There Are No Fish In My Pond

MwahHaha! Space archeologists, and snarky Air Force officers here to save the galaxy one episode at a time! Stargate side blog for @lizverse

[blew-up-a-sun]

New Stargate Series Cancelled by Amazon

The new “Stargate” TV series has been axed at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.

The show was first announced with a series order in November 2025. It hailed from writer, executive producer, and showrunner Martin Gero, who was a writer on “Stargate SG-1” and “Stargate: Atlantis” early in his career.

According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Amazon execs were concerned that Gero’s take on the series would not have broad appeal beyond the franchise’s already dedicated fanbase.

[source: Variety, June 2, 2026]

[blew-up-a-sun]

Darren from GateWorld just covered a couple additional details provided by Deadline and engaged in some educated speculation about why @amazon dropped the whole project so late into production (they'd already started casting and planned to begin filming this September) and were unwilling to attempt reworking Gero's greenlit script.

The TLDR is that both the @primevideo execs and business strategy have changed in the last 3-4 months, and a fan-forward Stargate project doesn't align with the new vision for the platform.

As an OG fan of SG-1 and SGA, I've watched this fandom go through a lot of ups and downs. This prospective revival was, by far, the best shot we've had to truly bring Stargate back to date. It was led by a team of extremely talented people who have been determined to do right by the fans, creators, and canon, and it was positioned to air while the fan base is experiencing significant growth and visibility.

Hopefully Gero and the rest of the production team get to tell their side of the story, but for now I'm still trying to reconcile the duality of Amazon's continuing interest in expanding the Stargate franchise and simultaneous squandering of the combined excellent timing, built-in viewership, iconic television talent, and fandom good will that Gero's Stargate delivered.

Stargate, though just a silly TV show, has been incredibly formative and in many ways a symbol of hope for me. Oddly, the revival announcement in November sparked my hope for the future more than anything has in a long time. At present, I'm deeply disappointed, perhaps slightly in denial, and only beginning to grieve this lost opportunity, but I'm still grateful because while my trust is broken, that spark hasn't died.

My heart goes out to Martin and everyone else whose hard work may never see the light of day or whose livelihood is impacted due to the cancellation. Thanks for giving us the special thrill of new Stargate, however briefly.

[blew-up-a-sun]

Signez la pétition

Save the New Stargate Series: Let Martin Gero Build the Future of the Franchise!

Here's the petition link for anyone who wants to sign. We've averaged an impressive 1,000 signatures per hour since it went online thus far, but let's keep the ball rolling folks.

I don't expect it'll do much, but it sure is cathartic to watch the complaints pile up together, and you never know I guess 乁⁠(⁠ ⁠•⁠_⁠•⁠ ⁠)⁠ㄏ

[blew-up-a-sun]

Apologies—that rate was based on my misinterpretation of the change.org mobile interface, but the petition is gaining an exciting amount of momentum this morning. The signature count has jumped from 7k to more than 12.5k in the few hours since I posted the link here.

Please share the petition on as many platforms and with as many people as possible: fans, friends, family, anyone who cares about sci-fi and fandom. International visibility will be crucial over the next couple of days if we want to make a point.

Whether or not this petition is successful in saving the new show, now is the time to make as much noise as possible if we want to save the Stargate franchise. Hold Prime Video accountable for their execs' egregious dismissal of the dedicated fan base on which the franchise's financial value and potential longevity ultimately depend.

Here's the message I've used to reach out to my friends and family. Feel free to borrow if it makes it sharing easier!

Amazon just cancelled the new Stargate show bc it was too fan-forward... They obviously don't care about fan backlash, but we can do nought but try, so here's the petition to reverse the cancellation if you care to help: https://c.org/H2CPzWpP2k

#SaveStargate and #LetGeroBuildTheGate are the official hashtags for the petition.

[blew-up-a-sun]

My friends 😂 Michael Shanks spearheaded another petition that already has over 42k signatures, so go focus on signing and sharing that one for now:

Sign the Petition

Revive the Stargate Franchise

There are a couple other petitions at the moment, including the one I initially shared (which is now up to 13.7k thanks to savethegate.com and increasing media coverage) and a smaller one with only a dozen signatures thus far. Hopefully they'll consolidate or start coordinating soon. You can also email Amazon execs like Blair Fetter or send physical letters.

