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Following its 10th season in 2007, "Stargate Sg-1" was cancelled by the Sci-Fi channel. A 10-season run is impressive, though, especially considering "Sg-1" was almost axed after season 8 to make way for another series. By season 8, star Richard Dean Anderson had decided to step away from his role as Jack O'Neill on "Sg-1," and a new series seemed like the way to go in his absence. A never-realized spin-off series, entitled "Stargate Command," would have seen Ben Browder's Colonel Cameron Mitchell and Beau Bridges' Major General Hank Landry lead an all-new show that incorporated elements of the original. Ultimately, however, the decision was made to continue with "Sg-1," and ideas for "Command" were integrated into the show's final two seasons. But this wouldn't be the first time "Sg-1" writers pivoted from their original plans.

Throughout the series' 10-year run, there were multiple changes and last-minute decisions made that altered the course of the show.

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The "Star Trek" franchise spans more than five decades, starting with "Star Trek: The Original Series" in 1966. The adventures of Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), and the rest of the USS Enterprise crew changed TV as we know it. It centered on an inclusive ensemble cast and featured one of the first interracial kisses seen on TV. It also gave viewers an idea of what the future could look like amid a space race that would include the Apollo 11 crew walking on the moon three years after the show premiered.

The show's themes of inclusivity, curiosity, and hope in the future transcend several TV series and movies. While this rich universe offers plenty of content for fans to binge long and prosper, there are plenty of other shows that boldly go where no one has gone before.

The sprawling lore of "Stargate Sg-1" can get really confusing after a point. A lot happens in the Syfy channel show's 10-season run, and chaos is bound to follow when you throw alternate timelines and resurrected characters into the mix. During the adventures of the series' titular crew, they cross paths with the Goa'uld, aquatic symbiotes who can take over and control the bodies of other species. Nothing good ever comes from using this ability, as the Goa'uld feel no remorse while enslaving worlds or presenting themselves as the galaxy's tyrannical saviors. They have leaders, of course, known as System Lords, who use their near-immortality to subjugate humanity, such as the false god Ra (Jaye Davidson) in Roland Emmerich's "Stargate."

Although all System Lords are dangerous, the most formidable among them is Anubis, who can easily be classified as one of the biggest antagonists of "Stargate Sg-1." In fact,...

When Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner were tasked with creating a TV spin-off based on Roland Emmerich's 1994 "Stargate" movie, they turned to MacGuyver himself, Richard Dean Anderson, to play Special Operations Colonel Jack O'Neil — the role played by Kurt Russell in the film. "Stargate Sg-1" therefore benefitted from a casting boost before it even hit the airwaves in 1997. But it wasn't just MacGuyver that helped the show become the long-running cult hit it was.

Alongside Anderson's Jack O'Neill, Amanda Tapping's United States Air Force captain Dr. Samantha Carter helped flesh out the central cast. But rather than simply providing a romantic interest for the male lead, Carter was an integral member of the "Sg-1" team, every bit Jack's equal. That said, there was always the implication of some sort of romantic entanglement between the two, even if the writers never really followed through on it.

Throughout its 10 seasons and 214 episodes,...

Lisa makes it clear she’s a legend with her new latest single “Rockstar.” The upbeat track is her first solo release outside of Blackpink since she appeared on 2021’s “Sg,” which also featured Ozuna, DJ Snake and Megan Thee Stallion.

On the clubby single, the rapper reaffirms her power with the boastful lyrics and across line, Lisa makes it clear she is the rockstar in question. “​​Gold teeth sitting on the dash/ She a rockstar,” she states on the chorus. “Make your favorite singer wanna rap baby lala.” The...

Blackpink member Lisa is gearing up to unveil her new solo single, “Rockstar.” Today, the singer shared a 10-second snippet of the song’s music video, which features Lisa strutting through city streets at night and posing in stylish outfits as she croons, “It’s so hype, hype/ Baby I’m a rockstar.” The single, out July 27 at 6 p.m. Et, has a pulsating, club-ready pop vibe.

