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[bsglover329]

Found this cool slideshow while browsing all things BSG at work:


not bad....they left off Starbuck in the Cylon hospital and her creepy family with Lebeon.

[Platschu]

BSG 4x14 Blood On The Scales trailer :

http://video.scifi.com/player/?id=976061

[Madwelshboy]

Are there plans for any other Battlestar Galactica alums to return before the finale? — David

Spoiler:

MICKEY: Well, Kate Vernon, who plays Ellen Tigh, tells us that she'll return to the show soon "to reunite with my husband in the good old-fashioned way." Another familiar face will reappear, but my BSG mole has sworn me to secrecy. Ah, gods be damned, I'll tell you this: One of the character's initials is A, and if I gave you the other it would give it away. (And no, it's not Anastasia Dualla — she's definitely dead.)

http://www.tvguide.com/News/MegaBuzz...s-1002433.aspx

[g.o.d]

Spoiler:

Zak Adama

[silly sally]

Spoiler:

Zak Adama

[prion]

http://nbcumv.com/scifi/release_deta...lestargal.html

Press release:

'BATTLESTAR GALACTICA' SCORES BEST PERFORMANCE SINCE SEASON 2 PREMIERE WITH NEW LIVE + 7 DATA
Published: February 4, 2009

SCIFI.COM HAS BEST MONTH EVER WITH RECORD BATTLESTAR GALACTICA TRAFFIC AND TRIPLE-DIGIT GROWTH

NEW YORK – February 4, 2009 – Battlestar Galactica added to its stellar premiere numbers with the release of new Live +7 data. Overall, the January 16 episode, the first of the series' highly-anticipated final installment, averaged a 2.0 HH rating, 1.8 million Adults 18-49 (up +38% over the Live +Same Day ratings), 1.9 million Adults 25-54 (+35%), and 2.8 million total viewers (+32%). This was the best performance for Battlestar Galactica in total viewers since the season 2 premiere in July 2005.

Fans also visited SCIFI.COM in droves during the month of January to get their Battlestar fix online. With its robust slate of original content offerings, including the 10-part webisode series, "The Face of the Enemy," the Battlestar section of SCIFI.COM was #1 section of the site in January in page views (8.9 million, best month since April '08) and video streams (4.7 million, best month since October '06). Since debuting in December, "The Face of the Enemy" has served up 2.5 million streams.

Overall, January 2009 was SCIFI.COM's best month ever, shattering all previous records and scoring double and triple digit increases over January 2008 with 4.5 million uniques (up +63%), 7 million visits (+72%), 43.1 million page views (+84%) and 7.3 million video streams (+318%).

Battlestar Galactica is the gripping saga of humanity's last remnants and their struggle to find a new home while fleeing from their deadly Cylon enemies. Redefining the space opera with its gritty realism, Galactica's intensity, issues-driven topicality, and command performances have garnered it numerous awards, including two Emmys and the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award. The show was recognized by the American Film Institute (AFI) as one of the most outstanding programs of the year two years running. The series is from Universal Cable Productions and is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and David Eick. The outstanding ensemble cast is led by Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer and Grace Park. The series airs Fridays at 10pm on SCI FI.

SCI FI Channel is a television network where "what if" is what's on. SCI FI fuels the imagination of viewers with original series and events, blockbuster movies and classic science fiction and fantasy programming, as well as a dynamic Web site (www.scifi.com ) and magazine. Launched in 1992, and currently in 95 million homes, SCI FI Channel is a network of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.

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Contacts:
Maureen Granados (212) 664-4143 [email protected]
Bill Brennan (212) 664-4898 [email protected]

[morjana]

Battlestar Galactica - TV Guide Online: TV Hot List:

At TV Guide Online:



TV HOT LIST

Battlestar Galactica

10 pm/ET SCI FI New

Question: What's a good — albeit cruel — way to keep Galactica fans in suspense for a week? Answer: Trap Adama and Tigh in a tight spot, lob a live grenade at them and roll the end credits.

[prion]

http://www.canada.com/Sackhoff+roles...354/story.html

Sackhoff's roles 'complex', 'evolving'
Actress also came through bout with thyroid cancer
By Kat Angus, Canwest News ServiceFebruary 9, 2009

You'll have to excuse me, I'm on the treadmill," Katee Sackhoff says, a little breathlessly.

The Battlestar Galactica actress is pushing herself to get into shape for her latest gig, playing a tempestuous police officer on Dick Wolf's upcoming cop drama, Lost and Found. After four seasons on Battlestar as the tough, physically intimidating Kara "Starbuck" Thrace, relentlessly fighting to save the human race from extinction, one might think Sackhoff would be used to intense workouts by now. But, the actress says, her new regime is far more intense than anything she did for the hit sci-fi series.

REST AT LINK ABOVE

[prion]

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune....es-angeli.html

Originally posted: February 6, 2009

Talking about 'Battlestar Galactica's' 'Blood on the Scales' with writer Michael Angeli

Below is an interview with Michael Angeli, who wrote "Blood on the Scales," Friday's episode of "Battlestar Galactica." The interview is followed by some thoughts from me on this episode, which continues the intense events that began in "The Oath."

