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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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Again, WELCOME!


News
Saturday, July 2, 2005:

SPECIAL ITEM ON E-BAY:
Van is moving out of the country and am trying to minimize possessions. He is selling one of his two Babylon 5 signed cast portrait lithographs. This James Cukr from Lightspeed Fine Arts includes Rick Biggs's autograph and was signed by everyone at DragonCon, over the years. While this litho is one of his most prized B5 collectible possessions it will be active on Ebay starting Sunday afternoon. He would love to give it a good home. Go to http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6543611890 for details.


STARGATE SG-1 - ATLANTIS:
The SCIFI.COM sites for Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis have been redesigned for the upcoming new seasons of the series. You'll find new cast profiles as well as a new chance to GET IN THE GATE. Starting July 15, 2005, you can enter the Get in the Gate Sweepstakes for a chance to win walk-on roles on both Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis. Go to http://www.scifi.com/stargate/whatsnew/ for more details.

MARATHONS: To celebrate the upcoming ninth season of STARGATE SG-1, you will be able to see all the episodes of season 8 during a STARGATE MARATHON on July 7 starting at 8:00am.
On July 8, watch the entire first season of STARGATE ATLANTIS.
On July 6, the first season of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA will be shows -- starting at 8:00am. The listing of episodes for all three can be found below.


TWILIGHT ZONE:
Speaking of marathons, SCIFI will host a TWILIGHT ZONE marathon again on July 4 -- the entire day of TWILIGHT ZONE. Be sure to check the schedule so that you don't miss your favorite episode.


HIGHLANDER 5:
Adrian Paul, star of the HIGHLANDER TV series, said on his official Web site that he will executive-produce and star in HIGHLANDER 5, a fifth movie in the SF franchise. The project is currently in script stage, with an eye to a production start in Eastern Europe later this year. "David Abramowitz [a writer on the Highlander TV series] is putting the final touches on the script, and, once approved, it will go into preproduction later this year," Paul wrote. Paul played Duncan MacLeod on TV from 1992-'98. He also appeared in the last Highlander movie, 2000's Endgame, opposite Christopher Lambert, who played Connor MacLeod. "I always said I would never do another one unless I had more control over the final product," Paul said. "Well, this time I am executive-producing it. Brett Leonard [Lawnmower Man] is set to direct. Be ready to see a new Highlander film that has the quality of [the] television ... series, with a new sound and look for 2006. Everyone is excited to be able to produce something that we have more control over and to revamp such a successful franchise. Once the rights fell back to Davis-Panzer Productions, Peter Davis approached me to star and executive-produce.


SHORE LEAVE:
Amb. Kosh Ranger Bill reports that he'll be at Shore Leave as well -- lurking about as Kosh -- our favorite Vorlon friend. He'll also be *emerging* Saturday night on stage during the Masquerade contest. (For those of you who have never been to Shore Leave, the costume contest is absolutely AWESOME!)
Anyone going to SHORE LEAVE this year? Pat Tallman and Jeffrey Willerth will be there! Should be a superb convention. Lots of guests -- lots of fun. I may wander over myself. For information on the convention, see the convention calendar below.


TOP SCIENCE FICTION NEWS STORIES:
To catch up on the latest news from this week -- and last month, go to News Page. You'll find the everything from our front page -- but over a longer period of time.


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DISCUSSION TOPICS

We have had so many good responses to the last question, I hesitate to change -- so I've left it out in case others want to send in their thoughts. Here's something new to ponder.

Question #1:
Remakes of old movies seem to be the thing these days. If you had a choice of which old movie you could have remade or re-imagined, which one would you choose? Would it be something like CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, THE INVISIBLE MAN, FORBIDDEN PLANET? While you are daydreaming, who would you choose to star in the production?

Question #2:
Why do you think STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE was cancelled? Was it poor writing, series fatigue? What is your opinion?

