NEWS: Colonial Newsletter - 06/05/2003

StarshipTrooper · June 5th, 2003, 06:38 PM

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The Colonial Newsletter

Volume 4 Issue 6

June 2003

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

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Contents of the Newsletter:

1. About the Battlestar Galactica Club

2. Cast Member Birthdays this Month

3. Cast Member Appearances this Month and next Month

4. Special Announcement: Sci-Fi Channel Marathon

5. Action Alerts: For All Battlestar Galactica Fans

6. Featured Updates: BattlestarGalacticaClub.com

7. The Latest Battlestar Galactica News

8. Latest Battlestar Galactica Media Articles

9. See Also: Additional News Sources

10. Special Bulletin: Reminder on Uniforms

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1. About the Battlestar Galactica Club

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

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

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com

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2. Cast Member Birthdays this Month

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

Intergalactic Calendar - Battlestar Galactica Cast Birthdays

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

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3. Cast Member Appearances this Month and next Month

Richard "Apollo" Hatch - Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict
Dates: June 27 - June 29
Cast: Richard "Apollo" Hatch
Cast: Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict
Convention: New York International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Creators Convention 2003
Location: New York, New York
Site: https://www.innervisioncomics.com/convention
Thanks: VemberX
Thanks: https://www.dirkbenedictcentral.com/c...r/calendar.asp

Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict
Dates: July 26 - July 27
Cast: Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict
Convention: Memorabilia 2003
Location: Birmingham, England
Site: https://www.memorabilia.co.uk
Thanks: https://www.dirkbenedictcentral.com/c...r/calendar.asp

Intergalactic Calendar - Battlestar Galactica Cast Appearances

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

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4. Special Announcement: Sci-Fi Channel Marathon

Battlestar Galactica Marathon on the Sci-Fi Channel in June 2003

Battlestar Galactica will be broadcast on the Sci-Fi Channel on June 13 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Also, the much-maligned Galactica 1980 will be broadcast on June 2 from 11 AM to 4 PM.

02-JUN-03 11:00 AM GALACTICA 1980 GALACTICA DISCOVERS EARTH - PT 1
02-JUN-03 12:00 PM GALACTICA 1980 GALACTICA DISCOVERS EARTH - PT 2
02-JUN-03 01:00 PM GALACTICA 1980 GALACTICA DISCOVERS EARTH - PT 3
02-JUN-03 02:00 PM GALACTICA 1980 THE SUPER SCOUTS - PT 1
02-JUN-03 03:00 PM GALACTICA 1980 THE SUPER SCOUTS - PT 2

13-JUN-03 11:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA GREETINGS FROM EARTH - PT 1
13-JUN-03 12:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA GREETINGS FROM EARTH - PT 2
13-JUN-03 01:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE MAN WITH NINE LIVES
13-JUN-03 02:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA WAR OF THE GODS - PT 1
13-JUN-03 03:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA WAR OF THE GODS - PT 2

https://www.scifi.com/schedulebot

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5. Action Alerts: For All Battlestar Galactica Fans

Post Office Mail the Universal Entertainment Group

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

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

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Boycott Commercial Advertisers of the Sci-Fi Channel

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

https://www.bsgboycott.cjb.net

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Sign the five primary Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions

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

Battlestar Galactica Revival Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/bsg2001a

Battlestar Galactica DVD Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/bsg2001b

Battlestar Galactica New Series Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/bsg1

Battlestar Galactica Fight for Survival Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/bsgffs

Battlestar Galactica Sci-Fi Advertiser Boycott Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/sfbsgfan

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StarshipTrooper · June 5th, 2003, 06:39 PM

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Sign the four additional Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions

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

Battlestar Galactica Richard Hatch Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/RH2002

Battlestar Galactica Sci-Fi Management Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/eulogy

Battlestar Galactica Save Starbuck Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/nopeepee

Battlestar Galactica No Re-Imagining Petition

https://www.petitiononline.com/nrfbsg

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View the Intergalactic Calendars

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

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

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Subscribe to the Colonial Newsletter

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

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

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6. Featured Updates: BattlestarGalacticaClub.com

Battlestar XBOX/PS2 Game

Fifth Week of April, 2003

Our new Battlestar XBOX/PS2 Game page is online in the Interstellar Commodities section of the web site. Included on the page are two promotional box covers for the XBOX and PS2 versions of the new console game. Also included is the new press release from Universal Interactive, as well as Game Sheets (6), Game Ships (4), and Game Screens (15), for a total of (25) pictures. Thanks to scifiman76 for posting the press release, and thanks to Jeff Kleist for reporting the new screen shots at GameSpot.com.

