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The Lost Stargate Trilogy Revealed | Examining the Untold Story
A breakdown of Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin’s original plan for more Stargate films, examining their insight on the complicated environment surrounding the rights to the IP and the hope for the continued expansion of this beloved franchise.
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Intro Track Name: "Watching The Clouds" Music By: LAKEY INSPIRED @ soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired
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Why the Spacing Guild Never Took Control of Arrakis | Dune Lore
Просмотров 18 тыс.День назад
Exploring the reasons behind the Spacing Guild's decision to refrain from directly taking control of or governing Arrakis, despite their vital dependence on its spice production. Nerd Cookies PATREON: www.patreon.com/nerdcookies Nerd Cookies DISCORD: discord.gg/bq9kuFEeuB Twitter: nerd_cookies Follow me on TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/nerdcookiearcade Art Credits (if I missed your credit o...
New Battlestar Galactica TV Series Cancelled | Why This Is Good News
Просмотров 16 тыс.День назад
Covering the news of the cancellation of the new Battlestar Galactica TV series at Peacock, why it was axed and what this means for the future of the project. Nerd Cookies PATREON: www.patreon.com/nerdcookies Nerd Cookies DISCORD: discord.gg/bq9kuFEeuB Twitter: nerd_cookies Follow me on TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/nerdcookiearcade Intro Track Name: "Watching The Clouds" Music By: LAKEY IN...
Did The Movies Nerf the Sardaukar? | Power Levels Explained | Dune Lore
Просмотров 22 тыс.14 дней назад
An examination of the power levels of the Sardaukar vs the Fremen in the war for Arrakis and how the Sardaukar remained formidable fighters, but their skill was ultimately overshadowed by an even mightier force. Nerd Cookies PATREON: www.patreon.com/nerdcookies Nerd Cookies DISCORD: discord.gg/bq9kuFEeuB Twitter: nerd_cookies Follow me on TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/nerdcookiearcade Intro...
How The Harkonnen Regime Secures Power Through Cruelty | Dune Lore
Просмотров 19 тыс.14 дней назад
An exploration of the complex dynamics of power and control within House Harkonnen, the effect their sadistic approach has on their rule and how the Harkonnens' cruelty serves to ultimately strengthen their governance. Nerd Cookies PATREON: www.patreon.com/nerdcookies Nerd Cookies DISCORD: discord.gg/bq9kuFEeuB Twitter: nerd_cookies Follow me on TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/nerdcookiearcad...
The Water of Death | Paul's Spice Destruction Explained | Dune Lore
Просмотров 8 тыс.21 день назад
An examination of Paul’s threat to destroy the spice, explaining how it works and discussing the changes that have been made to this element of the story in the most recent big screen adaptation (Villeneuve's Dune Part 2). Nerd Cookies PATREON: www.patreon.com/nerdcookies Nerd Cookies DISCORD: discord.gg/bq9kuFEeuB Twitter: nerd_cookies Follow me on TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/nerdcookiea...
ALIEN: EARTH | New FX TV Series Gets A BIG UPDATE
Просмотров 16 тыс.21 день назад
Discussing the latest update on the Alien Earth TV show and what we know about the plot and setting and how this will fit into the established lore, themes and continuity of the Alien franchise. Nerd Cookies PATREON: www.patreon.com/nerdcookies Nerd Cookies DISCORD: discord.gg/bq9kuFEeuB Twitter: nerd_cookies Follow me on TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/nerdcookiearcade Intro Track Name: "Wat...
The Acolyte Finale Review | What A Disaster...
Просмотров 10 тыс.28 дней назад
Sharing my thoughts and opinions on the episode 8 finale and season 1 of The Acolyte and why this show failed to live up to George Lucas's legendarium. Nerd Cookies PATREON: www.patreon.com/nerdcookies Nerd Cookies DISCORD: discord.gg/bq9kuFEeuB Twitter: nerd_cookies Follow me on TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/nerdcookiearcade Intro Track Name: "Watching The Clouds" Music By: LAKEY INSPIRED ...
Alia Atreides in DUNE 3 | How Will She Be Adapted?
Просмотров 7 тыс.28 дней назад
Discussing the role of Alia Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's Dune Part 3 (Dune: Messiah), how her story adds to the depth of the Dune saga and how the next film can make up for what was lost from her story in Dune parts 1 and 2. Nerd Cookies PATREON: www.patreon.com/nerdcookies Nerd Cookies DISCORD: discord.gg/bq9kuFEeuB Twitter: nerd_cookies Follow me on TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/nerdcoo...
The Spacing Guild in DUNE 3 | Exploring Their Impact
Просмотров 27 тыс.Месяц назад
Discussing the potential role of the Spacing Guild in the plot of Denis Villeneuve's Dune Part 3 and how a more faithful adaptation of their story in the book could add to the richness and depth of the new DUNE trilogy of films. Nerd Cookies PATREON: www.patreon.com/nerdcookies Nerd Cookies DISCORD: discord.gg/bq9kuFEeuB Twitter: nerd_cookies Follow me on TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/nerdc...
