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Atlantis nominated for four Geminis
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2008
Jewel Staite and Alan McCullough are among those honored with nominations in the Canadian television awards.

Mallozzi on Stargate Atlantis movie
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2008
Executive producer Joseph Mallozzi talks about the cancellation and what to expect from the first Atlantis movie.

SCI FI explains hopes for Stargate Universe, Atlantis movies
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2008
Network president Dave Howe talks about the future of Atlantis in movie form, and how the third series may be different.

Stargate Universe Has A Go!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008
The Stargate franchise blazes forward into new territory with a brand new television series set for 2009.

SCI FI green-lights Stargate Universe
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008
The SCI FI Channel has green-lit production on Stargate Universe, the third live-action television series!

Wright: Atlantis is going out on top
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008
The decision to end Stargate Atlantis and jump to the movie format was made mutually, the producer told GateWorld.

SCI FI confirms Atlantis cancellation, TV movie
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2008
Press Release: Network will follow the fifth and final season with a 2-hour movie.

Stargate Atlantis will end this season
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2008
MGM and SCI FI have cancelled Stargate Atlantis after five seasons, but the series will continue with movies.

Martin Wood nominated for director's award
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008
The Atlantis anchor director has been nominated at the DGC Awards for his work on "Trio."

SCI FI shores up September schedule
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008
The network will anchor Friday nights with four new episodes of Stargate Atlantis.

Binder hints at new directions for Season Five
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008
Atlantis writer Carl Binder tells GateWorld how the writers are determined to shake things up for the Pegasus Galaxy.

Still more Continuum cast and movie photos
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2008
We've just added another 20 movie photos and eight cast shots to the Stargate: Continuum gallery!

Season Five may continue this fall
MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2008
SCI FI will air new episodes of Stargate Atlantis through the fall! UPDATED

Atlantis gets visual effects Emmy nomination
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2008
Stargate Atlantis has earned a 2008 Emmy nomination in the category of Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Series.

Picardo challenges Trek fans: 'Give me three episodes'
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2008
The man who played Voyager's Doctor has a challenge for Trek fans who haven't tuned in to the Stargate franchise yet.

Hewlett: 'Picardo brings sexy back'
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2008
Stargate Atlantis's David Hewlett talks about new co-star Robert Picardo, and what he brings to the veteran series.

Sanctuary to premiere October 3
FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2008
Amanda Tapping's new fantasy series is coming to SCI FI this fall, the week after Atlantis finishes its summer run.

Wood reveals favorite Continuum scenes
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2008
Stargate: Continuum director Martin Wood tells GateWorld about his two favorite scenes from the direct-to-DVD feature. SPOILERS

New Atlantis Cast Photos
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008
Brand new cast photos for the fifth season of Stargate Atlantis have arrived!

Sky One will air Continuum, Atlantis
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2008
Stargate: Continuum and the fifth season of Stargate Atlantis are coming to Sky One in the U.K. in August.

Wright: Stargate Universe news may be close
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008
Fans may not have to wait much longer to find out when the franchise's third series is coming to television.

Judge on jokes and being the 'resident Jaffa'
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
The actor discusses practical jokes during filming and exactly how important he is in developing the Jaffa language.

SCI FI announces summer line-up
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008
SCI FI Channel today officially announced its summer line-up, including the fifth season premiere of Stargate Atlantis.

SCI FI confirms Season Five premiere date
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008
The fifth season of Stargate Atlantis will premiere on Friday, July 11.

Wright: Stargate movies need O'Neill
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008
Executive Producer Brad Wright tells GateWorld why he's interested in doing another Stargate film.

Season Five aiming for July 11 premiere
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008
New promotional material hints at the possible start date for Stargate Atlantis.

Charity auctions up for bid
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008
Numerous Stargate-related auctions in support of the Waterkeeper Alliance are now available for bidding.

Ark of Truth hits Pay-Per-View
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2008
The first SG-1 DVD movie is now available on Pay-Per-View, Video-On-Demand, and the XBOX!

