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The Zocalo Today
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TODAY'S NEWS
Saturday, January 22, 2005:
REVELATIONS:
NBC announced that its REVELATIONS will premiere April 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. From executive
producer Gavin Polone (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and executive producer/writer David Seltzer
(The Omen), the series is a six-hour event that foretells an apocalyptic, end-of-the-world
scenario centering on the final conflict between God and the devil. Bill Pullman stars as
Harvard astrophysicist Richard Massey, and Natascha McElhone plays a nun, Sister Josepha
Montifiore. They attempt to determine if the end-of-the-world confrontation is at hand and
can be avoided. Michael Massee and Tobin Bell also star.
HERCULES:
NBC announced that its fantasy miniseries HERCULES, starring Sean Astin and Leelee Sobieski,
will air at 9 p.m. ET/PT on May 22 and 23 . The miniseries, from executive producer Robert
Halmi Sr. and starring Paul Telfer as the legendary Greek hero, is directed by Roger Young
from a screenplay by Charles Edward Pogue.
YOUNG BLADES:
This new series from PAX premieres tomorrow night at 8:00. Created by Dan Angel and Billy
Brown, the series is set in 17th Century France as Captain Duval (Bruce Boxleitner) trains
his sometimes reckless Musketeers in protecting France’s young King Louis (Robbie Sheehan).
For a quick look at the series -- read through the interview with Billy Brown over at
Cinescape.com. The way they are approaching the production is not only interesting, but may
be the wave of the future.
CORPSE BRIDE:
A trailer for TIM BURTON'S CORPSE BRIDE is now available on the internet in four different
viewing sizes. You get your first true look at this gothic stop-motion animation film.
Directed by Henry Selick (THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS) and set in the 19th century, CORPSE
BRIDE follows the misadventure of a young man named Victor (voiced by Johnny Depp) who finds
himself engaged to be married to two women: one, a prim and proper English woman (Emily Watson)
and the other a dead-but-fun-to-be-with woman (Helena Bonham Carter). Go to
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/corpse_bride/
and see what you think.
BEOWOLF:
Director Robert Zemeckis (THE POLAR EXPRESS, BACK TO THE FUTURE) has signed on to helm a new
remake of the epic tale of BEOWULF from a script by Neil Gaiman (PRINCESS MONONOKE) and Roger
Avary (PULP FICTION). Zemeckis will produce the motion picture alongside Steve Starkey and
Jack Rapke, with Gaiman, Avary and Martin Shafer receiving executive producer credits.
Shangri-La Entertainment is financing the movie and Sony Pictures is in discussions to
distribute the picture. The original BEOWULF poem was written at least a thousand years old
and tells of a famed 6th century Scandinavian warrior that goes to battle a fearsome monster
called Grendel. Gaiman and Avary are getting paid more than $2 million for their screenplay.
(You may remember Neil Gaiman wrote Babylon 5 episode DAY OF THE DEAD.)
THE TRIANGLE:
The Sci Fi Channel announced that it has given the green light to THE TRIANGLE, a six-hour
science fiction mini-series and scheduled it for broadcast this coming December. The show
will be written by FARSCAPE creator Rockne O'Bannon and executive produced by Dean Devlin
(INDEPENDENCE DAY) and Bryan Singer (X-MEN). THE TRIANGLE will explore the eerie reputation
of the body of water known as the Bermuda Triangle, a zone of water off the coast of Florida
where numerous planes and sailing vessels have disappeared without a trace. Any number of
theories have posed to explain the Triangle's loss of life, from the really out there (UFOs,
rips in the fabric of time) to scientific answers, such as giant plumes of methane rising
from the sea floor capable of sinking ships and switching off the engines of airplanes. Given
the collective imaginations of those involved, we are sure TRIANGLE will present exotic angles
for its explanation of the disappearances. No cast or directors have been signed for the mini
so far.
CONSTANTINE:
For Australian Readers Only:
To celebrate the release of "Constantine", Moviehole and Roadshow Film Distributors are
giving readers the chance to win tickets to the pic. Go to
http://www.moviehole.net/giveaways for details.
Renegade occultist John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), who has literally been to hell and back,
teams up with sceptical policewoman Katelin Dodson to solve the mysterious suicide of her
twin sister. Their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that
exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles. Based on the DC-Vertigo
comic book Hellblazer.
TOP SCIENCE FICTION NEWS STORIES:
To see what has been happening this week in science fiction, go to
News Page.
WHAT'S ON THE TUBE TONIGHT
On Network/Cable:
4:00pm on ABC Family
Smallville
Cool
Clark faces an icy enemy who must absorb body heat in order to survive.
