Circulaire CNEGU - No 27 - Series 2 - 1994 jan

Magazine Overview

This issue of CIRCULAIRE CNEGU, dated JANVIER 1994, identified as N° 27 and part of P. 1/10, is published by the Comité Nord-Est des Groupes Ufologiques. It provides a comprehensive overview of media coverage related to UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena from late 1993 and early 1994, primarily focusing on French and some international sources.

Media Analysis and Reports

MEPRISE (Certaine)

A report from "Le Parisien" (21.12.93) is discussed, detailing an "OVNI: l'énigme identifiée" cover story with a photo of a projector. Another article from the same paper mentions a luminous phenomenon above Asnières and Colombes, attributed to a laser projector on a supermarket roof. A "PRECISION" section clarifies that a photograph in "Phénomèna" n°16 depicts a lamppost, not a UFO, and criticizes the article for not mentioning this.

E.T. and Spacecraft Descriptions

A note refers to the film "E.T." broadcast on F2 (28.12.93), observing that descriptions of E.T.'s spacecraft vary between summaries and TV program guides, being called either a "spacecraft" or a "flying saucer."

Correction and Clarification

A correction is made regarding "Circulaire CNEGU n°25, p.7," clarifying that "La pierre de foudre" album belongs in the "BD (fiction)" section. It is specified that the UFO theme in this episode of "La Patrouille des Castors" is explained terrestrially: the humanoid deformities are due to a radioactive stone, animal anomalies share the same origin, and the "flying saucers" are prototypes.

UFOLOGIE PRATIQUE (Practical Ufology)

Psychologies n°116 (Jan. 1994) features an article on "L'âme c'est l'Univers" and "Prise de contact avec notre réalité supérieure," discussing Jung and Maslow's work on spontaneous mystical experiences and altered states of consciousness. It touches upon the concept of "missing time" and the idea of consciousness driving a car while the physical body is in a different state.

A database of UFO photographs, containing over 700 cases and a thousand references, is mentioned as being available. Recent publications of photographs and references are welcomed.

A warning is issued regarding unexpected charges, as the Météorologie Nationale billed 127 francs for requested information without prior notice.

An updated list of French ufological associations and Minitel services, compiled by François Couten as of January 1, 1994, is noted as replacing the December 1993 edition.

Arte (28.12.93) broadcast a thematic evening on "public life"-"private life" and "High Surveillance," including a documentary that questioned privacy protection. The article highlights issues like the right to privacy versus transparency, the private lives of public figures, CNIL (National Commission for Information Technology and Civil Liberties), telephone tapping, and state-sanctioned surveillance in France.

ERRATUM

An erratum corrects "CCNEGU n°25, p.8," stating that the mentioned rubrique was "Livres (ufo)" and not "Livres (fiction)." It also lists missing trigrams for individuals associated with RMC, Jean-Louis Peyrau, Lionel Trouplein, and Stéphane Sauvignier.

CINEMA (Film Reviews and Mentions)

"Masure dans la soucoupe": A short film project by Erik Jarno, supported by the National Cinematography Council, received a positive response from Bruno Masure. The story involves a man learning of his wife's abduction via news reports while he was away.

CINEMA (fiction): "L'Ecran Fantastique" n°133 (Sept-Oct. 1993) featured films with E.T./UFO themes, including "Planète interdite 94," "Monolith" (a mix of Dark Angel, Hidden, and Predator 2, mentioning a "Department of Historical Research" and a government project related to UFOs from 1948), "Dark Universe," "The first voyage of Shander," "Body snatchers," "Alien intruder," "Bad channels," "Munchie," "Borrower," "Babylon 5," and "Alien 3."

"Impact" n°47 (Oct. 1993) included a dossier on "Steven Spielberg, itinéraire d'un enfant gâté," discussing his films. "Firelight" (1964) is described as an early contact story. "Amblin" is noted for its UFO theme and a substantial budget. The article mentions Spielberg's belief that the government conceals UFO information and his efforts to ensure alien descriptions in his films align with existing reports. Spielberg's interest in a sequel to "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and his development of "A Night Skies" are also noted, leading to "E.T."

SECTES (Cults)

"L'espace intérieur" by J.M. Schiff (Ed. Retz, 1977) is referenced for its content on UFO/E.T. domains, with specific page numbers listed. It mentions various organizations like the Centre d'Etudes Fraternité Cosmique and includes photos related to the Pioneer 10 plaque, Mars, UFO irradiations, NASA, and ET contacts.

VSD n°850 (16-22.12.93) features an article titled "Sectes: la vengeance du gourou," about Jean Parraga's attempt to fight the Raëlians, resulting in his imprisonment for pimping.

F2 (06.01.94) broadcast "Envoyé spécial" on the sect Mandarom and its leader G. Bourdin, who claimed to fight "lemurians and other Atlanteans, creatures from distant galaxies like Pluto."

PRESSE (Press Reviews)

Marie-France (Oct. 1993) featured an article on Jean Cocteau, including his memories of flying saucers and extraterrestrials, which made the author attentive to the idea of distant civilizations.

Téléstar n°899 (20.12.93) reported on the potential return of Jean-Claude Bourret to television with an "Ils les ont fait" series.