Stargate Universe Revealed!
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2008
EXCLUSIVE: Creator Brad Wright gives GateWorld the scoop on the premise for the third Stargate TV series.

Wood: Continuum Is Big
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008
Director Martin Wood tells GateWorld about his experience directing the next Stargate DVD movie.

Cooper has plans for Atlantis, Universe
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2008
EXCLUSIVE: Robert C. Cooper updates us on his involvement in Season Five, plus the status of the next spin-off.

Goldsmith explores Ark of Truth themes
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008
Stargate composer Joel Goldsmith discusses the musical journey he took in the first SG-1 DVD feature.

Final bow for Season Four; Atlantis returns this summer
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2008
Stargate Atlantis's season finale airs tonight on SCI FI. But not to worry: Season Five is a few short months away.

SCI FI eyeing summer 2008 for Season Five?
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008
How long will viewers have to wait after this week's season finale?

SCI FI will preview Ark of Truth
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008
Catch a 1-minute sneak peek at the upcoming DVD movie during this Friday's Stargate Atlantis finale!

'Ark of Truth' Video Preview #4
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008
Cast members and producers discuss the first DVD movie's role as a two-hour closure epic.

Sky One to air Ark of Truth in March
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2008
Stargate fans in the United Kingdom won't have to wait till the April 14 DVD release to see the first SG-1 DVD movie.

'Ark of Truth' Video Preview #3
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2008
Producers and cast members discuss the differences between the DVD feature and the TV series which spawned it.

SG-1 nominated for Saturn Award
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008
Stargate SG-1 has once again earned a Saturn Award nomination for Best Syndicated / Cable Television Series.

Stargate Atlantis Season Five begins filming
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2008
Principal photography on the fifth season of Stargate Atlantis has begun!

'Ark of Truth' Video Preview #2
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2008
See another sneak peek at the upcoming SG-1 DVD movie Stargate: The Ark of Truth -- now on GateWorld Play!

Tapping suggests timeline continuity
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2008
Amanda Tapping ("Samantha Carter") hints to GateWorld the explanation for her abrupt departure from Atlantis.

'Ark of Truth' Video Preview #1
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2008
EXCLUSIVE: See an exclusive peek at the DVD bonus features from Stargate: The Ark of Truth -- now on GateWorld Play!

Robert Picardo joins Atlantis cast
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008
MGM and SCI FI Channel today announced the cast changes for the fifth season of Stargate Atlantis!

Rumor Control: Atlantis Cast Changes
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008
Who is leaving? Who is returning? GateWorld breaks down the rumors while we wait for the official announcement.

Mallozzi discusses Tapping's departure
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008
Executive producer Joseph Mallozzi on the loss of Amanda Tapping; major casting news coming Monday.

Stargate expands iTunes, Amazon presence
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2008
There's a lot more Stargate now available for download on iTunes and Amazon Unbox, including all ten seasons of SG-1.

Stargate Atlantis wins People's Choice Award
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008
Atlantis is the winner of the People's Choice Award for Favorite Sci-Fi Show! UPDATED

SCI FI's Tin Man smashes ratings record
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2007
Night 1 of the new SCI FI Channel miniseries is the network's highest rated telecast ever.

Auction offers Atlantis walk-on role
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2007
Premiere charity auction Web site turns its attention to Stargate Atlantis and the fans for a special chance to become a part of franchise history!

Gero discusses Keller, Beckett stories
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2007
Stargate Atlantis co-producer Martin Gero shares some of what's in store for Atlantis's doctors in Season Four. SPOILERS

Wright: Continuum is classic Stargate
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2007
EXCLUSIVE: SG-1 co-creator Brad Wright gives GateWorld details on Stargate: Continuum, including the release month. SPOILERS

Atlantis nominated for People's Choice Award
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007
Nominations for the 34th annual award were announced recently, and Stargate Atlantis has made the cut.

Writers strike: What fate Stargate?
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2007
Will the recently renewed Stargate Atlantis be affected by the writer's strike that began today?

