I remember like it was yesterday, rewind to 1994, "Stargate" hit theaters and I was floored. I remember seeing it more than a few times and of course had Arnold's score...one of my first CDs actually.

A friend of my father's that a series was in the works, but it was on Showtime, that we didn't have. Boo-Hoo.

So I waited, and waited and then...forgot about it. I knew it was on, but I figured it had been on for so long, what's the point? I was at school and had run out of either "24" or "The West Winng" and I wanted to start a new series. Jeron suggested "SG-1". Perfect!

I kicked off the show and haven't looked back. Some great SciFi here, in a series that's always well produced in every aspect. With some great characters, (Jack and Daniel) that I loved from the movie, and new ones too (Sam and Teal'c to same some) the show has taken on a life of its own and has always been a joy to watch.

It took them a few seasons, but they finally locked Joel Goldsmith into full time scoring duties, and eventually, he'd travel with the show to "Atlantis." Joel's music is amazing, and it's only gotten better with time. In the last two seasons, we're introduced to the Ori and Joel uses a dark choral theme that's just amazing writing for a TV series.

"SG-1" reminds us that there really is some good TV in the world. And I think it stands as one of the great pilers of episodic SciFi TV.

But we still have "SG-A," which is amazing too, and soon, we'll have a thrid spin off called "Universe." But I know that I'll miss the adventures of "SG-1." I guess there's something to be said for the original huh?

I've seen the final episode, thanks to my "Hookup" and really, it's an interesting episode, and you'll be glad that "Ark of Truth" will be coming this Fall.

I'm glad I own this show on DVD, and I hope there will be some more music released for it.

Anyway, remember to watch.

--Brian

NP: "SG-A" / Joel Goldsmith

SG-A is another story. I couldn't get into it. The cast is just too weak, IMO. Perhaps I'll give the DVDs a try if and when I buy them.

Joel did do an incredible job with the music. The first season he spent a lot of time taking over the reigns from Arnold's themes. After that, he developed some powerful motifs. I sometimes find myself paying more attention to the music than the picture.

Give it a chance

--Brian

Damn Canadian dollar

And I'm also betting SciFi will premiere the movies before they hit DVD.

--B

That was the main reason that they went direct to DVD. SCI-FI does not control home market distribution and MGM/UA does. MGM/UA felt that the abrupt end would damage the aftermarket sellibilty of the DVD's not mention foreign syndication, of which SCI-FI get's nothing at all.

Sci-Fi is an absurbly horrific network. I rate them second worst in my book only marginally behind the ultra-bad UPN. Between fake wrestling and absolutely pathetic "Sci-Fi Original" movies, Sci-Fi has almost next to nothing in terms of good science fiction. They treat their schedule as a dart board, give good shows like BSG HUGE 9-month long breaks (wtf is that?!), and was only able to retain the worst of the Trek series.

I hope MGM tells Sci-Fi where they can stick it. I'd rather buy the DVDs than have to sit through an airing on that obscene network.

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Originally posted by Crono/Kyp:
That's why we get "Ark of Truth." Which they've said all along will wrap up the show.

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Originally posted by Stargate:
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[b]That's why we get "Ark of Truth." Which they've said all along will wrap up the show.
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Yes, I know. I'm just venting my shock. I think the final episode was a rush job due to the cancellation. I just think it was poorly done especially considering it is technically the series finale.

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