NEWS: Colonial Newsletter - 05/22/2004

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The Colonial Newsletter

Volume 5 Issue 4 & 5

April & May 2004

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

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Special Event This Wednesday: Don't Miss It!

Colonial Fan Force Net-A-Thon
Apollo - Cassiopea - Starbuck - Sheba
Dates: May 26 at 7:30 PM EDT
Cast: Richard "Apollo" Hatch
Cast: Laurette "Cassiopea" Spang
Cast: Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict
Cast: Anne "Sheba" Lockhart
Convention: Colonial Fan Force Net-A-Thon
Location: https://www.colonialfanforce.org/chat
Site: https://www.colonialfanforce.org/chat
Thanks: Bill Gordon

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Contents of the Newsletter:

1. About the Battlestar Galactica Club

2. Cast Member Birthdays for April & May

3. Cast Member Birthdays for June & July

4. Cast Member Appearances for June & July

5. Interstellar Commodities

6. Action Alerts: For All Battlestar Galactica Fans

7. Featured Updates: BattlestarGalacticaClub.com

8. The Latest Battlestar Galactica News

9. Latest Battlestar Galactica Media Articles (All Series)

10. Special Internet Security Alerts

11. 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 for April & May

Happy Birthday to Roy Thinnes "Colonel Croft" on April 6th

In Remembrance of Edward Mulhare "John" on April 8th

Happy Birthday to Denny Miller "Ser 5-9 (Series Five Culture Nine)" on April 25th

Happy Birthday to Dan O'Herlihy "Dr. Ravashol" on May 1st

In Remembrance of Fred Astaire "Chameleon/Captain Dimitri" on May 10th

In Remembrance of Wilfrid Hyde-White "Council member (Sire Anton)" on May 12th

Happy Birthday to Laurette Spang "Cassiopeia" on May 16th

Happy Birthday to Richard Hatch "Captain Apollo" on May 21st

Intergalactic Calendar - Battlestar Galactica Cast Birthdays

https://forums.battlestargalacticaclu...p?act=calendar

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3. Cast Member Birthdays for June & July

Happy Birthday to Frank Ashmore "Flight Sergeant Ortega" on June 17th

Happy Birthday to Brock Peters "Sire Solon" on July 2nd

Happy Birthday to Janet Louise Johnson "Sergeant Brie" on July 10th

Happy Birthday to Brett Somers "Siress Belloby" on July 11th

Happy Birthday to Audrey Landers "Miri" on July 18th

Happy Birthday to Larry Manetti "Giles" on July 23rd

Happy Birthday to Lloyd Bochner "Commandant Leiter" on July 29th

Intergalactic Calendar - Battlestar Galactica Cast Birthdays

https://forums.battlestargalacticaclu...p?act=calendar

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4. Cast Member Appearances for June & July

Convention in Tennessee
Richard "Apollo" Hatch
Dates: June 5 - June 6
Cast: Richard "Apollo" Hatch
Convention: Adventure Con
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Site: https://www.adventurecon.com
Thanks: Micheleh

Convention in Massachusetts
Richard "Apollo" Hatch
Dates: June 11 – June 13
Cast: Richard "Apollo" Hatch
Convention: MassBay Film Project and Festival
Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Site: https://www.massbayfilmproject.org
Thanks: Micheleh

Convention in Oklahoma
Jack "Bojay" Stauffer
Dates: June 18 - June 20
Cast: Jack "Bojay" Stauffer
Convention: Trek Expo
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Site: https://www.starbase21ok.com
Thanks: https://www.jackstaufferbojay.com

Convention in California
Stu Phillips (Composer/Conductor)
Dates: July 9
Crew: Stu Phillips (Composer/Conductor)
Convention: TV Night: The Sequel
Location: Hollywood, California
Site: https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tix/per...il.cfm?id=1845
Thanks: https://www.stuwho.com/appearances.html

Convention in Texas
Jack "Bojay" Stauffer
Dates: July 10 - July 11
Cast: Jack "Bojay" Stauffer
Convention: Sci-Fi Expo
Location: Richardson, Texas
Site: https://www.scifiexpo.com
Thanks: Kristi

Convention in California
Richard "Apollo" Hatch
Dates: July 22 - July 25
Cast: Richard "Apollo" Hatch
Convention: San Diego Comic-Con International
Location: San Diego, California
Site: https://www.comic-con.org
Thanks: Micheleh

Intergalactic Calendar - Battlestar Galactica Cast Appearances

https://forums.battlestargalacticaclu...p?act=calendar

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5. Interstellar Commodities

Battlestar DVD
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...stellar01.html

Battlestar DVD Set
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...stellar02.html

Battlestar XBOX/PS2 Game
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...stellar05.html

Battlestar Books
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...stellar06.html

Battlestar Soundtracks
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...stellar07.html

Battlestar Galactica - The Unofficial Companion
https://www.booksurge.com/author.php3...ntID=IMPR02403

Galacticon 2003 Official Merchandise
https://www.galacticonevents.com

The Complete Battlestar Galactica Trading Cards
https://www.scifihobby.com/products/b...ctica/complete