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

BILL MUMY
Bill Mumy's group, THE JENERATORS, will be playing at Rusty's Surf Ranch on the Santa Monica Pier Saturday, July 9 beginning at 9:00pm. They will only play one set so don't miss it. Reservations are recommended - Call 310-393-7437.
Jenerators are: Tom Hebenstreit, Miguel Ferrer, David Jolliffe, Bill Mumy Gary Stockdale


BRUCE BOXLEITNER:
Ranger Ann reports that PAX TV has changed its name "independent Television". Go to http://www.ionline.tv/contact/faq.cfm on that. Bruce's series, YOUNG BLADES has been moved to a new night & time: Saturdays at 7pm ET. They are still in reruns with "To Heir is Human" today (7/2) & "The Chameleon" on 7/9. As a result of the network's new name, the Young Blades webpage has a new address: www.ionline.tv/shows/yngblad. No word as yet on whether or not there will be a second season for the series.
Bruce's TV movie SNAKEHEAD TERROR will air this Sunday night at 9pm ET on SCIFI.


Pat Tallman PAT TALLMAN:
Pat, who we all know and love as Lyta on Babylon 5, also has an extensive history in horror films -- NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, etc. She was recently interviewed by the Icons of Fright website and you can read more about this side of Pat's career at Icons of Fright. Pat sent along this note for horror fans out there. LAND OF THE DEAD will premiere shortly and you won't want to miss a thing. Pat writes:

LAND OF THE DEAD " Dear Horror Fans!
Last night I was invited to see the Los Angeles premiere of George A. Romero's LAND OF THE DEAD. It stars Simon Baker ( a Penny Lane supporter and star of the tv show "The Guardian") , John Legiuzamo, Dennis Hopper and more. It was great! I am very squeamish when it comes to horror movies, ironically, and I have to say I missed a lot of KNB's incredible effects burying my face during the worst of it. They were so REAL! The acting was great, we even laughed a lot ( intentional on George's part!) , the evening was a huge success. He got great reviews in Variety and the Hollywood Reporter. George hasn't made a film in a while as you may know. He is the best when it comes to these kinds of movies. He started the zombie craze!! It's so wild because he is the warmest and kindest guy. AND he needs our help. Universal hasn't put very much money into advertisement. What a film makes in it's opening weekend determines the studio's future decisions about what films will be made and filmmakers will make them! It is imperative we go out and see LAND OF THE DEAD this weekend and cast our vote! If you want to see more sci fi and horror films made, make sure you see the ones that come out on the opening weekend! Please take a friend and go be entertained this weekend by seeing Land Of The Dead! Cast that vote!
Stay scared!
Pat"

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.


Greetings, Friends of Penny Lane Centers,
We have Penny Lane Foster Children Graduating from:
Junior High, High School and Elementary School

Foster children are children whose parents are unable or unwilling to care for them. Penny Lane Foster Children are in loving, nurturing and supervised and specially trained foster homes throughout the community. Every child deserves to be loved and celebrated.

Help Penny Lane celebrate this milestone for the foster children in our care. We would like to provide special gifts for our graduating students.

WISH LIST:
MP3 Players
Video Games ( PG 13 preferred )
Movie Passes
Gift Certificates
Please share this wish list with friends and associates!

Visit our website www.pennylane.org to learn more about the positive programs Penny Lane provides to foster children, youth, and our community.


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.


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

Jerry Doyle - July 16
J. Michael Straczynski - July 17
David Warner - July 29

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

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




NEW TV SERIES

Closer Cast TNT's new original series THE CLOSER, starring two-time Golden Globe nominee Kyra Sedgwick (The Woodsman, Something To Talk About, TNT's Door to Door) as an Atlanta detective transferred to Los Angeles to head the Priority Murder Squad, premiered Monday night with a special commercial-free presentation. This gripping drama series comes to TNT from The Shephard/Robin Company in association with Warner Bros. Television. THE CLOSER is executive-produced by Greer Shephard (Nip/Tuck, The D.A.), Michael M. Robin (Nip/Tuck, The D.A., NYPD Blue) and James Duff (The D.A., The Agency). Gil Garcetti, Los Angeles district attorney from 1992 to 2000, is a consulting producer on the series.

An offbeat personality, a tough-as-nails approach and a track record as one of the country's leading investigators: these are just a few of the traits exhibited by television's next great detective, Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson. In her first lead role in a dramatic series, Sedgwick plays the CIA-trained detective who has been brought to Los Angeles to head a special unit of the Los Angeles Police Department that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Brenda is tapped to lead the team because she is a world-class interrogator, and when it comes to obtaining confessions, she is a closer.

