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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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TODAY'S NEWS

Saturday, February 26, 2005:

STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE:
Fans of STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE to the streets in Los Angeles, New York and other cities Friday in an effort to urge Paramount to give the show a fifth season. About 300 people marched at the entrance of Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Calif., to protest UPN's decision to cancel the low-rated show at the end of the current fourth season. Candice McCallie, a spokesperson for the fan group Trek United, indicated similar protests were scheduled to take place in New York, Tel Aviv and London. "Manny Coto [Enterprise's executive producer] and some of the writers and crew people came out and talked to us and to show their support," she said in an interview. "The studio has not said anything to us at this point. I would assume they're thinking about whether to cancel the show or not. I would hope that these protests would not go unnoticed." Recently Trek United made headlines when it was reported that three anonymous donors had offered $3 million to help jump-start the organization's attempt to raise $36 million to pay for a fifth season of Enterprise. "That donation is in negotiation, but it is not set in stone," McCallie said. "A group of people has contacted us about donating $3 million to our cause, but they wish to remain anonymous. What I can tell you is that these are some of the same people who invested in the commercial space-flight industry." Fans have raised $49.720 toward their goal and also paid for a full-page advertisement in the Los Angeles Times on Feb. 15. McCallie said that the protests and fund-raising are the fans' attempts to get Paramount "to wake up and fund the fifth season themselves, because they know the franchise makes plenty of money for them. We're offering to pay for everything, and they would still keep all the rights. I realize we could give them the money, and they could still say no, but I think they would be fools if they did." Enterprise airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT; the series finale will air in May.


STAR TREK XI:
According to Variety, Erik Jendresen (Band of Brothers) has been hired to write the screenplay for Star Trek XI, the next installment in the most successful franchise in entertainment history. Rick Berman has been working on development of the film with Jordan Kerner (Inspector Gadget) and Kerry McCluggage (Miami Vice television series) even though reports out of the studio had the project being shelved in January. Rumored to center around the Romulan war, which took place prior to the original series, the film currently doesn't even have a tentative release date on Paramount's schedule.


REVELATIONS: A premiere date has been announced for REVELATIONS. The six-hour mini-series about a scientist's (Bill Pullman) and a nun's (Natascha McElhone) efforts to stop an apocalyptic confrontation between good and evil, will debut Wednesday, April 13. It will close out the 2004-05 season in The West Wing's timeslot.


UPCOMING SCI FI MOVIES:
There are some familar faces in upcoming movies on the SciFi Network: Tonight at 9:00pm ET
A dying alien race holds Earth hostage in exchange for millions of human lives. A lottery chooses who will be sacrificed — but not all of the chosen are content to accept their fate. Brad Johnson (SCI FI Pictures' Riverworld), newcomer Erin Ross and Carl Weathers (the Rocky films, Predator) star.

March 12 at 9pm ET
A scientist trying to find a cure for the West Nile Virus accidentally transforms herself and a junkie into mutant mosquito creatures. Musetta Vander (Project: Metalbeast, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation) and Corin Nemec (Jonas Quinn on Stargate SG-1) star.

March 26, 9pm ET
Dr. Ivan Hood (Bruce Campbell) and his team of astronauts return from their latest mission, only to find that Earth has been conquered and enslaved by aliens. Now Hood and fellow-scientist Kelly (Renée O'Connor, Gabrielle on Xena: Warrior Princess) must free humanity from its alien masters.


TOP SCIENCE FICTION NEWS STORIES:
To see what has been happening this week in science fiction, go to News Page.


THE MEMORY OF SHADOWS

J. Michael Straczynski From: jmsa...@aol.com
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 01:52:00 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: from jms re: tmos

The rule of thumb in Hollywood is that for every thousand scripts that get written, only a few dozen get into development, and out of those, only one will ever get made...if that.

A little over a year ago, I was approached by a company that wanted to make a Babylon 5 movie. They optioned the rights, and commissioned a script. (It's worth mentioning that I, not WB, own the rights to a B5 movie. When we were negotiating the original B5 deal -- by whose terms I will never see a dime in profit -- the one thing they did let me have were the movie rights, figuring they'd never be worth anything in the long run.)

