What is CURRENTLY Being Done...?

[Hopeful Romantic]

We talked about this, hon. There hadn't been any new posts for two weeks. People were either looking at the pinned thread without seeing it (which often happens), or they ran out of stuff to contribute.

The best way to keep a thread noticeable is to keep posting in it, so folks will see by the color of the icon that there's something new to read.

 

[ChristopherPike]

I dunno. I once noticed a thread in the DS9 forum that was pinned for ages, with comments older than two weeks. I think it was a pseudo-cinema trailer some fan had based around that show, linked it to YouTube and download, then given the sticky treatment so it was always visable. That seemed like blatant promotion on the behalf of whichever TrekBBS member that was.

Hmmm. Okay, fair-dos... I'll just have try to work harder and keep it floating around the first page. Either that or do something outrageous, like pick a fight with somebody, that usually works...

 

[Winterwind]

Well...

I wanted the show to continue. I wanted a fifth season. And in just starting to re-watch from Season One... I'm already sad because I know it ends and I know it ends badly (unless I just watch Terra Prime/Demons and consider that the end, as many do).

But I simply don't see it continuing and I'm not so sure the entire cast would want to reprise their roles. While some might, my guess would be that most have moved on.

 

[Mach5]

But I simply don't see it continuing and I'm not so sure the entire cast would want to reprise their roles. While some might, my guess would be that most have moved on.

What ever, just get Connor Trinneer and do a standalone Trip Tucker TV movie. Or better yet, since Dominic Keating's career is crap, get him too and do a "Trip & Malcolm Show!" I'm also pretty sure that Jolene what's-her-name would jump at the occasion as well.

Scott Bakula? I don't think so, he's running with the big dogs now...

 

[Middleman]

I think that in the next several weeks, there is going to be a lot more to discuss regarding this subject.

 

[Middleman]

Well...
But I simply don't see it continuing and I'm not so sure the entire cast would want to reprise their roles. While some might, my guess would be that most have moved on.

I simply disagree. "Moved on" is a very relative term. Even though in my own career I have personally "moved on", I would consider an offer to return to any of my former employers if my new role is better than what I am doing now. I think if Paramount tried to revive the series in some form and the cast thought that it was going to be done well, I think they would "jump all over it." (Notice I didn't say CBS reviving Enterprise because I don't think CBS gives a crap about Star Trek except for earning fees on their library and from Paramount)

With the possible exception of Scott Bakula, none of the cast will ever get a better gig than Enterprise. I know that's a loaded statement, but I do believe that to be true. Most of the cast is doing very little today, relative to being in 3 to 6 million homes every week for 4 years. IMO the only person who may turn it down would be Jolene Blalock who has said in an interview: I don't need to work, I don't need the money. (We all know who she married and how much money he has, it's public record).

 

[Mach5]

IMO the only person who may turn it down wouold be Jolene Blalock who has said in an interview: I don't need to work, I don't need the money. (We all know who she married and how much money he has, it's public record).

I doubt that she would turn it down. Its not all about the money, especially for those who have it, and if she didn't want to work, she wouldn't be accepting small roles in B-movies (like she's doing right now). T'Pol is the only decent role she played in her career (not counting Medea which was above her league), and since Enterprise ended, her celebrity status kept fading. I wouldn't bet that non-trek viewers even know who she is.

 

[ChristopherPike]

Frankly I imagine even Scott would be involved. He came to Enterprise in the first place, a year after a role in American Beauty. Plus his past acting jobs are primarily TV (movie-of-the-week, unsuccessful series Pilots, guest spots) or films that went straight to video. I doubt he'd be the refusal in this fantasy scenario. He's the Bruce Boxleitner of Star Trek and like that actor's association with Babylon 5, probably didn't need much convincing into the Captain role to begin with. CBS/Paramount considering how to cut corners and keep the production budget appealingly low enough, would be the stumbling block. Then there's the unlikeliness of going back to Brannon Braga, since he's co-creator and presumably would have some involvement, even if only in an consultant role. I assume Rick Berman has retired and is done with any involvement beyond receiving an onscreen credit.

