JMS on CompuServe (Nov 18, 1996) *POSSIBLE SPOILERS*
Brent Barrett
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Tue Nov 19 03:03:41 EST 1996
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[ Summary of subjects in this section: ]
Sb: #612328-4 or 5? Be HONEST, jms
Sb: #612355-#<Mr. G? opinion>
Sb: #612221-#<Mr G. > - God?
Sb: #612453-Mr. Garibaldi's Days
Sb: #612342-#Season 4
Sb: #612462-#Lyta on her own
Sb: #612512-#B5 episode length
Sb: #612518-<Mr. G - best congrats>
Sb: #612569-#B5 episode length
Sb: #612563-#<Mr. G? opinion>
Sb: #612659-Attn JMS: Bow Letters
Sb: #612697-Thirs Age of Mankind
Sb: #612831-Resolution?
Sb: #612832-<Mr G. > - God?
Sb: #612839-Lyta on her own
Sb: #612851-Season Four
Sb: #612914-#Pasadena Convention
Sb: #612934-#<<The Summoning>>
[ Summary: The "Mrs. Peel" poster plays along and says, "John tips
his bowler to you. He's been a fan for years." ]
#: 612547 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
17-Nov-96 21:28:40
Sb: #612328-4 or 5? Be HONEST, jms
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
He always did have excellent taste.
jms
[ Summary: The poster says his friend's step-dad claims to be able to
tell that Jason Carter is faking his English accent. ]
#: 612548 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
17-Nov-96 21:28:42
Sb: #612355-#<Mr. G? opinion>
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Tell your step-dad that it's a real accent.
jms
#: 612221 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
17-Nov-96 08:48:37
Sb: #<Mr G. > - God?
Fm: NEIL BLEVINS
Don't ask me why, but I've been doing a lot of thinking as to Lorien, and his
place in the universe (or what we know of it so far).
He claims that he is the First One. In the Jewish / Christian tradition, the
lord created heaven and Earth. But Lorien cannot create life (he said so
himself, he can't create life, but he can breath on the dying embers of life).
Therefor, he can't be this lord. And yet he was the 'First One', the one that
came first.
Also, he says the universe was created with a word. But he doesn't know who
said the word, it couldn't have been him, but yet it has to be him since he's
the first one. Or maybe no one said the word, the word just happened, and the
universe, such as evolution teaches us, just happened, and the first product of
this new universe was Lorien.
We all know the Vorlons aren't actual gods, they have just manipulated us so
they would appear as gods (or angels, etc). Lorien might be a god, and yet he
cannot create life. Which makes me wonder if, in this fictional universe
anyway, there are any beings who can truly create life from nothingness.
This episode really did raise some interesting religious questions. I know this
is a very loaded topic, since everyone has their own interpretation of what is
god, but the way in which B5 seems to be trying to answer the question is very
interesting. Hopefully, we'll know more as the episodes roll by. Any thoughts?
- Neil
#: 612549 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
17-Nov-96 21:28:43
Sb: #612221-#<Mr G. > - God?
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
The first sentient being. He ain't god in any sense of the word. That
he's still puzzling out this "word/thought" business shows that, even after all
this time, he's still trying to suss things out....
jms
#: 612453 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
17-Nov-96 18:29:01
Sb: #Mr. Garibaldi's Days
Fm: JOHN GRAVES
Dear JMS,
Several of us have wondered about the apparent discrepency between the time
that Sheridan is "lost" at Z'ha'dum and Mr. Garibaldi's disappearance. In "Our
of the Wolf", Dr. Franklin points out the passge of days. But in "Z'ha'dum" it
appears that both are lost at the same time. Can you clear this up?
Thanks and keep up the good.,..no GREAT...work
John Graves
Arcata,Ca.
#: 612550 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
17-Nov-96 21:28:45
Sb: #612453-Mr. Garibaldi's Days
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
It's a typo, believe it or not, which no one caught.
jms
#: 612342 S7/Babylon 5 in the UK
17-Nov-96 13:48:46
Sb: #Season 4
Fm: CHRISTOPHER HARRISON
I just read in the latest issue of TV Zone (the one with an interview with
Bruce Boxleitner) that you have been asked to wrap up the arc by the end of
season four. Is this true?
Chris Harrison.
#: 612551 S7/Babylon 5 in the UK
17-Nov-96 21:28:47
Sb: #612342-#Season 4
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Nothing has been firmed up one way or another.
jms
[ Summary: Asks if Lyta's actions in "The Hour of the Wolf" were in
violation of the Vorlon Ambassador's order to not interfere. ]
#: 612552 S5/Babylon 5: General
17-Nov-96 21:36:33
Sb: #612462-#Lyta on her own
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Yes, she's starting to rebel a little against Kosh2.
jms
[ Summary: Wonders why an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, minus the
commercials is a few minutes longer than an episode of Babylon 5, minus
the commercials. ]
#: 612553 S5/Babylon 5: General
17-Nov-96 21:36:35
Sb: #612512-#B5 episode length
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
I think the main difference there is in the main titles and end credits.
jms
[ Summary: Enjoyed "Whatever Happened to Mr. Garibaldi?" and thinks the
director did a good job with the style of the scene with Garibaldi in the
cell. ]
#: 612554 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
17-Nov-96 21:36:37
Sb: #612518-<Mr. G - best congrats>
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Actually, the Garibaldi intercuts like that were something that I came up
with in the editing room, and John Copeland and I thereafter assembled it, with
the editor.
