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Caprica: Reviews
The prequel to Battlestar Galactica makes its debut in the US this week. The series starring Eric Stoltz is set 58 years before the events seen in Battlestar. The plot tells the story of how ‘Colonial humanity first created the robotic Cylons, who would later plot to destroy human civilization in retaliation for their enslavement.’
While the Pilot was released online last April, there are now reviews emerging of the series.
Variety liked what it saw, saying:
“At first blush, the idea of a “Battlestar Galactica” prequel provoked skepticism of the …
James Marsters joins Caprica
James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) is joining the Battlestar Galactica prequel, Caprica, says EW.com.
He will play a dangerous terrorist leader by the name of Barnabus Greeley in a minimum of three episodes. Driven by desires both moralistic and carnal, Barnabus is as lethal as he is unpredictable.
Best known for his role as punk-goth vampire Spike on Buffy and Angel, Marsters recently appeared in roles for Without a Trace, Smallville and Torchwood.
Caprica is set to premiere in the US on January 22nd.
Source: EW.com
Battlestar prequel leaked online
Hugh Jackman probably knows how they feel.
Caprica, the Battlestar prequel movie, has been leaked on the interwebs…
Set to release April 21 on DVD, it started appearing on April 13th on a site that hosts hacked movies and games. The series itself isn’t set to air on SciFi (or Syfy even) until 2010.
Described as “television’s first science fiction family saga,” Caprica follows the creation of the Cylons and the rise of the Adama family and includes Esai Morales, Paula Malcolmson and Polly Walker.
Source: Zap2It
SciFi to become ‘Syfy’
The logo is very cool. But what about that name?
After 16 years, the US Sci Fi Channel is changing its name to “Syfy.”
The switch will come in July along with a new slogan: “Imagine Greater.”
“We love being sci fi and we’re still embracing that,” said network president Dave Howe. “But we’re more than just space and aliens and the future – the three things most people think of when they think of ’sci fi.’”
Fair point. The Twilight Zone always had plenty of fantastical episodes, without a spaceship in sight.
“What this does …
Big screen Battlestar in talks
Universal Studios has reportedly entered into negotiations with Glen A. Larson to write and produce a big-screen version of Battlestar Galactica.
But the film would have no connection to the TV series and would relaunch the story in a new medium. Adama, Starbuck, and Baltar will apparently remain.
Larson devised the original series (pictured) in 1978 in which a human civilization were living on a series of 12 planets that are decimated from an attack by intelligent robots known as Cylons.
Ronald Moore revived the series to much acclaim, including re-telling the story with …
Battlestar spin-off wins series
America’s Sci Fi Channel has greenlit Caprica, the prequel to hit series Battlestar Galactica, to a series.
Already a 2hr telemovie, Caprica will star Eric Stoltz (pictured), Esai Morales, Paula Malcomson and Polly Walker, and will be set 50 years prior to Galactica’s seminal attack on human civilization by the Cylons.
The Sci Fi Channel is aiming for an early 2010 premiere for the series, with production starting around the middle of next year, probably in Vancouver.
The cable network hopes to draw a broader audience to a series it sees as more compelling …
Trailer: Battlestar Galactica
The trailer for the second part of Battlestar Galactica’s fourth frackin’ season is now online.
Consisting of 10 episodes it will begin airing in the US on January 16, 2009. Some of these episodes are believed to run longer than traditional eps with the series finale possibly running for up to four hours.
Fans are also expecting a 2hr telemovie directed by Edward James Olmos and a spin-off series, Caprica.