NEWS: Colonial Newsletter - 11/12/2003

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The Colonial Newsletter

Volume 4 Issue 11

November 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: Battlestar Galactica on the Sci-Fi Channel

5. Special Announcement: 2003: The Year of Battlestar Galactica

6. Special Announcement: Battlestar Galactica - The Unofficial Companion

7. Special Announcement: Special Letter Writing Campaign

8. Action Alerts: For All Battlestar Galactica Fans

9. Featured Updates: BattlestarGalacticaClub.com

10. The Latest Battlestar Galactica News

11. Latest Battlestar Galactica Media Articles

12. 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

In Remembrance of Jonathan Harris "Voice of Lucifer" on November 6

Happy Birthday to Noah Hathaway "Boxey" on November 13

Intergalactic Calendar - Battlestar Galactica Cast Birthdays

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

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3. Cast Member Appearances this Month and next Month

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

Richard Hatch - Dirk Benedict - Herb Jefferson
Dates: December 11 - December 14
Cast: Richard "Apollo" Hatch
Cast: Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict
Cast: Herb "Boomer" Jefferson Jr.
Convention: GenCon
Location: Anaheim, California
Site: https://www.gencon.com
Thanks: Tracy B.

Intergalactic Calendar - Battlestar Galactica Cast Appearances

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

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4. Special Announcement: Battlestar Galactica on the Sci-Fi Channel

Original (and New) Battlestar Galactica on the Sci-Fi Channel in November/December 2003

16-NOV-03 05:30 AM CIC: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (NEW)
23-NOV-03 05:30 AM CIC: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (NEW)
26-NOV-03 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE LOWDOWN (LBX) (NEW)
26-NOV-03 02:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE LOWDOWN (LBX) (NEW)
28-NOV-03 11:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE LOWDOWN (LBX) (NEW)
28-NOV-03 05:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE LOWDOWN (LBX) (NEW)
29-NOV-03 11:30 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE LOWDOWN (LBX) (NEW)
30-NOV-03 05:30 AM CIC: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (NEW)
01-DEC-03 04:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE LIVING LEGEND - PT 1 (ORIGINAL)
01-DEC-03 05:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE LIVING LEGEND - PT 2 (ORIGINAL)
02-DEC-03 04:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE MAN WITH NINE LIVES (ORIGINAL)
02-DEC-03 05:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MURDER ON THE RISING STAR (ORIGINAL)
03-DEC-03 04:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA GREETINGS FROM EARTH - PT 1 (ORIGINAL)
03-DEC-03 05:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA GREETINGS FROM EARTH - PT 2 (ORIGINAL)
03-DEC-03 08:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE LOWDOWN (LBX) (NEW)
04-DEC-03 04:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA BALTAR'S ESCAPE (ORIGINAL)
04-DEC-03 05:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA EXPERIMENT IN TERRA (ORIGINAL)
05-DEC-03 04:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA TAKE THE CELESTRA (ORIGINAL)
05-DEC-03 05:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE HAND OF GOD (ORIGINAL)
06-DEC-03 12:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE LOWDOWN (LBX) (NEW)
07-DEC-03 10:30 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE LOWDOWN (LBX) (NEW)
07-DEC-03 05:30 AM CIC: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (NEW)
08-DEC-03 09:00 PM SCI FI PICTURES BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - PT 1 (LBX) (NEW)
08-DEC-03 11:00 PM SCI FI PICTURES BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - PT 1 (LBX) (NEW)
08-DEC-03 01:00 AM SCI FI PICTURES BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - PT 1 (LBX) (NEW)
09-DEC-03 07:00 PM SCI FI PICTURES BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - PT 1 (LBX) (NEW)
09-DEC-03 09:00 PM SCI FI PICTURES BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - PT 2 (LBX) (NEW)
09-DEC-03 11:00 PM SCI FI PICTURES BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - PT 2 (LBX) (NEW)
09-DEC-03 01:00 AM SCI FI PICTURES BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - PT 2 (LBX) (NEW)
10-DEC-03 07:00 PM SCI FI PICTURES BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - PT 2 (LBX) (NEW)
14-DEC-03 07:00 PM SCI FI PICTURES BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - PT 1 (LBX) (NEW)
14-DEC-03 09:00 PM SCI FI PICTURES BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - PT 2 (LBX) (NEW)
14-DEC-03 05:30 AM CIC: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (NEW)
21-DEC-03 05:30 AM CIC: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (NEW)
28-DEC-03 05:30 AM CIC: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (NEW)

https://www.scifi.com/schedulebot

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5. Special Announcement: 2003: The Year of Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica - The Feature Film (DVD Widescreen Edition) [1978]

(Just Released October 21, 2003: Available Now!)

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

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Battlestar Galactica - The Complete Epic Series (DVD Box Set) [1978]

(Just Released October 21, 2003: Available Now!)

Amazon.com Sales Rank (DVD): 66 of ALL DVD's on Amazon.com! (11/12/2003)

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

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Battlestar Galactica XBOX/PS2 Game

(Battlestar Galactica XBOX Game To Be Released November 21, 2003: Pre-Order Available)

(Battlestar Galactica PS2 Game To Be Released November 18, 2003: Pre-Order Available)

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

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Battlestar Galactica Classic, Book 3: The Young Warriors

(To Be Released December 2003: Pre-Order Available)

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

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6. Special Announcement: Battlestar Galactica - The Unofficial Companion