Galacticon 2003 Official Commemorative DVD
https://www.nitestar.com/galacticondvd.html

Battlestar Galactica Action Figures and Vehicles
https://www.joyridestudios.com/bsg.asp

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6. Action Alerts: For All Battlestar Galactica Fans

NEW! Participate in the Colonial Fan Force

NEW! The new Colonial Fan Force has launched, and has received endorsements from Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Jack Stauffer, Jane Seymour, Stu Phillips, and has already received many online mentions. The message of the Colonial Fan Force: "At Galacticon, the 25 year reunion of the cast and crew of Battlestar Galactica, series creator Glen A. Larson announced that he would pursue a continuation movie if interest among the fan base remained strong following the broadcast of the Sci-Fi Channel re-imagining. Larson said that if he were to make such a movie, he would want to work with X-Men producer Tom DeSanto (you can read a more detailed account of this in our introduction). Thus the Colonial Fan Force was born. The sole purpose of the CFF is to demonstrate to Mr. Larson and Mr. DeSanto that this fan base remains as resolved as ever to bring about a continuation of the original series, complete with the original themes, cast, and characters leading a new generation of Colonial Warriors. To this end, fans from across the globe have joined forces to create the Colonial Fan Force, dedicated to raising $10,000 in donations from worldwide fans, with the goal of placing an ad in the 17 September 2004 issue of Daily Variety, and the September issue of Cinescape. Daily Variety has already confirmed a tentative agreement with the leadership of the CFF, while we also currently negotiate with other well known publications." For more information and to view the first draft of the advertisement and to participate, be sure to visit ColonialFanForce.org and spread the word!

https://www.colonialfanforce.org

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UPDATED! Sign the Battlestar Galactica Continuation Petitions

UPDATED! Sign the Battlestar Galactica Continuation Petitions and show your support for a continuation of the Battlestar Galactica original series! The first petition is the Battlestar Galactica Original Revival Petition for Tom DeSanto, Bryan Singer, Dan Angel, Billy Brown, Glen A. Larson, Dan Pasternack, David Kissinger, Studios USA, Vivendi Universal, Sci-Fi Channel, and the Fox Network and states that We, the fans of the original 1978 sci-fi television series "Battlestar Galactica" are signaling our sincere hopes that original cast members (and their characters) are considered for regular roles in the new "Battlestar Galactica" pilot/ongoing series from Studios USA/Fox Network/Sci-Fi Channel in 2002. This is the Battlestar Galactica Original Revival Petition and currently has 17,400+ signatures. We still support this petition, so be sure to sign your name! The second petition is the Battlestar Galactica Richard Hatch Petition and 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 third petition is the Battlestar Galactica We The Fans Petition and states that 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. The fourth petition is the Battlestar Galactica: The Continuation Petition and states that The word has been given at Galacticon. The fans want above all else a continuation of the beloved series with Richard Hatch (Apollo), Dirk Benedict (Starbuck), and as many of the other stars of the show who want to participate. I don't believe we are asking for to much as evidenced by the huge DVD sales for the original product. The fifth petition is the Battlestar Galactica Larson/DeSanto Petition for Mr. Glen A. Larson, Mr. Tom DeSanto, Mr. Bob Wright CEO of NBC, Universal Studios and states that We the fans have signed this petition to show support for a Continuation of Battlestar Galactica with the original themes/characters/cast intact, as was announced at Glen A. Larson and Tom DeSanto at Galacticon. We support a united Larson/DeSanto effort. This petition begins December 10th 2003, which is one day after the final installment of the Ronald D. Moore Psuedo-Galactica mini series which aired on the Sci Fi Channel, to show that even after it's airing, there is still support and interest in a faithful Continuation of the original Battlestar Galactica series. Make a difference, be sure to sign the five Battlestar Galactica Continuation Petitions, and help spread the word!

Battlestar Galactica Original Revival Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/bsg2001a

Battlestar Galactica Richard Hatch Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/RH2002

Battlestar Galactica We The Fans Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/pp303

Battlestar Galactica: The Continuation Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/pep

Battlestar Galactica Larson/DeSanto Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/LDBSG

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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://forums.battlestargalacticaclu...p?act=calendar

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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.c...ewsletter.html

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7. Featured Updates: BattlestarGalacticaClub.com

Artwork Showcase

Third Week of March, 2004

Added two new detailed paintings from Battlestar Galactica fan artist Jose Sanchez: "A Close Call", and "Fury of the Centurion". Also added Jaeson Jrakman's "Commander Apollo & Commander Starbuck", and Steve Dunlap's "Dark Exodus". For the new pictures, be sure to check out the Artwork Showcase at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com!

