Hilander72 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 SPOILER ALERT Every bad situation has a silver lining if one looks hard enough, and even though some great characters introduced in the second mid-season finale of "Battlestar Galactica" would find early graves, the art of flashback will bring the Battlestar Pegasus back to life again in SciFi Channel's November telemovie on the series. Keeping anything a secret on the set of "Battlestar Galactica" has been impossible, and "Razor" has been no exception with it almost common knowledge that the telemovie will focus on the Cylon attacks from the Pegasus perspective, along with recreations of some of the events that took place on the embattled ship only talked about before. "Razor," however, won't just be a typical flashback episode, sources tell SyFy Portal. It will bring together fans of both the original 1970s series and the 2003 remake like no episode has before, and it will feature revelations that will make jaws drop and instill fear on what might come in Season 4. Michelle Forbes -- introduced to genre fans as the Bajoran Ensign Ro in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" -- will reprise her role as the iron-balled admiral in the telemovie, proving to viewers that her sunny disposition wasn't exactly the result of the Cylons annihilating nearly all of the human race. Cain is fighting some demons of her own, one of the biggest ones stretching back to the original Cylon War 40 years before where she watched her parents executed by the 1970s versions of the living machines, and being forced to make the impossible decision of leaving her little sister behind in an effort to save herself. But the biggest skeleton in Cain's closet will finally come out, so to speak. Remember the disgust Cain had for Gina (Tricia Helfer), the Number Six Cylon prisoner she was holding on Pegasus by the time the military vessel met up with the Galactica? Well, things weren't always that bad between the two ladies. In fact, before her exposure as a Cylon, things were much, much, much, much different. "Cain and Gina were quite close," a source tells SyFy Portal. "In fact, they were lovers. We don't exactly come out and say it, but you'd have to be sleeping through the middle of all this to not pick up on their relationship." Some viewers who had been pushing for some sort of homosexual representation on "Battlestar Galactica" should finally get their wishes answered with this revelation, especially since many viewers speculated that Cain might be a lesbian previously. And it won't exactly be the first time "Battlestar Galactica" has delved into same-sex relationships, as it was implied that the love triangle between Six, Baltar (James Callis) and Number Three (Lucy Lawless) also involved love between Six and Three as well. "We've gone out of our way to make sure that it wasn't thrown in there just to throw it in there," the source said. "The love between the two sets up a [dramatic] device of betrayal, and what scorned love can create in the heat of the moment. Finding out your lover is really the enemy might not be new, but this should be a fresh perspective." As previously reported on SyFy Portal, rumors were out that the original Cylon models from the 1970s ABC series would make a cameo appearance in the telemovie, but another source says that's just not true. The inclusion of the original models is full on, and they will likely get more screen time than the new versions first introduced in the 2003 miniseries. "They are going to have the same voice, the same sparkle, the same type of ships, everything," the source said. "You're going to see them in the beginning where we feature scenes from the height of the original Cylon War, but members of our ragtag fleet will have the opportunity for a face-to-face or two with them as well." Unlike the Cylons from the original series, these units will be created using computer imagery much like the mechanical units shown in the new series. But it's unlikely that little else will be different about the Cylons, which should give fans a much-needed dose of nostalgia as "Battlestar Galactica" gears up for its fourth and final season in 2008. The telemovie will air in November on SciFi Channel, and be released on DVD soon after. Depending on how successful this direct-to-DVD project is, NBC Universal could find a future in "Battlestar Galactica" in this medium in the future. Please note that these source reports have not been confirmed by NBC Universal or the powers that be behind "Battlestar Galactica," and should be treated as any rumors would. Source: SyFy Portal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 why do they always have to bring into a TV show things like the sexual preferences of the characters, damn I dont even think about if some one is straight or not in a TV show. Apart from that most interesting, thanks hilander... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalith Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 a much-needed dose of nostalgia as "Battlestar Galactica" gears up for its fourth and final season in 2008. so is that a definate this is the final season. Will be good to see how it ends, rare for sci-fi huh :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 why do they always have to bring into a TV show things like the sexual preferences of the characters, damn I dont even think about if some one is straight or not in a TV show. I agree. If the Cain/Six relationship is overplayed, it will totally ruin the movie for me. If it's not, then I'll have no problem with it, but still wouldn't see the need to introduce such a theme in the movie. More sci-fi, less drama, pls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amnot Borg Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 A Cain/Six relationship would be interesting as it might mean that each individual personality of the Six models and others are truly individuals despite the collective. One had feelings towards a male. One to a female. Some are possibly not interested at all. And the article did say In fact, they were lovers. We don't exactly come out and say it, but you'd have to be sleeping through the middle of all this to not pick up on their relationship. so why get excited over it? it's not a big part of the story. it's just included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilander72 Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 I'm more interested in the background story of Pegasus and the first Cylon war. :) Although Cain's "skeletons" might spice it up a bit for the lonely boys. ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Found these Razor promos on YT. The new BSG character (Kendra?) appears in the second video. Take a look: [yt=425,350]DTPERP3Du3s[/yt] [yt=425,350]AwruKvEKfvk[/yt] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjnave Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 why do they always have to bring into a TV show things like the sexual preferences of the characters, .... Its called "an agenda". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 why do they always have to bring into a TV show things like the sexual preferences of the characters, .... Its called "an agenda". Erm not really who cares if someone is straight or not lol, any nice one gatefan...love the orginal cylon behind adama....brings back the memories :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Found this on GateWorld. Farscape news included: Farscape, Galactica return in short form Sunday - July 15, 2007 | by Darren Sumner We temporarily interrupt this Stargate news coverage for some frelling (and frakking) big news from SCI FI Channel. The network has just announced its new development slate for the coming year, which includes an 8-week series of "mini-sodes" leading up to Battlestar Galactica: Razor and ... drumroll ... the return of Farscape. Fans will return to the Farscape universe in an original Web series, set to be released on SCIFI.com. The 10-part series is executive produced by Brian Henson and Robert Halmi, Jr., and produced by The Jim Henson Company in association with RHI Entertainment. "The series will revive and expand the beloved Farscape universe," according to the network. No word yet on just which actors or characters will be involved in the project, or just when it will arrive. After being unceremoniously cancelled after four seasons, the critically-acclaimed Farscape (starring Stargate SG-1's Ben Browder and Claudia Black) returned in 2004 for the 4-hour miniseries Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars. The show is one of several new original programs in development for the Web site, which boasts itself to be the world's largest sci-fi entertainment Web site with more than 3 million unique visitors each month. As fans of Battlestar Galatica get ready for the November 24 premiere of the telemovie "Razor" -- which will delve into the backstory of the Battlestar Pegasus, her crew, and Admiral Cain (Michelle Forbes) -- the network has another surprise. The movie will be preceded by an 8-week series of "mini-sodes." Filmed in conjunction with "Razor," the two- to three-minute installments will air weekly in primetime on SCI FI Channel, and then be available online at SCIFI.com. The promotional shorts will premiere in October. Written by Michael Taylor and directed by Wayne Rose and Felix Alcala, "these shorts will provide a sneak peek into the original Cylon War, when a young pilot named William Adama (Nico Cortez) discovers a dangerous Cylon weapon that will come back to haunt him and his crew 40 years later," SCI FI revealed. They will also be included in the DVD release of "Razor." So more webisodes to watch on YouTube? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFMF Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 OH WOW! Farscape returns! *dances* :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slug Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 The good news here would be that they will be shown on TV first. Not limiting avaiability to the poor quality streaming vids, which took the edge off the last web series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilander72 Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 Battlestar Galactica 'Razor' is being aired Saturday November 24th? I've read plenty of articles claiming that date, but not a single one from any "official" source or have I missed something? ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalith Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 i've missed farscape, this should be good :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tablet Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 OH WOW! Farscape returns! *dances* :D :D :D OMG OMG OMG AGH FARSCAPE!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 while I did actually enjoy and like Farscape it always did feel like they ripped off parts of Blake's 7 (i.e a ship full of fugitives etc etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalith Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 the more scifi on tv the better imo, even if it ia b7 rip lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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