November 13, 2008
There are many reasons to mourn when a great television show goes off the air. It's sad to see a compelling story come to an end, and it's hard to say goodbye to wonderful characters, but there's also a sinking feeling that you may never see some of your favorite actors in such amazing, fleshed out roles ever again. Will Sarah Michelle Gellar ever find a role half as compelling as that of the title character on Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Will anyone tap into Lauren Graham's spectacular talents as ingeniously as Gilmore Girls did? I'm still waiting for these and many other actors to return in great roles, but iconic characters don't come along very often.
One amazing character fans will soon have to bid goodbye to is Battlestar Galactica's Laura Roslin, portrayed by the Emmy-worthy Mary McDonnell. The actress recently spoke to Zap2It to discuss the final episodes of the series, as well as the type of roles she'd like to take on in the future.
November 6, 2008
Have you ever wanted to own Admiral Adama's painting of the first Cylon war? Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to slip into Starbuck's Viper uniform? Battlestar Galactica fans with some money to burn will soon get a chance to bid on these and other items from the hit Sci Fi Channel series. NBC Universal has finalized plans to sell BSG props, costumes and set pieces in a special auction that will be held in Pasadena, CA on the weekend of January 16. Over 800 items will be auctioned off to the highest bidders, including full-scale Battlestar Galactica spaceships, and Number Six's signature red dress.
November 3, 2008
One thing that makes Battlestar Galactica brilliant is the way its story lines often parallel real world events. You won't find another show on television that contains such fascinating insights on topics ranging from the war on terror to the dangers of religious intolerance. The folks behind BSG have created a sci-fi world that often acts as a commentary on our own, though the series never makes the parallels too obvious.
Battlestar Galactica may be on hiatus at the moment, but at least one fan has found a way to tie the show into current events. With the presidential election coming up tomorrow, a fan-made video has popped up online posing a very interesting question: Are John McCain and Sarah Palin Cylons?
October 31, 2008
Just in time for the election, BuddyTV brings you our list of the 15 worst politicians from TV.
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Gaius Baltar had a hand in wiping out most of humanity on Battlestar Galactica, but that didn't stop him from winning the race for president a couple years later. Unfortunately, Baltar was more interested in drinking and womanizing than politics, and his citizens suffered due to his ineptitude. When the evil Cylons invaded New Caprica and enslaved humanity, the cowardly president crumbled in the face of pressure, worrying about no one but himself. Though he was eventually ousted from office and tried for treason, humanity would have been better off had Baltar never been elected.
October 31, 2008
If you still haven't come up with a good outfit to go trick-or-treating in this year, BuddyTV offers our top 10 suggestions for TV-related Halloween costumes.
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For some people, Halloween is just an excuse to dress up in sexy outfits and parade around in front of strangers. On Battlestar Galactica, the Cylon model known as Number Six is one of the most beautiful women in the universe, capable of seducing and destroying men with ease. If you want to break a few hearts and wipe out a few planets this Halloween, simply slip on Six's signature red dress, add a platinum blonde wig, and hit the town with some monotheistic propaganda at the ready. If you want to be even more creative, grab a few friends to dress up as other versions of the character. The only thing better than one sexy Cylon is a small army of them.
October 29, 2008
As reported recently, Law and Order will be returning for its 19th season earlier than originally scheduled. With NBC's revamped schedule, the long-running crime drama has now been added to the Wednesday nigh block, beginning November 5. But aside from the show's sooner-than-expected comeback, fans can expect a lot of guest stars this season. One of which is Katee Sackhoff, who is perhaps best known for her role as Captain Kara "Starbuck" Thrace on the Sci Fi Channel television program Battlestar Galactica.
In addition to Battlestar Galactica, where she won a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series in 2006, Sackhoff has also appeared on Bionic Woman as Sarah Corvus, on Cold Case as Terri Maxwell and as Nell Bickford on The Education of Max Bickford.
October 16, 2008
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The final 10 episodes of Battlestar Galactica have been wrapped up and sitting in a can somewhere for months now, and still we've been forced to wait for the Sci Fi Channel to announce when they'll air on television. The show's mid-season finale aired back in June, leaving fans with a doozy of a cliffhanger as the characters arrived on Earth and discovered it's nothing but an irradiated wasteland. That moment made it obvious that BSG may not be heading for a happy ending, which is no surprise considering the dark subject matter the series often tackles.
It's been an agonizing wait, but the Sci Fi Channel has finally announced the official return date for the remainder of Battlestar Galactica's fourth season. Fans only have to wait a few more months to see the final adventures of their favorite characters.
October 15, 2008
Fantasy Flight Games, the Roseville, Minnesota-based game company that creates and publishes role-playing, board and card games, has announced that a board game based on Battlestar Galactica is coming out this fall. Just like the show it is based on, the game will feature cooperative play with both political and military conflicts taking a huge role. More importantly, it lets fans play out the question: Are you a Cylon?
“Battlestar Galactica's rich storylines and compelling characters provide the perfect playground for a totally immersive gaming experience,” Adam Stotsky, executive vice president of global brand strategy and market development for the Sci Fi channel, said in a statement.