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What's New
NEW MESSAGE BOARD
NEW ITEMS OUT ON EBAY
Babylon 5 Season One Cast Poster personally framed 21x29 poster from J. Michael Straczynski's office.
Babylon 5 Season Two Poster professionally framed poster that hung in Doug Netter's office.
Babylon 5 Season Five Poster professionally framed poster signed on the glass by J. Michael Straczynski, Douglas Netter and John Copeland.
A Call To Arms Poster . This professionally framed 27x40 poster hung in John Copeland's office. It is signed on the glass by J. Michael Straczynski, Douglas Netter and John Copeland.
River of Souls Poster. This 27x40, professionally mounted poster is signed on the glass by J. Michael Straczynski, Douglas Netter and John Copeland.
Third Space Poster. This 27x40 poster hung in J. Michael Straczynski's office. It's signed on the glass by J. Michael Straczynski, Douglas Netter and John Copeland.
Auction on all items ends of December 22, so check them out. They are exceptional pieces of B5 history!
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Babylon 5 Micro-Machine Collection
A complete collection of all six Babylon 5 Micro Machines sets issued in 1995 by Galoob is now also out on
ebay. The collection includes the hard-to-find #5 and #6. All six sets are in mint condition, still in
their original boxes. Item #221298973.
The auction concludes on December 23.
A unique set of final galley proofs for the Babylon 5 Premiere Edition card set issued by Fleer Ultra in 1995. These 12.5" x 18" proofs, printed on photo paper, were shipped to the author for final review. You'll notice "7/31" handwritten in red ink on some of the pages indicating the print date. There are 15 sheets in all. The bidding concludes on December 23, 1999. Item #221306921
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
The Babylon 5 family has a few birthdays to be acknowledged this month. They are:
Kim Holly (costume designer) - December 25
Dark Hoffman (prop master) - December 28
John C. Flinn III (Director of Photography) - December 28
BOOK REVIEW
Dave Brown from the UK has done a wonderful book review of "Final Reckoning" and passed it along. Drop over to the Review Page and see what he's said about the last of the Psi Corps Trilogy books.If you've finished "Legions of Fire" and want to share your views, send them along. It doesn't necessarily have to be a review, but let us know what you think of Peter David's latest Babylon 5 novel.
NEW CARTOONS
Todd Brugmans has provided us with some great toons of Babylon 5 over the past several months. Tye BourdonyI have also added a link to John Cook's cartoon site. He has done some wonderful toons for B5 and other shows as well. So stop by ToonZone.
JERRY DOYLE FOR CONGRESS!
JMS ON 48 HOURS
BABYLON 5 AND CHARITIES -- HOLIDAY PROJECTS
Babylon 5 Charity page has been updated! Pat Tallman's charity, Penny Lane , is trying to brighten up the holiday season for the children supported by this organization. Hop over to the Charity page and see what you can do to help!
BABYLON 5 AUCTION
An announcement went out this week about a B5 auction to occur in cooperation with Babylonian Productions, e-bay and Entertaindom, a new entertainment site on the net. They indicate that exclusive props, costumes, and set pieces from the series will be auctioned at eBay, but no dates have been given. You can visit www.entertaindom.com! to see what the site is like. As soon as additional information is available, you'll see it here.
RISING STARS OUT
Issue #3 of the "Rising Stars" series from Top Cow by J. Michael Straczynski, hit the stands last week.
It follows the story of Lee Jackson, the pyrokinetic.
LEGIONS OF FIRE IS OUT
Peter David's "Legions of Fire" -- book one of a trilogy on Centauri Prime, is out. DelRey has a brief synopsis of the book out at their website http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.cgi?isbn=0345427181. Drop over and have a peek -- unless you are afraid of being spoiled!
BACK ISSUES OF THE ZOCALO TODAY
As the front page of The Zocalo Today changes, be sure to check the back issues to make sure that you haven't missed anything IMPORTANT! I don't want the front page getting too long so I shift information periodically into the archives. So if you aren't a regular visitor to The Zocalo Today, be sure to check out the back issues. Just use the button above!
JMS SPEAKS
Last updated: December 14, 1999
Cinescape on-line magazine has a report on "The World on Fire" -- the project JMS and Chris Carter were to work on with CBS. A similar report can also be found on Sci-Fi Weekly.
Just updated the JMS Speaks section. Joe talks about plot changes that took place in Babylon 5, the B5 chronology in the current issue of the Official B5 Magazine, and more. Read it for your self in the JMS Speaks section.
UPCOMING BOOK SIGNINGS
Bruce Boxleitner will be doing a number of book signings in England and Ireland, January 24-February 4. For those of
you who have not read Bruce's book Frontier Earth be sure to check it out. It's an interesting story!
The schedule for Bruce's signings can be found at On the Road with Bruce Boxleitner. Let's hope the publisher remembers we read here in North America as well and sets something up for us here as well.
NEW CONVENTION REPORTS
There are new entries on the Convention Reports page. Just added a new one from Robert on the Best of Both Worlds Convention in Sydney. Peter has provided more detail on the LosCon convention in LA. Others included are: Praxis, Tropicon, Slanted Fedora (Raleigh), Vulkon (Orlando) and United Fan Con are now loaded in the Reports section. My report on Far Point, with a few photos is also there. Catch the new photos in the convention photo gallery.
