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Sign the four additional Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions

The four additional Battlestar Galactica Online Petitions are also available for you to sign and show your support for Battlestar Galactica. The Battlestar Galactica Richard Hatch Petition respectfully requests that Richard Hatch make his trailer, "Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming" available to be shown on the Internet. Richard Hatch -IS- listening! If you agree with the petition, then sign the petition to make your voice heard. The Battlestar Galactica Sci-Fi Management Petition requests a change in management at the Sci-Fi Channel. The petition urges the Sci-Fi Channel to focus more on sci-fi programming, including Battlestar Galactica, instead of broadcasting non sci-fi television shows, or axing sci-fi shows that have done well, such as Lexx and Farscape. The Battlestar Galactica Save Starbuck Petition is a humorous petition, but for a serious matter: Ron Moore's new Battlestar Galactica mini-series script for the Sci-Fi Channel calls for Starbuck to become a female! Starbuck, one of the original series' most popular characters, becomes Kara "Starbuck" Thrace in the new mini-series, and "Starbuck" is merely her radio call sign. If you want Starbuck to remain a male and make your voice heard, be sure to sign the Battlestar Galactica Save Starbuck Petition. Finally, the Battlestar Galactica No Re-Imagining Petition is a succinct petition that supports Richard Hatch's "Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming" continuation concept over the Ron Moore re-imagining felgercarb. You can make a difference, so be sure to sign the four additional petitions, after you sign the five primary petitions!

Battlestar Galactica Richard Hatch Petition

http://www.petitiononline.com/RH2002/

Battlestar Galactica Sci-Fi Management Petition

http://www.petitiononline.com/eulogy/

Battlestar Galactica Save Starbuck Petition

http://www.petitiononline.com/nopeepee/

Battlestar Galactica No Re-Imagining Petition

http://www.petitiononline.com/nrfbsg/

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View the Intergalactic Calendars

BattlestarGalacticaClub.com has published a series of Intergalactic Calendars that currently feature upcoming Battlestar Galactica Cast Appearances, Battlestar Galactica Cast Birthdays, and Battlestar Galactica Chat Events. Be sure to visit the Intergalactic Calendars to see what current events are happening in the universe of Battlestar Galactica and where you can participate!

http://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com/calendar.html

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Subscribe to the Colonial Newsletter

Be sure to subscribe to the Colonial Newsletter at BattlestarGalacticaClub.com. The updated Colonial Newsletter is published once per month via e-mail. As a subscriber, you will receive the latest news and information on Battlestar Galactica and important updates on the Revival.

http://www.battlestargalacticaclub.com/newsletter.html

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6. The Latest Battlestar Galactica News

March 3, 2003

Casting Announced for Commander Adama & President Roslin

New mini-series casting report from TheHollywoodReporter.com! "Oscar-nominated actor Edward James Olmos is in final negotiations and Oscar-nominated actress Mary McDonnell is set to star in Sci Fi Channel's four-hour miniseries/backdoor pilot Battlestar Galactica. In Battlestar Galactica, an updated version of the 1970s sci-fi series, Olmos will portray Commander Adama, the role played by Lorne Greene in the original show. McDonnell will play the president of the futuristic society. (Nellie Andreeva)."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hol...ent_id=1828613

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March 3, 2003

Mini-Series Cast Photographs

Battlestar Galactica newcomer Milton James has just posted a new web page dedicated to the upcoming mini-series on the Sci-Fi Channel. Currently the web page features photographs of the five cast members confirmed so far: Jamie Bamber as Lee "Apollo" Adama, Katee Sackhoff as Kara "Starbuck" Thrace, Kelly Hu as Sharon "Boomer" Valerii, Mary McDonnell as President Laura Roslin, and Edward James Olmos as Commander William "Husker" Adama. Of note to original fans, both Starbuck and Boomer are female in the new mini-series. Definitely worth checking out this page for the current casting photographs.