6:00pm on UPN
Star Trek: Enterprise
Observer Effect
Aliens possess the bodies of crew members to observe humanity's reaction to tragedy.
8:00pm on Showtime
Stargate
A portal takes a crew to another planet.
10:00pm on A&E
MI-5
Zoe (Keeley Hawes), Danny (David Oyelowo) and Adam (Rupert Penry-Jones) are on the trail of a
Pakistani terror group after a controversial Islamic writer is almost shot and killed while
the MI-5 team is supposed to be protecting him. Things go from bad to worse when the unit
can't figure out if the real assassination target is the writer or another Muslim. Matthew
MacFadyen and Peter Firth star.
On Sci-Fi:
5:00pm
Mosquito
Feeding on an alien corpse makes mosquitoes big, aggressive and thirsty for human blood.
7:00pm
Sabretooth
A big-game hunter searches for a saber-toothed tiger.
9:00pm
Larva
An experimental feed additive yields mutated larva.
On Syndicated TV This Weekend:
Andromeda
The Test
A mysterious stranger torments the crew members with horrible visions of their past crimes.
Mutant X
Time Squared
Team chases Gabriel Ashlocke back in time to preserve the future.
Stargate SG-1
Grace
Maj. Carter wakes to find the crew missing after the Prometheus encounters an alien attack.
The Twilight Zone
Shades of Guilt; Dream Lover
Matt undergoes a transformation after ignoring a black man's plight.
A CALL TO ARMS - THE MEMORY OF SHADOWS
The letter writing campaign is having an effect. Articles have popped up all over the internet regarding
the upcoming BABYLON 5 project. Sites like Cinescape and IGN News have picked up the story and posted
information. The Keep B5 Alive site continues to gather new
visitors as people pull down their BABYLON 5 BUCKS to send to Warner Bros. to voice their support of the
project -- and the original cast members. If you haven't sent your letter yet, why not? Get on the stick and
write -- and write often! It can make a difference.
With time passing and no new information on the film project yet, an ad hoc group of fans
have banded together in an effort to support the original cast as part of the project.
A letter writing and media campaign is now underway. Go to
www.keepb5alive.com. Here you will find samples of
letters you can use to voice your support and encourage Warner Bros. to include the original
cast members in the upcoming movie. This is a call to action. With production scheduled to
begin in April, we need to make our voice heard now. Write letters -- and include your
BABYLON BUCKS -- a way of showing your financial support to the project.
Ask your friends for support. If you are part of a science fiction group, ask for their
help as well. The more people who get involved, the better!
For more information on the project, go to
The Memory of Shadows page here at The Zocalo Today.
Topic #1:
"Out of all of the Sci-fi TV shows in the last 20 years, which 5 female characters are the most heroic and well-played
by their actors and why?"
Topic#2:
Optional add-on to this: Who are the 2 most annoying female leads in Sc-fi TV in the last 20 years?
Do you have an opion? Want to share it with other readers here at The Zocalo Today? Send
in your thoughts and comments to sgbruckner@aol.com. I will post them on the
Discussion Page for everyone to
share and enjoy. There are some good ones so far. Add yours! If you see an old topic you
want to respond to, go right ahead. We enjoy hearing from you.
KEEPING UP WITH CAST AND CREW
ENID RAYE ADAMS:
Tony Tellado is currently running an audio interview with actress Enid Raye Adams who had a recurring
role on JEREMIAH and she shared some nice behind the scenes memories. Visit
http://www.scifitalk.com/ to listen to this and other interviews Tony has conducted with Babylon 5
cast members. Tony covers the science fiction landscape, interviewing people from STARGATE and other
leading series -- and movies.
DYLAN NEAL:
Dylan Neal (David Martel "The Legend of the Rangers") will star in CHUPACABRA: DARK
SEAS on SCIFI January 29 at 9:00pm. Here is the description of the movie.
A team of hunters captures a live Chupacabra, a monster said to prey on livestock and humans
throughout Central America. Unfortunately, their attempt to smuggle it into the United States aboard a
cruise ship goes fatally awry, and a squad of U.S. Navy SEALs is dispatched to terminate the creature
before it turns all the hostage passengers into hors d'oeuvres. John Rhys-Davies (The Lord of the Rings
trilogy, the Indiana Jones films, TV's Sliders), Dylan Neal (star of SCI FI Pictures' Babylon 5: The Legend
of the Rangers) and Giancarlo Esposito (The Usual Suspects, the SCI FI Original Miniseries 5ive Days to
Midnight, TV's Homicide: Life on the Street) star in this creepy man-vs.-monster adventure.
