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Post by TrekBeatTK on May 30, 2013 16:53:24 GMT -5
I haven't looked at it yet. Fan films generally don't interest me.
And right now, I feel like if it's good, then that just makes the muddle that is Into Darkness that much more painful.
But I may check it out eventually.
-TK
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jun 1, 2013 0:36:56 GMT -5
I haven't looked at it yet. Fan films generally don't interest me. And right now, I feel like if it's good, then that just makes the muddle that is Into Darkness that much more painful. But I may check it out eventually. -TK
Put STID out of your head, and give this video five or ten minutes of your time just to start with, and then if you feel like not bothering with the rest of it at that point, then just close your Player.
You know I'm not into Fan Films. I've been very critical of them here. And I'm not saying you're going to love this one necessarily, but I have to give them credit for the effort that went into it. They did a pretty good job, and that's coming from someone who pretty much detests fan films because more often they're simply not done right, and/or come off like exactly what they are: amateur productions.
Of course, it would be better if you could watch it on your TV the way I did, but I suspect you don't have that capacity presently, but give it a look anyway. |
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Post by CRAMBAM on Jun 14, 2013 19:02:41 GMT -5
Did anyone notice that Jamie Bamber, aka Apollo from BSG, was in this thing?
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jun 15, 2013 2:12:56 GMT -5
Did anyone notice that Jamie Bamber, aka Apollo from BSG, was in this thing? Not until after I watched it and then read about him being in it somewhere. I still don't know which part he played, because whatever role it was, I didn't catch him in it. I'd have to view it again. Marina Sirtis voiced the ship's computer on the bridge. |
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jun 15, 2013 2:21:01 GMT -5
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Post by CRAMBAM on Jun 15, 2013 7:03:41 GMT -5
Jamie Bamber was the guy trying to get that goop off the Enterprise with Sulu. He's the one that got blown off the ship and killed.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jun 15, 2013 10:29:35 GMT -5
Jamie Bamber was the guy trying to get that goop off the Enterprise with Sulu. He's the one that got blown off the ship and killed. You've got to be kidding me ...how the hell could I have missed that? I mean, other than the fact that I wasn't wearing my glasses, but I don't have them on the vast majority of the time when I'm watching TV in general. I figured the guy standing next to the guy playing Sulu was probably dead meat there though before the accident occurred, so I had already written him off in my head, but I can't for the life of me figure out how I didn't notice it was him. My eyes are usually pretty sharp when it comes to actors popping in where they're not expected, even without my eyeglasses. I have to go back and look at that scene again. |
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jun 16, 2013 1:42:47 GMT -5
Okay, with the screen on those helmets, no wonder I didn't catch Jamie Bamber there the first time around. I looked at the scene again and it was an easy miss for me, especially without my glasses on, and I wasn't paying such close attention to that character because I figured he was toast. I didn't know he was going to be in the episode at the time though, so I wasn't looking for him either.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jun 16, 2013 1:47:54 GMT -5
Found a few things by chance immediately after looking at the scene with Bamber in "Pilgrim of Eternity". I figure a couple of you might find these of interest.
Star Trek Continues- Cast Interviews (Presented by CraveOnline)
Michael Forest Interview - Part 1 - Star Trek Continues BTS
Michael Forest Interview - Part 2
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jul 12, 2013 12:49:32 GMT -5
Over at Blastr:This new Star Trek fan series is the closest we've ever seen to the originalBy Dan Roth. Fri, 7/12/13  Lots of people try to make fan versions of Trek. None of them look like this. To be totally honest, whenever there's another attempt by a fan group to continue the adventures of Kirk, Spock, et al., my eyes instantly glaze over. Maybe I'll give the trailer a look, but I'm usually out in under a minute. Fan efforts just never really approach the campy goodness of the original. But Star Trek Continues? Friend, its warp nacelles are a cut above the rest. And if you're wondering why it's so good, here's your answer -- pedigree.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Feb 9, 2014 3:30:39 GMT -5
I haven't watched it yet. In fact, I only just learned of it within the last five minutes.
