update from jms 4/15/07
jms...@aol.com
and to the point....
The first draft for the script to World War Z has been turned in and
has met with a *very* positive reaction. I'm making my final
revisions now and should turn in the second draft by the 23rd or so.
The B5 DVD has been fully delivered to WB along with finals on all of
the director's blogs, the interviews, and fireside chats. I'd expect
to see them online in a few weeks, one at a time.
"Changeling" continues unabated toward production in the fall. I'm
looking forward to meeting Clint Eastwood soon, once he returns from
vacation.
Having finished WWZ and David, there are at present five other feature
projects in front of me which I'll be choosing between over the next
few weeks: one based on a mainstream historical novel by a pulitzer
prize winning author, another historical work, a very well known
Marvel comics character, a sequel to a classic mainstream mystery
film, and a movie based on a massively influential series of SF
novels. Which of those goes first will depend on the deals now being
put together. Suffice to say I've found myself in rather stunning
company of late.
Expect several major announcements at San Diego Comic Con in addition
to all the stuff already discussed.
One of the projects I can't talk about yet is taking me to London in
early May for a week, and shortly afterward, Berlin. While I'm there,
I'll also use the time to have meetings at the BBC, Channel 4 and
elsewhere, and may try to work in a signing somewhere.
Finally, volume 11 of the script books is about to come out, and I
wanted to let folks know that there won't be any photos or memos in
this volume (well, one memo) because this covers the insane period
between the end of the fourth season and the beginnings of the fifth
season...all of the fireworks, all the twists and turns, much of it
never before revealed in detail, day by day, hour by hour, and in
order to cover all that the introduction/commentary section turned
into the longest one to date, and not by just a little. It's almost
23,000 words long, covering over 70 pages. If you want the skinny on
what happened during those explosive months, this is the definitive
last word on the subject.
Also, because these books are being written in chronological fashion
following the history of the show year by year, we decided to move
Sleeping in Light into this volume...so you get Deconstruction,
Sleeping in Light, and the season 5 debut, No Compromises, and four
others.
The one thing I can promise is that folks are going to be talking
about this volume for a very, very long time...and many things not
previously understood or debated about will be set to rights and
explained, once and for all.
jms
Jo'Asia
> Having finished WWZ and David, there are at present five other feature
> projects in front of me which I'll be choosing between over the next
> few weeks: (...) and a movie based on a massively influential series of SF
> novels. Which of those goes first will depend on the deals now being
> put together. Suffice to say I've found myself in rather stunning
> company of late.
I just made remembered an info about the possibility of a new Dune movie
being made...
[A few moments with google]
Ah, here it is:
<http://www.dunenovels.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=28351&highlight=#28351>.
Jo'Asia
--
__.-=-. -< Joanna Slupek >----------------------< http://esensja.pl/ >-
--<()> -< joasia @ hell . pl >------< http://bujold.fantastyka.net/ >-
.__.'| -< Spammer - space hammer, tool used by astronauts
{Dictionary of New Words, 1985} >-
Jan
jms...@aol.com says...
>
>The B5 DVD has been fully delivered to WB along with finals on all of
>the director's blogs, the interviews, and fireside chats. I'd expect
>to see them online in a few weeks, one at a time.
Yay!
>
>Having finished WWZ and David, there are at present five other feature
>projects in front of me which I'll be choosing between over the next
>few weeks: one based on a mainstream historical novel by a pulitzer
>prize winning author, another historical work, a very well known
>Marvel comics character, a sequel to a classic mainstream mystery
>film, and a movie based on a massively influential series of SF
>novels. Which of those goes first will depend on the deals now being
>put together. Suffice to say I've found myself in rather stunning
>company of late.
Immediately a whole list of things I *wish* these could be spring to mind.
>
>Expect several major announcements at San Diego Comic Con in addition
>to all the stuff already discussed.
Plane ticket - check. Con membership - check. Hotel room - pending...
Glad things continue to pop for you, JMS. Hope you're enjoying it.
Jan
--
If we are to be who we are, and what we are; if we are to accomplish great
things, then we must learn the heart's most essential rule:
"Never Surrender Dreams."
J. Michael Straczynski
Angelika Tobisch
Thanks for the update.
> One of the projects I can't talk about yet is taking me to London in
> early May for a week, and shortly afterward, Berlin. While I'm there,
> I'll also use the time to have meetings at the BBC, Channel 4 and
> elsewhere, and may try to work in a signing somewhere.
Please do! Anything I can do to bribe you?
Angelika,
in Berlin
SLerman
Good to see you attracting attention from more people. Any plans to
clone you in the near future? Sounds like you'll need one or two more
of you to get all of this stuff done.
Gregory Weston
"jms...@aol.com" <jms...@aol.com> wrote:
> The one thing I can promise is that folks are going to be talking
> about this volume for a very, very long time...and many things not
> previously understood or debated about will be set to rights and
> explained, once and for all.
Oh, sure. Like authoritative documentation spoils a good
misunderstanding or debate.
Ranger Elenopa
> I'll also use the time to have meetings at the BBC, Channel 4 and
> elsewhere, and may try to work in a signing somewhere.
>
OOOOHHH!!! Doctor Who? or Torchwood?
What's the luck that any signing you arrange will clash with when I'm
on stage for 'The Sorcerer'?
Ranger Elenopa.
ipla...@yahoo.com
Iva
<jms...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1176633973.3...@q75g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> There's been a lot going on, and more to come, so these will be
> brief
> and to the point....
>
> The first draft for the script to World War Z has been turned in and
> has met with a *very* positive reaction. I'm making my final
> revisions now and should turn in the second draft by the 23rd or so.
>
> The B5 DVD has been fully delivered to WB along with finals on all
> of
> the director's blogs, the interviews, and fireside chats. I'd
> expect
> to see them online in a few weeks, one at a time.
Hurrah!
> "Changeling" continues unabated toward production in the fall. I'm
> looking forward to meeting Clint Eastwood soon, once he returns from
> vacation.
