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What's New

I'm going to be doing a survey VERY SOON on potential Babylon 5/Crusade products -- items that the Fan Club would love to manufacture for you. This includes jackets, bags, jewelry, bumper stickers! So put on your thinking caps and be ready to respond when you receive an e-mail with the questions in it! If you've not signed up for the mailing list, no problem. I'll have a way for your to participate from here! So STAY TUNED!

JMS AND CHRIS CARTER WORKING TOGETHER?

Just pulled this off the "Cleveland Live" web site!

"X-Files" creator Chris Carter and "Babylon 5" creator J. Michael Straczynski are teaming up for a CBS drama. When asked about this, JMS chose not to comment at this time.

The transcript of Tim Choate's chat on November 11 is now up at the TNT web site Babylon 5. If you missed the chat -- or even if you did have a chance to participate, you'll want to read the conversation. Went pretty well! Thanks Tim!

BABYLON 5 AND CHARITIES

I finally got something up on the Babylon 5 Charity page! Thanks Stephen for sending in information on the Asthma & Allergy Foundation that you support. More to come on other cast and crew charities.

NEXT BABYLON 5 NOVEL

Peter David's "Legions of Fire" -- book one of a trilogy on Centauri Prime, is scheduled for release in December. 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 spoiling the pleasure you'll have when you read the novel.

GARY COLE ON TWILIGHT ZONE

Gary appears in "The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics" on the Sci-Fi Channel November 26 at 1pm EST. Gary's segment is entitled "The Theatre".

SCI FI CHANNEL - SEEING EAR THEATRE

It had been a while since I'd visited the Seeing Ear Theatre so I thought I'd go to see what was new and different there. Wow, it's great. They have added all sorts of new works, making it an even more fabulous place to visit. Whether listening to one of the classics, an original drama like Neil Gaiman's "Murder Mysteries" or a couple of works featuring B5 personalities like "George and the Red Giant" or "Think Like a Dinosaur", you're in for a treat. The Seeing Ear Theatre brings you some of the best science fiction available!

CONVENTION REPORTS

There are a couple of new convention reports -- Vulkon Orlando and United Fan Con -- in the reports section. There are also some new photos in the convention photo gallery. Click on the buttons above to go directly to those pages.

Thanks to the people who have taken the time to send these things along! I really appreciate it.

BABYLON 5 ON DVD

Some folks have gotten together a petition to let Warner Home Video know that B5 fans want Babylon 5 on DVD. If you would like to add your voice to this effort, visit this web site b5petition.ii.net and sign the petition.

JMS Speaks

Want to know what JMS has been doing recently? Check out the JMS Speaks page! I just updated this section and I think there are some really interesting comments there you'll want to review, especially the one from October 20! That one should get your curiosity going! Click here for JMS Postings Last updated: November 8, 1999. JMS recently made a statement regarding the future of the Babylon 5 Fan Club. Read Fan Club Transition .

Pop over to the Galactic Gateway for some beautiful wedding pictures of Pat Tallman and Jeffrey Willerth. Gorgeous bride -- terribly handsome groom!

Walter Koenig will portray Ebenezer Scrooge in the SANTA SUSANA REPERTORY COMPANY's 10th ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION of CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL. It begins 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. Rediscover the true meaning of the holidays with Dickens' timeless masterpiece. A Ventura County tradition, SSRC presents their 10th anniversary production with music, dancing, lavish costumes and special guest stars. 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.

At the Best of Both Worlds convention in Australia, Bruce Boxleitner talked about a new series he hopes to be doing for Majel Roddenberry. The series is being shopped around now and Bruce hopes it will begin production in the spring. Meanwhile, he has just signed to do an independent film which begins shooting in November in Los Angeles. He will portray a doctor. Bruce's new book Frontier Earth is coming out in November. For more information about the book, visit Amazon.com. For a review of the book, visit the BB Grapevine. There will be some upcoming book signings, so we'll try to alert you as to when those will occur.

David Allen Brooks, the loveable Max Eilerson, is busy working on a play. However, he's taking some time out for conventions, so check out the convention calendar.

Stephen Austin, the Pak'Ma'Ra Ambassador, just completed an episode of the X-Files!

Robin Atkin Downes was on this week's episode of Nash Bridges. He played a deranged psychotic leader of a terrorist group called the Simian Liberation Army! Hope you all had a chance to catch it!

