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Ronon Dex, Teyla Emmagan, Richard Woolsey, Lt. Col. John Sheppard, Dr. Rodney McKay, Dr. Jennifer Keller

Stargate Atlantis Movies

Stargate: Extinction (Working Title)

Written by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie; Directed by Andy Mikita; Production Shelved
 Stargate Franchise Terminated by MGM; Movies Not to Happen

Although the script for the first SGA movie was written (Stargate: Extinction), MGM discontinued the Stargate franchise before the movie could be produced. The news of the end of the franchise was announced by creator Brad Wright at the Vancouver Stargate Con on April 17, 2011. Script co-writer Joe Mallozzi said, "For what it's worth, it involved a return mission to Pegasus, the tragic end of one relationship, the beginning of another, and a surprising progression in the alliance between one man and one wraith."

Production Headlines

Production of the first Stargate Atlantis movie has been delayed due to the unfavorable economic climate in the film industry.

  • "We’re ready to go. We’re just waiting for the right opportunity. We want to be successful with it. The studio wants to be successful, and we really don’t want to proceed with something in the wrong climate, which I think financially it is right now." — Robert C. Cooper, Television Critics Association summer press tour (reported by Solutions August 12, 2009)
  • "No one has said we are not making this movie and I continue to believe that we eventually will. Paul and I have a script we’re looking forward to producing, a script involving Earth-based intrigue, intergalactic travel, a looming threat to the city of Atlantis, and a sometime friend and foe who may hold the key to averting disaster." — Joseph Mallozzi (August 20, 2009)

Movie's Timeline Impacted by SGA Characters' Appearances in SGU S2 Episode "Seizure"

  • "With word from producer John G. Lenic that the deals have been closed on those Atlantis alums, we can now move forward on the script, secure in the knowledge that both extra-special guest stars will actually be on hand to say the dialogue written for specifically for them. Great news for fans of the old series. There was a reluctance to move ahead with an SGA crossover, particularly on my part, because the feeling was it would step on the timing of the SGA movie, Stargate: Extinction, the events of which directly proceed the Atlantis series finale, Enemy at the Gate. But given the delay on the movie front and the ideal premise pitched out by Remi Aubuchon and Brad Wright, it was decided to go ahead with the crossover. Not a big deal, but it will require some changes to the Stargate: Extinction timeline which, in turn, will beg a host of questions, some of which will be answered in episode #15, some of which won’t…at least not right away..." — Joseph Mallozzi (July 15, 2010)

Movie to answer questions left after "Enemy at the Gate"

"When we were breaking Enemy at the Gate, we saw it as a very special episode, not because it would be our series finale (at the time, we were somewhat optimistic that we would get that sixth season pick-up), but because it was going to be our 100th episode. For that reason, it turned out to be a little different from past finales, less a cliffhanger and more of a coming full-circle that featured the star of the series: the city of Atlantis. It was also intended to be the launching point for a very interesting early season 6 scenario: With Atlantis back on Earth, why the hell would the I.O.A. ever let it go? And if it remained, which, by all indications seemed likely, what would become of its occupants, especially Ronon and Teyla? Also, with a permanent station in the Milky Way, wouldn‘t Atlantis, logically, cease to be a launch point for gate travel and, instead, become a research center for Ancient technology? Well, I guess you’ll never know the answer to these questions…

IF you don’t check out the Stargate: Atlantis movie that goes into production later this year, that is. But since, I suspect, most of you will, then you’ll have your answers in good time." — Joseph Mallozzi, January 10, 2009.

