Stargate Atlantis
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Genre	Science fiction
Created by	Brad Wright Robert C. Cooper
Directed by	David Winning
Starring	Joe Flanigan David Hewlett Amanda Tapping Rachel Luttrell Jason Momoa Robert Picardo Jewel Staite Torri Higginson Paul McGillion Rainbow Sun Francks
Country of origin	Canada[1]  United States
Language(s)	English
No. Brad Wright is probably best known for his work on two hit Sci-Fi Channel series Stargate SG-1 and its Spin-off show Stargate Robert C Cooper is a Canadian writer and producer He was formerly an executive producer of Stargate SG-1 until the series' conclusion and currently David Winning (born May 8, 1961 in Calgary Alberta) is a Canadian -born film and television director Joe Flanigan (born January 5, 1967) is an American television actor best known as Major/Lt David Ian Hewlett (born April 18, 1968) is a British -born Canadian Actor best known for his role as Dr Amanda Tapping (born 28 August 1965 is an English -born Canadian actress and producer Rachel Luttrell (born 19 January 1971) is a Canadian actress best known for her roles as Veronica Beck in the CBC series Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa (born August 1 1979 in Honolulu Hawaii) is an American actor and model Robert Picardo (born October 27, 1953) is an Emmy Award -nominated American Actor. Jewel Belair Staite (born June 2, 1982) is a Canadian actress, best known for her roles as Kaylee Frye in Firefly Torri Higginson (born 6 December 1969) is a Canadian actress. Paul McGillion (born January 5, 1969) is a Vancouver -based Actor who has worked in Television, Film and Theatre Rainbow Sun Francks (born December 3, 1979 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is an Actor and Songwriter. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The United States of America —commonly referred to as the English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States of seasons	5
No.  of episodes	80 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Brad Wright Robert C. Cooper Joseph Mallozzi Paul Mullie
Running time	approx. This article provides the list of episodes from the Television series Stargate Atlantis. Brad Wright is probably best known for his work on two hit Sci-Fi Channel series Stargate SG-1 and its Spin-off show Stargate Robert C Cooper is a Canadian writer and producer He was formerly an executive producer of Stargate SG-1 until the series' conclusion and currently Joseph Mallozzi (born October 16, 1965 in Montreal, Canada) is a Canadian writer and producer Paul Mullie is a screen writer and producer who has worked on a number of projects 42 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	Sci Fi Channel
Original run	July 16, 2004 – present
Chronology
Related shows	Stargate (film) Stargate SG-1 Stargate Atlantis Stargate Universe
External links
Official website
IMDb profile
TV.com summary

Stargate Atlantis (often abbreviated as SGA) is a American-Canadian science fiction television program, part of the Stargate franchise owned by MGM. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Stargate is a 1994 science fiction / Action film, directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Dean Devlin and Emmerich with Stargate Universe is an upcoming Science fiction television series part of the Stargate franchise Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page A television program (US television programme (UK or television show (U Stargate refers to the Science fiction Media franchise owned by MGM that began in 1994 with the Feature film Stargate Developed by longtime SG-1 producers Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper, it is a spin-off from the television series Stargate SG-1. Brad Wright is probably best known for his work on two hit Sci-Fi Channel series Stargate SG-1 and its Spin-off show Stargate Robert C Cooper is a Canadian writer and producer He was formerly an executive producer of Stargate SG-1 until the series' conclusion and currently A Spin-off in Television is a new series which contains either characters or theme elements from an old series A television program (US television programme (UK or television show (U It is filmed and produced in Canada. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page

Stargate Atlantis follows the adventures of a human expedition to the lost city of Atlantis in the Pegasus Galaxy. In the Science fiction Television series Stargate Atlantis, the spin-off of Stargate SG-1, Atlantis isa city-sized The Stargate has brought humanity into contact with other cultures, including new and powerful enemies: the Wraith, the Genii, and later the Asurans, all while trying to uncover the secrets the Ancients left behind. In the science fiction Television series Stargate Atlantis, the Wraith are the original enemy alien species first introduced in the pilot episode In the Fictional universe of the Science fiction TV series Stargate Atlantis, the Genii are a human culture living in the Pegasus The Asurans are a fictional race in the Science fiction series Stargate Atlantis that bear many similarities to the human-form Replicators of The Ancients are a Humanoid race in the fictional Stargate universe