Mallozzi speaks out on renewal, Atlantis Season Five
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2007
Executive producer Joseph Mallozzi shares his thoughts on this week's renewal news, and his hopes for next season.

RENEWED! Stargate Atlantis gets fifth season
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2007
Stargate Atlantis will continue to a fifth season on SCI FI Channel, the network announced today.

Stargate syndication schedule now available
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2007
Catching up on SG-1 and Atlantis in U.S. syndication? We've got the complete broadcast schedule for the new season!

Atlantis Season Four Cast Photos!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2007
The new season of Stargate is here, and so are the cast photos!

Stargate Worlds reveals Ancient planet
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2007
EXCLUSIVE: GateWorld has concept art for an Ancient world to be featured in the upcoming MMO!

McKay-Carter rivalry lights up Atlantis
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2007
Sam Carter's role in Atlantis will add a new dynamic to her rivalry with Rodney McKay. SPOILERS

Tapping: Carter is 'out of her element'
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007
Amanda Tapping talks about integrating with the Atlantis team, and her character's growth in Season Four. SPOILERS

StargateProps launches new auctions
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
One-of-a-kind Stargate memorabilia has left the vault and become available to fans!

New Stargate charity auction on eBay
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
The team at Bridge studios have placed two autographed duffle bags used in the Arctic on eBay for charity!

MGM launches Stargate promotional campaign
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007
The studio is looking for fans to help promote their favorite shows -- and reward them for it!

Syndication season starts this week
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2007
SG-1 Season Ten and Atlantis Season Three kick off their runs in U.S. syndication this week!

Stargate Atlantis secure on iTunes
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
The fourth season of Stargate Atlantis will be available weekly on iTunes, MGM confirmed.

First Atlantis Season Four Cast Photos
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
GateWorld has obtained the first cast photos from the upcoming new season of Stargate Atlantis!

Binder gives life to Dr. Keller
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Writer Carl Binder discusses his chance to develop Stargate Atlantis's newest character, played by Firefly's Jewel Staite.

Future of Stargate on iTunes unclear
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2007
NBC Univeral's decision not to renew their contract could mean a loss of the show's availability online.

SG-1 cast looks back at ten years
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2007
Amanda Tapping, Michael Shanks and Christopher Judge reminisce over a decade's worth of science fiction magic.

Sky One to premiere Atlantis in October
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2007
U.K. fans, the wait is almost over! Sky One has announced the start date for the fourth season of Stargate Atlantis.

SCI FI unveils fall schedule plans
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2007
SCI FI confirmed its plans for the fall schedule today, including new details on the mid-season finale of Stargate Atlantis. SPOILERS

Tapping discusses SG-1 movies
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2007
The DVD movies represent a big change from the week-to-week television series, Amanda Tapping told ComicsOnline.com.

Watch the new Season Four preview!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2007
The Atlantis teaser video from Comic-Con is now available online. SPOILERS

Midway Space Station plays a role in Season Four
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2007
Martin Gero talks with GateWorld about the new station that links the Pegasus Galaxy to Earth. SPOILERS

Stargate Atlantis gets 10 p.m. timeslot
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2007
Stargate Atlantis will move to 10 p.m. E/P when it returns for its fourth season on Friday, September 28.

Continuum pushed to late 2008
SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2007
Actor Gary Jones reveals that Stargate: Continuum will be released on DVD later than anticipated.

Howe expresses confidence in Stargate
MONDAY, JULY 16, 2007
SCI FI executive VP David Howe calls Stargate a "flagship" for the network.

Farscape, Galactica return in short form
SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007
SCI FI Channel and SCIFI.com are producing a new Web-based Farscape series, and "mini-sodes" leading up to this fall's Galactica TV movie!

Carter will have her hands full
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2007
Samantha Carter will have more to worry about than Rodney McKay on the upcoming season of Stargate Atlantis. SPOILERS

Shanks satisfied with SG-1's end
SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2007
After ten years on the air, Stargate SG-1 co-star Michael Shanks is satisfied with the way the show finally went out.

