DVD
REVIEW:
Battlestar Galactica
Season 4.5
07/28/09
OVERVIEW: The epic story of
survival that redefined science-fiction
television for a new generation comes to a breathtaking
finish when Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.5 arrives on DVD
on July 28, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
The must-own home entertainment release of the year,
Battlestar Galactica:
Season 4.5 features over 13 hours of explosive extras, with
three extended episodes including the series finale that
never aired on television, never-before-seen deleted scenes,
behind-the-scenes
featurettes, and commentary and podcast interviews with
Executive Producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick.
Battlestar Galactica has riveted
audiences for four seasons with its gripping tale of the
last remnants of humankind’s struggle to find safe haven. An
inspired, visually stunning reimagining of the 1978 series
of the same name, Battlestar Galactica captured the
imaginations of a new
generation of fans with its gritty realism, compelling
storylines and commanding performances. The show garnered
numerous awards, including two Emmys® and the prestigious
George Foster Peabody Award and was recognized by the
American Film Institute (AFI) as one of the most outstanding
television programs of the year for two years running. In
March 2009, Battlestar Galactica’s impassioned explorations
of today’s hot-button issues, including politics, terrorism,
treatment of prisoners and religion, even inspired the
United Nations to host a special panel to discuss the
questions it has raised. The show’s outstanding ensemble
cast is led by Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee
Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer and
Grace Park. The series is from Universal Cable Productions
and is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and David Eick.
SYNOPSIS: The Battlestar
Galactica saga began on one devastating day, when the human
population of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol was annihilated
in a series of surprise attacks by their own creation—the
Cylons, a race of sentient robotic clones. The few survivors
huddled together on space ships, facing almost certain death
at the hands of their ruthless enemies. In Battlestar
Galactica: Season 4.5, Commander William Adama (Emmy
Award®-winner Edward James Olmos), the hawkish military
leader of the last surviving battleship, searches for a
habitable planet as the murderous Cylons follow
relentlessly. As mysterious premonitions help Laura Roslin
(Mary McDonnell) the President of the Twelve Colonies, guide
the ship to the fabled Thirteenth Colony, Earth, treacherous
double agents, Cylon spies and internal dissent plague the
Galactica. The ship’s crew and passengers battle for their
lives—and the survival of the human race—armed with only
cunning and determination against the military might of the
Cylon Empire.
VIDEO:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)
AUDIO:
Dolby
Digital 5.1 Surround - English
Subtitles - English, Spanish
BONUS FEATURES:
Unaired
Extended Episodes: A Disquiet Follows My Soul,
Islanded in a
Stream of Stars, and the stunning series finale, Daybreak.
Evolution
of a Cue: Composer, Bear McCreary takes us step
by step
through his process of creating the music of Battlestar
Galactica.
What
The Frak Is Going In With Battlestar
Galactica?: A
recap of Battlestar Galactica’s first three thrilling
seasons – in only eight minutes!
…And
They Have A Plan: What do they mean every episode
when the
opening sequence on the Cylons states “And They Have A
Plan?” All will be
revealed in the upcoming movie The Plan.
The
Journey Ends: The Arrival: Battlestar Galactica has
traveled full
circle. The journey has concluded never to be revisited. But
how did we arrive at
the end?
A Look
Back So Say All: Executive Producer Ron Moore and the cast and
crew
reveal their personal insights on Battlestar Galactica.
Manifesto
Destiny: It all began with this manifesto. Why
was it
written and what was the response?
Battle-Style
Galactica: Those behind the camera delve into
their approach to visual style of Battlestar Galactica.
Martyr
To A Cause: As the only actor to appear in both the
original
and reimagined series, Richard Hatch offers his unique
perspective on
Battlestar Galactica.
The
Sins of The Forgiven: Insights on the curious
religious
aspects of Battlestar Galactica.
Battlestar
Revelations: Firsthand accounts from those on
the
Battlestar for the past five years.
Audio
Commentarues By Ronald D Moore, David
Eick and Edward James Olmos
Ronald
D. Moore's Popcast Commentaries
David Eick's
Video Blogs
Deleted
Scenes
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