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DEAD ZONE:
X-MEN 3: With the departure of Michael Vaughn as director and the entry of Brett Ratner on the scene, producer Avi Arad says, "Other directors might have been wary. But Brett is very confident. It wasn't like there were any mistakes to clean up. It was all fantastic." The entire X-cast returns, including Hugh Jackman (now also a producer; the star endorsed Ratner) and Halle Berry (in an expanded role). Joining them: Kelsey Grammer as a furry blue genius named Beast.
WEEKEND: It's the weekend and most of the news services are closed. There are tons of articles and interviews for upcoming films, especially BATMAN BEGINS and FANTASTIC FOUR. Both look to be box-office winners.
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.
PHILADELPHIA WIZARD WORLDJ. Michael Straczynski said he is working with Marvel Studios on a television project featuring Marvel characters. "We're putting the budget together and it could prep in August or September, although there could be a few bumps between here and there," Straczynski said, not revealing the characters. "I try not to get too excited, but it could be a lot of fun." Straczynski gave an update on the Rising Stars movie. "MGM couldn't figure out what to do with it and the option expired last month," he said. "Three other major studios are currently interested in it." In terms of Babylon 5, Straczynski said he told the story he wanted to tell. Plans for a feature film weren't realized, and he has no B5 books planned. With Amazing Spider-Man, the book has changed with the move of Peter, Mary Jane and Aunt May to Avengers tower after Aunt May's house burned down. "It's so much fun right now with the dynamics," Straczynski said. "He'll be there for a while and come back to his own life eventually." Peter's life is tabloid fodder when Mary Jane is caught by the press going to Stark Tower at 2 a.m. and, trying to keep Peter's secret identity, tells them that she was meeting Stark. Straczynski said he will deal with the ramifications of Peter living in the tower, and he's tempted to keep Aunt May, who has a budding romance with Jarvis, there after Peter leaves. "Peter's going to wig out because he doesn't know how to deal with it," JMS said the Jarvis/May relationship.
RICHARD BIGGS AUCTION:
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 CREW
MIRA FURLAN: One of Mira's films shot in 2005 in Belgrade, TAKE A DEEP BREATH, is featured at the New FEST in New York City. For more information, go to http://www.newfestival.org/cgi-bin/iowa/films.html?film=870. The picure will also be at Frameline 29 on June 23 in San Francisco. Get more information at http://www.frameline.org/festival/29th/programs/take_a_deep_breath.html.
Mira will be one of the LOST guests at the LOST FAN CONVENTION in Burbank, California, on Saturday, June 11, 2005! Others from the cast attending will be EMILIE de RAVIN Claire Littleton - Sunday ; JORGE GARCIA Hugo "Hurley" Reyes - Saturday; WILLIAM MAPOTHER Ethan Rom - Saturday; JOHN TERRY Dr. Christian Shephard - Sunday, and from the LOST Production Team: Executive Producers DAMON LINDELOF and BRYAN BURK appearing on Sunday. For more information, go to http://www.creationent.com/cal/lost.htm.
PETER WOODWARD: Peter Woodward (Galen on CRUSADE) will be hosting another cruise this year. Dear Friends, Please join me for a wonderful unique cruise experience where I've created exclusive events just for you! If you joined me last year, you already know what an amazing time we will have again this year. We will all create memories of a lifetime together. I have arranged a unique opportunity for us to spend time together. This will be a cruise with a ifference. Join me in this unique event, get to know me, and combine fact and fantasy, history and humor, archeology and ancient weapons, on a cruise into adventure.
Looking forward to toasting the sunset together!! For more information, go to http://www.cruiseevents.net/peterwoodward/index.htm. To see photo's from Peter's fan club cruise last year visit: http://www.cruiseevents.net/peterwoodward/photocruise05.htm
PAT TALLMAN: Dennis Madalone was the stunt coordinator on many Star Trek series. He's also a singer and is giving away DVDs and CDs in lieu for donations to charities on his home page. Pat Tallman's Penny lane will be added to that charity listing this week. Check out Dennis' website at www.americawestandasone.com.
Pat's sister Mary is working to make a difference -- she has signed up to run in two triathalons in Illinois to help raise funds for cancer research. I have posted Mary's letter out at Pat Tallman. Read about Mary's efforts and how you can help make a difference too.
SPECIAL CAST ACTIVITIES: To learn more about what cast members are doing away from the tube, go to CAST ACTIVITIES page.