Everything We Learned About The DEATH ANGELS From 'A Quiet Place: Day One'
Просмотров 14 тыс.Месяц назад
Discussing the expansion of the lore of the Death Angel aliens in the prequel film 'A Quiet Place: Day One' including everything we learned about their biology and feeding habits. The director recently explained the meaning of the egg-mushroom scene and how the aliens are getting their nutrients. Nerd Cookies PATREON: www.patreon.com/nerdcookies Nerd Cookies DISCORD: discord.gg/bq9kuFEeuB Twitt...
New Highlander Movie Reboot Teases Next-Generation Sword Fights!
Просмотров 7 тыс.Месяц назад
Discussing the latest news about the Highlander Reboot (filming in 2025) and John Wick director Chad Stahelski's comments on the sword fighting choreography requirements and efforts for this upcoming film. Nerd Cookies PATREON: www.patreon.com/nerdcookies Nerd Cookies DISCORD: discord.gg/bq9kuFEeuB Twitter: nerd_cookies Follow me on TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/nerdcookiearcade Intro Track...
Project Hail Mary | New Sci-Fi Book to Movie Adaptation | What We Know
Просмотров 24 тыс.Месяц назад
Discussing everything we know about Ryan Gosling's new film Project: Hail Mary based on Andy Weir's novel and why I'm particularly excited for this new sci-fi film. Nerd Cookies PATREON: www.patreon.com/nerdcookies Nerd Cookies DISCORD: discord.gg/bq9kuFEeuB Twitter: nerd_cookies Follow me on TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/nerdcookiearcade Intro Track Name: "Watching The Clouds" Music By: LA...
DUNE 3 NEWS: Coveted Release Date LOCKED IN for Villeneuve's Next Film!!!
Просмотров 12 тыс.Месяц назад
Covering the latest news for Villeneuve's Dune Messiah (DUNE PART 3) and WB's confirmation of a RELEASE DATE for Villeneuve's "event film". In this video I examine this announcement and the potential box office competition for Dune 3 from the next Star Wars film (Rey's New Jedi Order). Nerd Cookies PATREON: www.patreon.com/nerdcookies Nerd Cookies DISCORD: discord.gg/bq9kuFEeuB Twitter: twitter...
The Acolyte Fight Scene & Sith Reveal Reaction | All Flash, No Substance
Просмотров 6 тыс.Месяц назад
Before the premier of The Acolyte, episode 5 was touted to include a fight scene better than the Phantom Menace's Duel of the Fates Battle. In this video I break down why this is a poor comparison. Nerd Cookies PATREON: www.patreon.com/nerdcookies Nerd Cookies DISCORD: discord.gg/bq9kuFEeuB Twitter: nerd_cookies Follow me on TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/nerdcookiearcade Intro Track Name: "...
The Problem w/ The Acolyte's Sith Lord Reveal
Просмотров 11 тыс.Месяц назад
The Problem w/ The Acolyte's Sith Lord Reveal
The Acolyte Exposes Lucasfilm's Faithlessness | Why CANON Matters
Просмотров 15 тыс.Месяц назад
The Acolyte Exposes Lucasfilm's Faithlessness | Why CANON Matters
This Simple Post Triggered The Strangest Viral Star Wars Debate | "The Jedi are the GOOD guys"
Просмотров 12 тыс.Месяц назад
This Simple Post Triggered The Strangest Viral Star Wars Debate | "The Jedi are the GOOD guys"
The Path That Changes Everything... | Dune: Awakening Lore Revealed
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 месяца назад
The Path That Changes Everything... | Dune: Awakening Lore Revealed
CONTACT Ending Explained | Dr. Ellie Arroway's Interstellar Voyage
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 месяца назад
CONTACT Ending Explained | Dr. Ellie Arroway's Interstellar Voyage
When Will We Get DUNE 3? | Villeneuve's Messiah Timeline Explained
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 месяца назад
When Will We Get DUNE 3? | Villeneuve's Messiah Timeline Explained
Why The Battlestar Galactica Spin-offs Failed | BSG Retrospective
Просмотров 20 тыс.2 месяца назад
Why The Battlestar Galactica Spin-offs Failed | BSG Retrospective
Harkonnen Arena Guards | Distractors & Handlers Explained | Dune Lore
Просмотров 116 тыс.2 месяца назад
Harkonnen Arena Guards | Distractors & Handlers Explained | Dune Lore
Tim Blake Nelson's Secret DUNE Character REVEALED!
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 месяца назад
Tim Blake Nelson's Secret DUNE Character REVEALED!
ALIEN Romulus: The Power of Old-School Horror & Practical Effects
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 месяца назад
ALIEN Romulus: The Power of Old-School Horror & Practical Effects
DUNE: PROPHECY Explained | First Trailer Breakdown [New Max TV Series]
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 месяца назад
DUNE: PROPHECY Explained | First Trailer Breakdown [New Max TV Series]
Harkonnen Operators | Machine Hybrids Explained | Dune Lore
Просмотров 75 тыс.3 месяца назад
Harkonnen Operators | Machine Hybrids Explained | Dune Lore
Debunking The BIG LIE About DUNE MESSIAH
Просмотров 24 тыс.3 месяца назад
Debunking The BIG LIE About DUNE MESSIAH
Jeff Bridges CONFIRMED to Return in TRON 3!!! [#TronAres News]
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
Jeff Bridges CONFIRMED to Return in TRON 3!!! [#TronAres News]
Why Did Paul Marry Princess Irulan? | Dune Lore
Просмотров 115 тыс.3 месяца назад
Why Did Paul Marry Princess Irulan? | Dune Lore

