JMS on CompuServe (Sep 16, 1996) * FINAL FIVE SPOILERS *
Brent Barrett
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Mon Sep 16 21:04:14 EDT 1996
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Sb: #577643-#<<Shadow Dancing>>
Sb: #577692-<<Shadow Dancing>>
Sb: #577737-<<Shadow Dancing>>
Sb: #578147-#<<Shadow Dancing>>
#: 577643 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
15-Sep-96 13:29:10
Sb: #<<Shadow Dancing>>
Fm: ALAN MULVIE
Hi J,
I've two questions regarding tonight's (well for ch 4 UK) epsiode of Babylon 5.
After the battle the shadows send a ship (aparently to Babylon 5)
We then see babylon 5 through the eyes of a passenger on that ship.
Later we see Anne Sheriden.
Now the cinematography (excuse the spelling) lets the viewer believe that we
saw things throw the eyse of Anne Sheriden.
I ask you if the perspective was that of Anne Sheriden?
If it was, then why did the extra's behave as if they'd seen a ghost? (I will
accept artistic licence, but knowing you...)
Lastly There was a character called Barbara.
She was credited in the titles. Now she had no more than 3 minuters air time
and perhaps a dozen lines. Is she gonna re-appear next week? Or was she
credited purely to allow a credit before Anne? ie was the character important
or was it artistic licence?
Thanks for taking the time.
Mlv
#: 577663 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
15-Sep-96 14:01:13
Sb: #577643-#<<Shadow Dancing>>
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
The script said the extras shouldn't make a big deal about seeing her.
The director did that on the set. That's not what I had in mind, but it isn't
that big a deal...I figure she's a striking looking woman, maybe that's a good
justification.
The ordering of credits was done to de-emphasize and hide (as much as
possible) the appearance of Melissa.
jms
#: 577692 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
15-Sep-96 15:01:12
Sb: #577663-#<<Shadow Dancing>>
Fm: PAUL OWEN
Joe
Was there any particular reason why Melissa Gilbert played Anna and not Beth
Toussaint, I'm just curious really, but what an ep, as soon as I saw MG's name
in the credits we were all on pins waiting for the dreadful moment when the
door opened on Delenn I can't wait for next week and what am I going to do
until next year???.
By the way I hope you read that here in the Uk B5 S2 videos were in 1st & 2nd
place in the sales chart. bye
Paul
#: 578219 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
16-Sep-96 12:18:06
Sb: #577692-<<Shadow Dancing>>
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
There was a combination of reasons, including production schedules, for
the decision.
jms
#: 577737 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
15-Sep-96 16:04:29
Sb: #<<Shadow Dancing>>
Fm: SIMON PALLETT
Joe,
Once again, congratulations. The first thing I said to myself, after
watching Shadow Dancing was, 'Wow'. (Or words to that effect...<g>)
The CGI scenes were superb, and as usual, you reminded us that for every
battle won, there must also be sacrifices made. Anna Sheridan's arrival,
although expected, (due to the foreshadowing in WWE), was also brilliant, and
of course, it provided a gripping cliff-hanger. I enjoyed the interaction
between Ivanova and Marcus as well, especially the Minbari 'Greeting'. As for
Franklin, I was glad to see him back where he was needed, and very pleased to
see the character developing more.
One question: I noticed that the Vorlon were conspicuously absent from all
incidents involving the Shadows, both in this episode, and in the preceding
one. Are they now lying low due to the loss of Kosh, or is there some other
reason for their apparent lack of interest in the affairs of the other races?
And if there is another reason, will it be addressed soon?
My thanks and congratulations to you and the B5 crew for this episode, I
look forward to the finale, (although I'm not sure I can stand waiting a whole
7 days! <g>)
Simon Pallett
#: 578221 S6/Babylon 5: Spoilers
16-Sep-96 12:18:11
Sb: #577737-<<Shadow Dancing>>
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
There are other reasons, which yes, will be addressed soon....
jms
[ Summary: Comments on the "Commander Ivanova is on Channel 4" line in the
episode "Shadow Dancing." Then goes on to wonder what could possibly
come next, given that the big battle has already happened. ]
#: 578226 S7/Babylon 5 in the UK
16-Sep-96 12:18:23
Sb: #578147-#<<Shadow Dancing>>
Fm: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Yeah, the channel 4 reference was a nod to the UK. Wondered if it'd get
noticed....
Good point, when you do a battle like that...what do you do next that
won't seem anticlimatic? Usually you save something like that for your last
episode of the season, not your next-to-last, or you've blown your big EFX show
1 show early. It makes for a real challenge...what do you do to follow THAT
up?
I think we figured it out....
jms
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