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Originally Posted by paraflyer
Just that one book, or the series?
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H3ll yeah! https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by paraflyer
Just that one book, or the series?
I'd go for the series.
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Originally Posted by Tekboy
Glad to see ringworld finally made it to the movies, Larry's books are great for the imagination.
Some of Greg Benfords stuff would work well too.
I thought we were talking about "science" fiction here. On a Pale Horse might as well be the Zanth series. The first 3 were "punny" after that, blah.Quote:
Originally Posted by paraflyer
No, that was clearly Zion's Friction....Quote:
Originally Posted by jitBob
Extra WOTPP points for those who know where THAT came from...
I don't have a link but the SciFi Hall of Fame is opening shortly in Seattle. Funded by MS Paul Allen.
"Richard Biggs, who played Dr. Stephen Franklin on "Babylon 5" and also had a long run on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives," died Saturday. He was 44, according to the actor's Web site"
Only 44 y.o. a shame.
Anyone remember Odyssey Five? It was abruptly cancelled by Showtime a few years back. They only showed about 12 episodes than you couldn't even find any info on what happened to the show.
Well, about a month ago INHD a high def cable station found 4 episodes that has been filmed but not shown. So out of the blue I am watching episodes I never knew existed of a long cancelled series. Sort of like them finding 4 more ST-Next Gen. episodes.
I would like to see "The Mote in Gods Eye" made into a movie.
The SciFi Hall of Fame here. If any of you are ever in town visit the Experience Music Project.
I will watch I, Robot simply because I enjoy scifi, but from what I heard, it shares nothing with the Asimov collection of short stories that goes by that name. I don't have much hope for the movie really.Quote:
Originally Posted by a d e p t
And, yes, Asimov was a genius. I'm still reading through his Robot and Empire books.
Yep. It's also noted that Paul Winfeld (the man who played Fraklin's father on B5) also passed away none too long ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by techs
Someone did a tribute video, a montage of B5 clips with the actor's lines, turned out nicely.
http://download.theforce.net/theater...kbiggs_320.mov
...and a good read from Jeffery Willerth (the actor who played Kosh):
"Talkin' Trash about Rick Biggs
by Jeffrey Willerth
June 1, 2004
Much has been said about the boundless zest and endless generosity that was Richard Biggs.
No matter how much, how long or how hard we all try, we will never say enough to accurately describe the depth of his goodness or the extent of his compassion.
But not everything that he valued smelled of roses.
One day, shortly after Babylon 5 wrapped for good, Rick stopped by the studio. I recall that very few people were left in the building at the time. Rick stepped into my office seemingly thrilled to find a friendly face - and melancholy about the series coming to an end.
He asked me if it would be ok to go back to his beloved MedLab one last time.
It pained me to explain that MedLab had been disassembled the day before. He seemed heartbroken and rife with despair. It was as if he had missed the chance to say "goodbye" to MedLab.
Then I had a vorlonic moment - a flash of an idea - to help my friend.
I took Rick to the back of the stages where the mammoth dumpsters lie stuffed with scraps from a plywood space station. Without batting an eye, I climbed up and into the giant box of Babylon and starting digging for a memory. In short order, I emerged with two green plastic panels that made up the distinctive MedLab walls.
I'll never forget how speechless Rick was at that moment. He appeared to be filled with
a) anxiety about entering the empty stages ...
b) loss over the destruction of MedLab ...
c) elation from receiving the plastic panels ...
d) panic that Warner Bros. lawyers would come around the corner and arrest us for rummaging through THEIR garbage.
On that day - at that moment -I was able to give Rick Biggs an icon of his legacy. It was important to him, he appreciated it and he cherished all the memories it gave him.
Yep. I gave Richard Biggs a piece of trash. And he loved it.
Richard, you are loved ... you are missed ... you are my friend."
A better link to the Sci-Fi Hall of Fame.
I would like to see a TV series based off of Fred Saberhagen's Berserkers. :thumbs:
I would also like to see a series of movies based upon Harry Turtledove's Worldwar novels. Now that would rock. :)
Galaxy Quest was great. I had to go buy that on on vhs as soon as it was released (a few years before I had a dvd player).Quote:
Originally Posted by a d e p t
Tripping the rift is frickin hilarious. The wife hates it, but I don't really care. I do wish that it was on later so that they wouldn't have to censor the language though. I guess I'll just have to pick it up on DVD once season 1 comes out.
Speaking of Farscape, even though I dont ever watch the show I got to meet that chick that was bald and blue. She was an absolute sweetheart. One of the nicest people you will ever meet. She was someone who really appreciated her fans.
Sorry about the delay in getting to this topic y'all. Today is travel day back home and it's a long trip. So where to start?
Well I for one am looking forward to the Farscape mini-series. I too would like to see the Babylon 5 universe back on the airwaves.
As to the Ringworld movie I know it has been in the works for several years. If it is treated right it will be an excellent movie (as a note the newest Ringworld novel is out :thumbs: ) . There are actually several Niven novels that I think would make excellent movies:
1. Footfall
2. The Mote in God's Eye
3. The Integral Trees
4. Dreampark
I had once though that Destiny's Road would make a great movie, but on further reflection I'm not so sure.
Who mentioned the Berserker series? Oh yeah Commander Klarg. Yes I agree!!! :thumbs: :thumbs:
Another thought is for Pohl's Gateway and introduction further into the Heechee's.
Now that I'm on a roll I also nominate:
1. Lord Valentine's Castle - Robert Silverberg
2. Nine Princes of Amber - Roger Zelazny (h3ll the whole Amber series)
3. FOUNDATION - Isaac Asimov The whole Foundation Series!!! :thumbs2:
4. Rendezvous with Rama & Childhood's End - Arthur C. Clarke :thumbs2: :thumbs2:
5. Speaking of Heinlein "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" would be awesome! :thumbs:
6. And finally (because it's bedtime) Bio of a Space Tyrant - Piers Anthony