Battlestar Galactica - The Unofficial Companion

New report posted at BattlestarGalactica.com from author Richie Levine: "The anticipated price for the new Unofficial Battlestar Galactica Companion is $19.99. It will be approximately 450 pages, 13 chapters, and the ISBN # is 1-591-09-993-5 and has a foreword by Glen A. Larson and an introduction by Richard Hatch as well as the only officially released shots of Richard's trailer. It also contains an exclusive Question and Answer with Tom DeSanto and rare material from his production and a look at the new Battlestar Galactica series due out in December 2003. The back cover will be released for display on September 27, 2003 by BattlestarGalactica.com and the book will shortly follow by the first week of October 2003. My website will be up at that time to promote the book, and my other book Knight Rider Legacy as well. Details of the website URL will be forthcoming. Those who preorder with me will get a CD-ROM of extras and their books signed by David and I for free (you pay shipping charges). You will also have the ability to get cast members to sign via the website that will be up in 2 weeks from now promoting the book. I can provide a better discount than Amazon.com or BN.com and I urge you to go through me and get the personal touch. I will keep the updates coming, soon you will have the Battlestar Galactica DVD set in your hands and the companion book to watch it with. Thanks to all who have emailed so far. Richie Levine, Co-Author Unofficial Battlestar Galactica Companion."

Q&A for Battlestar Galactica - The Unofficial Companion

https://www.cylon.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=840

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7. Special Announcement: Special Letter Writing Campaign

Special Letter Writing Campaign

January 2, 2004

A two-pronged letter writing campaign has been confirmed for 28 October 2003 and 2 January 2004, aimed at expressing the overwhelming, unified support of the fandom for a feature film continuation of Battlestar Galactica helmed by producer Tom DeSanto and series creator Glen A. Larson. Your help is needed, not only in writing your own letters, but also in spreading the word about the campaign as far and wide as possible.

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The first round of letters, aimed at DeSanto and Larson, should be mailed on 28 October 2003, in the immediate wake of Galacticon and the release of the DVD set. These letters (pen-and-paper letters, please; email should only be used to supplement a pen-and-paper letter) should contain positive messages of support on behalf of the fandom for a continuation helmed by these two immensely talented men, who have demonstrated a clear understanding of what makes Battlestar Galactica special, and who have demonstrated a clear understanding of what fans expect from a true revival of our beloved show. Letters should be sent to the following addresses:

Mr. Tom DeSanto
c/o William Morris Agency
151 El Camino Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Mr. Glen A. Larson
c/o Shapiro-Lichtman, Inc.
8827 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

The second round of letters, aimed at Bob Wright, President and CEO of NBC-Television (the new owners of Universal Studios, which will need to work in tandem with Larson/DeSanto to create a big-screen Battlestar Galactica), and should be mailed on 2 January 2004, with the goal of having the letters hit the NBC mailroom on or about 7 January 2004, the one-month anniversary of the airing of SciFi's mini-series. The aim of these letters is to convince NBC that there is a ripe market for a true revival of Battlestar Galactica created by DeSanto and Larson. While the authors of these letters will have the ability to cite DVD sales figures and miniseries ratings figures in support of a continuation, the main message should be clear, and along the lines of:

"We support a continuation of the 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."

Letters (again, pen-and-paper letters, please; email should only be used to supplement a pen-and-paper letter) should be sent to the following address on 2 January 2004:

Mr. Bob Wright
President
NBC
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112

We encourage every fan of Battlestar Galactica to take an active role in making this letter writing campaign the most effective in Science Fiction history. Rising together, and speaking in one unified voice, we will realize our dream.

Please check in frequently for any updates.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com

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8. 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.c...r/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 two new Battlestar Galactica Continuation Petitions

There are two brand-new petitions available for you to sign and show your support for a Battlestar Galactica continuation. The first petition is for Glen A. Larson and Tom DeSanto, and 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." The second petition is for the possibility of a new continuation after the recent announcements at Galacticon 2003, and states: "As the author of the 'We The Fans Petition,' I am starting this new one. 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." Be sure to sign the petitions and spread the word!

Battlestar Galactica We The Fans Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/pp303

Battlestar Galactica: The Continuation Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/pep

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Sign the four primary Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions

The four primary Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions are available for you to sign and show your support for Battlestar Galactica. The four 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 New Series Petition aimed directly at the current Sci-Fi Channel happenings and utilizes stronger wording. Petition #3 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 #4 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 four 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 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 optional Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions

The four optional 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 optional 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.c.../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.c...ewsletter.html

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9. Featured Updates: BattlestarGalacticaClub.com

Battlestar XBOX/PS2 Game

Fourth Week of October, 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 eight new Game Screens. The new Game Screens are: Galactica Vipers, Viper and Basestar, Vipers and Planet, Attack Ship, Hyperspace Jump #2, Hyperspace Jump #3, Blue Nebula, and Nebula Explosion. The new pictures are courtesy of GameSpot.com. In addition, seven new Game Screens were added in October: Cylon Ships, Advanced Ship, New Ship, Space Stations, Hyperspace Jump, Viper Flight, and Battlestar Orbit. And five new Game Screens were added in September: Classic Viper, New Raider Design, New Viper Design, New Cylon Centurion, and Cylon Raider Explosion. For one of the largest collections of Battlestar XBOX/PS2 Game Screens on the Internet, be sure to visit our Interstellar Commodities section on BattlestarGalacticaClub.com! Update (10/22/2003): 36 new Game Screens just added, courtesy of TeamXBox.com! Update (10/23/2003): 12 new Game Screens just added, courtesy of GameSpot.com!

