The Memory of Shadows

From The Great Machine

This project is dead. According to JMS: JMS News archive of JMS message about TMOS

Steven Beck has been selected to direct a Babylon 5 movie for theatrical release. The movie, titled The Memory of Shadows (TMOS), was written by Straczynski. Filming begins in April 2005 in the UK.

Several sources have claimed that factions within Warner Brothers want to recast established Babylon_5 roles with younger actors, causing a major controversy among fans of Babylon 5. Straczynski acknowledged the subject, has stated that the negotiations are problematic and are going on much longer than expected, but has said that he is unable to directly comment on the issue. A fan-based campaign, "Keep B5 Alive", has fans writing to both Warner Brothers (in America) and the UK film studio where the film is scheduled to be released, asking WB not to recast.

According to statements and clues made by Straczynski in a recent convention appearance in New Jersey, and statements on a Usenet newsgroup, it is known that the storyline connects to that of the short-lived Crusade television series. In this movie the technology of the ancient Shadow race is being unleashed on the galaxy by an unknown force. Earthforce intelligence officer Diane_Baker, whose brother was recently killed in a mysterious explosion, intends to find out who is behind the conspiracy. Joining her is Galen, a technomage who has been charged with keeping the technology out of the hands of those who would abuse it.