New Battlestar Galactica series to air in the UK first?! [Archive]

Deaks

20-07-2004, 15:08

According to this (scroll down to the news) (http://www.tvtome.com/BattlestarGalactica_2004/) "Sky One has announced that the world premier of Battlestar Galactica will be shown in the UK this October. The 13 part series will follow on from the 2 part mini series." The series isn't due to start in the US until January!

Anyone heard confirmation of this?

Deaks.

thescrounger

20-07-2004, 15:11

Yeah it's old news. Sky have pumped a lot of money into the production so it will air here 5 months before the US.

bananamana

20-07-2004, 18:22

Yay! Decided to buy the miniseries on DVD to see what it was like and loved it - didn't realise Sky were helping fund this, has the miniseries even been shown on sky?

DeadWalk

20-07-2004, 18:42

It's been doing the rounds on the various Sky Movies channels for a few months now but I'm sure it will be screened on Sky One before the series proper starts.

Spooky_uk

21-07-2004, 00:18

Little_Dragon

21-07-2004, 20:01

I heard bad reviews, but I wathced it (the miniseries) with an open mind and enjoyed it. I look forward to the series proper.

caygs

21-07-2004, 20:21

Bought the DVD on impulse and very impressed - not sure about the Fembot Cylons mind, but it certainly has promise.

Spooky_uk

21-07-2004, 20:25

have seen a short trailer for this for when it starts in the USA in January.. doesn't show much new footage though...

thescrounger

21-07-2004, 20:35

Richard Hatch will be starring in one ep.

Spooky_uk

22-07-2004, 00:09

instead of being drip fed by people, anyone interested can catch all the latest info including some stuff quite new check this site out:

http://www.hollywoodnorthreport.com/pages/flightdeck.htm

:thumbs:

Roborob

31-08-2004, 18:58

http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274533&highlight=galactica

already discussed in this thread. roborob didn't beleive me when i posted that fact back at the beginning of April this year...

come on robby the robot ...... :doh: :wave:

Spooks the name when called that is Robbie, well for me not the Hexilent Robot from Forbidden Planet! :thumbs:

Besides I said I expect a "delay" at the last minute to prevent the UK from getting it first. But if Sky does pay for it why not, we do get some Star Gate SG1 first? :shrug:

Spooky_uk

31-08-2004, 19:19

Besides I said I expect a "delay" at the last minute to prevent the UK from getting it first. But if Sky does pay for it why not, we do get some Star Gate SG1 first? :shrug:

change it around robs, why not :cuckoo: not an "if" about paying they have , and if you care to re-read the thread this was discussed originally you will see that I pointed out that we get some SG1 eps before them.

But yeah whatever, on whatever planet you currently reside on ;)

Spooky_uk

31-08-2004, 19:24

http://www.skyprogrammeinformation.co.uk/monthly.asp?id=200&month=H&monthname=October&name=October#

Direct from the Sky Website:

New Drama Series

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA

Edgier and racier than its predecessor, the new Battlestar Galactica is a complete re-imagining of the 1970s series - upping the ante on the action, adventure and drama that made the original so popular. The groundbreaking story of man versus machine remains, but this time, the Cylon robot is no longer a recognisable enemy… it can move among man.

The series picks up where the highly successful miniseries (broadcast on Sky Movies in February 2004) finished; with the 12 colonies of man virtually destroyed in the climax of a hundred-year war with the Cylon empire. Now, President Roslin (Mary McDonnell) and Commander Adama (Edward James Olmos) gather up the few humans left on the twelve worlds and embark on a journey to find the mythical planet Earth, the supposed thirteenth colony of mankind.

Battlestar Galactica stars Oscar nominees Olmos (Stand And Deliver) and McDonnell (Dances With Wolves), alongside James Callis (Bridget Jones’s Diary), Tricia Helfer (CSI), Jamie Bamber (Band Of Brothers), Katee Sackhoff (Halloween: Resurrection) and Grace Park (Romeo Must Die).

