Galactica on the Auction Block, One More Time

Now that Battlestar Galactica is over, NBC Universal and Propworx are holding one last auction this weekend, May 8, 9 and 10 at the Pasadena Convention Center with some of the proceeds to benefit The United Way. But this isn’t any ordinary auction. On hand to make this event extra special, will be cast and crew members who will answer questions in two panel sessions.

The panels will take place on the auction preview day, Thursday, May 7. From 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Grace Park, Michael Trucco and Kate Vernon will discuss their work on Battlestar Galactica and then at 6:00 p.m., several of the production executives will discuss how they worked together to create the series, including Emmy-nominated and MPSE award-winning sound designer Daniel Colman, producer Harvey Frand, Emmy Award-winning VFX supervisor Gary Hutzel, co-producer Paul Leonard, the show’s music composer Bear McCreary, award-winning director Michael Nankin, associate producer Andy Seklir, supervising producer/co-writer Bradley Thompson, supervising producer/co-writer David Weddle and Emmy Award-winning director Wayne Rose.

“We have really put together a fantastic experience for fans and collectors for this final auction,” said Kurt Ford, Senior Vice President Production Services, Universal Media Studios. “Where else would you be able to get your photo taken in a life-size Viper, listen to the actors and production team talk about the making of this incredible program and see the items that made it come to life on screen, all in one place? We know that anyone who joins us for this auction in person, or on the Web, will not be disappointed and will have a chance to own a piece of a very unique show.”

Here are the donated items and the charities the stars are supporting:

Grace Park starred as “Sharon Valerii,” one of the most trusted members of the Battlestar Galactica fleet – until she was revealed as a deadly Cylon. Grace will offer one of the original “Sharon Valerii” flight suits to be auctioned off to benefit Harvest India, a humanitarian, non-profit organization based in southern India, which also functions as a non-profit ministry in the United States. Harvest India’s 14 acre campus in India oversees several villages, orphanages, a nurse training center and several ministries.

Michael Trucco starred as the dashing “Samuel T. Anders” in the hit SCI FI Channel series – a former resistance leader on “Caprica” and “New Caprica” who fell in love and married “Kara ‘Starbuck’ Thrace” and became a Viper pilot on Galactica. Michael will offer the proceeds from his “Anders” Caprica Buccaneers uniform to Food on Foot, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the poor and homeless of Los Angeles with nutritious meals, clothing and assistance in their transition to employment and a life off the streets.

Kate Vernon, who starred as “Ellen Tigh,” the beautiful but volatile wife of Galactica’s “Colonel Saul Tigh,” has chosen the “Saul & Ellen Tigh” wedding rings and “Ellen’s” infamous blue dress from “No Exit,” when she returns to Galactica in Season Four. These will be auctioned off to benefit the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Revlon Run/Walk For Women. Already in its 16th year, the annual Revlon Run/Walk For Women benefits research and support service programs for women’s cancers. The Los Angeles run/walk takes place May 9th. “Ellen,” who was killed early in Season 3 for colluding with the Cylons, was later revealed in the final season to be the last of the original five Cylons.

But wait there’s more! NBC Universal and Propworx will be offering hundreds of final items in a series of “Airlock” Auctions on eBay beginning Sunday, May 17th at 7:00 p.m. (PT). These auctions will run weekly through August 16th and will offer hundreds of the final items online. They can be accessed through www.battlestarprops.com.

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