Elizabeth Weir/John Sheppard Appreciation/Ship/Discussion Thread

[Scary Kitty]

And his reactions can't even compare. Sure he hated losing Ford but the woobie face was not even close to the Liz face. *hugs John*

Yup. Every loss means something to John. Elizabeth just means more to him. *joins in the 'hugging John' pile*

[Eri13]

Read it. Loved it. Died of cuteness.

And his reactions can't even compare. Sure he hated losing Ford but the woobie face was not even close to the Liz face. *hugs John*

No, it doesn't. I am both looking forward to and hating the recaps of all those angsty moments. One part of me loves that they're there; the other gets angry about why they shouldn't have had to have been. And the person in the middle goes 'am I glad? or not?'

Generally not glad. But on some level I am that we have them as an argument base.

Probie, you have waved your hand and created miracles! I am on the computer AT MY HOUSE holding Exogenesis in front of me!! As I never get on at my house (too much trouble) this is BIG.

So, here is the snippet of Exogenesis that really struck me, though the whole thing weaves sparkage in some form throughout.

Spoiler:

Elizabeth stepped back to allow Lorne, arms loaded with power cells, into the jumper. Turning to Rodney and Radek, she said, "As soon as you're through the 'gate, I'll have everyone from the Daedalus leave for the Alpha Site. Lorne and Witner, you'll be on standby on Polrusso. When you get there, shut down the 'gate and redial Atlantis so that we can keep in contact and transfer the ZPM quickly if necessary." She met John's gaze. "I'll need you to leave me your access code. It won't be necessary, of course, but if you don't succeed, I'll need two codes to set the city to self-destruct."

Radek gave her a somber look. "That will not be sufficient."

Once again, comprehension hit them all like a slap in the face. Despite the swaying motion of the city, Elizabeth stood straighter, and nodded. "I'll remain behind at the Alpha Site."

John had always admired Elizabeth for reasons that went beyond leadership skills, because not all leaders, no matter how great, were prepared to go down with the ship. The city's self-destruct wouldn't damage the 'gate, and the crystal necessary to dial Earth would be left behind at the Alpha Site after the expedition had departerd. If Ea's intent had been to 'reset' the Pegasus galaxy to zero, there would be nothing to prevent the active nanites from accessing Earth and who knew how many other galaxies whose addresses were secreted away in the bowels of some Ancient database.

After a pause, during which Rodney must have racked his brain for another solution, he finally said, "To destroy the crystal, open a wormhole to anywhere and toss it into the vortex."

There were a lot of things John wanted to say to Elizabeth in that moment--about what they were about to do, and about everything they'd done over the past two years. All the words that came to mind seemed inadequate, so he took the coward's way out. "Saddle up everyone. Time to leave."

Other bits and bobs...

Spoiler:

On the way downstairs, Elizabeth said to John, "Except for the volunteer crew working to get Daedalus ready, we've evacuated everyone to the Alpha site." The city lunged again and she fell heavily against him. "Sorry," she muttered, then sent him an odd look when he steadied her. "Carson said...Never mind. Your inner ear really is all right?

Spoiler:

Might as well get this over with. She passed her hand over the sensor that would signal her presence outside the door to his quarters. "Colonel, can I have a word?"

There was no acknowledgment from within, but the door slid open. Past the bare walls and the packed bags sitting patiently by the desk, she could see him standing at the window.

"You can unpack now, you know," she began tentatively. "We lifted the evacuation order--did you miss the memo?"

Turning partially toward her, John raised an eyebrow, apparently not buying her weak attempt at humor. "Figured it'd be more efficient to leave 'em packed if I'm heading back to Earth on the Daedalus."

A cold sensation prickled at the back of her neck. She wasn't sure how she'd expected this conversation to go, but it was already threatening to run off the rails. "Are you resigning?"

[my paraphrase...Elizabeth outsmarts the AF rules book on how John can stay despite disobeying a direct order from her to stay put earlier in the story. She then addresses their 'personal' relationship of how his disobeying would affect them. He tells her that he believes in the military but that sometimes he had to do what he felt was right.]

