Have No Fear, Battlestar Fans: Caprica, BSG’s Prequel Coming
For Battlestar: Galactica fans, have no fear. The much-anticipated prequel to Battlestar: Galactica is coming on DVD and digital download on April 21st. Caprica will take place approximately 50 years before the events of BSG take place. Esai Morales and Eric Stoltz star as two power hungry individuals who try to take advantage of the artificial intelligence discovery which ultimately leads to AI destruction. Caprica won’t tie up anything from BSG; rather, it is straightforward and there are no strings attached. Preorder is now available but those intending to download must wait until the 21st to do so.
Friday, March 20 will mark the end of Battlestar Galactica
With practically none of my predictions coming true in the nine episodes leading up to the finale, I shouldn’t be writing what I think will happen in the two-hour finale. Instead, I will offer my condolences to the show. The two-hour finale will air on Scifi Channel at 8:00 ET. A Battlestar marathon will take place starting at 8:00 AM ET leading up to the series finale. The finale promises that no extra surprises to extend the show will exist and that it truly will be the end. A sad day for BSG fans, DVD’s of the ultra popular show will come out shortly after the finale. Reruns of the show will continue to air on SciFi Channel and tentative arrangements for the show to be aired on local networks are in the works. Whatever the case may be, BSG did something for Science Fiction, particularly the SciFI Channel by creating a new culture within the genre. Battlestar gave life back into the SciFi channel, and ultimately the station and fans are grateful. Though the show never made it to 100 episodes, it left its impression on society and culture as we see it. Don’t be sad, Battlestar fans. You were treated to something special. Whether you see a return of the classic series or not is yet to be seen. Bid farewell to the series on March 20.
Battlestar Galactica follow-up
So I wasn’t exactly on with a few of my predictions, but there are a couple more that can come true. Battlestar fans are now planning for the future now that Ellen Tigh was revealed as the fifth cylon. Surprising? Kind of, but not really. Just when you thought she was going to be the fifth cylon other things shied away from it. Of course the big giveaway was the fact that she was related to Colonel Saul Tigh who is also a cylon. Of course the reveal of it blows many (including mine) theories in relation to what’s going to happen in the rest of the show. Now that we know who the fifth cylon is, here’s a new prediction on how the show will finish:
Roslin will be revealed as a Cylon that was not mentioned before. I know, I had her down as being the fifth cylon, but she could be plant. She is too mysteriously involved in the affairs of Adama. We’ll see. Happy viewing the rest of the way. I promise you I will not write any more posts about Battlestar Galactica….especially if I’m wrong on my new prediction.
My Five Predictions for the Final Episodes of Battlestar Galactica
With the final episodes of Battlestar Galactica upon us, here are my five predictions of what will happen:
1) Admiral Adama gets assassinated. By who else, the fifth Cylon, which is;
2) President Roslyn. Don’t put too much stock in this. I say this because when you think you know who it is, the character dies or shows you something that disproves them being a cylon. As close as Roslyn and Adama have been, one of the two has to be not who they say they are. Adama is the shining hope for the survivors.
3) Sharon Agathon is not as she appears to be. Her actions may seem pure, but her ability to smooth talk will have a purpose. What purpose? Conspiring to assassinate Admiral Adama.
4) The Cylon/Human war never ends and will lead into a final movie to tie up all the loose ends, much like Stargate SG-1.
5) Finally, more humans will be found. The writing isn’t as obvious at this point in the series, but we know the Cylons supposedly rid the planets of human life and the survivors are where the writers have us believe they are; however, it has never been mentioned that the entire galaxy has been searched. I’m probably stretching, but as a writer myself, the propensity to leave out, albeit as small detail like that, is intentional for a blockbuster ending.
There you have it. Like I said, it’s just conjecture. As a fan of the show, I can only hope it ends on a great note and out of the thousands of theories out there, don’t be surprised if mine don’t happen. We’ll find out soon enough. Happy viewing.
Amanda Tapping provides Sanctuary on Friday nights
Sanctuary, Sci-Fi channel’s new show, has proven to be a hit. Amanda Tapping, best known as Samantha Carter on Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis stars in this action-packed show that mixes Ghostbusters and gothic literature. The success of the show isn’t contingent on the star power of Amanda Tapping, but rather the fact that it mixes gothic culture with mythological lore and does it well disallowing the clichés that are involved with science fiction culture. Originality and a deeper plot following, combined with likeable and believable characters lend to the success of the show. This is what allowed Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis, and Battlestar Galactica to become so popular and long-lasting. It has a mix of action, adventure, and not so much of your convoluted plot lines that involve extraneous circumstances involving the show’s antagonist and protagonist. Could this be a new wave of success for the Sci-Fi channel? The ratings for the show are extraordinary smashing previous records set by shows on the Sci-Fi channel. Look for Sanctuary to be a long lasting hit. Don’t take my word on it. Check it out on Fridays, 9:00 CT on the Sci-Fi Channel.