The re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica promises to give new life to the stories and ideas that were at the heart of the original series, speaking to both long-time fans and a new generation of admirers when it launches on Sky One in October.

Mini-Series: Thursday 14 October 21.00 & Friday 15 October 21.05 Sky One

Series: Monday 18 October 20.00 Sky One

Robby ? :lol: :wave:

Spooky_uk

31-08-2004, 19:43

And a first season promo trailer is up too...

http://www.galactica.tv/articles/index.shtml

Roborob

02-09-2004, 18:57

And a first season promo trailer is up too...

http://www.galactica.tv/articles/index.shtml

Spooky I guess that That was the US Sci-Fi Channel promo But It was still fun. I guess we in the UK may see it first if Sky put up the money for it, But isn't another channel in the US going to show it in October as well? I think I saw that rumour in a Sci-Fi mag, but which one I forget. :shrug:

I say If because I don't know. I don't realy care who pays as long as I get to see the stuff. and as for :shrug: well to me a shrug means, "I DON'T KNOW!"
so it is as good as any. :thumbs:

But as to when it shows in the UK the sooner the better. ;)

:wave:

DeadWalk

02-09-2004, 19:03

That looks fantastic! Really looking forward to the series. Nice to see Richard Hatch at the end of that trailer... he's hardly changed in the last 20 years (I think the man must have a portrait in his attic).

jnms

02-09-2004, 19:26

Is there a higher quality trailer available anywhere at all?

Spooky_uk

02-09-2004, 20:10

But isn't another channel in the US going to show it in October as well? I think I saw that rumour in a Sci-Fi mag, but which one I forget. :shrug:

Jan 2005 in the US :wave:

Xenole

03-09-2004, 07:18

If Sky1 put money into it God help us all judging by everything else of theirs :(

Episode 3: The Galactica comes across a holiday world where celebs etc are hanging out.
Episode 4: A clipshow showing the best moments of the previous episodes

Spooky_uk

03-09-2004, 07:54

anephric

03-09-2004, 07:58

Episode 3: The Galactica comes across a holiday world where celebs etc are hanging out.

Happens in the original series...

Roborob

03-09-2004, 10:41

Jan 2005 in the US :wave:

Not The US Sci-Fi Channel but one of the other networks CBS ABC or Fox, I can't remember which but I heard that the other network were going to show it a month or two before Sci-Fi. :thinking:

At least that is the rumour said. :shrug:

:wave:

thescrounger

03-09-2004, 10:50

Spooky_uk

03-09-2004, 11:00

Not The US Sci-Fi Channel but one of the other networks CBS ABC or Fox, I can't remember which but I heard that the other network were going to show it a month or two before Sci-Fi. :thinking:

At least that is the rumour said. :shrug:

:wave:

very naive for a 30 something year old! They are splashing out the cash (with other investors including SKy1). They are not going to risk losing ratings when it premiers by letting another network show it first!!!
Do they let another US network show Stargate first ? No. So theres the answer ;)

Roborob

03-09-2004, 18:14

Was this rumour-mongering bloke smoking a big pot of ganja?

Actually Null unit it was; http://www.aintitcool.com/

But with all Rumours I take it with a grain of salt. :thumbs:

That way I'm either supprised that the rumour is actually fact or less disapointed if they turn out false. :shrug:

But nowadays I also remember that some movie and TV companies let out rumours just as another form of advitising. :suspect:

But didn't I suggest I didn't trust this rumour 100%. ;)

End Of Line. :wave:

Spooky_uk

03-09-2004, 18:21

Actually Null unit it was; http://www.aintitcool.com/

Funny I read that site and never saw this rumour on an article - Must have been one of the talkbackers then who had been smoking robs super ganga :nuts: :lol:

Spooky_uk

24-09-2004, 21:48

A episode guide for season 1 has gone up at gateworld. some of the info could be classed as spoilers.

http://www.gateworld.net/galactica/s1/index.shtml

the series premieres on Sky 1 on Monday 18th October . (Yes thats right - a few months BEFORE the US showings)

WATER

No info yet

BASTILLE DAY

A political prisoner and leader of a dissident movement takes members of the Galactica crew hostage in a bid for freedom, and demands that a new President be duly elected.