And the hell of it that if he had obeyed, he wouldn't have been the person she wanted him to be either. "So where does that leave us?" she finally asked.

"Same as before, I guess. I'll keep doing my job as long as you're willing to put up with me."

"I think I can handle that. But understand, John, that this cannot keep happening."

He sighed. "I know. And I'm sorry. I don't regret doing it, but I am sorry for doing this to you."

[She turns to leave, but John stops her.]

"What you almost had to do, at the Alpha site..." John raised his gaze to meet hers. "I just want you to know that I respect the hell out of you for it."

Surprised, Elizabeth tried to demur. "It wasn't as if we had very many choices."

"That doesn't change the fact that you were prepared to stay behind in order to see everyone else safely through to Earth. That kind of thing isn't what you signed up for."

"Nothing about this expedition is exactly what any of us signed up for. We all do what we have to in order to protect Atlantis and each other. I'm no different from anyone else."

He watched her carefully for a moment. "Yeah," he said finally. "I think that's what I respect most."

It was as personal a statement as she'd ever heard him make, and it warmed her. "Thank you," she said quietly.

One more small bit

Spoiler:

CARSONS POV: [Rodney asks John why he's in dress blues when he doesn't like to wear them--he's in them to attend the funeral of the Ancients who caused the problem]

"I don't like ti because the brass, in their infinite wisdom, sent us Class As specifically for funerals and promotions, and we have more of one than the other. This is a funeral." Sheppard's sidelong glance at Elizabeth suggested that there was something more to it than that. A subtle sign, perhaps, that he was rededicated to his duties after their earlier clash.

There are other Sparky moments woven throughout, and that's just the tip of the iceberg--about a page and a half of a 325 page novel. The fight scene between them (the one that caused all the apologizing later on) is brilliant as are their reactions once John defies orders. Angsting and guilt as befits the S2 John & Elizabeth. It's really good.

On top of that, the story itself as a whole is really good. It could easily have been a great S2 episode or even a movie. I hope you can find it someday!!!

[Southern Red]

No, it doesn't. I am both looking forward to and hating the recaps of all those angsty moments. One part of me loves that they're there; the other gets angry about why they shouldn't have had to have been. And the person in the middle goes 'am I glad? or not?'

Generally not glad. But on some level I am that we have them as an argument base.

Probie, you have waved your hand and created miracles! I am on the computer AT MY HOUSE holding Exogenesis in front of me!! As I never get on at my house (too much trouble) this is BIG.

So, here is the snippet of Exogenesis that really struck me, though the whole thing weaves sparkage in some form throughout.

Spoiler:

Elizabeth stepped back to allow Lorne, arms loaded with power cells, into the jumper. Turning to Rodney and Radek, she said, "As soon as you're through the 'gate, I'll have everyone from the Daedalus leave for the Alpha Site. Lorne and Witner, you'll be on standby on Polrusso. When you get there, shut down the 'gate and redial Atlantis so that we can keep in contact and transfer the ZPM quickly if necessary." She met John's gaze. "I'll need you to leave me your access code. It won't be necessary, of course, but if you don't succeed, I'll need two codes to set the city to self-destruct."

Radek gave her a somber look. "That will not be sufficient."

Once again, comprehension hit them all like a slap in the face. Despite the swaying motion of the city, Elizabeth stood straighter, and nodded. "I'll remain behind at the Alpha Site."

John had always admired Elizabeth for reasons that went beyond leadership skills, because not all leaders, no matter how great, were prepared to go down with the ship. The city's self-destruct wouldn't damage the 'gate, and the crystal necessary to dial Earth would be left behind at the Alpha Site after the expedition had departerd. If Ea's intent had been to 'reset' the Pegasus galaxy to zero, there would be nothing to prevent the active nanites from accessing Earth and who knew how many other galaxies whose addresses were secreted away in the bowels of some Ancient database.

After a pause, during which Rodney must have racked his brain for another solution, he finally said, "To destroy the crystal, open a wormhole to anywhere and toss it into the vortex."

