Star trek continues is the only official nonprofit production, which may very well be its saving grace as mignogna continues to work behind the scenes. The fan production star trek continues, a new tos era fan film led by anime voice actor vic. It is the fifth installment in the star trek film series, and takes place shortly after the events of star trek iv. Star trek continues, the trek show that fans wanted an. Stc shot on stage nine, named after the original soundstage at desilu. This first full episode of star trek continues is really awesome. The lighting and color of the highly accurate sets accentuate the equally detailed props and costumes, matching the original. On january 30, 20, it was announced that the filming was completed. Apollo returns to wreak havoc on kirk and the enterprise in the first episode of the new series. Tos or just tos, beginning in the fifth and final year of the starship enterprises fiveyear mission. Geekie burbank international film festival lonestarcon3 lost episode festival toronto dracogen. The uss enterprises historic fiveyear mission continues with all new episodes of the original series.
Using new actors to play old roles, it frames itself as the nevermade fourth season of. A simple imdb search by pappy revealed a venerable treasure trove of film and tv credits from olivers career. The original series replicating their visual and storytelling style. Part 2 was released this week and it not only concludes the show in style, it also brings the 5year mission of the starship enterprise. As reported a week ago, star trek continues has announced a release date for its eighth episode.
Their objective is to complete the run of the original 5year mission hard to believe we only got 3 years of the original and theyre accomplishing just that. Meanwhile, the programme that many true trekkies wanted to see is coming to an end, not on their television sets but on the internet. Far from home, llc is raising funds for star trek continues webseries on kickstarter. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor star trek continues on vimeo. Star trek continues e09 what ships are for on vimeo. A parody of and homage to sciencefiction films and series, especially star trek and its fandom, the film stars tim allen, sigourney weaver, alan rickman, tony shalhoub, sam rockwell and daryl mitchell.
The susan oliver documentary the green girl, about star. Now 50, star trek continues to live long and prosper. The romulan star empire continues to deal with the fallout of the loss of their homeworld twentytwo years earlier as shown in j. Interview with vic mignogna november 11, 20 1 comment recently i had the pleasure of discovering a new web series called star trek continues, which is an independent video series produced by independent filmmakers not associated with cbs, the licensor of the star trek property. Star trek continues, a fanmade 20 17 production supported by donations and kickstarter campaigns, has just released its penultimate episode on youtube. After all, with the later series and movies as well as the other scifi. I just didnt care for the movies position of hopelessness and disbelief. Star trek continues 06 come not between the dragons so somehow we missed that there was a new episode out of star trek continues. Phase ii, was a fancreated science fiction webseries set in the fictional star trek universe.
It is the eleventh film in the star trek film franchise, and is also a reboot that features the main characters of the original star trek television series portrayed by a new cast, as the first in the rebooted film. Pilgrim of eternity is a fanproduced star trek episode released in 20, the first in the web series star trek continues. Star trek and all related marks, logos and characters are solely owned by cbs studios inc. I personally havent watched it yet, but wanted to get the thread up for discussion.
Produced by the nonprofit charity trek continues, inc. Not merely in the rasputinlike, unkillable sense that it just wont go away, no. Positive i enjoyed this film, but found it lacking the usual depth of soul searching that often comes with a star trek episode. Trek 50 star trek continues and the future of the franchise. Star trek continues is a fancreated science fiction series set in the star trek universe produced by trek continues inc.
Insurrection, 1998s embrace of the star trek concepts historical affinity for sociopolitical commentary, actor jonathan frakes returned for his second turn in the direction of the film franchise, an entry that toned down the suspense and gave the series a breath of fresh air and comedy. Abrams and written by roberto orci and alex kurtzman. Sulu, has now completed their first episode pilgrim of eternity. Star trek was on every single night, said scott mantz, the film critic for access hollywood and, if his bar. Enterprise 1 episode and 4 star trek feature films. To boldly indiegogo check out star trek continues on indiegogo. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. Continues, a new trek series, beams down with exciting adventures of the federations most heroic crew led by captain james t. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affili. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with cbs, paramount pictures, or any other star trek franchise, and is a noncommercial fanmade film series intended for recreational use. Prior to this, only james cawleys wonderful web series, star trek. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with cbs, paramount pictures, or any other star trek franchise, and is a noncommercial fanmade film intended for recreational use. Star trek continues is proud to be part of trek history, completing the final year late 2269 early 2270 of the original adventure.
Star trek continues star trek continues is an awardwinning, fan created web series. Will cbs pull the plug on star trek continues and star. Pilgrim of eternity is a fanproduced star trek episode released in 20, the first in the web series star trek continues, which aims to continue the episodes of star trek. Whatever happens, star trek continues is still alive at the moment, with seven complete episodes to entertain. Star trek continues feature, part 1 if only i always found it eerily appropriate that this twoword piece of dialog, spoken by captain kirk at the end of the final tos episode turnabout intruder in 1969, was the last line uttered for the entire original star trek series run. Shes like a menagerie of the best things in a star trek woman. Star trek continues feature, part 1 fan film factor. Both productions have their blessings from the parent companies and have been in contact with them throughout production phase ii new voyages even canned an entire finished episode due to this. The cast and crew of star trek continues have done a really great job of emulating the look and tenor of the original star trek series. Star trek continues star trek expanded universe fandom.
Galaxy quest is a 1999 american science fiction comedy film directed by dean parisot and written by david howard and robert gordon. Stay in touch with star trek continues next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. Star trek continues webseries by far from home, llc kickstarter. Phase ii new voyages and star trek continues will go on. I always knew that there were fan films based on star trek but never took the time to watch any.
Episode 1, pilgrim of eternity, may 22 20, when the enterprise meets up. Following cbsparamounts new star trek fan film guidelines, the final three episodes of new voyages were left in an unfinished postproduction state, as several key members of the production team including series creator james cawley cannot continue work on the series under the guidelines, which forbid previous contributors to official star. Fan production star trek continues releases first episode. The acting, filming, and feel of the movie were exemplary. Michael forest original series actor who played apollo. Star trek is a 2009 american science fiction action film directed by j.
Sure, it still looks like a fan production in spots, but overall, stce01 pilgrim of eternity is the most fun ive yet had watching a fan produced star trek episode. Theres no doubt that the guidelines had a shock value to the trek fan film community as a whole, but more so to the fan film producers who are now forced to. Michael forest original series actor who played apollo reprises. Sfx, fx, sets as far as im concerned star trek continues is da bomb. Star trek continues answers some questions from fans. Star trek continues e01 pilgrim of eternity youtube. The fan production star trek continues, a new tos era fan film led by anime voice actor vic mignogna as kirk and features chris doohan as mr. The series was designed as a continuation of the original star trek aka st.
Not affiliated with or endorsed by cbs or paramount pictures. The alliance between the united federation of planets and the klingon empire has collapsed, and both sides are once again at war. Star trek continues is a successful, nonprofit, fanbased webseries finishing the final two years of the original 5year mission. Star trek continues carries on a long tradition of fan fiction that has. No commercial exhibition or distribution is permitted. Filmmaker george pappy launches kickstarter campaign to.
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