree!! SGU is MADE FOR modern TV. SGU was a decade ahead and where it was headed by the end of Season 2 was incredible. I so, so sooooooo wish we could get the full 5 year arc they intended.

J. Natolini
J. Natolini
1 year ago

#PrimeVideo Here’s how You start the Stargate Franchise …. 2 – 2.5 hr movie … goes like this 10 yrs after Atlantis landed on Earth…. Open scene shows McKay enroute to Atlantis to help with a malfunctioning console in an lab. (Will not power up, because it was a once flooded section) While McKay and Zelinka attach an Naquadah generator and argue over the problem, McKay activates something that causes an Antenna array to rise up from a tower, also damaged from flooding & the Asteroid belt. A wall in this lab area opens, in it is long range communication… Read more »

Bubblesnail
Bubblesnail
1 year ago
Reply to  J. Natolini

I’d watch the Naquadah out of that.

Michael
Michael
1 year ago

Anyone notice that’s The Expanse and not Stargate?

Chris A
1 year ago

I trust Amazon when it comes to delivering cat food on time.
When it comes to quality entertainment, not so much.

Kip
Kip
1 year ago
Reply to  Chris A

Indeed.

I’ve personally found zero enjoyment from the entertainment they put out.

Karen
Karen
1 year ago

Is there a place we can send pitches? I’d love to show what I have to one of the production companies or Amazon.

Darren
Admin
1 year ago
Reply to  Karen

I’d say only if you have a track recording in producing science fiction television, in which case your agent should make an inquiry. I’m sure Amazon Studios is not taking pitches from fans, alas.

Nelson
Nelson
1 year ago

Please, for the love of God, NO J.J. Abrams! He’s ruined enough franchises already!

Willow
Willow
1 year ago

I would love a continuation of SGU.

Last edited 1 year ago by Willow
John
John
1 year ago
Reply to  Willow

+1 for season 3 of SGU!

Willow
Willow
1 year ago

Leave Stargate alone Amazon!…or better yet give to people that won’t turn it into woke political garbage at the expense of good storytelling!

Last edited 1 year ago by Willow
Steven
Steven
1 year ago
Reply to  Willow

Ha. I was going to say this exact thing (as a joke because I was certain it would be said anyway).

Congrats to Willow for the first “woke” comment!)

Marton
1 year ago

Whatever Amazon does with Stargate, will eventually lead fans directly back to Brad’s work through SG-1, Atlantis and Universe. Honestly, if Amazon wishes Stargate to be a successful flagship franchise, it’s absolutely ok to greenlight multiple projects. Even separate ones. Long-time fans deserve it.

Last edited 1 year ago by Marton
Diana
Diana
1 year ago

I WANT RICHARD DEAN ANDERSON

Bubblesnail
Bubblesnail
1 year ago
Reply to  Diana

Yes, but only if he wants to. And only as he is right now. No losing 50 pounds for the camera. Let the man rest on his laurels.

Diana
Diana
1 year ago

Us fans want the old show continued with the original cast please

Sofia
Sofia
1 year ago

Please, please, please not JJ & Bad Robot! He’s already ruined two of my favourite franchises, I don’t want him to ruin a third one! I just wish Amazon execs would decide to build on Brad’s vision rather than doing a disorganised mess that will be like Rings of Power.

Crowbird
Crowbird
1 year ago
Reply to  Sofia

I agree. JJ Abrams blew up Romulas and Vulcan in the first star trek movie he did. And the proud and noble race of Romulans they turned into some death metal band with that freaky black and white stuff all over their face.

I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised. Things in the world are getting worse. And spiritually movies are reflecting that dark energy.

Prapan
Prapan
1 year ago

Continue or don’t do it at all! No reboot!!!

Shadorymaster
Shadorymaster
1 year ago
Reply to  Prapan

100% agree with Prapan! To many have been sacrificed in the name of Reboot!

Lonny
Lonny
1 year ago

I think they should make the new show centered around the Jack clone that we last saw walking into a high school.

It has been a number of years since then, and he would be an adult now. With a back story we don’t know (and could explore), and being a clone of Jack would allow tie backs to SG1.

This would also allow them to bring the original Jack, Sam, and Daniel back for guest appearances.

Kara
Kara
1 year ago

Hope they don’t go woke.

R_A
R_A
1 year ago

Take a lesson from where Star Wars has been more successful: find someone who is actually invested in the franchise, a la Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau. Obviously it should be someone with industry chops, but there has to be someone out there that could bring a vision, even if it’s a new team, and have a sense of what the appeal of Stargate is as to not alienate old fans.

That being said, keep Abrams, Kurtzman, and the rest of their deconstruction artists away from any more good properties!

Harry W.
Harry W.
1 year ago

This should and better be a continuation of the series. We as a collective Stargate Family have so much time invested in this amazing series. I would love for the next step to be full disclosure. Where the entire world finds out about the existence of the Stargate. Perhaps they could start off with the Riots and what not that SG1 was so afraid of. Either way this needs to be a continuation. Not a whole new reboot. That would probably not be as good as the original.

Jeff Palmer
Jeff Palmer
1 year ago

Stargate! Continue the Universe saga, Eli has been working hard keeping what he can working. 75% of the cryo tubes have failed. Eli has lost weight (which he really has! Good on you) Earth finally gates to the ship mid galaxy to send help and tech, and enough energy to send back the survivors. A new willing crew takes over.

Michael
Michael
1 year ago

If they screw up Stargate like they did to Lord of the rings. I am going to boycott anything to do with Amazon and cancel my prime.

