NEWS: Colonial Newsletter - 09/06/2003

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The Colonial Newsletter

Volume 4 Issue 9

September 2003

Published by:
BattlestarGalacticaClub.com
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com

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Contents of the Newsletter:

1. About the Battlestar Galactica Club

2. Cast Member Birthdays this Month

3. Cast Member Appearances this Month and next Month

4. Special Announcement: Sci-Fi Channel Marathon

5. Action Alerts: For All Battlestar Galactica Fans

6. Featured Updates: BattlestarGalacticaClub.com

7. The Latest Battlestar Galactica News

8. Latest Battlestar Galactica Media Articles

9. See Also: Additional News Sources

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1. About the Battlestar Galactica Club

The Battlestar Galactica Club was first formed online in 1991 as a fan discussion, simulation gaming and interest group. Since then, the Battlestar Galactica Club has grown to feature the largest and longest-running selection of interactive role-playing stories based on the original Battlestar Galactica television series.

BattlestarGalacticaClub.com is continually revised and updated, and is a leading provider of the latest in Battlestar Galactica and Revival News, and also offers extensive Special Features and Multimedia Collections, with Official Blueprints, Software Downloads, Articles and Fan Fiction, DVD Gallery, Athena Gallery, Artwork Showcase, Techno Theme Song, Audio Clips and Music, Interstellar Commodities, and much more. There are many Battlestar Galactica resources available on this large web site, for fans and members alike!

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com

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2. Cast Member Birthdays this Month

Happy Birthday to Anne Lockhart "Lieutenant Sheba" on September 6th

Happy Birthday to Ed Begley Jr. "Greenbean" on September 16th

Happy Birthday to Randolph Mantooth "Michael" on September 19th

Happy Birthday to Sarah Rush "Rigel" on September 20th

Happy Birthday to Maren Jensen "Athena" on September 23rd

Intergalactic Calendar - Battlestar Galactica Cast Birthdays

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com/calendar.html

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3. Cast Member Appearances this Month and next Month

Richard "Apollo" Hatch - Noah "Boxey" Hathaway
Dates: August 29 - September 1
Cast: Richard "Apollo" Hatch
Cast: Noah "Boxey" Hathaway
Convention: Dragon*Con
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Site: https://www.dragoncon.org
Thanks: https://www.richardhatch.com/calendar
Thanks: Jewels

Richard "Apollo" Hatch
Dates: September 13 - September 14
Cast: Richard "Apollo" Hatch
Convention: Hollywood Canteen
Location: Toronto, Canada
Site: https://www.hcanteen.com
Thanks: https://www.richardhatch.com/calendar
Thanks: Jewels

Stu Phillips (Composer/Conductor)
Dates: October 17
Crew: Stu Phillips (Composer/Conductor)
Convention: Book Signing and Discussion
Location: New York, New York
Site: https://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/store
Thanks: https://www.stuwho.com
Thanks: Jewels

Stu Phillips (Composer/Conductor)
Dates: October 20 - October 21
Crew: Stu Phillips (Composer/Conductor)
Convention: Lecture at Berklee College of Music
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Site: https://www.berklee.edu
Thanks: https://www.stuwho.com

Stu Phillips (Composer/Conductor)
Dates: October 22
Crew: Stu Phillips (Composer/Conductor)
Convention: Lecture at Laguardia School of Performing Arts
Location: New York, New York
Site: Non-listed
Thanks: https://www.stuwho.com

Stu Phillips (Composer/Conductor)
Dates: October 23 - October 24
Crew: Stu Phillips (Composer/Conductor)
Convention: Friends of Old Time Radio
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Site: https://www.old-time.com/calendar
Thanks: https://www.stuwho.com
Thanks: Jewels

GALACTICON 2003: All Cast Members Invited!
Dates: October 24 - October 26
Cast: All Cast Members Invited!
Convention: GALACTICON 2003
Location: Los Angeles, California
Site: https://www.galacticonevents.com
Thanks: https://www.richardhatch.com/calendar

Richard "Apollo" Hatch (Tentative)
Dates: October 31 - November 2
Cast: Richard "Apollo" Hatch
Convention: Las Vegas ComicCon
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Site: https://www.lasvegascomiccon.com
Thanks: https://www.richardhatch.com/calendar
Thanks: Jewels

Intergalactic Calendar - Battlestar Galactica Cast Appearances

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com/calendar.html

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4. Special Announcement: Sci-Fi Channel Marathon

Longer Battlestar Galactica Marathon on the Sci-Fi Channel in October

A longer Battlestar Galactica marathon will be broadcast on the Sci-Fi Channel on October 13th! This is the longest Battlestar Galactica marathon in years, and likely to build interest for the DVD Box Set coming on October 21st. The marathon is for nine hours, from 9 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time. The marathon features the Battlestar Galactica pilot episode Saga of a Star World (3 hours), Lost Planet of the Gods (2 hours), The Gun on Ice Planet Zero (2 hours), and War of the Gods (2 hours). These are some of the very best episodes, however the all-time fan favorite episode The Living Legend (2 hours) is notably absent from October's marathon.

