Guests include:
* author Harlan Ellison
* Bab5 writer/producer J. Michael Stracynski
* Walter Koenig (Bester from Bab5, Chekov from the original Star Trek)
* Conner Trinneer (Trip Tucker from Enterprise)
* Battlestar Galactica executive producer (and longtime ST writer/producer) Ronald D. Moore
* comic book legend Len Wein
* Blizzard Entertainment's Vice President of Creative Development, Chris Metzen
* Elfquest artist Wendy Pini
* and many, many more from the fields of movies, video game development, comics, etc. etc.

We'll also have a free screening of Marina Sirtis' new movie, "Spectres" (and a couple of other movies as well.) For more info, check out http://www.enigmacon.org..

Theodore Bikel - May 2
Michael O'Hare - May 6
Stephen Furst - May 8
Melissa Gilbert-Boxleitner - May 8
Bruce Boxleitner - May 12
Andreas Katsulas - May 18
Andrea Thompson - May 22
Doug Wise - May 21
Douglas Netter - May 23
Paul Winfield - May 22
Roy Dotrice - May 26
Harlan Ellison - May 27

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.

CONSTANTINE:
Warner Home Video has announced a July 19 release for Constantine on DVD. The film, starring Keanu Reeves in an adaptation of DC Comics' Hellblazer, has made $74.1 million domestically at the box office.

The Deluxe Edition includes audio commentaries (director Francis Lawrence, producer Akiva Goldsman and screenwriters Kevin Brodbin and Frank Capello), 18 minutes of deleted scenes (including an alternate ending) with optional commentary by director Francis Lawrence, "The Production From Hell," "Imagining the Underworld" (includes a 'Demon Face' Easter Egg), "Foresight: The Power of Pre-Visualization" and "Conjuring Constantine" featurettes, A Perfect Circle's "Passive" music video, theatrical trailers, DVD-ROM content and a collectible Hellblazer comic.

Warner describes the film in this way:
: "Based on the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer graphic novels and written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello, Constantine tells the story of John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), a man who has literally been to hell and back. When he teams up with skeptical policewoman Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz) to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles. Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldly events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost."

The DVD will feature 18 minutes of additional scenes.

RACING STRIPES Here is some terrific family fun! Root for the underzebra when Racing Stripes comes to DVD and VHS on May 10 from Warner Home Video. The barnyard ballyhoo features the voices of Frankie Muniz (Agent Cody Banks movies, TV's "Malcolm in the Middle"), Jeff Foxworthy (Blue Collar Comedy Tour), Snoop Dogg (Starsky & Hutch, Soul Plane), Steve Harvey (You Got Served, The Fighting Temptations), David Spade (Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, Just Shoot Me), Dustin Hoffman (Meet the Fockers, Finding Neverland), Mandy Moore (A Walk to Remember, Saved!) and Whoopi Goldberg (Sister Act, Ghost). The Racing Stripes DVD special features include three making-of featurettes, additional scenes, an interactive comic book and more!

For more information, go to our Racing Stripes page.

Universal Studios Home Entertainment will release a "Jaws 30th Anniversary Edition," two-DVD set loaded with extras, including a two-hour documentary about the movie, on June 14th. Additional bonus material will include deleted scenes and outtakes as well as production photos, and story boards. They are also including "a rarely seen interview with Spielberg on the set of the film." The DVD will retail for about $23.

STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE:
Star Trek: Enterprise - The Complete First Season will be released on May 3. You will find a sticker on the packaging promoting the show's 2-hour finale on 5/13 on UPN.

Paramount has confirmed the DVD release of Star Trek: Enterprise - The Complete Second Season on 7/26 (two weeks later than the previously announced 7/14 date). The 7-disc set will include all 26 second season episodes in anamorphic widescreen video with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. There's no word yet on extras other than that the set will include 5 behind-the-scenes featurettes.

Brace yourself for the DVD release of the innovative HBO series that has been favorably compared to The Twilight Zone and Tales From the Crypt. Ten terrifying tales that turned every late night into fright night… The Hitchhiker: Volume II.

For more information on this new DVD release, go to The Hitchhiker page here at The Zocalo Today.

WONDER WOMAN: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON

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.
Lynda Carter returns as Wonder Woman for all 24 episodes of the third and final season of the series. Teamed with government agent Steve Trevor (Lyle Waggoner) and using the alias of Diana Prince, Wonder Woman whips out her bracelets and lariat to battle evil. Her foes include a time traveler from the year 2155, a brain with no body, a dating service that's serving up death, hungry ants and a sculptor whose statues come to life and become his partners in crime. Wonder Woman saved the best adventures for last!"

