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A '''''Battlestar Galactica'' Movie''' has been in development since 2009. Several writers and directors have been attached to the project through the years. In early 2022, producer/writer Simon Kinberg is looking for a director, is hoping for a late 2022 or early 2023 shooting, and is teasing a shared universe between his movie and Sam Esmail's new series for Peacock.
==Development==
The movie has had a prolonged development process. [[Glen A. Larson]] entered negotiations with Universal Pictures to produce the movie in early 2009.<ref>Borys Kit, 2009-02-20. [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/universal-talks-battlestar-movie-79643 Universal in talks for 'Battlestar' movie]. ''Hollywood Reporter.'' Accessed 2016-06-18.</ref> Glen Larson had already tried to bring the franchise to the big screen in 1999 with a project called [[Battlestar Atlantis]], but it was never made. [[Bryan Singer]] was signed on to direct the movie in August 2009.<ref>Borys Kit. 2009-08-13. [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bryan-singer-direct-battlestar-film Bryan Singer to direct 'Battlestar' film]. ''Hollywood Reporter.'' Accessed 2016-06-18.</ref> In October 2011, a script was to be written by John Orloff who said ''"I love BSG, and I would pass on the job rather than [[frak]] it up"'' and ''"I have wanted to write this movie since I was 12 years old, and built a Galactica model from scratch out of balsa wood, cardboard, old model parts and LEDs".''<ref>Mike Fleming, 2011-11-20. [http://www.deadline.com/2011/10/bryan-singers-battlestar-galactica-gets-airborne-with-john-orloff-scripting-deal Bryan Singer's 'Battlestar Galactica' Gets Airborne With John Orloff Scripting Deal]. ''Deadline.'' Accessed 2016-06-18.</ref> In a video interview with IGN in August 2012, Bryan Singer said ''"I have a script and it's in revisions right now, and it's very cool"'' and also ''"it will exist, I think, quite well between [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|the Glen Larson]] and [[Battlestar Galactica (TRS)|the Ron Moore/David Eick]] universes"''.<ref>IGN staff. 2012-08-02. [http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/08/02/battlestar-galactica-movie-bryan-singer-update Battlestar Galactica - Bryan Singer's Battlestar Update]. ''IGN.'' Accessed 2016-06-18.</ref> In April 2014, Jack Paglen was hired to write the film ''"as a complete reimagining of the story"''. The project that was still to be produced by Glen Larson,<ref>Dave McNary. 2014-04-07. [http://variety.com/2014/film/news/battlestar-galactica-movie-gets-new-life-at-universal-exclusive-1201153687/ 'Battlestar Galactica' Movie Gets New Life at Universal (EXCLUSIVE)]. ''Variety.'' Accessed 2016-06-18.</ref> but it was likely delayed when Glen Larson passed away in November 2014.<ref>Mike Barnes, 2014-11-15. [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/glen-a-larson-dead-battlestar-748879/ Glen A. Larson, Creator of TV’s ‘Quincy M.E.,’ ‘Magnum, P.I.’ and ‘Battlestar Galactica,’ Dies at 77] ''Hollywood Reporter.'' Accessed 2022-01-08</ref>

In June 2016, Lisa Joy was hired to write the script, and it was announced that Scott Stuber and Dylan Clark were producing the film through Bluegrass Films alongside Michael De Luca through Michael De Luca Productions. Francis Lawrence was approached to direct the movie.<ref>Mike Fleming Jr. 2016-06-09. [http://deadline.com/2016/06/battlestar-galactica-francis-lawrence-lisa-joy-universal-pictures-1201770133/ 'Battlestar Galactica' Movie Sets 'Westworld's Lisa Joy To Write, Director Francis Lawrence Orbiting]. ''Deadline.'' Accessed 2016-06-13.</ref><ref>Georgina Terry, June 13, 2016. [http://metro.co.uk/2016/06/13/battlestar-galactica-reboot-set-for-take-off-with-westworld-writer-5942078/?utm_campaign=Contact+SNS+For+More+Referrer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=snsanalytics Battlestar Galactica reboot set for take-off with Westworld writer]. ''Metro.'' Accessed 2016-06-13.</ref> In February 2018, Francis Lawrence confirmed that he was still working on the film with Lisa Joy, and that he was a fan of the original show when he was a kid: ''"The original series was actually one of the first sets that I ever went on. I remember being a kid and loving that show and they were filming near my house and my mom took me down there and I got to try on a Cylon helmet."''<ref>Max Evry, 2018-02-23. [https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/925457-exclusive-francis-lawrence-talks-battlestar-galactica-movie-more Exclusive: Francis Lawrence Talks Battlestar Galactica Movie & More!] ''ComingSoon''. Accessed 2022-01-08</ref> When asked if there would be visual nods to the original series in his movie, Lawrence answered ''"Oh of course! There will definitely be visual nods. We’re all fans of both series so there will definitely be nods, but for it to be worth doing for us we have to have our own take on it. Without getting into too much detail, there is thematic kind of stuff to make it relevant today. What makes something interesting to do is if there’s a relevance to the world we live in now."'' In December 2018, Jay Basu was hired to rewrite Lisa Joy's script.<ref>Umberto Gonzalez, 2018-12-18. [https://www.thewrap.com/jay-basu-battlestar-galactica-universal/ Jay Basu Tapped to Write ‘Battlestar Galactica’ for Universal (Exclusive)]. ''The Wrap''. Accessed 2022-01-08</ref>