Earlier this month, Lisa’s management company Lloud announced “Rockstar” on Instagram posting a cartoonish, electric sound, seemingly teasing the new track. Lisa...

Lisa’s “Rockstar” era is here. On Tuesday, the Blackpink star’s management company Lloud announced that Lisa will be releasing her highly-anticipated single “Rockstar” on June 27.

The company announced “Rockstar” on Instagram posting a cartoonish, electric sound, seemingly teasing the new track. Lisa recently made a TikTok account, where she gained a million followers in just over 2 hours, setting a Guinness World Record.

Lisa’s first two videos on the platform, which tease the new era of music, see Lisa posing for the camera in her Ootd, garnering nearly 20 million likes across both posts.

The premise of the 1997 sci-fi series "Stargate Sg-1," which spun out from the 1994 movie, is fun. The American military has in their possession a series of ring-shaped Stargates that can instantaneously transport them to distant planets. The Stargates had previously been used by ancient aliens to infiltrate Earth and pose as deities; the gods of Egypt were in fact conquering extraterrestrials called the Goa'uld. The military uses the Stargates to travel to distant worlds and gather powerful weapons technologies, hoping to use them to defend themselves from the Goa'uld. Alien weapons are a major factor throughout the massive "Stargate" franchise.

Of course, the ensuing mythology of "Sg-1" becomes massively complicated, and only deep-cut fans will be able to give a casual reader all the necessary details to understanding the original series and its multiple spin-offs; after completing all 10 seasons of the original show, one might also want to watch "Stargate Infinity,...

Blackpink’s Lisa is laying the groundwork for the next stage of her solo career by inking a new deal with RCA Records.

The announcement of the partnership didn’t come with any info about when new music might be released, but one key detail of the deal was revealed: Lisa will retain full ownership over all of her recordings.

“I’m super excited to be joining the RCA family and I am confident they are the best team to create a bigger movement in my solo career,” Lisa said in a statement.

Goa'uld System Lords in Stargate ruled as gods to enslave humanity for centuries, facing various fates at the hands of Earth's heroes. Not all Goa'uld System Lords were shown on screen, with many mentioned in passing, leaving several for Sg-1 to contend with. Characters like Anubis, Apophis, and Ba'al posed significant threats before meeting their respective demises in the Stargate franchise.

The worst of the Goa'uld in the Stargate franchise were the System Lords, and there certainly were a lot of them. These villainous leaders were technically immortal, so they went on enslaving humanity for centuries, posing as gods to gain access to as many soldiers and hosts as they could ever need. The first of these System Lords, Ra, was introduced in the 1994 movie Stargate, but it was ultimately revealed that dozens were even worse.

Of course, not all Goa'uld System Lords were seen on screen in the...

Blackpink member Jisoo has dropped her debut solo single, “Flower,” along with a colorful music video for the track. Told over several chapters, the clip sees the singer dancing through ornate rooms and on the streets of a city with a group of dancers.

“Flower” comes off Jisoo’s debut single album, Me, out today. The release features two songs, which also include “All Eyes On Me.” Jisoo has been teasing the “Flower” single and video all week, releasing several glimpses of the final visual.

Jisoo is the last of the members of Blackpink — Lisa,...

Solo Jisoo is here! On Tuesday, the Blackpink member released a teaser for her upcoming debut single, “Flower,” out later this week.

The video opens with Jisoo looking at herself in the mirror as a soft piano sound plays. The visual splices clips of Jisoo in luxury looks as she walks through a retro room in a corseted floral dress, poses in front of a columned building, and runs her fingers through her hair in different scenes.

Jisoo then stares into the camera and opens her hands to reveal a red flower in her palms.

Until the great gears at Amazon start turning and give us a new Stargate series, we’ll have to make do with the classics. Fortunately, Stargate Sg-1 gave us 10 seasons, two spin-offs (three if you count Stargate Infinity... which you don’t), and two direct-to-home movies (three if you count Stargate Origins... which you don’t).