13-OCT-03 09:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SAGA OF A STAR WORLD - PT 1
13-OCT-03 10:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SAGA OF A STAR WORLD - PT 2
13-OCT-03 11:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SAGA OF A STAR WORLD - PT 3
13-OCT-03 12:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA LOST PLANET OF THE GODS - PT 1
13-OCT-03 01:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA LOST PLANET OF THE GODS - PT 2
13-OCT-03 02:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE GUN ON ICE PLANET ZERO - PT 1
13-OCT-03 03:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE GUN ON ICE PLANET ZERO - PT 2
13-OCT-03 04:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA WAR OF THE GODS - PT 1
13-OCT-03 05:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA WAR OF THE GODS - PT 2

https://www.scifi.com/schedulebot

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5. Action Alerts: For All Battlestar Galactica Fans

Post Office Mail the Universal Entertainment Group

PRESS RELEASE: "BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (4-hour miniseries) - SCI FI re-imagines the groundbreaking and beloved series in which 'a rag, tag fugitive fleet' of the last remnants of mankind searches for its true home. Fleeing the aliens responsible for the slaughter of their homeworld, the Battlestar Galactica survivors must meet a whole new set of challenges. This intriguing twist on a classic will be written by writer Ronald D. Moore (Roswell, Mission Impossible II) with Breck Eisner (Steven Spielberg's Taken; The Invisible Man) attached to direct. Distributed by USA Cable Entertainment, the Project will be executive produced by David Eick (American Gothic, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Spy Game)." The new miniseries is a re-imagining, and not a continuation, of the original Battlestar Galactica series, and may not include the original cast, characters, and themes! Send a post office mail to the Universal Entertainment Group! For more information, visit our Battlestar Galactica revival information page.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com/revival.html

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Boycott Commercial Advertisers of the Sci-Fi Channel

A brand-new web site has launched to support a boycott of commercial advertisers on the Sci-Fi Channel (and Vivendi-Universal, USA Networks/Studios USA). Fans are encouraged to visit the new site, and boycott any sponsor of the "Battlestar Galactica" re-imagining mini-series scheduled for the Sci-Fi Channel in 2003. The boycott site includes a link to the new Battlestar Galactica Sci-Fi Advertiser Boycott Petition (which we've also included in the list of primary petitions, below.) Also, the site features an extensive list of current advertisers on the Sci-Fi Channel, as well as a form letter that you can utilize. Help support the boycott of sponsors, and spread the word!

https://www.bsgboycott.cjb.net

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NEW! Sign the brand-new Larson/DeSanto 2004 Petition!

A brand-new petition is available for you to sign and show your support for Glen A. Larson and Tom DeSanto to work together on a possible new Battlestar Galactica motion picture. The petition states: "We the fans of the mighty Battlestar Galactica would like to see the combined work of Tom DeSanto and Glen Larson in a major motion picture. As fans we also hope and pray that these two men can bring about a possible continuation with both the characters and actors that made the show a worth while venture. We don't ask for much but hope for a show that will make those who passed proud (Lorne Greene, Lloyd Bridges, Jonathan Harris, and John Colicos). Finally we believe that actions can speak louder then the printed words and hope that both men will take this request to heart." Be sure to sign the petition and spread the word!

https://www.petitiononline.com/pp303

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Sign the five primary Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions

The five primary Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions are available for you to sign and show your support for Battlestar Galactica. The five petitions listed here are endorsed by BattlestarGalactica.com. Petition #1 is the Battlestar Galactica Revival Petition to signal the sincere hopes that original cast members (and their characters) be considered for regular roles in the new Battlestar Galactica pilot/ongoing series. Petition #2 is the Battlestar Galactica DVD Petition to urge Vivendi Universal and Studios USA to seriously consider the release of ALL episodes of the original Battlestar Galactica television series on DVD/VHS formats. Petition #3 is the Battlestar Galactica New Series Petition aimed directly at the current Sci-Fi Channel happenings and utilizes stronger wording. Petition #4 is the Battlestar Galactica Fight for Survival Petition to support the new Battlestar Galactica production only if it is done right with direct linage of the original series and includes core members of the original cast in their original roles and includes the original Galactica ship. Petition #5 is the Battlestar Galactica Sci-Fi Advertiser Boycott Petition and states that the thousands of fans are left little choice but to fight back in the only way left to us. We will vote with our wallets and pocketbooks. To those advertisers on the Sci-Fi Channel, we caution you: Beware! We will boycott your advertised products for a period of two years if you sponsor the Battlestar Galactica re-imagining on the Sci-Fi Channel. These are five petitions that are endorsed by BattlestarGalactica.com and BattlestarPegasus.com. You can make a difference by signing the petitions yourself, and be sure to alert your family, friends, and fellow fans as well to visit BattlestarGalactica.com and sign the petitions!

Battlestar Galactica Revival Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/bsg2001a

Battlestar Galactica DVD Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/bsg2001b

Battlestar Galactica New Series Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/bsg1

Battlestar Galactica Fight for Survival Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/bsgffs

Battlestar Galactica Sci-Fi Advertiser Boycott Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/sfbsgfan

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Sign the four additional Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions

The four additional Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions are also available for you to sign and show your support for Battlestar Galactica. The Battlestar Galactica Richard Hatch Petition respectfully requests that Richard Hatch make his trailer, "Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming" available to be shown on the Internet. Richard Hatch -IS- listening! If you agree with the petition, then sign the petition to make your voice heard. The Battlestar Galactica Sci-Fi Management Petition requests a change in management at the Sci-Fi Channel. The petition urges the Sci-Fi Channel to focus more on sci-fi programming, including Battlestar Galactica, instead of broadcasting non sci-fi television shows, or axing sci-fi shows that have done well, such as Lexx and Farscape. The Battlestar Galactica Save Starbuck Petition is a humorous petition, but for a serious matter: Ron Moore's new Battlestar Galactica mini-series script for the Sci-Fi Channel calls for Starbuck to become a female! Starbuck, one of the original series' most popular characters, becomes Kara "Starbuck" Thrace in the new mini-series, and "Starbuck" is merely her radio call sign. If you want Starbuck to remain a male and make your voice heard, be sure to sign the Battlestar Galactica Save Starbuck Petition. Finally, the Battlestar Galactica No Re-Imagining Petition is a succinct petition that supports Richard Hatch's "Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming" continuation concept over the Ron Moore re-imagining felgercarb. You can make a difference, so be sure to sign the four additional petitions, after you sign the five primary petitions!

