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* "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. | * "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. | * "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) | |||
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* [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/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.] | * [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.] | ||
* [http://stargate-sg1-solutions.com/blog/2009/04/script-for-stargate-atlantis-movie-completed/ Solutions: Script for Stargate Atlantis Movie Completed, April 20, 2009.] | |||
* [http://www.gateworld.net/interviews/new_frontier.shtml Gateworld: Amanda Tapping: New Frontier, posted April 28, 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.
- Solutions: Script for Stargate Atlantis Movie Completed, April 20, 2009.
- Gateworld: Amanda Tapping: New Frontier, posted April 28, 2009.
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