Anyway...on December 27th of 2003, the script for "The Memory of Shadows" was turned in, and the process began of trying to make the deal work with all the various forces involved. It is, to say the least, a very difficult process on any movie where the studio does not directly take the financial reins. In terms of B5, Warner's position was esssentially, "We only do big-budget movies with big names, so you're on your own." If there were big-name movie actors in the film, they'd get behind it; without that, things become very problematic, especially as far as the financing was concerned. You much have to put together a consortium of international interests and business plans rivaled in complexity only by the Allied invasion of Normandy Beach.

Nonetheless, every attempt was made by the people involved to get this deal in place. This was not being done by Doug or myself, but rather by the company/individuals who approached us and optioned the rights. At times, it seemed we were inches away from a deal...stages were reserved at Elstree, actors were contacted, a director was in place, the script went through many revisions, a few key staff were hired, again not by me...it was really a year-long roller coaster ride. During that time, the people involved, with every good intention, tried very hard to pull the necessary pieces together on the deal. The option expired in late December 2004, but I renewed it without cost, to give those involved more time to try and make things work.

In the end, however, the deal could be put together, and it did not look as if that was going to change at any point in the foreseeable future. So the option has reverted, and to all intents and purposes, the project has dead ended. Nor do I think this particular incarnation will arise again at any point in the future, though prognostication has always been a tricky art, especially if you have to do it without the benefit of hindsight.

This was not the first time someone's taken a run at a B5 feature film, and it will not be the last. Eventually it will happen, because such things are simply inevitable. If they can do a Brady Bunch movie, you can be sure that sooner or later, somebody's going to do a B5 movie. The only thing I can say without equivocation is that when that day comes, as the rights-holder, I will make darned sure that it's done right, because I'd rather have no B5 movie than one that doesn't live up to what fans and I myself would want to see.

To that end...I can wait.

Anyway, just thought you should know the story.
jms

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Science fiction is complex and can be defined in a number of ways. What defines science fiction to you? What do you watch or read and why?

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

Jerry Doyle JERRY DOYLE:
It looks like the JERRY DOYLE SHOW is a success! According to the press release I received, Jerry's radio show is the fastest growing program in (The Radio Network) TRN Enterprises and TRN’s combined history. The show was launched into weekday national syndication just 10 months ago by TRN Enterprises and has already surpassed the 150 weekday-station mark. TRN Enterprises, CEO Mark Masters couldn’t be more pleased by Doyle’s phenomenal growth, commenting, “Jerry has a style that is infectious, programmers love him, and so do the listeners – he is becoming a phenomenon”. The Jerry Doyle Show is pop culture, politics and candidly fast-paced discussion on the issues of the day. A self-described conservative, Doyle boldly takes talk radio beyond the predictable. “I call it like I see it, “says Jerry, “I don’t hold back when it comes to being candid on the hot issues.” The Jerry Doyle Show airs live Monday - Friday noon to 3p.m. Pacific, 3p.m. to 6p.m. Eastern with a re-feed 7p.m. to 10p.m. Pacific and 10p.m. to 1a.m. Eastern. The Jerry Doyle is also available live Saturday’s 8p.m. to 11p.m. Pacific, making the show live six days a week.


PETER WOODWARD:
CLOSING THE RING, a feature film written by Peter, and to be directed by Lord Richard Attenborough, is now scheduled to start official "prep"... whenever all those final little details can be nailed into place. The film business being what it is, this is not unusual. Current expectation is that it will begin photography about March 2005.


STEPHEN AUSTIN:
Stephen Austin Here is a link where you can see more of Stephen's tour of Afghanistan and other ports of call in the Middle East.

Stephen Austin Photo Album


SPECIAL CAST ACTIVITIES: To learn more about what cast members are doing away from the tube, go to CAST ACTIVITIES page.


NEW AUCTION FOR RICHARD BIGGS FAMILY

The Bill Mumy Official Fan Club (Lennier of Babylon 5, Will of Lost in Space) is holding an official fan club auction, with 100% of all proceeds going to the family of Richard Biggs (Babylon 5 Dr.) who passed away suddenly on May 22, 2004. The Bill Mumy Official Fan Club will be presenting a check to the Biggs family on March 19, 2005 at the Richard Biggs Memorial Show, where Mr. Bill Mumy will be attending the show along with several Babylon 5 actors. For more information on this event, please go to www.richardbiggs.com. If you are unable to go to this show and want to show support the Biggs family, please bid often on our club auctions! You may contact me for information at mumyclub@aol.com.

To view the items up for action, go to www.ebay.com and search for mumyclub.