Stargate Atlantis premiered on the US Sci Fi Channel on July 16, 2004 with "Rising", a movie-style two-part episode, that guest starred Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks from Stargate SG-1. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " " Rising " (Parts 1 and 2 are the pilot episodes of the Science fiction Television series Stargate Atlantis. Richard Dean Anderson (born January Michael Garrett Shanks (b December 15 1970, Vancouver British Columbia) is a Canadian Actor who achieved fame for his role The series is broadcast in HD in selected countries. High-definition television (HDTV is a Digital television Broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems (standard-definition Season 4 premiered in the US on September 28, and in the UK on October 9, 2007. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

Production

When Stargate SG-1 producers, Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper thought the series was going to end after season five, due to Showtime's announcement that they were canceling the show, they came up with the idea of making a new feature film. Showtime is a subscription television Brand used by a number of channels and platforms around the world but primarily refers to a group of channels in the United However, as the ratings on its new home at the Sci Fi Channel were quite good, the idea was pushed after season six and later, after season seven. Talk then began of a spin-off series and the producers were left with a serious dilemma, since the seventh season of Stargate SG-1 had been planned to lead up to the great discovery of the lost city of the Ancients, Atlantis. The Ancients are a Humanoid race in the fictional Stargate universe The Stargate SG-1 seventh season ending two part episode "Lost City," was supposed to be a bridge between Stargate SG-1 and a new spin-off, either a show or a movie, which was not planned to run at the same time as Stargate SG-1. "Lost City" is the two-part finale to the seventh season of the Science fiction Television show Stargate SG-1. Wright and Cooper rewrote the script as the two-part season seven finale, and moved the setting of the story. The city of Atlantis, originally planned to be on Earth under Antarctica in place of the SGC, was moved to the Pegasus Galaxy. The change was to prevent fans from wondering why Stargate Command would not come to help them, and also gave the producers the chance to start afresh and not be an identical copy of the original show. ^[2]

The series received the green light on November 17, 2003 and started shooting in February 2004. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ^[2] It premiered on July 16 of the same year.

From the start, Wright and Cooper ruled out casting "star names", on the basis of the financial pressures they were already experiencing with "star names" on Stargate SG-1. The casting was made more complicated because Atlantis got the go-ahead in November, and had to compete with other networks during pilot season. A television pilot is a test episode of an intended Television series. ^[2]

The character most difficult to cast was the then-called Dr. Ingram, an unexcitable scientist expert in the Stargate. As the first day of shooting drew nearer and they were unable to find the right actor, they came to realize they had brought in the wrong character. Longtime Stargate director Martin Wood and Brad Wright thought it should be Dr. Martin Wood is a Television director who has been directing since the early 1990s Rodney McKay, who had already appeared in a guest role in three episodes of Stargate SG-1. Dr Meredith Rodney McKay (commonly known as Rodney McKay) is a Fictional character in the science fiction television series Stargate Atlantis Actor David Hewlett was contacted and arrived at the set the day after filming had started. David Ian Hewlett (born April 18, 1968) is a British -born Canadian Actor best known for his role as Dr ^[2] Dr Ingram had already been written in to the pilot episode of the show and so the same script was used and the character's name simply changed to Dr McKay. Later scripts were written with Dr. McKay in mind.

Season 2 brought casting changes. The creators found themselves with a problem with the character of Lt. Aiden Ford (Rainbow Sun Francks), a first season regular that the producers, and the actor himself, felt had not worked as intended and was highly underused as a result. First Lieutenant Aiden Ford (born 1979) is a USMC officer played by Rainbow Sun Francks on Television show Stargate Atlantis Rainbow Sun Francks (born December 3, 1979 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is an Actor and Songwriter. Unwilling to write him out, the writers came with an idea to make the character more important, but that downgraded him to recurring. To replace him, they created Ronon Dex as a sidekick for Lt. "Ronon" redirects here See also Ronin. Ronon Dex (played by Jason Momoa) is a Fictional character in the science Col. John Sheppard, but finding an actor with the physical presence and the acting ability necessary was not easy until they saw Jason Momoa's tape. Lieutenant Colonel John Sheppard is a United States Air Force officer played by Joe Flanigan in the television series Stargate Atlantis. Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa (born August 1 1979 in Honolulu Hawaii) is an American actor and model ^[3] X-files veteran Mitch Pileggi was added to the cast in the recurring role of Col. The X-Files is a Peabody, Golden Globe and Emmy Award -winning American Science fiction television series created by Chris Carter Mitchell Craig "Mitch" Pileggi (born April 5, 1952) is an American actor Steven Caldwell. ^[3] Paul McGillion's character, Dr. Paul McGillion (born January 5, 1969) is a Vancouver -based Actor who has worked in Television, Film and Theatre Carson Beckett, became a regular in season two. Dr Carson Beckett is the Scottish chief medical doctor portrayed by Paul McGillion in the television series Stargate Atlantis.