http://www.geocities.com/mcjames70/

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March 3, 2003

ANNOUNCING: GALACTICON 2003! The Fans' 25th Anniversary Salute

Just announced! "GALACTICON, INC. ANNOUNCES "GALACTICON 2003" Announcing The Fans' 25th Anniversary Salute to the Stars, Producers, Writers and Crew of the Original Battlestar Galactica series." The complete press release and announcement is a must-read! Be sure to check out the following link at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums for the complete report.

http://www.battlestargalacticaclub.c...ST&f=21&t=1206

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March 3, 2003

Slashdot - Battlestar Galactica to Return

Slashdot features a new discussion area regarding the upcoming Battlestar Galactica mini-series on the Sci-Fi Channel. Although you need to register to participate in the discussion, you don't have to register to simply read the notes. Thanks to Don Drews for posting the report at the Battlestar Galactica Club Forums.

http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/03/01/0632213

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March 3, 2003

Battlestar Galactica Ratings Info from June 1995 Magazine

Dr_Zee at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard posted an interesting article from the June 1995 edition of Sci-Fi Universe. The article contains excerpts from the magazine and reports on how ratings affected the Battlestar Galactica series in 1978. The article is definitely worth reading, be sure to check out the following link at the Sci-Fi BBoard.

http://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/319828

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March 3, 2003

The Lost Season - New Editorial by Susan J. Paxton

Susan J. Paxton of Battlestar Zone has just published a brand-new editorial at her web site. The editorial features an in-depth look at what may have been the second season of Battlestar Galactica, and is based on a document recently obtained by Michael Faries of BattlestarGalactica.com. Be sure to check out the new editorial at Battlestar Zone.

http://www.geocities.com/sjpaxton/yeartwo.html

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March 3, 2003

Big News Coming!

Atlantiaviper posted an interesting report at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard. Atlantiaviper is reported/rumored to be an insider involved with the new mini-series. Atlantiaviper writes: "They are ecstatic over at Universal today, and when I say they're ecstatic, I mean they're downright giddy over there. My source couldn't talk openly this morning, but I managed to get enough to know that they've just made another casting coup for Galactica. The words 'Oscar caliber' and 'people will sit up and take notice' were used. How did they get this person? 'They thought the script was one of the best they'd read in years.' The production itself is still going before the cameras at the end of March and is battling to stay on budget -- even at $14-16 million, they're struggling. A Sharon Valerii has been cast as well -- Kelly Hu. Interestingly, Hu is also appearing in X-Men 2, produced by none other than Tom DeSanto."

http://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/319743

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March 3, 2003

Battlestar Galactica mentioned in DC Comics' Harley Quinn

Michael Faries of BattlestarGalactica.com reports that Battlestar Galactica was recently mentioned in the latest issue of DC Comics' HARLEY QUINN (#29, by writer A.J. Lieberman). Thanks to Michael for posting the report at the Sci-Fi BBoard. For a screen capture of the comic page that mentions Battlestar Galactica, be sure to check out the following link.

http://www.geocities.com/flashman2u2002/HARLEY_Q_BG .jpg

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March 3, 2003

Herb Jefferson Jr. in the United Kingdom

Battlestar Galactica's Herb "Boomer" Jefferson Jr. is scheduled to appear at the next Memorabilia Collector Fair in Birmingham, England. The fair takes place April 5-6, 2003 in the United Kingdom. Thanks to Fingers for posting the report at Colonial Fleets.

http://www.memorabilia.co.uk/

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March 3, 2003

Revival Update from Michael Faries

Michael Faries posted a new Battlestar Galactica revival report at the Sci-Fi Channel BBoard. Although not all of the news is good, Michael does encourage fans to write Barry Diller, Chairman and CEO of Universal Entertainment Group. This is a major opportunity to make a difference with the new production. Be sure to check out the complete report (with Barry Diller's mailing address) at the Sci-Fi BBoard, and send in your later to make your voice heard!

http://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/brows...1/5/531/319486

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