Stargate Atlantis is being CANCELLED!! August 21, 2008
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Neither the Wraith nor the Replicators, the G’ould or the Orii could beat Atlantis..but NBC Universal is canceling the show.
The current Stargate Season 5 WILL BE THE LAST season of Stargate. The last episode will air in January 2009.
WHAT IS GOING ON?!!
Is Sci Fi Channel stoned? Who pays these clowns?
Stargate SG-1 had a 10 year run, Atlantis is doing well in the ratings and is arguably the best show currently running on Sci Fi channel. This current season with the command change was starting to look very promising and there is still so very much of the Pegasus Galaxy to explore.
It’s just wrong.
Stargate Atlantis – like SG-1 isn’t dead mind you. Instead the greedy self-serving braniacs at SciFi will keep Atlantis limited just to straight to DVD movies. Yes Stargate Continuum was a great movie – but personally I’d rather see a full season of episodes than 1 or 2 movies in a year.
“We’re excited to tell Atlantis stories on a bigger canvas,” said Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper, co-creators of SG-1 and Atlantis, in a statement. “The successes of the two original Stargate [direct-to-video] movies The Ark of Truth and Continuum have shown us the opportunities that the movie format offers. We have plans for both SG-1 and Atlantis to remain vital as we expand the franchise.” Atlantis will air a milestone 100th episode in January 2009.
Stargate 5×05 Dr. Weir Returns (again) August 16, 2008
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Does any character ever really die in Stargate Atlantis?
Beckett dies then comes back
Now its Dr. Weir.
But because the actress that originally played her is too stuck up to come back to Atlantis – we now have a replicator body for Weir.
What? She’s floating frozen in space?
NAAAh that’s not enough to stop a replicator. There will come a time when she gets picked up and defrosted and we will see Weir (in her hot little replicator Fran body) again.
Stargate 5×04 Get me off this ship August 2, 2008
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Jumping alternate realities (multi-verses) is commonplace in Stargate series. This episode of Atlantis really does nothing to advance that concept further at all.
They didn’t really meet any other versions of themselves (expect for the cheesy f302 pilot sheppard), no wraith and no replicators.
Sure it was neat to try and figure out how they would get off their ‘runaway train of starship’ but this was a relatively ‘boring’ episode..wasn’t it?
Stargate Atlantis 5×03 : What was that?? July 26, 2008
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The third Stargate Atlantis of season three is all about humanizing Teyla – isn’t it?
I don’t think any of us doubted that she would return to the team..but the writers had to show her agonizing over it – rather than have her made out to be a bad mother that doesn’t think about her newborn baby boy.
The turning of Ronon Dax in this episode was also a bit strange…as compared to other episodes when the Wraith suck the life out of someone – when there are typically awesome special effects of the person getting really old ..there was little of that here and he just seemed to have turned too early.
The best part though was the scene when the Wraith’s hand gets cut off. We had to rewind and watch in slow motion to see who had actually done the cutting. At first we thought it was Ronon (since his turning seemed so unbelievable), but the replay clearly showed it was Teyear.
Last but not least, Woolsey does SUCK. He’s a weak character overall that isn’t a guy you want to hate or like – he’s just lame.
Stargate Atlantis 5×02 : Mr. Woolsey doesn’t suck July 19, 2008
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So the second episode of the new Stargate Atlantis Season Five and the first with Mr. Richard Woolsey (Robert Picardo) in command.
We still don’t know exactly why Col Sam Carter was removed officially and it’s annoying that wasn’t discussed. Woolsey who is supposed to be the pain in the butt anti-hero -actually came off as a very weak character in this episode and one that was almost likeable in a way. He’s not supposed to be that way he should have got in the way more so much so that everyone hates him and there is a constant battle between base staff and him. Like this he’s just another Weir or Carter and that’s just not interesting anymore.
As for the wraith tentacles here…how did Sheppard just walk right up to Keller – esp if Sheppard had been cured?? It just doesn’t make sense.
But Beckett is back (again) and that’s a great thing. Too bad Keller didn’t get killed off in this episode so that Beckett could return to his rightful place as THE DOCTOR for Atlantis.
Stargate Atlantis 5×01 Search And Rescue July 12, 2008
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Yeeaaah Baby!! Stargate Atlantis is bAAAACCK!
Solid episode to kick off the season with jam packed end to end action.
Starting off with the the Teyla/Sheppard dream sequence was a very cool to get started. And then of course having two set of rescue teams – Atlantis itself and the Daedelus was great.
I’m not quite sure when the Daedelus became the ultimate super weapon in the galaxy but now with its kick ass Asgard beam weapon it seems to be able to take out hive ships pretty darn easily. That’s not to say there wasn’t some fine battle effects first.
Now as to the plot – what happened to Michael?
There is no way he’s toast (yet).