For more information about the series and some clips to get you hooked, go to The Closer Page here at The Zocalo Today.


MARCH OF THE PENGUINS

Penguins Here is something for the whole family -- from Warner Independent Pictures and National Geographic Feature Films --
MARCH OF THE PENGUINS.

March of the Penguins - In theaters June 24th, Rated G
www.marchofthepenguins.com
Directed by: Luc Jacquet
As told by: Morgan Freeman
Cast: Introducing the Emperor Penguins

Penguins Synopsis

“March of the Penguins” tells one of the most beautiful love stories on Earth.

In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family. This courtship will begin with a long journey – a journey that will take them hundreds of miles across the continent by foot, in freezing cold temperatures, in brittle, icy winds and through deep, treacherous waters. They will risk starvation and attack by dangerous predators, under the harshest conditions on earth, all to find true love.

For more information about this film, go to MARCH OF THE PENGUINS page here at The Zocalo Today.


BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

NEW ITEMS COMING OUT SOON

Alias ALIAS: AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY TP
by Paul Ruditis

This ultimate insider's guide to all things Alias comprises a mission-to-mission analysis of the series complete with a color-coded global "mission map"; a catalog of agents' personal histories and psychological profiles; Jack Briskow's own extensive coverage of the Enemies of the State; descriptions of the high-tech gadgets used by Sydney and her team; and Project Black Hole's official report on the shadowy figure Milo Rimbaldi. (248/1-4169-0215-5) (CAUT: 4)
SC, 7x9, 256pgs, FC..........$17.95


Ranger Connie dropped by this book recommendation:

I had to write to you to tell you about a book titled "American Science Fiction TV", by a Jan Johnson - Smith. I found it in a bookstore here in NY and had to have it. Even though its subtitle is " Star Trek, Stargate,, and beyond" it is mostly about B5 with a big chapter about it at the end of the book. It is a really good book and if you keep following this link http://www.upne.com/0-8195-6738-8.html you can read the synopsis given. I was so delighted that finally someone is giving B5 its due, most exciting.

NEW STARGATE NOVEL

Sequel to A Matter of Honor

The 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.

NEW SCI FI MERCHANDISE

Stargate Atlantis Trading Cards STARGATE: ATLANTIS SEASON ONE CARDS

This 63-card set collects all 20 Season One episodes in one set, with three cards outlining each exciting episode with 3 images and a plot synopsis. 12 packs per box, 5 cards per pack. Also available is a collector's trading card binder. Five cards per pack. 40 packs per box. (CAUT: 4)


Serenity Trading Cards SERENITY PREMIUM CARDS, BINDER, & PRESS SHEET

Inkworks brings the amazing space adventure film, Serenity, to a premium set of trading cards. Oscar- and Emmy-nominated writer/ director Joss Whedon - responsible for the worldwide TV phenomena Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel - now applies his trademark compassion and wit to his film about a small band of galactic outcasts, first brought to audiences in the cult-hit FOX TV series, Firefly. The 72-card series features the amazing story and special effects of the highly anticipated film. Also available is a collector's trading card binder and a mini press sheet. Six cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 4)
COLLECTOR ALBUM..........$19.95
"RENEGADES" MINI-PRESS SHEET..........$69.95

DVD NEWS AND REVIEWS

Superman ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN DVD

Warner Home Video has announced an Oct. 18 release date for THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN: The Complete First Season, a five-disc set featuring the television series from the 1950s that starred George Reeve as Superman. Here is how Warner describes the collection:

"It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! The legendary Man of Steel, last survivor of the doomed planet Krypton lives on earth, assuming the secret identity of Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the Metropolis Daily Planet. But with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, he battles for truth and justice as Superman. This is the first Superman TV series! Originally aired in the 1950's, it featured George Reeves as Superman and enjoyed tremendous success during its broadcast. The TV series premise was established a year before its broadcast via the theatrical release of Superman and The Mole Men in 1951."

SPIDER-MAN 2

Spider-Man 2 Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man returns in the sequel to the record-breaking blockbuster movie debut for Marvel Comics' flagship character. Tobey Maguire returns as Peter Parker, the nerd-turned-hero, to face new threats to New York City and the people he loves. Release Date: June 30th, 2004 (wide).