Atlantis returns to SCI FI in September
SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2007
The fourth season of Stargate Atlantis will make it U.S. premiere this September!

Stargate Atlantis nabs two Spaceys
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007
Stargate Atlantis wins big in SPACE Channel's viewers' choice awards.

Cooper opens the Ark
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2007
Executive producer gives GateWorld the inside scoop about the Ark of Truth, the centerpiece of the first DVD movie. SPOILERS

Hewlett incognito for video contest
FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2007
Post your Stargate-related video on YouTube for a chance to win an Apple Macbook and a chat with David Hewlett!

Gero looks forward to Season Four
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007
Atlantis co-executive producer Martin Gero tells GateWorld why the series is shaping up for its best year yet.

Atlantis on tonight's Attack of the Show
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2007
Stargate Atlantis will be featured on tonight's installment of Attack of the Show, at 7 and 11 p.m. Eastern on G4TV!

SCI FI picks up Doctor Who Season Three
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2007
The new season of the hit BBC series starts this July in the United States!

Stargate reports from the Arctic
FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2007
The cast and crew had a real-life adventure when they visited the Arctic to film scenes for Continuum.

Stargate SG-1 nominated for Hugo Award
THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2007
SG-1 self-deprecating two-hundredth episode has been nominated for a prestigious Hugo Award.

Sanctuary Web site fully online
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2007
The next evolution in entertainment has been unveiled at SanctuaryForAll.com!

Universe deals with ninth chevron
SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2007
The working concept for the third Stargate television series includes the Stargate's ninth chevron.

Third series is Stargate Universe
FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2007
EXCLUSIVE: The working title of the third Stargate television series has been unveiled!

Stargate convention tour kicks off
FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2007
Creation Entertainment today kicks off 2007's Official Stargate SG-1 / Stargate Atlantis Convention Tour!

Behind the scenes of Sanctuary
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007
Canada's Daily Planet gives fans the first look at Sanctuary, the new virtual show starring Amanda Tapping.

Sanctuary premiere window revealed
MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2007
Former SG-1 producer talks with GateWorld extensively about his new project, including its premiere window.

Season Four to premiere this fall
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007
Amanda Tapping in 14 episodes in Season Four; Jewel Stait in eight. Also: New episodes return April 13.

SG-1 nominated for Saturn Award
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007
Stargate SG-1 once again picked up a Saturn Award nomination for Best Syndicated / Cable Television Series.

Stargate cast and crew seek Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007
SG-1 and Atlantis personnel are hard at work on a revolutionary Internet series.

New episodes return to U.S. April 6
MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2007
Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis return to SCI FI Channel this spring!

Producers speak out on third series
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2007
Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper go on the record regarding the third live-action Stargate series.

MGM reveals movie storylines
MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2007
MGM today released the first solid plot details for the two SG-1 films. SPOILERS

Wright unveils SG-1 movie titles
MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2007
The titles for the first two Stargate SG-1 movies have been revealed!

SG-1 makes world premiere in U.K.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007
Sky One is now airing the second half of Season Ten, Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

Studio planning on-going SG-1 movies, no Season Eleven
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2006
EXCLUSIVE: MGM is moving forward with an on-going SG-1 movie franchise; cast signed for first installment.

SG-1 movies start filming April 15
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2006
Michael Shanks talks about the two new movies in an interview with IGN.

Exclusive: Third Stargate series in development
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006
A third television series in the hit Stargate franchise is now in development, GateWorld has learned.

Stargate returns to SCI FI in April
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2006
New episodes of SG-1 and Atlantis return to the U.S., alongside SCI FI's Painkiller Jane.

Gero writes, produces, directs indie
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2006
Stargate writer talks with GateWorld about his off-season independent film project.
Warning: explicit content

Canada's SPACE to air new SG-1 special
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2006
Watch for a new behind-the-scenes special after this week's season premiere.

Bridge Studios haunt Halloween again
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2006
The British Columbia film community is offering a special Halloween treat this year: the Halloween Haunted Studio Tour!