And what about Col Carter!!! We’ve known for months that she would be replaced by Wolesly but the way the episode ended leaves the reasons all up in the air.
We won’t miss Carter that much though…she was never a strong character on Atlantis and we’ll see her soon enough in Stargate Continuum.
Stargate Atlantis Season 5 starts on July 11th May 21, 2008
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Not far now…. Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis is now set to return to SciFi on July 11th. Early indications based on a number of reports is that we’ll be seeing alot of the Wraith this season.
We’ll also be seeing at least four episode with Dr. Carson Beckett , and we know that Col. Carter will be relinquishing command of Atlantis in favor of Wolesly (Robert Picardo) at some point.
And of course T’eyla (who was pregnant last season) now will have a baby that will get worked into the storyline too.
I want to have Lunch with Jewel Staite on the set of Stargate Atlantis April 18, 2008
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But it will cost me at least $750 !!
That’s the current next bid up for the charity auction now underway — to have lunch with Jewel Staite on the set of Stargate Atlantis itself. The charity site lists the actual value of the ‘lunch date’ to be $1000.
Includes: Lunch with Jewel Staite on the set of Stargate Atlantis. Valid for 2 people, for one year, based on availability.
Best known for her role as Kaylee, the sweet, happy and sensual ship’s mechanic on the critically acclaimed sci-fi series Firefly, Jewel Staite is the newest addition to the Stargate universe. Already a veteran actress at 25, Staite began her career at the age of 9. Finding success early on, she earned both Gemini (Canadian Emmy) and Canadian Television Film and Showcase Award nominations for her work on the Disney Channel series Flash Forward with Ben Foster.
Check out the bidding for yourself and if you got the creds…by all means BID (and send us pics when you win!!).
Stargate Atlantis 4 x20 Last Man Standing March 8, 2008
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Gotta love future timeline alternate realty stuff.
48,000 years into the future too..the end of T’eyla, Carter and Ronan ..(are we done here?) .
Awesome.
The producers easily could have left us hanging just on Sheppard’s return to Atlantis..but they didn’t ..again another sign that this is a finely written show and one with alot of respect for fans.
Sure having the team stuck in a booby traps building at the end is kinda lame..but you know they’re all coming back.
We don’t know quite how Carter will exit the show (we do know that she loses command in Season 5). We don’t know if McKay will actually hook up with Dr. Keller (Jewel Staite)..but hopefully he will.
We do know that Season 5 will be a showdown of wraith factions and the Atlantians…and should be a real battle royale.
Farewell for now Stargate Atlantis..we’ll be waiting for your return!
Stargate Atlantis 4×19 Kindred Part II – Beckett is a Clone! March 1, 2008
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One more episode to go and then Season 4 is a goner.
The last episode easily could have been the season finale with the discovery of a new Dr. Carson Beckett, but thankfully the producers have ALOT of respect for the fans and for that we should all be gratful.It’s also good that they did not disgrace the memory of Dr. Beckett. He did die. This new Beckett is a clone.
He’s not evil or a replicator…just a clone.
Yes it’s kinda lame that he has to go back into stasis…but we know he’ll be back every so often in times of need.
It looks like the final episode of Season 4 -March 7th – WILL BE a cliffhanger (gotta hate those) with Sheppard coming back to an abandoned Atlantis after trying to locate Teyla
Stargate Atlantis Toys – Shop carefully cause prices vary! February 27, 2008
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Regular readers of ShowMeSciFi.com know that we’re HUGE Stargate Atlantis fans.
With Season 4 coming to a close this week, we thought..’hey we don’t have any Stargate Atlantis toys, let’s get some!’
As it turns out there isn’t a whole lot of options yet for Stargate Atlantis Toys. Mostly its just a few figures at this point, so not Atlantis itself, puddle jumper, Wraith dart etc.
Pricing on the figures can also vary wildly. We’ve done a quick eBay analysis for ya here to help you (and us) get the best pricing on Stargate Atlantis figures.
This first auction is for a full set of all five action figures. Included in this set are Dr. Elizabeth Weir, Lt. Colonel John Sheppard, Wraith (Male), Dr. Elizabeth Weir “Field Ops” and Lt. Colonel John Sheppard “Field Ops”. Each figure includes a piece of the Stargate from Stargate Atlantis. Bidding on this is now at $49.99
(Stargate Atlantis SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURE SET OF ALL 5 )
Now another eBay seller has the same set now up for auction on a Buy It Now for $127.99
(overpriced Stargate Atlantis SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURE SET OF ALL 5)
A third eBay seller we found has the same set for a Buy It Now of $54.95
As a fourth option we found a seller that has a set of 4 for a Buy It Now of $29.99
So as you can see there really is a wide range of pricing here for what is essentially the same set of toys. To make your (and our) search easier we’ve also set up a simple link to keep you in the loop and the latest Stargate Atlantis toys.