Battlestar Galactica Richard Hatch Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/RH2002

Battlestar Galactica Sci-Fi Management Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/eulogy

Battlestar Galactica Save Starbuck Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/nopeepee

Battlestar Galactica No Re-Imagining Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/nrfbsg

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View the Intergalactic Calendars

BattlestarGalacticaClub.com has published a series of Intergalactic Calendars that currently feature upcoming Battlestar Galactica Cast Appearances, Battlestar Galactica Cast Birthdays, and Battlestar Galactica Chat Events. Be sure to visit the Intergalactic Calendars to see what current events are happening in the universe of Battlestar Galactica and where you can participate!

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com/calendar.html

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Subscribe to the Colonial Newsletter

Be sure to subscribe to the Colonial Newsletter at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com. The updated Colonial Newsletter is published once per month via e-mail. As a subscriber, you will receive the latest news and information on Battlestar Galactica and important updates on the Revival.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com/newsletter.html

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6. Featured Updates: BattlestarGalacticaClub.com

Battlestar XBOX/PS2 Game

First Week of September, 2003

Our new Battlestar XBOX/PS2 Game page is now updated in the Interstellar Commodities section of the web site. Included on the page are five new Game Screens. The new Game Screens are: Classic Viper, New Raider Design, New Viper Design, New Cylon Centurion, and Cylon Raider Explosion. The new pictures are courtesy of GameSpot.com.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...stellar05.html

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Articles and Fan Fiction

Third Week of July, 2003

BattlestarGalactica.com hosted a live chat with the one-and-only Richard "Apollo" Hatch! For the latest on Richard Hatch's views regarding Battlestar Galactica, the revival effort, the original show, the upcoming mini-series, the video game, the DVD set, as well as his upcoming Battlestar Galactica novels, be sure to check out the detailed article in our Articles and Fan Fiction section.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...erfleet58.html

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Articles and Fan Fiction

First Week of July, 2003

Universal Studios Home Video Announces 2003 as the Year of Battlestar Galactica! Universal Studios has published a new press release regarding Battlestar Galactica, the upcoming DVD Box Set, the upcoming XBOX/PS2 video game, and the upcoming re-imagining mini-series on the Sci-Fi Channel. For the complete report, be sure to check out the new "Universal Studios Home Video Announces 2003 as the Year of Battlestar Galactica" press release in our Articles and Fan Fiction section. Many thanks to Jewels and Richard Hatch for the announcement.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...erfleet57.html

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Battlestar DVD Set

First Week of July, 2003

Our Battlestar DVD Set page is completely re-done, and now includes detailed information on the Battlestar Galactica: Complete Epic Series on DVD, including the release date, retail price, all of the technical information for each disc, and a list of all ten special features that are scheduled to be included in the Battlestar DVD Set.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...stellar02.html

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7. The Latest Battlestar Galactica News

September 6, 2003

The Straight Dope about the Disc Art

Another new article and picture for the upcoming Battlestar Galactica DVD Set was just published at TVShowsOnDVD.com! "In our news item the other day, we mentioned about how disc art was pictured, but that the menu shots also said 'Please Flip The Disc Over For Additional Bonus Materials'. Well, Universal spotted our article, and was kind enough to clear up the mystery. As it turns out, discs 1, 2, 3 and 6 are double sided and will therefore not include any art on the actual disc. So it makes sense that we'll see the pictured disc art on the 4th and 5th DVDs in the set. Here it is again, in case you missed it." For the additional picture of the DVD discs, be sure to check out the following link. Many thanks to Kingfish for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums!

https://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=636

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September 6, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Mention in Online Comic Strip #2

Randy at the Battlestar Galactica Discussion List found another online comic strip that features a Battlestar Galactica reference. The comic is "Helen, Sweetheart of the Internet" and features another Battlestar Galactica reference! Be sure to check out the comic strip at the following link. Thanks to Randy for the report!

https://www.ucomics.com/helen/2003/09/04

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September 6, 2003

The Galacticon Fly Away Sweepstakes!

ElectricArtists.com has announced a new contest: The Galacticon Fly Away Sweepstakes! Grand Prize consists of one four day/three night weekend trip for two to attend the Galacticon convention in Los Angeles, CA. Prize includes round trip airfare, hotel accommodations, 2 tickets to the Galacticon convention plus one Battlestar Galactica DVD Box Set. For more information and to enter, check out the following link at ElectricArtists.com! Thanks to the 14th Colony for posting the report at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.electricartists.com/bsg/starwarz.html

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September 6, 2003

5 New Video Game Screens

Our new Battlestar XBOX/PS2 Game page is now updated in the Interstellar Commodities section of the web site. Included on the page are five new Game Screens. The new Game Screens are: Classic Viper, New Raider Design, New Viper Design, New Cylon Centurion, and Cylon Raider Explosion. The new pictures are courtesy of GameSpot.com. For the new Game Screens and complete information on the upcoming Battlestar XBOX/PS2 Game, be sure to visit our Interstellar Commodities page at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com!

