Battlestar Galactica renewed for 3rd Season
11-01-05, 12:02 PM
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Battlestar Galactica renewed for 3rd Season
I did a search for this, but got "search is disabled". I'm pretty sure it hasn't been posted.
From Futon Critic:
*Don't celebrate too much until it's official. 
From Futon Critic:
Sci Fi is on track to renew its popular original series "Battlestar Galactica," industry insiders reported over the weekend.
An official announcement is expected later this week once the deal is finalized.*
"Battlestar," despite a 12.96% dip in viewership this season, remains the network's most-watched series with an average 2.06 household rating - slightly ahead of lead-ins "Stargate SG-1" (1.98 rating) and "Stargate Atlantis" (1.99 rating).
Both "SG-1" and "Atlantis" got the thumbs up for the 2006-07 season last week, also despite dips in viewership from their previous 10-week runs (down 5.37% and 12.00% respectively).
"Battlestar" nevertheless has been responsible for seven of Sci Fi's 10 most-watched broadcasts in 2005 - its two season openers leading the pack with a 2.6 household rating each.
An official announcement is expected later this week once the deal is finalized.*
"Battlestar," despite a 12.96% dip in viewership this season, remains the network's most-watched series with an average 2.06 household rating - slightly ahead of lead-ins "Stargate SG-1" (1.98 rating) and "Stargate Atlantis" (1.99 rating).
Both "SG-1" and "Atlantis" got the thumbs up for the 2006-07 season last week, also despite dips in viewership from their previous 10-week runs (down 5.37% and 12.00% respectively).
"Battlestar" nevertheless has been responsible for seven of Sci Fi's 10 most-watched broadcasts in 2005 - its two season openers leading the pack with a 2.6 household rating each.
11-01-05, 05:23 PM
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Frakin' Cool news. Now if they would just get rid of those Sci Fi movies which stink, bring back Farscape and show the new Doctor Who series, the Network might get my full respect back.
11-01-05, 08:31 PM
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Ultimate SciFi Friday line up: Dr. Who, Battlestar Galactica, and Farscape.
Just curious, does anyone know what kind of ratings Farscape got throughout its run? Just wondering how it compares to the current Friday shows.
Just curious, does anyone know what kind of ratings Farscape got throughout its run? Just wondering how it compares to the current Friday shows.
11-01-05, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by kvrdave
Sweet. Seemed like a no-brainer.
11-02-05, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by peon73
does any network here in america have the rights to air this new "dr. who" series i keep hearing about?
BG & Farscape would have made the best back-to-back science fiction punch in TV history. Miss my Farscape and the lame-o 'Scape style dialogue on Stargate does nothing but remind me what a great show got canned and which one is still running.
11-02-05, 01:56 AM
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The new Doctor Who series is great. I just watched the Dalek episode this afternoon, and that's money right there. Someone needs to man up and bring that stuff over here. Where's PBS when you need them?
11-02-05, 08:34 AM
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Wow I didn't know there was a dip in ratings so far. That prolly has to do with how long it took to get the 2nd series on the air, AND the fact that the Season 1 DVD didn't come out until Season 2 was up and running already.
I was turned on to this show by a friend despite my reservations and I love it now. I have since turned on 2 more people to it and they are presently working through the Season 1 set and waiting for Season 2 Part 1 on DVD (which I hate by the way, this 'season part' business, it's so UK).
CFG!
I was turned on to this show by a friend despite my reservations and I love it now. I have since turned on 2 more people to it and they are presently working through the Season 1 set and waiting for Season 2 Part 1 on DVD (which I hate by the way, this 'season part' business, it's so UK).
CFG!
11-02-05, 08:50 AM
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I watched all of the first season but have missed to many episodes during the second season to really keep up with it. I definetly will pick up S2 when it comes out on DVD. Its good to hear that they have signed it for a 3rd season.
11-02-05, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Bcolon
Ultimate SciFi Friday line up: Dr. Who, Battlestar Galactica, and Farscape.
Just curious, does anyone know what kind of ratings Farscape got throughout its run? Just wondering how it compares to the current Friday shows.
Just curious, does anyone know what kind of ratings Farscape got throughout its run? Just wondering how it compares to the current Friday shows.
As far as the dip in the ratings, I have a feeling because it is just a bit too dark for most. A few people that I have worked with have dropped the show for that reason. It would be nice if it did lighten up a bit but not to the point where it would make it into another Enterprise.
11-02-05, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by riley_dude
In a perfect world...
As far as the dip in the ratings, I have a feeling because it is just a bit too dark for most. A few people that I have worked with have dropped the show for that reason. It would be nice if it did lighten up a bit but not to the point where it would make it into another Enterprise.
As far as the dip in the ratings, I have a feeling because it is just a bit too dark for most. A few people that I have worked with have dropped the show for that reason. It would be nice if it did lighten up a bit but not to the point where it would make it into another Enterprise.
Great news for a great show.
11-02-05, 04:01 PM
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They need to be rerunning the mini-series, season 1 and the first half of season 2 in the regular Friday night time slot to get new veiwers. But this might bite some of the DVD sales so this probably won't happen.
11-02-05, 06:52 PM
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I tend to think that a lot of people like their sci fi light. Farscape got pretty dark and look how that turned out. Look how successsful the last Star Wars movie was. Battlestar Gallactica is too dark for mainstream which is ashame.
11-04-05, 01:32 PM
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I can see how some would consider BSG too dark but heck it is suppose to be hard times for these people. IMHO, I think if they did lighten it up that it would detract from the show.
You would think that with all the airtime they have at their disposal and with some of the crappy stuff they show, they could fit in some Farscape.
You would think that with all the airtime they have at their disposal and with some of the crappy stuff they show, they could fit in some Farscape.
