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The Colonial Newsletter
Volume 4 Issue 2
February 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. Action Alerts: For All Battlestar Galactica Fans
5. Featured Updates: BattlestarGalacticaClub.com
6. The Latest Battlestar Galactica News
7. Latest Battlestar Galactica Media Articles
8. 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, Collectibles and Shopping, DVD Gallery, Athena Gallery, Artwork Showcase, Techno Theme Song, Audio Clips and Music, 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 Patrick MacNee "Voice of Imperious Leader" on February 6th
In Remembrance of Lorne Greene "Commander Adama" on February 12th
Happy Birthday to Richard Lynch "Wolfe" on February 12th
Happy Birthday to Jane Seymour "Serina" on February 15th
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3. Cast Member Appearances this Month and next Month
Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict
Dates: February 4
Cast: Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict
Convention: Annual 80's Day
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Site: https://groups.yahoo.com/group/DirkBenedict/message/7097
Thanks: Carol
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Battlestar Galactica Marathon on Sci-Fi Channel
Dates: February 17 - February 21
Cast: All Cast Members
Event: Battlestar Galactica Marathon
Location: Sci-Fi Channel
Site: https://www.scifi.com/schedulebot/
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Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict
Dates: March 1 - March 2
Cast: Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict
Convention: Action Replay 2003: The 20th Anniversary of The A-Team Convention
Location: Bournemouth, England
Site: https://www.actionreplay2003.com/
Thanks: https://www.dirkbenedictcentral.com/c...r/calendar.asp
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4. 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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Battlestar Galactica Prequel POLL (very important): Your feedback is requested
Important announcement from Michael Faries of BattlestarGalactica.com: "This may be one of the most important polls I've ever posted in my history within this fandom. Let's just say that script rewrites are being ordered. And it would be interesting to see what fans might want in a Battlestar Galactica PREQUEL. There are three poll questions below. Please provide an answer for each one within THIS discussion thread; do not post elsewhere. At minimum, please answer questions #1 and #3." The poll is important, so be sure to participate and make your voice heard! The poll is available at the following link at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums, and is also available at Colonial Fleets and the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard.
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...=ST&f=5&t=1040
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Sign the five primary Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions
The five primary Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions are available for you to sign and show your support for Battlestar Galactica. The five petitions listed here are endorsed by BattlestarGalactica.com. Petition #1 is the Battlestar Galactica Revival Petition to signal the sincere hopes that original cast members (and their characters) be considered for regular roles in the new Battlestar Galactica pilot/ongoing series. Petition #2 is the Battlestar Galactica DVD Petition to urge Vivendi Universal and Studios USA to seriously consider the release of ALL episodes of the original Battlestar Galactica television series on DVD/VHS formats. Petition #3 is the Battlestar Galactica New Series Petition aimed directly at the current Sci-Fi Channel happenings and utilizes stronger wording. Petition #4 is the Battlestar Galactica Fight for Survival Petition to support the new Battlestar Galactica production only if it is done right with direct linage of the original series and includes core members of the original cast in their original roles and includes the original Galactica ship. Petition #5 is the Battlestar Galactica Sci-Fi Advertiser Boycott Petition and states that the thousands of fans are left little choice but to fight back in the only way left to us. We will vote with our wallets and pocketbooks. To those advertisers on the Sci-Fi Channel, we caution you: Beware! We will boycott your advertised products for a period of two years if you sponsor the Battlestar Galactica re-imagining on the Sci-Fi Channel. These are five petitions that are endorsed by BattlestarGalactica.com and BattlestarPegasus.com. You can make a difference by signing the petitions yourself, and be sure to alert your family, friends, and fellow fans as well to visit BattlestarGalactica.com and sign the petitions!
Battlestar Galactica Revival Petition
https://www.petitiononline.com/bsg2001a/
Battlestar Galactica DVD Petition
https://www.petitiononline.com/bsg2001b/
Battlestar Galactica New Series Petition
https://www.petitiononline.com/bsg1/
Battlestar Galactica Fight for Survival Petition
https://www.petitiononline.com/bsgffs/
Battlestar Galactica Sci-Fi Advertiser Boycott Petition
https://www.petitiononline.com/sfbsgfan/
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Sign the four additional Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions
The four additional Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions are also available for you to sign and show your support for Battlestar Galactica. The Battlestar Galactica Richard Hatch Petition respectfully requests that Richard Hatch make his trailer, "Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming" available to be shown on the Internet. Richard Hatch -IS- listening! If you agree with the petition, then sign the petition to make your voice heard. The Battlestar Galactica Sci-Fi Management Petition requests a change in management at the Sci-Fi Channel. The petition urges the Sci-Fi Channel to focus more on sci-fi programming, including Battlestar Galactica, instead of broadcasting non sci-fi television shows, or axing sci-fi shows that have done well, such as Lexx and Farscape. The Battlestar Galactica Save Starbuck Petition is a humorous petition, but for a serious matter: Ron Moore's new Battlestar Galactica mini-series script for the Sci-Fi Channel calls for Starbuck to become a female! Starbuck, one of the original series' most popular characters, becomes Kara "Starbuck" Thrace in the new mini-series, and "Starbuck" is merely her radio call sign. If you want Starbuck to remain a male and make your voice heard, be sure to sign the Battlestar Galactica Save Starbuck Petition. Finally, the Battlestar Galactica No Re-Imagining Petition is a succinct petition that supports Richard Hatch's "Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming" continuation concept over the Ron Moore re-imagining felgercarb. You can make a difference, so be sure to sign the four additional petitions, after you sign the five primary petitions!
Battlestar Galactica Richard Hatch Petition
https://www.petitiononline.com/RH2002/
Battlestar Galactica Sci-Fi Management Petition
https://www.petitiononline.com/eulogy/
Battlestar Galactica Save Starbuck Petition
https://www.petitiononline.com/nopeepee/
Battlestar Galactica No Re-Imagining Petition
https://www.petitiononline.com/nrfbsg/
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View the Intergalactic Calendars
BattlestarGalacticaClub.com has published a series of Intergalactic Calendars that currently feature upcoming Battlestar Galactica Cast Appearances, Battlestar Galactica Cast Birthdays, and Battlestar Galactica Chat Events. Be sure to visit the Intergalactic Calendars to see what current events are happening in the universe of Battlestar Galactica and where you can participate!
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com/calendar.html
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Subscribe to the Colonial Newsletter
Be sure to subscribe to the Colonial Newsletter at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com. The updated Colonial Newsletter is published once per month via e-mail. As a subscriber, you will receive the latest news and information on Battlestar Galactica and important updates on the Revival.
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com/newsletter.html
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5. Featured Updates: BattlestarGalacticaClub.com
Forums
Fifth Week of January, 2003
Today the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums were upgraded to a major new software version. It's a new program as well. The forums software is now Invision Power Board 1.1. It's a fresh and completely updated version of our former software, Ikonboard 3.1.1. The new Invision Power Board was written by Matthew Mecham, the same author who wrote the original Ikonboard program. Just about all the features of Ikonboard have been written into the new Invision Power Board software. Also, the interface is very similar to Ikonboard, with several new features included as well. All of our users, forums, topics, replies, and messages were successfully converted to the new Invision Power Board. Invision Power Board is written in PHP, which is faster and utilizes less system resources than Perl. At the Forum News & Updates forum is a list of the enhancements included with the new forums software.
