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The Zocalo Today

Welcome and thank you for dropping by. Take your shoes off, get comfortable and stay a while. There is a LOT of information here and you won't want to miss any of it.

The Zocalo Today is an interactive newsletter, encouraging readers to join a discussion topic or to send along letters that can be shared with other readers.

The Zocalo Today is a newsletter for Babylon 5 and science fiction fans everywhere. It is as much YOUR newsletter as it is mine! I'm just pulling together things for you!

Join our discussion topic. It is just one way you can share with other Z readers. If you see Babylon 5 cast and crew in other roles, let us know. We enjoy convention reports, photos, etc. Don't miss our back issues. I hope this will become more than just a newsletter. It's a community of people that enjoy sharing their experiences and interests. Babylon 5 brought many of us together -- and it remains with us, despite the fact that is no longer in production. Don't be shy. Join us today!

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News



SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008

Lost LOST PREMIERE DATE SET
ABC is scheduling a two-hour premiere for the fifth season debut of LOST on Wednesday, Jan. 21. The premiere will be preceded by a one-hour clip show to bring everyone up to date (so three hours of "Lost" total). That means LOST is returning to its Wednesday-at-9 p.m. time period. The new premiere date is also slightly earlier than last season. ABC has lined up 17 episodes for 2009, which is one hour more than the show's now-standard 16-episode tally. The network added an extra hour to compensate for last year, which was cut short due to the strike. Also, yesterday the Hollywood Reporter reported that Reiko Aylesworth is in negotiations for a major recurring role on the show.

Dylan McDermott THE LINE
The Hollywood Reporter writes that Dylan McDermott (The Practice) has been tapped as the lead in THE LINE, Jerry Bruckheimer's drama pilot for TNT. The project, from Warner Horizon and Jerry Bruckheimer TV, is a character-based police drama that revolves around a squad of undercover LAPD officers as they walk the line between doing their job and being seduced by easy money. McDermott will play Lt. Andre Carter, a veteran officer who created and is running the secret unit, trying to strike a balance in his personal and professional relationships with his underlings. He joins the recently cast Logan Marshall-Green, Omari Hardwick and Nicki Aycox on "Line," written by Doug Jung and directed by Danny Cannon. The pilot is executive produced by Bruckheimer, Cannon, Jung and Jonathan Littman. McDermott, who won a Golden Globe for his role as Bobby Donnell on ABC's "The Practice," is filming the feature "Burning Palms," writer-director Christopher Landon's satire of Angeleno stereotypes.

Conan CONAN GETS A DIRECTOR
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Brett Ratner is in final negotiations to direct CONAN, which is aiming for a release in early 2010. Ratner liked the Conan script by Joshua Oppenheimer and Thomas Dean Donnelly, who looked to Robert E. Howard's original pulp stories of the 1930s to create their take on the character. The writers are doing a quick polish to incorporate some of Ratner's ideas. Joe Gatta and Avi Lerner of Millennium Films are producing, along with Paradox Entertainment president and CEO Fredrik Malmberg. Millennium and Lionsgate are eyeing a potential franchise and envision a very R-rated approach in the $85 million budget range. Preproduction is under way for a shoot at Nu Image's Nu Boyana Studio in Bulgaria.
"The story opens on the battlefield where Conan is born and tells the origin story that sets the stage for what will be the first of multiple films," Lerner said.

THE KILLER INSIDE ME
Casey Affleck and Jessica Alba are teaming with director Michael Winterbottom for THE KILLER INSIDE ME, an adaptation of a novel from noir author Jim Thompson, says The Hollywood Reporter. The story follows a West Texas sheriff (Affleck) and his downward spiral from a boring small-town cop into a ruthless, sociopathic murderer. Alba plays a prostitute. The novel was made into a 1976 film starring Stacy Keach. MuseFilm's Chris Hanley, Cyclone Prods.' Robert Weinbach, Revolution Films' Andrew Eaton and Bradford Schlei are producing the latest adaptation, which was written by Weinbach and John Curran. A mid-January start date is being eyed.

TOP SCIENCE FICTION NEWS STORIES:
To catch up on the latest news from around the world of science fiction, go to News Page. You'll find the highlights this week and this month here.


