HAPPY 48TH ANNIVERSARY, 'BATTLESTAR GALACTICA'! (2026)

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The incredible universe of Battlestar Galactica remains as popular and enduring as ever, as the show approaches its incredible 50th Anniversary. Let's hope that, as you read this, Universal Studios will show the series the respect it deserves, and that there are some kind of events and cool merchandise being ready for worldwide fans to savour...

We wish that Glen A. Larson, Richard Hatch, Lorne Greene, Terry Carter and many others sadly no longer with us connected to the series could be here to witness this oncoming milestone...

MISSION INTERACTIONS!

The hostile ice world of Arcta has certainly had its difficulties for the Colonial party sent out to destroy the Ravashol Pulsar. Thankfully, Starbuck, in particular, has the attractive help of Clone warrior Tena during the dramatic mission ahead.

A great publicity image of Dirk Benedict and guest star Britt Ekland from The Gun on Ice Planet Zero.

BEHIND THE SCENES: THE DERELICT TANKER...

An ominous looking derelict Cylon Tanker looms in space above the old moon Cimtar, as seen in this intriguing conceptual art design by Joe Johnston for Saga of a Star World, and whose frontage bears more of a Cylon Raider feel about it.

 

BEHIND THE SCENES: EVIE's TRANSFORMATION...

Much as we loved seeing Muffey on screen, it must have been tough behind the scenes time for the lovely Evie the Chimp when inhabiting the robot creature during her time on Galactica. Hopefully, animal standards in filming were in force for her during the series filming. 

EVERYONE'S A WINNER!

At that intergalactic Vegas in space that is the Carillon Casino, Starbuck is making the most of his luck on the tables, and with the women in his life too, as Athena cuddles up to the successful warrior, in a great moment from Saga of a Star World that was part of the Alan J. Levi re-shoot sequences - note Starbuck's different hair style.

COMING SEPTEMBER 2026: 'BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - THE CLASSIC SERIES SOUNDTRACK COLLECTION'...

Finally, the entire collected score from Stu Phillips for the classic series is being made available from those fine, score-loving folks at Intrada as the show's Fiftieth Anniversary approaches. For sure, this classy box set will be a swift sell-out for fans and music enthusiasts worldwide.

More official info via FACEBOOK: 'A few more details since people have been asking. First, the set will retail for $129.99. This is not a reissue; Mike Matessino has rebuilt this from the ground up and spent months painfully restoring (and yes - expanding it. Now included is that Kobol establishing shot from Lost Planet of the Gods!). So save your pennies; this is a pretty impressive set.'

A preview/interview with Stu Phillips...

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With thanks to John Johnson for the heads-up on this...

BEHIND THE SCENES: RAIDER SUPERVISION!

At Apogee, Joe Johnston and colleague look towards a Cylon Raider in what was likely its original colour scheme, presumably for test footage filming? A similar colour scheme was later used by Mattel toys with its modelling of the craft for Galactica merchandise. An intriguing behind the scenes image.