[21:37] <SteveKrutzler> ADMIRAL ON DECK!

[21:37] <SteveKrutzler> I'd like to welcome everyone to Bryan Fuller's first live chat! Welcome Byan, thanks for joining us!

[21:37] <BryanFuller> Thanks. This should be interesting!
[21:38] <SteveKrutzler> Would you like to make any comments before we begin?
[21:38] <BryanFuller> That's it. This chat is over.
[21:38] <SteveKrutzler> (I typed Bryan's name wrong above, hehe)

[21:39] <BryanFuller> We are already deep into production on Voyager's Season 5 and I'm happy to say it's going to be the best one yet.
[21:39] <SteveKrutzler> Well, let the begin with the questions...
[21:40] <SteveKrutzler> (typo fest tonight!)
[21:40] <SteveKrutzler> From DefiantXOX: Mr. Fuller, I don't recall seeing
[21:40] <SteveKrutzler> your name in many places before Trek. What
[21:40] <SteveKrutzler> else have you done that could be considered
[21:40] <SteveKrutzler> memorable besides "Empok Nor" for DS9, and
[21:40] <SteveKrutzler> now a Voyager Staff Writer?

[21:41] <BryanFuller> My first episode for DS9 was THE DARKNESS AND THE LIGHT and then came EMPOK NOR. Voyager credits include RAVEN, MORTAL COIL, RETROSPECT, LIVING WITNESS and now Season 5's DRONE.

<DilberTrek> (All great eps, I might add :>)

[21:41] <BryanFuller> Thanks.

[21:42] <BryanFuller> *
[21:42] <BryanFuller> Sorry.
[21:42] <SteveKrutzler> no prob!
[21:42] <SteveKrutzler> From DilberTrek: Out of curiosity, what does a
[21:42] <SteveKrutzler> "staff writer" do, besides write episodes? ;)

[21:43] <BryanFuller> I wash Brannon Braga's car, clean his house on Sundays along with Nick Sagan and Michael Taylor.

[21:44] <BryanFuller> Seriously, staff writing involves a great many things from hearing pitches from freelance writers, breaking stories, creating stories, reading spec. script submissions. Basically turning over every stone in search of the next classic Star Trek episode.

<DilberTrek> Wow, sounds like a lot!
[21:44] <SteveKrutzler> From Voyagerlover: With new writers to the staff,
[21:44] <SteveKrutzler> how will that effect the show?

[21:46] <BryanFuller> It's an infusion of fresh blood, new ideas, new perspectives. It can only be good. Michael Taylor and Nick Sagan have just finished their first episodes of the season and they're both wonderful new spins on the Star Trek mythos.
[21:46] <BryanFuller> We're thrilled to have them aboard.//
[21:46] <SteveKrutzler> From The Phoenix: Do you think the stories and
[21:46] <SteveKrutzler> direction of the show will change will
[21:46] <SteveKrutzler> Brannon Braga taking the helm of Voyager?
[21:46] <SteveKrutzler> And how will it change and it what direction?
[21:47] <BryanFuller> Definately. We already started to see that change with Season 4. There will be more emphasis on action and high-concept story-telling.
[21:48] <BryanFuller> We'll be trying to stay away from "Star Trek Helper" stories that we've seen dozens of times before. Brannon is really riding the staff to come up with fresh takes on the franchise.
[21:48] <BryanFuller> I can't think of a better person to be running Star Trek: Voyager. You'll be thrilled with the outcome this fall.
[21:49] <SteveKrutzler> From Anzelmus: Which alien races are your favorites?
[21:49] <SteveKrutzler> Are there any aliens which are easier to write
[21:49] <SteveKrutzler> than the others?
[21:50] <BryanFuller> Naturally, I love the Borg. They can be a lot of fun to write because they're so direct. The Vidiians are also one of my favorites and I think one of the best Star Trek villains created.
[21:51] <SteveKrutzler> From Digaihm: What can you tell us about the upcoming episode you're writing featuring Seven of Nine ("Drone")? What new changes will be made to the show next season, such as the characters ranks and positions?
[21:51] <BryanFuller> The aliens can be difficult to write because invariably they all start to sound alike. Hopefully, we've gotten away from that this season. I'm sure you'll let us know.
[21:51] <BryanFuller> Seven of Nine assimilates Captain Janeway and turns Voyager into a Borg Cube.,
[21:51] <BryanFuller> Only kidding.
<DilberTrek> You had me there.. :P
[21:52] <BryanFuller> It's a Seven of Nine story where we'll see a new form of Borg life. The studio has been very pleased with the episode as I'm sure you will be. //
[21:52] <SteveKrutzler> From JetCer: A lot of people like the romantic
[21:52] <SteveKrutzler> undercurrent between Janeway and Chakotay.
[21:52] <SteveKrutzler> Are there plans to continue exploring it?
[21:53] <BryanFuller> So far, no rank/position changes. Neelix may be doing some tactical training, but nothing yet other than that.