On The Tube




8:00pm on CBS
CSI: NY - Like Water for Murder
A salesman and a number of dead sharks wash up on Rockaway Beach, leading the CSI team to follow a twisted trail of evidence in the search for the killer.

8:00pm on NBC
Knight Rider - Knight of the Living Dead
A tech is murdered at Knight Industries headquarters; while they are stuck on a flight during a storm, Sarah and Mike must try to stop KITT before it self-destructs.

8:00pm on BBC America
Doctor Who - Last of the Time Lords
After the Earth has been conquered and the Doctor is held prisoner, Martha Jones must try to save the world.

9:00pm on CBS
Without a Trace - Absalom
The team searches for a college student who vanished after making provocative statements during a classroom discussion.

9:00pm on BBC America
Doctor Who - Voyage of the Damned
The Doctor tries to save the lives of the passengers on an orbiting cruise ship called Titanic.

9:00pm on SciFi
Yeti
A legendary beast terrorizes members of a college football team after their plane crashes in the snowy Himalayas. Credits: Peter DeLuise, Carly Pope, Ona Grauer, Crystal Lowe, Kris Pope

BE A SANTA - DEADLINE DECEMBER 10

Be A Santa Every year, Pat Tallman (Lyta Alexander on Babylon 5) tries to bring a little holiday cheer to a few children. Her support of Penny Lane has spanned over 10 years and she has come to us again this year for help. With the economic crisis hitting everyone hard, it is going to be even more difficult to help the unfortunate.

If you can help, go to Be A Santa for more information on how you can open your heart to someone less fortunate during the holiday season.

JMS UPDATE

Just a small comment in the B5 moderated newsgroup on Nov. 6 related to JMS doing a re-write of FORBIDDEN PLANET. One site reported that FORBIDDEN PLANET was going to be a remake and more of a continuation. JMS' response is below:

That report is totally incorrect. It's not going to be retro, and it's not going to be a continuation. When Altair 4 blows up, it blows up. I have, however, found a way to honro the original movie without in any way besmirching it in order to do this iteration. Once folks find out what we're actually going to do, I think they'll be most pleased. Forbidden Planet remains one of my favorite films of all time, and I wouldn't even think about doing this project if I didn't think there was a way to do it that would not in any way diminish the original...which is why this is the the first development in years to actually get to the script stage. Everybody involved is very excited by the approach.

Podcast B5 Podcast

BABYLON 5 PODCAST - #136

Welcome to Show #136!

No Jeffrey this week, he’s working hard on “The Amazing Race”, but not to worry… for some reason, the Vorlon puns still filter their way into the show.

Interview: This week, Tim and Summer talk with Jaclyn (pictured, L) and Jan from the Babylon 5 Scripts Project, and by a twist of fate, the date of this interview, October 29th, was the 3rd anniversary of the release of the first scriptbook!

Jaclyn and Jan give us as many details as they can about how this project came about, and the scope of putting something on this scale together, possible future volumes, and much much more!

Want more? Visit Deep Geeking, and if you want to contribute a geeking essay, send a note to Summer.

If you want to catch up with previous podcasts, go to www.babylonpodcast.com

B5 Quotes

BUT IN PURPLE...I'M STUNNING!

Quotations from Babylon 5

It's the book Babylon 5 fans have waited years to own: “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.

THEMED SECTIONS: Faith, Hope and a Little Charity, The Characters of Babylon, Relationships, War, Psi Corps, Power, Slapstick and Vox Populi.

CHARACTER SECTIONS: Sinclair, Sheridan, Ivanova, Garibaldi, Franklin, Londo, G’Kar, Delenn, Marcus, Lennier, Vir and Kosh.

Go to www.Babylon5Quotes.com for more information and to order a copy of your very own.

Chronologies

BABYLON 5 CHRONOLOGIES

For the first time ever available in print and authorized by J. Michael Straczynski
"Across Time and Space: The Chronologies of Babylon 5"

* Contains two complete chronologies: Terry Jones' Babylon 5 Historical Database (parts of which were previously published in the now-defunct Official Babylon 5 magazine) and I. Marc Carlson's "Time Line of the Babylon 5/Crusade Universe."

