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> the studio were concerned that Gero’s take on the series “would not have broad appeal beyond the franchise’s already dedicated fanbase.” This is a key compone

by le-mark 4mo ago

> the studio were concerned that Gero’s take on the series “would not have broad appeal beyond the franchise’s already dedicated fanbase.” This is a key component in reviving a legacy IP It was popular because of who? The fans! No one needed the Disney-ization of Stargate. This is probably a good thing.

iammiles 4mo ago
The framing here gives some good insight into other controversial Amazon adaptations.
rgblambda 4mo ago
As bummed as I am by this news, I kinda understand the logic. The fan base likely didn't make up the majority of viewing figures when SG-1 and it's spin-offs were on the air. Otherwise, it would have been revived much sooner after their big bet on direct to DVD movies didn't pan out.
- jhogendorn 4mo ago
  As far as I understand it, the movies were actually very successful, but there was some kind of internal politicking or studio issue and they just didnt continue.
  - rgblambda 4mo ago
    The co-creator of Stargate was interviewed about it and said: >The only thing that is blocking the SG-1 movie or the Atlantis movie, the only thing, is the fact that the direct-to-DVD market has gone away https://web.archive.org/web/20101001085140/https://tvdeathray.com/2010/09/27/interview-stargate-universe-co-creator-brad-wright-previews-season-2/ https://web.archive.org/web/20101001085140/https://tvdeathra... Interestingly, he also talked about the need to appeal to an audience outside of the existing fan base, quite relevant to the current discussion: >If you just try to hang on to the viewers you have and the numbers are going down, they’ll eventually go down to the point where the network and the studio will say, “OK, we’re done.” That’s what happens. That’s definitely what happens.
cyanydeez 4mo ago
I think they were wanting the Star Warization; no matter how stupid Star Wars gets, the fans kept showing up.

by le-mark 4mo ago

iammiles 4mo ago

The framing here gives some good insight into other controversial Amazon adaptations.

rgblambda 4mo ago

As bummed as I am by this news, I kinda understand the logic. The fan base likely didn't make up the majority of viewing figures when SG-1 and it's spin-offs were on the air. Otherwise, it would have been revived much sooner after their big bet on direct to DVD movies didn't pan out.

jhogendorn 4mo ago
As far as I understand it, the movies were actually very successful, but there was some kind of internal politicking or studio issue and they just didnt continue.
- rgblambda 4mo ago
  The co-creator of Stargate was interviewed about it and said: >The only thing that is blocking the SG-1 movie or the Atlantis movie, the only thing, is the fact that the direct-to-DVD market has gone away https://web.archive.org/web/20101001085140/https://tvdeathray.com/2010/09/27/interview-stargate-universe-co-creator-brad-wright-previews-season-2/ https://web.archive.org/web/20101001085140/https://tvdeathra... Interestingly, he also talked about the need to appeal to an audience outside of the existing fan base, quite relevant to the current discussion: >If you just try to hang on to the viewers you have and the numbers are going down, they’ll eventually go down to the point where the network and the studio will say, “OK, we’re done.” That’s what happens. That’s definitely what happens.

cyanydeez 4mo ago

I think they were wanting the Star Warization; no matter how stupid Star Wars gets, the fans kept showing up.