Reviews / Articles - Stargate Atlantis Season 5

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SG1/SGA - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: TV Q&A with Rob Owen:

At the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA):

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TV Q&A with Rob Owen

Friday, February 06, 2009

Submit your question to Rob Owen

This week's TV Q&A responds to questions about "Stargate Atlantis," "Mind of Mencia" and Kristine Sorensen's blinking belt. As always, thanks for reading, and keep those questions coming.

-- Rob Owen, Post-Gazette TV editor

Q: I am a fan of "Stargate Atlantis" and missed the final episode on Jan. 9. Do you know if the Sci Fi Channel will repeat this and if so when? They have always replayed these episodes the following week but after the Jan 9 airing, they haven't had the show on.

-- Debbie, 50, Brentwood

Rob: Sci Fi has no current plans to re-play the "Stargate Atlantis" finale and it doesn't appear that full episodes are online at Hulu.com.

But "Stargate SG-1" fans take note: Two new direct-to-DVD movies have their Sci Fi Channel premieres soon. On March 27, "Stargate: The Ark of Truth" (9 p.m.) premieres, followed on April 3 by "Stargate Continuum" (9 p.m.).

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SGA - Square Galaxy: Reasons for Stargate Atlantis failure:

With many thanks to SF Signal for the heads up.

At Square Galaxy:

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February 9th, 2009

Reasons for Stargate Atlantis failure

Sci-Fi show, Stargate Atlantis, endured 5 seasons before it was canceled. While I felt slightly empty after its predecessor, Stargate SG-1, got canceled after 11 seasons, my reaction to the end of Atlantis was much more subdued. I never felt like Atlantis really got going as an excellent Sci-Fi series.

Much of the problems behind the show’s failure was that it seemed like the producers were trying to follow a Sci-Fi formula rather than breaking free and creating something original. I believe originality and exploration of new ideas is one of the attractive features drawing fans to Science-Fiction television. With various technologies, episode plots, and series developments, Stargate Atlantis followed more than it lead.

... Stargate Atlantis, while at times was interesting and many episodes illustrated great Sci-Fi drama, the series as a hole slowly failed itself into cancellation because they forgot what it takes to be a great TV show, and what it takes to be a great Sci-Fi series.

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Stargate Atlantis - SciFi.com - Watch FULL episodes of SGA on SciFi Rewind!:

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost....19&postcount=1

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SG1/SGA/SGU: Stargate Official Magazine Issue 27 - Amanda Tapping Interview:

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost....&postcount=546

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http://www.cbc.ca/kids/reviews/2009/..._atlantis.html

Stargate: Atlantis
Reviewed By: Luke
Location: Denfield, ON
Rating: 4 out of 5


I am reviewing the Tv show Stargate: Atlantis, this show Follows the
adventures of Lieutenant-Colonel John sheppard, Dr. Rodney McKay, Ronon Dex, and
Teyla, They are a team of explorers in the Pegasus Galaxy.

REST AT LINK ABOVE

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Stargate Atlantis - MGM Stargate: Video: What Makes Stargate Atlantis a Success?:



http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost....00&postcount=1

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SGA - Stargate Hub: Atlantis By Design Contest:

At FOX's Stargate Hub SGA Fans' Choice:




It's time!

The Stargate Atlantis Fan’s Choice Keyart Design Contest has launched!

Go to http://www.sgafanschoice.com/ to register and upload your own design for a chance to be chosen as the final artwork for the Stargate Atlantis Fan’s Choice Blu-ray!

The Stargate Atlantis Blu-ray Fan’s Choice disc will contain the "beginning" and the “end" of your favorite series, featuring the extended versions of The Rising and Enemy At The Gate.

And, if design is not your thing but you appreciate good art, then vote, vote, vote! Each artist's work can only be one of the finalists based on your votes. Tell a friend and let them know which design was your favorite at http://www.sgafanschoice.com/

The contest will run from February 20 through March 13, so be sure to get your amazing artwork -- and your votes -- in soon!

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At Canada's Spacel Channel's web site:

Stargate Atlantis Season 4 will be premiering on SPACE this Sunday at 8et. In honour of this event, we have posted some clips from the Atlantis cast and crew, talking about the final season and bidding a fond farewell to fans of the series.

Watch the special messages to SPACE fans here:

Joseph Mallozzi

Clip runs 5 mins 15 seconds

Joe Flanigan

Clip runs 22 seconds



Paul McGillion - talks about Carson Beckett's return in season four.

Clip runs 53 seconds



Paul McGillion - thanks the fans.

Clip runs 53 seconds



Rachel Luttrell - gives a heartfelt thanks to fans.

Clip runs 2 mins 3 seconds




David Hewlett - gives a big thanks to the fans

Clip runs 49 seconds



Joseph Mallozzi - gives us a tour of the Stargate Atlantis set before it was retired.

Clip runs 6 mins 2 seconds

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Stargate Atlantis - RTL2 - Cast Video Interviews:

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost....37&postcount=1

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SGA - SciFi TV and Talk Blog: Kavan Smith Interview:

http://forum.gateworld.net/showpost....postcount=3053

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SGA - Den of Geek: Season 5 Disc 1 review:

At Den of Geek (UK):

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Stargate Atlantis Season 5 Disc 1 review

Carl England

Carl enjoys the final season of a show that hadn't yet run out of ideas or potential...

Published on May 7, 2009

Another day, another Stargate disc. This time, we find ourselves at the beginning of the end. This is the first disk of the final season of Atlantis, and it sure delivers a wealth of reasons as to why that is a bad decision.

... All in all it’s a fair disc, but still fails at the same points as any other Stargate disc, which is mainly on the commentaries side. Sure, they're fine examples of what happens when you get producers and directors in a room to chat about technical stuff, but for entertainment value, it’s not the best use of their talents. Still, the main focuses of the disc, the episodes, are brilliant so it’s still well worth the money.

Feature: 4 stars
Disc: 2 stars

Stargate Atlantis season 5 Vol 1 is released on Monday May 11th.

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SGA - Zap2It: SciFi Hottie Jason Momoa - Photo:

At Zap2It:

(Photo at the site.)

May 11, 2009

SciFi Hottie

Jason Momoa, "Stargate Atlantis"

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http://www.canada.com/Life/Culinary+...099/story.html

SGA: Culinary creations dazzle food-loving visitors to Las Vegas

EXCERPT:

But we're talking dining here, and Planet Hollywood, where celebrities are known to stay and play, doesn't come up short on either aspect. We tried a night at Planet Hollywood and enjoyed it immensely. While we didn't catch a glimpse of any celebrities, stars and crew from the science-fiction series Stargate Atlantis were there filming just a short while earlier. Meanwhile, the Hollywood memorabilia in the rooms add a nice glitzy feel.

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SGA episode was "Vegas."

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My review of Stargate Atlantis' Season 5 DVD set just got posted on PopMatters:

http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/...-fifth-season/

I'd love to hear what people think about it.