Stargate SG-1 movies coming to DVD
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2006
MGM has given the go-ahead for two direct-to-DVD movies for Stargate SG-1!

Studio planning SG-1 TV movies?
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
Stargate SG-1 may live on in a series of televised films, according to a new report.

New seasons start October 18 in U.K.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2006
SG-1 Season Ten and Atlantis Season Three are coming to Sky One in the United Kingdom!

New syndication season starts September 23
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2006
Season Nine of Stargate SG-1 and Season Two of Stargate Atlantis begin across the U.S. in just one month.

MGM considers SG-1's future
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2006
Franchise owner MGM is exploring its options for Stargate SG-1 after its cancellation this week -- but SCI FI says TV isn't one of them.

Cooper: SG-1 will go on
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006
EXCLUSIVE: SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running series, but executive producer Robert Cooper isn't counting Stargate SG-1 out yet.

SCI FI Channel confirms SG-1 cancellation
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006
SCI FI Channel has issued a statement confirming that it has not renewed Stargate SG-1 for an eleventh year.

Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006
SCI FI Channel has cancellation of the long-running Stargate SG-1, according to reports.

Stargate arrives on iTunes
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006
New episodes of Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis are now available for download on iTunes!

SG-1 enters Guinness Book of World Records
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2006
Stargate SG-1 is officially in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest consecutive running science fiction show.

SCI FI picks up Doctor Who Season Two
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2006
The second season of the new Doctor Who arrives on SCI FI in the U.S. next month!

Air Force will close Cheyenne Mountain
FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2006
The U.S. Air Force confirms the base closure as part of extensive cost cutting in the war on terror.

SCI FI to start remaining episodes in March
SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006
REPORT: SCI FI Channel in the U.S. will take a 6-month hiatus starting in September.

Devlin optimistic about 'Stargate' sequels
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2006
"Stargate" film producer Dean Devlin believes MGM, and the original stars and director, are open to sequels.

Devlin wants MGM to complete movie trilogy
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006
The writer-producer of the original "Stargate" film is in talks with MGM to create two more, he told Comic Con-goers.

SCI FI strikes gold with Eureka premiere
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006
New series set a ratings record with its July 18 premiere, helping the cable channel expand its original offerings.

Season premieres debut on SCI FI!
FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2006
Stargate SG-1 Season Ten and Atlantis Season Three officially begin tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/Pacific in the U.S.

Stargate Atlantis receives Emmy nomination
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2006
Stargate Atlantis has been nominated for Outstanding Music Composition For A Series. SCI FI's total noms: 7

Stargate has international appeal
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2006
Stargate's executive producers discuss the show's booming cross-cultural popularity.

SCI FI to air 'Science of Stargate' special
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006
The Science of Stargate SG-1 will make its U.S. debut on July 14, ahead of the Stargate season premieres.

New season's filming brings surprises
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006
Mitchell handcuffed to a bed, McKay playing off his sister, and the return of Richard Kind is all in a day's work.

SG-1 wins two Spacey Awards
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006
Stargate SG-1 took home the prize for Best Ensemble Cast at this year's fan-voted awards.

SCI FI unveils broadband video channel
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2006
SCI FI's new site features Stargate SG-1 deleted scenes, webisodes, and interactive user programming.

Stargate grew cutting edge VFX industry
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2006
The Stargate TV franchise has made the B.C. film industry production leaders of the visual effects industry.

MGM planning Stargate film, third series
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2006
Stargate owner Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television has big plans for its hit sci-fi franchise.

Stargate on Conan O'Brien tonight
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2006
Don't miss a special Stargate segment on Friday's Late Night with Conan O'Brien on NBC!

BRIEFING: Actors, conventions, and more
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006
From marathons to DVDs, interviews to a ton of convention appearances, we've got a BIG news update this week!

SCI FI announces Galactica spin-off!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2006
Ronald D. Moore and David Eick are developing a spin-off prequel series set on the planet Caprica.

