tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post8332560169150037935..comments2024-03-28T03:19:12.867-04:00Comments on space1970: News: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1978) & GALACTICA 1980 Blu-rays Coming in MayChristopher Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978811373546110421noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-7935212746539480382017-06-02T08:29:49.044-04:002017-06-02T08:29:49.044-04:00Galactica: 1980's premiere three-parter (Galac...<b>Galactica: 1980's</b> premiere three-parter (Galactica Discovers Earth) and a later two-parter (Night the Cylons Landed) were reworked and released on video as a 90-minute movie, <b>Conquest of the Earth</b>.<br />Besides cutting 4 hours down to 90 minutes, some dialogue was redubbed to explain the two actors playing Dr Zee were brothers (Zee and Zen), and a scene from the original series featuring John Colicos as Baltar was inserted.<br />One other note: there were two video releases!<br />The first was the aired movie.<br />It was pulled shortly after release due to music rights issues.<br />The second was the aired movie with most of the source (non-Glen Larson) music replaced!<br />This is obvious in the footage from "Night the Cylons Landed", since all the music played by Wolfman Jack as a radio station DJ is replaced!Britt Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245579677452948620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-47534777273312816782017-06-01T16:52:30.214-04:002017-06-01T16:52:30.214-04:00Hope to someday see the Galactica Telefilms releas...Hope to someday see the Galactica Telefilms released. These were syndicated 2-hour movies made from episodes spliced together, for those who don't know. Many of them had extended space effect shots of the ships as well as some pieced together cut scenes added and re-dubbed voices to bridge the stories together. I have them on Beta tapes somewhere but would be nioce to get a DVD collection release someday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701321529469947457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-89907975799685135332015-06-01T09:03:08.314-04:002015-06-01T09:03:08.314-04:00The original, classic Battlestar Galactica. One of...The original, classic Battlestar Galactica. One of my all time favorite shows of my life. I was born in 1971, and this show had a great impact on me when it came out. Star Trek, Star Wars, Logan's Run, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, (and much later I finally got to see Space 1999). And of course, there was more as the years rolled by. Escape From New York, The Terminator, Robotech. So many inspiring and stunning films and series. Then, to me at least, sci-fi seemed to change when the 90's hit. A few things I got into, Farscape, Space Above and Beyond, Cowboy Bebop. A few sci-fi movies certainly. But so much over the past 20 years or so just does not do it for me. Retreaded concepts, poor character development, poor and over used CGI, the dreaded shakey camera (everyone is storming the beaches of Normandy!) and so much more. I don't know if there will ever be sci-fi films and shows with as much care and meaning as I had in my youth. There is the occasional film, but nothing like the flood of stuff in the 1970's through the 1980's. I hope for more. But I'm not holding my breath. At least I have my memories, and my DVD's/Blu-rays.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517498289560752963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-13455422257516027102014-12-01T12:00:43.694-05:002014-12-01T12:00:43.694-05:00I think that if there was going to be any special ...I think that if there was going to be any special packaging, it would have been mentioned in the press release. So... probably not.Christopher Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978811373546110421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-76659280443931637592014-12-01T10:25:51.100-05:002014-12-01T10:25:51.100-05:00Do we know if it will be released in the Cylon hea...Do we know if it will be released in the Cylon head as the last series DVD set was?James O Durbin IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03322693655633579000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-49664996784088413482014-11-26T21:57:20.325-05:002014-11-26T21:57:20.325-05:00There's also a hilarous moment in Conquest of ...There's also a hilarous moment in Conquest of the Earth in which the Cylon known as Centuri threatens to disintigrate Wolfman Jack using his finger.Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-70008605418346005102014-11-26T10:17:56.728-05:002014-11-26T10:17:56.728-05:00So there's no Conquest of the Earth?
Bummer.
