Enterprise to be seen in promotional materials released through tv guide in the summer of 2001. And now, a new unofficial movie will show what really. Axanar, the subject of a lawsuit filed on friday in california federal court, is no ordinary star trek film. Today, he told me in front of the crew that it was a good script and close to being ready for filming. The fan project is set in the star trek universe and inspired by the battle of axanar. Axanar has settled its lawsuit with paramount over its.
When is a star trek fan film not a star trek fan film. Identifier preludetoaxanar scanner internet archive html5 uploader 1. In copyright lawsuit, star trek fan work gets its easy. Axanar surrounds the battle of axanar, and if the finished product is anything at all like the teaser minidocu, its gonna rock. But they are fun and so i hope you will check them out. Jan 20, 2017 just weeks after a us district court judge rejected the claims of fair use from the producers of the star trek fan film axanar, paramount and axanar productions have announced a settlement that. Jul 23, 2015 set in an alternative universe to star trek 3, a new star trek movie, called axanar, is readying to start filming in january.
In the rpg book the four years war, the axanarians were described as preindustrial. Axanar takes place 21 years before the events of where no man has gone before, the first kirk episode of the original star trek. Behind the legal battle over a gamechanging star trek fan film why fan creators are nervously watching this legal battle with paramountcbs. Jun 23, 2016 a second teaser trailer for a fanmade star trek movie was released this week, despite an ongoing lawsuit over the film. He was 8 years old when its show time moved to 10 p. Axanar boasts high quality special effects, differentiating it from other fan work. Each week writers, creatives, and actors from axanar give you an inside look into the four years wars between the klingons and the federation. Axanar by axanar productions kickstarter star trek. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Return to axanarthe four years war star trek rpg 2book. Jul 10, 2015 last year, prelude to axanar made its debut and fans waiting for the main event, star trek.
Way back in 2002, the fan film starship exeter was featured in an 18page comic seven years later in 2009, starship farragut also got its own comic, this one a whopping 48 pages. Axanar, studios settle star trek copyright infringement. Crowdfunded star trek movie draws lawsuit from paramount. Jan 20, 2017 cbs, paramount settle lawsuit over star trek fan film illustration by. Axanar is a web feature that is the story of garth of izar and the battle of axanar, one of the pivotal events in the history of the federation. Axanar productions the company that planned to launch a featurelength, fansupported star trek film has reached a settlement with holders cbs studios and paramount pictures. Axanar, will be able to see the movie next year, just in time for the original series fiftieth. They know the loyal fan base will keep coming back for more even if the product is subgrade garbage.
Prelude to axanar is a short film that will lead into, and act as a primer to, the feature length axanar. Cbs, paramount settle lawsuit over star trek fan film. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Axanar fans insist this is the film that will save us from jj trek, but, frankly its not as good. The four years war is a series of fan fiction novels based in the early 2250s of the established star trek. With the infringement trial just 11 days away, star trek fan film axanar producer alec peters settled with plaintiffs cbs and paramount pictures. Star trek fan movie slapped with cbs, paramount lawsuit. Jun 24, 2016 tony black on the repercussions of star trek. Just weeks after a us district court judge rejected the claims of fair use from the producers of the star trek fan film axanar, paramount and. For the remastered episode of future imperfect, the original text of rikers service record was replaced. Buy return to axanarthe four years war star trek rpg 2 book set by john a theisen isbn. Prelude to axanar by axanar productions kickstarter.
They take place a few years later, and stick more closely to the fasa books. Return to axanar the four years war star trek rpg 2. Axanar productions, paramount, and cbs settle star trek. The unmaking of alternative victorythe 1982 fan film that never was. Honestly, i would be asking internally to the axanar team if its best for axanar that you stay on this thread, rather than using an axanar thread to ask what the people here think about. Garth of izar, a character in the star trek episode whom gods destroy and the battle of axanar, part of the. Federation the first 150 years, the battle was fought between the uss constitution, commanded by garth of izar, and three. Courtesy of axanar productions paramount and cbs are. This websitecomicfacebook site axanar comics axanar, tip of the spear, the promotion thereof andor any exhibition of material created by the operators of this websitecomicfacebook site axanar comics axanar, tip of the spear, are not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with cbs. Tobias richter gave an english language presentation on the use of visual effects in three independent star trek productions. Bantam books was the first licensed publisher of star trek tiein fiction. Ever since it was announced as a vehicle to promote the cbs streaming service all access, star trek discovery. The axanar concept is a much older name than discovery concept. Several former star trek actors appear, including walter koenig, robert picardo, manu intiraymi, and tim russ.
In copyright lawsuit, star trek fan work gets its easy rider. Axanar, studios settle star trek copyright infringement lawsuit. The axanar were the first new aliens from star trek. May 25, 2017 ever since it was announced as a vehicle to promote the cbs streaming service all access, star trek discovery has been mired in controversy. Axanar productions axanar is a web feature that tells. First look at axanar, the star trek war movie weve waited. Return to axanar the four years war star trek rpg 2 book. As a consequence of captain garths action, the warring colonies on axanar had finally made peace. The original series core game book, the axanari were tall humanoids with a white secretion covering their skin and wide range of. Dec 30, 2015 the production company describes axanar as taking place 21 years before the events of the where no man has gone before episode in the original star trek television series. They will earn 5,000 uec united earth credits which can be spent on the. Return to axanar the four years war star trek rpg 2 book set theisen, john a on.
In my firstever fan film factor blog from 2016, i credited paragons paragon as the generallyaccepted first major star trek fan fan film friday hindsight. May 02, 2016 axanar boasts high quality special effects, differentiating it from other fan work. Believe it or not, this is not the first time a star trek fan film has been adapted into a comic book or graphic novel. Four years war novels by stephen fender axanar productions. The fan project is set in the star trek universe and inspired by the battle of axanar, a battle that did not take place on screen but was. Jan 05, 2017 axanar isnt fair use, judge finds, setting stage for star trek trial set courtrooms to stun as judge rejects motions for summary judgment from both sides.
Star trek copyright settlement allows fan film to proceed. If you would like to participate, you can edit the article attached to this page, or visit the project page, where you can join the project andor contribute to the discussion. Yesterday, david gerrold, the star trek legend who wrote the trouble with tribbles, and is now the new star trek. These are some of the kind words from people and publications that appreciate the principles of star trek after watching the short film, star trek. It had its public debut july 26, 2014 at the san diego comiccon. Prelude to axanar is the award winning short film that is unlike anything you have seen from a star trek fan film. Axanar axanar takes place 21 years before the events of where no man has gone before, the first kirk episode of the original star trek. Click on any subheading below for more detail about each event. Axanar and star trek continues are fan made projects that respect the franchise and lovingly fills the void when nothing new is being produced. The new star trek 3 release date is set for july of 2016, but indie filmmakers are treating trekkies to a film which covers the events of the battle of axanar, a clash between the federation and the klingons which occurred 21 years before the events depicted in the. The production company describes axanar as taking place 21 years before the events of the where no man has gone before episode in the original star trek television series.
All novels were published as mass market paperback editions. Axanar has settled its lawsuit with paramount over its star. Cbs, paramount settle lawsuit over star trek fan film illustration by. Due to the accidental breakage of a camcorder just as this panel was beginning, we had to improvise.
Axanar productions axanar is a web feature that tells the story of. Axanar is the story of garth of izar, the legendary starfleet captain who is captain kirks hero. Return to axanarthe four years war star trek rpg 2book set. Here is an interview with stephen and information on his books. Aug 29, 2017 the official podcast of axanar takes you behindthescenes of the development and production of the independent star trek film. Star trek and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by cbs studios inc. Star trek popular fan film axanar resumes production. The original series core game book, the axanar rebellion was a conflict between the federation and the axanari. Alec peters, the producer of the crowdfunded star trek fan film axanar, has responded to the lawsuit filed wednesday by paramount pictures and cbs studios against the project. Aug 15, 2016 for stealing the idea from the fans of star trek. Axanar isnt fair use, judge finds, setting stage for star trek trial set courtrooms to stun as judge rejects motions for summary judgment from both sides. Trek remastered tos remastered tos remastered episode guide season 1. Return to axanar the four years war star trek rpg 2 book set john a theisen on.
Prelude to axanar is a 2014 fanmade short film, directed by christian gossett and written by gossett and alec peters. Courtesy of axanar productions paramount and cbs are suing the creators of a star trek fan film, axanar, for. Return to axanar the four years war star trek rpg 2 book set. Phase ii show runner, asked to read my script for axanar.
Jan 24, 2017 axanar productions the company that planned to launch a featurelength, fansupported star trek film has reached a settlement with holders cbs studios and paramount pictures. Dont tarnish that brand or poorly invest your time by making this thread about you. Star trek fans have been curious for years about the battle of axanar, the decisive turning point in the war against the klingon empire. New recruits can sign up for star citizen by using this referral code. Popular star trek fan project axanar is back in production. Both comics were produced by kail tescar on his website. Star trek only exists because of us fans and if this is how cbs want to reward us. The creation and release of axanar will be allowed only on these terms. Axanar has settled its lawsuit with paramount over its star trek fan film. Last year, prelude to axanar made its debut and fans waiting for the main event, star trek. A second teaser trailer for a fanmade star trek movie was released this week, despite an ongoing lawsuit over the film.
The axanari were offended by the suggestion that their application for federation membership should be rejected because of their inferior starships. Star trek copyright settlement allows fan film to proceed the. Laemeur a deal comes as the the studios were prepared to head to an unexplored galaxy at trial on jan. This redirect is within the scope of wikiproject star trek, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to all star trek related topics on wikipedia. Renegades is a fancreated project to create a pilot for a new star trek series. Sep 24, 2012 axanar is a brand just like any other project which has an audience. New star trek movie axanar sets release date for 2016. Cbs and paramount just put a great big giant batleth right through the hopes and dreams of many a star trek fan looking to make a. Behind the legal battle over a gamechanging star trek.
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