Production Notes

  • "About a month ago, with so much uncertainty about the future of the series, Rob Cooper pitched out the idea of shooting the SGA movie at the end of this season. His thinking was that if the series did end, we would have a movie in hand. If, however, the series was picked up, the “SGA movie” (codenamed Project Twilight) would simply become the opening two episodes of the show’s sixth season. Alas, this notion never got past the consideration stage and, as a result, we won’t be rolling right into it as planned. On the bright side, however, the network has greenlit the movie and we do have a terrific idea in mind. Obviously, I can’t say much about it at this point but suffice it to say that it should include the entire cast in addition to a certain gaunt and pallid flowing-locked guest star. And, if it proves anywhere as successful as the first two SG-1 direct-to-video features, you can be assured that this will be the first in a long, long line of Stargate Atlantis movies." — Joseph Mallozzi, executive producer and co-showrunner, August 21, 2008.
  • "I can say only that it will be a movie that will be more accessible to new viewers than something that is trying to resolve dangling threads. It will be, hopefully, more of a stand-alone story." — Brad Wright, August 21, 2008.
  • "It’s still in the very early planning stages but it will be big and chock full of great character moments. Beyond that - it’s too early to tell." — Joseph Mallozzi, August 22, 2008.
  • "If all goes as planned, we should be filming both the SGA movie and the third SG-1 around the same time next year." — Joseph Mallozzi, August 31, 2008.
  • "Paul and I will be writing and producing the first Atlantis movie. We will probably be asked to read and provide notes on the SG-1 film script as was the case with both Ark of Truth and Continuum." — Joseph Mallozzi, September 1, 2008.
  • "It’s unlikely we’ll see Weir or Ford in the Atlantis movie." — Joseph Mallozzi, September 1, 2008.
  • Concerning the survivors of the new team introduced in Season Five's "Whispers": "This episode was intended as an audition of sorts and, in the end, Christina [Cox, Maj. Anne Teldy], Nicole [de Boer, Dr. Alison Porter], and Janina [Gavankar, Sgt. Dusty Mehra] did a great job with their respective characters. I loved all three and we certainly aimed to bring them back. However, by the time this episode was being shot, we had already developed over two-thirds of the stories for season 5 and, once we got into spinning stories for the final 5, addressing existing arcs and setting up the big finale became the top priority. Nevertheless, I was hopeful that if we received the sixth season pick-up, Teldy and co. would be back. I even toyed with the idea of placing Beckett on the team. Sadly, we didn’t receive the pick-up. We did, however, get the greenight on an SGA movie so it’s more than likely we’ll see Teldy and her team again some time in the not too distant future." — Joseph Mallozzi, September 7, 2008.
  • From Solutions Q&A with Joseph Mallozzi, published September 9, 2008:
Q: When do you think you’ll have more firm information you can share about the first Atlantis movie?
A: Possibly in the coming weeks.
Q: How likely are crossovers from SG-1 in the first SGA movie?
A: It’s very possible that we’ll have, at the very least, limited crossover. Given the story we’ve been spinning, it would make sense to see Carter, Daniel, and Teal’c pay Atlantis a visit.
  • "Our big two-part [Season Six] premiere would have picked up where we’d left off after the shocking events of our fifth season finale: Enemy at the Gate. Would have picked up? What am I saying? WILL pick up since the idea originally conceived for the opening two-parter will now be the basis of the first Stargate: Atlantis movie, the difference being that we’ll be able to tell our story on a much bigger, visual effects-laden, character-centered canvas." — Joseph Mallozzi, September 30, 2008.
  • Concerning filming schedule: "Rumor has it late spring/early summer of next year, but I honestly couldn't tell you beyond that. I know Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis will be shooting movies at that time." — Amanda Tapping, SCI FI WIRE interview, October 2, 2008.
  • "Went into the office today and watched the producer’s cut of Enemy at the Gate. A fitting end to a terrific series, and one that’ll segue nicely into the movie - which Paul and I continue to spin. To those of you asking, it will ideally include all the familiar faces - and then some." — Joseph Mallozzi, October 6, 2008.