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

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10. The Latest Battlestar Galactica News

November 12, 2003

Katee Sackhoff on Starbuck & Battlestar Galactica

Hot off the presses, About.com has just published a brand-new interview with Katee Sackhoff, the female Starbuck in the upcoming Battlestar Galactica mini-series. Katee is attempting to play a female version of the one-and-only Starbuck, the cigar smoking ladies man portrayed by Dirk Benedict in the original series. For the detailed interview, with some very good comments by the interviewer, be sure to check out the following article at About.com.

https://scifi.about.com/library/weekly/aa111203.htm

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November 12, 2003

BattlestarPegasus.com to Return on November 26th

Webmaster Michael Faries of BattlestarPegasus.com and Space1999.org (and founder of BattlestarGalactica.com) has reported that his long-running web site will return! Michael Faries reports that: "As some of you know, I made a decision to retire from Battlestar Galactica fan-based web site work back on 5 June 2003. BattlestarGalactica.com, GreatWarofMagellan.com and RichardHatch.com went into the very capable hands of Mr. Darrell Lawrence; and BattlestarPegasus.com, like it's namesake on the original series, disappeared into the void of (cyber)space. I originally launched the BattlestarPegasus.com web site on 3 December 1998 -- the 20th anniversary of the original airing of 'The Living Legend, Part II.' On 26 November 2003, the 25th anniversary of the original airing of 'The Living Legend, Part I' the Pegasus RETURNS AGAIN. BattlestarPegasus.com will relaunch in support of the ORIGINAL Battlestar Galactica series." For the complete report from Michael Faries, be sure to read the announcement at Colonial Fleets, and be sure to visit BattlestarPegasus.com on November 26th!

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4936

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November 12, 2003

Galacticon: Young Maren Jensen

Webmaster Darrell Lawrence of BattlestarGalactica.com posted an interesting report at Colonial Fleets: "This young lady was one of the cocktail waitresses at one of the clubs at CityWalk during Galacticon. I asked a friend of mine to take her picture (she agreed to it) because we thought she looked like a young Maren Jensen. When we told her that, she looked surprised and asked who Maren was. Kids these days... When I told her who Maren was, she was more than willing to have her picture taken." For the picture, be sure to check out the following link.

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November 12, 2003

CFQ Magazine: Pictures of the New Galactica, Cylons, and Raiders

New report from ssimak at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums: "The new issue of Cinefantastique Magazine (with Return of the King on the cover) has a detailed article on the Sci Fi Channel Galactica remake. There are pictures of the new Galactica, Vipers, Raiders, Cylons and the Basestar. There is also an article on the aborted DeSanto production with pictures." Thanks to ssimak for the report.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...showtopic=2269

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November 12, 2003

Noah Hathaway in Starlog Magazine

New report from Battlestar Galactica Club member guide Kingfish: "The December issue of Starlog features an in-depth interview with the actor who portrayed Boxey on Battlestar Galactica. Noah Hathaway is even seen sporting his tattoos. Noah owns a motorcycle shop in Florida." Many thanks to Kingfish for the report!

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...showtopic=2264

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November 12, 2003

Battlestar Galactica: DeSanto's Revival

Cylon.org has posted an incredible report on Tom DeSanto's version of Battlestar Galactica. The article is written by Sandy, also known as the Two-Brained Cylon. In the opening paragraph, Sandy writes: "Tom DeSanto and Bryan Singer's Battlestar Galactica revival effort underwent a number of changes throughout its life. Their intended storyline began as a remake that eventually changed to a continuation effort designed to revive the original Battlestar Galactica series, ignoring the events of Galactica 1980, something fans universally supported. In Oct 2003, at the 25th Anniversary celebration of Battlestar Galactica, held at Galacticon, Tom DeSanto revealed much of the final intended storyline. He revealed fragments of the story through direct talks, private meeting, and a number of personal conversations. This synopsis is pieced together from those talks and is as accurate a portrayal of the final shooting script as possible. The Cylon Alliance welcomes any corrections or additional information you might have regarding this effort, the Galactica that could have been." For the extensive report that contains a lot of additional information and some pictures, be sure to visit the following link at Cylon.org!

https://www.cylon.org/bsg1978/desanto-revival01.html

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November 12, 2003

Ron Moore Chat Interview

Cylon.org has posted an article that details the recent Cylon Alliance interview with mini-series writer Ron D. Moore. The complete report, including all 66 questions posed to Ron Moore, be sure to check out the following link at Cylon.org.

https://www.cylon.org/bsg2003/bsg03QA-RDM02.html

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November 12, 2003

Tom DeSanto Remembers Battlestar Galactica Project

In an amazing story of what could have been, X-Men producer Tom DeSanto remembers his Battlestar Galactica project. The article was published in the Cinefantastique December 2003/January 2004 issue by writer Steven Simak. The article details the Battlestar Galactica project that Tom DeSanto had worked on with X-Men director Bryan Singer. At a later point, the project was shutdown in favor of the current mini-series production from the Sci-Fi Channel. For the complete article that is a must-read, be sure to visit the following link at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums! Many thanks to Peter Noble for posting the report.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...showtopic=2258

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November 12, 2003

Battlestar Galactica: An American Icon

Battlestar Galactica fan Muffit recently posted an outstanding article at Colonial Fleets. The article features Muffit's thoughts on the original Battlestar Galactica, as well as what the Sci-Fi Channel is doing to the show. For the complete report from Muffit, be sure to check out the following link at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4864

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November 12, 2003

Request Battlestar Galactica Action Figures from McFarlane Toys

New report from Charybdis of Battlestar Callisto Gold Squadron: "I am asking anybody who will listen to email McFarlane Toys and ask, beg and plead with them to seriously look into making Battlestar Galactica toys and figures. In my introductory message, I listed all the great things that Battlestar Galactica is doing this year such as the DVD box set, the new cards, the books, the conventions, the video game and yes, even the new mini. The time to strike is now! Make your plea resonate with the sound of money for them! That's how they will listen! Also be sure to mention that it's the Original Series figures we want, but don't be disparaging toward the new mini. Here is the email addy for McFarlane, please spread the word: toys@mcfarlane.com."