Star Trek Continues E02 "Lolani"
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Post by captainbasil on Feb 9, 2014 9:29:06 GMT -5
I knew it was coming out this month but I wasn't sure when. Thanks for posting this. My wife and I might watch it today.
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Post by CRAMBAM on Feb 13, 2014 13:00:52 GMT -5
If you have a PS3 and wifi set up, you can watch it on your TV just as easily as you can watch netflix. That's how I watched it. I'll wait until others talk to post thoughts.
But overall I liked it. I like that it was strong enough that my biggest problem with it is that I felt this was more of a script and adventure for the TNG crew than with the TOS crew. More on that when some have seen it.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Feb 14, 2014 7:40:50 GMT -5
If you have a PS3 and wifi set up, you can watch it on your TV just as easily as you can watch netflix. That's how I watched it. I'll wait until others talk to post thoughts. But overall I liked it. I like that it was strong enough that my biggest problem with it is that I felt this was more of a script and adventure for the TNG crew than with the TOS crew. More on that when some have seen it. I watched it a few nights ago, on my TV also, and I'll probably post a review about it sometime over the weekend, if I can get to it. If so, I'll post a link to it here. I watched it through my Blu-ray Player though actually, which does have Wi-Fi. In fact, I have three units I could have watched it on my TV through --two Blu-ray Players and an XBOX 360; and any of the three would have sufficed in that regard. So people don't necessarily need a PS3 to watch it on a TV. A Blu-ray Player that has Wi-Fi compatibility would probably suffice. Anyway, I liked the episode, but also had some mixed feelings about it, which I hope to put out there in writing soon. |
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Post by captainbasil on Feb 14, 2014 7:59:35 GMT -5
I liked the episode more than their previous one, but I agree that the script seemed more geared toward TNG, but it was well done. I think it was better than Phase 2's last effort, Kitumba. I guess Lou Ferrigno can't get enough of the Green Make-up.
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Post by CRAMBAM on Feb 14, 2014 21:30:59 GMT -5
Sounds like we have enough for a discussion.
SPOILERS
Ok, so clearly, they were following up the Enterprise episode.
I liked the episode. I thought the writing was good, and the acting isn't bad. I said it before, but Scotty is perfect.
Chris Doohan makes me wonder if his father's spirit is possessing him.
He's better than Simon Pegg, and I really think he should take over the role for real.
I wouldn't say that about the others.
Pegg is more Scotty on cocaine.
Doohan hits it right, and I give the writers credit for that as well.
My issue with the episode was more in the story choice, which is good, because that means I'm not complaining about the writing and acting, and I'm more viewing it like I would a real episode.
I really felt this episode was more for Picard than Kirk, and I felt that Kirk acted more like Picard would have.
I believe that there is no way the 23rd century Federation wouldn't have granted Lolani asylum.
It's one thing to respect someone's laws. It's another to refuse to give a slave asylum.
Captain Kirk's biggest thing is that he would do what is right no matter what. In TOS, Kirk would have found a way to keep Lolani from the Hulk.
It's what Kirk does.
That Kirk let her go, and then the story called for the destruction of the ship was not very TOSish.
I won't say it's not Star Trek, because I could totally see that ending happening on TNG. But not TOS.
Respecting the Orion's sovereignty is one thing--but not giving a runaway slave asylum is different.
The biggest flaw arguably came from Ferrigno, which sucks. He's a much better actor than he is given credit for. I've actually been watching the Hulk on netflix, and Ferrigno did a lot more than grunt. For a character with no dialogue, he was great at portraying various emotions.
And he did not phone in the performance. He was good. But the problem is that his disability made it hard to understand his dialogue. That's frustrating because it's not his fault.
