So Say We All: A Look at the Awesome Science of Battlestar Galactica
It’s been over a decade since a reimagined version of a '70s cult favorite sci-fi series premiered on the Sci Fi Channel and took the world of science fiction by storm. One Peabody, two Emmys, a couple spinoffs, and 12 years later, Battlestar Galactica’s popularity still feels novel. How did what’s ostensibly a space opera about the war between humans and the Cylons—the hyper-realistic robots they created—gain so much acclaim? And why did so many non-sci-fi fans end up watching and loving it?
Read MoreHow Battlestar Galactica Brought Me Back to Earth
Sometimes, though, the option for escapism becomes a need: When my sister died, I needed it. That was when I started to watch Battlestar Galactica.
Read MoreBattlestar Galactica‘s Richard Hatch Passes Away at 71 Years Old
Richard Hatch, star of both the 1978 and the 2003 Battlestar Galactica, died yesterday afternoon at the age of 71.
Read MoreThere’s a Plan Happening For The Battlestar Galactica Movie
All of this has happened before, and all of it will happen again.
Well, much like the Cylons, Universal seems to have a plan after all--even if it's taken them some time to properly execute it. On Thursday Deadline officially confirmed that the studio had decided to move forward with the project.
Read MoreThat Battlestar Galactica Movie Just Got a Second Chance
Battlestar Galactica is getting another shot at the silver screen, after spending a few years left on a shelf somewhere.
Read MoreSyfy’s The Expanse Is the Best Damn Space Show Since Firefly, and You Should Be Watching Right Now
You didn't watch Firefly, did you? Admit it! Not when it was on air, anyway. You didn’t watch, and the show was canceled. It's basically your fault. Now go turn on your TV or go to Syfy.com and start watching The Expanse.
Read MoreGalacticon IV Cancels Several Guest Appearances, Then … Invites Richard Hatch Back
Richard Hatch is going to be there after all.
Galacticon IV, the fourth annual celebration of all things Battlestar, hits Seattle, Washington this weekend, but yesterday, the convention's organizers shocked their attendees by halving the guest list. The original guest line-up boasted prominent actors from the original Battlestar Galactica series, the 2004 reboot, and also the upcoming third reboot slated for the silver screen.
Read MoreThe X-Files Might Disappear From Netflix Instant Starting in April
If this is an April Fool's long con, I SWEAR
Now, this one I don't want to believe.
Read MoreSo Say We All: Edward James Olmos To Join Agents Of SHIELD Cast
Wait, but they've already got Coulson to lead the rag tag bunch of survivors, so who's he going to play?
Wonder how Agents of SHIELD is going to top Marvel's Agent Carter when the back half of its second season returns to the same time slot in March? Well, as we can all surmise from the period drama's stellar first two episode, it won't ever be able to top Agent Carter, because that's impossible. But casting Admiral William Adama might help just a bit to soothe the eventual Peggy-shaped hole in our hearts.
Read MoreMichelle Forbes Is Looking Like A BAMF As Retro Girl In Powers
A+ 10/10 would red leather again
Somehow we keep forgetting that Powers, the show based on Brian Michael Bendis's well-loved comics, is in the works - maybe because it's going to be a PlayStation Network exclusive. But here to remind us is Michelle Forbes, looking hella rad in full uniform as Retro Girl.
Read MoreThings We Saw Today: Ursula Launches #BreakTheOcean
Yes, on land it's much preferred/For ladies not to say a word
Don't underestimate the importance of body language.
Read MoreStarbuck Is Maverick in This Pitch Perfect Battlestar Galactica/Top Gun Mashup
Daaaaaanga zooooooone!
So is Apollo Iceman or Goose? Either way, I like what I see. Thanks for putting this together, Nick Acosta.
Read MoreThings We Saw Today: Tiny Samwell Tarly Funko Pop Is Coming!
I just want to squeeze him!
Look! Look at his little feet! And Peter Baelish's little goatee! And new versions of Sansa and Daenerys and Jon Snow! Everything is wonderful and nothing hurt -- except waiting for the next book and season, of course.
Read MoreSyfy Chief Talks Change in Direction for the Network and… Admits Mistakes?
They're not changing the name, though.
Syfy is a network that's been struggling for a few years with, well, fans of sci fi. Ten years ago, critics ranked the network's Battlestar Galactica among the historic television events of the decade, but the channel hasn't been able to pull off the same kind of mainstream, demographic spanning hit since.
Read MoreBSG and Star Wars-Inspired Outfits For All Your Classy, Nerdy Needs
So say we all.
New clothing retailer Cozday Clothing is now accepted pre-orders for their Battlestar Galactica and Star Wars-inspired duds, and damn if I don't want one of everything.
Read MoreYou Have One Week To Watch All of Battlestar Galactica On Netflix Before It Disappears
WHAT ARE YOU TELLING ME RIGHT NOW
So you know how every once in a while Netflix likes to switch out the movies and TV shows it currently offers you on Instant Watch with different movies and TV shows? Well... the good news is we're getting Gilmore Girls! The bad news is that Rory and Lorelei's adorably fast-paced antics come at a terrible, terrible cost to humanity.
Read MoreIn Defense of Reboots and Remakes
Droppin' some knowledge.
A friend told me a story the other day. He was discussing reboots with his wife, explaining how he doesn't like them on principle. Until his wife had the gall to point out: "Wait, honey... you love Battlestar Galactica."
Read MoreHere’s What Fox’s Bryan Singer-Directed Battlestar Galactica Would Have Looked Like
Aside from "cancelled after part one."
Via concept art by Guy Hendrix Dyas, here's a quick peek at Fox/Bryan Singer's Battlestar Galactica miniseries that almost was.
Read MoreSpeaking of Walkers: A Study of the Slang Our Heroes Call Their Villains
Walker, Geek, Lamebrain, or Biter?
Firefly had Reavers, Lost had the Others, Terra Nova had Sixers, V had Visitors, The 100 has Grounders, and Falling Skies has Skitters/Cooties. Slang terms for the enemy probably go back to the time of cave paintings, when early humans painted their enemies with vestigial tails. Television has no shortage of this brand of slang.
Read MoreWhy You Should Watch Defiance, The Heir to Battlestar Galactica
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