Stargate SG1 To Return?

[DWF]

This is from the Gatewrold's article sorry I can't link to it.

Stargate fans are abuzz after a cryptic announcement this weekend that MGM is
reviving the original series, Stargate SG-1, in "a new format." Just what is
going on … and is SG-1 back on the small screen more than we can hope for?

The news came not from MGM or any of the series principals but from an
independent Los Angeles producer, Darren Thomas, who may be affiliated with
Andorra based Ordino Studios, according to a Google search. (Andorra is a small
European country near France and Spain.) Thomas reportedly told the audience
gathered at the official Stargate convention in Vancouver, B.C. that MGM is
collaborating on an SG-1 app for smart phones and tablets (which would be in
keeping with Ordino's areas of expertise).

But there's more.

Here is the news as summarized on the Stargate SG-1 Facebook page:

Wow, what a day! Tonight the Stargate Convention in Vancouver, is buzzing with
excitement about an earlier announcement made by independent producer, Darren
Thomas. Fans were treated to previously unreleased news about MGM's
collaboration on a new SG-1 App designed for smart phones and tablets. The scoop
from Thomas is that MGM is reviving SG-1 albeit in a new format — music to the
ears of many fans around the world. Thomas didn't want to divulge more, but he
did say that "plans are underway and I wish I could tell you more. The good news
is that we will be unveiling something big at this year's Comic-Con in San
Diego." But in the meantime stay tuned for more information right here on the
SG-1 official MGM page.

(San Diego Comic-Con will take place in mid-July.)

Based on what other studios have done with their popular science fiction and
fantasy franchises, possibilities for future SG-1-related productions run the
gambit from online or print comics, to animated projects, to interactive social
media applications. (The original television series ran on Showtime, and then
Syfy Channel, from 1997 to 2007.)

 

[Lonemagpie]

Big Finish have just announced that they are doing a season of full-cast audio plays (unlike the two-hander audiobooks they've done so far) on CD - it's probably that.

 

[SG-17]

I won't get my hopes up, but if MGM is bringing back Bond then maybe they will bring back their second most successful franchise as well.

 

[DWF]

I won't get my hopes up, but if MGM is bringing back Bond then maybe they will bring back their second most successful franchise as well.

The next Bond has alread finished filming and is awating a Sept. release.

 

[The Wormhole]

All this amounts to is "something might happen." Maybe when we learn what "something" is and that it is indeed happening I'll take notice. Until then, I have no interest in vague promises about nothing.

I won't get my hopes up, but if MGM is bringing back Bond then maybe they will bring back their second most successful franchise as well.

Completely different circumstances. The only reason we've had such a long hiatus between Bond movies is because of MGM's financial problems. It isn't so much that they're bringing Bond back, but rather they can finally afford to do a Bond movie. Stargate was starting to run out of steam and it's only been a year since SGU ended. Realistically, it'll take another few years before absense makes the heart grow fonder and MGM considers doing anything with Stargate again.

 

[DWF]

All this amounts to is "something might happen." Maybe when we learn what "something" is and that it is indeed happening I'll take notice. Until then, I have no interest in vague promises about nothing.

I won't get my hopes up, but if MGM is bringing back Bond then maybe they will bring back their second most successful franchise as well.

Completely different circumstances. The only reason we've had such a long hiatus between Bond movies is because of MGM's financial problems. It isn't so much that they're bringing Bond back, but rather they can finally afford to do a Bond movie. Stargate was starting to run out of steam and it's only been a year since SGU ended. Realistically, it'll take another few years before absense makes the heart grow fonder and MGM considers doing anything with Stargate again.

The cancellation of the DVD movies was a result of their finanicial problems. But this appears to be more a restart in the JJ Abrams mode, but we'll know more in time.

 

[sojourner]

I doubt it's a restart. All I see is buzz being created to sell some phone App. I wouldn't get your hopes up on a real "return" of the show.

 

[46379.1]

It's just a new game.

 

[david lowbridge]

It's just a new game.

there has been no successful game release for Stargate. Stargate the alliance, Stargate Worlds. All gone before they've been a success. Whats annoying is that I have the dvds with the making of the Alliance and adverts and it looked like it could have been a great game.

 

[The Wormhole]

All this amounts to is "something might happen." Maybe when we learn what "something" is and that it is indeed happening I'll take notice. Until then, I have no interest in vague promises about nothing.