Last edited 1 year ago by Michael
Cowboy Samurai
Cowboy Samurai
1 year ago

A total reboot/reimagine or continuation? I think that the best option is something in-between. But either option they go with Brad Wright needs to be part of the equation.

Nancy
Nancy
1 year ago

I don’t know when studios will stop making tv series/movies that are not what people want. It’s been said time and time again, there are too many streamers (plus (+) everything!), not enough quality content, and all the reboots that have been done have sucked so badly that some of them now are having to reboot the reboot just to make any money back. I don’t know if these streaming services and production companies are seeing more initial profit on shows ‘so bad they must be seen’, or they are doing this accidentally on purpose? I also agree with just… Read more »

Roxanne
Roxanne
1 year ago

Please don’t reboot it. Please continue it. I get that the original actors are older, and whatnot, and cannot return in the same way. That’s totally understandable. But there are so many fans out there that absolutely loved the Stargate franchise, including myself. Sg1 was my absolute favorite. Jack, Sam, Daniel and Tealc were my dream team. I absolutely loved and adored that show. I enjoyed the spin-offs, also. Please don’t try to fix something that’s not broken. Please try to continue it. It’d be lovely, also, if the older actors can be involved in some way, even if it’s… Read more »

Bubblesnail
Bubblesnail
1 year ago

Whatever it is, if it’s following the grimdark trend, I’m not going to watch.

I don’t need excessive violence and gore to enjoy a show. IP like Stargate SG-1/Atlantis, Doctor Who, and ST:TNG are awesome science fiction everyone can enjoy. Nudity is fine, cursing fine, but excessively graphic violence breeds a sickness in the world that we don’t need more of.

The shows I mentioned are about awesome people doing awesome things.

That’s the type of show I want to see more of.

AscendedTauri
Ascended Human
1 year ago

I would LOVE a Stargate show led by Fergus and Ostby. “The Expanse” was absolutely incredible television.

They would do a Universe story conclusion justice for sure, but even better would be a future version of Earth where the political fallout from not only having the Stargate public, but established bases on the moon and off-world colonies could cause very, very interesting dynamics. (This is essentially what The Expanse set out as anyway to great success).

YES to Fergus and Ostby.

NO to JJ Abrams. I’m tired of him jumping ship from franchise to franchise.

Menails
Menails
1 year ago

Dear Darren Address few items please?!? Rumors ? What known about second brad script much larger apparently amazon was extremely happy with? Also rumor that folks making I guess right say this ?Bible? of everything MGM Licensed Stargate content way heard rumor like god knows star trek and stars wars comprehensive listing every those other series. That at least 2 or more folks doing deep dives in what mgm and by default Amazon official cannon of everything already done I’m think dead scripts, novels, etc great deal content hasn’t made to screens? Also ? Is possible that brad brought back… Read more »

Darren
Admin
1 year ago
Reply to  Menails

I don’t think I understand all that you have said here, but I will do my best to respond to some of what I think you are asking about. By now you’ve seen the other article summarizing Brad’s Reddit AMA. That’s where he said that his pilot script was big and ambitious. There is no second script, and from what Brad has said publicly it seems that Amazon hasn’t been in touch with him at all. In the full 2 and a half-hour “Dial the Gate” episode, Jenny talks about “bibles” and “look books” for developing a potential series. It… Read more »

SciTrek
1 year ago

The news on the street is that Mark and Hawk have been successful – possible announcement by January!

Marcus Jarvon Small
Marcus Jarvon Small
1 year ago

I believe that we must continue the Stargate franchise with starting off with what was left off from I have alot of good pitches to add a lot of good ideas

Marcus Jarvon Small
Marcus Jarvon Small
1 year ago

I have been a fan of the whole franchise series since it all began I have alot that I can add to make the franchise continue at a great level

Retiredat44
1 year ago

what sucks is that no one is going to subscribe to all 100 different packages for video streaming, they are too greedy and too expensive for netflix, play showtimes, plus epix, plus direct, plus this, plus that, pretty soon you have $500 a month… total b.s.

Corvinus
Corvinus
1 year ago

Bad Robot? Haven’t they and their spawn done enough harm already? As I’ve been saying since the merger was announced – the will produce Stargate, but you likely won’t like the result.

Nirrti
Nirrti
1 year ago

This is exciting news; while many fans may decry it, this is the good news they’ve been waiting for (potentially). Instead of waiting for what they say as a perfect outcome, this is a real possibility for StarGate to continue whether it’s rebooted or remains in continuity. The Expanse was an excellent show and a very good adaptation of some of the book series before the show ended; I think that team understands why the elements of an existing setting and plot need to be respected. They also have a tangential connection to Chris Judge via God of War. As… Read more »

Choctaw
Choctaw
1 year ago

I just love SG1 and Atlantis and I’m really upset that prime decided to take it off prime and put it on a pay for say “MG+ I’m not interested in seeing a new version I enjoy watching the characters I’ve loved for years. Yes I watch them over and over!! Very upset.

Retiredat44
1 year ago

getting expensive to add all these services !!

RICHARD
RICHARD
1 year ago
Reply to  Retiredat44

I just want Stargate to go on

Peter
Peter
1 year ago

Just keep JJ Abrams far away from Stargate. Very far. He already ruined 2 franchises (Star Trek, Star Wars). No need for Stargate to suffer that same fate. Also if they don’t follow old canon I won’t be watching it anyway. Just saying and i don’t think I will be the only one.

Last edited 1 year ago by Peter
End Of The Universe
End Of The Universe
1 year ago

Jack has a clone out there 30ish years younger than himself! Might be a great time to reinstitute his character in a new SG1 team from Cheyenne Mountain!