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...r/artwork.html

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8. The Latest Battlestar Galactica News

May 21, 2004

12 Forum Software Updates at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com

Twelve brand-new updates were made to the forums software at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com: Yahrens Update, Calendar Update, Red Flag Update (No, Really...), Last Post & Last Activity Update, Private Messenger Limit Increase, Member Number Update, Invision Board Version Upgrade, Avatars & Online/Offline Update, Logo & Rank Bars Update, New Posts Update, Brand-New Mood Update, and Custom Member Title. For one of the busiest Battlestar Galactica discussion forums on the Internet, be sure to visit the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://forums.battlestargalacticaclub.com

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May 21, 2004

Galactica 2003 25th Anniversary DVD at Amazon.com

The Galactica 2003 25th Anniversary DVD is now available at Amazon.com for $24.95. The DVD features incredibly detailed coverage of the Galacticon 2003 event that took place in Los Angeles and features interviews with many of the original Battlestar Galactica cast members. To complete your collection, be sure to check out the special offers at GalacticonEvents.com. GalacticonEvents.com features the DVD, commemorative lithograph, T-shirt and cap, drinking glass, as well as a commemorative program, plus a commemorative Galacticon 2003 badge. Be sure to check out the packages available at GalacticonEvents.com for 50% off! Thanks to kingfish for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://forums.battlestargalacticaclu...showtopic=2843

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May 21, 2004

Colonial Fan Force Net-A-Thon

The Colonial Fan Force at ColonialFanForce.org is hosting a Net-A-Thon on May 26th at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT). Not only is this your chance to chat with Richard "Apollo" Hatch, Laurette "Cassiopea" Spang, Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict, and Anne "Sheba" Lockhart, you can also contribute to the Colonial Fan Force and help reach the goal of $10,000. Make a difference, join the chat and make a donation! Also: All Net-A-Thon contributors will receive a one-of-a-kind Battlestar Galactica wallpaper for your desktops (from Two-Brained Cylon). And – and this is huge – the person who makes the largest individual donation during the Net-A-Thon will receive the last Galacticon '03 cast poster – attractively framed and autographed (from Micheleh)! And, if that wasn't enough, any contribution of $19.78 will get you an exclusive preview of the audio continuation that is currently being worked on (by Old War Daggit and contributors). The Net-A-Thon will be amazing, so participate in the chat with your favorite Battlestar Galactica stars and contribute to the Colonial Fan Force! For the complete detailed announcement from ColonialFanForce.org webmaster Bill Gordon, be sure to visit the following link.

https://www.colonialfanforce.org/chat

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May 21, 2004

New Press Releases at ColonialFanForce.org

Have you heard the latest from the Colonial Fan Force? Check out the new press releases: Cylon Alliance Hosts Digital Photography Contest to Support CFF, SciFi Pulse Reports on CFF Net-A-Thon, UGO Reports on CFF Net-A-Thon, CFF Announces Net-A-Thon, SciFi Dimensions Reports on CFF Achieving First Goal, CFF Achieves First Goal, DeSanto is Aware of the CFF Effort, CFF Surpasses $4,000, Hollywood North Report Endorses CFF, Aaron "Tyrol" Douglas Endorses CFF, CFF Surpasses $2,000, UGO Reports on Ron Moore Endorsement, SciFi Dimensions Reports On Ron Moore Contribution, Ronald D. Moore Supports Original Galactica Continuation, Galactica2003 Endorses CFF, SciFi Pulse Reports on CFF, UGO Reports on CFF, SyFy Portal Reports on CFF, and Colonial Fan Force is Born. For the complete press releases, be sure to visit the news section at ColonialFanForce.org.

https://www.colonialfanforce.org/news/archive.php

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May 21, 2004

Digital Photography Contest at Cylon.org with a Prize!

Cylon.org has just announced a new contest: "What is this thing? This isn't merely some crappy contest where you win nothing more than a compliment. This is a crappy contest in which you can win a compliment and DVD set of the original Battlestar Galactica series or $50. We request a small contest fee ($5.00 minimum to Cylon@Cylon.org through PAYPAL) OR a $10.00 donation to the CFF (starting May 14th). Once I have recovered enough contest fees to cover the prizes, any other entrance fees will also go to the CFF. The fee is VOLUNTARY. If you can afford it, please donate as I could use the help with the prize money and the CFF can use the help reaching their goal. Even if you can't donate, you're still welcome to join the contest whether you're a member here or not. If the contest is popular enough, I'll rally up more and better prizes. The CFF has $3000 more to earn. Why not join this contest to help make that happen? Concurrently, the images in the contest will be displayed on Cylon.org in a special gallery. Show off your skill, your good eye, and your creativity. What are the categories? There will be two categories: 'Real Life' and 'Faked, False, and Fabricated'. Real Life are pictures shown as taken, without alterations, retouching, or other manipulation except lighting, contrast, and color control. FFF images begin with a picture taken with a digital camera that are then altered through retouching, combination with other images, integration with CG, stylized with artistic effects, or anything else that strikes your fancy. Any images that insult specific personalities or make religious or political statements will be excluded. Any images determined to be in extremely poor taste will also be excluded. The contest begins May 14th and ends 28 June 2004. The winners will be announced on 4 July 2004 at which time there will be a huge celebration all across the United States."

https://www.cylon.org/contest/contest-intro-01a.html

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May 21, 2004

New Councillors and Member Guides at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com

