B5 Rangers Movie and possible Series

[ianviking]

Iz - that would be Walter Koenig you're thinking of

Personally, I always had more trouble remembering the name of the actor who played Sulu - George Takai (sp?)

[Derico]

Hi guys & gals! Hope you don't mind me dropping in from the other thread.

Hi AsIs!

I read an interview near the end of last year with Jerry Doyle where he said he was working on a "top-secret" project with JMS - could this be it?

Also, as I mentioned in another thread - I heard of a story by JMS about Marcus that said he was revived many, many years later (after the death of all the present characters) & lived out his life somewhere else. Anyone else know anything about this?

[ProfCrash]

I have heard people speculate about it but I have never heard JMS say anything about it in the books, comic boks, or interviews. I know there are alot of fans who would like to see that happen.

[Derico]

it took me a few minutes but I found some info here:
http://www.babylon5.about.com/tvradi...ntic/index.htm

[PollyMath]

Guess I better end the suspense. The story you are thinking of is called "Space, Time and the Incurable Romantic." It was written by JMS himself and published in Amazing Stories number 602, the summer issue of 2000.

First sentence goes like this:

"Much to his own surprise, Marcus Cole breathed deeply."

The time frame is almost 300 years after his "cryonic suspension."

This story pissed me off. Marcus does something pretty unforgivable in it, though not entirely out of character. I won't spoil it, and I don't agree with the people who whined that Marcus would never do that, but he goes way beyond anything I can justify morally.

Thant being said and assuming that JMS meant the story to be official, Marcus is not available for the movie or the new series.

As much as I would like to see a story about Lennier's redemption, I think that might require too much background in B5. Although Sci Fi is getting into this because they like the ratings of the B5 reruns, I assume they want this thing to appeal to lots of people who aren't already B5 fans. That means that the movie introducing it shouldn't require much of a B5 background. I'll guess Delenn as the returning character. She is the Entil'zha. The rangers do have a leader. Why not include her in a movie that will, in effect, be the pilot for a new show? They will have to refer to her in some way in the series, so lets get her established right from the start.

Just my analysis.

[Wizz]

Maybe the mystery is solved. There's a discussion on who the mystery guest from Babylon 5 series will be. Maybe yes, maybe no. Evidence is somewhat compelling. Look at your own risk.

[Wizz]

Polly, I have to agree with you. I found a site that posted biographies for almost all the main characters, based on the two series, short stories and comics. Morally, it was wrong. But after his discovery 300 years later, I can imagine he was pretty PO'd. Kind of like who's going to get the last word. I'd say more, but it'd be spoiling it. However, if I can find that link again, I'll post it for anyone interested in reading the bio's.

[absom4]

Post the link,Wizz. If you can find it, I'd love to read it.

[ProfCrash]

Sigh, this is a non-spoiler topic so i can't discuss who it is.

Thanks Wizz

[Wizz]

<font face="lucinda handwriting">Ok, I found it. Babylon 5 Fans - Past issues of weekly features.
This link also includes some synopsis of the comic book and novel stories as well. However, read through the various articles and you'll be spoiled. Granted, everything has occurred (both series have finished, books have been published, etc.) but if you're looking for continuity as a late-starter, tread carefully.</font>