Download or read book Interacting with Babylon 5 written by Kurt Lancaster and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book makes a significant contribution to the growing body of scholarship surrounding the participatory communities--i.e. fandoms--that surround cult television shows and films. . . . It will cut across disciplines, finding a readership among sociologists, anthropologists, media scholars, and performance scholars, as well as among fans and lay readers." --Henry Jenkins, author of Textual Poachers: Television Fans and Participatory Culture Much of the pleasure of science fiction and fantasy stems from the genres' ability to transport fans into imaginary worlds that often feel more "real" than ordinary life. This pioneering book uses the insights of performance theory to explore how fans of the television show Babylon 5 actively immerse themselves in its imaginary environment by role-playing games and fan fiction, through which the fans perform--make real--fantasies they previously watched on television. Kurt Lancaster opens with a background analysis of Babylon 5, including creator-producer J. Michael Straczynski's online interaction with fans. Then he thoroughly examines the performance aspects of all the participatory media surrounding the show--the role-playing game, collectable card game, war game, CD-ROM "guidebook," fan fiction, and web pages. His use of performance theory offers a new way of understanding the enormous popularity of imaginary entertainment environments and the fandom surrounding other popular sites of science fiction and fantasy, including Star Trek, Star Wars, and J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
Download or read book Babylon 5 Signs and Portents written by Jane Killick and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 1998-03-03 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive episode-by-episode guide to the first thrilling season of Babylon 5! Babylon 5: Signs and Portents, kicks off with a foreword by actor Michael O'Hare, better known to viewers as Commander Sinclair, and features a fascinating look at how series creator J. Michael Straczynski brought his ambitious vision to the screen. Then launch into a comprehensive overview of the groundbreaking premiere season, including in-depth, episode-by-episode summaries of all of the first twenty-two shows—from the pilot, “The Gathering,” through the climactic season finale, “Chrysalis”—with analysis by author and B5 expert Jane Killick. Veteran viewers or first-time fans, relive the adventure—or find out what you've been missing—with the complete companions to Babylon 5!
Download or read book Babylon 5 The Scripts of J Michael Straczynski Vol 2 5 of 16 written by Joe Michael Stracynski and published by Synthetic Worlds Limited. This book was released on 2013-01-24 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of Contents and Index available FREE at B5books.com.Did you really see Captain Sheridan's first episode? DISCOVERED: A completely different version of the Season 2 premiere episode, "Points of Departure."ANNOTATED SCRIPTThe complete ORIGINAL draft of the Season 2 premiere, "Points of Departure," with editor's annotations for every page indicating the differences between this draft, the director's cut, the producers' cut and the final version of the episode that was aired and released on DVD.VIDEO IMAGE RE-CREATION OF "POINTS OF DEPARTURE" AS ORIGINALLY SHOTUsing nearly 300 screenshots, we have re-created, scene-by-scene, the original episode as it was originally filmed BEFORE J. Michael Straczynski decided to extensively alter the episode. The 100 pages of this re-creation are formatted so that each frame matches up to the dialogue being spoken on the audio CD.AUDIO CD OF THE ORIGINAL CUTThis is the complete audio of the original episode. This means you can pop in the CD, open the book to page 106 and follow along with the script and video screenshots for a retro "multimedia" experience.POSTCARD AND BOOKMARKFeaturing never-before-heard quotes that didn't even make it into the version of "Points of Departure" re-created herein.YOU'LL LEARN* How "Chrysalis, Part II" evolved into "Points of Departure"* Sidelined storylines for Delenn, Londo, G'Kar, Anna Sheridan and the Rangers* How the Psi Corps would have figured prominently in an earlier concept for "Points of Departure"* Why the Agamemnon was not in the original version of the episode* Sheridan's amusing quip about Earthforce that was cut from every edit of the episode* The ad lib by Bruce Boxleitner about Sheridan's speech that was featured in the producers' cut* The dialogue exchange that was deleted, making Sheridan's speech in the empty C&C funnier* How Warren Keffer's introduction was dramatically different in the original edit* Which character from the pilot received an unexpected mention in the original versionPLUSJ. Michael Straczynski's complete original outlines for the "Legions of Fire" and "The Passing of the Techno-mages" novel trilogies.Discover why Babylon 5 will never be available on Blu-ray at B5news.com.
