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RING 3: Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald, the husband-and-wife dynamic producing duo, confirmed they are developing a third, scaled-down RING movie. In a recent news conference, they said the film won't necessarily need the same cast of Naomi Watts and the boy who plays her son, David Dorfman, who were in the first two horror movies. While out promoting their new film, THE ISLAND, they added, "We actually have a kind of cool approach to it. That's in the beginning stages. It's easy to scale down Ring 3 as a small picture that's not incredibly expensive. By its very nature it can be a small movie and doesn't need the same cast."
LOST: The May 25 season finale of ABC's LOST averaged 20.7 million viewers and a very healthy 7.8 rating in the key demographic of adults 18-49, the series' third-best performance, behind only two January episodes that followed a month-long hiatus.
MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES: Here in Washington, Memorial Day is always a big celebration. This year, as in years past, a number of big-name actors will provide entertainment -- and everyone will be able to share in on the festivities -- PBS will broadcast the event Sunday, May 29, from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Gary Sinise (who has spent a great deal of time going out to entertain troops) from CSI: NY also leads the Lt. Dan Band, named for his character in the Oscar-winning 1994 movie "Forrest Gump." The band will join Vanessa Williams, Joe Mantegna, country music's Trace Adkins and other talents in the 2005 National Memorial Day Concert. "We go out and play for the troops all the time," Sinise says of his band. "We've done several shows in the United States, and we've been over to Korea and Singapore. This is just a fantastic event, and we're honored to be a part of it. We're flying to it straight from a USO tour of Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom." Busy with acting even before he began "CSI: NY," which starts its second season this fall, Sinise admits he hasn't seen a full National Memorial Day Concert. "I knew there was a big Memorial Day celebration in Washington, D.C.," he says, "and I had thought about being a part of it at one point. I was actually planning to go from the U.K. to Afghanistan to visit the troops, but we thought being a part of this event was something we might not get to do again." This year's concert focuses on the 60th anniversary of Iwo Jima and on the current campaign in Iraq. The program also includes a tribute -- led by retired Gen. Colin Powell - to Ossie Davis, the esteemed actor who was the longtime host of the concert.
STAR WARS: George Lucas' STAR WARS: EPISODE III REVENGE OF THE SITH has tied the record set by SPIDER-MAN 2 for fastest to the $200 million mark in just eight days. The third and final prequel has amassed $200.4 million in the time frame and already $356.9 million worldwide. REVENGE OF THE SITH has climbed to the 59th spot on the all-time domestic blockbuster list in its first week and is currently at #92 on the all-time worldwide list. It is expected to move up significantly on both lists over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. EPISODE III has also surpassed Sony's HITCH ($177.6 million) to become the biggest movie of 2005 so far in North America.
JOHN CARTER OF MARS: Screenwriter Ehren Kruger is a busy man these days. Two of his projects are coming out this summer, BROTHERS GRIMM and THE SKELETON KEY. He is busy with scripts for BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE and JOHN CARTER OF MARS. “I’m in the writing process for JOHN CARTER OF MARS, working with the director — [Sky Captain’s] Kerry Conran,” says Kruger of the Edgar Rice Burroughs adaptation. “He’s in, too, with his visual design team — the effects, and the sort of outlandish worlds that need to be created for that. He has to design all that. So we’re pretty [well] along with the script. It’s a faithful adaptation to the novels, but the novels were written in the teens and ’20s, so there’s some degree of modernization just to the tone of them. But in terms to the story, we are trying to be as faithful as we can because those novels inspired a lot of the science fiction and fantasy that came later in the century.”
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 from your favorite shows -- and more.
TSUNAMI RELIEF
Guests include:
We'll also have a free screening of Marina Sirtis' new movie, "Spectres" (and a couple of other movies as well.) For more info, check out http://www.enigmacon.org..
DISCUSSION TOPICSSend 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.
