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This episode will be the two-hour '''pilot''' for the ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' TV series, a  [[spin-off]] of the [[Re-imagined Series]] produced by [[Remi Aubuchon]], [[Ronald D. Moore]], [[David Eick]] for the [[Sci Fi Channel]]. It is currently in post-production.
This episode will be the two-hour '''pilot''' for the ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' TV series, a  [[spin-off]] of the [[Re-imagined Series]] produced by [[Remi Aubuchon]], [[Ronald D. Moore]], [[David Eick]] for the [[Sci Fi Channel]]. It is currently in post-production. It is due to be released on DVD on April 21, 2009 before debuting in 2010. However, copies have been appearing on the internet since April 14th.


==Overview==
==Overview==
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:''It should be kept in mind that, while this information comes from reliable sources, the series is still in production, and some details - such as names, events and character backgrounds - may still change to a certain degree.''
:''It should be kept in mind that, while this information comes from reliable sources, the series is still in production, and some details - such as names, events and character backgrounds - may still change to a certain degree.''


{{spoiltext|When [[Zoe Graystone]] dies due to the religious fanaticism of her boyfriend, [[Ben Stark]], her father [[Daniel Graystone]] manages to resurrect her - after a fashion. Already having [[Zoe-A]], a [[digital clone]] of her personality, he uses stolen technology to create a robotic version of his daughter, known as [[Zoe-R]], the first step towards creating the Cylon race.
{{spoiltext|When [[Zoe Graystone]] dies due to the religious fanaticism of her boyfriend, [[Ben Stark]], her father [[Daniel Graystone]] manages to resurrect her - after a fashion. The same terrorist attack claimed the lives of [[Joseph Adama]]'s [[Shannon Adama|wife]] and daughter, [[Tamara Adama|Tamara]] and both meet under conditions of mutual grief. Graystone, already having [[Zoe-A]], a [[digital clone]] of her memories and personality which was created by his daughter, uses stolen technology (secured by Joseph Adama via his underworld contacts) to create a robotic version of his daughter, known as [[Zoe-R]], the first step toward creating the Cylon race. As Adama works with Graystone to bringing back their children, Adama is appalled at his partner's methods and ethics. However, as a result of this tragedy, he grows closer to his 9-year old son, William Adama. <ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=e1304fb7-b29d-4d3e-9873-d2230fcfc998|title=eOnline! Exclusive! Caprica Pilot Preview|date=Apr 1, 2008}}</ref>, ([[Caprica_pilot]]) At first it appears to be a failure with the download of Zoe-A into a prototype Cylon form but later Zoe-R awakens and calls her best friend [[Lacy Rand]] for help}}  
 
The same terrorist attack claimed the lives of [[Joseph Adama]]'s [[Shannon Adama|wife]] and daughter, [[Tamara Adama|Tamara]]. Together with Daniel Graystone he works on bringing back their children, but is appalled at his partner's methods and ethics. However, as a result of this tragedy, he grows closer to his 9-year old son, William Adama. <ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=e1304fb7-b29d-4d3e-9873-d2230fcfc998|title=eOnline! Exclusive! Caprica Pilot Preview|date=Apr 1, 2008}}</ref>}}


==Guest stars==
==Guest stars==

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Caprica pilot
"Caprica pilot"
An episode of the Caprica Series
Episode No. Season 1, Episode 1
Writer(s) Remi Aubuchon
Ronald D. Moore
Story by
Director Jeffrey Reiner
Assistant Director
Special guest(s)
Production No. 101
Nielsen Rating
US airdate USA 2010
CAN airdate CAN
UK airdate UK Spring 2009[1]
DVD release
Population survivors
Additional Info Series pilot
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Episode Chronology
Caprica pilot
Related Information
Official Summary
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[[IMDB:tt{{{imdb}}}|IMDb entry]]
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Related Media
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iTunes: [{{{itunes}}} USA]


This episode will be the two-hour pilot for the Caprica TV series, a spin-off of the Re-imagined Series produced by Remi Aubuchon, Ronald D. Moore, David Eick for the Sci Fi Channel. It is currently in post-production. It is due to be released on DVD on April 21, 2009 before debuting in 2010. However, copies have been appearing on the internet since April 14th.

Overview

In the wake of the tragedy experienced by the Adama and Graystone families, a scientific breakthrough is about to occur - the invention of the Cylons.

Plot summary

It should be kept in mind that, while this information comes from reliable sources, the series is still in production, and some details - such as names, events and character backgrounds - may still change to a certain degree.
Spoiler follows, highlight to read.
When Zoe Graystone dies due to the religious fanaticism of her boyfriend, Ben Stark, her father Daniel Graystone manages to resurrect her - after a fashion. The same terrorist attack claimed the lives of Joseph Adama's wife and daughter, Tamara and both meet under conditions of mutual grief. Graystone, already having Zoe-A, a digital clone of her memories and personality which was created by his daughter, uses stolen technology (secured by Joseph Adama via his underworld contacts) to create a robotic version of his daughter, known as Zoe-R, the first step toward creating the Cylon race. As Adama works with Graystone to bringing back their children, Adama is appalled at his partner's methods and ethics. However, as a result of this tragedy, he grows closer to his 9-year old son, William Adama. [2], (Caprica_pilot) At first it appears to be a failure with the download of Zoe-A into a prototype Cylon form but later Zoe-R awakens and calls her best friend Lacy Rand for help


Guest stars

References

  1. Aylott, Chris, "Sky1 secures exclusive UK rights to Battlestar Galactica prequel CAPRICA", 6 August 2008. Retrieved on 9 August 2008.
  2. eOnline! Exclusive! Caprica Pilot Preview (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). (Apr 1, 2008).
  3. Zacharias, Yvonne (12 June 2008). Canada.com: Battlestar Galactica spinoff filming in town (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on 22 June 2008.
  4. 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 This information comes from the Caprica entry on IMDb. It may or may not be accurate, as IMDb has no apparent fact checking facilities. We provide this information as a service to fans who may be looking for it, and we make no claim as to either its accuracy or unverifiable lack thereof.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 The Province: Now shooting: movie writer glen schaefer on five productions shooting around b.C. (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). (22 June 2008). Retrieved on 22 June 2008.