Seasons 3 and 4 changed the cast lineup again. Paul McGillion's Dr. Carson Beckett was killed in the season 3 episode "Sunday", then brought back at the end of season 4 as a recurring character. Season three of Stargate Atlantis, an American - Canadian Television series, began airing on July 21, 2006 Amanda Tapping's Samantha Carter crossed from Stargate SG-1 for 14 episodes in Season 4, as the new leader of the expedition,^[4] while Torri Higginson's Elizabeth Weir became a recurring character in season 4 instead of a regular. Amanda Tapping (born 28 August 1965 is an English -born Canadian actress and producer Torri Higginson (born 6 December 1969) is a Canadian actress. Doctor Elizabeth Weir is a fictional character in the science fiction television series Stargate Atlantis. ^[5]

Each season of Stargate: Atlantis features 20 episodes, and in the United States they are broadcast in two series of 10 episodes. The first 10 episodes air from mid-July to September in the United States, ending in the cliffhanger of a two-parter episode. The second half airs first in Canada, from November to January, ending also with a cliffhanger. In the United States, the second half aired from January to March during seasons 1 and 2, but season 3 aired from April to June 2007.

Stargate: Atlantis episodes feature a self-contained story that also contributes to the larger storyline of the war against the Wraith and their search for the means to destroy their enemy. Each season has also featured a two-parter episode, and a few episodes that, while not technically two-parters, had continued directly the story of the previous episode (for example, season 3 "Progeny" and "The Real World"). Season three of Stargate Atlantis, an American - Canadian Television series, began airing on July 21, 2006 Season three of Stargate Atlantis, an American - Canadian Television series, began airing on July 21, 2006

Each show begins with a cold open, sometimes preceded with a recap of events relevant to the upcoming narrative. A cold open (also referred to as a teaser) in a Television program or movie is the technique of jumping directly into a story at the beginning The opening credits feature an original theme by Joel Goldsmith. Opening credits, in a television program motion picture or videogame are shown at the beginning and list the most important members of the production Joel Goldsmith (born on November 19, 1957) is a Composer of Film, Television, and just recently Video game Music Though they were drastically cut at the start of season 2, the full credits were recovered after the mid-season parter.

The show blends different types of approaches to science-fiction, from action to comedy. Comedy (from the Greek κωμωδίαkomodia has a popular meaning (any discourse generally intended to amuse especially in Television, Film, and

Stargate Atlantis is shot at Bridge studios in Vancouver and on location in several places in British Columbia. The Bridge Studios is a Canadian Film studio in Burnaby, British Columbia. Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal British Columbia (ˌbrɪtɨʃ kəˈlʌmbiə ( BC) ( (la Colombie-Britannique C The Pemberton Glacier doubled for Antarctica during the opening flying sequence in series premiere "Rising". " Rising " (Parts 1 and 2 are the pilot episodes of the Science fiction Television series Stargate Atlantis. ^[6] Lynn Valley Canyon was, for example, where the episode "Instinct" was filmed. Lynn Canyon Park is a municipal park in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia. Season two of Stargate Atlantis, an American - Canadian Television series, began airing on July 15, 2005 ^[7]

Stargate Atlantis inherited Blade Trinity's effects stage. Blade Trinity, is a 2004 vampire Action film, written and directed by David S The Blade Trinity production gave the set to Stargate Atlantis to save the high cost of dismantling the massive construct. The set has appeared several times. For example, the walkway Sheppard walks in "The Storm" is the topmost part of the Blade Trinity set. Season one of Stargate Atlantis, an American - Canadian Television series, began airing on July 16, 2004 ^[8][9]

The majority of episodes have used James Bamford as a stunt coordinator. James Bamford is a Stunt coordinator, Stunt performer and Actor, a member of Stunts Canada, who works in Film and Television A stunt coordinator, usually an experienced Stunt performer, is hired by a TV, Film or Theatre director or Production company to arrange He specializes in martial arts and has the nickname of Bam Bam. Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat.

