Remember Stargate from 1994? The super cool sci-fi movie that catapulted us into a world of interstellar portals? If you’re a Stargate fan, you’d definitely know Roland Emmerich, the man behind the magic. Well, it seems like a Stargate revival could be on the horizon, but here’s the twist – Emmerich might not be a part of it.
A Bump in the Road
Discovering new Stargate content has been a dream for every fan in recent years, and it was back in 2014 when Emmerich and Dean Devlin hinted at rebooting the franchise. However, things didn’t quite work out as expected and their plans to kick off a brand-new trilogy fell through.
A Spark of Hop
Fast forward to 2021, and there’s exciting news for Stargate fans – Amazon, the new owner of MGM, the original home of Stargate, wants to revive the EPIC franchise. However, we should not get too excited about Emmerich’s return just yet.
Why No Reunion?
When asked at the San Diego Comic-Con about a possible Stargate revival, Emmerich noted that matters aren’t too simple. Turns out, the Stargate intellectual property rights are shared among different parties, which only complicates things further. Simply put, Emmerich is not too keen on dealing with such challenges.
A Stroll Down Memory Lane
Remember the original Stargate plot? When Dr. Daniel Jackson and retired Army Col. Jack O’Neil took an interstellar ride to an Egyptian-like world? They found themselves on a planet with a despotic leader, Ra, holding the key to their journey back to Earth. Their challenge was to convince the inhabitants to overthrow Ra. The movie featured star actors like Kurt Russell and James Spader.
What’s Next?
So, what does the potential return of Stargate mean? Would it feel the same without Emmerich behind the scenes? Share your ideas in the comment section down below.
Always remember, as incredible as the Stargate universe may seem, it’s also nice to share your thoughts with your fellow earthlings right here! The Stargate doesn’t just open into other realms, it also opens up interesting discussions! So, join in the chat, as they say in the Stargate franchise, Jaffa kree!
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