Brad Wright speculates on SG-1's future
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006
Though Stargate SG-1 has gotten a new lease on life, business pressures may limit how long it can go.

Cast and crew ponder SG-1's legacy
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006
The cast and crew of Stargate SG-1 celebrate its 200th episode, and consider the legacy of the long-running show.

Season premieres set for July 14
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006
Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis return to SCI FI with new episodes this summer.

Stargate cuts the cake for 200th episode
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2006
The entire cast and crew joined Sony Pictures executives on the set yesterday for the media event.

Wright: Michael is a 'Flying Dutchman'
MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2006
Brad Wright tells us about the future of recurring Stargate Atlantis character Michael Kenmore. SPOILERS

Canadian dollar's rise curbs its advantage
MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2006
The rising value of the Canadian dollar is shrinking Stargate's "bang for the buck" production incentives.

Wright: Adria is the Ori cheating
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2006
Executive producer Brad Wright tells us about Adria and the Ori's plans for her in Season Ten. SPOILERS

Cooper: Atlantis needs character moments
FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2006
The writers of Stargate Atlantis are focusing on the relationships between team members in Season Three.

Cheyenne Mountain complex may be closed
FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2006
The U.S. Defense Department is studying whether to close the real-world facility where Stargate SG-1 is set.

Jim Menard nominated for Leo Award
FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2006
SG-1 director of photography has been nominated for a presitious Leo Award. Also: Noms for Stargate alumni.

Ori force SG-1 to start from scratch
FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2006
Producer Robert C. Cooper talks to GateWorld about the master plan for Stargate SG-1 Season Ten! SPOILERS

Brad Wright on the secrets of success
MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2006
Stargate series have brought $500 million U.S. in production to B.C., according to the Vancouver Sun.

Lynn Smith on challenges of location filming
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2006
Former location manager Lynn Smith discusses the challenges of arranging Stargate's off-set filming.

Simon: Real Baal will step forward
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2006
Viewers will finally learn the fate of Baal in Season Ten, actor Cliff Simon told fans. SPOILERS

Joel Goldsmith composed new music
FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2006
New characters meant new themes for both Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis last season.

BRIEFING: Actor appearances, free Jack
FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2006
Get a free Jack O'Neill action figure! PLUS: GateWorld Blogs, an SG-1 Oscar win, and much more in this week's round-up.

Galactica set for October season premiere
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2006
The SCI FI Channel's top-rated original series will break the mold and jump to a fall season premiere.

Bruce Woloshyn describes effects challenges
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2006
Rainmaker digital effects supervisor Bruce Woloshyn tells fans what it takes to create those amazing special effects.

SCI FI reveals 'Get In The Gate' winner
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006
Sweepstakes winner Nancy Martin will make her Stargate debut this Friday.

New season begins principal photography
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2006
The casts and crews of Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis took to the sets once again this week.

SG-1 earns three Saturn nominations
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2006
Both Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis received nominations for the 32nd Saturn Awards.

BRIEFING: 'Swarmed,' DVD reminder
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2006
Get the latest run-down on Stargate actor appearances, merchandise, conventions, and more!

TiVo Notice: Atlantis Season Pass
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2006
New episodes of Stargate Atlantis are not being recorded by TiVo's Season Pass manager.

Doctor Who travels to The SCI FI Channel
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2006
The new Doctor Who series will debut this March on the cable network, SCI FI and BBC announced today.

SCI FI reveals February schedule
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006
February brings four all-new episodes of Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis to The SCI FI Channel.

Shanks talks Daniel and Vala's future
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006
Actor Michael Shanks shares his thoughts on his character's stormy (and entertaining) relationship with Vala Mal Doran.

BRIEFING: Interviews, cast watch, and more
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2006
Picardo to return, actor interviews, Atlantis novel preview, convention updates, Women of Sci-Fi Calendar, and more!

Atlantis rises to Gemini Award victory
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2005
The team behind Stargate Atlantis's visual effects has been awarded with one of Canada's highest honors.

