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BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, THE CULT HIT SERIES, TO AIR ON NBC UNIVERSO IN SPANISH FOR THE FIRST TIME ON U.S. TELEVISION

Starring Academy Award-Nominated Actor Edward James Olmos, the Universal Cable Productions and Syfy Series Debuts in Spanish on Wed., July 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT 

MIAMI – July 28, 2015 – NBC UNIVERSO, the modern sports and entertainment cable channel for Latinos, today announced the launch of Battlestar Galactica, the cult classic which remains one of the highest-rated series ever on Syfy. From Universal Cable Productions, Battlestar Galactica is now slated to appeal to a whole new audience when it airs for the first time in Spanish on U.S. television beginning Wed., July 29, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Battlestar Galactica is the latest hit series NBC UNIVERSO has introduced in primetime as the channel recently launched Law & Order: LA and Suits in Spanish on Tuesday nights. Already a legendary franchise in English and with a global fan base, Battlestar Galactica, transports viewers into a world where human civilization has extended to a group of planets known as the Twelve Colonies and has engaged in a lengthy war against a cybernetic race known as the Cylons, whose goal is the extermination of the human race. After the Cylons carry out a massive attack on the Twelve Colonies and on the Colonial Fleet of “starships” that protect them, scattered survivors flee into outer space aboard a ragtag array of available spaceships. Only the “Battlestar Galactica,” a gigantic battleship and spacecraft carrier, survives the Cylon attack.

Under the leadership of Commander Adama (played by Academy Award nominee Edward James Olmos), the “Galactica” and a team of "Viper Fighters" lead a fleet of survivors in search of the fabled thirteenth colony known as Earth.

“Battlestar Galactica defined a special era for me as an actor and I am very proud to have been part of such an iconic franchise -- It’s thrilling to know that this work carries on and will now be enjoyed by legions of new Spanish-speaking fans,” said Edward James Olmos. “The show also delved into issues of mixed races and gender equality which I think new fans will find to be quite relevant today.”NBC UNIVERSO viewers can watch the series every week on Wednesdays from 9-10 p.m. ET/PT. The series also stars Grace Park as Battlestar Galactica pilot Number Eight, Mary McDonnell as President Laura Roslin and Jaime Bamber as Captain Lee "Apollo" Adama.

"Sci-fi is an extremely popular genre among Hispanics and NBC UNIVERSO is thrilled to build on its sci-fi offerings which currently include Warehouse 13 and Eureka,” said Bilai Joa Silar, Senior Vice President, Programming & Production, NBC UNIVERSO. “We are looking forward to introducing Battlestar Galactica to Spanish-speaking audiences in the U.S. and creating a new ‘Colony’ of “Galacticans.”

Subscribers of NBC UNIVERSO on participating cable, satellite, and telco services also will be able to view episodes of Battlestar Galactica in Spanish on Video on Demand, as well as onnbcuniverso.com and the NBC UNIVERSO NOW app by entering the subscriber’s log-in information. Battlestar Galactica is from Universal Cable Productions and originally aired on Syfy from 2004-2009. It was one of the channel’s highest rated series and out-performed UPN’s Star Trek series.

For more information on Battlestar Galactica in Spanish, please visit www.NBCUniverso.com. To find NBC UNIVERSO on your channel guide, please visit http://www.nbcuniverso.com/encuentra.

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About NBC UNIVERSO:

NBC UNIVERSO (www.nbcuniverso.com) is a modern sports and entertainment cable channel for Latinos, bringing the world’s top sports franchises and edgy programming to more than 40 million households in the U.S. As one of the most widely available modern cable channels for U.S. Latinos, NBC UNIVERSO delivers a thrilling mix of exclusive sports action – including FIFA World Cup™, Liga MX, Premier League, NASCAR Mexico Series, NFL and The 2016 Rio Olympics – along with signature series, blockbuster movies, music, must-see live events and strategic acquisitions, on TV, online and mobile devices. NBC UNIVERSO is part of Hispanic Enterprises and Content, a division of NBCUniversal (www.nbcuniversal.com), one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (www.comcastcorporation.com). To find the NBC UNIVERSO channel number in your area, please visit www.nbcuniverso.com/encuentralo.

About Universal Cable Productions: 

Universal Cable Productions (UCP) creates innovative and critically acclaimed original scripted and digital content across media platforms for domestic and international distribution. UCP’s content library spans classics such as Emmy-award winning, “Monk,” and critic and fan favorites “Psych,” “Battlestar Galactica,” and “Warehouse 13.” In the U.S., UCP’s programming can be seen across various networks, including: “Colony” (Fall 2015), “Dig,” “Mr. Robot,” “Playing House,” “Royal Pains,” “Satisfaction” and “Suits” on USA Network; “12 Monkeys,” “Childhood’s End” (2016), “Defiance,” “Dominion,” “Hunters” (2016), “Killjoys,” and “Magicians” (2016) on Syfy; “Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce” on Bravo; “The Royals,” on E!; “Difficult People” on Hulu; “BattlestarGalactica: Blood & Chrome” on Machinima Prime/YouTube, Syfy and DVD/Blu-Ray; and “Side Effects” on Awesomeness TV/YouTube. Universal Cable Productions is a part of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Follow us @UCPisTV.

