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Battlestar Galactica Coming to the Big Screen?

Source:  IGN
Battlestar GalacticaIt seems that a beloved sci-fi series might make its way to the silver screen after its television run. IGN is reporting that a Battlestar Galactica film is being developed.

The site is also reporting, however, that the film will be based on the original 1978 Battlestar Galactica series and not the popular Sci Fi channel reincarnation that is finishing its TV run up this year. Original series creator Glen R. Larson is set to write the script and produce the film.

While Universal Studios denied the report, the site was able to confirm the news through several independent sources and they expect the studio to make an official announcement in the near future.

We'll surely keep you posted on any and all updates concerning this new film as soon as we have more information.


26 Comments


February 23rd, 2009 10:32am
I like the series, would love to see a movie based on thes eries, but I could go with this. The idea I jsut like.
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February 22nd, 2009 10:14am
Really? Hopefully this will be decent.
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February 22nd, 2009 8:29am
I am very happy to hear this. The original BSG is my favorite TV show from the 70's. It never got a fair chance. Make it totally awesome, Glen! Hope you bring back Dirk, Richard and the rest of the original cast...and the original Cylons!
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February 22nd, 2009 5:42am
I Really Don't Watch Battlestar Gallactica and i really don't care!!!!-LOLZ!!!!!
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February 21st, 2009 11:41pm
I don't like Battlestar Galactica. If they're going to make a movie, then fine.
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February 21st, 2009 8:42pm
I just hope it's above and beyond the old AND the new. Make it freak'en epic!
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February 21st, 2009 8:24pm
Oh, fuck that!
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February 21st, 2009 6:59pm
If they base it off of the old series, I hope that they update the FX, but keep the old look. Kind of like when they beefed up the original Star Trek movie. There was familiarity there, but things had been updated.
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February 21st, 2009 5:46pm
I loved this when I was a kid. I bet I'll hate it as an adult...but we'll see.
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February 21st, 2009 8:58am
Fuck the new shit. I want the old Cylons back!!
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February 21st, 2009 7:50am
in answer to the question of why not the re-imaged series being made into a movie, Glen A. Larson owns the theatrical rights to Battlestar Galactica which means moore can't go there. now as for a movie based on the original and only, in my opinion, Battlestar Galactica, i can't wait!!!! it's my fave series of all time and i'm hoping that all the original actors and characters will be in it. my only regret is that Lorne Green, Lloyd Bridges, and John Colicos are no longer with us to reprise their roles.
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February 21st, 2009 7:37am
BUT AS ZYNTHOS SAID, MIGHT BE HARD COS OF HOW GREAT THE NEW SERIES HAS BEEN!
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February 21st, 2009 5:43am
GREAT NEWS!!
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February 20th, 2009 10:13pm
dumb! I think it's a waste of money b/c of the newer series(which is AMAZING)
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February 20th, 2009 9:48pm
That's about time!!!!!!!!!!!!
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February 20th, 2009 9:10pm
Yes, new series movie.....PLEASE
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February 20th, 2009 8:48pm
So...if its based off the old series than does that mean that it will have 1978 SFX or the stars have Farah Fawcett haircuts and spandex for cool outfits? Base the movie off the new series PLEASE!
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February 20th, 2009 7:35pm
About time :)
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February 20th, 2009 6:11pm
Haven't seen the original, but the new series was pretty good.
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February 20th, 2009 5:06pm
It probably wouldn't have anything to do with the new series. As it was stated in the above article Tron.
Does anyone read these or do they just comment on the fucking headlines. And why in god's name is there an LOL at the end of so many people's comments. You can't seriously find yourself that amusing.
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February 20th, 2009 4:44pm
Very cool... the new series is great!!

Courious what the movie would exactly be?? Perhaps just a re-telling of the first episode of the new series.. only longer????

LOL...

Whatever.. I'll be there!!!!
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February 20th, 2009 4:03pm
Hmmmm interesting, so its in a very early pre-production stage.

This should be interesting i've seen some awesome stuff adverts from the Sci-Fi channel for the reincarnated series.

But if they can adapt that kind of style to this, then i'll definately be interested, especially since its being done by the creator of the show
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February 20th, 2009 3:46pm
Will be interseting to see what kind of direction it'll take.
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February 20th, 2009 3:05pm
Why the original! lets make a New Series MOVIE!
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February 20th, 2009 2:42pm
Never watched the series, nor the original, so I don't really care right now. But sounds okay.
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February 20th, 2009 2:31pm
That's cool! Loved the original...saw the Battlestar Galactica ride at Universal Studios themepark as a kid with the Cylons shooting laser guns. It's a Star Wars rip off, but, a satisfying one.
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