  • "I, meanwhile, have completed yet another pass on the preliminary beat sheet for the SGA movie that I’ll be sending Paul’s way on Monday." — Joseph Mallozzi, October 18, 2008.
  • "The beat sheet for the SGA movie is in Paul’s hands and he has promised to work on it this weekend and put it out on Monday." — Joseph Mallozzi, October 29, 2008.
  • "The outline for the SGA movie. Paul sent me the revised version this morning. He was working on it while I was in Japan and has come up with some great ideas. We’re two-thirds of the way through and now all we have to do is figure a way out of this fine mess. Lots of fun cameos and a major contribution from one recurring player in particular that is certain to have at least one fandom faction in a frenzy. Still in the process of working out that momentous shift in the status quo that will impact the lives of our characters. I’ll be shifting my focus to this (and only this) tomorrow." — Joseph Mallozzi, December 10, 2008.
  • "The Stage 6 Atlantis sets are all still there, and in fact are being augmented in preparation for the first Atlantis movie." — Creation Entertainment, January 19, 2009.
  • "Since we wouldn’t start shooting the Atlantis movie until the summer, as opposed to Universe which begins production in February, the series is more of a priority at this point. Also, because there is more work to do on SGU, you’ll be reading a lot more about it as well. As for the SGA movie - Paul and I have an outline we’re very happy with. The next step is to actually sit down and write it." — Joseph Mallozzi, January 24, 2009.
  • "So what, many of you have been asking, IS happening with the SG-1 and SGA movies? Well, at last report, Carl was about 20 pages away from a first pass of the script which will then find it’s way onto Brad’s laptop where he will do his pass. The Atlantis movie is still an outline but Paul and I will be starting work on the script in the coming weeks and hope to have it completed by April. An official production start date for either movie has yet to be announced. More detailed discussions on both movies will be taking place in the coming weeks and, hopefully, I’ll have more definitive news for you then regarding everything from actor participation to a preliminary schedule." — Joseph Mallozzi, January 26, 2009.
  • Concerning the Stargate Program going public: "Yeah, you know what? It was a possibility, it was something we considered, but obviously it couldn't really be dealt with in that episode [SGA's "Enemy at the Gate"]. We would have had to have come back to deal with it. And Brad has said that it's something that he wanted to deal with in SG-1. At this point I'm not sure -- if we had done it it would have run counter to what's going on with the third SG-1 movie. For that reason alone, we couldn't have done it. It would be nice to sort of take that step and open up and make the program public." — Joseph Mallozzi, About.com interview, posted in early February 2009.
  • "We haven't really gone out to the cast yet, but we always planned it to hopefully shoot in the summer. We picked a window where the cast should be available. It's just a matter at that point of trying to work out a deal with them, with the individual actors." — Joseph Mallozzi, About.com interview, February 2009.
  • Concerning cancellation and fan outcry: "In terms of Atlantis, it put a little bit more pressure on Paul and I to create a story [for the Atlantis movie] that would really appeal to fans of the show who have obviously gone through so much in the last few months with the cancellation, something that would be a really nice payoff for them, and I think we've got that story." — Joseph Mallozzi, About.com interview, February 2009.
  • "There was initial talk of a summer shoot but, given the tight scheduling, fall looks more likely." — Joseph Mallozzi, March 11, 2009.
  • "Wright and Cooper, and MGM, want to make an Atlantis movie. The fact the sets are still up and their space being paid for is evidence of MGM’s commitment to the movie. However, given the world economy, the people who fund the movies have put the breaks on actual production. Joe Mallozzi and Paul Mullie are working hard on the script, and they really want to make it as much as we want to see it." — Michelle, Solutions, April 5, 2009.