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...s/v6/index.php
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Intergalactic Calendars
Second Week of January, 2003
BattlestarGalacticaClub.com updates the Intergalactic Calendar - Battlestar Galactica Cast Birthdays to include In Remembrance for Battlestar Galactica cast members that have passed on. The In Remembrance dates are in addition to the Happy Birthday dates for Battlestar Galactica cast members. Although there are no current birthdays for January, there are three In Remembrance dates: In Remembrance of Ray Milland "Sire Uri" Date of Birth: 1/3/1907; In Remembrance of Ray Bolger "Hector" Date of Birth: 1/10/1904; In Remembrance of Lloyd Bridges "Commander Cain" Date of Birth: 1/15/1913.
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com/calendar.html
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6. The Latest Battlestar Galactica News
February 4, 2003
New Galactica Images
Visual Effects artist Lee Stringer has just posted three amazing new Battlestar Galactica artwork renderings. The first two images are very detailed renditions of the Battlestar Galactica's starboard side, and the third image is a menacing new breed of Cylon Centurion. Thanks to dilbertman for posting the link at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard.
https://www.leestringer.com/gal_bsg01.html
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February 4, 2003
Press release: SciFi Channel Boycott
The BSGBoycott.cjb.net web site has just issued a new press release regarding the newly-launched web site as well as petition that sponsors a boycott of Sci-Fi Channel advertisers. Fans are encouraged to sign the petition and boycott any advertiser that supports the new Battlestar Galactica re-imagining mini-series on the Sci-Fi Channel. Thanks to bsgviperman for posting a copy of the press release at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard.
https://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/318495
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February 4, 2003
Enigma Signs on for 'Battlestar Galactica'
A new Battlestar Galactica article was posted at the United Entertainment Media, Inc. web site. The article states: "Enigma Studios Inc. announced that it is working in conjunction with award winning visual effects supervisor Gary Hutzel on 'Battlestar Galactica,' now in production in Vancouver for The Sci-Fi Channel, USA Network and Universal Studios. 'We are pleased with getting in so early in the development stages of this project,' said Enigma's digital effects supervisor Mark Rasmussen. 'Gary is a great supervisor with a clear vision, which makes our work that much easier.' Enigma art director Eric Chu is currently in the design phase with Hutzel on the space vehicles that will grace the 'Battlestar' universe." Thanks to Michael Faries for posting the announcement at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard.
https://www.uemedia.com/CPC/article_4825.shtml
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February 4, 2003
A New Look for Sci Fi's Battlestar Galactica
A new Battlestar Galactica article was posted at ComingSoon.net, although there is no new information available. The article is a summary of the recent TV Guide interview with Sci-Fi Channel president Bonnie Hammer. For the summary article, check out the following link at ComingSoon.net.
https://www.comingsoon.net/cgi-bin/ar...3849694,79042,
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February 3, 2003
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 our Action Alerts section on our main page.) 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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February 3, 2003
E-Mail Bonnie Hammer
A new call from dvo47p at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums: "E-mail Bonnie Hammer! Remember, do not flame Ms. Hammer, that would hurt any chance of a prequel. Mention a continuation, in a polite way. Remember if you really want to impress Bonnie's email 'person', use your real address not a Yahoo! or Hotmail account. Bonnie Hammer, President, The Sci-Fi Channel, E-Mail: bhammer@usanetworks.com".
bhammer@usanetworks.com
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February 3, 2003
The Latest from Richard Hatch
The brand-new RichardHatch.com February 2003 Newsletter is now online. Check out the latest from Richard Hatch at RichardHatch.com!
https://www.richardhatch.com/news_ins...feb2_2003.html
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February 3, 2003
Two Updates from Michael Faries
Michael Faries of BattlestarGalactica.com has posted two recent updates at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard with regards to the revival effort. Check out the following links for both reports at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard.
https://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/318238
https://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/318460
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February 3, 2003
Space Shuttle Columbia
Our prayers are with the 7 astronauts who died Saturday, February 1st 2003 in the space shuttle Columbia tragedy. The brave men and women aboard the Columbia: Commander, Air Force Col. Rick Douglas Husband; Co-Pilot, Navy Cmdr. William C. McCool; Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla; Navy Capt. David M. Brown; Air Force Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson; Navy Cmdr. Laurel Blair Salton Clark; and Israeli Air Force Col. Ilan Ramon. The President will join NASA for a memorial service at 12:45 p.m. EST Tuesday at the Johnson Space Center.
https://www.nasa.gov/
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January 31, 2003
'Roswell' Writer Leaves 'Battlestar'
Zap2it.com today reported that Ron Moore has finished his writing of the Battlestar Galactica re-imagining: "My work with 'Battlestar' is essentially done," says Ronald D. Moore. "The lion's share of it was hammering out the script and getting things in motion with [producer] David Eick and the preproduction process. Then I had to cross over and pretty much focus on 'Carnivale.'" For the complete article and more information, check out the following report at Zap2it.com.
https://tv.zap2it.com/news/tvnewsdaily.html?29952
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January 31, 2003
Mini-Series Listed at British Columbia Film Commission
MINI-SERIES
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA
Aces and Eights Productions Inc
Exec. Producer: David Eick, Ronald D. Moore
Prod: Michael Joyce
Director: Michael Rymer
PM: Ron French
PC: Cara Rogers
UM: Craig Forrest
LM: Kent Sponagle
Casting: Coreen Mayrs
Co-Casting: Heike Brandstatter
Extras: James Forsyth
Sched: Mar 24 - Jun 6/03
604-983-5525 fax: 604-983-5833
https://www.bcfilm.iondesign.ca/news/film_lists.php
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January 31, 2003
A Statement From Dirk Benedict
Tracy B. posted Dirk Benedict's response at the Sci-Fi BBoard regarding the recent cameo announcement from FilmJerk.com: "Dirk has asked me to post this here on his behalf. It's brief but to the point. 'Dirk Benedict has not been contacted and therefore has not been offered any role of any kind in the Sci-Fi Channel reimagining of BSG.' Straight from the horses mouth folks."
https://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/318436
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January 31, 2003
Ready for a bombshell, kids? Read this.