Комментарии

  • @basedsketch4133
    @basedsketch4133 15 часов назад

    Worst seasonal affective disorder out there

  • @dennisgalindez4802
    @dennisgalindez4802 День назад

    Soo this is or isn’t canon ? Or what

  • @Mr.SharkTooth-zc8rm
    @Mr.SharkTooth-zc8rm День назад

    This is the 3rd time I am Subscribing to this channel! Hmmm... 🤔 Anyway, in answer to the title of this video: YES! Unfortunately YES. They were portrayed as being "slightly" better than the Harkonnen troops. With one very irritating (Now that I've seen it a few times) exception. That was in the first movie on the night of the attack. The Atreides troops in a double line on the steps handing the Harkonnens their asses to them. Only to have Sardaukar float in behind them and then DECIMATE the Atreides without breaking a sweat. I almost want to skip past that scene... The fight with Duncan doesn't count as we know he was on another level. These Sardaukar ain't no big deal over-all. They are anything but Elite. Don't know HOW this was OK'd in the script. Don't get me started with Chani sucking the energy out of every scene she was in with her "petulant child" routine... LOL

  • @callmesenorita6596
    @callmesenorita6596 День назад

    Im confused by one thing, how come house atreides died out in one night? Don't they have a WHOLE planet. It can't be they took all their forces to one city and get destroyed so easily right

  • @corujariousa
    @corujariousa День назад

    The new Dune movies are great but the story is so complex that for a better, and more accurate, production we'd need a high-budget TV Series with many seasons. Like Game of Thrones. I think the audience would welcome that.