BRUCE BOXLEITNER:
Bruce has landed the role of Captain Duvall, the head of the King's Musketeers in
"Young Blades", a $20 million series from producers Kirk Shaw and James Shavick ("The (new) Addams Family").
The action/adventure series follows the exploits of The Three Musketeers as sword-fighters-in training who will take
on the Establishment and a mystical, evil society as they come of age in 17th century France. Well known Canadian
actor Michael Ironside who has made most of his career playing heavies has been cast in the role of the evil Cardinal
Mazarin. The series will premiere on January 23 on PAX TV at 8:00pm.
STEPHEN AUSTIN:
Our Pak'Ma'Ra Ambassador takes his stand-up comedy routine on the road. Here is his upcoming
schedule:
THE LEGENDARY ICE HOUSE COMEDY CLUB
"Combat Comics" (CD Recording)
Jan. 26th, 2005, 8p
Pasadena, CA
www.theicehousecomedyclub.com
DOMENICO’S
Jan. 29th, 2005, 9p
Arcadia, CA
626-574-7433
Here is a link where you can see more of Stephen's tour of Afghanistan and other ports of call
in the Middle East.
SPECIAL CAST ACTIVITIES: To learn more about what cast members are doing away from the tube,
go to CAST ACTIVITIES page.
REMEMBERING RICHARD BIGGS
For those of you just coming to the site for the first time, this may be a shock, but Richard Biggs,
the wonderful Dr. Stephen Franklin on Babylon 5, died on May 22 of an brain anyerism. There are many
efforts underway to help with his two small children. Be sure to go to the
Richard Biggs Memorial Page for more information.
A memorial fund has been set up for Richard's two small sons. Donations can be sent to:
For the benefit of the sons of Richard James Biggs II
Washington Mutual Bank
840 N. San Fernando Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
A memorial event for Rick will take place on March 19 in North Hollywood -- go to the
events calendar for more information.
REMEMBERING TIM CHOATE
Tim Choate, the wonderful Zathras on Babylon 5, was killed when he was struck by a car while going
to a play rehearsal on his motorcycle. A memorial fund has been set up in lieu of flowers for Tim.
The address for the memorial fund is:
The Tim Choate Memorial Fund
P.O. Box 861355
Los Angeles, CA 90086
Proceeds will be placed in an educational trust for Flynn, who is 4 years old.
BABYLON 5 BIRTHDAYS
January 9 - David Allen Brooks
January 24 - Peter Woodward
January 27 - Julie Caitlin Brown
January 27 - Tamilyn Tomita
Have I missed anyone? If you know the birthday of someone connected with Babylon 5,
pass the information along. We want to include everyone in our Happy Birthday Wishes.
BABYLON 5 DVDS
CRUSADE DVD
Warner Bros Home Video has announced that the Babylon 5 spinoff, Crusade will hit DVD on
December 7. The series stars Peter Woodward, Gary Cole, Marjean Holden, Tracy Scoggins,
Daniel Dae Kim, David Allen Brooks and Carrie Dobro. This 13 episode series (576 mins)
will be released in a 4 disc set, and carries a suggested price of $59.98 US. It'll contain
an English Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track, along with English, French and Spanish subtitles.
The video will be presented in the original aspect ratio: 1.33:1. We have little information
on the special features, just that there will be audio commentaries and a documentary.
For those of you not familiar with CRUSADE, here is a synopsis of the plot:
In 2267 the Earth is quarantined, having been infected with a deadly plague by an attacking
alien force. Scientists estimate that it will kill every inhabitant within 5 years, not nearly
enough time for a cure to be developed. So the planet's only hope lies with the Excalibur, an
advanced prototype starship sent out to search ancient alien ruins for their former inhabitant's
secrets, hoping that somewhere out there a cure can be found.
For more information on the BABYLON 5 and CRUSADE DVDs, go to
Babylon 5 DVDs Page.
DVD NEWS AND REVIEWS
Warner Bros. Home Video released CATWOMAN on DVD January 18. For a look at what the set includes,
go to CATWOMAN .
KUNG FU: SEASON TWO - This new DVD has just been released by Warner Bros. Please visit the
Kung Fu Page for information about
the DVD -- and video files directly from the DVD.
TROY
This epic motion picture was released on DVD January 4. For a rundown of what the DVD has to offer,
go to Troy page. You will find a synopsis
and video footage from behind-the-scenes as Wolfgang Peterson and the design crew built the city of
Troy.
Here are a couple of fun DVD sets you may want to add to your collection. For anyone who enjoyed these cartoons
as a kid -- you'll want to share them with your kids -- or even grandkids. The stories are good -- the animation still
holds up after all these years!
