Trinity Releases Sneak Peek

Trinity has announced that they will be releasing a sneak peek of their first webisode, "Midgard," by Monday, March 31st to their site members. "Midgard" is the first of five webisodes that make up the first installment of the series, "Prelude," which is in turn a prologue for the the Trinity story. According to the website, "'Midgard' is the first Webisode and introduces us to the Preserver Obelisk which plays a pivotal role in the 3 main Trinity features (Revelation, Rumination and Reckoning), it also gives us our first glimpse of Project Midgard, which is an organisation within the Federation that plays a major part in our story."

You can learn more about Trinity, read the rest of the announcement, and become a site member here.

Do You Have a Fan Film? Let Me Know.

Fellow Star Trek fans:

If you have reached this blog, I assume that you too are very interested in fan films or tribute films that are dedicated to the Star Trek universe. I definitely am. However, I have often been frustrated with the fact that, until now, there wasn't a single website that offered a comprehensive list of Star Trek fan films, their release dates, and etc. After all, we have TrekToday, which compiles news of Star Trek in general, and we have Memory Alpha, which holds all of the information on everything that is Star Trek canon, why not have a place where all of the news on current fan film productions is easily accessible?

Though I am not currently affiliated with any fan film productions, I would like to be able to provide this service. This means that whether you work on a fan film (and would like to get the word out) or are just a fan (and wish to receive frequent updates), your life just got a whole lot easier. If you wish for me to post something about your fan film, please e-mail me at startrekfanfilmnews [at] gmail [dot] com.

Lost Frontier Releases "A Legend Falls"

Star Trek: Lost Frontier released its eighth installment, "A Legend Falls," on March 26th, following the previous episode, "Resistance." In this episode, one of the crew is murdered by a deadly assassin while the Enterprise is under repairs.

"A Legend Falls" is available for download here.

The Helena Chronicles Releases "Obsession"

The Star Trek: Hidden Fontier spin-off Star Trek: The Helena Chronicles released a new episode on March 22nd. The second installment in the series, entitled "Obsession," follows the pilot episode "Sanctuary Lost." This new series details the adventures of the U.S.S. Helena, which is exploring new territory in the Briar Patch following the events that happened in Hidden Frontier. According to the website, "Loyalties and friendships are tested to breaking point when a rift forms between the command staff aboard Helena. But that's the least of their worries."

"Obsessions" is available for download here.

The Expedition Releases "Departure" Trailer

On March 18th, Star Trek: The Expedition released a preview for its pilot episode "Departure." The announcement, located here, says that this episode details the events that happen after a rift is discovered that allows travel between the Alpha and Delta quadrants.

The trailer for "Departure" is available for download here.

Lexington Releases Two Trailers

Starship Lexington now has two trailers available for immediate download, according to the announcement located here. The trailers originally premiered on March 15th at OmegaCon in Birmingham, Alabama. The first trailer introduces the upcoming episode "All in the Appearances," while the second introduces the characters and actors appearing in the episode. "All in the Appearances" is the series pilot for Lexington, and the release date is to be announced.

Trailer 1 and Trailer 2 are available for download here.

Odyssey Releases "The Lotus Eaters"

On March 4th, Star Trek: Odyssey released its third episode, which is entitled "The Lotus Eaters." Odyssey is a spin-off of Star Trek: Hidden Frontier, and centers around the crew of the U.S.S. Odyssey, which is on a mission to stop invaders from the Andromeda Galaxy. This new episode follows the second installment, "The Wine Dark Sea," and according to the website, "The Archien's relentless pursuit of the U.S.S. Odyssey is taking its toll and Ro is having to deal with serious differences of opinion amongst his senior staff. Starfleet ideals win out over Romulan practicality as a Starfleet distress signal is detected and Odyssey is steered back into mortal danger to prevent the Archiens from committing genocide. The Archien's internal power struggles escalate as an arrest warrant is issued citing damning evidence against the target. Whose name is on the warrant and what evidence has been found?"

"The Lotus Eaters" is available for download here.

Excalibur Back in Business

After many hardships, including the destruction of their sets and an ensuing legal battle, Star Trek: Excalibur announced on February 29th that they are now ready to resume pre-production. In addition to completing their pilot script, Excalibur announced that it is also accepting story submissions and will soon be casting and re-casting roles. For more information, see the announcement, located here.

New Voyages Changes Name to Phase II

On February 16th, Star Trek: New Voyages announced that it would be changing its name to Star Trek: Phase II. Here is a quote from the announcement, which you will find in its entirety here:

"Make no mistake about it, this is a new beginning for our production. This will be the next step in our effort to provide the quality show fans have come to expect, with commitment and dedication to keeping the original series look and feel that fans have come to enjoy, [a]s before, we will strive to involve familiar faces from Star Trek’s 40-year legacy in our episodes, as well as actors from other classic SciFi shows when we can. You will see the changes taking place over the next few weeks, but you will really appreciate the changes when we release our future episodes.”

-James Cawley, Star Trek: Phase II Senior Executive Producer

Of Gods and Men Releases Part II

The second installment of Star Trek: Of Gods and Men was released on February 14. This segment is part of the mini-series meant to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Star Trek franchise, and according to the website, "Striving to go where no internet film has gone before, Star Trek: Of Gods and Men is an all-new three-part mini-series featuring many Trek alumni, with a cast that spans all 5 Star Trek TV series, as well as eight of the Star Trek feature films." The anticipated release date for the third segment has not yet been announced.

Star Trek: Of Gods and Men Part II is available here.

New Actor to Play Sulu in Phase II

Star Trek: New Voyages has re-casted the role of Hikaru Sulu for their future episodes. The character, which was played by John Lim in "Center Seat" and "World Enough and Time," will now be played by J.T. Tepnapa. From the announcement, which is found here:

"When asked about the role, J.T. stated, 'It's an amazing opportunity to play an iconic Star Trek character first realized by George Takei, who is a personal hero of mine. And after John Lim's performance in 'World Enough and Time,' I know I have big shoes to fill. I wish him the best in his career and am ready to take the reins myself. Thank you to James and Carlos who have made a personal dream of mine come true.'"

Star Trek fan film enthusiasts will recognize Tepnapa from his previous role as Lt. Commander Corey Aster on Star Trek: Hidden Frontier, Star Trek: Odyssey, and Star Trek: The Helena Chronicles.

Intrepid and Hidden Frontier Announce "Operation: Beta Shield"

Star Trek: Intrepid and Star Trek: Hidden Frontier are teaming up again to produce "Operation Beta Shield, which is a full-length sequel to their 2007 production "Orphans of War."

From the announcement, located here:

"Operation: Beta Shield started off as a sequel to the joint HF/Intrepid film 'Orphans of War'. However it quickly turned into a feature-length epic adventure that would re-unite faces from all across the fan-film world and seven seasons of Hidden Frontier.

"The film will also serve as a launch pad for a third spin off production to Hidden Frontier. 'Operation Beta Shield' will be a prelude to the new show and contribute to the tapestry of the Hidden Frontier/Odyssey/Helena and Intrepid universes. "

The announcement has a summary of the movie, as well as a cast list and information on pre-production. "Operation: Beta Shield" is estimated to be released sometime in 2008.