FanFiltration

Battlestar Galactica Telemovies

Back in the 1980’s, MCA’s T.V. distribution took episodes of Battlestar Galatica and made a number of feature length “Telemovies” by (In most cases) re-editing two episodes of the 1978/79 series into one story. These “Telemovies” had been sold around the world for broadcast as stand alone programing. A number of the newly created edits did contain footage that was not part of the original episode versions. But of all the “Telemovie” edits, only one had newly created footage inserted into it, and it’s also the only “Telemovie” to use an episode of the original series combined with an episode of Galactica 1980 (<span class=“Italics”>“The Return of Starbuck”</span>)!

The Telemovie Version of Experiment in Terra

The “Experiment in Terra” telemovie is the only Galactica telemovie based on a one-hour episode of the 1978/79 series, and also features newly created footage that was never part of an original broadcast episode or an out-take from that series. The Telemovie edit begins with some astronaut finding Commander Adama’s log book in space, and also a short pre-Carillon synopsis of the pilot episode, with narrations by actors Patrick Macnee and Lorne Greene (who is reciting from the found log book.) (The new prolog also contains an alternate version of the “There are Those Who Believe…” speach by Macnee. ) This segment is then followed by a scene taken from the pilot episode (The space mine field), and after the newly created prolog is completed, we then get about 15 min of a highly edited version of “The Return of Starbuck”. This paired down edit of an episode of the Galactica 1980 series has had all the scenes and references to the Angela character and her star child totally removed. The editor also (very poorly) attempted to make it appear as if Starbuck took the part-Cylon part-Galactican escape craft back to the Battlestar Galactica. To round off this telemovie, the short “Return of Starbuck” sequence is followed by an an expanded version of the episode “Experiment in Terra” from the original Battlestar series. All of the out-take scenes used by the editor to extend the “Experiment in Terra” segment of this telemovie are included on the DVD box set in the bonus section for the “Experiment in Terra” episode

Here now for your viewing pleasure is the very rare “Log Book Galactica” prologue (in two parts) taken from an old VHS tape from my personal collection.

CLICK HERE (Part One of Two)

CLICK HERE (Part Two of Two)

This very rare footage is not included on the official original series DVD box set.

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Widescreen "STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE (Special Longer Version)" Preservation by FanFiltration

This is a fan made preservation of the long out-of-print 1983 Special Longer Version in WIDESCREEN for the first time EVER! This preservation uses the original 1983 stereo audio mix.

This version does not contain the newly created visual, or audio sound effect changes that were done for the Director's Cut DVD set.


Size: 7.71 GB
Resolution: Widescreen Anamorphic, 1.85:1
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo (AC-3)
Encoder: CCE SP
Avg. Bitrate: 6,000 kbps (4 Pass)
Feature Runtime: 2h26m06s


Fan-Edit Info:

Edit and Preservation by FanFiltration

Most of the footage for this version is imported from the Director's Cut DVD set (but this is a major re-ordering and edit of that footage). Much of the footage that was missing from that set has been imported from a letterbox High Definition broadcast version. The original audio track was taken from the long out-of-print laser of the 1983 Special Longer Version.

Video / Audio Sources:

A) Widescreen High-Definition T.V. Broadcast of the 1979 Theatrical Version.

B) Director's Cut DVD {Including bonus out-takes and trims}

C) Laserdisc of 1983 Special Longer Version {Audio Only}

Programs Used: Adobe Premiere / Adobe After Effects / Adobe Encore / DVD Decypter

/ VobEdit / VirtualDub / AudioGrabber / Cool Edit Pro

Computer: HP Media Center PC m7760n

EXTRAS: Rare audio interviews with cast members and the producer, and Production Stills,

This fan made preservation attempts to reconstruct the extended Network TV and pan-and-scan home video versions of the film made in 1983. But, for the first time is presented in a letterbox format.

Here is a list of the footage that was added to the theatrical version to create the 1983 "Special Longer Version".

