Glen A. Larson had the idea 'Adam's Ark' the precursor of Battlestar Galactica, long before George Lucas put Star Wars* on the silverscreen and into the colloquial speech of people around the world. No doubt the success of Star Wars gave life to Larson’s production. Indeed the popularity of Battlestar Galactica caused the ingrate Lucas to sue ABC, Battlestar Galactica & Larson!
John Dykstra did the special effects for Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica, as well as Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Galactica 1980, (really) Spider-Man and Spider-Man II.
Another tidbit longtime Battlestar Galactica fans know is George Lucas’ cutting edge Industrial Light & Magic Co. negotiated the type of FX Laser blasts Colonial Vipers as well as Cylon fighter could use.
*Now episode IV, A New Hope, indeed three different VHS editions, as well as a yet to be released on DVD yet newer edition with Natalie Portman as the Queen/Senator/Mrs. Anakin Skywalker/Mother of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia/Padmé Amidala/andwhoknowswhatelse in yet the newest name of episode IV, “The Life and Times of Anakin Darth Vader Skywalker”.
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