Stargate

In the movie, a military team led by Colonel Jack O’Neil (Kurt Russell) and an Egyptologist named Dr. Daniel Jackson (James Spader) travel through the Stargate to a distant planet. There, they discover a civilization resembling ancient Egypt and a powerful alien called Ra (Jaye Davidson) who claims to be a god.

The movie was a success, grossing over $200 million worldwide. It sparked interest in the concept of the Stargate and led to the creation of several spin-offs.

The first TV series was “Stargate SG-1”, which premiered in 1997 and ran for ten seasons. It followed the adventures of the original movie characters and a new team of warriors who traveled through the Stargate to explore new worlds and defend Earth from alien threats.

The series introduced new characters such as Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping), Teal’c (Christopher Judge), and Jonas Quinn (Corin Nemec). It also expanded the Stargate mythology, introducing new civilizations, technologies, and enemies.

“Stargate Atlantis” was the second TV series, which premiered in 2004 and ran for five seasons. It followed a new team of explorers who travel to the lost city of Atlantis, which is located in a distant galaxy. There, they discover new threats and allies, such as the Wraith, an alien race that feeds on human life force.

The series featured new characters such as Dr. Rodney McKay (David Hewlett), Teyla Emmagan (Rachel Luttrell), and Ronon Dex (Jason Momoa). It also introduced new technologies such as the city’s stargate-powered shield and the Atlantis database.

“Stargate Universe” was the third and final TV series, which premiered in 2009 and ran for two seasons. It followed a group of civilians and military personnel who are trapped on a spaceship called Destiny, which is traveling through the universe. There, they face new challenges and mysteries, such as the ship’s purpose, the alien race that built it, and the crew’s personal conflicts.

The series introduced new characters such as Dr. Nicholas Rush (Robert Carlyle), Eli Wallace (David Blue), and Chloe Armstrong (Elyse Levesque). It also featured new technologies such as the ship’s faster-than-light drive and the ancient communication stones.

All three TV series were produced by MGM and aired on different networks (SG-1 on Showtime and Sci-Fi Channel, Atlantis and Universe on Sci-Fi Channel), worldwide. They also spawned several movies, such as “Stargate: The Ark of Truth” and “Stargate: Continuum”, which continued the stories of the SG-1 characters.

Stargate has also expanded into other media, such as novels, comic books, and video games. For example, the “Stargate SG-1” novel “The Barque of Heaven” continued the story after the events of the series finale. The “Stargate Atlantis” comic book series “Back to Pegasus” continued the story after the events of the series finale. And the “Stargate Worlds” video game was in development for several years before being cancelled.

Overall, Stargate is a beloved franchise that has thousands of fans worldwide. It introduced a new concept of space travel, explored new worlds and civilizations, and created iconic characters and technologies. It also tackled important themes such as friendship, loyalty, sacrifice, and the human condition. Whether you’re a fan of the movie, the TV series, or the extended universe, Stargate has something for everyone.