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{{Book Data|image=|title=Miniseries Special Issue|series=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine]]|published= | {{Book Data|image=|title=Miniseries Special Issue|series=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine]]|published=December 2003<br/>(Nov/Dec 2003)|next=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine (Issue 1)|Issue 1]]|prev=|bookno=Special|type=magazine}} | ||
The '''Miniseries Special Issue''' (also known as the '''Special Issue''' or '''Souvenir Magazine''') of the ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine]]'' is a [[Titan Magazines]] publication released in December 2003 covering the [[Miniseries]]. This stand-alone publication marked the debut of Titan's official magazine coverage of the [[Re-imagined Series]], appearing alongside the broadcast of the miniseries on the [[Sci Fi Channel]] in December 2003. | The '''Miniseries Special Issue''' (also known as the '''Special Issue''' or '''Souvenir Magazine''') of the ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine]]'' is a [[Titan Magazines]] publication released in December 2003 covering the [[Miniseries]]. This stand-alone publication marked the debut of Titan's official magazine coverage of the [[Re-imagined Series]], appearing alongside the broadcast of the miniseries on the [[Sci Fi Channel]] in December 2003. | ||
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*'''Standard Edition''' - Available at newsstands and general retail outlets | *'''Standard Edition''' - Available at newsstands and general retail outlets | ||
Both editions featured the title | Both editions featured the title "The Legend Returns!" The magazine was 100 pages in full color and retailed for $9.99 USD, a premium price reflecting its special status and increased page count compared to later regular issues. | ||
==Coverage== | ==Coverage== | ||
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*'''[[Mary McDonnell]]''' - Interview with the actress portraying [[Laura Roslin|President Laura Roslin]] | *'''[[Mary McDonnell]]''' - Interview with the actress portraying [[Laura Roslin|President Laura Roslin]] | ||
*'''[[Jamie Bamber]]''' - Interview with the actor portraying [[Lee Adama|Captain Lee "Apollo" Adama]] | *'''[[Jamie Bamber]]''' - Interview with the actor portraying [[Lee Adama|Captain Lee "Apollo" Adama]] | ||
*'''[[Katee Sackhoff]]''' - Interview with the actress portraying [[Kara Thrace|Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] | *'''[[Katee Sackhoff]]''' - Interview with the actress portraying [[Kara Thrace|Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] | ||
===Behind-the-Scenes Content=== | ===Behind-the-Scenes Content=== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*This was the first issue of ''The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine'', though it was not numbered as such. The regular numbered series would begin with [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine (Issue 1)|Issue 1]] in August/September 2005. | *This was the first issue of ''The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine'', though it was not numbered as such. The regular numbered series would begin with [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine (Issue 1)|Issue 1]] in August/September 2005. | ||
*The publication was timed to coincide with the broadcast of the | *The publication was timed to coincide with the broadcast of the miniseries on the [[Sci Fi Channel]], which aired December 8-9, 2003. | ||
*Despite being labeled a "Souvenir Magazine," this issue served as a de facto pilot for what would become the regular magazine series. | *Despite being labeled a "Souvenir Magazine," this issue served as a de facto pilot for what would become the regular magazine series. | ||
*The miniseries itself attracted 3.9 million viewers for Part 1 and 4.5 million viewers for Part 2, making it the highest-rated miniseries on cable that year and prompting [[Sci Fi Channel]] to order a regular series. | *The miniseries itself attracted 3.9 million viewers for Part 1 and 4.5 million viewers for Part 2, making it the highest-rated miniseries on cable that year and prompting [[Sci Fi Channel]] to order a regular series. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* {{Archivelink|url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/SEP032676|title=SEP032676 - BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MAGAZINE #1 - Previews World|live=Yes}} | * {{Archivelink|url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/SEP032676|title=SEP032676 - BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MAGAZINE #1 - Previews World|live=Yes}} | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||