SG1 - Hollywood Reporter: Anatomy of a Hit: Stargate SG-1

[morjana]

From The Hollywood Reporter:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr..._id=1003018898

(Please follow the link for the complete article.)

Anatomy of a hit: 'Stargate SG-1'

How did the 10-year-old show transcend the space-time continuum?

By Rebecca Ascher-Walsh

Its premise is based on an only moderately successful sci-fi feature. It has endured the loss of its lead actor and changes in time slots and channels, yet it still draws 2.2 million viewers each week. Perhaps it was simply in the stars for "Stargate SG-1" to become the longest-running sci-fi show on U.S. television to date, with its 200th episode airing tonight on the Sci Fi Channel.

The show has defied multiple attempts to kill it off and spawned an even higher-rated spinoff in "Stargate Atlantis" in 2004. Yet, the question of whether it's time to end the show's run pops up each season.

"I've been here for five years, and almost every year we've had the debate, 'Is this the last year?'" Sci Fi Channel executive vp and general manager David Howe says. "And every year, we say 'No, one more season, but next year is definitely the last.' We thought we'd pass the baton to 'Atlantis,' but all we've done is double money and our audience.'"

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Anatomy of a hit: 'Stargate SG-1'


Space race
he planets fell into alignment when "Stargate" got into the
merchandising game.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr..._id=1003018897



Dialogue: Robert Cooper & Brad Wright
After 200 episodes, these showrunners still adore their space opera
but keep their tongues firmly in cheek.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr..._id=1003018896


The SPFX files
Craftspeople work to infinity and beyond on the equivalent of two
creature-heavy, effects-laden features a week.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr..._id=1003018895


Cyber space
The Internet keeps 'SG-1' fans informed, in touch -- and might have
helped keep the show on-air.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr..._id=1003018894

Published Aug. 18, 2006


© 2006 VNU eMedia, Inc.


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Morjana

[TheUnknown]

Cool article, although there were one or two mistakes. However, it sounds like even if SciFi cancels SG-1 that MGM will try and keep it going.

[prion]

Cool article, although there were one or two mistakes. However, it sounds like even if SciFi cancels SG-1 that MGM will try and keep it going.

MGM will go with what makes them money, and a new show, sad to say, would be cheaper as you could go back to MUCh lower salaries, which actually has been the reason for bumping off some shows on the border (ratings-wise).

[TheUnknown]

MGM will go with what makes them money, and a new show, sad to say, would be cheaper as you could go back to MUCh lower salaries, which actually has been the reason for bumping off some shows on the border (ratings-wise).

It at least sounds like that MGM will try to keep the franchise going no matter what SciFi does.

[NowIWillDestroyAbydos]

Thank for the link, morjana.

5 and a half hours to go, kids!!!!

[Pitry]

It at least sounds like that MGM will try to keep the franchise going no matter what SciFi does.

You see, that I might not be completely happy about. Sometimes keeping the franchise alive is good - I loved TNG and DS9 on the Star Trek front, for example. But so far I care much less for Atlantis than I ever did SG1, so whil I would probably watch another spin off, at least at first... I'd like to see SG1 continue. I know it can't be forever. But at least a tad bit more.

[morjana]

I have the Aug. 18-20, 2006 issue of The Hollywood Reporter, scanned the congratulatory ads for Stargate SG-1's 200th episode, and thought I'd share them with ya'll.

To order a back issue of the magazine:

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Now, on to the Congratulatory Ads:

BRIDGE STUDIOS



More to follow.

Morjana

[morjana]

More congratulatory ads -- this one is from Richard Dean Anderson:




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Morjana

[morjana]

A congratulatory ad to the cast and crew from the producers:




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Morjana

[morjana]

From Rainmaker:





From Spinpro:




From Image Engine:



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Morjana

[morjana]

From the cast to the producers, writers and crew:



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Morjana

[morjana]

From Sharpe Sound Studios:




From Rothman Brecher Agency (representing the producers):



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Morjana

[tara3583]

From the cast to the producers, writers and crew:



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Morjana

Oh wow thankyou for sharing Mojana, seeing all of that has made me feel proud to be a fan of such a special show and i raise my glass to the future of this very special show may it continue on in what ever way tptb might take it!

[morjana]

Oh wow thankyou for sharing Mojana, seeing all of that has made me feel proud to be a fan of such a special show and i raise my glass to the future of this very special show may it continue on in what ever way tptb might take it!

You're very welcome.

I still have a couple of more ads to post to this thread. Look for them later today.

Morjana

[Jen the Fangirl]

Thanks for posting this! I didn't think the ads had made it into an issue.