Paul says:Howdy Ted
Ted says:Hey Paul… how are you this evening?
Paul says:Never better …… you?
Ted says:Terrific… I can’t to see the new Battlestar Galactica series!
Paul says:Me neither !!
Ted says:So are you up in Vancouver right now?
Lisa says:me three
Paul says:You bet - home turf
Ted says:Well… so are you guys doing the episode that Eddie is directing at the moment?
Paul says:Just finished on Wednesday. Best episode so far
Lisa says:that’s what you have been saying about all of them Paul!
Ted says:So what was it like to work with Eddie as director?
Paul says:What can I say, I just keep getting better and better.
Lisa says:you are currently working on episode 10 correct?
Paul says:It was incredible. He’s a machine.
Paul says:Not yet for 10.
Ted says:So what can fans expect from the new series?
Paul says:Severe disappointment … no seriously - I’ve only seen the first episode, but already the show is much darker and edgier than the mini and shooting on digital has given us freedom to be way more creative. You’ll dig!
Ted says:So is it just a rough cut right now of the first episode or is it complete already?
Paul says:Pretty rough, missing some CGI but lookin’ damn fine.
Ted says:So do you think the new series lives up the high standards established by the mini?
Paul says:It far surpasses the standards of the mini. Uuuuhhh Everybody that’s seen the show is blown away. The mini looks like a high school French project in comparison.
Ted says:Really?!? You mention having more creative freedom. Does that mean the cast had a lot of input into the production thus far and the ability adlib scenes?
Paul says:If by cast you mean Mary, Eddie and James, then yes. For the slightly less regular characters (not enough bran) the writing is good enough that there’s no need to ad lib.
Lisa says:does shooting in digital allow you more “takes/choices” to try with out much of an increase in cost (film, developing etc?)
Paul says:Oui, oui. It means that we can keep the cameras rolling between takes, and it’s easier to stay in the moment and keep focussed. We probably get twice as many takes without cost being an issue.
Lisa says:I bet the out take reel will be a hoot
Ted says:Speaking of out takes… are there any that you would like to share with fans?
Paul says:Thinking
Lisa says:what about the one in the hall with Mary that you told me about?
Paul says:They actually printed that, and it will probably make it into episode two.
Lisa says:LOL
Paul says:One good one was when Eddie repeatedly messed up the word “replenishment” inventing such gems as “repalcement” and “replenisization”.
Ted says:LOL!!! Are there any episodes Paul where we get to see more of the Billy/Dualla dynamic?
Paul says:Yes ……… thank God!!
Paul says:Episode 9 we start cooking with gas.
Ted says:oh…
Paul says:You bet Ted.
Paul says:2nd base never seemed so far.
Lisa says:Has Billy’s character developed in a way you expected it too? Have there been surprises?
Paul says:To be honest, I had no expectations for the development of the character.
Ted says:Really?!? Why is that?
Paul says:Ted - I’ve been very very happy with the development of the character. We see some pretty serious Shazza go down with Billy boy over the course of the first season.
Ted says:Really!!! That is outstanding… So I guess we will learn more about what makes Billy tick. How does Billy really feel about Dualla? Do we get to see that romance develop?
Paul says:We definitely learn more about Billy’s clock. The romance with D is a sticky one but I think fans of the sick and twisted will probably walk away satisfied.
Ted says:oh… Is there anyone else vying for Billy’s attention?
Lisa says:is there a paticular story line in the series that you like the best (doesn’t have to be one that Billy is involved with)
Paul says:I dig Baltar’s story. Partially because of the hot tub scenes with No. 6, but also because he’s such a weasilly bastard. He gets himself in and out of the most whack situations.
Ted says:Does Baltar aid the Cylons in any way like he did in the original series?
Paul says:Baltar is to No.6 as Clinton is to Lewinski (and I have the dress to prove it).
Lisa says:LOL
Ted says:LOL
Ted says:So, what was it like to work with Richard Hatch?
Paul says:I really didn’t work with him that much, but he seemed pretty intense - plus, he’s legend.
Ted says:Do you think the episode his character appears in is one of the better ones? What can you tell us about the episode? I heard Adama spends a lot of time discussing terms with Zarek via the phone in the episode and that it is a very dark episode. Comments?
Paul says:A great episode because of me. He was OK ….. naw, he was really good and the episode was about as dark a steer’s tukus on a moonless night. Most of the ep takes place on a prison ship. Most of the gold is actually between Zarek and Lee, but the best is when Cally Mike Tyson’s a prisoner.
Ted says:What about the Cylon Raider seen on the landing bay of the Galactica on the set? How did it get there?
Paul says:Aaawwww Ted … can I call you Ted?
Paul says:Cool. Ted. I can tell you, but then I’d have to kill you.
Ted says:I saw some good shots of it in pictures
Ted says:oh… cool
Paul says:What Cylon Raider?
Paul says:What pictures??
Ted says:A couple of pics from some of the guys on set posing with it as a prop
Ted says:full size prop like the Viper
Ted says:I was curious what it is doing on the Galactica landing bay
Ted says:I cannot post the pics on the Internet though
Ted says:but I figured you could let us know more about the Raider in the landing bay
Paul says:Episode 4. Good, good stuff. You can hardly wait.
Ted says:Oh… I bet
Ted says:Just seeing the Raider in pics was very impressive
Paul says:The Raider? We got one.
Ted says:yes… you haven’t seen it on set?
Paul says:I’m a civilian. I see Colonial 1 - that’s it.
Ted says:When I first saw it, I was told it plays a huge part in an episode
Ted says:Is that episode 4?
Lisa says:Does Billy get to learn how to fly?
Paul says:Ted - Pretty sure.
Ted says:Good… Can’t wait
Paul says:Lisa - Billy was born with wings (Episode 
Lisa says:sigh, I really hope the rumours of NBC airing the season this fall are true.
Ted says:I also heard that Season 2 could start filming as early as January 2005. Any comments?
Paul says:I honestly haven’t heard anything about either rumour. But let’s hope both are true. Gotta run pretty soon …. got a hot date. Any last burning burning questions?
Lisa says:here is one from the messageboard
Lisa says:Paul, can you share any funny moments that you remember from the set?
Ted says:Is there a Vice President for Roslin or is she it for the Civilian Government?
Paul says:Ted - not so far, but maybe episode 11.
Lisa says:There has been a great deal of speculation as to how resupplying the fleet?
Ted says:How does the Galactica and the fleet resupply?
Lisa says:in the original, they stopped at planets along the way.. how is this done in this series?
Paul says:Major issues dealt with in a number of episodes.
Paul says:Pretty much the same in the series.
Ted says:So what message do you have for fans waiting to see the series in January 2005?
Paul says:It’s gonna rock. Go Canucks!!
Ted says:LOL
Lisa says:Thanks for taking the time to do this interview paul
Ted says:Thank you Paul
Ted says:this is most appreciated
Paul says:Thank you both - great questions. Good luck and Godspeed.
Ted says:Good luck Paul and if I get up to Vancouver, I will give you a call
Lisa says:Talk to you later Paul. Have a great night.
Paul says:Good stuff. Take care.