Galactica - Season 4 discussion (spoilers)

[wraith1701]

PLANET OF THE APES?

LOL  That's exactly what went through my mind when the camera pulled back for the wide view of the devastation in the background. 

This episode was really something else; it took twists and turns that I never saw coming! My favorite bits-  Adama's breakdown after Tigh's  reveal, and the hostage stand-off between Apollo and Deanna (Sp?).  Very intense stuff!

It's going to be a long 8 months...

[billybob476]

AMAZING EPISODE. I don't know how the keep blindsiding us like this. When I realized we were looking at devastated New York I turned to my wife and said "Why did they decide to land in New Jersey?"

I thought it was a funny comment at the time.

[Bryancd]

Great episode. Period. Although I actually wasn't as blown away by some of the performances this time. I actually thought Adama's breakdown was a little over the top. I did love it when he is meeting with Lee and Rosalyn and he is in his robe and then walks back in full uniform in a matter of seconds. that was great! Tigh's scene in the airlock was strong too.

[Bryancd]

AMAZING EPISODE. I don't know how the keep blindsiding us like this. When I realized we were looking at devastated New York I turned to my wife and said "Why did they decide to land in New Jersey?"

I thought it was a funny comment at the time.

LOL! That would get them hightailing it back to New Caprica!

[billybob476]

Here's a dumb question...if they are making peace with the Cylons...can't they just go back to the colonies now?

[Bryancd]

My wife had the best comment. She said, "Well, what are they going to do now that Earth sucks?" LOL!!!!   :roflmao

[moyer777]

Here's a dumb question...if they are making peace with the Cylons...can't they just go back to the colonies now?

Aren't there differing opinions on the humans from the Cylons now? 

[Darkmolerman]

he-he this is awsome also there are few spoilers  http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/posters/a56c/

[Geekyfanboy]

The Big Reveal: More Details On The Final Cylon

By MICHAEL HINMAN
Source: SyFy Portal
Jul-14-2008

Speculation continues to run rampant on who the final Cylon is and how that person (well, that machine) will change the course of human history.

While you won't find the identity of the final Cylon as a spoiler on SyFy Portal, we can share one tidbit: Viewers may fight out who is the last Cylon sooner rather than later on "Battlestar Galactica."

"If a few people had their way, the Cylon's identity would've been revealed already," a source told SyFy Portal. "They are pivotal in the final batch of episodes, and we're not going to wait until the end to show you who it is."

According to multiple sources, the final Cylon was originally going to be revealed at the mid-season break, which just aired a few weeks ago on the SciFi Channel. It's not clear how the final Cylon would've been incorporated into the episode, but word is that it would've followed the twist at the end of the episode ... something that would've made the episode far heavier than it already was.
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There is a bunch of speculation on who the final Cylon is ranging through all the main characters not already revealed as Cylons, and even some of the animals.

The secret, however, has been kept very safe, although the Cylon's identity is starting to float around some circles after an apparent leak from filming. However, this seems like a secret that many fans -- and even news outlets like SyFy Portal -- are more than willing to keep, as it could soften some of the excitement leading into the final episodes.

But don't be too focused on this final Cylon, our source says.

"Everyone is talking about who it might be, and that's great. But there are far bigger fish to fry in this universe, and who that final Cylon is just one piece of many in this very intricate puzzle that we've put together for the fans. It'll be a finish worth waiting for."

Of course, none of this has been confirmed by SciFi Channel, so it should be treated as any rumor would.

"Battlestar Galactica" is expected to return to the network in early 2009.

[Geekyfanboy]

I had no idea Brendan "Hotdog" Constanza was Bodie James Olmos, son of Edward James Olmos.. Bodie is going to be a comic con this year.

[X]

I had no idea Brendan "Hotdog" Constanza was Bodie James Olmos, son of Edward James Olmos.. Bodie is going to be a comic con this year.

You didn't? WOW! I noticed in the first credit sequence.

[billybob476]

heh. I never noticed either.

[Geekyfanboy]

All 'BSG' Questions Will Be Answered

By ALAN STANLEY BLAIR
Source: SciFi Wire
Jul-23-2008

If you were worried that a few questions wouldn't be answered in the final 10 episodes of "Battlestar Galactica," you apparently have nothing to worry about as, according to actor Jamie Bamber, the final run of episodes will not only reveal the identity of the final Cylon, but will also answer every question the series has offered.

"Yeah, yeah, everything," Bamber told SciFi Wire. "I can't really think of a really loose thread ... Not off the top of my head. I'm sure there are a couple, but I can't think of one."