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4860

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November 12, 2003

Mini-Series Director Slams Original Battlestar Galactica

The director of the upcoming Battlestar Galactica mini-series on the Sci-Fi Channel recently slammed the original Battlestar Galactica. The director, Michael Rymer, lambastes that he "felt the original show was more of a 'Star Wars' knockoff than anything else. And before taking the job with Sci-Fi Channel, he had never really watched the original 1978 show." For the complete report on this obviously unqualified director for Battlestar Galactica, be sure to check out the following link at SyFyPortal.com

https://www.syfyportal.com/article.php?id=1176

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November 12, 2003

Galacticon: If you missed Tom DeSanto's presentation at Galacticon

BattlestarGalactica.com founder Michael Faries posted a detailed report of Tom DeSanto's discussion panel at Galacticon. For the complete report from Michael Faries, be sure to check out the following link at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4848

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November 12, 2003

Galacticon: 60 Galacticon Photos Posted

BattlestarNewYork.com has posted 60 new photos from Galacticon! For the brand-new collection of photos, be sure to visit the following link at BattlestarNewYork.com.

https://www.battlestarnewyork.com/galacticon.html

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November 12, 2003

Galacticon: Galacticon Photos Are Arriving

Webmaster Darrell Lawrence of BattlestarGalactica.com has reported that Galacticon photos are starting to filter in. There are currently 47 photos in the Galacticon gallery at BattlestarGalactica.com with more on the way. For the photo galleries, be sure to visit BattlestarGalactica.com! Many thanks to Darrell for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...showtopic=2243

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November 12, 2003

Splash Page 2.0 is Online at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com

The new version of the BattlestarGalacticaClub.com is now online! The new version of the splash page features: 1) Brand-new "Speedometer" coding. The Speedometer now utilizes layers, so it is displayed more accurately, and corrects a random bug in the previous version that had occasionally distorted the Speedometer box. 2) New .GIF bar image added under the Speedometer, with 1% to 100% as light grey images, instead of text. 3) The splash page requires cookies to function properly. The page is now friendly to those browsers that have cookies disabled. The splash page is now automatically bypassed if cookies are disabled. 4) The splash page is also now friendly to those browsers that have JavaScript disabled. Instead of just "conking out" when JavaScript is disabled, a proper message is displayed. Be sure to check out the new pages and latest updates at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com!

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com

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November 12, 2003

Galacticon: Something Tom DeSanto Wants To Share

New report from Jewels at Galacticon: "Tom DeSanto told me that the fan support when he was doing his previous attempt was great, it did help and he appreciated it. Since I wasn't here then, I needed to tell all of you that were that your efforts were appreciated and noticed. Keep going with the positive support." Many thanks to Jewels for the report!

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4779

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November 12, 2003

Galacticon: Galacticon 2003 was fantastic

BattlestarGalactica.com founder Michael Faries posted a detailed report of Galacticon. For the complete report from Michael Faries, be sure to check out the following link at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4777

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November 12, 2003

Galacticon: Tom DeSanto answers why?

ColonialFleets.com owner Titon posted a report of Tom DeSanto's discussion panel at Galacticon. For the complete report from Titon, be sure to check out the following link at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4764

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November 12, 2003

A Galactica Future? (A plea from a fan of 25 years)

Battlestar Galactica fan Peter Noble has written an excellent new article regarding Battlestar Galactica's future. The article mentions the fans, the web sites, and the new Battlestar Galactica collectibles that are now available and coming soon. The article is very well-written, be sure to check it out at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums!

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...showtopic=2233

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November 12, 2003

Galacticon: Con Reflections

ColonialFleets.com owner Titon posted a detailed report of Galacticon. For the complete report from Titon, be sure to check out the following link at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4760

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November 12, 2003

Battlestar Galactica in People Magazine

Battlestar Galactica Club councillor Rebecca posted a new report: "The latest issue of People Magazine has a reference to our show in it. On page 42 in the section called Picks&Pan TV Where are they now? it gives updates on the careers of Dirk, Richard and Herb. There are 2 pictures of each actor one from the show and one current and a brief update on what they had been doing since the show. It also mentions the release of the DVD and the remake. It calls the show a cult hit. This issue is the one with the Smart Family on the cover." Many thanks to Rebecca for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums!

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...showtopic=2231

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November 12, 2003

Launch When Ready

Battlestar Galactica Club member guide Kingfish has started a brand-new petition. The petition is a follow-up to his recent 'We The Fans' petition, and is for the possibility of a new continuation after the recent announcements at Galacticon 2003, and states: "As the author of the 'We The Fans Petition,' I am starting this new one. 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." Be sure to sign the petitions and spread the word!

https://www.petitiononline.com/pep

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November 12, 2003

Galacticon: The convention crowd size

Colonial Fleets administrator conundrum7g posted a detailed report of the Galacticon convention crowd size. For the complete report, be sure to check out the following link at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4744

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November 12, 2003

Write a DVD Review at Amazon.com

Battlestar Galactica fan Peter Noble has requested that fans write a review of the brand-new Battlestar Galactica DVD Box Set at Amazon.com, and see if we can get the rating up to five stars! If you've watched the new DVD Box Set, be sure to click the following link at Amazon.com and provide your feedback.

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

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November 12, 2003

Galacticon: Live Galacticon Reports

ColonialFleets.com posted a number of Galacticon reports live from the convention. For the latest articles and updates from conundrum7g and other fans at the convention, be sure to visit the following forum at Colonial Fleets!

