Topic: New Battlestar Galactica Episodes are HERE

[Death_Merchant]

Death Merchant:  I got a real laugh out of your analysis!      You might very well have nailed it on the head!

-S'Cipio

huh huh huh... He said "nailed" huh huh huh

and for those who swing that way, or just like a techie explanation: Ron Moore says in his latest blog that the Centurions are not sentient and do not download their consciousness.

[GDA-S'Cipio]

and for those who swing that way, or just like a techie explanation: Ron Moore says in his latest blog that the Centurions are not sentient and do not download their consciousness.

Hmmm.... interesting:

I think I'm missing a few links in the Cylon evolutionary chain.

So, if the centurians we see now aren't sentient, how did they rebel from their human makers and form their own society?  How did they design the humanoid cylons?  If they didn't do these things, then who did?

I heard there was an "original" (70's TV-like) Cylon Centurian on display in a museum in the BSG miniseries, and someone said, "Cylons used to look like this."  Were these original Centurians smarter than the Centurians that we see now?  Did they lead the rebellion and develop the new Centurians as tools?  In other words, did they make their own machine slaves?

-S'Cipio

[Sirgod]

Saw this earlier, and thought I'd share It with you all...

http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?85e74f77a447cebe2cf0f8d0c1e4a010&threadid=57696

 DYNAMITE LANDS ORIGINAL BATTLESTAR GALACTICA RIGHTS

Tuesday, Dynamite Entertainment announced that in addition to their announced acquisition of the license to produce a comic book series [written by Greg Pak] based on the SCI FI original new Battlestar Galactica series, they’ve also acquired the license to produce comics based on the original Battlestar Galactica series, originally aired on ABC beginning in 1978 and currently airing on SCI-FI along with its new “cousin”.

No creative details were released. The following is the full text of Dynamiter’s press release…

Press Release

    Dynamite Entertainment announced today its agreement with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group to produce comics based on the classic Battlestar Galactica series. Recently Dynamite Entertainment signed a deal to launch a comic series based on the new SCI FI Channel Battlestar Galactica series. The comic series based on the new season of Battlestar Galactica is tentatively scheduled to launch 2nd Quarter 2006 with writer Greg Pak penning the ongoing series.

    “Battlestar is one of the classic and most beloved sci-fi TV shows of all time,” commented Dynamite Spokesperson J. Allen. “We are proud to bring new adventures of the classic cast to comic fans. The classic Battlestar line adds to some great creators and titles we have lined up for 2006. The opening lines of that show are still etched in my brain from childhood.”

    The company will be announcing creative teams, launch dates and marketing efforts for Classic Battlestar in the coming weeks.

    About Battlestar Galactica

    Originally produced by Universal Television and Glen A. Larson, the hit TV series, Battlestar Galactica, was first broadcast on ABC in September 1978. Starring Lorne Green, Richard Hatch, and Dirk Benedict, this epic space saga went on to become a veritable sci-fi classic. With just thirty-six episodes created, Battlestar Galactica has enjoyed syndication over the last two decades, most recently on the SCI FI Channel.

    With its compelling storyline, memorable characters and exciting visual effects, millions of fans tuned in every week to join Commander Adama, Apollo, Starbuck and the crew of the Galactica on their journey through the galaxy. Hunted by the diabolical Cylons, a mechanical race set out to destroy all humans, the crew of the Galactica and its ragtag fleet of survivors’ only hope was to find legendary planet Earth—believed to be the home of the missing Thirteenth Colony of Man.

    Inspired by the classic series, this extraordinary story was re-imagined by the SCI FI Channel and NBC Universal Television Studio in December of 2003 in the form of a 4-hour miniseries event. Capturing a new generation of fans, Battlestar Galactica became the most-watched cable miniseries of the year and led SCI FI to continue the saga through a one-hour weekly series.

    Redefining the space opera with its gritty realism, the new Galactica, executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and David Eick, has distinguished itself by the intensity and present day relevance of its stories and the command performances of its ensemble cast. Now one of television's most critically-lauded shows, Battlestar Galactica is currently in its second original season, airing on SCI FI Channel every Friday night at 10pm ET/PT, and has just been renewed for a third season of 28 additional original episodes.

    About Universal Studios Consumer Products Group

    Universal Studios Consumer Products Group is responsible for global licensing and retail strategies as well as building brand recognition of the extensive catalogue of NBC Universal properties. Universal Studios Consumer Products Group is a unit of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi Universal.

    About Dynamite Entertainment

    Dynamite Entertainment is a premier licensor and innovative publisher of the comic industry's key and most popular comics including the Army of Darkness, Jim Starlin's Cosmic Guard, The Re-Animator, Eduardo Risso's Borderline, Fulu, Parquee Chas, Lectures Macabre, Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti’s Painkiller Jane, Battlestar Galactica, Classic Battlestar Galactica, Xena, and the #1 selling title in April of '05, Red Sonja. More information about the company can be found online at www.dynamiteentertainment.com. Dynamite Entertainment is a subsidiary of Dynamic Forces, Inc.