LA FEMME NIKITA: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON

Six-Disc Collector's DVD Set Featuring all 22 Episodes of the Third Season with All-New Suspenseful Bonus Materials
Available June 28

La Femme Nikita 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.

For more information, go to La Femme Nikita Page here at The Zocalo Today.


Highlander:  Raven HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN
Sexy 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.

Ranger Dave reports that the Highlander: The Raven is also available from the Amazon Marketplace for $52 plus shipping. Amazon.com's price is a bit under $70 with free shipping.


Wonder Woman Season 3 Wonder Woman: The Complete Third Season

Synopsis:
Megalomaniacs. Spies. Thieves. Phantoms. Mad scientists. The world is full of dangerous people. But don't fear -- Wonder Woman is here! Lynda Carter returns as Wonder Woman for all 24 episodes of the third and final thrill-packed season of the series. Teamed with flint- jawed government agent Steve Trevor (Lyle Waggoner) and using the alias of Diana Prince, Wonder Woman whips out her bracelets and lariat to battle evil. And what a battle it is. Her foes include a time traveler from the year 2155, a brain with no body, a dating service that's serving up death, bazillions of hungry ants and a sculptor whose statues come to life and become his partners in crime. Wonder Woman saved the best adventures for last!

For more information, be sure to go to www.WonderWomanDVD.com or go to Wonder Woman Page here at The Zocalo Today.


Smallville Season 4 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.
Commentary tracks include:
"Crusade" - Al Gough(Executive Producer), Miles Millar (Executive Producer), Ken Horton (Executive Producer), Erica Durance ("Lois Lane") and Annette O'Toole ("Martha Clark Kent") "Transference" - Al Gough, Miles Millar and John Glover ("Lionel Luther") "Spell" - Jeannot Szwarc (Director), Kristin Kreuk ("Lana Lang"), Allison Mack ("Chloe Sullivan") and Erica Durance ("Lois Lane") The standard Smallville specs apply to this set; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) video and English Dolby Surround Stereo audio (with English, Spanish and French subtitles).


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 MAGAZINES

SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS:
Lost #1 LOST: THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #1

NEWSSTAND EDITION
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE COVER
The hottest show on the planet becomes the hottest new magazine, as Titan Publishing Group launches Lost: The Official Magazine! The 68-page, bi-monthly magazine features exclusive material Lost addicts will be going primal to get hold of, including fireside confessions of the cast, news and reports direct from the island. (CAUT: 4)
NEWSSTAND EDITION-Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC..........$6.99


Serenity #1 SERENITY MAGAZINE ONE-SHOT
NEWSSTAND EDITION
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE COVER

The phenomenon that was hailed by critics and fans has become the motion picture event of the year. Titan Publishing celebrates with a 100-page Official Serenity Movie Magazine! This ultimate guide is packed with behind-the-scenes reports, interviews, and much, much more. (CAUT: 4)
NEWSSTAND EDITION-Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, FC..........$9.99


Star Trek #1 STAR TREK COMICS CLASSICS VOLUME 1: TO BOLDLY GO TP
by Barr, Sutton & Villagran

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.

Cinefantastique #37 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 37 #6 & #7 – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005
With the Fall comes CFQ's annual TV special issue, offering complete stories and episode guides to Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, Battlestar Galactica, and Smallville. Plus a show-by-show preview of the genre series to watch in the coming year, including Lost, Alias, Medium, Fathom, and more! (Cinefantastique) (CAUT: 4)
Magazine, 8x11, FC..........$7.99

Battlestar Galactica #1 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MAGAZINE #1
NEWSSTAND EDITION
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION
Following the Battlestar Galactica souvenir magazine, Titan launches the official Battlestar Galactica Magazine. The 68-page, bi-monthly magazine features star interviews, behind-the-scenes reports, exclusive imagery, and all the latest hot news! (Titan) NOTE: Not available in the U.K.
NEWSSTAND EDITION-Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC..........$6.99
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION-Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC..........$6.99

For additional publications coming out, go to Books-Publications Page for more information.

MONTHLY MAGAZINES:

Cult Times Special #34 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.




Starburst #325 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.




TV Zone #190 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




Cult Times #117 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 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 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 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.