Plot

Main article: List of Stargate Atlantis episodes

Stargate Atlantis is set in the city of Atlantis, on a planet called "Lantea" in the Pegasus galaxy, built millions of years ago by the most advanced race of the Stargate universe: the Ancients. This article provides the list of episodes from the Television series Stargate Atlantis. In the Science fiction Television series Stargate Atlantis, the spin-off of Stargate SG-1, Atlantis isa city-sized The Ancients are a Humanoid race in the fictional Stargate universe Five to ten million years ago, due to a plague in the Milky Way Galaxy, they were forced to flee to a planet in the Pegasus Galaxy and there they seeded life on hundreds of worlds as they had done in the Milky Way. After encountering a powerful enemy known as the Wraith and going to war with them for more than one hundred years, the Ancients ultimately lost and were forced to submerge their city into the ocean (in order to hide from the Wraith), which, in the Stargate universe, is the source of the Greek myth of the Lost City of Atlantis. The term ancient Greece refers to the period of Greek history lasting from the Greek Dark Ages ca The word mythology (from the Greek grc μυθολογία mythología, meaning "a story-telling a legendary lore" Atlantis (in Greek,, "island of Atlas " is the name of a Legendary Island, first mentioned in Plato 's dialogues

The city of Atlantis hosts much of the action in the series and is the source of much of the technology which the characters employ. While trying to uncover the secrets the city still holds from her new human inhabitants, the Atlantis expedition also use the Stargate to explore the Pegasus galaxy, looking for energy sources and other technology that the Ancients may have left behind and that may help them defeat the Wraith.

The events of Stargate Atlantis follow the cliffhanger Stargate SG-1 seventh season finale "Lost City", where SG-1 found an outpost made by the race known as the Ancients in Antarctica. A season finale ( British English " last in the series " Australian English "season final" "Lost City" is the two-part finale to the seventh season of the Science fiction Television show Stargate SG-1. After the events of Stargate SG-1 season eight premiere "New Order", the Stargate Command sends an international team to investigate the outpost. New Order is the two-part eighth-season premiere of the science-fiction series Stargate SG-1. Soon, Dr. Jackson discovers the location of the greatest city created by the Ancients, Atlantis. Daniel Jackson is a Fictional character in both the Science fiction feature film Stargate and the subsequent television series Stargate

As of Season 4, the city of Atlantis has been moved by the expedition to a new planet, currently designated M35-117, to avoid destruction at the hands of the Asurans. The Asurans are a fictional race in the Science fiction series Stargate Atlantis that bear many similarities to the human-form Replicators of

Season 1

Season 1 cast from left to right: Lt. Aiden Ford, Teyla Emmagan, Maj. John Sheppard, Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Dr. Rodney McKay.

Season 1 began airing in the United States on July 16, 2004. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Atlantis expedition, led by Dr. Weir, arrives at the city of the Ancients and quickly find themselves in a dire situation that forces them to seek new friends, the Athosians, but that also lands them with a powerful new enemy: the Wraith. Doctor Elizabeth Weir is a fictional character in the science fiction television series Stargate Atlantis. Cut off from Earth, the expedition must survive in a new galaxy, while deciphering the Ancients' technology and finding a way to destroy the Wraith. Major Sheppard puts together a team consisting of himself, Dr. McKay, Lt. Ford and the Athosian leader Teyla, who serve as Atlantis' first contact team. Teyla Emmagan is a primary Fictional character played by Rachel Luttrell in the Science fiction series Stargate Atlantis. In one of their first missions, they make another enemy in the Genii, a human militaristic civilization with a 1950s level of technology. In the Fictional universe of the Science fiction TV series Stargate Atlantis, the Genii are a human culture living in the Pegasus After they learn of several more revelations about the Wraith, Atlantis prepares to evacuate. But right before they can, a contingent from Earth arrives with a way to help defend the city against the impending attack from the Wraith until their latest battleship can arrive. The season closes with a cliffhanger, as the Wraith continue their siege of the city.

Season 2

Season 2 cast from left to right: Teyla Emmagan, Dr. McKay, Dr. Weir, Col. Caldwell, Dr. Beckett, Ronon Dex, Lt. Col. Sheppard.

Season 2 began airing in the United States on July 15, 2005 and it picked up just where season 1 ended. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Atlantis expedition successfully avoids being culled by the Wraith by making them believe Atlantis has been destroyed, and recover semi-regular contact with Earth thanks to the Daedalus and the new ZPM. Sheppard is promoted to Lt. Colonel and former Runner Ronon Dex replaces Lt. "Ronon" redirects here See also Ronin. Ronon Dex (played by Jason Momoa) is a Fictional character in the science Ford, now MIA. Missing in action is a status assigned to a member of the armed services who is reported missing following combat

The central plot of this second season is the development of Dr. Beckett's retrovirus, which can, theoretically, turn a Wraith into a human. Dr Carson Beckett is the Scottish chief medical doctor portrayed by Paul McGillion in the television series Stargate Atlantis. While an incomplete version makes a young Wraith girl lose all her humanity and almost turns Sheppard into an Iratus bug, a more developed version is tested in a living Wraith, "Michael", with mixed results. In the Fictional universe of the Stargate franchise the people of Earth have encountered numerous extraterrestrial races on their travels through the Michael's wraith faction proposes an alliance with Atlantis, but they betray the team. The season closes again with a cliffhanger - The Wraith on their way to Earth.