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...stellar05.html

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September 6, 2003

Cut Scenes News & Poll at BattlestarGalactica.com

BattlestarGalactica.com webmaster Darrell Lawrence posted a new poll at Colonial Fleets: "On September 3rd, 2003, I was in a conference call with some people at Universal. They have asked that the fans decide on which deleted scenes to be posted on the web from whichever episodes first, with BattlestarGalactica.com hosting the web videos. Below is a poll. Please vote on which episode deleted scenes you'd like to see *first*. Depending on the voting will determine which deleted scenes are released first. Episodes deleted scenes will be released on the web every week following. And remember: Buy your DVD's of the original series wherever they're sold!" Be sure to cast your vote at the following link at BattlestarGalactica.com!

https://www.battlestargalactica.com/whatsnew/poll.html

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September 6, 2003

Target Date Set for the Letter Writing Campaign

CommanderTaggert at Colonial Fleets has proposed a Target Date for the Letter Writing Campaign: "I'm going to declare that the target date for the letter writing campaign has been set for Wednesday, 7 January 2004. That means that we should be prepared to drop our letters into the mailbox on Friday, 2 January 2004. Mark your calendars, and spread the word far and wide. The crux of our letters should be as John has suggested: 'We support a continuation of Battlestar Galactica saga, in the capable hands of series creator Glen Larson and producer Tom DeSanto. If possible we would support the use of original cast members such as Dirk Benedict and Richard Hatch. We are also open to other ideas as well.' At this point, we're going to assume the CEO of NBC is the addressee. We'll have to monitor merger talks to be sure. The fallback is the President of Universal Studios. Updates will be posted here at Colonial Fleets, at Cylon Alliance, and at the Battlestar Galactica 2 Sci-Fi BBoard forum." Many thanks to CommanderTaggert for posting the announcement at Colonial Fleets!

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4201

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September 6, 2003

Ron Moore Has Agreed to a Cylon Alliance Chat Session

New report from TwoBrainedCylon the owner of Cylon.org and the Cylon Alliance forums: "Ron Moore Has Agreed to a Cylon Alliance Chat Session. He is flexible in working out a schedule with the CA members as long as we give him a good notice of when we'd like him to participate. What day (Mon, Tue, etc) would everyone prefer and what timeslot would work best for most people. (Yes that means everyone who wants to participate post your preferences)." If you're interested in attending, be sure to visit the Cylon Alliance!

https://www.cylon.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=459

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September 6, 2003

NBC Wins Auction for Vivendi Assets

In an interesting turn of events, Reuters has reported that the NBC television network won Vivendi Universal's marathon show business auction on Tuesday with a merger plan to create a new entertainment industry giant valued at more than $40 billion. It will be interesting to see if NBC's acquisition that includes Universal Studios, USA Network, and the Sci-Fi Channel, will affect the Battlestar Galactica revival effort. Universal Studios is the owner of the original Battlestar Galactica, and it's subsidiary the Sci-Fi Channel is behind the upcoming Battlestar Galactica re-imagining mini-series on December 7th. Thanks to LucianG for posting the report at the Cylon Alliance.

https://www.cylon.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=455

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September 6, 2003

Longer Battlestar Galactica Marathon on the Sci-Fi Channel in October

A longer Battlestar Galactica marathon will be broadcast on the Sci-Fi Channel on October 13th! This is the longest Battlestar Galactica marathon in years, and likely to build interest for the DVD Box Set coming on October 21st. The marathon is for nine hours, from 9 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time. The marathon features the Battlestar Galactica pilot episode Saga of a Star World (3 hours), Lost Planet of the Gods (2 hours), The Gun on Ice Planet Zero (2 hours), and War of the Gods (2 hours). These are some of the very best episodes, however the all-time fan favorite episode The Living Legend (2 hours) is notably absent from October's marathon.

https://www.scifi.com/schedulebot

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September 6, 2003

DeSanto/Hatch/Larson Report

BattlestarGalactica.com webmaster Darrell Lawrence posted a new report at Colonial Fleets: "It's my understanding that Tom DeSanto and Richard Hatch had some discussions regarding a *very* special project that includes Glen Larson... Depending on how the 'remake' goes, a MOVIE project may be in the works involving all three men. Also, regarding Tom DeSanto: It was made very clear to me that the comments made in regards to him 'supporting' the remake are false. Those were spin-doctored comments in which what he said was taken out of context. You want a TRUE continuation? Help support DeSanto/Hatch/Larson TOGETHER! Discuss this here!!!" Many thanks to Darrell for the awesome report!

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4160

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September 6, 2003

Remembering the True Warrior Spirit

Tracy B. of DirkBenedictCentral.com posted a very inspiring letter at several Battlestar Galactica online forums. Tracy's letter is very well written and is uplifting to read in an otherwise tough time for Battlestar Galactica fandom. Many thanks to Tracy for the letter and inspiring the fans! For the complete letter, be sure to visit the following link at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums!

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...showtopic=2009

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September 6, 2003

Battlestar Galactica DVD: Eye Movement, Menu Shots, and More!

New article and pictures for the upcoming Battlestar Galactica DVD Set were published at TVShowsOnDVD.com! "'Does the eye move?' We can't tell you how many times the question has been asked. Well, the answer is... YES! The Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Epic Saga box - which measures a huge 8.5" x 9" - features a lenticular eye, with the illusion of eye movement. So now your own personal Cylon can watch you move around the room. Want more artwork? You got it! We have taken the below portion of a trade magazine ad, and zoomed in on the disc art depicted therein. As you can see, the ad seems to show that all six discs use the same artwork." For the complete article and pictures, be sure to check out the following link. Many thanks to Kingfish for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums!

https://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=632

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September 6, 2003

Galactica & More has Launched!