>
> Having finished WWZ and David, there are at present five other
> feature
> projects in front of me which I'll be choosing between over the next
> few weeks: one based on a mainstream historical novel by a pulitzer
> prize winning author, another historical work, a very well known
> Marvel comics character, a sequel to a classic mainstream mystery
> film, and a movie based on a massively influential series of SF
> novels. Which of those goes first will depend on the deals now
> being
> put together. Suffice to say I've found myself in rather stunning
> company of late.
The mind boggles at the possibilities .
And you plan to rest when?
-----
Iva
Amy Guskin
(in article <uce-EB7BBA.1...@comcast.dca.giganews.com>):
Ha! I have to confess that I thought the exact same thing when I read that.
Also, I thought we kinda pretty much already _had_ the definitive word from
JMS on what I suspect he's talking about, which as you say never stopped
people from bitching about it and promoting misinformation anyway.
Amy
Amy Guskin
(in article <1176658506.3...@b75g2000hsg.googlegroups.com>):
What's the matter -- you've never heard of yelling "Fire!" in a crowded
theater? That'd give you some free time to stroll over to the signing...
:-D
Amy
Ranger Elenopa
>
> > What's the luck that any signing you arrange will clash with when I'm
> > on stage for 'The Sorcerer'?<<
>
> What's the matter -- you've never heard of yelling "Fire!" in a crowded
> theater? That'd give you some free time to stroll over to the signing...
> :-D
>
> Amy
The chandelier crashing down during the first night of 'Merry Widow'
didn't stop the show. The principles didn't even stop singing!
Ranger Elenopa
Amy Guskin
(in article <1176678472.2...@y5g2000hsa.googlegroups.com>):
That's awesome -- they're my kind of show folk!
Amy
William McCaffrey
> novels.
Garrr. Any time I hear something like this, my heart leaps in hope of a
respectful adaption of the "Lensman" series. Honestly, something that's sown
the seeds for everything from the Green Lantern Corps. to Vorlons, I'm
surprised nothing's happened with this series beyond the anime of years
back.
Luigi Rosa
> Finally, volume 11 of the script books is about to come out, and I
> wanted to let folks know that there won't be any photos or memos in
> this volume (well, one memo) because this covers the insane period
> between the end of the fourth season and the beginnings of the fifth
> season...
Well... Based on what you are spoiling about Vol.11 I think the
absence of photos and memos is a very small price to pay for 23.000
words explaining what really happened.
Thank you for everything you are doing.
Ciao,
luigi
--
/
+--[Luigi Rosa]--
\
Misfortune: The kind of fortune that never misses.
Andrew Swallow
> On Apr 15, 11:46 am, "jmsa...@aol.com" <jmsa...@aol.com> wrote:
>
>> I'll also use the time to have meetings at the BBC, Channel 4 and
>> elsewhere, and may try to work in a signing somewhere.
>>
>
> OOOOHHH!!! Doctor Who? or Torchwood?
Or a brand new show.
>
> What's the luck that any signing you arrange will clash with when I'm
> on stage for 'The Sorcerer'?
Congratulations on getting the part Ranger Elenopa.
>
> Ranger Elenopa.
>
>
Wesley Struebing
wrote:
True. I read it as sort of "well, it'll give us something new to
debate about!"
;-)
--
Wes Struebing
I pledge allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of America,
and to the republic which it established, one nation from many peoples,
promising liberty and justice for all.
Richard Fallstrom
<"jms...@aol.com"> wrote:
JMS:
Good news, all of it. I wish I could make the SD Comic Con. Be nice to
meet up for coffee.
Rick (sometimes is a GentleRF and sometimes is not)
.
Jeffrey Kaplan
> The B5 DVD has been fully delivered to WB along with finals on all of
Yay!
> a very well known
> Marvel comics character,
My guess is Iron Man, or Spidey 4.
> and a movie based on a massively influential series of SF
> novels.
Ooohhh... now that one is intriguing. Vorkosigan? Discworld?
Chronicles of Amber? Dune (again!)? Pern? Foundation?
Yah, I know you can't confirm or deny until the ink is dry on the
contract(s), but I can speculate!
--
Jeffrey Kaplan www.gordol.org
The from userid is killfiled Send personal mail to gordol
"If I am ever the Hero top 100 list: #94. If I discover that one of my
comrades in the Heroic Struggle has a Dark Secret (i.e., is passing as
the opposite gender, is a close relative of the Evil Overlord, etc.), I
will not dismiss them without further justification.
Jan
says...
>> novels.
>
>Ooohhh... now that one is intriguing. Vorkosigan? Discworld?
>Chronicles of Amber? Dune (again!)? Pern? Foundation?
Oh, what I wouldn't give to have JMS play in the Vorkosigan or Pern universes!!
>Yah, I know you can't confirm or deny until the ink is dry on the
>contract(s), but I can speculate!
>
I can wish, anyway. Too early to hope, methinks.
Craig
The 1st image of the original grey suit is floating out on the net.
I'm guessing Thor woulf be the next Marvel Movie.
Now the SF series has my attention.
--
Ranger Elenopa
wrote:
>
> > What's the luck that any signing you arrange will clash with when I'm
> > on stage for 'The Sorcerer'?
>
> Congratulations on getting the part Ranger Elenopa.
>
I'm stuck with my usual role of leading the chorus. Seriously, I don't
think they could have afforded to have lost me to the principles for
this production.
I'm still reigning Diving Diva, so I'll be stealing the scenes anyway.
Ranger Elenopa
Jeffrey Kaplan
> >Ooohhh... now that one is intriguing. Vorkosigan? Discworld?
> >Chronicles of Amber? Dune (again!)? Pern? Foundation?
>
> Oh, what I wouldn't give to have JMS play in the Vorkosigan or Pern universes!!
It wouldn't be "play in" as in creating an original story, that would
probably be too much legal headaches for all parties. More likely a
screen adaptation of one or more stories already published by the
series author.
Jeffrey Kaplan
> It's not 'ol shell head. John Favareu is directing a one as we speak.