  • "Hey, you know what’s really tough? Okay, besides dinner party steak and learning to speak Japanese? Yep, getting back into the rhythm of writing a show you haven’t written for in over half a year. Especially when you’re not actually starting from the beginning of a script and picking up a good head of steam but simply jumping in at the half-way point. It’s like running an Olympic relay except that instead of a baton it’s a script you’re passing off, and instead of fellow runners your only opponent is a deadline, and instead of receiving a medal upon completion you receive notes and a request to please lose the space lobster sequence as the visual effects budget is already sky high. Anyway, after two days of brainstorming (a.k.a. procrastination) I finally sat down and forced myself back into the swing of things. And finished a scene and a half! At this blistering pace, we should be finished the script a good two or three weeks after we start shooting it (hopefully this fall). And it looks like it’s going to be long (if that’s okay with everybody). Lots of spectacularness to squeeze in this one including a…No, still too early for that." — Joseph Mallozzi, April 11, 2009.
  • "...feeling intermittent flashes of guilt for not getting back to that Atlantis script. Ultimately, I decided to take the day off, confident in my ability to complete the draft before my self-imposed May 1st deadline. Really, at this point the key players are enroute and things should move quickly. Aside from the minor hiccups of figuring out the whys and how-to’s of reuniting our heroes, and nailing down the shifting motivation behind the big throwdown, it should be smoooooth sailing. Yep. Back at it tomorrow." — Joseph Mallozzi, April 12, 2009.
  • "Hey, a very productive day on the Atlantis script front. I completed an astounding 12 pages. Turns out the key to both creativity and productivity is to wake early, start writing, and not stop until dinner. I’m having an especially good time writing for one character in particular. But he was always tons of fun to write for back when we were producing the series. And, no, it’s not who you think." — Joseph Mallozzi, April 13, 2009.
  • "Some terrific progress on the Atlantis movie script today as I hit the fast and furious climax. A LOT going on here with all of our characters in play and events going down in seven different locations. I approach the scene that’ll some thinking 'They wouldn’t dare!' Yep, we would. And will." — Joseph Mallozzi, April 15, 2009.
  • "I spent the morning working on the Atlantis script and hit the 90 page mark. From the looks of things, we should have a first draft by Monday. There are a lot of BIG moments throughout and the last third of the movie will be nothing short of spectacular. Action, humor, drama, and at least one character’s life will be forever changed! Yeah, I know. I’ve been watching too many network promos." — Joseph Mallozzi, April 16, 2009.
  • "On the script front, I’m past the climax and staring down a fairly chunky and heartfelt denouement. I’ve approached this movie as a special event and not just another big-budget episode of the show. No longer working within the more restrictive parameters of an ongoing series, we’re finally free to rattle some cages, upend established norms, and take some chances. We want to reward longtime fans with an outing that pays proper tribute to five years of Atlantis history while, at the same time, pursuing avenues that wouldn’t have been open to us a year ago. Could this be SGA’s last adventure? I very much doubt it but, in a way, you want to attack this script like it may well be. Truly impact the lives of these characters and have viewers come away with a sense of significance and satisfaction. Whether we can accomplish all this AND keep everyone happy is a daunting task but, hey, we’re up to the challenge." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 17, 2009)
  • "Spent most of the day dealing with other things, but managed to sit down and get in a couple of hours of script work tonight. Almost done. Have the goodbye scene to write, the big wrap-up and then…I’m done. Well, not quite. Then, I spend days re-reading what I’ve got, polishing it up, after which I’ll send it back to Paul who will read what I’ve done, question my sanity on certain decisions, and battle over a couple of elements before doing his pass." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 18, 2009)
  • Bailey: "PS - when you say “outing” do you mean you will finally reveal who the gay character in SGA is?" Answer: "Nope. Sorry." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 18, 2009)