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...?s=&forumid=35

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November 12, 2003

Galacticon: What Glen Larson said about revival

Colonial Fleets administrator conundrum7g posted a report of Glen A. Larson's discussion panel at Galacticon. The report states: "There was no big announcement, but Glen A. Larson did clarify his position and it sounded good. He said he paid a large sum of money to get back the rights to a Galactica movie. He said he can even do the version with walking vipers if he wanted to, though that's not something he is interested in. He also talked about how he and Tom DeSanto would like to do it together, provided he can tear Tom away from X-Men long enough to do it. And Tom said he is interested in doing something too! But he said he is waiting. A lot depends on how the audience changes after the mini airs. Will the vast public, and the fans of Battlestar Galactica migrate over to the new one and forget the original? Or will demand for a continuation stay strong? If there is a demand he will do what he can to make a movie with DeSanto." Many thanks to conundrum7g for the report!

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4726

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November 12, 2003

The IMAX Showing Report

Colonial Fleets administrator conundrum7g posted a detailed report of the Battlestar Galactica IMAX screening in California. For the complete report, be sure to check out the following link at Colonial Fleets!

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4716

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November 12, 2003

TV Guide Interview with Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict

TVGuide.com Insider has posted a brand-new interview with Richard "Apollo" Hatch and Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict! The interview features information on the original series, the brand-new DVD Box Set, and a sound off on the upcoming Battlestar Galactica mini-series. For the complete interview, be sure to check out the following link at TVGuide.com. Many thanks to JJRAKMAN for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums!

https://www.tvguide.com/news/insider/031023a.asp

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November 12, 2003

Galacticon: Last Minute Press Release From Galacticon Staff

The Galacticon Staff posted a last minute press release for Galacticon 2003. The press release was picked up and published by Yahoo! and other news services. Included in the press release is detailed information on the convention and several of the scheduled events. For the complete press release, be sure to visit the following link at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...showtopic=2216

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November 12, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Video Game Sweepstakes by UniversalStudios.com

UniversalStudios.com is running a Battlestar Galactica Video game sweepstakes. You can enter for your chance to win a game code for the Battlestar Galactica Video Game, one copy of the Battlestar Galactica Video Game for Microsoft Xbox and one Microsoft Xbox Video Game System. Sweepstakes will run from October 1, 2003 to November 30, 2003. For more information and to enter, be sure to visit the following link at UniversalStudios.com!

https://homevideo.universalstudios.com/battlestar

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November 12, 2003

3D Model Downloads for Battlestar Galactica

The new Download Center is now online at BattlestarGalactica.com! The Download Center currently features 65 3D models for Battlestar Galactica, including 3D Studio Max and Lightwave models. This is the largest collection of 3D models for Battlestar Galactica anywhere on the Internet, so be sure to check out the new Download Center at BattlestarGalactica.com!

https://www.battlestargalactica.com

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November 12, 2003

Writing Contest at BattlestarGalactica.com

BattlestarGalactica.com has announced a new Writing Contest: "ATTENTION WRITERS! Here is your chance to win a copy of the NEW movie version of the Battlestar Galactica DVD! Write a Battlestar Galactica short story to be hosted in the new '14th Colony Chronicles' section here at BattlestarGalactica.com, and the best judged story will win the DVD. Previously written stories may be submitted, but for the contest, we wish to limit it to ONE story per entry. So pick out your best one. A panel of judges will be used to decide the winner. ALL entries will be hosted here at BattlestarGalactica.com, so PLEASE use txt or doc format! Any other versions will be disqualified. E-mail entries to Darrell Lawrence with Battlestar Galactica Fanfic contest in the Subject line. Prize award date/winner announcement to be announced at a later date."

https://www.battlestargalactica.com

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November 12, 2003

Artwork Contest at BattlestarGalactica.com

BattlestarGalactica.com has announced a new Artwork Contest: "ATTENTION ARTISTS! Here is your chance to win a copy of the NEW movie version of the Battlestar Galactica DVD! Create a Battlestar Galactica BOOK COVER style piece to be hosted in the Gallery section here at BattlestarGalactica.com, and the best judged art will win the DVD. Previously created, but not professionally used, art may be submitted. For the contest, we wish to limit it to ONE art piece per entry. So pick out your best one. A panel of judges will be used to decide the winner. ALL entries will be hosted here at BattlestarGalactica.com, so PLEASE use JPG format! Any other versions will be disqualified. Also, you must create ALL of the rendered art in the piece. Using someone else’s rendered work is a disqualification. (What that means is: You may use items like the 3D models released here at BattlestarGalactica.com, but not someone else’s finished, i.e. 'rendered', work. If you do use 3D models of someone else’s making, you *must* credit that model maker!) The finished art piece must look like a book cover. Your own name should be in the 'authors' slot. E-mail entries to Darrell Lawrence with Battlestar Galactica Art contest in the Subject line. Prize award date/winner announcement to be announced at a later date."

