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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.

Certain sci-fi tropes can sometimes make the coming events of space operas easy to predict, but one of the best shows within the genre from the 1990s found a way to always keep its audience guessing. Overused sci-fi tropes aren't necessarily a bad thing to include in the formula of a TV show, as they can make the overall project feel more familiar and therefore easier to watch. However, it's always a refreshing change when a show manages to subvert expectations.

Beginning in 1999, Farscape ran for four seasons before ending in 2003. Although it was canceled, the Farscape cast reunited one last time to make Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars in 2004, so the saga could reach a more satisfying conclusion. The Syfy show pushed the boundaries of what was possible for a space opera and left a lasting legacy for all space operas that followed. In fact, there is one sci-fi trope...

Sci-fi movies and TV shows can't avoid the fact that they all borrow from the same pool of tropes, but there's one show in particular that I think takes a huge hallmark of the genre and uses it in a totally different way. It would be a lie to say sci-fi isn't my favorite genre, so I'm incredibly familiar with all the trends and storytelling devices that arise in the various movies and TV shows in the category. Whenever I notice a sci-fi property being particularly original, it makes me enjoy it even more.

I find a certain comfort when enjoying overused sci-fi tropes in a story, but I also love it when a TV show or movie makes a concerted effort to freshen things up. Even some of the greatest sci-fi franchises of all time don't push the genre's conventions too far, but the overall quality of the production...

To celebrate the release of Farscape: The Complete Series Blu-Ray 25th Anniversary Edition available now, we have the Blu-Ray Boxset to give away to a lucky winner!

The epic sci-fi classic Farscape is a fusion of live-action, state-of-the-art puppetry, prosthetics and CGI. Edge-of-your-seat thrills, irreverent humour, unforgettable characters and mind-boggling alien lifeforms are brought to life by the creative minds of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. No wonder it’s been called the most imaginative sci-fi series in television. Now sit back and enjoy all 88 episodes of Farscape: The Complete Series Blu-ray 25th Anniversary Edition now in high definition.

John Crichton is an astronaut flung through a wormhole and lost in a galaxy far from home. He finds himself in the middle of a prison break, surrounded by hostile aliens, soaring through space inside a glorious living spaceship called Moya. Hunted by the relentless Peacekeepers, he allies himself with unimaginably...

Resident Alien could follow the path of other Syfy shows like Firefly and Farscape with a movie to tie up loose ends if not renewed for a new season. Resident Alien's potential move to a new network could mean a brighter future for the show's continuation. While Resident Alien season 3's cliffhanger ending may ultimately result in an unsatisfying conclusion, a possible new network could give the show new life.

Resident Alien season 4 still isn't confirmed, but even if the Syfy show isn't renewed, there's a strong precedent established for the network ending sagas in creative ways. Despite Resident Alien season 3's cliffhanger ending, Syfy has been apprehensive about bringing the show back to continue the tale of Alan Tudyk's Harry Vanderspeigle. So, while it's clear that showrunner Chris Sheridan has plans for Resident Alien's future, it remains to be seen if the project will be given...

Fabulous Films will be releasing Farscape: The Complete Series Blu-ray 25th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray in the UK on 10th June 2024.

The epic sci-fi classic Farscape is a fusion of live-action, state-of-the-art puppetry, prosthetics and CGI. Edge-of-your-seat thrills, irreverent humour, unforgettable characters and mind-boggling alien lifeforms are brought to life by the creative minds of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. No wonder it’s been called the most imaginative sci-fi series in television. Now sit back and enjoy all 88 episodes of Farscape: The Complete Series Blu-ray 25th Anniversary Edition now in high definition.

Writer and director of the Guardians of the Galaxy film series James Gunn (now also Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DC Studios) is a fan of Farscape and has admitted he drew inspiration from the series. Gunn approached Ben Browder who plays John Crichton in Farscape to suggest an appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Boom! Studios crowdfunding campaign could bring Farscape comic reprints, collectibles, and exclusives to fans of the show. Celebrating the show's 25th anniversary, Farscape comics will be reprinted with new stories for the first time in over a decade. Limited editions will feature special cover art and characters, with the campaign running through March for fans to support.

