The lost series is a reference book which gives a detailed analysis of the development and early days of the abortive spinoff, star trek. Something of a time capsule from that period, the book presents the history of the shows creation and evolution from initial concept through its second season. In the mid1970s, years after star trek had been cancelled, the shows growing popularity from the airing of reruns in syndication prompted paramount to plan a followup series, star trek. In 1977, star trek fans shuld have been treated to a new series, star trek phase ii. Due to the combination of the labor day holiday and the fact that i will be at dragoncon 2012 heres my schedule, there will be no rewatch on friday the 31st. The star trek fictional universe contains a variety of weapons, ranging from missiles the classic photon torpedo to melee primarily used by the klingons, a race of aliens in the star trek universe. Garfield reevesstevens the untold story behind the star trek television series that almost was the lost series.
Is it possible the the phase ii model saw continual upgrades throughout its construction as deadlines came and went, so that the final version looked like this. The making of the lost series by judith reevesstevens, garfield reevesstevens online at alibris. Phase ii, also known by its official title star trek ii not to be confused with the earlier 19751976 revitalization attempts bearing the same title, was planned to be the first liveaction spinoff television series of star trek. Phase ii was the initial working title for what officially became titled star. Star trek and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by cbs studios inc. Star trek phase ii, original film series and star trek. The two books were a project born of the pro book star trek lives jacqueline. Blood and fire was originally pitched to star trek. Just two weeks before the show was to start shooting, paramount changed tak, they wanted a motion picture instead. Like a cliffs notes version of seemingly randomly picked star trek episodes, this book relates some of the most dramatic scenes from the series, including the classic heartbreaking climax of the city on the edge of forever. All of the actors were signed except leonard nimoy. Christopher pikes first officer aboard the enterprise in the original star trek pilot, the. And it does appear to have the inset, glowing blue deflector instead of the dish.
As we commemorate the 30th anniversary of star trek. Phase ii was the initial working title for what officially became titled star trek ii, an unproduced american science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry as a sequel to and continuation of the original star trek, which had run from 1966 to 1969. Torment of destiny is the thirteenth episode of star trek new voyages and is written by rick chambers. Star trek phase ii script tomorrow and the stars unaired series, unrevised final draft. New voyagesphase ii, its websites, mirror sites and episodes, the promotion thereof andor any exhibition of material created by cawley entertainment companyretro film studios llc are not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with cbsparamount. Original author gerrold adapted it into a book isbn 19321001, and carlos pedraza. This project never materialized, but the ideas and concepts were later used in the motion picture and the next generation.
Phase ii, and had it gone into production see concept art here and elsewhere peppered around this article, it would have hit the airwaves almost a decade before star trek. Kirk and the crew of the starship enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the united federation of planets. The mindsifter is a wellknown 66page early star trek. To understand this, we have to discuss the order of events surrounding star trek, gene roddenberry, fandom and why a movie would even be considered. Journey to the final frontier of scifi zombie horror with the night of the living trekkies book. The next generation this week, lets look back at the star trek series that was almost there first. Phase ii productions is raising funds for star trek. Phase ii, featuring concept art, set photos, and two complete scripts from the series, in thy image and the child. Phase ii was a planned series that would pick up where the original series left off. Including full behindtheseries information on the show that almostbut didnthappen. Star trek new voyages the holiest thing stereo youtube. The lost series is a 1997 star trek reference work, which includes information on the television series star trek. Star trek has finally given a name to one of its first starfleet officers.
Phase ii, so it is interesting that i should come across this the very first piece of video, the intro scenes for come what may, from what has become the worlds most well known star trek fan film. It was set to air in early 1978 on a proposed paramount television service a precursorforerunner to upn. The original series directed by erik goodrich and marc scott zicree. The episode will guest star bobby rice of star trek. James cawley is well known for making the star trek new voyages. However, summaries rarely, if ever, pack the same punch as an original work, so, id suggest watching the actual episodes instead. The book is really quite the treasure trove, and not just for the star trek fan curious about. The lost series reevesstevens, judith, reevesstevens, garfield on.
The lost series 9780671568399 by reevesstevens, judith. Phase ii, the lost series by judith and garfield reevesstevens, who at the time they wrote the book were respected novelists who had done a couple of star trek novels, but would go on to be producers of star trek. Tos or just tos, beginning in the fifth and final year of the starship enterprises fiveyear mission. The motion picture including the redesigned starship enterprise art used in the movie poster, above, and storylines in the 1987 television series, star trek.
We started out in 2008 as the new voyages download mirror for uk and germany providing subtitles for the episodes in english and german. It is the first installment in the star trek film series, and stars the cast of the original television series. Star trek phase ii by judith reevesstevens, 9780671568399, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The series was to follow the adventures of the enterprise crew on a second fiveyear mission, and be a continuation of the star trek franchise. The book includes the stories from all the episodes that had been plotted out for the series, including two full episode scripts. The series was designed as a continuation of the original star trek aka st. New voyages is a fan series based on the popular science fiction television series star trek. New voyages, known from 2008 until 2015 as star trek.
Original author gerrold adapted it into a book, and was adapted for new voyages by david gerrold and carlos pedraza. The lost series by judith reevesstevens and garfield reevesstevens. A footnote in star trek history, few people realize how close star trek phase ii came to fullscale production. The human adventure continues in star trek phase ii watch blood and fire part 2 online now the teaser for blood and fire, part 2 is available on youtube see below. The star trek franchise consists primarily of several multiseason television shows and a dozen movies, as well as various video games and inspired merchandise. Star trek film academy fanfilm guidelines novelette ebooks new voyages fan club star trek tours the future of new voyages. The next generation, but it was turned down due to its controversial storyline dealing with homosexuality and aids. Star trek new voyages phase ii episodes in chronological. Phase ii, which was in the works prior to the release of star trek. Phase ii, was a fancreated science fiction webseries set in the fictional star trek universe. Phase ii, international is a small team dedicated to preserving the legacy episodes and running the fanclub. Reevesstevens, garfield and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. All the actors were signed, sets and props were designed, new models were built, scripts were written and filming was about to begin. This outstanding and surprisingly thick tome tracks the progress of the attempt to revive the original star trek series in the 1970s which.
The official star trek website and gateway to the final frontier. Phase ii reached a fairly late stage in production. The motion picture is a 1979 american science fiction film directed by robert wise and based on the television series star trek created by gene roddenberry, who also served as its producer. Was a pilot filmed for the cancelled 1978 tv series star. The motion picture, executives at paramount were planning to launch a new television network with a new version of star trek to be called st. Before the current reboot of star trek, before the next generation and the tv shows that followed it, even before star trek. The next generation and moving on to the third year of the show, both recently and lovingly remastered for high definition.
This episode is a sequel to the original series episode for the world is hollow and i. The first of a series of stories written in the star trek universe, as seen in the new voyages. Although the series was canned, some of the design themes were adopted by the 1979 movie, star trek. Phase ii international youtube channel, run by we offers all star trek new voyages phase ii. Star trek phase ii the tv show we never saw youtube. After cbs announced the fanfilm guidelines in june 2016, james closed down production of new voyages and turned the studio into the cbs licensed star trek original series set tour. The lost series is a reference book which gives a detailed analysis of the development and early days of the abortive. In 1977, star trek fans shuld have been treated to a new serie. The first episode was released in january 2004, with. Friends and foes takes place several weeks after the liveaction episode blood and fire and shortly before the liveaction episode enemy. Full of neverbeforeseen color artwork, storyboards, blueprints, technical information and photos. Phase ii was a planned television series based on the characters of gene roddenberrys star trek, which had run from 1966 to 1969. The behind the scenes drama and even some scripts from this neverproduced show were documented in a book titled star trek phase ii. All the actors were signed, sets and props were designed, new models were.