'Stargate' to receive movie reboot, trilogy planned

JohnK · 05-09-2013 11:31pm #1

Looks like there could be a new set of movies on the way: http://www.digitalspy.ie/movies/news/a513056/stargate-to-receive-movie-reboot-trilogy-planned.html

Myrddin · 06-09-2013 8:46am

Wow :eek:

helimachoptor · 06-09-2013 8:48am

indeed, ill be honest if they go all new star trek with it i wont be too keen.

Never mind the team itself, but who the hell is going to replace Don S Davis?
No one thats who

wyrn · 06-09-2013 8:50am

At first I was :eek: and

but then I read the article and it's new actors :mad:

I recently rewatched SG1 and Atlantis and I'd forgotten how much I really enjoyed it and the humour. I miss SG1.

helimachoptor · 06-09-2013 8:55am

its on the Watch channel i think at weekends, its great to dip in and out of it.

Midway was a fantastic ep, watching Teal'c and Ronan getting it on.
The problem is that we had 10 seasons of SG1, there's was a bond there, no matter how good the films are, that wont happen and if it turns into a new series well the movies actors wont be in it.

Myrddin · 06-09-2013 8:55am

Yeah this is a reboot, not a continuation. So it'll be back to the drawing board & a new version of the story will be told. If a reboot is to work, you can't really have the actors of the already established franchise in it, it just wouldn't work.

Personally I'm optimistic. Though I guess this means the Universe cliffhanger will never be resolved

helimachoptor · 06-09-2013 8:59am

which imo is a big shame, they could do some type of nod to it i guess but really not sure how that would work.

anyway its a few years of at this rate

martingriff · 06-09-2013 9:14am

EnterNow wrote: »

Yeah this is a reboot, not a continuation. So it'll be back to the drawing board & a new version of the story will be told. If a reboot is to work, you can't really have the actors of the already established franchise in it, it just wouldn't work.

Personally I'm optimistic. Though I guess this means the Universe cliffhanger will never be resolved

Unless they do a Star Trek and have some kind of time travel by the universe ship and whatever if was called (Elliot I think is a older version of himself)

madness98 · 06-09-2013 11:02am

Its going to be damn strange seeing SG1 with new actors. I think i'd prefer if they tried some sort of film that was set later on in the continuity.

Myrddin · 06-09-2013 11:35am

madness98 wrote: »

Its going to be damn strange seeing SG1 with new actors

Leaked footage of the reboot apparently

Optimus Prime · 06-09-2013 4:44pm

haha, thats the Glee lad that died.

Why cant they just come up with a good idea instead of rebooting it.. id love to see more stargate but its not like it was made 40 years ago. why would you bother when you got it so right the first time.

Gulliver · 06-09-2013 5:00pm

Reboots of recent material in general are just depressing. How old you feel when you have seen Star Trek, Robocop, Batman, Spider-man, Superman/Returnman/Man of Super etc.. rebooted? Just because a director has a "vision" of how they would have done a franchise doesn't mean we should throw our money at them.

Stargate is perfectly suited to a series, even the lacklustre TV movies with the same actors proved this. Double episodes/season finales were better by far than a movie could be.

dr strangelove · 09-09-2013 12:03pm

EnterNow wrote: »

Erm........is that Eminem playing "Sexy, edgier, Daniel Jackson"?

Pepe LeFrits · 09-09-2013 3:12pm

Stargate remains one of my favourite science fiction films.

SG1 was fun but an entirely different animal. I never really considered the two in the same continuity; SG1, "the Goa'uld" and all that were entirely creations of the TV series, so I've no real issue with Emmerich going a different direction.

Starscream25 · 09-09-2013 3:25pm

Yippee,loved sg1 liked Atlantis,never got into universe but the film was great. Wormhole extreme all the way

seamus · 09-09-2013 3:34pm

Emmerich has always said that if he made a sequel it would bear no relation to the SG-1 universe, so this reboot is likely to be a remake of the original Stargate (like was done with Total Recall), followed by a complete tangent for the follow-ups, and not a reboot of the SG-1 universe like they did with Star Trek.

Kurt Russell was a bit crap anyway, and Ben Browder showed it's relatively easy to slot in a new comedic meathead and keep the chemistry. But it'll be hard to find someone to be a new Daniel Jackson. James Spader was great and Michael Shanks replicated the character really well and went on to completely own it.

Myrddin · 09-09-2013 3:41pm

seamus wrote: »

But it'll be hard to find someone to be a new Daniel Jackson. James Spader was great and Michael Shanks replicated the character really well and went on to completely own it.

