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New Stargate Series In the Works
Skythe writes "Gateworld reports that an exclusive, third Stargate series is in the works: 'The new series is in the concept phase, and is being actively worked on by the Vancouver creatives behind Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis. No concept for the show has yet been revealed.'
Gateworld also reports despite the cancellation of SG-1, the series is likely for a 2007 debut. I wonder if the direct-to-dvd movies will any influence on the new series, and what the concept behind the show will be?"
For me, Stargate has always been about explaining/spinning past religions. Sure, everybody loved the Goa'uld, and I always figured that was because few people worship or take seriously the ancient Greek/Roman gods, let alone the Egyptian ones. But now everybody hates the Ori? For me the Ori are the best, simply because SG-1 is tackling the ridiculousness of fundamentalist monotheistic religions of today!
It's absolutely crazy to me that since both the Muslim and Christian god are that of Abraham and Isaac, why the hell do we hate eachother so much? "My prophet/spin is right and yours is wrong" - ? That's nuts. And SG-1 is getting to the bottom of it. I love Daniel's monologues, and the clear paralellism between the Ori's fire believe-or-be-burned and God/Satan religious ridiculousness whereas the Ancients represent science and reason -- and whether people realize these symetries or not, NOBODY is rooting for the Ori and everybody is hoping the Ancients and the regular people get to live and be left alone -- which is at odds with what the majority of the US Christians believe and practice daily! For a show to accomplish something like this makes it great in my book.
Plus the character development was enough to hook two girls that I know. And they're separate, distinct, unique girls! I know that's pushing it for Slashdot to even know that many, but holy cow! Girls! Stargate! They actually like it! And it's sci-fi! Holy crap!