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    123home123

    [1]Aug 28, 2006
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    In case you haven't noticed, the Sci Fi site has a new video blog installment featuring Jamie Bamber. He takes us through the process of transforming him from Apollo to Fat Apollo. (Sorry if anyone is offended by that but that is how Sci Fi describes the video.) It's interesting to see the makeup artists at work. It's also another chance to hear Jamie speak in his native British accent. Always a little jarring to hear.
    Edited on 09/02/2006 1:04pm
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    [2]Aug 28, 2006
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    roflol! omg! i knew i wasn`t crazy! he is SOOOO fat! *continues w/ rolling and laughing*
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    Michelin Man?!

    And I didn't know he was British. I love his real accent!
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    StelingMB

    [4]Aug 29, 2006
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    'Fat Apollo' well...he just seems kinda skuzzy to me...
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    StelingMB wrote:
    'Fat Apollo' well...he just seems kinda skuzzy to me...

    no. that was FAT! seriously, he better start workin out if he hopes to keep up w/ the new pilots coming back (no pilot in particular)
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    [6]Aug 29, 2006
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    I've envisioned a scene for next season.  It goes like this:
    Lee and Adama finally decide to return to New Caprica.  Adama looks at Lee and says, "We'd better get ready."  Lee nods, and the two of them head off in separate directions.  An '80s-style montage ensues, as shots of Lee getting back into shape (running, doing sit-ups while Dualla holds his feet, working over a punching bag) are intercut with Adama standing in front of the mirror shaving off his moustache while some rockin' getting-pumped-up music plays.  When Adama finishes he towels off and meets up with an exhausted, yet buff, Lee, and they take their ships into battle once more.

    What do you think?  I feel like the scene is worth three, maybe four Emmys all by itself:  Best Actor - Edward James Olmos, Best Supporting Actor - the moustache, Best Writing - me, Best Directing - whoever.

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    montaigne61 wrote:
    An '80s-style montage ensues, as shots of Lee getting back into shape (running, doing sit-ups while Dualla holds his feet, working over a punching bag) are intercut with Adama standing in front of the mirror shaving off his moustache while some rockin' getting-pumped-up music plays.

    It has to be the theme from Rocky and nothing else. Then it would be perfect!
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    StelingMB

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    Wow, there's a thought...Sylvester Stallone on the Galactica...HEHE...
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    123home123

    [9]Aug 30, 2006
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    Don't make me post another photo. I already revealed the secret picture of the Fonz at his post in the CIC.
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    StelingMB

    [10]Aug 30, 2006
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    Do it Home...do it!!!
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    [11]Aug 30, 2006
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    123home123 wrote:
    montaigne61 wrote:
    An '80s-style montage ensues, as shots of Lee getting back into shape (running, doing sit-ups while Dualla holds his feet, working over a punching bag) are intercut with Adama standing in front of the mirror shaving off his moustache while some rockin' getting-pumped-up music plays.

    It has to be the theme from Rocky and nothing else. Then it would be perfect!

    idk. i`m looking for some punk-gangsta-rap! lol!
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    LtAgathon

    [12]Aug 30, 2006
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    I say we just keep him as "Fat Apollo" and show a montage of him sitting in the mess while he stuffs his face with random sugary treats.
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    LtAgathon wrote:
    I say we just keep him as "Fat Apollo" and show a montage of him sitting in the mess while he stuffs his face with random sugary treats.

    lol! there should be a part where he`s trying to fit into his uniform like in "the Incredibles" (love that movie) and he`s to flubbery!
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    Yes!!! and have some guy run ahead of him and grease the doorways. We could turn BSG into a comedy no problem.
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    LtAgathon wrote:
    Yes!!! and have some guy run ahead of him and grease the doorways. We could turn BSG into a comedy no problem.

    WE CAN DO IT! (and we kinda r)
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    trackstarbuck wrote:
    LtAgathon wrote:
    Yes!!! and have some guy run ahead of him and grease the doorways. We could turn BSG into a comedy no problem.
    WE CAN DO IT! (and we kinda r)

    this is true, better be a dark comedy

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    LtAgathon wrote:

    trackstarbuck wrote:
    LtAgathon wrote:
    Yes!!! and have some guy run ahead of him and grease the doorways. We could turn BSG into a comedy no problem.
    WE CAN DO IT! (and we kinda r)

    this is true, better be a dark comedy

    ooo, intense!
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    [18]Sep 1, 2006
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    wow. i never suspected he was british. he's right up there with hugh laurie in the believable American accent category.
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    playwriter wrote:
    wow. i never suspected he was british. he's right up there with hugh laurie in the believable American accent category.


    I always remembered Hugh being british from his small appearance of friends. I have to think that the largest change I've ever seen in accents has to go to Lucy Lawless, from her native New Zealand accent to the very american accent she used on Xena. It was creepy watching interviews back then with her...
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    StelingMB wrote:
    Wow, there's a thought...Sylvester Stallone on the Galactica...HEHE...

    Ok, not quite Rocky but Rocky-themed:



    For those of you unfamiliar with the Rocky movies, this is actually a photo of Apollo Creed vs. Lee "Apollo" Adama. Yes, it's Apollo vs. Apollo.
    Edited on 09/02/2006 3:07pm
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