Is FlashForward the new Lost? Sep 30, 2009
" As pilot episodes go, FlashForward delivers one of the best in recent memory. The vision of FBI agent Mark Benford (Joseph Fiennes) puts him in the situation room for the investigation into the event and therefore contains vital clues. Other characters introduced include agent Demetri Noh (John Cho) and Benford's wife, Olivia (Sonya Walger). Dominic Monaghan (Lost) joins the cast several episodes later. The novel involves the Large Hadron Collider and the search for the Higgs boson particle,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
LIST OF WINNERS Sep 22, 2009
Sound Editing for a Series: "Battlestar Galactica: Daybreak (Part 2)," Syfy. Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special: "Generation Kill: The Cradle of Civilization," HBO.. (Fox News)
Funny thing about this comedy winner Sep 22, 2009
Actor in a drama nominee Simon Baker (The Mentalist) lost to Cranston, supporting actress in a drama nominee Rose Byrne (Damages) lost to Cherry Jones (24) and director of TV drama nominee Michael Rymer (Battlestar Galactica) lost to Rod Holcomb (ER). The highlights of the telecast were the host, Neil Patrick Harris, the sharp, frequently funny acceptance speeches - particularly Kristin Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies), who said ''I'm not employed now so I'd like to be on Mad Men. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Australians in race for Emmys Sep 21, 2009
Rymer is nominated in the director for a drama series category for Battlestar Galactica. The nomination was a huge surprise for the 46-year-old. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Toni Collette beats Tina Fey to Emmy Sep 21, 2009
Rymer was nominated for outstanding director of a drama series for his work on sci-fi re-boot Battlestar Galactica, but the Emmy went to Rod Holcomb, director of the recently expired medical drama ER.. Hugh Jackman had a hand in another Emmy win with the lyricists and musicians behind the opening number he sang at this year's Oscar ceremony winning an award for outstanding music and lyrics for a TV show. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Same old, same old Sep 20, 2009
It couldve made way for a show that justly deserves the slot: Battlestar Galactica, one of the best dramas to ever grace a television set ... It looks like the Emmys will never acknowledge the creative geniuses (such as showrunner Ronald D. Moore) of Battlestar Galactica since it ended its run this year ... Battlestar Galactica has only won two Emmys for visual effects (a staple Emmy award for sci-fi shows, it would seem). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Don't forget the Emmys on Sunday (nominees here) Sep 19, 2009
Phil Abraham for Mad Men (episode "The Jet Set") (AMC) * Bill D'Elia for Boston Legal (episode: "Made In China/Last Call") (ABC) * Rod Holcomb for ER (episode: "And in the End") (NBC) * Todd A. Kessler for Damages (episode: "Trust Me") (FX) * Michael Rymer for Battlestar Galactica (episode: "Daybreak Part 2") (Syfy). Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New tenants create their own 'Melrose' scandals Sep 9, 2009
In recent years "The Bionic Woman," "Dragnet," "Battlestar Galactica," "Knight Rider," "Cupid" and "90210" have all been remade into new TV shows. There's more to come: ABC is creating a new version of "V" to launch in November and there's talk of new versions of "The Streets of San Francisco" and "The Partridge Family.". (Fresno Bee)
Dressing the part Sep 7, 2009
In a walk of fame, fans dropped $30 for autographs with the stars of Battlestar Galactica or The Dukes of Hazzard and met a few familiar faces from Harry Potter and Twilight. "Everyone's here. It's the biggest party around," said Michael Darnell, an IT developer from Charlotte, N.C., better known as Laithoron the elf at DragonCon. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Spike TV Announces Nominees for 'SCREAM 2009' - 'Star Trek' Tops List With 17 Nominations Sep 1, 2009
SCENE OF THE YEAR -------------------------------- -The Death Eaters Attack London; "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" -The Destruction of Manhattan; "Watchmen" -Space Dive onto Orbital Drill; "Star Trek" -The Seance; "Drag Me to Hell" -The Subway Crash; "Knowing" -The Swimming Pool Scene; "Let the Right One In" MOST MEMORABLE MUTILATION ------------------------- -The Arm Removal Surgery; "Splinter" -Arms Cut Off by Rotary Saw; "Watchmen" -The Eyeball Cake; "Drag Me to Hell" -Head Ripped... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FERSH: A Fersh start to the real college, not the movie college Aug 27, 2009