ACT OF CONTRITION

A deadly accident on the hangar deck forces the Galactica to draft inexperienced pilots to fly Vipers -- and brings up painful memories for Kara and Lee.

33

No info yet

YOU CAN'T GO HOME AGAIN

No info yet

LITMUS

A Cylon attack on board the Galactica reveals that the enemy agents can be indistinguishable from humans, prompting a tribunal inquiry that puts Valerii and Tyrol on the spot.

SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION

No info yet

FLESH AND BONE

No info yet

TIGH ME UP, TIGH ME DOWN

Colonel Tigh is stunned when his wife miraculously turns up in the fleet, having escaped the Cylon attack and wishing to reconcile.

THE HAND OF GOD

The Galactica launches a daring attack on a Cylon base.

COLONIAL DAY

The impending election of a new Vice President gives activist Tom Zarek an opportunity to make a move for political power.

KOBOL'S LAST GLEAMING, PART 1

The fleet discovers the planet Kobol.

KOBOL'S LAST GLEAMING, PART 2

Cylon raiders shoot down a Raptor from the Galactica over Kobol.

Bish

24-09-2004, 22:09

Spooky_uk I've merged your thread with this one.....

DeadKenny

10-10-2004, 20:53

Hmm, watching the trailers and stuff for this on Sky One, I'm now wondering...

Do I bother wasting my time watching this?

Is it drivel?

Will it be another Dune (miniseries)?

;)

P.S. I'm no fan of previous Sky funded fantasy/sci-fi stuff (Dinotopia in particular :gag: ), but I've always like the original Galactica stuff (but not the episodes when they actually reached Earth).

Richie

10-10-2004, 20:59

Well I think I might give it a go. I'm not a sci-fi fan per se and I know this will be rather different to the original (that I saw as a kid) but who knows, it could be good!
I also want to see how Sky have spent our subscription money! ;)

LeftHandedGuitarist

10-10-2004, 21:08

Bought the miniseries on DVD because I was desperate for some sci-fi thing to watch. Never seen any of the original show, but really enjoyed this. Felt a bit like Wing Commander, the whole thing was made well and an enoyable story with good twists, and good actors. I look forward to the new series.

Spooky_uk

10-10-2004, 21:15

the making of doco was on Sky one today twice incase anybody missed it!

The Mini Series is repeated on Sky One this coming Thursday and Friday night in preperation of the start of the series the following Monday with the episode titled "33"...

rsbrowndog

11-10-2004, 18:59

Does anyone know if the series will be repeated any other nights on Sky One or Sky One Mix?

Mondays are not good for me as I'm working away at the moment. Would set the VCR but it's not immune to fiddling by either the wife or kids!

Cheers,

Ryan

Taq

11-10-2004, 19:03

Does anyone know if the series will be repeated any other nights on Sky One or Sky One Mix?

Almost certainly :)

Digiguide has it showing almost every day it seems so you'd have to try really hard to miss it.

Taq

Yoshi

11-10-2004, 20:19

Boo ya! I'm definetley watching this on Thursday! Liked the movie, or are there like 2? Anyways, can't wait!

Spooky_uk

11-10-2004, 21:31

Boo ya! I'm definetley watching this on Thursday! Liked the movie, or are there like 2? Anyways, can't wait!

thurs/fri is the "movie" - except it was not a movie - it was a "mini-series" which just happened to be shown on sky movies originally over here ;)

DeadKenny

11-10-2004, 21:58

thurs/fri is the "movie" - except it was not a movie - it was a "mini-series" which just happened to be shown on sky movies originally over here ;)

TiVo's got it listed as the two parts on separate days and then back to back in two parts on Sky One Mix (not sure of the day), and then again (possibly Saturday?) as one long 3.5 hour film. Obviously just a case of how many adverts they stick in it really and join the two together ;)

Although from what most have said the mini series was total pants? I've not seen it and I assume it's an essential watch to understand the series, though that said if you know the original surely you'd know what's going on anyway?