Battlestar Galactica Club councillor Winterrose has launched a brand-new board: Galactica & More. The new board features Battlestar Galactica discussion forums as well as forums dedicated to Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Harry Potter, Mystery Inc., Fan-Fic Writers World, and many more! Be sure to check out Galactica & More at ProBoards.com.

https://mkg63.proboards21.com

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September 6, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Menu Screens

DVDTimes.co.uk has published a new article as well as a dozen pictures of the DVD menu on the upcoming Battlestar Galactica DVD Set. The article reports: "Thanks to Universal Studios Home Video we have a series of menu grabs from their forthcoming R1 DVD release of Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Epic Series. Due for release on 21st October 2003 you can find more details on this set in our previous article. Below are the menu screens that give you a better insight to the bonus features spread across the six double sided discs..." Be sure to visit the following link for the article and 12 menu pictures! Thanks to Jeff Kleist for the report.

https://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=News&id=5141

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September 6, 2003

Bronze Spar Squadron has Launched!

Battlestar Galactica Club member guide Kingfish has launched a brand-new board: Bronze Spar Squadron. The new board features Battlestar Galactica topics including: General Board, Galactica News Section, Galactica Movie Section, Galactica 2003 Mini, and more! Be sure to check out Bronze Spar Squadron at ProBoards.com.

https://pp303.proboards21.com

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September 6, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Box Sets Ad Campaign and Mini-Series Magazine

New report from JHurley at Colonial Fleets: "BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MAGAZINE has been offered in the September 2003 PREVIEWS. See it and a pretty impressive VIDEO STORE MAGAZINE advertisement for the upcoming DVD at the following link. If you can't make out the text in the VSM ad, it reads: WHAT A GALAXY OF FANS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR... BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. A MUST-HAVE Collector's Box! Oversized Reproduction of Cylon Head with Lenticular Eye, Measures an Out-Of-This-World 8 1/2" x 9". Complete Epic Series Collector's Box. * Remastered Picture and Newly Recreated 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. * Six-Disk Set Includes All 24 Hours of the Original Series, Presented in Their Original Broadcast Order, the Way Fans Want to See Them. * Loaded with Newly Produced Bonus Materials and Deleted Scenes, Including an Interview with Series Creator Glen A. Larson. National Broadcast Television Campaign with the Sci-Fi Channel Including * Promotion During the All-New Mini-Series Airing in December, plus * Integrated On-Air Promotion Featuring Added Value Teasers for the Complete Epic Series. National Print Campaign Promoting the Release in... Home Theater, Sound Vision, Premiere, Cinescape, Fangoria, Starlog, Fantasy & Science Fiction. The Film that Launched the Series... Now at a New Low Price! Plus Consumers Save on $10 on the Complete Epic Series with the Purchase of Either the Feature Film or the new Interactive Game." Many thanks to JHurley for the detailed report!

https://www.geocities.com/flashman2u2...?1062085809600

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September 6, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Classic Book 3: The Young Warriors

The third Battlestar Galactica Classic book "The Young Warriors" is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com! This is the third original reprint novel. The novel is 224 pages and scheduled for release in December 2003 for $6.99. Many thanks to Kingfish for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums!

https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743475178

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September 6, 2003

New Letter from Michelle Giacalone of GalacticonEvents.com

Michelle Giacalone has just published a new letter for GalacticonEvents.com: "Calling all science fiction fans! My name is Michelle Giacalone, and I am the coordinator's assistant for Galacticon, the 25th Anniversary convention to celebrate the long and often interesting history of the hit Sci-Fi show, Battlestar Galactica! We are setting up a 'Links' page on our website, Battlestargalactica.com. So far, we have averaged about 50,000 hits per month, so having a link from our site to yours will be a great way to promote science fiction in general, and your site specifically. What we are asking in return is a reciprocal link on your page, optimally in the form of a banner (can be downloaded at GalacticonEvents.com), until the actual convention on October 24th. Your link on our site, however, will remain up for the lifetime of the site, which, if this year is successful (which you can help it be!) will be continuously to prepare for next year's con. Why are we doing this? Galacticon isn't just about us, or about Battlestar Galactica- it is about the possible future of science fiction on television- whether the networks, producers, and executives will take science fiction fandom seriously as the source of their viewership, ratings, and income. The upcoming convention will give us an excellent chance to prove to the Sci-Fi Channel, the media, and the world that their audiences- fans- do have opinions, do have a voice in how to ensure success for their properties, and should be taken seriously! If we can get this message across here, it will help us pave the way for groups like the Farscape fandom, or any others who wish to make their opinions known on the type of quality science fiction programming we want to see! We want our site to be representative of Sci-Fi fandom of all types. Any help above and beyond a reciprocal link will be hugely appreciated, of course. If you plan to attend the convention, and would like to apply for a fan table for your group as well, great! Contact me as soon as possible, since fan tables are limited. We can also arrange for flyers and promotional materials to be displayed for those who cannot attend. I will also be arranging an informal meeting at Dragoncon this year, so let me know if you can attend. This will be a good time to give me any flyers you may want put out at Galacticon. Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon! Michelle Giacalone, Coordinator's Assistant, Galacticonevents Inc., volunteers@galacticonevents.com, 520.399.3343, www.galacticonevents.com." Thanks to Michelle for the report, and for more information, be sure to visit GalacticonEvents.com!

https://www.galacticonevents.com

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September 6, 2003

Walmart & Target will have Battlestar Galactica DVD Box Sets

Kingfish and Radama at Colonial Fleets have reported that both Walmart and Target will carry the epic series for $89.98 and $83.99 respectively. Many thanks to Kingfish and Radama for posting the report at Colonial Fleets!

https://www.walmart.com

https://www.target.com

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September 6, 2003

Amazon.com Lowers Price on Battlestar Galactica DVD Box Sets

Jewels at Colonial Fleets has reported that Amazon.com just lowered the price on the epic series to $83.99. Many thanks to Jewels for posting the report at Colonial Fleets!

