Just remember, this is the same organization that canceled Farscape at its prime. I just don't think they think.
I have not seen Continuum yet, but have heard that it did not live up to its hype. I like SGA (if my recent fic obsession isn't apparent enough), but don't know if I like the idea of a movie. They can't defeat both big bads in a single shot, and I don't know if I trust TPTB to handle the characters and script in a decent way for two hours (the actors I think can do it since they carry the show even with crappy scripts).
It's yet another example of the bigwigs not actually knowing their audience, not to mention their own commodities. Stargate (both SG-1 and SGA) brings in the viewers. They have nothing in the mix that can do the same right now. They might be banking on AT's new show, but I don't think that's the best choice. Why they are getting rid of an established draw, I have no idea.
I have the sneaking suspicion that they *are* banking on her new show to bring in most of the Stargate audience.
Man, are *they* going to be surprised. Will I watch it? Sure. I'll give it a shot. But while I used to be a dedicated SciFi viewer, when they canceled SG1 (and really, when they messed with it beginning in S9), I started drifting away and have become far more invested in shows on other networks.
This all comes down to money, I can bet you. I would imagine that SGA is simply getting too expensive to produce and not generating ratings high enough to justify the cost, no matter how loyal or ardent the fan base. I'm sure that's why Farscape was canceled. SG-1 had a good, long run, and that show might have been canceled for the same reason. Once a show hits episode 100, it qualifies for eternal syndication, so Sci-Fi may think with SGA that they've put all they need to into it...they can run the show forever now on multiple channels.
Nickelodeon did the same thing with Invader Zim. It was the most outrageous and sophisticated animation on the network, and even though it was their most expensive show, it all showed up on the screen. But the ratings weren't hitting the right demographic (they were aiming for 8-12 and got 13-17 year-olds), so they pulled it for being too successful.
Actually, the ratings were some of the highest ever for the show, and definitely some of the highest for Sci-Fi (with the exception of BSG). Basically the people who ran SG-1 into the ground took over and extended their incompetence to SGA. They made some money on the movies, which cost less than a full series to make, and figure they will try it with SGA as well. What they are forgetting is that the last movie is getting not-so-great reviews. There are also rumors that they want to head up a third series in the SG universe, but plan on taking the things they like and having that the focus point, forgetting that 9 times out of 10 it's the stuff the fans don't like (ships vs. gate, explosions and effects vs. character development and plot, romantic relationships vs. team dynamic).
They won't care if the movies are any good...they know there will be tons of people who will buy them regardless, and at $20 a pop, they're looking at dollar signs.
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I can honestly say, I doubt I'll buy SGA movies since I never got invested in the show.
Frankly, after Continuum, I'm not so sure I'll buy any SG1 movies again. I feel like I got seriously gypped.
(And whichever suit made these decisions should fire his/her marketing folks. *sigh*)
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I have not seen Continuum yet, but have heard that it did not live up to its hype. I like SGA (if my recent fic obsession isn't apparent enough), but don't know if I like the idea of a movie. They can't defeat both big bads in a single shot, and I don't know if I trust TPTB to handle the characters and script in a decent way for two hours (the actors I think can do it since they carry the show even with crappy scripts).
It's yet another example of the bigwigs not actually knowing their audience, not to mention their own commodities. Stargate (both SG-1 and SGA) brings in the viewers. They have nothing in the mix that can do the same right now. They might be banking on AT's new show, but I don't think that's the best choice. Why they are getting rid of an established draw, I have no idea.
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I have the sneaking suspicion that they *are* banking on her new show to bring in most of the Stargate audience.
Man, are *they* going to be surprised. Will I watch it? Sure. I'll give it a shot. But while I used to be a dedicated SciFi viewer, when they canceled SG1 (and really, when they messed with it beginning in S9), I started drifting away and have become far more invested in shows on other networks.
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Nickelodeon did the same thing with Invader Zim. It was the most outrageous and sophisticated animation on the network, and even though it was their most expensive show, it all showed up on the screen. But the ratings weren't hitting the right demographic (they were aiming for 8-12 and got 13-17 year-olds), so they pulled it for being too successful.
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