The Atlantis movie was NEVER going to be made, so how could a "hold" have been put on it?

Overmind One

GateFans Gatemaster
Staff member
LOL!

Sir, That is an Insult, I would not pay more than €2.5 for it, but only if it comes with Chloe, dressed in a French Maid Costume, with high heels. take it or leave it..
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No Wray in that same outfit? :) Ill pay $50.00 for Lt James bra (must be verified to have been worn by her).
 

shavedape

Well Known GateFan
The aution will be fantastic!

Can't wait to bid on the Destiny stargate -- oh wait, I forgot the show didn't have a stargate. Nevermind.
 
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Stonelesscutter

Guest
Sir, That is an Insult, I would not pay more than €2.5 for it, but only if it comes with Chloe, dressed in a French Maid Costume, with high heels. take it or leave it..

I'm bidding 5 euros hoping that it'll ship without Chloe. ;)
 
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Stonelesscutter

Guest
Hope they sell off some CGI footage of the density. Then Omni can have it being blown to pieces by Atlantis with those cool effects that he does

He already has models of both Density and Atlantis. He doesn't have enough raw CPU strength to get an animation like that rendered however. :( (already suggested that to him a while back)
 
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Stonelesscutter

Guest
I'll send the grandkids out sweeping chimneys and begging on the streets

Okay you win.

I bet them babies are quite handysized when it comes to sweeping chimneys aren't they?
Just make 'em wear a broomsuit and lower them into the shaft.
 

Tropicana

Council Member
I wondered why there were so many guests today (since it's not ratings night and won't be 'til April), it appears this site, more specifically this thread was mentioned over at GW.
 
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Stonelesscutter

Guest
I wondered why there were so many guests today (since it's not ratings night and won't be 'til April), it appears this site, more specifically this thread was mentioned over at GW.

Aaaaah we're in the spotlight ey.
Remember, any publicity is good publicity.
Especially when it's bad publicity. ;)
 

shavedape

Well Known GateFan
Aaaaah we're in the spotlight ey.
Remember, any publicity is good publicity.
Especially when it's bad publicity. ;)

They came to see your pretty pink unicorns. :D
 

Hyndara

GateFans Noob
Isn't it interesting that once they finally decided to bring in some SGA characters they picked ones that were on SG1 first, so they can still ignore Atlantis. I'm curious how they bring on McKay and Woolsey - if they mention Atlantis or are just there as an Ancient technology specialist and an IOA representative. :icon_e_wink:

Hewlett told via Twitter that it was told to him to act McKay as he was in season 1 of SGA. When I remember right DH found this very exhausting.

You are making me cry(literally burst into tears) Overmind One :(. Goodbye Stargate atllantis and SG-1, I'll miss you.Btw can someone post this on gateworld? Like to see the reactions *Puts popcorn in the microwave*. The truth needs to go where people need to get a reality check(GW).

Not good idea. It was mentioned at GW and was deleted very, very fast.
 

shavedape

Well Known GateFan
Everytime I visit GW I need a shower, ugh!

Overmind One might want to go to the infamous GW...and see what people think about this topic.

http://forum.gateworld.net/showthre...l-spoilers&p=12238251&viewfull=1#post12238251

Meh, sounds like they deleted the post that had Overmind's argument in it. The few responses were pretty lame and they simply ignored the evidence apparently. The consensus is that "the sets can be rebuilt" which ignores the glaring fact that it is financially stupid to tear them down only to rebuild them. Yeah, that's a smart move, let's tear down the sets and sell off the props yet keep talking about making the movie(s). ******* weak.

AND the biggest point Overmind made was that TPTB have been talking for OVER 2 years now about movies, specifically an SGA movie, but now it has been revealed that they haven't done ANY work on producing them -- NONE! So, according to those ******** over at GW it's okay for TPTB to lie to people just to get them to support their little pet project; deception being an acceptable practice. Nice. What a bunch of immoral butt holes.
 

JohnSN7

GateFans Noob
Now this is conclusive.

Meh, sounds like they deleted the post that had Overmind's argument in it. The few responses were pretty lame and they simply ignored the evidence apparently. The consensus is that "the sets can be rebuilt" which ignores the glaring fact that it is financially stupid to tear them down only to rebuild them. Yeah, that's a smart move, let's tear down the sets and sell off the props yet keep talking about making the movie(s). ******* weak.

AND the biggest point Overmind made was that TPTB have been talking for OVER 2 years now about movies, specifically an SGA movie, but now it has been revealed that they haven't done ANY work on producing them -- NONE! So, according to those ******** over at GW it's okay for TPTB to lie to people just to get them to support their little pet project; deception being an acceptable practice. Nice. What a bunch of immoral butt holes.

