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* [[Galacticruise]], the 30th anniversary celebration for the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|original ''Battlestar Galactica'']], has added story editor and writer [[Terrence McDonnell]] on its guest list. Cabins and event tickets are still available. Sign ups and booking for the cruise end on July 1st, so sign up today! (Maybe those wonderful tax rebate checks will come in handy, eh?)
* After being in development hell for nearly two years, ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' has been green-lit and will begin production in the spring. In addition, a new series of webisodes and a "social game" will be released around mid-April.<ref>{{cite_news|first=Paul J.|last=Gough|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3ifff588c2bae9eaff7c54472fcb6d54b5|title=Sci Fi unveils 'Battlestar' prequel|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|page=|date=18 March 2008|accessdate=19 March 2008|language=}}</ref>
* After being in development hell for nearly two years, ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' has been green-lit and will begin production in the spring. In addition, a new series of webisodes and a "social game" will be released around mid-April.<ref>{{cite_news|first=Paul J.|last=Gough|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3ifff588c2bae9eaff7c54472fcb6d54b5|title=Sci Fi unveils 'Battlestar' prequel|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|page=|date=18 March 2008|accessdate=19 March 2008|language=}}</ref>
* The [[Battlestar Galactica - Season Three (Region 1 DVD)|Season 3 DVD]] is out now and packed with extra features! It includes an extended version of "[[Unfinished Business]]" with over 25 minutes of extra content, in addition to deleted scenes, featurettes, "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance|The Resistance]]" webisodes and podcasts. [http://astore.amazon.com/battlestarwik-20/detail/B00129W6LE Order it now via Amazon.com].
* The [[Battlestar Galactica - Season Three (Region 1 DVD)|Season 3 DVD]] is out now and packed with extra features! It includes an extended version of "[[Unfinished Business]]" with over 25 minutes of extra content, in addition to deleted scenes, featurettes, "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance|The Resistance]]" webisodes and podcasts. [http://astore.amazon.com/battlestarwik-20/detail/B00129W6LE Order it now via Amazon.com].
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*BSG composer [[Bear McCreary]] is set to perform live April 13 at Los Angeles' Roxy nightclub. Cast members from the show will act as emcees. According to Bear's blog, music will be peformed from all four seasons, a video/documentary will be produced, and some very special guests will attended. <ref> [http://blog.wired.com/underwire/2008/02/battlestar-gala.html Bear McCreary Concert ] </ref>  
*BSG composer [[Bear McCreary]] is set to perform live April 13 at Los Angeles' Roxy nightclub. Cast members from the show will act as emcees. According to Bear's blog, music will be peformed from all four seasons, a video/documentary will be produced, and some very special guests will attended. <ref> [http://blog.wired.com/underwire/2008/02/battlestar-gala.html Bear McCreary Concert ] </ref>  
*''Battlestar Galactica'' has received the following 34<sup>th</sup> Saturn Awards nominations: Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series, Best Presentation on Television, and Best Actor - Edward James Olmos. <ref>[http://www.saturnawards.org/nominations.html Saturn Award Nominations]</ref>
*''Battlestar Galactica'' has received the following 34<sup>th</sup> Saturn Awards nominations: Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series, Best Presentation on Television, and Best Actor - Edward James Olmos. <ref>[http://www.saturnawards.org/nominations.html Saturn Award Nominations]</ref>
*For new fans who want a [[What The Frak Is Going On|quick, 8-and-a-half-minute recap]] about the events thus far (excluding "[[Razor]]"), [[What The Frak Is Going On?|click here]].
 


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Revision as of 16:51, 23 March 2008

  • Galacticruise, the 30th anniversary celebration for the original Battlestar Galactica, has added story editor and writer Terrence McDonnell on its guest list. Cabins and event tickets are still available. Sign ups and booking for the cruise end on July 1st, so sign up today! (Maybe those wonderful tax rebate checks will come in handy, eh?)
  • After being in development hell for nearly two years, Caprica has been green-lit and will begin production in the spring. In addition, a new series of webisodes and a "social game" will be released around mid-April.[1]
  • The Season 3 DVD is out now and packed with extra features! It includes an extended version of "Unfinished Business" with over 25 minutes of extra content, in addition to deleted scenes, featurettes, "The Resistance" webisodes and podcasts. Order it now via Amazon.com.
  • Michael Ausiello of The Ausiello Report has posted that most of the cast of Battlestar Galactica will appear on Late Show with David Letterman on March 19, 2008 to present the Top Ten List. Missed the original broadcast? Watch the BSG Top Ten List here on YouTube.com.
  • BSG composer Bear McCreary is set to perform live April 13 at Los Angeles' Roxy nightclub. Cast members from the show will act as emcees. According to Bear's blog, music will be peformed from all four seasons, a video/documentary will be produced, and some very special guests will attended. [2]
  • Battlestar Galactica has received the following 34th Saturn Awards nominations: Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series, Best Presentation on Television, and Best Actor - Edward James Olmos. [3]
  1. Gough, Paul J., "Sci Fi unveils 'Battlestar' prequel", The Hollywood Reporter, 18 March 2008. Retrieved on 19 March 2008.
  2. Bear McCreary Concert
  3. Saturn Award Nominations