Hollywood, for all of its triumphs ("Caddyshack," "Caddyshack 2," anything with Mr. T), rarely, if ever, succeeds in portraying anything accurately, let alone the "Greek" - meets - "Superbad" - meets - "Battlestar Galactica" lifestyle that is Syracuse. While I did witness a K-Y wrestling match and partied at a frat or two during freshman year, nothing here came close to the expect 00004000 ations I was conditioned for by years of "Animal House" and "Old School.". (Daily Orange, NY)
TV critics chat on Boston.com about summer series' end, fall's promise Aug 25, 2009
And then, don t forget Battlestar Galactica, which was a brilliant reconception. Q. Isn t Mad Men a remake of Bewitched. (Boston Globe)
Syfy's 'Warehouse 13' Renewed For 13 More Episodes Aug 21, 2009
Syfy's best-ever freshman original series, Battlestar Galactica, averaged a 2. 4 household rating and 2. (Multichannel News)
Tweeting with the stars a hoot for fans Aug 16, 2009
Jane Espenson, a writer on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Battlestar Galactica" who's head writer on the upcoming Syfy series "Caprica," got on Twitter after she exhausted screenwriting advice for her blog, janeespenson. com. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Singer 'to direct' Galactica film Aug 15, 2009
Bryan Singer will direct and produce a film version of the TV series Battlestar Galactica, reports say ... Battlestar Galactica started as a TV mini series in the US in 1978 and the pilot was subsequently shown in UK cinemas. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Singer to direct 'Battlestar' movie Aug 14, 2009
Universal Pictures has set Bryan Singer to direct and produce a feature version of "Battlestar Galactica," confirming a report on the Hitfix website ... "Battlestar Galactica" appears to be on a fast track and sources said that Singer could be looking at a $10 million paycheck to sign on to the film ... Singer has long been intrigued with "Battlestar Galactica" and flirted with relaunching it into a TV series right after he directed the original "X-Men." , which involved teaming with Tom DeSanto... (Variety)
Bryan Singer's BSG? Aug 13, 2009
IGN: Singer Tackling Battlestar Galactica ... Singer Tackling Battlestar Galactica ... As HitFix reminds us, Singer and his longtime collaborator Tom DeSanto had previously tried to bring Battlestar Galactica back to the small screen in 2001 but that version fell apart and paved the way for Moore's later incarnation. (IGN FilmForce)
'Alien Trespass' pays tribute to '50s creature features Aug 11, 2009
Alien Trespass" Grade C-: The film doesn't seem to have a target audience. This tongue-in-cheek look at 1950s monster movies isn't campy enough to entertain those who know the source material. And it's not over-the-top enough to entertain those who don't. List of DVD movie release dates for Aug. 4 and beyond Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: AUGUST 4: Delgo - Fox Stunning 'Changeling' depresses "Changeling" Grade C: A mother's kidnapped... (Fresno Bee)
US TV critics honour Battlestar Aug 5, 2009
Science fiction drama Battlestar Galactica has been named programme of the year by the Television Critics Association at a Los Angeles ceremony. A revamp of a cult 1970s TV show, the programme has now ended after four series and will be replaced by prequel show Caprica on US cable network Syfy. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
repeating here in Canada on Space. First time I've seen it. Please Zoe D can't... Aug 4, 2009
Past minis include Taken, Dune, Earthsea, The Triangle, The Lost Room, Battlestar Galactica and others ... SCI FI successfully updated the critically acclaimed Battlestar Galactica. (Multichannel News)
New ABC TV Series 'Defying Gravity' Takes Off With Sony F35 Camera Aug 2, 2009
McNutt previously used Sony's HDW-F900R camera on another space series, "Battlestar Galactica," and found the F35 offered the same familiar interface, with several key improvements, such as the MSU-950 master set-up unit, which can give him access to the camera's key operating and paint parameters. "Along with lighting techniques, the MSU allowed me to do some basic coloring on the set," he said. (PR Newswire)
