Star Trek: Of Gods and Men

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Star Trek: Of Gods and Men
Directed by Tim Russ
Written by Jack Trevino and Ethan H. Calk
Starring Nichelle Nichols
Walter Koenig
Grace Lee Whitney
Alan Ruck
Chase Masterson
Gary Graham
Cinematography Douglas Knapp
Distributed by http://startrekofgodsandmen.com/
Release date(s) June 15, 2008 (Part Three)
Running time 1:30 (3 30-minute segments)
Language English
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A promotional poster for Of Gods and Men
A promotional poster for Of Gods and Men

Star Trek: Of Gods and Men (OGaM) is a three-part unofficial Star Trek fan mini-series which contains many cast members from the Star Trek TV series and movies. It is described by its producers as a "40th Anniversary gift" from Star Trek actors to their fans. Principal photography began July 12, 2006[1] and finished in October 2006.[2][3] It is not officially endorsed by the owners of Star Trek, but has been covered on the official Star Trek website.

The series was directed by Tim Russ. Russ, best known for playing Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager, previously directed one episode of that series.

The series was shot in Star Trek: New Voyages sets in Port Henry, New York.[4] Scenes were also shot around the Los Angeles, California area, including at Vasquez Rocks, a popular site for Star Trek location footage.[3] Scenes set at the Vulcan Science Academy were filmed in the San Fernando Valley.[5]

The mini-series stars Nichelle Nichols as Uhura, Walter Koenig as Pavel Chekov, and Grace Lee Whitney as Janice Rand from the original series.[2] Alan Ruck also reprises his role as Captain John Harriman from Star Trek Generations. Other regular Star Trek actors appear in new roles, including Garrett Wang (Harry Kim from Voyager), J. G. Hertzler, Cirroc Lofton, Chase Masterson (who respectively played Martok, Jake Sisko and Leeta from DS9), Ethan Phillips (Neelix) from Star Trek: Voyager and Gary Graham (Ambassador Soval from Enterprise). The series was written by DS9 writers Jack Trevino and Ethan H. Calk. Douglas Knapp is the director of photography and previously worked on Voyager.[2]

The press releases in July and October 2006 anticipated a Christmas 2006 release.[2] On January 6, 2007, it was announced that OGaM would be delayed until April. This was to allow the three parts of the miniseries to be released closer together, with the second part following in May, and the third in June.[6]

On April 15, 2007, the planned release date of OGaM Part 1, it was announced on the official website that the release of the films had been delayed yet again. On October 31, 2007, it was announced on the official website that part one would be released on December 22, 2007.[7] On February 20, 2008, it was announced on the official website that part two would be released on March 15, 2008.[8] On May 22, 2008 it was announced on the official website that part three would be released on June 15, 2008.[9]

Due to the numerous delays, some Star Trek fans had been referring to the project as "Star Trek Forever", in reference to the famed vaporware Duke Nukem Forever.[10]

In a May 2007 interview with Houston Chronicle blogger J. Kevin Tumlinson, director Tim Russ said the producers are attempting to distribute the project through current Star Trek franchise owner CBS, and if successful they would sell the production as either a download or a DVD. The producers then clarified on the official forum that while "plans to release OG&M as a free download remain in place", licensing by CBS would be required for any versions for sale, e.g. DVDs.[11]

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[edit] Reaction

Part I was released online on December 22, 2007. Initially the website had to be shut down temporarily due to the number of viewers trying to watch the mini-series. Part II was posted in February 2008 and is available for viewing.

[edit] Cast

Actor Role
Nichelle Nichols Nyota Uhura
Walter Koenig Pavel Chekov
Grace Lee Whitney Janice Rand
Alan Ruck John Harriman
Garrett Wang Garan
Chase Masterson Xela (Orion) [12]
Gary Graham Ragnar
J.G. Hertzler Koval (Klingon) [12]
Tim Russ Tuvok
Crystal Allen Navigator Yara [13]
Lawrence Montaigne Stonn
Ethan Phillips The Data Clerk [12]
Cirroc Lofton Sevar (Vulcan) [12]
Celeste Yarnall [2] Unknown
Herb Jefferson [2] Colonel Galt [13]
William Wellman Jr. [12] Charlie Evans
Tania Lemani [14] Unknown
Jack Donner Unknown Vulcan [14]

Actors from Star Trek :New Voyages/Phase 2

James Cawley- Commander Peter Kirk

Jeff Quinn- Vulcan from mirror universe

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Let There Be Lights: "Of Gods and Men" Shoots", startrek.com, July 12, 2006. 
  2. ^ a b c d e f Star Trek: Of Gods and Men (October 2, 2006). "Star Trek: Of Gods and Men Wraps Production". Press release.
  3. ^ a b "Roundup: Wrap Parties, Meaney, Watson, etc.", startrek.com, October 3, 2006. 
  4. ^ Brian Mann. "Star Trek Fan Films Live Long and Prosper", NPR, July 22, 2006. 
  5. ^ Sean Elliot. "Set Report: iF magazine boldly goes to Vulcan for Star Trek: Of Gods and Men", iFMagazine.com, October 20, 2006. 
  6. ^ Anthony Pascale. "Of Gods and Men Delayed Until April", trekmovie.com, January 6, 2007. 
  7. ^ Part 1 Release Date Announced on official site, 31 October 2007.
  8. ^ [1] on official site, 20 February 2008.
  9. ^ :Part 3 Release Date Announced on official site, May 22, 2008.
  10. ^ The Trek BBS: Viewing list of forums
  11. ^ Copy of blog, with responses at official forum
  12. ^ a b c d e Main cast list at official forum
  13. ^ a b Extended cast list on official site
  14. ^ a b "TOS Stars" in official forum gallery

[edit] External links

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