I'll share more ways to help as the campaign efforts continue to organize and consolidate. DialtheGate and GateWorld are currently discussing how to do this over on YouTube.

[autie-j]

Concept: There's a mysterious illness on Atlantis that all of its doctors are powerless to do anything about. Try as they might they can't figure out what it is or how to treat it. So they bring in someone who specializes in diagnosing the undiagnosable. Enter Doctor House. Medical malpractice georg meets war crimes georg

[blew-up-a-sun]

New Stargate Series Cancelled by Amazon

The new “Stargate” TV series has been axed at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.

The show was first announced with a series order in November 2025. It hailed from writer, executive producer, and showrunner Martin Gero, who was a writer on “Stargate SG-1” and “Stargate: Atlantis” early in his career.

According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Amazon execs were concerned that Gero’s take on the series would not have broad appeal beyond the franchise’s already dedicated fanbase.

[source: Variety, June 2, 2026]

[blew-up-a-sun]

Darren from GateWorld just covered a couple additional details provided by Deadline and engaged in some educated speculation about why @amazon dropped the whole project so late into production (they'd already started casting and planned to begin filming this September) and were unwilling to attempt reworking Gero's greenlit script.

The TLDR is that both the @primevideo execs and business strategy have changed in the last 3-4 months, and a fan-forward Stargate project doesn't align with the new vision for the platform.

As an OG fan of SG-1 and SGA, I've watched this fandom go through a lot of ups and downs. This prospective revival was, by far, the best shot we've had to truly bring Stargate back to date. It was led by a team of extremely talented people who have been determined to do right by the fans, creators, and canon, and it was positioned to air while the fan base is experiencing significant growth and visibility.

Hopefully Gero and the rest of the production team get to tell their side of the story, but for now I'm still trying to reconcile the duality of Amazon's continuing interest in expanding the Stargate franchise and simultaneous squandering of the combined excellent timing, built-in viewership, iconic television talent, and fandom good will that Gero's Stargate delivered.

Stargate, though just a silly TV show, has been incredibly formative and in many ways a symbol of hope for me. Oddly, the revival announcement in November sparked my hope for the future more than anything has in a long time. At present, I'm deeply disappointed, perhaps slightly in denial, and only beginning to grieve this lost opportunity, but I'm still grateful because while my trust is broken, that spark hasn't died.

My heart goes out to Martin and everyone else whose hard work may never see the light of day or whose livelihood is impacted due to the cancellation. Thanks for giving us the special thrill of new Stargate, however briefly.

[blew-up-a-sun]

Signez la pétition

Save the New Stargate Series: Let Martin Gero Build the Future of the Franchise!

Here's the petition link for anyone who wants to sign. We've averaged an impressive 1,000 signatures per hour since it went online thus far, but let's keep the ball rolling folks.

I don't expect it'll do much, but it sure is cathartic to watch the complaints pile up together, and you never know I guess 乁⁠(⁠ ⁠•⁠_⁠•⁠ ⁠)⁠ㄏ

[blew-up-a-sun]

Apologies—that rate was based on my misinterpretation of the change.org mobile interface, but the petition is gaining an exciting amount of momentum this morning. The signature count has jumped from 7k to more than 12.5k in the few hours since I posted the link here.

Please share the petition on as many platforms and with as many people as possible: fans, friends, family, anyone who cares about sci-fi and fandom. International visibility will be crucial over the next couple of days if we want to make a point.

Whether or not this petition is successful in saving the new show, now is the time to make as much noise as possible if we want to save the Stargate franchise. Hold Prime Video accountable for their execs' egregious dismissal of the dedicated fan base on which the franchise's financial value and potential longevity ultimately depend.

Here's the message I've used to reach out to my friends and family. Feel free to borrow if it makes it sharing easier!

Amazon just cancelled the new Stargate show bc it was too fan-forward... They obviously don't care about fan backlash, but we can do nought but try, so here's the petition to reverse the cancellation if you care to help: https://c.org/H2CPzWpP2k

#SaveStargate and #LetGeroBuildTheGate are the official hashtags for the petition.