I...So there's no <b>Conquest of the Earth</b>?<br />Bummer.<br />It's the feature-film compilation of five <b>Galactica: 1980</b> episodes ("Galactica Discovers Earth" three-parter & "Night the Cylons Landed" two-parter) with new dialogue and some re-composed scenes that combined both actors who played <i>Doctor Zee</i>, making them twins!Britt Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245579677452948620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-34763771549177651492014-11-26T08:32:28.972-05:002014-11-26T08:32:28.972-05:00Well, now I know what I will be watching the secon...Well, now I know what I will be watching the second week of May 2015. Inclusion of the original 4:3 versions made the Definitive Collection a definite must buy, but it will be very interesting to see what the studio thinks passes for "meticulously reformatted to be optimized for the HDTV viewing experience."Michaelhttp://www.zom-b.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-75230320890340183822014-11-25T17:14:46.374-05:002014-11-25T17:14:46.374-05:00Greetings from London.
The UK BR release is out t...Greetings from London.<br /><br />The UK BR release is out today and shipped from Amazon this morning. I've just dipped into the first 45 minutes of SOASW with the Benedict/ Hatch/ HJJ audio commentary which was AWOL from the previous R2 DVD set.<br /><br />The aspect ratio is the original 4:3. The transfer looks great although I did spot a couple of vertical flaws in the footage (one appears as the Warriors are 'trucked' to the launch bay, the other on a reverse angle of Zac's Viper just before it explodes). <br /><br />The set also includes GALACTICA 1980 but, like the previous DVD release, there's no extras which is a shame as that's a show that's really crying out for the full inside story to be told. Plus I'd love to see the outtakes and deleted scenes as well as any completed footage from the episode that was apparently shooting when the cancellation notice was served.<br /><br />Cleverly, Universal haven't indicated anywhere on the discs or the packaging what is actually on each disc, which seems a pretty basic oversight. SLOW ROBOThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15891511135128944714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-4848874343652517852014-11-25T14:22:38.171-05:002014-11-25T14:22:38.171-05:00Obviously, everyone makes their own choices about ...Obviously, everyone makes their own choices about what to buy. <br /><br />Re: new CGI effects - if they had been done and offered as an alternative side-by-side with the originals, I'd probably appreciate them as a "bonus" feature. But in no way do I think it necessary. I understand why studios think it might add value to their properties, but I think it's pandering.<br /><br />As for digitalbits, they're pretty smart folks, usually, but I think they're underestimating Universal's notorious frugality (i.e. cheapness).Christopher Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978811373546110421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-54647603715543673872014-11-25T13:47:22.057-05:002014-11-25T13:47:22.057-05:00While I enjoy the original model work on Battlesta...While I enjoy the original model work on <i>Battlestar Galactica,</i> it's unfortunate that budgetary constraints forced them to re-use effects footage ad infinitum. It starts to get to me after a few episodes. I really wish Universal had taken that FX guy up on his proposal, the test footage looks amazing. thedigitalbits site seems to think there's still a chance for it to happen. Like Paramount did with Star Trek, he stayed true to the feel of the original effects, he just created more variety in the shots and the ships can now move a little more freely. Also like Trek, they could have issued one Blu-Ray set with the option of viewing either version of the effects, and everyone would be happy. As it stands, without re-done effects I have no need to upgrade from my DVD set.SaturdayMorningFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560600479159934582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-45246233027295307252014-11-25T12:51:58.281-05:002014-11-25T12:51:58.281-05:00That's the press release from Universal; blame...That's the press release from Universal; blame them. <br /><br />I would have said <i>Adam-12</i>, myself.Christopher Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978811373546110421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-66094282704596466422014-11-25T12:41:15.277-05:002014-11-25T12:41:15.277-05:00The information is not quite correct on this one: ...The information is not quite correct on this one: Kent McCord (Emergency)<br /><br />Kent McCord was playing his role from the long TV Series Adam-12 as Officer Jim Reed on only a few episodes of Emergency, but at the he was known for his role on Adam-12.