[21:53] <BryanFuller> There may be tensions, but they'll be subtle. Don't expect a J/C trist any time soon.//
[21:53] <SteveKrutzler> From Mo: Are there any plans to broaden the
[21:54] <SteveKrutzler> relationship between Paris and Torres next season?
[21:54] <BryanFuller> The Paris/Torres affair will definately continue. As far as broadening it, no big plans (i.e., marriage, children, divorce) just yet.
[21:55] <SteveKrutzler> From CompuPC1: It is well known that since season 2 Voyager has not had much coordination between episodes. What I mean by this is there are seldom events in one episode that directly impact the next. Are there any plans to add more continuity next season?
<DilberTrek> Sorry about that. :/
[21:57] <BryanFuller> Given the syndicated nature of the Star Trek franchise, multi-episode arcs are frowned upon by the Studio. DS9 manages to get away with it because the Station is fixed (not like a cat).
[21:57] <SteveKrutzler> hehe

[21:57] <BryanFuller> There will be some continuity over episodes, but no 6 episode arcs yet. Seeds may be planted for developing stories, but nothing major.
[21:58] <SteveKrutzler> From Cleopatra: In a recent magazine issue you were stated as saying "I would love to get Torres
[21:58] <SteveKrutzler> and Seven in an adventure." Have you developed such a story so far?
[21:58] <BryanFuller> Only in my fevered imagination. No big 7/Torres buddy shows yet, but maybe later in the season. Thanks for reading that article, by the way.//
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[21:59] <SteveKrutzler> From Berserker: Any possibility of seeing another episode with an unusual format, as Living Witness?
[22:00] <BryanFuller> I think you can count on it. There's something in the works right now that I can't really divulge, but fans will LOVE it. One of our goals this season is to tell stories in new and interesting ways. LIVING WITNESS was proof positive that it can be done successfully.//
<DilberTrek> And it was! IMO
[22:00] <BryanFuller> Nick Sagan and Michael Taylor just finished washing Brannon's car. They've joined me.
[22:00] <SteveKrutzler> hehe
[22:01] <StevePerr> The "perks" of being an Exec Producer
[22:01] <BryanFuller> It must be nice.
[22:01] <SteveKrutzler> From SteveKrutzler: do you have any tips that might help aspiring season 5 spec-script-writers with catching Brannon's and/or the rest of the staff's eyes?

[22:02] <BryanFuller> Keep stories fresh and new. If you find yourself telling a story that's even removely derivitive of another Star Trek episode, don't.
[22:02] <BryanFuller> The best stories are the ones that can be summed up in one line. I.e., The Doctor's program is reactivated 700 years in the future in an alien museum. Those stories grab our attention.
[22:03] <SteveKrutzler> From ADCOCK: I would be interested to know whether
[22:03] <SteveKrutzler> you have any comments on whether the fifth season
[22:03] <SteveKrutzler> of Voyager will be the last?
[22:03] <BryanFuller> So far... it doesn't look that way.
<DilberTrek> Yay!

