Overview

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. So much of its legacy has been about its struggle to survive. From the rivalry between Babylon 5 and 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 got 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 air, with many attempts to continue the franchise. Featuring interviews with cast members from the podcast A Dream Given Form, a foreword from Patricia Tallman (Lyta), and an exclusive chat with Peter Jurasik (Londo), this book gives the reader 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.

Full Product Details

Author:   Baz Greenland
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9781476692401

ISBN 10:   1476692408
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   31 January 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

"Table of Contents Introduction  1. The Legacy of Babylon 5  2. Science Fiction Story Arcs  3. The Development of Babylon 5  4. Babylon Prime  5. A Chat with Peter Jurasik (Part 1)  6. From Star Trek to Babylon 5 … and Back to Star Trek Again  7. Making ""The Lord of the Rings in space"" a Reality  8. The Great Publicity Machine  9. JMS's Character Trapdoors 10. The Diversity That Almost Was 11. A Chat with Marshall Teague 12. Season One: A Master Class in ­World-Building 13. Season Two: The Changing of the Guard 14. Season Three: Tearing Up the Television Rule Book 15. Season Four: The Race to the Finish Line 16. Season Five: Epilogues and Opportunities 17. A Chat with Patricia Tallman 18. The TNT Movies: Looking Back Before Moving On 19. The Crusade to Save Earth—and Babylon 5 20. To Live and Die in Starlight 21. The Lost Tales and What Could Have Been 22. The Memory of Shadows: The ­Big-Screen Babylon 5s That Never Were 23. A Chat with Peter Jurasik (Part 2) 24. The Canonization of Novels 25. The Babylon 5 Community 26. Objects in Motion and the Possibilities to Come Chapter Notes Bibliography Index"

Reviews

"""This book from Baz Greenland promises to be a love letter to the series I was so fortunate to be a part of. Babylon 5 was a wild and wonderful ride; full of friendships, drama, lots of laughter, confusion, astonishing performances, network nightmares, and a lifelong indelible association with a world both looking forward and over the shoulder. One of the biggest gifts from Babylon 5 is the creative endeavors it has sparked, like this book. If you want more insights into what it took to create and produce this groundbreaking show, you'll devour this book. Thank you to Baz, and to all the fans that have loved Babylon 5 and been so embracing to all of us from the show.""--Patricia Tallman, actress, stunt performer and studio executive"

Author Information

Baz Greenland has written several published works and for numerous websites. He lives in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

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