> The 1st image of the original grey suit is floating out on the net.
Oh, I didn't realize it was already written.
I just looked it up at imdb... and it looks like a "character based on
the Marvel comic book" rather than an actual screen rendition. The
Iron Man +I+ remember from when I read the comics in the '80s didn't
build the suit for life support, he built the original suit as a heavy
construction tool! He only started using it to fight crime after some
bad guys stole it to commit crimes.
--
Jeffrey Kaplan www.gordol.org
The from userid is killfiled Send personal mail to gordol
Guidelines for Legion of Doom Troops: 10. Test your armor's ability to
stop a minimum of one sword thrust or laser blast, and if it does not
give at least this much protection, respectfully inquire after
something better.
Craig
after he was hit by mine shrapnel. The suit was built to save his life.
When he escaped and got back to America is when he built the Red and
Gold. All the Marvel comics movies are based on characters...
Google is your Friend:
http://www.superherostuff.com/Biographies/IronManBiography.html
--
Amy Guskin
(in article <1176758105....@l77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com>):
Diving Diva? Like, Esther Williams? Daryl Hannah? ;-)
Amy
Andrew Swallow
> There's been a lot going on, and more to come, so these will be brief
> and to the point....
>
> The first draft for the script to World War Z has been turned in and
> has met with a *very* positive reaction. I'm making my final
> revisions now and should turn in the second draft by the 23rd or so.
>
Zombies appear to be fashionable this year, both JMS and Pat Tallman
are working on them.
[snip]
> Having finished WWZ and David, there are at present five other feature
> projects in front of me which I'll be choosing between over the next
> few weeks: one based on a mainstream historical novel by a pulitzer
> prize winning author, another historical work, a very well known
> Marvel comics character,
Thor?
On the grounds that JMS is writing the comic.
Andrew Swallow
Richard Barrett
> I'm stuck with my usual role of leading the chorus. Seriously, I don't
> think they could have afforded to have lost me to the principles for
> this production.
You could always give the soprano singing Aline some, er, "brew of
your vicar"... what's the recipe again? Three spoons to the pot?
I was in a production a few years ago where the director decided that
Wells had managed to play a trick and switch places with Alexis AFTER
his "descent". I suppose it's one way to give the show a happy ending.
the same director also had Jack Point running after Col. Fairfax with
a knife and then falling on it at the end of Yeomen of the Guard. I
guess everybody has bad ideas sometimes...
Richard
Jon Schild
Jeffrey Kaplan wrote:
> It is alleged that jms...@aol.com claimed:
>
>
>>The B5 DVD has been fully delivered to WB along with finals on all of
>
>
> Yay!
>
>
>>a very well known
>>Marvel comics character,
>
>
> My guess is Iron Man, or Spidey 4.
>
>
>>and a movie based on a massively influential series of SF
>>novels.
>
>
> Ooohhh... now that one is intriguing. Vorkosigan? Discworld?
> Chronicles of Amber? Dune (again!)? Pern? Foundation?
>
> Yah, I know you can't confirm or deny until the ink is dry on the
> contract(s), but I can speculate!
>
Maybe his chance to "reboot" Star Trek has come? Or, horror of horrors,
he is going to make a series of movies based on The Wheel of Time!
(Just kidding. Don't hit me.)
--
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it.
SLerman
> Or, horror of horrors,
> he is going to make a series of movies based on The Wheel of Time!
> (Just kidding. Don't hit me.)
>
> --
> An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it.
Just what we need, a series of movies longer than the Lord of the
Rings movies, except there would 12 of them.
SLerman
> In article <7ik723hjahoa96nd2eg338npogt3agc...@gordol.org>, Jeffrey Kaplan
> says...
>
>
>
> >It is alleged that jmsa...@aol.com claimed:
>
> >> and a movie based on a massively influential series of SF
> >> novels.
>
> >Ooohhh... now that one is intriguing. Vorkosigan? Discworld?
> >Chronicles of Amber? Dune (again!)? Pern? Foundation?
>
> Oh, what I wouldn't give to have JMS play in the Vorkosigan or Pern universes!!
>
>
> --
> If we are to be who we are, and what we are; if we are to accomplish great
> things, then we must learn the heart's most essential rule:
> "Never Surrender Dreams."
> J. Michael Straczynski
> Oh, what I wouldn't give to have JMS play in the Discworld!!
Wesley Struebing
wrote:
Oh, Ghods, Jon! Not even in JEST!
<grin>
jms...@aol.com
Forbidden Planet London at 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, at 1:00 p.m. on
Satuday May 12th. This will be my first signing/appearance in England
since B5 finished its run, about seven years ago.
jms
Ranger Elenopa
AAAAAGGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm on stage with the matinee performance! Just my luck!
(Very peeved, miffed and cursing the universe)
Joe, you don't want to jump on a train at Euston after the signing,
get off at Tring and come and see the last performance? I'll buy you
the ticket.
Details of the performances can be found here.
http://www.image-house.co.uk/CourtTheatre/Pages/shows/sorcerer/sorcerer.htm
Amy: The Diving Diva accolade was presented to me a few years ago.
Basically it is someone who is in the chorus, but when coming on stage
'dives' to be at the front. I don't deliberately upstage anyone, but I
don't mind overacting, and am usually one of the first on stage. Also,
I'm usually at the front in dance routines because I learn the steps
quite quickly and the others behind follow me.
Richard: I am not going to knobble Aline, because she is a lovely
person who I don't mind being beaten by.
Ranger Elenopa
Join my message board for leaders of Guides and Girl Scouts at
http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=106501
Wendy of NJ
-Wendy
ChrK
Dear Mr Straczynski,
(I know we are to call you Joe/jms...blame it on the German that I
am...)
you said you'd be coming to Berlin as well during the next couple of
weeks. If there's a chance for you to do anything signing-wise, please
let us know. Angelika is from Berlin, from what I gathered, and
although I'm at the other end of the country, I'd
nail my butt on my bike to get there, so to speak, should there be the
possibility.
