JMS CIS Digest: 17-Mar-96 02:04:18 through 17-Mar-96 02:25:39 (24 msgs)
John Hardin
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Sun Mar 17 14:15:22 EST 1996
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17-Mar-96 02:04:18 through 17-Mar-96 02:25:39 (24 messages)
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Subjects in digest:
Other Arc Series
Marcon/Columbus Dispatch
Minbari Stealth
Thought from jms
Enjoying Babylon 5
Jumpgate dimensions
B5 comics
Vorlon vs Shadows
B5 RPG?
Ranger uniforms
_WHAT_ uniforms?
Drazi Question...
Just a Question
B5 Soundtrack update
HyperNauts ??
B5 Reruns
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:04:18
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: (blocked)
Subject: Other Arc Series
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471410 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.470966 at compuserve.com>
I can't even consider the question at this point; I can only
focus on telling the story now and finishing it for TV, rather than
alternate routes.
jms
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Date: 16-Mar-96 07:30:31
From: Charles S. Tritt <70254.131 at compuserve.com>
To: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
Subject: Marcon/Columbus Dispatch
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.470970 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.468233 at compuserve.com>
Will Katherine (sp?) be coming with you to Marcon? We meet her
last year at the reception at the Chicago ComiCon and enjoyed
talking with her. Will she be doing any writting for upcoming
(next season) episodes of B5. What is she doing to stay busy
these days?
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:04:18
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: Charles S. Tritt <70254.131 at compuserve.com>
Subject: Marcon/Columbus Dispatch
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471411 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.470970 at compuserve.com>
Still working out my Marcon plans. Kathryn spends a great deal
of her time tracking all the stuff that needs to be done while I'm lost
in the B5 writing/producing process. I'm nudging her to get back into
her own writing more, though having done it once she doesn't seem
interested in another foray into writing an episode of B5. But there
are other options we're looking into....
jms
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:04:21
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: (blocked)
Subject: Minbari Stealth
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471412 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.471001 at compuserve.com>
If I answer that question, the Minbari warrior caste would have
my head for revealing advanced alien tech....
jms
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:04:25
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: (blocked)
Subject: Thought from jms
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471413 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.471038 at compuserve.com>
THE (EVEN MORE!) COMPLETE BOOK OF SCRIPTWRITING will be
available at most any decent-sized bookstore when it comes out this
Fall, as well as via direct-order from Writer's Digest Books. I
haven't received a final price tag or ISBN number yet. I opted to
include the script for "The Coming of Shadows," since that seems to be
the most favorite overall thus far, though I suspect that may change
later this season.
jms
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:04:25
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: (blocked)
Subject: Enjoying Babylon 5
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471414 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.471039 at compuserve.com>
Glad to see you over here, Shane. Welcome to the other
side....
jms
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:04:28
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: (blocked)
Subject: Jumpgate dimensions
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471415 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.471049 at compuserve.com>
Yes, B4 has the potential for movement.
jms
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Date: 16-Mar-96 13:04:26
From: James R. Kapesis <104154.27 at compuserve.com>
To: Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
Subject: B5 comics
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471126 at compuserve.com>
I was looking at the Lurker's Guide and saw that on August 22,
1995 you wrote that DC had contracted for roughly 13 more issues of
the B5 comics to be published as one shot specials and 4 issue
mini-series over the course of this year.
My question is why hasn't any new B5 comics come out yet? What
is the delay and do you still have a contract with DC?
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:04:30
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: James R. Kapesis <104154.27 at compuserve.com>
Subject: B5 comics
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471416 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.471126 at compuserve.com>
Basically, we hit a snag we're trying currently to work out;
it's a jurisdictional question between B5/WB and DC. Business stuff.
I haven't yet heard a final disposition on this.
jms
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:04:31
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: (blocked)
Subject: Vorlon vs Shadows
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471417 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.471145 at compuserve.com>
Well, I'd imagine that we'd *have* to see a Vorlon/Shadow
direct engagement sooner or later, of one size or another.
And then the fun *really* starts.
jms
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:04:34
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: (blocked)
Subject: B5 RPG?
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471418 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.471227 at compuserve.com>
An RPG isn't a computer game, it's a role playing game, led by
a game master. So there's nothing to port over. But we're currently
getting bids on a possible B5 computer game.
jms
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Date: 16-Mar-96 18:26:19
From: James R. Kapesis <104154.27 at compuserve.com>
To: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
Subject: Ranger uniforms
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471242 at compuserve.com>
We have seen various styles of Ranger uniforms. How do they
decide which design to wear? Is it based on rank or just personal
preference?
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:04:36
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: James R. Kapesis <104154.27 at compuserve.com>
Subject: Ranger uniforms
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471419 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.471242 at compuserve.com>
Some elements are very traditional, and many opt for that
aspect of Ranger clothing; others go for something more modern, or find
a middle ground.
jms
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:04:37
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: (blocked)
Subject: _WHAT_ uniforms?
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471420 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.471301 at compuserve.com>
The basic Ranger uniform can't be *too* specific and uniform in
every case, or it defeats the purpose of a more or less covert group.
