Show renewals not certain

Joe Mallozzi said in his most recent Gateworld blog entry that Season 10 of SG-1 and Season 3 of Atlantis are not at all confirmed:

“Contrary to the rumors, we have yet to hear word on the fate of either show – either from confirmed or uncomfirmed sources.”

He later said, in reference to the Season 9 cliffhanger now being readied for filming: “All I’ve got to say is – if there is no next season, there’ll be some major loose ends left dangling.”

How ironic would it be if, after several previous season finales tying up loose plot ends in anticipation of the end of the show, SG-1 actually did end forever with a cliffhanger?! We fervently hope this is not the case.

JM’s Blog

SciFi Unofficially Announces Renewals

‘Battlestar Galactica,’ ‘Atlantis’ To See Third Seasons

Author: Wayne Hall
Date: 09-11-2005
Source: SyFy Portal

How much confidence does SciFi Channel have in two of its three top shows? Enough to pretty much give them a go-ahead for a third season.

Sources at SciFi Channel are reporting that SciFi has unofficially decided to award both “Battlestar Galactica” and “Stargate: Atlantis” third-season pickups. The news was shared by SyFy Portal’s Michael Hinman during a guest appearance on Sci-Fi Saturday Night on New Hampshire’s 610 WGIR.

During the show, Hinman — who appeared by telephone in the show’s final hour — said he had received unconfirmed reports that the third-season pickups have been decided. SciFi normally does not announce fate of shows during the first half of the seasons, which end this month. No word has been received on the fate of “Stargate: SG-1,” but many industry insiders feel that the SciFi stalwart will see an unprecedented 10th season next summer.

“Battlestar Galactica” aired for the first time on SciFi in January for an extended half-season run, quickly earning a second season after strong ratings that beat out even new episodes of “Star Trek: Enterprise” on UPN. The show is in the middle of its second season, still enjoying strong ratings despite some audience erosion seen across the board. It stars Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell, and has been critically-acclaimed in the mainstream media.

“Atlantis” is a spinoff of “SG-1,” and also has enjoyed strong ratings since its debut in Summer 2004. It airs at 9 p.m. ET, just before “Galactica,” on SciFi.

Both series will end their first-half season run this month, and will return for new episodes in January.

SyFy Portal News Item

[Thanks to morjana for the tip — DeeKayP]

SG-1 Katrina Relief Charity Auction

SPECIAL SCI-FI CHARITY AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT

2 SERIES . . . 1 AUCTION:
“STARGATE SG-1” and “GENE RODDENBERRY’S ANDROMEDA”

Legends Memorabilia has teamed up with MGM, Tribune Entertainment and the cast members of Stargate SG-1 and Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda to spearhead a special charity auction in support of the victims of the recent tragic events in the US Southeast.

This special sale features a selection of unique ‘lots’ generously donated by our colleagues and will include Props, Costumes and Studio Art from both shows. There will also be several items personally autographed by Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Michael Shanks, Christopher Judge, Teryl Rothery, Don S. Davis, Dan Payne, Kevin Sorbo and Steve Bacic.

Proceeds from this auction will be donated to the Salvation Army who have been so instrumental in helping the victims of this incredible disaster. The auction will be conducted on eBay from September 11th to September 30th. and can be viewed at the following address:

http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/legends-memorabilia

Many thanks for taking the time to read this important message, we hope you will join with us in helping this worthy cause.

Sincerely,

Paul Brown
President
Legends Memorabilia Inc.
#104 6360-202 St.
Langley, BC, Canada, V2Y 1N2
Tel: 604.534.1410 Fax: 604.534.5110

www.legends-memorabilia.com
www.stargateprops.com
www.stargate-autographs.com
www.andromedaprops.com

Michael Shanks to appear at San Jose con

Creation has just announced that Michael Shanks will be appearing with Don S. Davis at their “Salute to SciFi Television” convention on November 12 and 13, 2005 in San Jose, California. This is an extra convention beyond the now-completed 2005 Stargate convention tour. Presumably, actors from other shows will also be announced as guests.

Tickets are not yet available but Creation promises they will be soon. Read more at Creation Entertainment.

SciFi: Mini Season Nine Marathon Sep 6

Catch up on Season Nine and get ready to pick it up with new episodes on Friday

Viewers who have missed the start of Season Nine on the SciFi Channel will get another shot to pick up the series as it continues to air new episodes on Friday, September 9.

A marathon of all of the Season Nine episodes shown to-date will be aired on Tuesday, September 6, starting at 7PM Eastern. This follows the regular 6PM showing of an episode from Seasons One through Six.

All times are Eastern:

  • 07:00 PM – 9.01 Avalon – Pt 1
  • 08:00 PM – 9.02 Avalon – Pt 2
  • 09:00 PM – 9.03 Origin
  • 10:00 PM – 9.04 The Ties That Bind
  • 11:00 PM – 9.05 The Powers That Be
  • 12:00 AM – 9.06 Beachhead
  • 01:00 AM – 9.07 Ex Deus Machina

Solutions Season Nine Episode Guides

New Opening Credits Debut in January

The return of the full opening credits is announced

Joseph Mallozzi was one of the first to admit that the new shortened opening credit sequences for both Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis were not a good idea. Fan reaction on the various forums indicate that many see the opening credits adding to the shows and building the excitement. Today, in his Q&A thread at GateWorld, Mallozzi announced this exciting news: “Good news. Brand new (long version) opening credit sequences for both shows will be airing with the back half of both series in January. Watch for ’em.”