The Battlestar Galactica Club is proud to announce the following new promotions for May 2004: Lisa Coppedge (FireStar) and Paul Pisano (kingfish) have been promoted to Councillors, and Britt Carter (BrittCarter) and Sermon Weerts (sharpe26) have been promoted to Member Guides. Congratulations to our new staff members! For one of the most active Battlestar Galactica forums and role-playing games on the Internet, be sure to visit the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://forums.battlestargalacticaclub.com

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May 21, 2004

Remake Series Primer

New announcement from BattlestarGalactica.com: "With Richard Hatch guest starring in the new remake Battlestar Galactica series, it's time once again to bring out a very well written piece by John Larocque, written December 2, 2003. Though the Primer mainly targeted the mini-series, it can also be used as a primer for the ongoing remake series. Just click the following link to access it. Thanks, John, for putting the primer together."

https://www.battlestargalactica.com/kobol/primer.php

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May 21, 2004

Battlestar Galactica: Destiny is June 1st

Richard "Apollo" Hatch's 6th novel, Battlestar Galactica: Destiny, is set for publication on June 1st. The novel is hardcover with 288 pages. For information on all of Richard Hatch's Battlestar Galactica novels and pictures of each book cover, be sure to check out the following link at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com. More information on Battlestar Galactica: Destiny and a picture of the book cover will be posted as soon as it is available. Thanks to Rebecca for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...stellar06.html

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May 21, 2004

OT: NBC Universal Merger Creates Media Giant

The Associated Press has published a detailed article on the NBC/Universal merger. The AP reports: "NBC clinched its big media prize Wednesday, completing a merger with the Universal television and entertainment businesses to create a major media conglomerate. NBC Universal will rival Time Warner Inc. and Viacom Inc. (VIA) in industry clout by combining a top-rated TV network backed up by a major film and TV studio." For the complete report, be sure to visit the following link at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://forums.battlestargalacticaclu...showtopic=2827

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May 21, 2004

Celebrating 10 years of BSG-Theme

Long-time Battlestar Galactica documenter larocque6689 posted a salute to the original Battlestar Galactica Discussion List. larocque6689 reports: "Here's a salute to the veteran warriors of BSG-Theme, the oldest BSG mailing list and online community, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this month. In no particular order - Charles Norris, Eugenia Horne, Jim Stevenson, Melyssa Childs, Randy Jost, Eric Paddon, Stan Tackett, Jamie Norton, Lizbeth Marcs, Adam Stacey, Lee Storm, Tina Vivian, Wayne Killion, Sanna Guerin, Deejay Driscoll, Shannon Wiley, Robert Hancyck, Sue Paxton, Sharon Monroe, Jeff Zahnen, Justin Collins, Michael Faries, Letitia Yao, Michelle Martin, Mark Semich, Mark Smith Jr., Rick Perriguey, Jim Winkelmann, Fran Severn-Levy, Jeff Kleist, Nathan Proia, Gregg Eshelman, Sandra Almeida, Jon Carroll, Calvin Lawrence, Alexander Attard, Arek Wdowiak, Josh Spencer, Chris Pappas, Mark Heiman and any others I left out. Happy Ten Years!" For the salute as well as links to the Battlestar Galactica Discussion List, be sure to visit larocque6689's report at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...ead.php?t=7052

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May 21, 2004

Battlestar Galactica Reverse Dictionary

Battlestar Galactica fan fic author Kat has just posted a Battlestar Galactica reverse dictionary at her web site. Here is the full report from Kat: "Hey all you fan fic writers! I finally sat down and did a loose translation of English words into Colonial terms. Now, if you can't recall what a spider is called, you have a place to look! As I said, these are loose translations, but I know that it will come in handy for me so I thought I'd share. You can find the reverse dictionary on my Battlestar Galactica page at the following link. If there are any glaring errors or if there is something that I forgot just let me know!" Thanks to Kat for posting the announcement at the Battlestar Galactica Discussion List.

https://www.geocities.com/achronicles...Galactica.html

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May 21, 2004

Battlestar Galactica: Memory Machine in November 2004

The 4th reprint of a Battlestar Galactica Classic novel, Battlestar Galactica: Memory Machine, is set for publication in November 2004. The novel is softcover with 144 pages. For information on all of the Battlestar Galactica Classic novels and pictures of each book cover, be sure to check out the following link at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com. Thanks to kingfish for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...stellar06.html

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May 21, 2004

Richard Hatch Cruise? It May Happen!

New announcement from BattlestarGalactica.com: "Richard Hatch is considering hosting a fan club cruise in Caribbean for 2005 and wants YOU to join the fun! If you are interested in receiving a brochure with complete details when the date is finalized please reply with your: Name, Postal Address, City, State, Zip, Phone Number, E-mail address, Number of people considering the cruise, and Age range. Visit CruiseEvents.net or watch BattlestarGalactica.com for more information as it becomes available."