* Together these two documents are the only sources that give you a complete picture of the Babylon 5 universe and how it fits in the history of the world

To place your order, go to www.babylon5scripts.com.








I, for one, am very happy with the new season of TV shows. There are a few programs I really like -- Fringe, Sanctuary. There are a few I want to watch yet -- The Mentalist, Eleventh Hour and it was a long wait, but HEROES is back and moving at break-neck speed again. What programs do you enjoy watching? Do you have any favorites? Do any of them remind you of Babylon 5? Sanctuary brought back some good old memories as I watched the premiere episode on Friday night. The talk of sentient beings, the moral questions about what is right and wrong. I'll have to tune in to see if it continues to hold my interest. So many programs start off well, but can't sustain the quality over the length of production.

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.





While Andreas Katsulas (G'Kar), Rick (Biggs) and Tim (Choate) are no longer with us, we will not forget their wonderful personalities and talent -- as well as their significant contributions to BABYLON 5. Be sure to visit In Memory Of for more information about memorial efforts. Until we met again, in a place where no shadows fall.

BABYLON 5 BIRTHDAYS

Robert Foxworth - November 1
John Vickery - November 4
Damian London - November 12
Tracy Scoggins - November 13
Dwight Schultz - November 24
Louise Turenne - November 26
Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. - November 30

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.

Sevylon 5
For more of these fabulous cartoons, go to http://cartoons.sev.com.au/Sev-Space/Sevylon-5/.

New DVDs




Clone Wars CLONE WARS
Release Date: November 11, 2008
Official website: www.starwars.com

Synopsis:
The Clone Wars takes place between Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi continue their journey across the galaxy amongst the Clone Wars, meeting up with familiar villains, such as Count Dooku, General Grievous and Asajj Ventress. The Grand Army of the Republic, led by Yoda, Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and other Jedi Knights, must fight the New Droid Army of the Separatists.

Primeval PRIMEVAL - THE COMPLETE SERIES 1 AND 2
Release Date: November 4, 2008

Synopsis:
When evolutionary zoologist Nick Cutter (Douglas Henshall) discovers prehistoric creatures alive and well in the present-day, the natural world is turned on its head, and humanity faces a threat to its very existence. Unexplained anomalies are ripping holes in the fabric of time, allowing creatures from the very earliest stages of Earth's development to roam the modern world.
Whether it's a prehistoric predator Gorgonopsid rampaging through a quiet suburban neighborhood or a swarm of super-sized spiders in the subway, Cutter and his team find themselves up against some seriously beastly opponents. These puzzling creatures all have the same simple fact in common - they don't belong here.
While Cutter and his team struggle to keep the looming disaster under wraps, Cutter also has to deal the fact that his wife, Helen, a fellow scientist who disappeared eight years ago, is not dead as he believed. In fact, she's been traveling through time. However, now she's back, and she holds the key to the riddle of the anomalies. But is it something she's willing to share? If not, what does she really want? Why did she come back?
Cutter, his research assistant Stephen Hart, zoologist Abby Maitland, and student paleontologist Connor Temple race to understand what's happening, while government bureaucrats James Lester and Claudia Brown insist they have to keep the danger secret from the public. As the past threatens to invade the present and destroy the future, Cutter's crew faces a life-and-death race against time.

Primeval was created by Adrian Hodges (screenwriter of the film Tom & Viv) and Tim Haines (writer/director of Walking with Dinosaurs).

REVIEW
I have caught this show off and on as it airs on BBC America. I like it very much. The characters are interesting - the plot is unusual. I was SO happy to get the DVD because it gave me a chance to see the show from the beginning - which helps provide a little more of the back story - but it isn't necessary to understand why Dr. Cutter and his team are exploring anomalies in space and time. The creatures they encounter are awesome - and you at times wonder, how they did that! The only problem I've had so far is having to listen pretty hard to the English accent! This DVD set is definitely worth watching.

