'BSG: The Plan' Hits Blu-ray on Oct. 27

‘BSG: The Plan’ Hits Blu-ray on Oct. 27

six-boomerAs we may have said once or twice before here at The Flickcast, we really like Battlestar Galactica. Sadly, the original series has come to an end. However, as sad as that is, we at least have Caprica and the TV movie The Plan to look forward to.

Speaking of The Plan, which premieres later this year, Universal as just given us the scoop that they will be releaseing a Blu-day version of The Plan on October 27, the same day they drop the standard-def DVD.

Here’s the info from the official press release:

The Plan is directed by and stars Edward James Olmos. Jane Espenson wrote the screenplay. It recaps the story of the destruction of the human Colonies from the point of view of the Cylons. The new discs will include the uncensored 90-minute feature film.

The cast also includes Michael Trucco, Aaron Douglas, Dean Stockwell, Tricia Helfer, Grace Park, Rick Worthy, Matthew Bennett, Callum Keith Rennie, Michael Hogan and Rekha Sharma.

Extras include:

♦My Scenes: Bookmark your favorite scenes from the movie.

♦Battlestar Galactica trivia game.

♦Deleted scenes .

♦”From Admiral to Director: Edward James Olmos and the Plan”: A day in the life with Olmos as he tackles the most ambitious Battlestar production to date.

♦”The Cylons of the Plan”: Features interviews with the actors who play the film’s key Cylons, including Stockwell, Helfer, Park, Trucco, Worthy and Bennett.

♦”The Cylon Attack”: This featurette takes viewers behind the scenes for the planning and execution of one of Battlestar Galactica: The Plan’s major action sequences.

♦”Behind the Plan”: An in-depth look at some stunning visual effects and the role post-production plays in bringing the world of Battlestar Galactica to life.

♦Filmmaker commentary.