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'''"The Last Supper"''' is the unofficial name of a promotional picture concocted by the [[SciFi Channel]] to promote the [[Re-imagined Series]]. It is one of the first promotional photos from the [[Season 4 (2008)|fourth season]] to be released to the general public, first making print in ''[[w:Entertainment Weekly|Entertainment Weekly]]'' with brief comments by series producer [[Ron Moore | [[Image:Battlestar Galactica Last Supper.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Last Supper being depicted using [[Portal:Characters|characters]] from ''Battlestar Galactica''.]] | ||
'''"The Last Supper"''' is the unofficial name of a promotional picture concocted by the [[SciFi Channel]] to promote the [[Re-imagined Series]]. It is one of the first promotional photos from the [[Season 4 (2008)|fourth season]] to be released to the general public, first making print in ''[[w:Entertainment Weekly|Entertainment Weekly]]'' with brief comments by series producer [[Ron Moore]]. | |||
== The "Clues" == | == The "Clues" == | ||
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Attached to the photo were comments from Moore, who provided descriptions of each character's pose and position in the picture, while claiming that each pose is significant and holds insights into upcoming events of Season 4. From left to right: | Attached to the photo were comments from Moore, who provided descriptions of each character's pose and position in the picture, while claiming that each pose is significant and holds insights into upcoming events of Season 4. From left to right: | ||
*President [[Laura Roslin|Roslin]] lights a fire: "She's burning something of importance that has to do with a plot turn midseason." | *President [[Laura Roslin|Roslin]] lights a fire: "She's burning something of importance that has to do with a plot turn midseason." | ||
*[[ | *[[Natalie]] stands in commanding pose: "She assumes a leadership position for a group of Cylons [that have] a separate agenda from the rest of them." | ||
* | *[[Saul Tigh]], missing eye turned towards the camera: "You might literally take that composition in terms of Tigh turning a blind eye." | ||
*[[ | *The [[Final Five|empty space at the table]]: "We have not yet revealed the final [unknown] Cylon." Does that mean the people already at the table ''aren't'' the final Cylon? Moore laughs. "You ferreted that out pretty slyly. I didn't really want to give that away." | ||
*[[ | *[[Lee Adama]] in civilian clothes: "He does not return to flight status." | ||
*[[ | *[[Gaius Baltar]] looks up to his [[Virtual Six]], who stands in the center of the picture: "Baltar's Six has proclaimed that she is delivering the gospel of the [Cylons'] [[God|one true God]], so it seems natural to place her at the center of the photo. | ||
*[[ | *[[Kara Thrace]] and [[Samuel Anders]] in a sensual embrace: "[Note] that the only one embracing Starbuck is Anders." | ||
*[[ | *[[Galen Tyrol]], knife in hand, glares angrily: "The Chief does not have a pleasant time of it this season." His child with fellow grunt Cally would seem to be the second human-Cylon hybrid, and hints Moore, "one should consider the knife in his hand in that context." | ||
*[[Sharon Agathon|Sharon]] and | *[[Sharon Agathon|Sharon]] and [[Karl Agathon]] cast a worried glance across the table: "The person they're looking at is definitely reacting." | ||
*Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]] sits on the end of the table, as far as possible from President Roslin: "They're also turned toward each other." | *Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]] sits on the end of the table, as far as possible from President Roslin: "They're also turned toward each other." | ||
== Dismissal == | == Dismissal == | ||
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According to Douglas, Ron Moore was not present at the photo shoot, which was part of SciFi Channel's promotional material production phase. The actors were given general directions by the photographer and SciFi Channel staff, but interpreted their characters as they saw fit. This indicates that the photograph was created for marketing purposes, as multiple different versions of the shot were produced. It was likely meant to fuel speculation, and thus there is probably no deep meaning behind its composition. Douglas added that neither he nor any of the cast believe there is any significance to the photo. He further notes that none of the fan speculation based on the photo matches the story lines or events in the 13 hours<ref>This number includes the two-hour "[[Razor]]" television movie.</ref> that were filmed.