Annie Leibovitz Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
Release date: October 28, 2008
Official website: www.warnervideo.com

Synopsis:
Take a peek into the illustrious career of one of today?s most prolific photographers -- Annie Leibovitz. Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens, traces the arc of her photographic life, her aspirations to artistry and the trajectory of her career which has produced some of today's most recognizable and iconic photos. The film directed by her sister, Barbara Leibovitz, depicts the various phases that shaped her life including childhood, the tumultuous sixties, her transition from Rolling Stone to Vanity Fair magazine and later her most significant personal relationships including motherhood. The film's highlights center on interviews with her most famous subjects, mentors and colleagues -- along with personal insight from Leibovitz herself -- to reveal the evolution of inarguably one of today's most influential visual artists. The film was broadcasted as part of PBS's award-winning series, American Masters, as the finale for its 20th Anniversary season (2006) and is now available for the first time on DVD.


REVIEW
For those of you who love photography -- or just looking at good pictures -- you are going to LOVE this DVD. Annie Leibovitz is just amazing. This portrait of her work shows just how terrific she is and what a life she has led looking through the lens of a camera. Seeing photographs of John Lennon and Yoko Ono just before he was killed is just amazing. Being able to follow her career and her growth as a photographer and person is just as amazing.

Journey Journey to..Center..Earth 3D - NL (SD/BD)
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Official website: www.journeymovie.com

Synopsis:
Brendan Fraser stars in this action-packed adventure based on the Jules Vern Classic that is sure to deliver fun for the whole family! On a hunch to find the center of the earth, Trevor Anderson (Fraser), his nephew and their tour guide make a breakthrough discovery that launches them on a thrilling journey into the unknown. On a scramble to find their way back, the group travels through a never-before-seen world encountering creatures and objects never imagined.

Indiana Jones/Skull Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Two-Disc Special Edition) (2008)
Release Date: October 14, 2008

Plot:
Famed archaeologist/adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones is called back into action when he becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.

Torchwood TORCHWOOD - SEASON 2
Release date: September 16, 2008
Official website:
http://www.bbcamericashop.com

Synopsis:
Torchwood follows the adventures of a team of investigators, led by the enigmatic Captain Jack. Set in the UK in the present day, the team use scavenged alien technology in a very real world to solve crime; both alien and human. Separate from the government. Outside the police. Beyond the United Nations. Everyone who works for Torchwood is young, under 35. Some say that's because it's a new science. Others say it's because they die young...

Starring: John Barrowman , Eve Myles , Burn Gorman , Naoko Mori , Gareth David-Lloyd
Produced by: Russell T Davies , Julie Gardner
Written by: Chris Chibnall

With fearsome new aliens, compelling new storylines, and amazing guest stars the second season of Torchwood takes the close-knit team through dare-devil action, temptation, heartache, and a life changing event for one of them.


REVIEW
I liked Season Two much better than Season One. The episodes were more tightly written and easier to follow. In Season One, we were introduced to the characters and the villans and places. In Season Two, now that we know the characters, each episode could explore the characters more and their interactions with each other. If you are a fan of DOCTOR WHO, this spin-off series is sure to delight you. In addition, Freema Agyeman reprises her role of Martha Jones in a 3-story arc. She was terrific in DOCTOR WHO -- she's wonderful in TORCHWOOD.

Pushing Daisies PUSHING DAISIES
Release Date: September 16, 2008
Official website:
http://www.pushingdaisiesdvd.com

Synopsis:
Every not-so-often, along comes a show that's different. Wonderfully different. Pushing Daisies, TV Guide's Matt Roush writes, "restores my faith in TV's ability to amuse, enchant and entertain." It's the story of Ned, a lonely pie maker whose touch can reanimate the dead. Cool, but there's a hitch. If Ned touches the person again, the miracle is reversed. If he doesn't, a bystander goes toes up. What to do? Easy: Team with a private eye, bring murder victims back just long enough to discover whodunit, and collect the rewards. Things go well until Ned's boyhood sweetie is the next dear departed, and he can't resist bringing her back for keeps! Dig the wit, style and quirky romance: If you're not laughing, you may need a visit from Ned.

