More Star Trek... sheesh.

POSTED BY: Thundar
UPDATED: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 14:30
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THUNDAR

Saturday, April 24, 2004 3:57 AM

Noticed the following posted on isnews.net. It's amazing they keep beating the dying horse when really great shows like Firefly are pushed aside.

""NEW TREK FEATURE: STAR TREK producer Rick Berman has finally dropped the first hints of a new theatrical project for the franchise. In the latest issue of "Dreamwatch" magazine, Berman confirms for the first time that he is now developing a STAR TREK feature film project: "I am involved in the very early stages of what could be the next STAR TREK movie," reveals Berman, in an excerpt provided by Dreamwatch. "It's something I will be producing with two other producers." He cryptically describes it as "a prequel" without any further elaboration. The names of his producing cohorts will have to remain unknown for now, as well. This follows a report earlier this week from Dark Horizons that Paramount may be working on a project the site described as "Starfleet Command." Coincidentally, former TREK producer Harve Bennett (STAR TREKs II-VI) revealed recently that several years ago he had pitched a Starfleet Academy-based STAR TREK movie concept. On the television front, while the future of their first series remains in limbo, Berman confirms that he is developing a non-STAR TREK sci-fi series with partner Brannon Braga. Both Berman and Braga have development deals with Paramount. If a new series begins development in earnest, TrekWeb insiders suggest Berman and/or Braga might take a reduced role in a fourth season of ENTERPRISE, though this is entirely speculation.”"

LINDLEY

Saturday, April 24, 2004 5:29 AM

Lots of people are starting to say, "Enough already!", Trekkies included.

Personally, I think this is in reaction to the fact that B&B have realized ENT's lifespan---or at least, thier control over it---could easily end. Soon. So they're trying to use what leverage they still have in Hollywood to set up other projects to keep them employed.

JARED

Saturday, April 24, 2004 7:02 AM

oh, i really hope they will get their project and invest a lot of time into it. all of their time if possible if that keeps them away from ruining star trek any further (of course there's the small chance that they will be replaced by even worse people *shudder*)

SHADOWVESSEL

Saturday, April 24, 2004 8:11 AM

Enough already. I'm sure Mr. Roddenberry has been turning over in his grave since ST:Voyager.

'Nuff said.

"I'll be in my bunk."

DARKJESTER

Saturday, April 24, 2004 2:21 PM

OK, I am a Trek fan, but let me put that in perspective. I couldn't tape or watch this week's episode of Enterprise because where I live, Angel is on at the same time. So, I set the capture card PVR in my computer to record Enterprise while I watched and taped Angel. I have re-watched Angel once already, and have yet to watch Enterprise. What does that say about my priorities?
I'm ready to say "Enough!" Let Enterprise end after three seasons, and give it a better, more coherent finale than Voyager had. Then wait for at LEAST three years, hopefully five, before they start up the next series (which I would then dutifully watch, even if it mildly sucked, to get my Trek fix).
Now, if there was an alternitive space-based show on the air, a GOOD one, perhaps with a western feel to it.....

MAL "You only gotta scare him."
JAYNE "Pain is scary..."

EMBERS

Saturday, April 24, 2004 3:37 PM

I have also been a faithful Star Trek fan since the beginning (not a Trekkie since I never did conventions...but my sister was!), but 'Enterprise' just has never been a worthy addition to the franchise....
Basically it makes sense, the studio doesn't want the franchise to go away: they are selling DVDs (rereleasing the old shows over and over again), video games, books, comics, action figures, and all kinds of stuff...all over the world. It would be crazy to want that to end.

So they keep beating the dead horse...

In a way tho, it is this kind of thinking that works in our favor: I mean if they can be convinced that BtVS, Ats, and Firefly can produce more and more merchandising $ then they will move heaven and earth to have them back on the air (because you can't sell video games to kids who have never seen the show).

DORAN

Saturday, April 24, 2004 4:08 PM

"It's amazing they keep beating the dying horse when really great shows like Firefly are pushed aside."

Well, they're not responcible for cancelling Firefly. I don't think we can blame them for wanting to keep Star Trek going even if sometimes their efforts are underwhelming.

StarTrek has done a few really good things for Firefly; one, it's set a norm or 'conventional notion' of space drama for Firefly to break out of. Two, it proved there is an audience for SciFi on TV.

I still catch occasional Enterprise episodes.. their not that bad.. I get frusturated by the time travel episodes but oh well... at least it doesn't air on Fox TV which is now blocked on my TV set.

GUNRUNNER

Saturday, April 24, 2004 4:36 PM

Enterprise isn't that bad! Considering that with a show that’s had 4 previous incarnations it’s a littlie hard to create new and interesting shows, and I think the creative team is doing a fine job (Except for T'paul she’s kinda a space bimbo).

So what if they have messed with the timeline a bit, hay I wrap my head around continuity problems a lot, but considering what little info they had to play with they have done a fine job creating show.

Besides its better than anything on FOX!!

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HOWDYROCKERBABY1

Saturday, April 24, 2004 6:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Thundar:
Noticed the following posted on isnews.net. It's amazing they keep beating the dying horse when really great shows like Firefly are pushed aside.

""NEW TREK FEATURE: STAR TREK producer Rick Berman has finally dropped the first hints of a new theatrical project for the franchise. In the latest issue of "Dreamwatch" magazine, Berman confirms for the first time that he is now developing a STAR TREK feature film project: "I am involved in the very early stages of what could be the next STAR TREK movie," reveals Berman, in an excerpt provided by Dreamwatch. "It's something I will be producing with two other producers." He cryptically describes it as "a prequel" without any further elaboration. The names of his producing cohorts will have to remain unknown for now, as well. This follows a report earlier this week from Dark Horizons that Paramount may be working on a project the site described as "Starfleet Command." Coincidentally, former TREK producer Harve Bennett (STAR TREKs II-VI) revealed recently that several years ago he had pitched a Starfleet Academy-based STAR TREK movie concept. On the television front, while the future of their first series remains in limbo, Berman confirms that he is developing a non-STAR TREK sci-fi series with partner Brannon Braga. Both Berman and Braga have development deals with Paramount. If a new series begins development in earnest, TrekWeb insiders suggest Berman and/or Braga might take a reduced role in a fourth season of ENTERPRISE, though this is entirely speculation.”"

This is like the LAND BEFORE TIME movies only for Adults! Enough is enough already! There have been what like at least 4 spin-off television shows from the original, and at least 7 movies made. TPaB are idiots and they must think we are too!

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HOWDYROCKERBABY1

Saturday, April 24, 2004 6:29 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Doran:
"I still catch occasional Enterprise episodes.. their not that bad.. I get frusturated by the time travel episodes but oh well... at least it doesn't air on Fox TV which is now blocked on my TV set.

The funny thing is, where i used to live Fox was the only channel i could watch Enterprise on!

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