But the silhouette is the cloak, the dark colors, a cowl, and the pin
worn over the right breast. (We'll have more on the pin and its
meaning in the next batch of episodes.)
jms
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Date: 16-Mar-96 22:59:56
From: Chad Underkoffler <102512.1310 at compuserve.com>
To: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
Subject: Drazi Question...
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471367 at compuserve.com>
Hiya Joe...
Hate to bother you, etc.-- but:
Does the Drazi Ambassador (Kim Strauss) have a name, and if so,
what is it?
Ob JMSRequest: More Drazi, plis?
Rage Ranger of Washindome, Friend of the Freehold "Plaid Drazi!"
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:04:40
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: Chad Underkoffler <102512.1310 at compuserve.com>
Subject: Drazi Question...
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471421 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.471367 at compuserve.com>
Yes, the Drazi ambassador has a name, and we've used it, but
I'll be darned if I can remember it right now. Just fell out of my
head. (It was used in the episode where we have the mediation by
Delenn between the Drazi and Londo.)
jms
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Date: 17-Mar-96 01:12:45
From: Michael E. MacDonal <102371.1166 at compuserve.com>
To: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
Subject: Just a Question
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471401 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.470290 at compuserve.com>
Humm Well it was worth a try ..<g>
I heard that Michael Doyle Broke his Arm During Filming an
upcoming Episode .. and was wondering which one it was? (Epsoide)
.. and if this Caused a great deal of changes to accomadate the
cast on his Arm ?
BTW it was a very funny Story of how he broke it in two places
.. I do hope he is doing ok ...
Please Say Hi to the Cast and we all think they are doing a GREAT
Job .. Please Keep it up ....
M.E.MacDonald
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:04:43
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: Michael E. MacDonal <102371.1166 at compuserve.com>
Subject: Just a Question
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471422 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.471401 at compuserve.com>
The arm broken was his right arm and wrist; we worked it into
the show, in a way which actually worked well with what went right
before it. Jerry's doing fine now.
jms
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Date: 16-Mar-96 19:23:18
From: (blocked)
To: Brian A. Thomas <75231.1122 at compuserve.com>
Subject: B5 Soundtrack update
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471280 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.470355 at compuserve.com>
**Warning: the following has not been spellchecked. Proceed at
your own risk**
> Cinescape is reporting that Franke will be releasing an
> Enhanced CD-ROM version of the B5 Soundtrack, as well as a
> second B5 soundtrack this spring.
Woo-hoo! I love the first CD, but teh music this season has been
so excellent, I'm sure I'll like the second one just as much!
Any word on *when* it'll be available this spring? My
synchronized swimming group is already using music from the first
CD for our Watershow rountine, but we need something faster to
splice in with it, and similar music would be great.
Alexis
Kidism Patrol, Dominion Chapter
Assistant Director of Coke and Caffiene Abusers Anonymous
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:25:37
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: (blocked)
Subject: B5 Soundtrack update
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471426 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.471280 at compuserve.com>
Chris mentioned that the next soundtrack *might* be available
as early as the end of April or thereabouts.
jms
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Date: 16-Mar-96 15:29:37
From: (blocked)
To: David Scarpa <73672.2136 at compuserve.com>
Subject: HyperNauts ??
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471166 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.470977 at compuserve.com>
> ANyhow how did JMS take to this imitation appearing on ABC I'd
> like to know.
Considering that almost everyone involved in the creation of the
show has some B5 connection, I'd say he feels like a proud papa.
For example, Doug Netter and John Copeland are listed as
producers, Exec. Producer is Christy Marx (I think), series
created by Ron Thornton, music by Chris Franke, makeup by Optic
Nerve, CGI by Foundation Imaging, last week's ep was directed by
Janet Greek, the list goes on.
Rae ^^^^
RMES, Dictator of the Lost State of Franklin
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Rae_
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:25:38
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: (blocked)
Subject: HyperNauts ??
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471427 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.471166 at compuserve.com>
No, I'm not in any way a "proud papa" or *any* kind of papa
when it comes to Hypernauts. I had nothing more to do with it than
recommending Christy Marx as story editor and to write the pilot, and
offering a few suggestions when asked, which was rarely. The H-team
did this entirely on their own, though certainly some of the B5
production models (meaning *how* we do things) were used to make the
show containable for television.
A number of shows have scoped out how we've done things, and
are learning from our experience. This can only lead to more SF TV,
which is in general a Good Thing.
jms
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Date: 16-Mar-96 07:39:36
From: David Scarpa <73672.2136 at compuserve.com>
To: All
Subject: B5 Reruns
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.470978 at compuserve.com>
Gee it was surprising to hear that TNT has secured the rights to
B5 after its initial run. You would have thaught that the SCI FI
Channel would've fought and scratched to get what is turning out
to be the best Scifi show on the tube. Instead SCI FI shows things
like the Bionic Woman and Buck rogers. How Sad.
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Date: 17-Mar-96 02:25:39
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: David Scarpa <73672.2136 at compuserve.com>
Subject: B5 Reruns
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.471428 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.470978 at compuserve.com>
Better for B5, though, in that TNT has a lot more coverage,
more cable stations, and more PR than the SciFi channel. More folks
will be able to hear about it and see it on TNT. (I should mention
that TNT is *very* excited about the show, as much as we're exited to
be going there after the first run is over, and they're planning to
give it a regular time slot and a lot of publicity.)
jms
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