In this hour, JMS talks more with Tim and Summer about the development of Babylon 5 and the pros and cons of continuing or expanding the series, the real reason for putting his foot down on “big budget or nothing”, the broader realities of the hammer lock of Warner Bros has on any future “expanded universe” properties, and more.
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Babylon Podcast #161: Interview with J. Michael Straczynski, Part 1
Interview: JMS, The Great Maker, graciously allows Tim and Summer to throw a seemingly endless stream of questions about the origins and creation of Babylon 5, the production and growing pains of the show, and dealing with the vagaries of the industry of Hollywood, the bizarre perfect storm surrounding Crusade on TNT, and more.
JMS MIT Lecture in the News
This is the only news coverage Tim was able to find… anyone else find any mainstream coverage of the lecture? ‘Babylon 5’ creator speaks about failure, future of media at MIT By Jeanne Amy GateHouse News Service Mon May 25, 2009, 10:13 PM EDT CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Middle-aged, irreverent, innovative and bold, J. Michael Straczynski […]
2009 Julius Schwartz Lecture at MIT
The second annual Julius Schwartz Lecture brings J. Michael Straczynski, the creator of the cult science fiction hit Babylon 5.
“The Birth of the Babylon 5 Story”
In 1999, J. Michael Straczynski allowed his original notes on Babylon 5 to be released via his Last Word column in the Babylon 5 Magazine (Vol. 2, Issue 9). These notes were the first written record of Babylon 5, made moments after he had his inspiration for the series while taking a shower. Though the […]
The Vocabulary Conspiracy
The Great Maker has sent out a call to the masses: From: “jmsatb5@aol.com” Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:01:39 -0700 (PDT) So here’s the deal. I’m calling on everybody in sight to help me bring back a word. It’s a conspiracy, see, and you’re all part of it if you choose to be. I want […]
JMS Wins “Movies for Grownups” Award
While J. Michael Straczynski didn’t pick up a BAFTA for Changeling, there is a new award for it in his portfolio: Best Screenwriter 50 and Over J. Michael Straczynski, Changeling He’s already one of television’s top writers of fantasy and science fiction; and although Changeling is based on a true story, Straczynski’s tale of a […]
Babylon Podcast #143: Between The Darkness and The Light (Season 4)
Deep Geeking: Tim and Summer discuss “Between The Darkness and The Light”, the episode which marks a significant turning point in the war to take back Earth from Clark’s forces.
The morale hit taken by Sheridan’s capture is turned around by them breaking him out and rescuing him, and by the White Star fleet’s destruction of Earth’s advanced, Shadow-tech cruisers.
Is this the first glimpse we see of Lyta’s steps towards her dark, angry side?
Babylon Podcast #139: The Exercise of Vital Powers (Season 4)
Deep Geeking: This week, Tim and Summer discuss “The Exercise of Vital Powers”, and Tim continues to exercise his right to vital puns.
Summer’s appreciation of this episode comes from the complete break from what had been the traditional storytelling style in the series, and diving into old school hard-boiled pulp detective thriller territory. From Garibaldi’s opening monologue, through his working for the power player who’s suspiciouly far beyond his usual clientele, to his having to resist the damsel in distress who almost always lures the private eye to his doom… this episode is all pulp, all the time.
JMS Guest Speaker at Mars Society Convention
J. Michael Straczynski is scheduled to speak at the 11th Annual Mars Society Convention, in Boulder, Colorado August 14-17th. Convention Information: Who: Hundreds of Mars Experts and Enthusiasts What: Eleventh Annual Mars Society Convention When: August 14-17, 2008 Where: University of Colorado, Boulder Why: Your chance to hear the latest news and research from Mars, […]
