There are two versions of this film: a 2-hour stand-alone movie, and a 3-hour pilot episode of a series (cut into 3 episodes for syndication). In the stand-alone movie version, Count Baltar is executed halfway through. This version was actually released theatrically first in Canada some months before the TV version aired in the United States. It was eventually released to theatres worldwide (including the United States). When it became apparent that the series would in fact be made, Baltar's execution scene was re-edited and an extra scene with him was filmed for the end which sets up the series. In the series version, Count Baltar is held for public execution instead of being beheaded immediately. When the Cylon Imperious Leader who ordered his execution is killed in the explosion of the planet Carillon, his successor orders Baltar's release so Baltar can take command of a Cylon Basestar that will chase the human refugees throughout the series. All this information is given in an "Epilogue" tacked on at the ending.