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://community.livejournal.com/aarondouglas/56259.html|title=The Chief's Deck: Last Supper and the Truth|date=10 January 2008|accessdate=25 January 2008|last=Douglas|first=Aaron|format=|language=}}</ref> | According to Douglas, Ron Moore was not present at the photo shoot, which was part of SciFi Channel's promotional material production phase. The actors were given general directions by the photographer and SciFi Channel staff, but interpreted their characters as they saw fit. This indicates that the photograph was created for marketing purposes, as multiple different versions of the shot were produced. It was likely meant to fuel speculation, and thus there is probably no deep meaning behind its composition. Douglas added that neither he nor any of the cast believe there is any significance to the photo. He further notes that none of the fan speculation based on the photo matches the story lines or events in the 13 hours<ref>This number includes the two-hour "[[Razor]]" television movie.</ref> that were filmed.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://community.livejournal.com/aarondouglas/56259.html|title=The Chief's Deck: Last Supper and the Truth|date=10 January 2008|accessdate=25 January 2008|last=Douglas|first=Aaron|format=|language=}}</ref> | ||
Further, attempts to analyze the photo have been met with incredulity from [[Katee Sackhoff]], who said: "It's interesting that everyone thinks there is something hidden in that Last Supper photo, like if you look hard enough, you can find a hidden message in it. To be honest, I think we [the cast] would have had to be in on it to create a hidden message, and we were all just there having a photo shoot." | Further, attempts to analyze the photo have been met with incredulity from [[Katee Sackhoff]], who said: | ||
: "It's interesting that everyone thinks there is something hidden in that Last Supper photo, like if you look hard enough, you can find a hidden message in it. To be honest, I think we [the cast] would have had to be in on it to create a hidden message, and we were all just there having a photo shoot." | |||
== Defense == | == Defense == | ||
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In light of the aforementioned comments, Ron Moore and Co-Executive Producer [[David Weddle]] came to the photo's defense. | In light of the aforementioned comments, Ron Moore and Co-Executive Producer [[David Weddle]] came to the photo's defense. | ||
From an | From an 8 April 2008 interview that Maureen Ryan had with Moore: | ||
: '''Maureen Ryan''': You have to know that the EW “Last Supper” photo of the Season 4 cast has been analyzed to death. | : '''Maureen Ryan''': You have to know that the EW “Last Supper” photo of the Season 4 cast has been analyzed to death. | ||
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: '''RDM:''' Yeah. I said that. I probably shouldn’t have said that [laughs] but I have said that. So, yeah [that is the case, the final Cylon is not any of the people in the photo].<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2008/04/ron-moore-on-ba.html|title='Battlestar Galactica's' fourth season, the strike, and directing in space: The scoop from Ron Moore|date=2 April 2008|accessdate=2 April 2008|last=Ryan|first=Maureen|format=|language=}}</ref> | : '''RDM:''' Yeah. I said that. I probably shouldn’t have said that [laughs] but I have said that. So, yeah [that is the case, the final Cylon is not any of the people in the photo].<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2008/04/ron-moore-on-ba.html|title='Battlestar Galactica's' fourth season, the strike, and directing in space: The scoop from Ron Moore|date=2 April 2008|accessdate=2 April 2008|last=Ryan|first=Maureen|format=|language=}}</ref> | ||
Additionally, a recent interview, Weddle added that: "You already know the answer to these questions [on who the "Last Cylon" is, the nature of Kara Thrace, etc.]. It's all right there [in the show]. Just examine every episode closely and the truth will emerge. Or break out a magnifying glass and go over that Last Supper photo one more time. Ron Moore laid it all out for you."<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.syfyportal.com/pagetogether.php?id=4887&page=4|title=SyFy Portal: 'Battlestar Galactica' Plan Subject To Change|date=2 April 2008|accessdate=2 April 2008|last=Hinman|first=Michael|format=|language=}}</ref> | Additionally, a recent interview, Weddle added that: "You already know the answer to these questions [on who the "Last Cylon" is, the nature of Kara Thrace, etc.]. It's all right there [in the show]. Just examine every episode closely and the truth will emerge. Or break out a magnifying glass and go over that Last Supper photo one more time. Ron Moore laid it all out for you."<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.syfyportal.com/pagetogether.php?id=4887&page=4|title=SyFy Portal: 'Battlestar Galactica' Plan Subject To Change|date=2 April 2008|accessdate=2 April 2008|last=Hinman|first=Michael|format=|language=}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:A to Z]] | [[Category:A to Z]] | ||
[[Category:Behind the Scenes]] | [[Category:Behind the Scenes]] | ||
[[Category:RDM]] | [[Category:RDM]] | ||