RONALD MOORE SPEAKS

I see Battlestar Galactica as more of a Coming of Age Teen drama than Science Fiction. I understand that some deluded fans of the old show
thought of it as something more, but thankfully, I've been brought aboard to change all that. It's My Show, and I'll do what I want with it. Fans
can be replaced, but there's only one Ronald Moore. Bonnie Hammer says I was the only one who could do Galactica, the way she wanted it.

I was asked recently what show my Galactica would resemble the most, and after thinking about it for awhile, it hit me. My Galactica
would best be described as Beverly Hills, 90210 meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Star Trek. Because let's face it, Galactica really
was nothing more than Star Trek redux, and frankly, I think that is where my expertise will really show itself.

I decided early on that one of the changes Galactica needed was the need to fuse the Star Trek "Universe" with the Galactica "Universe". That way we
can get rid of that stupid search for Earth theme. I always thought that was lame. Plus, that gives me a much richer environment to work with.

Also, I want the cast to be younger, and more happening, like me of course. That's why I approached Brittany Spears early on, for the
role of Athena, and Tori Spelling for the role of Cassieopia. Both of these fine Actresses will really bring alot to My show. We've also approached
Will Wheaton for the role of Apollo, and Justin Timberlake for Starbuck. These two guys rock. As for the role of Adama, we're in talks
with two of the most fabulous actors, Harvey Fierstein and Dwight Schultz,  For the role of Baltar, I just signed Louie Anderson.
I think they'd do a fabulous job. Of course, it's My show, so what I think is really all that matters, right? 

We've also worked out a deal for N SYNC to do the musical score.

I also decided very early on that the costumes on that old show just didn't do anything for me. Mind you, I only watched the pilot once, and
I didn't bother with watching the rest of the show, as I didn't want that old crap to cloud my vision. Since the costumes from Star Trek were
so much more superior, I decided that we'd go with a design similar to standard issue Star Fleet Uniforms, with a new insignia for the
Galactica. We have done away with that stupid triangle vomit on a patch thing too. Also, what was up with all that Egyptian looking stuff, one 
of my first big decisions was to axe those ridiculous King Tut Flight Helmet things. God, were those people stupid or what. 

Alot of people have asked me about the designs for the ships. Well, I always thought that the Galactica needed to be completely revamped.
Some people may recognize the basic design, but we've eliminated the "Landing Bays" and replaced them with Warp Nacells. Also, the front section
will detach from the rest of the ship. Another thing that will change, we've completely scrapped that whole stupid Viper ship thing. Geez, you'd think with
all that advanced technology, they'd have Transporters. Now, the Galactica crew will just "Beam Down" when they want to go someplace. Besides, how
can they fight the Borg with those stupid fighter things. Oopps, I shouldn't have revealed that. Let's just say you're gonna see a whole new
kind of Cylon.

I was asked about Muffit. Let me say I thought the idea of a robot "Dog" was stupid, because it's such a big creature. So instead, I decided to
change Muffit into a robot Gerbil. I love Gerbils. They're so cute and they're kind of like Tribbles, and it will really make a great piece of merchandising.
We've been really spending a lot of time working on the merchandising. I can tell you this, anything that can't be merchandised, will be
eliminated from the show. As an example, how can anyone expect us to produce Beanie Babies with a chrome finish, so, scratch those
stupid Cylon suits.