Battlestar Galactica Only Exists Because Of Another Massi...
One massive sci-fi franchise paved the way for the existence of others, including the original run of Battlestar Galactica.
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Not gonna lie, One massive sci-fi franchise paved the way for the existence of others, including the original run of Battlestar Galactica.
Television Science Fiction Shows Battlestar Galactica Only Exists Because Of Another Massive Sci-Fi Franchise By Ryan Scott 8:45 pm EST Universal Television We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For important science fiction taking place in the world of television, “Battlestar Galactica” is right near the top of the list, not too far removed from “Star Trek” and “The Twilight Zone. (let that sink in)
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Larson, and though it only lasted one season, it had a lasting impact. The 2003 reboot is widely considered one of the best sci-fi shows of all time .
We don’t get there without what Larson created in the ’70s. And Larson doesn’t get there without one of the biggest sci-fi franchises of all time.
Why This Matters
In “So Say We All: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Battlestar Galactica,” Larson broke down that his beloved show was the direct result of “Star Wars. ” dropped just a year earlier in 1977, George Lucas’ movie completely changed popular culture. Even though Lucas literally couldn’t afford to make mistakes on “Star Wars” because the budget was so tight, it instantly became a sensation.
Entertainment industry insiders have been buzzing about this.
Key Takeaways
- Larson and the rest of Hollywood took notice.
- People did bring out their projects, including us.
- Clearly we came in early, and with such an ambitious project and with the Industrial Light & Magic group involved.
The Bottom Line
This was a different generation of space project. ” “Ours is a business and a world in which I guess every car has to look like a Mercedes, and when you go in to sell something, it doesn’t hurt that one of the biggest blockbusters of all time is on the screen,” Larson added.
Are you here for this or nah?
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