SGU JM - BW Battling Hard

[the fifth man]

Books, minseries etc.

I would be fine with either. I just want something to continue telling this story.

[Macphisto]

Books, minseries etc.

I doubt it would be in books. That's not really MGM's bread and butter. They'll license the series for books, but the sets are still up according to various sources.

The sideways quote depends on what had been planned. If they had focused on a movie then a miniseries or a renewal would be a step sideways.

The miniseries idea makes a lot of sense because it would give MGM money from the airings and money from DVDs a few months after. Space, Sky, etc would likely all buy the rights to a miniseries to air.

I don't see how SGU could possibly be continued as a show with its current ratings unless someone pegs the low numbers completely on the cancellation. An exec could decide to take a risk on it for one more season based on how great creatively 2.5 has been so far. And we're not talking about it coming back in the fall anyways. If it does somehow get renewed then it's likely to move back to the summer counterprogramming schedule that Stargate used to be on.

That could be something SyFy or someone else might be willing to try if they don't have new programming to fill up next summer's lineup. Could decide to show Stargate while other shows are on hiatus. They could decide to run SGU in Sanctuary's timeslot when Sanctuary is not airing new episodes. It all will depend on if they think that could get them more revenue. That Friday night slot is where it is most likely to be successful. SyFy may want to keep original programming running behind WWE Smackdown as much as possible to prevent bleed off to other networks. They lose about a million viewers when Smackdown leaves the air, but repeat episodes see an much greater bleed.

And Stargate has been very successful for SyFy in the past. If they completely dump SGU will it mean that they will not have right of first refusal for any future SG series?

[KEK]

It could be a change from a DVD movie to a TV movie(s).

[Hyndara71]

And Stargate has been very successful for SyFy in the past. If they completely dump SGU will it mean that they will not have right of first refusal for any future SG series?

Sorry for snipping but you explain the problem yourself: Stargate (SG1 and SGA) ran successful for SyFy, SGU stopped being successful after an handful of episodes (was it "Life" that was the death?). So, again, WHY should SyFy decide to run a failed show in a timeslot of a successful night. Hey, let us all check out the money and burn it! Same effect - lost the money.

[Macphisto]

Sorry for snipping but you explain the problem yourself: Stargate (SG1 and SGA) ran successful for SyFy, SGU stopped being successful after an handful of episodes (was it "Life" that was the death?). So, again, WHY should SyFy decide to run a failed show in a timeslot of a successful night. Hey, let us all check out the money and burn it! Same effect - lost the money.

I don't think they would unless they have an interest in any future Stargate development. SGU has struggled, but the other two shows did well. If they believe that SGU may have the chance to pull decent ratings on Friday nights during the offseason AND not continuing SGU could make them lose their rights to air future shows from the series then they might decide to try it one more time starting next summer.

I really don't think they will and I don't know the nature of the deal that has given them the first chance to pick up new Stargate shows. While SGU has its ratings problems, other networks would like SGA and SG1 style numbers and could be interested in future series.

[the fifth man]

I just want SGU to continue, at least a little more, in some form. At this point, I just don't care which. Miniseries, TV movie, straight to DVD release, comic, book. Any of those would be fine with me.

[Sp!der]

I just want SGU to continue, at least a little more, in some form. At this point, I just don't care which. Miniseries, TV movie, straight to DVD release, comic, book. Any of those would be fine with me.

I hear you but I have a feeling we will not see anymore after the five episodes that we have left, I hope I am wrong.

[Macphisto]

Another possible option?

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...940913104.html

YouTube looking at providing original content, though SGU would not qualify as low cost. I doubt that this would be a direct option, but it does show that there are other options out there.

We've been told that they want to have some future direction for SGU announced around the time the season ends. That's five more episodes to go, so the middle of May we might hear something.

[Egle01]

We've been told that they want to have some future direction for SGU announced around the time the season ends. That's five more episodes to go, so the middle of May we might hear something.

Must've missed that one. Do you happen to have have an exact quote or link?

[major davis]

Must've missed that one. Do you happen to have have an exact quote or link?

That was Joe's guess thats all.

[Macphisto]

Must've missed that one. Do you happen to have have an exact quote or link?

I believe Joe said something about Brad wanting to have something solid by the time the show finished. In his most recent post it is pretty clear that Wright is still fighting for a "satisfactory conclusion" to the Destiny's mission. Also said that ratings will not be a variable in greenlighting a movie for SGU - that there are other factors.

The quote about SGU was on Joe's blog before 2.5 began airing. It was a few weeks after the cancellation became official. I never bookmarked it, but I do recall reading it. That was the timeline and Wright is still trying to put everything together. My guess is that the door opened for firm pitches to show what would happen in SGU films. Then Brad likely would have to prove funding for the projects - MGM will want to make some money on them. The question will be what can be recovered in licensing fees, online sales, DVD sales, etc.

This one from March 5 speaks of "movies" - so I assume from that that the pitch is to have more than one SGU film to close out the Destiny's mission.

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/...t-gates-at-ei/

[Snookie16]

since they are battling so hard- have they considered going on WWE? maybe friday night smackdown? that would be a battle to watch..

[chrono trigger]

am i the only one who thinks they arent really fighting that hard anymore but are just saying so to keep fans happy? i think the writers want to move on to new projects now.

[carmencatalina]

am i the only one who thinks they arent really fighting that hard anymore but are just saying so to keep fans happy? i think the writers want to move on to new projects now.

The writers have moved on, and they've said so (or at least, JM has). The question is - is Brad Wright still working on a possible movie with MGM?

Who knows.

[KEK]

am i the only one who thinks they arent really fighting that hard anymore but are just saying so to keep fans happy? i think the writers want to move on to new projects now.

What would be their motive? Why would they care about what the fans think if they wanted to move on? It's only Brad who is meant to be fighting by the way, Joe, Paul and Rob have already moved on.

[chrono trigger]

What would be their motive? Why would they care about what the fans think if they wanted to move on? It's only Brad who is meant to be fighting by the way, Joe, Paul and Rob have already moved on.

i just reckon they know stargate is finished for now but dont want to upset the fans before they get the chance to enjoy the last eps of sgu. just a gut feeling i have been having is all i hope im wrong anyway as i want sg1/sga/sgu all to get one more film or miniseries.

[KEK]

I seriously doubt that Mallozzi would bother fabricating news on his blog, or Brad Wright would give fake interviews just because they were worried about upsetting the fans. Brad isn't going to put his career on hold just so he can pretend to a few people on the internet that he's pushing for a continuation. We're really no even close to being that important.

[Rosehawk]

The writers have moved on, and they've said so (or at least, JM has). The question is - is Brad Wright still working on a possible movie with MGM?

Who knows.

Hopefully we will know something more after the convention next week. Brad's going to be there on Sunday and he knows fans are going to be asking for or at least expecting some kind of a Stargate update. I just hope he has a good one to give everyone!

[the fifth man]

Hopefully we will know something more after the convention next week. Brad's going to be there on Sunday and he knows fans are going to be asking for or at least expecting some kind of a Stargate update. I just hope he has a good one to give everyone!

I sure hope so too. My fingers will definitely be crossed.

[the fifth man]

I hear you but I have a feeling we will not see anymore after the five episodes that we have left, I hope I am wrong.

I really hope you are wrong too.