https://www.battlestargalactica.com

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October 23, 2003

Battlestar Galactica's Silver Anniversary Extravaganza at Universal City

A last-minute press release was just issued by the Galacticon Staff: "Press Release Source: Galacticon 2003. Battlestar Galactica's Silver Anniversary Extravaganza at Universal City. Thursday October 23, 12:00 pm ET. UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Battlestar Galactica's Apollo, actor Richard Hatch and a group of dedicated Galactica fans have come together to create Galacticon 2003: The Fans' 25th Anniversary Salute to the Cast, Producers and Crew of Battlestar Galactica. This momentous event will be held at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, California from October 24 - 26, 2003 (www.galacticonevents.com). According to Hatch, 'Our goal is to bring together the largest gathering of Battlestar Galactica actors, producers, writers and crew members that have ever been assembled. This event will honor and celebrate the science fiction classic that has touched the hearts of so many fans around the world.' Convention highlights will include a full weekend of exciting and fun panel sessions, autograph signings, dance parties, video and costume contests, and many outrageously entertaining late night events with Glen Larson (creator, writer), Richard Hatch (Apollo), Dirk Benedict (Starbuck), Anne Lockhart (Sheba), Noah Hathaway (Boxey), Jack Stauffer (Bojay), Patrick Macnee (Count Iblis), Terry Carter (Colonel Tigh), Sarah Rush (Rigel), Jane Seymour (Serina), Stu Phillips (Composer), and dozens of additional cast members, guest stars, production staffers, writers, book authors and crew members. The weekend kicks off on Thursday, October 23 with a pre-event special feature: a midnight screening of the original Battlestar Galactica motion picture at the IMAX theatre at CityWalk. This special screening is open to the Hollywood community and will be hosted by Hatch and other attending Celebrity Guests. Friday night features presentations of SciFi's new Battlestar Galactica series by Executive Producer Ron Moore and a 25-Year Galactica Retrospective by Battlestar Galactica's creator Glen Larson. Additional presentations by the Directors of Universal Studios new Battlestar Galactica DVD Special Edition Set and Vivendi Universal Games Battlestar Galactica PlayStation2 and Xbox game creator and cast are also featured. Among the special Saturday evening events is the 'Galacticon Live!' dinner show and celebrity roast featuring satirical skits, musical performances, video clips, a special tribute to creator Glen Larson, and a heart felt testimonial and memorial to the late John Colicos (Baltar), Lorne Greene (Adama), Lloyd Bridges (Cain) and Fred Astaire (Chameleon). 'This once-in-a-lifetime event is of interest to anyone who loves and cherishes Battlestar Galactica, and won't want to miss this introspective, humorous and profoundly moving event,' adds Hatch. A Charity Auction to benefit the Ride-On Therapeutic Riding Center (www.rideon.org ), assisting children and adults with disabilities, will also be hosted during the weekend of events. A complete schedule of events and weekend admission rates and packages are available at https://www.galacticonevents.com. The Sheraton Universal City can be reached at (818) 980-1212; special weekend rates are still available for Galacticon 2003 attendees."

https://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/031023/dath039_1.html

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October 23, 2003

Battlestar Galactica: The Lowdown

The Sci-Fi Channel has posted a preview page for Battlestar Galactica: The Lowdown. The behind-the-scenes special will broadcast on November 26th at 10 PM ET. The special will focus on the mini-series, and is described as: "Go behind the scenes of the ragtag fugitive fleet with this exclusive new special — and learn the secrets of the story, stars and special effects of SCI FI's new Battlestar Galactica miniseries event! Screenwriter Ron Moore, director Michael Rymer and stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell and others are your guides through never-before-seen footage as they give you the lowdown on this reimagined classic."

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

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October 23, 2003

Galacticon Update

BattlestarGalactica.com webmaster Darrell Lawrence posted a new announcement at Colonial Fleets: "The final schedule of events has been posted to www.galacticonevents.com. Also: As of 7:30 pm PST, the Memberships section is no longer linked to PayPal. Disclaimers are in place, directing people to obtain Memberships in-person at the event." For the latest information on Galacticon 2003, be sure to visit GalacticonEvents.com!

https://www.galacticonevents.com

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October 23, 2003

Battlestar Galactica on IMAX Thursday!

ColonialFleets.com administrator conundrum7g posted a new announcement regarding Galacticon: "Battlestar Galactica will be showing on a big HUGE IMAX screen Thursday night around midnight! This will be so completely awesome. Atlantia will blow up BIGGER than it ever had before! (well... I guess I will forget about drive-in theaters). News is coming real fast. It's a last minute thing. So keep your eyes and ears tuned!". Many thanks to conundrum7g for posting the announcement at Colonial Fleets!

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4692

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October 23, 2003

The Return of Starbuck: Revisited

New report from ColonialFleets.com owner Titon: "Hello all. For the last few days I've been playing with the 'Goodtimes' video release of the Return of Starbuck. It isn't exactly the best quality but good enough to see the only episode from Galactica 1980 that a person could stomach. My first intention was to basically capture the video and clean it up the best I could, then burn it to DVD for archiving. Well let's just say the initial transfer was less than stellar. So instead I made a small QuickTime avi of a 'revamped opening' if you will. It's nothing stellar, I just filled in a few holes and basically played around with an idea. It's far from complete but it's a beginning. With that here's the zipped QuickTime file. It's about 4 minutes 22 seconds long. 320x240 format. The file itself is a little over 7 MB. In order to at least keep some quality in it I had to keep the file size up a bit. So if your interested in seeing something different, take a look. If not, oh well. Again, nothing spectacular and I only played with it for a few hours. Not looking to corner the market on video editing. Just playing around. Have fun. Download at your own risk."

https://titon.3dfrontier.com/ROS.zip

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October 23, 2003

UK Battlestar Galactica DVD Release Date Delayed

Ian Cullen of SciFiPulse.net posted a new report at Colonial Fleets: "Am sorry to be the bearer of bad news to fans in the UK. But I checked in with both Amazon.co.uk and Play.com and have found out that the UK release of the Battlestar Galactica DVD Box Set has been changed. As opposed to it coming out in November like it was originally meant to be, it has been put back to January 12, 2004."

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4681

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October 23, 2003

Exclusive Battlestar Galactica Online Game Launched

The Sci-Fi Channel has published a Battlestar Galactica online game at SciFi.com. The online game is powered by Macromedia Shockwave. To view or play the game, check out the following link at SciFi.com.

