Star Trek of Gods and Men...

[spshu]

Trek Today Reports --

The team behind the Star Trek: New Voyages fan films announced this week they will be co-producing a feature-length miniseries starring close to a dozen actors from the official Star Trek series.

It is called Star Trek: Of Gods And Men and takes place during the Enterprise B time period.

The following are on board:

• Tim Russ (Tuvok) - as a young Tuvok and director
• Nichelle Nichols (Uhura)
• Walter Koenig (Pavel Chekov)
• Alan Ruck (John Harriman)
• Garrett Wang (Harry Kim)
• Chase Masterson (Leeta)
• Grace Lee Whitney (Janice Rand)
• Gary Graham (Soval)
• Crystal Allen, who appeared in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode "Bound"

[IceGiant]

Sweet Jebus. It's messed up when fanfliks are being made with original actors and paramount/hollywood can't.

[Phoenix]

I'm just wondering how they're going to pull off Wang (VOY) and Masterson (DS9) in the Ent-B time frame. Unless the actors are going to take on new roles.

[Silverback]

I'm just wondering how they're going to pull off Wang (VOY) and Masterson (DS9) in the Ent-B time frame. Unless the actors are going to take on new roles.

Don't see why not. It's been done before. Off the top of my head the actor who plays Tom Paris has appeared in one of the other Star Trek series. Was it TNG?

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Don't see why not. It's been done before. Off the top of my head the actor who plays Tom Paris has appeared in one of the other Star Trek series. Was it TNG?

Yes, it was. The Episode played at the Academy.Robert Duncan McNeill portraits cadet James Locarno who tries to cover up an accident during an illegal flight maneuver at Starfleet Academy.
The flight group included Weseley, making it a TNG story. Wesley finally stepped forward and revealed the truth after Picard lectured him. I can't think of the original episode title though, as I have only seen that particular episode in german television although I own the DVD collection and usually watch Trek in original language.
As far as I know it was thought about reusing the Locarno character for VOY but shortly before shooting changed plans and set up the character that we all know now: Tom Paris.
So, technically Robert McNeill played two very similar characters but not the same (as has Brent Spiner: Data, Lore, Dr. Soong...)

[AndorianLantern]

Amazing...perhaps this is what Paramount should do...make the Star Trek franchise akin to the D20 system and allow third party contributors to produce shows, films and related merchandise. lol

Still, as stated, it is incredible that this will be the major media production of Trek's 40th Anniversary. I'm very excited to see what they do.

[Phoenix]

Yes, it was. The Episode played at the Academy.Robert Duncan McNeill portraits cadet James Locarno who tries to cover up an accident during an illegal flight maneuver at Starfleet Academy.
The flight group included Weseley, making it a TNG story. Wesley finally stepped forward and revealed the truth after Picard lectured him. I can't think of the original episode title though, as I have only seen that particular episode in german television although I own the DVD collection and usually watch Trek in original language.
As far as I know it was thought about reusing the Locarno character for VOY but shortly before shooting changed plans and set up the character that we all know now: Tom Paris.
So, technically Robert McNeill played two very similar characters but not the same (as has Brent Spiner: Data, Lore, Dr. Soong...)

I had a chance to talk to Robert Duncan McNeill on that subject, Tom Paris was invented so as to not require the payment of the author of the Locarno character. Beyond name, they were the same character however.

Chronologically the characters (Locarno/Paris) mesh, the two characters I'm concerned about haven't even been born as of the Ent-B era.

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I had a chance to talk to Robert Duncan McNeill on that subject, Tom Paris was invented so as to not require the payment of the author of the Locarno character. Beyond name, they were the same character however.

Aha. But I think they added more and more depth to the charcater that they hadn't incorporated in the set up for the TNG episode. Facts like him being son of Admiral Paris former CO of Janeway and things the like would have to be written later in in my eyes.

On the other hand: How similar is Robert compared to Tom?!

[Tricky]

Yes, it was. The Episode played at the Academy.Robert Duncan McNeill portraits cadet James Locarno who tries to cover up an accident during an illegal flight maneuver at Starfleet Academy.
The flight group included Weseley, making it a TNG story. Wesley finally stepped forward and revealed the truth after Picard lectured him. I can't think of the original episode title though, as I have only seen that particular episode in german television although I own the DVD collection and usually watch Trek in original language.
As far as I know it was thought about reusing the Locarno character for VOY but shortly before shooting changed plans and set up the character that we all know now: Tom Paris.
So, technically Robert McNeill played two very similar characters but not the same (as has Brent Spiner: Data, Lore, Dr. Soong...)

