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Post by Blade Runner on Feb 23, 2005 15:04:01 GMT -5
Galactica Returns This SummerSCI FI Channel announced that the second season of its hit original series Battlestar Galactica will premiere this summer, with 20 new episodes. The channel added that the entire ensemble cast will return for season two, including Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer and Grace Park. Also resuming their roles are executive producer and writer Ronald D. Moore and executive producer David Eick. Galacticar will resume production in Vancouver, B.C., in March and will again anchor the channel's SCI FI Friday block of prime-time original series. The series, which premiered on January 14, has been averaging over 3 million viewers per episode and has quickly become SCI FI's highest-rated original series and has received unprecedented critical acclaim. Galactica airs Fridays at 10 p.m. ET, part of the channel's successful SCI FI Friday lineup, which also includes Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis. Galactica ends its first season with a finale episode on April 1. www.scifi.com/scifiwire2005/index.php?category=0&id=30466
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Post by bugguy on Feb 23, 2005 15:16:04 GMT -5
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Post by koenigrules on Feb 23, 2005 15:33:45 GMT -5
And here's some other sites that are reporting the same info: tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|93746|1|,00.html LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) Although regularly described in reviews as a science fiction show for people who hate science fiction, "Battlestar Galactica" is getting much love from the good people at the Sci Fi Channel. The NBC Universal Cable entity has ordered a second season of "Galactica," allowing the remake to already top the season run of its '70s predecessor. Sci Fi has ordered 20 new episodes of "Galactica," with production set to begin in Vancouver in March. Fresh episodes should be ready to anchor Sci Fi's Friday lineup by the summer. After premiering as a two-part miniseries in late 2003, "Battlestar Galactica" was launched as a 13-episode series which premiered in October of 2004 in England and in January 2005 on this side of the pond. In addition to earning some of Sci Fi's best-ever reviews, the new "Galactica" has become the network's biggest hit, averaging more than 3 million viewers per episode. The "Galactica"-anchored Friday night, which also includes both members of the "Stargate" family, is a consistent ratings winner for Sci Fi. Series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer and Grace Park are signed on for the second season, as are executive producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick. The original series, which featured Richard Hatch (a guest star on the update), Dirk Benedict and Lorne Greene, premiered in 1978 and last for a single 24-episode season. And.... www.gateworld.net/news/2005/02/igalacticaigets20-episodes.shtml Galactica gets 20-episode second season WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 23, 2005 The SCI FI Channel has ordered 20 episodes for the second season of its hit series Battlestar Galactica, the network announced today. The top-rated series will begin production in March for a summer premiere on SCI FI, alongside Friday night companions Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis. The entire cast of the gritty space drama will return for Season Two, including Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, and Grace Park. Executive producer and writer Ronald D. Moore and executive producer David Eick are also on board for the year. All-new episodes of Stargate and Battlestar Galactica continue this Friday starting at 8 p.m. Eastern/Pacific on SCI FI, leading up to the season finales on March 25 (SG-1 and Atlantis) and April 1 (Galactica). Check out GateWorld's Battlestar Galactica episode guide to learn more about upcoming episodes and check out photo galleries! BE SURE & STAY TUNED TO LVROCKS FOR EVEN MORE UPDATES!!! KR |
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Post by Xenu on Feb 23, 2005 15:54:13 GMT -5
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Post by XwingRob on Feb 23, 2005 16:30:52 GMT -5
Cool. *feels ashamed that he is just trying to boost post count*  |
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Post by ViperPilotMomma on Feb 23, 2005 16:57:04 GMT -5
Cool. *feels ashamed that he is just trying to boost post count* No shame necessary. Some have responded with more concise posts, XwingRob. Either way, it helps to keep the conversations flowing, no matter how one chimes in.  Another great flick (although the first Meatballs was still the better of the 2!) |
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Post by CylonGod on Feb 23, 2005 18:40:03 GMT -5
....Are you ready for a good time.... Yeah the meatballs movies where fun! The summer start of BSGTNS will be much more fun then that though! |
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Post by Xenu on Feb 23, 2005 18:44:05 GMT -5
....Are you ready for a good time.... Yeah the meatballs movies where fun! I cannot believe how many people remember the words to that crappy sequel song! I was in the airport in Frankfurt, Germany singing that once (for some reason) & a guy behind me in line chimed in! ;D |
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Post by MarkusB on Feb 23, 2005 20:10:35 GMT -5
Good stuff!
So when in Summer? July? Aug?
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Post by koenigrules on Feb 23, 2005 20:14:26 GMT -5
Probably July as they did the last couple seasons with SG-1.
KR
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Post by mjm800 on Feb 23, 2005 20:48:44 GMT -5
I am not going to use any names but didn't someone with credible insider information say it was 6…oh I mean 22 episodes. Ok I'll stop!  |
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Post by CylonGod on Feb 23, 2005 20:48:52 GMT -5
Probably July as they did the last couple seasons with SG-1. KR July! You gotta be sh!ting me! Thats great news as usual KR. I almost fell over when I read that. That is ten times better than a fall September start. Cool.  |
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Post by yukailin on Feb 24, 2005 1:29:19 GMT -5
OK, so we know the main cast is coming back, but how many of the supporting players are returning? Do we get Cally, Tyrol, Helo, Gaeta, Dualla, Billy and the rest back as well? Inquiring minds want to know.
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Post by koenigrules on Feb 24, 2005 3:59:23 GMT -5
ALL the cast will be back.
KR
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Post by ViperPilotMomma on Feb 24, 2005 9:30:52 GMT -5
I cannot believe how many people remember the words to that crappy sequel song! I was in the airport in Frankfurt, Germany singing that once (for some reason) & a guy behind me in line chimed in! ;D I know I'm behind the times with this response: I think that they used that song for the 1st Meatballs movie, didn't they? Okay, now back to topic... Cool! Awesome! Everyone's back and it starts in the summer! ;D |
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