Season 3

Season 3 premiered in the United States on July 14, 2006, picking up just where season 2 ended. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Having stopped the Wraith from reaching Earth and having achieved another failure with the Wraith retrovirus, the expedition faces its third year in the Pegasus galaxy with the Wraith still a threat and a new powerful enemy bent on destroying the expedition and Atlantis: the Asurans. The Asurans are a fictional race in the Science fiction series Stargate Atlantis that bear many similarities to the human-form Replicators of The situation becomes complicated when an experiment gone awry drains their only ZPM, leaving them without a power source for the city's shields. Soon thereafter, they find a lost Ancient vessel and subsequently lose the city of Atlantis when the crew of the Ancient ship reclaims it. The SGC sends General O'Neill and Richard Woolsey to try to negotiate an agreement between Earth and the Ancients to allow the expedition back in Atlantis. O'Neill and Woolsey dial Earth and inform them that the Asurans (self-replicating nanobots) are taking over the city. They kill off the Ancient crew who reclaimed the city after 10,000 years. The main members of the Atlantis expedition on Earth disobey the orders and go back to the city, rescue it, and destroy all the Asurans. The season finale starts off with Earth launching a first strike against the Asurans who are building an armada to attack Earth. The Asurans counterattack by attacking Atlantis by means of a powerful beam weapon fired through a satellite housing a Stargate. As the last resort, the Atlantis team fires up the city's stardrive and escapes into space. The finale ends when the hyperdrive malfunctions, leaving the city flying through uncharted space with a day's worth of energy left in their sole ZPM and Dr. Weir critically injured.

Season 4

Season 4 cast from left to right: Dr. Rodney McKay, Col. Samantha Carter, Lt. Col. John Sheppard, Teyla Emmagan, and Ronon Dex.

Season 4 premiered in the US on September 28, 2007,^[10] and in the UK on October 9, 2007. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The writers stated that season 4 would take the series in a new direction. The future appears bleak with the incapacitation of Weir and multiple injuries among the senior members of the expedition. With the city damaged, running out of power and drifting in space, cut off from Earth, the Atlantis expedition raids Asuras to obtain a ZPM and is able to travel to a nearby planet. The Asurans are a fictional race in the Science fiction series Stargate Atlantis that bear many similarities to the human-form Replicators of Weir is captured by the Asurans and Colonel Samantha Carter joins as a regular and acts as the expedition leader. ^[11] She appeared in the episode "Lifeline" after helping to find and land Atlantis on its new home planet; however, it is stated that she has been ordered back to the SGC at this point. In episode 3, however, under the IOA's orders, Carter returns to Atlantis as the new leader of the expedition after Atlantis lands. Generally, the season focuses on the main antagonists the Asurans and the Wraith, as early on the Asuran base code is reprogrammed by McKay to start a war with the Wraith. The Asurans are a fictional race in the Science fiction series Stargate Atlantis that bear many similarities to the human-form Replicators of In the science fiction Television series Stargate Atlantis, the Wraith are the original enemy alien species first introduced in the pilot episode Midway through the season the Asurans are seemingly destroyed, and the remaining episodes concentrate mainly on Michael's efforts against both humans and the other Wraith. Carson Beckett and Teal'c both appear in several episodes. Teal'c (born c March 14 1899 is a Fictional character in the Science fiction Television series Stargate SG-1.