Videos from the WB:
Windows - Beaver Boy Ft. 1:51
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/pushingdaisies/season1/ pushingdaisies_s1_tfif_beaver_boy_300.asx
Quicktime
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/pushingdaisies/season1/ pushingdaisies_s1_tfif_beaver_boy_qt_300.mov


REVIEW
PUSHING DAISIES is an unusual romantic comedy that was shortened to only nine episodes in the first season because of the writer's strike. Everyone who enjoys the show hopes season two will bring the regular 22 episodes for everyone to enjoy.

The show has perfect casting, directing, production and writing. PUSHING DAISIES is fresh, original, heart breaking and funny.

Smallville S7 Smallville Season 7
Release date: September 9, 2008
Official website:
http://www.smallvilledvd.com

Synopsis:
When Clark's cousin Kara (Supergirl) arrives on the scene, Clark advises her to keep a low profile and master her powers, but Kara has other ideas and becomes the focus of Lex Luthor's powerlust. Does Lana Lang prefer Bizarro to the real deal? Lois Lane makes a career leap and Chloe Sullivan finds that balancing a meteor power with a personal life isn't easy. New characters and complications abound, along with new secrets and lore, new thrills and special effects. Power up to Season 7!


REVIEW
With two less episodes due to the writer's strike, this season seemed less focused than the others. Not to say it was not good, but the writers seemed to be coming up with new story lines and ways to have some of the principal actors exist at the end of the season. Michael Rosenbaum has consistently been fantastic as Lex Luthor. He will be sorely missed in season eight, but the void will be filled by new characters. Tom Welling as Clark Kent has grown considerably as an actor. Having come to the role as a model, he has shown glimpses of real acting talent and I hope he continues to stretch himself during the coming season.
This season brought back James Marsters as Brainiac and he's as good as ever. He has made the character his own and the episodes featuring him are favorites.
If you had to pick some favorite episodes from season 7, there are many. "Descent" may be the best as Lex and his father, Lionel, face off with tragic results. The final scene with Lex and Clark standing by Lionel's coffin is a powerful moment not to be missed by any SMALLVILLE fan.

Supernatural S3 Supernatural S3
Release date: September 2, 2008
Official website: www.supernaturaldvd.com

Synopsis:
The yellow-eyed demon is vanquished, but at a terrible price. The battle that brought him down released hundreds of demons from Hell into an unsuspecting world. And it cost Sam his life. But a grief-stricken Dean made a deal with the Crossroad Demon --his soul for Sam's resurrection. Now Dean has just one year to live. One year to fight the unholy, the twisted, the ghoulish. One year to say farewell to Sam. And one year for Sam to search desperately for some way to save his brother. Mind-bending adventure awaits as the Winchester brothers continue their astonishing odyssey into the supernatural...and their personal odyssey into destiny.

The New World The New World - Extended Cut
Release Date: October 14, 2008

Synopsis:
Powhatan tribal people stare in wonder as three ships approach shore. It's a story every schoolchild knows; the story of Capt. John Smith (Colin Farrell), Pocahontas (Q'orianka Kilcher). Now, as told by filmmaker Terrence Malick (Badlands, Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line) in this Extended Version with more than 30 minutes of footage unseen in theaters -- it's a story you never imagined. Working in part from first-hand histories and adding his extraordinary sense of image and human drama, Malick crafts a visceral, spellbinding tale of the Jamestown settlement, of cultures connecting and of deadly consequences when connections fray. Christian Bale and Christopher Plummer also star.

The New World Trailers:
Windows Media
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/newworld/tvspots/NEW_WORLD_WVNWX0001PRES_300.asx
Quicktime
http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/whv/med/newworld/tvspots/NEW_WORLD_WVNWX0001PRES_qt_300.mov

NEW FAMILY DVDS

Looking for movies you can watch with your children? I have moved many of the family-oriented DVDs to a Family DVDs page. Here you will find wonderful DVDs you can enjoy with your entire family -- no matter the age. You will find background information about the DVD, but there are clips as well from Warner Bros. Enjoy!