FilmJerk.com posted a report at the Sci-Fi BBoard today that is already up for debate: "Earlier this week, Richard and Dirk were both offered cameo roles in the planned BSG remake. However, and I cannot stress this enough, these roles are NOT in their original show roles. I have no indication at this time which roles they were offered or what their responses were. My source informed me that the SCI-FI Channel believes bringing Richard and Dirk (and possibly other original series actors) will pay sufficient homage to the original show and give something to the fans. For clarification: A cameo role implies a walk-on appearance, with possibly one or two lines, usually only for one brief scene." This report, however, is already debatable, based on Dirk Benedict's response from Tracy B. at DirkBenedictCentral.com, also posted at the Sci-Fi BBoard.
https://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/318422
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January 31, 2003
Bill Gates is a Battlestar Galactica fan
Michael Faries just posted an interesting report at the Sci-Fi BBoard: "In case anyone is interested: One of the founding members of Microsoft is a big fan of the original Battlestar Galactica. (Note: ORIGINAL, not remake.) - E-mail reached BG.com last year on this. - An offer was extended, too, last year for a key piece of Galactica's props. A very generous offer. The owner of that item opted to decline the offer, though. It was confirmed who made the offer, too. (By not citing specifics, I hope the owner doesn't take exception to my public mention of this.) By the way: Microsoft has the XBox version of Vivendi Universal's Battlestar Galactica game. I don't know what advertising tie-ins with the new series are planned. (There were prior discussions with the former production to have Microsoft as a sponsor.) I doubt Microsoft has any desire or swaying power to affect the current Battlestar Galactica remake, but I understand that one of the world's richest people shares a love for this show which so many of us do, too. Btw, no public statements are coming from Microsoft or Mr. Gates. But I thought you'd all like to know."
https://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/318421
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January 31, 2003
Battlestar Galactica Video Game Release
Apothis just posted an awesome report at the Sci-Fi BBoard:
Battlestar Galactica, published by Vivendi Universal, will be coming out on both the XBOX and PS2 on September 17, 2003. It will retail for $49.99.
Battlestar Galactica
Item UPC: (UPC-A Format) 020626718974
Retail Price: $49.99
Release Date: 9/17/03
Prebook Date: 8/22/03
Format: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action
Game Vendor: Vivendi-Universal
Dimensions (inches): 0.8x5.8x7.8
Weight: 0.5 lbs
Battlestar Galactica
Item UPC: (UPC-A Format) 020626718967
Retail Price: $49.99
Release Date: 9/17/03
Prebook Date: 8/22/03
Format: XBOX
Genre: Action
Game Vendor: Vivendi-Universal
Dimensions (inches): 7.5x5.5x0.6
Weight: 0.4 lbs
https://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/318399
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January 30, 2003
Invision Power Board 1.1 installed at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com Forums
Today the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums were upgraded to a major new software version. It's a new program as well. The forums software is now Invision Power Board 1.1. It's a fresh and completely updated version of our former software, Ikonboard 3.1.1. The new Invision Power Board was written by Matthew Mecham, the same author who wrote the original Ikonboard program. Just about all the features of Ikonboard have been written into the new Invision Power Board software. Also, the interface is very similar to Ikonboard, with several new features included as well. All of our users, forums, topics, replies, and messages were successfully converted to the new Invision Power Board. Invision Power Board is written in PHP, which is faster and utilizes less system resources than Perl. At the Forum News & Updates forum is a list of the enhancements included with the new forums software.
https://forums.battlestargalacticaclub.com/
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January 30, 2003
Additional Galactica Shorts
New announcement at The Independent Battlestar Galactica Page: "January 20: Added part three of, The Judgment of Starbuck - Part Three. Requires RealPlayer. File size about 47 megs (high speed Internet access only). Here is the third segment of a new episode of B.G. TOS. I call it 'The Judgment of Starbuck'. This takes place a few yahrens after the Hand of God, Adama orders an attack on the Cylons (Apollo is now missing). The attack meets unbelievably strong Cylon resistance. Starbuck's ship is badly damaged and has to crash land on a planet. The fleet manages to beat back the Cylon resistance but must leave to avoid Cylon reinforcements. Starbuck encounters a Cylon wreckage and he will face the ultimate test of his soul from the Beings of Light. This episode is the Return of Starbuck with Doctor Zee eliminated (except for some narration that can't be edited out without losing some of the story. Just pretend its not him. The ending is different in the sense that THERE WILL BE NO DOCTOR ZEE. That's all I will say. I believe it is perfectly compatible with the TOS and makes a good setup to a Tom DeSanto script which has been leaked by S2K. Starbuck will have a special destiny to fulfill to a new generation in a DeSanto continuation." Thanks to kingfish for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.
https://www.geocities.com/youngdaggit/newpage2.html
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January 30, 2003
Cameo roles considered for Ron Moore's mini-series?
Shawn O'Donnell of BattlestarFanClub.com just posted an new report at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard: "Interesting information that I've received. I got a tip from a source on casting for the new production yesterday. Apparently, Universal casting has gotten in touch with several members of the original cast regarding cameo roles in Ron Moore's production... his reimagining, I will note. Yes, I said CAMEOS and I said REIMAGINING. Not a prequel and not a continuation."
https://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/318325
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January 30, 2003
Even more Sci-Fi Channel advertisers and sponsors to boycott
Battlestar Galactica fan JJRAKMAN has posted an additional list of Sci-Fi Channel sponsors to boycott. These sponsors are reported to be advertising during the Battlestar Galactica mini-series scheduled for 2003. Be sure to check out the new list, write to the sponsors, and spread the word!
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...=ST&f=5&t=1102
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January 30, 2003
Attention Script Writers!
Darrell Lawrence of 3DGladiators.com has announced a new contest at his Colonial Fleets forum: "Here's a contest for ya, and there may be a prize for the best story *if* enough people participate. First, a good idea would be to watch as many episodes of Battlestar Galactica that you can (there is a marathon on the SciFi Channel in Feb. Check listings). The contest: Write a CONTINUATION conclusion to the series first season (in other words, not BSG-80). Once again, if enough people participate, a prize may be involved." To participate, be sure to visit the following link at Colonial Fleets.
https://www.3dgladiators.com/forums/s...threadid=18933
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January 30, 2003
Breaking silence on a few things...
Michael Faries of BattlestarGalactica.com has posted a new revival update at Colonial Fleets. The update also includes additional information regarding the recent Universal poll at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard. Be sure to check out the new revival update at the following link.
https://www.3dgladiators.com/forums/s...threadid=18925
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January 30, 2003
Possible Richard Hatch appearance at this summer's Marcon convention
Richard Hatch was invited to appear at this summer's Marcon convention as a Media Guest of Honor. The Marcon convention takes place from May 23rd - 25th, 2003 (Memorial Day Weekend) at the Hyatt Regency, Columbus, Ohio. Richard Hatch's possible appearance at Marcon has not been confirmed yet. More information will be posted on BattlestarGalacticaClub.com as soon as it's available. Thanks to skippercollector for posting the announcement at Colonial Fleets. For more information, check out the Marcon.org web site.
https://www.marcon.org/
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January 30, 2003
New Script Review At SyFy Portal
Michael Hinman of SyFyPortal.com has just written a brand-new article, entitled "Battlestar Galactica: Reborn". The article contains a detailed review of the new Battlestar Galactica mini-series script. This additional review follows the recent reviews from BattlestarGalactica.com, FilmJerk.com, Ain't It Cool News, and Kenneth Thomson Jr. Be sure to check out the latest review at the SyFyPortal.com. Many thanks to Ian Cullen for posting the announcement at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.