And thanks.
jms
[ Summary: Comments on the tendency so far this season to do little recaps
in the form of log entries to being new viewers up to speed. ]
#: 612599 S5/Babylon 5: General
17-Nov-96 23:45:31
Sb: #612569-#B5 episode length
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
I figured, since this year was much more serial than in the past, you
kinda *had* to put little recaps at the top...also, it gives it a different,
narrative feel, which I kinda like.
jms
[ Summary: Since JMS says Jason Carter is a real Englishman, the original
poster asks, "I take it that I'm just imagining some difference with
Marcus?" ]
#: 612600 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
17-Nov-96 23:45:33
Sb: #612563-#<Mr. G? opinion>
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
We're certainly not aware of any difference, and since there's been
nothing about this on America's Most Wanted, I will have to assume all is well.
jms
#: 612659 S5/Babylon 5: General
18-Nov-96 07:28:53
Sb: #Attn JMS: Bow Letters
Fm: BERNARD F. DOWDY, J
I've been using a scene from "Severed Dreams" (the Churchill ramming the
Roanoke) as wallpaper for some time now. I'm curious about the letters on the
destroyers' bows.
What do the "C" on the Churchill and the "M" on the Roanoke stand for? Could
they perhaps represent destroyer squadrons?
Bernie
#: 612771 S5/Babylon 5: General
18-Nov-96 13:59:32
Sb: #612659-Attn JMS: Bow Letters
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Probably. I'll have to go back and check the notes on that.
jms
[ Summary: "Does the Third Age of Mankind dawn when we finally stop those
who have been manipulating us all these centuries, Vorlons and Shadows,
and we take our place in the galaxy?" ]
#: 612772 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
18-Nov-96 13:59:32
Sb: #612697-Thirs Age of Mankind
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
We'll have to see, won't we...?
jms
[ Summary: Asks if we'll see Sheridan "return to humanity" as Odysseus
did at the end of his hero's journey. ]
#: 612942 S5/Babylon 5: General
18-Nov-96 18:35:09
Sb: #612831-Resolution?
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
You have to understand that big plot questions like this I don't answer.
If I were to answer that with "yes," then what's the point of making the show?
There's no surprises left.
jms
#: 612832 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
18-Nov-96 16:11:20
Sb: #612549-#<Mr G. > - God?
Fm: SCOTT MILLER
>>
Re: Lorien
The first sentient being.<<
The first... or just the oldest surviving?
Scott
#: 612943 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
18-Nov-96 18:35:10
Sb: #612832-<Mr G. > - God?
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
First, as far as he knows. To quote from a later episode, "So we left,
and found no others like us."
jms
[ Summary: Asks if Lyta can keep secrets from the Vorlon Ambassador when
she carries him around. ]
#: 612944 S5/Babylon 5: General
18-Nov-96 18:35:11
Sb: #612839-Lyta on her own
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
She can keep secrets a little...but not if he pushes.
jms
#: 612851 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
18-Nov-96 16:41:53
Sb: #Season Four
Fm: RICHARD M. PERRY
<< I think a year five opening would be just a still, unmoving camera
focused on me, collapsed at my desk.... >>
Voice over by Peter David:
"It was the dawn of the fifth season of Babylon 5, ten years after the
earthman's vision. The Straczynski project was a dream given form, it's goal;
to prevent people from having actual lives, by creating a show so moving that
they forget about everything else. It became a reality away from reality for
actors, writers, fans and executive producers. It can be a dangerous place, but
it's our last best hope for good television. The year is 1997. The name of the
place, is office number 5."
Credits now run to music and after the credits run, we have a POV shot
of a teddy bear following another along the desk jumping over the puddle of
drool and around the head finnally exiting into the ear. When everything goes
dark flash the line, "created by some poor guy lying collapsed on his desk
known only as Joe." <G>
May the Light shine forever,
Rich
Moose and Squirrel in 2261
#: 612945 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
18-Nov-96 18:35:11
Sb: #612851-Season Four
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Ah...Amerikanski humor.
Very good.
We bomb now.
jms
#: 612914 S5/Babylon 5: General
18-Nov-96 18:03:01
Sb: #Pasadena Convention
Fm: JONATHAN KASS
jms,
Just a quick thank-you to you and the many cast members who appeared this past
weekend at the Creation Con... I went with my wife and 6 month old daughter,
never expected to be basically glued to my (non reserve) seat from 11:15 to
7:30 (didn't see the program in advance) - it was really a terrific lineup, and
clearly the organizer who polled the audience on whether they came to see B5 or
ST got the message - there is a goldmine in the B5 following...
Thanx also for staying so late signing stuff... it was a blast to be able to
see you and Peter, Bruce and Mira so "up close and personal"... too bad Andreas
could not stay around, but I understand from a friend that he doesn't do much
autographing (problem with his hand?)...
Jonathan
#: 612946 S5/Babylon 5: General
18-Nov-96 18:35:14
Sb: #612914-#Pasadena Convention
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Thanks...I couldn't let folks go without an autograph, and when I saw
they were going to close it down, I had to jump in.
And that was a *very* nasty gag from Andreas...and I intend to pay him
back bigtime.
Wait until he sees the script where G'Kar is transformed into a chicken
for one episode.
jms
[ Summary: Enjoyed "The Summoning" and asks, "Are they really (as seen in
the preview) going to try to kill the big, mean, nasty Vorlon
Ambassador?" ]
#: 612957 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
18-Nov-96 18:43:53
Sb: #612934-#<<The Summoning>>
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
You'll have to wait 7 days to find out. But suffice to say things take
quite a turn....
And thanks.
jms
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