Cancelled - SciFi Channel announcement - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

Highlander II · 22nd August 2006, 04:21 AM

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SG-1 Ends Run; Atlantis Back

SCI FI Channel confirmed that it will not renew its record-breaking original series Stargate SG-1 for another season, but will pick up its spinoff series Stargate Atlantis for a fourth year. SG-1 aired its 200th episode on Aug. 18, and the SF series is the longest-running SF show on American television.

SCI FI issued the following statement on Aug. 21: "SCI FI Channel is proud to be the network that brought Stargate SG-1 to its record-breaking 10th season. Ten seasons and 215 episodes is an astounding, Guinness World Record-setting accomplishment. Stargate is a worldwide phenomenon. Having achieved so much over the course of the past 10 years, SCI FI believes that the time is right to make this season their last on the channel. SCI FI is honored to have been part of the Stargate legacy for five years, and we look forward to continuing to explore the Stargate universe with our partners at MGM through a new season of Stargate Atlantis."

Stargate SG-1, developed for television by executive producers Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, is based on the 1994 feature film Stargate. SG-1, which originally starred Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping and Christopher Judge, began on Showtime, then moved to SCI FI after five seasons. The current cast includes Tapping, Shanks and Judge and newcomers Ben Browder, Claudia Black and Beau Bridges. It airs Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Sketti · 22nd August 2006, 04:56 AM

"My fellow sci-fi lovers, the 'Gaters of the world need your support. We are at a time of great crisis as the Sci Fi channel have cancelled Stargate SG-1. The news came just before the party to celebrate their 200th episode! Of all the low, dastardly things to do! All skiffy wanted from SG-1 was bragging right about having the longest running SF show in history!

Now, they are trying to take it away from us! Well, we at Gateworld.net say let them try! They've taken Trek from us, they've taken Firefly and Farscape from us and so many other series! Let's band together and stop them from doing it again!

join in on the discussion on the gateworld.net news forum and join the Tissue box Campaign (in the general discussion forum). I'd post links but I don't have enough posts here

Cpn. Chris(tine) Bowman

Robertbert · 22nd August 2006, 06:44 AM

Snassn Frassn Mutter Mumble... :-( ...

Robertbert · 22nd August 2006, 06:45 AM

Not going to work...It never does...I commend your trying though...

Cloud · 22nd August 2006, 07:04 AM

it's about time!

PTeppic · 22nd August 2006, 07:07 AM

I thought much of season eight was past it, tired and strained, but it picked up towards the end of the season and then season nine was back up to a reasonable standard. So it is a shame. I hope they listen to any fan response.

Any news on Atlantis?

I, Brian · 22nd August 2006, 10:46 AM

Threads merged - looks like Atlantis is safe.

Highlander II · 22nd August 2006, 05:21 PM

Yeah - Atlantis gets to live a while longer.

Atlantis is still young.

Ice Queen · 22nd August 2006, 08:46 PM

I'm glad they will get to finish the season out and wrap up the story.

kyektulu · 22nd August 2006, 09:18 PM

Well Jack Oneil is gone anyway, I will not be sad to see it go, but I have enjoyed it alot.

Im trying with Atlantis, it is ok but not as good as SG1.

Status · 22nd August 2006, 09:44 PM

They are afraid that keeping SG-1 will hurt SG-Atlantis, but they are 2 different shows in their own right (doesn't matter if Atlantis is a spin-off). It's not fair to stop one to boost another, there are so few good ones out there still running.

I just finished season 8 and not yet started on 9, but I like them both equally and am saddened by the early cancelation before the end of season 10.

Is there anything they will listen to that might help?

Highlander II · 23rd August 2006, 04:55 AM

From Gateworld.net

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Don't count Stargate SG-1 out just yet. Though SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running series (story), the show's producers are hard at work looking for a new outlet for the story to continue, executive producer Robert C. Cooper told GateWorld exclusively.

"As far as the future I can't comment yet because nothing has been confirmed," Cooper said. "What we want to emphasize is that the franchise is not dying. SG-1 will go on in some way. We're just not ready to announce how."

A formal announcement from the studio and the network is expected later this week.

Cooper also emphasizes that, though emotions are running high among Stargate fans who have just learned the news, it is important to keep the show's ratings strong throughout the remainder of its run on SCI FI. "What's most important is that fans don't take out their frustration with SCI FI by not watching," he said. "In fact, what they need to do is watch both SG-1 and Atlantis LIVE and make sure the ratings stay strong.

"That helps prove to other outlets that might be interested in SG-1 that the show is still as strong as we think it is."

Aes · 23rd August 2006, 05:10 AM

I can't help but wonder why Sci-Fi has such a track record of cancelling the shows that basically make the channel, like Farscape and now SG-1. Meanwhile they have no problem airing some of the worst movies ever produced every saturday night, or even all weekend during holidays.