COMIC BOOKS

Amazing Spiderman #523 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #523

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 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 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 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.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #522

Amazing Spiderman #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

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!

COMIC BOOKS: For a listing of current comic books written by J. Michael Straczynski, go to JMS COMIC BOOKS page. There is a brief synopsis of the book and a date when publication is expected. Issued covered are AMAZING SPIDERMAN, FANTASTIC FOUR, STRANGE, RISING STARS, and others.
For other comic book titles for such shows as STARGATE, SERENITY, CSI, ANGEL, etc., go to COMIC BOOKS - OTHER TITLES.

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TV SCHEDULE ON SCIFI CHANNEL

STARGATE SCHEDULE:
07/05/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 MEMENTO
07/07/2005 08:00 AM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) NEW ORDER - PT 1
07/07/2005 09:00 AM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) NEW ORDER - PT 2
07/07/2005 10:00 AM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) AVATAR
07/07/2005 11:00 AM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) AFFINITY
07/07/2005 12:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) COVENANT
07/07/2005 01:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) SACRIFICES
07/07/2005 02:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) END GAME
07/07/2005 03:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) GEMINI
07/07/2005 04:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) PROMETHEUS UNBOUND
07/07/2005 05:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) CITIZEN JOE
07/07/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) RECKONING - PART 1
07/07/2005 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) RECKONING - PART 2
07/07/2005 08:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) THREADS
07/07/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) MOEBIUS - PART 1
07/07/2005 10:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) MOEBIUS - PART 2
07/07/2005 11:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) RECKONING - PART 1
07/07/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) RECKONING - PART 2
07/07/2005 01:00 AM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) MOEBIUS - PART 1
07/07/2005 02:00 AM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 8) MOEBIUS - PART 2
07/11/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 PROPHECY
07/11/2005 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 THE WARRIOR
07/11/2005 08:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 MENACE
07/11/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 SENTINEL
07/13/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 FULL CIRCLE
07/14/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 CHILDREN OF THE GODS - PT 1
07/15/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 CHILDREN OF THE GODS - PT 2
07/15/2005 08:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 9) AVALON - PT 1
07/15/2005 11:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASON 9) AVALON - PT 1

STARGATE ATLANTIS:
07/08/2005 08:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS RISING - PT 1
07/08/2005 09:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS RISING - PT 2
07/08/2005 10:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS THIRTY EIGHT MINUTES
07/08/2005 11:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS SUSPICION
07/08/2005 12:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS CHILDHOOD'S END
07/08/2005 01:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS POISONING THE WELL
07/08/2005 02:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS UNDERGROUND
07/08/2005 03:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE STORM
07/08/2005 04:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE EYE
07/08/2005 05:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS BEFORE I SLEEP
07/08/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE BROTHERHOOD
07/08/2005 07:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS LETTERS FROM PEGASUS
07/08/2005 08:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE GIFT
07/08/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE SIEGE - PART 1
07/08/2005 10:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE SIEGE - PART 2
07/08/2005 11:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS LETTERS FROM PEGASUS
07/08/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE GIFT
07/08/2005 01:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE SIEGE - PART 1
07/08/2005 02:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS THE SIEGE - PART 2
07/15/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS (SEASON 2) THE SIEGE - PT 3
07/15/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS (SEASON 2) THE SIEGE - PT 3
07/22/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS (SEASON 2) THE INTRUDER
07/22/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS (SEASON 2) THE INTRUDER
07/29/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE ATLANTIS (SEASON 2) RUNNER
07/29/2005 12:00 AM STARGATE ATLANTIS (SEASON 2) RUNNER