For a listing of new DVDs, visit our NEW DVD Page.
Here you will find information about new DVDs that may be of interest to you.
Also be sure to visit to the Review Page for a run down of
what the DVD sets include.
SCIENCE FICTION PUBLICATIONS
Cult Times #113: STARGATE ATLANTIS takes center stage in this issue. Star Joe Flanigan
looks back on the series so far and what he enjoys in life. Also in this issue, Claudia Black
talks about her recurring role of Vala on STARGATE SG-1 and how she feels about joining the
show and working with FARSCAPE's Ben Browder again.
Starburst #330: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: Galactica's Lt Kara ‘Starbuck’ Thrace, Katee Sackhoff tells
us why she’s now happy to roll with the punches. ST: ENTERPRISE's Dominic Keating (Lt Malcolm Reed) is
excited about the show’s future…and discovers that we can put a man on the Moon, but we can't make a
spacesuit that's comfortable. History of Star Wars - the second of a six-part series brings you the history of
the greatest Sci-Fi saga of them all. Look at the release of Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
TV Zone #185: STARGATE SG-1: Executive producer Michael Greenburg talks about stories in
Season Eight and hints that the best is yet to come! GALACTICA's Production designer Richard Hudolin
discusses how he created the series’ unique retro-futuristic look, in an extra-long feature packed with
production artwork and design sketches. SMALLVILLE's got Lois Lane and newcomer Erica Durance steps
into the shoes of Margot Kidder and Teri Hatcher to play Superman’s future girlfriend.
Expose #91: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events -- zany Jim Carrey stars as
Count Olaf, the evil and multi-faced uncle of the unfortunate Baudelaire children. He
reveals the inspiration for the many guises his character adopts in pursuit of his nefarious
plans. Also, visit the set of Harry Potter's The Goblet of Fire, to reveal a shaggier look
for Harry, and more stylish togs for the off-set Hermione.
Cult Times Special #32: Looking back on 2004, and forward to 2005! This issue includes previews of
Andromeda, Boston Legal, Charmed, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, Dead Like Me,
Desperate Housewives, Joan of Arcadia, Las Vegas, Lost, Scrubs, Smallville, Star Trek: Enterprise and Without
a Trace.
Expose Special #27: This 100-page yearbook takes a look back at the past year of science fiction and fantasy.
LORD OF THE RINGS, ANGEL, LOST, CHARMED -- all this and more in this issue.
TV Zone Special #60: Claudia Black talks about returning to FARSCAPE -- and her guest role in
Season 8 of STARGATE SG-1. The Year in TV Zone -- Extensive 12-page review of the highs and lows from
the world of Cult Television, looking back on the past year of TV Zone…
Starburst Special #66: In this issue, Mandy Patinkin talks about his role as Rube, the leader of the somewhat-
less-than-grim band of Reapers from DEAD LIKE ME. Neil Gaiman, author of the SANDMAN stories turns director and
talks about bringing his newest project, Death – The High Cost of Living to the big screen. And more from the land
of the living, Atlantis star Rachel Luttrell tells us about developing her role as a feisty freedom fighter battling vampiric
creatures in the new series.
Dreamwatch USA #4: The U.S. edition: This month you will find interviews with Tru Calling star Eliza Dushku,
taking a look at the sequel to The Mask, Son of The Mask, and stepping aboard the final Stargate SG-1 mission
of season eight! Plus, all the latest from your favorite TV shows!
NEW IN BOOK STORES
The Many Faces of Van Helsing; edited by Jeanne Cavelos
Ace Books (Penguin Putnam Inc.); NYC; April, 2004; 400 pp.; trade paperback; $14.95 U.S. $22.50 Can.
ISBN 0-441-01170-5
First introduced in Bram Stoker's immortal Dracula, Abraham Van Helsing became the ultimate adversary for
the vampire--as enigmatic and complex as the fiend he so relentlessly pursued. Now, in this unique anthology of
stories, masters of horror and fantasy each give the original vampire hunter his due as they reimagine the history
and reinvent the adventures of a fascinating, mysterious, and unforgettable character who was the greatest foe
of the most evil icon in literary history.
For more information on this book, go to
Jeanne Cavelos' website. Jeanne is a wonderful author -- one that spent a good bit of time in the
Babylon 5 universe. Her Techno-Mage series will be required reading for those just coming to the story
with THE MEMORY OF SHADOWS.
GRAPHIC NOVELS
LOST IN SPACE:
To commemorate the 40th annivesary of LOST IN SPACE, Bubblehead Publishing, is set to release a 360-page,
full-color graphic novel collecting and completing Bill Mumy's 12-part adventure LOST IN SPACE: VOYAGE TO THE
BOTTOM OF THE SOUL, a story originally published in serialized form by Innovation Publishing in 1992-93 but left
unfinished when the publisher went out of business.
