JMS on Usenet
November 1999
J. Michael Straczynski posts regularly on Usenet. This page provides quick links to his posts from November 1999, with a brief description of each. Unless otherwise stated, all messages are from rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated.
30 November 1999
Re: Attn JMS: Morden in shadows *spoilers for Macbeth*
JMS reveals a lighting trick used when filming some of Mr. Morden's scenes.Re: This rests on your shoulders.
JMS continues the discussion of souls.
28 November 1999
Re: Attn: JMS - Souls
JMS challenges the definition of a soul.Re: ATTN JMS: A way to get B5 reruns off TNT
TNT has the rights to show Babylon 5 reruns through the fall of 2001.Re: Attn JMS: I agree w/you re: original notes.
JMS responds to an appreciation of his feelings on not releasing his original notes.
27 November 1999
Re: SFX Magazine, JMS and Double Standards
JMS praises another poster's summary of the relationship between SFX Magazine and JMS.Re: Attn: JMS - Souls
JMS is asked if he believes in souls.Re: ATTN JMS: Strange "Rising Stars" Promo
JMS is asked about a bizarre announcement from Top Cow for issue 5 of Rising Stars.Re: ATTN JMS: B5, TNT, & SCI-FI
JMS finally confirms that he does not expect Crusade to be saved at this late date.Re: jms- Rising Stars #3
The third issue of Rising Stars has been delayed a week.jms recommends....
JMS describes his positive experience with Flumadine, a flu medication.
26 November 1999
Re: JMS: Some bible questions/praise
JMS corrects some misinformation about his notes for the five-year arc.Re: JMS: It's been a year
JMS responds to an explanation of the attention he is still receiving from fans a year after "Sleeping in Light" aired.Re: ATTN JMS: Music Tastes (B5 Magazine)
JMS elaborates on the music of KODO, which he said he likes in issue 17 of The Official Babylon 5 Magazine.
24 November 1999
Re: ATTN: JMS - 200 page document
JMS explains why his notes on the five-year arc will never be released... even after his death.
23 November 1999
Re: ATTN JMS: four quick questions
JMS confirms that while he has issues with a particular UK convention committee, he has no other ill feelings towards the UK or other conventions there.Re: JMS: Chronology question
JMS describes the timeline to be published in upcoming issues of The Official Babylon 5 Magazine.Re: SFX Magazine, JMS and Double Standards
JMS responds to a defender of SFX Magazine.Re: ATTN JMS: Final Approval
JMS comments on a licensing mistake: The Lurker's Guide calls the second Vorlon ambassador Ulkesh Naranek, but the Precedence collectible card game calls him Ulkesh Kosh.Re: ATTN: JMS - 200 page document
JMS explains why he will not release his notes on the five-year arc, but relates how he used them over the years.
22 November 1999
Re: ATTN JMS: TV Production Role
JMS explains the difference between a story consultant and a story editor.Re: JMS: Selling B5 Scripts & Pricing
The conversation about the cost of the scripts continues.Re: SFX Magazine, JMS and Double Standards
JMS comments on an unflattering piece about him in SFX Magazine.
21 November 1999
Re: ATTN: JMS - Babylon 5 "SERIES 1" Bible
JMS will not release the outline of the five-year arc.Re: JMS: Some bible questions/praise
JMS discusses some of the divergences between the Writer's Bible and the show as aired.Re: JMS: Selling B5 Scripts & Pricing
JMS explains why the Official Fan Club is selling individual printed scripts instead of putting all the scripts onto a CD-ROM.
20 November 1999
Re: ATTN JMS: Crusade and NDEI site
JMS responds to a question about the Netter Digital Web site that shows a date of 2000 for Crusade.Re: ATTN JMS: four quick questions
JMS isn't able to provide much information about German video availability, Chris Carter, UK convention appearances, and DVDs.Re: Crusade Jacket MIA?
JMS reports that the Crusade jackets haven't shipped yet but will soon.
19 November 1999
Re: ATTN JMS: Chris Carter Rumor
Here is JMS' "promising" response to the rumor that he's working with Chris Carter on a CBS drama.Re: Attn JMS: Rising Stars
JMS responds to praise for Rising Stars.
17 November 1999
Re: ATTN JMS: Lyta & G'Kar Story (Spoilers)
JMS is asked how Lyta could send G'Kar a telepathic message in his short story, "Genius Loci".
15 November 1999
Re: ATTN. JMS - Odd questions
The odd questions are about Kosh and visions of the future.
14 November 1999
Re: Finally! B5 Bible/Treatment Available!
The Babylon 5 Season One Writer's Bible will not be followed up with supplements for other seasons.Re: Hands Outstretched
JMS adds a few more entries to a viewer's list of hand motifs in Babylon 5.Re: ATTN JMS: Sifl & Olly Will Return!
One of JMS' favorite shows, Sifl & Olly, will be returning to television.
13 November 1999
Re: Finally! B5 Bible/Treatment Available!
JMS is asked if a new bible was written for each season of Babylon 5.Re: ATTN JMS: Sleeping In Light (and a heart-felt thank you)
A viewer thanks JMS for Babylon 5 after crying through "Sleeping in Light".
11 November 1999
Re: Finally! B5 Bible/Treatment Available!
JMS clarifies the new products available at the Babylon 5 Emporium.from jms re:"Fascists" thread
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JMS responds to criticisms of his ego with an extensive essay.
10 November 1999
Re: Finally! B5 Bible/Treatment Available!
The ordering information for the Writer's Bible is still being added to the system at the Emporium.Re: CRUSADE Rumor
JMS doubts a rumor that the Sci-Fi Channel is negotiating to show a Crusade marathon.
09 November 1999
Rising Stars #3 Out November 22nd
JMS talks about the next issue of Rising Stars.Finally! B5 Bible/Treatment Available!
Copies of the original Babylon 5 Series Treatment and Season One Writer's Bible will be sold by the official fan club.Re: A dumb ratings question...
JMS contradicts a viewer who says TNT had plenty of promotion for Crusade.Re: ATTN JMS: How do you feel TV show creators should treat fans?
To the previous discussion JMS adds that the whole point of his cameo is that it was a surprise.Re: ATTN JMS: How do you feel TV show creators should treat fans?
JMS said he's always been honest with fans, but a viewer points out that he once said he would never do a cameo on Babylon 5.
08 November 1999
Re: ATTN JMS: How do you feel TV show creators should treat fans?
JMS comments on his policy of honesty with the fans.
06 November 1999
Re: JMS in new Wizard magazine
JMS chimes in on the use of the term "comic book".
03 November 1999
Re: New Amazing Stories Issue
The new issue of Amazing Stories Magazine is in the process of hitting newsstands now.
02 November 1999
Re: ATTN JMS: What did Walter Koenig think of Bester's fate?
JMS will ask him at lunch tomorrow.Re:Attn: JMS: TNT notes (WAS *sigh* a quick Question and a foolow
JMS explains that the Warner Bros. studio note process during Babylon 5's first season was much easier than Crusade's.Re: ATTN JMS--B5 Calendar canon?
JMS comments on the 2000 calendar and the timeline in Babylon 5 Magazine.