https://www.syfyportal.com/article.php?id=1000
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January 30, 2003
"A Better Life"
New report from Michael Faries of BattlestarGalactica.com: "Fan fiction writer Jim Saldivar presents a fifteen part story set within the original Battlestar Galactica universe." For this and additional stories, visit the Anthologies and Soap Operas (Fan Fiction) section on BattlestarGalactica.com.
https://www.battlestargalactica.com/f...s_soap_operas/
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January 30, 2003
The Battle Over Galactica Update
TV Guide Online has posted a brand-new Battlestar Galactica article, entitled "The Battle Over Galactica Update". The article features an interview of the Sci-Fi Channel president Bonnie Hammer by TV Guide's Ben Katner. The article is definitely worth reading, be sure to check it out at TVGuide.com.
https://www.tvguide.com/newsgossip/insider/030129b.asp
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January 27, 2003
Artwork: A New Destiny Awaits - Be a Part of the Continuation
Darrell Lawrence of 3DGladiators.com has just created a brand-new Battlestar Galactica artwork rendering, entitled: "A New Destiny Awaits - Be a Part of the Continuation". The new artwork rendition is very well done, be sure to check it out at the Colonial Art forum at Colonial Fleets.
https://www.3dgladiators.com/forums/s...threadid=18897
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January 27, 2003
New revival poll at BattlestarFanClub.com
New announcement from Shawn O'Donnell of BattlestarFanClub.com: "BattlestarFanClub.com is sponsoring a new poll hosted by Bravenet. The vote features actual choices (and we did include the Ron Moore questions). The poll can be accessed at the following link. If you have a problem accessing that directly, go to BattlestarFanClub.com and scroll down the page until you get to 'Latest Updates'... at the end of the first paragraph is a vote button." Be sure to cast your vote, and spread the word!
https://pub6.bravenet.com/vote/vote.p...72541996&cpv=1
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January 27, 2003
Dirk Benedict January 2003 Newsletter now online at DirkBenedictCentral.com
Tracy B. of DirkBenedictCentral.com has just published the Dirk Benedict January 2003 Newsletter. In addition to the latest Dirk Benedict news, DirkBenedictCentral.com has a brand-new look! Be sure to check out the updated web site, as well as the new Caribbean cruise report and cruise photos.
https://www.dirkbenedictcentral.com/newsletters.html
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January 27, 2003
Battlestar Galactica Technical Journal bridge images online for viewing
Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming trailer 3D artist Kenneth Thomson Jr. has posted a new announcement at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard: "Updated the Newslink, with some interesting info and finally.... I just posted the bridge images from the BSG Tech Journal that I created for Realm Press. Check out the above link. It's a graphically intensive site, and it is very slow to load on a dialup connection. Be forewarned.... But, Enjoy! All images are copyright 2003 by Kenneth Thomson Jr., so don't post them anywhere. Sincerely, Ken Thomson." The 3D renderings of the Battlestar Galactica bridge are absolutely amazing! Be sure to check out the new pictures at Ken Thomson's web site.
https://www.demonslayers.org/Battlest...aNewsLink1.htm
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January 27, 2003
Sign the Farscape petition to support the show and thank the fans
New report posted at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums: "The fans of Farscape have a petition going and need your help. They have been friends to Battlestar Galactica and now we must get behind this petition to show support and thanks to the Farscape fans." To express your support for Farscape, and to thank the Farscapers for supporting the recent Battlestar Galactica polls, be sure to sign the Farscape petition at the following link. Many thanks to nightscape for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.
https://www.petitiononline.com/ISFV/
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January 25, 2002
Finalized Poll Data
TrekLord has posted the finalized poll data for the Battlestar Galactica poll that is reportedly affiliated with the Sci-Fi Channel: "A. Ronald D. Moore Remake 26.4% B. Ronald D. Moore Prequel 73.6%". The poll is now closed, so it will be interesting to see what kind of effect the results have at the Sci-Fi Channel.
https://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/318037
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January 24, 2002
Updated Poll Data
TrekLord has posted the updated poll data for the Battlestar Galactica poll that is reportedly affiliated with the Sci-Fi Channel: "The latest poll results as of January 23, 2003 at 5:00PM PST. Raw Poll Data A. Ronald D. Moore Remake = 54.34% B. Ronald D. Moore Prequel = 45.66% Weighted Poll Data A. Ronald D. Moore Remake = 37.31% B. Ronald D. Moore Prequel = 62.69%". The poll closes this afternoon, so be sure to cast your vote TODAY at the following link!
https://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/317759
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January 24, 2002
SciFi.com Battlestar Galactica Web Page Updated
In an interesting turn of events, the SciFi.com Battlestar Galactica web page has been updated for the first time in about three years. The updates mention: "THE ORIGINAL SERIES LIVES AGAIN See every original episode of Battlestar Galactica in a special airing Monday to Friday, Feb. 17 to 21 11AM to 4PM ET/PT Read Richard Hatch's SCIFI.COM Chat Transcripts! Aug. 30, 1996 Sept. 3, 1998". Be sure to check out SciFi.com's Battlestar Galactica web page for the updates.
https://www.scifi.com/galactica/
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January 23, 2002
Michael Faries posts two news documents at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard
Michael Faries has just posted two informative news documents at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard. Both documents are a must-read, and contain the latest information on the Battlestar Galactica re-make as well as the fans revival effort. Be sure to check out both documents at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard.
https://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/317801
https://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/317852
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January 23, 2002
Updated revival information just posted at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums
Battlestar Galactica fan JJRAKMAN has just posted an additional revival information document, with a listing of more sponsors to write to. Both of JJRAKMAN's revival documents have a list of postal addresses, as well as e-mail and web links that you can write to. Be sure to check out both revival documents below, and write-in and state that you are boycotting the advertisers product if they sponsor the Ron Moore's Battlestar Galactica re-make on the Sci-Fi Channel. Postal mail will make the most difference, however you can also e-mail or visit the sponsors web site as well. Be sure to participate, spread the word, and make your voice heard!
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...=ST&f=5&t=1001
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...=ST&f=5&t=1082
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January 23, 2002
The Galactican, Volume 3, Issue 1 now online at TheGalactican.com
New announcement from Joe Beaudoin at TheGalactican.com: "Volume 3, Issue 1 ONLINE (FINALLY!) By the Lords of Kobol -- The Galactican released its first issue of the year! That's right, we've released the first issue of this year with a whole new publishing schedule (which we'll publish shortly). This issue includes: - Interviews with Herb Jefferson Jr and GWoM's Steve Paraday. - Reactions to RDM's "revival" of Battlestar - and more! Enjoy the issue! Our next issue will be out in April!
https://www.thegalactican.com/
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January 23, 2002
Tracy B. posts first report of the Dirk Benedict 2003 Fan Cruise
Tracy B. of DirkBenedictCentral.com has posted an initial report from the Dirk Benedict 2003 Fan Cruise that just took place in the Caribbean. For her initial report, be sure to check out the following link at the Dirk Benedict Discussion Group at Yahoo! Groups. More detailed reports and photos are scheduled to be posted on DirkBenedictCentral.com as well.
