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[[ | [[Image:GAL80RDM.jpg|thumb|The "re-imagined" ''Galactica 1980'']] | ||
This fall, on the Sci-Fi Channel, the waiting is over as the rag-tag fleet finally finds Earth in the three hour premiere of "Galactica 1980". | This fall, on the Sci-Fi Channel, the waiting is over as the rag-tag fleet finally finds Earth in the three hour premiere of "Galactica 1980". | ||
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Reimagineer [[Ronald D. Moore]] explains the approach this way: "The original ''Galactica 1980'' concept was an interesting one: here we are, we've found [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]], but now what? And now we've brought the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] here, too. This was a very dark and interesting place to begin a show.” | Reimagineer [[Ronald D. Moore]] explains the approach this way: "The original ''Galactica 1980'' concept was an interesting one: here we are, we've found [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]], but now what? And now we've brought the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] here, too. This was a very dark and interesting place to begin a show.” | ||
[[ | [[Image:OsmentZee.jpg|thumb|right|Haley Joel Osment as Doctor Zee]] | ||
Although the production team had planned for all the roles to be portrayed by the original cast, for some reason only [[Edward James Olmos]] and [[Grace Park]] were available, and a mostly new cast has been hired. Some highlights: [[Wikipedia:Haley Joel Osment|Haley Joel Osment]] has been cast as the the mysterious teenage genius [[Doctor Zee]], and [[Wikipedia:Christopher Walken|Christopher Walken]] as the traitorous [[Xavier]]. | Although the production team had planned for all the roles to be portrayed by the original cast, for some reason only [[Edward James Olmos]] and [[Grace Park]] were available, and a mostly new cast has been hired. Some highlights: [[Wikipedia:Haley Joel Osment|Haley Joel Osment]] has been cast as the the mysterious teenage genius [[Doctor Zee]], and [[Wikipedia:Christopher Walken|Christopher Walken]] as the traitorous [[Xavier]]. | ||
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Exonerated from endangering the Fleet years before, Grace Park returns in the role of [[Boomer (1980)|Boomer]], who has advanced to the rank of Commander (but we won't see much of her until the reimagining of "Return of Starbuck"). | Exonerated from endangering the Fleet years before, Grace Park returns in the role of [[Boomer (1980)|Boomer]], who has advanced to the rank of Commander (but we won't see much of her until the reimagining of "Return of Starbuck"). | ||
Upon realizing Earth of 1980 has insufficient technology to face the Cylons, Adama sends his adopted grandson Troy (the grown up | Upon realizing Earth of 1980 has insufficient technology to face the Cylons, Adama sends his adopted grandson Troy (the grown up [[Boxey (TOS)|Boxey]]) to the Earth along with his pal Dillon. The homoerotic subtext of the original series will be front and center in this new series. | ||
Ronald D. Moore has also promised to have the occasional homage to the original show. "In viewing the old shows, two things stood out. One, the puffy jackets for the two leads were amazingly effective. And second, I love that invisibility sound effect, that has so got to stay." | Ronald D. Moore has also promised to have the occasional homage to the original show. "In viewing the old shows, two things stood out. One, the puffy jackets for the two leads were amazingly effective. And second, I love that invisibility sound effect, that has so got to stay." | ||
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Contemporary themes familiar to the audience will also end up in the show. The reimagined episode "Spaceball" will feature a walk on by Barry Bonds, while "The Night the Cylons Landed" will explore drug use when [[Andromus]] and [[Centuri]] stumble into a Central Valley meth lab. | Contemporary themes familiar to the audience will also end up in the show. The reimagined episode "Spaceball" will feature a walk on by Barry Bonds, while "The Night the Cylons Landed" will explore drug use when [[Andromus]] and [[Centuri]] stumble into a Central Valley meth lab. | ||
[[ | [[Image:Ejo1980.jpg|thumb|left|Edward James Olmos as "Bearded" Adama]] | ||
In another exciting episode, Commander Adama will head down to Miami, Florida where he will pose at the head of that city's vice squad. [[Wikipedia:Saundra Santiago|Saundra Santiago]] will make a surprise guest apperance. | In another exciting episode, Commander Adama will head down to Miami, Florida where he will pose at the head of that city's vice squad. [[Wikipedia:Saundra Santiago|Saundra Santiago]] will make a surprise guest apperance. | ||
Of course, with advent of CGI, many things are possible on the new show that weren't even conceivable previously. "Oh, there'll be [[Flying motorcycle|flying motorcycles]], alright," says producer [[David Eick]], "But we won't stop there. You'll be seeing flying bicycles, flying skateboards, and even a [[w:Spaceballs|flying Winnebago]]." The production also promises plenty of stock footage to round out the special effects buffet. | Of course, with advent of CGI, many things are possible on the new show that weren't even conceivable previously. "Oh, there'll be [[Flying motorcycle|flying motorcycles]], alright," says producer [[David Eick]], "But we won't stop there. You'll be seeing flying bicycles, flying skateboards, and even a [[w:Spaceballs|flying Winnebago]]." The production also promises plenty of stock footage to round out the special effects buffet. | ||
A major subplot for the series will feature Michael Ironside as the tough-as-nails leader of an military commando team tasked with tracking down | A major subplot for the series will feature Michael Ironside as the tough-as-nails leader of an military commando team tasked with tracking down ''Galactica''ns, and preventing any threat the intergalactic farmers and kids pose to national security. Think ''X-Files'' meets ''24'' in an ass kicking one hour format. | ||
Fan reaction to the announcement has been mixed. To quote one on-line source, "Holy sh**, you've gotta be kidding!" | Fan reaction to the announcement has been mixed. To quote one on-line source, "Holy sh**, you've gotta be kidding!" | ||