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While Christopher Judge may be known to the present generation as the God of War Kratos, he was a fierce warrior before it too. The star, who is known for his signature voice, was once part of a sci-fi franchise that had a fanbase that could rivalStar Wars. And no, it is notStar Trek.
The Rolland Emmerich and Dean Devlin createdStargatewas panned by critics upon release but soon gained a cult status among fans. It prompted the beginning of a franchise that spanned three television series, an animated series, and two more direct-to-video films. After a hiatus, Amazon Studios who recently acquired MGM, has announced that they would reboot the beloved franchise.
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The Origins OfStargate
Before he made it a habit to keep destroying the world in his films, Rolland Emmerich madeStargatein 1994. The director of popular blockbusters such asIndependence Day, 2012,andThe Day After Tomorrowcreated the sci-fi tale of a wormhole on Earth that acted as a gateway for interstellar travel. He created it along with producer Dean Devlin. While the film received mixed to negative reviews upon release, it created a strong fanbase known as the ‘Gaters’.
Despite its critical response, the film earned $196 million at the global box office over a $55 million budget. This prompted the makers to create a TV series namedStargate SG-1. The series enhanced the fandom of the franchise, with many conventions dedicated to the series taking place across the world. The fandom also attracted many female fans due to its exploration of feminist themes.
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The TV show ran for ten seasons and also spawned two more shows namelyStargate AtlantisandStargate Universe.Christopher Judgeplayed the role of Teal’c, a genetically modified warrior from the planet of Chulak. He appeared in the originalStargate SG-1series, making an appearance in a total of 214 episodes. His character makes the most appearances in the show, appearing in all except one episode. Christopher Judge also makes an appearance in the series’ follow-up DVD filmsStargate The Ark Of The TruthandStargate Continuum. He also makes a cameo inStargate Atlantis. Judge received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Television series for his role as Teal’c.
After the shows, an animated series, and two direct-to-video films, the franchise underwent a hiatus until 2017, whenStargate Origins, a prequel web series consisting of short ten-minute episodes was streamed. The franchise underwent another hiatus until recently when Amazon Studios started considering a reboot of the beloved franchise.
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The Return OfStargate
When Amazon Studios acquired legacy studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, it inherited its library of assets. Many titles such asRobocop, Legally Blonde, Barbershop,andThe Pink Pantherwere being considered for a reboot. One of those isStargate.
Deadline reported that the makers were considering at least two live-action films and a TV show based on the popular sci-fi franchise. It was also rumored to be debuting at this year’s Comic Con. However, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes prompted them to cancel the event.
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According to Popcast, Amazon Prime Video has plans to make a two-part film as well as a limited series. The films would serve to connectStargate SG-1andStargate Atlantisto the limited series. A small teaser was also reported to be revealed at Comic-Con. The teaser would show an activated Stargate inside the Pacific Ocean near the Golden Gate Bridge, a direct continuation of the ending ofStargate Atlantis. However, due to the ongoing strikes, the plans may not come to fruition anytime soon.
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Source:Deadline
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
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