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Apr 29, 2012, 5:12:14 PM4/29/12
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Gateworld: "IS MGM ABOUT TO REVIVE STARGATE SG-1?"
http://www.gateworld.net/news/2012/04/is-mgm-about-to-revive-stargate-sg-1/
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_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 appears to be
affiliated with Andorra based Ordino Studios. (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.)
GateWorld has learned that a press release from MGM and the Andorra
studio is imminent (in fact, we were expecting to have it in hand by the
time of the convention announcement), though we don't yet know what it
will contain. But Ordino's Web site does offer some tantalizing clues.
More likely than a live-action project is that Ordino will take another
stab at a _Stargate SG-1_ video game, perhaps designed with mobile
devices in mind (perhaps including social media elements), rather than
gaming consoles.
Ordino describes itself as "the newest production studio to offer apps,
gaming, animation and spatial experiences." According to their Web site
the studio's Games Division is hiring:
... developers and artists to be a part of one of the
newest hottest gaming labels in Europe. The first project
involves an exciting Unity game for a major entertainment
franchise. The game will be developed as a First Person
3D Sci-Fi Action Adventure and will include support for
all mobile platforms. The game will include a mind-bending
story and eye-popping graphics; it will be a plot-twisting,
action-packed adventure experience.
"Some of our first projects include building first person mobile games
for an established franchise owned by a major U.S. film studio," the
site also says.
A live-action revival for _Stargate SG-1_ in any form seems unlikely.
While it is simple enough to arrange for former _SG-1_ cast members like
Richard Dean Anderson ("Jack O'Neill"), Christopher Judge ("Teal'c"), or
Claudia Black ("Vala Mal Doran") to contribute voice work, reuniting the
cast on screen is a tall order. Michael Shanks ("Daniel Jackson") is
currently working on his new series Saving Grace (filming in Toronto),
for example. And, while awaiting word on another season of Sanctuary,
Amanda Tapping ("Samantha Carter") is directing for the new series
_Primeval: New World_.
The news we know so far also comes from Thomas and Ordino Studios --
which have likely signed on with MGM as a licensee -- and not directly
from MGM. So a live-action film or television run is likely not in the
cards at this stage.
PC games based on _SG-1_ were previously attempted by Perception Pty and
Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment, under the titles _Stargate SG-1: The
Alliance_, _Stargate Worlds_, and _Stargate: Resistance_. Only
_Resistance_ saw the light of day, but as an online-only project went
offline in 2011 after one year on the market.
Until we know more, we'd advise caution on the speculation -- and keep
it locked on GateWorld for the very latest!
Gateworld: "IS MGM ABOUT TO REVIVE STARGATE SG-1?"
http://www.gateworld.net/news/2012/04/is-mgm-about-to-revive-stargate-sg-1/
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
_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 appears to be
affiliated with Andorra based Ordino Studios. (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.)
GateWorld has learned that a press release from MGM and the Andorra
studio is imminent (in fact, we were expecting to have it in hand by the
time of the convention announcement), though we don't yet know what it
will contain. But Ordino's Web site does offer some tantalizing clues.
More likely than a live-action project is that Ordino will take another
stab at a _Stargate SG-1_ video game, perhaps designed with mobile
devices in mind (perhaps including social media elements), rather than
gaming consoles.
Ordino describes itself as "the newest production studio to offer apps,
gaming, animation and spatial experiences." According to their Web site
the studio's Games Division is hiring:
... developers and artists to be a part of one of the
newest hottest gaming labels in Europe. The first project
involves an exciting Unity game for a major entertainment
franchise. The game will be developed as a First Person
3D Sci-Fi Action Adventure and will include support for
all mobile platforms. The game will include a mind-bending
story and eye-popping graphics; it will be a plot-twisting,
action-packed adventure experience.
"Some of our first projects include building first person mobile games
for an established franchise owned by a major U.S. film studio," the
site also says.
A live-action revival for _Stargate SG-1_ in any form seems unlikely.
While it is simple enough to arrange for former _SG-1_ cast members like
Richard Dean Anderson ("Jack O'Neill"), Christopher Judge ("Teal'c"), or
Claudia Black ("Vala Mal Doran") to contribute voice work, reuniting the
cast on screen is a tall order. Michael Shanks ("Daniel Jackson") is
currently working on his new series Saving Grace (filming in Toronto),
for example. And, while awaiting word on another season of Sanctuary,
Amanda Tapping ("Samantha Carter") is directing for the new series
_Primeval: New World_.
The news we know so far also comes from Thomas and Ordino Studios --
which have likely signed on with MGM as a licensee -- and not directly
from MGM. So a live-action film or television run is likely not in the
cards at this stage.
PC games based on _SG-1_ were previously attempted by Perception Pty and
Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment, under the titles _Stargate SG-1: The
Alliance_, _Stargate Worlds_, and _Stargate: Resistance_. Only
_Resistance_ saw the light of day, but as an online-only project went
offline in 2011 after one year on the market.
Until we know more, we'd advise caution on the speculation -- and keep
it locked on GateWorld for the very latest!
Ryan P.
May 14, 2012, 12:39:20 PM5/14/12
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On 4/29/2012 4:12 PM, Your Name wrote:
> "Borrowed" from rec.arts.sf.tv ...
>
>
>
> Gateworld: "IS MGM ABOUT TO REVIVE STARGATE SG-1?"
> http://www.gateworld.net/news/2012/04/is-mgm-about-to-revive-stargate-sg-1/
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> _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?
Several years ago there were rumors of an MMORPG game based on
> "Borrowed" from rec.arts.sf.tv ...
>
>
>
> Gateworld: "IS MGM ABOUT TO REVIVE STARGATE SG-1?"
> http://www.gateworld.net/news/2012/04/is-mgm-about-to-revive-stargate-sg-1/
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> _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?
Stargate. In fact, weren't there some screen shots and movies?
Your Name
May 14, 2012, 9:14:50 PM5/14/12
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In article <jorcfp$qnf$1...@dont-email.me>, "Ryan P."
Yep, I remember something like that. It could even be the same game "under
new management".
new management".
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