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Need proof the television ratings system is dead, a victim of the TiVo, the ubiquitous satellite dish and schizophrenic viewing habits? Take a look at what's happening with "Battlestar Galactica."
I'll start off by saying that I purely got into this by accident. I dug the original movie as a kid, and watched a little bit of SG-1 in the beginning. After a while I lost interest and went about my business.
ABC's V Remake May Be the Best Show of Next SeasonWhen I heard that ABC was planning on remaking V" I thought "Aw no, not that '80s miniseries with lizards," but now that they've released the first footage from the show, I now have extremely high hopes for the project, as it looks like it will do what Battlestar Galact …
Battlestar's "Daybreak:" The worst ending in the history of on-screen science fictionBattlestar Galactica attracted a lot of fans and a lot of kudos during its run, and engendered this sub blog about it. Here, in my final post on the ending, I present the case that its final hour was the worst ending in the history of science fiction on the screen.
Starbuck helps Jack Bauer fight the terrorist CylonsKatee Sackhoff, known mostly as the female Starbuck in the revamped version of Battlestar Galactica will be joining Jack Bauer to fight terrorists in the next season of 24.
Where Have All The Superheroines on TV Gone?Not too long ago, teen dramas were jam packed with strong female characters who were high kicking, vampire slaying and wittily disposing of anyone and anything that stood in their way. But the halcyon days of Buffy and co are long gone.
Battlestar Geographica: Galactica's Secrets Revealed in the "Yellow Magazine" - National Geographic Magazine - NGM.comLast week, National Geographic made a surprise cameo in the pivotal closing moments of the series finale of Battlestar Galactica , the SciFi Channel series that tracks humanity's search through space for a new home after cyborgs called Cylons destroy their home planet.
Final Systems Check -- Battlestar Galactica wrap upExcerpt of a video created by Denny's Ilic in tribute to Michael Rymer and the cast and crew of Battlestar Galactica. Used by permission of Denny's Ilic Copyright Denny's Ilic. No reproduction or reuse without permission.
The Seven Deadly Sins of Religion in Science FictionReligion is a huge part of science fiction - and it makes the genre better and more fascinating, as Battlestar Galactica proved. But there are seven mistakes SF should avoid in portraying the spiritual realm.
Battlestar Galactica Finale Everyone lives on a spaceship as their planet has been destroyed. Fighter pilot girl meets fighter pilot boy. Girl turns out to be a robot so they split up. Boy marries someone else and they have a baby. Boy's new wife is murdered. Boy finds out he is in fact a robot himself.
Four seasons later, Battlestar Galactica airs its final episode. As is to be expected, the love/hate reaction is fierce, with passionate arguments raging on both sides of the divide. Hints have been dropped for months about revelations, and in the end -- answers were provided.
Major spoilers ahead. Read at your own risk. ''Whaddya hear, Starbuck?'' ''Nothing but the rain.'' ''Well grab your gun and bring in the cat.''
'Galactica' ends on a high noteBattlestar Galactica ended with its highest ratings in three years, drawing 2.4 million viewers for its finale. Granted, these are early ratings for the live viewing and don't take into account things like delayed viewings or iTunes purchases.
A digression from my usual political talk, and a topic perhaps less universally known as universal healthcare, but a topic worth talking about none the less.
Battlestar Galactica Series Finale: Not Goodbye but See YouI have a feeling we're seeing the beginning of something much bigger, and eternal, in this Battlestar Galactica finale - something a lot like Star Trek. After all, it's happened all before...
Battlestar Galactica stars advise UN (video report)The creators and stars of the science fiction TV series, Battlestar Galactica, have taken part in a public discussion with UN officials in New York.
Battlestar Galactica: Ronald D. Moore finale Q&AAfter Sci Fi Channel screened the "Battlestar Galactica" series finale for the press on Monday evening, there was a brief press conference featuring producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick, and stars Mary McDonnell and Edward James Olmos.
Moving On After 'Battlestar'As the series ends, its versatile star prepares a TV movie tied to the show
The Night Battlestar Galactica Took Over The U.N.Last night, I sat among the Twelve Colonies with Admiral Adama and President Roslin at the United Nations' ECOSOC Chamber, to talk about human rights issues, and fill the space with "So Say We All."
The following contains spoilers from the most recent episode of Battlestar Galactica. Read it at your own risk.
Q&A: Ron Moore on 'Battlestar' series finaleRon Moore is on the verge of joining a rarefied group of showrunners who have successfully pulled off the most ambitious of TV formats: the heavily serialized drama.
Here there be spoilers. Don't proceed if you don't want to read. "All this has happened before and it will happen again."
20 Possible Battlestar Galactica Endings, All of Them Hideously DepressingThe end of the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica is near after almost five years of quality television. For the cynics, the expectations are pretty high for an utterly depressing conclusion to the utterly depressing series.
Political Science (fiction): The Men Who Make Battlestar Galactica FeministA recent article in Slate calls Battlestar Galactica a safe haven for "chauvinist pigs." But all you have to do is look at representations of men in this show to see its feminist side.
Play it again, Starbuck: Talking to Weddle and Thompson about 'Someone to Watch Over Me'Play it again, Starbuck: Talking to Weddle and Thompson about 'Someone to Watch Over Me' Maureen Ryan Originally posted: February 28, 2009 Chicagotribune.com SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS it is highly recommended that you see the episode before reading further.
TELEVISION: Burn Notice Tricia HelferBurn Notice and Battlestar Galactica's Tricia Helfer talks to EclipseMagazine
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