REMEMBERING RICHARD BIGGS

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 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

Michael Beck - February 4
Ardwight Chamberlain - February 16
Karen Harrell - February 21
John Iacovelli - February 25
Bill Mumy - February 1
Matt Plummer - February 26
Majel Barrett Roddenberry - February 23
John Schuck - February 4, 1940
Myriam Sirois – February 2

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

B5 DVDs For information on the Babylon 5 DVDs, please go to Babylon 5 DVD page.

CRUSADE DVD

Crusade Warner Bros Home Video has announced that the Babylon 5 spinoff, Crusade was released on DVD 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 a review, go to Crusade Review.

Crusade
For more information on the BABYLON 5 and CRUSADE DVDs, go to Babylon 5 DVDs Page.

NEW MOVIES

The Jacket THE JACKET:
Warner Bros. has sent along some trailers for your viewing pleasure for the upcoming film,THE JACKET. It stars Academy Award winner Adrien Brody, Kris Kristopherson and Kiera Knightly. Opening in theaters on March 4, you can find more information on The Jacket page here at The Zocalo Today, or at The Jacket website.


DVD NEWS AND REVIEWS

NEW DVDS:

Exorcist EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING
DEBUTS ON DVD & VHS MARCH 1, 2005
FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO

SYNOPSIS:
The place: Africa. The year: 1949. Father Merrin (Stellan Skarsgård), his faith shattered by World War II, journeys to Kenya to join an archaeological dig that has uncovered a Byzantine church mysteriously untouched by the ravages of time. But an even greater mystery awaits: an ancient and horrific evil is now awakened…and a soul-shattering death spree begins. Can Merrin summon the faith and courage to defeat humanity's oldest and most powerful foe?

DVD ELEMENTS

The DVD release of Exorcist: The Beginning will include these bonus features:
· Director Commentary with Renny Harlin
· Behind-the-scenes featurette.
· Theatrical trailer.

Check out all the information at The Exorcist.


LA FEMME NIKITA:
THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON

La Femme Nikita Anxiously Awaited Second Season Available for the First Time Ever
on March 15, 2005 in an Exclusive Six-Disc Collector's DVD Set

La Femme Nikita: The Complete Second Season includes all 22 episodes from the second season and DVD special features including:

· Audio commentaries on two episodes by executive consultant Joel Surnow, director Jon Cassar and story editor Michael Loceff
· Deleted scenes from eight episodes (nearly 15 min.) with director's introduction
· Gag reel

Check out all the information at La Femme Nikita.

Justice League

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: SAVING THE WORLD
The Battles are Unleashed on DVD February 15th from Warner Home Video

For more information on the upcoming DVD, go to Justice League page here at The Zocalo Today.

Sea Lab 2021 SEA LAB 2021
The crew of the classic 1972 series Sealab 2020 has been replaced with a gang of misfits unfit for public service. Their mission: to investigate underwater colonization. They are doing a very bad job. For more information on this cartoon series, go to http://www.adultswim.com/shows/. For video clips from Warner Bros., go to SeaLab 2021.

We have a lot of information on new WB DVDs. Visit our NEW DVD Page for press releases and video clips that may be of interest to you. Information includes KUNG FU, MI-5, Carnivale, Troy, The Matrix, and more.

Also be sure to visit to the Review Page for a review of the DVD sets.

SCIENCE FICTION PUBLICATIONS

Cult Times #114 Cult Times #114: DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES: Creator and executive producer Marc Cherry explains his plans for the show. Has Lionel Luther turned over a new leaf? Is he becoming Mr. Nice Guy? John Glover explains what's brought on this sudden change in outlook but also claims that his character still has a few dark secrets…





Smallville Yearbook Smallville Yearbook SMALLVILLE MAGAZINE 2005 YEARBOOK
Previews Exclusive Cover Edition! It's the second Smallville Yearbook! Another 100-page Smallville extravaganza with interviews with the cast and crew of the fantastic show! Plus: a complete episode guide; Alfred Gough and Miles Millar discuss the ongoing chronicles of the young Clark Kent; and an exploration of the history of the Kansas farm town! Available in Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions!




Starburst #321 Starburst #331: CONSTANTINE: Keanu Reeves talks about this adaptation of Satanic comic book Hellblazer. Stars Reeves and Djimon Hounsou and producer Lauren Shuler Donner talk about the project in an exclusive set visit. Also in this issue Gerry Anderson talks about his re-imaged Captain Scarlet with CGI for a new generation and former Battlestar Galactica Apollo Richard Hatch returns as a new character to his old intergalactic stomping ground. He talks about fans’ reactions and why he fell in love with the new vision of the series.





