The emails come flying my way this morning, and I believe this story is excellent news. Via an article at Hollywood Reporter, JMS is writing a new version of Forbidden Planet: J. Michael Straczynski, the writer of the Clint Eastwood-directed “Changeling,” is penning a long-in-the-works update of sci-fi classic “Forbidden Planet” for Warner Bros. Joel […]
Archives for October 2008
Babylon Podcast #135: No Surrender, No Retreat (Season 4)
Deep Geeking: This week, Tim and Summer delve into discussion about “No Surrender, No Retreat”. We talk about the decision to ask the League to stay on the sidelines until the fighting’s done; the timing of some of the events in the course of the episode; the difference between Sheridan choosing a philosophical solution to end the Shadow War versus resorting to a shooting fight to free the colonies that were under siege; and more.
Babylon Podcast #134: Moments of Transition (Season 4)
Deep Geeking: This week, Tim, Summer and special guest Gary discuss “Moments of Transition”. There’s some disagreement on the perceived speed of Neroon’s change of heart, some great appreciation of Ivanova’s performance in the final scene, and more.
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, Season 2
The second season kicks off Oct. 23 at 10 pm Eastern on VH1 and will be aired 15 times as well as on the show website. On hand for this round are Jeff Conaway (Zack Allen on B5), Jeff’s girlfriend Vikki, Amber Smith (model, actress), Nicki McKibbin (American Idol finalist), Sean Stewart (son of singer […]
Babylon Podcast #133: The League of Non-Aligned Knitters
Interview: B5 fans have always been creative. This week, we are happy to introduce you to the “League of Non-Aligned Knitters”… B5 Fans Who Knit.
Tim, Summer, and Jeffrey chat with Catherine, Heather, Laura, Amanda, and Elizabeth about the convergence of Babylon 5 viewing and knitting (and other scifi shows). There are practical applications for scifi fans to know how to knit… you’re going to have to make your own clothing after the zombie apocalyse, ya know.
A Crusade episode guide?
My Babylon 5 kung fu is starting to feel weak. I found yet another book I didn’t know about… my self-esteem as a compulsive completist may be starting to waver! The Babylon 5: Crusade Episode Guide. An Unofficial, Independent Guide with Critiques by Sandy Van Densen and Loriann DeGiacomo. Quoting: “This unofficial, independent episode guide […]
But In Purple…I’m Stunning
“But In Purple…I’m Stunning: Quotations from Babylon 5” compiles everyone’s favorite quotes into one comprehensive book. For easy reference, the quotes are broken down by character (who said it, and to whom) and by theme. J. Michael Straczynski has written 8 introductions, one for each themed section in addition to his foreword.
Babylon Podcast #132: Rumors, Bargains and Lies (Season 4)
Deep Geeking: Tim and Summer chat about “Rumors, Bargains and Lies”. Everyone on B5’s playing an angle, but who’s really running the game and who’s being played?
The Parliament of Dreams
Remember that Babylon 5 collection that I’d mentioned on the show? The one published by the Science Fiction Foundation? My search for a copy of it yielded zero hits on eBay at the time, and the handful of copies available on Amazon.com were over $100, which was way more than I wanted to spend. But, interestingly enough, copies of it were available at Amazon.co.uk for less than half of that, including shipping to the US.
Babylon Podcast #131: Garypalooza
Zombielon 5?
Feedbackapalooza: Or would this week better be called Garypalooza? Either way, the Vorlon is easily amused when listening to phone spam with audio effects applied to the clip.