J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI - YARD SALE - BOOK OF G'KAR
The only item up at e-bay right now is the Book of G'Kar -- yes, the book where "Citizen G'Kar began to set down his philosophy,
what he had learned about justice, revenge, compassion, the purpose of life, and maybe most important of all, what he had
learned about forgiveness. We would frequently see him writing in this book, first in jail, then later, as we tracked his growth
from a warrior into a statesman and deeply religious figure."Visit http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbabylon5auctions to see this item listed under the seller name of "babylon5auctions". The description of this and all items placed in auction so far are as much fun to read -- as watching the selling competition. Items have included producer's script books, Captain Gideon's com link from CRUSADE, a uniform jacket and other props used during the series.
KEEPING UP WITH CAST AND CREWPeter Woodward (Galen on CRUSADE) will be hosting another cruise this year. Dear Friends, Please join me for a wonderful unique cruise experience where I've created exclusive events just for you! If you joined me last year, you already know what an amazing time we will have again this year. We will all create memories of a lifetime together. I have arranged a unique opportunity for us to spend time together. This will be a cruise with a ifference. Join me in this unique event, get to know me, and combine fact and fantasy, history and humor, archeology and ancient weapons, on a cruise into adventure.
Looking forward to toasting the sunset together!! For more information, go to http://www.cruiseevents.net/peterwoodward/index.htm. To see photo's from Peter's fan club cruise last year visit: http://www.cruiseevents.net/peterwoodward/photocruise05.htm
PAT TALLMAN: Dennis Madalone was the stunt coordinator on many Star Trek series. He's also a singer and is giving away DVDs and CDs in lieu for donations to charities on his home page. Pat Tallman's Penny lane will be added to that charity listing this week. Check out Dennis' website at www.americawestandasone.com.
Pat's sister Mary is working to make a difference -- she has signed up to run in two triathalons in Illinois to help raise funds for cancer research. I have posted Mary's letter out at Pat Tallman. Read about Mary's efforts and how you can help make a difference too.
MIRA FURLAN: Mira will be one of the LOST guests at the LOST FAN CONVENTION in Burbank, California, on Saturday, June 11, 2005! Others from the cast attending will be EMILIE de RAVIN Claire Littleton - Sunday ; JORGE GARCIA Hugo "Hurley" Reyes - Saturday; WILLIAM MAPOTHER Ethan Rom - Saturday; JOHN TERRY Dr. Christian Shephard - Sunday, and from the LOST Production Team: Executive Producers DAMON LINDELOF and BRYAN BURK appearing on Sunday. For more information, go to http://www.creationent.com/cal/lost.htm.
JOHN COPELAND: John Copeland's ALIEN PLANET and THE SCIENCE OF STAR WARS premiered on The Discovery Channel last week. For more information, go to http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/alienplanet/splash.html. Check your local listings for air dates/times.
CLAUDIA CHRISTIAN: Claudia will be participating in the CONSTELLATION convention this weekend in Paris. Appearing with her will be Denise Crosby, Tony Amendola and Vaughn Armstrong. For more information, go to http://www.constellation-conventions.com/entreef.html.
SPECIAL CAST ACTIVITIES: To learn more about what cast members are doing away from the tube, go to CAST ACTIVITIES page.
IN MEMORY OF: While 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.
BABYLON 5 BIRTHDAYS
Theodore Bikel - May 2Michael O'Hare - May 6 Stephen Furst - May 8 Melissa Gilbert-Boxleitner - May 8 Bruce Boxleitner - May 12 Andreas Katsulas - May 18 Andrea Thompson - May 22 Doug Wise - May 21 Douglas Netter - May 23 Paul Winfield - May 22 Roy Dotrice - May 26 Harlan Ellison - May 27 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.
BABYLON 5 DVDS
For information on the Babylon 5 DVDs, please go to
Babylon 5 DVD page.
Mongoose Publishing is proud to announce an agreement with Warner Brothers to produce an all new range of novels and graphic novels for Babylon 5. They promise some exciting tales lined up, delving into never-before- explored areas of the Babylon 5 universe and expanding the storyline beyond the TV series. Releases will begin appearing in Q4 2005 - more news on authors and storylines coming soon! Thanks Ranger Joe for the report.