In October 2020, Simon Kinberg was announced to be producing and writing the movie. Kinberg said ''"Battlestar Galactica is one of the holy grails in science fiction, and I couldn’t be more excited about bringing something new to the franchise, while honoring what’s made it so iconic and enduring."''<ref>Borys Kit, 2020-10-22. [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/simon-kinberg-to-write-produce-battlestar-galactica-movie-for-universal-exclusive-4081405/ Simon Kinberg to Write, Produce ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Movie for Universal (Exclusive)]. ''The Hollywod Reporter''. Accessed 2022-01-08.</ref> At the time, it was also said that the movie was not connected to [[Battlestar Galactica (SE)|the series developed by Sam Esmail]] for NBCUniversal's [[Peacock]] streaming service.<ref>Adam B. Vary, 2020-10-22. [https://variety.com/2020/film/news/battlestar-galactica-movie-simon-kinberg-writer-producer-1234813660/ ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Movie Lands Simon Kinberg as Writer, Producer]. ''Variety''. Accessed 2022-01-08</ref> In a December 2021 podcast, Simon Kinberg said ''"Battlestar Galactica also, now we're talking to directors about that. That's a massive movie, and a massive amount of prep. So, you know, that might be six months, nine months of actual prep work before it gets shot. But that's another movie that could conceivably start prepping at the beginning of the year'' (2022)'', and be shooting at the end of the year."''<ref>Anthony D'Alessandro, 2021-12-16. [https://deadline.com/2021/12/simon-kinberg-interview-invasion-the-355-podcast-1234892595/ Simon Kinberg Returns To Original Fare With ‘The 355’, ‘Invasion’ & More – Crew Call Podcast]. ''Deadline''. Accessed 2022-01-08</ref> In a January 2022 interview, Kinberg added ''"In terms of the situation with Sam'' (Esmail) ''and the show, I can't say too much about it other than there is synergy between the two enterprises and constant communication between us. We've become close and been having a really good time together and there will be, for lack of a better phrase and it's an overused phrase, a shared universe."'' When asked wether his movie would have connections with the 2000's reimagined series, Kinberg stated ''"There are connections, but it is certainly not simply a continuation or a remake of Ron Moore's masterpiece."''<ref>Carly Lane, 2022-01-06. [https://collider.com/battlestar-galactica-movie-tv-show-shared-universe-simon-kinberg-comments/ Exclusive: New 'Battlestar Galactica' Movie Will Exist In a "Shared Universe" With Sam Esmail's Upcoming TV Series, Says Simon Kinberg]. ''Collider''. Accessed 2022-01-08</ref>

==References==
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List of books

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GalactiFrak: /* Berkley Books */

: ''For the list of comic books, see: [[List of Comics]]''

The following are the listings of all known books of, and on, ''[[Battlestar Galactica]]''. Click on one to see (and possibly edit) the summary for that book.

== Berkley Books ==

# [[Battlestar Galactica: The Photostory]] (1979) by [[Glen A. Larson]]
# [[Saga of a Star World (Book)|Saga of a Star World]] (1978) by [[Robert Thurston]]
# [[The Cylon Death Machine]] (1979) by Robert Thurston
# [[The Tombs of Kobol]] (1980) by Robert Thurston
# [[The Young Warriors]] (1980) by Robert Thurston
# [[Galactica Discovers Earth (Book)|Galactica Discovers Earth]] (1982) by [[Michael Resnick]]
# [[The Living Legend (Book)|The Living Legend]] (1982) by [[Nicholas Yermakov]]
# [[War of the Gods (Book)|War of the Gods]] (1982) by Nicholas Yermakov
# [[Greetings from Earth (Book)|Greetings from Earth]] (1983) by Ron Goulart
# [[Experiment in Terra (Book)|Experiment in Terra]] (1984) by Ron Goulart
# [[The Long Patrol (Book)|The Long Patrol]] (1984) by Ron Goulart
# [[The Nightmare Machine]] (1985) by Robert Thurston
# [[Die, Chameleon!]] (1986) by Robert Thurston
# [[Apollo's War]] (1987) by Robert Thurston
# [[Surrender the Galactica!]] (1988) by Robert Thurston