Hi, Sandy! The Vibbers have been busy with B5 actor sightings this week! I got the following message from my husband Jim:

Speaking of B5 actors showing up in odd places, here's the guy who played the sleazy lawyer in "River of Souls," in a commercial for AMD's new microprocessor.

http://www.amd.com/advertising/tv/train.html

A little searching on the Lurker's Guide provided the names -- Stuart Pankin played sleazy lawyer James Riley in "River of Souls". This website will let you view the commercial, and also provides a list of television airdates! He's playing a computer user, not a lawyer, but he looks nearly as sleazy by the end of the ad!

Hi, Sandra! My son Brion, who is a junior at USC's Film School, sent me the following sighting on 11/11/99.

Guess who was in one of my classmates' films this semester? I somehow missed seeing one set of their dailies and only saw the completed film for the first time today... It's an absurdist, very cartoonish film (with wall-to-wall soundtrack and sound effects from the Warner Bros animation sound library) about a man in an insane asylum who is given strange tests to determine whether he's safe to release to society.

As I'm sitting there watching the final cut, I think to myself, "Hmm, the woman playing the doctor looks awfully familiar... Ya know, she looks kinda like Lise! Naw, couldn't be..." Credits come along, and sure enough it's Denise Gentile! Right there in dazzling 16mm! Wow.

-- brion "how come she didn't audition for _our_ film?" v"

Brion says the title of the student film is "Crazies 'R' Us" (backwards R), written and directed by Nolan Lebovitz. Denise was the Doctor.

Pretty cool!
--Lee Vibber

Last night I saw Daniel Dae Kim in a commercial, however I don't remember what it was for. He was dressed in a state troopers uniform and he had stopped some people on the road. (Maybe a cheese commercial)? Anyway, I wondered if anyone else had noticed it or not. It might be someting you want to put in the ZOCALO.

Thanks for the great newsletter!!!!!

Well, here's quite a few tonight, and all in the same 1-hour show! Tonight I caught the last half hour of a show called D.R.E.A.M. Team. This is noteworthy because the Director of Photography is John Flinn III (B5's DoP), and the two guest stars were Martin Sheen and Ian McShane, who were the guest stars in the B5 movie, "River of Souls." Isn't that a funny coincidence? Here's another - there is a gorgeous red-haired woman in this episode whose name is .... you guessed it - Lyta (or pehaps Leeta or Leda)!! I'm pretty sure this was the first episode; another one airs on Monday at 1 a.m. on WBPX in Boston.

I happened to stumble across a note on Jeff Willerth and Pat Tallman's message board from none other than Tim Earls, who designed many of the wonderful ships and alien worlds on B5. He has been working on the sets at Star Trek: Voyager and posted this reply to my note on the message board: "Hi Penny! Are they keeping me busy?? I've never been busier! I'm really enjoying my time on ST:V but I don't think I've been there long enough to be included in a chat yet. However, next time you're in a book store look up Star Trek: New Worlds, New Civilizations. I did a couple of illustrations which I hope will lead to something bigger."

There is a review of this book at: http://www.eonmagazine.com/archive/9911/REVIEWS/REVIEWS/PAPER/star_trek_new_world/default-body.htm.

Great responses received already! Thanks to everyone for submitting responses. They are wonderful!

Don't forget to 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!

Discussion Topic

Share your views with us! Send in your submissions to The Zocalo. Please put Discussion Topic in the subject line.

FAN CLUB MERCHANDISE

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
Follow 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 - "Soul Hunter"

"Soul Hunter" is now available through the Fan Club. Use this link to place your order Soul Hunter Script.

The Crusade Writer's Bible is still available at thestation. This is a 25+ page publication that gives background on the series, the main and supporting characters and even a little on the Apocolypse Box! This is just like the document given to potential writers of episodes for the series. Use this link to purchase a Crusade Writer's Bible from The Fan Club.

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.

OFFICIAL BABYLON 5 MAGAZINE - Issue #17 just arrived. It has the first part of an interview with Bruce Boxleitner, the first part of an article outlining the JPL Connection to B5 and Crusade, a set report on "Each Night I Dream of Home", and a LOT more. Love this magazine!

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Models International have an interview with Optic Nerve's Jerry Gergely, who worked on seasons four and five of B5, and it's illustrated with a lot of photographs. The mag's web site is http://www.nextmill.demon.co.uk/. Thanks Dave for the info: dbrown@newdawn.u-net.com

BABYLON 5 CARTOONS

Coming Up Next:

Tropicon
November 19-21, 1999; Boca Ratan, FL
Guest: Peter Woodward

For more information, visit their web site at: http://www.sfsfs.org/Tropicon.

Hollywood TV Nostalgia & Celebrity Autographing Show
November 20-21, 1999, Hollywood, CA
Place: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

Guests: Jason Carter, Carrie Dobro, Peter Woodward

For more information, call 818-409-0960 x 225 or visit their website at http://www.creationent.com .