Current plans call for Bubblehead to release the graphic novel in July at San Diego's Comic-Con International,
to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Lost in Space, the TV series, but advance pre-publication sales of the
book will be available on the company's internet commerce site
www.lisvoyage.com. .
Said Mumy: "I'm working with some great people on this project. I'm so glad
the original team is back to finish "Voyage to the Bottom of the Soul" properly. For over ten years fans have
been asking me how this huge story ended, wanting me to print the unpublished second half of the scripts
alone, but I didn't want to diminish the piece that way. Michal's artwork looks great and I'm very excited
about it. I've always been proud of this story. You don't have to be a fan of the old television show to get
into this book but those who are will especially enjoy it. It really advances the classic arc of Lost in Space."
COMIC BOOKS
FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #516
Amazing Spider-Man #516 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by J.
Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by Mike Deodato Jr.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Skin Deep,' part 2 of 4. Peter must confront a foe who -- like himself -- was given amazing powers during a
science experiment gone awry. But why does this adversary blame Peter for the mishap in the laboratory --
and just how far will he take his quest for vengeance?"
Amazing Spider-Man #516 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
RISING STARS: FIRE AND ASH PAPERBACK
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art by Brent Anderson, colored by John Starr and Brian Buccellato.
Writer J. Michael Straczynski's superhero tour-de-force reaches its stunning conclusion as the final fate of
the 113 ³Pederson Specials² is revealed. The final chapter of one of the greatest comic series ever is now
available in trade paperback for your bookshelf.
208 pages, $29.95.
AMAZING SPIDERMAN #517
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Mike Deodato and Mark Brooks, cover by Gary Frank.
"Skin Deep," part 3 of 4. When a former classmate of Peter Parker's is caught in a horrific experiment, he blames
Peter for the resulting transformation...But is Peter to blame? And how will Peter react when someone targets his
personal life instead of Spider-Man's life, for a change?
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Feb. 23.
STRANGE
Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Sara (Samm) Barnes, pencils and cover by Brandon Peterson.
The Master of the Mystic Arts is back -- as only J. Michael Straczynski and artist Brandon Peterson could envision
him. In this issue, Stephen Strange at last learns what the Ancient One has planned for him.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Feb. 16.
SUPREME POWER #15
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Gary Frank.
What does the most powerful being on the planet do when he finds out he's been manipulated and that his whole
life is practically a lie? How will Hyperion react -- and what does that mean for the rest of humanity--and the
government that's organized these deceitful machinations? Another pulse-pounding issue from the architects of
the Supremeverse!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 2.
JMS COMIC BOOKS: For a listing of current comic books written by J. Michael Straczynski, go to
COMIC BOOK page. There is a brief
synopsis of the book and a date when publication is expected.
STARGATE ATLANTIS:
01/21/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE EYE
01/21/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE EYE
01/28/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE DEFIANT ONE
01/28/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE DEFIANT ONE
02/04/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS HOT ZONE
02/04/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS HOT ZONE
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA:
01/21/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA BASTILLE DAY
01/21/2005 01:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA BASTILLE DAY
01/24/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA BASTILLE DAY
01/28/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ACT OF CONTRITION
01/28/2005 01:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ACT OF CONTRITION
01/31/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ACT OF CONTRITION
02/04/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA YOU CAN'T GO HOME AGAIN
02/04/2005 01:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA YOU CAN'T GO HOME AGAIN
02/07/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA YOU CAN'T GO HOME AGAIN
FARSCAPE SCHEDULE:
02/28/2005 08:00 AM FARSCAPE DNA MAD SCIENTIST
02/28/2005 09:00 AM FARSCAPE THEY'VE GOT A SECRET
02/28/2005 10:00 AM FARSCAPE TILL THE BLOOD RUNS CLEAR
02/28/2005 11:00 AM FARSCAPE RHAPSODY IN BLUE
02/28/2005 12:00 PM FARSCAPE THE FLAX
02/28/2005 01:00 PM FARSCAPE JEREMIAH CRICHTON
02/28/2005 02:00 PM FARSCAPE DURKA RETURNS
02/28/2005 03:00 PM FARSCAPE A HUMAN REACTION
BABYLON 5/CRUSADE PHOTOSHOP PHOTOS
You do NOT have to pay the prices asked for over at e-bay! Here are photos of B5 and Crusade cast members at
fantastic prices. Check out Photo Shop. Ordering is easy -- and you can't
beat the prices! Just let me know which photos you want and I'll check to make sure they are still in stock.
