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"World Enough and Time" to Premiere on August 23, 2007 at Worldwide Internet Event
The time has come, the premiere date has been announced for Star Trek: New Voyages “World Enough and Time. August 23, 2007. Fans can join George Takei, James Cawley, Marc Zicree, Michael Reaves, and many others behind this outstanding Star Trek production to watch the premiere as it is happening via streaming video. Executive Producer James Cawley commented on the event on the New Voyages forum, “…the cool part is that we will be doing a LIVE Premiere Event with George Takei in Beverly Hills, Ca. and YOU all will be able to watch it LIVE via Streaming Video right here at startreknewvoyages.com! After the gala you will be able to view the episode right along with us in REAL TIME!!!” This is an unprecedented event for Star Trek: New Voyages and it seems appropriate for this exceptional episode. “World Enough and Time” is truly a New Voyages like fans have never seen before. One of the final edits of the episode was premiered for the cast and crew during the filming of “Blood and Fire.” The end credits rolled to the sound of applause, whistles, and cheers from those lucky enough to see the sneak peek. Cawley asked the crowd to rate it on a scale of one to ten. The crowd overwhelmingly responded “ten,” with a few shouts of “eleven” mixed in. Additional details will be announced over the next few weeks regarding the premiere event and how fans can participate. Keep checking back here for the latest news. (News Release - June 16, 2007)
"World Enough and Time" to Premiere UPDATE
Due to technical problems the "LIVE" premiere event will not take place. However, the ability to view the streaming episode will not be effected. Writer / Director Marc Scott Zicree asked that the following message be posted regarding this change in premiere plans.
Sorry there's been so much confusion regarding the release of "World Enough and Time." We've been working so hard to finish it and set up the infrastructure for you all to see it that it's natural for things to fall through the cracks.
First and foremost, our goal has been to create a terrific episode that will be entertaining and moving and long remembered. I feel very sure we've done exactly that -- and I'm very proud of what we at STAR TREK NEW VOYAGES (the more than 300 fans and Industry pros who worked on the episode) have accomplished.
As to the reasons for streaming the episode and asking for registrations, the streaming comes from the fact that I've heard from many many people that they were unable to download the episode and enjoy it. I wanted it to be more accessible and readily seen. We'll soon see if that's the case.
As to the registrations, it's vital we have accurate numbers as to who is watching the episode. Quite frankly, when we tell the network and the studio that millions have seen STNV, they shake their heads dubiously and say, "Prove it." We want to do just that.
STNV will not be respected by the powers that be (or readily embraced by them) until we have solid numbers that will make them sit up and listen. It's just the way the world works, unfortunately.
Anyway, sorry again for my tardiness in responding to your concerns. Once you see the episode, I'm sure you'll feel that all the bumps along the way were well worth it. I'm prouder of "World Enough and Time" than practically any other of my hundred-plus script sales to the networks. As my erstwhile co-producer Winston Engle has said of "World Enough," "No Network, No Studio, No Problem."
We've made history, all of us, here, now, with this production. Thank you for being a part of it, and for making it worth doing.
All good wishes,
Marc Scott Zicree
It's a wrap! "Blood and Fire" Wraps Principal Photography
“It’s a wrap,” as they say. “Blood and Fire” completed principal photography in New York on Sunday, June 10th, or more accurately early in the morning on Monday, June 11th. Writer / Director David Gerrold called “cut” on the final scene at about 2:00AM. This concluded a 12 day shooting schedule, which saw many 16-hour days to shoot the 100+ page script. Guest stars Denise Crosby and Bill Blair round out the cast and crew from around the country and from around the world. “This was a labor of love for us all,” commented Executive Producer James Cawley, “David had a solid vision of what he wanted and I think we achieved it.” The project moves into post-production with editing, music, visual and sound effects, and other finishing touches ahead. No projected release date has been set and will not likely be set until the post-production work nears completion. (News Release - June 11, 2007)
Click Here for Behind-the-Scenes Photos of the "Blood and Fire" Shoot
Star Trek: New Voyages "Blood and Fire" Begins Shooting May 31st