IN MEMORY OF: While Rick (Biggs) and Tim (Choate) are no longer with us, we will not forget their wonderful personalities and talent. 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
Jeffrey Willerth - June 5Donovan Brown (Optic Nerve) - June 6 Ann Bruice Aling - June 8 Mark Walters - June 10 Susan Norkin (Post) - June 10 June 11 - Adrienne Barbeau (Amanda Carter) Enid-Raye Adams - June 16 Mike Vejar - June 25 If there is anyone we have missed, be sure to drop me a note so that I can add them to our Cast and Crew Birthday Listing. 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.
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.
NEW STARGATE NOVELThe second part of A Matter of Honor, by Sally Malcolm, is scheduled to be released in early September 2005. The story follows on from the events of A Matter of Honor, as the team attempt to rescue Major Henry Boyd and the SG-10 team from the black hole planet. But the rescue attempt has unforeseen consequences which force them to confront a monstrous secret on the homeworld of the Kinahhi. The book will be available for purchase from http://www.stargatenovels.com/books.shtml and www.amazon.co.uk. for those outside of the UK.
DVD NEWS AND REVIEWS
Six-Disc Collector's DVD Set Featuring all 22 Episodes of the Third Season with All-New Suspenseful Bonus Materials
For more information, go to La Femme Nikita Page here at The Zocalo Today.
HIGHLANDER: THE RAVENSexy and shrewd Amanda Derieux has roamed the world for 1,200 years, romancing kings, cavorting with thieves, and using her preternatural street smarts to evade the blades of countless evil Immortals. Now, she has teamed up with freelance security expert Nick Wolfe, putting her high-octane arsenal of charisma and sassy, good looks into full force to charm, confound and, when necessary, destroy Immortals bent on evil in HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN™. Classic HIGHLANDER® flourishes like flashbacks, beautifully choreographed sword duels and electrifying Quickenings abound in the dazzling new HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN DVD Collection from Anchor Bay Entertainment and Davis-Anderson Merchandising Corp. Celebrating all 22 daring and provocative episodes in the high-action HIGHLANDER spin-off series, the HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN DVD Collection beautifully preserves Elizabeth Gracen’s smart and captivating portrayal as the morally conflicted Amanda and her incredible adventures with hunk detective Wolfe (Paul Johansson). The nine-disc set of HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN comes jam-packed with newly created Bonus Materials. Each disc boasts behind-the-scenes audio and video commentary from cast and crew, including Gracen and Johansson, plus detailed Cast Bios, Production Notes, Scripts, a Photo Gallery and a hilarious Blooper Reel. Presented in state-of-the-art digitally re-mastered 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN arrives June 14, 2005 with a priced-to-own SRP of $89.98.
Wonder Woman: The Complete Third Season
Synopsis: For more information, be sure to go to www.WonderWomanDVD.com or go to Wonder Woman Page here at The Zocalo Today.
SMALLVILLE - SEASON FOUR
Set for release on September 13, all 22 episodes from season 4 will be included in this 6 disc set (990 mins). In addition to the
episodes, Warner Bros has included some exciting bonus material. You can expect to find 25 minutes of deleted scenes (21
scenes total), episodes commentaries by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar and others, "Inside the Writers Room" documentary, and
"Being Lois Lane" featuring interviews with Noel Neill, Margot Kidder, Dana Delaney and Erica Durance. The set is part of Warner
Television's 50th Anniversary, and a bonus DVD featuring an episode of The Flash has been included. 
GLADIATORAccording to the Hollywood Reporter, DreamWorks is readying an extras-packed "expanded" edition DVD of GLADIATOR which will include 17 minutes of additional footage as well as commentary from Russell Crowe. The new DVD will include "such special features as Scott's storyboard sketches, a feature-length documentary on how the filmmakers had to digitally salvage Oliver Reed's final performance as Proximo after the actor died during filming, and interviews with filmmakers detailing the story's historical origins and its transition from script to screen." This three-disc set will be released on August 23 with a retail price of $25.
MACGYVER Fans - Season Two will be released on June 7. You can pre-order the DVD over at www.amazon.com. Here are
the description of what is on the set:MacGyver is no ordinary secret agent. He never carries a gun. His drinks aren't shaken or stirred. And he fights for justice using the most dangerous weapon of all: his intelligence. Richard Dean Anderson stars as television's favorite boy scout-turned-action hero: Angus MacGyver. When an American pilot is shot down over Central America or a top-secret missile is stolen, the authorities call on MacGyver, a former Special Forces agent, to save the day. When all other means of solving problems are exhausted, a call goes out for MacGyver.