== Richard Hatch ==
# [[Armageddon]] (1997) by [[Christopher Golden]] and [[Richard Hatch]]
# [[Warhawk]] (1998) by Christopher Golden and Richard Hatch
# [[Resurrection (book)|Resurrection]] (2001) by Richard Hatch and [[Stan Timmons]]
# [[Rebellion]] (2002) by Richard Hatch and [[Alan Rodgers]]
# [[Paradis]] (2003) by Richard Hatch and [[Brad Linaweaver]]
# [[Destiny]] (2004) by Richard Hatch and Brad Linaweaver
# [[Redemption]] (2005) by Richard Hatch and Brad Linaweaver

== Tor Books ==
# [[Battlestar Galactica (2005 Novel)|Battlestar Galactica]] (2005) by [[Jeffrey A. Carver]]
# [[The Cylons' Secret]] (2006) by [[Craig Shaw Gardner]]
# [[Sagittarius Is Bleeding]] (2006) by [[Peter David]]
# [[Unity]] (2007) by [[Steven Harper]]

== Dynamite Entertainment ==
# [[Battlestar Galactica Volume I]] (2007) hardback collection of [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]] comics by [[Greg Pak]] (writer) and [[Nigel Raynor]] (illustrator)
# [[Battlestar Galactica Volume II]] (2008)
# [[Battlestar Galactica Volume III]] (2008)
# [[Classic Battlestar Galactica (Trade Paperback)|Classic Battlestar Galactica]]
# [[Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse (Trade Paperback)|Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse]]

== Re-imagined Battlestar Galactica companion books ==
# [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]] (2005) by David Bassom
# [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion Season Two]] (2006) by David Bassom
# [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion Season Three]] (2007) by David Bassom
# [[Battlestar Galactica: Downloaded]] (Inside the Universe of the Critically Acclaimed TV Show): The Official Color Companion: 1 (2009) by David Bassom

==Battlestar Galactica Magazines==
# [[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine|The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine]] from [http://www.titanmagazines.com Titan Magazines]

==Unauthorized non-fiction==
# [[An Analytical Guide to Television's Battlestar Galactica]] (2005) by John Kenneth Muir
# [[So Say We All: An Unauthorized Collection of Thoughts and Opinions on Battlestar Galactica]] (2006) by Richard Hatch
# [[Somewhere Beyond The Heavens: Battlestar Galactica Unofficial Companion]] (2006) by David Criswell and Richie Levine
# [[Frak You!: The Ultimate Unauthorized Guide to Battlestar Galactica]] (2007) by Jo Storm
# [[Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy: Knowledge Here Begins Out There]] (2008) by [[Jason T. Eberl]]
# [[Cylons in America: Critical Studies of Battlestar Galactica]] (2008) by Tiffany Potter and C. W. Marshall
# [[Unlocking Battlestar Galactica: An Unauthorized Guide]] (2008) by Lynnette Porter, David Lavery, and Hilary Robson
# [[Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy (Open Court)]] (2008) by Josef Steiff and Tristan D. Tamplin

== See also ==

* [[Novelizations]], for books written based on aired episodes

== External links ==
*[http://www.lurexlounge.com/bsg/publicat01.php Battlestar Galactica Memorabilia: Publications - Vintage Novels]

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Surrender the Galactica!

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GalactiFrak:

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| title= Surrender the Galactica!
| series= Berkley Books
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| published= January 1988
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== Plot Summary ==

Boxey runs away because Apollo keeps going off on dangerous missions. He joins up with an old man who is part of a secret society living in the Devil's Pit, deep within the bowels of the Galactica. Apollo and other search crews are unable to find him. To get his mind off things, Apollo decides to join Starbuck in testing a new craft called the SuperViper. During the test run, the ship goes out of control and almost crashes.

Imperious Leader has removed Baltar in command and placed Spectre in his place. Baltar has volunteered to serve under Spectre. Lucifer is brought back to life, but Spectre has his memory completely erased. The Galactica is located, and Baltar volunteers to undergo cosmetic surgery so he can sneak aboard the battlestar and plant a bomb. Lucifer is disguised as a Borellian Nomen and accompanies Baltar to help him carry out his mission. The two wind up joining a theatrical troupe that is touring the fleet and will be performing on the Galactica. Dwybolt, the head of the company, is one of Cassiopea's old favored clients; he still dreams about her, making his current woman very jealous, but he doesn't know she is alive and on the Galactica.

Starbuck is still being chased by the Vailean cadet named Hera, but he turns her down because he prefers to be the one who makes the approach. Hera gets angry and is determined to get back at him. She gets together with Cassiopea and Athena, and they decide to write a play for the upcoming theatrical performance. The play is designed specifically to make fun of Starbuck.