The next episode of Star Trek: New Voyages "goes before the lens" the last week of May, with the shoot scheduled to last for about 12 days. Under the guidance of Director David Gerrold and Assistant Director Charlie Washburn, the cast and crew will be working their way through an approximately 80-plus page script, with 5 cameras and two separate filming units working on the production. “Wow, have we grown,” remarked Executive Producer James Cawley in a recent e-mail to those involve in the filming of ST:NV’s fourth episode. “We have a cast and crew of 120 [people] from all over the world!” Star Trek fans from Canada, England, Scotland, Spain, Australia, and from across the United States will converge on Upstate New York for the filming of “Blood and Fire.” Creative talent from a number of Star Trek Fan Films and the invovement of additional Trek alumni will make this very special episode. (News Release - May 27, 2007)
Denise Crosby and Bill Blair Join the Cast of "Blood and Fire"
Denise Crosby, who is probably best known to Star Trek fans for her portrayal of Lieutenant Tasha Yar, Chief of Security on the Enterprise-D, during the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and as the host / narrator of the documentary movies, “Trekkies” and “Trekkies 2,” will be joining the guest cast for Star Trek: New Voyages “Blood and Fire.” Crosby has extensive stage, screen and television credits. “Denise will be playing a pivotal character in “Blood and Fire,” said Senior Executive Producer James Cawley when he announced her appearance, “I had been talking to her for quite some time and we were finally able to confirm her for the June shoot – making this episode even more special.” Crosby can be seen in her most recent television appearances on, "Eyes” (ABC), "Crossing Jordan” (NBC), "Judging Amy” (CBS), "The Agency” (CBS), and "Threat Matrix” (ABC). For more information on Denise Crosby, check out her website at http://www.denisecrosby.net/
Bill Blair has appeared in front of the camera on many Star Trek episodes, but you might not immediately recognize him. Bill has donned alien masks and costumes on more than 35 episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, as well as many episodes of Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise. He has played Cardassians, Klingons, Vulcans, Jem Hadar, and a number of other alien characterizations created by Michael Westmore and others. Not only does he posses extensive stage, screen, and television acting credits (both in and out of make-up), but he is an accomplished make-up artist in his own right. Not only will Bill be lending his make-up talents to this effects intensive episode, but he will also play Commander Mackel Blodgette, another pivotal role in the “Blood and Fire” script. Bill’s fan club homepage is the best place to see his alien character work and find out what he is doing next. http://www.billblairfanclub.com/fanclub.php
Congratulations to the March 2007 Graduating Class of the DAVE School
With only a few seats left unfilled in the reserved theater at the AMC Cineplex at Universal Citywalk in Orlando, the lights dimmed and the big screen lit up with “World Enough and Time.” The March 29, 2007 event and premiere of the newest Star Trek: New Voyages episode was one of the largest graduations in the DAVE School’s history. More than 300 people filled the theater seats to watch the premiere, cheering, applauding, laughing and crying, as the story unfolded.
DAVE School graduates and Star Trek: New Voyages Visual Effects Team members, Joel Bellucci and Dave Berry, completed over 600 visual effects shots for this outstanding episode. George Takei attended the event and congratulated the graduates for their hard work and accomplishments, praising them for their teamwork and passion. Marc Zicree thanked all in attendance and read an emotional letter from writer Michael Reaves, who could not be at the event. James Cawley noted that the quality of the visual effects work was equal to, or better than, some previous Star Trek theatrical releases. The congratulations closed with James, Jeff Quinn, John Kelly, John Lim, Julianne Irons, Andy Bray, and the rest, giving the graduates an appreciative bow. The exciting evening was capped-off by a gathering where cast, crew, and graduates shared food, drink, and a few laughs after the premiere. To celebrate this event, Star Trek: New Voyages is offering fans three special “sneak peek” desktop wallpapers for download. The three wallpapers feature just three of the many exciting scenes in this episode. Download your wallpaper at the below links.
Link: www.startreknewvoyages.com/download/WEAT_DAVESchool_001.jpg
Link: www.startreknewvoyages.com/download/WEAT_DAVESchool_002.jpg
Link: www.startreknewvoyages.com/download/WEAT_DAVESchool_003.jpg
For many photos of the event and post-premiere party click on the below link and view the slideshow provided by the DAVE School.
