JMS on AOL: 04/08/96 to 04/09/96

Tue Apr 16 13:30:23 EDT 1996

The following is a compilation of the posts of JMS on AOL.  If you have
comments or suggestions, please e-mail me at <kpmooney at acsu.buffalo.edu>

WARNING:  Possible spoilers may lurk below.

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Subj:  Re:Technical Manual?
Date:  96-04-08 04:29:12 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

Thanks.  Eventually we'll do a tech manual, but probably not until after the
show has run its course.

jms

Subj:  Re:Getting the word out
Date:  96-04-08 04:30:32 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

A lot of local promotions is done by the stations, with co-op funding from
WB, so they all get to determine how it's done individually.

jms

Subj:  Re:SD and cold chills
Date:  96-04-08 04:31:36 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

Thanks.  Those are rank insignia on the epaulets; and G'Kar's always been
pretty strong.

jms

Subj:  Re:what Susan said...
Date:  96-04-08 04:33:08 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

Yes, I do know what you mean, and you're welcome.

No, as far as I know, no one from B5 will be at the big Creation con since
it's a ST con.

jms

Subj:  Re:Severed Dreams
Date:  96-04-08 04:34:00 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

No, her exact line was, "No human captain has ever survived battle with a
Minbari fleet."  Sinclair wasn't a captain.

And thanks.

jms

Subj:  Re:Twilight Zone
Date:  96-04-08 04:35:21 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

I think you're primarily speaking of the CBS version; I did only one script
for that version, and then 10 for the syndicated version.  "By His
Bootstraps," I understand, was too expensive to film.

jms

Subj:  Re:DirecTV?
Date:  96-04-08 04:36:12 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

Thanks, and no, there are no plans for not for any WB stuff on DTV that I
know of.

jms

Subj:  Re:INCREDIBLE!
Date:  96-04-08 04:36:46 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

The third caste is the Worker caste.

jms

Subj:  Re:JMS: Severed Dreeams/Mira
Date:  96-04-08 04:37:53 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

We found Mira through the casting process, when she came in along with many
others.  And we've been happy ever after that she did.

jms

Subj:  Re:Speechless!
Date:  96-04-08 04:40:02 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

The best thing to do is mail your local station and show your support there.
And thanks....

jms

Subj:  Re:SD Questions
Date:  96-04-09 04:35:32 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

"Why was it impossible to jump into hyperspace (in the beginning of the show)
and not take the Starfuries with the ship?  We've seen it done before."

No, I don't believe so.  You've seen a jump GATE used, but that's different
from a jump POINT which basically closes right behind the ship like a rabbit
pulling its hole in after it.  If the ships stayed behind to protect its
rear, they'd be left behind.  Ships coming out of a jump point into normal
space sometimes will let their fighters zip out AS they're coming out,
alongside the main ship.

jms

Subj:  Re:B5 Merchandising?
Date:  96-04-09 04:36:41 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

1) ALL of the B5 models currently being advertised are 100% illegal and
unauthorized, and we are taking aggressive legal steps to shut them down.

2) There will be a B5 RPG out sometime late this year/early next year.

jms

Subj:  Re:2 parter Title Change?
Date:  96-04-09 04:37:14 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

"Wasn't the upcoming 2 parter once entitled "World Without End" instead of
"War Without End?""

Nope.

jms

Subj:  Re:JMS: SD, All Alone / Nigh
Date:  96-04-09 04:38:58 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

"Hmmmm....I'm not really sure I want to know the answer to this...."

Darn, and I was just about to spill the beans...ah, well....never mind.

jms

Subj:  Re:JMS:RE:Grey Council & Duk
Date:  96-04-09 04:40:41 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

"Why was the Grey Council always to be found on a cruiser? Were they ever
located on Minbar itself? Or was the cruiser orbiting Minbar? Was it for
their protection, or secrecy? Or has this already been answered?"

We've hinted at it...the Grey Council always stays on its ship, being part of
the universe, giving it an exotic, distant feel for its people...as though
among the gods.

jms

Subj:  Re:SD:How did Delenn know?
Date:  96-04-09 04:44:47 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

She already knew that civil war had broken out between EA ships and forces,
and that B5 had already faced one takeover bid, and that whether or not it
happened today or the next day, it was definitely coming.  That was
unmistakeable.  Also, bear in mind that Lennier stayed behind.  She would
have checked in with him en route and found out what was going on, or picked
up the radio broadcasts of the battle in progress.  I could've shown this,
but that would''ve blown the surprise of her arrival.

jms

Subj:  Re:ATT JMS: Renewal situatio
Date:  96-04-09 04:45:46 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

I responded in both forums.  I doubt any such memo exists.  And nothing has
been said.

jms

Subj:  Re:JMS-Morden & Videos Quest
Date:  96-04-09 19:55:37 EDT
From:  Jms at B5       

Folks have already tried writing WB to change their minds about videos;
hasn't worked.  We're working at it from this end.

jms

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