"Beam Us Up, Scotty: Why the New Stargate Series Disappeared Faster Than a UFO in Area 51!"
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It seems like the universe had other plans for the much-anticipated new Stargate TV series initially ordered by Prime Video last year. Just when fans were ready to get their intergalactic journey underway, Variety reports that the series has been scrapped by Amazon—definitely not a good sign for those of us hoping to dial up some nostalgia! The show was supposed to be helmed by Martin Gero, a seasoned veteran of the Stargate franchise, but it appears that may have worked against him. With concerns over its appeal beyond die-hard fans, Amazon’s ambitions for broader horizons took the wind out of this one. So, what does this mean for the future of Stargate? Will we see a revival or a total re-imagination? The stars may be hinting at a reboot, but let’s hope they align in the right direction next time. Curious minds want to know, so stick around for updates! LEARN MORE
It was announced last year that a new Stargate TV series had been given a series order at Prime Video, but don’t dial up the gate just yet. Variety reports that the Stargate series has been scrapped at Amazon and will not move forward.
The new Stargate series was being developed by Martin Gero, who was a writer on Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Universe. So, he knew the franchise inside and out, but according to the report, that might have been a problem.
According to a person familiar with the situation, Amazon executives were “concerned that Gero’s take on the series would not have broad appeal beyond the franchise’s already dedicated fanbase.“
For fans, that obviously doesn’t sound like a bad thing, but Amazon clearly wants the series to have broader appeal and attract new fans. I would argue that you can do both. Stay faithful to the stories and characters that already exist, while also doing something new. Literally, the entire universe is at your disposal.
A few other OG Stargate creatives were involved, including Brad Wright and Joe Mallozzi as consulting producers, and Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich as executive producers.
Plot details for Gero’s series haven’t been revealed, but I’d love to know what the concept was. Amazon is still exploring new ways to bring the franchise back, so I have no doubt we’ll be travelling through the gate again, one way or another. I foresee the company going full-on reboot, but I hope I’m wrong.
The franchise began in 1994 with the release of Stargate, directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Emmerich and Dean Devlin. It was a commercial success, and although there were plans for sequels, they never materialized. Instead, the concept was brought to the small screen with Stargate SG-1, which ran for 10 seasons and 2 direct-to-video movies. There was also Stargate Atlantis, which ran for 5 seasons, and Stargate Universe, which ran for 2 seasons. There was also Stargate Infinity, an animated series, but we don’t talk about that one.
What type of Stargate series would you like to see Amazon make?
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