According to reports, a developing online Syfy series titled "Blood & Chrome will focus on the Battlestar Galactica character, 'William "Husker" Adama', as a young man during the first 'Cylon War'.Mark Stern, Syfy's executive VP of original programming/co-head of original content for Universal Cable Productions, confirmed that Battlestar Galactica and Caprica co-executive producer Michael Taylor will write the script for the new series.Taylor said that Blood & Chrome will be about"...a young man's initiation into war. Both the realities of war as fought by soldiers on the ground and the somewhat less real version portrayed in the media..."The series will comprise 10 episodes @ 10 minutes each, incorporating green screens and virtual sets using high-tech scans made from the original Battlestar Galactica sets in Vancouver."But the movie isn't confined to Galactica," said Taylor."Far from it. It's a story that will take us to new corners of the Battlestar world and yet it aims to be a very contemporary war movie in a lot of ways...We're not going to be shying away from R-rated blood and guts and sex. Because this is initially meant to air online, we pretty much have no restrictions in that department."If the series ...

Syfy reports that the Vancouver-lensed TV series Caprica, will return to the network, January 2011."...In season 1.5, the once idyllic world of 'Caprica' – as well as life across the colonies – falls prey to an explosive chain reaction of consequences set off by the characters’ many questionable actions in the season’s first half. Tensions rise, power shifts and the line between reality and the virtual world becomes increasingly blurred as everyone struggles to learn – and conquer – the stakes in this volatile setting. As the season races towards its stunning conclusion, events of each episode lay the framework for the inevitable (and brutal) clash between the newly-created Cylon race and their human creators..."Caprica is set in the Battlestar Galactica universe 58 years before the events of BSG, when 'Colonial' humanity first created robotic 'Cylons' who would later plot to destroy human civilization in retaliation for their enslavement.A new trailer for season 1.5 will premiere at the "Caprica" Comic-Con panel, July 23.Caprica stars Eric Stoltz ('Daniel Graystone'), Paula Malcomson ('Amanda Graystone'), Esai Morales ('Joseph Adama'), Polly Walker ('Sister Clarice Willow'), Alessandra Torresani ('Zoe Graystone'), Magda Apanowicz ('Lacy') and Sasha Roiz ('Sam Adama').Syfy previously said that BSG had ...

From Quantum Mechanix, take a look at a replica of the Cylon Centurion practice target as seen on the shooting range in the Vancouver-lensed Battlestar Galactica TV series.Created from the digital files used to print the screen-used props, QMX has reproduced the practice target on an 18 1/2-inches wide x 22 1/2-inches tall poster, printed on 60-pound flat-finish paper stock. The corners have also been cut, so the poster is in the same distinctive trapezoid shape. Also included is the scoring form in lower-right corner."...A perfect way to prepare for the fight against our 'Cylon' oppressors, when that dark day comes..."The Razor-era Cylon Centurion Commanders possess additional tactical algorithms and autonomous command protocols-- making them the perfect units for a full-scale invasion.Capable of controlling two 'Cylon Pilots' and a 'Cylon Raider', the Cylon Commanders were last seen in the closing days of the first 'Cylon War'. This 7-inch tall action figure features multiple points of articulation and accessories...Click the images for a whole lot more...

Bigpoint, recognized as a global market leader in browser-based Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG), will introduce 'Battlestar Galactica Online', a tactical space combat and adventure MMOG based on Syfy's Vancouver-lensed Battlestar Galactica TV series.The MMOG will launch worldwide exclusively this fall on Syfy.com for a 30 day period. The Unity co-developed MMOG will offer state of the art graphics that can be played directly in an Internet browser.Battlestar Galactica Online is licensed through Universal Partnerships & Licensing, on behalf of the NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group."...'Battlestar Galactica' is the gripping saga of humanity's last remnants and their struggle to find a new home while fleeing from their deadly Cylon enemies. Redefining the space opera with its gritty realism, Galactica's intensity, issues-driven topicality, and command performances have garnered it numerous awards, including three Emmy(R) Awards and the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award. The show was recognized by the American Film Institute (AFI) as one of the most outstanding programs of the year two years running. The series was produced by Universal Cable Productions and executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and David Eick. The outstanding ensemble cast was led by Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie ...

SyFy airs the episode Gravedancing, from the Vancouver-lensed Battlestar Galactica spin-off Caprica, February 19.In the episode, 'Joseph' demands that 'Daniel' reunite him with his daughter's 'avatar', the 'essence' of his daughter 'Tamara (Genevieve Buechner), living on in virtual space.'Zoe Graystone' adjusts to living life 'in' a robot and hopes her friend 'Lacy' will help her escape to the neighboring planet 'Gemenon'. Meanwhile, the 'Graystones' attempt damage control as vengeance closes in on them.