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Michael Trucco Will Be ‘Facing Kate’

9 November 2009 10:15 AM, PST | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

Among its many virtues (and believe me, there were many) Battlestar Galactica had a terrific bunch of actors in it. Because of their high quality, its should really be no surprise that many of them, including Katee Sackhoff and Tricia Helfer to name a few, have gone on to do more work in TV and look to have long careers ahead of them. To that list we can add one more name: Michael Trucco.

Trucco, along with How I Met Your Mother co-star Virginia Williams, are set to star opposite Sarah Shahi (last seen on of one of my favorite recent shows Life) in the upcoming USA drama pilot Facing Kate. The show, in case you’re not familiar, concerns a divorced San Francisco woman (Shahi) who leaves her job as a lawyer to become a mediator following the death of her father, who headed a law firm.

Trucco will play Kate’s ex-husband, »

- Joe Gillis

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Channel Surfing: Michael Trucco "Facing Kate," "Desperate Housewives" Gets FlashForward, Showtime Announces Series Returns, and More

9 November 2009 7:20 AM, PST | Televisionary | See recent Televisionary news »

Welcome to your Monday morning television briefing. Former Battlestar Galactica star Michael Trucco has been cast in USA drama pilot Facing Kate, where he will play the charismatic ex-husband to Kate, a former lawyer (Sarah Shahi) who leaves her job to become a mediator after the death of her father. Also cast: Virginia Williams (Lie to Me), who will play Kate's younger stepmother, a domineering woman who is desperate to hold onto her late husband's law firm. Bronwen Hughes will direct the pilot, which hails from Universal Cable Prods. (Hollywood Reporter) Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello is reporting that Desperate Housewives will offer a flashforward of sorts in their first episode after the December 6th cliffhanger that will explore several "what if" scenarios. "Two Wisterians featured prominently in the alternate reality sequences will be Gaby and Carlos’ youngest daughter, Celia, and Mike and Susan’s son, Mj," writes Ausiello. "I know »

- Jace

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Blu-Ray Round Up, Nov. 5, 2009: ‘Battlestar Galactica: The Plan,’ ‘Love Actually’

5 November 2009 11:07 AM, PST | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »

Chicago – The Blu-Ray Round Up is back with two HD music releases, a beloved holiday movie from a director with a new comedy on the horizon (Richard Curtis, “Pirate Radio”), and a release that’s a must-own for fans of one of the most popular shows of the ’00s. This informative column is designed to let you know synopsis, technical specs, and features for titles that may have slipped under your radar. Pick your favorite.

“Nickelback: Live at Sturgis 2009” and “Rob Thomas: Something To Be Tour Live At Red Rocks” were released on October 13th, 2009.

“Battlestar Galactica: The Plan” was released on October 27th, 2009.

“Love Actually” was released on November 3rd, 2009.

“Battlestar Galactica: The Plan”

Photo credit: Universal

Synopsis: “The Cylons began as humanity’s robot servants. They rebelled and evolved and now they look like us. Their plan is simple: destroy the race that enslaved them. But when »

- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)

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Battlestar Galactica: The Plan Movie Review

29 October 2009 11:40 PM, PDT | ScreenStar | See recent ScreenStar news »

If you're a Battlestar Galactica fans still mourning the loss of the groundbreaking sci-fi series, and you just can't hold out until Caprica arrives on Syfy, then by all means run out now and buy Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, the new direct-to-dvd out now from Universal Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Edward James Olmos, features much of the show's cast and sheds some light on dangling threads from the late, great series, specifically the opening comments about the Cylons and their ominous plan. What was the plan? Well, it was to infiltrate humanity, in the process wiping out mankind on Caprica and aboard Galactica. The action shifts back and forth in time and place, with John Cavil (Dean Stockwell) -- a/k/a Brother John, a/k/a Cylon model Number One -- the central figure. Cavil hates every last human and sets in motion the events that ultimately »

- ianspelling@corp.popstar.com (Ian Spelling)

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Exclusive Video: Edward James Olmos Gets Fired Up About Battlestar Gallactica: The Plan!

