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SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2008JMS INTERVIEWOver at http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=16965, JMS talks about his latest projects, including THE CHANGELING and RISING STARS along with his comic book efforts, THOR, SILVER SURFER and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. This is just part I, so we'll have to wait for the rest next week.
HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY As Doug Jones reprises his role as Abe Sapien in the HELLBOY sequel film HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY, he says that the project represents a major professional milestone for him: He not only voices Abe for the first time, he also plays other costumed creatures. "I've been acting for 22 years, and I have never been this nervous, excited, jittery about a film opening ever, and I think it's because I have a lot riding on this one," Jones said at the Saturn Awards. "The role of Abe Sapien has been expanded and grown so much in this that [writer-director] Guillermo [del Toro] made him into a leading romantic male for this film. So it's like, that's a lot. And also, with the other two characters that I have in the film--the Angel of Death and the Chamberlain--it was like I did triple duty on this movie." Jones appeared in the first film as Sapien, Hellboy's merman-like comrade in arms and fellow agent of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (or B.P.R.D.), but his voice was dubbed over by David Hyde Pierce in the final cut. This time, he provided the voice for that character, as well as the other two he plays. One of the most exciting aspects of the film for Jones was the fact that Sapien will have a romantic storyline with an elfin princess named Nuala, played by Anna Walton. "I get a love interest," Jones said. "Aww. I've never had a love on camera like that. And she's beautiful. Anna Walton played the princess, Nuala. And she's divine. And she's Cate Blanchett good. You know what I'm saying? She's a really wonderful actress. And I get to carry a weapon, and I fight bad guys. I've got buddy-buddy brother time with Hellboy [Ron Perlman]. I've got brother-sister time with Liz Sherman, played by Selma [Blair]. So it is a lot going on." Jones added that he got to play some funny scenes as well. As for his future plans, Jones couldn't confirm with certainty that he will be involved in del Toro's upcoming project, a pair of films based on J.R.R. Tolkien's THE HOBBIT. But he did say that it was very likely. "I will quote Guillermo del Toro, and that is, nothing official to report yet, exactly, on what role that is, or what he might have for me," Jones said. "But he said, 'If I direct a hemorrhoid commercial, Doug Jones will be in it.' So I think that's a wink-wink, nudge-nudge that there's something for me in THE HOBBIT, but I don't know yet." HELLBOY II opens July 11. For trailers and prologue,go to http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/hellboy2thegoldenarmy/. For more information on the movie, go to http://www.hellboymovie.com/main.html.
SEQUEL FOR CLOVERFIELD ON HOLDCLOVERFIELD director Matt Reeves said during the recent Saturn Awards that plans for a sequel film have been put on hold until the filmmakers can come up with an idea as interesting as the original. "The thing that we sort of promised ourselves is we only wanted to do another one if we could come up with something that felt as fresh to us to make as that one did," Reeves said. He added: "We're still kind of toying with what it's going to be and whether or not we're going to find something that will be as exciting for us to make and, hopefully, for an audience to watch. So we'll see. It's really in the baby, baby stages. And right now it's definitely on hold until we come up with what that would be." Press reports have suggested a prequel that would go into the backstory of the creature that attacks New York in the original or a parallel story set on the same night with different characters. Reeves said that both of those ideas have been under discussion. "We did talk about that, and I think that we would find some way, if we did it," he said. "Some of the ideas we've come up with reference this idea and reference the film, so that there is a sense that it's related to this film. But it would be different. I would need [it] to be really different." Meanwhile, Reeves has been talking about other potential ideas with producer J.J. Abrams and writer Drew Goddard that aren't necessarily related to CLOVERFIELD. "We have a couple ideas," Reeves said. "We have a couple pretty exciting ideas, but it's in the very, very early stages of that. And whether or not that will develop into something that we want to do is really unclear at this point. But as long as J.J. and Drew and I come up with something that seems worth doing, then I think we'll do it."
JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTHAccording to Brendan Fraser, star of the latest version of Jules Verne's classic, JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, the 3-D film is both a groundbreaking technical accomplishment and a vast improvement over the 1959 big-screen version, which starred James Mason and Pat Boone. Fraser plays scientist Trevor Anderson, who is joined on an inadvertent trek to a world within the world by his young nephew (Josh Hutcherson) and an Icelandic guide (Anita Briem). As they desperately try to find a way out, they must contend with flying piranha, translucent birds, rampaging dinosaurs, flesh-eating plants and fast-rising temperatures. "We were able to make the world's first live-action, feature-length, digital, narrative-driven 3-D picture based on a classic piece of literature written by the godfather of science fiction well over 100 years ago," Fraser said. "And for that, it's a fleur-de-lis in the cap of filmmaking, because this film is like none other ever created. Yes, it's in 3-D. I don't go to movies all the time, but I recall that 3-D was something that showed up at the end of the movie with Michael Caine and a shark went [motions as if it's coming at him]. That was Jaws, and I was like, 'That's it?'" (Fraser actually meant Jaws 3-D, with Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr.; Caine starred in Jaws: The Revenge). Three-dimensional imagery actually dates back to the time of Verne, Fraser said. "Whether he knew it or not, this guy was pretty innovative," he said. "I'd like to think he's somewhere, hopefully not spinning in his grave, since Pat Boone showed up with a ukulele and a goose and James Mason in Journey to the Center of the Earth." The new JOURNEY opens nationwide on July 11.
JEFF GOLDBLUM JURASIK PARK's Jeff Goldblum has joined LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT," replacing Chris Noth, who is leaving the crime drama after three seasons. Goldblum will split starring duties with co-lead Vincent D'Onofrio the way D'Onofrio did with Noth. "Jeff's presence will add a new dimension to an already successful show," series chief Dick Wolf said. LAW & ORDER: CI migrated from NBC to USA last year and was recently renewed by the cable network for an 16-episode eighth season. The Wolf Films/NBCU Cable Studio series gets a second window on NBC. Goldblum is coming off a starring turn on the stage opposite Kevin Spacey in the London production of David Mamet's "Speed-the-Plow." Goldblum will be seen next on the big screen in "Adam Resurrected."
CLASH OF THE TITANSVariety reports that Warner Bros. has set Louis Leterrier (The Incredible Hulk) to direct their remake of CLASH OF THE TITANS, with script by Lawrence Kasdan. In CLASH OF THE TITANS, Perseus, the son of Zeus, must overcome a series of obstacles to save his beloved Princess Andromeda, including cutting off the serpent-tressed head of Medusa, who can turn a man to stone with a single glance. The original 1981 CLASH OF THE TITANS starred Harry Hamlin as Perseus and Laurence Olivier as Zeus but is best remembered for Ray Harryhausen's visual effects that brought to life Medusa, the Kraken and other creatures. No production date has been set.
WAR OF THE GODS The Hollywood Reporter writes that producers Mark Canton and Gianni Nunnari (300) will produce WAR OF THE GODS, and have attached Tarsem Singh, much known as a music- video and commercial director, to direct. Charley and Vlas Parlapanides, the brothers who penned the script for Universal's 50 Cent vehicle LIVE BET, penned the WAR OF THE GODS spec. The script concerns the battles waged by Theseus, a warrior from Greek mythology. That moves it into a somewhat different historical time than 300 -- which concerned the battles of King Leonidas against the Persians -- but ensures a similar vibe and young-male demo. Production on WAR OF THE GODS could start as soon as early 2009.
TOP SCIENCE FICTION NEWS STORIES: To catch up on the latest news from around the world of science fiction, go to News Page. You'll find the highlights this week and this month here.
8:00pm on ABC The Haunted Mansion A real estate agent and his family encounter ghosts in an old New Orleans house on a remote bayou. Credits: Eddie Murphy, Terence Stamp, Wallace Shawn, Marsha Thomason, Jennifer Tilly
8:00pm on CBS
9:00pm on SciFi
9:00pm on CBS
10:00pm on NBC
FOR PETE'S WAKEThere are only four days left for voting on FOR PETE'S WAKE for the Independent Features Film Festival. This film stars Babylon 5's Pat Tallman (Lyta) and Robin Atkin Downes (Byron), who also directed the film. Go to http://cinema.lycos.com/movies/for_petes_wake to watch the film and vote.Film selection is done ONLINE via a web-based competition. The top 21 films will receive an invitation to the Independent Features Film Festival which will be hosted July 25-27, 2008 at the acclaimed Tribeca Cinemas in New York City. Please watch the film, and vote, so they can make it into the fest!!!!!! 