DVD NEWS AND REVIEWS
MACGYVER Fans - Season Two will be released on June 7. You can pre-order the DVD over at www.amazon.com. Here are
the description of what is on the set:MacGyver is no ordinary secret agent. He never carries a gun. His drinks aren't shaken or stirred. And he fights for justice using the most dangerous weapon of all: his intelligence. Richard Dean Anderson stars as television's favorite boy scout-turned-action hero: Angus MacGyver. When an American pilot is shot down over Central America or a top-secret missile is stolen, the authorities call on MacGyver, a former Special Forces agent, to save the day. When all other means of solving problems are exhausted, a call goes out for MacGyver.
"LOST" DVD FOR SEASON ONEHere is an offer you may want to consider if you are a LOST Fan. You can own the complete fantastic first season plus some nifty extras in this unbelievable exclusive for Creation Entertainment customers: EVERY ORDER will receive a complimentary hand-signed autographed full color glossy photo of a MAJOR LOST CAST MEMBER!!! That's right: EVERYONE IS A WINNER: EVERY ORDER gets this extraordinary bonus offer! Order today and we'll deliver your DVD set upon release date of September 6, 2005. Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries) Format:Color, Closed-captioned, Dolby DVD
DVD Features:
- The Original Pilot Tales From The Island - new behind-the-scenes featurette Go to Creation Entertainment for more details and to order.
The Deluxe Edition includes audio commentaries (director Francis Lawrence, producer Akiva Goldsman and screenwriters Kevin Brodbin and Frank Capello), 18 minutes of deleted scenes (including an alternate ending) with optional commentary by director Francis Lawrence, "The Production From Hell," "Imagining the Underworld" (includes a 'Demon Face' Easter Egg), "Foresight: The Power of Pre-Visualization" and "Conjuring Constantine" featurettes, A Perfect Circle's "Passive" music video, theatrical trailers, DVD-ROM content and a collectible Hellblazer comic.
Warner describes the film in this way: The DVD will feature 18 minutes of additional scenes.
For more information, go to our Racing Stripes page.
STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE: Paramount has confirmed the DVD release of Star Trek: Enterprise - The Complete Second Season on 7/26 (two weeks later than the previously announced 7/14 date). The 7-disc set will include all 26 second season episodes in anamorphic widescreen video with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. There's no word yet on extras other than that the set will include 5 behind-the-scenes featurettes. We have a lot of information on new WB DVDs. Visit our NEW DVD Page for press releases and video clips that may be of interest to you. Information includes KUNG FU, MI-5, Carnivale, Troy, The Matrix, and more. Visit to the Review Page for a review of the DVD sets.
NEW BOOKS COMING
Collects DC's Star Trek Series One #1-6. This collection marks the debut of Titan's new Star Trek Comics Classics series, reprinting every DC's Star Trek comics in order for the very first time! In the aftermath of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, the crew of the Enterprise must discover the secret of Klingon cloaking technology.
Moonstone Books has announced an October release for Kolchak: The Night Stalker Chronicles, a 320-page book with 26 new short stories and spot illustrations. The book coincides with the new Kolchak television series on ABC. Contributors include Max Allan Collins, Stuart M. Kaminsky, Ed Gorman, Elaine Bergstrom, PN Elrod, Robert Weinberg, Brett Matthews, CJ Henderson, Mark Dawidziak, Richard Valley, James Bates, Peter David, Chuck Dixon, Steven Grant, Mike W. Barr, Gary Phillips,Fred Van Lente, Adi Tantimedh, Martin Powell, Clay and Susan Griffith, James Kuhoric and Jason Henderson. The 320-page book will measure 6" x 9" and will cost $18.95. It features a cover by Doug Klauba.
