BABYLON 5 is Getting an Animated Movie From Creator J. Michael Straczynski!
Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski has been teasing a big announcement for the sci-fi franchise, and the big reveal has come! He is developing a Babylon 5 animated movie with Warner Bros. Animation and WB Home Entertainment! How freakin’ cool is that!?
Straczynski shared the news on social media, saying: “BABYLON 5 ANIMATED MOVIE coming from Warner Bros. Animation & WB Home Entertainment! Classic B5: raucous, heartfelt, nonstop, a ton of fun through time and space & a love letter to the fans. Movie title, release date and other details coming one week from today.”
Straczynski went on to share that the film is “already finished and in the can,” and that “it feels the most B5-ish of anything we’ve done since the original show.”
Well, this is pretty damn exciting! I’m a big fan of the original series, which ran for five seasons in the 90s, and it’s considered to be one of the best sci-fi series ever made.
The story took place in the 23rd century, when humans and aliens coexist on a massive space station called Babylon 5. What made the show so great was its intricate plotlines and character development. The show had a large ensemble cast, and each character came with their own unique story arc that intertwined with the larger narrative. These characters were complex and multidimensional.
The show also tackled complex themes and social issues, and it was not afraid to take risks. It also built an awesomely vast and rich universe, with detailed histories and cultures.
The cast for the series included Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, Jerry Doyle, Mira Furlan, and Richard Briggs. If any of the characters are returning for the movie, it will be cool if the actors came back to voice their characters.
Are you excited that we are getting a Babylon 5 animated movie!?