Agreed, Shanks was utterly brilliant over the course of the show, & really developed the character immensely.

downwithpeace · 18-09-2013 6:37pm

The plan behind the original movie was to be more then one movie with the historic connections being told in other movies, this appears to be a pitch at restarting that idea.

Pepe LeFrits · 19-09-2013 9:53am

I remember someone telling me that Independence Day was originally written as Stargate 2, and that it was originally meant to be other members of Ra's species flying their spaceship to Earth to attack.

Subsequent web searches suggest that someone was talking out of their arse.

goz83 · 09-12-2013 2:12am

Myrddin wrote: »

Agreed, Shanks was utterly brilliant over the course of the show, & really developed the character immensely.

Kind of OT, but I just finished watching the Andromeda series. Nowhere near as good as SG1 (had all movies and all seasons). Michael shanks is in a couple of episodes of Andromeda. Brilliant actor and would love to see a continuity, rather than a reboot, as we all know and love the characters as they are.

srsly78 · 09-12-2013 2:16am

seamus wrote: »

Kurt Russell was a bit crap anyway, and Ben Browder showed it's relatively easy to slot in a new comedic meathead and keep the chemistry. But it'll be hard to find someone to be a new Daniel Jackson. James Spader was great and Michael Shanks replicated the character really well and went on to completely own it.

Ben Browder is one of the few actors out there that has the relevant experience for this (scifi comedic meathead). He did a great job imo. Do you think the Hercules guy from Andromeda could have done better?

It is pretty funny actually, he plays exactly the same role as he did in Farscape. Copy/paste

Optimus Prime · 12-12-2013 12:54pm

Isnt there a scene in one stargate episode where they are on the bridge of moira from farscape? or am i going crazy?

I think Michael shanks is married to the computer\hologram woman from Andromeda, she was the doctor in later eps of stargate too.

Kiith · 12-12-2013 1:15pm

In 200, Vala pitched an idea for a sci-fi show, which just happened to be quite similar to Farscape.

Optimus Prime · 14-12-2013 1:10am

yeh thats the one, definitely farscape alright.

SarahBM · 14-12-2013 11:00pm

Im about 2/3 of the way through a re-run of SG1. I love this show and I hate the thought of a reboot. I would much rather a continuation. Bring them all back I say! well maybe not Vala and Landry, or the new doc. I never liked them.

srsly78 · 15-12-2013 1:51am

Can't do a continuation, they have saved the universe so many times now... Each time a bigger badder more ridiculous threat had to be introduced. At this stage the humans are so teched up and badass what can threaten them?

My favourite part out of all SG1 is a scene where O'Neill et all are locked up in a cell by the baddies and O'Neill rolls his eyes and tells the guards how things are gonna go down. Something like: "See your boss is gonna arrive, and give us a big grandiose speech about his power etc etc, then we will break out, defeat you all and save the world AGAIN......"

Not sure if I have described it correctly... Anyone know what episode that is from?

Tzar Chasm · 19-12-2013 5:11pm

i'd agree that a reboot is the way forward, towards the end of sg1 and sga earth was the dominant force in two possibly 3 galaxies, they had defeated a series of ever more powerful beings, fake gods- demi gods- actual gods- soul sucking demons and varying evolutions of replicators by playing at god themselves.

a fresh start is the best thing now, although one twist i'd like to see would be the stargate program becoming public knowledge early on in the series of films

slade_x · 30-05-2014 4:58am

Big day for reboots. First it was Cliffhanger, and now MGM andWarner Bros.announced they are teaming with Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin to create a re-imagined trilogy based on the sci-fi hit Stargate, one of the biggest titles in the MGM library. Emmerich, who directed and co-wrote the original film with Devlin, is on board to direct this one, with Devlin producing. Those two are already hard at work on a new version of Independence Day at Fox.MGM’s Gary Barber called Emmerich and Devlin “world-class creators of the original Stargate,” and said they will “bring their reinvigorated vision of this wildly popular property to audiences of multiple generations.”

Said Emmerich and Devlin: “The Stargateuniverse is one that we missed terribly, and we cannot wait to get going on imagining new adventures and situations for the trilogy. This story is very close to our hearts, and getting the chance to revisit this world is in many ways like a long lost child that has found its way back home.” MGM’s Jonathan Glickman will oversee it with Warner Bros’ Greg Silverman. Warners will distribute with MGM handling some international territories. Back in its day, Stargate set the record for highest October gross and did near $200 million in global ticket sales. It went on to have a very successful run as a syndicated TV series.

Source

Turtwig · 01-06-2014 11:03pm

My concern for this is that I loved the tv series. When was the last time I enjoyed an Emmerich film? Independence day maybe, but even that I don't hold as dear to my heart as I do the adventures of the SG-1 And Atlantis.

