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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 47 MIN

ROLAND EMMERICH: Stargate Sequels, Alien Prison & Bond?!

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After Stargate exploded onto screens in 1994, Roland Emmerich had much bigger plans than a one-off sci-fi adventure.What was meant to be a full cinematic trilogy became a long-running TV phenomenon, a stalled sequel revival, multiple reboot attempts - and one very unfinished master plan.In this Fast Forward episode, we dig into Emmerich’s original Stargate follow-up ideas, why Stargate 2 and 3 never happened, and how the franchise splintered into TV, straight-to-DVD movies, animation, and reboot limbo.From Independence Day to The Day After Tomorrow, we track how Emmerich pivoted from ancient aliens to global destruction, while quietly leaving several massive projects behind. We also explore lawsuits, recasting oddities, abandoned trilogies, and the question that won’t go away: does Stargate still deserve another shot?Space pyramids, blown-up landmarks, and unrealised ambitions - this is Roland Emmerich, fast-forwarded.🗓️ Don't miss the REWIND episode next week when the guys go back over The Princess Bride (1987).Find us in other places:Patreon: ► https://patreon.com/RewindClassicMoviesYouTube: ► https://www.youtube.com/@rewindclassicmoviesInstagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/rewindclassicmoviesFacebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/rewindclassicmoviesTikTok: ► https://www.tiktok.com/@rewindclassicmovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Stargate exploded onto screens in 1994, Roland Emmerich had much bigger plans than a one-off sci-fi adventure.What was meant to be a full cinematic trilogy became a long-running TV phenomenon, a stalled sequel revival, multiple reboot attempts - and one very unfinished master plan.In this Fast Forward episode, we dig into Emmerich’s original Stargate follow-up ideas, why Stargate 2 and 3 never happened, and how the franchise splintered into TV, straight-to-DVD movies, animation, and reboot limbo.From Independence Day to The Day After Tomorrow, we track how Emmerich pivoted from ancient aliens to global destruction, while quietly leaving several massive projects behind. We also explore lawsuits, recasting oddities, abandoned trilogies, and the question that won’t go away: does Stargate still deserve another shot?Space pyramids, blown-up landmarks, and unrealised ambitions - this is Roland Emmerich, fast-forwarded.🗓️ Don't miss the REWIND episode next week when the guys go back over The Princess Bride (1987).Find us in other places:Patreon: ► https://patreon.com/RewindClassicMoviesYouTube: ► https://www.youtube.com/@rewindclassicmoviesInstagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/rewindclassicmoviesFacebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/rewindclassicmoviesTikTok: ► https://www.tiktok.com/@rewindclassicmovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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