https://www.battlestargalactica.com

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May 21, 2004

Battlestar Galactica: The Cylon Wars RPG

Battlestar Galactica Club member ColonelTigh has just started a brand-new message board RPG, entitled: "Battlestar Galactica: The Cylon Wars". ColonelTigh reports: "It is 20 years before the destruction of the 12 colonies of man, Commander Bartlet, the newly appointed Commanding Officer of the Battlestar Columbia has taken command of the 3rd fleet. Their mission: To fight back the Cylon invasion, and put an end to almost 1000 years of war. Battlestar Galactica: The Cylon Wars is all about role-playing. When simming in BSG:CY, the roleplayers are not only playing a character inside their universe; but also they are investing a part of themselves into what they would dream to be if they were living in that universe." For one of the newest Battlestar Galactica role-playing games on the Internet, be sure to check out the Battlestar Galactica: The Cylon Wars web site.

https://bsg.abrom.net

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May 21, 2004

Viper Cockpit: Detailed Paint Images of Viper Controls

Battlestar Galactica fan justjackrandom has posted three detailed images of the Viper cockpit control panels. justjackrandom reports: "I am no artist, but I wanted layouts of the viper so that when I build my cockpit mock-up, I had relatively detailed plans. I started with scans of the shuttle control panels that were in the original blueprints. That is why some of the lines and things still look fuzzy. I liked the look, so I kept it. I then modified the controls from there. A number of the controls are speculation, as we never saw all of the panels, and even what we did see wasn't always clear. This represents a non-C.O.R.A. ship." For the three paint images, be sure to check out the following link at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://forums.battlestargalacticaclu...showtopic=2799

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May 21, 2004

Audio Continuation: The Return of a Hero

Battlestar Galactica revival organizer Shawn Hardy has posted an update on his audio continuation, entitled "Battlestar Galactica: The Return of a Hero". Shawn reports: "Well, all parts are cast and the idea worked out great. Amberstar and Emerita wrote their own scene and did the voice acting for it. Then they emailed it to me and now the first 5 minutes of the last battle scene is done. They are in Vipers talking to each other along with Starbuck, Troy and Dillon. While at the same time they are knocking those pesky updated Cylons out of space. I had full intention of posting a casting call but others came forward behind the scenes and now the whole thing is cast. Thanks to everyone who have waited for this. I think we are finally in the home stretch of a 90 minute audio continuation and I hope it's what the fans want because I tried to capitalize on the ideas that I read over the last 5 years on the net." Many thanks to old war daggit Shawn Hardy for his incredible work on the audio continuation project.

https://forums.battlestargalacticaclu...showtopic=2796

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May 21, 2004

Original Battlestar Galactica Action Figures and Vehicles

Brand-new action figures and vehicles for the original Battlestar Galactica television series are coming soon from Joyride Studios! The JoyrideStudios.com web site reports: "The sci-fi classic Battlestar Galactica lives again! Coming this fall, Joyride Studios will release action figures and vehicles based on the hit TV show. Collectors will be finally be able to get their hands on figures that resemble the show's actors—a first for Battlestar Galactica toys. Richard Hatch as Apollo, Dirk Benedict as Starbuck and Lorne Greene as Adama are some of the realistic figures coming out—not to mention the nefarious Cylon Centurion. Each figure will stand approximately 7" high and will feature 7 to 12 points of articulation. A display base and accessories will also be included. The ships—smaller-scaled than the figures—will feature great detail including landing gear, accurate cockpits and pilots." Series 1 is due September 2004 and features Starbuck, Silver Cylon Centurion, and Colonial Viper. Series 2 is due December 2004 and features Apollo, Athena, and Cylon Raider. Many thanks to monolith21 for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://www.joyridestudios.com/bsg.asp

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May 21, 2004

Galactica Launches (Article #3)

The Sci-Fi Channel has confirmed that Richard Hatch will be a guest star in an upcoming episode of the new Battlestar Galactica series. For the complete report, be sure to check out the link that follows at SciFi.com.

https://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/art-s...4/19/12.00.sfc

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May 21, 2004

Battlestar Galactica Skin for WinAmp Media Player

BattlestarGalactica.com webmaster Darrell Lawrence has just created a brand-new Battlestar Galactica skin for the WinAmp Media Player. The new Battlestar Galactica skin can be downloaded at the first link that follows. Just rename the .zip file extension to .wsz then place the file in your WinAmp skins folder. Then start WinAmp, press Alt-S, and the new skin should show up in the list for you to select. A screen capture can be viewed at the second link that follows. Also, be sure to rate the brand-new Battlestar Galactica skin for WinAmp at the third link that follows. Thanks to Darrell for the report.

https://www.battlestargalactica.com/d...ica-winamp.zip

https://www.battlestargalactica.com/downloads/bsg-winamp .jpg

https://www.winamp.com/skins/details.php?id=140136

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May 21, 2004

Warrior Girl Painting Finished!