SarahBM · 02-06-2014 11:15am

sorry but the more I hear about this the more Im like NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I love SG1 - it was brilliant! why mess with a good thing!

It just seems to be the thing to do now. Reboot this, reboot that. First Batman, Spiderman, Xmen (sort of) and Star Trek (which in fairness was good).

Please Please Please dont reboot SG1

Johnmb · 02-06-2014 4:37pm

In fairness, I don't think anyone should really think of this as a reboot of SG1, it's a reboot of the original movie. I know that technically it is the same thing since SG1 was a reboot of the movie, but I never actually equated the two. The characters (even those with the same names) were different, and the stories were too. I'm not as attached to the characters in the movie, so don't mind them being replaced or played by new actors.

Optimus Prime · 04-02-2015 1:00pm

Some vague new info on this..

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/406469-independence-day-2-scribes-board-stargate-reboot

For me while i hate them ignoring the tv shows.. i guess any new stargate is good.

“These new films will build upon the creativity and popularity of the first film,” teased Silverman last year, “while delivering an original film-going experience for fans and those new to the franchise.””

Smiles35 · 24-03-2015 10:35pm

Might be just the time to finally get a top Stargate game aswell. Something co-op online, with procedurally generated worlds.

B4nt3rB0t · 26-03-2015 10:52pm

I'd prefer if they just finished universe :P Massive fan of all series though, and i'm glad to see stargate fans are a thing

JohnK · 19-06-2016 10:41pm

Roland Emmerich is Rebooting the Stargate Franchise From Scratch
http://io9.gizmodo.com/roland-emmerich-is-rebooting-the-stargate-universe-from-1782242309

“It’s not a story that can take place 20 years later. So the only way to really tell that trilogy is to go back from the beginning and start the story all over again.”

The_Valeyard · 20-06-2016 2:38am

Interesting. You now have my attention.

Im all for new Stargate.

SarahBM · 20-06-2016 9:04pm

no no no no no no no

no.

Myrddin · 20-06-2016 9:35pm

Ah I don't mind. Stargate is pretty much done as is anyway

Thargor · 20-06-2016 10:06pm

Just make more Stargate Universe and stop with the endless reboots.

Kiith · 22-06-2016 10:14am

I'm ok with this. As Myrddin says, the franchise is finished in it's current form, so a reboot is fine with me.

seamus · 22-06-2016 10:39am

I agree with everyone; Find someone to throw $5m at a 2.5 hour finale to SG:U. Continuum was a great way to wrap up the entire SG1 story arc, and while there wasn't quite as much of a backstory built up behind SGU, I think a satisfying closure of the whole thing would make the idea of a reboot sting a lot less.

JohnK · 19-11-2016 9:01pm

Looks like the remake is off again

Oh, Stargate, why hast thou forsaken us? Despite the fact that that 1994 film from director Roland Emmerich and writer/producer Dean Devlin gave us three live action and one animated television series, plus a wide variety of novels and comic books that fans happily consumed, the franchise now seems to feel too above us to give any more. This despite the fact we’d been teased with rumblings of MGM and Warner Bros partnering with Emmerich and Devlin for a brand new trilogy. But now, in an exclusive interview with Empire, Devlin reveals that plans for a remake have fallen through.

http://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/remake-stargate-happening-know-exclusive/

http://collider.com/stargate-reboot-cancelled/#dean-devlin

doyler55 · 25-01-2017 10:40pm

I would really love to see this movie happen. Someone should set up a petition and send it to Hollywood

AMKC · 25-01-2017 10:48pm

doyler55 wrote: »

I would really love to see this movie happen. Someone should set up a petition and send it to Hollywood

Me too the more Stargate and Star Trek out there the better.
Would love to see Stargate get 3 movies its a nice round number not too little or to many. You could do a story arc with a beginning a middle and an end or have 3 seperate movies.

02-02-2017 12:33am

I'm pretty happy that they're not making a complete reboot. I'm part of the minority that enjoyed SGU. It was ridiculous but I liked it. It was trying to be gritty and dark like BSG but it could shake its comedy roots so it was neither one thing or the other and that's why it tanked.
I'd like to see another tv series continuing on from where they left off. I like to see them focus more on the philosophical, political, and economic aspects of communicating with aliens who are now a short hop away from us. I also liked the comedy side of Stargate so it'll be hard to go dark too. Maybe it would be cool to emulate a kind of West Wing political drama? "Stargate: Open Borders" (a not-too-subtle jab at the current state of the US government... a Teal'c-esque character can be played by a Mexican actor)
But maybe it's still too early for any new Stargates...