https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005JM3C

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September 6, 2003

Battlestar Galactica 2.0 Purists Be Warned in TV Guide

New report from Calvin at the Battlestar Galactica Discussion List: "Just perusing through this weeks TVGUIDE and found a one page ad for the Battlestar Galactica miniseries. I have re-typed the text below: 'BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 2.0 Purists be warned: Sci Fi Channel's Battlestar Galactica miniseries is definitely not the Galactica you remember. Fans of the cult '70s series will be most puzzled by the changes to macho pilot Starbuck, originally played by Dirk Benedict. In Sci Fi's incarnation, which premieres December 7, Starbuck is a woman (Katee Sackhoff) who shares what executive producer David Ickypoo calls a 'twisted and unique' history with fellow flyboy Apollo (Jamie Bamber). 'We felt that the swaggering, cocky pilot was a sort of cliché that had been done to death since Han Solo,' explains Ickypoo, who promises the pair won't have a clichéd romantic past. That's just as well; after all, in space no one can hear you pine. - Ethan Alter'" Thanks to Calvin for the report!

https://www.tvguide.com

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September 6, 2003

Columbia House will have Battlestar Galactica DVD Box Sets

New report from Kingfish at Colonial Fleets: "They will carry the epic series for $89.96. They also allow you to use any bonus dollars you have accumulated toward the set." Many thanks to Kingfish for the report!

https://www.columbiahouse.com

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September 6, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Day at Hollywood Video in New York?

Ken Deep has posted a new report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums: "I manage Hollywood Video in Plainview New York. I would love to have a Battlestar Galactica day to celebrate the release of the DVD Box Set. I know that week is the convention in LA, but if there are any fans or fan groups that aren't going and would like to put something together, feel free to post it here. I've done a few theme days before, and I have an Indiana Jones day planned, my second Star Wars day, and a Lord of the Rings theme. Local fan groups can set up a table, even raise money for the charity of choice, and I've had a post party at a bar/club I know. If this is something anyone is interested in, please post a reply." Thanks to Ken for posting the report. If you're interested in joining the possible event, be sure to reply to Ken at the following link.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...showtopic=1952

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September 6, 2003

Richard "Apollo" Hatch Updates the Fans

New report from Ian Cullen at SciFiPulse.net: "I caught up with Richard Hatch this week, and managed to do a pretty decent interview with him. I think you will find a lot of what he has to say insightful. It has been a very up and down year in regards to Battlestar Galactica, and Richard Hatch is really excited about some of the more positive things that have come about this year. To check out what he had to say, use the link below at Sci Fi Pulse." Many thanks to Ian Cullen for the report!

https://www.scifipulse.net/battlestar...ugust2003.html

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September 6, 2003

New Article from John Kenneth Muir

Battlestar Galactica book author John Kenneth Muir has published a new article, entitled "Another One Bites the Dust... The Re-Imagination of Battlestar Galactica". The article is very well written and a must-read! John Kenneth Muir is the author of the 1998 hardcover book "An Analytical Guide to Television's Battlestar Galactica". For the complete article, be sure to visit the following link at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums!

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...showtopic=1949

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September 6, 2003

Galacticon News - More Guests Confirm

New report from Jewels at GalacticonEvents.com: "George Murdock (Dr. Salik), John Dullaghan (Dr. Wilker), and Ron Kelly (Reese) have confirmed they will be attending Galacticon 2003. We look forward to seeing the three gentlemen there." For more information on Galacticon 2003, the largest Battlestar Galactica fan event ever, be sure to visit GalacticonEvents.com!

https://www.galacticonevents.com

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September 6, 2003

New Viper Picture from David Kerin

Battlestar Galactica fan CGI artist David Kerin has created a brand-new picture of a Viper in a planetary atmosphere followed by the Ship of Lights! The picture is very well done, and posted at his web site SoliumStudios.com. Thanks to David Kerin for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://www.soliumstudios.com/sentinels/vpsky
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September 6, 2003

Richard Hatch Bringing 25th Anniversary to the UK

New report from Ian Cullen of SciFiPulse.net: "Some of you will recall how crushed many UK fans were last year, when Richard Hatch was cancelled from the Cult TV Festival in Southport England. He will not be cancelled this year, thanks to a UK fan group calling themselves 'The League Of Non-Aligned' who have insured Hatch a place at the 10th Cult TV Festival which will be held at the Sandbay holiday village in the south of England. Richard will be there from Friday the 10th through to the 13th of October. Of course he will more than likely bring his The Second Coming trailer with him. For more information about this years Cult TV event, point your browsers to the following link." Thanks to Ian for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://www.cult.tv

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September 6, 2003

Postathon Announced for September 17th

New report from Bishop37 at the Cylon Alliance: "Listen up Warriors! In case anyone failed to notice, in under a month it'll be the 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLESTAR GALACTICA!!! And to mark that event, this site, and I'm sure many others will be holding a POSTATHON! The Postathon will run from 12:00:01 AM on September 17 to 12:00:01 AM on September 18. Now, I know we've got some great debaters and posters on this board, so if you've got something POSITIVE to say about the show then now's the time to start thinking about what you're going to post. Shape up and fly right and by the Lords of Kobol, the Cylon Empire is about to fall!" Thanks to Bishop37 for posting the report at the Cylon Alliance!

https://www.cylon.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=228

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September 6, 2003

New Home for Battlestar Scandinavia

The Battlestar Scandinavia web site has moved to a new address! The site now features several sections, including Fan Location List, Music Files, Pilot Dialog, Fanfic, Art & Misc, Links, and a Guestbook. Be sure to visit Battlestar Scandinavia at the following link! Thanks to Tanli for the report.

