wisteria (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} wisteria_) wrote in ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif){kind=small} galacticanews,@ 2006-06-16 05:11:00 |
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Almost halfway through the hiatus!
Articles and Interviews:
-- The illustrious Joss Whedon has fallen in love with BSG. (The linked interview on that page gives his initial reactions to the mini.)
-- NowPlaying Magazine reviews the new BSG comic book.
-- Go vote in the Golden Toaster Awards.
-- Several actors' unions honored Edward James Olmos for "creating opportunities in the arts for underrepresented groups." Congratulations to him!
-- Blogcritics reviews the S1 and S2.0 DVDs.
-- If you're an awards geek like me, you'll be interested in this LA Times article on the new Emmys voting system, and how it could benefit lower-profile shows like BSG. Also, Entertainment Weekly puts it on their Emmys wish list.
-- TV Guide has named Jamie Bamber one of TV's Sexiest Men.asta77 provides close-ups of his page.
-- Tricia Helfer has updated her spiffy official website.
Discussions:
idol_reflection has several marvelous character profiles! You can read about Doc Cottle, Kara Thrace, William Adama, and Lee Adama. (All posts contain spoilers through the end of S2.)
adama_roslin now has an episode discussion group, beginning with "Flesh and Bone".
alesia027 is curious about Adama and Roslin's motivations in a key scene from 2.17.
lyssie thinks the Tighs should win the Best Dysfunctional Relationship Award and is unimpressed by Epiphanies and Black Market.
Graphics:
Iconning has become all the rage! Instead of linking to individual posts, we've decided to just give community summaries, plus any particularly unusual batches.
galactica_icons -- over 100 new icons, including Lee, Six, Starbuck, and cast members.
bsg_awards -- new challenge entries.
bsg_lyrical -- a challenge featuring "Speechless" by Melissa O'Neill.
sf_incandescent -- week 8 challenge, focusing on Six on Caprica during the miniseries.
bstg_icontest -- week 45 challenges, focusing on words and the whole cast.
laurel_tx shares some airlock!humor.
cowmanmac has characters in South Park style.
charlotte_j offers 10 fic-related text icons.
scout27 has posted high-quality screencaps of 33 and Water at bsg-caps.com.
frak_spoilers gives us several more BSG Remix challenges.
Miscellany:
beerbad geeks out at the S2 soundtrack release party. kimbari posts another great report, and Patrick Crowley also talks about it here.
Hasbro will soon offer some new models of the Fleet.
cliodna_bright spotted Aaron Douglas in I, Robot.
sabaceanbabe showcases the women of Galactica in her vid "I Enjoy Being a Girl". She also shares some fun fake posters, courtesy of the Motivational Poster Generator.
frak_spoilers has some fun with FAKE spoilers.
prettypinkdork graces us with a lovely Bill/Laura picspam.
greycoupon has gathered some great fic recs, including many different characters and pairings.
bantha_fodder is starting a BSG/Crossover Ficathon.
Articles and Interviews:
-- The illustrious Joss Whedon has fallen in love with BSG. (The linked interview on that page gives his initial reactions to the mini.)
-- NowPlaying Magazine reviews the new BSG comic book.
-- Go vote in the Golden Toaster Awards.
-- Several actors' unions honored Edward James Olmos for "creating opportunities in the arts for underrepresented groups." Congratulations to him!
-- Blogcritics reviews the S1 and S2.0 DVDs.
-- If you're an awards geek like me, you'll be interested in this LA Times article on the new Emmys voting system, and how it could benefit lower-profile shows like BSG. Also, Entertainment Weekly puts it on their Emmys wish list.
-- TV Guide has named Jamie Bamber one of TV's Sexiest Men.
asta77 provides close-ups of his page.-- Tricia Helfer has updated her spiffy official website.
Discussions:
idol_reflection has several marvelous character profiles! You can read about Doc Cottle, Kara Thrace, William Adama, and Lee Adama. (All posts contain spoilers through the end of S2.)adama_roslin now has an episode discussion group, beginning with "Flesh and Bone".alesia027 is curious about Adama and Roslin's motivations in a key scene from 2.17.lyssie thinks the Tighs should win the Best Dysfunctional Relationship Award and is unimpressed by Epiphanies and Black Market.Graphics:
Iconning has become all the rage! Instead of linking to individual posts, we've decided to just give community summaries, plus any particularly unusual batches.
galactica_icons -- over 100 new icons, including Lee, Six, Starbuck, and cast members.bsg_awards -- new challenge entries.bsg_lyrical -- a challenge featuring "Speechless" by Melissa O'Neill.sf_incandescent -- week 8 challenge, focusing on Six on Caprica during the miniseries.bstg_icontest -- week 45 challenges, focusing on words and the whole cast. laurel_tx shares some airlock!humor.cowmanmac has characters in South Park style.charlotte_j offers 10 fic-related text icons.scout27 has posted high-quality screencaps of 33 and Water at bsg-caps.com.frak_spoilers gives us several more BSG Remix challenges.Miscellany:
beerbad geeks out at the S2 soundtrack release party. kimbari posts another great report, and Patrick Crowley also talks about it here.Hasbro will soon offer some new models of the Fleet.
cliodna_bright spotted Aaron Douglas in I, Robot.sabaceanbabe showcases the women of Galactica in her vid "I Enjoy Being a Girl". She also shares some fun fake posters, courtesy of the Motivational Poster Generator.frak_spoilers has some fun with FAKE spoilers.prettypinkdork graces us with a lovely Bill/Laura picspam.greycoupon has gathered some great fic recs, including many different characters and pairings. bantha_fodder is starting a BSG/Crossover Ficathon.
