Caprica

[Theta Sigma]

Caprica, the long mooted prequel has finally been confirmed:
Cult - News - 'Battlestar Galactica' prequel confirmed - Digital Spy (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a91870/battlestar-galactica-prequel-confirmed.html)
"A Battlestar Galactica prequel entitled Caprica has reportedly been confirmed by the Sci Fi Channel.

According to Variety, the network's president David Howe announced the production of a two-hour pilot during a presentation in New York on Tuesday. Caprica, named after the planet conquered by the villainous Cylons, will be written by Rene Aubuchon and Ronald D Moore, with Jeff Reiner set to direct. Casting will reportedly begin shortly.

Battlestar Galactica's fourth season, due to be screened in the UK from early April, will be its last. It is currently unknown whether any actors will reprise their roles from the show in Caprica."

[Knight]

Certainly interesting news, shall have to wait and see how it develops.

And season 4 is just a few weeks away :)

[Lord_Trekie]

Hmm, I think this could be the first prequel I look forward to.

[StarBlade]

I don't care what they do, as long as someone kills Jar Jar. I nominate Adama. :D

[Creed]

why limit the fun...

just have them all circle stomp the thing until it's a distant memory / stain

[Theta Sigma]

Esai Morales is Joseph Adama, William's father and Paula Malcolmson is Amanda Graystone, the matriarch of the Graystone family:
Caprica Cast Coming Together | The Underwire from Wired.com (http://blog.wired.com/underwire/2008/05/caprica-cast-co.html)
"Caprica Cast Coming Together
By Lewis Wallace May 07, 2008

The Battlestar Galactica prequel Caprica is adding actors at warp speed.

Esai Morales will play Joseph Adama, father of Galactica's interstellar Cylon-buster William Adama, in the two-hour Caprica pilot, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Morales played Maj. Edward Beck in CBS' troubled but beloved series Jericho.

Paula Malcomson will play Amanda Graystone, Caprica's female lead, according to Sci Fi Wire. The hard-edged actress previously appeared on ABC's Lost, and played reformed ***** Trixie in HBO's foul-mouthed Western Deadwood.

Caprica will reportedly follow in Galactica's gritty footsteps and revolve around the Adama and Graystone families. The show will portray events 50 or so years prior to the Cylon sneak attack that kicked off Sci Fi's re-imagined series about a rag-tag band of humans searching for a new home on Earth.

The prequel will begin filming this summer, with a year-end release, according to SyFy Portal."

[Theta Sigma]

Eric Stoltz is Daniel Graystone:
Cult - News - Eric Stoltz joins 'Battlestar' prequel - Digital Spy (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a95694/eric-stoltz-joins-battlestar-prequel.html)
"Eric Stoltz has joined the cast of Battlestar Galactica prequel Caprica.

Best known for his film roles in Pulp Fiction and Mask, Stoltz will play Daniel Graystone in Caprica. The character is described as "a wealthy computer engineer who, after an emotionally crippling family tragedy, uses his technological wizardry to change the future of Caprica", according to Reuters."

[Majestic]

Thanks for the info Theta. :)

[Theta Sigma]

You are welcome.

Here's more-

Polly Walker (Rome, State of Play) appears as Sister Clarice:
Cult - News - British actress joins 'Caprica' cast - Digital Spy (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a96368/british-actress-joins-caprica-cast.html)
"Polly Walker has joined the cast of upcoming Battlestar Galactica prequel Caprica.

The British actress, best known for her lead roles in Rome and State Of Play, will play Sister Clarice in the two-hour pilot for the Sci Fi Channel.

The Hollywood Reporter describes Clarice as a "gracious, eloquent and duplicitous high priestess and headmistress of the Athena Academy, a private religious school"."

[Theta Sigma]

Trailer:
TCA: First look at 'Caprica,' the 'Battlestar Galactica' prequel | Show Tracker | Los Angeles Times (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2008/07/tca-caprica-the.html)

[Theta Sigma]

Read this at Wikipedia about Caprica:
"An extended version of the pilot will have its world premiere exclusively on DVD on April 21, 2009." That is for the North American release, it is unknown when it will be released in Australia. Caprica will have its formal television debut next year.

[Theta Sigma]

Caprica will be released on DVD in Australia on July 1:
Battlestar Galactica - Caprica @ EzyDVD (http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/805630)

[Theta Sigma]

Picked up this trailer of Caprica which was aired in March:
YouTube - Caprica - Commercial (real) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okC5HjMANF4&feature=related)

[Theta Sigma]

Found out that Caprica makes it debut on SyFy in the US on January 22 2010.

[Theta Sigma]

James Marsters in Caprica:
Exclusive: 'Caprica' snags James Marsters! | Ausiello | EW.com (http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/08/18/exclusive-caprica-snags-james-marsters/)
"Caprica exec producer Jane Espenson is using her powers as a charter member of the Whedonverse for good. Sources confirm to me exclusively that Buffy all-star James Marsters is joining the Battlestar Galactica prequel for a sizable arc.

Marsters will play a dangerous terrorist leader by the name of Barnabus Greeley in a minimum of three episodes. "

[Theta Sigma]

Jane Espenson posted this on Twitter:
"Lunched with (outgoing Doctor Who showrunner) Russell T. Davies yesterday. Universes collide! Sooo much fun. Ate "tomahtoes" -- delightful!"