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Des Moines Sci-Fi Expo
November 20-21, 1999, Des Moines, Iowa
Place: Des Moines Marriott

Guests: Stephen Furst, Walter Koenig

For more information, call 913-327-8735 or visit their website at http://www.sfedora.com .

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LosCon XXVI
November 26-29, 1999, Burbank, CA
Place: Hilton Burbank Airport
Guest: J. Michael Straczynski (Sunday), Fiona Avery, David Allen Brooks

For more information, write to Loscon XXVI, c/o The Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society, 11513 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601, or call (818) 760-9234 or email Loscon26@lasfs.org. Visit their website at http://www.lasfs.org/loscon26/

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Mid-Ohio Con
November 27-28, 1999; Columbus, Ohio
Place: Adams' Mark Hotel
Guest: Harlan Ellison, Bob Krimmer

For more information, visit their web site at: http://www.midohiocon.com.

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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 .

Our 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.

Zocalo Trading Post

We know a number of you collect the B5 trading cards from Fleer/Skybox and collectible cards from Precedence. If you want to trade with others here at The Zocalo, this area is reserved for postings of that sort. Use this link to see what others have to trade. Trading Post. To list items to trade, send a note to The Zocalo. Please put Trading Post in the subject line.

Pen Pals

People thought a Pen Pal page was a good idea. If you would like to meet people who you could chat with or share your opinions of the show with, send along your e-mail or snail-mail address The Zocalo. It will be incorporated on the new Pen Page Page.

TRADING PARTNERS: Here's a suggestion for those of you in the US or abroad that find it's really hard to get your hands on Babylon 5 merchandise -- whether it's magazines or whatever. Why not find yourself a trading partner! For example, I have a great friend in the UK -- Mark -- who helps me with all the magazines published in the UK that feature B5 or Crusade! He sends me the magazines and in exchange, I send him things he can't get in England -- like the trading cards or the novels or the "Rising Stars" comic books! There are a lot of things that you can exchange -- and it's FUN too!

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The Zocalo - Today, Issue #2

Since I know some of you would prefer a hard-copy of the newsletter, here's what could be produced. Use this link to view the PDF file. The Zocalo, Issue #2. You will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat to open the file. If you don't have that, please go to Adobe and download a copy of the software.

Babylon 5/Crusade Links

We haven't forgotten all the wonderful pages created in support of Babylon 5 or Crusade. They now have their own page! I've added a few new ones, so be sure to use the button at the top of the page or Links Page.

BABYLON 5/CRUSADE AROUND THE WORLD

Ranger Atte sends word that Warner TV began airing Crusade on November 7 to all of Latin America.

For readers in Canada, visit the Babylon 5 Information Page http://www.interlog.com/~schrist/b5/ for the latest on Crusade and Babylon 5

The lucky folks in Bellingham, WA will begin viewing Crusade on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 9pm. It's available via Roger's Basic Cable out of Vancouver, Canada.

Channel Nine in Australia will begin showing "Crusade" on September 30.

Norway's TV2 has purchased the rights to "Crusade". No air date has been announced.

Ranger Deiter reports that "Crusade" began airing in South Africa last week. That's wonderful. They have never seen Babylon 5, however, so it might be interesting to learn what they think of the series.

BABYLON 5 SCHEDULE -- TNT ON SATURDAY MORNING

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November 27
7 am ET/PT "Intersections in Real Time"
8 am ET/PT "Between the Darkness and the Light"

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December 4
7 am ET/PT "Endgame"
8 am ET/PT "Rising Star"

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SUGGESTIONS

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What is The Zocalo Today?

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The Zocalo is a moderated mailing list -- which means that no one can post to the listing but me! Sorry about that -- that's why you receive an error when you try responding to a note regarding The Zocalo. It's one of the restrictions I've run into when using e-groups.com. It prevents responses from rippling through the group, but forces you to do a new e-mail message when you want to respond to a topic or send in information.

Thank you for your support. Be sure to bookmark this page so that you can return often to see if anything new has been added. The new buttons will help you move around the various parts of the newsletter. The subscription listing will be for reminders of things coming up -- and to highlight changes at The Zocalo. This is not the old Zocalo -- where everything was in the e-mail message delivered to you. That's what made it too long and prevented you from enjoying it more. The new version of the Z is short and to the point!

LOOKING AHEAD!

Interviews will be coming!

If you would like to write something -- like a book review -- for placement in The Zocalo, drop me a line and let's talk. I'm at bruckner@isnnews.net or The Zocalo.

HELP!!!

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Take care and I look forward to hearing from you.
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