[22:04] <SteveKrutzler> From Sue3516: Why have the writers et al turned Voyager
[22:04] <SteveKrutzler> into the 7 of 9 show? She's an interesting character,
[22:04] <SteveKrutzler> but she doesn't have to be essential in every episode.
[22:04] <SteveKrutzler> Is there a chance Voyager can feature the other characters too?
[22:05] <BryanFuller> In Season 5, you'll see all of our characters in silver spandex cat suits and four-inch heels. Consequently, we'll be doing more episodes about them too.
[22:05] <BryanFuller> Only kidding.
<DilberTrek> Now I've got this nasty image of Chakotay in spandex in my head...
[22:06] <StevePerr> Oh Lord
[22:06] <StevePerr> I just thought of Neelix
[22:06] <BryanFuller> Actually, Season 5 (so far) is very diverse and balanced. Episode 1 is a Janeway story, Episode 2 is a 7 of 9, Episode 3 is a Torres, Episode 4 is a Neelix, Episode 5 is a Chakotay and so on. We've got great stories for the Doctor, Paris, Tuvok and Kim in development.//
<DilberTrek> Any title for episode 3 yet? ;)
[22:07] <BryanFuller> Extreme Risk is episode 3.
[22:07] <SteveKrutzler> From DefiantXOX: Why was Empok Nor sideways in
[22:07] <SteveKrutzler> space? :O Or was it simply our POV?

[22:08] <BryanFuller> Basically, it was just a way to distinguish it from Terok Nor in the audience's eye.//
[22:08] <SteveKrutzler> From edjolie: You mentioned the Vidiians earlier. Any chance we will be seeing them again? They just sort of disappeared on us..
[22:09] <BryanFuller> Well... we passed through their space so it's unlikely. Although Nick and I are big Vidiian fans and will look for fun ways to bring them back, but don't count on it.
[22:09] <SteveKrutzler> From dracoa: Have you , Michael, Nick, whoever-else-over-there-in-writer-land any plans to visit any Trek conventions? Have you ever been to one?
[22:11] <BryanFuller> Both Nick and I have gone to the conventions -- Nick as a guest, me asa face in the crowd. Nick said he found it surreal. Both of us agree that they're a lot of fun.
[22:11] <SteveKrutzler> From Voyagerlover: What kind of stories do you want
[22:11] <SteveKrutzler> to write for Voyager?
[22:12] <BryanFuller> Basically... the kinds of stories we're doing in Season 5. As a writer and a fan of the show, this Season is exactly what I would want to see.//
[22:12] <SteveKrutzler> From edjolie: Are there any plans to more clearly define Chakotay's heritage. I recall hearing that he was of Maya descent, but his name is remnicent me of a Creek Chief.
[22:13] <BryanFuller> We're purposefully leaving his heritage a bit vague. We have a Native American consultant that has a clear idea of which tribe, but I can't really speak to that.//
[22:14] <SteveKrutzler> From Chris: Whether it deserved it or not, Voyager's received a lot of criticism in the past from many Trek fans. What's your take on this? Any way they can be won back?
[22:15] <BryanFuller> The best way to win fans back is to give them great stories and fun adventures. I'm hoping Season 5 will accomplish just that.
[22:15] <SteveKrutzler> From Mo: When the character 7 of 9 was introduced, I thought the idea of a person re-discovering her humanity after being rescued from the Borg was exciting. But as the season went on, there seemed to be little development of her character beyond accepting she is no longer Borg. In fact, she now has the same demeanor and attitude that she had when she was a drone. Will her character be developed more next season to where
[22:15] <SteveKrutzler> she actually embraces her humanity, lightens up, or even cracks a smile and laughs for once?
[22:16] <BryanFuller> You can expect slow, but steady development. We'll see the beginning of that in episdoe #2, DRONE.
[22:17] <BryanFuller> Actually, you do see her first smile in Drone.
<DilberTrek> <--Saw her smile in "Hope and Fear" no? :>
[22:17] <SteveKrutzler> From dracoa: Have you read any of the Trek novels? What is your opinion on Jeri Taylor's so-called "canon" books "Mosiac" and "Pathways"?

[22:19] <BryanFuller> I actually used a lot of the Neelix story in Pathways for Mortal Coil. It's the only chapter I've read. Once it comes out, I'm sure it will be honored. //
[22:19] <SteveKrutzler> From SmorgasOfBorg: There are rumors of an "indestructable shuttle." Without sounding snide, how exactly are you guys going to pull that off?

[22:20] <BryanFuller> First of all, LOVE the screen name. Secondly, we do have a new shuttle with advanced capabilities. Indestructable may be pushing it a bit. Great new design. Very cool.//
[22:21] <SteveKrutzler> gerry15787: What is your opinion on Voyager returning to
[22:21] <SteveKrutzler> the Alpha Quadrant/Earth next season?