"LOST" DVD FOR SEASON ONEHere is an offer you may want to consider if you are a LOST Fan. You can own the complete fantastic first season plus some nifty extras in this unbelievable exclusive for Creation Entertainment customers: EVERY ORDER will receive a complimentary hand-signed autographed full color glossy photo of a MAJOR LOST CAST MEMBER!!! That's right: EVERYONE IS A WINNER: EVERY ORDER gets this extraordinary bonus offer! Order today and we'll deliver your DVD set upon release date of September 6, 2005. Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries) Format:Color, Closed-captioned, Dolby DVD
DVD Features:
- The Original Pilot Tales From The Island - new behind-the-scenes featurette Go to Creation Entertainment for more details and to order. 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.
NEW PUBLICATIONS COMING
Collects DC's Star Trek Series One #1-6. This collection marks the debut of Titan's new Star Trek Comics Classics series, reprinting every DC's Star Trek comics in order for the very first time! In the aftermath of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, the crew of the Enterprise must discover the secret of Klingon cloaking technology.
For additional publications coming out, go to Books-Publications Page for more information.
SCIENCE FICTION PUBLICATIONS
Cult Times Special #34: DOCTOR WHO: This issue can be a primer for Doctor Who fans. After a nine-year absence, 2005
marked the return of Doctor Who, bigger and better than ever before. Under the guidance of Russell T Davies, it's moved from being
a fondly-remembered piece of kitsch to a vital, ratings-grabbing part of the BBC's schedule. You get an in-depth look at the past,
present and future of the galaxy's best-loved Time Lord. New to DOCTOR WHO? This issue will give you a look at the 26 years of
DOCTOR WHO. This guide features the high points of the series so far and the facts you need to know to fully immerse yourself in the
Whoniverse! Also included in this issue, SMALLVILLE's executive producer Alfred Gough looks back on the fourth season of this
pre-Superman Clark Kent and tells us why he thinks it's the best year yet! Paul McGillion talks about his role as Dr. Beckett in
STARGATE ATLANTIS and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA's Edward James Olmos looks at the series cliffhanger.
TV Zone #190: STARGATE ATLANTIS: With the second season of the series looming on the horizon,
veteran Stargate director and co-producer Martin Wood talks about some of what we can expect to see. Wood
has quite a history with STARGATE. He first came on board STARGATE with "Solitudes" in the first season. Since
then, he’s directed more than 50 Stargate adventures, including several instalments of its sister series Stargate
Atlantis. It’s been quite a memorable experience for him in more ways than one. Also in this issue, Battlestar Galactica
co-executive producer and writer Toni Graphia explains how the hit Sci-Fi show is set to explore darker territory in its
second season as the Cylon menace spreads
COMIC BOOKS
SERENITY #3 Written by Joss Whedon and Brett Matthews, penciled by Will Conrad, colored by Laura Martin, covers by Leinil Yu, Joshua Middleton and Sean Phillips. Just looking to earn themselves a little bit of peace on the edges of the galaxy, the crew of the ship Serenity have landed themselves in a big, fat trap. Now, it's up to this motley bunch of mercenaries and fugitives to fight their way free from the grips of a nasty bunch of covert-operatives known as the Blue Gloves. Get ready for hot action in the cold reaches of space as Joss Whedon and Brett Matthews deliver the brain-exploding conclusion to this comic prequel of Whedon's Serenity feature-film--the uber-anticipated follow-up to his cult-hit TV show Firefly. This final issue features three seperate covers by some of comics hottest artists--Leinil Yu, Joshua Middleton, and Sean Phillips. 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 7.
SPIKE ONE-SHOT IDW Publishing has released additional details about Spike: Old Times, a 48-page one-shot in August featuring the character from the Angel television series.
Here's how IDW describes the book, which is written by Peter David and drawn by Fernando Goni: "I always figured the business of having Spike and Halfrek 'recognize' each other in the episode 'Older and Far Away' was nothing but an in-joke shout-out to actress Kali Rocha's having played both Halfrek and, in the previous season's episode Fool for Love, Spike's lost love, Cecily," David said. "But in the Whedon-verse, there's no such thing as an in-joke that can't be milked for all it's worth. And I figured there was plenty worth milking here. Quite simply, it was an episode that I wanted to see, and since it can't ever be done by Mutant Enemy, writing the story myself is the next best thing
AUGUST COMICS:
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Mike Deodato, cover by Terry Dodson. 32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Aug. 3.
