Battlestar Galactica date announced!
07-02-03 | 08:56 AM
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Originally posted by prince_of_saturn
UGH! Its full screen!
UGH! Its full screen!
Originally posted by prince_of_saturn
Couldnt they enhance it for widescreen like they did to V??!!
Couldnt they enhance it for widescreen like they did to V??!!
Have you seen the theatrical version on DVD? The cropped it to a 1.85:1 ratio and it looks terrible. Every single shot (EVERY. SINGLE. SHOT.) is cramped.
BG was shot for TV in the TV ratio. It was never meant to be shown in any other. Even the brief theatrical releases of certain episodes were done without the input of most of the creators... it was just a way to make some quick cash off an expensive show.
07-02-03 | 08:58 AM
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Originally posted by prince_of_saturn
UGH! Its full screen! Couldnt they enhance it for widescreen like they did to V??!!
UGH! Its full screen! Couldnt they enhance it for widescreen like they did to V??!!
I have a widescreen TV and I have to admit I do have a bias to WS content but lets not get carried away.
Hmmm... after writing this I realize you might be joking as your post almost seems like flame bait to some of the rabid OAR people. If so, im sorry for biting.
07-02-03 | 09:11 AM
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Cool - here's the Universal press release - with bonus features listed!
So it doesnt look like the feature film (diffrent from the pilot) is anything more than a repackaging. No need to double dip there, then. I love how they list Rick Springfield as a star - when he's in the movie about 15 min. or so. . . .
Universal Studios Home Video Announces 2003 as the Year of Battlestar Galactica
Complete Epic Series & Original Feature Film BLASTS OFF on DVD to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Television Premiere
Groundbreaking series lands on shelves October 21, 2003 in time for the premiere of The SCI FI Channel's original mini-series Battlestar Galactica based on the landmark original television show
Universal City, California, July 1, 2003 - Explore the Universe! Battlestar Galactica - Complete Epic Series will be available for the first time ever on DVD on October 21, 2003, just in time for the December 2003 premiere of The SCI FI Channel's original mini-series Battlestar Galactica, inspired by the original landmark television series. Additionally, fans can set their sights on a fleet of Cylon raiders in the upcoming "Battlestar Galactica" videogame in stores this September for the PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system from Sony Computer Entertainment America and the Xbox(tm) video game system from Microsoft. 2003 marks the 25th anniversary of the television premiere of this groundbreaking series.
The adventurous story of humans amongst the stars, the six-disc Complete Epic Series Box Set features all 24 hour-long episodes of the original series. Loaded with newly produced and never-before-seen bonus features, this six-disc set is the definitive release that fans have been waiting for! Plus, every fan will want to display their Battlestar Galactica - Complete Epic Series, due to the highly collectible, traffic-stopping packaging. The six -disc Complete Epic Series DVD collection is priced at $119.98 S.R.P. and the Battlestar Galactica - Original Feature Film is priced at $19.98 S.R.P. for the first time. The pre-order close date is September 19.
THE DEFINITIVE ADDITION TO ANY SCI-FI FAN'S DVD LIBRARY!
Battlestar Galactica - Complete Epic Series six-disc highlights:
* Loaded with newly-produced bonus materials and never-before-seen footage, including an interview with series creator Glen A. Larson and series stars' Richard Hatch (Apollo), Terry Carter (Col. Tigh) and Anne Lockhart (Sheba).
* The six-disc set includes all 24 hours of the original series, presented in their original broadcast order, the way fans want to see them.
* Entire series re-mastered from original source materials for optimal picture and sound quality.
* Features both a newly created 5.1 Dolby Digital surround track and the original monotrack.
Battlestar Galactica - Original Feature Film DVD highlights:
* Award winning special effects by John Dykstra (Star Wars, Spider-Man) and visual effects by Richard Edlund (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Air Force One).
* Includes a sneak preview of the new SCI FI Channel's mini-series.
* Includes a coupon for $10 off the Complete Epic Series DVD box set.
* Starring Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch, Jane Seymour, Rick Springfield, Ray Milland and Dirk Benedict.
Complete Epic Series & Original Feature Film BLASTS OFF on DVD to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Television Premiere
Groundbreaking series lands on shelves October 21, 2003 in time for the premiere of The SCI FI Channel's original mini-series Battlestar Galactica based on the landmark original television show
Universal City, California, July 1, 2003 - Explore the Universe! Battlestar Galactica - Complete Epic Series will be available for the first time ever on DVD on October 21, 2003, just in time for the December 2003 premiere of The SCI FI Channel's original mini-series Battlestar Galactica, inspired by the original landmark television series. Additionally, fans can set their sights on a fleet of Cylon raiders in the upcoming "Battlestar Galactica" videogame in stores this September for the PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system from Sony Computer Entertainment America and the Xbox(tm) video game system from Microsoft. 2003 marks the 25th anniversary of the television premiere of this groundbreaking series.