KEEPING UP WITH CAST AND CREW
CARRIE DOBRO IN FLORIDA
Carrie Dobro will be in Miami, at the "Outland Station" -- a sci-fi/comic book store on December 18. The address is 6791 Red Rd., across from the Shops at Sunset Place. The phone number is 305-661-4466. She's expected to arrive around 2 pm. She will be signing after completion of the Sci-Fi Cruise she is attending next week.
Carrie Dobro is doing a play entitled "The Powder Room" and stars Sally Kirckland. It's an ensemble piece about a group of women who come to take a woman's writing course (taught by Sally) only to have a man enroll in the class to much dismay. It's playing at The Court Theatre, 722 N. La Cienga Blvd. LA CA 90048. It opens January 13 and runs thru February 20th. Shows Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights at 8:00 pm, Sunday matinee (either at 2:00 or 3:00PM) and Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM. Carrie's character is one of the women in the class named Ether Girl -- she's an anetheseologist.
In a chat recently, Tim Choate mentioned that he was going off to a meeting about a part in a play, "Medea". Well, good news, Tim got the part of Jason. The production will be at at the Knightsbridge Theatre (35 S. Raymond St.) in Pasadena. More information will be available on this soon, so stay tuned.
Walter Koenig is Ebenezer Scrooge in the SANTA SUSANA REPERTORY COMPANY's 10th ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION of CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL. It began December 3 and runs through 19, 1999 at the Scherr Forum Theatre in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd.Thousand Oaks, California. Tickets: $22 to $25 and are available at the box office or Ticketmaster: Call (805) 583-8700 and (213) 480-3232. For group sales discounts call: Debbie Pizzano (805) 522-8010.
The PAX TV network will begin showing "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" in January. A LOT of Bruce Boxleitner fans have been anxious to see this series again, so check your local cable listings and see when it will be shown in your area.
THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSION TOPICS
1. What is your favorite Season Two Episode -- and Why?
2. What is your favorite Babylon 5 book -- and why?
I'm glad a few folks have sent in some responses. I thought you were all out doing your Christmas shopping and had forgotten about the topic for this week! Thanks to those who have responded! Visit the Discussion Topic page to see what other topics have been discussed. And pass along suggestions for future topics you'd like to chat about!
Send in your submissions to The Zocalo. Please put Discussion Topic in the subject line.
FAN CLUB MERCHANDISE
All orders up to December 9 have been processed and shipped. The Club will continue to process
and ship orders on a daily basis throughout the Holiday Season. However, they can not guarantee delivery by Christmas.
They are now at the mercy of our US Postal Service.
By the way, I got my Crusade jacket Friday. It's WONDERFUL.All items below are available at http://www.thestation.com .
Babylon 5 Bible
The original Season One Babylon 5 Writer's Bible. This massive tome weighs in at over 60 pages with comprehensive backgrounds on all characters and story arc; as well as guidelines for writing SF for TV. This document is peppered with original (color and B&W) illustrations by Peter Ledger. Use this link to place an order Babylon 5 Writer's Bible.
A limited number (100) of an autographed version of the Writer's Bible was available -- but alas, they are now sold out!
Babylon 5 Series Treatment
This beautifully bound original Babylon 5 Series Treatment written in September 1988, was used to sell the series. It contains different characters than were ever seen in the show. This treatment was ONLY given to Network/Studio heads. This document is peppered with original color illustrations by Peter Ledger. Use this link to order your copy from the Emporium Babylon 5 Series Treatment.
A limited number (100) of an autographed version of the treatment was available -- but yes, you guessed it, they are now sold out, too!
Autographed Babylon 5 Magazines
Set #1
Volume 1, Issue 8 - signed by Bill Mumy; Volume 2, Issue 4 - signed by Christopher Franke
Volume 2, Issue 5 - signed by Peter Woodward. Follow this link
Set #1.
Set #2
Volume 1, Issue 4 - signed by Kathryn Drennan (author of B5 novel #9); Volume 1, Issue 6 - signed by Walter Koenig
Volume 2, Issue 3 - signed by Richard Biggs. Use this link
Set #2.
Set #3
Volume 1, Issue 3 - signed by John Copeland (Producer of B5); Volume 1, Issue 9 - signed by Jerry Doyle
Volume 2, Issue 1 (UK) - signed by Tracy Scoggins. Follow this link
Set #3.
Set #4
Volume 1, Issue 5 - signed by Peter Jurasik; Volume 2, Issue 2 - signed by Bruce Boxleitner
Volume 2, Issue 6 - signed by J. Michael Straczynski. Follow this link
Set #4.
Sets are available for $50 each, so order them now! They will make fantastic Christmas gifts for that special B5 fan - maybe even you!