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Stephen

[Villa64]

Hey, tonight they avoided the cliches about the "get the super ace" plotline

I figured that the rookie would get him (ala blacksheep)

or

Starbuck would get him, in a psychological battle.

Great episode all around.

[Iceman]

my friend and I just watched it, and I also really enjoyed it.  It was nice to see Starbuck grow up a bit and take the "higher" road and let Kat have her day.

[TheJudge]

Once again BSG showed why it's the best television on the air right now.  This episode could so easily have fallen into cliche, but it didn't.  Instead it stayed tight and showed a little of how real people might be reacting in situations that are difficult beyond belief.  There were so many moments that I felt were just fantastic.

The Apollo/Starbuck almost fling was quite good...his pulling back because he wanted more than just a tumble was perfect.  The whole Kat/Starbuck competition, and especially its resolution were fantastic.  Starbuck pulling back from the edge and doing the 'smart' thing instead of the 'gutsy' thing really shows how she's progressed from the beginning of the show.

Another thing I really liked was her growing friendship with Helo.  They really bonded AS FRIENDS during their time on Caprica and that has created a special link between them where they understand each other better than most of their other shipmates.  I really hope to see more of that friendship continue.

Another thing I liked was the glimpse of how the fleet is operating with two operational battlestars.  The Pegasus was off with the rest of the fleet, protecting them while the Galactica stayed in the forward zone and protected the mining ship.  It's nice seeing them deal with supplies/resource issues on a continual basis instead of just once or twice.  This time they were harvesting minerals and metals necessary to build fighters instead of just fuel, and the cylons were there harrassing them instead of a straightforward attack...also a side-effect of the recent major colonial victory. 

All in all, a good, tight episode. 

[Villa64]

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Oh, man!  They offed Billy!

Sheesh.

[NJAntman]

!!SPOILER ALERT FOR YOU FOLKS WEST OF EST!!
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They offed Billy?! WTF! He's like the little brother side-kick. He must of pissed in the producers coffee cup or something.

And just when I was starting to suspect he was a cyclon agent.

[Father Ted]

And we thought Mary McDonnell's character had attitude when she recovered from cancer! Now that they've killed the closest thing she had to family, whoa nellie!

[Bartok]

And we thought Mary McDonnell's character had attitude when she recovered from cancer! Now that they've killed the closest thing she had to family, whoa nellie!

I concur! -- I really love her character, she's brought a talent to it that's undeniable.  For the longest while I  couldn't remember where else I'd seen her, "Dances with Wolves" was a long while ago.  I know she's played other strong women, but can't remember where....

Anyhow - Will be interesting to see how her vengeance manifests itself in upcoming episodes.

Bartok

[Lieutenant_Q]

Independence Day...shes the Wife of the President.  Honestly...can't stand her.

[762_XC]

Kind of a crappy role for the lovely Dana Delaney. I was all excited to see her in the beginning, until I realized she was just a damn terrorist and wouldn't live out the episode.

She is starting to show her age a bit but is still teh hawt at 49.

[Father Ted]

Dana Delaney has always been one of my crushes. Much more talented, and IMO, better looking than Kim Delaney... I liked her in just about everything she appeared in from "BSG" to "Tombstone". Tis a shame that they had to kill her off, because she's such a good actress.

[762_XC]

Well there's always "Exit to Eden", just remember to skip past you-know-who's scenes. 

[GDA-S'Cipio]

And just when I was starting to suspect he was a cyclon agent.

My wife has been calling him a Cylon for months!  LOL.

Of course, if he shows up again, we'll know you two were right!

-S'Cipio

[Father Ted]

Well there's always "Exit to Eden", just remember to skip past you-know-who's scenes. 

Ack! She who's name shall not be spoken has appeared in a conversation! Must go clean guns and make sure they're in working order....

[Sarek]

Well there's always "Exit to Eden", just remember to skip past you-know-who's scenes. 

Ack! She who's name shall not be spoken has appeared in a conversation! Must go clean guns and make sure they're in working order....

Ugh!  Never saw the film and had no idea what you were talking about but a quick check of the cast made it all clear.  You may need an elephant gun!

[Villa64]

I wonder if the bumped off Billy because he was the only character that everyone can agree that they like.

[TheJudge]

Actually it was more of the...too many main characters and he had the least involved story line, plus it provides a good plot device to make the President even more...vicious than she has been (c'mon...she's ordered the death of Admiral Cain, the abortion of the cylon/human fetus - speaking of which how do y'all like that fracking-cool commercial sci-fi is running featuring that baby?).

[762_XC]

Well there's always "Exit to Eden", just remember to skip past you-know-who's scenes. 

Ack! She who's name shall not be spoken has appeared in a conversation! Must go clean guns and make sure they're in working order....

Ugh!  Never saw the film and had no idea what you were talking about but a quick check of the cast made it all clear.  You may need an elephant gun!

Four words my friend.

DANA DELANEY FULL FRONTAL

nuf said.