[22:22] <BryanFuller> Voyager's return to the Alpha Quadrant has been the subject of much debate. Every season I think they consider the possibility, but so far nothing has been determined. It would be interesting, but, then again, the Delta Quadrant could still have much to offer our intrepid crew.//
[22:23] <SteveKrutzler> From MVR: What is the major difference between writing for DS9
[22:23] <SteveKrutzler> and writing for Voyager?
[22:24] <BryanFuller> Well, keep in mind, the work I did for DS9 was strictly story-related. Voyager has been the whole she-bang. DS9 has the gift of self-perpetuating stories, Voyager has the beauty of exploration and adventure. I love the war on DS9, but Voyager has a special place in my heart.//
[22:25] <SteveKrutzler> From George Looney: Starting with Future's End two year's back, Voyager's come up with a series of solid, almost cinematic two parters. Any more in the works?
[22:25] <BryanFuller> There's been talk, but nothing cemented just yet. //
[22:25] <SteveKrutzler> From geodav: Voyager has a very gifted cast. Will we
[22:25] <SteveKrutzler> be seeing more of a mix of the main cast exploring
[22:25] <SteveKrutzler> their strengths and weaknesses next season?
[22:26] <BryanFuller> Just their weaknesses.
[22:26] <BryanFuller> Just kidding.
[22:26] <StevePerr> A musical episode, that ought to reveal some acting weaknesses!
[22:27] <BryanFuller> One thing we've been trying to do with the new season is create new and interesting character dynamics. The Neelix/Chakotay love affair will be a hit with fans.
[22:27] <BryanFuller> Again, just kidding.
[22:27] <SteveKrutzler> hehe
<DilberTrek> Yo-- no. I won't even comment there.
[22:27] <StevePerr> You've just created a whole line of Usenet fanfics with that remark
[22:28] <BryanFuller> CopRock Voyager has been discussed. But seriously, there will be an emphasis on character-based episodes as indicated by the first round of stories.//
[22:29] <SteveKrutzler> From Boze65: Brannon Braga here -- his boss. I was just wondering... WHY AREN'T YOU WORKING?
[22:29] <BryanFuller> Nick made me do the chat. I swear.//
[22:30] <SteveKrutzler> Yes everyone...
[22:30] <SteveKrutzler> that ACTUALLY WAS from Brannon, confirmed! hehe
[22:30] <BryanFuller> Busted.\
[22:30] <SteveKrutzler> From edjolie: okay then... I know Ron Moore, of DS9 fame, has expressed reservations about using any Intrepid class and/or Sovereign class vessels in an episode. Why did Voyager get away with using two Defiant-Class ships in the episode involving the Prometheus. It seems like another attempt to spice up Voyager's poor ratings. (ie. Q and Voyager) No offense.
<DilberTrek> :::Can smell the paper burning as Brannon tosses Bryan, Nick, and Michael's checks into a fire::: :D
[22:32] <BryanFuller> Actually, the fun of that episode was glimpsing the Alpha Quadrant. The Defiant was sauce for the goose. Ratings are important, but that particular story element was not an attempt at ratings.//
[22:33] <SteveKrutzler> From TheLateGreatTellySavalas: How much as a writer is your potential subject matter limited by what Paramount or UPN says? Where does what the writer wants end and where the ratings push begins?
[22:35] <BryanFuller> Funny enough, Paramount, UPN, Brannon and all his writers want the same thing. Great Voyager stories. Sometimes there are compromises, but rarely does a story that in teleplay get thrown out all together. Mortal Coil started out as a episode that the studio (and Rick Berman) had big story problems with and we compromised, but ultimately came out with a better episode.//
[22:36] <SteveKrutzler> Speaking *of*...
[22:36] <SteveKrutzler> From Rafael Scholl: I loved "Mortal Coil," can you give us some insight as to how/what went on in your mind when you helped with it?
[22:39] <BryanFuller> That story was really about faith. Being raised Catholic (recovering, thank you) had a big influence on accepting things when there really wasn't a tangible explantion for them. Neelix did that with the Great Forest and the Guiding Tree. He ultimately found that his faith had to be internal and not based on external belief systems that were imposed on him from an early age.//
[22:40] <SteveKrutzler> From GregMaddux: Were you much of a Trek watcher in the past? If so, do you have any favorite episodes?
[22:40] <BryanFuller> I'm a big Babylon 5 fan actually. I have parties.
[22:40] <BryanFuller> Just kidding.
[22:40] <StevePerr> No, NO Babylon5 allowed!
[22:41] <StevePerr> J/K
[22:41] <BryanFuller> Actually I loved Next Generation and DS9. Still do. It's great television and has been a considerable influence on my career (obivously).
<DilberTrek> Babylon 5? Oh Bryan, you got the job! (How will you tell Brannon though? :>)
[22:43] <SteveKrutzler> From dracoa: Is there anything you can tell us regarding Lisa Klink's
[22:43] <SteveKrutzler> departure and her replacement? What are your opinions?
[22:44] <BryanFuller> Lisa has done wonderfully since leaving the show. She's completed two Hercules scripts and is working on a third. As well as writing two Batman comics.
[22:44] <BryanFuller> Nick Sagan and Michael Taylor have been great additions to the writing staff.//
[22:44] <SteveKrutzler> From Johnny: Can you give us any tidbits about episodes to come?
[22:45] <BryanFuller> Not really. Trust me when I say there's great Star Trek ahead.//
<DilberTrek> How 'bout ep titles? ;)
[22:46] <StevePerr> We go crazy for episode titles
[22:47] <SteveKrutzler> From LuvsDS9: Would it be possible to see a few episodes
[22:47] <SteveKrutzler> where the Borg are actually an ally? I had my hopes
[22:47] <SteveKrutzler> up during "Scorpion, part 2". If not, then could we
[22:47] <SteveKrutzler> at least hear the Borg admit that, if not for Voyager,
[22:47] <SteveKrutzler> they could not have defeated Species 8472?
[22:49] <BryanFuller> Actually we have a great episode coming up where the Borg assimilate the CareBears and it changes the entire Collective.
[22:49] <BryanFuller> Just kidding.
[22:49] <SteveKrutzler> lol
[22:49] <BryanFuller> We want the Borg to remain powerful enemies.//
[22:49] <StevePerr> Oh lord I had a childhood flashback