Forbidden Planet...ah, the memories! :)
Ta,
Christian
jms...@aol.com
My Berlin schedule is very tight with work, but if there were a good
sized bookstore or the like that would be open to a signing, I'd be
open to it.
jms
Luigi Rosa
> Oh, what I wouldn't give to have JMS play in the Vorkosigan or Pern universes!!
Is there a petition to sign to make JMS involved in a Vorkosigan
movie? :) :)
Ciao,
luigi
--
/
+--[Luigi Rosa]--
\
Con un militare sai sempre dove stai, ma non con i politici, nemmeno
quelli del tuo Paese.
--Tom Clancy, Il cardinale del Cremlino
robin...@gmail.com
Now that's the kind of news that might temp me down to London - if I
can afford the travel!
Carl
"Luigi Rosa" <lr...@venus.it> wrote in message
news:f01jr5$d95$1...@tdi.cu.mi.it...
> Jan said the following on 16/4/2007 22:10:
>
>> Oh, what I wouldn't give to have JMS play in the Vorkosigan or Pern
>> universes!!
>
> Is there a petition to sign to make JMS involved in a Vorkosigan movie? :)
> :)
>
I'll sign as many times as I can before I'm caught.
Carl
Carl
>
>> Oh, what I wouldn't give to have JMS play in the Vorkosigan or Pern
>> universes!!
>
> Is there a petition to sign to make JMS involved in a Vorkosigan movie? :)
> :)
>
BTW, according to her website Ms. Bujold is going to write another
Vorkosigan story starting
this summer. Unfortunately it won't come out until 2009.
Will Frank
> BTW, according to her website Ms. Bujold is going to write another
> Vorkosigan story starting
> this summer. Unfortunately it won't come out until 2009.
Yep; this would be the book she agreed to after Jim Baen passed away. (Also
agreeing to continue their most famous series in honor of Jim were David Weber,
Eric Flint, and John Ringo, if memory serves.)
--
Will "scifantasy" Frank - wmf...@stwing.org
"Sometimes I think you haven't made up your mind between being a Starfleet
captain or a drama queen."
"Truthfully, I think the dividing line has been narrowing for decades now, if
not centuries."
--Admiral Elizabeth Shelby and Captain Kat Mueller, _After The Fall_
Carl
"Will Frank" <wmf...@stwing.org> wrote in message
news:f04120$dts4$1...@netnews.upenn.edu...
> Also Sprach Carl:
>
>> BTW, according to her website Ms. Bujold is going to write another
>> Vorkosigan story starting
>> this summer. Unfortunately it won't come out until 2009.
>
> Yep; this would be the book she agreed to after Jim Baen passed away.
> (Also
> agreeing to continue their most famous series in honor of Jim were David
> Weber,
> Eric Flint, and John Ringo, if memory serves.)
>
I'm looking forward to it.
I just haven't cared for the stuff she's done lately.
Jeffrey Kaplan
> On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:52:38 -0400, Jeffrey Kaplan wrote:
> >Ooohhh... now that one is intriguing. Vorkosigan? Discworld?
>
> After Hogfather, I don't think they are searching for a new
> screenwriter. While I drool at the thought of JMS and Prattchett working
> together, I don't think it's likely.
How many Discworld stories were turned into movies?
--
Jeffrey Kaplan www.gordol.org
The from userid is killfiled Send personal mail to gordol
"If I am ever the Hero top 100 list: #35. I will not needlessly expose
myself to enemy gunfire, hand-to-hand combat, or dogfights.
Hank Arnold
thing you've created!! A million thanks for the B5 universe!!!
P.S. Need anyone to carry your luggage for you?? ;-)
Regards,
Hank Arnold
hess...@gmail.com
jms...@aol.com wrote:
> film, and a movie based on a massively influential series of SF
> novels. Which of those goes first will depend on the deals now being
I know it would be too good to be true, but if anyone could make the
Foundation series work for the big screen it would have to be JMS!
Mac Breck
Any plans for future "Babylon 5: The Lost Tales" episodes touching
upon/intersecting with The Telepath War (maybe as a teaser of sorts?),
or is the teep war currently being saved for something else?
--
Mac Breck (KoshN)
-------------------------------
"Keen Eddie" (2004)
Fiona: Get out.
Eddie: Out of the kitchen?
Fiona: Out of the kitchen, out of the flat, out of London, out of the
world. It's full. Get out.
Eddie: I can't get out of the world. I didn't pull the kind of math
grades you need to qualify for the space program.
"Brimstone" (1998)
Angel: Oh, there's one more thing you should know. Your fate was never
determined until you killed Gilbert Jax. All in all, you've led a good
life, Ezekiel. Have faith. Your work's appreciated.
Luigi Rosa
> BTW, according to her website Ms. Bujold is going to write another
> Vorkosigan story starting this summer.
AT LAST!
I read the first book of her fantasy saga with a real open mind, but I
soon rediscovered that fantasy is not for me, even if is written by
Bujold.
> Unfortunately it won't come out until 2009.
We will wait.
Ciao,
luigi
--
/
+--[Luigi Rosa]--
\
Blessed are they who Go Around in Circles, for they Shall be Known as
Wheels.
Richard Barrett
> Richard: I am not going to knobble Aline, because she is a lovely
> person who I don't mind being beaten by.
What? A soprano who can sing Aline who qualifies as a "lovely person"?
Good heavens no, don't "knobble" her, get her to breed for heavens
sakes!
(Although, I must say, both of my Yum-Yums were fabulous people, as
were both of my Gianettas--Gianette?--and my Plaintiff/Angelina. I
have to count myself lucky.)
Richard
Andrew Swallow
[snip]
There are a lot of projects in JMS's list. I am putting them on
separate lines.
>
> Having finished WWZ
> and David,
> there are at present five other feature
> projects in front of me which I'll be choosing between over the next
> few weeks:
>one based on a mainstream historical novel by a pulitzer
> prize winning author,
>another historical work,
>a very well known
> Marvel comics character,
>a sequel to a classic mainstream mystery
> film,
>and a movie based on a massively influential series of SF
> novels. Which of those goes first will depend on the deals now being
> put together. Suffice to say I've found myself in rather stunning
> company of late.