Comic reprints for Farscape are coming in a major way, thanks to a Boom! Studios crowdfunding campaign. The Farscape 25th Anniversary Celebration Boom! Direct Reserve Campaign launching on Kickstarter is celebrating the major milestone by offering an impressive collection of comic books, collectibles, and exclusives to fans of the cult classic space opera, including a new special issue.

Farscape was created by Rockne S. O'Bannon in a partnership with The Jim Henson Company. It aired from 1999 to 2003, spanning four seasons. After being canceled despite a cliffhanger ending, the series concluded with the miniseries,...

Boom! Studios crowdfunding campaign could bring Farscape comic reprints, collectibles, and exclusives to fans of the show. Celebrating the show's 25th anniversary, Farscape comics will be reprinted with new stories for the first time in over a decade. Limited editions will feature special cover art and characters, with the campaign running through March for fans to support.

Comic reprints for Farscape could lie ahead thanks to a Boom! Studios crowdfunding campaign. The Farscape 25th Anniversary Celebration Boom! Direct Reserve Campaign could bring comic reprints, collectibles, and exclusives to fans of the show. Boom! Studios is aiding with a big milestone marker for the cult classic space opera.

Farscape was created by Rockne S. O'Bannon in a partnership with The Jim Henson Company. It aired from 1999 to 2003, spanning four seasons. After being canceled despite a cliffhanger ending, the series concluded with the miniseries, Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars (2004).

Now, for its 25th anniversary,...

The cast of Farscape has had varying levels of visibility in recent years, with some actors landing high-profile roles in big franchises and others pursuing endeavors outside of acting. Wayne Pygram, who played Scorpius, had notable roles in Star Wars Episode III and Lost, but his acting roles in recent years have been sparse. Tammy MacIntosh, who played Jool, has enjoyed a successful career after Farscape, with appearances in shows like All Saints, Sea Patrol, and Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries.

The Farscape saga ended in 2004, leaving those who followed the show to wonder what happened to the cast of Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars after it was concluded. Farscape is widely heralded as one of the TV sci-fi classics and one of the most influential TV shows from the 2000s when it comes to the space opera genre. A remastered version of the show landed on Prime in 2019. However, some of...

Exclusive: The Jim Henson Company has inked a worldwide distribution deal with Shout! Factory, which will bring thirteen of Henson’s beloved series and specials to streaming, broadcast and home entertainment platforms across all territories, with Henson’s award-winning Farscape making its global AVOD premiere.

In addition to the Emmy-nominated sci-fi drama Farscape and its follow-up miniseries Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars, the multi-year distribution deal provides Shout! Factory and its streaming service Shout! Factory TV with all worldwide rights — across broadcast, streaming, on-demand, home entertainment, and non-theatrical arenas — to Henson’s Emmy-winning fantasy anthology The Storyteller and subsequent miniseries The Storyteller: Greek Myths, as well as such classics as Jim Henson’s World of Puppetry, Monster Maker, Lighthouse Island, Living with Dinosaurs, Dog City and Ghost of Faffner Hall, along with later productions like The Fearing Mind, Mopatop’s Shop and Brats of the Lost Nebula.

In collaboration with The Jim Henson Company,...

Hugh Keays-Byrne, who played two iconic villains in the “Mad Max” franchise, has died, his representative confirmed to Variety on Wednesday. He was 73.

Keays-Byrne played the antagonist Toecutter in the 1979 original “Mad Max” film by director George Miller, and he was brought back for the 2015 movie “Mad Max: Fury Road” to play the evil villain Immortan Joe.

Brian Trenchard-Smith, who directed Keays-Byrne in the 1975 film “The Man From Hong Kong,” shared on Facebook that he had died in a hospital on Tuesday.

“Hugh had a generous heart, offering a helping hand to people in need, or a place to stay to a homeless teenager. He cared about social justice and preserving the environment long before these issues became fashionable. His life was governed by his sense of the oneness of humanity. We will miss his example and his friendship,” Trenchard-Smith wrote.

