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MGM Greenlights Two New Stargate SG-1 Movies, MGM Press Release

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Jan 15th 2007, 7:01 PM

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MGM announced today the extension of the hit Stargate SG-1 franchise with two new movies based on the popular series. Titled Stargate: The Ark of Truth and Stargate: Continuum, the movies will both be made available to the television universe and home entertainment marketplace by MGM. The announcement was made by Charles Cohen, Senior Executive Vice President of MGM.

We previously reported rumors that these new films would be coming. Read on for the full press release from MGM, but beware of spoilers.

Arcady	Jan 15th 2007, 7:03 PM Post #2
Base Commander Group: Admin Posts: 4,951 Joined: November 26th 2002 From: Dallas, Texas USA Member No.: 1 Gender: Male	Here's the press release from MGM: (with plot details in Spoiler tags for those of you who may want to skip them.) MGM Greenlights New Stargate Movies Studio Continues Record Breaking Franchise by Releasing “Stargate: The Ark of Truth” and “Stargate: Continuum” LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) announced today the extension of the hit “Stargate SG-1” franchise with two movies based on the popular series. Titled “Stargate: The Ark of Truth” and “Stargate: Continuum”, the movies will both be made available to the television universe and home entertainment marketplace by MGM. The announcement was made by Charles Cohen, Senior Executive Vice President, MGM. “`Stargate SG-1’ is to MGM Television what the ‘James Bond,’ ‘Pink Panther’ and the ‘Rocky’ franchises are to our feature film unit,” said Cohen. “We are committed to continuing to release new SG-1 content and its `Stargate Atlantis’ spin-off, and we’re also steadfast in our dedication to extending the franchise. ‘Stargate’ is an indelible brand for MGM and we will support it well into the future.” With its high quality production values, long-term stability in the show’s leadership and strong chemistry between the lead actors in the series, all of whom have big audience appeal, “Stargate SG-1” is the longest-running science-fiction series in U.S. TV history. The series has a strong worldwide fan base and can be seen in over 120 countries. “Stargate SG-1” cast members Ben Browder, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Claudia Black and Michael Shanks are confirmed to star in both movies. Written and produced by Brad Wright and Robert Cooper, the new movies will feature the latest visual and sound effects, providing viewers with a theatrical movie-going experience. In the first movie, “Stargate: The Ark of Truth” will bring a conclusion to the primary storyline of the past two seasons of the SG-1 television series. More thrills and action-packed scenes are planned for this special event movie, which will be directed by Cooper. The suspense will end as fans will see the conclusion of the epic Ori saga. In the second movie, “Stargate: Continuum” the SG-1 team is now free to embark on new and exciting adventures throughout the endless Stargate universe. Below are the synopses for the new “Stargate” movies: “Stargate: The Ark of Truth” » Click to Show Spoiler « As SG-1 searches for an Ancient artifact which they hope can defeat the armies of the Ori, they learn more Ori ships are about to be sent through the supergate to launch a final assault on Earth. Daniel discovers that the artifact, the Ark of Truth, may be in the Ori home galaxy, and SG-1 embarks aboard the Odyssey to find it, and pre-empt the attack. The IOA has a plan of their own and SG-1 ends up in a distant galaxy fighting two powerful enemies. “Stargate: Continuum” » Click to Show Spoiler « While SG-1 attends the execution of Ba’al, the last of the goa’uld system lords, Teal’c and Vala inexplicably disappear into thin air. Carter, Daniel and Mitchell race back to a world where history has been changed: the Stargate program has been erased from the timeline. As they try to convince the authorities what’s happened, a fleet of goa’uld motherships arrives in orbit, led by Ba’al, his queen, Katesh, (Vala) and his first prime, Teal’c. SG-1 must find the Stargate and set things right before the world is enslaved by the goa’uld. About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,000 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 110 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), Texas Pacific Group (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

Lagger	Jan 15th 2007, 7:36 PM Post #3
Chief Master Sergeant Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: June 25th 2005 Member No.: 9,349 Gender: Not Telling	wow.... sounds good, and it'll even be better cause its a movie with bigger budgets, and runs for more than 40 minutes? the second spoiler didnt make a lot of sense... oh well we'll have to wait to find out

Protoziggy90	Jan 15th 2007, 11:31 PM Post #4
Second Lieutenant Group: Members Posts: 581 Joined: March 3rd 2006 From: NYC, NY, USA Member No.: 11,304 Gender: Male	QUOTE(Lagger @ Jan 15th 2007, 7:36 PM) the second spoiler didnt make a lot of sense... oh well we'll have to wait to find out » Click to Show Spoiler « Sure it does. It says that Vala and Teal'c will somehow, from one point in time forward be erased from the timeline, which in turn will reverse the universal timeline back to the point that there is no Stargate Program and the Goa'uld are free to take Earth back... This post has been edited by Protoziggy90: Jan 15th 2007, 11:32 PM

Revan	Jan 16th 2007, 12:42 AM Post #5
Dark Lord of The Sith Group: Moderators Posts: 4,455 Joined: February 1st 2006 From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., Terra Firma Member No.: 11,056 Gender: Male	QUOTE(Protoziggy90 @ Jan 15th 2007, 11:31 PM) » Click to Show Spoiler « Sure it does. It says that Vala and Teal'c will somehow, from one point in time forward be erased from the timeline, which in turn will reverse the universal timeline back to the point that there is no Stargate Program and the Goa'uld are free to take Earth back... Well no... » Click to Show Spoiler « Ba'al will probably do something specific to the timeline that makes Vala/Katesh his queen, and Teal'c his First Prime... as well as eliminating the SGC from Earth. The question, is why does the team get stranded in the alternate timeline?