There were a lot of things John wanted to say to Elizabeth in that moment--about what they were about to do, and about everything they'd done over the past two years. All the words that came to mind seemed inadequate, so he took the coward's way out. "Saddle up everyone. Time to leave."

Other bits and bobs...

Spoiler:

On the way downstairs, Elizabeth said to John, "Except for the volunteer crew working to get Daedalus ready, we've evacuated everyone to the Alpha site." The city lunged again and she fell heavily against him. "Sorry," she muttered, then sent him an odd look when he steadied her. "Carson said...Never mind. Your inner ear really is all right?

Spoiler:

Might as well get this over with. She passed her hand over the sensor that would signal her presence outside the door to his quarters. "Colonel, can I have a word?"

There was no acknowledgment from within, but the door slid open. Past the bare walls and the packed bags sitting patiently by the desk, she could see him standing at the window.

"You can unpack now, you know," she began tentatively. "We lifted the evacuation order--did you miss the memo?"

Turning partially toward her, John raised an eyebrow, apparently not buying her weak attempt at humor. "Figured it'd be more efficient to leave 'em packed if I'm heading back to Earth on the Daedalus."

A cold sensation prickled at the back of her neck. She wasn't sure how she'd expected this conversation to go, but it was already threatening to run off the rails. "Are you resigning?"

[my paraphrase...Elizabeth outsmarts the AF rules book on how John can stay despite disobeying a direct order from her to stay put earlier in the story. She then addresses their 'personal' relationship of how his disobeying would affect them. He tells her that he believes in the military but that sometimes he had to do what he felt was right.]

And the hell of it that if he had obeyed, he wouldn't have been the person she wanted him to be either. "So where does that leave us?" she finally asked.

"Same as before, I guess. I'll keep doing my job as long as you're willing to put up with me."

"I think I can handle that. But understand, John, that this cannot keep happening."

He sighed. "I know. And I'm sorry. I don't regret doing it, but I am sorry for doing this to you."

[She turns to leave, but John stops her.]

"What you almost had to do, at the Alpha site..." John raised his gaze to meet hers. "I just want you to know that I respect the hell out of you for it."

Surprised, Elizabeth tried to demur. "It wasn't as if we had very many choices."

"That doesn't change the fact that you were prepared to stay behind in order to see everyone else safely through to Earth. That kind of thing isn't what you signed up for."

"Nothing about this expedition is exactly what any of us signed up for. We all do what we have to in order to protect Atlantis and each other. I'm no different from anyone else."

He watched her carefully for a moment. "Yeah," he said finally. "I think that's what I respect most."

It was as personal a statement as she'd ever heard him make, and it warmed her. "Thank you," she said quietly.

One more small bit

Spoiler:

CARSONS POV: [Rodney asks John why he's in dress blues when he doesn't like to wear them--he's in them to attend the funeral of the Ancients who caused the problem]

"I don't like ti because the brass, in their infinite wisdom, sent us Class As specifically for funerals and promotions, and we have more of one than the other. This is a funeral." Sheppard's sidelong glance at Elizabeth suggested that there was something more to it than that. A subtle sign, perhaps, that he was rededicated to his duties after their earlier clash.

There are other Sparky moments woven throughout, and that's just the tip of the iceberg--about a page and a half of a 325 page novel. The fight scene between them (the one that caused all the apologizing later on) is brilliant as are their reactions once John defies orders. It's really good.

On top of that, the entire book is really good. I hope you can find it someday!!!

Wonderful moments. I wish they'd make a movie of that. Sigh.

[Eri13]

Wonderful moments. I wish they'd make a movie of that. Sigh.

It was definitely good enough to be a movie. Everyone had a great role, including Teyla, Ronon and Carson. I was impressed by these authors. Elizabeth Christensen went on to write Casualties of War, the Elizabeth-centric novel. They know how to characterize the characters pretty well.

[Scary Kitty]

No, it doesn't. I am both looking forward to and hating the recaps of all those angsty moments. One part of me loves that they're there; the other gets angry about why they shouldn't have had to have been. And the person in the middle goes 'am I glad? or not?'

Generally not glad. But on some level I am that we have them as an argument base.

