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==The 2004 Revival==
==The 2004 Revival==
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-top:0"
! colspan="2" | 2004 Cast
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" | Cast
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|Edward James Olmos || Commander William Adama
|Edward James Olmos || Commander William Adama
|-
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|Aaron Douglas || Chief Petty Officer Tyrol
|Aaron Douglas || Chief Petty Officer Tyrol
|}
|}[[Image:Battlestar-galactica-logo.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Title card for the revival, broadcast on the SciFi Channel in 2004]]
Both Glen Larson and Richard Hatch have attempted for a number of years to get a revival of the series filmed, succeeding in 2004 with a show that quickly became known for its gritty, realistic drama as well as a faithful remake of the original series. Among the immediate changes in the new series were the names: “Apollo”, “Starbuck”, “Athena”, and “Boomer” - given names in the original series - were reduced to “call signs” similar to fighter pilots in the U.S. Military, and replaced with familiar surnames. British actor Jamie Bamber was cast as Captain Lee “Apollo” Adama; Katie Sackhoff was given the role of Lieutenant Kara “Starbuck” Thrace ; and Grace Park was cast as Sharon “Boomer” Valerii. Leading the cast was Edward James Olmos, a veteran actor who was best known as the brooding police captain Castillo in ''Miami Vice'' during the 1980's.
==Main plot==
In the main plot of the show, the [[Cylons]] return to destroy the human race. However, the [[Cylons]] have evolved - or developed themselves - to appear human. Using various sleeper agents, they permeate the Twelve Colonies and bring about a massive surprise attack. Twelve billion people are killed, and the 50,000 or so remaining humans retreat, the small ragtag civilian fleet protected by ''Galactica''.
In the main plot of the show, the [[Cylons]] return to destroy the human race. However, the [[Cylons]] have evolved - or developed themselves - to appear human. Using various sleeper agents, they permeate the Twelve Colonies and bring about a massive surprise attack. Twelve billion people are killed, and the 50,000 or so remaining humans retreat, the small ragtag civilian fleet protected by ''Galactica''.
The first season describes humanity's escape from the Twelve Colonies after the [[Cylon]] attack. The second follows humanity's attempt to forge a political system within the fleet, ending in a presidential election and the settlement of a new planet, well-hidden from Cylon detection. The third season covers humanity's recuperation from the fall-out from both of these events, and the search for the elusive "Thirteenth Colony," [[Earth]], a world shrouded in mythology, which the humans believe will be their safe haven from the [[Cylons]]. The third season also significantly develops the prophetic plotline, and reveals a great secret of the show - the identity of four of the Final Five [[Cylon|Cylons]]. The fourth and final season, now on its midseason break, has focused on finding [[Earth]], Starbuck's destiny, and the identity of the final Cylon. <ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407362/</ref>
The first season describes humanity's escape from the Twelve Colonies after the [[Cylon]] attack. The second follows humanity's attempt to forge a political system within the fleet, ending in a presidential election and the settlement of a new planet, well-hidden from Cylon detection. The third season covers humanity's recuperation from the fall-out from both of these events, and the search for the elusive "Thirteenth Colony," [[Earth]], a world shrouded in mythology, which the humans believe will be their safe haven from the [[Cylons]]. The third season also significantly develops the prophetic plotline, and reveals a great secret of the show - the identity of four of the Final Five [[Cylon|Cylons]]. The fourth and final season, now on its midseason break, has focused on finding [[Earth]], Starbuck's destiny, and the identity of the final Cylon. <ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407362/</ref>
==Artistic Notes==
Common themes involve the topics of prophetic religions in society, the tension between liberty and safety in a world riddled with terrorism, interfamily conflicts, and the meaning of "survival" after a catastrophic event.
Common themes involve the topics of prophetic religions in society, the tension between liberty and safety in a world riddled with terrorism, interfamily conflicts, and the meaning of "survival" after a catastrophic event.