Its my Understanding

[Winemaster]

Richard Hatch hates the mini. He has financial backing (Sony is my guess) or atleast access to it (and still does). He has proven himself as a great promoter and public relations person. He can galvanise support from ordinary fans and from entertainment industry professionals.
Glen Larson hates the mini. He owns the movie rights to the WHOLE BG universe (screw Universal). He has a long history of producing shows some good some more not so good. He and Richard Hatch are "friends"(according to Richard Hatch's latest interview).
Tom Desanto was abused by Universal (USA NETWORK, SCI FI Channel)
and had the rug pulled out from under him.
Richard Hatch endorsed Tom Desanto's vision for BG. (I would hope Tom would recognise Richards efforts.) Tom Desanto has been talking to Glen Larson about a possible BG movie.
So we have Glen with the movie rights to the WHOLE BG universe. No need to consult Universal and to hell with what happens with the mini. Richard Hatch with available financial backing (Sony) and a natural role promoting a continuation, like Moore and Eick are doing with the mini, and the ability to motivate top industry talent to come to him to help out.
We have Tom Desanto the young hot producer writer that is on a winning streak with X Men 2 and the kind of "young" talent studios like to hire.
All I can say is Glen Tom and Richard work it out and lets get going with the BG movie.

[BST]

Winemaster,

You're right on target!!

:) :)

[repcisg]

I don't beleive Richards backer is Sony, it is however a major Hollywood personality and major financial player.

[shiningstar]

Good Post Winemaster!

And I don't know whether he's being
backed by SONY or a MAJOR hollywood personality and major
financial player ..........as long as he can get the results .....I'm ok with it.

[thomas7g]

If I recall, certain elements of the battlestar universe is owned by Glen Larson. I'm not sure, but I have heard that characters and ships (Pegasus) created after the pilot are Glen Larson's property (like Sheba).

:D

[amberstar]

Great Post! I agree 100%.
I think if thoes three manage to combine their efforts we will get the best movie of all time!!! A BSG master piece, 25 yarhens in the making.

Amberstar

[shiningstar]

I agree 100% also ..................

[Winemaster]

I read a post by Korn Fan (I believe it was on CA that) that Larson couldn't use William Adama inferring that he could use Adama and any other character from TOS. I tried searching for it but couldn't come up with it. I think it also mentioned that Larson maybe simply leading Desanto on. (his opinion).
If anyone comes up with it pls post the url.
I don't claim infalibity on this but I got the impression Larson can do anything he wants in a movie regarding TOS but he can't use anything in a movie related to the mini.

[Krystal]

All I can say is Glen Tom and Richard work it out and lets get going with the BG movie.

Agree, I definitely love to see it.

Krystal

[Muffit]

This sparks of hope, and I love hope Winemaster! Keep it coming!
:muffit:

[Reaper63]

I would love a continuing Movie Series, Following the Real Battlestar Crew and personnel.

I would love to be standing in line to see BSG 10