Bottom line though is that I hope they keep this up, because I'm enjoying it.
They are at a disadvantage with Phase II because Phase II has real Trek writers. Yet here they are, churning out good stories too. There's talent there. They should be proud.
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Post by captainbasil on Feb 15, 2014 12:18:12 GMT -5
I totally agree with Cram about the story, it was more of a Picard story. Kirk was wishy washy and Kirk is never wishy washy. He would have taken the bull by the horns and done something. And the asylum thing bugged me too. I didn't understand why it wouldn't be granted. I think Ferrigno did a great job. I don't notice his voice that much but I have a friend who is deaf. That's probably the reason. The guy is a very good actor. Oh, and I wasn't belittling Phase Two. They're still my favorite. I'm pissed that James Cawley gave up the Kirk role because of crap on the Internet. I think he's a damned fine Kirk. As is the gentleman on STC. Yes, Chris Doohan nails it and I think he should be given the role by Paramount. Sorry Mr. Pegg.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Feb 17, 2014 0:20:34 GMT -5
Okay guys, I read your posts just now and would like to comment, except that it's just too late to do it right now, and I have to get up early for work in the morning on top of it. However, there's a couple of things I would like to respond to here, but for now I'll just post the link to my review. I intentionally did not read your comments because I didn't want to do that until I was done writing my own review of the episode, so I'll get back to you guys tomorrow at some point.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Feb 17, 2014 0:22:43 GMT -5
Here is my review. Feel free to respond to me either here or there, if you feel inclined to do so.
'Star Trek Continues': Episode 2, "Lolani" - Review
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Post by CRAMBAM on Feb 17, 2014 9:23:48 GMT -5
You make a good point about "why didn't Kirk just offer to buy her from the get go?" The Hulk was a business man first and likely only didn't sell because he was angry. Clearly, he isn't as likeable when he is angry.
You also make a point about the altercation and arresting, but I don't think that happened much on TOS either.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Feb 17, 2014 20:44:21 GMT -5
>>I really felt this episode was more for Picard than Kirk, and I felt that Kirk acted more like Picard would have.
I believe that there is no way the 23rd century Federation wouldn't have granted Lolani asylum.
It's one thing to respect someone's laws. It's another to refuse to give a slave asylum.
Captain Kirk's biggest thing is that he would do what is right no matter what. In TOS, Kirk would have found a way to keep Lolani from the Hulk.
It's what Kirk does.
That Kirk let her go, and then the story called for the destruction of the ship was not very TOSish.<< -CRAMBAM
Here's the main problem I see with this: the crew aboard the Tellarite ship she came from were all killed, and at least one of them more than likely by her. And the evidence attesting to her account of the event is sketchy. So what was involved was a bit more complicated than a simple request for asylum. The Tellarites likely would have wanted to question her and perhaps even charge her for at least one murder, which means they would have requested, probably insisted, on her extradition. So right there, I don't see it as a simple case of a request for asylum. Her actions complicated matters, perhaps considerably.
I do agree with you though that because of the problem laid out in this episode, and the way it is resolved, that it probably would have been a more appropriate story for Picard, the diplomat, and The Next Generation crew.
But we have seen tragic endings in the original series. Kirk let Lokai and Bele leave the ship to go down to their own destroyed planet, where they would no doubt kill each other. Spock and McCoy were forced to leave Zarabeth in the past, doomed to a solitary life of loneliness for the remainder of her days in a frozen wasteland.
>>The biggest flaw arguably came from Ferrigno, which sucks. He's a much better actor than he is given credit for. I've actually been watching the Hulk on netflix, and Ferrigno did a lot more than grunt. For a character with no dialogue, he was great at portraying various emotions.