28 October 2009 6:30 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Edward James Olmos is an actor who has always commanded an unbelievable amount of gravitas. Whether it was in the classic film Blade Runner as Gaff, on TV's Miami Vice as Lt. Castillo, in Stand and Deliver as inspirational teacher Jaime Escalante or his most recent role as Admiral William Adama in Battlestar Galactica, Edward James Olmos is always completely believable in every role he takes. His four-year run as the leader of the human resistance on Sci-Fi Channel's hugely popular Battlestar Galactica came to an end last spring with the finale of the series but now fan's can rejoice as the long awaited Battlestar Galactica: The Plan comes to DVD and Blu-Ray on October 27th. We had a chance to speak with Edward James Olmos about the new film, which he also directed, the end of the popular series and what's next for this incarnation of Battlestar Galactica. To »

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Critics Weigh In On 'Battlestar Galactica: The Plan'

27 October 2009 3:46 PM, PDT | AirlockAlpha.com | See recent Airlock Alpha news »

There are still a lot of "Battlestar Galactica" fans out there, especially in critics circles, but not everyone was a fan of the latest DVD that was released Tuesday: "The Plan." The telemovie was written by "Caprica" showrunner Jane Espenson and directed by "Battlestar Galactica" star Edward James Olmos, and provides backstory of the Cylon attack that started the critically acclaimed Syfy series through the eyes of the Cylons themselves. It starred Dean Stockwell from "Quantum Leap" fame as well as Tricia Helfer, Grace Park, Aaron Douglas and Michael Trucco. Here is a sampling of just some of the reviews for the DVD, which is available now through Universal Home Entertainment. "This 'Plan' seems built from all mortar and no bricks, despite a rich premise: revisiting the 'Galactica' ... »

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Battlestar Galactica: The Plan Blu-ray Review

26 October 2009 11:54 AM, PDT | TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news »

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, directed by William Adama himself Edward James Olmos, offers fans of the series one last chance to say goodbye and the show's creative team a first (and last?) opportunity to tie together several dangling loose ends. It is mandatory viewing as part of the show's legacy and arc but not the best the show has to offer. Newcomers to Ron Moore's Battlestar Galactica universe should stay far, far away until after viewing the complete series.

The Plan speaks directly to the introduction text "and they have a plan" in reference to the first season of Battlestar Galatica. As it turns out the actual "plan" is quite simple: the complete extermination of all humans on the colonies via a carefully orchestrated nuclear attack which is shown more fully with the destruction of multiple colonies than in the miniseries. The "plan" failed with the survival of a »

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Saboteurs and Lovers: An Advance Review of "Battlestar Galactica: The Plan"

26 October 2009 8:33 AM, PDT | Televisionary | See recent Televisionary news »

There are many copies. And they have a plan. I feel a bit conflicted about Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, the nearly two-hour-long direct-to-dvd movie that's set roughly around the first two seasons of Syfy's groundbreaking drama series Battlestar Galatica. On the one hand, I was excited to return to the dystopian world of human survivors and Cylon skinjobs, ahead of Syfy's planned prequel series Caprica (which launches in January), but on the other I can't help asking myself if this was a story that cried out to be told. Battlestar Galatica: The Plan, written by Jane Espenson and directed by Edward James Olmos, doesn't really tred any new territory, per se. What it does offer is a different perspective on the events of the first two seasons of Battlestar Galactica, from the Pov of the Cylon attackers. It's through their eyes--both the Cylon skinjobs and the mythical Final Five--that we »

- Jace

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Contest: Win Battlestar Galactica: The Plan on DVD

25 October 2009 7:47 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 27 and you know we have to celebrate the latest addition to the Battlestar Galactica universe. We have a brand new contest running here and we're giving away copies of this new DVD to our readers. You know these discs will fly out of here fast, so be sure to enter this new contest today.

Winners Receive:

- Battlestar Galactica: The Plan DVD

to enter this big giveaway today.

The Cylons began as humanity's robot servants. They rebelled and evolved and now they look like us. Their plan is simple: destroy the race that enslaved them. But when their devastating attack leaves human survivors, the Cylons have to improvise. Battlestar Galatica: The Plan tells the story of two powerful Cylon leaders, working separately, and their determination to finish the task.

Special Features:

- Deleted Scenes

- From Admiral »

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Actress Kirsten Prout Joins "Twilight Eclipse"

20 October 2009 3:32 PM, PDT | www.ohmygore.com/ | See recent OhMyGore news »

.Kyle Xy. alum Kirsten Prout has also landed the supporting role of vampire .Lucy,. in the third installment of Summit Entertainment's Twilight series, "Eclipse". The film will be directed by David Slade ("30 Days Of Night") and stars Kirsten Stewart, Robert Pattison and Taylor Lautner. The film is in production in Vancouver. Prout he currently in Vancouver shooting a lead role in the Lifetime miniseries "Seven Deadly Sins". Most recently, Prout wrapped a supporting lead role in another Lifetime made for TV movie entitled "Meteor". The film stars Michael Trucco ("Battlestar Galactica") and Kari Matchett ("Invasion/E.R.") and is directed by Tibor Takacs. The release date is Tbd. Prout .s past credits include three seasons on the hit ABC Family drama "Kyle Xy" in the role of... »

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Tricia Helfer and Grace Park Promote ‘The Plan’ DVD With Maxim Cover

16 October 2009 4:32 PM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

As you might have noticed, we are huge fans of Battlestar Galactica around here. From the original mini-series through the series itself and the Razor movie, we’ve followed the saga of the humans, the cylons and the last Battlestar: Galactica.

