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Babylon 5 Animated Movie From Warner Bros. Animation Announced

Justin Wong ,

A science fiction show that has been vastly influential yet overlooked is setting up to emerge once again. Babylon 5, a series that has been widely regarded as undervalued, is readying for a comeback. Still, its upcoming shape may still be shocking for those who have been devoted followers for a long time.

Babylon 5, which bears a resemblance to Mass Effect’s Citadel, is receiving a resurgence in popularity more than 25 years after its original ending in 1998. Unlike similar revivals of cult classics such as Willow and The Dark Crystal, this one won’t use the live-action format, but animation instead. What’s more, while the prior mentioned series derived from movies, Babylon 5 will be a feature-length animated film. But, who will be involved?

The originator of the project, J. Michael Straczynski, shared the news on his Twitter account with a sneak peek of the script’s title page, censoring the subtitle. His post read, ” BABYLON 5 ANIMATED MOVIE from Warner Bros. Animation & WB Home Entertainment!” He exclaimed that it is “Classic B5 : raucous, heartfelt, nonstop, a ton of fun through time and space & a love letter to the fans.” Furthermore, Straczynski added that fans would be informed of the movie title, release date, and other particulars one week after the official announcement. He clarified, “This brand new original animated movie is already finished and in the can. So it’s 100% real, happening, and coming out very soon.”

Unlike its contemporaries, Babylon 5 was a less popular series that had a unique setting and mature subject matter. The show focused on the human military personnel and alien diplomats at the space station, Babylon 5, which was a place for various species to conduct business and diplomacy. The overarching plot revolved around the political relations between races, but the personal stories kept viewers invested. It was the interpersonal relationships between the characters that attracted fans and the outstanding cast was a major part of why people continued to watch.

Bruce Boxleitner, known for his role in the movie Tron, was the protagonist of the series Babylon 5, taking over the role of Commander Jeffrey Sinclair in the second season. Most of the cast stayed the same, with Claudia Christian as Lt. Commander Susan Ivanova, Jerry Doyle as Security Chief Michael Garibaldi, and Richard Biggs as Doctor Stephen Franklin. The alien roles were played by Mira Furlan as Minbari ambassador Dalenn, Andreas Katsulas as Narn ambassador G’Kar, and Peter Jurasik (who also appeared in Tron) as Centauri ambassador Londo.

Although no specifics have been released, it seems probable that much of the original cast will be featured. Regardless, it will be a pleasure to return to this universe. Babylon 5, which has been a source of inspiration for many science-fiction movies and games over the years, has established its own unique style, emphasizing engrossing characters and politics rather than special effects or laser battles. Fingers crossed that the upcoming film will be as remarkable as fans anticipate after so long.