SCI-FI CARTOONS
While catching up on my e-mail yesterday morning, I got an instant message from LFMOA along with
a nice goodie that I can share with readers. Thanks for sending along your version of Pinky and the B5 Brain.
Tye Bourdony's latest Lighter Side of Sci-Fi satire can be seen here and at Tye's website
www.thelightersideofscifi.com.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
RICHARD BIGGS MEMORIAL SHOW
Here's a date to put on your calendar -- Saturday, March 19, 2005. A few of Rick's friends are getting together
for a day of remembering their friend and colleague. The guest list for the day is:
Guests attending Breakfast & Afternoon:
Matthew Ashford (Days of Our Lives)
Bruce Boxleitner (Babylon 5, TRON)
Ricardo Antonio Chavira (Desperate Housewives)
Jerry Doyle (Babylon 5)
Mira Furlan (Babylon 5, Lost)
Melissa Gilbert (Little House on the Prairie)
Lisa Howard (Earth Final Conflict, Highlander)
Michael T. Weiss (The Pretender)
Stephen Nichols (Days of our Lives)
Melinda Clark (The OC/Days of our Lives)
Rick Hearst (General Hospital)
George Jenesky (Days of our Lives)
Appearing at the afternoon signing - 12:30 to 4:00pm:
Babylon 5 cast members: Andreas Katsulas, Pat Tallman, Bill Mumy, Jason Carter, Ed Wasser, Stephen Austin,
Bruce Boxleitner, Jerry Doyle, Melissa Gilbert, Julie Caitlin Brown, Tracy Scoggins
Matthew Ashford (Days of our Lives)
Lisa Howard (Earth Final Conflict, Highlander)
Michael T. Weiss (The Pretender)
Place: The event will be held at the Beverly Garland Hotel, 4222 Vineland Ave., N. Hollywood, CA 91602.
The schedule is as follows:
10am to 12pm
Celebrity - Buffet Breakfast
(Including made-to-order omelets)
12:30pm to 4pm
Autograph* Signings
All Proceeds to the family of Richard Biggs. To purchase tickets: Pay $100 for each breakfast ticket;
$25 for each afternoon autograph session. If both events are purchased the total cost is reduced to
$115, a $10 savings. Visit PayPal and enter email address Blkcat1067@ aol.com. When paying be
sure to enter email address so that we can send the ticket back.
For mailing checks, make checks payable to: Richard Biggs Memorial Show
1052 W. Alameda Avenue #350; Burbank, CA 91506
* Celebrities appear subject to work commitments. A charge will be made for autographs. ALL proceeds to
the family of Richard Biggs.
CONVENTION CALENDAR
January 21-23, 2005
OFFICIAL XENA CONVENTION: THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Place: Burbank Airport Hilton and Towers, 2500 Hollywood Way
City: Burbank, CA
Guests: LUCY LAWLESS (Xena) Saturday; RENEE O'CONNOR(Gabrielle) Saturday; HUDSON LEICK (Callisto) Saturday;
CLAIRE STANSFIELD (Alti) Sunday and many, many more
For more information, visit the website at
http://www.creationent.com/cal/xebur.htm
January 28-30, 2005
"The 16th Annual Florida eXtravaganza"
Place: Orlando (FL) Expo Center
B5 guest: Walter Koening
Other guests include Marina Sirtis (ST:TNG), David Hedison, several Star Wars actors, a couple of the
Harry Potter kids & Cindy Morgan (Lora, Alan's love interest in "Tron").
The following website will have more info: www.fxshow.com/index.htm
February 2-4, 2005
THE OFFICIAL STARGATE SG-1 and STARGATE: ATLANTIS CONVENTION
Place: Sheraton National Hotel, 900 South Orme St.
City: Arlington, VA
Guests: Michael Shanks, Christoper Judge, Don Davis, Teryl Rothery, Peter Williams
For more information, visit the Creation Entertainment website at
http://www.creationent.com/cal/sgva.htm
February 11-13, 2005
Farpoint
Place: Hunt Valley, MD (near Baltimore)
Guests include: Jeffrey Combs, Kathy Garver, Bob Bergen, Tony Amendola,
David Franklin, Wayne Pygram
For more information, visit their website at
http://www.bcpl.net/~wilsonr/farpoint.html.
February 18-20, 2005
VisionCon 2005
Place: Springfield, Missouri
B5 Guest: Mira Furlan
For more information, visit their website at
http://www.visioncon.net/Welcome.htm.
February 18-20, 2005
Gallifrey 2005
Place: The Airtel Plaza Hotel
City: Los Angeles (Van Nuys), California
The Sixteenth Annual North American DOCTOR WHO and Science Fiction Media Convention
For more information, go to
http://www.gallifreyone.com/gallifrey.php
February 25-27, 2005
Redemption 05
Blake's 7, Babylon 5 and Beyond
Guests: Jason Carter, Jim Mortimore and Mat Irvine
Place: Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK
For more information, visit their website at
http://www.smof.com/redemption
February 25-27, 2005
THE OFFICIAL STARGATE SG-1 and STARGATE: ATLANTIS CONVENTION
Place: Hilton DFW Lakes, 1800 Hwy. 26 E.
City: Grapevine, TX. (near Dallas)
Guests: Michael Shanks, Christoper Judge, Don Davis, Teryl Rothery, Peter Williams
For more information, visit the Creation Entertainment website at
http://www.creationent.com/cal/sgtx.htm
March 11-13, 2005
Grand Slam XIII - The Sci-Fi Summit
City: PASADENA, CA
Place: Pasadena Center, 300 E. Green St.
Guests: Stars from Star Trek, Stargate, Firefly and more
For more information, visit the Creation Entertainment website at
http://www.creationent.com/cal/stgs.htm
March 19, 2005
Richard Biggs Memorial Show
Place: Beverly Garland Hotel, 4222 Vineland Ave., N. Hollywood, CA 91602
Guests: Matthew Ashford (Days of Our Lives); Bruce Boxleitner (Babylon 5, TRON); Ricardo Antonio
Chavira (Desperate Housewives); Jerry Doyle (Babylon 5); Mira Furlan (Babylon 5, Lost); Melissa Gilbert
(Babylon 5, Little House on the Prairie), Lisa Howard (Earth Final Conflict, Highlander), Michael T. Weiss
(The Pretender); Afternoon Only: Andreas Katsulas (Babylon 5, Star Trek)
May 6-8, 2005
TO BE CONTINUED
Place: Chicago Marriott Schaumburg Hotel
City: Schaumberg, IL.
For more information, visit www.2becontinued.com.
Be sure to visit the referenced sites to see if there have been changes in dates/guests attending. Visit our
Convention Calendar for a full listing of upcoming conventions.
MAIL FOR CAST AND CREW
Here's a recent note from JMS on the subject:
Just an FYI to those who've been using the Ventura Blvd. mail drop for fan mail
to actors....
As mentioned before, we're phasing out the forwarding of fan mail because we a)
don't have the resources, complicated by b) the actors have scattered to the
four winds, and it makes it very difficult to get everything to everybody in a
timely fashion.
So, having provided prior notice...fan mail to actors coming to the Ventura
Blvd. mail drop will be sent back. Mail to actors should be sent via their
official fan clubs. I will still be taking mail there, since it's my mailbox,
but that's it.
Just so's y'all know and save a few bucks on postage and returns.
WARNER BROS:
Phone: 818.954.3000
Fax: 818.954.7829
E-mail: wbsf@warnerbros.com
Hours: M-F, 9A to 6P PST
Address: 4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522
PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES
Dominick Bruno
Phone: 818.954.5690
wbsfproperty@warnerbros.com
Warner Home Video:
Mr. Douglas Wadleigh
VP for Marketing and Special Features
Warner Bros.
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522
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Our Pak'Ma'Ra Ambassador takes his stand-up comedy routine on the road. Here is his upcoming
schedule:
For those of you just coming to the site for the first time, this may be a shock, but Richard Biggs,
the wonderful Dr. Stephen Franklin on Babylon 5, died on May 22 of an brain anyerism. There are many
efforts underway to help with his two small children. Be sure to go to the 
Tim Choate, the wonderful Zathras on Babylon 5, was killed when he was struck by a car while going
to a play rehearsal on his motorcycle. A memorial fund has been set up in lieu of flowers for Tim.
The address for the memorial fund is:
January 9 - David Allen Brooks
Warner Bros Home Video has announced that the Babylon 5 spinoff, Crusade will hit DVD on
December 7. The series stars Peter Woodward, Gary Cole, Marjean Holden, Tracy Scoggins,
Daniel Dae Kim, David Allen Brooks and Carrie Dobro. This 13 episode series (576 mins)
will be released in a 4 disc set, and carries a suggested price of $59.98 US. It'll contain
an English Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track, along with English, French and Spanish subtitles.
The video will be presented in the original aspect ratio: 1.33:1. We have little information
on the special features, just that there will be audio commentaries and a documentary.