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

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October 23, 2003

2 New Cut Scenes

BattlestarGalactica.com webmaster Darrell Lawrence posted a new announcement at Colonial Fleets: "Kind of late for them to have sent these (they just arrived today), but at any rate, two new cut scenes are up: One from Lost Planet of the Gods, the other from Gun on Ice Planet Zero." For the 2 new cut scenes that are also available in the brand-new Battlestar Galactica DVD Box Set, be sure to visit BattlestarGalactica.com!

https://www.battlestargalactica.com

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October 23, 2003

Sound & Vision Battlestar Galactica DVD Ad

New report from Muffit at Colonial Fleets: "Wow, just got my new copy of Sound & Vision (a popular audio/video enthusiast magazine) and guess what I saw? A full page, full color ad for Battlestar Galactica The Original Epic Series DVD Box Set! Excellent Uni [Universal]! With a large readership of willing DVD buyers either looking for or upgrading their home theatre systems (and continually on the hunt for good DVDs to show them off), that's some well placed advertising. Interestingly, 98% of the ad is for the DVDs, with a little corner advertising the mini. Sounds like somebody at Uni is in tune with what the likely money-winner will be. I wonder, will there be more people to pay $80+ for the original than will tune in to the mini for free? Certainly, by the look of how the ad real estate is laid out, somebody at Uni thinks so. Yes, there are tons of us who remember and will gladly pay to see it again! Thank you Uni for acknowledging the fandom of this beloved show. We have more $'s for ya! Any takers for a big screen continuation?" Thanks to Muffit for the report!

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4662

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October 23, 2003

Battlestar Galactica: 25th Anniversary CD

Awesome new report from JohnBaxter at Colonial Fleets: "I received a message from Stu Phillips yesterday. He told me that Geffen Records will be releasing a digitally remixed CD to Battlestar Galactica. As far as he knows, it will be the same as the original LP. However, I have looked on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and Tower Records, and they all list the CD coming out November 18, with a bonus track. Sounds good. I can't wait! This CD release will be an added treat for us fans. First the DVDs, then the companion book and now the CD. Boy, this really is the anniversary year." Many thanks to JohnBaxter for the report!

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4655

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October 23, 2003

A CGI Treat for You: Poster design for Galacticon

New report from Jewels at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums: "Here is a preview of the Galacticon poster. Original artwork designed for Galacticon by Dave Robison. Battlestar, Viper and Raider meshes by David Kerin. It comes signed with Commander (L1) and Captain (L2) memberships, which are available in advance online until Oct. 22 and any which may remain will be sold on site (Commanders are selling out). Join us at the Universal Sheraton, Oct. 24-26th celebrating Battlestar Galactica's 25th Anniversary." Many thanks to Jewels for the report. For a sample of the new poster, be sure to check out the following link at GalacticonEvents.com.

https://www.galacticonevents.com/imag...cticonpostersm
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October 23, 2003

CGI Models Online at BattlestarGalactica.com

BattlestarGalactica.com webmaster Darrell Lawrence posted a new announcement at Colonial Fleets: "The Download Center at www.battlestargalactica.com (see the Gallery section) is finished and updated. Feel free to use these models in the BattlestarGalactica.com Art Contest! Speaking of the contest, more information will be posted there later today regarding both BattlestarGalactica.com hosted contests! (see the Contest page)." Many thanks to Darrell for posting the announcement at Colonial Fleets!

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4617

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October 23, 2003

Battlestar Galactica DVD Sweepstakes on Columbus Day Only

The Sci-Fi Channel conducted a surprise Columbus Day sweepstakes during the Battlestar Galactica marathon on October 13th. The surprise sweepstakes was for one day only, and those who entered were eligible to win 1 of 25 copies of Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Epic Series on DVD. Here is the announcement that was posted at the Sci-Fi Channel web site: "Enter October 13, 2003 ONLY! When the 12 Colonies of Man are all but wiped out by a cybernetic race called the Cylons, Commander Adama and the Battlestar Galactica lead a ragtag human fleet of survivors in search of a mythical planet called Earth! Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict star in the classic TV space opera — one of the most lavish and special effects-intensive series ever telecast! DVD SPECIAL FEATURES: - Making Battlestar Galactica – A retrospective documentary, including all-new cast and filmmaker interviews, deleted scenes and never-before-seen footage and photographs. - The Creation of Battlestar Galactica – A new interview with series-creator Glen A. Larson. - Cast Experiences – Several short segments portraying individual experiences and memories of Battlestar Galactica. Includes Richard Hatch, Noah Hathaway, Anne Lockhart, Laurette Spang and others. - 3 hours of Deleted Scenes – Cut and unused footage/scenes. - Composing the music – Featurette on scoring the complete series. Includes a new interview with Stu Phillips and Glen A. Larson. - Photo Gallery – Including never-before-seen photos and drawings. Available on DVD October 21st. Visit the Official Sites! Battlestar Galactica – The SCI FI Miniseries Event. Battlestar Galactica – The Classic Series. Watch exclusive video sneak-peeks of DVD. Special Features: Interviews and Deleted Scenes: Dirk Benedict, Richard Hatch, Glen A. Larson, 'Lost Planet of the Gods', and 'War of the Gods'. You could be one of 25 lucky winners to receive Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Epic Series on DVD." The web page is now closed, but hopefully the names of the winners will be posted at a future date.

https://www.scifi.com/battlestar/classic/dvd/sweepstakes

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October 23, 2003

New Artwork at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums

Several brand-new Battlestar Galactica artwork images were published for viewing at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums. The artwork includes: Cylon in Graphite and Charcoal by Jay, Galactica Desktop by conundrum7g, and Battlestar Galactica CGI Model by Westy. For the new artwork and additional images as well, be sure to visit the Artwork Chat forum at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums!

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...p?showforum=23

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October 23, 2003

Lots of Galacticon News!

