Stargate Universe: Sci Fi orders 'Stargate' spin-off

[morjana]

From The Hollywood Reporter:

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Sci Fi orders 'Stargate' spin-off

August 21, 2008

Sci Fi Channel isn’t about to let down “Stargate” fans.

The network is set to announce the order of a new series from MGM Television, “Stargate: Universe,” that will mark the third entry in Sci Fi’s longest-running original series franchise.

The greenlight comes on the heels of Sci Fi’s confirming Thursday that “Stargate: Atlantis” will not receive a sixth-season order. The “Universe” pickup ensures the continuation of the popular “Stargate” franchise, which has been on the air in various incarnations since 1997.

“Universe” will premiere as a two-hour movie early next year and will assume a regular hourly slot in the summer. Brad Wright and Robert Cooper, co-creators of “Stargate: SG-1” and “Atlantis,” will serve as executive producers and writers on the new series.

The new show will involve more space-based action than “SG-1” or “Atlantis.” With the “Star Trek” television franchise having folded in 2005 and Sci Fi’s “Battlestar Galactica” airing its final episodes next year, the network hopes “Universe” will become sci-fi fans’ new favorite space-travel series.

**snippage**

[Briangate78]

I have mixed feelings about this.

[morjana]

I have mixed feelings about this.

That's only normal at a time like this.

But after all these years of Stargate -- 10 years of SG1 and five years of SGA -- 11 years in total so far...hopefully the tendency towards an optimistic outlook will prevail.

[Briangate78]

That's only normal at a time like this.

But after all these years of Stargate -- 10 years of SG1 and five years of SGA -- 11 years in total so far...hopefully the tendency towards an optimistic outlook will prevail.

I am happy that the franchise is continuing but I am not ready to let go of Atlantis yet.

[morjana]

I am happy that the franchise is continuing but I am not ready to let go of Atlantis yet.

True, I still want my weekly fix of SGA. Which we do have for a while...and then we get movies. And we have the audio dramas from Big Finish, and the fan novels from Fandemonium...and the fan fiction...

[Briangate78]

Here is from SCI FI ...

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index...ory=0&id=58972

[morjana]

Here is from SCI FI ...

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index...ory=0&id=58972

Thank you.

LOL! I love how they quote the source as The Hollywood Reporter!

[kufan76]

I find the timing odd, but I'm glad they will continue. however the premise of the store reminds me a little of trek though. I mean, one ship, one crew, surviving far from home...could be interesting...as long as it doesn't become too much like trek.

[Darren]

We do have five months and 15 episodes to let Atlantis go, fortunately.

That said, and with all the respect in the world for Atlantis, I am extremely pumped for Universe.

It looks to me like The Hollywood Reporter was given a jump on the press release that is going out later today (Friday). There is a bit more news about the show, I am told, so stay tuned.

[morjana]

We do have five months and 15 episodes to let Atlantis go, fortunately.

That said, and with all the respect in the world for Atlantis, I am extremely pumped for Universe.

It looks to me like The Hollywood Reporter was given a jump on the press release that is going out later today (Friday). There is a bit more news about the show, I am told, to stay tuned.

Cool!

Thanks for the update, Darren!

[jelgate]

Can't say I'm surprised. It was kind of obvious that Atlantis was being cancelled for Universe. I'll still give it try even if its sad

[Cmdr_Thor]

I'm somewhat disappointed that Universe will be primarily space-based. The fact that Stargate was heavy on location exploration and outdoor combat was what really set it apart from other Sci fi shows. If I want a show about a "starship and crew" I can watch Star Trek... specifically Voyager in this case. I loved TNG and VOY, but SG always had that blood pumping action-packed thrill in it that topped off every story with fun. I was hoping to find more of that and less space ship conveniences (beaming and sensor readouts showing us what is happening half-heartedly)... oh well. I'm still optimistic about the show, but from wut I just read... I am disappointed that it is primarily space-based.


I trust you Brad!!

[PG15]

The space part doesn't worry me that much; I was introduced into SciFi by the Star Trek franchise, after all.

No, what worries me is the young-factor. Younger audiences? Young, desperate explorers? Wonderbread?

Let's see where this goes.

[ussrelativity]

^ I agree as well. I just didn't want to let go of Atlantis for this. Not yet, that is.

[Cheshil]

There's a lot of Stargate coming. Good news, at least for me.