>
> Expect several major announcements at San Diego Comic Con in addition
> to all the stuff already discussed.
>
> One of the projects I can't talk about yet is taking me to London in
> early May for a week, and shortly afterward, Berlin.
>While I'm there,
> I'll also use the time to have meetings at the BBC,
(the BBC and Channel 4 are rivals so these may be different projects.)
>Channel 4 and
> elsewhere,
>and may try to work in a signing somewhere.
Andrew Swallow
Jeffrey Kaplan
> IIRC three: "Wyrd Sisters" and "Soul Music" have been done in animation
> (and are out on DVD IIRC), Hogfather was a TV movie this Xmas in the UK,
"Wyrd Sisters" is on Neflix, the other two are not.
--
Jeffrey Kaplan www.gordol.org
The from userid is killfiled Send personal mail to gordol
"Nobody's ever been to the Vorlon Homeworld and come back again yet she
goes, comes back like she took just took a trip to the corner and now
she's working for Kosh. Is anybody else as creeped out about this as I
am?" [Sheridan, Ivanova, and Franklin all raise hands.] (Mr. Garibaldi,
B5 "Passing Through Gethsemane")
Roland Kroener
> My Berlin schedule is very tight with work, but if there were a good
> sized bookstore or the like that would be open to a signing, I'd be
> open to it.
I forwarded this posting to
http://otherland-berlin.corneredchicken.com/
Not so big, but definatly the right shop for this. SciFi, fantasy,
english books.
Just mailed with the owners, BIG B5-Fans... They are not selling
anything made by JMS, but would be willing to host a signing anyway.
http://www.thalia.de/
15 shops in Berlin alone, definatly big enough.
But a search in the online shop shows most of the stuff by JMS is sold
out and will not be reprinted in germany... Where is the logic in that?
:-(
Looks like there is not much made by jms for sale in germany (well,
translated to german) except for Babylon5 and the comic-books.
Regards,
Roland
--
"Insults are the arguments employed by those who are in the wrong."
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Josh Hill
>jms...@aol.com wrote:
>
>> Having finished WWZ and David, there are at present five other feature
>> projects in front of me which I'll be choosing between over the next
>> few weeks: (...) and a movie based on a massively influential series of SF
>> novels. Which of those goes first will depend on the deals now being
>> put together. Suffice to say I've found myself in rather stunning
>> company of late.
>
>I just made remembered an info about the possibility of a new Dune movie
>being made...
>
>[A few moments with google]
>
>Ah, here it is:
><http://www.dunenovels.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=28351&highlight=#28351>.
Would be wonderful. But would Hollywood go for it, given the failure
of the original travesty? And can the novel actually be made into a
successful film, as opposed to a reasonably decent mini-series?
--
Josh
[Truly] I say to you, [...] angel [...] power will be able to see that [...]
these to whom [...] holy generations [...]. After Jesus said this, he departed.
- The Gospel of Judas
Josh Hill
<hess...@gmail.com> wrote:
Damn, that would be a hard one, if only because it's really a series
of stories, spread across hundreds of years . . . OTOH, it seems to me
that the Olivaw/Bailey mysteries would be a natural.
Chris
Jeffrey Kaplan <nom...@gordol.org> wrote:
> It is alleged that jms...@aol.com claimed:
>
> > The B5 DVD has been fully delivered to WB along with finals on all of
>
> Yay!
incidentally, i finally was able to have the spare change to order the
season 3 4 and 5 dvd box sets, today.
>
> > a very well known
> > Marvel comics character,
>
> My guess is Iron Man, or Spidey 4.
there was a rumor floating somewhere that spidey 4 was going to have
morlun as the bad guy, if it's true, it's only natural to have joe write
it.
> > and a movie based on a massively influential series of SF
> > novels.
>
> Ooohhh... now that one is intriguing. Vorkosigan? Discworld?
> Chronicles of Amber? Dune (again!)? Pern? Foundation?
my guess, since it's not been mentioned yet, ringworld. or perhaps the
red mars trilogy. though both of these may not be "massively"
influential, merely "highly" ;-)
perhaps man-kzin wars?
or something by edgar rice burroughs? i think anything of his would fit
the "massively" descriptor, and hollywood has been showing a recent
penchant for retro looks.
...chris
Stefan
> jmsa...@aol.com wrote:
Hi Roland!
Would be very kind if you crosspost this and any emerging plans to
the
German speaking B5-NG. Wouldn't it?
And Thanks for emailing the Berlin bookstores. :-)
Stefan
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > My Berlin schedule is very tight with work, but if there were a good
> > sized bookstore or the like that would be open to a signing, I'd be
> > open to it.
> I forwarded this posting tohttp://otherland-berlin.corneredchicken.com/
jms...@aol.com
signing, yes, I do sign whatever is put in front of me whenever and
wherever it was bought. The only new rule I'm starting gradually and
reluctantly to apply is a maximum of ten items, only because the
carpal tunnel thing is really cutting into the duration of the
signings. This will also cut down a bit on the dealers who come in
with stacks of books fifty high or more then resell them, meanwhile
making those who've come with just a few things have to wait until
they're done.
jms
Andre Lieven
So, do what Harlan Ellison has oft done in the past with such a situation.
Announce that folks with one or two items will get their stuff signed
in order, and that folks with many items, up to the limit, will only
get theirs signed after that.
That way, the relatively few folks with many items will not clog up the
venue, either, and those who brought light will be rewarded for their
lightness of load, while those with many will learn that patience is
a virtue.
FWIW, this did happen to me at an Ellison signing, where, due to not
only my own books, but due to carrying several for friends, I was the
guy with the most items, so I got to wait to the very end. It was fine.
Andre
Wesley Struebing
Think it's been mentioned, but I'm almost leaning toward the "Doc"
Smith "Lensman" stuff...