[brigitoshaughnessy]

[blew-up-a-sun]

@amazon @amazonprime @primevideo couldn't have been more clear about how little they care about fan backlash, but I'm angry enough that I don't think I care.

[blew-up-a-sun]

New Stargate Series Cancelled by Amazon

The new “Stargate” TV series has been axed at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.

The show was first announced with a series order in November 2025. It hailed from writer, executive producer, and showrunner Martin Gero, who was a writer on “Stargate SG-1” and “Stargate: Atlantis” early in his career.

According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Amazon execs were concerned that Gero’s take on the series would not have broad appeal beyond the franchise’s already dedicated fanbase.

[source: Variety, June 2, 2026]

[blew-up-a-sun]

Darren from GateWorld just covered a couple additional details provided by Deadline and engaged in some educated speculation about why @amazon dropped the whole project so late into production (they'd already started casting and planned to begin filming this September) and were unwilling to attempt reworking Gero's greenlit script.

The TLDR is that both the @primevideo execs and business strategy have changed in the last 3-4 months, and a fan-forward Stargate project doesn't align with the new vision for the platform.

As an OG fan of SG-1 and SGA, I've watched this fandom go through a lot of ups and downs. This prospective revival was, by far, the best shot we've had to truly bring Stargate back to date. It was led by a team of extremely talented people who have been determined to do right by the fans, creators, and canon, and it was positioned to air while the fan base is experiencing significant growth and visibility.

Hopefully Gero and the rest of the production team get to tell their side of the story, but for now I'm still trying to reconcile the duality of Amazon's continuing interest in expanding the Stargate franchise and simultaneous squandering of the combined excellent timing, built-in viewership, iconic television talent, and fandom good will that Gero's Stargate delivered.

Stargate, though just a silly TV show, has been incredibly formative and in many ways a symbol of hope for me. Oddly, the revival announcement in November sparked my hope for the future more than anything has in a long time. At present, I'm deeply disappointed, perhaps slightly in denial, and only beginning to grieve this lost opportunity, but I'm still grateful because while my trust is broken, that spark hasn't died.

My heart goes out to Martin and everyone else whose hard work may never see the light of day or whose livelihood is impacted due to the cancellation. Thanks for giving us the special thrill of new Stargate, however briefly.

[blew-up-a-sun]

Signez la pétition

Save the New Stargate Series: Let Martin Gero Build the Future of the Franchise!

Here's the petition link for anyone who wants to sign. We've averaged an impressive 1,000 signatures per hour since it went online thus far, but let's keep the ball rolling folks.

I don't expect it'll do much, but it sure is cathartic to watch the complaints pile up together, and you never know I guess 乁⁠(⁠ ⁠•⁠_⁠•⁠ ⁠)⁠ㄏ

[blew-up-a-sun]

New Stargate Series Cancelled by Amazon

The new “Stargate” TV series has been axed at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.

The show was first announced with a series order in November 2025. It hailed from writer, executive producer, and showrunner Martin Gero, who was a writer on “Stargate SG-1” and “Stargate: Atlantis” early in his career.

According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Amazon execs were concerned that Gero’s take on the series would not have broad appeal beyond the franchise’s already dedicated fanbase.

[source: Variety, June 2, 2026]

[blew-up-a-sun]

Darren from GateWorld just covered a couple additional details provided by Deadline and engaged in some educated speculation about why @amazon dropped the whole project so late into production (they'd already started casting and planned to begin filming this September) and were unwilling to attempt reworking Gero's greenlit script.

The TLDR is that both the @primevideo execs and business strategy have changed in the last 3-4 months, and a fan-forward Stargate project doesn't align with the new vision for the platform.

As an OG fan of SG-1 and SGA, I've watched this fandom go through a lot of ups and downs. This prospective revival was, by far, the best shot we've had to truly bring Stargate back to date. It was led by a team of extremely talented people who have been determined to do right by the fans, creators, and canon, and it was positioned to air while the fan base is experiencing significant growth and visibility.

Hopefully Gero and the rest of the production team get to tell their side of the story, but for now I'm still trying to reconcile the duality of Amazon's continuing interest in expanding the Stargate franchise and simultaneous squandering of the combined excellent timing, built-in viewership, iconic television talent, and fandom good will that Gero's Stargate delivered.