Photo Slideshow Link: http://homepage.mac.com/jhayes6/PhotoAlbum97.html
"BLOOD AND FIRE" TO BE SCORED BY NEIL NORMAN
Neil Norman will score the soundtrack and his Cosmic Orchestra will record the music for “Blood & Fire.” Norman, who is in charge of production for GNP Crescendo Records, and who was the Executive Producer of 20 award-winning Star Trek Albums, is a wildly diversified player in the music industry. The award-winning record producer is a driving force in bringing very intriguing genres of music to the record label, especially Science Fiction. Neil and his orchestra recorded the immensely successful Greatest Science Fiction Hits series - his interpretations of the most exciting Sci-Fi music from his favorite movies and TV shows, with Volume 4 the latest to be completed. Neil is also the executive producer for other Star Trek albums including the worldwide box office smash Star Trek: Generations and Emmy - winner Star Trek: Voyager, the #1 worldwide box office hit Star Trek: First Contact soundtrack featuring Academy Award-winner Jerry Goldsmith, and Star Trek Insurrection also featuring Goldsmith! In addition to preparing for the “Blood & Fire” soundtrack, Neil and the Cosmic Orchestra are currently in the process of recording SCI-FI HITS #5 to be released sometime later this year.
RICK STERNBACH JOINS ST:NV TEAM FOR BLOOD AND FIRE
Emmy and Hugo Award-winning graphic artist Rick Sternbach has joined the New Voyages team to design some specific costume elements and prop equipment for the upcoming episode, "Blood and Fire." Rick, along with Andy Probert, were the first two graphic and design artists hired for Star Trek: The Next Generation. Many of the best known props, such as the new style hand phasers, tri-corders, PADDs, and the Communicator Badge, as well as many other ships, sets, costumes, Trek Tech, (just about anything else you can think of) were designed by Sternbach for "The Next Generation", "Deep Space Nine", "Voyager" and several of the Star Trek movies. Along with Michael Okuda, Sternbach established and expanded many the concepts of the technology encountered in the Star Trek universe, including Warp Technology, Inertial Dampener Systems, the Transporter, and Structural Integrity Fields, which led to developing the now familiar Tech Manuals for several of the series.
"We were really having a bit of difficulty with some specific equipment and costume design elements for this episode," said Senior Executive Producer James Cawley. "Rick has agreed to tackle these designs, which will give him an opportunity to develop some TOS era technology. I can't wait to see what he will come up with."
CAVES AND TENAPA JOIN STNV TEAM
Star Trek: Hidden Frontier Executive Producer Rob Caves and Producer/Actor J.T. Tepnapa join the Star Trek: New Voyages team as Associate Producers for Blood and Fire. Hidden Frontier holds the distinction of producing 50 episodes of the longest running Star Trek fan series on the web. The series draws to a close and concludes this Spring in a feature-length final episode. "I honestly wasn't sure we'd get past that first season, or if everybody would lose interest and move onto something else." Caves said. When not making Hidden Frontier, Caves works as a Film/Video Editor in Hollywood, California. Prior to that he worked as a Post-Production Assistant for 20th Century Fox, and as a Production Assistant for Stone Stanley Productions while in college. Tepnapa is the Casting Director and a Producer for the series, as well as playing Lt. Commander Cory Aster, Engineer of the U.S.S. Excelsior. Tepnapa has written and produced a number of successful and award-winning independent projects and has formed his own production company, Blue Seraph Productions. "I have always been a fan of Hidden Frontier," said STNV Executive Producer James Cawley. "I look forward to working with both of them to make this extraordinary episode." You can download episodes and learn more about Star Trek: Hidden Frontier, Rob Caves, and JT Tepnapa at www.hiddenfrontier.com
NEW VOYAGES RELEASES "eMAGAZINE"
New Voyages announces the release of their first behind-the-scenes eMagazine. The Adobe PDF format allows fans to download and read it on their computer or print on the printer of their choice. This premiere issue has interviews with Marc Scott Zicree, the director of “World Enough and Time,” as well as Ron Thornton, on the Visual Effects for the next STNV episode.
“There are some really great ‘sneak peek’ shots in this issue that are gonna’ blow the socks of the fans,” said Sernior Executive Producer James Cawley. “This eMagazine will really wet the appetite for WEAT.”
The issue contains posters, behind-the-scenes articles and photos, fan fiction, and interviews with some of the guest cast from the upcoming episode, “Blood and Fire.” The 25MB full-color premiere issue of the Star Trek: New Voyages eMagazine is free to fans and the zipped file is available for download here and requires Adobe Reader, which can be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com or from our friends at c/net download.com.