Galacticon news updates were posted by Jewels at ColonialFleets.com. The news updates include: "> Advance Membership (Ticket) Purchases Deadlines, > Special cut scenes review!, > Donate Your Battlestar Galactica Memorabilia for Charity!, > We Want Your Lines!, and > Tech Help Needed." For the complete report from Jewels, be sure to visit the following link at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=4549

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October 23, 2003

NBC/Vivendi Merger Creates Media Giant

The Associated Press has confirmed that NBC will acquire the entertainment assets of Vivendi Universal: "NEW YORK (AP) - After months of negotiations, NBC is getting its prize: Membership in the Big Media Club. NBC, a unit of General Electric Co. (GE), sealed a deal to merge with the entertainment businesses of Vivendi Universal (V), the companies announced Wednesday, creating a media conglomerate in the same class as giants like Viacom Inc. (VIA) and Walt Disney Co. The new company, to be called NBC Universal, will have a leading broadcast network, the Universal movie and television studios, 14 local TV stations, an array of cable networks including USA, CNBC and Bravo, and interests in five theme parks. With $13 billion in annual revenues, NBC Universal will still be small compared to the largest media conglomerates like AOL Time Warner Inc., which had revenues of $41 billion in revenues last year or Walt Disney Co.'s $25 billion. But the deal gives NBC something it has long desired: more clout with competitors, audiences and advertisers." For the complete article, be sure to visit the following link.

https://apnews.myway.com/article/20031008/D7U278400.html

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October 23, 2003

Ron D. Moore Panel at Galacticon

New report from Jewels at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums: "Ron D. Moore, writer/producer of the Battlestar Galactica miniseries, will be having a special panel discussion 6 pm Friday night at Galacticon to talk with the fans. Here's your chance to hear what the man has to say and to give him your feedback. Do bring your questions, your comments and your passion for Galactica. Galacticon official opening ceremonies will follow at 7 pm with the Starlight Buffet Reception at 8 pm." Thanks to Jewels for the report.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...showtopic=2168

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October 23, 2003

Major Software Upgrades at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums

Major Software Upgrades were recently installed at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums, including: Invision Power Board 1.2 Final (PHP Forum Software), IPDynamic Lite 1.0 (Built-In Portal Software), Forum Welcome Panel, Battlestar Galactica Forum Pictures, Updated Forum Descriptions, Colony/Battlestar of Origin, and Brand-New Spell Checker Program. Also installed was the brand-new Users Online Today update that displays the name of all users that have visited or posted at the forums that day. For one of the busiest forum services on the Internet dedicated to Battlestar Galactica, be sure to visit the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums!

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...p?showforum=16

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11. Latest Battlestar Galactica Media Articles

2003 11/05 - SciFiPulse.net - Tricia Helfer Reveals What It Is To Be Truly Cylon
2003 11/05 - SciFiPulse.net - Michael Rymer Gets Fresh About Galactica
2003 11/02 - Cylon.org - Two Brain's Rough Cut Review [Mini-Series]

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2003 10/27 - GameSpot.com - Battlestar Galactica goes gold
2003 10/27 - Cinescape.com - GALACTICA game gone gold
2003 10/26 - Ohio.com - 'Ragtag, fugitive fleet' still on the move
2003 10/24 - SciFiPulse.net - Hatch & Benedict Look Back At Galactica
2003 10/23 - Yahoo.com - Battlestar Galactica's Silver Anniversary Extravaganza at Universal City
2003 10/23 - About.com - Additional Video and DVD Releases of Interest
2003 10/22 - TrekWeb.com - Today's Tribblets
2003 10/22 - TrekWeb.com - NEWSBITS TALKBACK
2003 10/22 - SciFi.com: Site - Sci-Fi In the Classroom
2003 10/22 - GameSpot.com - Battlestar Galactica Previews for Xbox at GameSpot
2003 10/21 - SLTrib.com - Harryhausen classics redone for DVD
2003 10/21 - CNN.com - Sci-Fi channel may sue NASA for UFO documents
2003 10/19 - Ohio.com - TV DVD shopping: I'm taken by 'Taken'
2003 10/18 - GreatLink.org - Battlestar Galactica premiers on Sci-Fi Channel [USA]
2003 10/17 - I4U.com - New on DVD: Battlestar Galactica - The Complete Epic Series (1978)
2003 10/16 - TeamXBox.com - Battlestar Galactica
2003 10/16 - IGN.com - Double Helping Of Previews From TeamXbox
2003 10/13 - SciFi.com: Site - Two more questions answered in Ask David Eick
2003 10/10 - GamesDomain.co.uk - MORE BATTLESTAR SCREENS
2003 10/10 - GameInfoWire.com - New Xbox Screenshots: Battlestar Galactica
2003 10/09 - FilmStew.com - Spielberg Has Nine Lives
2003 10/08 - SciFi.com: Site - BATTLESTAR BELIEVER
2003 10/08 - SciFi.com: Sci Fi Wire - Taken Team Reunites
2003 10/07 - Yahoo.com - SCI FI Channel Re-Teams With Spielberg and Bohem for New...
2003 10/07 - StarTribune.com - DVD Extras: Major releases coming soon
2003 10/06 - TVParty.com - Battlestar Galactica Part Two
2003 10/06 - TVParty.com - Battlestar Galactica Part One
2003 10/06 - SciFi.com: Site - Two more questions answered in Ask David Eick
2003 10/06 - GreatLink.org - Galacticon 2003 [USA]
2003 10/06 - BusinessWire.com - Gen Con, the Best Four Days in Gaming, Announces...
2003 10/01 - BattlestarGalacticaClub.com - Why the Mini Does Not Deserve a Chance

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BattlestarFanClub.com

Live News Feed

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Battlestar Galactica Google News

Live News Feed

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TheGalactican.com

Online E-Zine

https://www.thegalactican.com

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