The Stargate was discovered in Egypt in 1928 and for decade
s it was shrouded in mystery. The true purpose of the gate was finally discovered when Dr. Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks) was brought to the Stargate project. Jackson determined that the symbols on the gate could be used to “dial” another gate. Soon it was determined that there was a vast network of gates connecting hundreds of worlds within our galaxy. While searching to find something to defeat Anubis SG-1 found an abandoned alien outpost in Antarctica. It was there they also found clues to the lost city of Atlantis. The team hypothesized that they could use the Stargate to get to Atlantis despite the city being in the Pegasus Galaxy.
Stargate Command sent an expeditionary force to Atlantis led by Dr. Elizabeth Weir (Torri Higginson) in search of something that could be used to defend Earth. The city had been built by the Ancients and though it possessed wonders that mankind never dreamed of; the Pegasus Galaxy also held an enemy worse than the Goa’uld, the Wraith.
Continuing the journey of “Stargate: SG-1,” television’s longest running sci-fi series, “Stargate: Atlantis” explores the great city of Atlantis built thousands of years ago by the Ancients and the new home base for an elite expedition team from earth. Overflowing with exciting quests and surprises, fans will experience every captivating, and spine-tingling mission of the Intrepid Team from their first hostile encounter to their last rescue mission. Available as individual season sets for the first time ever on Blu-ray beginning August 28 exclusively at Best Buy, the compelling ensemble cast includes Jason Momoa (Conan the Barbarian, “Game of Thrones”), David Hewlett (Rise of the Planet of the Apes), Joe Flanigan (Ferocious Planet), Rachel Luttrel (Imposter) and Torri Higginson (The English Patient).
○ Commentary by cast and crew on individual episodes
○ Mission Directive Featurettes spotlighting individual episodes
○ Actor Profiles
○ Deleted Scenes
○ Blooper Reel
○ Multiple Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes on the Making Of “Stargate: Atlantis”
“Stargate: Atlantis” Seasons 1-5 Blu-ray
Street Date: August 28, 2012
Screen Format: Widescreen: 1.78:1 (All)
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Subtitles: English
U.S. Rating: NR
Total Run Time: Approximately 83 hours
Closed Captioned: Yes