Babylon 5 Scripts
There will be NO SCRIPT IN DECEMBER. With all the activity at the Club for orders of other merchandise, Val and Tony want to make sure they can give you the best service available, so the next script will be out in January! The Crusade Writer's Bible, "Midnight on the Firing Line" and "Soul Hunter" scripts are still available through the Fan Club. Use this link to place your order Soul Hunter Script.
Membership Credits:
The Club has a chart up at thestation.com that shows what credit you will receive based on your membership
expiration date.
Ordering Information: There are a number of ways to order merchandise from the Club:
Credit card purchases can be made on-line, by mail, or by fax. The Fax number is 1-818-771-1677.
FOR PHONE ORDERS: Here are the numbers to use: 1-888-777-8517 or 1-818-623-1198 . Phone lines are open Monday thru Friday, 10-6pm PST. If no one answers the phone, please leave your credit card information on the voicemail. Val and Tony do process orders based on the time-stamped voicemail messages. Be sure to leave your phone number as well, just in case they have any questions.
You can send a check or money order for merchandise -- made payable to Babylon 5 Fan Club -- to Official Babylon 5 Fan Club, P.O. Box 856, North Hollywood, CA 91603.
** For all orders done by mail, it's best to send in an order form with your check or money order. Use this link to get a copy of the Order Form. There is a new reference list as well, so that you can check to see what merchandise is still available. Ref List.
BABYLON 5/CRUSADE IN PRINT
Amazing Stories #599 This is the issue featuring Lyta and G'Kar. It goes on sale October 25, so keep an eye
out for it! If you would like to read about other features in the issue, drop over to
Amazing Stories. If you're having a trouble finding a copy, drop me a note. I can pick up an issue for you.
OFFICIAL BABYLON 5 MAGAZINE - Issue #18 . Check out the Carrie Dobro cover! The interview is fantastic
as well. Part two of an interview with Bruce Boxleitner, the a special Babylon 5 Chronology are included in
this issue. "Racing the Night" is the station log.
BABYLON 5 CARTOONS
A new toon from Tye Bourdony (thelighterside@mindspring.com) for you.
Got toons? Want to share them? Drop me a line at sgbruckner@aol.com and let's chat!
CONVENTIONS
It looks as if Peter Jurasik and Andreas Katsulas will NOT be attending FedCon in Bonn this summer. However, Jerry Doyle has been added to their roster. Information about the convention can be found in the calendar.
CONVENTION ATTENDANCE
Are you attending one of the conventions on the calendar? Or another one perhaps? Do you want to see who else might be there? Drop your e-mail address to The Zocalo. We've begun an attendance page so that perhaps we can get together while enjoying the activities of the convention. Convention Attendance . CONVENTION PHOTO GALLERY
We've captured some of the ComLinkers on film -- yes, at conventions. Here are just a few pictures people have sent along for all of us to share Convention Pictures If you have photos you would like to include here, send them on to me at sgbruckner@aol.com or thezocalo@aol.com.
CONVENTION CALENDAR
Want to know what conventions are ahead for the Babylon 5 and/or Crusade cast and crew? Use this link
Convention Calendar.
Coming Up Next:
Sci-Fi Sea Cruise
December 14-18, 1999, Miami, FL
Cruise from Miami to Calica/Cancun, Mexico, Grand Caymans
Guest: Carrie Dobro
For more information, visit Sci-Fi Cruise
ShevaCon
Feb. 4-6, 2000; Virginia Beach, VA
Guest: Peter Woodward
For more information, visit their website at SheVaCon or write to SheVaCon, P.O. Box 416, Verona, VA 24482-0416.
Gallifrey One
Feb. 18-20, 2000; The Airtel Plaza Hotel; Van Nuys, CA
Guest: J. Michael Straczynski, Peter Woodward, Carrie Dobro, David Allen Brooks, Fiona Avery, Maggie Egan
For more information, send a note to Gallifrey Conventions, PO Box 3021, North Hollywood, CA 91609 or call 818-752-3756. Visit their web site at: http://www.gallifreyone.com.
VisionCon
February 18-20, 2000; Springfield, MO
Guests: Michael O'Hare
For more information, call 417-886-7219 or write to Visioncon 2000, PO Box 1415, Springfield, MO 65801-1415. Visit their website at http://www.visioncon.net .
ZOCALO TRADING POST
If you have items you'd like to trade, post a note here. You never know who might respond. Use this link to see what is already out to trade. Trading Post. To have items included in The Trading Post, send a note to The Zocalo. Please put Trading Post in the subject line.
Pen Pals
HAVING TROUBLE LOCATING MAGAZINES?: If you are a fan of the British magazines but can't get them in your local bookstores, why not drop a line in the Trading Post or Letters section and see if someone would like to trade you British magazines or US magazines or novels?
The Zocalo - Today, Issue #2
Babylon 5/Crusade Links
BABYLON 5 SCHEDULE -- TNT ON SATURDAY MORNING
December 18
7 am ET/PT "The Very Long Night of Londo Mollari"
8 am ET/PT "The Paragon of Animals"
December 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Babylon 5 pre-empted for special holiday programming
January 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Babylon 5 pre-empted for special holiday programming
January 8
7 am ET/PT "A View From the Gallery"
January 15
7 am ET/PT "Learning Curve"
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