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MR. AND MRS. SMITH:
ELEKTRA: According to The Hollywood Reporter, ELEKTRA sold about 1 million combined DVD and VHS units Tuesday, its first day in release on home video.
MGM: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (MGM) announced that a consortium comprised of Sony Corporation of America, Providence Equity Partners, Texas Pacific Group, Comcast Corporation and DLJ Merchant Banking Partners completed its acquisition of the Company. This transaction establishes MGM as one of the world's largest privately held, independent motion picture, television and home video companies. Dan Taylor, President of MGM said, "Today we begin a new, exciting chapter in the life of MGM. With our strong financial and strategic partners, we look forward to building on MGM's exceptional legacy and capitalizing on emerging technologies and markets to provide consumers worldwide more opportunities to enjoy the world's largest modern library of films and television programming. We look forward to a very bright future for MGM." MGM will continue to develop new original television programs and is currently completing production on the ninth season of Stargate SG-1 and the second season of Stargate Atlantis, which will both premiere this summer. Sony Pictures Television will assume production management for certain MGM television content.
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 from your favorite shows -- and more.
ON THE TUBE THIS WEEKEND:Pride Before the Fall A deadly enemy from the past returns with plans to create an elite warrior race.
Angel
"CSI: Miami"
Mutant X
Stargate SG-1
"Van Helsing"
On SciFi Tonight:
7:00pm
9:00pm
STAR WARS FAN FILM COMPETITIONHere is more on the project from John (Fenn): It's a parody of Donald Trump's reality show THE APPRENTICE, but set in the Star Wars universe. Emperor Palpatine needs a new apprentice to further his goals of galactic domination, and has turned to reality television to fill the post. The final contestants are Count Dooku, Jar Jar Binks, Darth Maul, and Darth Vader... which one will be the new SITH APPRENTICE? The film stars Robert Alley as The Emperor, Bob Bean as Darth Vader, Kristen Caron as Darth Maul, and Patrick McCray as Count Dooku. Also appearing are many of our usual gang of misfits, including Brandon Alley, Brian Boling, Heather Harris, Denny Humbard, John & Sarah Mailen, Jeff McClure, Tom Ott, and Ziggy McMillan. We also recieved help from Trey Stokes and his Pink Five crew, so Pink Five herself (Amy Earhart) makes a brief cameo! What I'm asking all of you to do is VOTE! Watch the film, and then vote for us (and tell all your friends to do the same!), as they're polling the internet viewers to give an Audience Award for favorite film... we want to win! But vote quickly, as the on-line voting ends Monday night, April 4th, and the winners will be announced at the Star Wars Celebration III convention in Indianapolis April 22nd... So please, watch, vote for (the direct link for voting is http://www.atomfilms.com/bin/vote/index.jsp), maybe write a positive review of, and hopefully enjoy SITH APPRENTICE... we all had a blast making it...
John Hudgens (Fenn)
DISCUSSION TOPICSSend 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 CREWA close friend of the Rick Biggs family has collected some items for auction. The proceeds will go to Rick Biggs Memorial Fund. Please go to http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcarend6a6m. There's a B5 script, some autographed magazines, photos and more to come over the next month or so.
BILL BLAIR: Bill will make an appearance on CHARMED on April 10th - he plays an old farmer walking into the sherriff's station in a small Texas town. Bill thinks it is near the beggining of the episode. Bill's character causes a good reaction and was told he looked a little like something out of a Stephen King Novel.
BRUCE BOXLEITNER: SciFi will be airing Bruce's movie "Snakehead Terror" on 4/14 at 7pm EDT, and 5/28 at 7pm EDT. The latter will be as part of a Memorial Day weekend movie marathon.
STEPHEN FURST: SciFi will be showing "Dragon Storm," directed by Stephen Furst, on 5/15 at 9pm EDT.
J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI: Joe will be a special guest at this year's SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON, July 14-17, 2005. Go to http://www.comic-con.org/cci/ for more details about the event. RICHARD BIGGS MEMORIAL EVENT: On March 19, a lot of people got together to honor their friend and colleague, Richard Biggs. Rangers Jan and Gary attended and have sent in reports of the day's activities. Quite a group of Babylon 5 folks were there. I see Tony Dow was there as well. He directed "The Memory of War" episode of CRUSADE. Be sure to read Jan's report -- and look at the pictures. Use this link for both Memorial Page. Thanks Jan and Gary.