Download or read book The A Z of Babylon 5 written by David Bassom and published by Dell. This book was released on 1997 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly rated, award-winning sci-fi hit Babylon 5 has captured the imaginations of millions of fans. Now, every detail of the show, from characters to concept, is highlighted and explained in this exciting encyclopedic reference. Fans can easily identify the five major races on board the station--humans, Minbari, Centauri, Narn and Vorlons--keep track of treaties, discover the technical workings of the station, and much, much more.
Download or read book The A Z of Babylon 5 written by David Bassom and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Clark s Law written by Jim Mortimore and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel based on the television science-fiction series, Babylon 5, set aboard a massive space station in the year 2257. Positioned in a key sector of the galaxy and under the jurisdiction of the Earth Alliance, Babylon 5 serves as a space-borne port of call, open to travellers from anywhere.
Download or read book Babylon 5 written by J. Michael Straczynski and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Babylon 5 at Twenty Visual Celebration with Slipcase written by Joe Michael Stracynski and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get FREE page samples from this book at B5books.com.The first ever full color book about Babylon 5 - a detailed and personal history told through 753 images on oversized, museum-quality paper.Celebrating Babylon 5's 20th Anniversary, Babylon 5 at Twenty - also known as B5-20 - is the ultimate collector's item featuring never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photos and concept art from Babylon 5, Crusade, The Legend of the Rangers and The Lost Tales.DETAILS* 12" x 12" (opens 2 feet wide)* Extra Durable WIBALIN Hardcover with Slipcase* Embossed with Foil Stamping* 256 Pages, 753 Images* Full Color Throughout* Museum-Quality 150gsm Heavy-Weight Paper* Silver Ribbon Bookmark* Introduction by J. Michael Straczynski, creator of Babylon 5* Smyth-Sewn BindingAs Close As You'll Get To The Blu-raysThe 12 inch by 12 inch size of this book is the highest resolution in which you will ever see Babylon 5. The show cannot be remastered in high definition or released on Blu-ray because of the CGI. Remember that Babylon 5 was one of the first shows to use CGI and it was created for the standard-definition televisions of the 1990s. At an average of 6,000 frames per episode, re-creating it from scratch is prohibitively expensive.Examine Details That Could Never Really Be Seen On ScreenStudy the nuances of the Starfury flight suits, the control consoles on the White Star, the faces of the Telepath embryos in the Vorlon genetic engineering tanks, the progress mural in the casino, the "flags" of the League races in the Council Chamber, the stanchions supporting the underground tunnels on Mars and the etchings on Galen's staff...every page delivers a moment of wonder.What Really Went On Behind The ScenesFrom seeing aliens on a break to a look inside the prop and costume closets, from lunchtime on the set to a backstage pass for the last day of shooting, and intimate glimpses of J. Michael Straczynski directing "Sleeping in Light," this section turns the cameras around and shows the cast and crew in unguarded moments.Discover why Babylon 5 will never be available on Blu-ray at B5news.com.
Download or read book Babylon 5 Artifacts from Beyond the Rim Black Cover Edition written by Joe Michael Stracynski and published by Synthetic Worlds Limited. This book was released on 2010-10-20 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of Contents and Index available FREE at B5books.com.BLACK COVER EDITIONThe Black Edition cover was designed to complement your J. Michael Straczynski black script books series. This way you can put it on the shelf at either the beginning or end of your series and still have a uniform look. (The contents of the Black Edition and the White Edition are identical. Only the covers are different.)FEATURING* JMS's Handwritten Notes for Season One* Story Editor Larry DiTillio's Character Profiles* "Some Basic Thoughts on Telepaths" by Larry DiTillio* A JMS Interview Conducted Two Months Before the Pilot Aired* Two Outlines for the episode "The Strange Exhibition of Sebastian D'Arque"* A JMS Interview From the Week "The Coming of Shadows" Aired* Never-Before-Seen Concept Art by Peter Ledger* JMS's Production Journal from season two* "The Mysteries of Babylon 5" Proposal* "Approaching Babylon," an 18-page article by JMS* The Mind-Wipe Story Notes, including notes for a version of the story featuring Alfred Bester* A JMS Interview During Early Season Three* The Patches of Babylon 5* TNT's "Babylon 5 Lives" Proposal, including a concept for a Babylon 5 prequel set during the Earth/Minbari War* The notes for a Babylon 5 TV movie titled "The Trial of John Sheridan."* A JMS Interview During Early Season Four* The TNT Promo Speeches, including two that never aired* The Psi Corps Manual Proposal* A JMS Interview After Directing "Sleeping in Light"* Revised Season Five Storylines & Index Cards* Andreas Katsulas's Last Interview During Babylon 5's Production* The River of Souls Treatment, with a footnote that may haunt you for the rest of your lives.* Babylon 5: The Motion Picture PremiseThere are a few more goodies that aren't listed, including another "last interview" and several more interviews with JMS conducted while the show was in production. We decided to save a few surprises for when you open the book.Retired Date: January 20, 2011Discover why Babylon 5 will never be available on Blu-ray at B5news.com.
