Stargate Universe is in Pre-Production!

The end of Stargate Atlantis is quickly approaching and I was getting very nervous that I would be without a Stargate series for the first time in many years. I have complained about Atlantis bitterly at times but I have been a loyal fan (call me crazy, I know) but I do love the show ( I think it is a love /hate thing). Stargate Universe sounds very intersting yet eerily similar to Star Trek Voyager. Universe will take place aboard a ship that is on a journey in a distant part of the universe. I thought to myself, Oh No! this will be a flop and receive a lot of criticism like Voyager. However, Stargate Universe plans on being a more character oriented series which really is a break from the Stargate mold. Stargate has been known for its action and each show is a self contained story with certain themes that remain throughout the series. Universe will continue the established mythology of the two series but the setting of a spacecraft will provide an environment for more personal stories and more story arcs are planned for the show. Either way I know I will watch the show which is scheduled to air for the first time in the US next summer. I hope the actors strike does not become a reality and delay production of the series. Instead, it will be nice to see new characters off exploring the universe and giving us some much needed fantasy time!