As Toecutter, the leader of a biker gang, Keays-Byrne...

(Cbr) While participating on a panel devoted to showrunners at WonderCon Anaheim Saturday, Rockne S. O’Bannon ("Revolution") provided an update on the movie version of one of his most beloved, cancelled shows: "Farscape." “We are, in fact, in the script stage of a 'Farscape' feature,” O’Bannon announced to a packed house that couldn’t be more excited. This isn’t the first time news of the project broke to fans. In February, Sydney-based writer Justin Monjo let the cat out of the bag to If.com.au, revealing plot details surrounding the film. It is rumored to follow the son of series’ mainstays John and Aeryn. “[We’re] still in early, early stages,” O’Bannon cautioned fans. He didn’t hesitate however to praise Brian Henson’s efforts in making the project come to life. “He was like a dog with a bone,” O’Bannon said. “He would not give up on it.

It was recently announced that original Farscape scribe Justin Monjo is writing a screenplay for a spin-off movie. The sci-fi series was created by Rockne S. O'Bannon and produced by Jim Henson Productions and Hallmark Entertainment. It ran from 1999 to 2003. It was supposed to get five seasons, but only ran four. The series ended on a cliffhanger, but co-producer Brian Henson secured the rights to Farscape and developed and directed a three-hour miniseries to wrap up the story that left fans hanging. It was called Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars. 

Henson is also set to direct the new movie in development. Thanks to Tor, we have a little information on the story:

Set to follow the awesome comics written by our favorite Keith R.A. DeCandido, the film would follow John and Aeryn's son, D'Argo (or Little D, as we will always refer to him). Because their baby was exhibiting a...

In a world of reboots and remakes, it was only a matter of time before Farscape made a return. The series from The Jim Henson Company ran from 1999 to 2003 on the Sci-Fi Channel – yes, it was still “Sci-Fi” at that point and not “SyFy” – until it was abruptly canceled after its fourth season. A miniseries – Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars – aired in 2004, providing closure for fans reeling from the season 4 cliffhanger. In the years that followed, ideas for a web series sequel were tossed around, but sadly, that project never got off the ground.

Farscape has sat on a shelf ever since, earning new fans thanks to streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Instant ...

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Game of Thrones. Peter Dinklage is in talks to star in the pilot for an HBO series scripted by Sydney-based Justin Monjo and produced by Ben Stiller.s Red Hour Films.

The prolific Monjo is also writing the screenplay for Farscape, a movie spin-off of the sci-fi series that ran on the Nine Network and the Sci-Fi Channel in the Us, for Jim Henson Productions, to be directed by Brian Henson.

Dinklage would play a dwarf detective in The Beasts of Valhalla, based on a series of novels by the late George C. Chesbro. Monjo read the books years ago but could not think of an actor who was right for the role of the sleuth named Mongo until he saw Dinklage in Game of Thrones.

.It.s a grounded sci-fi series,. says Monjo, who flies to New York next month to discuss the project with Dinklage, with whom he has corresponded.

A Farscape movie is "not out of the question", the show's co-creator Rockne S O'Bannon has said.

O'Bannon told SciFiNow that he has discussed the possibility of reviving the cult series - which starred Ben Browder and Claudia Black - for the big screen.

"A feature [film] is something we've talked about," he revealed. "That's not out of the question. Obviously, Firefly found new life in features as Serenity, so it can happen.

"We continue to talk about it. I would love to go and revisit that world."

However, the writer/producer appeared to rule out the possibility of Farscape returning to television.

"I don't know that it would necessarily come back as a series," he said. "But I'm in touch with [co-creator] Brian Henson... and we're always talking about where else we could next present that world."

Farscape originally aired for four seasons between 1999 and 2003 and later returned for mini-series Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars...