Télé-loisirs n°408 (25-31.12.93) included an article on "E.T. Les secrets de sa naissance," discussing extraterrestrial life research and Mars.

Rien que la vérité n°9 (29.12.93) had a section "Mystère" titled "Sur le chemin de l'étoile," linking the Star of Bethlehem to the birth of Jesus Christ and mentioning a video edited by the Cité des Sciences de la Villette.

Rien que la vérité n°9 (29.12.93) also featured a cover story "OVNI: croire ou ne pas croire," with an article "E.T. est-il au bout du fil?" discussing SETI, historical cases, lunar material, the Concorde incident, and various UFO-related media. It included interviews and mentions of abductees and alleged ET messages.

"New Scientist" (6-11.11.1993) published an article titled "Les passionnés d'OVNI obtiennent un certificat de bonne santé," reporting on a Canadian study that found no psychological disturbance in UFO witnesses. The study suggested that people who believe in UFOs might interpret natural phenomena as paranormal events.

"Le Soir" (Brussels, 14-12-1993) reported that astronaut Story Musgrave attempted to communicate with extraterrestrial life forms during his Hubble repair mission.

"Le Soir" (Brussels, 23-12-1993) mentioned "cet OVNI qu'est Euro-Disney" in an article about the theme park's financial difficulties.

"Ça m'intéresse" n°154 (Dec. 1993) noted that the E.T. phone line was cut and that the US Congress had ended the SETI project.

Le Var-Nice Matin (31.12.93) covered "Etranges vibrations" related to aerial phenomena in Provence, with an investigation into the BIDU theory.

Figaro Madame, Femme Actuelle, Le Parisien, Wakou, Psychologies, Elle, L'Evènement Junior, Canard Laqué

Several other publications are reviewed, including "Figaro Madame" (Oct. 1993) on Sigourney Weaver's roles, "Femme Actuelle" (27.12.93) with a reader seeking contact with UFO enthusiasts, "Le Parisien" (28.12.93) on a police operation involving a "Martian" hoax, "Wakou" (Jan. 1994) featuring a story about a cat and a potential extraterrestrial, "Psychologies" (Jan. 1994) discussing intuition and alien encounters, "Elle" (23.8.93) on Gorecki's music and aliens, "L'Evènement Junior" (23.12.93) on Spielberg's films, and "Canard Laqué" (Dec. 1993) on UFO phenomena in China.

TV (UFO) and CINEMA (Fiction) Reviews

This section extensively lists television programs and films related to UFOs and extraterrestrials broadcast in late 1993 and early 1994. It includes reviews and summaries of shows like "Mystères," "Fenêtres sur l'étrange," "Nulle Part Ailleurs," "Français si vous parliez," "Matin Bonheur," "E=M6," "Spécial Ciné 6," and "Brigade de nuit." Films reviewed include "Decode pas Bunny," "La guerre des tomates," "Soucoupe volante," "Rencontres du troisième type," "Les voyageurs de l'infini," "Communion," "Ballade à Devil's Tower," "Die Bibel," "Maguy," "Les effets spéciaux dans le cinéma," "Les trois mages du Cosmos," and "E.T. l'extraterrestre."

Specific episodes of series like "Les Envahisseurs," "Buckaroo Banzai," "Phantasm," "Cannon," "Fantomas se déchaîne," "Super Jaimie," "Starcrossed," "Abyss," "Wonder Woman," "Gawin," "Intruders," "Flash," and "Miracle sur la 9e rue" are also detailed.

PRESSE UFOLOGIQUE (Ufological Press)

Reviews of ufological publications are provided, including "OVNI-Présence" n°52 (Dec. 1993), "LDLN" n°321, and "Skeptics UFO Newsletter" n°24 (Nov. 1993). These reviews highlight articles on mediums, UFO cases, scientific research, and alleged alien encounters.

RADIO

Radio broadcasts related to UFOs are mentioned, including an interview on "France Inter" about a book on "Mission Impossible" and science fiction TV series, and reports on the US government's spending on UFO research.

HUMOUR

A humorous drawing from "Auto Plus" depicting a reserved parking spot for UFOs is included. Sketches from "Rire et Chansons" featuring extraterrestrials are also noted.

CANULARS (Pranks)

This section details prank calls and segments related to UFOs, including a call about "E.T. and the telephone" and a segment where Francis Blanche pretends to be calling from Nice Observatory about UFOs.

PUBLICITE (Advertisements)

Advertisements for "Spécial Ciné 6" highlighting special effects in films like E.T., a series of "les portes du Futur" video cassettes, and a catalogue for "OVNI. Les visiteurs de l'espace" are mentioned. A postcard contest for condom designs is also noted.

Psychologies and Travel Cheques

"Psychologies" n°116 features a page on the "Mystères" magazine and a quote from Carl Sagan. A travel cheque document with an illustration of a human in a flying saucer is also mentioned.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the pervasive media coverage of UFOs and extraterrestrials, the analysis of how these phenomena are presented in various media (television, cinema, press), and the exploration of related topics such as altered states of consciousness, cults, and scientific research into extraterrestrial life. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical review and documentation of these media reports, often providing clarifications, corrections, and cross-references to previous issues or other publications. There is a clear effort to catalog and present information from a wide range of sources, reflecting the ongoing interest and discussion surrounding ufology in the early 1990s.