“It was the daybreak of the third age of mankind…”
2023 is popping out to be a bumper yr for followers of Babylon 5.
The 90s present had at all times had its long-term devotees, and is usually credited for being forward of the curve with its five-year story arc, however merchandise has at all times been skinny on the bottom.
2023, nonetheless, appears to be a little bit of a turning level. Whereas we anticipate additional information on a proposed remake of the present, sequence creator J. Michael Straczynski (JMS) not too long ago dropped the shock announcement of an animated film. Babylon 5: The Highway Dwelling lands in August.
Now, the unique sequence – the pilot film ‘The Gathering’ plus all 110 episodes – are getting a 21-disc Blu-ray launch too.
Babylon 5 – The Full Sequence
As ever, this newest piece of Babylon 5 information got here to mild by way of the present’s creator JMS:
ATTENTION #BABYLON5 FANS! YOU WANTED IT, YOU ASKED FOR IT, AND IT’S FINALLY HAPPENED! To have fun B5’s thirtieth Anniversary, the Full Babylon 5 sequence shall be launched ON BLU-RAY December 5, ’23. Pre-orders might be positioned STARTING TODAY by way of the retailer of your alternative. Huzzah! pic.twitter.com/9OfI05I0fa
— J. Michael Straczynski (@straczynski) July 18, 2023
Whereas JMS wasn’t immediately concerned within the launch, he has tried to handle some fan questions on it.
He confirms that the set comprises the unique sequence pilot film ‘The Gathering’, however not one of the later TV motion pictures or the spin-off sequence Campaign. He additionally confirms it’s basically the identical because the 4:3 remaster carried out for HBO Max however with the better bitrate of Blu-ray. Sadly, it’s not been attainable so as to add commentaries to the episodes.
Regardless, it’s a thill to see the sequence lastly launched in excessive definition for followers to personal with out the rising vagaries of streaming platforms.
Babylon 5 The Full Sequence is accessible to pre order now, with a launch date of December fifth, 2023.