| By Clint Morris, moviehole.net,
on 29-12-2006
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I’m only about half-a-dozen episodes into the first season – trying to get my money’s worth out of the Pay TV subscription – but already, I can justifiably say, I love “Battlestar Galactica”. Now, that mightn’t mean much to you, but consider this – I’m the furthest thing away from a science-fiction nut as possible. Never watched an episode of any of the umpteen “Stargate” series’, nor any of the “Trek” spin-off’s (bar “Enterprise”, because it was the easiest to follow), no episodes of “Babylon 5”, and I couldn’t tell you who’s who (Sorbo’s the hero, right?) on “Andromeda”. I think what Ron Moore has done with the resurrected “Galactica” – never watched the earlier show either; probably a tad too young – is he’s made a show that’ll appeal to both convention regulars and non-convention attendees.
It’s simply a well-written show with real characters, real situations and real possibilities – only these guys get a better view of the stars than us.
At Comic Con this year, I was truly amazed to see the hundreds and hundreds of folks going to the ‘Battlestar’ Panel – I think that was the first inkling I had that this might be more than your typical Spaceman Vs. Aliens hour.
On the other hand, I could’ve just simply said – and more would be likely to believe it from me – that I’m watching it “for that hot blonde, Starbuck”.
Over on the appropriately named Geek Monthly, they’ve got a story on how Ron Moore is planning to do a direct-to-DVD “Battlestar Galactica” movie.
“If it goes forward, the two hour telefilm will shoot in March during the series hiatus and prior to the commencement of production on the series fourth season in June. While there is no story for the telefilm at present, plans are afoot to come up with a screenplay that doesn’t step on existing continuity for the series, but utilizes most of its existing sets. There is also speculation the telefilm will somehow tie into the mythology for the Galactica spin-off series, Caprica, which has not been officially greenlit by SciFi Channel”, tells the site.
Yeah, apparently “Battelstar” has had a big drop-off of late, in terms of viewers, so the direct-to-video movie idea might be the network’s way of getting rid of the series – apparently a fourth series hasn’t been decided on yet by the network - as we know it, but continuing it on DVD.
I guess it worked, in some aspect, for the “Babylon 5” and “Farscape” series’ – and there’s, of course, a couple of “Stargate” movies in the works, too, so it’s definitely a trend. Could be more feasible. I dunno. Sad though. I mean, are there are many good action/adventure series’ left on TV? Most of us are still reeling over the death of “Angel” (Speaking of which, Joss Whedon originally wanted to do a series of “Buffy” movies direct-to-DVD…. But they didn’t work out).
Light your candles for “Battlestar”…um, and, Starbuck. Source Link: http://www.moviehole.net/news/20061229_battlestar_for_blockbuster.html Submitted by Zipper Talk about this article on our forum: http://galacticabbs.com/index.php?showtopic=917
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