"NewTek commends the creators and artists of 'Battlestar Galactica'. These visual effects artists are longtime members of the LightWave community," said Jay Roth, president, 3D division, NewTek Inc. "The program leaves behind a rich history of advancements in storyline, structure and visual effects, as well as unforgettable characters and performances. It will be missed by fans everywhere."

NewTek LightWave 3D combines a state-of-the-art renderer with powerful, intuitive modeling and animation tools. Tools that may cost extra in other professional 3D applications are part of the product package, including unlimited render nodes, hard-body and soft-body dynamics, hair, fur, cloth simulation and more. LightWave is enjoyed worldwide as a complete 3D production solution for visual effects in television, film, broadcast graphics, games, visualization, print and Web.

"Battlestar Galactica" has won Emmy Awards for visual effects in 2008 and 2007, as well as a Visual Effects Society (VES) award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Series earlier this year.

Pricing and Availability
LightWave v9 is available now at the suggested retail price of US$895. LightWave v9.6 is also available as a free update to registered LightWave v9 owners. Registered owners of LightWave 3D [v8 or earlier] are eligible to purchase an upgrade for US$495. For more information or to purchase, please visit www.newtek.com or call NewTek Sales at 800-368-5441, for international inquiries dial +1-210-370-8000.

About NewTek Inc.
Benefiting producers and artists with its cost-effective and groundbreaking technologies, NewTek Inc. is a leader in portable live production, video editing, 3D animation and special effects tools, including LightWave 3D®, the TriCaster™ product line and 3PLAY™.  NewTek has won numerous industry accolades, including two Emmy® Awards. NewTek products have been used in blockbuster films and television shows, including "The Dark Knight," "Iron Man," "300," "Hancock," "Tropic Thunder," "Battlestar Galactica," "Lost," "Fringe" and more. Clients include: Fox News, BBC, NHL, NBA Development League, MTV, VH1, the Steve Harvey Radio Show, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). NewTek is privately owned and based in San Antonio, Texas.  For more information, please visit: www.newtek.com.