Cable Dominates TCA Awards Aug 2, 2009
personality Chelsea Handler (Chelsea Lately) -- including SyFy's Battlestar Galactica, which won for Program of the Year. Battlestar ended its four-year run on the network this past March. (Multichannel News)
Critics' Picks: "True Blood's" queen of chaos Aug 2, 2009
She's one of the few actors who's managed to make a name for herself via guest-star runs in TV series ("24," "Battlestar Galactica," "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "In Treatment" among them), the latest being HBO's southern vampire gothic, "True Blood." Although the exact nature of her character, Marianne, has yet to be fully explained, her cultic jones for chaos, lust and aggression suggests much to the attentive student of classical literature. The part provides Forbes with an excellent... (Salon)
Online TV network seeks local filmmakers Jul 30, 2009
The series is a prequel to Moore's successful remake of "Battlestar Galactica." It follows two rival families and their patriarchs: Daniel Graystone (Eric Stoltz) and Joseph Adama (Esai Morales). TV and movie critic Rick Bentley can be reached at or (559) 441-6355. (Fresno Bee)
I Like to Watch Jul 23, 2009
Have you seen the newbie cop with the shady past whose character is a cross between Starbuck from "Battlestar Galactica" and Jon Gosselin's new. But the real prize here isn't the recycled undercover cop story or the absurdly unrealistic plot twists, but the swaggery, swashbuckler (Swashbruckheimerian. (Salon)
ESSAY: Space: Is the final frontier all it used to be? Jul 22, 2009
Sure, we can embed our space nightmares in the latest episode of "Battlestar Galactica" and our dormant space dreams in the continually reimagined landscape of Disney's Tomorrowland. But the fact remains that Americans went into space, landed on the moon and returned safely to Earth. (North County Times)
Mid-Summer's Roundup: Emmys, Comcast, and Rovi Jul 21, 2009
"Dr. Horrible" is up against three NBC Webisodes -- "The Office," "30 Rock," and "Battlestar Galactica" -- plus ComedyCentral. com's "The Daily Show Correspondents On Jon Stewart," and "The Bruce Springsteen Super Bowl Halftime Show." That's not exactly a triumph for the online world. (Multichannel News)
Comic-Con Draws Interest Jul 19, 2009
This year, the network will host several panels featuring talent from its upcoming Battlestar Galactica offshoot series Caprica, according to vice president of brand marketing Blake Calloway. The network will also take over a restaurant across the street from the conference and brand it based on a caf in its hit series Eureka. (Multichannel News)
Australians in action Jul 19, 2009
Except for Home and Away, Jacobsen, who boasts an exotic heritage of a Portuguese mum and Chinese-Norwegian-English dad, has acted in Farscape, Battlestar Galactica: Razor and Sarah Connor Chronicles, in which she plays Jesse Flores, a resistance fighter from the future. The Hong Kong-born Jacobsen and her family moved to Australia when she was 12. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
'30 Rock' leads Emmy pack Jul 18, 2009
" Affection was scarce for series that ended last season, including long-running medical drama "ER,""Boston Legal" and "Battlestar Galactica. " There was a scattering of nominations among them, but nothing in the marquee categories of acting or best series. Another just-concluded series, "The Shield," was shut out. Also snubbed for major awards were "Desperate Housewives" and "Jon Plus 8," left out of the reality series category. Top-rated TV show "American Idol" is a contender in the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Emmy voters thumb nose at mass appeal Jul 17, 2009
Affection was scarce for series that ended last season, including long-running medical drama ER, Boston Legal and Battlestar Galactica. There was a scattering of nominations among them, but nothing in the marquee categories of acting or best series. (MSNBC -- Television)
Other Emmy nominations: Best hairstyling? Choreography? Title sequence? Jul 17, 2009
Battlestar Galactica Daybreak (Part 2) Syfy Rn association with UniversalCable ProductionsMichael Rymer, Director ... My verdict: "Battlestar Galactica" finally got recognized ... Battlestar Galactica Daybreak (Part 2) Syfy Rn association with UniversalCable ProductionsAndrew Seklir, A.C.E., Edited ByJulius Ramsay, Edited ByMichael O'Halloran, Edited By. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Citizen's Cinema Jul 17, 2009
