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EPISODES - CAST - IMAGES - MOVIES - LINKS - CRUSADE

ABOUT CRUSADE: 

Warner Brothers' follow-up series from the creators of the Emmy Award- and Hugo Award-winning series Babylon 5. Gary Cole, Tracy Scoggins, Daniel Dae Kim, David A. Brooks, Marjean Holden, Carrie Dobro and Peter Woodward all starred in CRUSADE, which came outon TNT in early 1999. Douglas Netter and series creator J. Michael Straczynski will executive-produce for Babylonian Productions.

CRUSADE begins in the year 2267, two years after the Telepath War. After a savage attack on Earth by the Drakh, allies of the evil Shadows. Earth's humans have succeeded in defeating the alien force, but not its final revenge: a biogenetic plague that will eliminate all human life on Earth in five years, unless a cure can be found. The White Star fleet -- led by the advanced prototype warship Excalibur -- combs the ruins of races far more advanced than humans to find the cure that will save them.

The production team has enlisted the help of scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to help ensure that the series' alien worlds are consistent with the latest planetary science.

"It will show more diversity in it's exploration of alien worlds, civilizations and cultures than has ever been done before for television; it's characters will grow and change and become more than they thought possible; the science will be some of the most accurate yet in how we present those worlds (thanks to the intercession of some of the most brilliant minds in space research who have recently enlisted in the cause of providing technical support for Crusade); it will continue to be written for adults while attempting to awaken the sense of wonder that is part and parcel of classic science fiction; there will continue to be no cute robots or teenage wizkids; it will not talk down to the audience; and it will continue to present questions that have no easy answers and no quick solutions.
And the show you will see at the end of what we will be a full five year run in 2003... will not be the same show that you began with in 1999. I have something sneaky in mind."
J. Michael Straczynski, Creator and Executive Producer

"And there's something called an apocalypse box, which one of these people has (the Excalibur crew), and who should definitely not have it, since everyone who has ever owned an apocalypse box has died under strange and extremely unpleasant circumstances."

J. Michael Straczynski, Creator and Executive Producer

The Crusade series was cancelled by TNT in 1999 after finishing just 13 episodes. As yet the series hasn't been continued by any other networks. In 2001 the Sci Fi Channel reran the 13 episodes along with reruns of Babylon 5.

 

EPISODE GUIDE

06/09/99 War Zone (production #108) Writer: J. Michael Straczynski, Director: Janet Greek 
As Earth reacts to the Drakh plague, the Excalibur sets out on its mission to find a cure.

06/16/99 The Long Road (107) Writer: J. Michael Straczynski, Director: Michael Vejar
A renegade technomage stands in the way of a mining operation that could save lives on Earth.
 
06/23/99 The Well of Forever (106) Writer: Fiona Avery, Director: Janet Greek
Galen convinces Gideon to take the Excalibur deep into hyperspace to find a mythical place of power.
 
06/30/99 The Path of Sorrows (109) Writer: J. Michael Straczynski, Director: Mike Vejar
The discovery of a mysterious alien causes the crew to reflect on significant events in their lives.
 
07/07/99 Patterns of the Soul (110) Writer: Fiona Avery, Director: Tony Dow
A group of refugees from Earth may be spreading the Drakh plague offworld.
 
07/14/99 Ruling From the Tomb (111) Writer: Peter David, Director: John Copeland
Gideon and Lochley clash on Mars as a group of religious zealots threatens a conference on the plague.
 
07/21/99 The Rules of the Game (112) Writer: J. Michael Straczynski, Director: Jesus Treviño
Gideon attempts to negotiate for the right to land on an alien planet, but the aliens have other ideas.
 
07/28/99 Appearances and Other Deceits (112) Writer: J. Michael Straczynski, Director: Stephen Furst
As a group of propaganda specialists visits the Excalibur to try to improve its image, the crew comes across a derelict alien ship.
 
08/04/99 Racing the Night (103) Writer: J. Michael Straczynski, Director: Michael Vejar
The crew discovers a planet that was devastated by a plague similar to the one threatening Earth.
 
08/11/99 The Memory of War (102) Writer: J. Michael Straczynski, Director: Tony Dow
While exploring the ruins of a long-dead planet, the crew discovers the remains of a terrible weapon.
 
08/18/99 The Needs of Earth (101) Writer: J. Michael Straczynski, Director: Michael Vejar
An alien refugee may hold useful secrets about the Drakh plague, but isn't willing to give up its information easily.
 