DOCHTERMAN JOINS ST:NV FOR "BLOOD AND FIRE"
Daren R. Dochterman, visual effects designer, illustrator, Visual Effects Supervisor for the 2000 Director’s Edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and Production Illustrator for the pilot episode of Star Trek: Voyager (who might be better known to Star Trek fans as the Godfather of “remastered” Trek) will be joining the Visual Effects team as VFX Supervisor for Star Trek: New Voyages’ fourth episode, Blood and Fire. Dochterman has worked on such films as the new Rush Hour 3, X-Men 3-The Last Stand, Poseidon, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and many more well known productions, (Check out his IMDB listing at www.imdb.com) but it was his original pitch to update the visual effects for Star Trek (TOS) that has garnered him much attention in the fan community. Dochterman’s affection for Star Trek is well known and fans appreciate the loving attention he gives to the detailed images of the classic Trek U.S.S. Enterprise.
Dochterman originally approached Paramount about the subject of “remastering” the effects for the original episodes in 2000. Although not ultimately chosen to helm the project we now know as Star Trek Remastered, (to the chagrin of many fans) Dochterman continues to produce beautiful Star Trek illustrations, many featured in the Pocketbooks Star Trek: Ships of the Line calendar series and recently published book of illustrations by the same name.
As Dochterman joins the team for Blood and Fire, he has already produced new opening credits for the episode. He will be providing guidance and suggestions to the team as they navigate one of the most effects intensive projects so far. Daren's feel for the classic Star Trek look is right on the money,” said Executive Producer James Cawley.
“The opening credits are just a taste of what he can do – his work is outstanding – it’s great to have him aboard.”
For more information on Daren Dochterman and his work, go to www.betafive.com or www.trekenhanced.com.
RETURN OF A ROGUE
J.G. HERTZLER JOINS NEW VOYAGES
Best known for his role as Klingon warrior, General, and ultimately Chancellor Martok on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, veteran Trek actor John (J.G.) Hertzler returns to fill the shoes of the ever-lovable charlatan and rogue, Harcourt Fenton Mudd. Hertzler will also direct the episode, currently titled, “The Sky Above, The Mudd Below.” Harry Mudd comes across loud and clear, it will be a hoot to embody the ol’ privateer… Harry Mudd is a cross between a giant Ferengi and a gypsy king,” said Hertzler after reading the script penned by Trek author, Howard Weinstein. Hertzler is known for his versatility as an actor, playing a number of roles on Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise, as well as many other stage and screen roles. “J.G. has a great sense of humor and I know he will make a great Harry Mudd,” remarked Producer James Cawley. “It takes a special actor to recreate the role of one of the greatest thorns in Captain Kirk’s side.” Pre-production work continues on the project, which has not yet been assigned a shoot date. “There are a few key roles and details we still have to nail down before we establish a firm shooting schedule,” said Cawley.
For more on J.G. Hertzler: http://www.imdb.com
Written by Veteran Star Trek Author Howard Weinstein
“THE SKY ABOVE, THE MUDD BELOW”
Howard Weinstein delivers “The Sky Above, the Mudd Below" to Star Trek: New Voyages Producers. This special episode of New Voyages will see the return of a fan favorite, the notorious privateer Harcourt Fenton Mudd.
Weinstein became a professional writer at age 19 when he sold “The Pirates of Orion” episode to the animated Star Trek series in 1974. He was all of 23 when he sold his first novel, “The Covenant of the Crown,” to Simon & Schuster’s fledgling series of Star Trek books. With the pending publication of “The Blood-Dimmed Tide,” part of Simon & Schuster’s six-part e-book series Mere Anarchy, his Star Trek writing career now spans 33 years.
Over that time, Howard’s Star Trek-related credits include six novels, 60 comic book issues, two graphic-novel story collections, story-development assistance on Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, and contributions to the recent short-story anthologies Deep Space 9: Tales of the Dominion War and Constellations. He wrote a special essay on the meaning and legacy of Star Trek in BenBella Books’ new 40th-anniversary anthology Boarding the Enterprise.
Howard says, “I’ve been a Star Trek fan since the beginning. I’ve also had the good fortune to be a guest speaker at Star Trek conventions every year since 1976, so I’ve had lots of interaction with the most loyal fans in the galaxy. I’ve seen how Star Trek inspires creativity from fans – art, music, costumes, and performances. But the first time I saw the work by the New Voyages gang, I thought they set a new standard for dedication.”
“While I’ve enjoyed all the Trek series and movies,” Howard adds, “the original is the one I grew up with and the closest to my heart. So I’m thrilled to be have the unexpected chance to write one more TV episode about those classic characters and to see the New Voyages team bring them to life.”
With Howard’s New Voyages romp “The Sky Above, the Mudd Below,” Kirk and his crew have an encore encounter with one of the show’s all-time favorite characters, lovable rogue Harcourt Fenton Mudd.