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."

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.

MOONSTONE'S KOLCHAK BOOK

Moonstone Books has announced an October release for Kolchak: The Night Stalker Chronicles, a 320-page book with 26 new short stories and spot illustrations.

The book coincides with the new Kolchak television series on ABC.

Contributors include Max Allan Collins, Stuart M. Kaminsky, Ed Gorman, Elaine Bergstrom, PN Elrod, Robert Weinberg, Brett Matthews, CJ Henderson, Mark Dawidziak, Richard Valley, James Bates, Peter David, Chuck Dixon, Steven Grant, Mike W. Barr, Gary Phillips,Fred Van Lente, Adi Tantimedh, Martin Powell, Clay and Susan Griffith, James Kuhoric and Jason Henderson.

The 320-page book will measure 6" x 9" and will cost $18.95. It features a cover by Doug Klauba.

STARGATE: ATLANTIS—THE OFFICIAL COMPANION SEASON 1 SC

First there was the blockbuster Stargate movie, then the smash hit TV series Stargate SG-1, and now there's the equally successful spin-off show: Stargate Atlantis! The official companion to the first season is packed with behind the scenes interviews, an episode guide, and scores of photos, including a 16-page color gallery! (133/1-84576-116-2)

SC, 6x9, 176pgs, PC..........$14.95

STARGATE SG-1

Entitled "City of the Gods", it is written by Sonny Whitelaw and follows the team as they encounter an Aztec culture on an unstable, tectonically active moon. As Jack would say, that spells earthquakes, lots of 'em... Join the team for a ringside seat at the end of the world! For more information, visit www.stargatenovels.com/cityofthegods.shtml.

Ranger Tom reports that Amazon.co.uk have also done a pretty good job of stocking the books, although occasionally they fail to keep up with demand and one of the titles will go out of stock. This means you see the message, "usually dispatched within 4 to 6 weeks", but generally they restock the books within 3-4 days. www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0954734335/stargasg1nove-21

You can also order it from website - www.stargatenovels.com/bookshop.php.. You can also pre-order the latest book now, and we will do everything we can to ship it on 18 April.

BABYLON 5 NOVELS COMING

Mongoose Publishing is proud to announce an agreement with Warner Brothers to produce an all new range of novels and graphic novels for Babylon 5. They promise some exciting tales lined up, delving into never-before- explored areas of the Babylon 5 universe and expanding the storyline beyond the TV series. Releases will begin appearing in Q4 2005 - more news on authors and storylines coming soon! Thanks Ranger Joe for the report.

Cult Times #117: SMALLVILLE -- This issue looks at the fourth season and the latest events in the lives of Clark Kent, Lex Luthor and others. Also in this issue, STARGATE SG-1's Robert Cooper reveals what treats are in store for the revamped, unstoppable Sci-Fi juggernaut.

TV Zone Special #63: DOCTOR WHO: "You can wait 16 years for a new Doctor, and then two come along. We take a sensational voyage through the new series with a wealth of interviews and features, plus a glimpse of things to come for David Tennant in Season 2!" THE DEAD ZONE is coming back and This issue has an interview with producer Robert Petrovich who reveals challenging aspects of the new season’s shoot, and why it should appeal to new and long-term fans.

TV Zone #189: STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE: Manny Coto reflects on the show’s final year and the demise of Star Trek. Also in this issue, Steven Culp who played Trek Federation Marine to Robert F Kennedy, relishes his latest role, as adulterous husband Rex Van de Kamp in DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.

Starburst #324: STAR WARS: In this issue devoted to STAR WARS, you'll get an exciting three-page fold-out cover in association with Lucas Arts for the Revenge of the Sith video game; Revenge of the Sith’s stunt co-ordinator and sword master Nick Gillard talks exclusively about how he crafted the greatest showdown in the galaxy; the associate producer of the hotly anticipated Revenge of the Sith video game, Justin Lambros , tells all about creating an interactive Anakin for a pioneering adventure, and the original Boba Fett, Jeremy Bulloch, talks about the bounty hunter’s enduring appeal and his cameo on Revenge of the Sith!

Expose #94: HARRY POTTER: In this issue, you'll learn more about the weird and wonderful world of unlicensed fan fiction as it pushes back the boundaries of JK Rowling’s fictional world… and, in some cases, the boundaries of taste. HERCULES: NBC’s new mini-series explores the darker side of the Greek hero. Meet star Paul Telfer as he talks about taking the character back to his murderously gory origins, and how he pushed to play the character with an English accent.

