BSG 4.5 / Complete Series DVD and BD

[Michael Stailey]

Universal City, California, April 20, 2009 – 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 Blu-rayTM Hi-Def and 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, including three extended episodes of 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. The Blu-ray™ Hi-Def edition also includes Universal’s acclaimed U-Control and BD-Live features, providing the ultimate way to enjoy this thrilling, contemporary classic television series.

And if just one season isn’t enough, fans can also relive all the drama, intensity and action with Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series. The ambitious 20-disc Blu-ray™ Hi-Def set and a 25-disc standard DVD set contains every episode of television’s most original, thought-provoking series, together with extensive bonus materials delving deep into the richly imagined world of the hit SCI FI Channel original show.

Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.5 Bonus features

EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-ray:

U-CONTROL: Universal’s exclusive signature feature puts viewers one click away from going deeper into the making of the film without ever leaving the movie.
THE ORACLE: An interactive guide including ships and characters.
BATTLESTAR ACTUAL: A glossary of all the unique Battlestar Galactica terms.
WHAT THE FRAK HAPPENED TO YOU? Explore the history and connections of your favorite characters through video clips and relevant facts.
BD-LIVE™: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to get even more content, watch the latest trailers, and more!
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ULTIMATE BATTLE: Players can battle their friends as Colonials or Cylons using strategy and luck to achieve victory.
MY SCENES: Pick your favorite scenes from the film to create your own video montage.
THE MUSICIANS BEHIND DAYBREAK: Composer Bear McCreary interviews and explains how many unique musicians have contributed the show and specifically the series finale, Daybreak.

BONUS FEATURES (BLU-RAY and DVD):

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 On 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 WE 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 COMMENTARIES BY RONALD D. MOORE, DAVID EICK, AND EDWARD JAMES OLMOS
RonALD d. Moore’s Podcast Commentaries
David Eick’s Video Blogs
DELETED SCENES

** There is no information yet available on the bonus features included on either the DVD or BD Complete Series sets **

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.

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON 4.5
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Blu-ray
Street Date: July 28, 2009
Price: $69.98 SRP
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.35:1
Rating: Not rated.
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish
Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: July 28, 2009
Price: $49.98 SRP
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: AW 1.78:1
Rating: Not rated
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE COMPLETE SERIES
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Blu-ray
Street Date: July 28, 2009
Price: $349.98
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.35:1
Rating: Not rated
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish
Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: July 28, 2009
Price: $279.98
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: AW 1.78:1
Rating: Not rated.
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1

[HGervais]

This might be the set which gets me to finally upgrade.

[J.M. Vargas]

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE COMPLETE SERIES
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Blu-ray
Street Date: July 28, 2009
Price: $349.98

DVD
Street Date: July 28, 2009
Price: $279.98

I may be able to buy this... 150,000 years from now!

[Shmoooooo]

My biggest question is "Is the complete set going to include the (as far as I know) unreleased movie that has already been filmed? Or are we going to have to buy that separately?? Making this a not so complete set.

[AddisonDewitt]

I am already having withdrawl symptoms from it being off the air. Thank God for the CSI episode last week or I might have had to use my insulin shot!

[LarryLockyer]

i really want the Bluray one ... i dont own any of the season sooooo Maybe ill pick it up

[Michael Stailey]

Quick peek at the proposed packaging for the complete series...

[LarryLockyer]

Thats looks SOOOO wicked and so worth my money