G'KAR MASK GIVEN TO MUSEUMRanger Amy sent along this link to make sure that all Babylon 5 fans know that the prosthetic mask worn by Andreas Katsulas as G'Kar is now on display at the Museum of the Moving Image. The mask is mounted on a life mask of Andreas Katsulas. You have to read the wonderful story of Babylon 5 fans who banned together to purchase the mask so that it could be shared by fans and the general public. Go to http://collection.movingimage.us/index.php?g=detail&object_id=99056&representation_id=4587 to read how this piece of Babylon 5 history was preserved. The Museum of the Moving Image is located at 35 Avenue at 36 Street, Astoria, New York 11106. There website can be viewed at http://www.movingimage.us/site/site.php.
JMS - RESEARCH HELPThis is from the B5 moderated news group (June 17):I apologize for the cryptic nature of what follows, but in time this will all be cleared up. Starting mid-July into August and possibly September, I'm going to be traveling quite a lot in researching a new movie project that I cannot, for the moment, announce. (Not Lensman, this is a different project, and I've already started on Lensman.) Suffice to say that the research stage is going to be extensive in the extreme. The main emphasis is on advanced technology. If someone who can do the math were to look down the road a million years and see what advances might be there, based on what we know now, what would that look like? Advanced tech here covers warfare, living, toys, environment, health, media, space travel, you name it. Everything that a civilization a million years more advanced than we are might use or encounter. Secondarily to this would be information on planetary physics and alien biology. To that effect, my intent is to visit as many of the following places as possible: NASA Florida, the Wright-Paterson Air Force Base High Technology Labs, MIT, CalTech, and any other places that seem like good prospects. (If there's anything missing from that list, feel free to add it.) I'm going to listen, ask questions, and try to keep up. And no, there's no money involved, though if anyone proves to be insanely helpful, I can try to work out a consulting credit. No promises. The studio is going to help with some of the legwork here, they say they can get me into Wright-Pat, but we'll see...even so, the ways of studios grind very slowly. So I turn to you lot for assistance since a number of you either are, or know someone who is, directly involved with this stuff.
So...let the games begin.
OTHER VOICES - VOLUME 2Babylon 5 Scripts: Other VoicesVOLUME 2 Price: $39.99 For more information and to order B5 Other Voices, go to www.B5OtherVoices.com.
Featuring these 6 scripts All scripts include an introduction/commentary by the writers, written exclusively for these volumes.
PLUS A SPECIAL BONUS: Because there are so many differences, you also get the Script/DVD Variations inventory, which catalogues all the changes, deletions, additions and extras that were in the script but you never actually got to see in a handy, easy-to-reference grid. Volume 2 has a total of 140 entries detailing these B5 Script/DVD variations you probably never knew. Volume 2 is part of a 3-volume limited edition release that will only be available through September 30, 2008.
VOLUME 2 EPISODE SYNOPSES
"TKO"
"Eyes"
"Legacies"
"A Distant Star"
"Spider in the Web"
TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
Tim and Summer are again flying without Jeffrey, but Tim reads some news from JMS posted to the news group about his experience at Cannes, and hinting that more news would be coming soon on a new project. Summer really wants to know more about this “Ninja Assassin” movie JMS has written… it’s an imperative! Deep Geeking: Tim and Summer jump into Deep Geeking on “The Long Night”. Tim does not like the title of this episode because for him, it doesn’t reflect or evoke anything significant from the episode for him. What do you think? Sheridan finds a way to make a stand against the Shadows and the Vorlons at the same time, and convinces the League to stand together with him; and Londo’s and G’Kar’s plans come to fruition in an unexpected way. There’s plenty of emotional impact to go around, and despite Tim’s dislike of the episode title, he agrees that it’s one of the better all-around episodes. Chit-Chat: Jeffrey joins us for the episode closing, and he gives us an update on the Space Station flyby viewing from Los Angeles. Kurt in St George weighs in on Tim’s comments on Shadows vs The Empire… he takes Tim to task, while also risking invoking the wrath of TD-0013, and also has a different view on Shadows vs Borg. Kurt… you need to detox from the Rock Star overdose!! Also, Tim has wrangled an interview with The great Luke Ski, so stay tuned for that, coming up soon! To catch up on all the wonderful podcasts, go to www.babylonpodcast.com.