About Battlestar Galactica: 

Battlestar Galactica is an American science fiction franchise created by Glen A. Larson. The franchise began with the original TV series in 1978, followed by a short sequel in 1980, a two-part three-hour mini-series in 2003, and a weekly TV series in 2010. In 2010, there was a spin-off prequel entitled Caprica.

Follow them on Twitter at: @NBCUNIVERSO @NBCUNIVERSOPR

In Service,

"DragonLady"

Battlestar Galactica Fan Club Vice President

http://www.battlestarfanclub.com

Commanding Officer of Battlestar Raven-BFC-002

http://www.battlestarraven-bfc-002.com

CTO of the graphic: Steve "Kreios" Tweed

I just wanted to take my time to wish each and everyone on Battlestar Raven, HAPPY 4th Year Chapter Anniversary to each and everyone of you. It has bee a long and hard journey for her considering her rough beginning.  But the success she is enjoying now, is because of each and everyone of her members ( both current or old timers should I say ;-) - and new ).  Your combine hard work got her to where she is now and she and leads with example.  The ownership, pride, friendship, comraderie, talent, fun and a sense of family that the Raven crew has, is something that makes her unique and strong. This is what will make her rise above anything.  We keep this group simple, fun, and NOT a competition. If there is anything I have learned from my experience being a part of a fan club that things so seriously, it takes the fun out of things and people end up going against each other.  Things will begin to crumble after that.  And that is something I am very thankful for that the Raven is FREE from.  And I will would like to keep it that way.  This group has work far too hard to get to where she is now.  So to all Ravens, keep showing your pride and loyalty which you have already done so. And the Raven will keep rising and soaring above.

To help celebrate the Raven's 4th Year Chapter Anniversary, we will announce the winner of the free round trip airfare and VIP ticket to Galacticon 4.  This was put together by me and my husband along with the collaboration of the other Raven Command Staff members.  We had to really think hard for months.  My husband and I decided to put this together because we both know and have been watching, that not everyone has the same financial capabilities to go to conventions.  And we got thinking to ourselves and combine forces, in making that one select person's dream come true. The person selected is someone that has been a part of the Raven crew since her beginning.  This individual has shown nothing but loyalty and integrity as part of the crew.  He once told me that he may not be as talented as the other members we have including myself but he will certainly do what he can and in what he is good at.  And he has just done that.  No failure. This individual is a very good motivator.  He has evolve from someone not knowing at first what he needs to do or what he can do, to someone that keeps wanting to learn, taking initiative of doing things.  And this individual has stuck with the Raven in bad times and in good times.  And this EVERYONE, is a characteristic that makes a group strong if you have people like this as part of the crew.

So without further ado, the winner of the Raven Battle Group free roundtrip airfare and VIP ticket to Galacticon 4 is Keith "Leonidas" Ranson.  One of the Galacticon 4 VIP tickets that I have in my possession,  will be immediately transferred to you and the roundtrip airfare ticket will be given to you on the side at the appropriate time due to some personal information that we might need to book you the ticket. Now if for some reason you are not able to go due to your work, then a second person will be chosen in your place.  But I am sure you would want to go ;-) 

Congratulation Leonidas!  You deserve it!   MORE TO COME EVERYONE AS ANOTHER THING WILL BE REVEALED! :-)

SO SAY WE ALL!!!!  " NIL SATIS NISI OPTIMUM!"  Get used to seeing that phrase from the Raven Battle Group! You will soon find out everyone why here shortly.  ;-) :-)

What is the Albuquerque Comic Expo?

ACE, or the Albuquerque Comic Expo, is Albuquerque New Mexico’s newest comic book, pop culture, and entertainment convention.

CONVENTION DETAILS

When is the Albuquerque Comic Expo?
June 24th-26th, 2011!

Where is the Albuquerque Comic Expo being held?

ACE is being held at the Albuqerque Convention Center, located in historic downtown Albuquerque at 401 2nd Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87102.

What can I expect at the Albuquerque Comic Expo?

ACE has a massive 106,000 square foot show floor that will feature exhibitors, vendors, a gaming area, Artist Alley, and more. Our show also has massive panel rooms, where you can expect to see Q&A’s, screenings, and more.

What kind of guests will be at the Albuquerque Comic Expo?

ACE will feature independent and professional comic book creators, celebrities, voice actors, video game creators, animators, and more! You can check out our Guest page for a listing of who to expect.

Is the event ticketed? Who needs a ticket?