  • "To borrow a Gordon Ramsayism: 'Stargate Atlantis Movie with satisfying conclusion…Done!.' Satisfying conclusion for who? Well, me for one. And, I suspect, for many fans as well although, of course, it goes without saying that you can’t please all of the people all of the time. Still, I’m very happy with the story we have and with our ending in particular. Some doors are opened, some slammed shut (rather violently), while others are left ajar for future exploration…in the next big adventure provided the fans support this one. Not quite as long as I expected but, given the action sequences, it still may clock in with a robust running time. Yes, all of the regulars and semi-regulars you’ve grown to know and love are in play - Sheppard, McKay, Teyla, Ronon, Woolsey, Keller, Zelenka, Lorne, Beckett, Chuck, Banks, and Todd - in addition to a couple of surprise guest stars. But more on them as we draw closer to the that first day of principal photography. As for when that will be…no firm date yet but I’m still banking on a fall production alongside the SG-1 movie." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 19, 2009)
  • Dodecahedron writes: "If the 1st Atlantis movie doesn’t tie up the wraith storyline, will you guys eventually make a conclusion for the storyline? You know, the final defeat of the wraith like the ori and their followers had in AoT?" Answer: "We’re not thinking past this first movie so am unable to answer that question." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 19, 2009)
  • Dodecahedron writes: "What’s with the lack of Ladon Radim in the second half of Atlantis’ series run (he hasn’t been around since episode 50). Do you think the Genii will ever have an important role in future movies?" Answer: "Again, I can’t comment past this first movie." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 19, 2009)
  • PG15 writes: "Goodbye scene? Uh oh. Nothing good ever comes out of Goodbye scenes. Is it like 'Goodbye, for I have to shuffle off my mortal coil' kinda thing?" Answer: "Could be a little of both." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 19, 2009)
  • "Oh, and I found the time to do another pass on that Atlantis movie script. I wanted to have another go at the Beckett-Teyla scene but was sidetracked..." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 23, 2009)
  • "Went over the Stargate: Atlantis movie script today and I think it’s pretty tight. I’ll be sending it Paul’s way next week as I switch gears..." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 24, 2009)
  • Major D. Davis writes: "Will the Atlantis Movie’s A plot be about the Wraith?" Answer: "While Todd the wraith will play a significant role in the proceedings, the A story will not focus on the wraith." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 24, 2009)
  • Major D. Davis writes: "Will there be lots of action? Such P90 fire, Space battles, hand to hand scenes. Or will it be like a common episode’s dose of action? Do you think it will have more action than the previous movies?" Answer: "Yes, plenty of action for those who like that sort of thing." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 24, 2009)
  • Major D. Davis writes: "Do you think the Atlantis movie will be released in the summer or the spring of 2010?" Answer: "I have no idea what MGM’s plans are regarding the movie’s release." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 24, 2009)
  • Major D. Davis writes: "Oh and for the Atlantis movie release I think what I really meant was how long will you think post will be?" Answer: "Unable to say at this point. It’s all dependent on when the movie is shot and how VFX-heavy it is. In its present incarnation, the script boasts a lot of visual effects." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 25, 2009)
  • About Carter appearing in the movie: "I know for sure I want to do, will be doing the SG-1 movie. Atlantis -- Joe had mentioned the possibility of a cameo, but until I’m sitting on the set drinking tea with the crew... it’s not real." — Amanda Tapping, Gateworld interview, posted April 28, 2009.
  • Belouchi writes: "After the events of [Enemy at the Gate], all three earth ships were disabled after the battle with the super hive…. however we don’t know what happened to the Sun tzu…. will it be salvaged or written off like the Korolev?" Answer: "The Sun Tzu is still out there." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 29, 2009)