Genre: Sci-Fi | Fantasy | Mystery

Creators: Brian Henson and Rockne S. O’Bannon

Directors: Tony Tilse, Rowan Woods, Andrew Prowse, Ian Watson, Peter Andrikidis, Geoff Bennett, Catherine Millar, Pino Amenta, Ian Barry

Cast: Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Anthony Simcoe, Lani John Tupu, Jonathan Hardy, Gigi Edgley, Wayne Pygram, Virginia Hey

Summary:

John Crichton. Astronaut. Flung through a wormhole and lost in a galaxy far from home. He fines himself in the middle of a prison break, surrounded by hostile aliens, soaring through space inside a glorious living space ship called Moya. Hunted by the relentless Peacekeepers, Crichton (Ben Browder) allies himself with Moya’s crew — Aeryn Sun (Claudia Black), Luxan warrior Ka D’Argo (Anthony Simcoe), azure priestess Zhaan (Virginia Hey), spritely Nebari thief Chiana (Gigi Edgley), Dominar Rygel, the deposed royal ruler of the Hynerian Empire and Pilot – to search for a way out of this inconceivably alien world and return home.

Chicago – Hardcore fans will know why they decided to release a box set of “Farscape: The Complete Series” in November 2011. The fan favorite was created by The Jim Henson Company and there just happens to be a little Disney movie coming out next week that hopes to return Kermit, Fozzie, and the rest of the gang to international prominence yet again. What about Crichton, Aeryn Sun, and Ka D’Argo? In all seriousness, this unusual tie-in to “The Muppets” may not appeal to many fans of the sure-to-be blockbuster but it will hit its target audience like a freight train. With hours of special features and remastered transfers, it’s a great HD set.

Blu-Ray Rating: 3.0/5.0

The new retrospective documentary about this beloved sci-fi series — “Memories of Moya: An Epic Journey Explored” — will probably be enough for most hardcore fans of the cult hit to pick up the box...

Farscape fans in the UK, heads up! For the first time on Region 2 DVD, all four seasons of the sci-fi cult classic series, Farscape, will be available on November 15, 2010. A&E and Go Entertain bring you the thirty-two disc box set with over fifteen hours of bonus features, including the two-disc mini-series “The Peacekeeper Wars” and special “Farscape Undressed”. Check out the official press release below:

Farscape: The Definitive Collection

32 DVD box set – Cert. 18 – 15 November 2010, £99.99

Farscape™: The Definitive Collection from A&E™ is a fan’s dream; all 88 episodes of all four seasons of the classic sci-fi show in one stunning box set, not to mention over 15 hours of bonus features including two disc mini-series The Peacekeeper Wars and rarely-seen special Farscape Undressed.

Farscape follows the adventures of astronaut John Crichton, flung through a wormhole to a far off galaxy while testing a prototype spaceship. Plunged into the midst of a battle,...

Fans of the cult sci-fi series Farscape will be delighted to know that a special, all-inclusive DVD collection is about to land on earth.

It's worth mentioning right way that this box set does include The Peacekeeper Wars, the later miniseries which wrapped up the storyline following the show's cancellation.

Farscape: The Definitive Collection arrives on November 15 from A&E and Go Entertain, it's been revealed. This will be the first time a complete DVD collection has been released in the UK.

The set features all four series of the classic sci-fi show - 88 episodes - plus more than 15 hours of bonus material including the rarely-seen special Farscape Undressed as well as episode commentaries, behind-the-scenes interviews and deleted scenes.

Also included is the bonus two-disc miniseries Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars in which the heroes find themselves in the middle of a war-to-end-all-wars.

The story centres on John Crichton (Ben Browder...

Boom! Studios "Farscape Ongoing" #14, written by Rockne S. O'Bannon and Keith R.A. DeCandido, with illustrations by Will Sliney, and a cover by Joe Corroney, will be available December 2010.

"...The 'War for the Uncharted Territories' continues! 'Sikozu' has walked a hard road to redemption. Her time aboard 'Moya' has been an attempt to prove herself worthy of respect in the 'Uncharted Territories'. Now she is in the middle of the greatest conflict the region has seen and it takes her straight towards 'Scorpius'!..."

The original "Farscape", Australian-American sci fi TV series lensed in Australia, produced for the Nine Network, was conceived by O'Bannon, for Jim Henson Productions and Hallmark Entertainment.

