Posted on 02/21/2009 5:56:47 PM PST by tlb
Battlestar Galactica is nearing the end of its run on television and it seems natural that someone out there might consider transitioning this thing to the big screen, especially considering the show’s rampant popularity among both fans and critics. So HR reports that Universal Pictures is working on a Battlestar movie. Except they aren’t using the version you saw on TV as the film’s basis. Nope, instead they’ve hired Glen Larson, the guy responsible for the original, extremely cheesy 80s version to make the film.
Larson has had very little to do with the new, much more popular version of his show. In fact he’s been just about the only vocal opponent to it. Unfortunately, Larson owns the movie rights to the franchise and for years now he’s been the road block standing in the way of getting a movie done. This news makes it seem that since he refused to budge, Universal threw up its hands and gave him what he wants since he, not the guy in charge of the current BSG incarnation Ron Moore, is writing and producing the new movie version.
So for those of you with dreams of seeing your current favorite BSG characters up on screen… forget it. Instead you’ll get a stupid robot dog and guys in shiny spandex, courtesy of Glen A. Larson. The movie version will have no connection to the series and by the mere fact of its existence erases any hope that the current, superior version of BSG will ever get its theatrical due.
Felgercarb!
The original 1978 series IS Battlestar Galactica. Dirk Benedict, Lorne Green, Cylons...what’s not to like?
“By Your Command...”
Dirk Benedict (aka "Face"/"Starbuck") is a dyed in the wool conservative who occasionally blogs for Breitbart's new site.
This is GOOD!!
This series started with potential buy by the start of season II it was unwatchable preachy lefty manure.
The special effects could really make a return to the original viable.
This new version leaves you hoping EVERYBODY just dies.
I was in my late teen years when it came out and still have fond memories of Erin. What a babe.
“We are your friends”
Good, if true. The real Battlestar returns not GINO.
That is the BEST news I’ve heard in a LONG time.
You mean a movie that isn’t driven by Angst?
You mean COUNT Baltar Actually a Villan again?????
You mean BATTLESTAR GALACTICA The FRIGGING way it should be???
YES!!!!!
Boomer(s)
Adama and Roslyn
Baltar and friend
Gaeata 
Starbuck 
Great news! saw the original film in Sensurround back in 1979. Was awesome! I liked the original Cylons a lot better! The Centurions actually spoke.
I agree - the original series concept, but with modern special effects... would be fun! Battles in nearly every episode!!!
That is why they gave him a part in this TV train wreck.
They were doing it to “shut up” the fans who kept the flames alive.
The tv series had a very few good seconds but for the most part it is to be pitied as “it might have been something but failed”
Bookmarking.
Agree! I didn’t get past the premiere. The buddy movie of Apollo and Starbuck being twisted with sexual tension was too much. Not to mention the whole “I have breast cancer” BS.
Those shows were responsible for tons of babes on TV and I don't think they were there for the benefit of the viewers if you know what I mean. ( casting couch )
Does anyone here remember Maren Jensen as Athena?
Oooooh...
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