Heres how it works. He declined to answer legal questions about the production but said he hopes the story can move forward soon. "Since the beginning of the lawsuit, over a year ago, we have expressed . Just yesterday we filled you in on the latest in the copyright fight over a professional-level "fan film" in the Star Trek universe, dubbed "Axanar" (along with a short film "Prelude to . You will get to see the Enterprise being built in Space Dock, and find out how the introduction of Richard Daystroms Duotroics affected Starfleet ships. How to Manage your Axanar / Ares Studios emails! To recap the Axanar lawsuit, Axanar is a Star Trek -based fan film that was intended as a prequel to the events of the original Star Trek TV series. The feature-length Axanar is scheduled to premier in 2016 and follows the story of Captain Kirk's hero, Garth of Izar. I cant wait until the next release. "[citation needed] To circumvent these limitations Peters employed both a Kickstarter and a fan funding campaign which eventually exceeded his initial funding goal of $10,000 by raising $101,000.[4][8][9]. [4][7] Available through the Axanar Productions YouTube page, the Prelude to Axanar film includes subtitles in eight languages: French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Czech and Portuguese, as well as both American and British English.[18]. Plus we have details on new comics to be released in February, Jack's back on Doctor Who and your first look at the new Trekzone podcasts kicking off January 1. The list includes an introductory paragraph which states: "CBS and Paramount Pictures are big believers in reasonable fan fiction and fan creativity, and, in particular, want amateur fan filmmakers to showcase their passion for Star Trek. Just search for Axanar Fan Group using the Facebook interface, or click here and well pop right up. (a great way to get your name on the Do Not Hire list in Hollywood). [10] Cast includes Richard Hatch and J. G. Hertzler in principal roles, with Gary Graham reprising his role as Vulcan ambassador Soval. The second of the three Axanar shoots is set for Atlanta in January! the long running fan film project, has released its newest episode . In response, Starfleet begins developing their own next-generation heavy cruiser, the Constitution-class, but construction falls behind schedule. You can learn more about how we use cookies by reading our, this has been communicated to those involved, considering further options to protect these rights, CC Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International, settlement talks before a federal magistrate, Axanar e-Press Center: Electronic Press Kit [PDF], Star Trek: New Voyages executive producer Greg Schnitzer, TrekBBS post, Kicktraq.com: Star Trek: Prelude to Axanar, RogerEbert.com: "COMIC-CON 2014: STAR TREK KICKSTARTER FILM "PRELUDE TO AXANAR," by Jana Monji, io9: First Look at Axanar, The Star Trek War Movie We've Waited Decades For, http://www.axanarproductions.com/captains-log-june-13-2015/, Axanar e-press Center: Axanar Crowdfunding Campaign Goes Public, Axanar e-Press Center: AXANAR Hits First Target, Confirms Shooting To Begin Early 2016, The Wrap, "How $1.1 Million Star Trek Fan Movie Has Escaped Studio Shutdown (So Far), Axanar e-Press Center: Groundbreaking Star Trek Fan Film Funds Its Way Past $500K, Axanar Productions website: "Axanar Vignettes to be Shot With Star Trek: New Voyages", Robert Meyer Burnett interview, Blind Panels 3/31/16 podcast, http://www.axanarproductions.com/revised-axanar-annual-report-released/, "Abrams: Axanar Lawsuit 'Going Away,'" 1701News.com. One can only hope. The story of Garth of Izar, a character only seen in one episode of the original Star Trek, is one writer/producer Alec Peters first wrote 20 years ago. Prior to 2016, the Star Trek rights holders, primarily Paramount Studios, had generally allowed fan-made projects to move forward just "as long as they agreed not to sell anythingincluding tickets, merchandise, or copies of the finished film or series. Not only were we preparing for a, The First Duty of Starfleet is to the truth - Addressing the Lies of Robert, Today I am at ShipStation University in Atlanta. The short, set to be shot in April is a historical look at the battle of Axanar, filmed like a History Channel special. 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Axanar Productions then moved to Atlanta and reestablished itself in a smaller studio space. Everyone who works on Axanar Productions projects is a volunteer; the company does not have any employees. Copyright (c) 2013-2016 - Axanar Productions, Inc. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. But then came around Axanar productions who wanted to make big bucks with Star Trek fan films and that changed and a lawsuit followed. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). The 20-minute run time of Prelude to . The lawsuit was settled in 2017, not long after CBS and Paramount released new, official Star Trek fan content guidelines. Like, get a contract on everything, never allow a single point failure situation, and have backs to the backs up, and have a plan c & d to start with so when you get to b you know you need to start looking at plan e., Thats great news Alec along with all the hardships that understanding from the Lost looking forward to seeing the finished product and see you and others at DragonCon Labor Day weekend. If we raise the entire $1,320,000, then we will have what we need to make all of Axanar. Nothing. When will principal photography start on AXANAR? Be sure to join that group and stay abreast of the latest information! We then resumed filming in November 2021 with a one day shoot in Atlanta. Copyright (c) 2013-2016 - Axanar Productions, Inc. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Depending of course of funding, building the sets, casting the rest of the actors, and post-production. To counter the Ares cruisers, the Klingons order the construction of a newer and more advanced battlecruiser, the D7, that would restore the Klingons' technical and military advantage. The guidelines were written to slow down the REST of the fan productions like Renegades and STC. Each character will give a different view of the war with the Klingons leading up to the final confrontation that will be chronicled inAxanar, which will be released later this year. Follow Elizabeth Howell@howellspace. Get the latest on Axanar by signing up for the Axanar Newsletter!https://axanar.com/newsletter/Get Axanar Swag at the Ares Studios Store: https://www.aresstu. Things are looking SO amazing for the upcoming movie-eraStar Trekfan filmFARRAGUT FORWARD, from, WARNING THIS BLOG IS RAUNCHY! We storm the gate!". Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! "One of the questions 'Axanar' poses, especially for those in the Klingon Empire, is this: Can there be such thing as an honorable war? Footage of his flight is used in the Star Trek: Enterprise theme song. And thanks! have some serious chops," and noted that the film's visual effects "are stunning. Prelude to Axanar and Axanar are two very different kinds of films. And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at: community@space.com. I am not the director and have never been. A settlement has been reached between CBS, Paramount and the filmakers, meaning the potentially nasty . Production Update - Axanar to be Released in 4K! The new teaser trailer for "Star Trek: Axanar" was released by the filmmakers yesterday (June 22). In the end, Hoping for a great con! Our image of the day, The Mandalorian season 3 episode 1 review: a breezy set-up for things to come, Watch Venus and Jupiter come close to each other tonight and tomorrow in live webcasts, Venus grade: NASA seeks a lander battery tough enough to survive Earth's evil twin, China launches secretive Horus 1 remote-sensing satellite (video), Your monthly guide to stargazing & space science, Subscribe today and save an extra 5% with code 'LOVE5', Issues delivered straight to your door or device. A second teaser trailer for a fan-made "Star Trek" movie was released this week, despite an ongoing lawsuit over the film. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. NR 21 min Jul 26th, 2014 War, Science Fiction. On January 5, 2017, U.S. District Court judge R. Gary Klausner rejected various motions by both parties, setting the stage for a civil trial on the matter to go forward on January 31. in Atlanta and then the final 3 day shoot in Los Angeles in Dec./Jan. [20] The cast was planned to include Richard Hatch as Kharn the Undying (Klingon supreme commander); J. G. Hertzler as Admiral Samuel Travis (Captain of the USS Hercules); Gary Graham as Soval (Vulcan Ambassador to the Federation); and Kate Vernon as Captain Sonya Alexander (Captain of the USS Ajax). Please watch our December production video Update! This wall calendar is 8.5 x 11, full color and features 12 amazing images. (exclamation point included). Did Axanar Productions attempt to settle the lawsuit when initially sued? (exclamation point included). Take your battle stations! The second of the three Axanar shoots is set for Atlanta in January! This footage needs to now be reshot. After the fan-made production raised $600,000 on Kickstarter and was planned to be released in 2016, production was halted after CBS and Paramount Pictures filed suit in California in December. So if you have standard HD, your TV will show it in standard HD. . Axanar will be the first non-CBS/Paramount produced Star Trek to look and feel like a true Star Trek movie. What happens for us that do not have 4k tvs? [1][2] Funded through Kickstarter, production sought $10,000 in funding, but raised $101,000. Photos by Brian Bates. That was more than CBS could allow. Here are the highlights: 1) Schedule We have two shoots left in order to finish principal photography for Axanar. That timeline puts wheels in motion to begin to raise the $200,000 needed for the Axanar short films fans have been waiting years for. Excitement for the project soared upon the release of last year's Prelude to Axanar , a 21 minute short film, presented as a History Channel-style retelling of the events preceding Axanar, complete with . The first Axanar release was fantastic! Axanar, on the other hand, was envisioned as a narrative film requiring sets to be built, a larger cast and a larger number of professionals involved in everything from music to visual effects to editing and post production. Live long and prosper! "Long have we watched the scourge of humanity spreading through space, daring to encroach upon our birthright," yells the voice in the trailer (most likely actor Richard Hatch, who has been cast as Klingon Supreme Commander Kharn). The film was shot in two days, with a third day as a pickup to get plates of Admiral Ramirez's first speech as leader of the Federation of Planets. [21], In July 2020 a screen shot of actor Gary Graham's social media page showed his announcement that he had left the project. $150 USD. Copyright (c) 2013-2016 - Axanar Productions, Inc. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Axanar; Prior to Nov. 17, 2014, Star Trek Axanar Information about viewable films begins below with yellow "Prelude to Axanar". Prelude to Axanar (working title: Star Trek: Prelude to Axanar, and long title: The Four Years War Part III: Prelude to Axanar) is a 2014 fan-made short film, directed by Christian Gossett and written by Gossett and Alec Peters. "[13], Author David Gerrold, writer of The Trouble with Tribbles and contributor to both the original Star Trek series and Star Trek: The Next Generation, after reading the Axanar script for the first time, stated "This is Star Trek." All calendars come with a free Federation Historical Society sticker (A $2.95 value). 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