Starburst Special #69: STAR WARS SPECIAL: This issue contains: The Complete History -- From The Phantom Menace to Return of the Jedi, we look at the complete six-chapter epic; Dark Influences -- 10 ways the Star Wars trilogy has influenced Revenge of the Sith, and Archive Interviews -- Original Starburst interviews with Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Empire Strikes Back director Irvin Kirshner and Return of the Jedi director Richard Marquand.

Tye Bourdony has sent along his latest satires for your enjoyment.

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Mike Deodato, cover by Terry Dodson.
"Moving Up." It's the sensational Spider-Man versus the horrendous hordes of Hydra as the villainous organization makes its final push to seize control of the country! Standing in the way? Everyone's favorite wall-crawler. But will Spidey have enough left in the tank to take out the group of terrorists and save the day? Part 5 of 6.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Aug. 3.

FANTASTIC FOUR #530

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Mike McKone.
It's a reunion with destiny as the Fantastic Four once more brave the hazards of outer space for a rendezvous with a fateful cosmic storm ­ And the secret that lies therein!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 24.

SUPREME POWER #18

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Gary Frank.
"Exhibit R: The Statement of Mark Milton." Hyperion's world is turned upside down when his dark secret is exposed to the entire world. But the worst is yet to come... Next month's news will blow you away!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 31.

STRANGE: BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS TPB

Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Sara "Samm" Barnes, penciled by Brandon Peterson, cover by Peterson.
Brash young surgeon Dr. Stephen Strange is on a collision course with destiny -- a journey that will force him to search the deepest corners of his own heartŠand the outer reaches of the cosmos! Masters of the comic-book medium J. Michael Straczynski, Samm Barnes and Brandon Peterson chronicle the adventures of the Master of the Mystic Arts in the year's most highly anticipated origin story! Collects Strange #1-6.

144 pages, $17.99.

NEW TITLES HEADED YOUR WAY:

Dynamic Forces, the parent company of Dynamite Entertainment, announced on Thursday an agreement with Universal Studios Consumer Product Group to release comics based on the modern version of Battlestar Galactica. The comic series will launch this fall. No creators were announced.

"We are confident in Dynamite Entertainment's ability to develop and distribute high-quality comics that will build off of the strength and staying power of this great property," said Cynthia Modders, senior vice president of sales and retail development at Universal Studios Consumer Products Group.

Battlestar Galactica was re-imagined by Sci Fi Channel and NBC Universal Television Studio in December 2003 in the form of a four-hour mini-series event. Battlestar Galactica became the most-watched cable miniseries of the year and led Sci Fi to continue with a one-hour weekly series.

SERENITY #1
by Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews & Will Conrad

This mini-series is based on Serenity - the big-budget feature follow-up to Josh Whedon's cult-hit TV show Firefly - which follows the story of a rag-tag crew of mercenaries, outlaws, fugitives, and one law-abiding prostitute running across the fringes of space. The crew of Serenity once again find themselves broke and on the wrong side of a number of very large firearms, making the first issue a case study in how to mix intense, Whedon-style character interaction with cinematic action and violence.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #522

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Mike Deodato, cover by Kaare Andrews.
It's an action-packed extravaganza as the hordes of Hydra make a final push to take over the United States!! And it's up to everyone's favorite red, white, and blue web-slinger to make sure that "Hail Hydra" isn't the new national anthem!

FANTASTIC FOUR #529

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Mike McKone.
"Appointment Overdue!" Reed's got a rendezvous to keep at the edge of space‹but in order to reach it, he's going to have to work his way through a battalion of America's best-trained fighting men!

STARGATE SG-1 RA REBORN PREQUEL CARTER & JACKSON

Written by James Anthony, art and cover by Jorge Correa.
Series artist Jorge Correa provides this striking new cover of team members Samantha Carter and Daniel Jackson! The SG-1 team must face their ultimate foe once more! As Daniel Jackson recounts the story of the first Stargate mission, a familiar presence reappears on Abydonian soil. Has the most feared Goa'uld of all time been reborn from the ashes to terrorize the universe again? The longest running hit scifi series on television blasts into 2005 with a titanic new series that features the return of Ra! Limited to 1000 copies.