Season 5

The SciFi Channel announced that Stargate Atlantis has been renewed for a fifth season, which began production in February, 2008^[12] and is scheduled to air July 11, 2008. ^[13] Actors Joe Flanigan, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa and David Hewlett have been confirmed to be returning for the fifth season, reprising their roles as Lt. Joe Flanigan (born January 5, 1967) is an American television actor best known as Major/Lt Rachel Luttrell (born 19 January 1971) is a Canadian actress best known for her roles as Veronica Beck in the CBC series Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa (born August 1 1979 in Honolulu Hawaii) is an American actor and model David Ian Hewlett (born April 18, 1968) is a British -born Canadian Actor best known for his role as Dr Col. John Sheppard, Teyla Emmagan, Ronon Dex and Dr. Lieutenant Colonel John Sheppard is a United States Air Force officer played by Joe Flanigan in the television series Stargate Atlantis. Teyla Emmagan is a primary Fictional character played by Rachel Luttrell in the Science fiction series Stargate Atlantis. "Ronon" redirects here See also Ronin. Ronon Dex (played by Jason Momoa) is a Fictional character in the science Rodney McKay respectively. Dr Meredith Rodney McKay (commonly known as Rodney McKay) is a Fictional character in the science fiction television series Stargate Atlantis Due to the SciFi Channel's acquisition of the Sanctuary web-series, Amanda Tapping (Col. Amanda Tapping (born 28 August 1965 is an English -born Canadian actress and producer Samantha Carter) will not be a regular cast member in Season 5, but will return as a special guest star for ". . . several episodes. "^[12] Actress Jewel Staite (Dr. Jennifer Keller) will be returning and has been promoted to series regular. Jewel Belair Staite (born June 2, 1982) is a Canadian actress, best known for her roles as Kaylee Frye in Firefly Dr Jennifer Keller is a Fictional character on the Science Fiction show Stargate Atlantis and is played by Jewel Staite. ^[14] The season will feature two new characters, Captain Alicia Vega (Leela Savasta) and Alison Porter (Nicole de Boer). Leela Savasta is a Canadian Actress. She is perhaps best known for playing Clair in Black Christmas. Nicole de Boer (born December 20, 1970 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian actress, best known for her roles as Captain Alicia Vega, who will be a new member of the Atlantis expedition's military contingent, will be introduced in the season opener "Search and Rescue" and will be a member of an all-woman recon team by the episode "Whispers" ^[15]. For the TV series of this title see Search and Rescue (TV series. This article provides the list of episodes from the Television series Stargate Atlantis. Alison Porter will be introduced in the episode "Whispers" ^[16]. Robert Picardo (Richard Woolsey) will join the show as a regular cast member and become the new commander of the Atlantis Expedition. Robert Picardo (born October 27, 1953) is an Emmy Award -nominated American Actor. Richard Woolsey is a fictional character on the Stargate television franchise about military teams exploring the galaxy via a network of alien transportation He will appear in 14 of the 20 episodes for the new season. ^[17] The season will also see Paul McGillion (Dr. Paul McGillion (born January 5, 1969) is a Vancouver -based Actor who has worked in Television, Film and Theatre Carson Beckett) return for five episodes and Michael Shanks (Dr. Dr Carson Beckett is the Scottish chief medical doctor portrayed by Paul McGillion in the television series Stargate Atlantis. Michael Garrett Shanks (b December 15 1970, Vancouver British Columbia) is a Canadian Actor who achieved fame for his role Daniel Jackson) appear in at least two episodes. Daniel Jackson is a Fictional character in both the Science fiction feature film Stargate and the subsequent television series Stargate ^[14] Despite earlier plans, Torri Higginson (Dr. Torri Higginson (born 6 December 1969) is a Canadian actress. Elizabeth Weir) will not be returning for the fifth season. Doctor Elizabeth Weir is a fictional character in the science fiction television series Stargate Atlantis. According to executive producer Joseph Mallozzi, the actress has turned down an offer to guest star in the fifth season. ^[18] During the course of the season a new race will be introduced and the show will celebrate the milestone of 100 episodes. ^[12]

Cast

Stargate Atlantis employs an ensemble cast to portray the members of the multinational Atlantis expedition, their friends and enemies. An ensemble cast is a cast in which the principal performers are assigned roughly equal amounts of importance in a dramatic production Also, since season 2, some characters from sister series Stargate SG-1 appear in guest roles.

Races

Main articles: Human civilizations in Stargate Atlantis and Alien races in Stargate

Apart from the Terran (Tau'ri), humans from Earth who came to the Pegasus galaxy in search of the mythical city of Atlantis, where they now reside, the Pegasus galaxy is inhabited by several human civilizations. Trevor Devall is one of the various voice actors who work for Ocean Group, in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. Robert Davi (born June 26, 1953) is an American Character actor. Craig Veroni is a Canadian Actor from Vancouver. He was born in Cape Town, South Africa. Like its parent series Stargate SG-1, the television series Stargate Atlantis features a number of extra-terrestrial human civilizations In the Fictional universe of the Stargate franchise the people of Earth have encountered numerous extraterrestrial races on their travels through the These civilizations are the result of the Ancients seeding several planets with human life upon their arrival in the Pegasus galaxy. Most of these planet's civilizations are pre-industrial, but a few have developed more advanced technology.