Star Trek novels by Howard Weinstein:
Star Trek: The Original Series titles:
“The Covenant of the Crown”
“Deep Domain”
“The Better Man”
Star Trek: The Next Generation titles:
“Power Hungry”
“Exiles”
“Perchance to Dream"
Pre-production ramping-up for “Blood and Fire” by David Gerrold
MORE GUEST CAST ANNOUNCED
As pre-production on David Gerrold’s “Blood and Fire” continues, additional guest cast members are announced for the upcoming episode. Bobby Rice is already slated to join the New Voyages crew as Ensign Peter Kirk, nephew of Captain James Kirk. A recent addition to the team is Evan Fowler, who will play Lt. Alex Freeman, a significantly pivotal role in “Blood and Fire.” Evan recently participated in a Los Angeles audition, out performing 50 other actors for the role. Also joining the New Voyages team for this episode is actor and producer, Nick Cook, of Star Trek: Intrepid, a Star Trek: TNG era production due out in early 2007. A life long Star Trek fan, Cook has recently finished filming the first adventure of the U.S.S. Intrepid with a group of close friends in Scotland, which is currently in post-production. The production values of Intrepid are among the highest in recent offerings of fan-based productions. “Blood and Fire” was originally pitched for consideration as a Star Trek: The Next Generation script by Gerrold in the 1980’s, but was rejected for what was then considered too controversial of a storyline, which dealt with sensitive social issues. Written by David Gerrold, with teleplay by New Voyages team member and producer, Carlos Pedraza, “Blood and Fire” is scheduled for a June 2007 shoot.
A Reason to Give Thanks
TSAMD: NEW RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED
Here is the news that you all have been waiting for! The internet premiere of "To Serve All My Days" by Dorothy Fontana and guest starring Walter Koenig will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday Nov. 23, 2006. The post-production team has been working long, hard hours to make this a reality. Everyone involved with this episode has been dedicated to making this the best episode of our series yet! This episode is our tribute to our dear friend, the legendary Walter Koenig. As it turned out, our original release goal of September 8 was a bit too ambitious. Our fans have come to expect a high quality production and we refused to give them anything less than the best. We hope you all turn out in large numbers to view his incredible return to the role of Pavel Chekov on Thanksgiving Day.
WALTER KOENIG TO UNVEIL “NEW VOYAGES” PREMIERE
"TO SERVE ALL MY DAYS" WORLD PREMIERE SHOWING ANNOUNCED
Walter Koenig, the actor who portrayed the character Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series on television and the first seven feature films, will introduce the premiere showing of the Star Trek: New Voyages episode “To Serve All My Days” at the Star Trek: 40th Anniversary Gala Celebration & Conference on September 8, 2006. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek which made its debut on NBC in 1966, the event will be one of excitement, seeing fans from around the world in attendance at the Planet Xpo convention to mark the event.
Koenig has a special interest in the latest “webisode” of the highly acclaimed Internet series. He stars in it, reprising his role as the dashing navigator aboard USS ENTERPRISE. Koenig will be dedicating the premier showing to his favorite charity, Habitat for Humanity. Koenig has taken great pride in his continues role in the Star Trek mythos exclaiming, “Thank you. I have come home again,” when he walked aboard the bridge set of New Voyages.
The premiere showing of the anticipated New Voyages episode “To Serve All My Days” will take place at the Planet Xpo Star Trek: 40th Anniversary Gala Celebration & Conference at the Science Fiction Museum in Seattle, Washington, being projected onto their 2½ story high movie screen at the show. “We wanted to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Trek in a very special way at our convention and this premier is just that. You can feel Gene Roddenberry’s presence in every New Voyages episode, and this one is the best yet,” explained Sky Conway, owner of Planet Xpo.
Along with Koenig and Conway at the premier will be James Cawley, creator and producer of Star Trek: New Voyages and the actor who plays James Kirk in the series. Cawley stated, “This episode was like a dream come true for us. We’ve had Trek co-stars in every episode, but never before have we produced an episode with a Trek icon like Walter. To work with him and share in the premier with him on such an important day is unbelievable. I am in awe of how everything has worked out.”
Star Trek: New Voyages first hit the fan realm in 2004 and quickly has become the leading fan production on the Internet, and has nestled itself as a continuing part of Star Trek history and future. You can see more information on New Voyages by visiting their website at http://www.startreknewvoyages.com .