--
Wes Struebing
I pledge allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of America,
and to the republic which it established, one nation from many peoples,
promising liberty and justice for all.
Jeffrey Kaplan
> signings. This will also cut down a bit on the dealers who come in
> with stacks of books fifty high or more then resell them, meanwhile
If they're selling stuff for more just because you signed it, shouldn't
you get a cut (ie, charge the dealers)?
--
Jeffrey Kaplan www.gordol.org
The from userid is killfiled Send personal mail to gordol
Peter's Top 100 Things I'd Do If I Ever Became An Evil Overlord, #25.
No matter how well it would perform, I will never construct any sort of
machinery which is completely indestructible except for one small and
virtually inaccessible vulnerable spot.
Richard Fallstrom
Struebing <str...@carpedementem.org> wrote:
Funny you should mention the Lensmen series, I have the whole thing by
Smith.
Rick (sometimes is a GentleRF and sometimes is not)
.
Mac Breck
news:1177196558.9...@l77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> BTW, since several people have asked regarding the Forbidden Planet
> signing, yes, I do sign whatever is put in front of me whenever and
> wherever it was bought. The only new rule I'm starting gradually and
> reluctantly to apply is a maximum of ten items, only because the
> carpal tunnel thing is really cutting into the duration of the
> signings.
A maximum of ten items? That high? I'd be embarrassed to try to have
you sign more than two or three items. Hell, three's pushing it.
> This will also cut down a bit on the dealers who come in
> with stacks of books fifty high or more then resell them,
And the rest of the people in line don't lynch 'em? Man, the dirty
looks aimed at those people must be beauts.
> meanwhile
> making those who've come with just a few things have to wait until
> they're done.
>
> jms
--
Jan
>
><jms...@aol.com> wrote in message
>
>> This will also cut down a bit on the dealers who come in
>> with stacks of books fifty high or more then resell them,
>
>And the rest of the people in line don't lynch 'em? Man, the dirty
>looks aimed at those people must be beauts.
>
>
At comic conventions it's not always easy to tell who the dealers are from the
collectors because they all tend to have boxes of comics with them. At venues
where JMS appears regularly, such as Comic Con in San Diego, it's more likely
that the 'box' people are dealers, though not always by any means. Last year at
Heroes Con in Charlotte, quite a few people were simply collectors who brought
every comic that JMS had written - and that's a LOT - because it wasn't a show
or area of the country where JMS has been any time recently.
Still, when you get into a line that ends up stretching the better part of a
city block, you know you're going to be there for some time so you generally
relax and have a good time talking to the others in line with you. JMS keeps
the line moving, too, which is always a big help.
So, no, not much in the way of dirty looks at all that I've noticed. Even the
big cons are generally pretty relaxed.
Jan
--
If we are to be who we are, and what we are; if we are to accomplish great
things, then we must learn the heart's most essential rule:
"Never Surrender Dreams."
J. Michael Straczynski
Mac Breck
news:f0gk0...@drn.newsguy.com...
> In article <462bc5b2$0$1460$ecde...@news.coretel.net>, Mac Breck
says...
> >
> ><jms...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >
> >> This will also cut down a bit on the dealers who come in
> >> with stacks of books fifty high or more then resell them,
> >
> >And the rest of the people in line don't lynch 'em? Man, the dirty
> >looks aimed at those people must be beauts.
> >
> >
>
> At comic conventions it's not always easy to tell who the dealers are
from the
> collectors because they all tend to have boxes of comics with them. At
venues
> where JMS appears regularly, such as Comic Con in San Diego, it's more
likely
> that the 'box' people are dealers, though not always by any means.
Last year at
> Heroes Con in Charlotte, quite a few people were simply collectors who
brought
> every comic that JMS had written - and that's a LOT - because it
wasn't a show
> or area of the country where JMS has been any time recently.
Anybody who gets in line with a box of stuff to be signed is clearly
pushing it, dealer or not.
> Still, when you get into a line that ends up stretching the better
part of a
> city block,
I've been in lines like that, back in the late 80's when I used to go to
Trek cons and Michael Dorn (Worf from TNG) was signing. I was *amazed*
at how gracious he was. He signed everybody's items and only stopped
when *all* of the people in line made it through. Prior to this, I'd
been lines that were a city block long, and by the time I got within
sight of the actor or writer, they quit and left, and I didn't get
*anything* signed, sometimes after spending an hour in line.
> you know you're going to be there for some time so you generally
> relax and have a good time talking to the others in line with you.
JMS keeps
> the line moving, too, which is always a big help.
IMHO, getting into line with a box of stuff and wanting JMS to sign more
than a few items, is inconsiderate to both JMS, and to the rest of the
people in line. How would these people like to sign their name
thousands of times? They should put themselves in JMS's place.
> So, no, not much in the way of dirty looks at all that I've noticed.
Even the
> big cons are generally pretty relaxed.
Still, IMHO, wanting more than a few items to be signed is selfish and
inconsiderate.
Jan
>
>"Jan" <janmsc...@aol.com> wrote in message
>news:f0gk0...@drn.newsguy.com...
>> In article <462bc5b2$0$1460$ecde...@news.coretel.net>, Mac Breck
>says...
>> >
>> ><jms...@aol.com> wrote in message
>> >
>> >> This will also cut down a bit on the dealers who come in
>> >> with stacks of books fifty high or more then resell them,
>> >
>> >And the rest of the people in line don't lynch 'em? Man, the dirty
>> >looks aimed at those people must be beauts.
>> >
>> >
>>
>> At comic conventions it's not always easy to tell who the dealers are
>from the
>> collectors because they all tend to have boxes of comics with them. At
>venues
>> where JMS appears regularly, such as Comic Con in San Diego, it's more
>likely
>> that the 'box' people are dealers, though not always by any means.
>Last year at
>> Heroes Con in Charlotte, quite a few people were simply collectors who
>brought
>> every comic that JMS had written - and that's a LOT - because it
>wasn't a show
>> or area of the country where JMS has been any time recently.
