So I spent some time searching through the forums today, and I found some older posts, but nothing really concise about what fans are currently doing to support the return of Enterprise, whether that be in a new run on a network, in sydication, as an animated series, direct to DVD or on the big screen.
I wanted to create a new thread so we could all get together and share some of the options that are out there for making this a reality. I know the chances for a revival are slim, but with the success of the new movie, Trek interest is at it's highest peak since the launch of TNG in the mid-late 80's. There is no time like the present to revisist the movement from after the series' cancellation, as well as talk about some of the other efforts that are still out there and how we can all pitch in to help. Plus no one has ever come out and said "that will never happen."
This thread isn't about what you'd like to see in the 5th season/Direct-to-DVD (there are PLENTY of other threads about that you can find with a simple search), but it is about what resources are available to fans and how we all can help.
Here's what I've found:
1.) Save Enterprise. This site is good, but seems to have been forgotten and hasn't received any updates since the end of 2007. Anyone know who is running the site? It could use some updated info.
2.) The Petition. This is the Direct-to-DVD petition, currently with over 21,200 signatures. Sign it, if you already haven't.
3.) YouTube. There are a number of videos dedicated to saving Enterprise. New opening themes, promotional videos for the various petitions, and much more. There's some very cool stuff.
4.) Bjo Trimble. She did it a few times before... wonder what she's up to these days? Here's a great "How To" on saving Trek.
I know this isn't much, but it's a start. Considering the new movie was shot on an estimated budget of $150 million US and has already grossed over twice that (and then some) worldwide, Paramount clearly has the funds available to invest in other projects. It's going to be 2 years until we get a follow-up film, which will be equally (if not even more) profitable. Why not have a series or Direct-to-DVD in the meantime that can be shot on a smaller budget ($20-30 million would do it, including salaries for the cast/crew, advertising, and publication) and I'm sure would make itself up in revenue from the newly peaked interest in Trek worldwide. Plus it ensures that the brand is fresh in fans mind, and gives Paramount a launching point for pushing easy advertising for the new film and other science fiction/fantasy ventures they have going on.
It should also be worth noting, that Enterprise hasn't been seen in a while, and could easily be picked up by Spike or Sci-fi (soon to be SyFy, how dumb is that?) and effectively get people reinterested in that series, toting it as the only "true" remaining Trek series in-line with the new films. Advertise it as the "beginning" of Capt. Kirk's adventure, as ENT was originally advertised, but now you'll be appealing to a ton of new fans that may have no idea the series even existed.
Anyway, those are my thoughts, please feel free to chime in a provide any other info you all might have. Remember, it only took 1 fan to save TOS... so if there's any truth to the adage "there's strength in numbers" we've got to be able to make a difference.
I wanted to create a new thread so we could all get together and share some of the options that are out there for making this a reality. I know the chances for a revival are slim, but with the success of the new movie, Trek interest is at it's highest peak since the launch of TNG in the mid-late 80's. There is no time like the present to revisist the movement from after the series' cancellation, as well as talk about some of the other efforts that are still out there and how we can all pitch in to help. Plus no one has ever come out and said "that will never happen."
This thread isn't about what you'd like to see in the 5th season/Direct-to-DVD (there are PLENTY of other threads about that you can find with a simple search), but it is about what resources are available to fans and how we all can help.
Here's what I've found:
1.) Save Enterprise. This site is good, but seems to have been forgotten and hasn't received any updates since the end of 2007. Anyone know who is running the site? It could use some updated info.
2.) The Petition. This is the Direct-to-DVD petition, currently with over 21,200 signatures. Sign it, if you already haven't.
3.) YouTube. There are a number of videos dedicated to saving Enterprise. New opening themes, promotional videos for the various petitions, and much more. There's some very cool stuff.
4.) Bjo Trimble. She did it a few times before... wonder what she's up to these days? Here's a great "How To" on saving Trek.
I know this isn't much, but it's a start. Considering the new movie was shot on an estimated budget of $150 million US and has already grossed over twice that (and then some) worldwide, Paramount clearly has the funds available to invest in other projects. It's going to be 2 years until we get a follow-up film, which will be equally (if not even more) profitable. Why not have a series or Direct-to-DVD in the meantime that can be shot on a smaller budget ($20-30 million would do it, including salaries for the cast/crew, advertising, and publication) and I'm sure would make itself up in revenue from the newly peaked interest in Trek worldwide. Plus it ensures that the brand is fresh in fans mind, and gives Paramount a launching point for pushing easy advertising for the new film and other science fiction/fantasy ventures they have going on.
It should also be worth noting, that Enterprise hasn't been seen in a while, and could easily be picked up by Spike or Sci-fi (soon to be SyFy, how dumb is that?) and effectively get people reinterested in that series, toting it as the only "true" remaining Trek series in-line with the new films. Advertise it as the "beginning" of Capt. Kirk's adventure, as ENT was originally advertised, but now you'll be appealing to a ton of new fans that may have no idea the series even existed.
Anyway, those are my thoughts, please feel free to chime in a provide any other info you all might have. Remember, it only took 1 fan to save TOS... so if there's any truth to the adage "there's strength in numbers" we've got to be able to make a difference.
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