![]() Stargate Atlantis $37.99 The thrilling, epic, and beautiful score for Stargate: Atlantis was composed by Joel Goldsmith, son of the legendary film composer Jerry Goldsmith. Featured on this CD is the show's fantastic main theme, which was recently nominated for an Emmy Award. ![]() Stargate Atlantis - The Complete Third Season $49.98 With Stargate SG-1 now permanently off the data screen (except for a TV movie or two) after ten productive seasons, it appears that the fate of the universe is now the responsibility of the Stargate Atlantis crew. Based on the latter's third season, whose 20 episodes (plus a wealth of bonus features) are made available here on five discs, we're in good hands. Three years into it, Atlantis has retained numerous familiar elements while continuing to evolve steadily. The core cast is intact, with the cocky wiseacre-hero Lt. Col. John Sheppard (Joe Flanigan) and the egotistical, neurotic genius Dr. Rodney McKay (David Hewlett) still the most entertaining of the bunch; as the series explores the characters' personal lives and backstories, we even meet (in "McKay and Mrs. Miller") the latter's sister, who's every bit the wiz that he is. On the other hand, the roles of team leader Dr. Elizabeth Weir (Torri Higginson) and members Teyla (Rachel Luttrell) and Ronon Dex (Jason Momoa) are neither especially well-written nor well-played. The return of Richard Dean Anderson (and his sense of humor) as General Jack O'Neill, the SG-1 mainstay during most of its run, for a few cameos is most welcome, as is the presence of the Wraith, the series' principal villains (SG-1 fans will also recognize the "sentient machines" known as the Replicators from that series). With their flowing white locks, cat-like eyes, pale, almost translucent skin, ultra-fine black leather dusters, and, in one case, shades that would make a Hollywood hipster envious, the Wraith remain the coolest bad guys on the sci-fi scene. We already knew that they feed on humans, but this season brings some startling new revelations, particularly in "Common Ground," an excellent episode that finds Sheppard and a Wraith (Christopher Heyerdahl) forming an unlikely alliance against a mutual enemy; we also witness the return of the Wraith known as Michael (Connor Trinneer), who was the subject of the Atlantis team's ongoing "retro-virus" experiment (designed to make Wraiths human) in Season Two and plays a significant recurring role in Season Three. Other developments are apparent as well, but most dramatic of all is the death of one of the team's key members. Stargate Atlantis isn't the most original TV show ever created; in fact, elements of The Running Man, Alien, The Abyss, Enemy Mine, and other sci-fi works are sometimes so obvious that the characters themselves mention them in dialogue. But as always, the action sequences, special effects, models, and other technical elements are first-rate, as are the bonus features, which include episode commentaries, featurettes, and photo galleries. --Sam Graham Beyond Stargate Atlantis: The Complete Third Season Stargate SG-1 Complete DVD Series Stargate Atlantis Books Stargate Toys and Games Stills from Stargate Atlantis: The Complete Third Season ![]() Stargate Atlantis: The Rising $16.99 The discovery of an ancient secret leads to a shocking revelation that may forever alter the course of history in this imaginative entry from the folks who brought you Stargate SG-1. When the SG-1 crew unearths the remnants of what they believe to be the Lost City of the Ancients the very civilization that originated the Stargates an investigation by Stargate Command leads a new team of explorers to a distant galaxy. Headed by Dr. Elizabeth Weir, the explorers soon discover the deserted remnants of a highly advanced civilization settled on the ocean floor. When the daring explorers make contact with a group of nomadic humans, the discovery of an otherworldly enemy that feeds on fear offers a grim foreshadowing of things to come for the human race if they don't band together and fight the dark force that threatens to consume them all. ![]() STARGATE EARTH - Vinyl Decal Sticker #A1374 | Vinyl Color: Silver $4.99 This is a vinyl decal that can be applied to just about any smooth surface. These decals are made from the highest quality vinyl to give you many years of use without fading or peeling. Detailed installation instructions are included. |
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