KUNG FU: SEASON TWO - This new DVD has just been released by Warner Bros. Please visit the
This epic motion picture was released on DVD January 4. For a rundown of what the DVD has to offer,
go to 
Here are a couple of fun DVD sets you may want to add to your collection. For anyone who enjoyed these cartoons
as a kid -- you'll want to share them with your kids -- or even grandkids. The stories are good -- the animation still
holds up after all these years!
Cult Times #113: STARGATE ATLANTIS takes center stage in this issue. Star Joe Flanigan
looks back on the series so far and what he enjoys in life. Also in this issue, Claudia Black
talks about her recurring role of Vala on STARGATE SG-1 and how she feels about joining the
show and working with FARSCAPE's Ben Browder again.
Starburst #330: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: Galactica's Lt Kara ‘Starbuck’ Thrace, Katee Sackhoff tells
us why she’s now happy to roll with the punches. ST: ENTERPRISE's Dominic Keating (Lt Malcolm Reed) is
excited about the show’s future…and discovers that we can put a man on the Moon, but we can't make a
spacesuit that's comfortable. History of Star Wars - the second of a six-part series brings you the history of
the greatest Sci-Fi saga of them all. Look at the release of Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
TV Zone #185: STARGATE SG-1: Executive producer Michael Greenburg talks about stories in
Season Eight and hints that the best is yet to come! GALACTICA's Production designer Richard Hudolin
discusses how he created the series’ unique retro-futuristic look, in an extra-long feature packed with
production artwork and design sketches. SMALLVILLE's got Lois Lane and newcomer Erica Durance steps
into the shoes of Margot Kidder and Teri Hatcher to play Superman’s future girlfriend.
Expose #91: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events -- zany Jim Carrey stars as
Count Olaf, the evil and multi-faced uncle of the unfortunate Baudelaire children. He
reveals the inspiration for the many guises his character adopts in pursuit of his nefarious
plans. Also, visit the set of Harry Potter's The Goblet of Fire, to reveal a shaggier look
for Harry, and more stylish togs for the off-set Hermione.
Cult Times Special #32: Looking back on 2004, and forward to 2005! This issue includes previews of
Andromeda, Boston Legal, Charmed, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, Dead Like Me,
Desperate Housewives, Joan of Arcadia, Las Vegas, Lost, Scrubs, Smallville, Star Trek: Enterprise and Without
a Trace.
Expose Special #27: This 100-page yearbook takes a look back at the past year of science fiction and fantasy.
LORD OF THE RINGS, ANGEL, LOST, CHARMED -- all this and more in this issue.
TV Zone Special #60: Claudia Black talks about returning to FARSCAPE -- and her guest role in
Season 8 of STARGATE SG-1. The Year in TV Zone -- Extensive 12-page review of the highs and lows from
the world of Cult Television, looking back on the past year of TV Zone…
Starburst Special #66: In this issue, Mandy Patinkin talks about his role as Rube, the leader of the somewhat-
less-than-grim band of Reapers from DEAD LIKE ME. Neil Gaiman, author of the SANDMAN stories turns director and
talks about bringing his newest project, Death – The High Cost of Living to the big screen. And more from the land
of the living, Atlantis star Rachel Luttrell tells us about developing her role as a feisty freedom fighter battling vampiric
creatures in the new series.
Dreamwatch USA #4: The U.S. edition: This month you will find interviews with Tru Calling star Eliza Dushku,
taking a look at the sequel to The Mask, Son of The Mask, and stepping aboard the final Stargate SG-1 mission
of season eight! Plus, all the latest from your favorite TV shows! 
The Many Faces of Van Helsing; edited by Jeanne Cavelos
To commemorate the 40th annivesary of LOST IN SPACE, Bubblehead Publishing, is set to release a 360-page,
full-color graphic novel collecting and completing Bill Mumy's 12-part adventure LOST IN SPACE: VOYAGE TO THE
BOTTOM OF THE SOUL, a story originally published in serialized form by Innovation Publishing in 1992-93 but left
unfinished when the publisher went out of business. 
Amazing Spider-Man #516 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by J.
Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by Mike Deodato Jr. 
RISING STARS: FIRE AND ASH PAPERBACK 
AMAZING SPIDERMAN #517
STRANGE
SUPREME POWER #15 
While catching up on my e-mail yesterday morning, I got an instant message from LFMOA along with
a nice goodie that I can share with readers. Thanks for sending along your version of Pinky and the B5 Brain.
Tye Bourdony's latest Lighter Side of Sci-Fi satire can be seen here and at Tye's website
Here's a date to put on your calendar -- Saturday, March 19, 2005. A few of Rick's friends are getting together
for a day of remembering their friend and colleague. The guest list for the day is: