Comments on: Babylon Podcast #125: Epiphanies (Season 4)

By: Denis

Denis — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:03:04 +0000

I’m just surprised at the negativity towards JMS’ comments.

I have more respect for JMS now that he has admitted that the Lost Tales do not live up to the B5 standards. Because as a day one fan, that was was my view also.

By: tim

tim — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:02:32 +0000

I can tell you, we are still receiving emails with fans’ opinions about that announcement. While we may not read every one on the next feedbackapalooza, rest assured that the topic will still be revisited from time to time.

Denis, I agree with you about the self-contained nature of B5. However, I think that universe is so compelling, with the potential for some excellent storytelling, that it’s more than disappointing that the creator himself has declared an ultimatum regarding the future of said universe.

By: John from Jersey

John from Jersey — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:38:18 +0000

This is a major turning point for the fandom, and a major issue of discussion. I think it’s entirely appropriate for the discussion to take as long as it needs to take.

By: ChristopherNYC

ChristopherNYC — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:26:19 +0000

I really couldn’t disagree with you more Denis.
An ultimatium made by the creator of that series that not only determines the future of the series but bashes some of his work in the past is nothing less then huge.
Personally, I feel that TLT is taking undeserved bashing here. And sure Crusade and LOTR were stopped before they really got started, it is a harsh characterization that is begin given here. What if B5 only had one season? Maybe Crusade or LOTR could have been a smash hit.

By: Denis

Denis — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:24:34 +0000

I noticed that Season 2 of Jeremiah is now available in the iTunes store in Canada. Not sure if it’s available in the US iTunes store.

By: Gary The Great

Gary The Great — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:07:06 +0000

Sci fi has been running blocks of Season 2 Jeremiah on Thursdays, but I guess you’re busy with Slice then. Maybe you could dvr it?

By: Summer

Summer — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:04:45 +0000

We got back to the geeking this week, or rather for next week’s show.

And I for one was disappointed that nothing ever came of the rumor way back when that there’d be series based on Rising Stars. I love that series… I just have to remember to check for GN collections now and again

Now if only MGM would put out Season 2 of Jeremiah on DVD, I’ll be a happy camper.

By: Denis

Denis — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:15:24 +0000

Are we done talking about the JMS/Lost Tales issue?

Personally, I’m ready to move on. There were already 2 feedback shows where the issue was discussed. I was suprised to see it return in this show. And there was mention of getting the caller on the next show.

The Dragon Page said they were done with the eBook discussions and I was glad. I’m hoping this podcast can put an end to this discussion soon.

I really enjoy JMS’ work which is why I bought all the comics he has done since B5; Amazing Spider-man, Midnight Nation, Rising Stars, etc. Thor and Twelve are still on my comics pull list.

One of my favorite things about B5 was that it was a self-contained story with an end.

I’m looking forward to the work that JMS will be doing in the future, especially if Lensman is one of them.

Plus, if people really do want to continue the discussion, there’s the forum.

By: John from Jersey

John from Jersey — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:36:25 +0000

I’m not sure about the promo…it’s very well done, but it has a strong negative slant on JMS. Does that really represent the position of the podcast?