TheCitizensCinema wrote on May 4, 2009 8:51 PM:" "Caprica" - like the Sci Fi series from which it spun off, "Battlestar Galactica" - begins as a movie. Set 50 years prior to "Galactica's" human holocaust at the hands of the Cylon robot race, "Caprica" documents how the Cylons were created. Whereas "Galactica" was an ensemble drama, "Caprica" is structured as a family drama. Its straight-to-DVD pilot, released in late April, centers on the conflict between Joseph Adama (Esai Morales), father of... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
'Friday Night Lights,' 'True Blood' top Emmy snubs Jul 17, 2009
"Battlestar Galactica" wasn't so fortunate. The final season of the science fiction series won nominations for several technical categories, including visual effects, directing and editing. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The acting nominees Emmy voters should choose Jul 16, 2009
Edward James Olmos, "Battlestar Galactica," Sci-Fi ... Mary McDonnell, "Battlestar Galactica." A long, emotionally varied, complicated season ... Katee Sackhoff, "Battlestar Galactica," Sci-Fi. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Extra Emmy slots could freshen race Jul 16, 2009
Can Battlestar Galactica and True Blood break academy biases ... With six possible nominees for each of the acting and series awards, "Battlestar Galactica" might break the TV academy bias against sci-fi when the nominees are announced Thursday or vampire saga "True Blood" could shatter the resistance to fantasy ... That includes "Battlestar Galactica" and its deserving star James Olmos. (MSNBC -- Television)
'E.R.' hopes to catch Emmy Awards eye again Jul 15, 2009
Two shows in particular -- FX's "The Shield" and Syfy's "Battlestar Galactica" -- would like to see an Emmy nod in a major category paired with their widespread critical acclaim ... "The Shield" and "Battlestar Galactica" admittedly face bigger hurdles in their quest for Emmy honors ... Mark Stern, head of programming for Syfy, the network formerly known as the Sci-Fi Channel, said series such as "Battlestar Galactica" have a tougher time getting industry recognition due to "a general bias... (Multichannel News)
Handicapping Emmy nominations Jul 14, 2009
"Battlestar Galactica," Sci-Fi. At least nominate this genre gem. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Critic's Corner Jul 14, 2009
Robert Bianco: You can blame "Star Trek" and "Battlestar Galactica," if you like - two major exceptions that prove the rule. Certainly, having seen the pilot for the new "Melrose Place," I can't where the revival is filling any crying need. (USA Today -- Life)
Syfy Melds Old With The New Jul 13, 2009
On tap for Syfy later in the year is the October launch of the latest entry in the Stargate franchise, Stargate Universe, and the highly anticipated 2010 launch of Caprica, the prequel to the popular Battlestar Galactica. The programming is going to be very much the same, Stern said. (Multichannel News)
Man gets ring back after losing it at tollbooth Jul 10, 2009
Ron Moore isn t resting on the success of Battlestar Galactica. The Chowchilla native teamed with Battlestar buddy Michael Taylor to create Virtuality, a two-hour science-fiction movie that airs 8 p.m. Friday on Fox. (Fresno Bee)
Saul Rubinek takes you inside summer series 'Warehouse 13' Jul 7, 2009
Warehouse 13 is a departure for die-hard sci-fi fans used to the cable channel's darker dramas, such as recently departed Battlestar Galactica. But programming executive Mark Stern says the channel was looking to broaden viewership, a step it embarked with 2006 dramedy Eureka. (USA Today -- Life)
Stay in touch Jul 5, 2009
"On TV, Prison Break isn't very good, but it has stayed cool. Battlestar Galactica? Was cool; last season started out cool, then warmed up. It may regain its coolness factor, but probably not; that rarely happens. Lost has stayed cool because it's so weird ... "There's no rhyme or reason to the coolness thing. Look at politicians, the ultimate entertainers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Science fiction with a smile Jul 5, 2009
Of course, if "Warehouse 13" tried to tout itself as a sophisticated drama like "Fringe" or "Battlestar Galactica," it would fail miserably. You can't offer up an enormous storage space filled with old paintings and chalices and crystal balls and not make the mood a little goofy and retro. (Salon)