A formerly advanced turned pre-industrial civilization, the Athosians were the first Pegasus natives the Atlantis expedition encountered, just after arriving to Pegasus. is a process of social and economic change whereby a human group is transformed from a Pre-industrial society into an industrial one ^[19] Their planet was culled (eaten by wraith) shortly thereafter, and they moved to Atlantis' mainland. Their leader, Teyla, stayed in Atlantis and became a member of Major Sheppard's team.

In one of the team's first missions, they meet the Genii, an advanced, militaristic culture with a technology level similar to mid-20th century Earth, that hide under the mask of simple, Amish-like farmers. In the Fictional universe of the Science fiction TV series Stargate Atlantis, the Genii are a human culture living in the Pegasus The Amish (ˈɑːmɪʃ are members of an Anabaptist Christian denomination best known for Simple living, Plain dress and resisting modern conveniences ^[20] They were at odds with the Atlantis expedition up until the "Coup D'etat", when they arrived at an uneasy truce. Season two of Stargate Atlantis, an American - Canadian Television series, began airing on July 15, 2005

Stargate Atlantis also features a number of non-human races. The most important are the two main enemies of the Ancients: the Wraith and the Asurans, though an Asgard and a Goa'uld (main races in sister series Stargate SG-1) are also featured. The Ancients are a Humanoid race in the fictional Stargate universe In the science fiction Television series Stargate Atlantis, the Wraith are the original enemy alien species first introduced in the pilot episode The Asurans are a fictional race in the Science fiction series Stargate Atlantis that bear many similarities to the human-form Replicators of The Asgard are a Fictional highly advanced and benevolent race in the Science fiction series Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis In the Science fiction Television series Stargate SG-1, the Goa'uld (pronounced go-ah-OOLD or, commonly mispronounced or shortened

Though long gone from this plane of existence, the influence of the Ancients (or Alterans) is felt deeply in the Stargate universe, for both good and bad. A highly technologically advanced race that once existed on Earth and other planets throughout the Milky Way Galaxy, the Ancients were the builders of the Stargates. EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001 The Milky Way (a translation of the Latin Via Lactea, in turn derived from the Greek Γαλαξίας (Galaxias sometimes referred to simply A Stargate is fictional device that allows practical rapid travel between two distant locations Many million years ago, the Ancients travelled from Earth to a planet in the Pegasus Galaxy using their space faring city Atlantis. In Pegasus, after a long period of colonisation, they encountered an enemy, the Wraith (who had mutated as a result of some Ancients being attacked by a parasitic bug) who despite their inferior technology overwhelmed the Ancients with their strength of numbers. Besieged in Atlantis, the remaining Ancients submerged the city to prevent its technology from being exploited by the Wraith, before retreating to Earth, passing on not only the legend of Atlantis but also the gene that will be known as ATA gene to the humans of Earth. The Ancients —also known as the "Alterans" and Lanteans —are an advanced race discovered by the SGC. ^[19]

A hive-based species that once drove the Ancients out of the Pegasus galaxy, the Wraith are the primary antagonists of the Atlantis expedition. An antagonist (from Greek ανταγωνιστής - antagonistes, "opponent competitor rival" is a character or They feed off the life force of humans following a regular feeding cycle. That cycle, however, was upset when Major John Sheppard accidentally awoke all the Wraith from hibernation about 50 years ahead of schedule. Having learned of a new feeding ground, Earth, the Wraith's main purpose is to find the way there through Atlantis. ^[19]

First appearing in the episode "Progeny", the Asurans (which are similar to the Milky-Way Replicators) are another powerful enemy of the Atlanteans (although created by the Lanteans as weapons). Season three of Stargate Atlantis, an American - Canadian Television series, began airing on July 21, 2006 The Asurans are a fictional race in the Science fiction series Stargate Atlantis that bear many similarities to the human-form Replicators of They are artificial life forms that evolved from an Ancient experiment to create powerful and aggressive nanites to attack the Wraith on a cellular level. ^[21] However, the microscopic creatures came together to form increasingly larger and more complex organisms, eventually imitating their creators to become human in appearance. When the Ancients realized their experiment had gotten out of hand, they attacked this new race with their fleet of warships and nearly wiped them out. The Atlantis expedition became their enemies when they learned that the humans from Earth were descendants of the Ancients and living in Atlantis.