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

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Articles and Fan Fiction

Fourth Week of March, 2003

I'm happy to announce that all of the interactive storylines & role-playing game notes from Delphi Forums have been uploaded to our web site in the "Articles & Fan Fiction" section. This was a major project I've been working on over the past six months. Since Delphi Forums does not have the ability to export notes, all notes had to be manually copy-and-pasted, twenty notes at a time, into text files and then cleaned up with Microsoft Word. All notes have been posted to our web site in paragraph form. This means that all tabs, indents, and line breaks in each note have been replaced with a single space. That way each note from Delphi Forums only takes up one paragraph on the web site. This will make it a lot easier for newcomers and visitors to read our notes from Delphi, which are now classified as fan fiction. Also, personal signatures from Delphi have been removed from each note as well. Other than the spacing updates and removal of account signatures, all notes are otherwise intact. Each note will appear as originally written, and this includes any typos and spelling errors. Since there are thousands upon thousands of notes now published on our web site, I thought it better to keep all notes in the authors original format, rather than attempt to correct any spelling or grammatical errors. All interactive storylines & role-playing game notes from Delphi Forums were included in this project so there are no missing topics. Enjoy! Note: Our former 4-year home on DelphiForums.com had 8,590 posts from its opening day of 6/6/1998 to its closing day of 4/6/2002. Of the 8,590 posts, 4,726 notes were role-playing game notes, and 3,864 notes were other discussion notes.

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

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7. The Latest Battlestar Galactica News

June 5, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Miniseries Script Reviewed by Susan J. Paxton (Part 2)

Susan Paxton of Battlestar Zone has published Part 2 of her review of Ron Moore's mini-series script. Susan Paxton is a long-time Battlestar Galactica fan, and publisher of Anomaly and the Battlestar Galactica Concordance. For Part 2 of her detailed script review, be sure to visit the following link at the Battlestar Zone.

https://www.geocities.com/sjpaxton/gal2003pt2.html

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June 5, 2003

Two New Questions Answered in Ask David Eick

The Sci-Fi Channel's Battlestar Galactica web site is updating the Ask David Eick section on a regular basis. David Eick is the producer of Ron Moore's Battlestar Galactica re-imagining mini-series for the Sci-Fi Channel. Two new questions were answered on June 2nd. For the latest public relations postings from the Sci-Fi Channel, check out their web site at the following link.

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

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June 5, 2003

From The Council Of 12: General Order #001

New report from peter noble on the Council of the Twelve at ColonialFleets.com: "During the weeks and months we will need everyone's support and participation in a number of schemes to keep the dream alive. We've dreamed the dream for 25 years, who says we have to give up our dream! Now, one thing that has been happening is Alpha Squadron. This was formed initially to write letters to sponsors in support of the sponsor boycott. We still need volunteers to do this to make it work. But Alpha will be flying other missions that will include information gathering and first contact with other science-fiction fans. To do this we need all the warriors we can get! So if you're interested PLEASE contact jjrackman (post in the Alpha Squadron thread at the Galactica Cafe)." For the complete report and to participate, click on the following link at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=3322

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June 5, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Tech Journal Images Online

Battlestar Galactica 3D Artist Mike McAdams has just announced that the Tech Journal images are online for viewing at Tfxart.com. The images are from the Realm Press Battlestar Galactica Tech Journal that was never published. The images are extraordinary with incredible detail on each image. There are 19 images online, with some more on the way as well. For the images from Mike McAdams, be sure to check out the following link at Tfxart.com.

https://www.tfxart.com/bgtechpage.html

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June 5, 2003

Sneak Peak of the New G?

Hito at Colonial Fleets has posted 3 new screen grabs at DarkerVisions.com. The screen grabs are from the new QuickTime VR tour of new Battlestar Galactica bridge at SciFi.com, and may indicate what the new Battlestar Galactica will look like. The screen grabs are close-ups from the background bridge screens in the VR tour, so the images are of moderate quality. For the new images of the G, check out the following link at DarkerVisions.com.

https://www.darkervisions.com/g03

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June 5, 2003

QuickTime VR Tour of New Battlestar Galactica Bridge

The Sci-Fi Channel's Battlestar Galactica web site now features at virtual reality tour of a major section of the Galactica's bridge in the upcoming mini-series. The bridge is a major departure (downgrade?) from the original bridge. The new bridge also features some high-tech features, such as rolling office chairs with wheels, and non-cordless phones with dangling power cords. For the QuickTime VR tour, check out the following link at SciFi.com.