'Warehouse 13' debuts on Syfy Jul 4, 2009
Espenson wrote for "Battlestar Galactica" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and her fingerprints are nowhere to be found on the finished product: No sparkling dialogue or surprising plot turns ... With every new show, Sci Fi seems intent on proving that its best shows -- "Battlestar Galactica," "Farscape" -- are exceptions and not the rule, which is a terrible disappointment from a network that's supposed to be dedicated to promoting the imagination. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Star Wars Live-Action TV Series to ... Jul 4, 2009
Writers from Battlestar Galactica, Heroes, and Lost all non-traditional sci-fi shows were also reportedly contacted. George Lucas is self-financing the series, and will serve with McCallum as Executive Producer, although he will apparently be relatively hands-off on the project after the first season. (Suite101.com)
'Battlestar Galactica' and 'Lost' top TV Saturn Awards Jun 30, 2009
X - "Battlestar Galactica""The Closer""Dexter""Leverage""Star Wars: The Clone Wars""True Blood" ... Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad"Matthew Fox, "Lost"Michael C. Hall, "Dexter"Timothy Hutton, "Leverage"X - Edward James Olmos, "Battlestar Galactica"Noah Wyle, "The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice" ... Lena Headey, "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles"Jennifer Love Hewitt, "The Ghost Whisperer"Evangeline Lilly, "Lost"X - Mary McDonnell, "Battlestar Galactica"Anna Paquin, "True... (Multichannel News)
‘Virtuality’ a sci-fi starter that only ends Jun 26, 2009
Virtuality, created by Battlestar Galactica writers Ronald D. Moore and Michael Taylor, was originally meant to be a two-hour pilot for a full-length series. But the series didn t get picked up, and so Fox has decided to air the chunk as if it s a self-standing event. (Boston Globe)
Reality TV meets virtuality in a dense plot Jun 26, 2009
But Fox has decided to give America a glimpse of "Virtuality" (8 tonight, WPGH) most likely because there's a built-in audience -- fans of the show's executive producers, Ron Moore and Michael Taylor, of the critically acclaimed "Battlestar Galactica.". "Virtuality" is a fascinating, over-stuffed pilot episode, and as intriguing as its concept is, you can see by the end of tonight's two-hour premiere why Fox passed on making it a weekly series. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Critic's Corner Weekend Jun 26, 2009
Battlestar Galactica fans no doubt hope there's a future for Virtuality (Fox, tonight, 8 ET/PT), a so-far failed pilot from Galactica's Ron Moore and Michael Taylor that weds their interest in the vagaries of human interactions to another dark, convoluted sci-fi story. This time, we're on an Earth-saving interstellar mission with a dozen astronauts who use a virtual-reality system to keep themselves entertained while entertaining folks on Earth through a Big Brother-type reality show. (USA Today -- Life)
Producer on to next adventure with 'Virtuality' Jun 26, 2009
Battlestar Galactica' producer on to next adventure with Virtuality. Ron Moore isn't resting on the success of "Battlestar Galactica." ... Ron Moore isnt resting on the success of Battlestar Galactica. (Fresno Bee)
The Galactica fan tease Jun 25, 2009
But don't be mistaken: This excursion into the far reaches of space, brought to you by "Battlestar Galactica" producers Ronald D. Moore and Michael Taylor, proves far more compelling than most made-for-TV movies and most TV pilots, for that matter up until its abrupt, hair-pullingly inconclusive ending ... Remember how some of the very best episodes of "Battlestar Galactica" ended with truly breathtaking cliffhangers. (Salon)
Always-on forecasts for lovers of the outdoors Jun 22, 2009
I am also planning to add a digital video recorder to the mix, so that my wife, Lisa, and I can rip through seasons three and four of Battlestar Galactica before the series prequel, Caprica, comes to cable TV next season. Alas, this leaves no room in our budget for the gaming PC that I was drooling over. (Boston Globe)
Two societies: One for the left, one for everyone else Jun 17, 2009