Download or read book Creating Babylon 5 written by David Bassom and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year is 2258, ten years after the Earth-Minbari War. In an effort to prevent further bloodshed the Earth Alliance created the Babylon project. Positioned in a key sector of the galaxy, the Babylon 5 space station serves as a space-born port-of-call for diplomats, traders, hustlers, and travelers. Its aim: to exist as a natural place where humans and aliens can work out their differences peacefully. Yet in reality the station is a focus of tension, malice, and intrigue--with all the wondrous excesses of a galactic cultural melting-pot. In Creating BABYLON 5 author David Bassom takes an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the seminal series. From plot development to the show's ground-breaking special effects methods, Bassom covers all aspects of Babylon 5's production. Interviews with all the main cast and key production crew combine with page after page of stunning photography and essential details about the Babylon 5 universe. Creating BABYLON 5 is the only book to chart the birth and creation of the science fiction phenomenon of the decade.
Download or read book A Dream Given Form written by Ensley F. Guffey and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only comprehensive critical guide to the beloved sci-fi phenomenon A Dream Given Form provides an accessible, comprehensive, and critical look at Babylon 5, one of the most groundbreaking series of all time. Nearly 20 years after the show ended, this indispensable companion not only covers all five seasons of Babylon 5, but also the feature-length TV movies, the spinoff series Crusade (including three non-produced episodes), The Legend of the Rangers, The Lost Tales, the canonical novels, the DC comic book series, and the short stories set in the Babylon 5 universe. Each season and text is explored thoroughly with an in-depth look at how the individual episodes, books, stories, and comics fit into larger ongoing storylines. Carefully constructed to be enjoyed by both those who have watched the series multiple times and viewers watching for the first time, A Dream Given Form elucidates without spoiling and illuminates without nitpicking.
Download or read book Dining on Babylon 5 written by Emerson Briggs-Wallace and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Game Play written by Paul Booth and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-04-23 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Analyzes paratextual board games--particularly games based on film, television, and books--as unique media texts"--
Download or read book Babylon 5 The Scripts of J Michael Straczynski Vol 11 of 16 written by Joe Michael Stracynski and published by Synthetic Worlds Limited. This book was released on 2007-04-19 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of Contents and Index available FREE at B5books.com.SCRIPTS* Endgame* Rising Star* Sleeping in Light* The Deconstruction of Falling Stars* No Compromises* The Very Long Night of Londo Mollari* The Paragon of AnimalsBecause of a last-minute decision to continue telling the story of the making of BABYLON 5 in chronological order, and because "Sleeping in Light" was originally shot at the conclusion of season four, an executive decision was made (translation: we got a call from JMS) that it would be included in this volume.So the seven scripts in Volume 11 contain the replacement season four finale, "The Deconstruction of Falling Stars," the season five debut "No Compromises" AND the ultimate B5 episode, "Sleeping in Light," as well as "Endgame," which saw the birth of the Interstellar Alliance, "The Very Long Night of Londo Mollari", "Rising Star" and "The Paragon of Animals."In addition, and perhaps of greatest importance to those who have been waiting for the inside story on these events to be told in more detail than ever before, a 72-page, 23,000-word introduction from J. Michael Straczynski, which describes everything that happened behind the scenes during the last minute doubts about, the campaigning for, and the final confirmation of a fifth season. Day by day, hour by hour, this introduction takes you right into the center of the action, the maneuvering, and the frantic, last-minute explosions that rocked the B5 universe down to its galactic core.This volume's back cover features another of concept artist Peter Ledger's original Babylon 5 color illustrations - the Babylon 5 station itself.Retired Date: June 30, 2008Discover why Babylon 5 will never be available on Blu-ray at B5news.com.