TV Zone #186 TV Zone #186: DOCTOR WHO: The BBC is bringing back DOCTOR WHO and this issue gives you a look at the show, episode-by-episode. Also inside you'll find articles on Paul McGillion from STARGATE ATLANTIS as he talks about going from a walk-on to regular. For BABYLON 5 fans, this issue takes a look at the ill-fated Babylon 5 spin-off series, and find out why a promising series was cut short before it had a chance to shine.





TV Zone Special #61 TV Zone Special #61: STARGATE SG-1 and ATLANTIS: The season finales! Here is your guide to Stargate SG-1 as the eighth season concludes. You'll find an overview the first episodes of 2005, complete with cast and crew interviews – and take a look at STARGATE ATLANTIS as it completes its first season.





Expose #92 Expose #92: HARRY POTTER: A Coming Attractions special, previewing the upcoming Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film, complete with new photos! Also inside, Patricia Arquette talks about taking on the role of real-life psychic Allison DuBois in MEDIUM -- she tells us how a real person’s life story has been turned into a Fantasy series.






Cult Times Special #32 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.





Starburst Special #66 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.





NEW IN BOOK STORES

Farscape THE CREATURES OF FARSCAPE: INSIDE JIM HENSON'S CREATURE SHOP HC
by Joe Nazzaro

Featuring never-before-seen stills and exclusive contributions from the cast and crew, The Creatures of Farscape takes readers behind-the-scenes of this acclaimed television series, revealing the secrets of the most advanced special effects yet created by the world-famous Jim Henson Company. (6337/1-903111-85-4)

WAR OF THE WORLDS
War of the Worlds Best Sellers Illustrated will launch its line of graphic novels in May with an adaptation of the H.G. Wells science-fiction classic, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. Vice-president Aron Kessler said, "Wells was far ahead of his time when The War of the Worlds was first published in book form in 1898. Not only was he a visionary, but he was also an astute social critic whose writings are as relevant today as they were over a century ago. For these reasons, we're able to remain true to the original story, while completely updating it for a modern audience."

The adaptation is written by Stephen Stern, writer/creator of the independent comic-book, Zen Intergalactic Ninja. "The War of the Worlds isn't just a great science-fiction novel; it's great literature," Stern said. "As always in modernizing a classic, the task is to remain faithful to the spirit of the source material while re-imagining it in a contemporary context. In this instance, I'm also shifting the locale from London and its environs to the New York metropolitan area. In light of recent history, this attack by the Martians takes on a chilling relevancy and poignancy." WAR OF THE WORLDS is illustrated by veteran Star Trek comic-book artist Arne Starr. The graphic novel will feature a cover by Frank Brunner.

Van Helsing 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:

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

COMIC BOOKS COMING IN MAY

Amazing Spiderman #520 AMAZING SPIDERMAN
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art and cover by Mike Deodato.

In this tale for the ages, written by Stupendous J. Michael Straczynski and penciled by Magnificent Mike Deodato, Peter and the family are forced to deal with the radical changes in their lives. Straight from the pages of the New Avengers. Part 2 of 5.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on May 25.

Strange #6 STRANGE #6
Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Samm Barnes, art and cover Brandon Peterson.

On their journey to discover Blackthroat, Marco and Director Joel Cameron's crew end up on a dark island in the heart of the Bermuda Triangle. Plotting to fuel Marco's thirst for revenge, Cameron hatches a trap with Jeanine's life in the balance. As the small crew turns on one another they soon learn that this island is not as deserted as it seems; it is home to an ancient clan of vampires whose dark secret has ramifications for all of humanity.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on May 18.

Fantastic Four #527 FANTASTIC FOUR #527
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art and cover by Mike McKone.

"Distant Music." A new arc begins here. Just in time for movie season, new ongoing creative team J. Michael Straczynski and Mike McKone unite their talents to chart a new course for the world's greatest comic magazine! First up: an intriguing offer for a conflicted Reed, and a windfall for Ben.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 25.

Amazing Fantasy #8 AMAZING FANTASY #8
Written by Fred Van Lenet, art by Leonard Kirk, cover by James Jean.

"Motherless Country," part 2 of 5. The all-new Scorpion follows the only clue to her dark past halfway around the world to exotic Madripoor-- and smack-dab into trouble with the local Triad crime lords! Will her first mission for S.H.I.E.L.D. be her last?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 4.