Limbaugh routinely runs his mouth about disloyal or squishy Republicans, as if he was outing the skin-job Cylons on Battlestar Galactica. It is trite, but it can quickly turn vulgar. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Beyond the tie: Gift ideas for all kinds of dads Jun 16, 2009
"Battlestar Galactica." Final Season. The complete series also available in one box on Blu-ray. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Movie Matters: Sometimes, good intentions can ruin a decent film Jun 16, 2009
They ve seen every episode of Battlestar Galactica and they can spend an entire afternoon arguing about the merits of Boba Fett but they can also be dressed up and shown off as a wedding date, or hold a respectable conversation with your mother. These geeks are all over pop culture at the moment, on TV ( The Bang Bang Theory, Chuck, NCIS, a dozen others), in movies (anything starring Michael Cera), books ( I Love You, Beth Cooper, now a movie as well), everywhere. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
NBC CEO: "Seinfeld" Wouldn't Make It Today May 29, 2009
"It wasn't personal." But Zucker said NBC didn't agree that a library copy of the "Rockford Files" should sell at same rate as a new episode of "Battlestar Galactica." "The pricing wasn't fair.". "About a year later, Steve decided he was open to tiered pricing," Zucker said. (CBS News)
Everything Emmy in The Envelope May 28, 2009
"In addition, our advertisers have unique, multimedia vehicles by which to reach a distinctive audience of influential film, television and music insiders and consumers.Sponsored by V Australia, the Primetime Emmy Screening Series will be held at Hollywoods Mann Chinese 6 Theatre, with complete episodes and/or clip packages being shown and followed by up-close-and-personal Qussions with each shows creators and stars moderated by The Times entertainment writers and editors (full... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SciFi.com In The Game With More Gaming May 27, 2009
Sci Fi Channel's Web site, will feature 15 new casual gaming titles this spring and summer, including games based on network series Battlestar Galactica and Warehouse 13, as part of its overall online game offerings, according to network executives ... The casual gaming titles include the Battlestar Galactica Cylon Combat Simulator, which allows users to shoot down enemy cylon ships, and Warehouse 13: Clean Up America's Attic based on the network's new summer series. (Multichannel News)
I Like to Watch (90) May 26, 2009
Hell, I'd rather watch "Battlestar Galactica." No, wait. -- kidgeezer [] Saturday, May 23, 2009 06:38 PM. (Salon)
H'WOOD MOGUL JON PETERS PULLS PLUG ON TELL-ALL... May 24, 2009
Man, I really miss "Battlestar Galactica." It wasn't until I saw this snap of Jamie. As summer starts, tons of the best TV shows posted their "be back soon" signs. (The Drudge Report)
'Lost' finishes up, propels the story forward May 14, 2009
There's the wrap-up approach adopted by Battlestar Galactica, which used the get-out-of-jail-free card of divine intervention. And then there's Life on Mars, which dropped the British's original's vague alternative/afterlife answer for a more down to earth, or out in space, explanation: It was, literally, life on mars. (USA Today)
i had to cancel the MLB Extra innings package as I have a HD TV but Comcast does... May 14, 2009
They air Monk, Battlestar Galactica, and Stargate Atlantis. I offer to load the Universal HD website and read him the schedule. (Multichannel News)
* Webs give-away culture here to stay May 11, 2009
The paid-for business model is quite hard, though I am a fan of the TV series Battlestar Galactica and so I downloaded the US version because I didnt want to have to wait even a short while to see it, he said. Relatively wealthy customers will also pay, he argues, for the reassurance of not breaking the law, as long as the process is simple enough. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Trek not the only facelift Hollywood got right May 9, 2009
Transformers, Battlestar Galactica among five best franchise reboots ... Battlestar GalacticaI know this is articles in the film section, and I am the producer of a MOVIE SHOW (Reel Talk, in case youre wondering), but theres no way in good conscience I can do a write-up on the best franchise reboots and not include BSG. Considering the source material was a Star Wars rip-off that was cheesy even by late 70s television standards, the of SCI FIs Battlestar... (MSNBC -- News)