[22:49] <SteveKrutzler> A Whole Buncha People ;) : Will Q be returning this season?
<DilberTrek> Steve... flashbacks usually mean MORE than 2 weeks ago :)
[22:50] <BryanFuller> So far, no plans for Q's return, but when the right story comes along...//
<DilberTrek> I say it's time to call up Shawn Piller again :D
[22:50] <SteveKrutzler> From Mo: Is Neelix going to develop some kind
[22:50] <SteveKrutzler> of purpose on Voyager next year? There have been
[22:50] <SteveKrutzler> many episodes that show him in a security uniform
[22:50] <SteveKrutzler> in alternate realities, etc. What about pushing
[22:50] <SteveKrutzler> his character in that direction?
[22:51] <BryanFuller> We have Neelix referencing tactical training, but don't expect him to replace Tuvok any time soon. I personally would love to see Neelix in a stronger role on the ship, we're trying to work towards that.//
[22:52] <SteveKrutzler> From Cleopatra: Torres and the Doctor are my favorite
[22:52] <SteveKrutzler> characters. Will there be a lot of character
[22:52] <SteveKrutzler> development for these two?
[22:52] <BryanFuller> Definately. Torres has a great episode early next season, as does the Doctor. You'll be pleased.//
[22:53] <SteveKrutzler> From edjolie: Will Voyager get the new First Contact Uniforms? The EMH obviously saw them and retained knowlege of them.
[22:54] <BryanFuller> Unfortunately, the Doctor isn't a tailor. We'll keep our DS9 jumpsuits for a while yet. The First Contact uniforms are pretty cool, though.//
[22:54] <SteveKrutzler> From Stoph: If you had to end the show now, how would you end it?
[22:55] <BryanFuller> Naomi Wildman wakes up and it's all a dream.
[22:55] <BryanFuller> Just kidding.
[22:55] <SteveKrutzler> :-)
[22:56] <BryanFuller> Seska and Suder step out of the Sonic Shower.
<DilberTrek> roflmao!
[22:56] <BryanFuller> Just kidding again. That's a difficult question to answer. I'm glad that's not my call to make.//
[22:57] <SteveKrutzler> From Solo: Voyager does 26 episodes a year, more than most shows? Is that too much? Ever run out of ideas and wish: "If we only did 22 shows..."?
[22:57] <BryanFuller> Usually around episode 22 that thought becomes more and more pervasive. Actually, I don't mind it so much. It's a push, but it's very rewarding.//
[22:58] <SteveKrutzler> From SteveKrutzler: Do you have any thoughts on Star Trek: Insurrection you'd like to and/or are able to share? title thoughts? (ST: I is the new movie)
<DilberTrek> (Oh no ... here comes a plug from Steve for www.st-insurrection.com ... )
[22:59] <StevePerr> that's right, www.st-insurrection.com, just one click away...
[22:59] <BryanFuller> I really don't know much about the new movie. I've heard the dailies are great and F. Murray Abraham is wonderful.//
[22:59] <SteveKrutzler> I didn't say *anything*, Dilber. :-)
[23:00] <SteveKrutzler> From Gorgias: Brannon says Voyager will be "sexier" this year? Um... how's that going to work?
<DilberTrek> No, but *I* did. Where's my check?
[23:00] <BryanFuller> Heels and cat suits for everyone, like I said.
[23:00] <SteveKrutzler> proven formula.
[23:00] <SteveKrutzler> ;-)
[23:01] <BryanFuller> Sexier in terms of jazzy, unexpected, high-concept adventure. Nothing R-rated, at least, not yet.//
[23:01] <StevePerr> Darn
[23:01] <SteveKrutzler> From George Webster: From the time Voyager was swept to the
[23:01] <SteveKrutzler> Delta Quadrant to the present time, how far have
