I just read some news about the Stargate franchise. A third Stargate TV series is in development. Also, although Stargate SG-1 is in its last season, there are two SG-1 movies planned for release in fall of 2007 (probably direct to DVD). Read more on Gateworld.net.

The SG-1 series really took the Stargate world to a new level, with creative writing, likable characters, and great bad guys. I’m disappointed that the SG-1 series is ending, but since Richard Dean Anderson left, it really hasn’t been the same. That’s not to say that I don’t like Mitchell (Ben Browder) and Vala (Claudia Black). They add a new dynamic to the team that turned out better than I thought. However, I would love to see the return of Jack O’Neill in the SG-1 movies. I’m looking forward to seeing how those turn out.

Stargate Atlantis has been better than I thought it would be, primarily due to the likable characters McKay and Sheppard. It will continue on to season four next year. The opening music is also very beautiful, and I’m a sucker for any good soundtrack music. I don’t know if another Stargate series will be successful or not… it definitely needs some good characters, and good writing.