New report from Colonial Fleets webmaster thomas7g: "Hi Everyone! I finally finished (mostly) the drawing on the Colonial Fleets splashpage. I had originally planned on doing this finished shading stuff but all the admining over and problems with CF put this girl on a back burner. But with the new calm and wonderful atmosphere of CF, AND the great work of our mods, I have been able to get back to her. I hope you like it." For the outstanding artwork from thomas7g, be sure to visit the following link at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...ead.php?t=6852

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May 21, 2004

New Galactica Technical & Science Reference Web Site

Battlestar Galactica fan justjackrandom has launched a brand-new web site dedicated as a Battlestar Galactica technical and science reference. justjackrandom reports: "My web site is finally in a viewable form. As I am not a graphic artist, and my knowledge of HTML is just enough to get me in trouble, it isn't fancy, but it is really meant to be content-based anyway, so the look will have to stand until I get the content where I want it (it is a bit content light at the moment). The link follows. Enjoy!" Thanks to justjackrandom for posting the announcement at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://www.geocities.com/gilesdancer

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May 21, 2004

Battlestar Aries Just Being Refitted

Battlestar Galactica fan Sire Geller has announced that the Battlestar Aries web site is partly operational. The site currently features: Vidscan, Downloads, Fan-Fiction, Launch Bay, and Fleet Com-Line Alpha. More updates are expected soon, so be sure to check out Battlestar Aries at the link that follows. Thanks to Sire Geller for posting the announcement at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://www.geocities.com/battlestar_aries

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May 21, 2004

The roots of the word "Yahren"

Here is an interesting new report from Muffit at Colonial Fleets: "Well, well, you all probably already know this, but I didn't. Whilst I was perusing the splendiferous web, I ran across a German phrase... and the word 'Jahren' was prominently displayed. 'Jahren' is German for 'year', and it's pronounced, 'yahren'! Can't believe it took me all these yahren to find out!!!" Thanks to Muffit for reporting on the roots of the Colonial Year.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...ead.php?t=6812

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May 21, 2004

Battlestar Galactica Trading Card Game?

Battlestar Galactica fan Mark Holmes is looking for people that are interested in a possible Battlestar Galactica Trading Card Game. If you are interested or have any comments or suggestions, be sure to contact Mark at the following e-mail address.

Battlestar_Aries@yahoo.co.uk

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May 21, 2004

New Statement from Richard Hatch

Richard Hatch recently published a detailed statement regarding his acceptance of a guest starring role on the new Battlestar Galactica series. For the complete statement from Richard, be sure to check out the following link. Thanks to Micheleh for posting the report at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...ead.php?t=6738

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May 21, 2004

Moore Opens Hatch On Galactica (Article #2)

The Sci-Fi Channel has confirmed that Richard Hatch will be a guest star in an upcoming episode of the new Battlestar Galactica series. For the complete report, be sure to check out the link that follows at SciFi.com.

https://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/art-s...4/02/17.00.sfc

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May 21, 2004

Hatch To Appear on Galactica (Article #1)

The Sci-Fi Channel has confirmed that Richard Hatch will be a guest star in an upcoming episode of the new Battlestar Galactica series. For the complete report, be sure to check out the link that follows at SciFi.com.

https://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/art-s...4/02/16.00.sfc

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May 21, 2004

Hatch Speaks Out To Galactica Fans

SciFiPulse.net has posted a new interview regarding Richard Hatch's role on the new Battlestar Galactica series. For the complete interview, be sure to check out the following link at SciFiPulse.net. Thanks to Ian Cullen for posting the interview.

https://www.scifipulse.net/editorials/Hatch2004.html

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May 21, 2004

Happy April Fools Day 2004!

BattlestarGalacticaClub.com and ColonialFleets.com played an April Fools Day prank by swapping themes for a day. As reported at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com: "Happy April Fools Day! I hope you enjoyed the prank that Tom at Colonial Fleets and I played. Tom corrupted me at about 3 AM and we decided to trade forum designs. I changed our background, headers, and scroll bars to match the design at CF. Tom did the same, and even went further and changed his forum name and link colors to match ours. I hope you had fun, and look out, who knows what will happen next yahren!" For screen caps of the April Fools Day 2004 prank, be sure to check out the following link at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://forums.battlestargalacticaclu...showtopic=2740

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May 21, 2004

Major Price Cuts on Battlestar Galactica Xbox/PS2 Game and System

The Battlestar Galactica Xbox/PS2 Game was recently cut in price by $30 and is now available for $19.99. Also, the Microsoft Xbox system console and the Sony PlayStation 2 system console have been cut in price by $50 and are now $149.99 each. If you have been holding off on the purchase of the Battlestar Galactica video game and an Xbox or PS2 system, now is your chance! Be sure to check out the following link at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com for pictures, official press release, two-hundred and forty-four screen shots, and links to streaming videos!

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

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May 21, 2004

Battlestar Leviathan RPG Site Launches

Battlestar Galactica fan Will Barnett has just launched a new role-playing game site, entitled "Battlestar Leviathan". Will is looking for new members to join his Play-by-Email simm. More than five members have joined so far and the simming is already moving with about 50 notes a month. For more information and to join the brand-new Battlestar Leviathan simm, be sure to check out the link that follows.

https://www.geocities.com/battlestar_leviathan

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May 21, 2004

Battlestar Galactica: The Cylon Attack

New announcement from Battlestar Galactica CGI artist David Moss: "It has been four years since I made my last Battlestar Galactica CGI movie and I thought it was about time I made another. This time it's more Cylon orientated as I must say I really do like Cylons. You can download the movie and see some stills from it at the following link. I must a say a big thank you to Chris Feehan from the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club at BattlestarFanClub.com for hosting this file for me. Enjoy!" Thanks to Dave Moss for posting the announcement at the Battlestar Galactica Discussion List.

https://www.lurexlounge.com/roomx

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May 21, 2004

BattlestarGalactica.com Forums Open!

