So...uh...new Trek?

Arik · 12-14-2006, 10:48 PM

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The Zero Room team felt that the time was right for a new approach to Trek. The setting is the year 2528 and the Federation is a different place after suffering through a devastating war with the Romulans 60 years earlier. The war was sparked off after a surprise attack of dozens of ‘Omega particle’ detonations throughout the Federation creating vast areas which become impassible to warp travel and essentially cut off almost half the Federation from the rest. During the war the Klingon homeworld was occupied by the Romulans, all of Andoria was destroyed and the Vulcans, who were negotiating reunification with the Romulans, pulled out of the Federation. The setting may seem bleak and not very Trek-like, but that is where the show’s hero Captain Alexander Chase comes in. Relegated to border patrol, Chase is determined to bring the Federation (and a ship called Enterprise) back to the glory days of seeking out new life and new civilizations.

I didn't like the premise when I first heard about it, but the last part makes it sound like their hearts are in the right place, and they understand what Trek is about. I like the fact that they want to show Trek at the brink, then try to bring it back.

Not sure I like the captain's name, though...

http://trekmovie.com/2006/12/13/cbs-...ries/#more-358

Bean · 12-15-2006, 12:59 AM

Yeah, I was just reading about this on Slashdot. I kinda like the premise. I know it goes against the whole "Gene's vision" camp, but really, after so long you have to stop thinking about what Gene would have wanted, and start thinking about keeping the franchise alive.

Brikar · 12-15-2006, 01:03 AM

"Coming Soon... Gene Roddenberry's ANDROMEDA. The Animated Series! What? It's... oh... Ok, ok, title change: Gene Roddenberry's STAR TREK. The Animated Series! ...Again!"

Arik · 12-15-2006, 02:42 AM

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Bean stopped drinking long enough to mumble

Yeah, I was just reading about this on Slashdot. I kinda like the premise. I know it goes against the whole "Gene's vision" camp, but really, after so long you have to stop thinking about what Gene would have wanted, and start thinking about keeping the franchise alive.

At first, I thought it was too. But, look at what DS9 did...it put Gene's vision to the test. This sounds like it's going to do that, too.

At least it's not another ship, another crew doing the same damn thing the last show did.

Arik · 12-15-2006, 02:43 AM

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Brikar stopped drinking long enough to mumble

"Coming Soon... Gene Roddenberry's ANDROMEDA. The Animated Series! What? It's... oh... Ok, ok, title change: Gene Roddenberry's STAR TREK. The Animated Series! ...Again!"

So, maybe this time they'll do a good job.

Bean · 12-15-2006, 05:57 AM

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Brikar stopped drinking long enough to mumble

"Coming Soon... Gene Roddenberry's ANDROMEDA. The Animated Series! What? It's... oh... Ok, ok, title change: Gene Roddenberry's STAR TREK. The Animated Series! ...Again!"

The ONLY reason Andromeda didn't work, was Tribune and Kevin Sorbo. I remember tuning hen it first started and it was great, it had the beginnings of alot of story arcs, character development etc...

Then they got rid of Wolfe (so?) and Sorbo basically took creative control of the show. Down the shitter it went. They turned it into Hercules in space.

If they'd have not given Sorbo the control he wanted, it would have been a completley different show.

Stag · 12-15-2006, 03:40 PM

I like the premise...alot.

I think this is really what TREK needs to be looked at in a totally new way. I don't know if it will ever happen, but it would be nice to see.

Brikar · 12-15-2006, 06:35 PM

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Bean stopped drinking long enough to mumble

The ONLY reason Andromeda didn't work, was Tribune and Kevin Sorbo. I remember tuning hen it first started and it was great, it had the beginnings of alot of story arcs, character development etc...

Then they got rid of Wolfe (so?) and Sorbo basically took creative control of the show. Down the shitter it went. They turned it into Hercules in space.

If they'd have not given Sorbo the control he wanted, it would have been a completley different show.

I'm not saying you're wrong. I was as excited as the next guy when "Andromeda" was announced. It IS a great premise, and I thought I'd read somewhere that it was originally a Trek premise, but who knows if that was true or just some fan-wank. But anyway, "Andromeda" premiered, and the first episode was okay - downhill from there.

The premise is sound. I've said that about many shows that ended up being extremely crappy. It's all about the execution.

Bean · 12-15-2006, 07:19 PM

I think I remember reading somewhere that it was originally an idea for a Trek premise that Gene had as well. The similarities between the Commonwealth and the Federation are pretty undeniable.

Sam Cogley · 01-04-2007, 07:09 PM

Gotta give Andromeda credit for the art direction...the Commonwealth uniforms and the ships were great.

12-15-2006, 12:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bean The Awesome One Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 5,055	Re: So...uh...new Trek? Yeah, I was just reading about this on Slashdot. I kinda like the premise. I know it goes against the whole "Gene's vision" camp, but really, after so long you have to stop thinking about what Gene would have wanted, and start thinking about keeping the franchise alive. __________________ "I haven't faced death. I've cheated death. I've tricked my way out of death and patted myself on the back for my ingenuity. I know nothing." --James T. Kirk

12-15-2006, 01:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Brikar The Dude Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,606	Re: So...uh...new Trek? "Coming Soon... Gene Roddenberry's ANDROMEDA. The Animated Series! What? It's... oh... Ok, ok, title change: Gene Roddenberry's STAR TREK. The Animated Series! ...Again!" __________________ "A million monkeys typing until the end of time will produce the complete works of William Shakespeare. Ten thousand monkeys typing for ten thousand years will write a Hemingway. Ten monkeys typing over Columbus Day weekend will give you a Dan Brown." http://olympusmans.blogspot.com http://benforrealz.blogspot.com

12-15-2006, 03:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stag It's me again Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Florida Posts: 3,286	Re: So...uh...new Trek? I like the premise...alot. I think this is really what TREK needs to be looked at in a totally new way. I don't know if it will ever happen, but it would be nice to see.

12-15-2006, 07:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bean The Awesome One Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 5,055	Re: So...uh...new Trek? I think I remember reading somewhere that it was originally an idea for a Trek premise that Gene had as well. The similarities between the Commonwealth and the Federation are pretty undeniable. __________________ "I haven't faced death. I've cheated death. I've tricked my way out of death and patted myself on the back for my ingenuity. I know nothing." --James T. Kirk

01-04-2007, 07:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sam Cogley Man-whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 491	Re: So...uh...new Trek? Gotta give Andromeda credit for the art direction...the Commonwealth uniforms and the ships were great.

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