That's how I feel about them. I both love and hate those moments all at the same time. But love 'em or hate 'em, what those moments give us for development of John and Elizabeth's relationship is pure gold.

Probie, you have waved your hand and created miracles! I am on the computer AT MY HOUSE holding Exogenesis in front of me!! As I never get on at my house (too much trouble) this is BIG.

So, here is the snippet of Exogenesis that really struck me, though the whole thing weaves sparkage in some form throughout.

<snippage for space>

There are other Sparky moments woven throughout, and that's just the tip of the iceberg--about a page and a half of a 325 page novel. The fight scene between them (the one that caused all the apologizing later on) is brilliant as are their reactions once John defies orders. Angsting and guilt as befits the S2 John & Elizabeth. It's really good.

On top of that, the story itself as a whole is really good. It could easily have been a great S2 episode or even a movie. I hope you can find it someday!!!

I second SR; they so need to make a movie out of it. Or maybe Mirror, Mirror. Because getting to see John perform CPR on Lizzie? That's hot.

[Scary Kitty]

It was definitely good enough to be a movie. Everyone had a great role, including Teyla, Ronon and Carson. I was impressed by these authors. Elizabeth Christensen went on to write Casualties of War, the Elizabeth-centric novel. They know how to characterize the characters pretty well.

She won the Scribe Award for Best Speculative Original Novel in 2008 for CoW, too.

I really do hope we'll get to see more Elizabeth-era novels in the future; I know we've got Terri Osborne's Portals of Discovery coming next year, but aside from that, I don't know if anything else is coming.

[KrisRussel]

You guys surprised me a lot when I logged on and found 4 new pages!
Mini-post-a-thon explained a lot though
But it was a very pleasant surprise, so keep it up!

And finally, the fic about girl talk and weird food cravings is done! Complete with sparkyness and PDE

*bounces*
I loved the snippet and I can't wait to read the full thing!

Chocolate doesn't help the saddness that is the end of Sparky *sniffles*

//picspam snippet for space//

I love the angst picspam...
that scene from Lifeline is so intense... the look in both their eyes is heartbreaking...
But nothing can match the heartbreaking look of John at the end of GitM
*sniffle*
Thank you for these!

No, it doesn't. I am both looking forward to and hating the recaps of all those angsty moments. One part of me loves that they're there; the other gets angry about why they shouldn't have had to have been. And the person in the middle goes 'am I glad? or not?'

Generally not glad. But on some level I am that we have them as an argument base.

Probie, you have waved your hand and created miracles! I am on the computer AT MY HOUSE holding Exogenesis in front of me!! As I never get on at my house (too much trouble) this is BIG.

So, here is the snippet of Exogenesis that really struck me, though the whole thing weaves sparkage in some form throughout.

//snippet for space//

There are other Sparky moments woven throughout, and that's just the tip of the iceberg--about a page and a half of a 325 page novel. The fight scene between them (the one that caused all the apologizing later on) is brilliant as are their reactions once John defies orders. Angsting and guilt as befits the S2 John & Elizabeth. It's really good.

On top of that, the story itself as a whole is really good. It could easily have been a great S2 episode or even a movie. I hope you can find it someday!!!

*dies* I really want to read that book now...

See, I don't get why tptw say they can't find storylines for Elizabeth or for Elizabeth in the movie... they clearly have never read any of the novels

I second SR; they so need to make a movie out of it. Or maybe Mirror, Mirror. Because getting to see John perform CPR on Lizzie? That's hot.

Why not make two movies?

[Probie]

No, it doesn't. I am both looking forward to and hating the recaps of all those angsty moments. One part of me loves that they're there; the other gets angry about why they shouldn't have had to have been. And the person in the middle goes 'am I glad? or not?'

Generally not glad. But on some level I am that we have them as an argument base.

Probie, you have waved your hand and created miracles! I am on the computer AT MY HOUSE holding Exogenesis in front of me!! As I never get on at my house (too much trouble) this is BIG.

So, here is the snippet of Exogenesis that really struck me, though the whole thing weaves sparkage in some form throughout.