It's been on the back burner for a while and in beta test mode, but the castle gates have officially opened on March 25th! The all-new forums at BattlestarGalactica.com currently feature: News and Discussion, Special Projects, Auctions, Direct Sales, Fundraising, Alpha Channel, DirkBenedictCentral.com, BattlestarGalacticaClub.com, and Chat Site Listings. For the brand-new forums, be sure to visit the following link at BattlestarGalactica.com.

https://www.battlestargalactica.com/forums

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May 21, 2004

New Books from Battlestar Galactica Cast and Crew

New announcement from BattlestarFanClub.com Co-President Shawn O'Donnell: "Jean-Pierre Dorleac [Original Series Costume Designer] has a book coming out in April called 'Abracadabra Alakazam' and Denny Miller [Ser Five Nine in The Gun On Ice Planet Zero] will have one called 'Didn't You Used To Be... What's His Name?' There will be more direct ordering info posted soon at BattlestarFanClub.com. Also I have an interview with Ron Moore that will be available most likely the first week of April." Many thanks to Shawn for the report, and be sure to check out BattlestarFanClub.com at the following link.

https://www.battlestarfanclub.com

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May 21, 2004

Upgrade and Contest at 3DGladiators.com

New announcement from 3DGladiators.com, the forefather of ColonialFleets.com: "The future of 3DG is here! After a major upgrade to both the forums and the homepage, with more features on the way, we are also fortunate enough to have an exciting new Contest, sponsored by Apollo himself, Richard Hatch, from the original Battlestar Galactica. To see the new face of 3DGladiators, and to get the details on our new contest, just head over to 3DGladiators.com. Thanks for being a member of 3DG! - Rick ( a.k.a. 'General Phoenix')." For the latest version of 3DGladiators.com and the new contest sponsored by Richard "Apollo" Hatch, be sure to check out the following link.

https://www.3dgladiators.com

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May 21, 2004

The Galactican Prophecy

Battlestar Galactica fan fic author Kat has just posted the final chapter to her first Battlestar Galactica fan fic, entitled "The Galactican Prophecy". Also, Kat is currently working on the sequel to The Galactican Prophecy. For the latest fan fic from Kat, be sure to check out her site at the following link.

https://www.geocities.com/achronicles...nProphecy.html

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9. Latest Battlestar Galactica Media Articles (All Series)

2004 05/21 - BellaOnline.com - May 21 Events and Birthdays
2004 05/14 - Schuylkill.com - Huge rig, spaceship similar
2004 05/14 - Kentucky.com - 'MADE' HAS IT MADE FOR ANOTHER YEAR ON MTV
2004 05/10 - TheFutonCritic.com - Development Update: May 6-10
2004 05/08 - SciFiPulse.net - Colonial Fan Force Announces Net-A-Thon
2004 05/07 - TrekWeb.com - No Saturn Awards For ENTERPRISE, DEEP SPACE...
2004 05/06 - SciFi.com: Sci Fi Wire - King Rules Saturns
2004 05/06 - DecaturDaily.com - Bad movies don't improve on DVD
2004 05/05 - PRNewswire.com - Mojo, a Leader in Theatrical...
2004 05/05 - ComingSoon.net - Terry Kinney Aboard CBS' CSI: New York
2004 05/04 - IndyStar.com - 'Battlestar' returns
2004 05/04 - ComicBookResources.com - HULK 2, JUSTICE LEAGUE...
2004 05/03 - SuperHeroHype.com - Elektra & Fantastic Four Shooting Updates
2004 04/26 - IGN.com - 24 Gets Another Day
2004 04/26 - HollywoodNorthReport.com - Of Galaxies Far, Far Away...
2004 04/25 - SunJournal.com - Nuclear power could propel spaceships...
2004 04/23 - JournalNow.com - Fox moves toward year-round programming...
2004 04/21 - HollywoodNorthReport.com - On Deck With The Chief
2004 04/20 - SyFyPortal.com - 'Battlestar Galactica' Begins Filming...
2004 04/20 - MusicFromTheMovies.com - Battlestar Galactica
2004 04/20 - CJAD.com - Vancouver actor Alonso Oyarzun's Battlestar...
2004 04/19 - TrekWeb.com - TREK Birthdays, GALACTICA Begins, Rock x2...
2004 04/19 - SciFiPulse.net - Galactica Re-launches On Sci Fi
2004 04/19 - SciFi.com: Sci Fi Wire - Galactica Launches
2004 04/19 - Cinescape.com - BATTLESTAR GALACTICA series rolls
2004 04/18 - Stockhouse.ca - SPACE Announces the Winners of The 2nd...
2004 04/18 - HollywoodNorthReport.com - Richard Hatch Talks About The...
2004 04/18 - CNW.ca - SPACE Announces the Winners of The 2nd Annual SPACEYS
2004 04/12 - SyFyPortal.com - Nominee Long List Released For SyFy Genre...
2004 04/09 - JournalNow.com - Interesting Wonderfalls falls victim to...
2004 04/06 - Reuters.com - Sci Fi Channel Moves Ahead at Warp Speed
2004 04/06 - MediaPost.com - Sci Fi Channel's Upfront: More Than Just Space
2004 04/05 - Cinescape.com - Moore talk on the future of BATTLESTAR...
2004 04/03 - Zap2It.com - Hatch Comes Around to New 'Galactica'
2004 04/03 - TrekWeb.com - Ronald D. Moore Talks Richard Hatch's Return...
2004 04/02 - SyFyPortal.com - Hatch BSG Appearance Confirmed
2004 04/02 - SciFiPulse.net - Moore Hatches A Plan
2004 04/02 - SciFiPulse.net - Hatch Speaks Out To Galactica Fans
2004 04/02 - SciFiPulse.net - Hatch Confirms That He Has Been In Talks.
2004 04/02 - SciFi.com: Sci Fi Wire - Moore Opens Hatch On Galactica
2004 04/02 - SciFi.com: Sci Fi Wire - Hatch To Appear on Galactica
2004 04/02 - MediaLifeMagazine.com - Here's a trend: Kids and grownup...
2004 04/02 - HollywoodNorthReport.com - The Legacy of Battlestar...
2004 04/02 - HollywoodNorthReport.com - Ron Moore On The Muse...
2004 04/02 - HollywoodNorthReport.com - A Conversation with Richard Hatch
2004 04/02 - ComingSoon.net - Hatch & Original Stars Returning for...
2004 04/02 - Cinescape.com - Hatch to be a prisoner on new GALACTICA?

