Universal says "Coming to you live from Universal Studios - it's The Backlot Cafe. Today is Tuesday, March 31,1998 and you're chatting live at Real Hollywood - the place you need to be. My name is Jeremy Berg (aka MingoJones) and I'll be your moderator for the evening."

Universal says "Tonight we're happy to present our La Femme Nikita Chat-A-Thon!!! Joining us in just a few minutes will be stars Peta Wilson and Roy Dupuis and Executive Consultant Joel Surnow."

Universal says "Before we begin, I want to take the time to introduce The Backlot Café crew and explain to you how to participate in tonight's moderated chat. As always, your Backlot Café crew consists of the following stellar individuals: Jennifer Koziol, Steve Leff, Jeff Pakosta and Troy Rutter. To put it simply….these guys (and gal) jam!"

Universal says "OK chatters, listen up!!! Here are some instructions on asking questions during tonight's live chat: If you'd like to ask a question, there is a question mark icon on the menu bar you can click on, or just type /ask space and then type in your question. If you're using the Java client, click Ask Question (it's located in the bottom right section of the screen)."

Universal says "Ladies and gentleman…….it's chat time!!! Without any further ado, please welcome Peta, Roy and Joel to the Backlot Cafe!!! Don't give away too many secrets here!! Are you reading fan mail right now?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: There is a mystery element fans are trying to guess, and this is our list of theories."

Universal says "We have 843 questions!!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: How much?! 843 questions!!!!"

Universal says "Yeah!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: We answer 10 and we go home right?"

Universal says "We're going through them ALL!! I hope those cell phone batteries are fully charged!!"

Francoise1 asks "Hi Roy, this is Francoise! It's good to talk with you again. Do you believe that Michael is such a great operative because he truly believes in the greater good of Section or because he is trying to ease his conscience and atone for the crimes he committed as a student activist?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Great question!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: I'd say both! But mostly the second one! No, no, no, no.. not even the second one. The first one."

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Or maybe neither"

Universal laughs

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: I think he's a great operative because he wants to stay alive. He decided to stay alive"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: And he wants to run off with Nikita!"

Scorpio2 asks "Joel and Roy, it is obvious that "relationships" seem to be heating up in Section these days. Can you tell us why Michael is reluctant to go public with Nikita? Why isn't he allowed to have any fun. . . everyone else seems to be!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: There are a lot of unanswered questions about Michael that we can't know yet. There are reasons for everything. Michael chooses to remain covert with Nikita. He's not THAT covert. However, he is never really come out and allowed himself to be with Nikita for reasons we dont fully understand yet."

Syren asks "So Peta how was RD's rear?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: What?! How was Roy's ass? I tried not to look!"

Universal laughs

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: I try not to look, but I did because I couldn't help it. But its really juicy! Fun for all the family!"

Reeeh asks "If Nikita and Michael were free of section do you think they would be together and have true loving relationship?"

Universal says "Let's have Roy answer this one"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: Yeah, probably. I'm pretty sure about that, yeah"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: I think they would be happy for a while and then maybe things would be hard for them."

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: The way I answered it was without their past at all...if they would be in a normal situation"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: In a normal situation, she would never get bored of Michael"

Teresa_10 asks "Peta, what does Nikita think is Michael's strength and weakness and Roy, what does Michael think is Nikita's strength and weakness? Thank you."

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Im still trying to figure it out. But I think his strength is his.. he's very ... what's it called... not focused but also... yeah, that'll do. His focus, his weakness is his sister."

Universal says "Nikita's strength?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: Nikita's strength would be ... she has many, she's very talented in many ways. Which makes her a great operative to be in the Section. She's also a very.. pure in a certain way.. very original."

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: And her weakness"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: Her weakness... her heart. For sure. A weakness in that reality would be her care for people, her attachment to people around her."

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Her compassion"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: Her love, to be loved"

Tel asks "Joel - when will we see Tshirts, coffee mugs etc for LFN?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: November 17th - but I dont know what year!"

Peta_Roy_Joel laughs hysterically.

Universal says "Well you just got a new web site, so that's a start"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "We will probably see some merchandising in the next year, hopefully!"

Universal says "That'll be cool!"

PippyFoofenshnoof asks "Peta you play Nikita so well. Do you try to play it like the Nikita in the movies or is it all you?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: I've made her my own. You can't do anything and try to copy somebody else. I've made her my own, and I always flip things over. I tend to flip over the rock, she wants to get to what's underneath and as an actress. I like to do that too."

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Just don't flip over the car while you're pulling over!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: She wants to get to what's going on."

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Right on!"

TamyS asks "Roy...all right, I've just gotten home from work and am tired and hungry. Can you give a girl a break and answer the question: boxers or briefs?! Thanks!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: That's a question?"

Universal says "That's the question!!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "I dont wear ANY!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: You dirty ****!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Rough rider!"

Universal laughs

Quinn22 asks "Joel, is there any chance of seeing an episode that uses flashbacks to tell us more about Micahel's past? Perhaps with Simone?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Briefs for me!"