https://galactica.tanli.com

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September 6, 2003

Dirk Benedict August '03 Newsletter

The latest edition of the DirkBenedictCentral.com newsletter is now online! Some of the latest on Dirk: "EXCITING CRUISE NEWS!!!!! This just in from our Dirk cruise Co-ordinator Susan! 'Carnival has a new promotion on the Dirk Benedict cruise. The 3rd person sharing an Inside cabin with two full paying guests only pays $260.00 U.S. * for the entire week!!! For example if you take an inside cabin and divide it by 3 guests it would mean you would each pay only $566.00 per person (based on 3 people in a room) for an entire weeks cruise include EXCLUSIVE EVENTS with Dirk Benedict.'" Also: "Two brand new reports to share from the recent Memorabilia 2003 Convention in Birmingham U.K. last month! Read on!" And: "I am still taking 'pre-orders' for the audio version of Dirk's second book, 'And Then We Went Fishing'." Also: "The 25th anniversary of the first television airing of the original 'Battlestar Galactica' is next month, and to celebrate the occasion a reunion convention is being held October 24th-26th in Los Angeles California! For full details on the guest list, ticket info, hotel info etc, visit the Galacticon official website. Tickets for this event won't last and may NOT be available AT THE DOOR. Please book your convention memberships before they sell out for this great one time event!!" For the complete newsletter and the latest on Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict, be sure to visit DirkBenedictCentral.com!

https://www.dirkbenedictcentral.com/newsletters.html

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September 6, 2003

Classic Battlestar Galactica Articles Uploaded

Mary Wernke at the Battlestar Galactica Rec Room list at Yahoo! Groups has recently uploaded several classic Battlestar Galactica articles that were published in magazines from 1978 to 2003. Currently 18+ articles are available, including: People Magazine - 10/02/1978, People Magazine - Fall 1978, Newsweek - 09/11/1978, Newsweek - 09/11/1978 - Pt. 3, TV Guide - 09/09/1978, Discount Merchandiser - 04/01/1978 - Abstract, National Enquirer - 06/01/1979, Young n Lovin' Teen - 05/01/1979, Cincinnati Enquirer - 01/02/1980, USA Today - 07/28/1986, Cincinnati Enquirer - 06/18/1996, Cincinnati Post - 06/28/1996, People Magazine - 09/06/1999, Entertainment Weekly - 09/21/2001, Liverpool Echo - 10/26/2002, Tulsa (Oklahoma) World - 06/21/2002, New York Observer - 07/28/2003, and Video Store Magazine - 07/06/2003. Many thanks to Mary Wernke for uploading the articles!

https://groups.yahoo.com/group/battle...arecroom/files

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September 6, 2003

T-X and Lt. Barclay in BSG Video Game - Kristanna Loken & Dwight Schultz!

New report from IGN.com! "To help voice its upcoming space shooter, Battlestar Galactica, Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) announced today an all-star cast of actors. The talent signed to lend voices to the highly-anticipated game includes Dirk Benedict and Richard Hatch, who starred as hotshot Viper pilots Starbuck and Apollo in the original television series, as well as Dwight Schultz, known for his roles as 'Howling Mad' Murdock on the A-Team and Lieutenant Barclay on Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Kristanna Loken, who plays the T-X in the theatrical release, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. The actors will have multiple rolls in the anticipated action title which allows the players to take control of the hottest fighters in the galaxy, and tangle with dozens of swarming Cylon fighters in massive space battles. The game will be available this winter for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system from Sony Computer Entertainment America and the Xbox video game system from Microsoft." For the complete report, be sure to check out the following link at IGN.com!

https://ve3d.ign.com/articles/433/433857p1.html

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September 6, 2003

New Mini-Series Trailer at SciFi.com

The Sci-Fi Channel has just posted a new featurette trailer "Into the Fight" at their web site. All of the CGI and starship effects are straight from the video game, since Zoic Studios is still working on the SFX. The featurette trailer is available in QuickTime format at 320x180 and 192x108 resolutions.

https://www.scifi.com/battlestar/trailers

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September 6, 2003

The World of Richard Hatch Web Site

Debbie Bailey from Battlestar Columbia-B has started a brand-new web site dedicated to Richard "Apollo" Hatch! The new web site is extensive and features lots of information on the star of Battlestar Galactica and Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming. Be sure to check out the World of Richard Hatch web site at the following link! Thanks to Debbie Bailey for the report.

https://www.cprompt.nisa.com/richard

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September 6, 2003

Report the Mini-Series at the Parents Television Council Web Site

New announcement from long-time Battlestar Galactica revivalist JJRAKMAN: "If you feel the Moore screenplay is offensive to you in some way, you can take action. Write the Parents Television Council. We may be able to get them to put this production on a list, which states that the film will not be family oriented. Also, this organization is in the enviable position to be in direct contact with many of the nations largest advertisers and have actually got some of them to pull advertising from various shows due to their content. Be sure to include any elements of the screenplay you feel to be offensive beyond the 'It's not BSG' level. And why you feel it may not be appropriate for children. This may include, but not limited to: 1) Violence inflicted on an infant child, 2) Sexually deviant content, 3) Disrespect for parental figures, 4) Disrespect for authority figures, 5) Poor portrayal of the military, and 6) Usage of the name of a formerly family friendly show to pass off Soft Core themes to young viewers. Make sure to ask them to please initiate an action alert on this production. Above all be respectful, they have a gallant cause." For the complete report and the link to ParentsTV.org, be sure to visit the following link at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums. Many thanks to JJRAKMAN for the announcement, and his incredible support of the true Battlestar Galactica revival effort!

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...showtopic=1778

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September 6, 2003

OT: History in the Making... First Wedding in Space!

