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February 14, 2003

New report from Shawn O'Donnell of BattlestarFanClub.com

Shawn O'Donnell of BattlestarFanClub.com posted a new report at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard. Among the several items mentioned in the report, Shawn stated that: "The budget of the new production continues to drop like a rock, falling from a proposal of around $10 million to now around $9 million, I would expect the budget to fall even further. Matter of fact a CGI effects person was so disgusted with the proposed budget that they opted out of doing the revised Battlestar Galactica and went back to the show that they were working on, with a low budget, but quite a bit better funded than this project." Shawn also states that: "Richard Hatch was indeed offered a cameo part in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica last week (note: I said reimagined and not prequel) and turned it down." Also reported: "Ronald Moore recently mentioned that he is focusing on 'Carnivale' more so than on Galactica at this time. That is just a decoy and untrue, he remains very involved, this is an attempt by TPTB to deflect the critics by appearing to move their Golden Boy to another project, this is to take the heat off of him and themselves while they continue to do what they've been doing. This is the commonly known 'bait and switch'. Fact: TPTB have lost hope in trying to convert the established Battlestar Galactica fans, they are now busy mining other fans bases (like Star Trek, for instance)." Shawn also mentions: "David Eick refers to this project as 'Melrose Place in Space', funny, I called it that a long time ago, guess he 'borrowed' my line. I think 'Battlestar 90120' or 'VERY Lost in Space' would be just as appropriate." For Shawn O'Donnell's complete report, check out the following link at the Sci-Fi BBoard.

http://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/318729

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February 14, 2003

OT: A-Team's 'Face' drops in on Dáil

A new article was posted at Ireland Online: Dirk "Starbuck" Benedict who is also well known as "Face Man" in The A-Team TV series recently spoke at a debate on the eighties at University College Dublin, and also visited the Dáil on his way to a tour of the city's Guinness museum in Ireland. Although the article doesn't mention Battlestar Galactica, it's still worth reading for some of the latest news from Dirk Benedict.

http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertain...960&p=5x55454x

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February 14, 2003

Attention Star Trek & Battlestar Fans

Battlestar Galactica fan and CGI artist Kenneth Thomson Jr. wrote an outstanding letter to the Star Trek & Battlestar Galactica fans at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard. Be sure to read Ken's new letter at the following link.

http://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/318670

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February 14, 2003

Unfilmed 1978 "Saga of a Star World" script

Michael Faries posted one of the various rewrites of the original 1978 "Saga of a Star World" script at Colonial Fleets. Michael reports that this script is one of the earlier rewrites of the original, before the final edition of "Saga of a Star World" (the Battlestar Galactica pilot episode) script was completed and filmed. Definitely worth checking out at the following link.

http://www.3dgladiators.com/forums/s...threadid=19032

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February 14, 2003

Casting Report at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard

Michael Faries posted a casting report at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard. The report mentions that: "Ronny Cox is on the short list to become William 'Husker' Adama, if he hasn't already been signed. Another cast member of 'Farscape' may join, too, although I haven't confirmed which one. There was also a rumor circulating that Stargate SG-1's Richard Dean Anderson was considered as Baltar. That is not happening, though. (Anderson as Baltar??) And, yes, Mary McDonnell (Dr. Carter's mother from 'E.R.', the President's wife from 'ID4' and Stands-With-A-Fist from 'Dances with Wolves') is confirmed as a contender for Laura Roslin." For the complete report, check out the following link at the Sci-Fi BBoard.

http://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/318565

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February 14, 2003

Artists needed for Battlestar Galactica 25th Anniversary

New report from Micheleh at Colonial Fleets: "That's right! I've just about finished the logo, and am ready to start laying out a poster design and designs for the programs, etc. I think it would be a great idea to use Battlestar Galactica artwork from the fans! At this time, we can't offer pay, but the artist will be credited, and all work should be signed, of course. Plus, the person or persons will just *have* to be at the convention to personally autograph their work! Character and ship scenes are both welcome. Anyone interested can PM me, or email me at the following address. Thanks!"

micheleh@gci-net.com

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7. Latest Battlestar Galactica Media Articles

2003 03/03 - HollywoodReporter.com - Olmos, Lawrence in pilot seats

2003 03/03 - BattlestarGalacticaClub.com - ANNOUNCING: GALACTICON 2003! 25th Anniversary Salute

2003 03/02 - Coming Soon! - Olmos & McDonnell in Battlestar Galactica

2003 03/02 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Battlestar Galactica Ratings Info from June 1995 Magazine

