CLASSIC MERCHANDISE: ARRIVING ON DVD!

A terrific full page advert from the US Premiere film magazine of 2004 for the then eagerly awaited DVD release, which would be packed with special features to make it a must-have purchase. The Cylons once again proved themselves as a cool marketing tool for the classic series.

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.

BACK ON UK DVD: THE ORIGINAL THEATRICAL MOVIE (1978)

Returning to UK DVD this March 26th, 2016, via FABULOUS FILMS, is the original 1978 theatrical version of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA's pilot episode, Saga of a Star World. There's no new re-mastering or special features, but its nice to have it back in full commercial availability once again!

KOOL TV feature and photos gallery: 'BATTLESTAR GALACTICA' RETURNS TO THE COSMOS - ON UK DVD, AND ALL-NEW IN CINEMAS?

Get the film here: Battlestar Galactica - The Movie [DVD]: Amazon.co.uk: Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Lorne Greene, Richard A. Colla, Alan J. Levi: DVD & Blu-ray

CLASSIC IMAGE: WHEN TV MET THE BIG SCREEN!

The early noughties DVD sleeve to the original US release of Galactica's 1978 theatrical launcher, which was great to have back in the day- now replaced with the far superior picture quality and sound of Universal's Blu-ray presentation.

Battlestar Galactica Blu-ray 1978 Region Free: Amazon.co.uk: Lorne Greene, Dirk Benedict, Ray Milland, Jane Seymour, Richard Hatch, Terry Carter, Maren Jensen, Noah Hathaway, Tony Swartz, Lew Ayres, John Colicos, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Ed Begley Jr, Richard A. Colla, Donald P. Bellisario: DVD & Blu-ray

Here's a great fan trailer for the movie that was recently sent my way: ▶ Battlestar Galactica (1978) - Fan trailer - YouTube

CLASSIC IMAGE: SERINA'S TRAGEDY

Serina gets some bad, very bad, news from one of the Galactica doctors in a cut scene from Saga of a Star World that would eventually make its way onto DVD.

CLASSIC ART: SPANISH FRAK!

Modern photoshop publicity posters/images can never replace the halcyon days of classic movie illustrations, but Colonial Vipers and Cylon Raiders are always cool to see, as in this nice piece of DVD promotional art for the Classic Series in Spain.

CLASSIC IMAGE: FRENCH FOR FRAK?!

The Cylons go on a merchandising publicity rampage for this early 2000's promotional poster for the French release of the Classic Galactica range on DVD.

CLASSIC IMAGE: OLD MEETS NEW?

A weird but interesting fusion of well-known art and cgi imagery for this Classic Series DVD sleeve. I'm assuming it's a fan concoction rather than official release art?

CLASSIC ART: GERMAN 'GALACTICA'

An interesting fusion of stills photography, effects shots and Ralph McQuarrie conceptual art for the sixth and final volume of the 2000's German DVD release for the classic series.