X FILE 11291093 Part 5 of 5 11/1//97 Here are Real Frequently Asked Questions from alt.tv.x-files. ----------- Q: Where do you find the titles to the episodes? A: The episode titles are posted to the official X Files web site (www.thex-files.com), usually a month or so before the episode airs, sometimes earlier. Some people who have "insider" connections at Ten Thirteen are able to get the episode titles earlier, and they post them to the newsgroup. The titles DO NOT appear in the nationally-published TV Guide. They DO NOT appear in the episodes. Your local paper's television listings may give the episode title. Q: Is that Scully in the Saturn car commercial? A: No, that is another actress. Gillian Anderson has never done a national commercial. Q: Where can I get one of those cool flashlights Mulder and Scully use? A: The flashlights are those used by rescue personnel (police, fire, ambulance, etc.) and have a specialized light using xenon gas. It's called the Lite Box and cost $150-200. Check a Web search engine for flashlight distributors for specifics. Q: Where can I get the "I Want To Believe" poster in Mulder's office? A: The Official X Files Club run by Creation gives a poster away with a membership. This is the onlyl source for the official poster. Q: Is there a Web site for the X Files? the FAQ? A: The X Files web site is at www.thex-files.com. There is also a list of Frequently Asked Questions. The Internet FAQ kept by Pat Gonzales can be seen at Mike Quigley's/Mr. Gigabyte's web site, http://web20.mindlink.net/a4369. Barbara Reuf keeps an explanation of the mythology arc, Ketchup on the X Files, as well as the Newbie Info Kiosk, at http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Cavern/7094. Also, Tiny Dancer keeps an extensive Episode Guide at http://www.globalserve.net/~rhonda/xfindex.html Q: Where can I get [fill in your favorite merchandise here]? A: You can look for merchandise at your local Suncoast, Musicland/Sam Goody, science fiction, or comic book store, or other local venue that carries television/movie merchandise. For specific information on mail order sites, see the XF FAQ-Part 4, Miscellaneous. Q: Is that DD doing those (beer) (phone) commmercials? A: David Duchovny has done voiceovers for Labatt's beer and a New York phone company. Q: How do I get in touch with Chris Carter / Ten Thirteen / the X Files writers? I have a great idea for a show.... A: The X Files does not accept unsolicited ideas / scripts. They have more than enough in-house ideas from their writers. If you want to write for X Files, you need to have a sample script submitted by an agent, and be able to suggest at least a half dozen other story ideas to the show. However, X Files has been flooded with spec scripts to look at, and are not accepting any more submissions. Ideas, scripts, and stories can be posted for other fans' enjoyment to the newsgroup alt.tv.x-files.creative or to one of a number of e-mail groups set up for this purpose. Stories are kept in the Gossamer achives at http://gossamer.simplenet.com/ and at a number of independent websites throughout the Web. Information on how and where to post to the newsgroup is found in the FAQ at that site. Q: What guns do Mulder and Scully *really* use? A: Sig Sauer P228s. Q: Why does Mulder have an X taped to his window? A: This was to signal the deep contact known as X, played by Steven Williams. Q: Are the X Files based on real FBI X files? A: No. The pilot episode was based on a reportedly true event, but the FBI denies the existence of any "X files." Q: Where do the writers get their ideas? A: Various X Files episodes have been based on news reports of real life bizarre events. The writers also read many magazines and books to mine for ideas. Q: Do DD and GA believe in UFOs? A: Anderson is reportedly a believer; Duchovny is not, but is open to information. Q: What is the significance of 11:21? A: This is a reference to Chris Carter's wife's birthday. Q: What is the significance of 10-13 (Ten Thirteen)? A: This is a reference to Chris Carter's birthday. Q: Gee, they changed "The Truth Is Out There" at the end of the opening credits! Have they ever done that before? A: The words in the last shot in the opening credits has changed seven times: first season, in Erlenmeyer Flask; second season, in Ascension and Anasazi; in third season, 731; in fourth season, Herrenvolk, Teliko, Terma, and Gesthemane. Q: Where can I find an X Files font? X Files related screensavers? A: Try the X Zone Artists Studio at http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Cavern/2828/Art.html The syndication website at http://www.its-happening-again.com/ also has a screensaver that can be downloaded. Q: Whose photos are on Skinner's office wall? A: The attorney general and the President of the United States, who are Janet Reno and Bill Clinton, respectively. Q: What was the opening song in "D.P.O."? A: James, "Ring the Bells" (from the album "Alternative NRG"). Q: (Regarding the fourth season cliffhanger) Is Mulder dead? A: We don't know. You'll have to find out like the rest of us! However, since Mulder does appear in the big-screen movie to be released next summer, it would be safe to assume that what occurred is a hoax or some sort of deception. Q: I heard a rumor that The X Files has been cancelled! A: The X Files has not been cancelled. It is Fox's most popular show. It will definitely have a fifth season. Its fate beyond that has yet to be decided. Q: Will The X Files end after fifth season? A: This has yet to be decided. Chris Carter's contract with Fox goes through Season 5, but he has indicated that he may stay on. Q: Is X Files going into syndication? A: The X Files is shown 8 p.m. and 11 p.m Eastern Monday through Friday on the cable station FX, owned by 20th Century Fox. It is also in local weekend syndication at various stations throughout the. To find out about information for your area check out the local syndication website at http://www.its-happening-again.com/ (try passwords trustno1, cigarette smoking man, and astadourian). #Q: What was the poem that Mulder spoke in "The Field Where I Died"? #A: "Paracelsus" by Robert Browning. Mulder's lines were only part of the poem, which is very long. Check it out at your local library. #Q: I'm going to Vancouver! Where can I find out where X Files has filmed? #A: "Reel Vancouver" by Ken MacIntyre (Whitecap Books: 1996) gives very detailed information about filming locations for the first three seasons. #Q: Why are episodes 5X02 and 5X03 being shown before 5X01? #A: The numbers of the episode are *production tracking numbers,* not airing order numbers. Each script is given a production number as it begins its path through production. Episodes can air in any order that Ten Thirteen Productions or Fox Television wishes. #Q: My question wasn't answered here! How do I find out what I want to know? #A: You can check out the Official Site FAQ (http://www.thex-files.com/xfmail.htm), check the many X Files websites (try your favorite search engine), or you can post your quesiton to the alt.tv.x-files newsgroup. --------- Special Agent In Charge: Special Agent Pat Gonzales, pagonz0@pop.uky.edu (Internet) or LauraHolt@aol.com (America Online) Assisting Special Agents: Tonya Yount, Cliff Chen, Kris Jones, James Drentner, Cory Scott, Laura F. Jenkins, Jerry Jones, Charmaine Lazaro, John Anthony Ruchak, Jeff Gostin, Charles Mcgrew, Andrew Waite, Paula J. Vitaris, Michael A. Chary, Manuel A. 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