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Stargate Atlantis 4 x 18 Kindred : Dr Beckett RETURNS!!! February 23, 2008
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And we thought Midway was a great episode.
Here we get both of our Wraith ‘friends’ Todd and Michael
Tayla gets abducted but the biggest surprise of all in the last scene.
wow. what a totally unexpected surprise. How did Beckett get there? He’s dead!!
We know Beckett helped to ‘create’ Michael so maybe Michael had some of his DNA and cloned him?
Or maybe Beckett never really died and was actually beamed off Atlantis by Michael when the explosion happened with the body replaced by a clone?
Whatever the case Stargate Atlantis Season 4 just keeps getting better and better..too bad we’ve only one episode left and then Season 4 is done!!
Stargate Atlantis 4 x 17 Midway February 17, 2008
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INDEED.
Indeed this was a fine episode. At last Teal’c makes his cameo coming face to face with his Atlantis counterpart Ronon.
What a great episode. Great cause Teal’C rocks and so does Ronon. Great because the Wraith attacking Midway is a great plot. And great because of the AWESOME amount of action in this episode – wraith bashing all the way.
And of course MARVELOUS dialogue.
INDEED
Stargate Atlantis 4×16 Trio (aka Keller wants to get busy with McKay) February 9, 2008
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Basic cliched Stargate episode where the team is trapped and they need to get out.
Where the cliches break down though is with Dr. Keller (Jewel Staite).
She’s one BUSY woman…
First she hooks up with Ronon know she’s interested in McKay.
Who’s next??
Richard Woolsey aka Robert Picardo Set to Lead Stargate Atlantis February 5, 2008
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MADNESS.
Total and absolute MADNESS. Robert Picard the bald holographic doctor from Star Trek Voyager is set to become the expedition lead for Stargate Atlantis in Season 5. The move follows Amanda Tapping (Col. Samantha Sheppard)’s departure at the end of the current Season 4.
Having Woolsey in command will be a constant pain for everyone on Atlantis…
While I don’t mind him in the odd episode – in command of Atlantis itself???
MADNESSS!!!
Stargate Atlantis 4×15 Outcast February 2, 2008
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Neat episode that introduces us to a trio of new characters that I expect we’ll see more off in Stargate Atlantis.
We meet Sheppard’s Ex-Wife – now working for DHS.
We meet Sheppard’s Brother – and it looks like we’ll see him again too.
Then there is the new IOA dude that will make a very welcome change over Robert Picardo’s whining character.
Ohhh and then there is the fact that we finally got a whole of insight into Col.Sheppard’s personal life.
Col. Carter Leaving Stargate Atlantis for Sanctuary February 1, 2008
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We really haven’t seen that much of Carter in Stargate Atlantis Season 4. She’s not much of a hands on commander and she lacks the presence that made Dr. Weir such a compelling character.
Now it turns out that Amanda Tapping (the actress who plays Col. Carter) is set to devote more of her time to the new Sanctuary SciFi series. Apparently she may make some ‘guest’ appearances in Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis.
Will we miss Col.Carter??
I don’t think so. She’s really been a non-factor in Season 4. The braniac role that she filled in SG-1 still belongs to Dr.McKay.
Stargate Atlantis 4×14 Harmony January 26, 2008
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Some episodes of Stargate Atlantis are funnier than others…This one sure had at least two real keepers.
Taking a page from Han Solo (in Star Wars IV), Sheppard picking up the Jenai radio and answereing the question – what’s your status? with..
“Good,” Sheppard said
“Clarify” the Jenai on the Radio asks.
“Very Good, ” Sheppard replies.
Oh and at least one member of the ShowMeSciFi.com team found the final scene with the picture behind the throne (with Rodney the hero and Sheppard cowering ) to be quite hilarious.
Stargate Atlantis 4×13 Quarantine (aka Ronon set to hookup with Dr.Keller) January 20, 2008
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After all the excitement of the last two episode..this one was painfully sloooooooooooow.
There was only one redeeming aspect of this episode…that Ronon got to know Dr. Keller a whole lot better. Will their relationship progress? I think it will and it will make for some interesting episodes too.
Stargate Atlantis 4×12 Spoils of War January 13, 2008
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Though i didn’t think the last episode was a ‘cliffhanger’, there were a few unknowns left..like what happened to the Wraith hive ships?
Well now we know. We also now know how the Wraith defeated the ancients ultimately which was shear force of numbers.
An entertaining and plot advancing story that was enjoyable end to end. And finally I think that Tayla will take a break too! And no doubt the Wraith ‘friend’ Ty will be back..though personally i’m curious whatever happened to Michael the Wraith? Maybe we’ll see a showdown between the two which really would be neat.
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