Stargate Universe

Blackstar the Chakat · Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:44 am

The next Stargate series is going to be called Stargate Universe. It's set to premier early next year. They're planning for it to be a seperate entity from the Atlantis series. Maybe a crossover episode here and there, but nothing like the early Atlantis series did with their SG-1 counterpart. It will also revolve around the ninth chevron. It has been rumered and denied that Michael Shanks who plays Daniel Jackson of SG-1 was offered the lead. Who else is excited about this?

Post by **Teaos** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:55 pm

I heard a rumor the 9th chevron involves other universes. Like alterante ones. I'm not sure how I'd feel about that. As it is I really like SG 1 and Atlantise is ok but I don't like it as much as the originial.

Blackstar the Chakat · Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:33 pm

I'm not sure if a series about other universes would really work. Then again I thought the same thing about time travel and then I learn that Doctor Who has not only been doing that, but that it's also the longest running sci-fi show in history.

And if their isn't much else the 9th chevron could do differently other then universe travel or time travel and I've got no idea how you could dial a specific time. Although Stargates have sent people back in time before so it's possible.

Post by **Captain Seafort** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:36 pm

The problem with time travel is that it's very easy to either end up with paradoxes or having the series' backstory change with each episode/mission. Therefore "Universe" will probably involve cross-universe travel rather than cross-time. It allows them to keep the same backstory as SG-1 and Atlantis, and allows an examination of alternate SGCs without having to determine a specific POD.

Post by **Teaos** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:40 pm

Maybe the will make it like the Sliders programme. Going to universes with everything is the same but different.

Sionnach Glic · Post by **Sionnach Glic** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:25 pm

I am cautiously optimistic. I'm a big fan of Stargate, and would like to think this series will be good.

Just stay the hell away from time travel.

celeritas · Post by **celeritas** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:06 pm

Teaos wrote:Maybe the will make it like the Sliders programme. Going to universes with everything is the same but different.

now i thought sliders was really nifty show. i've only seen the first 2 seasons and but my friends told me to stay away from season 3 (which i thought was too expensive to buy on DVD anyway) and the later seasons apparently didn't get released so i haven't seen those either. i've been told that the quality of the show really slips up after the second season anyway...

Post by **Captain Seafort** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:42 pm

I've seen the first 3 series, until the Beeb stopped showing it. From what I've heard after that its quality plumeted like a rock, so I'm glad they stopped.

Post by **Teaos** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:29 am

I saw the whole lot. The laset series were still ok but pretty much a whole new show.

celeritas · Post by **celeritas** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:49 am

shame, i was really impressed with the first few episodes.

Sionnach Glic · Post by **Sionnach Glic** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:22 pm

I wouldn't say there was anything wrong with the last few seasons, they were still good. But there is a noticable drop in quality through the last few seasons.

Although, the last episode sucked.

celeritas · Post by **celeritas** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 5:24 am

Rochey wrote:I wouldn't say there was anything wrong with the last few seasons, they were still good. But there is a noticable drop in quality through the last few seasons.

Although, the last episode sucked.

too bad they didn't release season 4 and 5 on DVD or i might be inclined to continue watching it for completeness sake.

Deepcrush · Post by **Deepcrush** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 4:00 pm

I would love to see what Earths ships will look like with the asgard tech now in our hands!

Just to see a fleet of O'Neills in orbit of earth would be enough for me to watch!

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 4:23 pm

The thing I love about the Stargate universe is the humor. There are always cracks and rips and poking fun. It is frankly more realistic. All business and no humor makes Janeway a dull girl.

In this season's first episode of Atlantis, while Carter is packing up, Teal'c throws out the "Undomesticated equines could not keep me away" and they do a great job of lightposting (or whatever the term) with Carter's reply of "Nice callback" I do not think he said that since season 3 maybe? I actually chuckled when he said it.

Stargate's writes do a much better job with character relations that any of the other sf universes.

Deepcrush · Post by **Deepcrush** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 4:38 pm

Very true, carter being in love with jack, Daniel never knowing what is going to happen to him next. Teal'c fighting to free then unite then reunite his people. Jack trying to understand anything that the geeks are saying.

"Where do I put the big bomb?" "We have to find the reactor, and disengage the safety protocols, then.." "Umm, so? Where to I put the big bomb?" "I'm getting to that sir. Now once we reactivate the..." "Carter! Where to I put the bomb!" "Right over here sir...but shouldn't I..." "No time for nerd talk carter, its running time now!"

Another good one was when they were aboard those two ships g'd ships heading for earth and bratak said. "No we must fight our way through the bowls of the ship and traverse to the engine room then we must..." (Jack makes throat noise, steps forward and drops to frags into the crystal chamber.) "Grenades. So, what's next?" "Now we die." "Well that's just a bad plan. Got a way off this boat?"

So great!