And don't forget Tim Russ himself: he's played several diff roles throughout the Trek shows, and David Warner and Kurtwood Smith have done movies and series eps.

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And don't forget Tim Russ himself: he's played several diff roles throughout the Trek shows, and David Warner and Kurtwood Smith have done movies and series eps.

Star Trek recycles itself
This goes up very high the Star Trek ladder: Think of Majel Barret Roddenberry :-)

[tonyg]

The several fan-based Trek preoductions are probably one of the main reasons why Paramount is looking to redo TOS with different actors. Someone in Paramount has probably noticed that despite the "official" reasons why Trek isn't doing good on TV (too much/glut, etc) several groups are doing very well turning out Trek.

I got a funny feeling that once Paramount gets thier TOS verson 2 up an running they are going to try and crack own on fan produced TREK-especially if the TOS actors are signing on.

[Sho-sa Kurita]

Oh, I don't think so. Heck, they even have this article on the official site. I think someone figured out that this stuff if good for the franchise.

[Hirogen Alpha]

New Voyages has issues this press release, clarifying the whole thing:

http://www.startreknewvoyages.com/10...lAylZkRpZsbPoB

James Cawley reports on the latest rumors and reports regarding a new STAR TREK online mini-series:

There have been inaccurate reports on the wire, so to set the record straight, here is the SCOOP!

A fan produced feature-length digital miniseries that starts shooting on July 12 called "Star Trek: Of Gods and Men" will be Produced in part by the team behind "New Voyages." This new webisode — which will be distributed on the Internet in three parts — stars Nichelle Nichols and Walter Koenig reprising their roles as "Uhura" and "Chekov," but in the post-Kirk time of Enterprise-B captain "John Harriman," reprised by Alan Ruck. Tim Russ will direct, and will also appear as a younger "Tuvok." The film will include other performances by Garrett Wang ("Harry Kim"), Chase Masterson ("Leeta"), Grace Lee Whitney ("Janice Rand"), Gary Graham ("Soval") and Crystal Allen (from "Bound"), along with some special "surprise" guests.

"Of Gods and Men" is executive produced by Sky Douglas Conway, head of PlanetXpo and producer of "Lady Magdalene's" and the "Roddenberry on Patrol" short films, and the script was written by Conway along with Jack Trevino and Ethan H. Calk, both of whom contributed to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes. Other behind-the-scenes professionals from the actual show will be involved, such as Doug Knapp as director of photography.

The miniseries will be shot in part on the "New Voyages" set in New York State, but is expected to include locations in Los Angeles. The movie's Web site is www.startrekofgodsandmen.com.

Cawley explains, "While we are thrilled to be helping with this endeavor, please remember that this is A SEPERATE project from "NEW VOYAGES." This project was/is started by Sky Conway. He contacted us, and asked us about the use of our sets, props and volunteers. We here at New Voyages are VOLUNTEERING behind the scenes to help Sky with his Trek dream. This is his project and we are along for what is sure to be a fun ride. NO money is being made. We are not being paid and we are not charging for the use of our sets. We are still abiding by the guidelines given to us by Paramount more than two years ago.

"The fan films are a vital part of Star Trek and it's history. No other franchise on the planet can boast of such a dedicated and vocal fanbase! It is our dream that CBS/Paramount will someday license and support these Fan films. They already license fan fiction thru their pocket books division, this would be the next logical step! At any rate We are grateful to CBS/PARAMOUNT for 40 years of this enduring legacy, called Star Trek. We here at New Voyages support and thank them."

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'Of Gods and Men' Wraps Production

Star Trek: Of Gods and Men, the web miniseries starring numerous Star Trek alumni and directed by Tim Russ, has completed production in Los Angeles.

eMediaWire has posted the press release from the production, which states that filming has wrapped as of October 1st in anticipation of a Christmas release. The installments, each 30 minutes long, will be available as internet downloads.

[spshu]

trektoday reports:

Star Trek: Of Gods and Men, the highly anticipated web film directed by Tim Russ (Tuvok) and starring Nichelle Nichols (Uhura), Walter Koenig (Chekov) and several other professional Star Trek actors, has been delayed until April in order to complete the film's visual effects.