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|valign="top"|[[Image:sga-title.jpg|frame|left|178px|Written by [[Joseph Mallozzi]] and [[Paul Mullie]]; Directed by [[Andy Mikita]]; | |valign="top"|[[Image:sga-title.jpg|frame|left|178px|Written by [[Joseph Mallozzi]] and [[Paul Mullie]]; Directed by [[Andy Mikita]]; Syfy Channel premiere 2010]] | ||
|valign="top"|The first ''Stargate Atlantis'' movie will be broadcast on the Sci Fi Channel in | |valign="top"|The first ''Stargate Atlantis'' movie will be broadcast on the Syfy Channel (formerly the Sci Fi Channel in the USA) most likely in early 2010 before being released on DVD. | ||
"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… | "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… | ||
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* 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. | * 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. | * "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. | |||
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* [http://scifi.about.com/od/stargateatlantis/a/SGAT_mallozzi.htm About.com: Interview with Joseph Mallozzi, February 2009.] | * [http://scifi.about.com/od/stargateatlantis/a/SGAT_mallozzi.htm About.com: Interview with Joseph Mallozzi, February 2009.] | ||
* [http://stargate-sg1-solutions.com/blog/2009/03/mallozzi-gives-update-on-stargate-atlantis-movie/ Solutions: Mallozzi Gives Update on Stargate Atlantis Movie, March 12, 2009.] | * [http://stargate-sg1-solutions.com/blog/2009/03/mallozzi-gives-update-on-stargate-atlantis-movie/ Solutions: Mallozzi Gives Update on Stargate Atlantis Movie, March 12, 2009.] | ||
* [http://stargate-sg1-solutions.com/blog/2009/04/wright-and-cooper-spill-on-stargate/ Solutions: Wright and Cooper Spill on Stargate, April 5, 2009.] | |||
* [http://stargate-sg1-solutions.com/blog/2009/04/mallozzi-plans-are-still-in-place-for-sga-movie/ Solutions: Mallozzi: "Plans are still in place" for SGA Movie, April 8, 2009.] | |||
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Stargate Atlantis Movies
First Movie Untitled
The first Stargate Atlantis movie will be broadcast on the Syfy Channel (formerly the Sci Fi Channel in the USA) most likely in early 2010 before being released on DVD.
"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.
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Further Reading
- Joseph Mallozzi's Weblog's Main Page
- Solutions: Sci Fi Cancels Atlantis! (Updated), August 20, 2008.
- Joseph Mallozzi: "All Good Things...", August 21, 2008.
- Gateworld: "All Good Things..." interview with Brad Wright, August 21, 2008.
- Solutions: Exclusive Q&A with Joe Mallozzi, September 9, 2008.
- Solutions: Sci Fi Channel to Air SG-1 Movies (and Atlantis movie), September 27, 2008.
- SCI FI WIRE: Tapping Still Does Stargate, October 2, 2008.
- Solutions: Working the Beats for the Movies, October 29, 2008.
- Solutions: Mallozzi Reveals a Few Atlantis Movie Plot Points, January 11, 2009.
- Creation Entertainment: Stargate Set Tour update, January 19, 2009.
- About.com: Interview with Joseph Mallozzi, February 2009.
- Solutions: Mallozzi Gives Update on Stargate Atlantis Movie, March 12, 2009.
- Solutions: Wright and Cooper Spill on Stargate, April 5, 2009.
- Solutions: Mallozzi: "Plans are still in place" for SGA Movie, April 8, 2009.
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