First there was the blockbuster Stargate movie, then the smash hit TV series Stargate SG-1, and now there's the equally successful spin-off show: Stargate Atlantis! The official companion to the first season is packed with behind the scenes interviews, an episode guide, and scores of photos, including a 16-page color gallery! (133/1-84576-116-2) SC, 6x9, 176pgs, PC..........$14.95 STARGATE SG-1 Entitled "City of the Gods", it is written by Sonny Whitelaw and follows the team as they encounter an Aztec culture on an unstable, tectonically active moon. As Jack would say, that spells earthquakes, lots of 'em... Join the team for a ringside seat at the end of the world! For more information, visit www.stargatenovels.com/cityofthegods.shtml. Ranger Tom reports that Amazon.co.uk have also done a pretty good job of stocking the books, although occasionally they fail to keep up with demand and one of the titles will go out of stock. This means you see the message, "usually dispatched within 4 to 6 weeks", but generally they restock the books within 3-4 days. www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0954734335/stargasg1nove-21 You can also order it from website - www.stargatenovels.com/bookshop.php.. You can also pre-order the latest book now, and we will do everything we can to ship it on 18 April.
SCIENCE FICTION PUBLICATIONS
TV Zone #190: STARGATE ATLANTIS: With the second season of the series looming on the horizon,
veteran Stargate director and co-producer Martin Wood talks about some of what we can expect to see. Wood
has quite a history with STARGATE. He first came on board STARGATE with "Solitudes" in the first season. Since
then, he’s directed more than 50 Stargate adventures, including several instalments of its sister series Stargate
Atlantis. It’s been quite a memorable experience for him in more ways than one. Also in this issue, Battlestar Galactica
co-executive producer and writer Toni Graphia explains how the hit Sci-Fi show is set to explore darker territory in its
second season as the Cylon menace spreads
Cult Times #117: SMALLVILLE -- This issue looks at the fourth season and the latest events in the lives of
Clark Kent, Lex Luthor and others. Also in this issue, STARGATE SG-1's Robert Cooper reveals what treats are in
store for the revamped, unstoppable Sci-Fi juggernaut.
COMIC BOOKS
SPIKE ONE-SHOT IDW Publishing has released additional details about Spike: Old Times, a 48-page one-shot in August featuring the character from the Angel television series.
Here's how IDW describes the book, which is written by Peter David and drawn by Fernando Goni: "I always figured the business of having Spike and Halfrek 'recognize' each other in the episode 'Older and Far Away' was nothing but an in-joke shout-out to actress Kali Rocha's having played both Halfrek and, in the previous season's episode Fool for Love, Spike's lost love, Cecily," David said. "But in the Whedon-verse, there's no such thing as an in-joke that can't be milked for all it's worth. And I figured there was plenty worth milking here. Quite simply, it was an episode that I wanted to see, and since it can't ever be done by Mutant Enemy, writing the story myself is the next best thing AUGUST COMICS: 
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #523
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Mike Deodato, cover by Terry Dodson. 32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Aug. 3.
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Mike McKone. 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 24.
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Gary Frank. 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 31.
Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Sara "Samm" Barnes, penciled by Brandon Peterson, cover by Peterson. 144 pages, $17.99. AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #522
FANTASTIC FOUR #529
JMS COMIC BOOKS: For a listing of current comic books written by J. Michael Straczynski, go to JMS COMIC BOOK page. There is a brief synopsis of the book and a date when publication is expected. This will cover AMAZING SPIDERMAN, FANTASTIC FOUR, STRANGE, RISING STARS, and others. For other comic book titles for such shows as STARGATE, SERENITY, etc., go to COMIC BOOKS - OTHER TITLES.
NEW TOONS
TV SCHEDULE ON SCIFI CHANNEL05/30/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) A HUNDRED DAYS 05/30/2005 07:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) DOUBLE JEOPARDY 05/30/2005 08:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) EXODUS - PT 1 05/30/2005 09:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) ENEMIES - PT 2 05/30/2005 10:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) THRESHOLD - PT 3 05/31/2005 06:00 PM STARGATE SG-1 (SEASONS 1-5) SHADES OF GREY
STARGATE ATLANTIS:
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA:
BABYLON 5/CRUSADE PHOTOSHOP PHOTOS
You do NOT have to pay the prices asked for over at e-bay! Here are photos of B5 and Crusade cast members at fantastic prices. Check out Photo Shop. Ordering is easy -- and you can't beat the prices! Just let me know which photos you want and I'll check to make sure they are still in stock.