And now, the latest movie to feature the Battlestar story, The Plan, is going to be coming to a Blu-ray or DVD player near you at the end of the month. This story, in case you’re not familiar, unfolds through the eyes of humanity’s deadly adversaries, the Cylons. This never-before-seen perspective of the Cylon plan reunites the series’ original television cast including Edward James Olmos (who also directed), Dean Stockwell, Callum Keith Rennie, Tricia Helfer and Grace Park.

Oh, speaking of Tricia Helfer and Grace Park, they were recently selected to grace the cover of Maxim magazine, in part to commemorate the launch of this new DVD »

- Chris Ullrich

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The Vampire Lucy Cast in Slade's 'Eclipse'

14 October 2009 11:35 AM, PDT | bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news »

Kyle Xy alum Kirsten Prout has also landed the supporting role of vampire Lucy, in the third installment of Summit Entertainments Twilight series, Eclipse (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. The film will be directed by David Slade (30 Days of Night) and stars Kirsten Stewart, Robert Pattison and Taylor Lautner. The film is in production in Vancouver. Prout he currently in Vancouver shooting a lead role in the Lifetime miniseries Seven Deadly Sins. Most recently, Prout wrapped a supporting lead role in another Lifetime made for TV movie entitled Meteor. The film stars Michael Trucco (Battlestar Galactica) and Kari Matchett (Invasion/E.R.) and is directed by Tibor Takacs. The release date is Tbd. »

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Battlestar Galactica: The Plan Coming to DVD/Blu-ray Oct. 27

8 October 2009 11:50 AM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »

Bryan Singer may be ready to reboot Battlestar Galactica (again) on the big screen, but the critically acclaimed Syfy series isn’t quite over. The show ended last Spring, but one last 90 minute special, Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, will be hitting DVD and Blu-ray October 27. Admiral Adama himself, Edward James Olmos directed the special, with Jane Espenson as a writer and executive producer. What it’s about and the DVD cover art after the jump.

As an epic fan of the series, I couldn’t be more excited about The Plan. The special is set to cover many of the major events of the series from the Cylons’ point of view. All the series regulars are back onboard. The DVD/Blu-ray version will have several deleted scenes not in the TV version. Hopefully we’ll get a few answers. The Plan was filmed as production was ending on the fourth season of the series. »

- Jeffrey Van Camp

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New The Twilight Saga: New Moon footage at Spike TV’s Scream 2009

7 October 2009 5:21 AM, PDT | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »

It’s unknown if we’ll get Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner or Peter Facinelli at Spike TV’s Scream 2009, airing October 27.

But we do know that we’ll get new video footage from the hotly anticapated Twilight sequel The Twilight Saga: New Moon. The film opens November 20.

Here’s the complete news release …

As twilight descends upon The Greek Theatre, Spike TV presents “Scream 2009,” an evening where galaxies collide and genres unite for the ultimate celebration of all things sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comic book. The 4th annual “Scream” is the first and only global event of its kind to honor and celebrate the hottest films, TV shows, comics, actors, creators, icons and pioneers who have influenced and shaped these genres. “Scream 2009” will tape on Saturday, October 17 in Los Angeles, CA. The two-hour extravaganza will premiere on Spike TV on Tuesday, October 27 (10:00 Pm-Midnight, Et/Pt).

Spike TV »

- Jeff Bayer

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Spike TV's Scream 2009 Awards to Honor Stan Lee, George A. Romero and Twilight

5 October 2009 7:58 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

As twilight descends upon The Greek Theatre, Spike TV presents Scream 2009, an evening where galaxies collide and genres unite for the ultimate celebration of all things sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comic book. The 4th annual Scream Awards is the first and only global event of its kind to honor and celebrate the hottest films, TV shows, comics, actors, creators, icons and pioneers who have influenced and shaped these genres. Scream 2009 will tape on Saturday, October 17 in Los Angeles, CA. The two-hour extravaganza will premiere on Spike TV on Tuesday, October 27 (10:00 Pm-Midnight, Et/Pt).

