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Producer Manny Coto Talks Brent Spiner's 'Soong' Arc, Plus His Vision for ENT Season Four

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By Steve Krutzler / 04:51, 18 August 2004 / Enterprise

In a new interview here at TrekWeb, STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE excecutive producer Manny Coto says he has a specific vision for the show's fourth season.

"My vision is to try to fulfill what I think is ENTERPRISE’s promise, which is to create a truly prequel series," Coto explains. "And that is to being to tie ENTERPRISE into the overall STAR TREK canon and to really use the opportunity that we have to create stories that give us a glimpse into the formation of the STAR TREK universe."

He also revealed that the 'Arik Soong' arc now in production and guest starring Brent Spiner ('Data') originally had a ST:TOS inspiration.

"When we found out that Brent was interested we tried to tailor it to him, and having seen the dailies he’s terrific in this part," he says. "For a little while I even toyed with the idea of him playing Colonel Green, but I think he’s more interesting playing this character."

For much more, including Coto's discussion of new writers Alan Brennert and Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens, William Shatner's possible appearance, and the upcoming Vulcan story arc, check out the full interview.



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RE: Earth's world government... | Report this post to moderator
By: Jadzia-Dax (Odo's file, contact) @ 10:49:14 on Aug 18, 2004

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And let's not forget what Picard mentions in TNG Up the Long Ladder: The Mariposa -- a DY-500 colony vessel, destined for the Ficus Sector -- was launched in late 2123 by the European Hegemony, described as a loose political alliance and the beginnings of a world government on Earth.

Right. And possibly some grumbling might STILL be going on in Earth politics because of the old agreements between nations, like the European Hegemony. Particularly since this current Earth Gov't is brand spanking new right now.

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"I think the show talked to people through the characters. They're stories that speak to the heart. They talk about love, they talk about friendship, they talk about loyalty, they talk about patriotism, exploration, curiosity, reaching out... And I think all those things still touch people. Even when you look at a 30-year old show, it still has something to say." - D.C. Fontana, Sci Fi Channel Special Edition TOS 1998
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"If the season finale involves the re-built USS Reliant coming back in time to the 21st Century crewed by Moogie, Dr. Selar, Morn, Transporter Chief Kyle, and the Salt Vampire, then we'll know that Coto has gone too far." - tomba1701

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