Might be interesting. 'Course it might be Galactica 1980.

http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/703/703480p1.html

Battlestar Spin-off Goes Frak in Time

Sci Fi Channel has announced its plans for Caprica, a Battlestar Galactica spin-off set 50 years prior to its original series. Battlestar's Ronald D. Moore and David Eick will executive-produce the new venture, and Remi Aubuchon (24) is penning the script, Variety reports. Sci Fi is also developing Chariots of the Gods, a miniseries based on Erich von Daniken's best-seller, and Destination Truth, a reality series investigating otherworldly mysteries.

Great news. Can't wait to see what Moore & Co. come up with; they've set the bar pretty high.

Yea! :roll:

Another prequel show!! :freak: :drunk:

Did Ronald D. Moore have a talk with his old friend Rick Berman?!!

Sick. Of. Prequels. :rolleyes:

Who cares if it's a prequel as long as it's good.

The new BSG has been hailed by fans and critics alike, but if Moore and Eick had listened to the "fans" it never would have gotten made. The fact that it's a remake of a cheesy 70's space opera is beside the point; what matters is that the producers had a vision and it worked.

CAPRICA may suck, but given Moore's track record with BSG, and the richness of the world he's created, I think it has a decent shot.

My problem is that the series has taken a bit of a downturn with the end of the seaon's episodes. I just hope that the added weight of a new series doesn't overwhelm the production quality and drag the current series down further.

BSG hit a rough patch during the middle of the 2nd season, but the last couple of episodes were outstanding.

With regards to CAPRICA, it remains to be seen to what extent Moore and Eick will be involved in the day-to-day creative process. The fact that the pilot is being penned by Remi Aubuchon ("24") would seem to suggest they intend to remain more or less focused on BSG.

Not sure how I feel about it at this point.

Some interesting things (for the hardcore fans of the original series) may come of this. In the mini-series, in the Galactica Museum there were Viper Mk 1's, old Cylon Raiders and old style Cylon Basestars.

Since this series is set 50 years ago, then the Cylon war is in full swing, so there will be no lack of action. We also might get to seem some pretty big battles involving lots of battlestars.

The big problem with spin-offs like this happening at the same time as its original is the over-saturation of the market. Much like TNG/DS9/Voy all overlapping.

One way this might work, is if one series airs while the other is on hiatus.

Since this series is set 50 years ago, then the Cylon war is in full swing

Not yet it's not.

According to SciFi's press release the series is set "over a half a century before the events that play out in 'Battlestar Galactica.' The people of the Twelve Colonies are at peace and living in a society not unlike our own, but where high-technology has changed the lives of virtually everyone for the better. But a startling breakthrough in robotics is about to occur, one that will bring to life the age-old dream of marrying artificial intelligence with a mechanical body to create the first living robot - a Cylon. Following the lives of two families, the Graystones and the Adamas (the family of William Adama, who will one day become the commander of the 'Battlestar Galactica') 'Caprica' weaves corporate intrigue, techno-action and sexual politics into television's first science fiction family saga."

Not yet it's not.

According to SciFi's press release the series is set "over a half a century before the events that play out in 'Battlestar Galactica.' The people of the Twelve Colonies are at peace and living in a society not unlike our own, but where high-technology has changed the lives of virtually everyone for the better. But a startling breakthrough in robotics is about to occur, one that will bring to life the age-old dream of marrying artificial intelligence with a mechanical body to create the first living robot - a Cylon. Following the lives of two families, the Graystones and the Adamas (the family of William Adama, who will one day become the commander of the 'Battlestar Galactica') 'Caprica' weaves corporate intrigue, techno-action and sexual politics into television's first science fiction family saga."

Then I stand corrected. All that actually sounds very interesting. Though, why does the Adama family have to be involved. Its these little 'coincedences' that make things a little less believable for me. So the 'Adama' family is somehow involved in the creation of the cylons AND happens to be at the center of humanities survival? Why can't we have all new, totally uninvolved charactors.

Its just like the Kirk and Spock at starfleet academy thing.

So the 'Adama' family is somehow involved in the creation of the cylons AND happens to be at the center of humanities survival?

Where does it say the Adama family is involved in the creation of the Cylons?

Where does it say the Adama family is involved in the creation of the Cylons?Yeah ... I think the idea is that this is simply the world they live in -- it's the backdrop to the times in which they live.

Qapla'

SSB

As long as they don't lose sight of that "other" show that sprung the spinoff, I'm OK with it....

José

Ahh..well.....just what I always gripe about. No new material.

I would have much rather they turned their talents to something like
Joe Haldeman's "Forever War" or Ringworld or something like the
Foundation Trilogy or something, anything, that is not a re-hash of
something already done.

If the premise of "Caprica" is following the creation of the Cylons,
then we'll get to see the big chrome guys from the original series! :thumbsup:

then we'll get to see the big chrome guys from the original series! ...and perhaps an explanation as to why a big chrome robot needs a swishy silver skirt.