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Here is some terrific family fun! Root for the underzebra when Racing Stripes comes to DVD and VHS on May 10 from Warner Home Video.
The barnyard ballyhoo features the voices of Frankie Muniz (Agent Cody Banks movies, TV's "Malcolm in the Middle"), Jeff Foxworthy (Blue
Collar Comedy Tour), Snoop Dogg (Starsky & Hutch, Soul Plane), Steve Harvey (You Got Served, The Fighting Temptations), David Spade
(Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, Just Shoot Me), Dustin Hoffman (Meet the Fockers, Finding Neverland), Mandy Moore (A Walk to
Remember, Saved!) and Whoopi Goldberg (Sister Act, Ghost). The Racing Stripes DVD special features include three making-of featurettes,
additional scenes, an interactive comic book and more!
Universal Studios Home Entertainment will release a "Jaws 30th Anniversary Edition," two-DVD set loaded
with extras, including a two-hour documentary about the movie, on June 14th. Additional bonus material
will include deleted scenes and outtakes as well as production photos, and story boards. They are also
including "a rarely seen interview with Spielberg on the set of the film." The DVD will retail for about $23. 
Star Trek: Enterprise - The Complete First Season will be released on May 3. You will find a sticker on the
packaging promoting the show's 2-hour finale on 5/13 on UPN. 
STAR TREK COMICS CLASSICS VOLUME 1: TO BOLDLY GO TP 
CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 37 #6 & #7 – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MAGAZINE #1 
STARBURST SPECIAL #71 – BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 
MOONSTONE'S KOLCHAK BOOK
STARGATE: ATLANTIS—THE OFFICIAL COMPANION SEASON 1 SC 
TV Zone Special #63: DOCTOR WHO: "You can wait 16 years for a new Doctor, and then two
come along. We take a sensational voyage through the new series with a wealth of interviews and features,
plus a glimpse of things to come for David Tennant in Season 2!" THE DEAD ZONE is coming back and
This issue has an interview with producer Robert Petrovich who reveals challenging aspects of the new
season’s shoot, and why it should appeal to new and long-term fans.
Starburst #324: STAR WARS: In this issue devoted to STAR WARS, you'll get an exciting three-page
fold-out cover in association with Lucas Arts for the Revenge of the Sith video game; Revenge of the Sith’s
stunt co-ordinator and sword master Nick Gillard talks exclusively about how he crafted the greatest showdown
in the galaxy; the associate producer of the hotly anticipated Revenge of the Sith video game, Justin Lambros ,
tells all about creating an interactive Anakin for a pioneering adventure, and the original Boba Fett, Jeremy Bulloch,
talks about the bounty hunter’s enduring appeal and his cameo on Revenge of the Sith! 
Expose #94: HARRY POTTER: In this issue, you'll learn more about the weird and wonderful world of
unlicensed fan fiction as it pushes back the boundaries of JK Rowling’s fictional world… and, in some cases, the
boundaries of taste. HERCULES: NBC’s new mini-series explores the darker side of the Greek hero. Meet star
Paul Telfer as he talks about taking the character back to his murderously gory origins, and how he pushed to
play the character with an English accent.
Starburst Special #69: STAR WARS SPECIAL: This issue contains: The Complete History -- From
The Phantom Menace to Return of the Jedi, we look at the complete six-chapter epic; Dark Influences -- 10
ways the Star Wars trilogy has influenced Revenge of the Sith, and Archive Interviews -- Original Starburst
interviews with Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Empire Strikes Back director Irvin Kirshner and
Return of the Jedi director Richard Marquand. 
FANTASTIC FOUR #530 
SUPREME POWER #18 
STRANGE: BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS TPB 
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Mike Deodato, cover by Kaare Andrews. 
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Mike McKone. 