The adventurous story of humans amongst the stars, the six-disc Complete Epic Series Box Set features all 24 hour-long episodes of the original series. Loaded with newly produced and never-before-seen bonus features, this six-disc set is the definitive release that fans have been waiting for! Plus, every fan will want to display their Battlestar Galactica - Complete Epic Series, due to the highly collectible, traffic-stopping packaging. The six -disc Complete Epic Series DVD collection is priced at $119.98 S.R.P. and the Battlestar Galactica - Original Feature Film is priced at $19.98 S.R.P. for the first time. The pre-order close date is September 19.
THE DEFINITIVE ADDITION TO ANY SCI-FI FAN'S DVD LIBRARY!
Battlestar Galactica - Complete Epic Series six-disc highlights:
* Loaded with newly-produced bonus materials and never-before-seen footage, including an interview with series creator Glen A. Larson and series stars' Richard Hatch (Apollo), Terry Carter (Col. Tigh) and Anne Lockhart (Sheba).
* The six-disc set includes all 24 hours of the original series, presented in their original broadcast order, the way fans want to see them.
* Entire series re-mastered from original source materials for optimal picture and sound quality.
* Features both a newly created 5.1 Dolby Digital surround track and the original monotrack.
Battlestar Galactica - Original Feature Film DVD highlights:
* Award winning special effects by John Dykstra (Star Wars, Spider-Man) and visual effects by Richard Edlund (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Air Force One).
* Includes a sneak preview of the new SCI FI Channel's mini-series.
* Includes a coupon for $10 off the Complete Epic Series DVD box set.
* Starring Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch, Jane Seymour, Rick Springfield, Ray Milland and Dirk Benedict.
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07-02-03 | 09:31 AM
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Originally posted by El-Kabong
So it doesnt look like the feature film (diffrent from the pilot) is anything more than a repackaging. No need to double dip there, then.
So it doesnt look like the feature film (diffrent from the pilot) is anything more than a repackaging. No need to double dip there, then.
Otherwise, I'll stick with the TV series box.
07-02-03 | 04:43 PM
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Originally posted by MacKenzieIII
So if you get the "Complete Epic Series" why would you want the "movie"?
So if you get the "Complete Epic Series" why would you want the "movie"?
The long answer is that completists would want the theatrical version also because there are a few brief shots that are exclusive to that edition... plus the scene where
Spoiler:
is different in the TV edition (for obvious reasons). But that really only applies to anal, die-hard BG fans.
Plus, because Universal appears to be sticking to their "let's-make-this-look-like-a-movie-by-letterboxing" stance... there really isn't *any* reason to buy it.
Most people will just buy the TV box set and be perfectly happy with that. It'll contain the complete story... the single, theatrical disc is just an 'alternate version' of the opening episode.
07-02-03 | 04:44 PM
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From: 21.3114° N, 157.7964° W
The press release says 24 hour-long episodes.
I'm guessing the original 3 hour Pilot can be included on this list?
Does anyone remember how many 2 hour episodes there were?
I can think of:
Lost Planet of the Gods
Ice Station Zero? or a similar name
Welcome to Earth?
Were there anymore? Sorry I can't remember all of the episode titles...
I'm guessing the original 3 hour Pilot can be included on this list?
Does anyone remember how many 2 hour episodes there were?
I can think of:
Lost Planet of the Gods
Ice Station Zero? or a similar name
Welcome to Earth?
Were there anymore? Sorry I can't remember all of the episode titles...
07-02-03 | 04:52 PM
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There were a bunch of 2-parters... you're missing two of the best:
The Living Legend (with the Battlestar Pegasus) and War of the Gods.
This should answer pretty much any questions you may have:
http://www.battlestargalactica.com/about/bg/index.html
The Living Legend (with the Battlestar Pegasus) and War of the Gods.
This should answer pretty much any questions you may have:
http://www.battlestargalactica.com/about/bg/index.html
07-02-03 | 08:45 PM
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Here's a bit more info courtesy
http://dvd.ign.com/articles/426/426739p1.html?fromint=1
Battlestar Galactica - Original Series DVD highlights:
The box set will price at $119.98 with the feature film for $19.98.
Includes newly-produced bonus materials and never-before-seen footage, including an interview with series creator Glen A. Larson and series stars' Richard Hatch (Apollo), Terry Carter (Col. Tigh) and Anne Lockhart (Sheba).
The six-disc set includes all 24 hours of the original series, presented in their original broadcast order.
Entire series re-mastered from original source materials for optimal picture and sound quality.
Features both a newly created 5.1 Dolby Digital surround track and the original monotrack.
