Well if they did then I bet they weren't disappointed.
Indeed. Sets can always be rebuilt. In fact, I bet that rebuilding the entire Atlantis set/decorum would cost a mere fraction of the production cost of a single SGU episode. Keeping a set in storage will eventually cost more than re-producing it. Funnily enough I had a conversation only 2 days ago about some stuff I have in storage. Stuff in this case being some furniture and boxes with various items. I've been renting storage space for about oneandahalf years now costing €175,- a month. That means I've already payed over €3000,- by now. It was argued that if I would just throw it away and buy new stuff later when I need it it would actually be cheaper. Unfortunately I cannot debate that fact so I'll have to seriously consider that option. So in this matter I have to agree with the 'squeedrones' at gateworld.
Even though I am widely renowned for being a shining beacon of morality, I have to disagree with you once more.
It is I believe in this case MGM that would produce the movies but unfortunately their hands have been tied due to financial trouble for quite a while. The writers had pitched ideas for the movies to MGM but there was no money at the time to start production. There probably are scripts for the movies though. In addition I must point you to the fact that it is common practice to lie to people to get their support both in politics and in commerce. It might be immoral, but it is simply a reality we have to accept.
I hope you still like me now.