Antar Bolaeisk · 07-02-2017 4:55pm

With Star Wars and Star Trek back on our screens (or soon to be in the latter's case) maybe the time is right for Stargate to return as well.

08-02-2017 12:25pm

Antar Bolaeisk wrote: »

With Star Wars and Star Trek back on our screens (or soon to be in the latter's case) maybe the time is right for Stargate to return as well.

Yeah but it can't be an Emmerich job, or anything like the tv series if it's going to be a massive blockbuster like Trek or Wars.
Maybe make it a job for Aronofsky or Danny Boyle... or maybe someone slightly alternative like Cary Joji Fukunaga (True Detective) or Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive) or Joseph Kosinski (Tron) or Chan-wook Park (Stoker) or George Miller (Mad Max)... There just needs to be a bit of a stylistic spin on Stargate so it doesn't look like it's following the successes of Trek and Wars (I think the third Trek was even just following its own success...)
Even though Kosinski made Oblivion (which was beautiful to look at and listen to but was ultimately hollow, a bit like Tron too in fact...) I appreciate his architectural background and I think he might bring something new to Stargate.

I also won't stand for an all white cast either with the additional indigenous "other" character... It's cliche and totally un-PC at this point.
I'd like to see Chiwetel Ejiofor or John Cho at the helm or even a female main character to shake it up a bit - Thandie Newton or Gina Torres or Taraji P Henson or Angela Bassett or Sophie Okonedo or Maggie Q or Moon Bloodgood (I love Moon don't ask why). Though Henson is a popular pick atm Torres looks the part. Torres is tall and commanding looking and she had quite a similar role in Firefly (but obviously this can't look like a SyFy B-movie) so you'd need a few big names in the supporting cast too.

As for the plot, any thoughts? Do we need an origin story? A recap of everything? Or just get thrown in the deep end, no explanation..?

Antar Bolaeisk · 10-02-2017 8:03am

I just want the TV show back

JohnK · 19-07-2017 10:35pm

Looks like there will be some news tomorrow - hopefully more than just a game of some kind http://stargate.mgm.com/

On July 20th at San Diego Comic-Con there will be an announcement from Stargate Command. Sign up to receive an alert when we activate the Stargate.

AMKC · 20-07-2017 1:13pm

Mayson Wooden Metro wrote: »

Yeah but it can't be an Emmerich job, or anything like the tv series if it's going to be a massive blockbuster like Trek or Wars.
Maybe make it a job for Aronofsky or Danny Boyle... or maybe someone slightly alternative like Cary Joji Fukunaga (True Detective) or Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive) or Joseph Kosinski (Tron) or Chan-wook Park (Stoker) or George Miller (Mad Max)... There just needs to be a bit of a stylistic spin on Stargate so it doesn't look like it's following the successes of Trek and Wars (I think the third Trek was even just following its own success...)
Even though Kosinski made Oblivion (which was beautiful to look at and listen to but was ultimately hollow, a bit like Tron too in fact...) I appreciate his architectural background and I think he might bring something new to Stargate.

I also won't stand for an all white cast either with the additional indigenous "other" character... It's cliche and totally un-PC at this point.
I'd like to see Chiwetel Ejiofor or John Cho at the helm or even a female main character to shake it up a bit - Thandie Newton or Gina Torres or Taraji P Henson or Angela Bassett or Sophie Okonedo or Maggie Q or Moon Bloodgood (I love Moon don't ask why). Though Henson is a popular pick atm Torres looks the part. Torres is tall and commanding looking and she had quite a similar role in Firefly (but obviously this can't look like a SyFy B-movie) so you'd need a few big names in the supporting cast too.

As for the plot, any thoughts? Do we need an origin story? A recap of everything? Or just get thrown in the deep end, no explanation..?

Even though Kosinski made Oblivion (which was beautiful to look at and listen to but was ultimately hollow, a bit like Tron too in fact...)

I think they were both very good films. One of my regrets is not going to the cinema to see Tron. Still when I did eventually see the film I really enjoyed. I did see Oblivion in the cinema do and loved it.

JohnK wrote: »

Looks like there will be some news tomorrow - hopefully more than just a game of some kind http://stargate.mgm.com/

Interesting. I say it will either be a new movie or the original movie is getting a reboot maybe make a trilogy out of it.

Thargor · 20-07-2017 8:17pm

BTW if anyone wants to know what happened after the finale of SGU theres a new comic telling the story, havent tried it yet but Im dying to know what its like:

https://www.americanmythology.net/product-page/stargate-universe-back-to-destiny-1-scalf-main-cover-pre-order

'Stargate' to receive movie reboot, trilogy planned

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