Devlin Develops New Stargates

[YankeyMCC]

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Dean Devlin, co-writer and producer of the original Stargate movie, told SCI FI Wire that he has struck a production deal with MGM and is developing the long-delayed sequel feature films that will pick up the story from the 1994 original—but not the mythology subsequently elaborated on in the SCI FI Channel original series Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis. Devlin added that he hopes to enlist original stars Kurt Russell (Jack O'Neill) and James Spader (Dr. Daniel Jackson), who have expressed an interest.
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http://www.scifi.com/sfw/news/sfw_news_20060724.html

Well that's interesting. I'm not a fan - not that I dislike the TV show I just haven't taken the time to add it to my limited TV rotation. In fact I only saw the movie on TV late last year and I liked the movie better than I expected frankly ... still I haven't picked up the TV show. But it seems a pretty bold move to make a new movie without making any accommodation for the mythology of the TV show. It'll be interesting to see how fans react.

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

1. I've never been much of a Stargate fan

The show's doing fantastic, I'll admit. I just never liked it. (Too episodic for my tastes. Babylon 5 and Battlestar Galactica have spoiled me)

But there's this interesting quip at the end of the article that surprised me. I thought Devlin was being a bit of a jerk for deciding to "pick up the story from the 1994 original" when I heard about this a while back.

Then I read this:

The sequels would steer clear of the TV show mythologies, Devlin added. "That's right," he said. "We would just continue the mythology of the movie and finish that out. I think the series could still live at the end of the third sequel. So we're going to try to not tread on their stories." (Emphasis mine)

And I thought that was nice; Devlin wants to do more with the universe he created, but is showing some respect for the television series.

[jayfish]

2. I Re-watched The Movie...

last weekend. I had only seen it once before and liked it much better the second time around. I was actually thinking, right after, that it would be cool if they brought Spader back for a few episodes of SG-1. The "Chicken-man Returns"...


Jay

[jayfish]

3. Boy Do I Feel Stupid!

I just watched the pilot of Atlantis (I haven't seen but one or two SG-1's)and learned that Jackson has been around for a long time. I guess that would preclude Spader from making an appearance on SG-1. ...as Daniel Jackson anyway.

Jay

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

4. Well...

James Spader could be an "alternate universe" Daniel Jackson.
Oh, wait. They had an "alernate universe" Jackson.

He could be a clone.
Or did they do that too?

He could be Jackson's evil twin brother.
Or did they do that also?

[jayfish]

5. The Clone Thing I Could See,...

but did they really do an "evil twin brother"? I guess it's hard work coming up with ten seasons worth of plot. It does sound a bit like a daytime soap though.

Jay

[salvorhardin]

6. They haven't cloned Daniel Jackson yet

I don't think. But they have killed him, ascended him, and reincarnated him (as his self) twice (that I know of). There was also an alternate universe ending for season 8 that had O'Neill and Carter married IIRC. Oh, and they had to kill alternate Daniel. I may not be recalling this quite correctly, but if you're interested then check out GateWorld for all things Stargate.
http://gateworld.net

[jayfish]

7. I'd Rather Not.

Check out GateWorld that is. I plan on getting into SG-1 at some point and absolutely hate, spoilers. I can figure out an entire episode from a single thread title. Sounds fun though.

Jay

[salvorhardin]

8. Yeah, it is fun.

And that's what I like about Stargate. It doesn't take itself too seriously.

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

9. I was being facetious.

Or was it sarcastic? (I always get those two mixed up.)

I've never liked Stargate SG-1.

[jayfish]

10. Me Too.

Kinda, sorta. I think it facetious though.

Jay