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: Peter and his fans had so much fun in the Caribbean that he is inviting everyone back to join him in the Western Caribbean on Jan. 15-22, 2006!! If you are looking for a GREAT Vacation, or if you are interested in meeting like -minded men and women, learning in an educational environment, join us for this for this spectacular opportunity to sail with Peter. Our special program on board offers something for everyone. We have arranged for you to enjoy three Exclusive seminars with Peter and a private cocktail party plus other surprises. There will be plenty of time to relax, reflect, and recharge. For more information call 800 695 5253 or e-mail Susan@CruiseEvents.net or go to: http://www.cruiseevents.net/peterwoodward/index.htm
SPECIAL CAST ACTIVITIES: To learn more about what cast members are doing away from the tube, go to CAST ACTIVITIES page.
IN MEMORY OF
Richard Biggs, the wonderful Dr. Stephen Franklin on Babylon 5, died last year 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. 
Tim Choate, who so marvelously brought Zathras to 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 for Tim's son Flynn. The
address for the memorial fund is:
The Tim Choate Memorial Fund
BABYLON 5 BIRTHDAYS
Christopher Franke - April 6Maggie Egan - April 11 Tony Dow - April 13 Warren Takeuchi - April 19 Peter Jurasik - April 25 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
For information on the Babylon 5 DVDs, please go to
Babylon 5 DVD page.
DVD NEWS AND REVIEWS
The Emmy-Award Winning Fourth Season will be Available on a Follow President Josiah Bartlet from re-election into his second term when Warner Home Video (WHV) releases The West Wing: The Complete Fourth Season on DVD on April 5, 2005. The six-disc collector's set includes all 22 episodes of the series' fourth season, which garnered 15 Emmy nominations and two wins for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series. The DVD set will be available for $59.98 SRP. Visit The West Wing page for more information on this new release. WONDER WOMAN: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON
NEW DVDS:
WONDER WOMAN
What's Wonder Woman up to now you ask? Flash forward 35 years from her stirring Season-One adventures
defending America in World War II. Without missing a beat, Wonder Woman leaps from the big-band era to
the disco decade, still miraculously young and still using wits, wiles and astonishing powers to fight evil. Season Two (21 episodes following a feature-length season premiere) introduces Wonder Woman to a new America of nuclear power and computers. Teamed with Steve Trevor, son of the dashing major she worked with during World War II, she takes the name Diana Prince - and takes on all kinds of danger from terrorists, mad geniuses, crooks and even a diabolical rock star while working for America's Inter-Agency Defense Command. Wonder Woman, we're proud you're on our side! Be sure to enjoy the clips provided by Warner Bros. on the Wonder Woman page.
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. Visit to the Review Page for a review of the DVD sets.
SCIENCE FICTION PUBLICATIONS
TV Zone Special #62: If you are a fan of CSI, this issue is for you. Inside you will find
cast interviews with Marg Helgenberger as she talks about bringing beauty and brains to Vegas
as CSI’s Catherine Willows; CSI: Miami’s David Caruso discusses his second shot at TV fame and
CSI: New York’s Melina Kanakeredes explains how she became the Big Apple’s Guardian Angel.
Also in this issue, STARGATE ATLANTIS' Design Department team goes through the first series
with an exclusive look at the design sketches of their creations and Battlestar Galactica's
Richard Hatch tells us how he came to love the updated version of the show he’d fought to
bring back.
NEW TOONS
COMIC BOOKSCOMIC BOOKS COMING
I'd mentioned a while back that I would remind folks when the stores would begin taking orders for Dream Police...so this is it. Dream Police will appear as a one-shot on June 22nd, but Marvel has a tendency to print to orders, so if you don't order it up front, it may not be available. Apparently interest is high, so I have a sneaking suspicion this one may disappear fast. Basically, the premise of Dream Police -- which has been in the works for a long time now, and finally seeing print -- is that we all enter the dreamscape when we fall asleep, and the denizens of said dreamscape all play their roles...but when someone doesn't do their job, or a crime against dreamers is committed, the Dream Police come in. The thing is...the Dream Police are plain clothes detectives and beat cops who walk, talk and behave like characters out of the Maltese Falcon, or Dragnet, or Adam 12, that very literal, staccato, clipped back-and-forth style of dialogue. So what you've got is a very funny, weird, surreal book that puts these very noir characters up against the dreamscape...and I'm just pleased as punch with the result. Hence, this recommendation. There's no long arc to sign onto, just the one issue, but it's just a hoot and a half to read. It's fromm Marvel under the Icon imprint, and I commend it highly to all B5 folks.
NEW BOOKS FOR JUNE: "MOVING UP" Spidey just can't seem to catch a break these days. He's got a great new pad and a cool new clique so what's the big problem? Oh, not much-- just a nefarious worldwide organization with an ingenious plan to conquer the world! Hail HYDRA! Part 3 (of 6).
"Random Factors" As Ben revels in his newfound wealth and status, an act of sabotage may well jeopardize Reed's secret project--and a visit from state officials has dire ramifications for Sue and the rest of the Richards clan.
"The Deconstruction of Mark Milton" concludes: There's love in the air for Doctor Spectrum and a certain amphibious creature...and a storm on the horizon for Hyperion. Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad. MAY TITLES:
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.
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.
"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.
Here's how Marvel describes the book: 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 CHANNEL04/11/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) NEED 04/11/2005 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) FOOTHOLD 04/11/2005 08:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) PRETENSE 04/11/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) URGO 04/11/2005 10:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) A HUNDRED DAYS 04/12/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) THOR'S CHARIOT 04/13/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE (STARGATE) 04/14/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) FAMILY 04/15/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) SECRETS (STARGATE) 04/15/2005 11:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) ICON
STARGATE ATLANTIS:
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA:
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.
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THE WEST WING: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON COMES TO DVD ON APRIL 5, 2005
June 7 has been set for the release by Warner Home Video of WONDER WOMAN: THE COMPLETE THIRD
SEASON and LOIS & CLARK: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON.
The Lois & Clark collection brings you Dean Cain and Terry Hatcher in this action-packed Superman update.
Originally aired in the 90's on ABC, this humorously romantic action/adventure hour-long series puts a
modern twist on the time-honored, legendary superhero, bringing to life the comic book characters Clark
Kent; his superhuman alter-ego, Superman; and Lois Lane, fiction's first lady of the press, in the most
unrequited romance of all time." 
Cult Times #115: DOCTOR WHO: In this issue, executive producer and main writer Russell T
Davies talks about how he set about revamping a genre classic for a 21st Century audience.
Also inside, CSI star Jorja Fox discusses the trials and tribulations of the latest season.
Expose Special #28: CHARMED: A look at seven seasons and 150 episodes of this hit fantasy show.
Holly Marie Combs talks to us about juggles parenting, animal husbandry and starring as the eldest of
the Halliwell sisters – but she still finds time to join in the 150th episode celebrations! Executive producer
E Duke Vincent shares his thoughts on overseeing seven seasons of Charmed, and reaching the milestone
of 150 episodes; Directors Jon Paré and Jim Conway chat about their experiences on the series, taking in
Valkyries, Wendigos and mermaids – and reveal which episodes caused the most trouble! And much more.
Cult Times Special #33: THE SIMPSONS are honored for their 16 years on the tube. Also in this
issue, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA's stunning Cylon Number Six, better known as Tricia Helfer, drops by to look
back over the first season of the critically acclaimed re-imagining of the classic show and looks forward to
Season Two and ANDROMEDA's Steve Bacic reveals the changes in his character for the fifth and final season,
which sees Telemachus Rhade trapped in the Seefra system and turning to drink.
Starburst #332: WAR OF THE WORLDS: The magazine visits the set of this Spielberg/Cruise
endeavor to see what is waiting for us when the movie makes its premiere. Also inside find CARNIVALE's
Clancy Brown talking about his role as the enigmatic Brother Justin Crowe in the HBO drama, and explains
that his character isn’t just a run-of the-mill black and white villain and SMALLVILLE's actor John
Glover talks about the recent transformation of Lionel Luthor from conniving and manipulative
billionaire to mediator and father with a conscience.
TV Zone #187: The magazine goes behind the scenes on the BBC’s revival of Doctor Who,
chatting to creative supremo Russell T Davies, the writers and crew bringing the series to our screens!
Also in this issue, 24's star Kiefer Sutherland talks to us about exploring troubled government agent
Jack Bauer’s dark side, and the new challenges facing him in Season Four of the hit action series. 
Expose #93: CHARMED: Star Alyssa Milano discusses her role as Phoebe Halliwell, taking in seven
years of punning episode titles, her ever-changing haircuts and stepping up to co-produce the hit
Fantasy show. LOST AND ALIAS creator JJ Abrams talks to us about developing the intricately-plotted
tale of castaways.
Starburst Special #68: DOCTOR WHO: To celebrate the return of DOCTOR WHO to TV, you will
find an exclusive story-by-story guide to the adventures of the Time-traveller, starting with the original
Doctor, William Hartnell, back in 1963. Plus a look forward to the adventures of the newest incarnation,
played by screen star Christopher Eccleston. 
Date: 3/27/2005 9:58:19 PM 
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #521 
FANTASTIC FOUR #528 
SUPREME POWER #17 
AMAZING SPIDERMAN
STRANGE #6
FANTASTIC FOUR #527 
AMAZING SPIDERMAN #517