For more information on other DVDs that have just been released and reviewed, go to New DVDs


SF Publications




CT #157 Cult Times Issue #154: SARAH JANE ADVENTURES: Fearless investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith is back in action, and Elisabeth Sladen talks about taking on a lone Sontaran and an evil clown, amongst other nasties. HEROES: Brea Grant, aka Daphne the super-speedster, looks at who's going to be causing trouble… FRINGE: Former Dawson's Creek star Joshua Jackson talks about his role in the new series from Alias and Lost creator JJ Abrams as a genius drawn into a series of unusal investigations, ELI STONE: Victor Garber, Jordan Wethersby, looks at the new quirky fantasy which finds a lawyer getting visions of George Michael, amongst other things… SANCTUARY: From the Internet to your TV screen, Christopher Heyerdahl chats about playing John Druitt, better known as Jack the Ripper, in the new Sci-Fi series about a place where society's outcasts can find a home…

TV Zone #231 TV Zone #231: TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES:
• Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Exclusive interviews - Star Lena Headey
• Doctor Who (2000s) Exclusive - Monster creator Neill Gorton
• V Exclusive – Star Jane Badler, aka Diana
• Stargate Continuum Exclusive - Star Ben Browder
• Eureka New Season Exclusive - Actor Ed Quinn
• Robot Chicken Exclusive – Show creator Seth Green
• Bonekickers – Star Adrian Lester

TV Zone Special #82 TV Zone Special #82: STARGATE ATLANTIS:
• 148 packed pages:
• Stargate Atlantis, Season 5 Part 1
FEATURING:
• Cast and crew interviews
• New images and designs
• Season 4 Visual FX
• Don S Davis tribute

Starburst #365 Starburst Issue #365: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: Michael Trucco - Now revealed as a Cylon the actor wonders how his identity crisis will be resolved...Edward James Olmos debates reaching Earth with the Cylons… SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Thomas Dekker reflects on filling big shoes of John Connor…ROBOT - Robot builder Fred Barton talks about how a childhood craze became a lucrative career! STARGATE ATLANTIS: Paul McGuillion, Carson Beckett, is back in a new episode teamed with an all-female SG team…

Works #21 The Works #21: PRISON BREAK: As a representative of The Company, the mysterious Susan caused a lot of trouble for banged-up Michael Scofield in the third season. Jodi Lyn O'Keefe talks waterboarding, severed heads; NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN: The Oscar- winning star Javier Bardem and co-star Josh Brolin take a thoughtful look at their roles as killer Anton Chigurh and opportunistic hunter Llewelyn Moss respectively.

Be sure to drop over to Titan Magazine's website for updates on magazines associated with specific shows like 24, ALIAS, ANGEL, BUFFY, CHARMED, LOST, PRISON BREAK, SMALLVILLE and STARGATE SG-1.



Comic Books




Rising Stars RISING STARS COMPENDIUM HARDCOVER
(W) J. Michael Straczynski, Fiona Avery (A) Brent Anderson, Keu Cha, David Finch, Karl Moline

When Rising Stars first debuted in 1999, people hailed its fresh take on the superhero mythos, grounding the fantastic in reality. The groundbreaking series by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski (Amazing Spider-Man, Babylon 5, Squadron Supreme, Thor, Ultimate Power) spawned three spin-off mini-series and has influenced successful TV shows like The 4400 and Heroes.

Now, for the first time ever, every issue of Rising Stars, from the #0 to the last issue of the last mini-series, is collected into one comprehensive deluxe hardcover.

Collects Rising Stars #1-24, #0 issue, #1/2 issue, Prelude issue, Rising Stars: Bright, Rising Stars: Voices of the Dead and Rising Stars: Untouchable.

