Babylon 5: In Memory of Andreas Katsulas
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I was hired by Joe Straczynski to create official Babylon 5 music videos for him to use at science fiction conventions, and later to promote the show to networks. We produced eight over the run of the series. Now, 10 years after the end of the series and numerous requests from fans, Straczynski has allowed me to post these online. In February 2006, we lost Andreas Katsulas to lung cancer. Unfortunately, it something many of us knew was coming, but it was still hard to accept and deal with it actually happening. I never hung out with Andreas like I did with Richard Biggs, but he told me once how much he liked and appreciated the work I did on the official B5 music videos – that meant a lot to me. So even though I hate the circumstances under which I came up with this, I did a tribute video for Andreas as well, to honor him and his performances in my own way. I’ve been told the video for Rick touched a lot of people, including his family – I hope this one can do the same for Andreas’ family and fans. This is the extended version that I did for Andreas’ widow after the original cut was released on the net. She contacted me and asked for a copy to run at his memorial service. However, she was disappointed I had not used her favorite G’Kar quote – so I quickly edited that in as a new introduction. It’s never been seen online until now. And a repeat of my earlier note to the rest of the B5 cast: I don’t want to do another one of these anytime soon, so take care of yourselves …
G’Kar was my Favorite character of the Babylon 5 Series . Farewell Andreas.
gkar’s vision with his father about the centauri gets me every time.
@Superslash
i literally cried when i saw your commentary – i thought to myself that i wrote this i.e. your words of wisdom!
A fine & versatile actor,i also remember his part in Next of Kin opposite Patrick Swayze.
@Superslash Artists are philosophers to a certain degree and film and television isn’t just a form of entertainment, art and education are a big part of it as well.
its heartbreaking such a learned man has passed away the person. who created this video is a truly great fan of this show and so we mourn the passing of another great actor and in ways the character he played
wunderfull
@Superslash
Self help and religion are wherever you find it to be most comforting and appealing to your nature. If it’s from a science fiction television series, then that’s as good as preaching from a 2,000 year old book of hear-say.
That was beautiful. Thank you for making it and showing it.
Bravo. Simply beautiful. The writing, the performance, and the editing into this phenomenal tribute.
The future is all around us
Waiting
In moments of transition
To be born
In moments of revelation.
I’ve never watched a single complete episode of this series – and look at what I’ve been missing.
But it’s the combination of writer and actor that makes the words come alive.
A sad moment indeed….G’kar is one of my favourite Characters from B-5….ima miss the show….but then i can simply watch the series again
Just remember – Somebody else had to pen those lines before Andreas Katsulas was able to perform them.
Stupendous! Simply stupendous delivery…
Mr. Katsulas, this was your finest hour.
Brilliance.
May have teared up just a little…. okay, maybe a lot…
what a great video…straight to favourites….
I’m kinda choked after watching that..brilliant
RIP my m8
your a star
Another distinguished actor, who didn’t obtain the glory what he deserved… Rest in Peace Andreas Katsulas… Now, i think, Andreas on a much better place already… Maybe beyond the stars…
★★★★★
The music is ‘To the Stars’ from the movie Dragonheart. It’s been used many times in movie trailers and such since it was composed.
amazing, and really moving. His voice suited such meaningul quotations, it makes a shiver go down your spine.
Awesome video and even more awesome music. Shame about the circumstances but I’ll bed Mr Katsulas would have loved it
i would be happy to stand by him in battle, in any world