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Aug. 21st, 2006
Aaah! SG-1 is being cancelled!
Aug. 21st, 2006 04:47 pmIt's been announced (and Gateworld says it is confirmed!) that while Atlantis will be continued on for at least another season, this is the last season of SG-1!
That's the bad news. The good news is this:
"Both the producers and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer have expressed a desire to continue the hit franchise with not just Stargate Atlantis, but something new in the future -- be it an SG-1 feature film or TV mini-series, or a third television show. The benefits of a simultaneous dual production in Vancouver, with two projects sharing producers, writers, and crew members, are tremendous for the studio. And Stargate is owner MGM's flagship television property, having recently been compared to its venerable "James Bond" film franchise in importance."
So it's not like it's the end of the franchise. And it did make it to the longest-running genre series in American history, which is cool. But I'm gonna miss it!
That's the bad news. The good news is this:
"Both the producers and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer have expressed a desire to continue the hit franchise with not just Stargate Atlantis, but something new in the future -- be it an SG-1 feature film or TV mini-series, or a third television show. The benefits of a simultaneous dual production in Vancouver, with two projects sharing producers, writers, and crew members, are tremendous for the studio. And Stargate is owner MGM's flagship television property, having recently been compared to its venerable "James Bond" film franchise in importance."
So it's not like it's the end of the franchise. And it did make it to the longest-running genre series in American history, which is cool. But I'm gonna miss it!
Cooper says don't abandon hope for SG-1
Aug. 21st, 2006 06:19 pmRob Cooper told Gateworld that it's not time to give up hope yet. They're still exploring options, among them is switching to a different station or network. And for those of you new to the fandom, remember that Stargate: SG-1 has been cancelled at least once before; that's why the show is now on Sci-Fi instead of Showtime where it started out. If they can't find another network, they'll try and do something else. (E.g. a movie, miniseries, new series, etc.)
How Fans can Help:
Watch SG-1 live in its first run. That is, if you live in America, watch it in its early time slot on Sci-Fi. Ask everyone you know to do it to. It'll be a lot easier to get someone interested in the project if the ratings pick up or at least stay constant.
I also can't help but think of the letter-writing campaign that saved the original Star Trek for a third season, though I don't know who to write to. Sci-Fi has already announced they're cancelling SG-1, and both MGM and the SG-1 producers want to find someplace for their show.
BTW, keep in mind that several of the key players already had contracts signed for the next season. That might mean that Sci-Fi could be persuaded to change its mind; it might make taking the series on more attractive to a new network. What it means for sure is that everyone on the show side of things is committed to making it work somehow.
Watch SG-1 live in its first run. That is, if you live in America, watch it in its early time slot on Sci-Fi. Ask everyone you know to do it to. It'll be a lot easier to get someone interested in the project if the ratings pick up or at least stay constant.
I also can't help but think of the letter-writing campaign that saved the original Star Trek for a third season, though I don't know who to write to. Sci-Fi has already announced they're cancelling SG-1, and both MGM and the SG-1 producers want to find someplace for their show.
BTW, keep in mind that several of the key players already had contracts signed for the next season. That might mean that Sci-Fi could be persuaded to change its mind; it might make taking the series on more attractive to a new network. What it means for sure is that everyone on the show side of things is committed to making it work somehow.