  • @gm11barros
    @gm11barros День назад

    Could you make a video about the animals in Dune!? Besides the sandworms, we have D-wolves, laza tigers, etc. It would be amazing.

  • @dr.charleswhitneyoliver5853
    @dr.charleswhitneyoliver5853 День назад

    Guild Navigators, Tylaxu, gholas are all being saved for Dune Messiah. Villanueve is a patient craftsman, but we should expect to be enthralled but all of this weirdness as a counterpoint to the grounded political intrigue, and the denouement of the Paul, Chani, Alia arc. I do hope that Jessica continues in some sort of Reverend Mother of the Universe role, RF is too good to waste, as is JB and even the other JB. Alia's role will be challenging but ATG seems up to it after The Northman. And Duncan Idaho's return would be a crowd pleaser. We can all hardly wait for Dec. 2026.

  • @Joshua_Pendragon
    @Joshua_Pendragon День назад

    Project Hail Mary may be my favorite book I’ve ever read

  • @jonhunt1419
    @jonhunt1419 День назад

    For you Alien franchise fans, one of the greatest Ron Perlman lines ever - Earth, man. What a shithole.

  • @BOBBOBBOBBOBBOBBOB69
    @BOBBOBBOBBOBBOBBOB69 День назад

    5 + 8 = 13 coincidence I think not.

  • @PoeLemic
    @PoeLemic День назад

    I sure wish that more seasons of SGU (or even a movie -- or, movies) would be made. I loved SGU, and I watched every episode on the exact day that they aired. Such an incredible show.

  • @tcironbear21
    @tcironbear21 День назад

    I think the change from the water of death to nukes was a good change. The nukes need a lot less exposition to explain how they could stop spice production. I admire the efficiency of the change.

  • @skipbayless8834
    @skipbayless8834 День назад

    You can’t have Aliens on Earth 30 years before the original Alien movie because if you have them on earth you wouldn’t need Ash to join the Nostromo or send Ripley and crew to LV 426. Hello you have Aliens on Earth why you need to send Ripley and crew to their death? Was not the Aliens on Earth not enough for you? Man you people are so lame. Always ruining original movies.

  • @ctemoc
    @ctemoc 2 дня назад

    This premise doesn't make sense. Unless it's a show only about Wayland and development of androids with no Xenomorph in site. Yah it's a stupid reboot and we all hate reboots...

  • @radiosilence599
    @radiosilence599 2 дня назад

    I remember reading somewhere during Vladimir Harokkens early days that his mother who was a horrible person had the father murdered in her desire for power. Vladimir was angry at this and referred to her as a deadly spider. He had his mother tortured for her crime. I always thought that he had her turned into a spider by the Tleilaxu. When Piter refers to it as "our pet" he says it in a surly manner to indicate it was something more. Yes, I believe it is Vladimir's mother. And he revels in her daily misery.

  • @greg1769
    @greg1769 2 дня назад

    How many decks?

  • @ctemoc
    @ctemoc 2 дня назад

    F' Roland E. It wasn't his idea to begin with anyway. Brad Wright is the one that took this mythos up and beyond to literally a galactic scale. I think any new Stargate needs to have Brad Wright to continue the story. I really want to see the homemade Stargate. Ohhh and bring back Vala!!!!!!!

  • @AldrickExGladius
    @AldrickExGladius 2 дня назад

    0:52 No the idea DID NOT come from the book since nowhere in the book is Prime mentioned to have a "black" sun that couldn't sustain life. Because thats just stupid.

  • @yaelz6043
    @yaelz6043 2 дня назад

    Ah stargate, my favourite obvious jingoistic propaganda series.

  • @coreycarpenter2770
    @coreycarpenter2770 2 дня назад

    BOT BULL!

  • @sidewire8777
    @sidewire8777 2 дня назад

    Honestly I think Battle Star Galactica would work really well as an animated series. Like the characters and sets would be 2D animated but all the space battles would be a stylized 3D animation.

  • @Dcypher169
    @Dcypher169 2 дня назад

    I don't think "faufreluches" is pronounced that way. Looks like it is based on a latin/french word.