>
>Anybody who gets in line with a box of stuff to be signed is clearly
>pushing it, dealer or not.
>
Sorry, I didn't make myself clear. The entire box likely wasn't for JMS to
sign, but holds the comics they wanted signed by various comics folks during the
con.
>
>> Still, when you get into a line that ends up stretching the better
>part of a
>> city block,
>
>I've been in lines like that, back in the late 80's when I used to go to
>Trek cons and Michael Dorn (Worf from TNG) was signing. I was *amazed*
>at how gracious he was. He signed everybody's items and only stopped
>when *all* of the people in line made it through. Prior to this, I'd
>been lines that were a city block long, and by the time I got within
>sight of the actor or writer, they quit and left, and I didn't get
>*anything* signed, sometimes after spending an hour in line.
Then those cons were badly run. Most times if there are time constraints, it's
up to the con to cut off the line at a point where the celeb will need to leave.
More often than not, JMS has remained until the line is entirely gone, even
those he made go through again because of the number if items they had.
Naturally, this depends on the amount of time he's got available.
>
>IMHO, getting into line with a box of stuff and wanting JMS to sign more
>than a few items, is inconsiderate to both JMS, and to the rest of the
>people in line. How would these people like to sign their name
>thousands of times? They should put themselves in JMS's place.
>
Perhaps, but put yourself in their place, too. Many of them have been fans
since "The Real Ghostbusters" or before and they want to express their
admiration. This may be the only shot they'll ever have. The time they have to
do that is dictated by how long JMS takes to sign whatever they've brought. Not
that he hurries people, that's just kind of the way things are.
There's a difference in the interraction I've seen between fans with media stars
and fans with writers or artists. For the actors, people will express their
admiration and sometimes recount a favorite scene or show. For the writers and
artists, people are trying to express what that person's work has meant to them
on a personal and emotional level. There's an attempt at communication that's
far deeper but still needs to be expressed under a certain amount of pressure.
For a lot of them, the personal contact is much more meaningful than the items
signed except that the items they choose may be emblematic of the way the work
has touched them.
Mac Breck
<snip>
> >IMHO, getting into line with a box of stuff and wanting JMS to sign
more
> >than a few items, is inconsiderate to both JMS, and to the rest of
the
> >people in line. How would these people like to sign their name
> >thousands of times? They should put themselves in JMS's place.
> >
>
> Perhaps, but put yourself in their place, too. Many of them have been
fans
> since "The Real Ghostbusters" or before and they want to express their
> admiration. This may be the only shot they'll ever have. The time
they have to
> do that is dictated by how long JMS takes to sign whatever they've
brought. Not
> that he hurries people, that's just kind of the way things are.
The amount of time each person takes with JMS is one issue, but the
other is how many times he signs that day. Good grief, I remember how
many times I had to sign my name when I opened an IRA back in the 80's,
and that was a walk in the park compared to some of these con. signings.
:-O
Jeffrey Kaplan
> I've been in lines like that, back in the late 80's when I used to go to
> Trek cons and Michael Dorn (Worf from TNG) was signing. I was *amazed*
> at how gracious he was. He signed everybody's items and only stopped
> when *all* of the people in line made it through. Prior to this, I'd
A bunch of years ago I went to a scifi megamart swap meet thingy in
Boston. One of the main attractions was star signings. Ray Parks
canceled out with zero notice, Jason Carter was courteous, and Wortham
Krimmer was a jerk.
--
Jeffrey Kaplan www.gordol.org
The from userid is killfiled Send personal mail to gordol
"In Russia today, as a method for getting rid of opposition, an
unsubstantiated implication of treason, such as yours, is often used.
But it should never be used in the United States." - Julia Child in a
letter to the "Committee for Discrimination in Giving", 1954
Richard Fallstrom
Kaplan <nom...@gordol.org> wrote:
> It is alleged that Mac Breck claimed:
>
> > I've been in lines like that, back in the late 80's when I used to go to
> > Trek cons and Michael Dorn (Worf from TNG) was signing. I was *amazed*
> > at how gracious he was. He signed everybody's items and only stopped
> > when *all* of the people in line made it through. Prior to this, I'd
>
> A bunch of years ago I went to a scifi megamart swap meet thingy in
> Boston. One of the main attractions was star signings. Ray Parks
> canceled out with zero notice, Jason Carter was courteous, and Wortham
> Krimmer was a jerk.
I would suspect Krimmer would be a jerk. Look at the character he
played. Cartagia the Mad.
Amy Guskin
(in article <7gdo23prl0afil18o...@gordol.org>):
> It is alleged that Mac Breck claimed:
>
>> I've been in lines like that, back in the late 80's when I used to go to
>> Trek cons and Michael Dorn (Worf from TNG) was signing. I was *amazed*
>> at how gracious he was. He signed everybody's items and only stopped
>> when *all* of the people in line made it through. Prior to this, I'd
>
> A bunch of years ago I went to a scifi megamart swap meet thingy in
> Boston. One of the main attractions was star signings. Ray Parks
> canceled out with zero notice, Jason Carter was courteous, and Wortham
> Krimmer was a jerk. <<
Remember that you have no idea _why_ Park cancelled "with zero notice." A
few years ago, Jan was kind enough to bring something for me to the Richard
Biggs memorial 'convention' (really a one-day affair) for Andreas to sign,
and he didn't show up -- with no notice. Lack of courtesy for the fans was
very much _not_ his style, nor was he known for being undependable. And
particularly because of the nature of the event, I was really, really
concerned when Jan told me. But I never heard anything afterward from any of
the usual 'grapevine sources' about why he'd cancelled, and so I figured,
people have things come up at the last minute, I'm sure it was something
important he had to do.
Looking back after he died, I realized that the event was fairly soon after
he was diagnosed with lung cancer, so it's very likely that he was somewhere
getting treatment or tests or something else related that day. Or he just
wasn't up to it.
I'm just saying you shouldn't necessarily judge someone too harshly --
whether the celebrity _or_ the con staff -- when a guest doesn't show at the
last minute. I'm sure every one of us hasn't shown up someplace we were
expected, with little notice, because of some emergency or other.
