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'Battlestar Galactica' Could Be Developed Into a Movie

February 21, 2009 06:38:51 GMT

Universal Pictures have reportedly planned to make a film version out of the original 'Battlestar Galactica' series rather than the Sci Fi channel's series.


'Battlestar Galactica' Could Be Developed Into a Movie
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A big screen treatment for TV series "Battlestar Galactica" has been thought of. Recently, IGN have come up with a story that Universal Pictures are planning to develop a feature film based on the 1970s sci-fi series and have lined up series creator Glen A. Larson to be the project's screenwriter and producer.

While the "Battlestar Galactica" remake aired on Sci Fi Channel has claimed an Emmy and Peabody Award, the trade reported that the movie version won't be based on this Ronald D. Moore-created series. IGN further insisted that though Universal Studios have denied the report, they were able to confirm the news from independent sources and expect the studio to make official announcement in the coming weeks.

Having been brought to the silver screen before with the re-edited versions of the TV episodes, "Battlestar Galactica" revolves around a band of humans surviving the devastating attack by the vicious cybernetic race known as the Cylons. Led by Commander Adama, they aboard the military vessel Battlestar Galactica and go on a journey to find refuge on a distant planet called Earth.

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posted by Original BSG Fan on Feb 24, 2009
The new Battlestar Galactics show is great; but I will definitely watch a remake of the original version if they treat it with proper courtesy.
posted by Jxn on Feb 23, 2009
What popularity? Sci-Fi passed on giving it a 5th season because of its low ratings. And it's worldwide appeal is a joke. If they made a movie based on the new version it would bomb.
posted by salliboo on Feb 21, 2009
can't wait!!! the original Battlestar Galactica is the only one for me!!!
posted by andscifi on Feb 21, 2009
this is all about cashing in on the popularity of the new series without having to pay for the rights.

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