Cheshil

Mostly football. Rarely other stuff. he/him. #KeepPounding | @cheshil.bsky.social

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

Why is it ‘cancelled’ in the U.K. but ‘canceled’ in the U.S.?

Because we gave them that L in 1776.

[U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @USMNT]

FOUND A WAY THROUGH! 🇺🇸

[St Louis CITY SC @stlCITYsc]

Red, White and Blue make it ✌️

🇺🇸 vs 🇧🇦 (2-0)

[St Louis CITY SC @stlCITYsc]

THE LIMBS AT BPV 🙌

🇺🇸 vs 🇧🇦 (1-0)

[Stargate Now Europe #SaveStargate @StargateNow_EU]

The message is on the billboards!
@AmazonMGMStudio @PrimeVideo #SaveStargate

From Times Square to timelines around the world - Join the Tweetstorm for Martin Gero's Stargate.
🇺🇸🇨🇦 West Coast: 10:00 AM PDT
🇺🇸🇨🇦 East Coast: 1:00 PM EDT
🇬🇧 UK: 6:00 PM BST
🇪🇺 Central Europe: 7:00 PM CEST
🇪🇺 Eastern Europe: 8:00 PM EEST
🇦🇺 Australia: 3:00 AM AEST (next day)

[GateWorld.net #SaveStargate @GateWorld]

The Campaign To Revive Stargate Is Going To Times Square
https://t.co/8ZZEnb0ZtC

The #SaveStargate campaign is buying ads to run in New York City's famous locale, with an east coast rally set for Saturday.

[Gatefan #SaveStargate @Gatefan1661]

@AmazonMGMStudio The silence from Amazon has been disappointing.

The response from the Stargate community has been inspiring.

#SaveStargate

[Cheshil @Cheshil]

It is time to #SaveStargate! @AmazonMGMStudio

[GateWorld.net #SaveStargate @GateWorld]

Stargate fans, you are incredible! The #SaveStargate petition has crossed 100,000 signatures.

Who's up for 200k? Keep sharing and telling @AmazonMGMStudio that we want Martin Gero's show back in production!

SIGN: https://t.co/fB07nLBUZ5

[GateWorld.net #SaveStargate @GateWorld]

Dear Amazon: Cancelling Stargate Is Bad For Business
https://t.co/27FD3Kry81

An open letter to Amazon MGM Studios (OPINION)
@AmazonMGMStudio @PrimeVideo

[Cheshil @Cheshil]

Let us through the Gate!

#SaveStargate || @AmazonMGMStudio

[Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ @BaronDestructo]

In a word" "Wow."

Stargate fans continue to amaze.  It's been two weeks since the show's cancellation was announced and they’re still as energized and active as ever, lighting up social media with their love for the franchise.

And I keep being asked: Will it make a difference? My answer is "Yes" and "Don't know"...

It reminds me of when Dark Matter was cancelled back in 2017 and the fan backlash was so intense that Syfy reportedly called an emergency meeting to discuss damage control.  They considered making a public statement to quell the fan furor but, ultimately, elected to remain silent.  And, eventually, the storm subsided.  

Eventually.  

But this time…this feels different.  The Dark Matter fandom was small but organized and very angry.  The Stargate fandom, on the other hand, is remarkably large, incredibly well organized, and - if the last two weeks are any indication - possibly even angrier.

I'm on the outside on this so I can't tell you what The Powers That Be are thinking but based on pure conjecture...

Have they noticed the fan response? Oh, safe to assume they have definitely noticed.

Have they been surprised by the scale and ferocity of the fan response? I'm going to assume yes. The fan pushback has been worldwide and intense.

Are they thinking "If we could harness this type of fan engagement to help launch a new show, it would be a huge asset!"? Again, given the sustained enthusiasm and global reach - I'm sure it has crossed their minds.

Are they thinking "Fandom passion can be a double-edged sword. I wonder if there have been examples of other genre shows whose performances have suffered due to intense fan response?" This one's a little trickier. The data scrapers and algorithms monitor vocal/negative sentiment, but how much weight executive leadership places on analogous data is always up for debate.

But will it all make a difference in the end? So far, yes, it has already made a difference, for many of the reasons outlined above.

So will it make a difference for the future of Stargate? I honestly don't know. From a marketing standpoint, this is a public relations coup waiting to happen. Acknowledge that the fans made a difference - and recognize that the excitement they've shown over the past two weeks won't stop at a relaunch. It will carry every episode. They've proven this series is theirs, and they won't let it fail. They will be the core of the new Stargate, a core that will only grow as they introduce the series to friends, family, and complete strangers, just as they have always done.

But that's just me. In the end, I'm just the guy who helps create the world, the words, the characters on the page. I'm the one who helps bring them to life with an amazing cast and crew so that you can visit with them and make them a part of your lives. I'm not the guy making the decisions.

One thing seems certain: the execs have taken notice. Now we'll see what they do with that knowledge.

[GateWorld.net #SaveStargate @GateWorld]

Stargate Fans Fly #SaveStargate Banner Over Amazon MGM Headquarters
https://t.co/SWR1EaWhRY

Amazon MGM Studios cancelled Stargate, saying the fans are not enough. Now the global fan base is clapping back.

[Brad Wright 🇨🇦 @bradtravelers]

An insightful article by my friend, Laurence Moroney.
#savestargate
https://t.co/xXkZcROJLS

[Mrs Undoomed @MissUndoomed]

Do we think they saw it? Or did we only storm their accounts here?
What do you say @AmazonMGMStudio? Did you hear us today? Have we made it clear enough yet? #SaveStargate tending to the top 5 globally should tell you all you need to know to give Gero his show back!

[Cheshil @Cheshil]

Hey @AmazonMGMStudio. It's okay to admit your mistake. Let's #SaveStargate for the fans and for the future.

[Christopher Judge @iamchrisjudge]

#SaveStargate Indeed! ❤️

[GateWorld.net #SaveStargate @GateWorld]

Things will not calm down, @AmazonMGMStudio. They will, in fact, CALM UP. #SaveStargate

[Cheshil @Cheshil]

I'm late, but I still want to #SaveStargate! @AmazonMGMStudio

[GateWorld.net #SaveStargate @GateWorld]

We want @AmazonMGMStudio to #SaveStargate because these shows are magical. And not just any ol' project can capture lighting in a bottle: @MartinGero's show will bring the franchise into an exciting new era.

Don't take your foot off the gas! Tell Amazon we want Martin's Stargate.