Universal says "Is there any chance of a flashback episode with Simone?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Not this season, but anything's possible next season"

chipbooger asks "Peta, what about Walter? It seems that all of main characters have love interests except for Walter. I along with most middle aged men would like for you to make Walter happy. Will this ever happen?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Walter's too busy. He does them all! Theres no sex there. Walter gets pretty busy with the other operatives - don't worry about that!"

Sinann asks "Roy. You say more with your eyes than most people can in two hours of dialog. Does this come naturally to you?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: He can't speak English - that's why!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: Well, since I started acting , I've always felt that by playing with other people there was a lot of communication just with the eyes. So yes, since I started acting - thanks for the compliment!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Thats great!"

_Lark_ asks "What do any or all of y'all think about the immense fan following of the show? Did any of y'all expect it?"

Universal says "Peta, let's start with you"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: No expectation - no disappointment"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Great answer."

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: I don't go into shows by expectations - I got there because I like the character in people I work with. It's a plus that more people.. a lot of people like it"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: I expect a bigger fan base than we have now, so everybody at the chat has to tell 5 people about the show"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: PLEASE! I want to come back next year!"

Francoise asks "Roy, in the episode OBSESSED your character seemed more like "Roy" than "Michael"....did you enjoy filming that episode?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: Thats when I got that Italian girl?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Yeah, I remember it"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: Yeah, it was fun to do because it was different, to do diffferent things. It was closer to Roy for sure. And, how can I put it..."

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: He liked showing his butt again"

Universal says "How many episodes have you shown your butt in?!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: It was more relaxing, I would say it was easier and at the same time fun because it was different."

_Lark_ asks "Love the music y'all play on the show. Any info on the soundtrack for the show?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: That soundtrack will be out in May. It's been pushed back, it was supposed to be next month but now Late May/early June"

Universal says "Do you know what artists are on it? Is it just theme music?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "The theme song and about 12 different artists like Depeche Mode, Enigma, a lot of smaller, unknown bands we've used."

HollywoodNorthGang asks "Peta do you have any say in the design and look of Nikita's apartment?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Well yeah, sometimes! It's all sort of a joint effort with things like that. Every day I trust the production designer because he's really good! I've got plenty to think about. If there's something I don't like, they adjust it. But generally I find a way to make everything work."

Lucky21 asks "Will any of the cast or crew be making an appearance at the convention scheduled in October in Toronto?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Sounds like fun!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: First I've heard of it"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: We haven't heard of it, but it sounds fun"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: if its in Toronto in October and we're shooting, we'll try, but we haven't been notified yet. We're fan friendly"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Definitely"

Universal says "You guys definitely are! That's great! Did you do a chat last night?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: I did one. A blast!"

Universal says "How's this one going so far?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Good!"

jusgirl asks "Are there any specific warm up exercises you do before performing a highly emotional scene?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Yes I do."

Universal says "What do you do?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "I do a combination of all kinds of techniques to release tension. I try and clear the energy channels so I can tell the truth in a scene. I shake, I grunt I groan - basically try and act like a 7 year old for about 5 minutes."

Universal says "What about Roy?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: I drink a lot of coffee."

Universal laughs

scorp1 asks "Peta, what do you think of the wardrobe you've been given this season?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Given?!?! Laurie Drew rocks! I have the best costume designer in the world! We take risks - generally they work. We try to have fun and keep it within the parameters with what's going on with the characters at the time."

FudgeMonet asks "Are there any plans to make a Bloopers Video of LFN eps?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta" We make them every week!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: We haven't done anything yet, but we will"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: there's plenty of them"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: some people think our shows are bloopers! But we take it seriously"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Good answer!"

clouds1 asks "Will there be any episodes where Michael speaks extensive (2+ sentences LOL) in french?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: We've been asked that a lot... we will have to respond to our fans request, yes."

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: It's really sexy too..."

PippyFoofenshnoof asks "Do you enjoy being able to kick so much butt?"

Universal says "Peta, do you enjoy the action?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: What girl in her right mind wouldn't?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: Right on sister!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: it feels good , especially when you're a little tense. Sometimes it doesn't make me feel good - it makes me feel sick"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Oh give me a break"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: I get girlie sometimes"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Be girlie on the weekend!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: I take it as almost dancing. It is fun to do!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Ballet for Michael!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: I love the kick you gave the guy in the salsa club"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: When he went down? One hand move"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: It was good!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: I like to find new ways of kicking but"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: They like to see your butt and see you kicking butt!"

Universal says "Enough about the butt!!"

petri3 asks "Peta, on your show, you exude such a natural warmth and compassion around children. In "real life", have you done a lot of work with kids?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: I'm a big kid myself. I love children. I have a step daughter, a 7 year old. I have a little girl in my life named Ella. Kids are still really innocent, and I love being around them. It's important for an actress to maintain that level of .. openness"

MorningMist asks "Joel, are you making plans for Season Three yet?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Come on!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: We're just beginning to!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Woooh! Are we coming back!?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: We have to have a plan! We're still finsihing this season, the bulk of our energy is finsihing season 2."

