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Old September 28th, 2003, 02:27 PM   #1
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Default Galacticon newsletter!!!

Hi, all!

I pulled the schedule temporarily becuase naturally, as soon as I finish it, I get news of a *huge* surprise which will change the entire thing.

However, here is the Galacticon newsletter, with the latest news and info!

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Battlestar Galactica: 25th Anniversary Celebration 25th ANNIVERSARY SALUTE
TO BATTLESTAR GALACTICA

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In This Issue:

- Celebrating the Spirit of Battlestar Galactica! - Be A Part of The Largest
Battlestar Galactica Gathering Ever! - Three Exciting Days of Events
Starting at Just $50 - Hosted by the Sheraton Universal "Hotel of the Stars"
- Exclusive COMMANDER Memberships Are Nearly Sold Out - Special Membership
Offer For Battlestar Galactica Fan Club Members - There's Still Time to
Advertise at Galacticon 2003


Celebrating the Spirit of Battlestar Galactica! Battlestar Galactica is
celebrating its 25th anniversary this September! A group of dedicated
Battlestar Galactica fans and professional organizers have come together to
create Galacticon 2003, The Fans' 25th Anniversary Salute to the Cast,
Producers and Crew of the Original 1978/79 BG Series. This momentous event
will be held at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles, CA from October
24th - 26th, 2003.

Link here for details on how you can attend!
http://www.galacticonevents.com/index2.html



Be A Part of The Largest Battlestar Galactica Gathering Ever! Confirmed
Guests include: Glen Larson (creator, writer), Richard Hatch (Apollo), Dirk
Benedict (Starbuck), Anne Lockhart (Sheba), Noah Hathaway (Boxey), Jack
Stauffer (Bojay), Patrick Macnee (Count Iblis), Terry Carter (Colonel Tigh),
Sarah Rush (Rigel), Jim Carlson (Writer), Stu Phillips (Composer), Robin
Atkin Downes (Young Adama), Tom DeSanto, and dozens of additional cast
members, guest stars, production staffers, writers, book authors and crew
members.

Link here more even MORE Special Guests!
http://www.galacticonevents.com/guests/index.html



Three Exciting Days of Events Starting at Just $50 Convention highlights
will include a full weekend of exciting and

fun panel sessions, autograph signings, dance parties, video and costume
contests, and many outrageously entertaining late night events. Friday night
gets the festivities in gear with a buffet dinner and disco dance party.
Among the special Saturday night events we will include “Galacticon Live!”,
a mega cocktail party,

dinner show and celebrity roast featuring satirical skits, musical
performances, video clips, a special tribute to creator Glen Larson, and a
heart felt testimonial and memorial to the late John Colicos (Baltar), Lorne
Greene (Adama), Lloyd Bridges (Cain) and Fred Astaire (Chameleon). Anyone
who loves and cherishes Battlestar Galactica won’t want to miss this
introspective, humorous and profoundly moving event.

Link here for the Latest Galacticon News and Announcements
http://www.galacticonevents.com/whatsnew/index.html



Hosted by the Sheraton Universal "Hotel of the Stars" Our host hotel is the
Sheraton Universal Hotel in Hollywood, California. All Programming events,
Dealer's room, Autograph Sessions, Hospitality suites, Dances, and Stars'
Walk of Fame are

located here. Rooms are available at the discounted rate of $136 per night
single or double; $151 triple; and $166 quad. Suites rates are discounted
20% off rack rate. To make reservation, call the Sheraton directly at (818)
980-1212, and make sure to identify yourself as a Member of Galacticon 2003
to get your room special discount.

The Super Shuttle provides shuttle service from LAX and Burbank airports to
the Sheraton Universal Hotel. Burbank airport to the hotel is $9. LAX to the
hotel is $18. Call Super Shuttle for reservations or more information
1-800-258-3826.


Link here for Sheraton Universal and Shuttle info, and Maps!
http://www.galacticonevents.com/hotel/index.html



Exclusive COMMANDER Memberships Are Nearly Sold Out Special Features of
COMMANDER Memberships include:

* Special Limited Edition 18" x 24" Commemorative Print Signed by

Battlestar Galactica Cast Members (a $495 value) * Commemorative Laminated
Galacticon 2003 Membership Badge * Special Limited Edition Galacticon 2003
T-Shirt (available size range: between M - 2 XL) * "Thursday Night Out" on the Universal City
Citywalk with the Stars, including a full dinner at one of Hollywood's
finest restaurants, with music and entertainment. * Friday Night Cocktail
Buffet Dinner and Dance with the Stars in the Penthouse Garden Room at the top of the Sheraton Universal Hotel. * Priority Seating at all Panels and Programming Events * Saturday Evening
Cocktail Reception with the Stars * "Galacticon Live!" Banquet and Cabaret
Show featuring all your favorite Battlestar Galactica stars. * Sunday Cast
Party Celebration with the Stars and Crew of Battlestar Galactica

Link here for Membership Levels and Special Rates!
http://galacticonevents.com/memberships/index.html



Special Membership Offer For Battlestar Galactica Fan Club Members You have
received this special mailing because you were identified as a Battlestar
Galactica Fan Club member. Because we want to make sure that all club
members have an opportunity to attend, we're offering you an Extra Special
deal. Register a Commander or Captain Membership on or before October 5 and
we'll include a Lieutenant Membership AT NO ADDITIONAL COST! Just e-mail
your on-line receipt to memberships@galacticonevents.com along with an
additional name, address, and date of birth and we'll register the second Membership for
FREE. It's like getting TWO MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!

Special Membership Offer Expires After Oct. 5, so Register Today!
http://galacticonevents.com/memberships/index.html



There's Still Time to Advertise at Galacticon 2003 Galacticon 2003 will
publish a Commemorative Program Book, given free to each convention
attendee. You will reach an audience almost exclusively composed of
Battlestar Galactica, science fiction, fantasy, comics and gaming fans. The
interior pages will be printed on a 50 lb. white offset text stock, with a
sturdy, gloss cover. All interior pages are b/w, with 4-color advertising on
the back and inside covers. Interior pages are $125 for a half-full page ad
and $195 for a full-page ad. Inside covers are $395 each. The outside

back cover is $495.

Link here for detailed advertising info.
http://www.galacticonevents.com/deal...icondealer.pdf


Featured Links:

Enter the Galacticon "Fly Away" Sweepstakes
http://www.electricartists.com/bsg/contest.html

Galacticon Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
http://www.galacticonevents.com/faq/index.html

Dealer / Exhibitor Kit (1.5 Mg PDF)
http://www.galacticonevents.com/deal...icondealer.pdf

Battlestar Galactica Game to Debut at Galacticon
http://www.vugames.com/product.do?gamePlatformId=443

Galacticon 2003, GALACTICON 2003 is copyright and property of Galacticon,
Inc. All rights reserved. Battlestar Galactica® is a registered trademark
and copyright of Vivendi Universal. Copyright © 1978, 1998. All other
trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective holders.

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