BSG- Caprica news, spoilers, rumors

[Geekyfanboy]

Sky One Picks Up "Caprica"

Sky One has acquired exclusive rights to air the new "Battlestar Galactica" prequel from Ron Moore and David Eick titled "Caprica" for the channel's new fall schedule in the United Kingdom.

"Caprica" will star Esai Morales ("NYPD Blue," "Jericho"), Paula Malcolmson ("Lost," "Deadwood") and Eric Stoltz ("Pulp Fiction," "Triangle"). [pictured]

Other U.S. shows for Sky One this fall will include the popular animated series "Futurama," "The Simpsons" and Kiefer Sutherland's FBI thriller "24."

[Geekyfanboy]

Sci Fi Channel has greenlit Caprica, the much-touted prequel to the hit series Battlestar Galactica.

According to Variety, Caprica will star Eric Stoltz, Esai Morales, Paula Malcomson and Polly Walker, and will be set 50 years prior to Battlestar Galactica's seminal attack on human civilization by those dreaded 'droids the Cylons. The family-drama-themed series will focus on the Earthlike planet of Caprica as two rival families deal with, among other topical issues, the broader implications of their society's emerging artificial intelligence technology sector.

Having already produced a two-hour backdoor pilot, Sci Fi is aiming for an early 2010 bow for the series, with production starting around the middle of next year, probably in Vancouver, where both Battlestar Galactica and the spinoff's pilot were shot.

" 'Battlestar Galactica' was absolutely our flagship show. It put us on the map and helped transform the perception of the network," said Sci Fi prexy Dave Howe, noting that the cabler hopes to draw a broader audience to a series it sees as more compelling family drama than "space opera."

"We want people to come to this who have never heard of 'Battlestar Galactica,' " he added. "I think, because ('Galactica's') backdrop was space and spaceships, there was a barrier to entry for some viewers. 'Caprica' has none of that. It's an intense family drama set on an Earthlike planet, in the near future, speaking to a lot of the ethical dilemmas that we as a human race are going to have to face very shortly."

[Darth Gaos]

There is actually a teaser trailer over at SCI-Fi.com for Caprica.  Doesn't look bad at all.  I love the lead actors too.....great choices

[Geekyfanboy]

Caprica Premiering on DVD and Digital Download
Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
February 5, 2009

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that "Caprica" will premiere on DVD April 21st. Here is the official announcement:

"Caprica," the highly anticipated prequel to "Battlestar Galactica," will enjoy its world premiere exclusively on DVD on April 21, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. In a groundbreaking move sure to delight fans of the long-running television phenomenon, the feature-length prequel will be available on DVD as a limited-edition uncut and unrated version before the series' broadcast premiere on the SCI FI Channel in 2010. "Caprica" is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and David Eick ("Battlestar Galactica") and Remi Aubuchon ("24"). Exclusive bonus features that take viewers behind the scenes of the creation of Caprica make this DVD a landmark event for any fan of "Battlestar Galactica." The film will also be available at selected online destinations for digital download transactions.

As "Battlestar Galactica" wraps its gripping final season on SCI FI on March 20, 2009, "Caprica" begins a brand new epic saga that continues the franchise's commitment to thought-provoking storytelling and extraordinary characters. Set over 50 years before the events of "Battlestar Galactica," "Caprica" is a world at the peak of its power, grappling with new science and technologies and the issues they create. The series will star Golden Globe nominee Eric Stoltz ("Mask," "Pulp Fiction"), Esai Morales ("Jericho," "NYPD Blue"), Paula Malcomson ("Deadwood," "ER") and Golden Globe® nominee Polly Walker ("Cane," "Rome") in a story laced with passion, intrigue and family conflict.

"We are thrilled to take the groundbreaking step of offering the world-premiere of the 'Caprica' feature-length extended pilot episode on DVD prior to the new series' television debut," said Hilary Hoffman, Senior Vice President, Brand and Digital Marketing for Universal Studios Home Entertainment. "This innovative distribution model will serve to satisfy 'Battlestar Galactica' fans' appetites for a new content while building excitement for the franchise's next great adventure."

