[PDF] The Triumph Of Babylon 5 eBook

Author : Baz Greenland
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 11,33 MB
Release : 2024-01-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1476651442

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Babylon 5 revolutionized genre television. First aired in 1993, the space opera series is highly respected for everything it was trying to achieve on television at a time when Star Trek was king. Its use of story arcs and long-form storytelling in science fiction can be felt in everything from Battlestar Galactica to Lost and The Expanse. Much of its legacy has been about its struggle to survive. From the rivalry with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, to the collapse of the Prime Time Entertainment Network, the cancellation of spin-off series, and the failed big screen attempts--the behind-the-scenes details on Babylon 5 are as fascinating as anything we have on screen. This work explores the complex history of Babylon 5, the career of showrunner J. Michael Straczynski, and the behind-the-scenes drama to stay on the air, with many attempts to continue the franchise. Featuring interviews with cast members from the podcast A Dream Given Form, a lengthy two-part interview with Peter Jurasik (Londo) and a chat with Patricia Tallman (Lyta) and others, this book gives insights into what it was like to be part of Babylon 5, chronicling the show's highs and lows and examining the legacy it left behind in genre television.

Author : Baz Greenland
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 33,2 MB
Release : 2024-01-24
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1476692408

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Babylon 5 revolutionized genre television. First aired in 1993, the space opera series is highly respected for everything it was trying to achieve on television at a time when Star Trek was king. Its use of story arcs and long-form storytelling in science fiction can be felt in everything from Battlestar Galactica to Lost and The Expanse. Much of its legacy has been about its struggle to survive. From the rivalry with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, to the collapse of the Prime Time Entertainment Network, the cancellation of spin-off series, and the failed big screen attempts--the behind-the-scenes details on Babylon 5 are as fascinating as anything we have on screen. This work explores the complex history of Babylon 5, the career of showrunner J. Michael Straczynski, and the behind-the-scenes drama to stay on the air, with many attempts to continue the franchise. Featuring interviews with cast members from the podcast A Dream Given Form, a lengthy two-part interview with Peter Jurasik (Londo) and a chat with Patricia Tallman (Lyta) and others, this book gives insights into what it was like to be part of Babylon 5, chronicling the show's highs and lows and examining the legacy it left behind in genre television.

Author : David Bassom
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,13 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Babylon 5 (Television program)
ISBN : 9780345414526

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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.

Author : David Bassom
Publisher : Dell
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 42,77 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780440223856

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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.

Author : Joe Michael Stracynski
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 28,45 MB
Release : 2013-07-03
Category :
ISBN : 9781630770488

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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.

Author : Ensley F. Guffey
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 37,97 MB
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1773050508

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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.

Author : J. Gregory Keyes
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,90 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Science fiction
ISBN : 9780345427168

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The child of their greatest heroes-- he was destined to become their darkest enemy . . . In the twenty-second century, the discovery of human telepaths led to terror and bloodshed, and to the creation of the Psi Corps--a government agency of elite telepaths who were used to control their own kind. Under the command of a power-mad politician, the Corps became a ruthless tool of oppression, and the telepath underground was formed. Matthew and Fiona Dexter led the resistance to its greatest victories. But when they were martyred for the cause, their only child was claimed by the very forces they had died opposing. Raised from infancy within the Psi Corps, Alfred Bester was a telepath of exceptional ability, determined to make his mark by transforming himself into a master of deceit. Schooled in hate but tormented by shards of conscience, he wrestled with the seductiveness of the sinister cause he served. But slowly stripped of humanity by the war between decency and betrayal, he surrendered his soul--and rose to become the most dreaded figure of his time . . . Book Two in the gripping new epic trilogy that uncovers the secret history of the Psi Corps.

Author : Chris McAuley
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 13,16 MB
Release : 2021-07-19
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 178982611X

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Are you a huge fan of Babylon 5? Do you know your Anla'Shok from your Entil'Zha, your Tenth Fane of Elleya from your Third Fane of Chudomo and your sleepers from your dust? If so, this is the perfect quiz book for you! With four hundred questions (and answers) covering the entire Babylon 5 universe, this ultimate quiz is ideal for testing your own knowledge or for playing along with friends. Topics covered include the various races, planets and systems, the characters and their relationships, individual plot points and fun sections such as anagrams and guess the season. So put on your best ceremonial dress, strap yourself into your Starfury and get ready for some awesome Babylon 5 quizzing fun!