Lagger	Jan 16th 2007, 3:31 AM Post #6
Chief Master Sergeant Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: June 25th 2005 Member No.: 9,349 Gender: Not Telling	yeah thats why it was really confusing to me... it didnt make much sense at all.... » Click to Show Spoiler « btw: how do we know this is the real deal, as we know baal has like at least 20x clones? maybe they thought they were witnessing his execution, but while thinking that a clone baal, did something?

Matman	Jan 16th 2007, 10:58 AM Post #7
where's my gameboy... Group: Donating Members Posts: 634 Joined: September 15th 2005 From: IL Member No.: 10,164 Gender: Male	The first movie sounds sweet, I figured a long time ago that they'd have to travel to the Ori galaxy, wonder if the Sangreal has any part of the Ark or if it turned out to be useless? Idk about them traveling to the Ori galaxy to find this thing, sounds more like a trap unless its something the Ancients left there and the Ori have never heard of it, but whatever, should be good. The second movie sounds interesting, cant wait to hear more on that one.

danielfan	Jan 16th 2007, 12:13 PM Post #8
Senior Master Sergeant Group: Members Posts: 377 Joined: May 5th 2005 From: Atlanta GA Member No.: 9,002 Gender: Female	QUOTE(Lagger @ Jan 15th 2007, 7:36 PM) wow.... sounds good, and it'll even be better cause its a movie with bigger budgets, and runs for more than 40 minutes? the second spoiler didnt make a lot of sense... oh well we'll have to wait to find out QUOTE(Revan @ Jan 16th 2007, 12:42 AM) Well no... » Click to Show Spoiler « Ba'al will probably do something specific to the timeline that makes Vala/Katesh his queen, and Teal'c his First Prime... as well as eliminating the SGC from Earth. The question, is why does the team get stranded in the alternate timeline? » Click to Show Spoiler « It sounds as if Ba'al changes their timeline. They aren't stuck in an alternate timeline, their timeline has been changed as in Moebius. However an alternate timeline would make sense, seeing as the rest of SG-1 will not be affected by the changes. I guess we will just have to wait and see which it is.

stargaterfemale	Jan 17th 2007, 12:49 AM Post #9
Civilian Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: January 11th 2007 Member No.: 13,031 Gender: Not Telling	YAY!!!! I am happy and so is my man! More Stargate Sg1! Way to go MGM!

replicant	Jan 17th 2007, 4:29 AM Post #10
Airman Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: July 27th 2004 Member No.: 5,783 Gender: Male	from the synopsis of the second movie it sounds similiar to mobius only this time Baal changes the time line. I like that they are goingback to when the goald where in power. I also like that they are bringing back Baal. He's such a good bad guy. depending on how far back they go they could bring back a host of the goa'ld that we've seen in stargate eg apophis, sokar, ect This post has been edited by replicant: Jan 17th 2007, 4:30 AM

Lagger	Jan 17th 2007, 5:12 AM Post #11
Chief Master Sergeant Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: June 25th 2005 Member No.: 9,349 Gender: Not Telling	doubt it Lolz... baal wouldnt have any of the other gould.... u know how system lords are... if he has a chance of absolute power he will take it im pretty sure

all knowing	Jan 17th 2007, 12:11 PM Post #12
Airman First Class Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: March 16th 2005 From: England Member No.: 8,471 Gender: Male	Can't wait for both films, bigger budget and longer viewing time should be good. » Click to Show Spoiler « Would like to see the ori get their arse kicked in a battle above earth, altho could be abit anubis like but still wud be cool! Also sounds like MGM are not giving out on the Stargate franchise or on SG1, does this add weight to the third series rumour or even more SG1 projects!?!?! heres hoping.......

Dafmeister	Jan 17th 2007, 1:30 PM Post #13
General Group: Moderators Posts: 11,926 Joined: April 10th 2003 From: North Wales, UK Member No.: 1,340 Gender: Male	TPTB have said that their budget isn't huge. They said that they can do a lot with only a little cash so don't expect these to contain blockbuster SFX.

NoTTy	Jan 17th 2007, 10:56 PM Post #14
Civilian Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: August 24th 2006 From: Montreal, Qc, Canada Member No.: 12,373 Gender: Male	it sounds all good... indeed.. very good.. but what about the tok'ra and the asgard?? r they gonna be left out??