Silly Sci-Fi channel.

Highlander II · 23rd August 2006, 05:16 AM

Yeah - they cremated "The Invisible Man" too.

They also have a nasty habit of running shows in a timeslot, then shifting them around w/o telling the viewers. They've done it with American Gothic, The Sentinel and countless others.

I, Brian · 23rd August 2006, 09:27 AM

I've not followed the story too closely, but my intitial impression is that they've cancelled SG-1 while it's still running strong, which means there's every financial reason to do more with it. I wouldn't be surprised if they announced another Stargate movie sometime soon, to take SG-1 more mainstream again, then possibly even look at continuing the series again after for the fans, new and old.

22nd August 2006, 04:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sketti Favorite Food of 4-yo's Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 83	SG-1 Cancelled! A call to arms! "My fellow sci-fi lovers, the 'Gaters of the world need your support. We are at a time of great crisis as the Sci Fi channel have cancelled Stargate SG-1. The news came just before the party to celebrate their 200th episode! Of all the low, dastardly things to do! All skiffy wanted from SG-1 was bragging right about having the longest running SF show in history! Now, they are trying to take it away from us! Well, we at Gateworld.net say let them try! They've taken Trek from us, they've taken Firefly and Farscape from us and so many other series! Let's band together and stop them from doing it again! join in on the discussion on the gateworld.net news forum and join the Tissue box Campaign (in the general discussion forum). I'd post links but I don't have enough posts here Cpn. Chris(tine) Bowman

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Robertbert Ka-Chow!!... Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 69	Re: Cancelled - SciFi Channel announcement Snassn Frassn Mutter Mumble... :-( ...

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Robertbert Ka-Chow!!... Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 69	Re: SG-1 Cancelled! A call to arms! Not going to work...It never does...I commend your trying though...

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Cloud Rahvin's Grammy Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 405	Re: SG-1 Cancelled! A call to arms! it's about time!

22nd August 2006, 07:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
PTeppic Reetou Diplomatic Corp Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 3,336	Re: SG-1 Cancelled! A call to arms! I thought much of season eight was past it, tired and strained, but it picked up towards the end of the season and then season nine was back up to a reasonable standard. So it is a shame. I hope they listen to any fan response. Any news on Atlantis?

22nd August 2006, 10:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
I, Brian Admin and Tea-boy Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,603 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Cancelled - SciFi Channel announcement Threads merged - looks like Atlantis is safe.

22nd August 2006, 05:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 9,630	Re: Cancelled - SciFi Channel announcement Yeah - Atlantis gets to live a while longer. Atlantis is still young.

22nd August 2006, 08:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ice Queen "It's dot com." Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 104	Re: Cancelled - SciFi Channel announcement I'm glad they will get to finish the season out and wrap up the story.

22nd August 2006, 09:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
kyektulu White Wolf Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,011	Re: Cancelled - SciFi Channel announcement Well Jack Oneil is gone anyway, I will not be sad to see it go, but I have enjoyed it alot. Im trying with Atlantis, it is ok but not as good as SG1.

22nd August 2006, 09:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Status Master Confusser Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,384	Re: Cancelled - SciFi Channel announcement They are afraid that keeping SG-1 will hurt SG-Atlantis, but they are 2 different shows in their own right (doesn't matter if Atlantis is a spin-off). It's not fair to stop one to boost another, there are so few good ones out there still running. I just finished season 8 and not yet started on 9, but I like them both equally and am saddened by the early cancelation before the end of season 10. Is there anything they will listen to that might help?

23rd August 2006, 05:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
Aes You Feel Fascinated Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 417	Re: Cancelled - SciFi Channel announcement I can't help but wonder why Sci-Fi has such a track record of cancelling the shows that basically make the channel, like Farscape and now SG-1. Meanwhile they have no problem airing some of the worst movies ever produced every saturday night, or even all weekend during holidays. Silly Sci-Fi channel.

23rd August 2006, 05:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 9,630	Re: Cancelled - SciFi Channel announcement Yeah - they cremated "The Invisible Man" too. They also have a nasty habit of running shows in a timeslot, then shifting them around w/o telling the viewers. They've done it with American Gothic, The Sentinel and countless others.

23rd August 2006, 09:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
I, Brian Admin and Tea-boy Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,603 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Cancelled - SciFi Channel announcement I've not followed the story too closely, but my intitial impression is that they've cancelled SG-1 while it's still running strong, which means there's every financial reason to do more with it. I wouldn't be surprised if they announced another Stargate movie sometime soon, to take SG-1 more mainstream again, then possibly even look at continuing the series again after for the fans, new and old.