Arana ARANA: THE HEART OF THE SPIDER #5
Written by Fiona Avery, art by Roger Cruz, cover by Mark Brooks.

Her teammate's at Death's Door, her nemesis wants a showdown, and her best friend is falling for the wrong boy -­ if this is Anya's destiny, then she¹s taking it back to the store! But rejecting her fate might only make matters worse for Anya -- and better for the perfectly evil Sisterhood of the Wasp!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 25.

Amazing Spiderman #517 AMAZING SPIDERMAN #517
Amazing Spider-Man #517 will arrive in stores on Feb. 23 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art by Mike Deodato Jr. and Mark Brooks, with a cover by Gary Frank.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"'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-Man¹s life, for a change?"

Amazing Spider-Man #517 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25

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.

TV SCHEDULE ON SCIFI CHANNEL

STARGATE SCHEDULE:
02/28/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 6) MEMENTO
02/28/2005 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 ( SEASONS 1-5) THE TOK'RA, PT. 1
02/28/2005 08:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 ( SEASONS 1-5) THE TOK'RA, PT. 2
02/28/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 ( SEASONS 1-5) SPIRITS
03/01/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 6) FULL CIRCLE
03/02/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 6) PROPHECY
03/03/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 1-5) CHILDREN OF THE GODS - PT 1
03/04/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) CHILDREN OF THE GODS - PT 2
03/04/2005 08:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) RECKONING - PART 2
03/04/2005 11:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) RECKONING - PART 2
03/07/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 1-5) THE ENEMY WITHIN (STARGATE)
03/07/2005 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) A MATTER OF TIME (STARGATE)
03/07/2005 08:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) HOLIDAY
03/07/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) SERPENT'S SONG
03/07/2005 10:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) ONE FALSE STEP
03/08/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 1-5) EMANCIPATION (STARGATE)
03/09/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 1-5) THE BROCA DIVIDE
03/10/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 1-5) THE FIRST COMMANDMENT
03/11/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) COLD LAZARUS
03/11/2005 08:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) THREADS
03/11/2005 11:30 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) THREADS
03/14/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 1-5) THE NOX
03/14/2005 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) SHOW AND TELL
03/14/2005 08:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) 1969
03/14/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) OUT OF MIND
03/14/2005 10:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) INTO THE FIRE
03/15/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 1-5) BRIEF CANDLE

STARGATE ATLANTIS:
03/04/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS LETTERS FROM PEGASUS
03/04/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS LETTERS FROM PEGASUS
03/11/2005 09:30 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE GIFT
03/11/2005 01:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE GIFT
03/18/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE SIEGE - PART 1
03/18/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE SIEGE - PART 1
03/25/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE SIEGE - PART 2
03/25/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE SIEGE - PART 2

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA:
02/28/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA FLESH AND BONE
03/04/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA TIGH ME UP, TIGH ME DOWN
03/04/2005 01:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA TIGH ME UP, TIGH ME DOWN
03/06/2005 05:30 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA CABLE IN THE CLASSRO PROPAGANDA & WAR
03/07/2005 11:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA TIGH ME UP, TIGH ME DOWN
03/11/2005 10:30 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA HAND OF GOD
03/11/2005 02:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA HAND OF GOD
03/13/2005 05:30 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA CABLE IN THE CLASSRO PROPAGANDA & WAR
03/14/2005 11:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA HAND OF GOD
03/18/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA COLONIAL DAY
03/18/2005 01:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA COLONIAL DAY

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

Crusade Poster - TNT Stephen & Bill Mumy David Brooks






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

Pinky & B5 Brain 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.




Stargate Long Distance Call Tye Bourdony's latest Lighter Side of Sci-Fi satire can be seen here and at Tye's website www.thelightersideofscifi.com.







SPECIAL EVENTS

RICHARD BIGGS MEMORIAL SHOW

Richard Biggs 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

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.
New Addition: NICK STAHL from HBO's CARNIVALE! and TERMINATOR 3
Guests: MARK HAMILL, JOLENE BLALOCK, WILLIAM SHATNER, JAMES DARREN, MICHAEL SHANKS, CHRISTOPHER JUDGE, NATHAN FILLION, ROBERT WALKER, JR (in his first convention appearance) and scores 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)

For more information, visit the website at http://www.richardbiggs.com.


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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