Enterprise never peaked to the same degree as other Star Trek series. With the exception of Scott, I seriously doubt the rest of the cast's fortunes in the acting profession have been hampered by Enterprise. They have as much chance in casting auditions as anyone else. Linda Park and Connor Trinneer both got a recurring roles straight after finishing the show.

Didn't Dominic Keating go in for a role in JJ Abrams' Star Trek movie, got past several stages of the process before the producers twigged he played Malcolm Reed? LOL!

 

[Middleman]

Didn't Dominic Keating go in for a role in JJ Abrams' Star Trek movie, got past several stages of the process before the producers twigged he played Malcolm Reed? LOL!

It boggles the mind that those rocket scientists working with JJ couldn't figure out that Dominic played a major role in the franchise for four years. HELLO!!! Didn't any of you folks read his resume? (Notice, I didn't call them boobs) Clear to me that they really did their homework.

 

[KingstonTrekker]

I loved Enterprise and feel it should have gotten a "typical" 7 season run.

However, I really doubt that there will be any return to TV for Trek until after Star Trek XIII.

 

[KingstonTrekker]

IMO the only person who may turn it down wouold be Jolene Blalock who has said in an interview: I don't need to work, I don't need the money. (We all know who she married and how much money he has, it's public record).

I doubt that she would turn it down. Its not all about the money, especially for those who have it, and if she didn't want to work, she wouldn't be accepting small roles in B-movies (like she's doing right now). T'Pol is the only decent role she played in her career (not counting Medea which was above her league), and since Enterprise ended, her celebrity status kept fading. I wouldn't bet that non-trek viewers even know who she is.

I also don't think she is that picky when selecting roles -- after all, she did co-star in the dreadful third installment of the Starship Troopers series.

 

[Middleman]

However, I really doubt that there will be any return to TV for Trek until after Star Trek XIII.

That would be 2015 to 2017, if we are lucky! By that time, Les Moonves could be pushing up daisies so maybe we stand a shot.

 

[Mach5]

Well, Brian Fuller who currently produces "Heroes" expressed his wish to do a new Star Trek show together with JJ and the gang, using the "Trek XI aesthetic" (meaning bright colors, some lens flare, more fancy tech and stuff), and imagine Enterprise returning with a completely new visual identity, new uniforms, NX-01 thoroughly redesigned (John Eaves wanted to update the ship anyway)...

Oh brother, I'm daydreaming again

 

[ALF]

A series of comics is a realistic goal. Paramount/CBS would allow the license, there would be a minimal investment involved (compared to a series animated or otherwise). There are novels, why not graphic novels?

I think that's the most likely direction in which to conclude the series.

 

[Middleman]

IMO the only person who may turn it down wouold be Jolene Blalock who has said in an interview: I don't need to work, I don't need the money. (We all know who she married and how much money he has, it's public record).

I may have misquoted Jolene just a little bit (My apologies to her and those here). Here is her actual quote which I found it on TrekWeb: http://trekweb.com/stories.php?aid=427f4e68a8855 I may have gotten some of the words wrong but the point is the same.

Jolene Blalock stars in the upcoming indie film SLOW BURN, and she looks forward to exploring new opportunities. "This is my turn, and it's a good time for me because I'm fortunate enough to not need to work. So (I have) the liberty and the ability to be selective and take my time with this one until it's right, until it's a script I can't help but be passionate about. I want to read something where I clap at the end. I want to be excited."

I doubt that she would turn it down. Its not all about the money, especially for those who have it, and if she didn't want to work, she wouldn't be accepting small roles in B-movies (like she's doing right now). T'Pol is the only decent role she played in her career (not counting Medea which was above her league), and since Enterprise ended, her celebrity status kept fading. I wouldn't bet that non-trek viewers even know who she is.

Well, seeing how things didn't quite turn out like she thought they would when she made the above statements, I'm sure she would play T'Pol again, if asked. Here is her answer when asked if she would play T'Pol again, from the same interview.