Download or read book Babylon 5 Asked Answered Part 2 of 5 Babylon 5 Creator J Michael Straczynski Answers 5 296 Fan Questions About B5 written by Joe Michael Stracynski and published by Synthetic Worlds Limited. This book was released on 2009-07-16 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get FREE page samples from this book at B5books.com.Asked and Answered (Part 2 of 5) includes answers to questions specifically about Fan Interaction, the Five Year Arc, Fun with JMS, Influences, JMS on JMS, JMS on Politics, Last Days & Legacy of Babylon 5, Merchandise of Babylon 5, Music of Babylon 5, the Online Experiment, Physics & Babylon 5, Places & Planets, and the Production of Babylon 5.PART 2 INCLUDES MORE THAN 800 QUESTIONS SUCH AS* How and why JMS signs autographs for 3-4 hours at a time* What really happened at the Wolf Convention* How the five year arc was structured* Which actor knew the most about the entire arc* How JMS balanced the characters over the 5 year run* Why Babylon 5 is a 5-year story, and why JMS can't extend it* How JMS compensated for cast changes* The one word that JMS uses to describe Babylon 5* What happened when JMS channeled Zathras* How Rod Serling profoundly influenced JMS* The show that JMS considers the best TV show ever produced* How ancient Babylon relates to Babylon 5* How Z'ha'dum was inspired by a legendary Greek figure* How Tolkien influenced B5, and how Lord of the Rings didn't* The importance of Norman Corwin and Mark Twain to JMS's own work* What Superman means to JMS* Why JMS believes that government should have no interest in religion* Why JMS doesn't consider himself an SF "superstar"* Why Stewart Copeland scored the pilot but not the series* How JMS and Christopher Franke worked together* How Christopher Franke worked with an orchestra in another country* How JMS tried to incorporate real physics into Babylon 5 and the "sound in space" issue* How the B5 production model differs from most other shows* What JMS would have done if he had had $1 million more per showDiscover why Babylon 5 will never be available on Blu-ray at B5news.com.
Download or read book Babylon 5 The Scripts of J Michael Straczynski Vol 2 of 16 written by Joe Michael Stracynski and published by Synthetic Worlds Limited. This book was released on 2005-11-26 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of Contents and Index available FREE at B5books.com.SCRIPTS* And the Sky, Full of Stars* Signs and Portents* A Voice in the Wilderness (Part One)* A Voice in the Wilderness (Part Two)* Babylon Squared* The Quality of MercyAnd the famous first-season finale...ChrysalisFEATURING* A brand new 57 page, 15,000 word introduction and commentary written exclusively for this volume* 37 pages of memos describing for the first time many aspects of B5's designs from characters to technology* Premises for lost season one Babylon 5 episodes such as The World Below, The Resurrectionist, The Commander's Hour, In Their Image, Debt of Honor, Target Unknown* 8 pages of B&W photos of cast and crew taken by Straczynski, drawn from his personal archives, seen here for the first timeSTORIES INCLUDE* The consequences that followed when Claudia Christian was left strapped into a Starfury during an earthquake* The truth behind Londo's hair once and for all...who is REALLY to blame for this, why, and where it all started to go completely out of control* The process that led to Morden's famous "What do you want?" questions* What Warner Bros. said when it came time to reveal Londo Mollari's attributes on camera, and what happened with the prop department* How Babylon 5's sets and costumes were different from nearly every other TV series* The Amazing Snackie Bowl Incident that saved the day while filming "And the Sky, Full of Stars"* Why and how the "fasten/zip" scene came to be written, and the horrors that followed thereafter* Who Zathras was modeled after (you'll never guess this one!)* What the HECK is "The Hokey Pokey" doing in Babylon 5?Retired Date: June 30, 2008Discover why Babylon 5 will never be available on Blu-ray at B5news.com.
Download or read book The Long Night of Centauri Prime written by Peter David and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beginning of an exciting new adventure that continues the Babylon 5 legacy . . . Bombed to the brink of oblivion, the planet Centauri Prime is starting the slow and painful process of rebuilding, under the watchful eye of Emperor Londo Mollari. But Londo is in turn being watched--and manipulated--by the conquest-hungry Drakh. The malevolent beings are reshaping the Centauri Republic into a secret seat of power from which to strike out at their enemies--especially the Interstellar Alliance. All but helpless to resist, Londo watches as his beloved Homeworld is transformed into a ruthless police state. And the Drakh have willing allies, including one of Londo's own countrymen--Durla, a powerful official with his own sinister agenda. As the abuses of the repressive new Republic escalate, the double-edged Drakh master plan begins to unfold. Their goal is to smash the Interstellar Alliance by assassinating its president, John Sheridan, and to obliterate Earth, using a fabled, monstrous Shadow weapon known as a Planet Killer . . .
