Greetings, everyone,

It's our hope to someday soon announce the return of "Battlestar Galactica." Specifically, "Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming" with the original cast, crew, themes -- plus some new ones, too.

Regrettably, reliable sources have indicated that the Sci-Fi Channel (U.S.) has recently considered bringing back "Battlestar Galactica." And may be proceeding with a new production effort at this time.

In a nutshell:

- A new "Battlestar Galactica" with various ships of the fleet, but no battlestar. No, we're NOT kidding.

- A main starship with biodomes. (The "new" Galactica? An unintentional retread of "The Starlost"??)

- NO involvement from Richard Hatch nor Glen A. Larson.

Additionally, SciFi.com's S.C.I.F.I. World has posed the question this week. The timing is TOO coincidental: "How viable would a new Battlestar Galactica series be today?"

Make your voices heard LOUD and CLEAR. Tell them what you want. Be specific. Tell friends, family, co-workers, colleagues, etc. The Sci-Fi Channel appears to be listening, to a degree. Be pro-active.

We're VERY serious about this.

http://www.scifi.com/scifiworld/

We want to STRONGLY recommend that you speak up. If you have ever wanted "Battlestar Galactica" brought back -- and brought back properly -- speak your peace NOW.

One last thought:

Considering the last U.S. Presidential election: Make your vote COUNT. Don't write to BattlestarGalactica.com -- write to the Sci-Fi Channel. Make your voices heard. If you really believe in Richard Hatch's efforts, give them *additional* meaning.

Thank you,
Michael A. Faries
Site Manager * Editor-in-Chief
BattlestarGalactica.com

P.S. Contrary to anyone's statements, this is NOT a ploy to get support for the Revival Campaign of Battlestar Galactica. This is a serious message to let everyone know that the Sci-Fi Channel is considering a new series -- and one which does NOT involve Richard Hatch, whom is trying to preserve/maintain/ bolster the spirit of the original series.

Echoing the statements above, please note that the Sci-Fi Channel is considering a new "Battlestar Galactica" which has NOTHING to do with the original series.

Make your voices heard!

http://www.scifi.com/scifiworld/

Postal mail:

Ms. Bonnie Hammer
Senior VP of Programming
c/o The Sci-Fi Channel
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, N.Y. 10020-1057

e-mail:

n/a (webmaster@scifi.com -- please post to a bulletin board, too, though. E-mails are easily deleted.)

BULLETIN BOARDS

Want to discuss "Battlestar Galactica"? Try these venues:

http://www.universalpictures/forum/
(Universal Pictures' bulletin boards; look for the Battlestar discussions/topics.)

http://www.scifi.com/bboard/browse.cgi/1/5/531?lnum=1606
("Battlestar Galactica Forum" bulletin board via Sci-Fi Channel's web site)

http://apps3.vantagenet.com/zforums/thread.asp?id=1128123338
(via Demonslayers.org and Demonslayers.com - Ken Thomson, member of the "Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming" CGI art team.)

FROM SciFi.com's own web site:

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/art-main.html?2001-01/11/11.40.sfc

Updated 2:48pm ET on 11-January-2001 12:00pm ET, 11-January-01

"More Scorpion Coming"

Based on the ratings success of The SCI FI Channel's original series Black Scorpion, producer Roger Corman will now produce and finance 44 additional episodes, Variety columnist Army Archerd reported.The series airs Fridays at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET/PT.

Archerd reported that Corman will pony up $44 million for the new episodes. Twenty-two episodes have already been filmed, starring Michelle Lintel.

Now, answer this:

-- Richard Hatch has the financial backing to proceed with production on a new "Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming" series, continuing the adventures from the classic, original series. Roger Corman appears to be self-financing "Black Scorpion" -- and the Sci-Fi Channel is distributing it. 44 episodes, too, mind you with $44 million quoted above.

-- Richard Hatch has demonstrated what the fans want with his "Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming" 4-1/2 minute trailer. Even non-fans and new fans have been overwhemingly *impressed*, *glowingly positive* and *enthusiastic* with screenings in the U.K., Australia, United States and Canada.

-- While not a producer by trade, Richard Hatch has various professional Hollywood producers whom are READY to work with him on "Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming." Richard has creative vision; more importantly, Richard has industry professionals waiting to participate. Curious, Sci-Fi Channel? Set up meetings with Richard; clarify that Sci-Fi Channel can accomodate the television licensing for a new "Battlestar Galactica" show -- AND let him explain it further -- and SHOW YOU how this production can be made.

So, while I support original sci-fi programming, such as "Black Scorpion", I ask:

* Why aren't you taking Richard Hatch's efforts seriously?

* Why aren't you listening to the fans?

* Why are you ignoring the big turnout of postings to the SciFi.com bulletin boards?

* Why are you ignoring your SciFi.com online poll from last summer, which had the largest response of ANY Sci-Fi Channel poll with 5,110 votes. The poll's winner: "Bring back Battlestar Galactica 'only with Richard Hatch (Apollo).'"

* What facts are you missing? What facts can we deliver to you?

Our e-mail address: webmaster@battlestargalactica.com

Or contact Richard's agent via the Screen Actors Guild or Richard's production company, Su-Shann Productions (using the e-mail address above, unless you happen to have Richard's number handy.)

Thank you for your time and consideration.
Michael Faries

1.) I find it interesting that the Sci-Fi Channel has not chosen to explain -- or explain away -- the fans' reactions to a.) wanting a new series; and b.) the rumors of their plans for a new BSG series sans the battlestar, etc.

2.) Editors of various science fiction entertainment web sites and print magazines have started to explore the rumors, trying to get confirmation whether it's fact or fiction -- and why they aren't listening to the fans.

From my point of view:

* note: I state "to remain nameless" -- I feel that it is not appropriate to give out the names as 1.) they have not granted me permission to do so; and 2.) I will not jeopardize their professional careers by citing their names here, when they may need to reach the Sci-Fi Channel for their job functions -- and I don't wish to have them associated with our crusade to bring back "Battlestar Galactica". They are independent of our efforts, and that gives them objectivity in their research and reporting.

All-in-all: The rumors remain rumors as of 1/24/01. I believe they are founded in fact, based on evidence that Ken Thomson and I have heard from different direct Hollywood sources. And, mind you, unrelated to Richard Hatch.

Thank you,
Michael A. Faries
Site Manager * Editor-in-Chief
BattlestarGalactica.com