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Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

I didn't see anything in a search so here we go...

Apparently the studio wants to have new actors instead of the original cast for the upcoming Babylon 5 motion picture!!

Go here to check out the details and give your support to make sure the same beloved characture come back!

http://www.keepb5alive.com/

Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :

I'm not sure I would go see it with a different cast... and this has been a movie I've been looking forward to since the original B5 ended.

Posted by AntiCool (Member # 7386) on :

I think that it should be perfectly acceptable practice to swap actors for the same character.

The only actor that I will be really sad to lose is Mira Furlan, who is also Sister Carlotta in the Ender's Game movie of my dreams.

Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :

I'd miss the actors playing Ivanovich and Garibaldi, they're a lot of fun.

Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :

If they are continuing from where the series left off, it should have the same actors. If it is a retelling or whole new story, new actors are okay. I haven't checked to see which one this is supposed to be.

Posted by AntiCool (Member # 7386) on :

But we already lost Claudia Christian in the fifth season.

And while I love the character of Garibaldi, I believe it could be done better by another actor.

Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :

That's all well and good, but if they feel that HAVE to change a character, they should change them all. Just changing one or two would make it feel like B5 Lite™. Sort of like Galactica 1980.

Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :

Another cast member they have lost is Dr Franklin who died of an anuerism(?) last year.

Still, without replacing anyone you could have a fine movie with just Sheridan, Delenn, (former sentatorial candidate in RL) Garibaldi, G'Kar, Londo and Vir. Heck, they could even bring back Na'toth since she only left to pursue a movie career. (with no hard feelings, unlike Claudia)

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

Claudia and JMS have reconciled, so there's a good chance she'll be back.

I really really want Andreas Katulas back as G'Kar, though.

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

I forgot to add, the only person they're actively looking to replace is Peter Woodward as Galen, which I don't care too much about.

Posted by AntiCool (Member # 7386) on :

Oh, I also couldn't live with another G'Kar. He was by far the best actor on that show.

Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :

I could live without Galenn. I liked him, but he was in Crusade, not B5.

I would LOVE to have Claudia back!!! She was my favorite character.

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

I'm glad someone else agrees with me.

What I don't get is that the studio is looking for big name stars for the parts of Galen and the other characters that weren't in the series. (Diane something?) Why on earth would they think that any big name star would want to be in the B5 movie? No offense, but the best this movie can hope for is not to flop. It's never going to be a blockbuster. I can't see any big name star wanting to tie their name to this movie.

Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :

I didn't know that Richard Biggs died. [Frown]

I also wish the Marcus Cole character was still around. I just noticed that Jason Carter voiced 007 in Goldeneye: Rogue Agent.

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

Ivanova, G'Kar, and Londo are my favorite characters.

Bring back Our Lady of the Purple Nightgown!!!

Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :

::tears a corner off Telp's Gay Card::

Posted by AntiCool (Member # 7386) on :

I was sad when Ivanova left the show, but I never missed Marcus.

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

That's because you're a straight guy.

Marcus was HOT! And he had a British accent. What more can you ask for?

[ February 25, 2005, 01:21 PM: Message edited by: blacwolve ]

Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :

And he had a HUGE staff that was sometimes small and sometimes... umm.. you know I'm talking about that fighting staff he was carrying around right?

Posted by AntiCool (Member # 7386) on :

I'm a straight gay? [Laugh]

Although owning a real Minbari fighting pike would almost be as cool as owning a real light saber.

And a whole lot safer.

"I'm the very model of an English major general..."

edit: in case blacwolve decides to edit the original post:

quote:
That's because you're a straight gay.

[ February 25, 2005, 01:22 PM: Message edited by: AntiCool ]

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

Freudian slip

quote:

edit: in case blacwolve decides to edit the original post:

Like I did [Big Grin]

[ February 25, 2005, 01:23 PM: Message edited by: blacwolve ]

Posted by Architraz Warden (Member # 4285) on :

I spy, with my little eye, something that begins with "B".

Gotta be in the top 5 dialogue exchanges on TV. At least one of the five funniest. The number of one liners that Marcus had were amazing, and the actor certainly pulled it off well, but the non-humor writing could have been more than a bit better for him.

Feyd Baron, DoC

PS: I love Marcus's "I used to think it was awful that the universe is so unfair..." comment. It rotates in and out of my favorite entertainment quotation spot.

EDIT for the obligatory typo.

[ February 25, 2005, 03:28 PM: Message edited by: Architraz Warden ]

Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :

Me too, Feyd. Great quotation.

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

quote:
I was sad when Ivanova left the show, but I never missed Marcus.

Well, at least she was around to film "Sleeping in Light". That was one of the best treats for the finale, getting to see Ivanova again and having her become Ranger One.

Posted by AntiCool (Member # 7386) on :

The only reason she was in that episode because it was originally supposed to come at the end of the fourth season, back when they didn't think they'd have a fifth season.

Once Claudia Christian left the show, she never came back.

I spy with my little eye, something that begins with "E".

Even more boxes.

[ February 26, 2005, 01:54 PM: Message edited by: AntiCool ]

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

Oh, I know that. That's why I'm glad they filmed it during the season four contract, so she would be in it.

Posted by AntiCool (Member # 7386) on :

I agree. It was great having her there for it. I missed her.

Dude. What are you doing posting on HR without being logged into AIM?

Bum.

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

hehe... because I know I'll get trapped in conversation for a long time... and I need to hop in the shower and get ready for work. Bum.

[Wink]

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

The Babylon 5 movie wll not be made

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Wall Bash]

Posted by AntiCool (Member # 7386) on :

Oh well. Maybe next time.

Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :

Well, like he said...I'd rather have no movie than a bad one.

Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :

All I have to say about Babylon 5 is:
[Wall Bash]

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

*prepares to destroy Nick with his Narn Heavy Cruiser*