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{{Book Data|image=|title=Miniseries Special Issue|series=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine]]|published=November 26, 2003 <br/>(Nov/Dec 2003)|next=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine (Issue 1)|Issue 1]]|prev=|bookno=Special|type=magazine}}
{{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 ''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.
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==
*''Previews'' solicitations for the magazine featured different covers; low quality thumbnails of these were available at the time of writing, and are included for reference. Of note, the call-out title was originally ''The Quest for Earth Begins'', which was later changed to ''The Legend Returns!''
{|
|+Preliminary Covers
![[File:BSG Official Magazine - Preliminiary Miniseries Edition PX Edition Cover - STK224822.jpg]]
![[File:BSG Official Magazine - Preliminiary Miniseries Edition Newsstand Edition Cover - STK224821.jpg]]
|-
|Preliminary ''Previews'' Exclusive cover with ''The Quest for Earth Begins'' featured in ''Previews'' sales solicitations circa 2003. ''(Low quality photo available only.)''
|Preliminary newsstand edition cover with ''The Quest for Earth Begins'' featured in ''Previews'' sales solicitations circa 2003. ''(Low quality photo available only.)''
|}
*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 [[miniseries]] on the [[Sci Fi Channel]], which aired December 8-9, 2003.
*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}}
* {{Archivelink|url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/SEP032677|title=SEP032677 - BATTLESTAR GALACTICA PX MAGAZINE #1 - Previews World|live=Yes}}


==See Also==
==See Also==

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