It seems like every day I hear something that reminds me of Babylon 5. The other day, Senator Barack Obama was giving a speech and he used the phrase, Earth's last, best hope. I wonder where that came from!!! Have you heard others? While I was in Rome recently, I came across Garabaldi street and a Garabaldi restaurant! I'm sure there are more. 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.
BILL MUMYRanger Glenda from Bill's fan club dropped by this latest information: Bill Mumy's new CD "Circular" will be released in July. Bill will be performing July 12, at 9pm at the Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles. There will be no charge for this gig.
IN MEMORY OF: While Andreas Katsulas (G'Kar), 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.
Have I missed anyone? If you know the birthday of someone connected with Babylon 5, pass the information along. We want to include everyone in our Happy Birthday Wishes.
JEREMIAH ON SCIFIJEREMIAH fans rejoice!!!! The SciFi Channel will begin running this JMS series on July 10 at 7:00pm -- running four episodes in a row: The Long Road, part 1 and 2; Man of Iron, Woman Under Glass and ...And the Ground, Sown with Salt.Many of you will remember this exceptional series from Showtime a few years back. Luke Perry and Malcolm Jamal Warner starred in this drama that followed survivors of a virus that kills everyone over 13. Season One is out on DVD. Season Two has not yet been released.
Batman Begins: Limited Edition Gift Set
Director: Christopher Nolan
Blu-ray™ Hi-Def Limited Edition Gift Set extras include The Dark Knight Prologue,
a 32-Page Booklet featuring an exclusive comic adaptation of The Dark Knight Prologue,
a BATMAN BEGINS Motion Art Lenticular, 5 Collectible Batman Begins Postcards and
$7.50 "Movie Cash" to see The Dark Knight in theaters.
Birds of Prey: The Complete Series
The Closer: The Complete Third Season
During season three, Brenda faces several challenges both personal and professional,
as she is assigned to some very complex cases. She investigates a retirement facility
where a man confesses to seven murders but refuses to give his name. She is put on
a case that involves the slaughter of an entire family in an upscale Los Angeles
neighborhood and has to deal with becoming the most downloaded video on YouTube
after she's assaulted by a bride whose wedding she stopped. Half-way through the
season, Brenda begins to feel ill until test results from the doctor reveal what's
going on. The series also stars J.K. Simmons (Juno), Corey Reynolds (The Guardian),
Robert Gossett (Passions), G.W. Bailey (The Jeff Foxworthy Show), Tony Denison
(Prison Break) and Jon Tenney (The Division).
Arresting Bonus Features on the DVD set include:
Here are some clips from the WB for you:
Retirement 1:42
Quicktime
Under the nimble direction of Rob Reiner, the two great stars provide the heart and soul,
wit and wiles of this inspired salute to life that proves that the best time of all is
right now.
Director: Rob Reiner
BRIEF REVIEW: I LOVED THIS MOVIE!
Director: Alison Eastwood
BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT is a fresh and exciting new entry into the Batman mythos,
spinning out of a 40-year history in animation including the Emmy®-winning "Batman:
The Animated Series," widely considered a pivotal moment in American animation. A
cross section of distinguished creators, award winning producers, and acclaimed
writers weave six interlocking stories that reveal Bruce Wayne's journey to The Dark
Knight, each with stylish art from some of the world's most revered animation visionaries.
BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc, and
will also be available On Demand via digital cable and for download through broadband sites.
Warner Bros. is pushing the limits on this one. The graphics and music are wonderful.
The Batman story is one I have enjoyed for years -- along with others in my family. I can't
wait to see this video. Go to
Gotham-Knight for more information.
For more information on other DVDs that have just been released and reviewed, go to
New DVDs
As the Asgardians returned to this life and Thor returned to Midgard, so came the
ills that have plagued the gods and man for millennia. Now for the first time since
their rebirth, Thor and his fellow hero-gods are venturing forth from the Shining
City to confront the growing evils that amass on their horizon...and within their
walls... 32 pages, $2.99.