Boxey, the old man, and a little girl named Peri are caught up in a war going on in the Devil's Pit. The children are prisoners for awhile, but manage to join up with the theatrical troupe. The old man is rescued by Apollo and others. Befriended by Hera, he agrees to help her write the play. Cassiopea easily convinces Dwybolt to have her play performed as a sideline of his show. Dwybolt recognizes the old man as a great actor who disappeared a long time ago, but the old man insists he is an engineer and refuses to return to the stage.

Apollo sees Boxey during the performance of the play, and he runs up on stage where they are reunited. The crowd applauds them. Cassiopea's play is about a womanizer who eventually shouts "Buck the star! Buck the star!" Starbuck angrily storms out of the theater, followed by Hera. Lucifer leaves the play, enters Adama's cabin, and attempts to murder him. Starbuck and Hera stumble upon them, and they attempt to pry Lucifer's stranglehold off of Adama. Starbuck pounds on Lucifer, and his memory is suddenly restored by the jarring. Lucifer stops his attack because he remembers Starbuck and that he liked him.

Baltar sets explosives and attempts to escape the Galactica. Tigh confronts him in the landing bay having recognized his voice during his performance in the play. The explosion goes off, and Baltar knocks Tigh out in the confusion. Baltar escapes in a ship before the Cylons attack.

The Galactica is unable to launch vipers due to the damage, and Cylons attack ferociously. Spectre demands that Adama surrender, but Adama's response is "Felgercarb!" Starbuck and Apollo use the SuperViper to turn the tide against the Cylons. Spectre is baffled that he lost. Baltar is smug, happy that he will look good in Imperious Leader's eyes because he was successful in carrying out his part of the mission. Starbuck and Hera remain friends. Boxey stays with Apollo. Lucifer decides to stay with the Colonials, and Starbuck persuades him to be his gambling partner.

== Review ==

This is a book I did not get my hands on until 1996, so I actually waited almost 10 years for the answer to the question of what became of Lucifer after he deactivated himself in ''BG 12: Die, Chameleon!'' So you have an idea how much I anticipated finally finding out what happens. After all that time, all I can say is...

What a disappointment.

Robert Thurston saved the worst for last, as this would be the final Galactica novel that Berkley would publish. The biggest problem is that there are too many plot threads, and thus too much is going on. The second biggest problem is that almost everything that happens in this story is dull, boring, or not believable.

First of all, we learn that Imperious Leader has removed Baltar and placed Spectre in his place to hunt for the Galactica. What makes no sense is that the Leader allows Baltar to serve as Spectre's second-in-command! If Imperious Leader felt that Baltar was no longer fit to command, he surely would have had Baltar executed.

Another problem is that Boxey is given a huge role in the story. Considering how many great characters were underused in the TV series, it is a shame to give so much time to one of the show's least liked characters (I've already mentioned my dissaproval of Thurston's use of Croft in previous novels). Boxey's reasons for leaving don't make all that much sense, anyway. The new characters that are introduced are fairly dull, and they actually take more away from the story than they add.

The plight of the engineer, and the writing of a play by Hera, Cassiopea, and Athena to play a prank on Starbuck all turns out to be pretty boring. I like the character of Hera, but she, along with the other women, is wasted here.

It was also dissapointing to see Baltar have his face changed, as it is hard to imagine him being as great a villain while having a different face. Lucifer suffers the worst in this novel. With his memory erased, the character turns out to be dull. It's hard to imagine why Spectre would bother to use Lucifer for a purpose such as saboutage. Surely the Cylons would have other robots that could have been deployed for that.

Still, there were two highlights. Adama's message of refusal to surrender to Spectre, and Lucifer getting his memory restored at the end and winding up with the Colonial fleet. Still, this was an extremely poor way to conclude Lucifer's story. There was a lot more that could have been done with the character, although since this turned out to be the last Galactica novel, perhaps it is for the best (considering that Baltar does not die, it gives the impression that Thurston believed he would be writing more novels).

All in all, this book is very disappointing and is probably the worst of all the Berkley books Thurston has written.

== Notes ==

* It is mentioned that the Cylon fleet is conquering other areas of the galaxy.

* Socialators were trained to serve others, to be an adjunct to society but not quite a part of it. They had to follow strict regimens. Cassiopea had found it to be a comfortable and fulfilling life, but not a free one. She had more freedom now on the Galactica than she did on the planet Gemon. Her parents had sold her into the socialator "cult". Socialators were not allowed to have children.

* Baltar had been an occasional theatre performer during his youth. He had been convinced he could make a grand career with his talents. Others had predicted a grand career for him in the arts, but he was lured away by the temptation of money and power. Once, at the academy, he had even done a skit with Adama.

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