Spooky_uk

11-10-2004, 23:06

i think to understand/enjoy the weekly series it is essential to see the mini-series as it sets it all up and introduced the setting and characters. the series picks up literally after the mini series ends..

avid fan

12-10-2004, 07:41

I'm definately going to be watching this to give it a go - saw the 1-hour teaser/ making-of for the new series on Sunday and thought it looked REALLY good - esp. the space action effects.

Phayze

12-10-2004, 08:13

esp. the space action effects.

It's done by the same people who did FireFly isn't it? Love that global illuminated, shakey cam CG stuff...

webslinger

12-10-2004, 13:24

I think i have the new mini series on DVD - how many episodes was the "new" miniseries?

Roborob

12-10-2004, 13:57

It's done by the same people who did FireFly isn't it? Love that global illuminated, shakey cam CG stuff...

Camera shake is a result of movement, gravity a compensating cameraman. :thumbs:

As in Space the is no real Gravity The Camera is not realy there and there is no real cameraman the whole camera shake effect just annoys me. It is different though when the camera is attached to a ship it then follows the ships shakes, especially the Galatica when it gets hit. :shrug: (Boo)

I just hope the Series keeps upthe standards in the original mini series. But if I remember correctly The original series also suffered from a drop in standards. :eek:

But at least it still isn't Galatica 80, I have had the dubious pleasure of seeing this. Perhaps that explains my character, Or was that Uni? :?:

yub yub yub. :lol:

:wave:

Ron Hill

12-10-2004, 15:01

I enjoyed the miniseries and will probably watch it again to refresh the memory prior to the new series starting.
Be interesting to see if it can succeed where Space Above & Beyond (the show it most closely resembles IMHO) failed. i.e. Actually develop a plot arc and resolve satisfactorily without being cancelled.

I was lamenting the lack of good imaginative telly in any quantity and now i've got Spooks, The Dead Zone and Battlestar all on AT THE SAME TIME on the same day!!!

Is Monday 9PM the "geek" slot or something? :D

Spooky_uk

12-10-2004, 17:42

I think i have the new mini series on DVD - how many episodes was the "new" miniseries?

it was originally shown in 2 parts, but is obviously one part on the DVD..

Spooky_uk

12-10-2004, 17:45

But at least it still isn't Galatica 80, I have had the dubious pleasure of seeing this. Perhaps that explains my character, Or was that Uni? :?:

don't blame a tv series for too much inhaling ;) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Anyway Rob - here we are now and the tv seires is starting on Monday in the UK on Sky - months before the US (I did say I would remind you after you flamed my original posting announcing it - seems such a long time ago now) ;)

Roborob

13-10-2004, 14:31

don't blame a tv series for too much inhaling ;) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Anyway Rob - here we are now and the tv seires is starting on Monday in the UK on Sky - months before the US (I did say I would remind you after you flamed my original posting announcing it - seems such a long time ago now) ;)

You were right, the series is starting here Before the states and it should end before they start in the US as we in the UK take les time off at Christmas and the series is only half a regular series. :shrug:

I'm just surprised thatsome pay per view channel in the USA is not also showing it. :eek:

I just hope it keeps to the standard it built up in the mini series. :thumbs:

:wave:

DVDWotcha

13-10-2004, 18:22

Good. At least the UK based forumites can have thread from scratch rather than having to use a thread that's been in use for months by the US based folk.

Spam

15-10-2004, 09:12

well i quite enjoyed that, wasnt as horrific as postings lead you to beleive and the female mains didnt distract at all. Loved the new cylon robots.

I just got confused trying to work out how it related to the original series with the old fighter versions mixed in with the new and the references to the old cylon models.

avid fan

15-10-2004, 09:52

I really liked the episode last night, and can't wait for the one tonight.

Don't think there's any link to the original story though - the older models were put in there for nostalia as far as I can tell, and I'm guessing they're going with the old fighters for the same reason - plus the storyline that they can't use the up-to-date weaponry because of 'infection' by the cyclon computers.

