Some of you have probably seen this article before, but I'm linking it for those that haven't:

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/17/magazine/17GALACTICA.html

It's about the creation of the new series, some of the philosophy and writing background behind it, the resulting backlash from certain hardcore classic fans, and Richard Hatch's own dealings with the show. Quite a good read. ^_^ Very interesting.

EDIT: Here's a version that's all on one page: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/17/magazine/17GALACTICA.html?_r=1&pagewanted=print