"Ever since fans first caught wind of the 'Battlestar Galactica' prequel 'Caprica,' they have been eagerly following its development," said Mark Stern, Executive Vice President, Original Programming for SCI FI & Co-Head Original Content, Universal Cable Productions. "We wanted to give them a chance to see the pilot in its original form and experience the prequel to the BSG story while that series' finale was still ringing in their ears. It also affords the creative team an unprecedented chance to get viewers feedback before production on the 'Caprica' series begins this summer."

"If 'Battlestar Galactica' offered us a way to shatter the conventions of space opera, 'Caprica' will be a show which will challenge the conventions of science fiction storytelling as a whole," said Ronald D. Moore, Executive Producer/Writer.

"Part sweeping soap, part meditation on the dangerous moral ramifications of artificial intelligence, this is a truly unique opportunity to continue telling stories which will be as daring and shocking as the best of 'Galactica' -- and yet will be altogether different from 'Galactica,'" said David Eick, Executive Producer.

Universal Cable Productions will begin production on the "Caprica" series in the summer of 2009 in Vancouver for a 2010 television premiere on the SCI FI Channel. The DVD of "Caprica" is priced at $26.98 S.R.P. Preorder close is March 3, 2009.

BONUS FEATURES:

Feature Commentary with Director Jeffrey Reiner and Executive Producer/Writer Ronald D. Moore and Executive Producer David Eick
Deleted Scenes
Video Blogs
What the Frak is Caprica?
The Director's Process
The V Club
The Birth of a Cylon

SYNOPSIS

Set 50 years before "Battlestar Galactica," "Caprica" follows two rival families and their patriarchs - Daniel Graystone (Eric Stoltz) and Joseph Adama (Esai Morales) - as they compete and thrive in the vibrant world of the 12 Colonies, a society recognizably close to our own. Enmeshed in the burgeoning technology of artificial intelligence and robotics that will eventually lead to the creation of the Cylons, the two houses go toe-to-toe blending action with corporate conspiracy and sexual politics.

[Rico]

What does preorder close on March 3, 2009 mean??  Is this some kind of limited edition release???

[wraith1701]

What does preorder close on March 3, 2009 mean??  Is this some kind of limited edition release???

...the feature-length prequel will be available on DVD as a limited-edition uncut and unrated version before the series' broadcast premiere on the SCI FI Channel in 2010.

Sounds like a cunning plan to both generate capital for the series and gauge fan interest.  I'm all for it!  I'm planning on ordering a copy.  I have a feeling that it will be readily available after the "Limited Release", though.   On ebay, if nothing else.

[billybob476]

I dunno. I kinda feel like this will take away from the anticipation and excitement of the tv premiere. Just my opinion, especially if it actually IS limited.

[iceman]

I am looking forward to this series

[Rico]

Well they have this website:  http://www.capricadvd.com/   But I can't find a way to preorder this anywhere yet.  And I really don't want to sign up to get on some Universal studios mailing list.  I already feel like this is a bit of a con job.

[Dangelus]

Great that it's coming but such a long wait until the series starts...

Sounds like a good DVD though. Perhaps we will have some webisodes to keep us going?

Either way the premise to this series sounds interesting. I was a bit worried when they announced the new series would be a prequel but I think it sounds very interesting especially the A.I. aspects.

I want to see mechanical Cylons that talk in that robotic voice! Always loved that.

[moyer777]

by your command!   :cylon

[wraith1701]

Hope this will help me through my BSG withdrawal...

[Dangelus]

Wow it does look very interesting!

[Rico]

Well, just watched it.  Pretty interesting and very different from BSG.    :cylon

[spoiler]It basically is dealing with the early days of Cylon creation, but I'm kind of confused by a few things.  It's set about 58 years ago on Caprica.  I guess the big Cylon War is still a few years away.  The main point is to create life - or more appropriately bring life back.  This could be a very different TV series with a lot of moral implications to consider.  A little warning, the early part of this has a fair amount of nudity and violence.  Overall, it was very interesting and makes me want to see more.  But, I have a feeling that it isn't going to be for everyone.  And many BSG fans even may not go for it.[/spoiler]

[billybob476]

Nothing I haven't heard already in that spoiler tag. Anyone who was expecting another BSG hasn't been paying attention.