  • @jonber9411
    @jonber9411 2 дня назад

    The constant throat slashing in the movies made their brutality a caricature though

  • @Mecca4BA
    @Mecca4BA 2 дня назад

    I hated the TV shows…. They strayed too far from the original story.

  • @sedate4lyfe243
    @sedate4lyfe243 2 дня назад

    Out of all the Stargate stories, I liked the paperbacks by Bill McCay the most: SG Rebellion (bk 1), Retaliation (bk 2), and Retribution (bk 3) Reconnaissance (bk 4). It picked right up with the original movie and had great momentum. Additionally it was extremely descriptive of the alien technologies & when you rewatched the Movie you began to notice stuff you never would have realized by just relying on the movie alone. Unfortunately the McCay series never made it any farther than the 6th(?) book which left me totally heartbroken as I thought it was far superior to any other storyline that I had seen.

  • @WickedPrince3D
    @WickedPrince3D 2 дня назад

    I'm more inclined to trust the interpretation of one of the series creators over one of the actors. Even if it means we really don't know what the final Kara was. After all, she's not really unique in this; we are never really given an absolutely clear statement of what #6 and Baltar were. For that matter we don't entirely understand the importance of the "Final Five." For instance who or what killed the #3 who figured out who they were? She recognized that they were real beings and begged them to forgive her just before she was kicked back into reality and died. Also; where did the music that brought the final five together come from what was it's purpose in doing so? I could list more questions as well, but I think those are the most important. It was an incredible series that really made you think about a lot of things.

  • @erickvoshel1
    @erickvoshel1 2 дня назад

    Hello Nerd Cookies, Have you seen the trailer for "Tron: Ares" at the recent Comic Con? I understand the footage was spectacular! And Nine Inch Nailes will do the soundtrack.

  • @brianmcguinness9642
    @brianmcguinness9642 2 дня назад

    I enjoyed the original film, the first television series, and Atlantis. But Universe was very poor, more of a soap opera than a science fiction series. I'm curious about what Emmerich's second and third films would have been like, but the idea for the third sounds rather hokey. As for new works in that universe, I really don't want anything new to come out as long as Amazon holds the rights, considering what a hatchet job they've done on Lord of the Rings.

    • @KimTiger777
      @KimTiger777 2 дня назад

      Yeah same here, I absolutely love SG-1 and Atlantis as it was adventurous stories each episode, whilst Universe was politics and people power tripping all the time.

  • @adamt8255
    @adamt8255 2 дня назад

    To be honest the benigeserit and freman got the plot armor.

  • @couldbebetter7187
    @couldbebetter7187 2 дня назад

    Just leave it alone now, please

  • @martinallen1655
    @martinallen1655 2 дня назад

    Another aspect that I believe was glossed over in the movies was the fact that in Fremen culture, for someone (especially a male) to survive to maturity and full adulthood, he had to be an excellent fighter, either able to defeat any challenger, or with a fearsome enough reputation to dissuade challengers. In Fremen combat, such as when Jamis challenged and defeated Geoff to "win" Harah as his wife, not only did Jamis claim Harah, but also Geoff's water. In a society where death by thirst is a major factor, desperate men would likely be challenging other men to combat simply for a chance to gain their water, to go along with all the other reasons (honor, leadership) that Fremen would fight amongst themselves. Therefore it would stand to reason that just about any adult Fremen warrior would be highly skilled in melee combat, or they would not have survived the brutal Darwinian process of fighting among their peers.

  • @av_oid
    @av_oid 2 дня назад

    I actually enjoyed Moon Fall. It’s a bit campy, just like the Stargate movie.

  • @matthewdavies2057
    @matthewdavies2057 2 дня назад

    Making any Stargate in the current political environment would be a BAD idea. Unless you yearn to see unarmed all female teams going to planets populated by only lesbians. I kid you not.

  • @calvinsuu1949
    @calvinsuu1949 2 дня назад

    After Dune Messiah...the harkonnens were no longer...