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

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June 5, 2003

Colonial Fleets and Galacticon

New announcement from Warrior at Colonial Fleets: "Colonial Fleets will have a fan table at Galacticon. We will be looking for volunteers to man the table. If you plan on attending, please note that in the following thread." If you are attending and interested in helping to staff the table, send a reply to Warrior at the following link.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=3298

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June 5, 2003

Meeting Dirk and Jack at Adventure Con 2003

Battlestar Galactica Club Member Guide Rebecca has posted a detailed report of her attendance at Adventure Con 2003 and her meeting Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict and Jack "Bojay" Stauffer. Rebecca had the opportunity to chat with both actors. For the complete report, be sure to check out the following link at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...f=20&t=1421&s=

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June 5, 2003

Bryan Singer Talks Galactica

New report from bishop37 at the Cylon Alliance Forums: "From the UK magazine Dreamwatch: Q: As you were working on X-Men 2 you were juggling other SF projects. We know you can't talk about either the one you're developing for Universal or the mini-series, but can you talk about Battlestar Galactica A: That is being done independent of me at USA [Network]. I haven't really followed it. It was something I explored. I hired [X-Men 2 designer] Guy Dyas to design it for me. He was an illustrator and it was his first production design job. Ultimately, the window to make X-Men 2 moved up and I had to step away from Galactica. Guy created some magnificent designs and the good thing that came from it was that I broke him in as a designer on X-Men 2. I don't know if they'll use any of the designs he did for Galactica on the version of it they're doing now. I think they're doing a different story than I would have done." Many thanks to bishop37 for posting the report at Cylon.org.

https://www.cylon.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=633

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June 5, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Sighting

Battlestar Galactica fan dilbertman posted a new report at Colonial Fleets: "Just saw this in the August 2003 copy of Sci Fi magazine. On page 9 there is a story about Paul G. Allen co-founder of Microsoft. He is planning to invest $10 to $20 million to build a 'cultural project' in Seattle that will seek to draw visitors into the science-fiction experience. Preliminary plans suggest that if it comes to fruition, it would be part museum, part amusement park and part little boy's fantasy. Tentatively called 'SFX: The Science Fiction Experience', the project is to fill 13,000 square feet of the exhibit space that has been part of the Experience Music Project. The sci-fi project is scheduled to open in the summer of 2004. SFX's advisory board includes writers Greg Bear, Ray Bradbury, Octavia Butler and Arthur C. Clarke. Now for the part about Galactica, one from the drawings for the museum shows a display case with a Viper Helmet from the original series."

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=3266

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June 5, 2003

New Commander & Viper Pictures

GenreOnline.net has posted 4 additional pictures from the upcoming mini-series on the Sci-Fi Channel. The pictures include a brooding Edward James Olmos as Commander William "Husker" Adama, a seated Katee Sackhoff (Kara "Starbuck" Thrace) inside a Viper, and two Viper mock-ups in a parking lot. These 4 pictures are in addition to the 7 pictures already posted at GenreOnline.net.

https://www.genreonline.net/Battlesta...os_Sci-Fi.html

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June 5, 2003

List Released of the Fake Milton James Collective Screen Names

The moderator of SubspaceBBS.com has posted a list of the fake Milton James Collective screen names that were used at his board. The list of names were discovered to be from the same 2-3 people who also faked handles at several other message boards. Here is the complete report from Dennis: "Apothis has been banned from www.subspacebbs.com for fabricating the identity 'Milton James' and some twenty other handles. This is a complete list of alternate 'handles' created and used by Apothis at Subspace. None of these ever existed other than as alternates for Apothis: Admiral Kirk, AntiHatch, Billy Keikeya, bsgbountyhunter, Captain Milton James, Captain Sulu, Cardassian, Colonial Marine, Commander Adama, Commander Kor, Cpt_ChouDi, Dualla, Gaius Baltar, General Chang, Kara Thrace, Klingon Warrior, Korg, Laura Roslin, Leoben Conoy, Number Six, Sharon Boomer Valerii, tashayar85, and William Husker Adama. Also the handle 'Slipknot' used at the Film Score Monthly site is Apothis." Thanks to Dennis for posting the report, and thanks to Two-Brained Cylon for exposing the fabricated Ron Moore fan base at several message boards.

https://www.cylon.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=598

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June 5, 2003

Colonial Fleets Art Gallery is Looking for Pictures

New announcement from Warrior at Colonial Fleets: "Anyone who has photos from any incarnation of Battlestar Galactica, we're requesting copies for the Gallery. Same with any art. Of course, we want decent quality stuff... in other words, an image not much bigger than the thumbnails isn't going to cut it. Also, when you view the gallery, please feel free to leave comments on the images and rate them too!" To view the pictures and to participate, check out the new online gallery at ColonialFleets.com.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/gallery

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June 5, 2003

Teen Magazines: An Untapped Source of Pictures?

Chris Pappas of Kobol.com has posted a new note at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums: "Has anyone made an accounting of which issues of the teen type magazines (Tiger Beat, 16, etc.) have good pictures of the Galactica actors in costume? If you have any tips, please email me at Chris@ChrisPappas.com." If you have any information about the articles, be sure to send a report to Chris Pappas at the following e-mail link.

Chris@ChrisPappas.com

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May 28, 2003

The Latest Interview with Ron D. Moore (Part 2)

New announcement from Two-Brained Cylon at Cylon.org: "On 26 May 2003, The Cylon Alliance again had the pleasure of completing the second part of a two-part interview with the new Battlestar Galactica miniseries writer, Ronald D. Moore. This latter portion focused directly on fan concerns regarding the content of the production, the methodology of the miniseries, and events affecting the fanbase. Throughout both parts of this interview I gave Mr. Moore the opportunity to avoid any question he thought would be uncomfortable to answer. He answered each one directly, without asking any qualifications from me. I've found his answers to be informative and helpful. I hope all off you do as well. (Questions 1-8 were in part 1 of the interview)." For Part 2 of the new interview, be sure to check out the following link at Cylon.org.

https://www.cylon.org/bsg2003/remake-...ew-rdm-02.html

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May 28, 2003

Radio Galactica is 1 Year Old

New announcement from OWD of Radio Galactica: "Radio Galactica turned 1 this month and we haven't had time to celebrate but I thought I would just make mention of it. New things are coming to Radio Galactica. Things are in the works. Stay Tuned and you will see." Thanks to OWD for posting the announcement at Colonial Fleets. To visit Radio Galactica, the free Internet streaming radio service, be sure to click on the following link.

https://www.shoutcast.com/directory/?...ar%20Galactica

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May 28, 2003

Two New Questions Answered in Ask David Eick

The Sci-Fi Channel's Battlestar Galactica web site is updating the Ask David Eick section on a regular basis. David Eick is the producer of Ron Moore's Battlestar Galactica re-imagining mini-series for the Sci-Fi Channel. Two new questions were answered on May 26th. For the latest public relations postings from the Sci-Fi Channel, check out their web site at the following link.

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

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May 28, 2003

Sci-Fi President Bonnie Hammer Publicly Lies

JJRAKMAN reported a link that features an outright lie from Sci-Fi President Bonnie Hammer: "When we tested the segmentation study, every single group ... all said that they were interested in it, " Hammer said. "They'd love to see it reinvented, reimagined."

https://cbs.marketwatch.com/news/stor...le&dist=google

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May 28, 2003

Q & A Submission Thread for Lee Stringer (CG Supervisor)

The Galactica 2003 forum at SubspaceBBS.com has announced a Q & A Submission Thread for Lee Stringer, CG Supervisor of the new mini-series. Lee Stringer is doing much of the computer-generated special effects work for the mini-series. If you are interested in reading or posting questions, check out the following link at SubspaceBBS.com.

https://www.subspacebbs.com/forums/sh...threadid=16830

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May 28, 2003

Write Katee Sackhoff ("Starbuck")

JJRAKMAN has just posted the link to the unofficial Katee-Sackhoff.com web site. Katee Sackhoff is the female "Starbuck" in the new mini-series. Be sure to visit the link and write a message in the site's guestbook.

https://www.katee-sackhoff.com/Contact.html

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May 28, 2003

Battlestar Galactica 2003: The Photo Story

Check out the all-new web site: Battlestar Galactica 2003: The Photo Story! This new site features images and quotes from the new Ron Moore mini-series, and more! Thanks to StallionCornell for posting the link at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.geocities.com/trollboots/remake

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May 28, 2003

Dirk Benedict to Premiere "Cahoots" on 2004 Cruise

New announcement from Tracy B. of DirkBenedictCentral.com: "Dirk has just announced that there will be a Carnival Cruise World Premiere screening ( on his 2004 Mexican Riviera Cruise ) of the feature film he wrote and directed entitled 'CAHOOTS', starring Keith Carradine, David Keith and Wendie Malick. There will be Q & A session following. This film is 'R' rated and quite provocative. Dramamine pills suggested for those with weak stomachs. For those suffering from CMS (Closed Mind Syndrome) it is not recommended." Thanks to Tracy B. for posting the announcement at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=3164

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May 28, 2003

Two New Questions Answered in Ask David Eick

The Sci-Fi Channel's Battlestar Galactica web site is updating the Ask David Eick section on a regular basis. David Eick is the producer of Ron Moore's Battlestar Galactica re-imagining mini-series for the Sci-Fi Channel. Two new questions were answered on May 19th. For the latest public relations postings from the Sci-Fi Channel, check out their web site at the following link.

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

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May 28, 2003

New Video Game Information

Information on the upcoming Battlestar Galactica video game has been posted at Galactica2003.net, including interviews, video clips, and screen shots. For information on the new game for XBOX and PS2, check out the video game page at Galactica2003.net.

https://www.galactica2003.net/videogame

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May 28, 2003

Vince and Ted's Excellent Adventure

New report from Cylon.org: "Well, the fake miniseries fans saga continues. The 'fans' were manufactured primarily by Vince Debernardi, primarily known by the handle 'SciFiMan76' and Ted Gorospe ['Apothis'], believed to be the main force behind the mythical 'Milton James'. In their honor, we are hosting their very own poster, seen below. (Click on the poster for the full sized version)."

https://www.cylon.org/images/bg/VinceTed-lg
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May 28, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Miniseries Script Reviewed by Susan J. Paxton (Part 1)

Susan Paxton of Battlestar Zone has published Part 1 of her review of Ron Moore's mini-series script. Susan Paxton is a long-time Battlestar Galactica fan, and publisher of Anomaly and the Battlestar Galactica Concordance. For Part 1 of her detailed script review, be sure to visit the following link at the Battlestar Zone.

https://www.geocities.com/sjpaxton/gal2003pt1.html

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May 28, 2003

Colonial Fleets Online Art Gallery

Warrior at ColonialFleets.com has announced a new gallery where members may view and upload Battlestar Galactica images. The gallery currently features 41 images in 4 categories. Be sure to check out the new gallery at ColonialFleets.com!

https://www.colonialfleets.com/gallery

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May 28, 2003

Patrick Macnee Confirmed for GALACTICON 2003!

New report from Michael Faries at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums: "Patrick Macnee, known for roles on the original Battlestar Galactica including the opening narration, the voice of the Cylon Imperious Leader and the character Count Iblis from the episodes 'War of the Gods, Parts I and II', will be attending GALACTICON 2003. More information about GALACTICON 2003: The Fans' 25th Anniversary Salute to the Stars, Producers, Writers and Crew of the Original Battlestar Galactica series is available at GalacticonEvents.com. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Macnee at the event!"

https://www.galacticonevents.com

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May 28, 2003

New Warrior Girl Drawing Work-In-Progress

New drawings of a Warrior Girl were posted at Colonial Fleets by thomas7g. The drawings are a work-in-progress, and there are currently 6 versions posted. The drawings are done well, be sure to check out the new pictures at Colonial Fleets!

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=3104

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May 28, 2003

Forum News: Brand-New Portal!

The new portal at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com is now online! The portal features: Board Headlines, Board Navigation, Statistics, Search the Web, Welcome Back, Latest News, Latest Threads, Hall of Fame, Top Forums, New Members, and Shoutbox. Be sure to check out the new portal at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums!

https://forums.battlestargalacticaclub.com

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May 28, 2003

The Latest Interview with Ron D. Moore (Part 1)

New announcement from Two-Brained Cylon at Cylon.org: "On 10 May 2003, The Cylon Alliance had the pleasure of conducting the first of a two-part interview with the new Battlestar Galactica miniseries writer, Ronald D. Moore. Mr. Moore agreed to answer tough questions regarding the upcoming production and concerns expressed by the fanbase. We greatly appreciate Mr. Moore's efforts to answer our questions and grant us a small portion of his valuable time. We also thank Mr. Moore for his directness in answering our first set of questions." For Part 1 of the new interview, be sure to check out the following link at Cylon.org.

https://www.cylon.org/bsg2003/remake-...ew-rdm-01.html

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May 28, 2003

Ladies and Gentlemen, Alpha Squadron!

New report from peter noble at Colonial Fleets: "Alpha Squadron is just one small part of the operations to fight for our show. The squadron will be lead by jjrackman, and he will select his own wingmen who will pass on his orders to the pilots in their formation! Who is jjrackman you may ask, well over the past few months he has been plugging away making a list, but that's all I will say. There are missions to be flown and Cylon a*s to be kicked!" For the complete announcement, check out the following link at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=3091

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May 28, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Videogame Press Release Posted

The Sci-Fi Channel has posted the new press release for the upcoming video game at their web site. The press release includes information on the game, including the setting. For the complete report, be sure to check out the following link at the Sci-Fi Channel web site.

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

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May 28, 2003

Colonial Patch: The Ancient Connection

Hito of Colonial Fleets has made an interesting discovery regarding the Colonial Warrior Patch: "I found this totally by accident while looking for Asian geometric patterns to use in some of my artwork. The design in the center of the Galactica flight patch is based on Indian Sacred Geometry called Sri Yantra. Sri Yantra Mandala has been used as Good Luck Sacred Geometry symbol in India, China and Tibet since many hundreds of years." For the complete report and several pictures, be sure to check out the following link at Colonial Fleets.

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=3079

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May 28, 2003

Ron Moore's Fan Base Confirmed to be Fraudulent

New report from Cylon.org: "Undoubtedly the most prominent miniseries news was the revealing of a fraudulent fan base supporting this production. The Ron D. Moore/Battlestar Galactica miniseries fanbase turned out to be nothing more than scores of false handles. This was important as this group, titled 'The Neos', comprised the only visible fan support this remake has gotten. All other Galactica fan bases have slightly disapproved to severely hated this remake production. Several times, including within the last week, Ron D. Moore has stated that he had no knowledge of who Milton James and the Neos are, despite their claims that they were acting in his name."

https://www.cylon.org

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May 28, 2003

New Galactica 2003 at the Dallas Con?

New report from Jayworld at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums: "Ben at the Dallas Sci-Fi Show is considering the possibility of inviting stars of the new mini-series to the convention. I have already posted a long message, being a registered member, explaining in a nutshell the whole sordid situation behind Universal, Sci-Fi, Ron Moore, etc. I would ask that you all please visit the site, register, and post to my message, explaining your support of the original series actors, and not supporting anything to do with the new show, if you so desire. I would ask that if you do this, to PLEASE post respectfully and give much information, such as the petition drives, fan support, etc., as Ben is a great and decent guy, and is just putting some feelers out to see what those that attend his shows would like to see." To participate, be sure to visit the following link at SciFiExpo.com.

https://forums.scifiexpo.com/cgi-bin/...=000004#000001

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May 28, 2003

Universal Studios: The Man at the Top

New report from Sept17th1978eightPM at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums: "This apparently is the man at the top here stateside, below CEO Jean-René Fourtou in France. I read a lot of great posts on this and some other forums please hit print and stuff an envelope and pass some good reading on to this gentleman. Ron Meyer, President and CEO, Universal Studios, Inc., 100 Universal City Plaza, Building 500, Universal City, California, 91608."

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...&f=5&t=1382&s=

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May 28, 2003

New Mini-Series Pictures

GenreOnline.net has posted 7 new pictures from the upcoming mini-series: Dr. Gaius Baltar, Female Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace in Viper, Dr. Gaius Baltar and Female Humanoid Cylon Number Six, Female Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace in Viper near Captain Lee "Apollo" Adama, Female Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace outside Viper with Captain Lee "Apollo" Adama, Female Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace in Viper cockpit, Female Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace in Viper launch tube.

https://www.genreonline.net/Battlesta...os_Sci-Fi.html

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May 28, 2003

My Open Letter to The Powers That Be

Two-Brained Cylon has posted a new Open Letter to The Powers That Be regarding the Battlestar Galactica remake. The letter also includes new information on the fabricated Ron Moore fan base. Be sure to check out the new open letter at the Cylon.org forums.

https://www.cylon.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=354

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May 28, 2003

Milton's House of Cards Falls

In a surprising turn of events, most of Ron Moore's "Neo-Galactican" fan base is proved to be fabricated. Dozens of handles were cloned by just a few people. Two-Brained Cylon posted documentation of these facts at Cylon.org. The most well-known of the fake handles are: Captain Milton James, tashayar85, startrekkinbsg, Moore_Man, AntiHatch, bsgbountyhunter, William Husker Adama, Gaius Baltar, Laura Roslin, Kara Thrace, Number Six, and Cpt_ChouDi. Dozens of other handles were also falsified in this scam. Most of these fraudulent handles were from Vince Debernardi at Ingram Entertainment (SciFiMan76) and partner-in-crime Ted Gorospe at Galactica 2003 EzBoard (Apothis). For the complete report from Two-Brained Cylon, be sure to visit the following link at Cylon.org.

https://www.cylon.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=331

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May 28, 2003

Top 10 Things You Loved About TOS (The Original Series)

New announcement from Warrior at Colonial Fleets: "Ok folks... here in this thread (and it's sister thread of dislike), please list the top 10 things you loved about TOS. We know you've all stated things like this before, but in places we do not have the time to track down (since there are so many of them). We'd like to get an idea for the Council of 12 of what it is you liked."

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=2780

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May 28, 2003

Top 10 Things You Dislike About G03 (Galactica 2003)

New announcement from Warrior at Colonial Fleets: "Ok folks... here in this thread (and it's sister thread of love), please list the top 10 things you dislike about the remake, from concept to production integrity. We know you've all stated things like this before, but in places we do not have the time to track down (since there are so many of them). We'd like to get an idea for the Council of 12 of what it is you dislike."

https://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...&threadid=2779

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May 5, 2003

Interview and Video Clips for Ron Moore Prequel Game

New information on the Ron Moore prequel video game for XBOX/PS2 is now posted at Galactica2003.net, including: Associate Producer John Mamias Talks About The Game, 3 Video Clips, and 84 Official Product Sales Sheets and Screenshots.

https://www.galactica2003.net/videogame

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May 5, 2003

Three Questions Answered in Ask David Eick

The Sci-Fi Channel's Battlestar Galactica web site is updating the Ask David Eick section on a regular basis. David Eick is the producer of Ron Moore's Battlestar Galactica re-imagining mini-series for the Sci-Fi Channel. Three new questions were answered on May 5th. For the latest public relations postings from the Sci-Fi Channel, check out their web site at the following link.

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

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May 5, 2003

Check Out the New Galactica 2003 Costumes

James Forsyth Casting Inc. has posted some images of the new uniforms featured in Ron Moore's upcoming mini-series. Check out the new pictures in the "Previous Background Performers of the Month - April 2003" section at the link that follows. Green costumes with brown vest are the costumes that Viper pilots wear like Jamie Bamber, Brown costumes are bridge crew, and Yellow and Red is maintenance crew. Thanks to bishop37 for posting the report at the Sci-Fi BBoard.

https://www.jfcasting.com/previousbgpofthemonth.html

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May 5, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Video Game - Interesting Tidbit

Michael Faries of BattlestarGalactica.com has posted a new report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums. Michael reports that some interviews are coming up with folks associated with the game. Also, both Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict have recorded parts for the upcoming video game. And they're participating as Apollo and (male) Starbuck who visit the young version of William Adama via time travel. The console video game is still in development, so the cameo parts may or may not be included in the final version. For the complete report and more information, be sure to check out Michael's report at the following link.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...=ST&f=5&t=1370

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May 5, 2003

Sheba: A Role Model! How has Battlestar Galactica Influenced You?

New report from Battlestar Galactica fan Peter Noble: "A snippet from an Anne (Sheba) Lockhart interview from TV Zone Special #35. The actress clearly cherishes her association with the saga and is particularly proud of its positive affect on viewers. 'I have met people in cities all over the country and the world who were influenced by Sheba,' she declares. 'I had a woman come up to me and tell me that she decided to learn to fly a plane because of Sheba. And the woman had become a commercial airline pilot! It's wonderful to have done something that has influenced people's lives 20 years down the road.'" Have you been influenced in a positive way by the original Battlestar Galactica? If so, post a reply to Peter Noble at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...ST&f=20&t=1366

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May 5, 2003

New Dirk Benedict Forum and Chat Room Online

New report from Tracy B. of DirkBenedictCentral.com: "Well peeps... I finally did it and broke down and put up a *proper* forum on Dirk Benedict Central.com, complete with chat room. I hope I have all the bugs out of it, but if I don't, please don't hesitate to let me know. Various Dirk/BSG categories and I'm hoping to get a BSG chat going one night a week for anyone who's interested in joining me. Like CF, you'll need to register, but it's free. And if I can do some arm twisting, I may be able to get the Starbuckian One (the one WITH BA**S), to pop in once in a while." Be sure to check out the new Dirk Benedict Central forum, and thanks to Tracy for posting the report at Colonial Fleets!

https://aimoo.com/forum/freeboard.cfm?id=414143

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May 5, 2003

SubspaceBBS Launches Original Battlestar Galactica Forum

The SubspaceBBS, home of the Galactica 2003 forum, has just launched a subforum for the original Battlestar Galactica. Thanks to Scifiman76 for posting the report at SubspaceBBS.

https://www.subspacebbs.com/forums/fo...s=&forumid=478

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StarshipTrooper · June 5th, 2003, 06:41 PM

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May 5, 2003

New Version of Galactica 2003 Logo

The Sci-Fi Channel has released a new logo image for the upcoming mini-series. Thanks to gastrof for posting the report at the Sci-Fi BBoard.

https://www.freecomicbookday.com/updates/2003/BSG-Back
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May 5, 2003

Best Parts of Battlestar Galactica Episodes - A Challenge for Fans!

New report from Battlestar Galactica fan Peter Noble: "OK Warriors, I want you to list your all-time favorite bits from the episodes of BSG! Favorite bits of action, quotes, scenes etc. Basically all the bits that sum up the positive things about BSG. I want you to list the episode it comes from and roughly at what point time wise it occurs in the episode, and why you've chosen it as being the best of Galactica. If you're up for the challenge, post away! Shape up and fly right. Watch out for those golmonging tinheads!" Be sure to send in your reply to Peter Noble's note at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...ST&f=19&t=1360

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May 5, 2003

Commander Cain Will Return?

New report from Scifiman76 of Galactica2003.net: "We have learned today that Ron Moore had submitted an outline to the network for the proposed series last week. In the outline, Commander Cain will return in a new series. Stay tuned here as we find out more about the production." If the report from Scifiman76's insider contact is correct, and if the mini-series goes beyond expectations and turns into a regular series, then this could indicate the return of Commander Cain played by yet another new actor who is not related to the original series.

https://www.subspacebbs.com/forums/sh...threadid=16557

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8. Latest Battlestar Galactica Media Articles

2003 06/03 - Sci Fi Wire - Galactica Site Updated
2003 06/03 - Cinescape - BATTLESTAR GALACTICA relaunches
2003 06/02 - SciFi.com - Two more questions answered in Ask David Eick
2003 06/02 - HomeLanFed.com - Battlestar Galactica Interview
2003 05/30 - Sci Fi Wire - Galactica Mixes Old And New
2003 05/30 - Cylon.org - Bryan Singer Talks Galactica - bishop37
2003 05/30 - ComputerCrowsNest.com - Why Some Things Don't Need To Be Resurrected
2003 05/28 - Battlestar Zone - Miniseries Script Reviewed by Susan J. Paxton (Part 2)
2003 05/27 - GameZone.com - Battlestar Galactica
2003 05/27 - Cylon.org - The Latest Interview with Ron D. Moore (Part 2)
2003 05/26 - SciFi.com - Two more questions answered in Ask David Eick
2003 05/24 - MarketWatch.com - Sci-Fi explores new worlds
2003 05/23 - Figures.com - Factory X - Battlestar Galactica
2003 05/22 - TotalGames.net - Sci-Fi From The Old Skool
2003 05/21 - TVShowsOnDVD.com - Battlestar Galactica: You've waited yahrens for this
2003 05/21 - SciFiPulse.net - Starbuck Is Still A Rogue Say's Sackhoff
2003 05/21 - Sci Fi Wire - Starbuck Won't Romance Apollo
2003 05/20 - The Digital Bits - Taken, Zatoichi, Galactica & more upcoming
2003 05/20 - SciFiPulse.net - Original Galactica Had More Influence On Galactica Game
2003 05/20 - Sci Fi Wire - Starbuck's Still The Same
2003 05/20 - Coming Soon! - Katee Sackhoff Talks Battlestar Galactica
2003 05/19 - SciFiPulse.net - Olmos loves the Galactica Ship
2003 05/19 - SciFi.com - Two more questions answered in Ask David Eick
2003 05/19 - Sci Fi Wire - Game Based On First Galactica
2003 05/16 - Sci Fi Wire - Galactica Set Impresses Olmos
2003 05/14 - Battlestar Zone - Miniseries Script Reviewed by Susan J. Paxton (Part 1)
2003 05/13 - Sci Fi Wire - Galactica Game Develops
2003 05/12 - SciFi.com - Battlestar Galactica videogame press release posted
2003 05/12 - Sci Fi Guys - Galactica Purists Go Home?!?!
2003 05/12 - Figures.com - Upcoming Collectibles From FACTORY X
2003 05/12 - Cylon.org - The Latest Interview with Ron D. Moore (Part 1)
2003 05/11 - Coming Soon! - First Battlestar Galactica Images Appear Online
2003 05/11 - Cinescape - First BATTLESTAR GALACTICA photos appear online
2003 05/09 - SciFiPulse.net - Moore Happy With Production & First Publicity Shots Now Online
2003 05/08 - PRNewsWire.com - Vivendi Universal Games Showcases Line-Up
2003 05/08 - Dark Horizons - Battlestar Galactica (TV)
2003 05/08 - Cylon.org - My Open Letter to The Powers That Be - TwoBrainedCylon
2003 05/08 - CHUD.com - BATTLESTAR SPASTICA
2003 05/07 - SciFiPulse.net - Galactica Remake Not For Purist
2003 05/07 - Cylon.org - Milton's House of Cards Falls - TwoBrainedCylon
2003 05/05 - SciFi.com - Three more questions answered in Ask David Eick
2003 05/05 - Colonial Fleets - Bryan Singer's BSG Revival mentioned in EW - Scooter2000
2003 05/04 - BattlestarGalacticaClub.com - Battlestar Galactica Video Game - Interesting Tidbit
2003 05/03 - ManchesterOnline.co.uk - Battlestar booster for NW
2003 05/02 - Gameinfowire.com - Warthog To Develop Battlestar Galactica Game
2003 05/01 - MyInky.com - Olmos says new 'Galactica' is not for old-show purists

Visit the Media Articles Section for links to 560+ Reports

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

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9. See Also: Additional News Sources

BattlestarGalactica.com

What's New

https://www.battlestargalactica.com/whatsnew

What's New (Fast Text Version)

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

BattlestarFanClub.com

Live News Feed

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

TheGalactican.com

Online E-Zine

https://www.thegalactican.com

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10. Special Bulletin: Reminder on Uniforms

In April, an individual with the handle of "Macloud" claimed that he had a "Direct Line to Original Costumer for Colonial Warrior Uniforms". Facts were revealed on May 5th that proved that not all of Macloud's statements were legitimate. Macloud has retracted his offer for any more uniforms, and stated that any orders already placed will be filled. Fans are advised not to send any money or further orders to Macloud. If you have any questions, you are welcome to write Webmaster@BattlestarGalacticaClub.com.

https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com

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