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Stargate Atlantis - Rising (Pilot Episode)
enlarge	Director: Martin Wood Actors: Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, Rachel Luttrell, Rainbow Francks, David Hewlett Studio: MGM (Video & DVD) Category: DVD List Price: ~~$14.98~~ Buy New: $2.15 You Save: $12.83 (86%) New (63) Used (41) Collectible (1) from $1.96 Avg. Customer Rating: 42 reviews Sales Rank: 9385 Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc Language: English (Original Language) Rating: NR (Not Rated) Number Of Items: 1 Running Time: 120 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 MPN: MGMD1008477D ISBN: 0792867181 UPC: 027616924865 EAN: 9780792867180 ASIN: B0009299PG Theatrical Release Date: July 16, 2004 Release Date: June 7, 2005 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Condition: BRAND NEW SHIPS FIRST CLASS MAIL NO EXTRA CHARGE

Editorial Reviews: Product Description In this 2-hour series opener a new stargate team ventures to the lost city of atlantis. Stranded in a new galaxy without the possibility of returning to earth the team encounters a powerful new enemy. Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 03/06/2007 Starring: Joe Flannigan Rachel Luttrel Run time: 88 minutes Rating: Nr Director: Martin Wood Amazon.com There are those who may regard it as old wine in a new bottle, but that doesn't mean that Stargate Atlantis doesn't have something to offer to both newcomers and fans of Stargate SG-1, the franchise from which it evolved. Co-creators and executive producers Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper, both of whom worked on the earlier show, have concocted an appealing premise for this spin-off, in which the so-called Ancients abandoned Earth millions of years earlier, taking their city (i.e., Atlantis) with them. Now, a new team has gained access (via the Stargate, the "wormhole" our heroes use to travel to different worlds) to the legendary sunken city, where new adventures and deadly new enemies await. Stargate SG-1 stars Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks make appearances in this series premiere, but the focus is on the new characters. Of these, Joe Flanigan excels as the insouciant Major John Sheppard, an Air Force pilot unexpectedly recruited for the new mission because of his preternatural ability to interface with the Ancients' wondrous technology. The new leader is Dr. Elizabeth Weir (Torri Higginson), a role that is neither especially well-written nor well-played. The new monster-villains, replacing the trusty old Goa'uld, are the Wraith, whose name is actually cooler than they are; they may eat humans, in addition to being all-powerful (natch), but they tend to come off like refugees from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Overall, the production values and special effects remain top-notch, especially for television, and the story itself is OK. But while Stargate Atlantis is certainly promising, it has a ways to go to equal its predecessor, which remains one of the best-made, most compelling sci-fi programs on television. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews: Read 37 more reviews... Stargate Atlantis - (Pilot Episode) November 27, 2008 A great new spin off to Stagate SG-1. The enter the Pegasus Galaxy and wake a siniter bad guys. I couldn't wait for the first season and bought the pilot episode. StarGate You Got to Love It! October 28, 2008 I am a lover of the StarGate Series and the Pilot to StarGate Atlantis is no exception. Wonderful and got it at a price I was willing to pay for it. Stargate Atlantis - Rising (Pilot Episode) Holds true to the Stargate universe September 19, 2008 I've been a longtime SG-1 fan, and never even thought to give Atlantis a try until SG-1 finished its 10th season. Despite owning all 10 seasons and now the 2 SG-1 movies, it's nice to have the universe and franchise continue. Since I began watching Atlantis when SG-1 finished its 10th season, I didn't begin with the first season. Season 4 was where I started, and, despite being lost for the first several episodes, I really started getting into the show. I eventually picked up seasons 1-3 from Amazon, and watched them in between season 4 episodes until season 5 started this summer. To put it simply, the spin-off is very well done. The Wraith, while nothing compared to the Ori, are a formidable enemy who live off of the life force of humans. Throw in some good looking women, explosions, a cool set, better looking stargate, and Star Trek like "run abouts" you've got yourself a pretty good show. I'm very eager to continue to see how the series pans out. It's got everything from the ancients, Wraith, Replicators, intergalatic gates, appearances of SG-1, great story lines, and more. Atlantis is truly worthy of the Stargate name it carries. To put it simply, if you've liked SG-1, give this a try (and a few good episodes), and you won't be disappointed. Stargate Atlantis Rising June 14, 2008 I have never been able to see the whole movie when it's been on TV - but I am a big fan of the series. So it was wonderful to sit down and watch "how it all began"! It is even better to know what the characters were like at the very beginning, and to see how friendships have evolved (tho being friends with McKay has got to be a challenge!!) And when the city rises from the ocean? Magic!! So obviously I think this is a great way to start the series. Stargate Atlantas Pilot & season 2 & 3 February 18, 2008 All are great as I am a real si-fi buff and love all si-fi. Stargate and Stargate are my favorites. I am a Trekie from way back and this is what has got me hooked on all forms of si-fi