08/25/99 Visitors From Down the Street (104) Writer: J. Michael Straczynski, Director: Jerry Apoian
The Excalibur encounters a pair of aliens who are convinced that humans have visited their world and their government has conspired to cover the contact up.
 
09/01/99 Each Night I Dream of Home (105) Writer: J. Michael Straczynski, Director: Stephen Furst
The Excalibur is sent on a top-secret mission and faces an attack by the Drakh.
 

CRUSADE CAST

MATTHEW GIDEON...GARY COLE

Biography: Gary Cole was born on September 20, 1956 in Park Ridge, Illinois. He has had experience onstage as well as in movies and television. He's best known for playing Jack Killian in the TV series Midnight Caller.

Filmography:

One Hour Photo (2001)
The Rising Place (2001)
American Adventure (2000)
The Gift (2000)
Crusade (1999)
Office Space (1999)
Kiss the Sky (1998)
I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998)
A Simple Plan (1998)
From the Earth to the Moon (1998)
Lies He Told (1997)
Santa Fe (1997)
Gang Related (1997)
For My Daughter's Honor (1996)
A Very Brady Sequel (1996)
American Gothic (1995)
The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)
Fall from Grace (1994)
Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics (1994)
A Time to Heal (1994)
When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn (1993)
In the Line of Fire (1993)
The Switch (1993)
Son of the Morning Star (1991)
The Old Man and the Sea (1990)
Those She Left Behind (1989)
Midnight Caller (1988)
Echoes in the Darkness (1987)
Lucas (1986)
Vital Signs (1986)
First Steps (1985)
Fatal Vision (1984)
Heart of Steel (1983)

 

JOHN MATHESON...DANIEL DAE KIM

Filmography:

Angel (2001)
Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die for (2000)
For Love of the Game (1999)
Crusade (1999)
No Salida (1998)
What He's Got (1998)
Brave New World (1998)
The Jackal (1997)
Addicted to Love (1997)
American Shaolin (1991)

Interview: 

http://www.tnt.tv/crusade/news_intv_matheson.html

 

DUREENA NAFEEL...CARRIE DOBRO

Filmography:

Crusade (1999)
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (1999)
Hypernauts (1996)
The Assault (1996)
Illicit Dreams (1994)
Babylon 5 (1996,97)

Chat Transcript: 

http://www.scifi.com/transcripts/1999/CarrieDobro.html

http://www.tnt.tv/crusade/news_trans_carrie.html

http://www.chat.beeb.com/chat/transcripts/991129_dobro/t991129_dobro.html

Interview: 

http://www.scifitalk.com/page9.htm

http://www.tnt.tv/crusade/news_intv_dureena.html

 

MAX EILERSON...DAVID ALLAN BROOKS

Filmography:

A Mother's Testimony (2001)
Cast Away (2000)
Jack Frost 2: Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman (2000)
Suckers (1999)
Crusade (1999)
The Young and the Restless (1999)
Walker, Texas Ranger (1997,99)
The Doors (1991)
The Kindred (1986)
Manhunter (1986)
Scream for Help (1984)
Svengali (1983)
The Edge of Night (1981,82)

Chat Transcript: 

http://www.tnt.tv/crusade/news_trans_david.html

 

SUSAN CHAMBERS...MARJEAN HOLDEN

Filmography:

Code Red (2001)
La Femme Nikita (1999,2000)
BeastMaster (1999)
Crusade (1999)
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (1999)
Thursday (1998)
Vampires (1998) 
Blade (1998) (stunts)
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) 
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Melting Pot (1997) (stunts)
Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) (stunts)
Bulletproof (1996) (stunts)
Bordello of Blood (1996) (stunts)
Ballistic (1995)
Automatic (1994)
One Woman's Courage (1994)
The Bold and the Beautiful (1994)
Philadelphia Experiment II (1993)
Nemesis (1993)
Oink! (1993) (stunts)
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992)
Sweet Justice (1992) 
Secret Agent OO Soul (1990)
Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation (1990)
Dr. Caligari (1989)
Stripped to Kill II (1989)
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
Glitch! (1988) 
Le Déclic (1985)

Chat Transcript: 

http://www.tnt.tv/babylon5/se_holden.html

 

GALEN...PETER WOODWARD

Biography: Peter Woodward was born on 24 January 1958 in London, England. He is the son of actor Edward Woodward. He is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and has performed in the Royal Shakespeare Company. He also formed a production company Tripal Productions with his father Edward Woodward.

