Dial the Gate

How Stargate’s Scrapped Movie Plans Became a Classic Episode

Stargate's writers originally planned to end SG-1 after six seasons and make theatrical films – which would have kicked off…

9 months ago

Stargate Wrote Out A Beloved Character … And Made One Of Its Best Episodes

Writer and producer Robert C. Cooper talks about how he approached the challenge of writing out Daniel Jackson at the…

1 year ago

Stargate Director Surprised By Child Actor … 24 Years Later!

VIDEO: The actor behind "Ree'tou Charlie" in a classic episode of Stargate SG-1 reunited with director Peter DeLuise, live on…

1 year ago

Destroyer of Worlds: Stargate’s Mad Scientist Speaks

Actress Bonnie Bartlett talks about her memorable role as Linea in the episode "Prisoners," and her experience working with the…

1 year ago

Was Stargate’s ‘Ark of Truth’ Just A Brainwashing Device?

Writer and director Robert C. Cooper talks about his 2008 film, wrapping up the Ori storyline, and how the Ancients'…

1 year ago

A Surprise Reunion For Stargate Atlantis Actress Rachel Luttrell

One of the "Teyla" actress's close friends from the Stargate Atlantis set joins her for a surprise visit on "Dial…

1 year ago

How Stargate Knew What The Abydonians Should Sound Like

Stargate's producers turned to linguist Stuart Tyson Smith to add authenticity to how the movie characters speak.

1 year ago

Making One of Stargate’s Great Villains

Actor Robert Murray Duncan talks about his memorable appearance as Seth, a Goa'uld who created a cult while hiding out…

2 years ago

Stargate Science: Could You Traverse A Real Wormhole And Live?

Stargate's science consultant Mika McKinnon and actor David Hewlett talk about the real-world physics of wormhole travel.

2 years ago

The Nickname Stargate Fans Gave David DeLuise’s Character

Actor David DeLuise remembers where he was when he found out the nickname that Stargate SG-1 fans gave to his…

2 years ago

Where Was Destiny Going? SGU’s Sudden Ending

Executive producers Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie talk about the cancellation of SGU, the missed opportunities of a third season,…

2 years ago

Making VFX Magic on Stargate

Visual effects supervisor Mark Savela gives "Dial the Gate" a fascinating look behind the scenes of science fiction TV production…

2 years ago

When You’re A Kid On the Set of Stargate …

Actress Britt Irvin remembers filming "Learning Curve" and what Stargate meant to her as a young actress.

2 years ago

Why Bounty Hunter Aris Boch Never Returned to Stargate

Writer and producer Robert C. Cooper talks about a fan-favorite character, why Aris Boch never returned for a second episode,…

2 years ago

Why SGU Turned Stargate Into A Ship-Based Show

Writer-producer Joseph Mallozzi talks about shifting Stargate to a different mode of telling stories, an ensemble cast, and why so…

2 years ago