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Stargate (Original title)Stargate La Porte Des Étoiles (Alternative title)La Porte Des Étoiles (Alternative title)
Date: 1994 (Copyright)

Countries: USA, Germany, France

Directed by: Roland Emmerich

Production company billing: ©1994. Le Studio Canal+ (US) Mario Kassar presents A Le Studio Canal+ (US)/Centropolis Film production In association with Carolco Pictures Inc. A Roland Ememrich film [end] Author: Le Studio Canal+ (US) Completion guaranty provided by International Film Guarantors, Inc. Production financing arranged by F.I.L.M.S. (Guernsey) Ltd. and Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland N.V. Production financing provided by Berliner Bank A.G. (London branch), BNP Bank N.V., Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland N.V., De Nationale Investingbank N.V., Banque Internationale a Luxembourg S.A. and Banque Worms. Dolby Stereo SR (USA)/Dolby Digital (Europe)/DTS Colour/Prints by DeLuxe Laboratories 2.35:1 [Widescreen, Panavision] MPAA: 33019
Synopsis: Science fiction. Colonel Jack O'Neil is part of a project to venture through a teleportation gate linked to another elsewhere in the universe and connected to the pyramids in Egypt. He finds the descendants of kidnapped ancient Egyptians who are in slavery to the absolute ruler of their world, Ra.Synopsis: Budget reported as $55 million. The first movie to ever have an official website.

Genre:
Science Fiction

Subjects:
Space missions, Tribes
Releases
Date: 28 October 1994Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby Stereo SR / Dolby Digital / DTS (sound)Runtime: 121 mins Dialogue (original): English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (28)
In: Science fiction film and television v16 n1/2 Spring/Summer 2023  Pages: 33-49
Title: neglected franchise: Stargate's persistence in military sfAuthor: Hagan, JusticeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores the Stargate science fiction franchise, which originated with a feature film in 1994 followed by the television series 'Stargate SG-1' (1997-2007), noting a general lack of scholarly engagement with the topic. Considers the franchise's relationship to US military power, and discusses its expansion across novels, video games and other properties as well as further films and television series. Part of the special issue "Oversights", designed to cover science fiction texts not previously featured in the journal.

In: Continuum v23 n5 October 2009  Pages: 723-734
Title: Talking about theory of history in television dramasAuthor: WARNER, Kate Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at how history and historical themes are addressed in television programming (mainly 1900s and early 2000s dramas) These may not be about history but may depict or refer to historical or past events). Looks at some examples.

In: Empire n231 September 2008  Page: 163
Title: At home/TV: Stargate: ContinuumAuthor: DYER, James Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: StarBurst vSpec n44 SUMM SCI-FI FILM  Pages: 104-108,110-120,122-130
Title: The future is shinyAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Extended feature on sci-fi DVDs including a look at the advantages of the format, reviews of DVDs available in regions 1 and 2 and STAR TREK's DVD debut.

In: TV Zone n111 February 1999  Pages: 32-35
Title: Amanda Tapping: sense and sensibilityAuthor: EARMO, Steve Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Amanda Tapping about her role of Air Force captain Samantha Carter in STARGATE-SG1.

In: Empire n121 July 1999  Page: 133
Title: SoundtracksAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review.

In: Télérama n2519 22 Apr 1998  Page: 128
Title: [Télérama - n2519 22 Apr 1998: no known title]Author: MURY, Cécile Article type: CreditsLanguage: French

In: TV Zone n103 June 1998  Pages: 32-34
Title: Jonathan Glassner: reopening The StargateAuthor: WRIGHT, Jonathan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with executive producer, Jonathan Glassner, who explains how STARGATE went from the large to the small screen.

In: Sight and Sound v6 n1 January 1996  Page: 4
Title: The businessArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the bankruptcy of Carolco Pictures and how the settlement meant that even with a hit such as STARGATE in 1994 Carolco could not benefit from the picture as a company.

In: Sight and Sound v5 n2 February 1995  Pages: 53-54
Title: ReviewsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Cinefantastique v26 n3 April 1995  Pages: 48-53
Title: StargateAuthor: PROKUP, Tim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the making of STARGATE, including CGI effects and production design

In: StarBurst n197 January 1995  Pages: 12-15
Title: Stargate's domino effectsAuthor: JAMIESON, Stewart Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the creation of the special effects in STARGATE using the Domino software which was developed in Britain.

In: Sight and Sound v5 n8 August 1995  Page: 59
Title: VideoAuthor: KERMODE, Mark Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Video release review.

In: Cinefex n61 March 1995  Pages: 82-97
Title: Through the stargateAuthor: VAZ, Mark Cotta Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the special effects in STARGATE : the stargate and the ride through it; the mastadge, the mask of Ra and the helmets; the starship landing, landscape models and the city.

In: StarBurst n199 March 1995  Pages: 40-43
Title: Spader of the lost archaeologyAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with James Spader on STARGATE

In: In Sync v5 n1 Spring 1995  Page: 15
Title: Stargate: Is this really the future?Author: PORTER, Beth Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n68 February 1995  Page: 29
Title: New filmsAuthor: COLLIS, Clark Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: StarBurst n198 February 1995  Page: 24
Title: SoundtracksArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of the soundtrack

In: StarBurst n198 February 1995  Pages: 36-39
Title: Through the stargateAuthor: BASSOM, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on Stargate with several statements by director Roland Emmerich on the making of STARGATE

In: Cinefantastique v25/26 n6/1 Dec/Jan 1994/95  Pages: 28-35
Title: Space-age Lawrence of ArabiaAuthor: PROKOP, Tim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Selection of articles on STARGATE; interview with director Roland Emmerich on the making of the film; interview with Patrick Tatapoulos about the makeup; article on the produc- tion design and the digital effects

In: Variety 24 Oct 1994  Page: 67
Title: [Variety - 24 Oct 1994: no known title]Author: KLADY, Leonard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n15 15 Apr 1994  Page: 10
Title: Die Pforte des SternentorsAuthor: HERTLING, Marc Article type: ArticleLanguage: German
Description: Production details.

In: Cinefantastique v25 n5 October 1994  Page: 46,47
Title: StargateAuthor: PROKOP, Tim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of STARGATE and the digital effects

In: Empire n55 January 1994  Page: 12
Title: Front DeskArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Production note

In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n9 4 Mar 1994  Page: 14
Title: Emmerichs sternentorArticle type: Prod. ReportLanguage: German
Description: Details about the production and the money tansfers in the background

In: Le Film Francais n2505/6 6 May 1994  Page: 16
Title: "Stargate": 55M$, 100% Studio Canal+Author: BOUDIER, Christian Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Finance details.

In: Screen International n983 11 Nov 1994  Page: 16
Title: [Screen International - n983 11 Nov 1994: no known title]Author: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n895 19 Feb 1993  Page: 12
Title: Production lineAuthor: KLADY, Leonard Article type: NoteLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
Title: Stargate: study guide
Author: COOPER, Nick  Pages: 13p.
Description: Includes a poster. Accompanied by a videocassette.