The Jim Henson Company was largely responsible for the various alien makeup and prosthetics, with two regular characters, animatronic puppets 'Rygel' and 'Pilot', entirely Creature Shop creations.

Although the series was under contract for five seasons, it was cancelled after its fourth season.

After garnering near unanimous critical acclaim, Boom! Studios announced Monday that Farscape #1 is completely sold out.

Fans should keep in mind, while distributor Diamond Comics are completely sold out, Farscape #1 may still be found at direct market retailers across the country. Boom! Studios is working closely with Diamond Comics Distributors and evaluating the demand for a second printing.

"We are tracking the unfilled re-orders carefully at the moment. But a second printing looks like it may just happen," said Marketing and Sales Director Chip Mosher.

Farscape #1 is written by television series creator Rockne O'Bannon with script by Keith R.A. DeCandido, interior art by Tommy Patterson and cover art by fan-favorites Dennis Calero and Joseph Corroney!

Picking up directly where the television miniseries Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars left off, fans can look forward to show creator O'Bannon steering their favorite characters into new and original stories, keeping with the existing...

Boom! Studios has announced a December 24 in store date for its Farscape miniseries. 

"We originally solicited this for November, but we pushed back the release because we had to make sure the book was the best product possible for fans awaiting Farscape's return,"Chip Mosher, Boom!'s Marketing and Sales Director in a release. "And let me tell you, it will be worth the wait!"

Farscape #1 is written by television series creator Rockne O'Bannon with script by Keith R.A. DeCandido, interior art by Tommy Patterson and cover art by fan-favorites Dennis Calero and Joseph Corroney!

Picking up directly where the television miniseries Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars left off, fans can look forward to show creator O'Bannon steering their favorite characters into new and original stories, keeping with the existing canon - and then extending it!

Debuting on the Sci-Fi Channel in 1998, Farscape follows the adventures of astronaut John Crichton,...

Columbia Pictures' Spider-Man 2 and Miramax's Kill Bill-Vol. 2 dominated the 31st annual Saturn Awards, handed out by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. ABC's Lost and the Sci Fi Channel miniseries Farscape: Peacekeeper Wars were the big winners in the television category. Spider-Man 2 walked away with five Saturns on Tuesday at the Universal City Hilton: best film (fantasy), best actor for Tobey Maguire, best director for Sam Raimi and best writer for Alvin Sargent. It also won for best special effects. Kill Bill-Vol. 2 received three honors, including best film (action/adventure/thriller), best supporting actor for David Carradine, and best supporting actress for Daryl Hannah.

The Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror Academy was ready to celebrate on May 3tr in Universal City Hilton Hotel of Los Angeles(California) their anual Awards for best movies and TV shows about these genres. Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars won three awards included Best Cable/Syndicate TV Presentation, Best Actor for Ben Browder and Best Actress for her work partner Claudia Black. They were nominated with a lot of important people like Richard Dean Anderson (Stargate), Matthew Fox (Lost), Jennifer Gardner (Alias), Evangeline Lilly (Lost) or Anne Heche for "The Dead Hill Tell". Read more...

The Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror Academy was ready to celebrate on May 3tr in Universal City Hilton Hotel of Los Angeles(California) their anual Awards for best movies and TV shows about these genres. Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars won three awards included Best Cable/Syndicate TV Presentation, Best Actor for Ben Browder and Best Actress for her work partner Claudia Black. They were nominated with a lot of important people like Richard Dean Anderson (Stargate), Matthew Fox (Lost), Jennifer Gardner (Alias), Evangeline Lilly (Lost) or Anne Heche for "The Dead Hill Tell". Read more...

NEW YORK -- A host of new series, movies and the return of the popular Farscape: Peacekeeper War miniseries took the spotlight at Sci Fi Channel's upfront news conference Monday in Manhattan. Sci Fi president Bonnie Hammer said in her presentation that 2003 was the best year yet for the channel, which has been repositioned as the "imagination" channel and has succeeded in picking up a new and younger demographic group of viewers. With an average of 22 new movies a year, Sci Fi said it now produces more original movies per year than any TV network.