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Sep 01 | George Takei will have a cameo in the new season of The Big Bang Theory. TV Squad reports that the former Star Trek actor will appear in an episode alongside guest star Katee Sackhoff. The show's executive producer Bill Prady suggested that Takei and Sackhoff will play different sides of Wolowitz's conscience as he considers reuniting with his ex-girlfriend Bernadette (Melissa Rauchberg).He explained: "George Takei plays himself, and he's the other person guiding Wolowitz in his thoughts as he tries to figure out what to do about Bernadette."
Aug 24 | Vulture has learned that Joe Hill's comic Locke & Key will no longer be coming to theaters, but instead will be adapted for television by Steven Spielberg, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Josh Friedman. Distributed by IDW Publishing, Locke & Key tells of Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them... and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all. Friedman ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles") will write and produce. Kurtzman and Orci recently signed a deal with 20th Century Fox TV, so the studio will end up producing with Spielberg's DreamWorks TV.
Aug 18 | Jack Bender has signed on direct 7 Minutes in Heaven for Paramount, reports Heat Vision.The film, based on an original idea from Bender, tells the story of two teenagers who, upon returning from a round of the titular game, find all of their friends dead. J.J. Abrams will produce through Bad Robot, now at the stage of finding a writer to move the idea towards a full script.
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By GustavoLeao / 23:15, 15 June 2010 / General Genre/SciFi
Interview by Gustavo Leao
TrekWeb talks to actress Kipleigh Brown about her starring role in the new movie Yesterday Was a Lie, now out on DVD, and her guest role on Star Trek Enterprise, plus her future projects.
Your character is a bourbon-swilling investigator named Hoyle, please describe her to us.
Hoyle is an enigma, really. When I first read the script, I was surprised. There was very little revealed about Hoyle. We don't know much about her past, and we really don't know much about her in the present. We don't know exactly what her occupation is. We don't even know her first name. All we know is that she's looking for something. But as the story progresses, we get the sense that Hoyle is damaged in some way, something is haunting her. As much as she is seeking something, so too she seems to be running from something. It was a challenge to play Hoyle. Usually actors have more information on which to build their characters. I had be the detective, in a way, to piece together a foundation for Hoyle. I would ask James Kerwin, the writer and director of "Yesterday Was a Lie," questions about Hoyle -- his usual reply was to grin and say, "What do you think?" My personal quest to figure out this character, that process itself, gave me a visceral understanding of Hoyle. It was the key to unlocking her.
As the mystery deepens, she finds an unlikely ally in the form of a bar singer played by Deep Space Nine actress Chase Masterson, who also produced the movie. Tell us about your relationship with Chase on-screen and off-screen.
After I was cast, James recruited me to help in the search to find the Singer. In the film there is a unique connection between Hoyle and the Singer. Hoyle is forced to trust her, which goes against her nature. Their relationship is subtle and dynamic. It was crucial to find someone who could bring a certain presence to the role. There was an ineffable quality we were looking for, something difficult to put into words. We auditioned many talented actors, but none quite clicked as the Singer. When Chase auditioned it was like," Boom! That's her! That's the Singer!" There was an instant connection. She clicked on so many levels. She was perfect. Lucky for us, Chase is not just an incredible actor and singer, but a gifted producer. For me, the project came alive when we found her.
How was working with director James Kerwin on the movie ?
James is a modern day renaissance man. He writes, he directs, he is a talented editor and artist. I don't know where he gets all that energy! He was so passionate about this project and it was contagious. I learned to put my complete trust in his vision. He knew exactly what he wanted this movie to be, even if some of his choices were risky or unconventional. A black and white movie about meta-physics and the human heart is not exactly common fare. Not everyone would get this film, and he knew that. For a first time feature director, he may have had an easier time making a more commercial film with a wider appeal. But that is not the film he wanted to make. He was unwilling to compromise his vision, and I admire that. I have become a bit cynical about how films are made these days. Many are made by committee and lack creativity and heart. I knew this film was different, and I knew that James would not settle for less than perfection. There were times when I thought what he wanted was impossible. What he wrote on the page was ambitious considering our financing. I assumed at some point he would have to face reality, and make sacrifices. He refused. It was a challenging shoot; we had limited time and a limited budget. But being a perfectionist, James would not move on until he had what he wanted. Stress levels were high at times, but I learned to go with the flow. James knew what he was doing and it paid off. I could not be more proud of how "Yesterday Was a Lie" turned out.
Regarding Yesterday was a Lie, are you pleased with the final product, now out on DVD ?
I am thrilled with "Yesterday Was a Lie." I wish everyone could see it on the big screen, but the DVD does do it justice. It's unlike any other movie I've seen. I hope that it continues to find its audience.
Moving to Star Trek, you played engineer Jane Taylor in Star Trek: Enterprise, one of Tripp's crewman who was killed by the Xindi, and she haunted his dreams afterward. Tell us about that role.
It was an intriguing role. I was playing someone who had died; I existed only as a specter in Tripp's mind. As I spoke to him, I also spoke for all the faceless casualties, all those who gave their lives with the enduring hope that they would not be forgotten. Interestingly, I believe that in the history of Star Trek, I am the only Red Shirt to already be dead.
What do you miss the most about working on Enterprise ?
I have been a Trek fan all my life. I am a major Star Trek: The Next Generation nerd, I'm talking a full-on can-quote-dialogue-from-any-episode nerd. When I got the audition for Enterprise, I was over the moon, and even more so when I got called back. Unbeknownst to me, LeVar Burton was directing that episode, so when I walked into the audition, there he was. My jaw hit the floor. It took everything I had to play it cool and not totally nerd-out on the spot. He was a great director. I am just happy that in my own small way I got to be a part of the Star Trek legacy.
Finally, Kipleigh, what are your future projects?
I am always looking for that next gig. Right now I perform in a weekly topical sketch comedy show at the I.O. West in Hollywood. (Warning: shameless plug to follow.) It is called "Top Story! Weekly," we do a new show every Sunday at 9 pm. I encourage one and all to check it out. And of course please rent "Yesterday Was a Lie." Trek fans are a rare and wonderful breed, one that I think will appreciate this film. Make it so!
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