Really liked the action sequences, and I thought a lot of the scipt was pretty clever - eg, when the damaged craft was going to pick up a few choice survivors, you felt certain it would fall into the cliche of Baltar nicking the old woman's ticket - but no.

Deaks

15-10-2004, 09:54

I just got confused trying to work out how it related to the original series with the old fighter versions mixed in with the new and the references to the old cylon models.

Story-wise it doesn't relate at all. They're really just making refferences to the old series almost as in in-joke for existing fans. It's a remake and doesn't fit with the timeline of the old series.

Deaks.

DeadKenny

15-10-2004, 10:25

First part seemed okay. Seems to be a worthy "re-imagining" of the show. Same rough idea and even little bits of similarity to the original (the design of the Galactica, the fighters, etc).

The CGI is pants though. Low-budget Babylon 5 style obvious CGI kind of stuff (I'm no B5 fan). I just hope the series budget is better and they don't resort to B5 style of endless "all talk" scenes in cheap sets and then cut to short bursts of CGI scenes that seem disjointed and more about showing off CGI effects than telling the story.

Also did anyone else find the sound effects to be lacking during the CGI scenes?

I am spoilt by the quality of Paramount's CGI and models on Star Trek however ;), but I do like the way it's become routine enough for them not to show off all the time but just use it as part of the plot, and at least their CGI ships are hard to distinguish from models.

And as for...
Starbuck being a girl

Hmm... :nono: ;)

Though the cigar was a nice touch.

Anyway, it was good enough for me to want to watch the next part, so that's a good thing :D

Phayze

15-10-2004, 11:03

The CGI is pants though.
:cuckoo:

Also did anyone else find the sound effects to be lacking during the CGI scenes?
It was much better in 5.1 when they showed it on the movie channels a couple of months ago.

DVDWotcha

15-10-2004, 11:12

Also did anyone else find the sound effects to be lacking during the CGI scenes?

No. I think the point there is that the are aiming for a more realistic feel to it, (there being no sound in space and all that). I do find that to be a refreshing change to the usual zips, zaps and bangs from the likes of StarWars etc.

However, I wasn't too impressed with the sound mixing, particularly the dialogue. I found myself thinking "What did he/she say ?" too often.

I also thought it was fairly clear that the Galactica and the old star fighters are immune to the cylon computer interferance thing. Not a bad idea I suppose to leverage the Old Skool into the new.

So overall, thumbs up from me. Will be watching tonight for sure.

anephric

15-10-2004, 11:23

Story-wise it doesn't relate at all. They're really just making refferences to the old series almost as in in-joke for existing fans. It's a remake and doesn't fit with the timeline of the old series.

Deaks.

It "tries" to have some continuity, though, doesn't it? And I liked the conceit of making the newer vipers prone to Cylon interference, so that they have to use the "classic" model.

Deaks

15-10-2004, 13:08

It's only really paying "homage" to the old series by saying in the new continuety that there was a war years ago and that back then the cylons looked like tin-cans. Seeing as in the original series the colonies were destroyed there can't be any form of continuety where the colonies suddenly exist again.

Deaks.

anephric

15-10-2004, 13:10

Erm... it's a retelling that cannily tries to fit a camp old series into its arc. It appropriates the starting point and the broad design/premise and then moves on...

Richie

15-10-2004, 19:05

Radiohead

15-10-2004, 19:07

I thoroughly enjoyed and am old enough to remember watching the original series the first time round.

Looking foward to part 2 tonight.

anephric

15-10-2004, 19:22

You know what, last night's first part was bloomin' superb! (and I'm not a big watcher of anything sci-fi really - although I think I'll give 'Stargate Atlantis' a go now!). Can't wait for the concluding part tonight. I hope the series proper is as dark and as tense! Major :thumbs:

Stargate's rubbish.

The reason the new BG is so good is because it avoids many SF pitfalls. Stargate doesn't really do that. It's nothing like as dark and gritty as the new BG either.