SCI FI reveals January schedule
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2005
All three hit Friday night original series will return with brand new episodes next month, along with catch-up marathons.

SciFi.com talks to Stargate SG-1 cast
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2005
SciFi.com has published new interviews with the regular cast of SG-1, plus Lexa Doig and producer Robert C. Cooper!

'The Triangle' scores big for SCI FI
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2005
The SCI FI Channel scored big ratings with its newest miniseries, from producers Dean Devlin and Bryan Singer.

Galactica gets Season Three
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2005
The SCI FI Channel has officially renewed Stargate's companion series for a third season.

Cooper: Ori take Stargate to a new level
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2005
SG-1's newest foe has taken the show to a whole new level, according to executive producer Robert C. Cooper.

Actors hint at Atlantis's season end
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2005
Torri Higginson and Rainbow Sun Francks drop a few hints at last week's New Zealand convention.

Briefing: Shanks a 'free agent'
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2005
Stargate cast still in contract negotiations, GateWorld's newsletter returns, and more hot news bites!

Cooper: Stargate SG-1 was almost renamed
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2005
SG-1's executive producer reveals the name of the show that fans could have been watching.

Stargate haunts Vancouver this Halloween
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2005
The spooky village of the followers of the Ori is all dressed up for a special Halloween party this weekend!

Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis renewed
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2005
SCI FI has officially renewed its hit series Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis for another season!

Stargate earns six Gemini nods
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2005
The Stargate franchise earned six nominations in this year's Gemini Awards, honoring Canada's best TV and film.

BRIEFING: New episodes in U.K., Canada
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2005
Fans in the U.K. and Canada are about to get brand new episodes. Plus: The latest round-up of Stargate news!

Stargate production wraps for 2005
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2005
Principle photography on the 2005-2006 broadcast year of Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis wraps today!

SCI FI adds Eureka to slate of originals
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
SCI FI has greenlit production on Eureka, adding the new show to its schedule for a summer 2006 premiere.

No Emmys for Stargate, SCI FI
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005
SG-1, Atlantis, and The SCI FI Channel came up empty at the 2004-2005 Creative Arts Primetime Emmys.

Briefing: Weekly Stargate news bytes
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2005
New episodes in Canada, DVDs in Australia, Jumper retires, set visit up for auction ... and Nerus returns!

New season premieres in the U.K. October 18
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2005
The brand new seasons of SG-1 and Atlantis will make their U.K. premieres in October 18 and 19 on Sky One.

SCI FI to reinstate full-length openings
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
SCI FI will debut brand new, full-length montages when the second half of the current season kicks off in January.

Syndication premieres set for September 19
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005
The U.S. syndication premieres of SG-1 Season Eight and Stargate Atlantis will air the week of September 19!

Briefing: Easy to digest Stargate news bytes
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005
Tonight's episodes, Namco's new Alliance Web site, DVD art, new cast interviews, and ... RDA and baby seals!

SCI FI doubles up on summer finales
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2005
SCI FI will air back-to-back episodes of SG-1 on September 16, followed by Atlantis on September 23.

Briefing: Comcast burns SCI FI, viewers
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2005
Comcast customers in Chicago must upgrade or lose The SCI FI Channel. We've got the solution for Stargate fans!

SCI FI confirms September schedule
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2005
SG-1 and Atlantis close the first half of their seasons with cliff-hanger finales on September 23.

No Hugo for 'Heroes'
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2005
Winners of the prestigious 2005 Hugo Awards were announced this weekend in Glasgow, Scotland.

Briefing: In Defense of Stargate
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2005
Are media outlets giving Stargate SG-1 a fair shake? Plus: The latest Stargate news bytes.

Briefing: 'Tis a new season!
FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005
Thoughts on last week's premieres; Sony's new forums; Comic-Con photo galleries; Tapping in London; and more!

SCI FI unveils August Stargate schedule
FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2005
SCI FI has published its anticipated broadcast schedule for Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis in August.