Other media

Cover of the novel Stargate Atlantis: Reliquary by Martha Wells

Fiction Books

Main article: Stargate Literature

In late 2005, Fandemonium Press, which also publishes Stargate SG-1 books, launched a new series of books based on Stargate Atlantis. Martha Wells is an American Fantasy and Science fiction author Stargate literature covers the novels and short stories in the Stargate fictional universe (based on either the original Stargate film or the These books are available in all English-speaking countries and through online bookstores.

The official Stargate Magazine, produced by Titan Publishing, began publishing short stories written by Fandemonium authors in their 8th issue. The stories alternate between both SG-1 and Atlantis.

Non-fiction books

Stargate Atlantis Official Companions are published by Titan Books. Titan Publishing Group is an independently owned publishing company established in 1981

• Stargate Atlantis: The Official Companion Season 1 by Sharon Gosling.
• Stargate Atlantis: The Official Companion Season 2 by Sharon Gosling.
• Stargate Atlantis: The Official Companion Season 3 by Sharon Gosling.

Comics

Main article: Stargate Comics

In 2006, Avatar Press launched a series of comics based on Stargate Atlantis. Stargate comics are a series of Comic books based on the science-fiction film of the same name, and the TV series Stargate SG-1 Avatar Press is an independent American publisher of Comic books founded in 1996 by William A Set in season 1, Wraithfall features story by Stewart Moore and art by Mauricio Melo. In this story, the Atlantis team meets the Karrans, a race that has made a bizarre deal with the Wraith.

Soundtrack

Stargate Atlantis features a symphonic orchestra soundtrack composed by Joel Goldsmith. An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well Joel Goldsmith (born on November 19, 1957) is a Composer of Film, Television, and just recently Video game Music Goldsmith's first task for the series was to compose the main title song, which was nominated for the Outstanding Main Title Theme Music Emmy award in 2005. The Primetime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American Primetime Television When composing the music, Goldsmith went for a more pastoral, European and Americana approach, while keeping the adventurous, symphonic approach the producers wanted. Americana refers to artifacts of the Culture of the United States, the history and folklore resultant from its Westward expansion. ^[22] Goldsmith's score for season 2 episode "Grace Under Pressure" was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Dramatic Underscore) in 2006. Season two of Stargate Atlantis, an American - Canadian Television series, began airing on July 15, 2005 The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles California on Sunday August 27, 2006 on ^[23]

On November 22, 2005, Varèse Sarabande Records released the Stargate Atlantis Original Television Soundtrack CD. Varèse Sarabande is a Record label which specializes in Film scores and original cast recordings. It contains 16 tracks, all from the series pilot "Rising", with a total running time of 42:18. " Rising " (Parts 1 and 2 are the pilot episodes of the Science fiction Television series Stargate Atlantis.

DVDs

References

The first U.S. Stargate DVD release from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Stargate SG-1, or Atlantis, was the pilot episode, Rising, as a standalone episode. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is the Home video distribution arm of Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation. A television pilot is a test episode of an intended Television series. For the Stratovarius album see Episode (album. An episode is a part of a Dramatic work such as a serial television " Rising " (Parts 1 and 2 are the pilot episodes of the Science fiction Television series Stargate Atlantis. It was released, in North America, on June 7, 2005. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. ^[1] The full first season was released, in North America, on November 15, 2005,^[2] in new slim line cases. A television program (US television programme (UK or television show (U Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. ^[3] Soon after the release of the first season set Sony received complaints that some Canadian customers bought sets that had the same content on both disk 1 and 5. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Sony quickly offered a replacement disc. ^[4] In early 2006, Sony announced that Atlantis would become the first TV series released on the next generation Blu-ray platform. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ^[5] In mid-2006 MGM, the producers of both Stargate series, switched DVD distribution companies from Sony to 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is the Home video distribution arm of the 20th Century Fox film studio ^[6] The distributor switch led to a delay in the release of the Season 2 box set, which was released on March 6, 2007, in North America. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[7]

Awards

• Stargate Atlantis was voted as the favorite sci-fi show during the 34th People's Choice Awards. Note This article does not pertain to the People's Choice Awards presented at the British Comedy Awards show in the United Kingdom, or to an awards show It beat out shows such as Battlestar Galactica and Doctor Who for its winning spot. Battlestar Galactica is an Emmy and Peabody Award -winning serial drama Television program created by Ronald D Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC.

References

External links

Official sites

• MGM: Stargate Atlantis
• SCI FI: Stargate Atlantis

Miscellaneous sites

• Stargate Atlantis at the Internet Movie Database
• Stargate Atlantis episode guide at GateWorld
• Stargate Atlantis at TV.com