https://groups.yahoo.com/group/DirkBenedict/message/7114
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January 23, 2002
About.com discusses the Battlestar remake
Host Julia Houston at About.com has published a substantial article regarding the Battlestar Galactica revival. The article is definitely worth reading, and also includes a brand-new revival poll: "What's your reaction? 1) A remake of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA with a new cast? Can't wait! 2) A remake? I'll see what sort of reviews it gets. 3) Boo! Hiss! How dare they mess up BATTLESTAR GALACTICA? 4) What's BATTLESTAR GALACTICA?" Be sure to check out the article, and cast your vote for Battlestar Galactica!
https://scifi.about.com/library/weekly/aa011603.htm
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January 23, 2002
Battlestar Galactica ships constructed with computerized LEGOs
Eight renderings of Battlestar Galactica ships constructed with computerized LEGOs have been posted at The Brickshelf Gallery. The eight pictures include: Basestar, Galactica (under and over shots), Livery Ship, Raider, Fuel Tanker, and Viper (under and over shots). The Battlestar Galactica renderings are very well done and definitely worth viewing. Many thanks to Jewels for posting the report at Colonial Fleets.
https://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=7166
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January 23, 2002
Dirk Benedict Autograph Appearance
An additional report was posted at the Dirk Benedict Discussion Group: "Dirk Benedict will be appearing at a toy show in Knoxville, TN on May 31st & June 1st of this year. As of now this is Dirk's only 2003 autograph appearance in the USA." Thanks to mrfreeze37803 for posting the report. For more information, be sure to visit the Dirk Benedict Discussion Group at Yahoo! Groups.
https://groups.yahoo.com/group/DirkBenedict/message/7098
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January 23, 2002
Dirk Benedict to attend "80's Day"
New report posted at the Dirk Benedict Discussion Group: "On the evening of Tuesday 4th Feb 2003 Dirk Benedict will be attending our annual 80's day. He will be chairing a debate, then saying a few words and taking questions from the floor. There will be no charge to attend the event." Thanks to Carol for posting the report. For more information, be sure to visit the Dirk Benedict Discussion Group at Yahoo! Groups.
https://groups.yahoo.com/group/DirkBenedict/message/7097
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January 23, 2002
New "Viper Launch" artwork from David Kerin
Battlestar Galactica fan CGI artist David Kerin has just completed a new artwork rendering, entitled "Viper Launch". David Kerin reports: "Been putting together a launch tube to later work into some animations. It is not exact, and will still be tweaked, but I was trying to get something that would look close as a Viper shoots down the launch tube." Thanks to David Kerin for posting the report at Colonial Fleets.
https://www.renderosity.com/viewed.ez...9&WhatsNew=Yes
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January 18, 2002
Kenneth Thomson Jr. script review is Online!
The brand-new review of the Ron Moore mini-series script was just posted by Kenneth Thomson Jr. at his DemonSlayers.org web site. The review of the script is different from the previous reviews, however the news is still not good for original Battlestar Galactica fans and continuation supporters. One of the interesting features of Ken's review are his comments of how the script could be re-done to support a prequel of Battlestar Galactica. For the complete review, be sure to check out the following link at DemonSlayers.org.
https://www.demonslayers.org/Battlest...riptReview.htm
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January 18, 2002
Possible info on the Battlestar Galactica DVDs...
Possible DVD News from Michael Faries: "I'm not sure yet if the information is reliable, but I did find this interesting. Apparently, the distributor (which distributor, I don't know) of the Battlestar Galactica DVD set had major problems with the DVD masters. As a result, they have to restart the whole mastering process from scratch. They've postponed the release date AGAIN and this time it is indefinite until they can re-do the masters and correctly complete the transfer process of all materials. In the case of Region 4's release, EzyDVD decided that they could no longer wait for the release. They canceled the orders until an official release date is confirmed. Regarding the Regions 1 and 2 DVD sets: I don't know. On a personal note, I still believe that the Region 1 release, for example, is being delayed due to marketing. I would also give credibility to the quality control problems, given the recent Region 1 'Back to the Future' DVD set snafu." Thanks to Michael Faries of BattlestarGalactica.com for posting this update at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard.
https://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/317718
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January 16, 2002
New Battlestar Galactica Canadian Newspaper Article
A brand-new newspaper article featuring Battlestar Galactica was just posted at the Battlestar Columbia-B web site. The article states: "THE PROVINCE - Friday, January 3. Battlestar Galactica. Vancouver remains the sci-fi world capital for the big screen and the small. The latter will be blessed with a four-hour mini-series and/or pilot regurgitation of Battlestar Galactica, which is set to begin filming in March. Fanatics will be donning their gear and staging conventions for this one, although so far they're outraged at some of the perceived changes to the original story. ('With a small remnant of humanity surviving aboard the last remaining Battlestar, Commander Adama and President Laura Roslin opt to make a run for it in the Galactica, hoping to reach the humans' legendary homeworld of Earth, while pursued through space by the fanatical, now humanoid Cylons.') It's going to be even worse during a full moon." Check out the new article just posted at the Battlestar Columbia-B web site.
https://www.cprompt.ca/battlestar/index2.htm#CLIPPING
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January 16, 2002
Additional Battlestar Galactica Revival Petition
Debbie Bailey of the Battlestar Columbia-B has recently started an additional petition for the Battlestar Galactica revival. The petition states: "To: The Sci-Fi Channel & Ron D. Moore, Battlestar Galactica Petition Against re-imagining, We, hereby agree that, The Sci-Fi Channel and Ron D. Moore should not do a 're-imagining' of Battlestar Galactica and that they should respect the wishes of the fans around the world and what they want. That is, THE ORIGINAL CAST AND THEME, as prescribed by Richard Hatch. 'What they want is to see the characters and the storylines from the original series continued, only 24 years from where the series left off.'" Be sure to make your voice heard and sign the additional petition!
https://www.petitiononline.com/nrfbsg/
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January 16, 2002
Fan Fiction Stories & Crossovers Forum updated at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com
New stories are now available for reading at the Fan Fiction Stories & Crossovers Forum at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com! "The Long Wait" is a twelve chapter story just completed by Rebecca Neal (Rebecca), "New Life, New Worlds, and New Threats: Lost Tribes of a different Branch of Man" by Lisa (FireStar) has several substantial new additions to the fan fic story, "Ghost of the Rising Star" by Katie Gibson (winterrose) is now on the fifth chapter, and the brand-new "Fate of Starbuck" script was just started by Paul Pisano (kingfish) who has just returned to the forums! Check out this new fan fic and additional fan fic stories as well at the Fan Fiction Stories & Crossovers Forum at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com.
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...php?act=SF&f=3
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January 16, 2002
Josh W. Spencer updates "MacManJWS Presents: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA" web site
New announcement from long-time Battlestar Galactica fan and revival activist Josh W. Spencer: "Hello there! I thought I'd take a few centons of your time to announce that for the first time in at least 3 years, I've upgraded my web site so that it loads quicker, and is easier to navigate. No more felgercarb clutter of animated gifs or those stupid frames. The content is still the same, it's the presentation that's much better. In addition I have a little surprise on the main page. You can help. So go check out my Battlestar Galactica page at: MacManJWS Presents: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. The Lords of Kobol bless you." Many thanks to Josh Spencer for posting the announcement at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums. To visit Josh Spencer's updated site, check out the following link.
https://home.earthlink.net/~macmanjws/galactica/
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January 16, 2002
Battlestar Galactica 25th Anniversary: Volunteers Needed!
