Thursday 05-18-00

Thursday 05-18-00

We're looking for people who would be interested in helping with the Episode Guide entries. If you would like to join in, please see the BetaMountain.Org section in the Forum and read the details.

The RangerCon3 section is about to start off with Lady Niko and Bruinhilda at the helm. Keep tuning in to see what the EWC has in store for this year!

Been a busy week here at Betamountain! We've worked out most of the bug in the CGI and we've been contacted by a few GR followers who have had some interesting news. Among them, word about a fan based CGI project (animation, not the common gateway interface) and contact with CPM about the series re-release. Read on (and watch for the RANT warning...)

On the CGI project, we were contacted by a group that wishes to remain anonymous (be warned that Mogul knows who you are...) on IRC and by email this past week.. "I represent an effects house which currently wishes to remain nameless. We had been discussing a full CGI series of GR similar to the recent Roughnecks series...." We were told that we may (fingers crossed) see some concept images and work in a few weeks time. Buzzwang is polishing the Tri-D screen as we speak...

In exchange earlier this week, a newbie to our list had the following information to share: "Dear Central Park Media: I've heard that you're re-releasing the entire "Galaxy Rangers" series on video. GREAT! Do you have a release date yet? Will the episodes be available on DVD as well as VHS? If so...." To which a reply was received: "We aren't, we don't own the rights, don't believe the hype. Frank P****. "'' My reply to this is "Get the Queenie some ice cream & don't forget the sprinkles!"

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"While we at Betamountain are just as eager as everyone else is to see GR appear on shelves in one media form or another, we believe that this is the time to best exercise patience. To the best of our knowledge, the series re-release on either DVD or VHS has not been carved in stone, nor has the ink been put down to approve it. Rest assured that Betamountain will be the first to provide that event when it becomes known (join the Ranger-L list to be at Ground Zero (shameless plug))."

"In the meantime, while posting any GR related news that comes up, Betamountain will be resting on the sidelines watching the game as it plays out. In short, now is the time to let those involved play their cards. Now is the time for those who sit watching to wait for the cards to fall before knowing the value. Now is not the time for irritating anyone by leaning over their shoulders to see the cards. We appreciate the interest and excitement, but remember: Patience grasshopper, patience." - Rabbi Bob

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