Unfortunately, unless you still have your treasured DVD box set and still have a DVD player in 2023, it can be a full-time job trying to work out where to stream Stargate Sg-1.

Luckily it’s my full-time job. You’re welcome.

Stargate Sg-1 on Comet TV (US Only)

Stargate Sg-1 is currently airing on Comet TV in the US. Comet TV’s business model was initially based on the MGM back catalog, but don‘t be surprised if this changes as Amazon tidies up the licensing agreements it inherited.

Weeknights starting at 5/4C Comet...

Gate Tech 101 with Gary Jones is this weekend and filling up fast, but we already have two new virtual events to announce – and the waitlist for tickets is now open.

The Companion Av Club Presents: Movies Where We Meet the Neighbors with Michael Shanks is a one-hour discussion of 5 classic science fiction films hosted by the man behind Stargate Sg-1’s iconic Daniel Jackson.

This event will be held on March 25th, 2023 at 2 pm Eastern/11 am Pacific. Tickets cost Usd $199 (approx Gbp £166) and include a one-of-a-kind movie-style poster with your name alongside Michael’s.

Pets With Pauly is hosted by Stargate Atlantis favorite Paul McGillion and is a one-hour hangout for you and your furry friends. You’ll get a chance to introduce your pets, share pet stories, and get to know one another.

The event will be held on April 8th, 2023 at 2 pm Eastern/11 am Pacific. Tickets cost...

This week, IndieWire will be rolling out our annual Summer Preview, including offerings that span genres, a look at the various trends driving the box office, and special attention to all the new movies you need to get through a jam-packed summer movie-going season. Check back throughout the week for a new look at the best the season has to offer, and clear your schedule, because we’re going to fill it right up.

Today — a look at a dozen blockbusters (or would-be blockbusters) well worth your time and movie-going dollars.

Read More: IndieWire’s Complete 2017 Summer Preview

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” May 5

If you’ve seen “Guardians of the Galaxy,” you already know a lot about “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” — a lively comedic space opera filled with banter between humans and imaginative aliens, astonishing visual effects, and the most idiosyncratic set of characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Now in its sixteenth year, New York City’s own Tribeca Film Festival kicks off every spring with a wide variety of programming on offer, from an ever-expanding Vr installation to an enviable television lineup, but the bread and butter of the annual festival is still in its film slate. This year’s festival offers up plenty of returning favorites with new projects, alongside fresh faces itching to break out. From insightful documentaries to fanciful features, with a heavy dose of Gotham-centric films (hey, it is Tribeca after all), there’s plenty to dive into here, so we’ve culled the schedule for a few surefire hits.

This year’s Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 20 – 30. Check out some of our must-see picks below.

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“A Gray State”

It might be the craziest story...

Brace yourself. The annual multi-pronged South By Southwest Conferences and Festivals — SXSW, of course — is hitting Austin, Texas later this week for days and days of fresh film offerings (and music and interactive stuff, too, but we can only do so much here). With it comes the promise of a brand new season of festival-going, along with a slew of films to get excited about finally checking out (and, because it’s Austin, lots of tasty barbecue to enjoy).

From SXSW regulars like Bob Byington and Joe Swanberg to rising stars like Nanfu Wang and Laura Terruso to marquee names like Terrence Malick and Edgar Wright — and just about everything in between — this year’s SXSW Film Festival is offering up its most robust slate yet. We’ve picked out a baker’s dozen of worthy new features to add to your SXSW schedule.

Check out 13 new films from this...

The Sundance Film Festival has long been a proving ground for brand new talents and stars-in-the-making looking to catapult their career into the big leagues, and this year’s edition of the lauded fest looks to be no different. From actors to filmmakers, we’ve targeted a batch of up-and-coming talents who are set to make it big at this year’s festival. There may be a familiar face or two among their ranks, but we’re betting that, post-Sundance, they’re going to be just about everywhere from now on.