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA:
07/06/2005 08:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) GREETINGS FROM EARTH PART 1
07/06/2005 09:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) GREETINGS FROM EARTH PART 2
07/06/2005 10:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 33
07/06/2005 11:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA WATER
07/06/2005 12:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA BASTILLE DAY
07/06/2005 01:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ACT OF CONTRITION
07/06/2005 02:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA YOU CAN'T GO HOME AGAIN
07/06/2005 03:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA LITMUS
07/06/2005 04:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 6 DEGREES OF SEPARATION
07/06/2005 05:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA FLESH AND BONE
07/06/2005 06:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA TIGH ME UP, TIGH ME DOWN
07/06/2005 07:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA HAND OF GOD
07/06/2005 08:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA COLONIAL DAY
07/06/2005 09:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA KOBOL'S LAST GLEAMING - PT 1
07/06/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA KOBOL'S LAST GLEAMING - PT 2
07/06/2005 11:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA HAND OF GOD
07/06/2005 12:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA COLONIAL DAY
07/06/2005 01:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA KOBOL'S LAST GLEAMING - PT 1
07/06/2005 02:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA KOBOL'S LAST GLEAMING - PT 2
07/15/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SEASON 2) SCATTERED
07/15/2005 01:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SEASON 2) SCATTERED
07/18/2005 11:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SEASON 2) SCATTERED
07/22/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SEASON 2) VALLEY OF DARKNESS
07/22/2005 11:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SEASON 2) VALLEY OF DARKNESS
07/25/2005 11:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SEASON 2) VALLEY OF DARKNESS
07/29/2005 08:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) BATTLESTAR GALACTICA PART 1
07/29/2005 09:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) BATTLESTAR GALACTICA PART 2
07/29/2005 10:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) BATTLESTAR GALACTICA PART 3
07/29/2005 11:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) LOST PLANET OF THE GODS PART 1
07/29/2005 12:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) LOST PLANET OF THE GODS PART 2
07/29/2005 01:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) THE LONG PATROL
07/29/2005 02:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) THE GUN ON ICE PLANET ZERO PART 1
07/29/2005 03:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1970S) THE GUN ON ICE PLANET ZERO PART 2
07/29/2005 10:00 PM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SEASON 2) FRAGGED
07/29/2005 01:00 AM BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SEASON 2) FRAGGED

BABYLON 5/CRUSADE PHOTOSHOP PHOTOS

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CONVENTION CALENDAR

June 30-July 4, 2005
WESTERCON
Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
For more details, go to http://www.calgaryin2005.org/



July 8-10, 2005
Shore Leave 27
Emphasis: Media SF
B5 Guests: Patricia Tallman, Jeffrey Willerth, Malachi Throne
Other Guests: Mary McDonnell, Steve Bacic, Danny Strong, Alexis Cruz, Joanna Cassidy, Mark Goddard, Chase Masterson, William Windom
Location: Marriott's Hunt Valley Inn, Hunt Valley, MD.
Nearest city: Baltimore, Maryland
For more information, visit their website at http://www.shore-leave.com
Contacts: information@shore-leave.com, 410-496-4456, PO Box 6809, Towson, MD 21285-6809



July 8-10, 2005
OFFICIAL STARGATE SG-1 CONVENTION TOUR
Location: Burbank, California
Guests: Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks, Torri Higginson, Don S. Davis, Teryl Rothery, Dan Shea, Peter Williams
For more information, go to: http://www.fansofstargate.com/



July 14-17, 2005
SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
Place: San Diego Convention Center
Guests: J. Michael Straczynski
Go to http://www.comic-con.org/cci/ for more details about the event.



July 15-17, 2005 Continuum 3: creatures natural and unnatural
Place: The Hilton
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Confirmed Guests: Neil Gaiman (American Gods; Coraline; The Sandman), Poppy Z. Brite (Liquor; Exquisite Corpse; Lost Souls), Richard Harland (The Eddon & Vail Series; The Ferren Trilogy)
For more information, visit their website at http://www.continuum.org.au



July 15-17, 2005
OFFICIAL STARGATE SG-1 CONVENTION TOUR
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Guests: Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks, Don S. Davis, Teryl Rothery, Tony Amendola, Peter Williams
For more information, go to: http://www.fansofstargate.com/



July 25-August 1, 2005
GATECON 2005
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Guests: Gary Jones, Dan Shea, Colin Cunningham, Alex Zahara, Jason Schombing, Steve Bacic, Dan Payne, Kevin Durand, Andrew Jackson, Aaron Douglas, Tahmoh Penikett, Andrew Kavadas, John Novak, David Winning, Lorena Gale, Alonso Oyarzun
For more information, go to: http://www.gatecon.com/



July 30-31, 2005
Pittsburgh Toy Show
City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Place: Pittsburgh Expomart - Monroeville
For more information visit www.pittsburghtoyshow.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.

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