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Montreal Comiccon 2013; Battlestar Galactica Reunion
Battlestar Galactica is so much more than a science fiction television series. Although it may take place in outer space and deal with deadly synthetic replicas, it also beautifully deals with humanity in such a personal way that almost anyone can identify with the story. Five years after the show’s finale, new fans keep emerging, […] More
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‘Riddick’ is somewhat pulpy fun only when Vin Diesel’s on screen
For a movie about a fearsome convict on the loose, one that’s the third entry in a series about said convict, and one that’s produced by the actor playing said convict, Riddick is awfully shy about letting its title character show up on screen as much as might be desired. More
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Greatest TV Pilots: Battlestar Galactica’s “33” sets the tone for a bleak, relentless journey
Remakes and reboots have become reliable staples of the Hollywood blockbuster genre for decades, but TV has had far less success recycling older series, with recent attempt like Knight Rider and Charlie’s Angels among the more notable failures. When word came out that Star Trek Deep Space 9 alum Ronald D. Moore was reimagining the Star Wars-inspired ‘70s sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica, reactions were mixed from both fans and detractors of the original. More
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Caprica with Chris Piers
Chris Piers from Television Zombies joins us to discuss Caprica, the short-lived prequel to Battlestar Galactica. [powerpress] More
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First Teaser Trailer for New Syfy Series ‘Helix’ from ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Creator
The SyFy network seems to be on a role as of late and to add to their already crowded programing is creator Ronald D. Moore’s forthcoming series titled Helix. This teaser is bound to peek the interest of Sci-Fi fans especially the cult following of Moore’s hugely successful award-winning Battlestar Galactica. The series follows a […] More
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The Televerse #78- Caprica with Chris Piers
Thanks to the number of interesting TV episodes to discuss, the podcast this week is on the long side, perhaps inspired by the Oscars. After briefly previewing Tuesday night’s CBS pilot Golden Boy, we kick off a strong week in TV, the Cult pilot, part one of the Top Chef Seattle finale, the Oscars telecast, […] More
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Battlestar Galactica (2003) with Josh Spiegel
Josh Spiegel from Mousterpiece Cinema heads over to the DVD Shelf to help Simon and Kate look at the fantastic 2003 reimagining of Battlestar Galactica. [powerpress] More
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‘Blood & Chrome’ is the ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Prequel Fans Were Waiting For
When the most recent incarnation of Battlestar Galactica (BSG) ended in 2009 I found myself scurrying to find a replacement series of equal space operatic caliber. I found nothing, falling on Fringe to provide what little sci-fi greatness my TV could muster. I clung to the notion that a BSG prequel was in production, but […] More
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The Televerse #63- Battlestar Galactica with Josh Spiegel
After missing last week’s fantastic Treme, we make it up by putting the series in the spotlight to discuss both “Promised Land”, the previous episode, and “Don’t You Leave Me Here”, this week’s installment. Before that, though, we talk through a somewhat disappointing week in TV, with both Kate and Simon ready to break up […] More
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The Televerse #63- Battlestar Galactica with Josh Spiegel
After missing last week’s fantastic Treme, we make it up by putting the series in the spotlight to discuss both “Promised Land”, the previous episode, and “Don’t You Leave Me Here”, this week’s installment. Before that, though, we talk through a somewhat disappointing week in TV, with both Kate and Simon ready to break up […] More
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SDCC 2012 TV Preview Part II: Thursday
Part I: Preview Night, Wednesday Here’s a look at the TV panels scheduled for Thursday, 7/12 Dedicated TV Series Panels- 10:30-11:30am: Room 6BCF, Battlestar: So Say We All (w/Richard Hatch)- 35th anniversary panel 11am-12pm: Room 7AB, Fairly Oddparents and T.U.F.F. Puppy (Nikelodeon); Room 25ABC, X-Play (G4) 12-1pm: Room 6A, Dragons: Riders of Berk (Cartoon Network) […] More
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Not Your Average Heroines: TV’s Top 9 Warrior Women
With The Hunger Games a box office hit and the highly anticipated second season of Game of Thrones only a week away, it’s a good time to be a fan of powerful female characters. There are plenty of strong women on television (though, it feels important to add, still far fewer than strong men), and […] More