  • Ruffles writes: "1. How much time has passed since Enemy at the Gate? 2. Why is the team split up? 3. Any good scenes with Sheppard and Todd or Ronon and Todd? 4. Will our favorite supporting characters (Lorne and Zelenka) be featured? 5. Any Shep whump? (Come on! We’re dying here!) 6. Will any SG-1 or SGU characters be involved?" Answers: "1. Well, it aired January 9th, so almost three months. Oh, if you’re wondering about in relation to SGU - maybe days. And if you’re wondering in relation to the Atlantis movie - maybe a week. 2. The explanation is too long and involved for this blog. It might be easier if I just sent you a copy of the script. 3. “Good” is such a relative term. For instance, my wife insists that, over the course of her life, she has enjoyed a “good” kiwi - something I find very hard to believe. Do I think there is a good Sheppard and Todd or Ronon and Todd scene (or scenes) in the movie? Yeah, I do. 4. Yep. Both will be making significant contributions. 5. Yep. 6. Nope." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 29, 2009)
  • AnneTeldy writes: "Some time ago, you mentioned a very slight possibility that Major Anne Teldy and team would be in the movie. Will I they be?” Answer: "Alas, they won’t be in the Atlantis movie. Maybe the next one?" — Joseph Mallozzi (April 29, 2009)
  • TBA writes: "Regarding the SGA movie: is there any chance the Genii and Ladon Radim might pop up?" Answer: "Nope." — Joseph Mallozzi (April 29, 2009)
  • "Although the Atlantis script is back in Paul’s hand, I went over my last draft today in search of opportunities for some downtime character moments. I found a couple and, over the next couple of days, I’ll have to decide which character relationships I’m going to explore and how. I’d prefer to go with something less obvious ... So, looking ahead to next week, I have ... those Atlantis scenes to write..." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 1, 2009)
  • Jennie writes: "In the Atlantis movie, is there any chance for a romantic partner for Sheppard?" Answer: "Oh, sure, nothing is impossible." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 2, 2009)
  • "As for the SGA movie - full steam ahead!" — Joseph Mallozzi (May 4, 2009)
  • AndreaFWhite writes: "Hello Joe, can you answer my question about whether Torren or Kanaan will be in the SGA movie?" Answer: "Yes, they will." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 4, 2009)
  • F-fae-Glasgow writes: "You have probably answered this before however, has the SGA gate become the main gate for Earth?" Answer: "This question will be answered in the SGA movie." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 5, 2009)
  • MightyStarGazer writes: "So Joe, will we Wraith Fans ... ever know more about them? Will we ever learn if they do have a homebase-planet, if the kiddie-wraiths are born or hatched or both (well, except for the drones, obviously they are hatched), and *blush* if the wraiths are… hrmm… compatible, with humans…?" Answer: "Hopefully this is something we could explore in a future Atlantis movie." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 5, 2009)
  • "I was asked if I'd be interested in doing it by the producers and I said, 'Absolutely.' That was quite a while ago, so I haven't heard anything about it. I hope it goes. But they said that I was in it. That was something they said. 'Would I be open to doing that?' And I said 'Absolutely, yes.'" — Paul McGillion, Gateworld interview, posted May 7, 2009.
  • JoanieC writes: “Hi Paul, A SGA question please:- Right from the pilot Shep was the natural ATA gene carrier. If a 2nd movie is made is there any chance he might meet an “ancient” relative?" Answer: "Interesting you should ask that question because in the Atlantis movie Sheppard does…uh, wait a sec. Who’s Paul?" — Joseph Mallozzi (May 8, 2009)
  • MightyStarGazer writes: "In the SGA-movie, will there be any hand to hand combat-scenes?" Answer: "Yep." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 9, 2009)
  • Eve28 writes: "Is there a possibility that teyla and John become a couple?" Answer: "Sure. All Sheppard has to do is off Kanaan and make it look like an accident." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 10, 2009)
  • "I ... went over the Atlantis movie script with Paul. He wants to make a few dialogue tweaks but is otherwise very happy with what we’ve got. 'It aint cheap!' he said, stating the obvious. No, it certainly isn’t. Paul also pointed out that we still need to come up with a title, something better than Stargate Atlantis: The Movie. Working on it." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 11, 2009)
  • "Hey, got a call from actor David Nykl today. He just got back from L.A. and is checking in. It’s always nice to hear from him. A hardworking guy with a terrific attitude, he’s a real pleasure to work with. We talked SGA movie and I warned him that Zelenka could look forward to a fairly busy outing. He seemed pleased to hear it." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 11, 2009)
  • "What else - spoke to Joe Mallozzi today - he told me about the Atlantis script and some "chunky" Zelenka scenes coming! So don't despair, ye Atlantis faithful. There's still more Zelenka coming!!" — David Nykl (May 11, 2009)
  • "Also heard from actress Sharon Taylor. I let her know that Amelia would be making an appearance in the movie as well. Another Atlantis alum I look forward to working with again." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 11, 2009)
  • Eve28 writes: "Maybe Kanaan could die of an strange illness or from a broken heart?" Answer: "Don’t think so. He seemed pretty happy last time we saw him and he just passed his annual physical with flying colors." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 11, 2009)
  • "Hey, after hearing from Paul McGillion last week, then David Nykl and Sharon Taylor yesterday, I got a call from the big guy himself today, Jason Momoa. He’s in usual high spirits, enjoying life, and, looking forward to reprising his role as the terrifyingly lovable Ronon for the movie." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 12, 2009)
  • "I kept one eye on the door throughout the morning as Paul and I tried to come up with a title for the Atlantis movie. We threw out ideas, narrowed down our choices, and eliminated those that had already been used by either Star Trek or SG-1 – which left us with approximately 0 to choose from. Carl popped in and rather unhelpfully suggested “Dark Gambit”, his way of letting us now that he can’t very well come up with a freakin’ title to a script he hasn’t even read yet! Paul assured him that he would get a copy soon, soon." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 13, 2009)
  • Ponytail writes: "What did Jason say? (this is serious). How is he feeling? How is his eye? Did he get all healed up? Will his hair be short for the Atlantis movie?" Answer: "He’s doing great. Apparently, he’s been working out like crazy and is the fittest he’s ever been. He says that with a little make-up, you wouldn’t even know the scar was there. As for the length of his hair – didn’t ask him but whatever do he’s sporting when he finally comes up for the movie will be a-okay with us. Oh, if you remember many entries back my mentioning that the crew is a great barometer for judging what certain people are like “behind the scenes“? Well, you’d be hardpressed to find a bigger sweetheart than the big guy. The crew loved him!" — Joseph Mallozzi (May 13, 2009)
  • "With ... the SGA script complete, this is the first in a long time that I have nothing on my plate. Oh, we finally have a working title for the Atlantis movie. Top secret for now. Maybe not so much later this weekend… " — Joseph Mallozzi (May 14, 2009)
  • "I wasn’t even aware of it until someone on my blog commented on the working title of the upcoming Stargate Atlantis movie! The news was broken on my dogs’ twitter page! ... Anyway – yeah. Stargate Extinction. It’s the working title but I kind of like it because a) it’s story appropriate, b) a dynamic title, and most importantly c) not “Dark Gambit”. Let the wild speculation begin!" — Joseph Mallozzi (May 16, 2009)
  • "Today, the SGA movie script, Stargate: Extinction, went out to the writing department. No one has gotten around to reading it yet but I imagine it’s just a matter of time before the accolades start rolling in. ... Back in November, Paul and I spun a general idea of what we wanted the SGA movie to be with Brad and Robert. Then, Paul and I went off and worked on the outline, pitching it back and forth between us until we had a pretty solid template. Paul wrote the first sixty pages and I wrote the last forty, although we did tweak one another’s passes." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 19, 2009)
  • "Heard word back on the Stargate Atlantis movie script from two fronts – creative and business – and both responses were overwhelmingly positive. Some confusion (not surprised given the complexity of the story), so we’ll make a point to streamline and clarify in the next draft. Some great preliminary notes from Carl who missed two reunion scenes (looking over the script, I tend to agree) and likes the idea of including a quiet scene for “these two characters”, even going so far as to pitch out a version I liked a lot. Also received a casting suggestion that would turf the unknown Koenig in favor of someone a little more familiar. Discussions on the brass tacks of the production upcoming in June and with it, I’m hoping, finally, production dates." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 24, 2009)
