Battlestar Galactica (2003– )

A re-imagining of the original series in which a "rag-tag fugitive fleet" of the last remnants of mankind flees pursuing robots while simultaneously searching for their true home, Earth.

Stars:

Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Edward James Olmos	...	Commander Adama (2 episodes, 2003)
Mary McDonnell	...	Laura Roslin (2 episodes, 2003)
Katee Sackhoff	...	Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace (2 episodes, 2003)
Jamie Bamber	...	Lee 'Apollo' Adama (2 episodes, 2003)
James Callis	...	Gaius Baltar (2 episodes, 2003)
Tricia Helfer	...	Number Six (2 episodes, 2003)
Callum Keith Rennie	...	Leoben Conoy (2 episodes, 2003)
Grace Park	...	Lt. Sharon Valerii - Boomer (2 episodes, 2003)
Michael Hogan	...	Col. Tigh (2 episodes, 2003)
Matthew Bennett	...	Doral (2 episodes, 2003)
Paul Campbell	...	Billy (2 episodes, 2003)
Aaron Douglas	...	Crew Chief Tyrol (2 episodes, 2003)
Barclay Hope	...	Transport Pilot (2 episodes, 2003)
Lorena Gale	...	Elosha (2 episodes, 2003)
Kandyse McClure	...	Dualla (2 episodes, 2003)
Connor Widdows	...	Boxey (2 episodes, 2003)
John Mann	...	CAG (2 episodes, 2003)
Alessandro Juliani	...	Gaeta (2 episodes, 2003)
Nicki Clyne	...	Cally (2 episodes, 2003)
Michael Eklund	...	Prosna (2 episodes, 2003)
Tahmoh Penikett	...	Lt. Karl Agathon (2 episodes, 2003)
Ginger Broatch	...	Cami (2 episodes, 2003)
Alonso Oyarzun	...	Socinus (2 episodes, 2003)
Ty Olsson	...	Capt. Kelly (2 episodes, 2003)
Ron Blecker	...	Launch Officer (2 episodes, 2003)
Ryan Robbins	...	Armistice Officer (2 episodes, 2003)
Tim Henry	...	Doctor (2 episodes, 2003)
Kwesi Ameyaw	...	Liner Captain (2 episodes, 2003)
Brenda McDonald	...	Old Woman (2 episodes, 2003)
Suleka Mathew	...	Reporter (2 episodes, 2003)
Erin Karpluk	...	Woman #1 (2 episodes, 2003)
Jenn Griffin	...	Woman #2 (2 episodes, 2003)
BJ Harrison	...	Woman #3 (2 episodes, 2003)
Moneca Delain	...	Blonde Woman (2 episodes, 2003)
Zahf Paroo	...	Man #1 (2 episodes, 2003)
Robert Lewis	...	Man #2 (2 episodes, 2003)
Denzel Sinclaire	...	Man #3 (2 episodes, 2003)
Nadine Wright	...	Chantara (2 episodes, 2003)
Michael Soltis	...	Chantara's Husband (2 episodes, 2003)
Fred Keating	...	Jr. Reporter (2 episodes, 2003)
Lymari Nadal	...	Giana (2 episodes, 2003)
Biski Gugushe	...	Pilot #1 (2 episodes, 2003)
Nahanni Arntzen	...	Pilot #2 (2 episodes, 2003)
Nigel Vonas	...	Pilot #3 (2 episodes, 2003)
Ryan Nelson	...	Pilot #4 (2 episodes, 2003)

Storyline

It's been 40 years since the 12 colonies of mankind have heard from their progeny, the Cylons -- robotic creatures who rose up and declared war on their masters, then disappeared. In a sudden, devastating strike, the Cylons return and lay waste to the colonies, aided by human-looking Cylon variants and an unwitting fifth columnist. The attack forces Commander William Adama to call into action his museum-piece warship, the Battlestar Galactica, and soon its company of hotshot fighter pilots is blasting away at the invaders. But their best efforts can't prevent the colonies' obliteration. Fleeing the Cylon genocide, the Galactica leads a rag-tag fleet of survivors on a lonely quest to find humanity's fabled 13th colony -- a planet known as Earth.

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Plot Keywords:

cylon | survivor | quest | planet | robot | 

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Taglines:

The threat of a new Cylon Empire is about to begin...

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Sci-Fi Channel

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 December 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Battlestar Galactica: The Miniseries

Filming Locations:

Bloedel Floral Conservatory, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

R&D TV, Sky TV, USA Cable Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

180 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Tricia Helfer based her performance on Daryl Hannah's Priss in Blade Runner. Edward James Olmos, who co-starred in the film, gave her a copy to watch.

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Goofs

The floor of the starboard landing bay during the decommissioning ceremony changes from the standard runway in wide shots to the red walkway lines of the hangar bay.

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Quotes

Apollo: Sir, "Apollo"'s just my call sign. My name's Lee Adama.
Laura Roslin: I know who you are, but "Captain Apollo" has a nice ring to it, don't you think?

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Crazy Credits

The stop-motion/cut-out animation R&D TV logo has Ronald D. Moore and David Eick taking turns to kill each other every week, with one partner making a proposal in gibberish and the other attacking him using items from a gorilla to a lance.

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Connections

Referenced in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Fracked (2010)

User Reviews

Fabulously Brilliant!

I love everything about Battlestar Galactica. I used to watch the original as a kid but this is so much better due to quantum leaps in special effects since then. You feel as if you are right there on the flight deck or in the cockpit or in the command centre. Its easy to believe that Galactica exists somewhere 'out there'. I love the characters, they are so gutsy and real, the plot is excellently portrayed and leaves you gasping for more. I want to be a cross between Starbuck, Six and Laura and who wouldn't want to be mates (and more) with Apollo, Helo and Baltar. Such brilliant and realistic escapism is not always easy to find. The producers, writers and stars should be congratulated but I guess their reward is working on such an excellent project and knowing that they get to touch the lives of so many people.Even though we don't all get to fly vipers out amongst the stars we can pretend we do when we turn on BSG.