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Mike McKone. 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 24.
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Gary Frank. 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 31.
Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Sara "Samm" Barnes, penciled by Brandon Peterson, cover by Peterson. 144 pages, $17.99. AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #522
FANTASTIC FOUR #529
JMS COMIC BOOKS: For a listing of current comic books written by J. Michael Straczynski, go to JMS COMIC BOOK page. There is a brief synopsis of the book and a date when publication is expected. This will cover AMAZING SPIDERMAN, FANTASTIC FOUR, STRANGE, RISING STARS, and others. For other comic book titles for such shows as STARGATE, SERENITY, etc., go to COMIC BOOKS - OTHER TITLES.
NEW TOONS
TV SCHEDULE ON SCIFI CHANNEL06/13/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 NIGHTWALKER 06/13/2005 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 THE RITE OF PASSAGE 06/13/2005 08:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 BEAST OF BURDEN 06/13/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 THE TOMB 06/13/2005 10:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 BETWEEN TWO FIRES 06/14/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 FROZEN 06/15/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 SHADOW PLAY
STARGATE ATLANTIS:
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA:
BABYLON 5/CRUSADE PHOTOSHOP PHOTOS
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DEAD ZONE returns to the USA Network Sunday, June 12 at 10:00pm, starting its fourth season. Created by the father-son
team of Michael and Shawn Piller, "The Dead Zone," based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, the story focuses on teacher
Johnny Smith (Anthony Michael Hall), who awakened from a six-year coma with psychic powers. Over three seasons, Johnny has
used his powerful visions -- triggered most often by touching people or objects -- to solve mysteries, find missing people and even,
in one episode, track terrorists for the government. At the same time, Johnny deals with his ever-increasing fame, or notoriety, and
with the personal cost of having awakened to realize his fiancee, Sarah (Nicole de Boer), had married local sheriff Walt Bannerman
(Chris Bruno) and was raising Johnny's son, J.J. (Spencer Achtymichuk), as a Bannerman. Other people in Johnny's life are his former
physical therapist and close pal, Bruce Lewis (John L. Adams), and Rev. Gene Purdy (David Ogden Stiers), a powerful preacher with
ambitions for Johnny and legal problems of his own. As the season ended, it was a real cliffhanger and fans will anxiously await
Sunday's return to the air waves. Lloyd Segan, executive producer of "The Dead Zone" says, "This season we amp up the
Armageddon story. Greg Stillson comes back in a roar." The show is filming 22 episodes to be split into two 11-episode summer
runs. In between, says Segan, there's a holiday surprise for fans of "The Dead Zone" and USA's mystery series "Monk." The first
two seasons of DEAD ZONE are also available on DVD.
BURBANK, CA. (May 23, 2005) - Just when you thought you had to wait another year, Warner Home Video will release La Femme Nikita: The
Complete Third Season, the popular cult action TV series featuring the sexiest female lead ever to grace the small screen. The six-disc
collector's set contains all 22 episodes from the third season, plus an array of bonus features including a behind-the-scenes featurette,
"Designing Nikita", deleted scenes, audio commentary and special gag reel footage. La Femme Nikita: The Complete Third Season will
be available on DVD June 28, 2005 and is priced at $99.98 SRP. 
STAR TREK COMICS CLASSICS VOLUME 1: TO BOLDLY GO TP 
CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 37 #6 & #7 – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MAGAZINE #1 
Starburst #325: DOCTOR WHO: A ratings winner for the BBC this year, actor Bruno Langley talks about his role as Adam,
the genius who was tempted with more information than his brain could handle when he was taken on an adventure into the far
future with the Doctor and Rose. John Barrowman brings good looks and a big dash of charm to his role, as he reveals what it’s like
to join the Doctor and Rose in their adventures in Time and Space as intergalactic con man Captain Jack Harkness. The visual effects
wizards at The Mill reveal more of their secrets in creating the look of the series for Episodes Seven to Ten. Also inside, George Lucas,
the man responsible for bringing the STAR WARS saga to life, starting with the big screen, talks about his grand vision and what the
future holds for the franchise now that the complete story has finally been told. 
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.
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. 
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #523 
FANTASTIC FOUR #530 
SUPREME POWER #18 
STRANGE: BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS TPB 
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Mike Deodato, cover by Kaare Andrews. 
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Mike McKone. 