Full Color 1,008 pages $99.99 hardcover


Farscape #1 FARSCAPE #1
by Rockne O'Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido & Tommy Paterson

Television’s science fiction masterpiece Farscape returns! Farscape creator Rockne O’Bannon teams up with Farscape novelist Keith R.A. DeCandido (House of Cards) to continue his creation in comic book form right where the Peacekeeper Wars left off!
Find out what’s in store for John Crichton, Aeryn Sun, Rygel, Chiana, and the rest of the Moya crew! Do the comics tie into Sci-Fi Channel’s upcoming webisodes? You know it, ‘Scapers! Don’t frelling miss this! Available with covers from Joe Corroney, Dennis Calero, and a photo cover from the series.
SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99



Angel ANGEL OMNIBUS
by Various

Discover the Angel Omnibus, which collects the IDW Angel series: Angel: The Curse, Angel: Old Friends, Angel: Spotlight, and Angel: Auld Lang Syne. This huge collection of comics includes work by New York Times best-selling writer Peter David, and features the most popular characters from the TV show, including Spike and Illyria.
SC, 6x9, 488pg, FC $24.99


Greatest Am Hero THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO
by William Katt, Folino, O'Reilly & Hilinski

After 25 years, The Greatest American Hero returns with all new original stories and adventures! Stephen J. Cannell's beloved cult classic makes it debut to the comic book world courtesy of The Greatest American Hero star William Katt, along with acclaimed writers Christopher Folino (Sparks), Sean O'Reilly (Kade), and Derek McCaw (Tony Loco). 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.50


Dresden #1 JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES VOLUME 1 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE TP
by Jim Krueger & Mike Lilly

This original story is set in The New York Times-bestselling world of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files, and is scripted by Butcher himself! When the supernatural world goes out of control, there's only one man to call: Harry Dresden, the only professional wizard in the Chicago phonebook. Collecting the mini-series in its entirety, this PREVIEWS Exclusive trade paperback is limited to a print run of 2,500!


The Spirit WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT: A POP-UP GRAPHIC NOVEL
by Will Eisner

On the dead body of a police officer the Spirit discovers a note with the name "Sand Saref," his lost childhood sweetheart. Saref has come to Central City peddling a deadly Nazi virus on the black market, but plans go awry when she is double-crossed by a scoundrel bent on destruction. In a twisted tale of betrayal, the remorseful Spirit must bring his long-lost love to justice and find the virus before it's too late! Born from shadow and mystery, Will Eisner's deathless hero returns in a recreation of The Spirit's final two issues. Coinciding with Frank Miller's upcoming film, Will Eisner's The Spirit: A Pop-Up Graphic Novel spins a noir tale of blackmail, murder, and espionage innovatively crafted into seven full-color pop-up spreads. Reborn, The Spirit breaks out of the conventional comic book frame, animating the vigor and dynamism of Eisner's original vision. Designed by renowned paper engineer Bruce Foster, Will Eisner's The Spirit: A Pop-Up Graphic Novel comes alive with expansive panoramic cityscapes, three-dimensional action sequence pop-outs, frame-by-frame expanding mini-booklets, and scene change pullouts. From the noir aficionado to the comic zealot, fans will celebrate this renaissance of Eisner's masterpiece, heralding the interactive ingenuity of a new format for sequential art. (C: 0-1-2) $34.95


Thor #10 THOR #10
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Olivier Coipel.

As the Asgardians returned to this life and Thor returned to Midgard, so came the ills that have plagued the gods and man for millennia. Now for the first time since their rebirth, Thor and his fellow hero-gods are venturing forth from the Shining City to confront the growing evils that amass on their horizon...and within their walls... 32 pages, $2.99.

Indiana Jones #1 INDIANA JONES AND THE TOMB OF THE GODS #1
Dark Horse Comics

Dr. Henry Jones, Jr. sets out on another globe-hopping adventure in Indiana Jones and the Tomb of the Gods, the all-new mini-series filled with ancient treasures, Nazis, and a spectacular cover by Tony Harris (Ex Machina)!



Civil War #12 CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES #12
Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Paul Jenkins, penciled by Ron Garney and Ramon Bachs, cover by Steve McNiven.
Experience Civil War and its major tie-ins in chronological order! In Captain America #25, find out what happens next in the life of the Sentinel of Liberty! The biggest Cap story that Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting have yet to tell, "Death of a Dream" will stun readers and send shockwaves through the entire Marvel Universe for the next year and it begins here! And in Civil War: The Confession, the team that brought you the start of Civil War with the New Avengers: Illuminati special presents a heart-wrenching finale. Two of the Marvel heroes most affected by the shocking conclusion of the war get together one last time. What is said between them will set the course of the Marvel Universe for years to come.