An interesting new article was recently published at Space.com by Associated Press Writer Vladimir Isachenkov. The article is entitled 'Russian Cosmonaut in Space Station Proceeds With Marriage' and mentions the marriage in space of International Space Station cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko! For the complete report, check out the following link at Space.com.

https://www.space.com/missionlaunches...ng_030805.html

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September 6, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Mention in Online Comic Strip #1

Randy at the Battlestar Galactica Discussion List found an online comic strip that features a Battlestar Galactica reference. The comic is "Sluggy Freelance" and features a Cylon and a Daggit mention! Be sure to check out the comic strip at the following link. Thanks to Randy for the report!

https://www.sluggy.com/daily.php?date=030807

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September 6, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Ringtone for Simple Freedom Phone

New report from David K. at the Battlestar Galactica Discussion List: "Hey, found a cool Battlestar Galactica Ringtone that works on a Nokia 5185. Don't know if it works on any other phone or provider other than Simple Freedom." If you have a Simple Freedom phone, you can download the Battlestar Galactica Ringtone for $0.99 charged to your phone number. Thanks to David K. for the report!

https://www.alltel.net/simplefreedom/...log/Nokia5185i

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8. Latest Battlestar Galactica Media Articles

2003 09/02 - TVShowsOnDVD.com - The straight dope about the disc art
2003 09/02 - GreatLink.org - Ron Moore, David Eick & Edward James Olmos...
2003 09/01 - ColonialFleets.com - DeSanto/Hatch/Larson Report
2003 08/31 - SciFiPulse.net - Moore & Eick Talk Cylons
2003 08/31 - SciFiPulse.net - Galactica Remake Breaks The Mould Say's Olmos
2003 08/31 - BattlestarGalacticaClub.com - Remembering the True...
2003 08/30 - WashingtonTimes.com - Networks go back to basics
2003 08/30 - TVShowsOnDVD.com - Eye Movement, Menu Shots, and more!
2003 08/30 - AJC.com - Fans don their sci-finery for annual invasion of city
2003 08/29 - SyFyPortal.com - A Counterpoint To The BSG Battle
2003 08/29 - SciFiPulse.net - Starbuck Vs Kara Thrace (Starbuck)
2003 08/29 - SciFiPulse.net - Battlestar Galactica DVD Menu Shots Online
2003 08/29 - DVDTimes.co.uk - Battlestar Galactica Menu Screens
2003 08/28 - DVDAnswers.com - Battlestar Galactica (Region 1)
2003 08/28 - CJAD.com - Digital channels struggling at start of third...
2003 08/26 - Gamers.com - Battlestar Galactica Preview
2003 08/25 - GameSpot.com - Battlestar Galactica Q&A
2003 08/24 - SLTrib.com - Utahns devour and write a galaxy of...
2003 08/24 - OrlandoSentinal.com - Fall lineup
2003 08/23 - SyFyPortal.com - Hatch Slams 'Galactica' Remake
2003 08/23 - SyFyPortal.com - A Memo To A Bored Actor
2003 08/21 - SciFiPulse.net - Hatch Still Supportive Of Science...
2003 08/21 - GreatLink.org - Richard Hatch talks about Battlestar...
2003 08/21 - BattlestarGalacticaClub.com - Another One Bites the Dust...
2003 08/21 - AWN.com - Comic-Con International 2003 Report
2003 08/19 - TrekWeb.com - Today's Tribblets
2003 08/19 - TheAmericanMind.com - New Battlestar Galactica
2003 08/19 - GreatLink.org - Ron Moore talks about updating...
2003 08/18 - TotalGames.net - Galactica Voices
2003 08/18 - GamesDomain.co.uk - BATTLESTAR GETS GALACTIC VOICES
2003 08/18 - ComingSoon.net - Ronald D. Moore Talks Battlestar Galactica
2003 08/17 - SciFiPulse.net - Richard Hatch Joins Cult TV Festival 2003
2003 08/17 - DirkBenedictCentral.com - Dirk Benedict Central Newsletter
2003 08/15 - IGN.com - Various People To Voice Various Characters...
2003 08/15 - IGN.com - Battlestar Voice Actors
2003 08/15 - GameSpot.com - Starbuck returns to Galactica
2003 08/15 - GameBunker.com - Vivendi Universal: Battlestar Galactica...
2003 08/15 - Cinescape.com - Original GALACTICA stars voice BATTLESTAR...
2003 08/14 - ScriptMag.com - Taking the Opera Out of Space Opera
2003 08/12 - USAToday.com - 'Farscape' and 'Galactica' fans soldier on; more
2003 08/11 - EnidNews.com - Covington native nominated for third Emmy
2003 08/08 - SciFi.com: Sci Fi Magazine - BATTLESTAR BEGINS: Exclusive...
2003 08/06 - Wired.com - Fans Battle TV Over Galactica
2003 08/04 - SciFi.com: Site - Two more questions answered in Ask David Eick
2003 08/04 - BusinessWire.com - 3Com Gigabit Ethernet Technology...
2003 08/02 - UGO.com - Battlestar Galactica Exclusive Preview
2003 08/01 - AZCentral.com - Losers of the Week: EDWARD JAMES OLMOS

Visit the Media Articles Section for links to 892 Reports

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com/media.html

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9. See Also: Additional News Sources

BattlestarGalactica.com

What's New

https://www.battlestargalactica.com/whatsnew

BattlestarFanClub.com

Live News Feed

https://www.curemode.com/battlestar/bgnewsnew.htm

Battlestar Galactica Google News

Live News Feed

https://news.google.com/news?q=Battlestar+Galactica

TheGalactican.com

Online E-Zine

https://www.thegalactican.com

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