STARGATE SG-1: DANIEL'S SONG #1 ROYAL BLUE

Written by James Anthony, art and cover by Jorge Correa.
Royal Blue editions are the ultimate collectible! The SG1 team discovers an ancient alien device that promises to bring "peace to the past." While attempting to decipher its glyphs a sudden electrical discharge engulfs and throws Daniel unconscious to the ground. He wakes on Abydos to find Skaa'ra and Sha're are still alive and free of Goa'uld possession. Somehow he has been transported into the past before the arrival of Apophis and has been given another chance to save his wife and the people of Abydos. Determined not to make the same mistakes again Daniel prepares an ambush for the System Lord in an attempt to change the outcome of this pivotal moment in his life. Limited to 100 copies, all of which ship bagged in a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity.

STARGATE SG-1 2005 CONVENTION SPECIAL EVIL NOX EDITION

Written by James Anthony, art by Jorge Correa, cover by Mauricio Melo.
The SG-1 team is facing the foe they never expected, one of the Nox gone bad on this exclusive new cover from artist Mauricio Melo! Pinned down by invisible attackers the SG1 team discovers that the Goa'uld have uncovered the secrets to the Nox invisibility technology. They appear on the verge of being overrun when Anteaus and his Nox companions appear among them and help dispatch the attacking Jaffa. Anteaus reveals that one of their own has turned from the peaceful life journey to embrace the Goa'uld philosophy. The team is forced to find a way to stop the traitor before she can make the already powerful Goa'uld invincible! Limited to 1000 copies.

STARGATE ATLANTIS PREVIEW PAINTED WEIR

Written by Stuart Moore, art by Mauricio Melo, cover by Lucio Rubira.
Painter Lucio Rubira offers this beautiful new piece featuring the commanding Dr Weir. Don't miss this special look at this summer's biggest licensed comic book launch! This limited edition preview offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the new Stargate Atlantis comic and the first series, Wraithfall! Stationed thousands of light-years from Earth, the team from Stargate Atlantis has a whole new galaxy to explore...but most of those worlds are under siege by the Wraith, an ancient and deadly vampire race. In Wraithfall, the Atlantis team meets the Karrans, a primitive race that has made a bizarre deal with the Wraith. Limited to 1000 copies.

J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI'S DREAM POLICE

Someone asked where DREAM POLICE could be ordered. I found a couple of places on the internet where they were taking pre-orders. Forbidden Planet in the UK is one; Mile High Comics here in the US is another place.

Date: 3/27/2005 9:58:19 PM
Babylon 5 Moderated Newsgroup

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 from Marvel under the Icon imprint, and I commend it highly to all B5 folks.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #521
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by MIKE DEODATO

"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).

FANTASTIC FOUR #528
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils and Cover by MIKE MCKONE

"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.

SUPREME POWER #17
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by GARY FRANK

"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:

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
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
Marvel Comics has announced a 50/50 variant cover for Fantastic Four #527, the first issue by the new creative team of J. Michael Straczynski and 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!"

Fantastic Four #527 is scheduled to be in stores on May 25.

In addition, Marvel is preparing a Director's Cut version of the issue, scheduled for release on June 22, the same day as Fantastic Four #528. The issue will include the contents of the regular edition of #527, as well as a script, interviews and sketch art. It will cost $3.99.

JMS COMIC BOOKS: For a listing of current comic books written by J. Michael Straczynski, go to COMIC BOOK page. There is a brief synopsis of the book and a date when publication is expected.

STARGATE ATLANTIS:
06/03/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE DEFIANT ONE
06/03/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE DEFIANT ONE
06/10/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS HOT ZONE
06/10/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS HOT ZONE
06/17/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS SANCTUARY
06/17/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS SANCTUARY
06/24/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS BEFORE I SLEEP
06/24/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS BEFORE I SLEEP

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA:
06/03/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA TIGH ME UP, TIGH ME DOWN
06/03/2005 01:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA TIGH ME UP, TIGH ME DOWN
06/10/2005 08:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) THE MAN WITH NINE LIVES
06/10/2005 09:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) MURDER ON THE RISING STAR
06/10/2005 10:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) BALTAR'S ESCAPE
06/10/2005 11:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) EXPERIMENT IN TERRA
06/10/2005 12:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) TAKE THE CELESTRA
06/10/2005 01:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) GREETINGS FROM EARTH PART 1
06/10/2005 02:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) GREETINGS FROM EARTH PART 2
06/10/2005 03:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) THE HAND OF GOD
06/10/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA HAND OF GOD
06/10/2005 01:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA HAND OF GOD
06/17/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA COLONIAL DAY
06/17/2005 01:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA COLONIAL DAY
06/24/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA KOBOL'S LAST GLEAMING - PT 1
06/24/2005 01:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA KOBOL'S LAST GLEAMING - PT 1

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