Battlestar Galactica fan Micheleh is now recruiting volunteers for the upcoming Battlestar Galactica 25th Anniversary in 2003. Here is Micheleh's recent announcement: "Hi! Micheleh here! I am assembling the preliminary list of all people who want to volunteer their time and efforts to help us with the 25th anniversary next fall! We will need people to participate in a wide variety of activities both before and during the convention. Examples are research, promotion, setup and teardown, check in and badges, etc. Okay, so who's interested? If you are, just write down what convention or similar experience you have had, and what areas you would like to help with. Email this to me at micheleh@gci-net.com. I will let you know when I receive the information. I will also contact everyone when teams are formed. I can't wait! I know this is going to be a fabulous event, and a great time for everyone. Oh, and if you have any suggestions for making this a great event, mail 'em along with your information- this is going to be a con by the fans, for the fans, and all feedback is always welcome." To reply to Michelle, be sure to visit the following link at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...ST&f=21&t=1041
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January 16, 2002
Kenneth Thomson Jr. script review is done and to be available soon
Kenneth Thomson Jr. has just completed his review of the recent version of the Ron Moore mini-series script and will be posting the review on his web site soon. Here is Ken's most recent report at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard: "My review of the script is done. I took a long time to write it because I wanted to say something with my review that hadn't yet been said by others who did a great job with their own reviews. I've sent the review to Ron Moore as a courtesy before posting it. That should be shortly. I hope you find it worth the wait. It wasn't easy to write it. When I post it, it'll be on my Galactica Newslink site. It's in serious need for an update which will also be included." Watch for the review to be available soon at Ken's Battlestar Galactica Newslink web site.
https://hometown.aol.com/raymar3d/Bat...NewsLink1.html
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January 16, 2002
Battlestar Galactica Prequel POLL (very important): Your feedback is requested
Important announcement from Michael Faries of BattlestarGalactica.com: "This may be one of the most important polls I've ever posted in my history within this fandom. Let's just say that script rewrites are being ordered. And it would be interesting to see what fans might want in a Battlestar Galactica PREQUEL. There are three poll questions below. Please provide an answer for each one within THIS discussion thread; do not post elsewhere. At minimum, please answer questions #1 and #3." The poll is important, so be sure to participate and make your voice heard! The poll is available at the following link at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums, and is also available at Colonial Fleets and the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard.
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...=ST&f=5&t=1040
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January 16, 2002
The Galactican Issue To Be Out by January 20th
New report from Joe Beaudoin at TheGalactican.com "Issue To Be Out by 20th. Regrettably, circumstances beyond my control have delayed the release of what was to be the last issue of the year 2002. The issue, which is being finalized, is currently undergoing final touches and should be out by the 20th -- unless Sagan has something else to say about it. The issue will herald a few minute changes for the future of the e-zine, which shall be revealed in the weeks ahead. In the meantime, if you haven't, please feel free to sign up for the online version of the e-zine. By doing so you will automatically be notified about the release of the e-zine and be able to download it." For more information and to subscribe to The Galactican e-zine, be sure to visit TheGalactican.com.
https://www.thegalactican.com/
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January 16, 2002
Battlestar Galactica mentioned on "That 70's Show"
Battlestar Galactica was mentioned a number of times on a rerun of "That 70's Show". Scooter2000 reports: "I was watching an older rerun tonight of 'That 70's Show' and they made a few amusing Battlestar Galactica references. On the opening of the episode the gang are hanging out in Eric's basement. Jim commented that lately Kelso is never around on Sunday nights. Donna replied that he probably spends those nights with Jackie. Later in that episode Jackie angrily walks into Eric's basement and commented that Kelso blows her off every Sunday night because he likes to stay home and watch his favorite show, Battlestar Galactica. When Fez realized that it was Sunday night he immediately got up and ran home (audience is supposed to assume that he is rushing home to watch Battlestar Galactica). Then later in that episode Eric passes through the living room where Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty are watching television. All of a sudden Red yells at the TV 'Those Cylons are a bunch of Dumb-As*es' 'How do they keep missing a target that is so close?' or something to that effect. It was very funny and I am sure that even non-Battlestar Galactica fans were laughing when they watched it. Isn't that amazing? Another popular American sitcom makes another Battlestar Galactica reference. The writers even got the Sunday nights reference correct... and Ronald D. Moore said in an interview back in May (on one of his reasons for not wanting to do a continuation) 'no one in America remembers Battlestar Galactica.' Or he at least wanted to make us believe that 'No one remembers Battlestar Galactica' to justify his efforts." Many thanks to Scooter2000 for posting the report at Colonial Fleets.
https://www.3dgladiators.com/forums/s...threadid=18770
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January 16, 2002
New Ed "Greenbean" Begley Jr. Interview at BattlestarFanClub.com
New announcement from Chris Feehan Co-President of BattlestarFanClub.com: "The Battlestar Galactica Fan Club Co-President Shawn O'Donnell had the extraordinary experience of talking to Ed Begley Jr. who played the role of Greenbean in the series. He discussed his work and upcoming projects." Be sure to check out the new interview just published at BattlestarFanClub.com.
https://www.curemode.com/battlestar/bgintebj.htm
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January 16, 2002
Battlestar Galactica - The Complete DVD Collection Delayed in Australia
EzyDVD in Australia has announced that the Region 4 DVD set for Battlestar Galactica is delayed indefinitely. Here is the announcement from EzyDVD: "Thank you for your pre-order of Battlestar Galactica - The Complete Collection from EzyDVD. We regret to inform you that Universal Pictures has delayed this title indefinitely at this stage. As there is no word of a pending release date anytime soon, we have decided to remove this title from our website. In light of this we have had to cancel your pending order for this title. Should we receive any further updates regarding this product, we will advise you via our newsletter. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause." It will be interesting to see if Universal moves forward or not with the Region 1 DVD set in North America. Thanks to dilbertman for posting the announcement at Colonial Fleets. For more information, check out the Battlestar Galactica Complete DVD Collection page on BattlestarGalacticaClub.com.
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com/shop09.html
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January 16, 2002
New Battlestar Galactica Editorial at Sci Fi Pulse
Ian Cullen of Sci Fi Pulse has written a new editorial, entitled "Galactica Fandom Are Mobilising The Fleet". The editorial features a very good account of the current status of the revival and the action that fans are taking. Be sure to check out the new editorial at Sci Fi Pulse.
https://www.scifipulse.net/editorials...makeplans.html
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January 10, 2002
Sci-Fi Channel publishes Battlestar Galactica Marathon Schedule for February 2003!