Amy
Amy Guskin
(in article <220420072331250290%rick.fa...@donobi.net>):
That's just silly. Krimmer also played a saccharine-sweet, ultra-moralistic,
everybody-loved-him clergyman on One Life to Live for _many_ years, much
longer than he played Cartagia. That's like saying that Andreas was a bad
guy because he so often played terrorists, mafiosos or thugs.
Amy
Ranger Elenopa
> BTW, since several people have asked regarding the Forbidden Planet
> signing, yes, I do sign whatever is put in front of me whenever and
> wherever it was bought.
So I'm going to have to wait to get my copies of 'Othersyde', 'Demon
Night', and 'Delicate Creatures' signed. (Got all three off Ebay one
time)
> The only new rule I'm starting gradually and
> reluctantly to apply is a maximum of ten items, only because the
> carpal tunnel thing is really cutting into the duration of the
> signings.
Oww! I have recurring tendonitis that can be very painful, so you have
my sympathies.
> This will also cut down a bit on the dealers who come in
> with stacks of books fifty high or more then resell them,
I have a friend who mans second-hand book stalls at fetes. He
recognises the local commercial bookstall owners as they walk up and
immediately doubles the prices.
> meanwhile
> making those who've come with just a few things have to wait until
> they're done.
>
> jms
I won't be waiting as I'll be singing as you're signing. Please come
back soon!
Ranger Elenopa
robin...@gmail.com
> played. Cartagia the Mad.
Riiiight.
So on that basis, I guess Walter Koenig must be downright evil, yes?
Would you expect him to hollow out your mind with a single thought if
you asked for his signature?
Or would Ed Wasser only give you his signature in return for you owing
him a...favour?
William McCaffrey
news:7gdo23prl0afil18o...@gordol.org...
> A bunch of years ago I went to a scifi megamart swap meet thingy in
> Boston. One of the main attractions was star signings. Ray Parks
> canceled out with zero notice, Jason Carter was courteous, and Wortham
> Krimmer was a jerk.
Well, about Ray Park... was that around the time that Lucas slapped Park
with a "Cease and Desist" order because he was signing "Darth Maul" under
his own signature? I remember he got very disgusted around that time, saying
it was ridiculous that he couldn't at least do that for his fans. (Just so
people who saw the photo would actually KNOW who he was without all that
makeup)
Amy Guskin
(in article <wx5Xh.351089$5j1....@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>):
> "Jeffrey Kaplan" <nom...@gordol.org> wrote in message
> news:7gdo23prl0afil18o...@gordol.org...
>> A bunch of years ago I went to a scifi megamart swap meet thingy in
>> Boston. One of the main attractions was star signings. Ray Parks
>> canceled out with zero notice, Jason Carter was courteous, and Wortham
>> Krimmer was a jerk.
>
> Well, about Ray Park... was that around the time that Lucas slapped Park
> with a "Cease and Desist" order because he was signing "Darth Maul" under
> his own signature? <<
<shaking head disgustedly>
Lucas is such a tool.
Amy
Ed
If we stick to awards given then Foundation getting the Hugo for best
All-Time Series and Lensman being the runner-up (according to Wiki) sure
makes them sound like the most likely.
Jeffrey Kaplan
> "Jeffrey Kaplan" <nom...@gordol.org> wrote in message
> news:7gdo23prl0afil18o...@gordol.org...
> > A bunch of years ago I went to a scifi megamart swap meet thingy in
> > Boston. One of the main attractions was star signings. Ray Parks
> > canceled out with zero notice, Jason Carter was courteous, and Wortham
> > Krimmer was a jerk.
>
> Well, about Ray Park... was that around the time that Lucas slapped Park
> with a "Cease and Desist" order because he was signing "Darth Maul" under
I don't know. All I know is that he was the top-billed celeb for the
event and he never showed up. Fortunately for me, I wasn't there for
him anyway... :) I was there to get an autograph from Jason Carter,
and to see if I could find any B5 stuff. I had this idea of making an
EA uniform, so I was looking for EA patches, pins, and other uniform
trinkets.
--
Jeffrey Kaplan www.gordol.org
The from userid is killfiled Send personal mail to gordol
"I suppose there'll be a war now, hmm? All that running around and
shooting one another. You would have thought sooner or later it would
go out of fashion." (Amb. Mollari, B5 "The Gathering")
Charlie Edmondson
<ducking and running as Amy's minions begin their pursuit... 8-) >
Charlie
William McCaffrey
news:0001HW.C25267EE...@news.verizon.net...
> <shaking head disgustedly>
>
> Lucas is such a tool.
Amen. I mean, Park did an AMAZING job with the Darth Maul character, his
physicality and facial expressions just conveyed raw, seething malice in
every frame. And what's the poor guy's reward for taking on the role of what
was supposed to be the next "Star Wars" bad-ass and doing so brilliantly? He
gets most of his lines cut from the film, the 2 or 3 he has left are then
redubbed by someone else, and then to add insult to injury, Lucas won't even
let the guy sign his character's name to his picture so people would know
who he played! It's like he's trying to take away all the credit Park
deserves for the things he brought to the character.
Then again, I've always though Lucas went off his nut somewhere before
'Jedi' anyway, when he started to think more in terms of merchandising than
story.
ChrK
unfortunately it would appear that nobody had success with trying to
get a signing in Berlin organized. It's a pity that obviously no
fitting place could be found in the capital; or maybe those people
trying to find one weren't persistent enough. I envy you people in the
UK. Very much so.
Well, that just means I will have to try getting Mr Straczynski's
"squiggly line" another way before either he or I die...I could ask I
could for his hotel address in Berlin, but I guess something bad would
happen to me if I did so. I hope his business here guess well.
# # #
Un-related: I just finished watching the fifth season. It's been well
over eight years since I first saw it, and some episodes I haven't re-
watched since then. They are very good, for the most part.
Have a nice day/evening, everyone!
Christian