'GALACTICA' AT 40: COLONIALS ON THE MENU!

They've discovered the Cylons' presence on Carillon, and now our heroes discover the hideous truth about the many disappeared resort guests who never made it back to their homes and peoples to tell them of their gambling experiences. 'The Ovions have been living off them!'

A chilling moment from Saga of a Star World.

'GALACTICA' AT 40: BASESTAR APPROACHING!

The Cylon Basestar from Borallus has arrived in the Carillon system and soon launches its Raiders to attack the Galactica. A great shot of the original filming of the impressive Basestar model at ILM/Apogee in 1978.

'GALACTICA' AT 40: 'DEATHTRAP!'

The secret Cylon garrison hiding in the lower levels of the Carillon mines have now been discovered, and young Boxey and Muffit have walked straight into them, in this memorable cover art by Dave Cockrum to issue three of the Marvel Comic adaptation of Saga of a Star World, in their monthly Battlestar Galactica comic.

'GALACTICA' AT 40: AWAY FROM THE GUEST ROOMS!

Chasing down fake Blue Squadron pilots (wearing lousy tailoring) who've been loitering the casino for Sire Uri's disarmament 'celebration', Apollo and Starbuck continue their exploration of the Carillon Casino mystery, and a soon discovery for them far worse than anything they could have possibly imagined!

HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY, 'BATTLESTAR GALACTICA'!

Having recently had the chance to catch the series again on Blu-ray, I have to say that Glen A. Larson's original vision continues to hold up extremely well since its debut in 1978, primarily thanks to the main cast of stars, some highly enjoyable episodes, and first class special effects work.

Classic intro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hrd767Xzfk

DVD release trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb1wvDNB49g

KOOL TV celebration:
https://kooltvblog.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-quest-for-survival-battlestar.html

We hope all the Battlestar Galactica fans worldwide enjoy this special day, and this site wishes to send a big shout out to the past (and hopefully still) fans whose enthusiasm sparked my own into doing this blog a few yahrens back, most notably the UK's The Thirteenth Tribe, which, when I was a member in the noughties, was run by Victoria Haslam (with help from her hubby Robin). I don't know where they are right now, but a big 'Thank You!' to them for their dedication to the classic series and getting their always excellent and informative magazines and club service done for their enthused members.

HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY,  BATTLESTAR GALACTICA!

CLASSIC SERIES MERCHANDISE: INTERNATIONAL DVD RELEASE ADDITION

Long-time friend to the site John Johnson has kindly been in touch to let me know of a DVD release I wasn't previously aware of- available in Germany is a compilation release of the three internationally released Galactica movies: Battlestar Galactica, Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack, and Galactica 1980's Conquest of the Earth.

Here's the info:

·         USA, 1978-1980

·         FSK released from 12

·         Order number: 1519987

·         Release date: 23.8.2013

·         Science Fiction, 321 min.

·         Performers: Dirk Benedict , Richard Hatch , Lorne Greene , Herb Jefferson, Laurette Spang , Patrick Macnee

·         Original title: Battlestar Galactica (1978-1980)

·         Language: German, English

·         Sound format: DD 2.0

·         Picture: 4: 3

·         Subtitle: German

·         Specials: Super8 versions, interviews

Contains the movies "Battlestar Galactica," "Mission Galactica," and "The End of an Odyssey." 

After the destruction of the human colonies, the few survivors under Colonel Adama search for the mythical 13th colony on the "Battlestar Galactica." It is not only about surviving the "Cylon attack" but finally even "Ending an Odyssey" on Earth.

Not only since the globally acclaimed "BSG" relaunch, but also the original adventures of "Battlestar Galactica" are celebrated as a cult phenomenon by science fiction fans around the world, even parallel to the then outbreaking "Star Wars" brought to three highly successful theatrical releases. They are now in a box for the first time and follow Adama (Lorne Greene) and Co. from the beginning to their arrival on earth.

https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/movie/detail/-/art/Kampfstern-Galactica-Die-Spielfilm-Trilogie/hnum/1519987

https://www.amazon.de/Kampfstern-Galactica-Die-Spielfilm-Trilogie-DVDs/dp/B00CY6HKUQ/ref=sr_1_12?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1535819193&sr=1-12&keywords=battlestar+galactica

Link:
https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/movie/detail/-/art/Kampfstern-Galactica-Die-Spielfilm-Trilogie/hnum/1519987

If anyone has more info on the special features of this release, please get in touch.

CLASSIC 'GALACTICA' COMES TO SCOTLAND!

Fortieth Anniversary celebrations for our favourite show in the US may seem a little muted, but across the continent it's Scotland that will surely prove the place to go later this November if you want to meet four of the top Colonial Warriors of the classic series, at one of their Comic Con events, whose theme for 2018 is For the Love of the Eighties.

More information here:
http://www.comicconventionscotland.co.uk/guests

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

'GALACTICA' AT 40: INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS

As we've discussed before, Battlestar Galactica was a quick fire success with international audiences then enjoying the welcome rebirth of sci-f/fantasy ushered in with Star Wars. Here's a look at some more movie related lobby cards in the Germany territory, back in the halcyon days, via FilmPoster.Net