If the premise of "Caprica" is following the creation of the Cylons,
then we'll get to see the big chrome guys from the original series! :thumbsup:

I find it unlikely that we will... not unless the series will focus on the first Colonial-Cylon war. They'll probably show that the first Cylon AIs were simplistic anthropomorphic robots or specialized models designed for specific tasks. In later seasons, when the struggle for Cylon "civil" rights leads to more violent resistance, they will show how they construct more advanced models that are better equipped for warfare. These will eventually lead to the Centurions we've come to know.

That's my guess, anyway.

José

Well I have no problem giving the prequel a shot if they do something GOOD with it. The problem with ENTERPRISE is they tryed to make it not STAR TREK and thats like running out and shooting yourself in the foot...

and thats like running out and shooting yourself in the foot...

And why do that when you can just sit in a nice comfortable
chair and shoot yourself in the foot? :tongue:

In the original mini-series SciFi produced, the opening
sequence shows the Colonial representative waiting to meet
the Cylons at the space station.

He passes the time by reviewing documents about the Cylons.

The camera shows the design schematics of them.

The pictures are of the big chrome guys.

It seems that was the last model the Colonials ever saw, before
the Cylons left. Otherwise, he would have schematics of the newer
soldiers escorting Number 6 too, wouldn't he?

So, I assume that we will see the chrome guys in the new show "Caprica".

So, I assume that we will see the chrome guys in the new show "Caprica".

As the press release tells us, CAPRICA takes place during a time of peace, prior to the Cylon rebellion. My guess is the "Centurian" Series was (or will be) developed in secret by Cylon AI's as a prelude to war, a la the Clone Troops in STAR WARS. Just like the Death Star blueprints foreshadow events to come in ATTACK OF THE CLONES I suspect we'll catch a fleeting glimpse of a Centaurian and/or Raider at some point in CAPRICA, but I doubt they'll play a big role.

On a semi-related note, I wouldn't be surprised if the "Cylon Corporation" bears a strong resemblance to the Tyrell Corporation. Thematically speaking, the new BSG and BLADE RUNNER have a lot in common.

...and perhaps an explanation as to why a big chrome robot needs a swishy silver skirt.
Heat exchangers?

I, too, would rather see the money spent on a Ringworld series, or an Honor Harrington series.

Or even molly ringwald?? :D

There was a well written show that ran on Fox a few years ago called "Firefly" that I wouldn't mind seeing put back into production. Unlikely, but one can dream.

The press release for "Caprica" called it television's first science fiction family saga. I have to say that my initial reaction was that this was going to be light on the sci-fi and heavy on the melodrama, given that it follows the story of the Adamas and the Greystones. What is this, "Dallas" in space? I have a feeling this is the network president's (I forget her name) attempt to bring in more female demographics.

I'll watch it with an open mind, though. If it's good, it's good.

Shawn Marshall
Portland, OR

I'll watch it with an open mind, though. If it's good, it's good.
My thoughts exactly! :)

Who cares if it's a prequel as long as it's good . . .
CAPRICA may suck, but given Moore's track record with BSG, and the richness of the world he's created, I think it has a decent shot.

My thoughts exactly! I think the overlapping of the culture and various other background and plot elements can give the writers a good 'universe' to work in.

Just as Stargate: Atlantis has attempted to do (very poorly, IMHO), it's going to try to give us more of what we apparently like. Nothing wrong with that. ST:TNG was an attempt to do the same and did so very well. The only thing I ask is that there is no incredibly abrasive and annoying character with a lot of airtime--the reason I can't watch Atlantis.

The press release for "Caprica" called it television's first science fiction family saga. I have to say that my initial reaction was that this was going to be light on the sci-fi and heavy on the melodrama . . . I have a feeling this is the network president's . . . attempt to bring in more female demographics.

If I'm not mistaken, male television viewers as a demographic group are always the hardest to draw in. Shows that do, such as the original Star Trek (if only they'd realized it at the time!) are much more valuable to a network. If I'm not also mistaken, there are plenty of female shows out there already. But then, who's to argue with the illogic involved in corporate decisions.

There was a well written show that ran on Fox a few years ago called "Firefly" that I wouldn't mind seeing put back into production. Unlikely, but one can dream.


Would be nice, but unfortunately FOX still owns the rights to the TV series.

Would be nice, but unfortunately FOX still owns the rights to the TV series.

I know, but I still hold out a razor-thin sliver of hope that somebody will come to their senses and realize that Firefly's devoted fan base can be the source of profits (despite the box office performance of Serenity), whether through broadcast or cable TV, or a subscription DVD service or whatever. If there's money to be made, these rights issues can get cleared up.

Shawn Marshall
Portland, OR

And why do that when you can just sit in a nice comfortable
chair and shoot yourself in the foot? :tongue:

Because its more ironic if you run out to do it.

^^

:p