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[Lorien1]

On the B5 front, there has been something of rather substantial proportion that's finally gone from talk to money, such that I'm now working frantically to meet some deadlines, but there's nothing I can say about this until after January 15th, probably closer to the end of that month.

The only thing I can say is that phase one of the new project is a go, hence the furious writing schedule at this end of things, which is why I've been silent until deciding to kick up some dust on the political discusion. I've been writing my little brains out.

I know the immediate result of this will be speculation, but if we could keep that to a low roar on the nets to avoid precluding anything, that would be a wonderfulness. But trust me: I wouldn't go on about something in this way if it wasn't a significant development. Just trust me on this one for a bit and hold fire until further word.

(Longtime followers of the various news groups know that an eep means that something significant has happened, but that I can't talk about it...the eep is just a way of saying, on the QT, that something has, indeed, happened and it's real, not just speculation or maybe-gonna-happens. So on that basis, you may consider this an eep.)

And on the topic of fans for a moment...I'm happy to mention that we've included a thanks to Steve Grimm (Lurker's Guide) and our resident moderator Jay Denebeim on the Season 5 DVD. Just a way of saying thanks for years of help and support.

Oh, yeah...and next year you can expect two new DVD sets that a) include all of the TV movies in one package (with commentaries from me on "The Gathering" and "In the Beginning") and b) package all 13 of the Crusade episodes into one box. -- jms, moderated newsgroup 30 Nov 03

[Mariel]

I just read that on JMS's site. That is so cool I can't wait for the Crusade episodes.
:blpaw:

[Rowan]

Originally posted by Lorien1
The only thing I can say is that phase one of the new project is a go, hence the furious writing schedule at this end of things, which is why I've been silent until deciding to kick up some dust on the political discusion. I've been writing my little brains out.

Ah, what new project?

Rowan

[Lorien1]

Originally posted by Rowan


Ah, what new project?

Rowan

That's the thing about JMS,he allways leaves you hanging,wondering what's in store! Colin.<*>. :reyes:

[Rowan]

Ah... so *very* JMS.

Row

[Darth Simpson]

The Latest:

Y'know, if there's anything more annoying than having to sit on good news, I can't think of what it might be. (Well, okay, being staked to an ant hill at high noon is a pretty obvious one, but you get the idea.)

The only things I can say right now about B5:TMoS is that now that all the correct agreements have been signed, sealed and delivered, the draft has gone in, met with great enthusiasm all around, notes have been received, and the next draft is in process and has to be delievered within two weeks so that certain other steps can be set into motion.

I still can't tell you what it *is* because that has to come from the proper people through the proper channels at the proper time...but I can tell you a few cases of what it *isn't*...it isn't a novel, or a short story, a comic, an animated series, a radio drama or a stage play. Beyond that, deponent sayeth not.

JMS

[Rowan]

Well, we can do the 'process of elimination' game...

'And so it begins...'

Rowan

[Darth Simpson]

The only problem is that this info was a while ago and there has been no anouncments since. It's all gone a bit quiet.

[Rowan]

And this is the way it goes in the entertainment community. It may be quite a while before we hear something or we may hear it tomorrow. Just gotta wait it out.

Rowan

[Darth Simpson]

Strange things afoot.

No news for ages, despite JMS' asurances.

I find today that even the JMS news site has gone down. Very odd.

[Rowan]

Never a good sign that.

Rowan

[Mariel]

I know I've been absent for a while now, but there are reasons, especially in regards to B5:TMoS. In a project of this nature, and this size, there's stage one (let's do this) stage two (let's make everybody's deal) and stage three (making it). We're hip-deep in stage two just now, and it's taking a freaking
long amount of time to get through it all. Stage two is also the most unnerving and nerve-wracking stage when there's a lot of money involved, as there is in this situation.

So every day is a case of "Are we there yet?" and being told yes...almost.

I swear, it's the kind of thing that could lead a monk to murder.

Thing of it is...there's a LOT happening right now in the B5 universe, on a multitude of fronts, some of it in response to TMoS, some of it coming up completely on its own. All I can say at this moment is that if you've been waiting for new stuff in the B5 universe, you may be getting your wish in spades very soon.

Soon, I promise, all will be made clear. I don't like being Mr. Mysterioso on this, but if I say too much, the-powers-that-be will use my head to make a 2.35:1 sized hole in the wall.

:blpaw:

[Rowan]

Joe! Don't *so* this to us~! :crying:

Rowan

[Jax]

Well from what I've read elsewhere, the 2.35:1 clue refers to film ratio in feature films so it's definately got to be a film. Also interesting comment about other things cropping up unrelated to B5:TMOS. I've seen others speculating on the possibility of a computer game, but I wonder if it will be some kind of animation like we've seen with Star Wars recently and the Clone Wars. (which gave us some background leading up to the next film)

Either way the 'spades' clue definately says we are getting more than one new B5 thing. Horaay !!!