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2004 03/31 - TrekWeb.com - The Rock, UPN, Nimoy, Murphy, GALACTICA...
2004 03/29 - SciFiPulse.net - Hatch To Join Galactica Remake Cast?
2004 03/29 - Cinescape.com - Is the original Apollo coming to the new...
2004 03/28 - SyFyPortal.com - Hatch Joining New Battlestar Galactica?
2004 03/21 - TVShowOnDVD.com - Battlestar Galactica (mini-series)...
2004 03/18 - Cinescape.com - A New Take on GALACTICA
2004 03/17 - SciFiPulse.net - SKY ONE Throw In With SciFi Channel...
2004 03/17 - SciFiPulse.net - Bamber Looks Forward Too Apollo's

Visit the Media Articles Section for links to 1365 Reports

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

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10. Special Internet Security Alerts

The Bagle worm is in full swing and affecting a lot of users on the Internet. Some users may have received e-mail that is purportedly from BattlestarGalacticaClub.com. Falsified e-mail addresses may include:

- administration@BattlestarGalacticaClub.com
- noreply@BattlestarGalacticaClub.com
- staff@BattlestarGalacticaClub.com
- support@BattlestarGalacticaClub.com

The false e-mail may state:

Dear user of "BattlestarGalacticaClub.com" mailing system,

- Your e-mail account will be disabled because of improper use in the next three days
- Your e-mail account has been temporarily disabled because of unauthorized access
- Our antivirus software has detected a large amount of viruses outgoing from your e-mail account
- Some of our clients complained about the spam (negative e-mail content) outgoing from your e-mail account

And infected e-mail attachments may include:

- .exe
- .pif
- .scr

We recommend that you utilize the latest version of McAfee VirusScan to protect yourself from viruses, worms, adware, and spyware. There is also Norton AntiVirus, however it has built-in "product activation" copyright enforcement code similar to Windows XP. Reputable virus protection software should be your first line of defense against web and e-mail viruses.

It is very important to remember the following:

BattlestarGalacticaClub.com DOES NOT send out e-mail attachments. PERIOD. If you receive an e-mail that is purportedly from BattlestarGalacticaClub.com and it contains an e-mail attachment, DELETE IT! Any e-mail attachment from any user should be considered suspect, as this is the primary means of virus infection. But if it is an e-mail attachment from BattlestarGalacticaClub.com, DO NOT open it and delete it immediately. We NEVER send out e-mail attachments.

If you have any questions, be sure to contact the Webmaster at:

Webmaster@BattlestarGalacticaClub.com

For more information, visit:

https://www.mcafee.com

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11. See Also: Additional News Sources

BattlestarGalactica.com

What's New

https://www.battlestargalactica.com

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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The updated Colonial Newsletter is published Monthly, and as a subscriber you are entitled to receive the Latest News and Information on Battlestar Galactica!

You may subscribe at any time by visiting BattlestarGalacticaClub.com or sending an e-mail to Webmaster@BattlestarGalacticaClub.com with "Subscribe" in the subject.

And be sure to check out Mobile Battlestar to view the new online Wireless Edition of the monthly Colonial Newsletter, optimized for cellular phones, personal digital assistants, and pocket personal computers.

https://mobile.battlestargalacticaclub.com

Regards,

Nathan Proia
The Battlestar Galactica Club
Webmaster@BattlestarGalacticaClub.com

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com

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