Even ENT is better than this..!!
This series is utter shite. The acting is absolutely wooden. It is even worse than soaps. Why do they insist on creating more TOS-era episodes? TOS was a unique formula which coincidentaly came together at the time in the 60's to produce the finished product. This includes, dialogue, language, culture of the show etc, which just doesn't fit in, in today's world. Things have changed since the 60's.
However, watching TOS today is a different matter as you are transported into "that world" when you sit down to watch an episode. But creating TOS-like episodes todays produces non-sense.
I saw this on access tv here in Austin once, and it was fairly interesting. I looked up some info and it said that this dude was an elvis impersonator and he built the TOS sets in his spare time or something. Is this the same thing?
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The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man's. -Mark Twain
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Yes indeed. You can tell from the hair, although it was toned down in episode two. Ep 3 is being written by the DS9 writer who wrote "Children Of Time" and I think "Little Green Men".
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"Outer Space: The Last Frontier.
These are the trips of the Star Trek Enterprise. Its five year plan calls for us to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly fly where no man has gone in space. Live long, and be happy."
Patrick Stewart--SNL, Stardate 9402.05
I am working with D.C. on this story, and we have a special surprise ending. SPOILERS!!!!!
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At the end of the episode with Chekov, it will be revealed to be the holodeck from Relics, and Scotty will exit the holo-bridge revealing that New Voyages was never real!
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If Ep 4 is out on say, 9/8/06 it will be a sweet celebration of Trek's 40th anniversary. Especially if it's featuring Walter and it's written by D.C. Fontana!! I'm just too overwhelmed. This has definitely helped lessen the pain of losing Enterprise just as it was hitting its stride.
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"Outer Space: The Last Frontier.
These are the trips of the Star Trek Enterprise. Its five year plan calls for us to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly fly where no man has gone in space. Live long, and be happy."
Patrick Stewart--SNL, Stardate 9402.05
what the hell? what happens with legal issues? all of this is OK with Paramount? i bet New Voyages will get shut down so fast with Walter playing around. anyone have links to d/l New Voyages?
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LET THEM DIE!!!
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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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A generation which ignores history has no past and no future. -- Robert Heinlein
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Given the impact these stories are having, Paramount should make this official and LICENSE the rights to these guys. LET them make money. By doing this, they would be able to go out and get investors. That could increase the budget and perhaps even involve a release beyond that of the internet. Paramount's incentive is that they would get a percentage of whatever gross they make with little to no risk.
What they have here is VERY impressive. You have TOS actors, TOS writers, DS9 writers, and more. They've already recast Scotty and Chekov. Eventually the whole cast can change over to more polished actors and things can really cook.
It DESERVES Paramount's support.
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"It DESERVES Paramount's support."
So does ENT, given the fourth season.
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"Outer Space: The Last Frontier.
These are the trips of the Star Trek Enterprise. Its five year plan calls for us to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly fly where no man has gone in space. Live long, and be happy."
Patrick Stewart--SNL, Stardate 9402.05
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Here.
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"Outer Space: The Last Frontier.
These are the trips of the Star Trek Enterprise. Its five year plan calls for us to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly fly where no man has gone in space. Live long, and be happy."
Patrick Stewart--SNL, Stardate 9402.05
This is so F'n awesome!
Only one question, who is Chekov?
-Brannon
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Don't they already have an actor playing Chekov?
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Actually they do have a young Chekov. He was in the first 2 episodes, but they just recast the part. There must be something involving movie era Chekov which is how Koenig will be written in. I hope he has an active role, and is not just sage older Chekov reminiscing about his days on the NCC-1701.
The new young Chekov actually has a decent resume, and LOOKS the part. I wouldn't be surprised to eventually see all the roles recast as this project gains steam.
This is truly amazing. I couldn't care less about Trek XI as currently is being done, but this is exciting.
I wonder how they are able to do this given copyright issues. It is one thing to have other actors playing the characters but to having Koenig playing Chekov it is REALLY CHEKOV! You would think Paramount would be concerned with this. Because if one cast member why not more and more. Similar to this I just saw a Lego styled CGI Batman film made by some animation students. Adam West voices Batman and Mark Hamill the Joker.
Maybe TrekUnited should just use the money raised to make an Enteprise fanfilm staring the actual actors. Sure it is unlikely but all of this opens some interesting possiblities!
I think this is great. It is also, if I may be so bold, truly a stepping stone for the internet. I think we can all agree there is a correlation between Science Fiction fans and harnessing new technology. New Voyages is a wonderful example of this relationship. While 'Corporate' Trek is in hibernation mode, let's rejoice in the fan effort, enthusiasm and EMPOWERMENT that are The New Voyages. Developing creative alternatives, whether they are successful or not, is a thousand times more powerful than postings calling Brannon Braga a hack. . . . . Even though he IS a hack, that prick.
This is really becoming interesting. DC Fontana writing a story with Walter Koenig? Woosh...
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It's a rip-off. / We're stepped on, and cheated! / We're flat, stone-cold lied to / But we're not defeated / No!
Halen. "The Dream is Over."
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Let's see. They have a MAJOR TOS actor. They have the greatest living Trek writer in DC Fontana. They are starting to recast with actors with real resumes.
Their set is great.
They are endorsed by the RODDENBERRY family.
This is becoming real Star Trek. Who cares about some movie written by some guy that isn't even a Trek fan who doesn't even realize that 160 years before Kirk is WELL before Archer and about 60 years before the Romulan War?
I'll even point out that New Voyages considers the BBK trailer to be part of their storyline, and alluded to it twice. They even realize that Generations was a dumb end for Kirk, and who knows? Maybe THEY will do a Kirk returns storyline.
I can't wait for the Fontana penned episode.
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I agree. I liked "In Harm's Way" so much that I made a VCD out of it. Now DC Fontana and Walter are going to be a part of it. I would say these folks are in for a growth spurt.
Long live TOS!
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"I say we change the rules. I say MY power, should be OUR power. Tomorrow Willow will use the essence of the scythe to change our destiny. From now on, every girl in the world who MIGHT be a slayer, WILL be a slayer. Every girl who COULD have the power, WILL have the power."- Buffy
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I agree. I liked "In Harm's Way" so much that I made a VCD out of it. Now DC Fontana and Walter are going to be a part of it. I would say these folks are in for a growth spurt.
Long live TOS!
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"I say we change the rules. I say MY power, should be OUR power. Tomorrow Willow will use the essence of the scythe to change our destiny. From now on, every girl in the world who MIGHT be a slayer, WILL be a slayer. Every girl who COULD have the power, WILL have the power."- Buffy
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JOY!
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He posted one too many,
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