Stargate, though just a silly TV show, has been incredibly formative and in many ways a symbol of hope for me. Oddly, the revival announcement in November sparked my hope for the future more than anything has in a long time. At present, I'm deeply disappointed, perhaps slightly in denial, and only beginning to grieve this lost opportunity, but I'm still grateful because while my trust is broken, that spark hasn't died.

My heart goes out to Martin and everyone else whose hard work may never see the light of day or whose livelihood is impacted due to the cancellation. Thanks for giving us the special thrill of new Stargate, however briefly.

[blew-up-a-sun]

New Stargate Series Cancelled by Amazon

The new “Stargate” TV series has been axed at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.

The show was first announced with a series order in November 2025. It hailed from writer, executive producer, and showrunner Martin Gero, who was a writer on “Stargate SG-1” and “Stargate: Atlantis” early in his career.

According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Amazon execs were concerned that Gero’s take on the series would not have broad appeal beyond the franchise’s already dedicated fanbase.

[source: Variety, June 2, 2026]

[wildhorsestealcwildhorses]

Diary of a Would-Be Stunt Woman

By Amanda Tapping

Yeah! 'Smoke and Mirrors'! O'Neill is charged with murder and Sam goes off to the NID. I got to wear more normal clothes, sort of Men in Black stuff, and a nice pretty skirt. See - what's really important about this episode is that I actually, for the first time ever in the history of six years of Stargate, got a stunt operator. I probably should have gotten some in the past because of the outrageous things I've done. You should see some of the ridiculous things I've flung myself at! But with this one I went up to our assistant director and said, "I'm charging down concrete steps, leaping over a wall and a building is exploding behind me. I'm pretty sure that's a stunt." So we, (Peter Flemming, who played Barrett, and I) practiced. We run to the end of this wall and we have to do a leap. Now, there is a mat in one position and there are cameras positioned all around it and there's this whole 'Don't hit the camera, leap over here, land on this big fluffy mat' vibe. But every time we rehearsed it, as soon as I get close to teh wall, I'd do this little gymnast-style hop, skip and leap. And people were like, "Amanda- just run and leap. Run, and leap. What's with the gymnast thing?" So I keep landing on the mat and I'd spring up and go, "Whoo Hoo! Six point four from the Russian judge!" which I thought was quite funny, but the crew were getting nervous: "She's gotta get this right. She has to get it." I mean, God bless the crew. I think they really like me, but they also know that I'm completely uncoordinated and therefore a great source of entertainment on a daily basis.

Anyway, I'm scared. I have to run down these concrete steps and they weren't built to code if you know what I mean, they're too narrow, but I can't back out becuase it's this huge shot and the whole neighourhood has turned out. The spectators are all going, "Wow! They're going to blow up this house!" and though we won't actually blow it up, there is going to be a big explosion, which has taken all day to set up.

So - its the last stunt of the day. The crew is trying to reassure me: "No worries, Amanda!" One of the stunt guys has grabbed hold of the end of the mat, to hold it up, so that when I land I don't come sliding off the end. However on the last rehearsal I come flying at him, I land . . . and he litterally punches me in the face because he's holding the mat and I collide with his fist. Then I'm holding my nose going "Oh crap" and he's all apologetic, saying "I was trying to help you" and I'm like "No! No! I'm an accident waiting to happen!" I then remember I have a gun in my hand, and that's something else I have to contend with.

Finally, we're all set to shoot. Go! I'm running down the stairs, everyone is watching. There's five cameras rolling - it's just the huge-est thing. I do the leap. I'm all good. I realise the camera is in front of me so I have to tuck in. I do it, land . . . and as I land . . . I smash myself in the face with my gun! I'm lying stunned and I can feel the heat of the explosion and I'm like "Oh Boy!" I touch my face, which is all wet, and I thought it was blood. Turned out it wasn't - it was just snot. But my eyes are watering because I smashed myself on the nose.

