JMS on Usenet
July 2003
J. Michael Straczynski posts regularly on Usenet. This page provides quick links to his posts from July 2003, with a brief description of each. Unless otherwise stated, all messages are from rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated.
31 July 2003
Re: Writer's you simply can't stand
rec.arts.comics.marvel.universe
JMS answers a question in his usual self-deprecating style.
30 July 2003
Re: Ranting back: ( was: Re: On JMS : A minor rant...)
JMS discusses dealing with personalities in Hollywood.Re: ATTN JMS - Crusade dead for good?
JMS answers questions about Crusade.Re: Attn JMS: Showbiz Auction Eyes $150,000 for Superman Suit
JMS contemplates a Superman memorabilia auction.
25 July 2003
Re: jms at san diego comic con
JMS comments on autograph values.Re: No JMS for third season of Jeremiah?
JMS answers questions about MGM and Jeremiah.Re: No JMS for third season of Jerimiah?
JMS discusses Jeremiah.
24 July 2003
Re: ATTN: JMS Yet another DVD question
JMS expects to see Crusade and all the Babylon 5 movies on DVD.Re: No JMS for third season of Jerimiah?
JMS will not return to Jeremiah if it has a third season.
21 July 2003
Re: Writers abandoning Jemas Comics Group in droves
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JMS responds to a joke with his own.
18 July 2003
Re: JMS Scheduled for 2003 Comic-Con International
Warner Bros. will be filming fans at the San Diego Comic Con for the Babylon 5 Season Five DVD.
17 July 2003
Re: Attn: JMS San Diego Comic-Con autographings?
JMS reconfirms his San Diego Comic Con autograph session schedule.
16 July 2003
funny stuff
JMS posts a funny Matrix video clip.
15 July 2003
Re: jms at san diego comic con
JMS discusses his autographing policy.
14 July 2003
Re: ATTN JMS: How do explain this one?
JMS responds to an online audio clip.
13 July 2003
Re: Attn: JMS San Diego Comic-Con autographings?
JMS only has one autograph session scheduled for the San Diego Comic Con.jms at san diego comic con
JMS provides more info on his San Diego Comic Con appearances.Re: JMS Interview about ASM and Supreme Power
JMS responds to a joke.Re: JMS Scheduled for 2003 Comic-Con International
JMS outlines his San Diego Comic Con schedule.
12 July 2003
Supreme Power #1 Deadline
JMS reposts his previous message.Re: JMS Interview about ASM and Supreme Power
JMS promotes Supreme Power.
09 July 2003
Re: Attn. JMS - Why Do *You* Like The Twilight Zone (1959) ?
JMS hasn't seen the latest Twilight Zone series.
08 July 2003
Re: JMS: What's new?
JMS reports on several current projects.Re: Attn. JMS - Why Do *You* Like The Twilight Zone (1959) ?
JMS explains why he admired The Twilight Zone.Re: a cat story, from jms
JMS is afraid he already has too many cats to adopt Buddy the Kitten.a cat story, from jms
JMS tells the story of how he rescued a kitten.
07 July 2003
Re: Attn: JMS Have you worked on more Crusade Stories?
JMS clarifies why he's not writing any Crusade stories now.Re: attn. JMS: A TV writing question...
JMS explains residuals in syndication.Re: attn. JMS: On Length of Copyright
JMS discusses corporate taxes.Re: attn. JMS: On Length of Copyright
JMS explains why authors assign their copyrights to corporations.Re: attn. JMS: On Length of Copyright
JMS agrees that copyrights should eventually expire.
06 July 2003
Re: Fiona Avery?
rec.arts.comics.marvel.universe
JMS is not aware of Fiona Avery experiencing any problems because of her relationship to JMS.
05 July 2003
Re: Fiona Avery?
rec.arts.comics.marvel.universe
JMS discusses Fiona Avery's career.
04 July 2003
Re: attn. JMS: On Length of Copyright
JMS discusses copyright life, estate taxes, and incorporation.Re: Attn JMS: "Superman: Birthright"
JMS hasn't read Superman: Birthright yet.Re: attn. JMS: A TV writing question...
JMS declines to explain the technical details of residual calculations.
03 July 2003
Re: Attn: JMS Have you worked on more Crusade Stories?
JMS indicates that it's not his job to continue Crusade in another medium.Re: attn. JMS: A TV writing question...
JMS takes someone to task for putting words into his mouth.Re: attn. JMS: A TV writing question...
JMS provides some statistics on average writer pay.
02 July 2003
Re: attn. JMS: A TV writing question...
JMS continues the discussion about residuals.Re: attn. JMS: A TV writing question...
JMS describes script writes and residual recipients.Re: attn. JMS: A TV writing question...
JMS discusses how the Berne Convention relates to film and television writers.
01 July 2003
Re: attn. JMS: A TV writing question...
JMS discusses textbooks and copyright.Re: attn. JMS: A TV writing question...
JMS points out that several examples of "free" art providers do in fact pay royalties.Re: attn. JMS: A TV writing question...
JMS proposes that it is difficult for non-artists to see the copyright issue from the artists' point of view.Re: attn. JMS: A TV writing question...
JMS points out that throughout history writers have expressed displeasure with ineffective copyright laws without ceasing to write.Re: attn. JMS: A TV writing question...
JMS explains how studios circumvent the Berne Convention.