Not only that, it is indicative of the lack of interest on Brad Wright and Robert Coopers' parts to finishing and/or continuing Atlantis. They could have done 5 seasons of Atlantis and made Enemy at the Gates into a full movie, which would have provided much more closure. They could have even had the Stargate program revealed to the public at the very end and that would have been a satisfying ending for me. Instead we get a rushed finale and two years of stagnation. Wright and Cooper put full effort into pitching Stargate Universe. They did not put any effort into pitching for a sixth season of Stargate Atlantis. They haven't been hard at bat for the SGA movie. They ditched SGA for SGU. It's plain and simple. Before it was little hints and observations that slowly started to form patterns. This, combined with Wright, Cooper, and Mallozzi's previous behavior is irrefutable. What makes it worse is that they have dangled the SGA movies like a carrot in order to get more people to watch SGU when they never had any intention of making an SGU movie. It's just awful.
 

Illiterati

Council Member & Author
Meh, sounds like they deleted the post that had Overmind's argument in it. The few responses were pretty lame and they simply ignored the evidence apparently. The consensus is that "the sets can be rebuilt" which ignores the glaring fact that it is financially stupid to tear them down only to rebuild them. Yeah, that's a smart move, let's tear down the sets and sell off the props yet keep talking about making the movie(s). ******* weak.

AND the biggest point Overmind made was that TPTB have been talking for OVER 2 years now about movies, specifically an SGA movie, but now it has been revealed that they haven't done ANY work on producing them -- NONE! So, according to those ******** over at GW it's okay for TPTB to lie to people just to get them to support their little pet project; deception being an acceptable practice. Nice. What a bunch of immoral butt holes.
Considering it's not just the big set, but the small important pieces (such as Ronon's gun), are not so easily replaced. And replacing only increases production costs even more.

That 2m per episode posits an already-constructed set and the props to go with it and its characters (weapons, uniforms, etc.).

Silly children they are...
 

Rac80

The Belle of the Ball
Considering it's not just the big set, but the small important pieces (such as Ronon's gun), are not so easily replaced. And replacing only increases production costs even more.

That 2m per episode posits an already-constructed set and the props to go with it and its characters (weapons, uniforms, etc.).

Silly children they are...
:( well once I saw the first sga props going up for sale (and they began selling those before they did the sg1 props) I knew there wasn't going to be a movie! :P
 
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Stonelesscutter

Guest
They came to see your pretty pink unicorns. :D

Well if they did then I bet they weren't disappointed. :)

Meh, sounds like they deleted the post that had Overmind's argument in it. The few responses were pretty lame and they simply ignored the evidence apparently. The consensus is that "the sets can be rebuilt" which ignores the glaring fact that it is financially stupid to tear them down only to rebuild them. Yeah, that's a smart move, let's tear down the sets and sell off the props yet keep talking about making the movie(s). ******* weak.

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.

AND the biggest point Overmind made was that TPTB have been talking for OVER 2 years now about movies, specifically an SGA movie, but now it has been revealed that they haven't done ANY work on producing them -- NONE! So, according to those ******** over at GW it's okay for TPTB to lie to people just to get them to support their little pet project; deception being an acceptable practice. Nice. What a bunch of immoral butt holes.

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. :icon_cool:
 

Overmind One

GateFans Gatemaster
Staff member
You are giving them the benefit of the doubt when they do not deserve it.

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. :icon_cool:

I checked it out and nobody can deny the facts. Many of them are claiming the sets can be rebuilt and such, but if there was a movie about to be made, why tear them down? Here is what major davis said:

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Well, season 1 was a wrap (writing) in OCTOBER OF 2008, and just as I posted, the sets were demolished after that. The script for Extinction was allegedly finished in September of 2008 a month before the sets were destroyed. THINK, man!

If the bridge of Destiny was built in Stage 6 where the Atlantis gateroom was, then if they were going to rebuild the sets for a "planned Atlantis movie", WHERE would it be rebuilt? Where is the evidence that MGM was in talks for this movie? Why werent the actors contacted and secured for this movie?

It was never going to be made.
 

Overmind One

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Staff member
I did. LOL!

Overmind One might want to go to the infamous GW...and see what people think about this topic.

http://forum.gateworld.net/showthre...l-spoilers&p=12238251&viewfull=1#post12238251

The squeedrones miss the most obvious thing:

If Stargate Universe didnt exist, there would have been no need to tear down the SG-1 SGC set or the Atlantis sets AT ALL. The same excuse of "well, the sets are still up" could have been the incentive to make the Atlantis movie during the first mid-season break of SGU season 1. The script allegedly had been finished, and the Atlantis gateroom was still intact on stage 6. It was torn down (?) to make room for the Destiny bridge and hydroponics bay for season 2 of SGU.

Looks like an open shut case to me.
 
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