  • "There will be scenes on Earth." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 24, 2009)
  • Michelle writes: "So will there be romance at all in the movie? You don’t have to say between whom. We’ll all make ridiculous assumptions and outrageous demands anyway. Eg, please no McKeller! hee hee" Answer: "Well, now that you mention it, some romance, yes." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 25, 2009)
  • "Weir’s story ended in Ghost in the Machine. The character will not be appearing in the movie." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 25, 2009)
  • "The SGA movie will remain visually and narratively true to the series." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 26, 2009)
  • "Who said anything about kissing and cooing? The movie will be action-driven." — Joseph Mallozzi (May 26, 2009)
  • "I have been told I will be but we also thought the movie was going to be on a shorter, more immediate time frame so at this point I haven't heard exactly when it might be. There was some talk about doing it in the late spring-early summer which clearly is not going to happen so I think that the next time frame will probably be in the fall, in October, but I don't know for sure." — Robert Picardo, Moviehole interview (May 2009)
  • "There’s a rumour that it’ll start shooting in November. That once [Stargate] Universe is done with its season production then we’ll move into it, but none of that has been confirmed. You know what, I wish I could [tell you about Extinction], in fact it’s sad to say but you’ve actually revealed the title to me before I knew it. We know nothing about it, and by we, I mean my fellow actors and I. We haven’t had an opportunity to read anything or to talk with our writers about it yet." — Rachel Luttrell, Sci Fi Now interview (May 2009)
  • "By the end of season 5 (and the beginning of Stargate: Extinction) Beckett has made a full recovery and is no longer dependent on the enzyme." — Joseph Mallozzi (June 9, 2009)
  • "In addition to the stark realities of a suffering DVD market (the victim of a perfect storm of circumstances – the evolution of alternate media platforms, the recession, and – my #1 suspect – Blu-ray). In order to set an official date for the commencement of principal photography, the studio – which is taking the lion’s share of the risk by bankrolling the production – must first sort out a number of issues. Still, as I’ve been saying all along, we all want to make this movie (me most of all as, from a purely mercenary standpoint, I’ll be producing it – and not for free), and we now have a first draft script in place." — Joseph Mallozzi (June 12, 2009)
  • "We had discussed the prospect of a wormhole drive for some time, but never introduced it because we didn’t have a story-specific use for it – until we talked about using it for the movie. Rather than suddenly introduce it in the movie, thus making it feel convenient, we thought it would be better to set it up earlier. And we did – in Enemy at the Gate – but in an episode in which it proved instrumental to the story – and, thus, felt convenient. In hindsight and with a little more time, it would have been preferable to layer the idea in with passing references building up to its actual use in EatG." — Joseph Mallozzi (July 23, 2009)
  • "We’re ready to go. We’re just waiting for the right opportunity. We want to be successful with it. The studio wants to be successful, and we really don’t want to proceed with something in the wrong climate, which I think financially it is right now." — Robert C. Cooper, Television Critics Association summer press tour (reported by Solutions August 12, 2009)
  • "No one has said we are not making this movie and I continue to believe that we eventually will. Paul and I have a script we’re looking forward to producing, a script involving Earth-based intrigue, intergalactic travel, a looming threat to the city of Atlantis, and a sometime friend and foe who may hold the key to averting disaster." — Joseph Mallozzi (August 20, 2009)

Further Reading

Stargate SG-1:

Season One | Season Two | Season Three | Season Four | Season Five | Season Six | Season Seven | Season Eight | Season Nine | Season Ten | SG-1 Movies

Information on Stargate SG-1 Production and DVD Releases

Stargate Atlantis:

Season One | Season Two | Season Three | Season Four | Season Five | Atlantis Movies

Stargate Universe:

Season One | Season Two

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