Battlestar Galactica will be broadcast on the Sci-Fi Channel from Feb. 17 to Feb. 21 from 11 AM to 4 PM. All episodes of the original Battlestar Galactica will be broadcast in chronological order! That's all 17 total episodes (24 total hours) of the original series. Although there were only 17 episodes, the pilot was 3 hours, four episodes in the series had 2 parts, and Greetings from Earth was a 2 hour special. 17 total episodes (24 total hours). And the final 25th hour features the only good Galactica: 1980 episode, The Return of Starbuck! Get your VCR and blank tapes ready!
17-FEB-03 11:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - PT 1
17-FEB-03 12:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - PT 2
17-FEB-03 01:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - PT 3
17-FEB-03 02:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA LOST PLANET OF THE GODS - PT 1
17-FEB-03 03:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA LOST PLANET OF THE GODS - PT 2
18-FEB-03 11:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE LOST WARRIOR
18-FEB-03 12:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE LONG PATROL
18-FEB-03 01:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE GUN ON ICE PLANET ZERO - PT 1
18-FEB-03 02:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE GUN ON ICE PLANET ZERO - PT 2
18-FEB-03 03:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE MAGNIFICENT WARRIORS
19-FEB-03 11:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE YOUNG LORDS
19-FEB-03 12:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE LIVING LEGEND - PT 1
19-FEB-03 01:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE LIVING LEGEND - PT 2
19-FEB-03 02:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA FIRE IN SPACE
19-FEB-03 03:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE MAN WITH NINE LIVES
20-FEB-03 11:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA WAR OF THE GODS - PT 1
20-FEB-03 12:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA WAR OF THE GODS - PT 2
20-FEB-03 01:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MURDER ON THE RISING STAR
20-FEB-03 02:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA GREETINGS FROM EARTH - PT 1
20-FEB-03 03:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA GREETINGS FROM EARTH - PT 2
21-FEB-03 11:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA BALTAR'S ESCAPE
21-FEB-03 12:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA EXPERIMENT IN TERRA
21-FEB-03 01:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA TAKE THE CELESTRA
21-FEB-03 02:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE HAND OF GOD
21-FEB-03 03:00 PM GALACTICA 1980 THE RETURN OF STARBUCK
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Battlestar Fan Force posters arriving
New report from Michael Faries of BattlestarGalactica.com: "Members of the Battlestar Fan Force (fans who aren't standing idle while the show is being remade/reimagined instead of continued, as Larson, Hatch, and Singer/DeSanto tried to do) have started to release promotional posters (#1, #2 and #3 thus far). Click the links below for the posters, then visit the Revival page and BattlestarGalactica.com's script review to understand why a remake is being rejected."
https://www.battlestargalactica.com/images/fanforce/
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https://www.battlestargalactica.com/images/fanforce/
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Changes to BATTLESTAR NETWORK
Michael Faries has posted a brand-new article at BattlestarGalactica.com that explains the recent changes to the Battlestar Network, and explains why the member sites of the network are supporting the original Battlestar Galactica, and not the remake mini-series script (and possible production) from Ron Moore and the Sci-Fi Channel. The article is very well written, so be sure to check out the following link at BattlestarGalactica.com.
https://www.battlestargalactica.com/f...03/jan03b.html
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January 10, 2002
The Battlestar Galactica Club Forums attains 10,000 posts!
The Battlestar Galactica Club Forums attained 10,000 posts on January 6th! That's 10,000 posts from our opening day, April 6th 2002 to January 6th 2003. In comparison, our former 4-year home on DelphiForums.com had 8,590 posts from it's opening day of June 6th 1998 to it's closing day of April 6th 2002. Congratulations to all posters, and a special congratulations to Kingfish for posting the 10,000th note!
https://forums.battlestargalacticaclub.com/
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January 8, 2003
Mini-series recapitulation published at "Ain't It Cool News"
The heretofore silent "Ain't It Cool News" web site has posted their first Battlestar Galactica update in almost an entire year (9 months). The Battlestar Galactica news update is none other than a glowing review of Ron Moore's mini-series script. The article is written by the self-styled and incorrectly spelled "Muffet". Not only glowing, the review is downright incandescent of Ron Moore's script, including comparisons of the relatively unknown Ron Moore to the multiple Oscar-winning Action Director John Woo. With regards to the Cylon sneak attack on the Colonies, Muffet imputes "The Cylons can exploit that in order to turn the Colonies to thermonuclear dust – which you also get to see. No, not in 'The Day After' or 'Pearl Harbor' sense, IT'S BETTER THAN BOTH COMBINED." For the complete recapitulation check out the following link at "Ain't It Cool News".
https://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/display.cgi?id=14140
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January 8, 2003
New Missions for the Original Battlestar Galactica Revival Effort!
Check out the detailed Battlestar Galactica revival document just posted at Colonial Fleets. The document was compiled by Battlestar Galactica fan jjrakman affiliated with the Battlestar Fan Force: "The Sci-Fi Channel has drawn the last straw. The new 're-imagined' Battlestar Galactica is heresy for most BSG fans as presented in Ronald D. Moore's ideas. The Sci-Fi Channel has largely ignored BSG fans, and has fed us programming [felgercarb] for several years. So, call or e-mail your local cable and satellite companies, and ask them to permanently remove the Sci-Fi Channel from their packages. Also, call or e-mail or fax any and all advertisers who currently, or who plan on, advertising on the Sci-Fi Channel. Make it known that this action is a direct response to Ronald D. Moore's re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica. True BSG fans want only a continuation of the original storyline, with original characters/cast. Make it known that nothing else will satisfy BSG fans. Let's hit the powers that be where it hurts: $. Ask Sci-Fi Channel's advertisers to remove their advertising, or discourage anyone from advertising on the channel or this website. Let them know that you no longer are watching the channel, and in fact have asked your local cable or satellite company to permanently remove the channel from their line up, as a direct response to the planned re-imagining of BSG." The document includes a list of advertisers postal mail addresses and web site feedback links that you can write to and make a difference. Be sure to participate, spread the word, and make your voice heard!
https://www.3dgladiators.com/forums/s...threadid=18670
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January 8, 2003
Update on Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming trailer
Michael Faries of BattlestarGalactica.com reported on the possibility of seeing Richard Hatch's 'Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming' trailer released to the Internet: "Since 1999, I've heard weekly, sometimes daily queries from fans and curiosity seekers (all of whom aren't rewriting, but are asking for the first time) if the trailer could PLEASE be released. I'm ready to go. You wouldn't believe the legwork that was done, but I'm ready. We'd need additional servers to help carry the strain. I imagine P2P (peer to peer) networks could offload some of it and other webmasters would step up to help out. But it's ultimately Richard's call. And a source of lost sleep for me. Here's what I'd ask: Write a letter to Richard. Sign Ojai's petition for the release of the trailer. Post it here or send to BattlestarGalactica.com, RichardHatch.com or BattlestarPegasus.com. I'll give every one to Richard. Again. He has his reasons, as frustrating as this sounds. The logic dictates that the trailer should be released. He's holding back -- and his arguments carry water. At minimum, he can readdress this publicly with fandom again. The trailer truly is amazing. I WISH it could be seen by the masses. It has to be Richard's call." Thanks to Michael Faries for posting the update at Colonial Fleets. To sign the Battlestar Galactica Richard Hatch Petition, be sure to visit the following link.