Planet Xpo conventions has hosted a number of very notable shows and has a production in the works featuring Koenig as well. Most notably of late was the Jimmy Doohan tribute show "Beam Me Up Scotty... Once last Time" that included Neil Armstrong as their keynote speaker to honor Jimmy... capped off with Doohan's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. More information on Planet Xpo can be found at http://www.planetxpo.com.
CAWLEY BEAMS TO G4's "ATTACK OF THE SHOW" SHOW... AGAIN
James Cawley of Star Trek New Voyages in the studios of WCAX TV in Burlington, VT being beamed into G4 TV's "Attack Of The Show" via satelite.
James Cawley of Star Trek New Voyages was interviewed via satellite alongside Rod Roddenberry and Rob Burnett in a "point - counterpoint" discussion about the future of Star Trek on G4 TV's "Attack Of The Show" on Monday, June 26th.
The live show aired at 7 PM EST and is scheduled to repeat on:
Tuesday, June 27th at 3 AM
Tuesday, June 27th at 9 AM
Sunday, July 2nd at 3 AM.
The interview takes place in "The Loop" segment about 10 minutes into the show.
If/when the segment is available online, we'll be sure to let you know!
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SURPRISE NEWS: OF GODS AND MEN
James Cawley reports on the latest rumors and reports regarding a new STAR TREK online mini-series:
There have been inaccurate reports on the wire, so to set the record straight, here is the SCOOP!
A fan produced feature-length digital miniseries that starts shooting on July 12 called "Star Trek: Of Gods and Men" will be Produced in part by the team behind "New Voyages." This new webisode — which will be distributed on the Internet in three parts — stars Nichelle Nichols and Walter Koenig reprising their roles as "Uhura" and "Chekov," but in the post-Kirk time of Enterprise-B captain "John Harriman," reprised by Alan Ruck. Tim Russ will direct, and will also appear as a younger "Tuvok." The film will include other performances by Garrett Wang ("Harry Kim"), Chase Masterson ("Leeta"), Grace Lee Whitney ("Janice Rand"), Gary Graham ("Soval") and Crystal Allen (from "Bound"), along with some special "surprise" guests.
"Of Gods and Men" is executive produced by Sky Douglas Conway, head of PlanetXpo and producer of "Lady Magdalene's" and the "Roddenberry on Patrol" short films, and the script was written by Conway along with Jack Trevino and Ethan H. Calk, both of whom contributed to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes. Other behind-the-scenes professionals from the actual show will be involved, such as Doug Knapp as director of photography.
The miniseries will be shot in part on the "New Voyages" set in New York State, but is expected to include locations in Los Angeles. The movie's Web site is www.startrekofgodsandmen.com.
Cawley explains, "While we are thrilled to be helping with this endeavor, please remember that this is A SEPARATE project from "NEW VOYAGES." This project was/is started by Sky Conway. He contacted us, and asked us about the use of our sets, props and volunteers. We here at New Voyages are VOLUNTEERING behind the scenes to help Sky with his Trek dream. This is his project and we are along for what is sure to be a fun ride. NO money is being made. We are not being paid and we are not charging for the use of our sets. We are still abiding by the guidelines given to us by Paramount more than two years ago.
"The fan films are a vital part of Star Trek and it's history. No other franchise on the planet can boast of such a dedicated and vocal fanbase! It is our dream that CBS/Paramount will someday license and support these Fan films. They already license fan fiction thru their pocket books division, this would be the next logical step! At any rate We are grateful to CBS/PARAMOUNT for 40 years of this enduring legacy, called Star Trek. We here at New Voyages support and thank them."
MARC ZICREE CHATS WITH J.J. ABRAMS
There are rumors galore about what the next Star Trek feature film will be about since the announcement that J.J. Abrams will be "producing a Star Trek Film". He has been misquoted several times and is mum about any specifics, but Marc Scott Zicree (writer/director of the upcoming STNV episode "All The World And Time") did have dinner recently with J.J. Writing in his blog, Marc had this to say, "We talked about various adventures and projects – including, of course, STAR TREK NEW VOYAGES and J.J.’s new STAR TREK feature, which he’s producing and may direct."
NEW "TO SERVE ALL MY DAYS" TEASER TO BE RELEASED
Several weeks ago, Walter Koenig asked James Cawley for "something" to show the audience at FedCon, Europes largest Star Trek Convention. We are pleased to be able to share with all the fans the exclusive FedCon trailer, created by Jack Marshall and Doug Drexler. The preview contains all new footage from the webisode, including an exciting glimpse at the Klingon chase of the Galileo shuttlecraft through the icy debris rings of the planet Babel.