Crazy Squirrel

15-10-2004, 19:39

No. I think the point there is that the are aiming for a more realistic feel to it, (there being no sound in space and all that). I do find that to be a refreshing change to the usual zips, zaps and bangs from the likes of StarWars etc. Space is boring. TV Space should be exciting, i want to hear noisy dooo dooodooo doooo lasers!!!!!!! :(
It may be a little bit more realistic but there are still some sound effects going on during the space scenes making it a badly done half job. Shall be pressing mute in the space scenes and doing my own sound :razz: doo doo :dork:

Richie

15-10-2004, 19:48

I was born in '75 so I'm not sure which series of BG I saw as kid - was probably the "Galactia 80" thing as I remember flying motorbikes and invisible planes and the like! but then I might be mixing it up with "Chips" and "Wonder Woman"! :nuts:
I do remember really liking "Battlestar Galatica" as a nipper though! (except I never could get my head around the fact that Face in "The A-Team" never stopped that Cylon man! - I think I was an overprotected child!!)
I don't want to look at the original again on dvd as it's probably complete rubbish! Some things are better left to memory methinks, which is why the new and re-imagined BG seems so fresh. 'Apollo' is so easy on the eye too! ;)

OT: anephric, I've never seen an episode of "Stargate SG-1" (saw the original movie 10 years ago mind) just thought I'd give "Stargate Atlantis" a go as it's an all new show.
Do you have a cliffnotes version of the "many SF pitfalls" and how the new BG avoids them? What stuck me most about the first part of the miniseries was how well drawn the characters are and how there is great backstory and relationship history there. Seems to me it's what the Star Wars prequels should have been like!

anephric

15-10-2004, 20:56

Do you have a cliffnotes version of the "many SF pitfalls" and how the new BG avoids them? What stuck me most about the first part of the miniseries was how well drawn the characters are and how there is great backstory and relationship history there. Seems to me it's what the Star Wars prequels should have been like!

Exactly that: it treats its scenario with absolute seriousness and isn't given to "easy" SF or fantasy plot dropouts like having geeky characters, lame in-jokes (Buffy and X-Files style), techno-babble, deus ex machinae etc.

I just felt it took a distinctly ungeneric approach to what could have been a lame campfest. Most notably how well, as you say, it treats its characters and how it doesn't patronise the audience by having them make easy decisions and having ersatz reconciliations (such as the Starbuck/Tye confrontation near the end: I was fearing cheesiness and none came).

All the characters were flawed, some quite severely. It was even possible to sympathise with Baltar (well, I did). :suspect:

DeadKenny

16-10-2004, 13:06

I was born in '75 so I'm not sure which series of BG I saw as kid - was probably the "Galactia 80" thing as I remember flying motorbikes and invisible planes and the like! but then I might be mixing it up with "Chips" and "Wonder Woman"! :nuts:
I do remember really liking "Battlestar Galatica" as a nipper though! (except I never could get my head around the fact that Face in "The A-Team" never stopped that Cylon man! - I think I was an overprotected child!!)
I don't want to look at the original again on dvd as it's probably complete rubbish! Some things are better left to memory methinks, which is why the new and re-imagined BG seems so fresh. 'Apollo' is so easy on the eye too! ;)

I was born in 73 and remember the original well enough. It was repeated endlessly anyway. Last repeats were not that long ago either I think.

I barely watched the updated ones where they reached Earth. Don't know why. Maybe they just weren't repeated so much.

The originals, though dated and a little cheesy now, are still worth a watch. The production values aren't too bad (it's not like wobbly set Dr.Who after all ;)), and the galactica model does look cool (and obviously doesn't look like CGI ;)).

It was a show much like Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, and cheesy as that was too, I still enjoy it.

DeadKenny

19-10-2004, 14:56

Spooky_uk

19-10-2004, 17:07

Hmm... the series appears to be sensored :thinking:

Several "*****" were uttered that sounded so stupid. I'm sure the mini-series had more adult language in places :suspect:

I wonder if the DVDs (when they eventually do them) will be uncut?

if you mean "frak" then that was a word used in the original series (their equiv of a swear word ) (along with filger-carb!!!) :dork: