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timdgreat · 9th December 2003, 04:37 AM

ok so i have seen the first part of the mini series on Battlestar Galactica remake on scifi channel.

First off let me say that after seeing most of the original, which i did love, i thought this version was done remarkably well and i liked the "modern" look to it. As for the controversy that i have heard talked about over the changing of the genders of some of the main charecters, i dont think that it will screw up the show, in fact i think, at least so far from what i have seen, that the show will be fine. As far as the story line goes i like the way the plot is so far unfolding, we are seeing some real flaws in the charecters and it does make the show a lot darker as many have said.

overall i think its gonna be a great series and cant wait till tomorrow night when the next one comes on:rolly2:

Status · 9th December 2003, 11:14 PM

What are the odds it will ever hit broadcast TV so those of us that don't have cable might get to see it

timdgreat · 9th December 2003, 11:51 PM

im afraid they arent as high as u would like,

cant wait to see the seconed part only 2 hours away

:rolly2:

Lorien1 · 10th December 2003, 01:04 AM

Don't know when it will make it's way over here on cable

I am looking forward to checking it out.Colin.<*>.

Colony_Fleet · 10th December 2003, 01:14 AM

Man, the new mini-series was such a depressing thing to watch. No huge funny capes on any of the characters. Not a single cape. I used to love watching Lorne Green & company prance around in their capes. Why did they leave out the silly capes?

edited for language

captaincarter · 10th December 2003, 12:47 PM

I thought it was awsome, how many ep's are in this mini series?

Lorien1 · 10th December 2003, 11:47 PM

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Originally posted by captaincarter
I thought it was awsome, how many ep's are in this mini series?

I have heard mixed reports on the programme.The good reports are shading it so far.Colin.<*>.

Colony_Fleet · 11th December 2003, 11:42 PM

The series would be much better if they brought back those funky capes. Man, those capes made up for the poor acting and lousy special effects. The new series doesn't have poor acting or lousy special effects, however, I believe it would enhance things to throw some capes on those people. However, I don't think any actor/performer on earth (for the exception of Rip Taylor) can look any more queer than Lorne Green wearing a cape.

timdgreat · 12th December 2003, 06:18 AM

so does any one know how many more of the series they are doing or not? :rolly2:

ray gower · 12th December 2003, 05:18 PM

I believe, in the absence of news otherwise from DVO, there are 4 episodes in the series. (4 hours)

The capes that Colony has a penchant for are called Pelisse and if that is the worst complaint we get, then I think there may be a lot eggy faces out there.

Dave · 12th December 2003, 11:30 PM

I'm subscribed to a list that is scifi related, but is not full of Original Series Galactica fans with their obviously preconceived predjudices about this mini series. So, I think their views are probably more reflective of the people who will actually watch this mini series.

There were certainly some criticisms, but in general they really liked it. The major criticism, if it is one, is that after 2 or 3 hours it is still dealing with a possible attack by the Cylons.

In the Original Series, the attack had taken place in the first half hour, so either the story development is very slow, or else they have added an incredible amount of new detail.

I've no idea when we will get to see this in the UK. I don't have the Sci Fi Channel, so I haven't even seen the Dune mini series yet. And in the UK, no channel has shown Firefly yet. I can't complain that much though, apparently New Zealand are only now seeing the final season of Star Trek: DS9

captaincarter · 13th December 2003, 03:36 AM

I thought it was going to be a long series not mii, but i realy liked it any way

markpud · 14th December 2003, 02:30 PM

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Originally posted by Dave

I've no idea when we will get to see this in the UK. I don't have the Sci Fi Channel, so I haven't even seen the Dune mini series yet. And in the UK, no channel has shown Firefly yet. I can't complain that much though, apparently New Zealand are only now seeing the final season of Star Trek: DS9

Firefly was on UK sci-fi channel this year Dave (I know you don't have it, but just correcting for accuracy's sake!)

No idea about BSG coming over here though..

Dave · 15th December 2003, 01:17 AM

Thanks Mark, I forgot that actually.

Am I correct in thinking that the UK/European SciFi Channel is totally separate from the US Scifi Channel? (Even having different shareholders.)

I think that's why they don't show the same things. Otherwise, you would assume that whatever one showed, the other would naturally follow.

Also, this was meant to be more than 4 hours, I'm sure. Are they just holding back some, have they cancelled it for poor ratings, or was it really only meant to be 4 hours long?

timdgreat · 15th December 2003, 08:25 PM

i thought it was only gonna be thoose two? havent heard any more about it:rolly2:

9th December 2003, 04:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria VA, USA(Washington DC u idiots) Posts: 3,093	Heres what i think after watching the show(spoilers for the mini series) ok so i have seen the first part of the mini series on Battlestar Galactica remake on scifi channel. First off let me say that after seeing most of the original, which i did love, i thought this version was done remarkably well and i liked the "modern" look to it. As for the controversy that i have heard talked about over the changing of the genders of some of the main charecters, i dont think that it will screw up the show, in fact i think, at least so far from what i have seen, that the show will be fine. As far as the story line goes i like the way the plot is so far unfolding, we are seeing some real flaws in the charecters and it does make the show a lot darker as many have said. overall i think its gonna be a great series and cant wait till tomorrow night when the next one comes on:rolly2:

9th December 2003, 11:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria VA, USA(Washington DC u idiots) Posts: 3,093	im afraid they arent as high as u would like, cant wait to see the seconed part only 2 hours away:rolly2:

9th December 2003, 11:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Status Master Confusser Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,383	What are the odds it will ever hit broadcast TV so those of us that don't have cable might get to see it

10th December 2003, 01:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lorien1 Faith Manages Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Glasgow Scotland Posts: 204	Don't know when it will make it's way over here on cable I am looking forward to checking it out.Colin.<*>.

10th December 2003, 01:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Colony_Fleet Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3	Man, the new mini-series was such a depressing thing to watch. No huge funny capes on any of the characters. Not a single cape. I used to love watching Lorne Green & company prance around in their capes. Why did they leave out the silly capes? edited for language

10th December 2003, 12:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
captaincarter Admiral Adama Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 559	I thought it was awsome, how many ep's are in this mini series?

11th December 2003, 11:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Colony_Fleet Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3	The series would be much better if they brought back those funky capes. Man, those capes made up for the poor acting and lousy special effects. The new series doesn't have poor acting or lousy special effects, however, I believe it would enhance things to throw some capes on those people. However, I don't think any actor/performer on earth (for the exception of Rip Taylor) can look any more queer than Lorne Green wearing a cape.

12th December 2003, 06:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria VA, USA(Washington DC u idiots) Posts: 3,093	so does any one know how many more of the series they are doing or not? :rolly2:

12th December 2003, 05:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
ray gower Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Gwynedd Posts: 3,579	I believe, in the absence of news otherwise from DVO, there are 4 episodes in the series. (4 hours) The capes that Colony has a penchant for are called Pelisse and if that is the worst complaint we get, then I think there may be a lot eggy faces out there.

12th December 2003, 11:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,421	I'm subscribed to a list that is scifi related, but is not full of Original Series Galactica fans with their obviously preconceived predjudices about this mini series. So, I think their views are probably more reflective of the people who will actually watch this mini series. There were certainly some criticisms, but in general they really liked it. The major criticism, if it is one, is that after 2 or 3 hours it is still dealing with a possible attack by the Cylons. In the Original Series, the attack had taken place in the first half hour, so either the story development is very slow, or else they have added an incredible amount of new detail. I've no idea when we will get to see this in the UK. I don't have the Sci Fi Channel, so I haven't even seen the Dune mini series yet. And in the UK, no channel has shown Firefly yet. I can't complain that much though, apparently New Zealand are only now seeing the final season of Star Trek: DS9

13th December 2003, 03:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
captaincarter Admiral Adama Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 559	I thought it was going to be a long series not mii, but i realy liked it any way

15th December 2003, 01:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,421	Thanks Mark, I forgot that actually. Am I correct in thinking that the UK/European SciFi Channel is totally separate from the US Scifi Channel? (Even having different shareholders.) I think that's why they don't show the same things. Otherwise, you would assume that whatever one showed, the other would naturally follow. Also, this was meant to be more than 4 hours, I'm sure. Are they just holding back some, have they cancelled it for poor ratings, or was it really only meant to be 4 hours long?

15th December 2003, 08:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria VA, USA(Washington DC u idiots) Posts: 3,093	i thought it was only gonna be thoose two? havent heard any more about it:rolly2: