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  1. Ubik

    New To Babylon 5

    I totally agree with Jan here. Watch S5 in the intended (airing) order. Don't worry about the films, spins offs, etc for now. IMHO most of the TV Movies are pretty bad and only In the Beginning really stands up as excellent. They're like a fun little bonus if you find yourself craving more...
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    WB considering HD update

    Who knows if they'll get it done, but seems like a good time when many are restricted in terms of going out and doing 'real world' stuff.
  3. Ubik

    WB considering HD update

    Some example footage here, looks pretty good.... https://www.reddit.com/r/babylon5/comments/flecv5/i_upscaled_a_scene_from_midnight_on_the_firing/
  4. Ubik

    WB considering HD update

    FYI, there's a fan project on Reddit, apparently upscaling the footage to 4k via AI techniques. Still early days. https://www.reddit.com/r/babylon5/comments/g4unx4/the_babylon_5_complete_series_4k_hdr_60fps_ai/ There's already a full HD upconvert available done by a fan, again, check reddit...
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    B5 Events

    Tempted but it's a nope from me.
  6. Ubik

    Rewatching. Thus, I'm obligated to make a thread.

    Subscribe to my Patreon to find out!
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    Rewatching. Thus, I'm obligated to make a thread.

    YES. S1 is kinda fascinating, because on a first watch it's very easy to lay a lot of scorn on it. But, the second time around you spot all these little easter eggs and bits of foreshadowing that are kinda beautiful. This is kinda inspiring me to maybe do a re-watch, it's been a few years I...
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    Rewatching. Thus, I'm obligated to make a thread.

    I am totally with you, in that I LOVE the show, but i can also have a damn good laugh at it when its warranted. And there are plenty of unintentional comedy gold moments, from over acting / scenery chewing, to terrible dialogue and/or delivery. Gotta enjoy every aspect. These review have been...
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    Rewatching. Thus, I'm obligated to make a thread.

    Keep these coming and buy some Ray Bans. -SunBot122 Yeah, G'Kar is weirdly campy in some of the earlier episodes. I like O'Hare but Boxleitner has a more natural delivery and definitely lifted the show. Infection, yikes, that's the episode that made my friend demand we stop watching the show...
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    Why were space sci fi shows like B5 heavily stigmatized by the mainstream?

    THIS. Although, that said, I am really starting to think B5 was a one off. It was a combination of the right people in the right place at the right time. It became more than the sum of its parts because of the team involved in creating it, from JMS, to the actors to the VFX people and...
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    Why were space sci fi shows like B5 heavily stigmatized by the mainstream?

    Hmmm, I mean, it's hard to ignore just how popular the BSG reboot was, and that was very squarely a space based ship how. We currently have two active Star Trek shows, with perhaps more on the way. We have The Orville, which is cute misty eyed TNG tribute. We have The Expanse, which is...
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    Why were space sci fi shows like B5 heavily stigmatized by the mainstream?

    Completely disagree with this. SF as a whole, space based or not, is now taken seriously and has become mainstream and regarded as pretty cool. Same goes for say, tabletop gaming and RPGs, nerd culture has been fully co-opted into popular culture. I mean, look at how successful the BSG...
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    Future of B5 merchandise

    I should clarify, I meant lack of interest from WB's perspective because of the legal legwork required on their end and associated costs.
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    Future of B5 merchandise

    This might also explain the lack of interest in audio drama via Big Finish. Perhaps the demand doesn't justify the set up cost for all the legal work.
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    Space Command?

    Wow, really?! Well, I guess you have to keep recycling what you have. I wonder if they'll finish any of the future movies, or if the bottom will drop out of it now people funding it know just how bad the final product looks? This is INTERESTING reading
  16. Ubik

    Star Trek Picard Series

    Why not. I am totally on board for S3 of Disco, having quite enjoyed S2. I did recently watch 'What you leave behind' and it made me nostalgic for DS9. Whilst the show took a few seasons to really find its feet, I think it's up there with the best Trek. I like that it took chances, and always...
  17. Ubik

    Space Command?

    Do I need someone like Zicree to explain how to watch TV? Naaaaahhhhh. :guffaw:
  18. Ubik

    Star Trek Picard Series

    Springer, 'dI be really curious to hear what you make of Discovery. Please keep us updated and post your thoughts as you watch. I think I hated the opening episodes of Disco and then really warmed to it as it went along. I was a bit put off by the fact that they felt they had to open Disco with...
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    Space Command?

    Hahaha, well done Jan. I can imagine he's a hard guy to shut up too!
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    Star Trek Picard Series

    Oh dear... where to start with the season finale? Or indeed the season seen as a whole. WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD Magical tech solves all the plot problems! Characters are mysteriously emotional about people they barely know! The entire crew have barely had the chance to get to know each...
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