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: 6 more"

Universal says "How many more episodes left? How many more to air?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: We have 14 more to air"

Kier asks "Roy: You said that meeting Peta was what made you decide to do the series at first; what about her made you decide?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: hmmm"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: her talent! Just working with her. I just felt she was great for this part and it would be a nice trip."

Universal says "Did you meet in Los Angeles?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "In Los Angeles."

Universal says "You film in Toronto right?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Yes."

kolumbyne asks "If you could go anywhere in the world for a visit where would it be?"

Universal says "Go around the room!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: Napal Peta: Africa/Rio on the same day Joel: Im not going anywhere"

miami001 asks "To Roy: what colors besides black could Michael wear?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: Real dark blue"

Universal laughs

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Or real dark purple, real dark grey. . . "

Universal says "I guess a charcoal would work too!"

Reeeh asks "Joel can you please give us more insight into this "Mystery" you keep speaking of?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Let me just say one thing. We've had a lot of proposed theories... The most popular one is that Madeline and Operations are married or Nikita is pregnant or Michael and Nikita are married. None of these are even close to the real mystery. All I can say is that our fans will not be disappointed when they find out what it is. I can't say anything, except that everybody is way off!"

Universal says "Can you say when they will maybe find out? A month? More?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "They will, if they tape their shows and watch closely, they can begin to get it now."

Cyprus asks "Peta/roy/Joel is there anything you do on the set between scenes to relax??"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: yeah. I try to have a little sleep now and again. And I do headstands/yoga, Yoga stuff"

Universal says "Roy?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: I drink a lot of coffee"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Joel plays tennis!"

Universal says "Joel, you don't relax here in LA do you?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Who me? Never."

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: I also look at some great CD-Roms."

Universal says "Do you really?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: I paint too"

petri3 asks "How do you like filming in Canada? Any plans to shoot some episodes in Vancouver?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: No, we're a Toronto show and we love Toronto. We love the people and crews"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Canada rocks!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Canada is the second best country in North America!"

Universal laughs

Paleoanth asks "Peta-have you had time to visit any of the web sites or chat rooms dedicated to La Femme Nikita?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Ive seen a few, Im just starting to get online now, so I'll look at more. It's very interesting and sometimes I hear and see some valid things that I listen to. I think its really wonderful - thank you to everybody!"

ChantelleFX asks "Roy or Peta where would you like your character to evolve to?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Go Roy"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: I don't know. Right now... I dont have a clue. Im too concentrated on the show I'm doing right now. I hope you'll like it - number 16"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Called "Not Was""

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: I think it would be interesting to see the evolution and what happens to them. Of course, I'd like to see her get really really good. So if she was to jump Section, they wouldn't see it coming."

DeBey asks "Joel, How did like the TV guide article and its comparison of LFN to Miami Vice?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: Well, I think we're comparing it to a good show. I think there are some similiarites, in terms mostly to being a show that has an original voice and unlike any other show. When people look back, we will be seen as a more revolutionary show than maybe people are noticing right now since we're on cable and have a limited audience. I think Vice did the same thing at its time. But I think it was a huge compliment to us."

Cyprus asks "Peta/roy what would you like your fans to know about you??"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: He's scared of guns. I'm kidding!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: I dont know what they know!"

Peta_Roy_Joel laughs hysterically.

Universal says "I bet they know a lot!!"

Universal says "What's your favorite food?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "French fries! I like to cook."

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: I like to prepare feasts for friends"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: but he kills all the animals by hand"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Well they know most of them...."

Universal says "Certain things they might not need to know?"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: I've got no secrets. They know most things, but they need to know that one day I'll be as good as Gena Rowlins"

Hollydream asks "If La Femme Nikita were to go off the air tomorrow, how would you like it to end? -Shannon"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: Nikita dies"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: I would like Michael to have prepared all this time a way out for him and Nikita and that it works"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Peta: I'd like to die in Michael's arms, free"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: I would like to find out that Madeline and Operations are her parents and that Michael's her brother"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Roy: And that Joel is the grandfather"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Joel: The dirty Uncle!"

Universal says "Thank you so much!! Hope you had a good time!!"

Peta_Roy_Joel says "Thanks Jeremy!"

Universal says "That's going to wrap it up for another episode of The Backlot Cafe. Our thanks go out to Peta, Roy and Joel from La Femme Nikita for taking the time to chat with us!"

Universal says "Thanks again to all our chatters out there. And thanks to everyone over at Excite as well. You guys were awesome. Remember, the best chats can be found only at Real Hollywood!!! Stay tuned Adrienne Frantz from The Bold and The Beautiful! She'll be chatting in about 10 minutes."

Universal says "This has been a production of Real Hollywood and Universal Studios On-line, Inc. TM & Copyright Universal Studios On-Line, Inc. Good night everybody!!!!"