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Nov 23 | Chuck returns to NBC with a special two-hour show on Sunday, Jan 10, 2010, before returning to its regular time slot, Mondays at 8pm on the following night. It's return to prime time television can be attributed to a successful fan renewnal campaign last year. CHUCK is a one-hour, action-comedy series that follows Chuck Bartowski (Zachary Levi, "Less Than Perfect") -- a computer geek who is catapulted into a new career as the government's most vital secret agent. This upcoming season will include some special guest stars, including Brandon Routh of "Superman Returns" who will play CIA agent Daniel Shaw in an episode, and the addition of SUBWAY restaurant as a major advertiser to the show. Chuck averaged a 4.0/6 rating last season, about eight percent better than the recently cancelled "Trauma". Ratings-challenged Heroes moves back an hour when Chuck returns on Monday nights. STAR TREK VOYAGER's Robert Duncan McNeill serves Chuck as a supervising producer and director.
Nov 17 | Originally hired as co-executive producer to help with the second half of the show's first season, Kevin Murphy has now taken the reins of Caprica, the Battlestar Galactica prequel on Syfy, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He now serves as an executive producer along with Ronald D. Moore, David Eick and Jane Espenson and oversees the day-to-day functions of the show.
Nov 12 | Star Trek star Zachary Quinto is loosely attached to star in the romantic dramedy Whirligig, reports Risky Business.Quinto would play the lead role in the independent Canadian film, which is aiming to shoot early next year. The movie centers on a man who, in a misguided attempt to woo an older woman, befriends the woman's adopted son.Chaz Thorne is directing the pic, based on a screenplay by Michael Amo, creator of the Canadian supernatural series "The Listener."
Nov 11 | The CNS Foundation, is hosting an on-line charity auction at www.charitybuzz.com. One of the items they are auctioning is a signed movie poster of the new Star Trek movie which has all the cast members and writers. The president of our organization is Carol Abrams, JJ's mother, and she arranged for the donation from Bad Robot Production Company. J.J. Abrams is also a major donor to their organization. The funds raised will go to help find a cure to neurological disorders in children. The auction link is here.
Nov 10 | Candice Bergen, Charles Lisanby, Don Pardo, Gene Roddenberry, Tom and Dick Smothers and Bob Stewart have been selected as the next inductees into the Television Academy's Hall of Fame. They will be honored at a Jan. 20 ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hotel. "This year's inductees have challenged and shaped popular culture, changed television for the better and entertained us royally while doing so," TV Academy Chairman-CEO John Shaffner said. More info at the Hollywood Reporter
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By GustavoLeao / 01:46, 25 March 2008 / General Star Trek
TrekWeb talks to actor Brandon McConnell, who plays the role of Lieutenant Commander Ro Nevin, acting captain of the Allegiance Class starship U.S.S. Odyssey, in the new fan production series Star Trek Odyssey. In 2384, the Odyssey and her crew was designated as Missing In Action while on a classified mission to the Andromeda Galaxy.
1- How familiar were you with the Star Trek phenomenon before you got involved with Star Trek Odyssey ?
I grew up on TNG with my mother, it was just her and I growing up and we'd spend our nights around the tube watching. My affinity for Star Trek never grew much after that, but now that I've got a ship to command I'm learning just how expansive the Trek-universe is, and my curiosity and amazement continues to swell. Much like that of a StarFleet Captain in his/her search for discovery, I suppose. :)
2-How did you get involved with this Star Trek fan production ?
Lol, good question. :) I responded to a casting call for James Cawley, regarding Star Trek: New Voyages, where, as fate would have it, I auditioned with Bobby Rice as his love interest in "Blood and Fire." I was auditioned by J.T. Tenapa (Corey Aster), however at this point I had no idea of Hidden Frontier. I was offered the part by Mr. Cawley but, for one reason or another, we never connected again. Months later (maybe a year?), I received an invitation from J.T. and Rob Caves to audition for a different character, Ro Nevin. Apparently, after sorting through many actors to fill the role, J.T. vaguely recalled our meeting and decided to give me a shot. The rest is history I suppose. It wasn't until recently though that I realized Bobby and I had not only crossed paths but shared a scene, ironic. Hmmmm, wonder where that audition tape is?
3-Describe the character of Ro Nevin for us.
Ro Nevin has become a man that must constantly define his worth to himself. He is selfless and romantic. Charming and courageous. But he is not the go-to hero as Kirk was. His spotlight does not shine on his prime but rather on his definition. He is raw and unpolished, unsure and reluctant. Afraid and worried, burdened with an unwanted weight, but it is his triumph over these things that will make him worthy of notoriety. He is not a captain, but a captain in the making. He is naïve, yet knows a truth in purity. He is emotional, but thinks it unprofessional. He is twisted in conflict between duty and desire. He is loyal and he is determined.
4- You are playing the first gay captain in Star Trek history, a somewhat controversial subject among the fans. What is your opinion on this ?
It is my understanding that in the 24th century there is no gay or straight, only love and connection between two beings. I think that is something we can all learn from. However, to address today's social atmosphere, I would have to make two points. First, to the fans of Star Trek that disagree with the endeavor, I would have to insist that negating or condemning the issue would be contrary to what ST represents and seeks to achieve; understanding through exploration. ST has always tackled controversial issues through its allegorical episodes and utopian perspective. I am not attempting to debate one's personal beliefs but if the final frontier represents the unknown, how are we to judge it without understanding it first. Secondly, I do not believe my portrayal of Ro Nevin as a gay character, to be for the sake of a particular audience or a gregarious attempt for a minority to be heard. At the core of Ro lies the same conflict of any young man, gay or straight; a boy struggling to realize it is time to be a man and to be the man that is true to himself.
5- You are the third actor to play this role. Have you gone back and looked at the old episodes with your predecessors, actors Arthur Bosserman and Bobby Rice ?
I've watched a few episodes for the storyline but not to critique my predecessors. I have my own interpretation of Ro at this point in his life and intend not to falter in portraying that. While I hope that my intentions please the fans and critics, I have to be true myself and to the character as I (and the writers) see him. Someone in the forums commented that Ro gets a new face every time he faces a dramatic change in his life... I think this is fate at work. :)
6- What surprises can we expect in future episodes of Odyssey ? Can you reveal something?
Hahahaha..... hmmmm...lets see, Odyssey will be nothing short of spectacular! This isn't just a ship and crew trying to get home... there is a reason why Odyssey is lost in Andromeda. Poor guys, things are gonna get a lot worse before they get better.
7- What are you future projects ?
I'm a carpenter during the day, so there are always upcoming projects. :) Been shooting a few commercials lately and will be performing a new show with my sketch comedy group Easily Distracted in the coming months. Check us out at www.myspace.com/easilydistractedsketchcomedy
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