Dr. Henry Jones, Jr. sets out on another globe-hopping adventure in Indiana Jones
and the Tomb of the Gods, the all-new mini-series filled with ancient treasures,
Nazis, and a spectacular cover by Tony Harris (Ex Machina)!
IDW Publishing is proud to kick off its Doctor Who line with monthly re-presentations
of classic Doctor Who comics, featuring some of the best talents in the business! Up
first, adventures featuring the fourth doctor courtesy of Pat Mills, John Wagner, and
Dave Gibbons (Watchmen). Each issue will feature all-new state-of-the-art coloring by
color artist Charlie Kirchoff, as well as an all-new cover by Joe Corroney (Star Trek).
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #17 will arrive in stores on Oct. 17 from Marvel
Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by Joe
Quesada. Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
For more information, go to www.shore-leave.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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9:00pm on BBC America
Jeffrey Willerth - June 5
BATMAN BEGINS
BIRDS OF PREY: THE COMPLETE SERIES
THE CLOSER: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON
THE BUCKET LIST
RAILS & TIES
WB PHOTO COLLECTION
BATMAN-GOTHAM KNIGHT
THe Workd A21: Prison Break: As a representative of The Company, the
mysterious Susan caused a lot of trouble for banged-up Michael Scofield in the third
season. Jodi Lyn O'Keefe talks waterboarding, severed heads and more. Oscar-winning
star of NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN Javier Bardem and co-star Josh Brolin take a thoughtful
look at their roles as killer Anton Chigurh and opportunistic hunter Llewelyn Moss
respectively. CLOVERFIELD: He might have spent most of the film behind a camera,
but actor TJ Miller was vital to the movie's success as Hud, the man who documents
a shocking monster attack on New York. NATIONAL TREASURE's Diane Kruger relates the
horrors she was put through as Abigail Chase, and producer Jerry Bruckheimer on
producing high-octane successes. 
Cult Times Issue #153: HEROES: Kristen Bell joins the cast as the electrically
charged Elle. But whose side is she on? SMALLVILLE's Aaron Ashmore relates some of the
latest adventures of his character, ace Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen.
REAPER - Genre veteran and all-round smoothie Ray Wise sits down for a chat about
how he landed the plum role of The Devil in the hip comedy-drama. MEDIUM's David
Cubitt takes a look at what the fourth season has brought for him in his guise of
Detective Lee Scanlon, and how the character's attitude to Allison Dubois' psychic
abilities has changed.
Starburst Issue #363: PRINCE CASPIAN: Director and co-writer Andrew Adamson
discusses the second, and darker, CHRONICLES OF NARNIA installment to be adapted for
the big screen. IRON MAN - Director Jon Favreau, and actor Jeff Bridges who plays
the villainous Iron Monger are interviewed. BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (2000s) Michael Hogan
and Donnelly Rhodes (aka Colonel Saul Tigh and Doctor Cottle) reflect on their roles
in the final season of the Sci-Fi drama. SMALLVILLE's Laura Vandervoort swoops in
to chat to us about playing Clark Kent’s super-powered cousin Kara, who some may
know as Supergirl...
TV Zone #229: STARGATE ATLANTIS: Star Trek: Voyager's Robert Picardo as
pen-pusher Richard Woolsey and producer N John Smith gives us a preview of the other
surprises to come in the imminent Season Five, including Teyla's undercover mission
among the Wraith.… DOCTOR WHO: League of Gentlemen's Steve Pemberton guests as the
owner of the greatest library of the universe, leading an expedition to discover why
everyone within has disappeared… REAPER: Bret Harrison reflects on how his slacker
character Sam is, ironically, becoming a better man thanks to Satan's influence in the
hellishly funny comic Fantasy. CSI: Miami's Rex Linn reveals why he's astonished to
find himself becoming a regular on the show, as the financier-turned-actor thought
they'd 'never have that bald guy back' after the way he treated star David Caruso
on his first appearance as Detective Frank Tripp. 
THOR #10
INDIANA JONES AND THE TOMB OF THE GODS #1
CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES #12
THE TWELVE #6
DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS #1
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #17
SILVERS SURFER: REQUIEM #4
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