Battlestar Galactica - Original Feature Film DVD highlights:
Includes a sneak preview of the new SCI FI Channel's mini-series.
Includes a coupon for $10 off the Complete Epic Series DVD box set.
http://dvd.ign.com/articles/426/426739p1.html?fromint=1
Battlestar Galactica - Original Series DVD highlights:
The box set will price at $119.98 with the feature film for $19.98.
Includes newly-produced bonus materials and never-before-seen footage, including an interview with series creator Glen A. Larson and series stars' Richard Hatch (Apollo), Terry Carter (Col. Tigh) and Anne Lockhart (Sheba).
The six-disc set includes all 24 hours of the original series, presented in their original broadcast order.
Entire series re-mastered from original source materials for optimal picture and sound quality.
Features both a newly created 5.1 Dolby Digital surround track and the original monotrack.
Battlestar Galactica - Original Feature Film DVD highlights:
Includes a sneak preview of the new SCI FI Channel's mini-series.
Includes a coupon for $10 off the Complete Epic Series DVD box set.
07-02-03 | 10:34 PM
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Keep in mind that the original premier of the show might have been "3 hours" but with all the commercials cut out, it was a lot closer to 2 hours. Oh, and I remember the show being interupted by President Carter (funny that I haven't heard much about that by most "fans").
Starbuck as a woman: Get over it guys. Starbuck was not the main character-Apollo was. I liked the show for all the cheesy effects, lame plots stolen from everywhere else, and the simple fact that the critics who called it "Cattlecar Gigantica" were right more often than not (guilty pleasures are a way of life).
Remakes are different than the originals. This is part of life. Can't you enjoy each for its own merits? Sheesh!
Starbuck as a woman: Get over it guys. Starbuck was not the main character-Apollo was. I liked the show for all the cheesy effects, lame plots stolen from everywhere else, and the simple fact that the critics who called it "Cattlecar Gigantica" were right more often than not (guilty pleasures are a way of life).
Remakes are different than the originals. This is part of life. Can't you enjoy each for its own merits? Sheesh!
07-03-03 | 02:10 PM
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Doh!
How can I forget The Living Legend, with the introduction of the Battlestar Pegasus, Commander Cain and Lt. Sheba (the lovely Anne Lockhart).
And War of the Gods with Count Iblis and the Ship of Lights! Argh.
And I say I'm a Battlestar Galactica fan.
How can I forget The Living Legend, with the introduction of the Battlestar Pegasus, Commander Cain and Lt. Sheba (the lovely Anne Lockhart).
And War of the Gods with Count Iblis and the Ship of Lights! Argh.
And I say I'm a Battlestar Galactica fan.
07-04-03 | 10:37 AM
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Originally posted by Alvis
They could include the Galactica 1980 episodes as an easter egg, since they're not worth selling for money.
They could include the Galactica 1980 episodes as an easter egg, since they're not worth selling for money.
Amen to that. I have an ancient VHS copy of the series cut into a movie and watching it is pretty grim. I do give them a few points for the Starbuck episode, and the upgraded Cylon fighter that popped up in one episode, but that's about it.
Btw, if you want some real pain, I found a page of photos showing the construction of those damn flying motorcycles.
http://www.kesigndesign.com/code/galactc6.htm
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07-07-03 | 10:17 AM
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Hey guys - according to dvd price search, the first couple of retailers have the BSG set up for preorders. The best sofar is 83 (best prices.com) and the worst is 95 (at DVD Empire). That gives us a range of what to expect - if we can get into the mid 70's, then it'll be all good.
07-07-03 | 03:07 PM
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My post wasnt a flame, I am just baffled, for when BATTLE STAR GALACTICA THE MOVIE played in the theatres, its OAR had to be 1:85 widescreen, so why is everyone so down on this films OAR??
07-07-03 | 03:26 PM
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Originally posted by prince_of_saturn
My post wasnt a flame, I am just baffled, for when BATTLE STAR GALACTICA THE MOVIE played in the theatres, its OAR had to be 1:85 widescreen, so why is everyone so down on this films OAR??
My post wasnt a flame, I am just baffled, for when BATTLE STAR GALACTICA THE MOVIE played in the theatres, its OAR had to be 1:85 widescreen, so why is everyone so down on this films OAR??
Months later, Universal decided to do a theatrical release (against the wishes of many people who worked on the program).
Yes, when it played in theaters, it was likely matted to a 1.85:1 ratio... but that doesn't make it the OAR. Certainly not when the director, cinematographer, and special effects people all were making a 1.33:1 TV show. They had absolutely no clue that Universal would eventually send this to theaters and no one framed anything assuming that it would be matted.
But don't take my word for it -- watch the existing DVD of the theatrical movie and compare it to the VHS tape or other 1.33:1 source. The compositions on the DVD are cramped and look terrible. It's nearly unwatchable.