  • @dylanfriese8077
    @dylanfriese8077 3 дня назад

    I also feel the freeman weren't given enough credits as well. These people's were SAVAGE in conflict, we kinda got that from them siphoning water from enemies, but the Freeman are ELITE.

  • @edit8826
    @edit8826 3 дня назад

    All I can say is JH’s adaptation of Legion was solid and quite entertaining. While his adaptations of the film Fargo was absolutely outstanding. So I’m not going into this thick there are lines he can’t cross just because that’s the way I feel. I will let it stand alone and judge it on its own merits….

  • @chrisjones367
    @chrisjones367 3 дня назад

    I THINK THE PLAYED OUT MOVIE FRANCHINSE HAS SATISFIED THE FANS....... IT WAS NOT NEEDED FOR A FEW MOVIES ABOVE AND BEYOND THE TV VERSION OF MOVIES......ALL IS SATISFIED.....BUT WHY THE FISH IN THE LAKE...????

  • @johndevillier2852
    @johndevillier2852 3 дня назад

    🖖🏽

  • @ThelmaFrohlich
    @ThelmaFrohlich 3 дня назад

    I enjoyed "Moonfall".

  • @ericthompson3982
    @ericthompson3982 3 дня назад

    "Ruthless efficiency." Don't forget his almost fanatical devotion to the pope.

  • @Xenomorphosis939
    @Xenomorphosis939 3 дня назад

    Alien: earth. Oh wow! That's a real thought-out title. I would have been more impressed with Alien the TV series.

  • @benparker1822
    @benparker1822 3 дня назад

    I'm always interested in exploring 'might have been's. As much as I enjoyed the Stargate TV shows immensely, you could tell with the change in actors, there was a change in tone and direction. For the TV shows, it worked. But, I always wondered what a proper movie sequel to the original might have looked like.

  • @odiedodieuk
    @odiedodieuk 3 дня назад

    Roland Emmerich is a hack. That is all.

  • @eamonnholland5343
    @eamonnholland5343 3 дня назад

    At some point, I'd also like to hear about the planned ending to Stargate Universe, and what the structure in the background cosmic radiation was. Joseph Mallozzi has said he heard about the plans from Brad Wright, but was asked to keep it a secret by Wright. Also, I think the planned sequels for the Stargate movie involving Mayan pyramids, yeti, and Nessy would've just been more alien involvement on earth (Mayan Pyramids), and alien creatures transported to earth (like yeti and Nessy).

  • @theldraspneumonoultramicro405
    @theldraspneumonoultramicro405 3 дня назад

    man Stargate has so much wasted potential by incompetence. under Amazon it's guaranteed to end up extremely woke garbage.

  • @jerrymitchell77
    @jerrymitchell77 3 дня назад

    Everyone has to remember that the original movie was a surprise hit. The director and writers were just getting started. That's why they don't own the Rights. But it turned out to be a good thing because the Producers of SG1 had free reign to add their own ideas using the original premise. Turns out they were able to take the series and run with it. Still they too had to fight with the Studio. The truth is the higher ups are just as stupid as the nobodies posting comments on RUclips. Luckily enough good shows and movies still get made but the losers in the haters society are convinced they know how to make a good film by looking at the good work of others and figuring their opinions had something to do with it. The Studio has the final word and from what I have seen over the years they could ruin a wet dream.

  • @Brellowcrop
    @Brellowcrop 3 дня назад

    Wow, the two sequel movies sound awful 😖

  • @qZbGmYjS4QusYqv5
    @qZbGmYjS4QusYqv5 3 дня назад

    Let the tired IP rest in peace.

  • @rvh1702
    @rvh1702 3 дня назад

    Too sweet of a voice for this channel. Lose it

  • @quor2243
    @quor2243 3 дня назад

    I would prefer another TV series. One that would finish telling the main story plot of SGU in some way, bring Atlantis back to the Pegasus galaxy, and resume stargate travels to new worlds like usual. Don't need any of the old actors as the stargate program was so huge, they can tell stories from the perspective of any team, or many teams. I think the show was at it's best when each episode was a complete story while getting pieces of bigger story lines bit by bit, ending the season with the conclusion of those bigger story lines.