Everyone is going, "Wow. That was fantastic!" I turned to Jack from creaft service and said, "You know, just once I would like to do a stunt where I didn't incur some sort of injury." Then Dan Shea, our stunt co-ordinator and big wrench carrier comes up and says, "I've never worked with an actress who does her own stunts." I say, "Ya think I should stop?" and he replies, "Yeah. Amanda God is sending you messages." You know what? I think next time, I'll listen.

-Stargate SG-1 The Illustrated Companion Season 5 and 6, Major Sam Carter, p. 108-109

[space-puppy]

I love Teal'c SO MUCH because he's the most badass, inscrutable member of SG1 with the RBF to match, but he's so gentle and sweet with children, protects his friends with his life, does that cute little bow/smile thing when he respects someone, not to mention his freindship with Sam; taking Jonas under his wing, his endless respect for Hammond and Bra'tac, he LOVES Star Wars, HATES fishing, would die for any member of SG1, he's baddie turned goodie who never forgets the atrocities he committed but is equally committed to bringing more GOOD than BAD to the world, turned secret softie.

Teal'c is the character of all time.

[spaceexp]

Artemis II flight plan

[velvetwar]

They're coming for ya! Pick your protector:

Jack: black ops specialist, cat-like reflexes, rapid fire strategist

Sam: soldier, brilliant scientist, very resourceful

Daniel: I mean. He's loyal. And clever. He won't leave you behind.

Teal'c: he's Teal'c. I don't have to sell this one.

Cam: soldier, leader, never gives up

Vala: she's very adaptable and might think of something no one else has

Jonas: scientist, seems athletic. He'd do his best.

Rodney: brilliant scientist, could come in handy but he also gets scared a lot

John: another military commander, fiercely loyal, out-of-the-box ideas

Ronon: listen he survived alone for all that time and he's got lots of knives

Teyla: this woman kicks ass and you know it

General Hammond: nothing can top granddad's experience

Voting ended onMar 19

[itssohardtoexplain]

Atlantis' Brainstorm Trio

STARGATE: ATLANTIS

[wildhorsestealcwildhorses]

Dan Shea, who's also the stunt coordinator and the man responsible for safety on set, has more trouble with his little finger than anything else. "I double for Richard Dean Anderson and love all the action stuff, but I do have one problem. I can't seem to hold my pinky in when I'm firing a gun! So I'll come in in the morning, say 'Hi' and Rick will hold up his little finger to let me know I've messed up again." Oh, sh — sugar. There's one thing that Siler is never without as Shea explains: "Usually, whenever you see me walking by, I'm holding a wrench. It started off as just a normal wrench, but over the years, they kept giving me bigger and bigger ones, and the one I carry around now is the same size as I am! I guess it must be for cranking up the Stargate," he jokes.

- Stargate SG-1 The Illustrated Companion Season 3 and 4, Recurring Characters, p. 128

[peashooter85]

-Be Belgium weapons designer

-Spend lots of money to invent a totally new firearm concept

-Sleek futuristic design

-Smol and compact

-Ambidextrous

-800-1,100 round per minute

-Fires new high velocity smol cartridge that with a smol caliber bullet which can pierce body armor

-Market to militaries around the world.

-Only significant sales are to the SciFi Channel in USA

[necronoverlord1994]

[armsnotsigns]

[anarcho-gunman]

Why would they buy all the live ammunition? Were they unloading it to make blank rounds? Is that more cost effective than just hiring a company that specializes is blank firing weapons to work some magic?

[fentakneeeeeeeeel]

>he thinks Stargate was fictional

[wetwareproblem]

To actually answer the question, since 5.7 was a new caliber, no blank manufacturers were making it. So yes, it was cheaper and more feasible to unload the live rounds to make blanks.

[kactusnz]

bwahahaha

[dragon-in-a-fez]

funniest thing about Stargate canon is that alien abductions are real but it was all just one guy

[sg1]

John Sheppard + naming Wraith + Bonus:

[sunflowerscottie]

Jacob Carter, on his deathbed: I just want you to be happy.

Sam: I am happy

Jacob, clearly not talking about Pete: ... You can still have everything you want

MEANWHILE

The Woman Jack Has Been Actively Dating and Who Has Seen Sam and Jack Together Exactly Once: We're breaking up because you clearly need to retire so you can get together with Col. Carter