Spoiler:

Elizabeth stepped back to allow Lorne, arms loaded with power cells, into the jumper. Turning to Rodney and Radek, she said, "As soon as you're through the 'gate, I'll have everyone from the Daedalus leave for the Alpha Site. Lorne and Witner, you'll be on standby on Polrusso. When you get there, shut down the 'gate and redial Atlantis so that we can keep in contact and transfer the ZPM quickly if necessary." She met John's gaze. "I'll need you to leave me your access code. It won't be necessary, of course, but if you don't succeed, I'll need two codes to set the city to self-destruct."

Radek gave her a somber look. "That will not be sufficient."

Once again, comprehension hit them all like a slap in the face. Despite the swaying motion of the city, Elizabeth stood straighter, and nodded. "I'll remain behind at the Alpha Site."

John had always admired Elizabeth for reasons that went beyond leadership skills, because not all leaders, no matter how great, were prepared to go down with the ship. The city's self-destruct wouldn't damage the 'gate, and the crystal necessary to dial Earth would be left behind at the Alpha Site after the expedition had departerd. If Ea's intent had been to 'reset' the Pegasus galaxy to zero, there would be nothing to prevent the active nanites from accessing Earth and who knew how many other galaxies whose addresses were secreted away in the bowels of some Ancient database.

After a pause, during which Rodney must have racked his brain for another solution, he finally said, "To destroy the crystal, open a wormhole to anywhere and toss it into the vortex."

There were a lot of things John wanted to say to Elizabeth in that moment--about what they were about to do, and about everything they'd done over the past two years. All the words that came to mind seemed inadequate, so he took the coward's way out. "Saddle up everyone. Time to leave."

Other bits and bobs...

Spoiler:

On the way downstairs, Elizabeth said to John, "Except for the volunteer crew working to get Daedalus ready, we've evacuated everyone to the Alpha site." The city lunged again and she fell heavily against him. "Sorry," she muttered, then sent him an odd look when he steadied her. "Carson said...Never mind. Your inner ear really is all right?

Spoiler:

Might as well get this over with. She passed her hand over the sensor that would signal her presence outside the door to his quarters. "Colonel, can I have a word?"

There was no acknowledgment from within, but the door slid open. Past the bare walls and the packed bags sitting patiently by the desk, she could see him standing at the window.

"You can unpack now, you know," she began tentatively. "We lifted the evacuation order--did you miss the memo?"

Turning partially toward her, John raised an eyebrow, apparently not buying her weak attempt at humor. "Figured it'd be more efficient to leave 'em packed if I'm heading back to Earth on the Daedalus."

A cold sensation prickled at the back of her neck. She wasn't sure how she'd expected this conversation to go, but it was already threatening to run off the rails. "Are you resigning?"

[my paraphrase...Elizabeth outsmarts the AF rules book on how John can stay despite disobeying a direct order from her to stay put earlier in the story. She then addresses their 'personal' relationship of how his disobeying would affect them. He tells her that he believes in the military but that sometimes he had to do what he felt was right.]

And the hell of it that if he had obeyed, he wouldn't have been the person she wanted him to be either. "So where does that leave us?" she finally asked.

"Same as before, I guess. I'll keep doing my job as long as you're willing to put up with me."

"I think I can handle that. But understand, John, that this cannot keep happening."

He sighed. "I know. And I'm sorry. I don't regret doing it, but I am sorry for doing this to you."

[She turns to leave, but John stops her.]

"What you almost had to do, at the Alpha site..." John raised his gaze to meet hers. "I just want you to know that I respect the hell out of you for it."

Surprised, Elizabeth tried to demur. "It wasn't as if we had very many choices."

"That doesn't change the fact that you were prepared to stay behind in order to see everyone else safely through to Earth. That kind of thing isn't what you signed up for."

"Nothing about this expedition is exactly what any of us signed up for. We all do what we have to in order to protect Atlantis and each other. I'm no different from anyone else."

He watched her carefully for a moment. "Yeah," he said finally. "I think that's what I respect most."

It was as personal a statement as she'd ever heard him make, and it warmed her. "Thank you," she said quietly.