2003 03/01 - Battlestar Zone - The Lost Season: New Editorial by Susan J. Paxton

2003 02/26 - Noah Hathaway Pictorial - Battlestar Galactica mention in DC Comics' Harley Quinn

2003 02/25 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Revival Update from Michael Faries

2003 02/24 - BattlestarGalacticaClub.com - Act Fast! Message from KornFan2 and Scooter

2003 02/17 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Sci-Fi Channel's Digitally Remastered Episodes

2003 02/14 - DirkBenedictCentral.com - Dirk Benedict Central Newsletter

2003 02/14 - BattlestarFanClub.com - Battlestar Galactica Mini-Series Script (Original Draft)

2003 02/13 - Sci Fi Wire - SCI FI Names Galactica Leads

2003 02/13 - SciFiPulse.net - Galactica Remake: Lead Actors Announced

2003 02/10 - CultTV.net - Galactica Remake Endures Fan Wrath

2003 02/10 - SciFiPulse.net - Sci Fi Pulse Reviews Galactica Remake Script

2003 02/08 - BattlestarGalacticaClub.com - Letter from Richard Hatch to BattlestarFanClub.com

2003 02/08 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Revival Budget Update from Michael Faries

2003 02/08 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Revival Update from Shawn O'Donnell

2003 02/06 - GateWorld.net - Shanks in Battlestar Galactica?

2003 02/05 - Colonial Fleets - Unfilmed 1978 "Saga of a Star World" Script

2003 02/05 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Casting Update from Michael Faries

2003 02/05 - SciFiPulse.net - Battlestar Galactica Game Coming In September

2003 02/04 - SciFiPulse.net - Richard Hatch Gives A Small Rebuttal To The BG Remake

2003 02/03 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Press release: SciFi Channel Boycott

2003 02/02 - RichardHatch.com - Newsletter

2003 02/02 - SciFiPulse.net - Ron Moore Leaves Galactica For Carnivale

2003 01/31 - United Entertainment Media - Enigma Signs on for 'Battlestar Galactica'

2003 01/31 - Zap2it.com - 'Roswell' Writer Leaves 'Battlestar'

2003 01/31 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - A Statement From Dirk Benedict

2003 01/31 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict Offered Cameos?

2003 01/31 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Bill Gates is a Battlestar Galactica fan

2003 01/31 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Battlestar Galactica Video Game Release

2003 01/30 - SciFiPulse.net - Bonnie Hammer Plugs Battlestar Galactica

2003 01/30 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Original Cast Members Offered Cameos?

2003 01/29 - Coming Soon! - A New Look for Sci Fi's Battlestar Galactica

2003 01/29 - SyFyPortal.com - Battlestar Galactica: Reborn (Script Review)

2003 01/29 - TV Guide Online - The Battle Over Galactica Update

2003 01/29 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Revival Update from Michael Faries

2003 01/28 - British Columbia Film Commission - Mini-Series Listed

2003 01/28 - Colonial Fleets - Revival Update from Michael Faries

2003 01/27 - DirkBenedictCentral.com - Dirk Benedict Central Newsletter

2003 01/23 - About.com - Battlestar Galactica Remake Article and Poll

2003 01/23 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Revival Update #2 from Michael Faries

2003 01/22 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - Revival Update #1 from Michael Faries

2003 01/22 - TheGalactican.com - The Galactican E-Zine Volume 3 Issue 1

2003 01/20 - SciFiPulse.net - Galactica Marathon To Be Featured On The American Sci Fi Channel

2003 01/18 - DemonSlayers.org - Mini-series script review by Kenneth Thomson Jr.

2003 01/17 - Sci-Fi Channel BBoard - DVD Info from Michael Faries

2003 01/14 - Colonial Fleets - Australian DVD Set Delayed Indefinitely

2003 01/11 - SciFiPulse.net - Galactica Fandom Are Mobilising The Fleet

2003 01/08 - Ain't It Cool News - GALACTICA Script Review!!

2003 01/06 - BattlestarFanClub.com - Ed Begley Jr. Interview

2003 01/05 - BattlestarGalacticaClub.com - New DVD Information

2003 01/04 - BattlestarGalactica.com - Open Letter from Michael Faries

2003 01/03 - Battlestar Columbia-B - New Battlestar Galactica Canadian Newspaper Article

2003 01/02 - SyFyPortal.com - Top Newsmakers Of 2002

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