The event will be ticketed. Tickets will be available for the entire weekend, or for individual days. All attendees ages 10 and up are required to have a ticket to enter the event. Children 10 and under are free with a paid adult ticket. If you are exhibiting, sponsoring, or in Artist Alley, will be provided with your package, and extra will be available at a discount rate. You can purchase right here on the website.

Military, police, and firefighters will receive an additional discount. Please email web@abqcomicexpo.com for more information.

Pre-sold will be delivered as badges. Tickets sold at the door will be wristbands.

I’m traveling to the Albuquerque Comic Expo. Do you have a partner hotel?

We do! The Hyatt Regency Albuquerque is the official hotel of ACE. Please visit this page for more information.

I’ve never been to a convention before. Any tips for first timers?

Never been to a convention? No problem! We’ve got you covered!
Wear comfortable shoes! Generally conventions involved a LOT of walking!

Bring cash – not everyone accepts credit cards! If you are interested in meeting artists, we recommend bringing a Sketchbook along! You can get sketches from your favorite artists! Get to panel rooms early – usually for the more popular panels, there are pretty long lines (though we’ll try our hardest to make lines as quick and pleasant as possible!)

What hours will the show floor be open?

Friday, June 24th: 10am-7pm
Saturday, June 25th: 10am-7pm
Sunday, June 26th: 10am-6pm

Can I come to the show in costume?

YES! We encourage you to come to the show in costume. We love it! Here’s some policy, though, in case you want to come to the show with weapons being a part of your costume.

Weapon Policy:

No functional firearms
No functional projectile weapons
No realistic replica firearms (any toy gun or replica that can be confused with a real weapon)
No sharpened metal blades
No explosives
No chemical weapons (pepper spray, mace)

Any prop weapons at the show will have to be constructed out of foam, wood, or other soft materials. Cap the barrel of replica or prop firearms with a bright orange plastic cap. Anything that could be mistaken for a real weapon isn’t going to be allowed. Use common sense! Failure to abide by this policy may result in being expelled from the show with no refund.

Members of the 501st will be performing a weapons check on every costume weapon at the entrance.

Can I take pictures at the show?

You can! If you’d like to take pictures of someone in costume, it’s good form to ask them first. If you’d like to take a picture of a celebrity, please keep in mind that some of them charge for photographs, and be respectful of that. If you are taking pictures, please try to move out of the middle of any aisles, and try to keep the flow of traffic going. Thanks!

What if I wanted to sell bootleg or unlicensed merchandise at the show?

That’s generally a bad idea all around. At the very least, it’s illegal, and at most, it’s downright rude. Here’s the policy on it:

Bootleg Policy:

We do not allow the buying or selling of bootleg, knock-off, or unlicensed materials. Violating this rule will result in your removal from the show, with no refund, and possible legal action against you. This applies to guests, exhibitors, and attendees.

There’s someone at the show that I want to harass, is that okay?

Seriously? It’s not okay. Not in the slightest. Here’s our policy on harassment:

Harassment Policy:

Harassment of any kind, including stalking, physical contact, battery, or verbal abuse will not be tolerated. It can lead to your removal from the show with no refund, and even possible legal action. Don’t do it! If you are a victim of harassment, please report it to the nearest security guard or show staff.

I would like to volunteer at the Albuquerque Comic Expo. What should I do?

You should email volunteer@abqcomicexpo.com. We’re currently building our list of volunteers, and will be contacting people about ways they can help the show in the coming months. Thanks, by the way, you’re the best.

I’d like to Exhibit or get a table in Artist Alley. What should I do?

Exhibitor and Artist Alley registration forms are available on the Registration page.You can either use our automated online registration and payment system, or print out your forms, fill them out, and return them with payment to us at:

Albuquerque Comic Expo

PO Box 27504
Albuquerque, NM 87125
I’d like to sponsor the Albuquerque Comic Expo. What should I do?
Really? That’s awesome! If you’d like to become one of our proud sponsors, please email sponsor@abqcomicexpo.com!

I’d like to host a panel at the Albuquerque Comic Expo. What should I do?

You should email web@abqcomicexpo.com. We will consider any panels suggested by our fans!

LIST OF GUEST:

Lloyd Kaufman
Stan Lee – Saturday ONLY!

Jeremy Bulloch
Peter Mayhew
Marina Sirtis

LeVar Burton
Doug Jones
Ernie Hudson

Tommy Yune
Kurly Tlapoyawa
Scott Phillips

Jim Kelly
**Richard Hatch- BSG (TOS and RDM)
Raphael Sbarge

Angus Oblong
Leah Clark
Christopher Bevins

Tom Kane
Nicholas Brendon
**Anne Lockhart - (TOS)


John Jos Miller
Victor Milan
Melinda Snodgrass

Walter Jon Williams
Robert E. Vardeman
Ian J. Spector