Stargate Origins
Stargate Origins (abbreviated as SGO) is an American science fiction adventure web series and part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stargate franchise. The program is based on the 1994 science fiction film Stargate by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich and its spin-off Stargate SG-1. It was announced on July 20, 2017 at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con as part of Stargate SG-1's 20th anniversary celebration. The series consists of 10 episodes, each 10 minutes in length, essentially a 10-episode feature-length movie, and expands upon the existing mythology of the Stargate franchise. Stargate Origins premiered with 3 episodes on February 14, 2018 on MGM's Stargate Command subscription service.
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| Created by | Mark Ilvedson Justin Michael Terry |
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| Written by | Mark Ilvedson Justin Michael Terry |
| Directed by | Mercedes Bryce Morgan |
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| Composer(s) | Aaron Fullan |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Mercedes Bryce Morgan |
| Running time | 10 minutes |
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| Original network | Stargate Command |
| Original release | February 14 – March 8, 2018 |
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A 104 minutes long ‘Feature Cut‘ of the 10 10-minute episodes, titled Stargate Origins: Catherine was released on June 19, 2018 on digital retail outlets around the world in SD, HD, and 4K formats. ‘Feature Cut‘ additions include a fresh sound mix, enhanced visual effects, a new title sequence, and subtitles in 12 different languages.
Plot
A young Catherine Langford embarks on an adventure to unlock the mystery of the Stargate. Catherine and her father examine the gate at a warehouse near Giza.[1] Nazis take them hostage, and reveal they know how to use the gate and force Professor Langford to go through the gate with them. Catherine overpowers the guard and seeks the help of her friends Captain James Beal and Wasif, convincing them to go through the gate with her to rescue her father.
Cast
- Ellie Gall as Catherine Langford[2]
- Connor Trinneer as Professor Paul Langford, father of Catherine[2] and the man who found the Stargate at a dig at Giza.
- Aylam Orian as Dr. Wilhelm Brücke, the high-ranking Nazi officer, occultist and series main antagonist.
- Philip Alexander as Captain James Beal, British officer stationed in Egypt.[2]
- Shvan Aladdin as Wasif, a native Egyptian and a lieutenant in the British army.[3]
- Daniel Rashid as Kasuf
- Salome Azizi as Aset
- Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez as Serqet
- Sarah Navratil as Eva Reinhardt
- Tonatiuh Elizarraraz as Motawk
- Derek Chariton as Heinrich
- Justin Michael Terry as Gunter
- Lincoln Werner Hoppe[2] as Stefan
- Ghadir Mounib as Renisenb
Production
Stargate Origins series of 10 episodes was announced by MGM at ComiCon July 2017 in conjunction with the new streaming service, Stargate Command, that the series' broadcast home. The series would feature the Catherine Langford character and would be produced by MGM's Digital Group and New Form, who would also handle development and production. Filming was planned to start in August 2017.[4] By August 2018, MGM's Digital Group had formed United Artists Digital Studios to produce shows such as Stargate Origins.[5]
Episodes
The first three episodes were released on Stargate Command streaming service on February 15, 2018,[1] while the last three debut on March 8, 2018.[6]
In March 2018, a "Feature Cut" of the series was announced. This cut would take the ten 10-minute episodes and stitch them together as a feature-length film in 4K Ultra HD.[7]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | Mercedes Bryce Morgan | Mark Ilvedson & Justin Michael Terry | February 14, 2018 |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Mercedes Bryce Morgan | Mark Ilvedson & Justin Michael Terry | February 14, 2018 |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Mercedes Bryce Morgan | Mark Ilvedson & Justin Michael Terry | February 14, 2018 |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Mercedes Bryce Morgan | Mark Ilvedson & Justin Michael Terry | February 22, 2018 |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Mercedes Bryce Morgan | Mark Ilvedson & Justin Michael Terry | February 22, 2018 |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Mercedes Bryce Morgan | Mark Ilvedson & Justin Michael Terry | March 1, 2018 |
| 7 | "Episode 7" | Mercedes Bryce Morgan | Mark Ilvedson & Justin Michael Terry | March 1, 2018 |
| 8 | "Episode 8" | Mercedes Bryce Morgan | Mark Ilvedson & Justin Michael Terry | March 8, 2018 |
| 9 | "Episode 9" | Mercedes Bryce Morgan | Mark Ilvedson & Justin Michael Terry | March 8, 2018 |
| 10 | "Episode 10" | Mercedes Bryce Morgan | Mark Ilvedson & Justin Michael Terry | March 8, 2018 |
References
- Moore, Trent (February 15, 2018). "How Stargate Origins looks to the past to find the franchise's future". Syfy Wire. NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Network. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- Howell, Elizabeth (October 13, 2017). "Meet the New Catherine Langford: 'Stargate Origins' Casts Star". Space.com. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- Amy Ratcliffe. "See the First Photos from STARGATE ORIGINS". nerdist.com. Archived from the original on November 29, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- Petski, Denise (July 21, 2017). "MGM Revives 'Stargate' Franchise With 'Stargate Origins' Digital Series & SVOD Platform – Watch The Teaser". Deadline. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- Bond, Paul (August 14, 2018). "MGM's Revenue on the Rise, But Net Income Struggles". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- Lewin, Sarah (March 8, 2018). "'Stargate Origins' Returns Tonight with 3 Final Episodes". Space.com. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- Moore, Trent (March 8, 2018). "Exclusive: First look at Stargate Origins finale teases epic alien face-off". Syfy. Retrieved September 13, 2018.