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What are fans of Stargate called?
Gater is a term that is used to describe a fan of the Stargate franchise. The term was first used on the usenet group alt. tv. stargate-sg1, in 1997, in a discussion about what to call Stargate fans and has since been added to the group’s FAQ.
Why did Dr Weir leave Stargate Atlantis?
Higginson was written out of the series in part to allow Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping) to take over as leader of Atlantis. Towards the beginning of February 2008, it was revealed that Torri Higginson would not be reprising the role of Elizabeth Weir in season 5.
What is the Stargate called in Star Trek?
―Cameron Mitchell. Stargates, also called Astria Porta in Ancient and Chappa’ai in Goa’uld, as well as various other names across the universe, are a series of devices built by the Ancients which create wormholes, allowing for near-instantaneous transportation between two distant points in space.
Why isn’t Stargate on Syfy?
Since Season Four of Atlantis Syfy has aired Stargate against the major network programming (fall and spring seasons), rather than the old strategy of “counter-programming.” The result is both higher competition, and fewer new shows to help strengthen the primetime block on a single night.
Did Stargate Universe have an uphill battle to fight?
So here are six reasons why I think Stargate Universe had an uphill battle to fight — regardless of its actual content or quality. Like many cable networks, Syfy’s overall programming strategy is to get maximum coverage throughout the year.
How did Stargate fare in the ratings?
Stargate was always at its best in the ratings when it aired in the summertime, took a break while the big networks rolled out their fall shows, then came back in the winter. Since Season Four of Atlantis Syfy has aired Stargate against the major network programming (fall and spring seasons), rather than the old strategy of “counter-programming.”