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{{disline|This article refers to the cancelled re-imagined version of ''Battlestar Galactica''. For previous incarnations of ''Battlestar Galactica'', see: either [[Original Series]] or the [[Re-imagined Series]].}} | |||
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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
Announced on the 41st anniversary of the [[Original Series|1978 ''Battlestar Galactica'' series]], this new series was inspired by [[Ronald D. Moore]] | Announced on the 41st anniversary of the [[Original Series|1978 ''Battlestar Galactica'' series]], this new series was inspired by the [[Ronald D. Moore]]-lead [[Re-imagined Series]].<ref group="development" name="esmail_announcement_2019">{{cite_web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/battlestar-galactica-reboot-sam-esmail-works-at-nbcus-streamer-1239018|title='Battlestar Galactica' Reboot From Sam Esmail in the Works at NBCU's Streamer|accessdate=17 September 2019|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley}}</ref> | ||
Following the announcement wherein NBC claimed that the new series was a "reboot,"<ref group="development" name="nbcu_peacock_launch_announcement">{{cite_web|url=http://www.nbcuniversal.com/press-release/nbcuniversal-announces-%E2%80%98peacock%E2%80%99-name-its-streaming-service-and-unveils-initial|title=NBCUNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES 'PEACOCK' AS THE NAME OF ITS STREAMING SERVICE AND UNVEILS INITIAL CONTENT LINEUP|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019}}</ref> Esmail went to Twitter to clarify that "it will '''NOT''' be a remake of the amazing series by @RonDMoore launched because... why mess with perfection? Instead, we'll explore a new story within the mythology while staying true to the spirit of ''Battlestar''. [[So say we all]]!"<ref group="development" name="esmail_twitter_clarification_not_remake">{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/samesmail/status/1173987378894999552#:~:text=BSG%20fans%2C%20this%20will%20NOT%20be%20a%20remake|title=Sam Esmail Tweet|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=17 September 2019}}</ref> | Following the announcement wherein NBC claimed that the new series was a "reboot,"<ref group="development" name="nbcu_peacock_launch_announcement">{{cite_web|url=http://www.nbcuniversal.com/press-release/nbcuniversal-announces-%E2%80%98peacock%E2%80%99-name-its-streaming-service-and-unveils-initial|title=NBCUNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES 'PEACOCK' AS THE NAME OF ITS STREAMING SERVICE AND UNVEILS INITIAL CONTENT LINEUP|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019}}</ref> Esmail went to Twitter to clarify that "it will '''NOT''' be a remake of the amazing series by @RonDMoore launched because... why mess with perfection? Instead, we'll explore a new story within the mythology while staying true to the spirit of ''Battlestar''. [[So say we all]]!"<ref group="development" name="esmail_twitter_clarification_not_remake">{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/samesmail/status/1173987378894999552#:~:text=BSG%20fans%2C%20this%20will%20NOT%20be%20a%20remake|title=Sam Esmail Tweet|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=17 September 2019}}</ref> | ||
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* ''Esmail clarifies the announcement:'' | * ''Esmail clarifies the announcement:'' | ||
: BSG fans, this will NOT be a remake of the [[Re-imagined Series|amazing series]] [[Ronald D. Moore|@RonDMoore]] launched because... why mess with perfection? Instead, we'll explore a new story within the mythology while staying true to the spirit of ''Battlestar''. [[So say we all]]!<ref group="development" name=" | : BSG fans, this will NOT be a remake of the [[Re-imagined Series|amazing series]] [[Ronald D. Moore|@RonDMoore]] launched because... why mess with perfection? Instead, we'll explore a new story within the mythology while staying true to the spirit of ''Battlestar''. [[So say we all]]!<ref group="development" name="esmail_twitter_clarification_not_remake">{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/samesmail/status/1173987378894999552#:~:text=BSG%20fans%2C%20this%20will%20NOT%20be%20a%20remake|title=Sam Esmail's Tweet - Re: Reboot|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=17 September 2019|last=Esmail|first=Sam}}</ref> | ||
* ''Esmail discusses topical political commentary in response to a fan's plea to refrain from the inclusion of "identity politics or anti [[w:Donald Trump|Trump]] comentary (sic)," wherein they state that "the equilibrium between conservative AND liberal views" made "the <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Re-imagined Series]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> so special."'' | * ''Esmail discusses topical political commentary in response to a fan's plea to refrain from the inclusion of "identity politics or anti [[w:Donald Trump|Trump]] comentary (sic)," wherein they state that "the equilibrium between conservative AND liberal views" made "the <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Re-imagined Series]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> so special."'' | ||
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* ''Esmail espouses his fondness for the Re-imagined Series:'' | * ''Esmail espouses his fondness for the Re-imagined Series:'' | ||
: It was this sci-fi show that didn't feel incredibly sci-fi-y. It was grounded. I felt like I was watching a war film — so allegorical because it really was talking about 9/11 and the post-terrorist attack environment in a really human way. It was groundbreaking television in how serialized it was before that became popular among the other dramatic shows.<ref group="commentary" name=" | : It was this sci-fi show that didn't feel incredibly sci-fi-y. It was grounded. I felt like I was watching a war film — so allegorical because it really was talking about 9/11 and the post-terrorist attack environment in a really human way. It was groundbreaking television in how serialized it was before that became popular among the other dramatic shows.<ref group="commentary" name="esmail_thr_moore_conversation_reboot">{{cite_web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sam-esmail-battlestar-galactica-life-mr-robot-1244397#:~:text=It%20was%20this%20sci-fi%20show%20that%20didn%E2%80%99t%20feel%20incredibly%20sci-fi-y|title=Sam Esmail on 'Battlestar Galactica' and Life After 'Mr. Robot'|date=03 October 2019|accessdate=03 October 2019|last=O'Connell|first=Michael}}</ref> | ||
* ''Esmail notes his conversation with Re-imagined Series' developer, [[Ronald D. Moore]], on the concept of a "reboot":'' | * ''Esmail notes his conversation with Re-imagined Series' developer, [[Ronald D. Moore]], on the concept of a "reboot":'' | ||
: The word "reboot" was used when we were first talking about it, and I cringed. [Showrunner] Ronald Moore, he just hit it out of the park with his series, so why would I even want to touch that? I talked to him and said, "A, are you OK with this? And B, if you are, how do we proceed?" He said he was OK with it as long as it wasn't a reboot — which was in line with what I was thinking. But the world of ''Battlestar Galactica'' is so rich, the mythology is so interesting, that I think there is a lot to pick from and explore.<ref group="commentary" name=" | : The word "reboot" was used when we were first talking about it, and I cringed. [Showrunner] Ronald Moore, he just hit it out of the park with his series, so why would I even want to touch that? I talked to him and said, "A, are you OK with this? And B, if you are, how do we proceed?" He said he was OK with it as long as it wasn't a reboot — which was in line with what I was thinking. But the world of ''Battlestar Galactica'' is so rich, the mythology is so interesting, that I think there is a lot to pick from and explore.<ref group="commentary" name="esmail_thr_moore_conversation_reboot_2">{{cite_web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sam-esmail-battlestar-galactica-life-mr-robot-1244397#:~:text=The%20word%20%E2%80%9Creboot%E2%80%9D%20was%20used%20when%20we%20were%20first%20talking%20about%20it|title=Sam Esmail on 'Battlestar Galactica' and Life After 'Mr. Robot'|date=03 October 2019|accessdate=03 October 2019|last=O'Connell|first=Michael}}</ref> | ||
* ''Esmail on his approach to contemporary themes and AI consciousness:'' | * ''Esmail on his approach to contemporary themes and AI consciousness:'' | ||
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