This 4 minute preview will allow fans to see for the first time the tone of the upcoming episode, "To Serve All My Days" which stars Walter Koenig reprising his role as "Chekov" from Star Trek with James Cawley as Kirk, Jeffery Quinn as Spock and John Kelley as Doctor McCoy.
The downloadable file is a high quality DiVX file, suitable for burning to a CD or DVD for viewing on home DVD players as well as on computers with the Divx codec. For more information on DiVX or to install the codec for proper viewing, please refer to this website: http://www.divx.com/divx/windows/codec/.
Look for this exciting new teaser video available at 9 PM EDT, Friday, May 26 from the mirrors listed on the New Voyages website at http://www.startreknewvoyages.com.
"To Serve All My Days" will be available on the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek; September 8, 2006.
"WORLD ENOUGH AND TIME" SCRIPT DELIVERED TO "SULU"
This past week, Marc Scott Zicree personally delivered ”World Enough And Time,” The New Voyages script he and fellow scribe Michael Reaves have written, to George Takei.
After reading the script, George responded via email, "Bravo! Bravo! What a stellar work of drama you have written!" and continued, "I feel so privileged and wonderfully challenged to be able to work with you on this script. We are going to have a great time... These rich opportunities are so few and far between. I’m grateful to you guys. I can’t wait until September."
Speaking on "World Enough And Time" on his "blog," Marc mentions how the script has "been getting a GREAT reception, not just from NEW VOYAGES Executive Producer and star James Cawley and others on the show, but also from BATTLESTAR GALACTICA director Michael Nankin, who loved the script".
Zicree also notes at a lunch meeting with Max Rem (STNV special effects guru) and that they, along with Michael Reaves, will be getting together soon to "start planning, designing and storyboarding the numerous effects sequences".
"With everything we are trying to get done this year it's exciting to start seeing all these pieces fall into place", states James Cawley. "And, I just know our fans are going to be blown away by this script!"
VIGNETTE "CENTER SEAT" NOW AVAILABLE
Mark your calendars for St. Patrick's Day this year! "Star Trek New Voyages - Center Seat " will be released on March 17, 2006!
Filmed in September 2005, along with "To Serve All My Days," this 5 minute vignette introduces Sulu to the New Voyages family. "Scribe Erik Korngold ("In Harm's Way") came up with a great script to bring Mr. Sulu back to the helm," explains Producer James Cawley with a smile.
RON B. MOORE NOW CONTRIBUTING
James Cawley was surprised to receive an email from Ron B. Moore, StarTrek's visual effects supervisor for more than 18 years. After speaking with New Voyages VFX Guru, Max Rem, Ron contacted James to tell him how much he enjoyed New Voyages. While complimenting the cast and crew on what they'd accomplished, Ron said, "I would love to be a part of it."
"Who am I to say 'No' to Ronald B. Moore!" exclaimed James.
Not to be confused with Ron D. Moore (writer, producer,
director), Ron B. Moore is perhaps best known for his visual effects supervision of Star Trek's: The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, Voyager, Enterprise and the feature film, Generations. His film credits include: Ghostbusters, 2010, Frightnight, Solarbabies and Moonstruck.
"You know if someone had told me three years ago that I'd be working with all these incredible talents that brought Star Trek to us on TV and the big screen I would have never believed it," said Cawley.
As the excitement continues to build we are more than happy to welcome Ron and his talents to the New Voyages family.
GEORGE TAKEI BEAMS ONTO NEW VOYAGES
George Takei returns to the role of "Hikaru Sulu" for the third episode of Star Trek: New Voyages, "World Enough and Time". In an e-mail to STNV Executive Producer James Cawley, Mr. Takei writes:
Dear James,
Life is so full of unexpected new challenges. Your invitation for me to re-engage with the character of Hikaru Sulu after more than a decade is very exciting. To have Marc Zicree write and direct the project makes the invitation that much more thrilling. Walter Koenig has told me about his experiences with his New Voyages participation and how personally fulfilling it was for him. Thank you for creating this totally unanticipated opportunity for us as artists and for the fans whose love and devotion to 'Star Trek' has made this journey truly a phenomenal continuation of a great adventure. Together, we will 'boldly go' where we have never taken 'Star Trek' before." George Takei
"I can not say how much of an honor and privilege it is to be able to work with George. It is the thrill of a lifetime!" James Cawley said.