The decision to cut the opening credits to 10 seconds each was made by the SciFi Channel in order to add more time for advertising. The actual length of each episode did not change. Ironically, right after the announcement was made that the opening credits had been reduced, it was announced that Joel Goldsmith’s sweeping theme for Stargate Atlantis was nominated for an Emmy!

[Thanks to Aurora for the tip — DeeKayP]

Completing Season Nine

All 20 Episode Names Revealed

Stargate SG-1Stargate SG-1 Executive Producer and Writer, Joseph Mallozzi, has revealed the names for all of the Season Nine episodes in the latest entry (August 23) in his GateWorld Blog. Our Season Nine Episode Guide has the latest.

The first half of the season is already half over on the SciFi Channel, but here’s the list of episodes, anyway:

  • 9.01 “Avalon Part 1”
  • 9.02 “Avalon Part 2”
  • 9.03 “Origin Part 3”
  • 9.04 “The Ties That Bind”
  • 9.05 “The Powers That Be”
  • 9.06 “Beachhead”
  • 9.07 “Ex Deus Machina”
  • 9.08 “Babylon”
  • 9.09 “Prototype”
  • 9.10 “The Fourth Horseman Part 1”

The airing of “Prototype” and “The Fourth Horseman” will be combined to make the summer’s half of the season end in a two-hour finale at 8PM Eastern on September 16. About a month later, on October 18, the UK will start the season’s viewing on Sky One.

Kicking off sometime in January, 2006, the second half of Season Nine will include:

  • 9.11 “The Fourth Horseman Part 2”
  • 9.12 “Collateral Damage”
  • 9.13 “Ripple Effect”
  • 9.14 “Stronghold”
  • 9.15 “Ethon”
  • 9.16 “Off the Grid”
  • 9.17 “The Scourge”
  • 9.18 “Arthur’s Mantle”
  • 9.19 “Crusade Part 1”
  • 9.20 “Camelot Part 2”

For the first time in his Stargate SG-1 career, Executive Producer and Writer, Robert C. Cooper, will be directing an episode which he will also write and produce (“Crusade”). In his Blog, Mallozzi announced, “I’ve already told him I expect nothing less than the greatest episode of Stargate SG-1 EVER! Anything less will be a disappointment. No pressure.”

Whether or not there will be a record-breaking tenth season has not yet been announced, but, thinking positive, the production staff has decided to end Season Nine in a cliffhanger.

Please note that since the season is still in production, the names of the episodes may change, as well as the broadcast order.

UK's Sky confirms premiere dates

Sky One in the UK has confirmed to Solutions the following premiere dates and times for the 9th season of Stargate: SG-1 and the 2nd season of Stargate: Atlantis:

Stargate: SG-1 commences at 8 pm on Tuesday, 18 October 2005
Stargate: Atlantis commences at 8 pm on Wednesday, 19 October 2005

Thanks to Helen and to Angela Hart of Sky for confirming this; we’re sure UK fans will be happy to hear it!

SciFi’s Summer Season Finales

Mid-Season Cliffhangers await both shows

Sci Fi Gears Up for Big Summer Finales
By Brian Ford Sullivan

LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) — Just as the broadcast networks are prepping for their fall premieres, Sci Fi Channel is gearing up for the summer finales of its various original series.

It all begins on Friday, September 16 at 8:00/7:00c with the two-hour summer finale to “Stargate SG-1’s” ninth season (“Prototype”/”The Fourth Horseman, Part 1”). The following week on September 23 at 8:00/7:00c look for spin-off “Stargate Atlantis’s” two-hour summer swan song to its second season (“Aurora”/”The Lost Boys”). And that same night, “Battlestar Galactica” closes the first half of its sophomore season at 10:00/9:00c (“Pegasus”).

Look for all three series to return in January for the latter half of their respective 20-episode seasons.

Read the rest of The Futon Critic Article
Solutions Season Nine Episode Guides
Solutions Forum Index for Season Nine Episode Discussion Threads

[Thanks to Sueb45 and SG1 Spoilme for the tip — DeeKayP]

CJ/MS Women of SciFi Calendar pre-orders

The Women of SciFi Calendar is a joint project between photographer Chris Judge and producer Michael Shanks. The two have been showing exciting previews of the accompanying DVD at recent convention appearances. The calendar and DVD will feature Brandy Ledford, Lexa Doig, Erica Durance, Laura Bertram, Rachel Luttrell, Ona Grauer, and Teryl Rothery. The calendar is available for pre-orders now:

www.womenofsci-fi.com

Please note, the current web order form does not use encryption (https) so it is risky to send your credit card information, as it may be intercepted along the way. It might be prudent to wait for the secure PayPal option. Edited to add: apparently the site will be secure starting August 27. We suggest you not order before then. Thanks SueB for that info.

Thanks to Elyse at sg1_spoilme for the tip.