One more small bit

Spoiler:

CARSONS POV: [Rodney asks John why he's in dress blues when he doesn't like to wear them--he's in them to attend the funeral of the Ancients who caused the problem]

"I don't like ti because the brass, in their infinite wisdom, sent us Class As specifically for funerals and promotions, and we have more of one than the other. This is a funeral." Sheppard's sidelong glance at Elizabeth suggested that there was something more to it than that. A subtle sign, perhaps, that he was rededicated to his duties after their earlier clash.

There are other Sparky moments woven throughout, and that's just the tip of the iceberg--about a page and a half of a 325 page novel. The fight scene between them (the one that caused all the apologizing later on) is brilliant as are their reactions once John defies orders. Angsting and guilt as befits the S2 John & Elizabeth. It's really good.

On top of that, the story itself as a whole is really good. It could easily have been a great S2 episode or even a movie. I hope you can find it someday!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I want to buy this novel now.
I have a problem for read Mirror, Mirror. I don't know why but it didn't keep my attention. Not like CoW.
Thanks again.

Hi the others Sparky! I hope everything is fine for you. I don't have time to go here. Hopefully, I have time at work to do nothing except drawings. My boss doesn't want to let me work because of my problem on my eye. I have sunglasses at work and I'm drawing. The life is hard.lol
I will try to post my sparky drawing today if I finish it this afternoon.
Bye

I forgot to say: Great fic, Anuna.

[Southern Red]

So what day is this Sparky wise? I can never keep it straight. We need something appropriate but in the meantime a pic to wake us up.

Spoiler:

[Eri13]

So what day is this Sparky wise? I can never keep it straight. We need something appropriate but in the meantime a pic to wake us up.

Spoiler:

I don't know. I can't ever keep them straight--we'll have to wait until Kitty gets here because she knows them all by heart.

I know Mondays are canon; that's it for me.

What are you guys thinking...Vengeance recap today or is it still too close to Vegas?

[Scary Kitty]

Good morning, Sparkies! Happy Pretty Thursday!

So what day is this Sparky wise? I can never keep it straight. We need something appropriate but in the meantime a pic to wake us up.

Spoiler:

And that's a lovely pretty wake up pic! Great choice, SR!

I don't know. I can't ever keep them straight--we'll have to wait until Kitty gets here because she knows them all by heart.

*blushes*

What are you guys thinking...Vengeance recap today or is it still too close to Vegas?

Hmm, I think we're ready for Vengeance!

[Scary Kitty]

You guys surprised me a lot when I logged on and found 4 new pages!
Mini-post-a-thon explained a lot though
But it was a very pleasant surprise, so keep it up!

I'll try! Can't do it today though, 'cause I'll be out. Which makes me sad, because I like Runner.

*dies* I really want to read that book now...

See, I don't get why tptw say they can't find storylines for Elizabeth or for Elizabeth in the movie... they clearly have never read any of the novels

They don't like her and don't want to write for her. That's the only explanation I can come up with for why they got rid of her.

Why not make two movies?

Or a miniseries... that would be fun.

[Southern Red]

Good morning, Sparkies! Happy Pretty Thursday!



And that's a lovely pretty wake up pic! Great choice, SR!



*blushes*



Hmm, I think we're ready for Vengeance!

Ah, pretty day. So I guessed right.

And I agree, bring on Vengeance.

Another pretty.

Spoiler:

Hey did you hear the latest about the movie? ROTFLMAO! From SyFy Wire.

Spoiler:

New SG-1, Atlantis films due, just not yet


Stargate Universe executive producer Robert C. Cooper has written scripts for a new potential Stargate SG-1 movie and a Stargate Atlantis film, but said it might be a while before they get a green light.

"We're ready to go," Cooper said in an exclusive interview over the weekend in Pasadena, Calif., where he was promoting SGU at the Television Critics Association summer press tour. "We're just waiting for the right opportunity," he said. "We want to be successful with it. The studio wants to be successful, and we really don't want to proceed with something in the wrong climate, which I think financially it is right now."