Spike TV is proud to partner once again with Comic-Con International, the biggest comic book and pop culture convention in the world, to present real-life super hero Stan Lee with the Comic-Con Icon Award at Scream 2009. Lee is the creator of such legendary super-heroes as Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man and The Hulk. Spider-Man »

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Battlestar Galactica: The Plan Set to Launch on Blu-ray October 27

7 September 2009 10:49 PM, PDT | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news »

Battlestar Galactica's tele-movie, The Plan is set to hit Blu-Ray Hi-Def and DVD at the end of October and fans are in for a real treat.  The DVD will boast some nice extras that include a BSG Trivia game, the 90 minute, uncut tele-movie, The Plan, as well as the U-Control and Bd-Live freatures that come from Universal.  U-Control is Universal’s exclusive signature feature that puts the viewer just one click away from going deeper into the making of the film without ever leaving the movie.  The Bd-Live is a control center that gives your Internet-connected player access to get even more content about the movie and the making of it, and more!  Below is the full press release from NBC Universal about Battlestar Galactica: The Plan.

Experience The Fight For Humanity's Survival Through The Eyes Of The Cylons For The First Time Ever

Premieres Exclusively on Blu-ray™ Hi-Def, »

- Bryan Jones

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Battlestar Galactica: The Plan DVD Box Art Revealed

11 August 2009 9:47 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Television's most thrilling science fiction adventure makes a stunning turnabout when Battlestar Galactica: The Plan comes to DVD and Blu-ray October 27th! For the first time ever, fans can experience the uncut and uncensored story of humanity's futuristic fight for survival through the eyes of their deadly adversaries, the Cylons. In anticipation of this fantastic new release, we have the new box art that is set to adorn the DVD when it hits store shelves. Take a look below:

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan DVD and Blu-Ray hits retailers on October 27th.

Special Features:

- Deleted Scenes

From Admiral to Director: Edward James Olmos and The Plan - A day-in-the-life with director and actor Edward James Olmos, as he tackles the most ambitious Battlestar Galactica production to date.

- The Cylons of The Plan - Features interviews with the actors who play the film's key Cylons, including Dean Stockwell, Tricia Helfer, »

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Sdcc 2009: Excl Video: Edward James Olmos and Ron Moore Talk Battlestar Galactica: The Plan!

31 July 2009 7:50 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

During our rounds at Comic-Con 2009 we had the honor of catching up with director/actor Edward James Olmos to talk about the upcoming 2-hour TV event, Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, which airs this Fall on Sci-Fi.

Written by Jane Espenson and directed by Edward James Olmos, Battlestar Galactica: The Plan storyline begins before the attack on the 12 colonies and will show events mainly from the perspective of two Cylon agents.

stars Tricia Helfer, Edward James Olmos, Grace Park, Callum Keith Rennie, Alex Ferris, Dean Stockwell, Michael Trucco, Rekha Sharma, Kate Vernon, Michael Hogan, Aaron Douglas, Alisen Down, Maya Washington, Matthew Bennett and Colin Corrigan.

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'Battlestar Galactica' Concert Says Good-Bye To A Friend

26 July 2009 2:32 AM, PDT | AirlockAlpha.com | See recent Airlock Alpha news »

Everyone at the House of Blues in San Diego had an emotional time at the .Battlestar Galactica. Orchestra concert on Friday night. Led by Edward James Olmos, the night was a celebration of the life of close friend and colleague Harvey Frand. On Thursday night, the beloved line producer of the show died at 68. A dear friend to the entire cast, the attendees were treated to toasts, cheers and multiple chantings of .So say we all. in his honor by Olmos. Olmos had just earlier that day broken the news to Hogan in the Exhibit Hall at Comic-Con International in San Diego. While the night was full of memories of Frand, there were a few surprises for the fans as well. Grace Park, Michael Trucco, Michael Hogan, Michelle Forbes, James Callis, Nicki Clyne, David Eick and Richard Hatch were ... »

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‘BSG: The Plan’ Hits Blu-ray on Oct. 27

20 July 2009 7:00 AM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

As we may have said once or twice before here at The Flickcast, we really like Battlestar Galactica. Sadly, the original series has come to an end. However, as sad as that is, we at least have Caprica and the TV movie The Plan to look forward to.

Speaking of The Plan, which premieres later this year, Universal as just given us the scoop that they will be releaseing a Blu-day version of The Plan on October 27, the same day they drop the standard-def DVD.

Here’s the info from the official press release:

The Plan is directed by and stars Edward James Olmos. Jane Espenson wrote the screenplay. It recaps the story of the destruction of the human Colonies from the point of view of the Cylons. The new discs will include the uncensored 90-minute feature film.

The cast also includes Michael Trucco, Aaron Douglas, Dean Stockwell, Tricia Helfer, »

- Joe Gillis

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