Would the 30-year-old San Diego native reprise her Vulcan persona? "It all depends on the material. I wish the best for T'Pol, and I don't wish her to be viewed as everything that they made her -- a drug addict, weak woman, confused, lost."

If asked now, nearly four years after she said this, her answer would probably be a more enthusiastic yes. But that's just my opinion. You have no idea how much it pains me to say anything bad about her!

 

[ALF]

I think responses from the cast would be in the negative to resume the series.

Have you ever been dumped by someone and then later asked to go out with them again? Have you ever dumped someone and then later asked them out again? It's bad. And it's what happened here with Enterprise, essentially.

On the other hand, I suspect a two hour telefilm would bring with it the entire cast.

After all, we're dealing with 7 people who have moved on and filled their schedules with other projects (hopefully).

 

[Mach5]

Check out their IMDB resumes. None of them have many upcoming projects. For Pete's sake, Connor Trinneer has nothing listed beyond "Star Runners" which already aired months ago. Jolene Blalock has a couple of shitty B-flicks in which she doesn't even star, Dominic Keating can't seem to get any work, and things don't look so good for Montgomery and Park either. What a way to move on...

 

[ALF]

(re: Middleman's quotes of Jolene) Well, that settles it for her, then. If the script shone T'Pol in less of a confused drug addict light then Blalock would be back. In her own words.

Mmmm. Yeah, I guess I didn't look as far as IMDB, Mach5. Doesn't sound great, I'll give you that. It's just too bad no one can come up with a reasonable argument that Trek XI's success could bleed into some sort of Enterprise revivial.

I still remain convinced a telefilm or a comic series are attainable goals.

 

[Middleman]

I think responses from the cast would be in the negative to resume the series.

I have to disagree for all the reasons I have mentioned in my above posts. I also have never heard (seen) any of them say NO in interviews when asked if they would return. If I get time I'll round up all the yeses I've seen and post them. You've already seen Jolene's answer. Truth is, most of them feel they will never be asked.

Have you ever been dumped by someone and then later asked to go out with them again? Have you ever dumped someone and then later asked them out again? It's bad. And it's what happened here with Enterprise, essentially.

Your asking the wrong guy. In my time, I've been dumped by more women than I care to think about; and I've actually gone back...more than once with the same woman! (I never said I was smart). All kidding aside, I know guys fired from jobs and they went back to the same company. Shit happens. These actors are no different.

On the other hand, I suspect a two hour telefilm would bring with it the entire cast.

After all, we're dealing with 7 people who have moved on and filled their schedules with other projects (hopefully).

As I said earlier, "moved on" is a relative term. Other than Scott, I don't think any of their schedules are full.

 

[ChristopherPike]

Well, Brian Fuller who currently produces "Heroes" expressed his wish to do a new Star Trek show together with JJ and the gang, using the "Trek XI aesthetic" (meaning bright colors, some lens flare, more fancy tech and stuff), and imagine Enterprise returning with a completely new visual identity, new uniforms, NX-01 thoroughly redesigned (John Eaves wanted to update the ship anyway)...

Oh brother, I'm daydreaming again

Interesting you say that, because since set pieces (anything too large to be snapped up by fans) have long since bit the dust, everything would have to rebuilt based on the original plans, or more likely recycled and redressed from the last film. So an NX-ifyed reuse of the Kelvin bridge and corridors. Exposed Plasma/LCD monitors (which now cost a quarter what they did in 2001) to reflect the earlier century. Probably no scenes set in Engineering, unless they go on location to a brewery again or partially recreate Trip's pride and joy, extending the unaffordable parts of the set with blue screen and CGI. The NASA style uniforms should stay more or less the same cut, but if a more colourful change is required - add red and gold flightsuits to the existing blue one, doing away with the shoulder stripe to differentiate each department.

Would this be a refit that occurs after 2161? Somehow the NX-01 is saved from decommission, one of the perks of Admiralty Archer exploits? Would it still be 2156 and just forget how hardly anything changed in appearance 5 years later according to TNG? Would it be a soft reboot of ENT or a straight forward continuation but with a new design, such as TOS to TMP?