[23:01] <SteveKrutzler> they been travelling, and how many light years or
[23:01] <SteveKrutzler> number of years do they have left to reach the Alpha Quadrant?
[23:03] <BryanFuller> Let's see... we know Kes propelled them 10,000 light years closer, 7 of 9 and Kim shaved another 5,000 light years off their journey with the Astrometrics lab... there's a couple of other leaps. I'd say we're somewhere between 50,000 and 60,000 light years away, which roughly translates to 50-60 years or so of maximum warp travel.//
[23:04] <SteveKrutzler> From dracoa: What got you started in writing? Did you always want to be a writer? Always want to write Trek? ;)
[23:06] <BryanFuller> I went to USC film school and wanted to be a director, but that quickly segued into wanting to be an actor (less work) and through that I started writing sketch comedy and spec scripts. The writing career took off before the acting career so that's the one I pursued. I love the science fiction and horror genres, so I feel very fortunate to have landed in one of them.//
[23:06] <SteveKrutzler> From DilberTrek: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
[23:07] <BryanFuller> In rehab.
[23:07] <BryanFuller> Just kidding.
[23:07] <SteveKrutzler> hehe
<DilberTrek> LOL
[23:07] <BryanFuller> By that time, it would be great to have created a show of my own.//
<DilberTrek> THAT would be neat!
[23:08] <SteveKrutzler> sounds good!
[23:08] <SteveKrutzler> From jerry123: will we see the Vulcan engineer soon?
[23:08] <BryanFuller> Yes.//
[23:08] <SteveKrutzler> From dracoa: Are any notable guest actors or crossovers being talked about or in any upcoming episodes?
[23:09] <BryanFuller> We abduct the girls from Sister, Sister and do genetic experimentations. Just kidding. We have a wonderful guest star coming that Fans will go nuts about. Can't say anymore.//
[23:10] <StevePerr> Bob Saget?
[23:10] <SteveKrutzler> From Berserker: What were the origins of the Cap'n Proton storyline?
<DilberTrek> Perry... go nuts, not THROW nuts.
[23:11] <BryanFuller> Mister Brannon Braga. The inspiration was the classic 30's/40's serials... Flash Gordon, etc. You'll love it.//
[23:12] <SteveKrutzler> From Zen: I understand that the Janeway/Chakotay
[23:12] <SteveKrutzler> relationship will not ever be what some fans wish
[23:12] <SteveKrutzler> it to be, BUT is it possible that the command team
[23:12] <SteveKrutzler> will pursue other avenues (date others), yet still
[23:12] <SteveKrutzler> have the solid friendship we see now?
[23:13] <BryanFuller> There will be some dating, I'm sure. Not necessarily with each other.//
<DilberTrek> <--Janeway/Paris backer ;>
[23:13] <BryanFuller> Didn't you see the Chakotay/Neelix love affair comment?
[23:14] <SteveKrutzler> From Dan Jones: Maybe Q's child can make an appearance,
[23:14] <SteveKrutzler> after all, isn't Janeway the Godmother? Also,
[23:14] <SteveKrutzler> what about the alien that was the companion to the
[23:14] <SteveKrutzler> force that brought them out there? The last time
[23:14] <SteveKrutzler> we saw her she was pretty mad at Janeway & Crew.
[23:16] <BryanFuller> It's always difficult to reference characters/situations from previous episodes. We can't always rely on the chance that everyone has seen every episode and knows what's happened. It takes a while to get newcomers up to speed. If there's a great story, you'll see those characters. The best stories are always the stand alone episodes that have a great adventure contained with the parameters of that particular show. That way everyone can enjo