SCI FI cuts opening credits to 10 seconds
SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2005
The SCI FI Channel will air shortened opening sequences for the new season of Stargate.

Season Nine is more 'hardcore Stargate'
FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2005
The new season of Stargate SG-1 will appeal to fans of the old days, the show's producers told GateWorld.

Briefing: Hermiod cast, interviews, and more
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2005
Trevor Devall is Hermiod; About.com interviews David Hewlett and Gary Jones; and more MacGyver on DVD!

Briefing Room: Schedules and marathons!
THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005
Atlantis premieres in Canada, SCI FI summer marathons, no Tapping at Gatecon, interview with "Duet" guest, and more

Introducing the Briefing Room
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2005
So that no passing thought of ours may go unrecorded, the GateWorld editors bring you ... the Briefing Room!

New SCI FI ad reveals Ori?
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2005
A brand new SCI FI Channel ad for Season Nine has finally put a face to the team's sinister new adversary. SPOILERS

Kindler: Ori are worse than the Goa'uld
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2005
SG-1's new enemy surpasses even the Goa'uld in their evil, producer Damian Kindler told SFX Magazine. SPOILERS

Stargate captures two Spacey Awards
THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2005
Stargate took home two awards from the 2005 Spaceys, the annual SPACE channel awards voted on by fans.

Stargate takes home three Leo Awards
MONDAY, MAY 30, 2005
Stargate earned three key awards at the 2005 Leo Awards this weekend, led by SG-1 co-star Amanda Tapping.

Judge: Season Nine returns to SG-1's roots
MONDAY, MAY 23, 2005
The upcoming ninth season of Stargate SG-1 is like a brand new TV show, actor Christopher Judge told GateWorld.

Firefly joins SCI FI Friday line-up
MONDAY, MAY 23, 2005
SCI FI will add reruns of FOX's short-lived science fiction series to its popular Friday night line-up this summer.

Double marathons lead up to premiere
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2005
The SCI FI Channel will air day-long SG-1 and Atlantis marathons on July 7 and 8.

Browder throwing himself into Stargate
MONDAY, MAY 16, 2005
Stargate SG-1 co-star Ben Browder is throwing himself into his new role, producer Robert C. Cooper told GateWorld.

SCI FI to preview new season in May
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2005
Get your VCRs ready! The SCI FI Channel will preview the upcoming ninth season of SG-1 starting Mondays in May.

Shanks: Season Nine reinvents Stargate
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2005
Season Nine of Stargate SG-1 is reinventing the show's formula, according to actor Michael Shanks.

New season to premiere July 15
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2005
Brand new seasons of Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis will air on Friday, July 15 on The SCI FI Channel.

Stargate picks up two Saturn Awards
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2005
Stargate SG-1 took home two trophies from the 2005 awards, including its second Best Series win in a row.

New seasons begin filming in Vancouver
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2005
Another year of adventures is underway at The Bridge Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia!

Galactica gets 20-episode second season
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2005
The entire cast will return for 20 episodes in the second season of SCI FI's hit series Battlestar Galactica.

SCI FI renews Battlestar Galactica
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2005
The SCI FI Channel has renewed its hit new series Battlestar Galactica for a second season, the network announced today.

SG-1, Atlantis receive Saturn noms
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2005
Stargate SG-1 and sister show Stargate Atlantis are among those recognized by this year's Saturn Award nominations.

Browder's character name revealed!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2005
MGM and The SCI FI Channel have revealed the name of Stargate SG-1 newcomer Ben Browder's character.

Atlantis heading to syndication in 2005?
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2005
Stargate Atlantis is among the shows being offered to broadcasters nationwide for the 2005-2006 syndication year.

Galactica premiere draws 3.1 million viewers
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2005
The SCI FI Channel scored with the series premiere of Battlestar Galactica on January 14.

New regular joins Stargate Atlantis cast
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2005
A new series regular will join the cast of Stargate Atlantis soon after the show kicks off its second season.

SCI FI unveils February schedule
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2005
All-new episodes of Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis will air every Friday night.