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Tag: stargate atlantis

Why Stargate Universe Failed

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Chris McQuillan

A few years ago, I wrote an article entitled ‘Why Stargate Universe Is Destined To Flop‘.  I was right, it did.  But not for the reasons I predicted. Stargate Universe was actually a…

7 Great Morally Dubious Characters of Sci-Fi TV

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Chris McQuillan

Topless Robot have uploaded their 7 Great Morally Dubious Characters of Sci-Fi TV. Quite how they can put Nerus from SG-1, and Todd from Atlantis in ahead of Robert Carlyle’s Nicholas Rush…

Universe to get ‘darker’; SGA actors to guest

Posted on July 1, 2010July 1, 2010 by Chris McQuillan

Stargate: Universe show-runner Brad Wright has revealed that the dark atmosphere of the show’s first season was only the beginning: the show is set to get darker next year. "When you try…

Atlantis Finale Far From ‘Well Crafted’

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Chris McQuillan

Stargate actor Robert Picardo recently announced that the Stargate Atlantis finale – ‘Enemy at the Gate ‘ was a “well crafted” piece of television. It’s not. “Enemy at the Gate” is by…

Captain Vela was Stargate’s First Gay Character. Woo.

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Chris McQuillan

Stargate Atlantis produce Joe Mallozzi has stated that Captain Vela, a character introduced in the show’s fifth season, was intended to be the show’s first gay character – a revelation that was…

Stargate Atlantis Ratings Spike Upwards

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Chris McQuillan

The second part of Stargate Atlantis’s mid-season cliffhanger, "The Lost Tribe" has scored an impressive 1.5 rating (a massive increase on the 1.1 scored by the first part, "First Contact"). The episode…

SFH Exclusive: Clip from next week’s Stargate Atlantis

Posted on September 27, 2008September 27, 2008 by Chris McQuillan

Warning: Massive spoilers for next week’s episode! Lost Tribe ClipUploaded by scifiheavennet If the video is not yet visible, please view it here. Note, this is not a final airing copy, so…

Stargate Atlantis: Season Five: The Shrine

Posted on September 7, 2008September 8, 2008 by Chris McQuillan

the-tao-of-rodney-20070507042452663 In brief:

Absolutely, utterly fantastic.

In detail:

This is, quite probably, my favourite episode Atlantis to date.  It is, for me, Enterprise’s ‘Cogenitor’, or SG-1’s ‘Abyss’: the episode that rises above the average or mediocre content surrounding it, and elevates itself into not only a good episode, but simply one of the strongest.

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Stargate Atlantis: Season Five: Ghost in the Machine

Posted on September 7, 2008September 7, 2008 by Chris McQuillan

normal_505_ghostinthemachine_05In brief:

Decent, yet confusing.

In detail:

The absence of Tori Higginson (Elizabeth Weir) certainly screwed over the Replicator story line they had set up for her.  “Ghost in the Machine” is a valiant attempt to continue that story without her.  And, for the most part, it does a good job.

Michelle Morgan, who plays the consciousness of Weir in Fran’s body, does a reasonably good job of imitating the mannerisms and vocal expressions that Higginson brought to Weir’s character.  Her performance is strong, and in the quieter scenes with Teyla/Sheppard/Fran I found myself truly believing this was still Weir.  That’s an achievement of performance on Morgan’s part.

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Changes afoot in the Stargate Universe…

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Chris McQuillan

It has emerged that the fifth season of Stargate Atlantis will be the last one, and will be replaced by a new, third show: Stargate Universe. The Stargate spin-off will end its…

Stargate Atlantis: Season Five: The Daedalus Variations

Posted on August 18, 2008August 18, 2008 by Chris McQuillan

normal_504_thedaedalusvariations_03In-brief:

Better…

In-detail:

Thank goodness.  A glimmer of hope.  Nothing outsanding, nothing overly memorable; but it was better.  A nice sci-fi concept nicely realised with minimal garbage.  Atlantis should try this more often.

It’s been a few weeks since viewing the episode unfortunately – busy times have afflicted me, so I’m writing a few weeks later with only a hurried re-watch for guidance.  Here are my thoughts, anyway.

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Stargate Atlantis: Season Five: Broken Ties

Posted on July 27, 2008July 27, 2008 by Chris McQuillan

normal_atl_brokenties_09In brief:

Continued mediocrity.

In detail:

Jason Momoa (Ronon) can act, at least a bit.  This episode proved that.  He had some truly nifty scenes throughout here, and there were indeed strong moments from Sheppard, Teyla and Woolsey.

That’s all that redeems this episode in any way.  The plot is truly awful.  Barely existent.  “Broken Ties” follows on from last season’s “Reunion” (which was average) and manages to further cloud and confuse Tyre’s character.

Stargate Atlantis: New Cast Shot

Posted on July 19, 2008July 21, 2008 by Chris McQuillan

The SG:A production team are working hard on creating the worst promotional photography in the history of television, this year. 

Their latest additional (admittedly, better than previous efforts) involves a very inconsistently dressed team walking heroically (and dryly) through almighty splashing water.  Behind them?  The gate from Stargate SG-1.  The wrong gate.  Coloured blue.

*sighs*

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Fair play. 

Stargate Atlantis: Season Five: Search and Rescue

Posted on June 24, 2008June 24, 2008 by Chris McQuillan

It’s a review.  Expect spoilers.   This episode has not yet aired in the United States. In-brief: So, here we go agian. In-depth: As per usual, the Stargate Atlantis season premiere leaked online…

LA Times Go Behind the Scenes on Stargate Atlantis

Posted on June 18, 2008June 24, 2008 by Chris McQuillan

The LA Times have posted a great gallery of photographs they’ve taken on a recent behind-the-scenes trip to the set of Stargate Atlantis.  The gallery contains around 40 exclusive, high-quality shots.  Gateworld.net…

Stargate Atlantis Picked Up For Fifth Season

Posted on November 1, 2007April 7, 2009 by Chris McQuillan

Despite intense speculation over Stargate Atlantis’ future, SCI-FI have announced the show will return for a fifth consecutive season. The news comes as a surprise to a great many fans, given the…

Stargate Atlantis Episode Titles

Posted on August 20, 2007December 17, 2007 by Chris McQuillan

Contains Minor Spoilers I often compain about the poor standard (I feel) of SGA episode names – they’re just so damned bland and uninspiring. Titles such as “Adrift”, “Lifeline”, “Reunion”, “Travellers” and…

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