The Twelve #6 THE TWELVE #6
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Chris Weston, cover by Paolo Rivera.
The Laughing Mask--behind bars! Secrets of the Black Widow--revealed! Dynamic Man kicks ass! The Blue Blade bombs out! And the truth behind the origin of underground secret agent Rockman!



Dr. Who Classics #1 DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS #1
by Pat Mills, Wagner & Gibbons

IDW Publishing is proud to kick off its Doctor Who line with monthly re-presentations of classic Doctor Who comics, featuring some of the best talents in the business! Up first, adventures featuring the fourth doctor courtesy of Pat Mills, John Wagner, and Dave Gibbons (Watchmen). Each issue will feature all-new state-of-the-art coloring by color artist Charlie Kirchoff, as well as an all-new cover by Joe Corroney (Star Trek).
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"The legendary Doctor Who is back, with the first-ever stories created exclusively for the U.S. market. The Doctor is the last of the Time Lords, survivors of a Great Time War and, along with his loyal friend and companion Martha Jones from London, they stop oppression, darkness and evil spreading throughout the galaxies. They're also on the hunt for the best chocolate milkshakes in the cosmosŠ and while they track that down, someone else has the Doctor in their sights. As the very last Time Lord out there, he's highly collectable, to the right people..."



The Avengers #17 MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #17

Marvel Adventures The Avengers #17 will arrive in stores on Oct. 17 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by Joe Quesada. Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Ok, you're a super hero. And you've got to fight a robot. But while the robot can punch and blast you with lasers, you can't touch him. That's a problem, right? That's what the Avengers are up against when they encounter The Vision!"

Marvel Adventures The Avengers #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.



Silver Surfer #4 SILVERS SURFER: REQUIEM #4
Silver Surfer: Reqiuem #4 will arrive in stores on August 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by Esad Ribic. Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"For untold years, Norrin Radd surfed the galaxy, exploring the darkness between stars, witnessing the rise and fall of vast civilizations. Now his ride comes to an end. Zenn-La, the planet of his birth, the planet he saved through his own sacrifice -- the Silver Surfer crossed the galaxy to draw his last breath here. He¹s home. What waits for him?"
Silver Surfer: Reqiuem #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.




TRADING POST

Charles has updated his merchandise list in our TRADING POST. Be sure to wander over to see if there is something to your liking.

If you have items you would like to get rid of, drop me a line and I'll post a note in our Trading Post. You never know who might be looking for the very thing you no longer have room to store.

Calendar




February 13-15, 2009
FARPOINT 2009

Place: Crowne Plaza Hotel
City: Timonium, Maryland
Guests: Alan Tudyk (Serenity), Harve Bennett (Star Trek producer), Phil Weyland (actor, dialogue coach)
For more information, go to http://www.farpointcon.com/.


February 27-March 1, 2009
Megacon 2009
Place: Orange County Convention Center
For more information, go to http://www.megaconvention.com


Narutotrek March 27-29, 2009
Narutotrek 2009
Place: Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek
City: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Guests: Walter Koenig, Denise Crosby and more
For more information, go to http://www.narutotrek.com


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Creation Entertainment has a large number of conventions planned for the next several months. They include stars from STARGATE, ENTERPRISE, FARSCAPE, XENA, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, etc. Check out their calendar to see if one will be in your neighborhood soon. Don't miss their Videos page as well. It is full of some priceless video from a number of conventions.

JUMPCON CONVENTIONS
Sites are closed for these conventions. If you are holding tickets for any of these conventions, please get in touch with convention organizers.

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.

BACK ISSUES OF THE ZOCALO TODAY

The front page of the The Zocalo Today changes daily, so be sure to check the back issues to make sure that you haven't missed anything IMPORTANT! We had a system crash recently, so many of the back issues are not available. I hope that you find this newsletter of interest and come back often.


Take care and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sandra Bruckner (sgbruckner@aol.com)
Editor/Publisher
ISN News: The Zocalo Today

http://www.isnnews.net
Copyright - SBruckner, 1999-2008


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