https://www.petitiononline.com/RH2002/
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January 6, 2003
Michael Faries reports on the upcoming Battlestar Galactica DVD Collection
New report from Michael Faries of BattlestarGalactica.com regarding the upcoming Battlestar Galactica DVD Collection... "The Battlestar Galactica DVD sets for regions 1, 2 and 4 are essentially done, sans extra marketing additions. By that, the packaging design work and the glass masters are almost ready, but there's a catch... The current remake production. As before, when the region 4 sets were "delayed" in July 2002, the sets are being delayed for numerous reasons, including the addition of promos for the "new" mini-series. - Various folks know that if the original series is released now, then strong sales would draw attention to support for the original series... and to the fans and their cries for a continuation. This isn't postulation; this has been talked about. - They also see the DVDs as a marketing tool for the remake series. You'd see promos for the remake included on the original series sets. (What a slap in the face to fans of the original series, eh?) - Universal has a less aggressive release schedule for it's television archives-to-DVD than other corporations, like Viacom/Paramount and Fox. A delay from March 2003 (which had been discussed) to August 2003 wouldn't be a hindrance to them. - Universal U.S. has assumed a stronger position in the release of DVDs. It derailed the region 4 release, despite the legwork done by Universal Australia. - Richard Hatch's "The Second Coming" trailer isn't included. Preliminary talks with Richard were started early last year, but didn't get past initial talks. (I say that from first-hand accounts.) No formal proposal was delivered. No further steps were taken. I do want to praise Universal Australia for having the heart to reach out and try to make the BG set one of the best Universal television-to-DVD releases. I don't know the official details why Universal Australia had the project pulled -- and why Universal U.S. took over completely. - It's possible, not probable, that someone I know may see the DVD set before it's released. And if so, I'll find out what's on it. Universal U.S. was chartered to work on the extras, even when Universal Australia was still on track for the region 4 release. I know that Universal didn't budget much for the extras. Essentially, if some Uni folks took their own times to gather numerous additions for the set (and the additions were approved), then fans might be happy. Right now, it doesn't appear that Uni went gung-ho over the numerous leads/information which I (and a few others) provided to them. For example, I REALLY wanted to see lost footage restored, even if it wasn't cleaned up... I have heard that the restored, remastered regular television footage went through two rounds of cleaning and is fantastic. (I don't know if SCI-FI U.S. will bother to use any of the clean copy for their February 2003 BG marathon. I doubt it.) Also, no additional, special interviews were done. (And various cast members were all-too-happy to participate, btw.) No voice-over audio tracks were recorded either, from what I hear."
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...=ST&f=19&t=978
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January 6, 2003
BattlestarGalacticaClub.com updates the Intergalactic Calendar - Battlestar Galactica Cast Birthdays
BattlestarGalacticaClub.com updates the Intergalactic Calendar - Battlestar Galactica Cast Birthdays to include In Remembrance for Battlestar Galactica cast members that have passed on. The In Remembrance dates are in addition to the Happy Birthday dates for Battlestar Galactica cast members. Although there are no current birthdays for January, there are three In Remembrance dates: In Remembrance of Ray Milland "Sire Uri" Date of Birth: 1/3/1907; In Remembrance of Ray Bolger "Hector" Date of Birth: 1/10/1904; In Remembrance of Lloyd Bridges "Commander Cain" Date of Birth: 1/15/1913.
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com/calendar.html
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7. Latest Battlestar Galactica Media Articles
2003 02/03 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Press release: SciFi Channel Boycott
2003 02/02 - RichardHatch.com - Newsletter
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2003 01/31 - Zap2it.com - 'Roswell' Writer Leaves 'Battlestar'
2003 01/31 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Battlestar Galactica Video Game Release
2003 01/29 - Coming Soon! - A New Look for Sci Fi's Battlestar Galactica
2003 01/29 - SyFyPortal.com - Battlestar Galactica: Reborn (Script Review)
2003 01/29 - TV Guide Online - The Battle Over Galactica Update
2003 01/28 - British Columbia Film Commission - Mini-Series Listed
2003 01/28 - Colonial Fleets - Revival Update from Michael Faries
2003 01/27 - DirkBenedictCentral.com - Dirk Benedict Central Newsletter
2003 01/23 - About.com - Battlestar Galactica Remake Article and Poll
2003 01/23 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Revival Update #2 from Michael Faries
2003 01/22 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Revival Update #1 from Michael Faries
2003 01/22 - TheGalactican.com - The Galactican E-Zine Volume 3 Issue 1
2003 01/18 - DemonSlayers.org - Mini-series script review by Kenneth Thomson Jr.
2003 01/17 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - DVD Info from Michael Faries
2003 01/14 - Colonial Fleets - Australian DVD Set Delayed Indefinitely
2003 01/11 - Sci Fi Pulse - Galactica Fandom Are Mobilising The Fleet
2003 01/08 - Ain't It Cool News - GALACTICA Script Review!!
2003 01/06 - BattlestarFanClub.com - Ed Begley Jr. Interview
2003 01/04 - BattlestarGalactica.com - Open Letter from Michael Faries
2003 01/03 - Battlestar Columbia-B - New Battlestar Galactica Canadian Newspaper Article
2003 01/02 - SyFyPortal.com - Top Newsmakers Of 2002
2002 12/27 - FilmJerk.com - Screenplay Review: "Battlestar Galactica" miniseries
2002 12/27 - Colonial Fleets - SFX Print Article
2002 12/23 - RichardHatch.com - Newsletter
2002 12/22 - BattlestarGalactica.com - Battlestar Galactica script remake review
2002 12/21 - SciFiPulse.net - Close Encounters Of A 'Ron Moore' Kind
2002 12/17 - SciFiPulse.net - Ron Moore Provides Further Insights About His Take On Galactica
2002 12/16 - BattlestarGalacticaClub.com - Article: Tom DeSanto versus Ronald D. Moore
2002 12/16 - DirkBenedictCentral.com - Dirk Benedict Central Newsletter
2002 12/10 - SciFiPulse.net - Natural-Star Galactica
2002 12/08 - FilmJerk.com - Moore on the upcoming "Battlestar Galactica" miniseries
2002 12/06 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Ron D. Moore Replies!
2002 12/05 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Filmjerk.com Editor expounds on the background of his report
2002 12/05 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - New Letter from Ronald D. Moore
2002 12/05 - SciFiPulse.net - Galactica Remake Greenlighted
2002 12/05 - Dark Horizons - Battlestar Galactica (TV)
2002 12/04 - Production Weekly - Battlestar Galactica Relaunch
2002 12/04 - Coming Attractions - "Galactica" Re-Imagined
2002 12/03 - Corona's Test Pattern - "Galactica" Re-Imagined
2002 12/03 - Coming Soon! - Battlestar Galactica Series filming in March
2002 12/02 - FilmJerk.com - Ronald Moore says "This isn't your old Battlestar Galactica"
Visit the Media Articles Section for links to 350+ Reports
https://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com/media.html
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