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Walter Koenig to Reprise 'Chekov' Role in STAR TREK NEW VOYAGES Online Series

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By GustavoLeao / 15:47, 9 March 2005 / General Star Trek

STAR TREK actor Walter Koenig will reprise his role as 'Pavel Chekov' in the upcoming fourth episode the online series, STAR TREK NEW VOYAGES, a fan-made continuation of Captain Kirk's initial five year mission. The episode, titled "New Voyages Episode 404", will be written by TOS writer D.C. Fontana.

"I had pretty well determined that STAR TREK and 'Chekov' were part of my past. I mean, who wouldn't, it's been nearly forty years since my first "Warp factor four, Keptin". said Koenig "But then the folks from NEW VOYAGES approached and we started kicking around ideas for a 'Chekov' story. It occurred to me that what we were coming up with was what every actor dreams of: a second chance to get it right. An opportunity not only to resurrect a role, but to make of that character a living breathing profoundly human - being. It is almost beyond comprehension that this is happening so late in my life! Talk about belated reward, talk about closure, talk about science fiction! I didn't believe I could ever again be this excited about performing a part. I guess it isn't so trite after all: perhaps, all good things do come to those who wait."

NEW VOYAGES appeared on the internet in January 17th 2004 with a second installment being released October 8th 2004. With over 16 million downloads to date, NEW VOYAGES continues the missions of the original Enterprise with new actors playing the legendary characters of Captain Kirk, Mister Spock and Doctor McCoy. NEW VOYAGES was created and is Produced by James Cawley and Jack Marshall with Producer Max Rem, Visual Effects creator, and Consulting Producer, Eugene Roddenberry, Jr, son of the late Star Trek Creator, Gene Roddenberry.

The original report can be found here.



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By: falcon (Odo's file, contact) @ 06:49:47 on Mar 10, 2005

I'm guessing Paramount is turning a blind eye to this, as well as "Hidden Frontiers," "Starship Exeter," and any other fan-made Trek that's out there. The reason? Nobody makes any money off of it.

There's a provision in the Copyright Act that discusses "fair use." I would imagine that these folks have at least looked into the relevant copyright laws before embarking on such an endeavor. If they haven't, then they're just lucky so far.

Granted, all of the characters and names (Enterprise, Kirk, Spock, Starfleet, Federation, et.al.) are trademarks of Paramount Pictures Corp. But I'm sure there are provisions in the copyright or trademark laws that allow for the "fair use" of such trademarks without obtaining a license for their use. Infringing on those trademarks would mean that they are actually selling these fan films for profit.

Plus, with the Roddenberry name backing them (although the Roddenberry estate holds no ownership rights), I'm pretty certain Paramount doesn't want the huge PR firestorm that closing down that production would result in. Rather than stifling them, it would simply lead to more fan films, as people thumb their noses at the studio...and interest in "officially-produced" Trek would drop through the floor.

No, it's actually in Paramount's best interests to allow these productions to continue, and to flourish...because it means potential interest in new "official" Trek down the road, and that translates into bucks. (If it's done well.)

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RE: uh... by StillKirok @ 07:29:40 on Mar 10
    Hmmm... by Jean-Luc @ 13:44:34 on Mar 11

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By: Jean-Luc (Odo's file, contact) @ 22:53:08 on Mar 09, 2005

Here.

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RE: Sure by JediFonger @ 11:45:16 on Mar 10
    Only The Top Link by Jean-Luc @ 10:54:37 on Mar 11
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