Star Trek: Axanar

[GSchnitzer]

Well, in andriech's defense, Alec Peters announced that James Cawley donated some pre-made "Cage"-era costumes as well as copious amounts of velour fabric to Alec for use in the Axanar production. I take him at his word.

In the end, it is indeed possible that none of the pre-made costumes donated by James (but actually put together by andriech) ultimately got used in the production.

Alec said that none of the costumes could be used and that both the tunics he and Kate Vernon wore were custom made by the same manufacturer who made the two Admiral tunics. James Cawley's fabric was used, but that is all.

Oh, I believe you and Alec. But you said:

"No costumes were donated to the Axanar production."

Not donating the costume is different from not ultimately using those donated costumes. I believe Alec when he says costumes actually were donated by Phase II that ultimately were not used for one reason or another. That's my only point.

 

[Captain Atkin]

Well, in andriech's defense, Alec Peters announced that James Cawley donated some pre-made "Cage"-era costumes as well as copious amounts of velour fabric to Alec for use in the Axanar production. I take him at his word.

In the end, it is indeed possible that none of the pre-made costumes donated by James (but actually put together by andriech) ultimately got used in the production.

Alec said that none of the costumes could be used and that both the tunics he and Kate Vernon wore were custom made by the same manufacturer who made the two Admiral tunics. James Cawley's fabric was used, but that is all.

Oh, I believe you and Alec. But you said:

"No costumes were donated to the Axanar production."

Not donating the costume is different from not ultimately using those donated costumes. I believe Alec when he says costumes actually were donated by Phase II that ultimately were not used for one reason or another. That's my only point.

I was told no costumes were used from Phase 2 on Axanar, and I assumed that meant that no costumes were donated at all. So my bad on that one...lol... So yeah, they ended up not using any donated costumes in the film. They just used fabric from Mr. Cawley for a couple of the shirts, which look great.

 

[Ithekro]

The trailer for "Prelude to Axanar" should be up for the public soon (like in a week).

Very good effects of the two fleets engaging each other. Multiple classes of ships for both sides of the conflict (looks like five ships types on each side plus a sixth class of super ship under construction. In this case the Klingon D-7 battlecruisers and the Constitution-class USS Enterprise). The acting is also very serious even though it is in a documentary style.

 

[Joel_Kirk]

Is it just me, or does Kate Vernon look a lot like Barbara Bain in that pic?

I was thinking she looks a lot like Honor Blackman.

I can see both, since Kate Vernon looks like she's from the 1960s in that pic. (Although, Bain never really did it for me, I can see the vague resemblance at a quick glance). I had to take a moment and ask myself: 'Who is that actress?'

Then I recalled: Ah! The actress from Voyager episode - was it called 'Second Skin?' - and from Spike Lee's "Malcolm X!"

 

[LMFAOschwarz]

(Although, Bain never really did it for me, I can see the vague resemblance at a quick glance).

Barbara Bain is a funny one. At times she can look rather stunning, while at others, she comes across as someone's mom (which is not to imply that moms cannot be stunning, mind you!).

I think it's the hairstyle in the above picture that creates the Bain vibe.

 

[tobiasrichter]

Here is the first trailer of our little independent production - this is the trailer for "Prelude to Axanar", the war documentary that will be out next month and help with the Kickstarter for the main Axanar movie...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh4JbLhH_8w

Please also check out the Facebook page for day-to-day updates and general info:
https://www.facebook.com/StarTrekAxanar

or the webpage http://startrekaxanar.com/

 

[urbandefault]

Here is the first trailer of our little independent production - this is the trailer for "Prelude to Axanar", the war documentary that will be out next month and help with the Kickstarter for the main Axanar movie...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh4JbLhH_8w

Looks really good.

 

[Captain Atkin]

Now THAT looks AWESOME !!!

 

[Pindar]

Here is the first trailer of our little independent production - this is the trailer for "Prelude to Axanar", the war documentary that will be out next month and help with the Kickstarter for the main Axanar movie...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh4JbLhH_8w

Holy crap, that looks amazing.

Really slick and professional.

Gies now pls

 

[Tom]

Looks Great!

 

[DCR]

Holy Crap!

That looks fantastic.

 

[Tom]

High scores for VFX (amazing Tobias) and for casting.

 

[feek61]

Looks great!

 

[MikeH92467]

That is absolutely amazing!

 

[doubleohfive]

Color me impressed. Apart from one nit, I actually find myself quite excited to see the actual film when it's complete.

Well done to all involved.

 

[Psion]

Yep ... I could nitpick. I could criticize some of the artistic choices.

BUT DAMN, THIS LOOKS AWESOME!

 

[diriel]

Psion,

Not to put a fine point on it...but what things would you nitpick? Just simple curiosity.

 

[Bixby]

Great, GREAT Tony Todd voice-over (the guy could do a mcdonald's commercial and I'd be entranced---Hey Abrams! How about hiring Tony for your newest Star Wars film villain, to be the 21st century James Earl Jones?)

Some of these space shots and the orgy of complex, beautifully elaborate FX. Tobias is insane! (can I have his baby?!)

 

[doubleohfive]

Yep ... I could nitpick. I could criticize some of the artistic choices.

My only nit is that in advertising the project like this, they've basically confirmed that the characters Hatch, Vernon, Todd, and Hertzler play (in addition to Soval) will all survive the events of the film, thereby severely cutting down on the element of danger or excitement that the film may attempt to present to us.

Certainly, it's possible that the film may not suffer from this, but viewing it from the perspective of a writer and producer, that was the first thing that jumped out at me.

BUT DAMN, THIS LOOKS AWESOME!

It does look awesome, yes.

 

[diriel]

D05,

We know that Garth makes it beyond any doubt. This being a Historical movie, I think people will get caught up in the moment!

Things like; "Well, we know ship-x makes it! But how much damage did she take? How many crew lost? I want to see the Hero's of the day!!" I believe people will become absorbed by the story unfolding in a way that really Takes Us There to relive it all.

Live long and prosper!