I won't get my hopes up, but if MGM is bringing back Bond then maybe they will bring back their second most successful franchise as well.

Completely different circumstances. The only reason we've had such a long hiatus between Bond movies is because of MGM's financial problems. It isn't so much that they're bringing Bond back, but rather they can finally afford to do a Bond movie. Stargate was starting to run out of steam and it's only been a year since SGU ended. Realistically, it'll take another few years before absense makes the heart grow fonder and MGM considers doing anything with Stargate again.

The cancellation of the DVD movies was a result of their finanicial problems. But this appears to be more a restart in the JJ Abrams mode, but we'll know more in time.

The cancellation of the DVD movies was a result of their financial problems, but SGU's cancellation was due to low ratings and lack of interest.

Plus, factor in the fact that practically every prop, set piece, and costume from all three shows was sold at various auctions and it kind of casts doubt on a revival in the near future.

 

[Romulan_spy]

My guess is that they are releasing a comic for the iPhone and iPad. I doubt it will be a another live action show on tv. But I hope I am wrong.

 

[Lonemagpie]

I won't get my hopes up, but if MGM is bringing back Bond then maybe they will bring back their second most successful franchise as well.

The next Bond has alread finished filming and is awating a Sept. release.

October 26th.

 

[Sindatur]

Big Finish have just announced that they are doing a season of full-cast audio plays (unlike the two-hander audiobooks they've done so far) on CD - it's probably that.

Thanks LoneMagpie, that certainly makes sense, being that it's a new format, whereas a TV Series, Thetrical Release, Straight to DVD releases and games are all formats that have been done in the past, whereas a Full Cast Audio Play hasn't been done yet.

 

[TiberiusMaximus]

But this appears to be more a restart in the JJ Abrams mode,

Um...no, it doesn't. There's nothing in the article to suggest an actual franchise reboot. Nothing at all.

 

[DWF]

But this appears to be more a restart in the JJ Abrams mode,

Um...no, it doesn't. There's nothing in the article to suggest an actual franchise reboot. Nothing at all.

Nor did I say it was a franchise reboot, the title says Stargate SG1 To Return? at no point did I say that it might be a reboot of the entire franchise. And I don't think Abrams rebooted all of Star Trek just TOS.

 

[TiberiusMaximus]

You're getting hung up on my use of the word "franchise." There's still absolutely nothing in the article to indicate that anyone is attempting to bring SG-1 back as a television or film series, so I don't know why you would say it "appears" to be a reboot/restart. There's simply not enough information to make that conclusion.

I also don't get what the difference is between a reboot of the Stargate franchise and a reboot of SG-1. Nobody's gonna reboot SG-1 but leave the other series alone, the mythology of the three shows is far too intertwined for that to make any sense whatsoever.

 

[DWF]

You're getting hung up on my use of the word "franchise." There's still absolutely nothing in the article to indicate that anyone is attempting to bring SG-1 back as a television or film series, so I don't know why you would say it "appears" to be a reboot/restart. There's simply not enough information to make that conclusion.

I also don't get what the difference is between a reboot of the Stargate franchise and a reboot of SG-1. Nobody's gonna reboot SG-1 but leave the other series alone, the mythology of the three shows is far too intertwined for that to make any sense whatsoever.

SG1 is the only series mentioned and it's supposed to redone in a different format, we'll find out whatever that means in July from the San Diego Comic Con. Somehow I doubt it's a mere phone app, but I'm willing to wait and see.

 

[46379.1]

Posted on Gateworld forum. It's the same company mentioned in the article and that the guy who made the announcement works for.

http://www.rtva.ad/noticia.aspx?id=35555
Ordino Studios will produce the game in the series `Stargate`

One of the companies installed in Andorra since the partial opening to foreign investment is Ordino Studies. Audiovisual entity that has been divided into two business segments: The 3D animation and video games. In this last aspect, the company will start work within one month, in a video game based on the U.S. series "Stargate." The result will not be until November and be the first game with interactive application of the franchise series of Metro Goldwyn Mayer, which has transferred the rights to production company in Andorra. The project has made Ordino Studies is preparing to hire 20 people for the project.

http://forum.gateworld.net/threads/...rgate-SG-1?p=13314026&viewfull=1#post13314026