Filmography:

The Patriot (2000)
Crusade (1999)
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (1999)
The Brylcreem Boys (1997) 
The House of Angelo (1997)
Gadgetman (1996)
Past Into Present (1996)
In Search of Hamlet (1995)
Pirates (1994)
The House of Eliott (1994)
Who Dealt? (1993)
Heartbeat (1992,94)
The Chief (1991)
Deceptions (1985)
Sense and Sensibility (1985)
Testament of Youth (1979)
The Comedy of Errors (1978)

Interviews: 

http://www.scifitalk.com/page10.htm

http://www.tnt.tv/crusade/news_intv_galen.html

 

ELIZABETH LOCKLEY...TRACY SCOGGINS

Biography: Tracy Scoggins was born in Dickinson, TX on November 13, 1959. After leaving Southwest Texas State she was signed by Elite and began modeling in New York City. After studying acting at both the Wynn Hannman Studio and the Herbert Berghoff Studio she went to Hollywood to begin a career in acting. 

Filmography:

A Crack in the Floor (2000)
Crusade (1999)
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (1999)
The River of Souls (1998) 
Dallas: War of the Ewings (1998)
Babylon 5 (1998)
Dallas: J.R. Returns (1996)
Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years (1995,96)
Jake Lassiter: Justice on the Bayou (1995)
Alien Intruder (1993)
Dead On (1993)
Dollman vs. Demonic Toys (1993)
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993,94)
Demonic Toys (1992)
Ultimate Desires (1992)
Timebomb (1992)
Dead On: Relentless II (1991)
The Gumshoe Kid (1990)
Play Murder for Me (1990)
Watchers II (1990)
Dan Turner, Hollywood Detective (1990) 
Jury Duty: The Comedy (1990)
In Dangerous Company (1988)
The Colbys (1985)
Dynasty (1985,89)
Toy Soldiers (1984)
Hawaiian Heat (1984)
Renegades (1983)
Twirl (1981)

 

ALEX MENDOZA...TRACE MILLER

Filmography:

Murder in the Mirror (2000)
Port Charles (2000-on)
Forbidden Island (1999)
Crusade (1999)

 

J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI

Biography: Joseph Michael Straczynski was born on July 17, 1954. He's best known for having created the Babylon 5 TV series. He's written many books, movie scripts, comic books and short stories. His comic book series Rising Stars is being optioned as a feature film. He also writes episodes for City of Dreams audio programs on SciFi.com.

Filmography:

Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers (2001) (writer, exec producer)
Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die for (2000) (writer, producer)
Crusade (1999) (writer, exec producer)
A Call to Arms (1999) (writer, exec producer)
The River of Souls (1998) (writer, exec producer)
Thirdspace (1998) (writer, exec producer)
Babylon 5: In the Beginning (1998) (writer, exec producer)
Babylon 5 (1994) (writer, exec producer)
Babylon 5: The Gathering (1993) (writer, co-exec producer)
Captain Power: The Beginning (1989) (writer)
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1989) (writer)
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future (1987)  (writer, story editor)
Jake and the Fatman (1987) (writer, executive story editor)
The Real Ghostbusters (1986) (writer, story editor)
Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors (1985) (writer)
The Twilight Zone (1985) (writer, story editor)
She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985)
Murder, She Wrote (1984) (co-producer)
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983)

Chat Transcripts:

http://www.scifi.com/transcripts/2000/straczynski.html 6/21/2000

http://www.scifi.com/transcripts/2000/jmstraczynski_two.html 9/20/2000

http://chat.yahoo.com/c/events/transcripts/special/071000straczynski.html

http://babylon5.warnerbros.com/cmp/chat102595.htm (with Bruce Boxleitner)

http://babylon5.warnerbros.com/cmp/chat970124.htm

Interview:

http://www.the11thhour.com/archives/102000/features/jms1.html

http://www.zealot.com/features/archives/callhimjoe.php3

http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/35904p1.html

 

LINKS

The Babylon Project: Crusade
Crusade For Crusade
Crusade on TNT
Crusade to Save Crusade

Crusade: The Quest For Life
InterStellar Network News
Stellar Com
Voice of the Resistance

 

IMAGES

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