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Well, that didn't take long at all.

The complete Battlestar Galactica will be released this July by Universal Studios Home Entertainment on the same day as the Season 4.5 set, giving fans the option of either buying the last 10 episodes or the entire show. Having not owned any of them, I think I'll go for the latter. Both sets will be available in both DVD and Blu-ray format.

For the complete series, the Blu-ray is an impressive 20-disc set (25 on DVD) with plenty of features, including Universal's exclusive U-Control feature. They don't come cheap, obviously. The DVD version will cost you $279.98, while the Blu-ray version is a steeper $349.98 (though Amazon currently has it listed for $244.99).

I'll update when more info (and box art) are available, but for now, here are the features on the Season 4.5 set. It's probably safe to assume that the bonus features will be the same as in the previous season releases. Still... Every season in Blu-ray. That's neat.

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON 4.5 BONUS FEATURES

EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF:
• U-CONTROL:  Universal’s exclusive signature feature puts viewers one click away from going deeper into the making of the film without ever leaving the movie.

• THE ORACLE: An interactive guide including ships and characters.
• BATTLESTAR ACTUAL: A glossary of all the unique Battlestar Galactica terms.
• WHAT THE FRAK HAPPENED TO YOU?  Explore the history and connections of your favorite characters through video clips and relevant facts.

• BD-LIVE™: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to get even more content, watch the latest trailers, and more!

• BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ULTIMATE BATTLE: Players can battle their friends as Colonials or Cylons using strategy and luck to achieve victory.

• MY SCENES:  Pick your favorite scenes from the film to create your own video montage.
• THE MUSICIANS BEHIND DAYBREAK: Composer Bear McCreary interviews and explains how many unique musicians have contributed the show and specifically the series finale, Daybreak.

BONUS FEATURES (BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF and DVD):
• EVOLUTION OF A CUE: Composer, Bear McCreary takes us step by step through his process of creating the music of Battlestar Galactica.
• WHAT THE FRAK IS GOING ON WITH BATTLESTAR GALACTICA?: A recap of Battlestar Galactica’s first three thrilling seasons – in only eight minutes!
• …AND THEY HAVE A PLAN: What do they mean every episode when the opening sequence on the Cylons states “And They Have A Plan?”  All will be revealed in the upcoming movie The Plan.
• THE JOURNEY ENDS:  THE ARRIVAL: Battlestar Galactica has traveled full circle.  The journey has concluded never to be revisited.  But how did we arrive at the end?
• A LOOK BACK

• SO SAY WE ALL: Executive Producer Ron Moore and the cast and crew reveal their personal insights on Battlestar Galactica.
• MANIFESTO DESTINY: It all began with this manifesto.  Why was it written and what was the response?
• BATTLE-STYLE GALACTICA: Those behind the camera delve into their approach to visual style of Battlestar Galactica.
• MARTYR TO A CAUSE: As the only actor to appear in both the original and reimagined series, Richard Hatch offers his unique perspective on Battlestar Galactica.
• THE SINS OF THE FORGIVEN: Insights on the curious religious aspects of Battlestar Galactica.
• BATTLESTAR REVELATIONS: Firsthand accounts from those on the Battlestar for the past five years.

• AUDIO COMMENTARIES BY RONALD D. MOORE, DAVID EICK, AND EDWARD JAMES OLMOS
• RONALD D. MOORE’S PODCAST COMMENTARIES
• DAVID EICK’S VIDEO BLOGS
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