B5 Coming to HBOMax January 2021

[Jan]

I just saw a report that said the opening scene of 'Grey 17 is missing'...is missing. Can't make that up!

[Looney]

I just saw a report that said the opening scene of 'Grey 17 is missing'...is missing. Can't make that up!

Why can't you?! Last time I checked you had creativity. Did something happen?! Did someone steal your creativity?



So being a popsicle for the last two weeks might be making Looney a little more Looney than usual.

[Jan]

So being a popsicle for the last two weeks might be making Looney a little more Looney than usual.

"I do not think that is possible."

Reports are getting screwy. Some say eps are fixed, others say not. Some sound issues on some eps, mislabeling of eps.

Whoever the 'project manager' for this 'labor of love' was, really kinda should probably be fired.

[JoeD80]

Looks like episode times for Babylon Squared and Hour of the Wolf are correct on HBO Max; episodes still short on itunes.

Episode order is airdate on itunes, kind of random on HBO max (episodes re-arranged in season 1, only production order in season 2 which flips Divided Loyalties and Long Twilight creating a small continuity error with Delenn, back to airdate order for 3 - 5).

On color correction - looks better on HBO Max, but still noticeably different when it switches to comp shots. Although most of the live action looks better on HBO/itunes than my Vudu episodes, and the Vudu episodes skip more frames, the Vudu episode colors don't flip between shots like that and it seems more blended. For example, it changes when Marcus is about to use his pike or when Elric plays his hologram of Vir.

The colors do look quite vibrant and I imagine some of it was intended by John Flinn at the time (green tint for green sector, blue tint for blue sector) but some of it cannot be right - the most noticeable one I saw a big color issue was There All the Honor Lies where near the end Delenn and Lennier are completely purple; 99% sure that was not the intended color.

Overall I like the look of the CGI and the 5.1 sound is quite good through my speakers.

I had started a rewatch after reading Joe's autobiography; this release was good timing. Hopefully it stays around and doesn't disappear from streaming again.

[oops still used to saying itunes - apple TV]
[additional note there: I bought season 1 in 2013. It was full screen at the time, season 1 only - they auto replaced all the episodes with the new full-screen versions in my account. Babylon Squared now only 41 minutes]

[Looney]

Unfortunately my phone died a few weeks ago and I have been FORCED to buy a new phone with a new plan. And how dare they include HBO MAX with my plan................ WOOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!!! I shall be streaming B5 24/7. LMAO!!!!!!!!! I CAN FINALLY WATCH IT AT WORK!!!!!!!
(PS I have watched it at work many times on Amazon Prime, but don't tell my boss. I mean it has been a few years. My current position doesn't allow any time for such pleasures, but a few years ago I had to work Saturday mornings and occasionally there was some down time and I could stream the Prime version.) I know you all love my LONG winded tales.

[Looney]

HOLY GUACAMOLE!!!!!!!! Looney FINALLY got a 4K TV. What do you think the first streaming service he went to was? ....................... (Pause for dramatic effect and allow the audience to come up with their answers) ................................

I am going to be honest there was a little disappointment, but not overall. I LOVED IT! I mean I was a little disappointed with grain, but I could also see things like hair follicles. ???? That was AMAZING. ???? My true disappointment came when the high quality image really made some of the settings look like I was seeing a set. My current re-watch was in the middle of SOUL MATES when I turned it on. The scene is when Garibaldi and Sheridan are questioning Stoner in the holding cell. Oh wow did it look like a TV show set or stage set for the first time ever. I guess there is something to say for a lower quality image.

[Jan]

For folks who've been watching B5 on HBO Max, be aware that it's scheduled to be going off as of January 25.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-whats-coming-to-hbo-max-in-january-2023-and-whats-leaving-11671574521

JMS posted last night when asled about it:

[LateArrival]

For folks who've been watching B5 on HBO Max, be aware that it's scheduled to be going off as of January 25.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-whats-coming-to-hbo-max-in-january-2023-and-whats-leaving-11671574521

JMS posted last night when asled about it:

But guess it can still be "purchased" from those sites that offer the option to purchase it by season. Wonder if that option will also Go Whoosh next month.

Hmm... Looks like Stargate and Co. is leaving AmazonWorld in nine days.

[Lope de Aguirre]

Funny, the Pilot and the TV movies and "The Lost Tales" were never available in 1080p correct?