* Decker asks Sulu to take Ilia "in hand". He then gives her a brief explanation of the computer. Ilia reminds Sulu of her celibacy oath, and Decker tells Ilia "the captain didn't mean anything personally", and Ilia says she'd never take advantage of a sexually immature species.
* After the wormhole, and after Decker, Bones, and Kirk depart for quarters, there is another short Sulu/Ilia exchange about current speed and current heading. Ilia then confirms it. Both these scenes were apparently shot to provide a sense of romance between the two, but were cut to clear up Decker's same relation.
* Rather than Kirk saying, "Make your point, Doctor" when discussing the obsession with the Enterprise, there is one brief exchange, and McCoy gives his line in a medium shot, rather than a shot of the two standing side-by-side.
* During the attack on the Enterprise, the ship actually gets hit by an extra energy torpedo. We hear it, and the lighting also suggests it, but we never see it. Some minor scene extensions are added. There is also an alternate take of Spock's analysis.
* There is a short scene in which Spock reveals the frequency of V'Ger's transmission. This appears in the Director's Edition.
* Decker takes over Chekov after his hand is burned, and a female crew member takes over for him. Decker goes to help Spock, and we return to the theatrical footage of the second (or third) energy torpedo being fired.
* Chekov returns to his post after a humorous exchange from Bones, and Spock reveals that V'Ger emits more radiation than the Sun.
* The famous footage of Kirk shadowing Spock during the space walk sequence is included.
* There is an alternate take when Nurse Chapel gives the Ilia-probe Ilia's headband.
* The Ilia-probe mentions the creator is "on the third planet". She then removes the headbands, and asks why two carbon units have entered V'Ger. Bones replies that they wish to contact it. Decker asks if V'Ger has a problem with that, and Ilia says no. V'Ger will find out their purpose. Bones says it is to survive, and Ilia says it's V'Ger's purpose as well to survive. Decker implies that V'Ger's purpose was to find and join with the creator, and Ilia replies that is how V'Ger will survive.
* Bones says V'Ger says its creator is a machine, to which Decker replies "We all create God in our own image".

This preservation is meant as a backup to deteriorating VHS and LaserDisk editions of this film. This project is NOT FOR SALE, nor meant for re-distribution of any kind. All rights reserved by the original copyright holder.

Jan. 2010 UPDATE:

This version is now out there...

From the IMDB:

Some European prints are rumored to include a scene depicting the violent killing of a priest, removed from the US version after unsuccessful sneak previews. A shot from this scene, showing the beheaded priest sitting on a bench and holding his own head in his lap, can be seen in the French publicity stills."

Can anyone confirm this scene?

Click Here to see a “RARE” Trailer

In the trailer, you can see footage of Jason Miller & Brad Dourif in some type of morphing effect. This was part of the re-shoot done by Morgan Creek against the directors wishes. Blatty had to fight to have some of the re-shoot removed from the final film, stating that it was not in keeping with the original films theme. Blatty managed to keep it out of his film, but as stated in a comment on You Tube,
“It didn’t stop the suits from sticking it into the misleading trailer.” This trailer was not included on the DVD or as part of the DVD box set of all the films. Sad…

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Please be aware of the forum rules. This is a “custom DVD”, so you know how that goes if you want to see it…

I LOVE this MOVIE, but when it came out on DVD as Godzilla vs. Hedorah (the International Title), it had an all together alternate English Dub from the one used on the version shown on American T.V. for years and years. Most of the lines are the same, but the voice acting is not as funny as the version that was shown on U.S. T.V., and the new DVD does not include the English version of the title song (“Save the Earth”). Toho Pictures calls the DVD version the International English Dub.

I’ve now restored the original American Pictures International (A.P.I.) soundtrack keeping the letterbox video from the 2004 DVD. I’ve also placed the A.P.I. logo and “Godzilla Vs. The Smog Monster” Title card back into the film using an old VHS tape as source. Godzilla is a childhood hero, and I felt that this film has to be preserved the way we in America grew up with it.

Go Go Godzilla…

You can send me PM if you want to talk Godzilla.

preservation of the original 1961 version of “MOTHRA” COMING SOON!
(B.T.W. “MOTHRA” has never been on DVD!!!)

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