Revan	Jan 17th 2007, 11:13 PM Post #15
Dark Lord of The Sith Group: Moderators Posts: 4,455 Joined: February 1st 2006 From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., Terra Firma Member No.: 11,056 Gender: Male	QUOTE(NoTTy @ Jan 17th 2007, 10:56 PM) it sounds all good... indeed.. very good.. but what about the tok'ra and the asgard?? r they gonna be left out?? I imagine they would be as exempted as they are usually...

Lagger	Jan 17th 2007, 11:24 PM Post #16
Chief Master Sergeant Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: June 25th 2005 Member No.: 9,349 Gender: Not Telling	knowing how cryptic ancients are.. whats the bet the ark of truth is some sort of historical document? ie like what the 10 commandments is kept in or something... maybe holding the real truth of the ori, or what the religion should be about. or some message. that would definitly stop the ori armies.. This post has been edited by Lagger: Jan 17th 2007, 11:31 PM

hockey_player	Jan 18th 2007, 11:23 AM Post #17
Civilian Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: January 2nd 2005 Member No.: 7,432 Gender: Not Telling	Sorry, the second story sounds boring and unimaginative. There's simply isn't anything new there, and that's pretty sad. » Click to Show Spoiler « We're back to the goa’uld again. Let's have something new to keep the franchise going, or as MGM says 'We are committed to continuing to release new SG-1 content...' If it's the same old stuff, it spells "The End." HP

Alosel	Jan 19th 2007, 9:11 AM Post #18
First Lieutenant Group: Members Posts: 701 Joined: March 30th 2005 From: Llanelli, Wales Member No.: 8,667 Gender: Male	Hmm... I have to say, the first of the movies does indeed sound quite interesting and something I look forward to seeing, but I'm not too sure about the second one. It seems like a re-visitation of Mobieus all over agan.

Janos	Jan 19th 2007, 9:37 AM Post #19
Posts in his underwear Group: Donating Members Posts: 3,814 Joined: July 1st 2004 From: Seriously, I'm probably partially clothed atm! Member No.: 5,403 Gender: Male	QUOTE(Alosel @ Jan 19th 2007, 7:11 AM) It seems like a re-visitation of Mobieus all over agan. Well, 1969 was good. It was just too early in the show for them to remember any kind of Continuity by Season 10. So, they can write a Time Travel episode without making it suck. It IS possible. (Course, they have new writers now... so, that theory can go right in the toilet.. we'll see what happens!)

More Cowbell!	Jan 19th 2007, 10:12 AM Post #20
Technical Sergeant Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: September 20th 2006 Member No.: 12,532 Gender: Male	QUOTE(hockey_player @ Jan 18th 2007, 11:23 AM) Sorry, the second story sounds boring and unimaginative. There's simply isn't anything new there, and that's pretty sad. That sir, was shallow and pedantic! I can almost guarantee it will be cool, it's got Ba'al in it!

Shadowstorm92	Jan 19th 2007, 6:04 PM Post #21
Airman First Class Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: December 21st 2006 From: New Orleans "In" Montgomery,Al Member No.: 12,931 Gender: Female	The first one sounds awesome! I'm not quite sure about the second one though. It sounds a lot like Moebius, and Moebius was weird.

Dafmeister	Jan 19th 2007, 6:11 PM Post #22
General Group: Moderators Posts: 11,926 Joined: April 10th 2003 From: North Wales, UK Member No.: 1,340 Gender: Male	» Click to Show Spoiler « QUOTE(Shadowstorm92 @ Jan 19th 2007, 11:04 PM) I'm not quite sure about the second one though. It sounds a lot like Moebius, and Moebius was weird. The difference between 'Continuum' and 'Moebius' is that in the movie it is our SG-1 that is featured (three-fifths at least). The majority of 'Moebius' focused on an alternate SG-1 saving our SG-1.

Shadowstorm92	Jan 19th 2007, 7:49 PM Post #23
Airman First Class Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: December 21st 2006 From: New Orleans "In" Montgomery,Al Member No.: 12,931 Gender: Female	QUOTE The difference between 'Continuum' and 'Moebius' is that in the movie it is our SG-1 that is featured (three-fifths at least). The majority of 'Moebius' focused on an alternate SG-1 saving our SG-1. Oh. I thought it was the same people and that only the timeline had been altered and that things that had happened never hapened.

J&S4Ever	Jan 19th 2007, 9:09 PM Post #24
Master Sergeant Group: Members Posts: 310 Joined: February 21st 2005 From: Pharr, Texas Member No.: 8,176 Gender: Female	How strange...I thought I had posted here already. Personally, I can't wait to see the first movie. I hope they do release it this year, but like I said before, I'm still sad. This will be the first fall season without new SG-1 episodes to look forward to, and no matter how many movies they make, it will never make up for the loss of a weekly episode for seven months a year. This post has been edited by J&S4Ever: Jan 19th 2007, 9:10 PM

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