Read More: Sundance 2017: Check Out the Full Lineup, Including Competition Titles, Premieres and Shorts

Ahead, check out 13 talents we’re excited to see break out at this year’s festival.

Margaret Qualley, actor, “Novitiate”

Over the past few years, Margaret Qualley has amassed a notable screen career, between “The Leftovers” and last year’s hypnotic Spike Jonze-directed Kenzo short.

All this week, IndieWire will be rolling out our annual Fall Preview, including offerings that span genres, a close examination of some of the year’s biggest breakouts, all the awards contenders you need to know about now and special attention to all the new movies you need to get through a jam-packed fall movie-going season. Check back every day for a new look at the best the season has to offer, and clear your schedule, because we’re going to fill it right up.

“White Girl,” September 2

Writer-director Elizabeth Wood exploded onto the filmmaking scene when her controversial debut “White Girl” shocked audiences at the Sundance Film Festival. A fearless portrait of young female sexuality, the film stars “Homeland’s” Morgan Saylor as Leah, a college student who becomes involved with a young drug dealer during the last two weeks of summer in New York City. When the cops...

Although one mystery was solved in Lakewood on MTV’s Scream series, a new one was just beginning at the end of the show’s inaugural season, and several new photos from season two tease troubles ahead for two of the survivors.

The new photos below were debuted by EW ahead of the Scream Season 2 premiere on Monday, May 30th. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for more updates.

*Note: The above image is not actually from Scream Season 2 and was used to avoid potential spoilers for those who haven’t watched season one yet.

From MTV: “MTV and Dimension TV’s second season of “Scream” picks up with Emma’s return to Lakewood after several months at a retreat, where she tried to recover from the horrors of last season. Everyone is walking on eggshells around her, questioning whether she has truly gotten over the Killer’s crimes. Meanwhile, Audrey...

Ahead of its premiere on May 30th, Scream Season 2 is teased in new promo videos from MTV that warn viewers to “trust nothing.”

From MTV: “MTV and Dimension TV’s second season of “Scream” picks up with Emma’s return to Lakewood after several months at a retreat, where she tried to recover from the horrors of last season. Everyone is walking on eggshells ar​ound her, questioning whether she has truly gotten over the Killer’s crimes. Meanwhile, Audrey is hiding her connection to the Killer, but is getting harassed by someone who knows the truth. Brooke and Jake are also keeping secrets—they are hiding a budding romance from Mayor Maddox. And, Noah is getting closer and closer to the truth about the season one murders. Lakewood’s murderous past, both recent and distant, are once again brought to focus – with this Killer’s psychotic mind-game intent on...

“How do you know whether you’re the cat or the mouse?” If you’re counting down the days until the Scream Season 2 premiere, then you now a little less time to wait, as MTV has bumped the show’s return from Tuesday, May 31st to Monday, May 30th. A new promo video also previews the show’s “killer” cast of characters.

From MTV: “MTV and Dimension TV’s second season of “Scream” picks up with Emma’s return to Lakewood after several months at a retreat, where she tried to recover from the horrors of last season. Everyone is walking on eggshells ar​ound her, questioning whether she has truly gotten over the Killer’s crimes. Meanwhile, Audrey is hiding her connection to the Killer, but is getting harassed by someone who knows the truth. Brooke and Jake are also keeping secrets—they are hiding a budding romance from Mayor Maddox.

Fans of MTV and Dimension TV’s Scream TV series know that the mystery behind the Lakewood murders is far from over and will be further explored in upcoming episodes, and it’s just been announced that the show’s second season will premiere on Tuesday, May 31st.

MTV announced the Scream Season 2 premiere date on Facebook via a new poster (see below).

In addition to the premiere date, MTV also shared the plot for the second season as well as an updated cast list that includes new characters who will join those lucky enough to survive season one (new cast members are highlighted in red)

From MTV: “MTV and Dimension TV’s second season of “Scream” picks up with Emma’s return to Lakewood after several months at a retreat, where she tried to recover from the horrors of last season. Everyone is walking on eggshells ar​ound her,...