And he did not phone in the performance. He was good. But the problem is that his disability made it hard to understand his dialogue. That's frustrating because it's not his fault.<<
It didn't really bother me, as I was able to understand him without a real problem. It was good to see him actually get to act for a change.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Feb 17, 2014 20:56:18 GMT -5
You make a good point about "why didn't Kirk just offer to buy her from the get go?" The Hulk was a business man first and likely only didn't sell because he was angry. Clearly, he isn't as likeable when he is angry. You also make a point about the altercation and arresting, but I don't think that happened much on TOS either. The brig was there for a reason, and it was used when necessary. Kirk could have thrown him in there and used the threat of holding him on charges to get him to reconsider whether he'd sell Lolani or not. With his hand forced, he would have sold her, because he wouldn't have had a choice. Also, let's not forget what happened in "The Cloud Minders". Plassus was going to pursue charges against Kirk, and Kirk was going to pursue charges against Plassus, but they both agreed to drop the matter at the very end of the episode instead. |
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Mar 2, 2014 23:17:33 GMT -5
Are any of you here, besides Basil perhaps, aware of this project? Star Trek: Prelude to Axanar — Kickstarter They're starting off with a prequel short called "Prelude to Axanar", which will then set the stage for their feature length movie to come later, which will be called "Star Trek: Axanar", and it's all about Garth of Izar. Their Kickstarter funding campaign set a minimal goal of $10,000 to fund the prequel short, which they reached in just seven hours. Currently their funding for this initial production has surpassed $20,000 already and they still have 28 days to go on this first campaign. What I'm intrigued by is the talent involved. This doesn't look like your typical amateur Fan Film Trek production, but what fascinates me even more about it is the period they've chosen to focus on: pre-original series, and not in the Bakula era "Enterprise" sense, but relatively close to Kirk's time. In fact, Kirk is alive as well here. That doesn't mean that they can't or won't fuck it up necessarily of course. But I don't know enough about the script as yet to say what the odds of that are presently, and I'm not too thrilled with who they picked to play Captain Robert April, but I guess he does fit the character profile. Thoughts? |
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Post by Mel on Mar 2, 2014 23:51:38 GMT -5
OMG, looking at the episode before it began, I thought it was Shatner! I haven't watched it, since it's 50 minutes long, but I will.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Mar 3, 2014 0:46:43 GMT -5
OMG, looking at the episode before it began, I thought it was Shatner! I haven't watched it, since it's 50 minutes long, but I will. You're talking about "Star Trek Continues"? Different project altogether. |
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Post by CRAMBAM on Mar 3, 2014 7:50:41 GMT -5
She has to be talking about Star Trek Continues. It's the only recent project where the lead has a resemblance to Shatner.
This Axanar thing is interesting.
And they've doubled their goal, which is impressive.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Mar 3, 2014 8:11:50 GMT -5
She has to be talking about Star Trek Continues. It's the only recent project where the lead has a resemblance to Shatner. This Axanar thing is interesting. And they've doubled their goal, which is impressive. I wish we could get a look at the actor they intend to cast as Garth. I hope he bears a resemblance to Steve Inhat and has a similarly distinctive voice, at least with respect to Inhat's ability to project his voice when he spoke. I think casting is crucial regarding that character especially, because if they get it wrong they could potentially sink this movie right out if the gate, at least for longtime fans such as us. |
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Mar 4, 2014 19:20:06 GMT -5
I only posted the link to the first Kickstarter the other day. Here's the main link for those of you that may be interested. startrekaxanar.com/By the way, the actor who will be playing Garth of Izar is in their four-minute video at the Kickstarter link. He's also one of the producers. I hope they do a good job on this. I like that it's set in the prime universe. |
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Post by Mel on Mar 6, 2014 4:01:01 GMT -5
Gary is right. I was talking about the Lolani picture. At first glance, I thought that was Shatner!
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Mar 7, 2014 21:47:59 GMT -5
TK, are you looking at this? : ) ...Look at what these guys are doing. Is this Cool or what? Eric Henry mistakenly states 21 days rather than 21 years, but it's the photos that really matter here obviously. |
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