Please don't proceed unless you've seen the episode.

There's lots more info on this site about the three proceeding episodes of "Battlestar Galactica": Look here for more on "The Oath," here for "A Disquiet Follows My Soul" and here for "Sometimes a Great Notion."

REST AT LINK ABOVE

[prion]

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune....ard-hatch.html

Originally posted: February 9, 2009

Richard Hatch speaks out about 'Battlestar Galactica's' Tom Zarek

What do you think of Tom Zarek?

There's been a spirited debate in the comment area of last Friday's post on "Blood on the Scales," the most recent episode of "Battlestar Galactica." That piece contains an interview with Michael Angeli, who wrote the episode, and some analysis of the episode from me.

Readers have continued to weigh in with their own takes on the episode, which continued the tense events that began in "The Oath."

Also commenting on that post: Actor Richard Hatch, who plays Tom Zarek on the show.

REST AT LINK ABOVE

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http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune....-sackhoff.html

Originally posted: February 6, 2009

'Battlestar' and 'Caprica' notes, plus video of Katee on 'Nip/Tuck'

Here are a few "Battlestar Galactica" and "Caprica" notes for you before we head into the weekend.

UPDATE: The interview with the writer of the Feb. 6 episode of "Battlestar" is here. First of all, I will post a Q&A with Michael Angeli, who wrote Friday's episode of "Battlestar Galactica," after the episode airs tonight.

"Caprica," the "Battlestar" prequel that won't debut until 2010, will actually give fans a glimpse at the show's two-hour pilot early. You'll be able to buy a longer cut of the pilot on DVD and online on April 21.

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http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune....a-no-exit.html

Originally posted: February 6, 2009

First look at a notable 'Battlestar Galactica' guest star
Is Doc Cottle finally getting some help?

The overworked physician barely seems to have time for his smokes anymore, given how busy he is in the sick bay. But he's finally getting some assistance in the Feb. 13 episode of "Battlestar Galactica." (For an interview with the writer of the Feb. 6 episode, "Blood on the Scales," go here.)

REST AT LINK ABOVE

[morjana]

BSG - NBCUMV: Cylon Detector App for iPhone/iPod:

At NBCUMV:



SCI FI's 'Battlestar Galactica' Cylon Detector Application Now Available On The Apple App Store

Published: February 9, 2009

SCIFIWire.com Also Available As Free Application For iPhone And iPod Touch

New York, NY – February 9, 2008 – SCI FI Channel today announced fans of SCI FI's Battlestar Galactica can be part of the action of the award-winning hit dramatic series with a fun Cylon Detector application now available on the Apple App Store. Also launching today is a free SCIFIWIRE.com application that will allow users to see all their favorite content, view gallery photos, watch videos, sort articles by topic and keep up with all the fast-breaking news on science fiction, fantasy and horror entertainment.

The Cylon Detector app lets iPhone or iPod touch users simply snap a picture of the suspected Cylon, or using a stored image from the "Photos" section, select either "Scan Male" or "Scan Female" and testing will commence. In just moments, the subject's face will appear in a classic Battlestar Galactica scene along with the verdict: CYLON or HUMAN. Once you know the truth, you can save the results, send them to a friend or download them to a computer.

The Cylon Detector is available for $1.99 from Apple's App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

Battlestar Galactica is the gripping saga of humanity's last remnants and their struggle to find a new home while fleeing from their deadly Cylon enemies. Redefining the space opera with its gritty realism, Galactica's intensity, issues-driven topicality, and command performances have garnered it numerous awards, including three Emmys and the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award. The show was twice recognized by the American Film Institute (AFI) as one of the most outstanding programs of the year. The series is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and David Eick, and the outstanding ensemble cast is led by Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer and Grace Park.

[g.o.d]

One more interesting bit of news that surfaced over the weekend: Angeli said we will probably see extended cuts and deleted scenes for many of the Season 4.5 episodes when the season comes out on DVD.

[prion]

http://www.examiner.com/x-1124-TV-on...-the-BSG-story

Battlestar Galactica: Razor’ adds a nice dimension to the BSG story
Feb 10 2009

The extended version of the November 2007 made-for-TV movie “Battlestar Galactica: Razor” is much frakkin’ better to watch on DVD for all the reasons that apply regarding the rest of Battlestar Galactica” (BSG) Season 4.0 DVD set that includes this movie. The sound and picture quality are far superior than I get from my cable company, and not having any commercial interruptions makes following the somewhat complex story easier

REST AT LINK ABOVE

[prion]

The February 16th (US) TV Guide has a two page spread on pages 44-45 on Tahmoh Penikett. He talks about both Battlestar and his upcoming series Dollhouse.

[the fifth man]

One more interesting bit of news that surfaced over the weekend: Angeli said we will probably see extended cuts and deleted scenes for many of the Season 4.5 episodes when the season comes out on DVD.

That will be pretty cool. I love deleted and extended scenes.