ZICREE & REAVES TAKE "NEW VOYAGES" INTO THE FINAL FRONTIER
Executive Producers James Cawley and Max Rem announced today that Episode 3 of Star Trek: New Voyages, "World Enough And Time" is being co-authored by Marc Scott Zicree and Michael Reaves.
"This is a Singular Honor, to have two very prestigious writers such as Marc and Michael offer to write an episode for us. Both Marc and Michael are huge Trek fans, they viewed our work, and were impressed! I am constantly amazed, and so thankful for their very special contribution."
"In addition, I am pleased to announce that Marc Zicree will also be directing this episode! It just doesn't get any better than that."
DAVID GERROLD JOINS NEW VOYAGES
Legendary Star Trek author David Gerrold announced today that he would be joining the production team of New Voyages. "New Voyages is produced by fans for fans, and they are great!" he exclaimed excitedly.
David has two stories on line, "The first is a re-worked Blood and Fire, which was originally pitched for TNG, but ultimately rejected for it's controversial storyline, dealing with an AIDS-like virus and homosexuality."
"This is a real coup for all of us here at New Voyages. David's involvement will give us the opportunity to deal with socially relevant topics, just as the original series did." enthused Executive Producer James Cawley.
Mr. Gerrold also plans a sequel to what is arguably the most famous Star Trek episode, "The Trouble With Tribbles." "I've had this idea for a long time, but we were never able to do it on the original series. There is a twist," explained Gerrold with a mysterious smile. "What starts out funny won't be for long."
G4 INTERVIEWS NEW VOYAGES
On Thursday, January 12th at 7p.m. ET, James Cawley and Jeff Quinn will appear live on G4 network's "Attack Of The Show". G4 recently announced that they had acquired the rights to broadcast both "STAR TREK" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation." We are thrilled to have been asked to appear and discuss "New Voyages."
James Cawley reports that in his conversations with the people at G4, he was informed that the show will be available for viewing online beginning Friday, the day after it airs live. It is still not known if we will be able to offer it ourselves (more than likely not) but it will be available to the masses as of Friday.
GRACE LEE WHITNEY SIGNS ABOARD
New Voyages is proud to announce that Grace Lee Whitney, best known for her role as Yeoman Rand from STAR TREK, has signed on to appear in Episode 4.03, "All The World And Time." Filming of this episode begins later this year.
D.C. FONTANA TALKS NEW VOYAGES
"The last time I wrote for STAR TREK, THE ORIGINAL SERIES was 1973, on the animated show. Who would have thought that 33 years later, there would be a new original series to write for? I was thrilled and pleased to be invited to do a script for NEW VOYAGES and to revisit the fascinating and exciting world of the Federation and Star Fleet one more time. Further, there was the opportunity to work with Walter Koenig again -- always a pleasure."
"I hope the fans will enjoy this new - continued! - journey of the Enterprise and her crew. I certainly did!"
"Best to you, James, and all the cast and crew of NEW VOYAGES." - D.C. Fontana
CARLOS PEDRAZA WELCOMED TO THE FAMILY
“I am thrilled to join the crew of New Voyages and offer some compelling new ideas to the series. I look forward to the creative challenges of this ambitious project, and contributing to Star Trek¹s legacy.”
Before joining Star Trek: New Voyages, Carlos Pedraza was the staff writer and co-producer of Star Trek: Hidden Frontier. He wrote 13 of the series' episodes in seasons 4-7.
Carlos was an Associated Press writer, deputy press secretary for the Governor of Washington and a high school teacher. He now works as a consultant and trainer for nonprofit organizations throughout the United States.
WELCOME ABOARD BOBBY RICE
Bobby Rice ,who portrays Ensign Ro Nevin on the popular internet fan series Hidden Frontier, has joined the cast and crew of Star Trek New Voyages. Bobby will portray Peter Kirk, the nephew of legendary Captain James T. Kirk, a character first seen in the original series episode, “Operation: Annihilate”.
Continuing in our series of special episodes/vignettes the story will explore the family life of Captain Kirk and his relationship to Peter.
When asked about his new adventure, Bobby replied, “This is a great chance to add some back story to the Kirk legend. I am thrilled to be welcomed into the New Voyages family and especially excited to have the chance to portray Kirk’s nephew!”
From the Cast and Crew, WELCOME ABOARD!