In the new episodes, the characters will be forced to deal with their grim discovery of a scorched Earth with no 13th tribe awaiting their return. And if you thought that ending was shocking, just wait until you've seen what the season finale has in store.

"Every character has been tortured to death, basically, over the five years," Bamber said. "What you can expect is a really, really good ending. You know, a real ending. And it's all gearing to that, and I think the writers really took it upon themselves to be responsible for all the strange twists and story points and surprises and to try and resolve everything in a way that makes sense.

"And that's a big challenge when you're sort of story-making on the fly over five years ... They've tied everything up. So that's what you can expect, is a satisfactory, very elegant conclusion."

Despite reports that the ending to the series will have fans screaming for a happier ending, Bamber believes that the conclusion the series is perhaps the best written episode the show yet, not to mention the best thing to hit the small screen.

Bamber said he was "blown away," by the recently completed finale. "It's the best thing I've ever read for TV. Yeah. I mean, I hope it translates, and it comes across, and it's not just us, because we're so involved. But I had tears in my eyes, and the thing is, [series creator] Ron [Moore] wrote it on his own, without really any collaboration, and it's sublime."

"Battlestar Galactica" will make its return to the SciFi Channel in January.

[Geekyfanboy]

Edward James Olmos: BSG Finale Is Tough

By MICHAEL HINMAN
Aug-26-2008

With the way Edward James Olmos is preparing fans for the end of "Battlestar Galactica" early next year, it's kind of hard to believe that Ronald D. Moore and his team are going to carry the theme of dark and brutal right to the end.

Following up on comments he made a few months ago to fans, Olmos -- who plays Adm. William Adama in the signature SciFi Channel series -- made it clear once again that viewers should have those Kleenex ready to go when they tune in to the final hours of the show.

For him, the finale is "heartbreaking," he said during FanExpo 2008 in Toronto, courtesy of The TV Addict.

"I'm telling you this for a reason, because I don't wnat you guys to think you're going to go through this without getting yourself really twisted ... it's brutal what happens to us," Olmos said. "Not many of us make it."

Olmos shares some other tidbits about the show, including how both Aaron Douglas and Michael Hogan -- who play Chief Tyrol and Col. Tigh in the series -- were mad about becoming Cylons, something Hogan himself shared with reporters last year (including SyFy Portal) on the set of "Battlestar Galactica." In fact, Hogan still refuses to accept his character is a Cylon, even after filming ended, Olmos said.

Olmos also shared details about the upcoming Battlestar telemovie, including the fact that it will focus mostly on the first three seasons of the series, and be a very Tyrol-specific story, which will give Aaron Douglas a starring role.

"Battlestar Galactica" returns with its final episodes in January on SciFi Channel, and the telemovie -- written by Jane Espenson and directed by Olmos -- is expected to hit store shelves in the summer.

[Jen]

Edward James Olmos: BSG Finale Is Tough

By MICHAEL HINMAN
Aug-26-2008

With the way Edward James Olmos is preparing fans for the end of "Battlestar Galactica" early next year, it's kind of hard to believe that Ronald D. Moore and his team are going to carry the theme of dark and brutal right to the end.

Following up on comments he made a few months ago to fans, Olmos -- who plays Adm. William Adama in the signature SciFi Channel series -- made it clear once again that viewers should have those Kleenex ready to go when they tune in to the final hours of the show.

For him, the finale is "heartbreaking," he said during FanExpo 2008 in Toronto, courtesy of The TV Addict.

"I'm telling you this for a reason, because I don't wnat you guys to think you're going to go through this without getting yourself really twisted ... it's brutal what happens to us," Olmos said. "Not many of us make it."

Olmos shares some other tidbits about the show, including how both Aaron Douglas and Michael Hogan -- who play Chief Tyrol and Col. Tigh in the series -- were mad about becoming Cylons, something Hogan himself shared with reporters last year (including SyFy Portal) on the set of "Battlestar Galactica." In fact, Hogan still refuses to accept his character is a Cylon, even after filming ended, Olmos said.

Olmos also shared details about the upcoming Battlestar telemovie, including the fact that it will focus mostly on the first three seasons of the series, and be a very Tyrol-specific story, which will give Aaron Douglas a starring role.

"Battlestar Galactica" returns with its final episodes in January on SciFi Channel, and the telemovie -- written by Jane Espenson and directed by Olmos -- is expected to hit store shelves in the summer.

Oh man... I don't know if I can handle anything heartbreaking!