[23:17] <BryanFuller> That way everyone can enjoy the adventure.//
[23:18] <SteveKrutzler> From [stupid] DilberTrek: If you couldn't be a Voyager Staff Writer,
[23:18] <SteveKrutzler> what would you be doing instead? :-)
<DilberTrek> [stupid]? I didn't put that.
[23:18] <BryanFuller> Probably a staff writer on another show or maybe acting.//
[23:18] <SteveKrutzler> sorry, finger must've slipped.
[23:19] <BryanFuller> Now, now...
<DilberTrek> Act, Bryan! =)
[23:19] <SteveKrutzler> From Goshen: Read any good books lately? Seen any good movies?
[23:19] <BryanFuller> What? You don't like my episodes?
[23:19] <BryanFuller> Nick thinks I should be the next Dax on DS9.
<DilberTrek> "Special Guest Star: Bryan Fuller as Lt. Fuller" would go good with "Written by: Bryan Fuller"
[23:19] <SteveKrutzler> ooooooh.... Dilber loses points! :-)
[23:19] <BryanFuller> I loved THE BUTCHER BOY and THE OPPOSITE OF SEX. GODZILLA was stinky.//
<DilberTrek> See Armageddon ;)
[23:20] <StevePerr> And bring a barf bag
[23:20] <SteveKrutzler> hey, it was better than XFILES
[23:20] <BryanFuller> Boy, it's been a dismal summer as far as movies go.//
[23:20] <StevePerr> true
<DilberTrek> XFiles was great :>
[23:20] <SteveKrutzler> Just off the cuff, Bryan... what did you think of the X-Files movie?
[23:21] <BryanFuller> Actually, I was a little bored. I'm a big fan of the TV show, but the movie felt very, very familiar.//
[23:21] <SteveKrutzler> Thank you, exactly what I said! (directed towards Dilber) hehe
[23:21] <SteveKrutzler> From TheSultanOfSwat: The Kes character was ended rather abruptly. Will she return, even if it's just as a guest role?
<DilberTrek> (And we'll see what I say next time Krutzler asks me to organize questions...)
[23:22] <BryanFuller> No plans for that at the present. She blew up, remember?//
[23:22] <BryanFuller> BOOM.
[23:23] <SteveKrutzler> KA-boom
<DilberTrek> Caught me off guard. Thought Chakotay had just left the mess hall. :O
[23:23] <SteveKrutzler> From dracoa: What's it like writing a script and then walking into the living room and seeing it on screen? it must be pretty weird.
[23:24] <BryanFuller> It's very surreal. Most of the time it's absolutely wonderful, but more often than not, surreal.//
[23:24] <SteveKrutzler> Ok everyone... howabout ONE more...
[23:25] <SteveKrutzler> From SkyTrekr: Does working on the show destroy the magic behind it?
[23:27] <BryanFuller> Very good question. I would say that varies from show to show. I'm still pretty enchanted by the Star Trek mythos, but there is the aspect of seeing a magician reveal his secrets. I've got a long way to go before I get jaded.//
[23:27] <SteveKrutzler> Well everyone... that's a wrap!
<DilberTrek> Hard to believe 2 hours have passed already!
[23:27] <SteveKrutzler> I would like to thank Bryan Fuller for a GREAT CHAT!
[23:27] <BryanFuller> My pleasure.
[23:27] <SteveKrutzler> And especially for spending two hearty hours with the fans online, tonight!
[23:28] <SteveKrutzler> Come back and see us again sometime!
[23:28] <StevePerr> Thanks a bunch for thrilling us nerds!
[23:28] <BryanFuller> Would love to. Thanks. Good night everyone.
[23:28] <SteveKrutzler> There ya go everyone
[23:28] <SteveKrutzler> talk away!