Two previous SG-1 straight-to-DVD movies, Continuum and The Ark of Truth, sold well, but the current economic downturn makes DVD premieres less lucrative than they were in the past.

"It's tough, because we were very successful with the first two SG-1 movies," Cooper said. "Since then, the economics have changed a little bit. DVDs aren't selling the same way they were when we released those even just a year, and a year and a half ago."

A new compilation of Stargate Atlantis episodes, Fans' Choice, just dropped on Blu-ray on Aug. 4, featuring the pilot "Rising" and an extended cut of "Enemy at the Gate." That won't help Cooper mount a new production.

"That, obviously, is already produced," Cooper said. "Putting it on DVD or Blu-ray is not the same as the investment it would take to start from scratch."

Should the two DVD films be made, they would follow previous entries in having independent storylines that would not affect the upcoming Syfy original series SGU. "They would stand alone," Cooper said. "The Atlantis one takes place shortly after the end of season five. The SG-1, I think, takes place sometime in an intermediary period between when the SG-1 movies left off and when Universe began."

SGU debuts Oct. 2 with a two-hour premiere at 9 p.m. ET/PT; it will air Fridays at 9 on Syfy.

[Scary Kitty]

Ah, pretty day. So I guessed right.

And I agree, bring on Vengeance.

Another pretty.

Spoiler:

SQUEE!!!!

Hey did you hear the latest about the movie? ROTFLMAO! From SyFy Wire.

Spoiler:

New SG-1, Atlantis films due, just not yet


Stargate Universe executive producer Robert C. Cooper has written scripts for a new potential Stargate SG-1 movie and a Stargate Atlantis film, but said it might be a while before they get a green light.

"We're ready to go," Cooper said in an exclusive interview over the weekend in Pasadena, Calif., where he was promoting SGU at the Television Critics Association summer press tour. "We're just waiting for the right opportunity," he said. "We want to be successful with it. The studio wants to be successful, and we really don't want to proceed with something in the wrong climate, which I think financially it is right now."

Two previous SG-1 straight-to-DVD movies, Continuum and The Ark of Truth, sold well, but the current economic downturn makes DVD premieres less lucrative than they were in the past.

"It's tough, because we were very successful with the first two SG-1 movies," Cooper said. "Since then, the economics have changed a little bit. DVDs aren't selling the same way they were when we released those even just a year, and a year and a half ago."

A new compilation of Stargate Atlantis episodes, Fans' Choice, just dropped on Blu-ray on Aug. 4, featuring the pilot "Rising" and an extended cut of "Enemy at the Gate." That won't help Cooper mount a new production.

"That, obviously, is already produced," Cooper said. "Putting it on DVD or Blu-ray is not the same as the investment it would take to start from scratch."

Should the two DVD films be made, they would follow previous entries in having independent storylines that would not affect the upcoming Syfy original series SGU. "They would stand alone," Cooper said. "The Atlantis one takes place shortly after the end of season five. The SG-1, I think, takes place sometime in an intermediary period between when the SG-1 movies left off and when Universe began."

SGU debuts Oct. 2 with a two-hour premiere at 9 p.m. ET/PT; it will air Fridays at 9 on Syfy.

*makes a face*

Spoiler:

Read it, shook my head at the inaccurate reporting (Cooper did not write the SGA movie script, Mallozzi and Mullie did), and rolled my eyes at the 'economy's not good enough' line, which is so hypocritical since they certainly had enough money to do SGU, and that's apparently costing more per episode to make than SGA did. Honestly, who do TPTW think they're kidding?

[Southern Red]

SQUEE!!!!



*makes a face*

Spoiler:

Read it, shook my head at the inaccurate reporting (Cooper did not write the SGA movie script, Mallozzi and Mullie did), and rolled my eyes at the 'economy's not good enough' line, which is so hypocritical since they certainly had enough money to do SGU, and that's apparently costing more per episode to make than SGA did. Honestly, who do TPTW think they're kidding?

About the movie,

Spoiler:

I wondered that too. Personally I can't believe anyone still believes it's going to be made after all the delay and hemming and hawing. Read the handwriting on the wall people! SGU is their new baby and SGA is history.