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471394948617889882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-33215604405226763842014-11-25T11:54:19.460-05:002014-11-25T11:54:19.460-05:00Well, the "Definitive" set apparently wi...Well, the "Definitive" set apparently will include the original 4x3 option, and presumably, it will be "pillarboxed," with the black bars on either side, as with the <i>Star Trek</i> and <i>Space: 1999</i> Blu-rays. <br /><br />Unfortunately, Universal is pandering to the uneducated consumers who like their TV screens "filled up," regardless of the original aspect ratio. Christopher Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978811373546110421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-75778226349962082682014-11-25T08:27:53.846-05:002014-11-25T08:27:53.846-05:00Too bad they won't just put the bars on either...Too bad they won't just put the bars on either side like many other shows which have been remastered. That would preserve original aspect ratio without cropping or stretching it.Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-63884111338510260602014-11-24T23:12:20.665-05:002014-11-24T23:12:20.665-05:00Yeah, the pilot/movie was shot wide screen with th...Yeah, the pilot/movie was shot wide screen with the intention of foreign theatrical release (ie, Canada, et all... were I saw it in the theater). But once the series was picked up it was shot 4:3. So no widescreen for me! The only series from the time I've seen successfully translated to widescreen is Hart to Hart (season one at least). The Netflix transfer looks like there's extra image on the sides, not cut down tops and bottoms. I'm a real stickler for aspect ratio and the H to H framing looks really well done. Maybe it was shot on wide aspect film stock and cut down for original broadcast. Just guessing though...Glen Mullalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673128711637788438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-79383162105517075412014-11-24T22:56:46.443-05:002014-11-24T22:56:46.443-05:0035 years ago, I don't imagine *any* TV shows w...35 years ago, I don't imagine *any* TV shows were shot with widescreen presentation in mind. Why would they? <br /><br />The pilot film didn't look too bad matted for theatrical presentation (and the Blu-ray followed suit), so it's possible that the pilot film was shot that way, but in watching the regular episodes, the visuals sure seem to be composed for 4x3 televisions.Christopher Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978811373546110421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-74580201843869194632014-11-24T22:28:31.184-05:002014-11-24T22:28:31.184-05:00Have to agree with you on that one Christopher.Have to agree with you on that one Christopher.Ted Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288201977323794144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-62043258960792596392014-11-24T22:22:12.188-05:002014-11-24T22:22:12.188-05:00I was assuming they were filmed in a widescreen fo...I was assuming they were filmed in a widescreen format and were truncated for square televisions 35 years ago..are you saying that you believe actual footage will be eliminated by cutting the image at the tops and bottoms...........and called widescreen? No bueno if thats the case.......dusty abellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15513635062974516592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-4315328444910446852014-11-24T20:33:33.946-05:002014-11-24T20:33:33.946-05:00Dusty, you make me cry. :( Cutting them down for w...Dusty, you make me cry. :( Cutting them down for widescreen is just wrong. Christopher Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978811373546110421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-37834053304556800662014-11-24T20:32:05.542-05:002014-11-24T20:32:05.542-05:00Universal has already declined to replace the effe...Universal has already declined to replace the effects. The guy behind this reel said they strung him along for over a year, but ultimately didn't want to pay.Christopher Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978811373546110421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-46971362889934322132014-11-24T20:30:11.510-05:002014-11-24T20:30:11.510-05:00WISH LISTED!!!!!!!!!!! Excited to see them present...WISH LISTED!!!!!!!!!!! Excited to see them presented in widescreen....................plus all those extra features sound pretty great too! Wish new NEW VFX were being included though!dusty abellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15513635062974516592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893206653438189717.post-29832552004344103952014-11-24T19:25:19.604-05:002014-11-24T19:25:19.604-05:00Don't whip out those credit cards just yet...
...Don't whip out those credit cards just yet...<br /><br />http://vimeo.com/112282165<br /><br />Just sayin'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com