[23:28] <dracoa> Can we chat yet?
<DilberTrek> Nite Bryan! Thanks for coming!
[23:28] <dracoa> Yey!
[23:29] <Captain_Boss> Yeah!
[23:29] <dracoa> Good night! Feel free to come back anytime!!
[23:29] <MaquisRaider> yawn
[23:29] <Captain_Boss> Yes, thanks for the chat!
[23:29] <dracoa> Thanks again for taking the time. :)
[23:29] <Seether> Thanks
[23:29] <Killdeer> Thanks
[23:30] <MaquisRaider> Gracia
[23:30] <Killdeer> <Killdeer>It was good!
[23:30] <dracoa> Hey, you guys hear the latest from Ron Moore about Dax?
[23:30] <StevePerr> what
[23:30] <jerry123> I have
[23:30] <dracoa> <<should I spoil?>>
[23:31] <jerry123> It's to good not to
[23:31] <MaquisRaider> Why not?
[23:31] <dracoa> Dax is coming back as a regular castmember, as another female character
[23:31] <jerry123> starfleet too
[23:31] <MaquisRaider> I wonder how Worf will react
[23:31] <dracoa> Is Bryan still here? Or just his ghost? <g>
[23:31] <Captain_Boss> Well, that makes sense Dracoa
[23:32] <Captain_Boss> but how would she be Starfleet again?
[23:32] <dracoa> Call me TrekTech...that's how I'm normally known as. It was taken tonight. <g>
[23:32] <jerry123> I don't know that is what it said
[23:32] <Captain_Boss> NP
[23:32] <Buddy> You guys are full of crap about that Dax thing. The new host will be present for less thatn three episodes
[23:32] <SteveKrutzler> Bryan says he enjoyed it everyone! I'm off to do the transcript... chat away!
[23:32] <dracoa> I don't know about Starfleet, but Ron Moore just said *she's* coming back.
<DilberTrek> heh
[23:32] <Captain_Boss> Buddy, that makes more sense
[23:33] <MaquisRaider> Ihope we get some really interesting storylines out of her like we did/do with 7/9
<DilberTrek> Buddy...sorry...nope...It's a regular
[23:33] <jerry123> You don't read the Ron Moore post do you
[23:33] <BryanFuller> Still here... but signing off. Was there any questions that were left unanswere?
[23:33] <StevePerr> Budd you're full of crap. RON MOORE said she is a regulatr
[23:33] <Captain_Boss> Well, Dax is coming back
<DilberTrek> Bryan...you blocking AOL IMs?
[23:33] <dracoa> Sort of if I can remember them Bryan. <g>
[23:33] <dracoa> Oh yeah, who's the character you identify the most with?
[23:33] <Captain_Boss> Like a smart Trekker
[23:33] <jerry123> http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/6952/ron112.txt read them
[23:34] <BryanFuller> Probably Neelix... I'm a bit of a goofball myself.
[23:34] <skytrekr> Do you know what 3D software is used for the ships on the show
[23:34] <Buddy> Hey Brian will Lt. Carey be back played by Josh Clark
[23:34] <dracoa> <g> Are you as bad of a cook?
[23:34] <BryanFuller> So far no plans for that.
[23:34] <BryanFuller> Definitely as bad a cook.
[23:34] <Buddy> What kind of changes will we see in the characters
[23:34] <Captain_Boss> LOL
[23:34] <Buddy> Will they be promoted
[23:34] <MaquisRaider> Exactly how many shuttles does Voyager have?????? 10,000????
[23:34] <Captain_Boss> They will grow and expand
[23:34] <BryanFuller> I have to run. Feel free to email questions to me at ------@-------.com.
[23:34] <Captain_Boss> Buddy, Bryan said no plans as of yet.
[23:35] <BryanFuller> Good night everyone.
<DilberTrek> nite Bryan!
[23:35] <Captain_Boss> LOL Raider... only 5,000
[23:35] <SteveKrutzler> g'nite Bryan
[23:35] <Captain_Boss> Night!
[23:35] <BryanFuller> Shuttle are like doritos. Keep eating them and we'll make more.